The North Carolina Mason

July/August 2012 filled parking areas. Track maintenance was done mostly by lodge members on lodge sup- plied tractors. The Elizabeth City Shrine Club brought more than 25 members to do the cook- ing. They had a large tent that supplied a wide ranging menu for attendees, competitors, other workers, and sponsors. Johnson adds, "It is a great way to provide not The North Carolina Mason PULL, from page 8 Page 5 only an exciting and safe event for the family; it also brings business to an economically de- pressed area of the state. To stimulate the econo- my and provide 'relief to other human beings' at the same time is what we as Masons are charged to do each time we leave our stated communica- tions. It's a great way for the community to see how this great fraternity can come together in unity, have fellowship, share in a common cause, and support the community at large." Several businesses offer sponsorships to help defray the cost of winners' purses and costs of putting on such a big production. Sponsors this year included Presenting Sponsors Duck Thru Stores and Davie Lodge 39; Class Sponsors Biggs Cadillac, Colony Tire, DRS Technolo- gies, the Elizabeth City Visitor and Tourism Bureau, Hall Automotive, and Harrell's Medi- cal Transport; and Sponsors Nucor Steel and Mark's Truck Repair. Carter photos Ric SUMNER, from page 8 Church, Guilford Battleground Company, the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati, Sons of the American Revolution had parts in the ceremony. Masons then held our funeral cer- emony presided over by Grand Master Robert E. Gresham. Jay Callaham, of P. P. Turner 746, sounded taps. The park's volunteer fife and drum corps played "Rosslyn Castle," a dirge associated with the funeral of George Washington and other heroes of the Revolution. Sumner was born in Virginia in 1733 and served in the French and Indian War before mov- ing to Bute (now Warren) County. He is thought to have become a Mason in Royal White Hart 2 well before the Revolution. He was an innkeeper and served as sheriff in Bute County. He was an officer in Blandford-Bute Lodge. He was commissioned a major in the Halifax militia in 1775. When the Third North Carolina Regiment was formed in 1776, Sumner was put in command. They joined Washington's Army and fought in Brandywine, Germantown, and Mon- mouth. In 1779, he was promoted to brigadier general and sent south to recruit and train for the Continental Army. Sumner returned to the fray himself in 1781 for the Battle of Eutaw Springs. Sumner survived for some years after the Annual Car Show. They held it at the Ellington- Brim Chevy dealer. Seeing them all was free. Entering a car cost $20. On May 6, Creedmoor Lodge did a fund- May 5 was the date of Creedmoor 499's Third Creedmoor raiser for the Home for Children in partnership with Texas Roadhouse in Wake Forest. Drop- ping one's receipt in the hostess basket on the way out netted ten percent of the total for the kids at the Home. — Rick Haskins Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament was held May 19. Played at Holly Ridge Golf Links, the tournament raises money for the Masonic Home for Children Scholarship Fund. Gate City 694 was having a family open house The 23rd Masonic District's annual Arthur Greensboro June 16. Their annual Hot Dog, Hamburger, and Ice Cream Social is a chance for family to come enjoy the lodge and other members and also an opportunity for men interested in joining to learn more. By the way, the ice cream is homemade. — Gary Ballance Greensboro Masonic Temple home are already planning a joint installation of their officers for mid-December. They plan to make it a day for the public also by conducting tours of their won- derful facility in downtown Greensboro. — P. P. Turner Lodge P. P . Turner 746 and other lodges who call the Thursdays stated communications, Oak Island 758 gets together for breakfast. — Newsletter On May 26, the lodge sold barbecue plates On the Saturday before each of their third Oak Island and delivered pre-sold Boston butts. — Bobby Carmon Montgomery 426 was having its annual pic- nic/open house May 26. They were smoking Boston butts the day before. Ranger — Derek Cheek Degree September 15 at Ronnie Smith's barn in Downings Creek. Dinner and bluegrass music will be at 5:00 p.m. at Downings Creek Baptist Church. The degree begins at 7:00 p.m. — Derek Cheek Clay 301 will be holding their Annual Barn Hayesville Revolution and served as one of the first presi- dents of the Society of Cincinnati. When he died in 1785, he was buried in Warren County. In 1891, the Guilford Battleground Company moved his remains to the Guilford Courthouse Military Park, entombing him under a monu- ment suitable for his status as "one of the He- roes of '76." The reburial and Masonic funeral service were recognized on the floor of the United States House of Representatives the next day in a speech by Representative Howard Coble, a member of Guilford 656 in Greensboro. Operation Shoebox volunteers unload items going to troops around the world. District reaches out to servicemen comfort and care items for US service members back in December. Members from each lodge went to lo- cal churches, schools, and other organizations collecting items for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines deployed across the globe. The items were consolidated and delivered to Operation Shoebox in Belleview, Florida for distribution worldwide. Lodges in the 34th CATAWBA — Masons of the 34th Masonic District began collecting letters, food, toiletries, and other ory 343, Joppa 401, Cookville 502, Maiden 592, Riverside 606, Lovelady 670, Conover 709, and Denver 757. You may learn more about Operation Shoebox by visiting . — David Wyatt STATE, from page 1 August 18. They will be having lunch and a tour of the Masonic retirement community. — Trestle Board St. John's 1 is planning to visit WhiteStone Wilmington and Collectible show at the lodge May 5. Any money they made was earmarked for kitchen and boiler repairs at the lodge. — Thomas A. Etten Cannon Memorial 626 was holding a Coin Kannapolis They also held a blood drive June 6. — Richard Secoolish system and insulation at Kernersville 669. They are soliciting donations from their members to cover the $10,000 expense. Kernersville Lodge's recent spaghetti dinner They're having to replace the air conditioning Kernersville brought in $1,700 for Masonic charities. — The Kernersville Masonic Lodge News per May 5. The lodge picnic was held on June 23. The Fry April 27, benefitting the Masonic Home for Children. tival on the Neuse May 5. Chris Barwick's team won the tournament with Stephens Lawn Care taking second, and Team USA third. Timmy Mooring won the raffled corn hole boards. St. John's 4 held a Corn Hole Tournament at Fes- Kinston ing hearing, Cary 198 has installed their new sound system. Bobby Blankenship their Man of the Year. Blan- kenship has been treasurer of Mount Holly 544 for more than 30 years. On May 4, the city of Mount Holly named Mount Holly — Dewayne Gore Good news for Cary Masons with fail- — Cary Masonic Lodge Cary — Lynn Hill Carthage 181 was holding their Annual Fish — Billy Ray Freeland Jr. Carthage Hominy 491 held their Ladies' Night Sup- Candler lodge supplies the hot dogs and hamburgers while members brought covered dishes. — Buddy Taylor May. The old guys raised four new members that night. They have another Past Masters' Night set for October 4. They held their second Annual Spring Cabarrus 720 had a Past Masters' Night in Concord Yard Sale May 12. They raised more than $400 for charity. — Newsletter year to one of their own members, and one of the youngest Masons in the state, Cole Carson. — The Pilot Mountain Traveler Pilot 493 presented its college scholarship this Pilot Mountain Gospel Fest for Saturday, June 2. The show was to feature the Hinson Girls. Proceeds were to go to Masonic charities. Mint Hill Lodge is gathering donations to Mint Hill 742 scheduled their Bluegrass/ Mint Hill add a defibrillator to the lodge. It will be placed there in memory of Earl and Heath Reynolds. Want to draw a crowd to one of your meet- ings? Try this trick from Mint Hill. They had a free supper featuring steak on May 3. One hun- dred fifty joined them for supper, with 55 stay- ing over for the meeting. The Trails presented some educational pro- ebration June 14. Macon County veterans, community leaders, and members of the com- munity came to the lodge to salute the flag. Senior Warden Jim Dautel greeted the nearly 50 guests. Hayden Rogers and Ronnie Beale were guest speakers. They wound it all up with a "good ole American hot dog lunch." — Jim Dautel Junaluskee 145 held its first Flag Day cel- Franklin 369. They have been working with Relay for Life for several years. They have lately teamed with the Gaston County Women's Shelter. They were doing a workday at the shelter June 2 to take care of facilities. Pressure wash- er, push brooms, and yard maintenance tools were being supplied by the lodge. Local charities are important to Gastonia Gastonia — Rick Clanton 27 fundraiser. Rehobeth 279 raised $1,500 with their April — Rehobeth Lodge Rose Hill grams May 3. Jacqueline told the lodge about the Salvation Army and the Center of Hope Women's Shelter. John gave them a report on the new DeMolay chapter in town. — Mint Hill Lodge The master and members of Bailey 411 made a special Proclamation of Recognition and Ap- preciation honoring Horace M. Meacomes for "65 years of service to Bailey Lodge." Bailey Lodge was pressing their members to be thinking about memorabilia of the lodge for possible inclusion in the Grand Lodge time capsules celebrating our 225th November. Bailey anniversary in — Bailey Lodge their recent golf tournament. The lodge had their lodge picnic set for June 16. Chuck Chance and Murray Skeen were re- Tabasco 271 raised $1,800 for charity with Gibsonville cently made honorary members of Tabasco Lodge. — Trestle Board were to be presented at LaFayette 83 July 17. The recipients of the $1,200 awards were Erica Gurganus (Jacksonville High School), Morgan Drye (Dixon High), Taylor Scott (Southwest High), Destiny Bengstrom (Jacksonville High), and Samantha South (White Oak High). — Howard Kahn The Onslow County Scholarships this year Jacksonville June 5. They were giving away a high definition television and two gift cards. Money raised was going to the scholarships the lodge awards to Johnston County high school seniors each year. — David Ellis Selma 320 was to hold their prize drawing Selma Annual Fish Fry. June 29 was the date set for Shallotte 727's — Newsletter Shallotte Marble Springs 439 is one of the few lodges in the state which holds their regular meetings on Saturdays. Poorman's potluck, ever popular with lodges in the hills, was on tap for their May meeting. Marble — Derek Cheek are Lincoln 137, Catawba Valley 217, Mystic Tie 237, Catawba 248, Hibriten 262, Hick- David Duncan photo

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