The North Carolina Mason

November/December 2011 SILOAM, from page 8 The lodge did not submit any reports during its last two years of existence; neither did any of its members attend the annual Grand Lodge meeting. Its last report showed that it had 30 members on its roll. On January 10, 1929, the Grand Lodge withdrew Siloam's charter. Perhaps hard times took its toll on this small rural lodge. The building, once in danger of being demol- ished, was saved by the Franklin High School Alumni Association which took on the restora- tion of the building as a special project. The old Franklin High School lost its identity quite a few years ago when it consolidated with Union High School. The school building is now on property owned by Harrells Christian Academy. On Sunday afternoon, March 26, a special celebration was held to dedicate the restored downstairs and the new windows of the old lodge building. Junior Grand Warden Dalton W. Mayo was on hand to provide a brief history of Siloam Lodge. Plans are to use the ground floor for commu- Siloam's columns have a crude beauty. nity purposes such as the offering of continuing education classes. To make sure that the building does not lose its connection with the Masonic fraternity, a copy of the lodge charter and early MILEPOSTS annual returns are on display in a glass case pro- vided by Alderman Boreham Johnson, a mem- ber of Rehoboth 279 in Rose Hill, in memory of his late wife Carolyn. The Alumni Association hopes to restore the upstairs lodge meeting room as funds become available. Dalton W. Mayo is senior grand warden-elect of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. The North Carolina Mason Page 7 While the lodge room awaits restoration, the downstairs is ready for use. ence. They handed out service awards during the meeting. Seen, from left, are John Tom Case (60 years); Boza; Frank Sentelle (50 years); Maurice Herzberg (50); and Joe Hamrick (50). ASHEVILLE — Nichols-West Asheville 650 Master Thomas Boza recently shared the east with 210 years of Masonic experi- — Jack Barnett TARBORO — On September 13, Concord 58 had their best turn out of the year when they presented Turner Felton, right, his Veterans' Emblem honoring his 50 years of Masonic membership. He served Concord Lodge twice as master (1971 and 1995) as well as sec- retary and treasurer. Felton moved his membership as he lived in different towns, joining Concord 58, Queen City 602, Lebanon 391, and Twin County 729 during his Masonic career. Felton passed away less than two weeks after receiving the honor. Felton is seen here with Con- cord Lodge Master Billy Phillips. — William Reid RALEIGH — On October 3, William T. Bain 231's Carl J Honeycutt, center, received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years Masonic membership. Bain Lodge Master Dean Moran, right, made the presentation. Seen here with them is Honeycutt's son Scott. — Larry Reynolds lum, left, received, September 20, his Veterans' Emblem for 50 years lodge membership. presented the award during their Past Masters' Dinner and Awards Night program. REIDSVILLE — Jefferson Penn 384 Past Master Jay McCol- Jefferson Penn Master David Walke — Paul Tutherow VANCEBORO — Vanceboro 433 held their annual Past Masters' and Ladies' Night October 27. They gave Fountain Simpkins his 60-year Diamond Jubilee award. Seen here, from left, are Sev- enth District Deputy Grand Master Johnny Surles, Simpkins, Seventh District Deputy Grand Lec- turer Dale Kreuger, and Vanceboro Lodge Master Travis Powell. — Joseph Whitford 60 years Masonic membership. Senior Grand Warden-Elect Dalton Mayo presented the awards to Donald Pettigrew Richards and Jerome Oliver Williams. ZEBULON — White Stone 155 recently presented two Diamond Jubilee awards celebrating — Robert Rideout West Gate 738 September 19. Seen here, from left, are West Gate Master Danny Davis, Smith, Sluis, 31st PAW CREEK— Roland Smith had the pleasure of seeing his grandson, David Sluis, raised in District Deputy Grand Master Harvey Burgess, and John Litaker. — Roland Smith agly, center, received his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years membership. He is seen here with his wife Thelma and First District Deputy Grand Master Phil Johnson. EDENTON — Unanimity 7 held their Ladies' & Awards Banquet, October 8. Willis "Bud" Wre- — Mickey Spruill Mike Car ter photos

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