The North Carolina Mason

The North Carolina Mason Mark Hibbs photo July/August 2013 INDIAN BEACH — A contingent of Masons from Charity 5 recently visited here to present their Brother Jack Goldstein, right, a special award to celebrate his 75 years as a member of their lodge. Grand Master Dewey Preslar made the presentation. The 96-year-old Goldstein is a town commissioner of Indian Beach. — Miles Davis Page 7 BUXTON — In April, Cape Hatteras 698 member Manson E. Meekins looked out his front door to see Senior Deacon Dallas Miller and Steward Bruce Anderson awaiting him with a stretch limousine. They delivered him to the lodge where he was dined with a ham dinner and gave him a special plaque honoring his 75 years as a Mason. Meekins was raised in Ocean City 171, New Jersey, in 1937 and moved his membership to Cape Hatteras in 1981. He retired from the Coast Guard as a commander with 37 years service. He lives in Avon with Vera, his wife of 70 years. — Mahlon Williams David Sewing photo Mileposts CHARLOTTE — On November 1, Excelsior 261's Bill Sewing received his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years as a member of the lodge. He is pictured here at the presentation with his wife Florence Sewing and daughter Louise Ferrell. WARSAW — Two members of Warsaw 677 recently received their Diamond Jubilees honoring their 60 years in the lodge. The honorees were B.J. Blackburn Jr. and D. Hugh Carlton. The presentations were made by Deputy Grand Master Dalton Mayo and 11th District Deputy Grand Master Raymond Turner. Seen here, from left, are Mayo, Blackburn, Carlton, and Turner. — L. C. Jones MINT HILL — Robert Paul Wilcox, Mint Hill 742, was given his 60-year Diamond Jubilee on May 2. He is seen here with his wife Bernadine. — Pete Larsen CHARLOTTE — Angelo John Forlidas, left, of Excelsior 261 received his Diamond Jubilee Award in November to recognize his 60 years as a Mason. He is seen here with William Sewing, who brought him the pin and certificate. PLYMOUTH — At their Past Master's Banquet, Perseverance 59 presented Cecil James Belch, right, his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years of membership in the fraternity. Belch was accompanied by his son-in-law Beau A. Brown, left, a member of Semper Fidelis 680 in Jacksonville. —Howard Kahn ADVANCE — Advance 710's Gene Vogler, left, recently received his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years Masonic membership. Acting Master Gary Livengood is seen here presenting the award. — Mark Howell CHARLOTTE — Hubert H. Cranford, right, of Excelsior 261 received his Diamond Jubilee Award in November to recognize his 60 years as a Mason. He is seen here with William Sewing, who brought him the pin and certificate. Carlton Venters photo LIBERTY — In June Howard Coltrane, of Liberty 714, was presented the Diamond Jubilee for 60 years Masonic service. Coltrane is seen here with his wife Christine and Paul Bruchon who presented the award. — Paul Bruchon PINEVILLE — James K. Polk 759 recently presented Jack Crump, one of their charter members, his Veteran's Emblem celebrating his fifty years in the lodge. As Crump's health prevented him from attending the lodge's Awards Night, Master John Keiter, Brent Wilson, and Randy Richardson went to his home to present the honor. Crump was surrounded by his family and was reportedly all smiles. — Randy Richardson GRIMESLAND — In the spring, Grimesland 475 looked back through time and decided they had been graced with several excellent secretaries over the years. They decided to honor them by electing Skipper McLawhorn, Mickey Bullock, and Benjie Forrest Secretary of Distinction honors. Current Secretary Kendall Paramore made the award presentations. Seen here are, from left, McLawhorn, Bullock, Forrest, and Paramore. BISCOE — Paul Monroe was recently honored with his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years in Masonry. The Biscoe 437 member is seen here getting his 50-year lapel pin from his wife Joan. — Carl Brown

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