The North Carolina Mason

September/October 2014 The North Carolina Mason Page 5 more MiLepoSTS PICNIC, from page 1 ENFIELD — Kes- ler Askew recently received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years Masonic membership from Enfield 447. Sam Manning Jr., who was unable to attend, earned his Diamond Jubilee for 60 years membership. — James Whitley REIDSVILLE — Jefferson Penn 384's Dean P. Craddock, left, was presented his 50-year Veteran's Emblem on June 17. The award was presented by Master Paul Tutherow, right. He was pinned by Senior Deacon Johnny Hoover, center who is one of his Sunday School students. Craddock is a past master of Corin- thian 542 in Greensboro. — Paul D. Tutherow SEABOARD — Seaboard 378 held their La- dies' and Awards Banquet June 23. Rodney Allen Edwards, right, was presented with his 50-year Veterans Emblem by Lodge Master John Young. Less than a month elapsed between his initia- tion and raising in 1964. Edwards was accompa- nied by his wife, two daughters, and his brother during the occasion. — Freddie Hill GARNER — On Memorial Day, May 26, Garner 701 presented William Thomas Gain- ey his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years Masonic membership. His wife and daughter assisted in the presentation. — Gray Anthony PIKEVILLE — On June 19, Former United States Representative Martin Lancaster, right, received his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years membership in Harmony 340. Lodge Master Ronnie Jones, left, made the presentation at their Past Masters' and Ladies' Night dinner. — Doug Lancaster CASAR — Hugh Price, center, of Casar 579 was presented his 50-year Veteran's Award June 5. Lodge Master Kenny Warlick and Bob Braswell made the presentation. — Eric Newton APEX — Oscar F. Sears, right, recently re- ceived his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years as a Mason. He is seen here getting the award from Apex 584 Master David Nyce. Sears was unable to attend a brunch the lodge held in his honor. — David Nyce ZEBULON — Wilson Stallings, center, was recently honored for his 50 years Masonic service. He was presented his Veteran's Emblem by Zebulon 609 Master Floyd Edwards, right, and Past District Deputy Grand Master Bob Barron, left. ZEBULON — At their August meeting, Zebulon 609 presented Joseph Temple, center, his Veteran's Emblem honoring his 50 years as a Mason. The presentation was made by Past District Deputy Grand Master Bob Barron, left, and Lodge Master Floyd Edwards. HIGHLANDS — Brothers Morris Wilson, left, and Neville Wil- son, center, were, on July 17, presented their Veteran's Emblems for their 50 year in the fraternity. They are seen here receiving the awards from Blue Ridge 435 Master Kenneth Crowe. — Gordon Jolly LEXINGTON — Albert Gobble and John Eanes recently got their Veteran's Emblems recognizing their 50 years as Masons at Lexington-Memorial 473. Roy West made the presentations. Seen here, from left, are West, Will Fulbright, Gobble, and Eanes. — Thomas Jolly HALIFAX — On August 5, Royal White Hart 2 pre- sented honorary memberships to three Masons. Junior Grand Warden Gene Cobb presented the honors to Past Grand Master William B. Brunk, Past Grand Master Wil- liam L. Dill, and NC Mason Editor Ric Carter. Seen here, from left, are Royal White Hart Master Randy Bowen, Brunk, Dill, Carter, and Cobb. — Randy Bowen is year, more than 200 people attended the ursday, pic- nic, raising about $1,000 for the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford. e day is organized by Mocksville 134, Farmington 265, and Advance 710. Masters of the three lodges spoke briefly. Mocksville Mayor Dr. F. W. Slate was honored for his many years of service to the community. e Masons presented him and his wife a plaque thanking them for their dedication. Corinthian 17 (PHA) held their Community Fest Day Sat- urday, August 9. ey had food vendors and gospel singers enter- taining. ey emphasized educating the "community on health and social issues." Mocksville 134 Master Henry M. Bruce, left, and Corinthian 17 Master Bobby G. Bell are seen here during the Community Fest Day of the Mocksville Picnic. Ric Car ter photos

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