The North Carolina Mason

Mileposts March/April 2015 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 GIBSONVILLE — Charles Bivens, left, got his Veteran's Em- blem last year. The Tabasco 271 member is seen here getting the 50-year award from Jerry Young. — Tabasco Lodge MOUNT HOLLY — On February 16, Mount Holly 544 cel- ebrated the 50 th anniversary of Ed Cauthen serving as master of the lodge. He is seen here, right, with Master Winfield Cannon. Past Grand Master Rick Moore got his 50-year Shrine award the same night. — Dewayne Gore GIBSONVILLE — Tabasco 271's Thomas Childrey got his Vet- eran's Emblem last year. He is seen here receiving the 50-year membership honor from then lodge Master A. J. Inman. — Tabasco Lodge ROBBINS — Jack, left, and Frank Kennedy are a lodge rar- ity — twin 50-year Masons. The Elise 555 brothers were born December 12, 1930 in High Falls, NC. Frank passed away earlier this year. — Ray Vaughn ZEBULON — Charles Narron, center, was presented his 50-year Veterans Emblem on January 19. The Archer 165 mem- ber is seen here with Junior Deacon Max Eatman, left, and Mas- ter Gregg Wall. — James Blanks BURGAW — Whrens Casey Williams, left, received his Vet- eran's Emblem for his 50 years as a Mason last year. He is seen here getting the certificate from Danny Raynor. Williams' wife Judy was there to put the 50-year pin on his lapel. — Whrens Williams From the Medical Committee Cell phones and cancer risk Cell phones and cordless mobile phones are ubiquitous. e benefits of instant communica- tion are obvious. Unfortunately, long-term use may pose a serious danger. Several nonconfirmatory studies evaluated whether radiation emitted by these phones is harmful. However, a recent Swedish study in- dicated that the risk for malignant glioma, the most common brain tumor, is tripled by electro- By J. Ralph Linn Jr. magnetic radiation from cell and mobile phones. It occurs most often on the side of the brain where the phone is held. Precautions recommended are hands-free phones with "loud speaker" and phone texting, since radiation absorption lessens markedly with the phone's distance away from the head. J. Ralph Linn Jr., MD, PhD is a member of Phalanx 31. Toy Drop ASHEBORO — The 17 th Annual Randy Older Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg col- lects toys for needy children. This year, they dropped off presents at Asheboro 699 for our kids at the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. — Waylon Y. Cox Granville patrol WAKE FOREST — Back in November, Granville 380 patrolled its part of John Mitch- ell Road for North Carolina's Adopt a Highway Program, making it a little easier on the eyes by removing trash along the roadside. Making a dif- ference, leaving a positive wake. — Dean Mooney Roberson hits triple digits GREENSBORO — Members of Holly Springs 115 "adopted" WhiteStone resident Ethel Roberson some while back. On February 20, several members of the lodge visited the Home to join in the celebra- tion of Roberson's 100 th birthday. WhiteStone had a party for her attended by residents, her family, and friends. She received 100 red roses from her family and had two birthday cakes. Holly Springs Lodge brought her a gift basket, cards, money, and lots of hugs. Ethel has lived at WhiteStone for 23 years. Even though she is proud of this milestone, she says she is 99 years old and holding. — Gina Prevost RALEIGH — e Grand Lodge has a first-class pamphlet to help you introduce Freemasonry to friends and neighbors. e 8 1/2 by 11-inch trifold color brochure provides an impressive first impression to anyone who asks for information about our frater- nity. It's laid out to let you address, stamp, and drop it right in a mailbox. It is made of a high quality, heavy stock paper to make sure that first impression is a good one. e in- scription, "We've Stood the Test of Time," sets up a short synopsis of what we are. It then goes on to an- swer basic questions about Masonry including how to go about joining a lodge. You will see a new Grand Lodge logo we will be using on some publications. Too assure the continued availability of the Time pamphlet, the Grand Lodge will be selling them to lodges. e price is to cover the next printing of the brochure. ey are sold in lots of 100 for $35. You may order them from the Grand Lodge office. Promoting Masonry

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