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October 15, 1951
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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LA Lodge 227 in Huntington, Indiana, marked its 50th anniversary with a banquet for over 175 guests, honoring 50-year member Mrs. Charles Reagan with a pin and roses, speeches by lodge officers, awards, and an evening dance.
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LA Lodge 227 Marks 50th Anniversary in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- The 50th anniversary celebration of LA Lodge 227 included a banquet as pleasing to the eye as to the appetite. More than 175 guests and members surrounded the beautifully-decorated tables.
Mrs. A.J. Jones, mistress of ceremonies, introduced the guests of honor, Mrs. Charles Reagan -- 50-year member -- and Mrs. Gussie Johnson -- fifth vice-grand president -- and welcomed the many guests. Mrs. Maude Conarty, Fort Worth, Tex. -- only other living 50-year member and first vice-president of Lodge 227 -- was unable to be present.
Preceding the two-course dinner, Mrs. Jones called upon C.S. Overly to offer the invocation and there was group singing. After dinner Mrs. Sabra Harter, 227's president, spoke a few words of welcome and Mrs. Lois Williams, president of LA Lodge 79, Marion, Ohio, responded.
Mrs. Gussie Johnson spoke of her great pride in the Huntington lodge, presented greetings of the Grand Lodge president and other Grand Lodge officers, had special complimentary remarks for Mrs. Reagan, and wished the lodge many more happy anniversaries. She thanked members of the BRT for attending and mentioned the state convention to be held next year at Lafayette.
Mrs. Jones introduced Fred Jenks, president of Lodge 55, and other guests. She presented the past presidents seated at the speakers' table, addressing special congratulations to Mrs. Eva Stetzel for the artistic decorations and presented her with a gift. June O'Dier, drill captain, and her team were also honored.
During the evening Mrs. Reagan received a basket of lovely yellow roses in an impressive ceremony.
At the afternoon session, presided over by Mrs. Sabra Harter, a 50-year pin was presented to Mrs. Reagan and 10 40-year and 47 20-year pins were awarded. Mrs. Reagan and Mrs. Harter also received gifts from the lodge. The initiatory ceremony for the class of 12 candidates was conducted by Mrs. Johnson.
After reciting a beautiful poem Mrs. Hoffman, chaplain, presented the Grand Lodge officer with a gift.
Gifts of flowers were received in honor of the occasion from LA Lodges 436 and 85, Fort Wayne; 79 of Marion, Ohio; BLF&E; GIA to the BLE and Lodge 55; and were acknowledged with gratitude by Mrs. Jones.
Prizes were received by Josephine Felts, C.S. Overly, Ina B. Hughes, Mrs. J.W. Mehring and out-of-town guests Mrs. Harry Resor of Fort Wayne and Marie Wilson of Marion, Ohio.
A dance in the evening brought to a close an eventful and delightful anniversary celebration.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- The 50th anniversary celebration of LA Lodge 227 included a banquet as pleasing to the eye as to the appetite. More than 175 guests and members surrounded the beautifully-decorated tables.
Mrs. A.J. Jones, mistress of ceremonies, introduced the guests of honor, Mrs. Charles Reagan -- 50-year member -- and Mrs. Gussie Johnson -- fifth vice-grand president -- and welcomed the many guests. Mrs. Maude Conarty, Fort Worth, Tex. -- only other living 50-year member and first vice-president of Lodge 227 -- was unable to be present.
Preceding the two-course dinner, Mrs. Jones called upon C.S. Overly to offer the invocation and there was group singing. After dinner Mrs. Sabra Harter, 227's president, spoke a few words of welcome and Mrs. Lois Williams, president of LA Lodge 79, Marion, Ohio, responded.
Mrs. Gussie Johnson spoke of her great pride in the Huntington lodge, presented greetings of the Grand Lodge president and other Grand Lodge officers, had special complimentary remarks for Mrs. Reagan, and wished the lodge many more happy anniversaries. She thanked members of the BRT for attending and mentioned the state convention to be held next year at Lafayette.
Mrs. Jones introduced Fred Jenks, president of Lodge 55, and other guests. She presented the past presidents seated at the speakers' table, addressing special congratulations to Mrs. Eva Stetzel for the artistic decorations and presented her with a gift. June O'Dier, drill captain, and her team were also honored.
During the evening Mrs. Reagan received a basket of lovely yellow roses in an impressive ceremony.
At the afternoon session, presided over by Mrs. Sabra Harter, a 50-year pin was presented to Mrs. Reagan and 10 40-year and 47 20-year pins were awarded. Mrs. Reagan and Mrs. Harter also received gifts from the lodge. The initiatory ceremony for the class of 12 candidates was conducted by Mrs. Johnson.
After reciting a beautiful poem Mrs. Hoffman, chaplain, presented the Grand Lodge officer with a gift.
Gifts of flowers were received in honor of the occasion from LA Lodges 436 and 85, Fort Wayne; 79 of Marion, Ohio; BLF&E; GIA to the BLE and Lodge 55; and were acknowledged with gratitude by Mrs. Jones.
Prizes were received by Josephine Felts, C.S. Overly, Ina B. Hughes, Mrs. J.W. Mehring and out-of-town guests Mrs. Harry Resor of Fort Wayne and Marie Wilson of Marion, Ohio.
A dance in the evening brought to a close an eventful and delightful anniversary celebration.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Lodge Anniversary
50 Year Member
Banquet Celebration
Pin Awards
Fraternal Organization
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. A.J. Jones
Mrs. Charles Reagan
Mrs. Gussie Johnson
Mrs. Maude Conarty
C.S. Overly
Mrs. Sabra Harter
Mrs. Lois Williams
Fred Jenks
Mrs. Eva Stetzel
June O'dier
Mrs. Hoffman
Josephine Felts
Ina B. Hughes
Mrs. J.W. Mehring
Mrs. Harry Resor
Marie Wilson
Where did it happen?
Huntington, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. A.J. Jones
Mrs. Charles Reagan
Mrs. Gussie Johnson
Mrs. Maude Conarty
C.S. Overly
Mrs. Sabra Harter
Mrs. Lois Williams
Fred Jenks
Mrs. Eva Stetzel
June O'dier
Mrs. Hoffman
Josephine Felts
Ina B. Hughes
Mrs. J.W. Mehring
Mrs. Harry Resor
Marie Wilson
Location
Huntington, Ind.
Event Date
50th Anniversary
Story Details
The LA Lodge 227 celebrated its 50th anniversary with a banquet, speeches, awards, and a dance. Mrs. Charles Reagan, a 50-year member, was honored with a pin and roses. Gifts and greetings were exchanged among lodges.