The North Carolina Mason

MiLepoSTS July/August 2014 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 FAIRFIELD — Mack Carawan recently received his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years in the lodge. Members of Atlantic 294 vis- ited Carawan's home to give him the award. Family members joined him for the honor. Seen with him here, from left, are Owen Maxwell, Willie Mack Carawan Jr., Diana Carawan Williams, Debbie Carawan Daughtry, and Joan Carawan Maxwell. — Stephen Svetlovics HIGHLANDS — On March 30, William Creswell, left, was presented his Veteran's Em- blem for 50 years membership. Blue Ridge 435 Master Kenneth Crowe is seen here presenting the award. — Dave Cashion CARY — Green Level 277 members recent- ly traveled to the home of Percy Horton to give him his Veteran's Emblem honoring his 50 years Horton reminisced about the lodge and told some good stories about its past. His wife Nancy got to see the presentation. —Tommy Mills GARLAND — On May 26, John Matthews of Garland 664 received his 50-year Veteran's Emblem. Seen here, from left are Grand Master Dalton W. May, Matthews, and 11th District Depu- ty Grand Master Raymond Turner. — Pete Faircloth FRANKLINVILLE — Hanks 128 presented Sam McNeill, right, his Veteran's Award at their April Stated Communication. The award for 50 years Masonic membership was presented by Past Grand Master Dan Rice, left, and Master Darren Layton. — Shawn Palmer ANDREWS — Ray Morgan of Andrews 529 recently received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years Masonic membership. He is seen here, left, with Joe Williams. — Johnny Rogers SWANSBORO — On May 23, Seaside 429 members Nathaniel Hancock, left, and Robert Provost, right, were presented their Veterans Emblems in recognition of their 50 years of Ma- sonic service. — Seaside Lodge SWANSBORO — Seaside 429 members Marlin Herring and William Mills were presented their 60-year Diamond Jubilee awards May 23. Seen here, from left, David Holland, presenter; Mrs. Herring; Herring; Mills; and Mrs. Mills. — Seaside Lodge TABOR CITY — On April 22, Elmore Strickland, right, celebrated 60 years as a Mason when Tabor 563 presented his Diamond Jubilee award. He is seen here receiving the award from Master Eddie L. Johnson Jr. — Chris C. Phipps KENANSVILLE — Members of St. John's 13 recently visited the home of their brother John Burnett. They were there to bring him his Veteran's Emblem in honor of his 50 years as a member of the lodge. Seen here, from left, are 11th District Deputy Grand Master Raymond L. Turner Jr., Burnett, Lodge Master Dennis Riley, and Lodge Secretary Snodie Wilson. — Dennis G. Riley HALIFAX — Royal White Hart 2 member Winford Bland Dickens, right, recently received his Diamond Jubilee for his 60 years a member of the lodge. Junior Grand Warden Gene Cobb, left, presented the award. — Wilbur Garner NASHVILLE — Morning Star 85 held their Awards Night May 17. Two members, Donald Ray Vick and Richard Bieber, got their Veteran's Emblems saluting their 50 years membership in the fraternity. Seen here, from left, are Bob Sitton, Vick, Bieber, and Morning Star Master Paul Hyman. — Ralph Howell WENDELL — At the recent Past Masters' and Ladies' Night of Wendell 565, Bert Sellars was presented his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years as a Mason. Seen here are, from left, Wendell Master Tim Reese, Sellars, Sellars' wife Carol, and his son Tim. — Ray Burch PENDLETON — On May 13, Shirley Wood- ard, left, received his Diamond Jubilee honoring his 60 years as a Mason. He is seen here with Fifth District Deputy Grand Master Jim Burch. — Johnny Reynolds Wilbur Garner photo ELIZABETH CITY — Members of Eureka 317 re- cently gathered at the Museum of the Albemarle here to view the circa 1872 Masonic apron worn by former member William Crawford Dawson. Dawson was a member of Pas- quotank 103 and a charter member of Eureka 317 chartered in 1872. Eureka Lodge and the Grand Lodge of North Car- olina donated the funds to conserve the apron. After clean- ing and protective services are completed, the apron will be displayed in the Museum's main gallery. William Dawson, born in Elizabeth City in 1831, at- tended local schools and became the city's first photogra- pher. During the Civil War, Dawson served with the "State Guards," later called Company L, 17 th North Carolina Regi- ment. e regiment fought during the Battle of Roanoke Island in February 1862. When the flag bearer was killed, Dawson's apron Eureka 317 members, from left, Julian Copeland, Paul Miller, Alvin Arnold, Stan Stewart, Don Kosik, Greg Gregory, George Taylor, and Joe Winslow with the Dawson apron. Dawson Saving an apron Dawson seized the colors and was later cited for his gal- lantry. e canton of this flag is currently on display at the Museum of the Albemarle.

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