The North Carolina Mason

Mileposts May/June 2014 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 WINDSOR — Charity 5's Frank Adams recently earned his Diamond Jubilee celebrating his 60 years in Masonry. Several members of the lodge joined Master William McKeel on his visit to present the pin and certificate. — Miles Davis MURFREESBORO — Bynum Brown, left, of Ameri- can George 17 recently received his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years as a Mason. Fifth District Deputy Grand Master Jim Burch presented the award at American George's April 12 breakfast gathering. Twenty Masons from six lodges in North Carolina and Virginia were on hand. — Floyd Stephen Brown TABOR CITY — Elmore Strickland, of Tabor 563, received his Diamond Jubilee for his 60 years as a Mason on April 22. He is seen here, right, receiving the award from Tabor Lodge Master Ed- die L. Johnson Jr. — Len Fipps TRENTON — On March 29, Zion 81's Horace Phillips, center, re- ceived his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years membership. He is seen here with Grand Master Dalton Mayo, left, and Zion Master Mack Smith. — Bobby Meadows Thadd White photo MURFREESBORO — On April 12, Richard Evans, center, re- ceived his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years in lodge. He is seen here with Fifth District Deputy Grand Master Jim Burch and American George 17 Master Jeff Futrell. — Floyd Stephen Fowler BISCOE — Phillip Parsons was presented his Veteran's Em- blem for 50 years membership by 24 th District Deputy Grand Master Roy L. Bunting at the April 10 Stated Communication of Biscoe 437. Parson's son, Greg, and several nephews and cousins, all members of the lodge, were in attendance. — Carl Brown STANTONSBURG — Charles Dawson was recently rec- ognized for his 54 years of Masonic service as a member of Joseph Warren 92. Dawson is a much-loved, long-time officer of the lodge. Dawson is seen here, left, receiving the recogni- tion from Roger Bynum. — David Ellis HIGH POINT — On February 10, Bobby Burleson got his 55-year award from the Grand Lodge of Florida and his home lodge Eola 207. He visited Numa F. Reid 344 for the presenta- tion which was made by 23 rd District Deputy Grand Master Murray Skeen. Seen here, from left, are Skeen, 23 rd District Dep- uty Grand Lecturer Jeff Bullington, Burleson, and Numa Reid Lodge Master Ray Anderson. — Kevin P. Wood OLIN — Dick Norris, chaplain of Olin 226, turned 98 in March. A couple of weeks after his birthday, the lodge threw him a surprise birthday party at their March 13 stated meet- ing. They had a spaghetti supper for the 50-year member and thanked him for years-long service to the lodge, community, and country. A "This is Your Life" presentation was given by his nephews and fellow Masons Skip Douglas and John Lundy. They presented memories of his life and times growing up in Iredell County and the changes witnessed through his years. Many lifelong friends of Norris were in attendance and shared their memories as well. Seen here, from left, are Olin Master Roger Speaks, Norris, Lundy, and Douglas. — Van Galliher ADVANCE — Russell Suggs, right, was recently named Secretary of Distinction by Advance 710. He has been secre- tary there for 11 years. Lodge Master Ron Vogler is seen here presenting the award. — Mark Howell

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