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June 19, 1949
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia's 80th Annual Grand Communication in Augusta reelected all officers unanimously, reported strong finances and membership, and donated to charities including $1,000 to UNCF, $100 each to NAACP and Urban League, and $5,000 to scholarship fund.
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Masonic Officers Reelected; Gifts To Charities Announced
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Georgia held its 80th Annual Grand Communication at Augusta, Georgia, June 14, 15, 16, 1949, John Wesley Dobbs, Grand Master presiding.
The public reception was held Tuesday night at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. A. L. Lowry, also a member of the Grand Lodge, made a welcome address on behalf of the citizens of Augusta.
Dr. D. H. Stanton, Secretary of the American Bible Society, and also a member of the Order, very ably responded to the welcome addresses.
On Wednesday night, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Lodge of Sorrow was beautifully exemplified, in memory of the 108 deceased Master Masons, by the Masonic degree team of Savannah, Georgia.
Brother L. R. Bolden in charge.
The Grand Lodge reports showed the Order to be in a very healthy and progressive condition. More than 200 subordinate lodges are enrolled with a membership of over 12,000.
The financial reports showed the Grand Lodge to have on hand June 1, 1949, $112,000 in real estate (no mortgages) and a cash balance of $105,460.71.
The Grand Lodge voted several donations to beneficiaries of deceased Masons and to several charitable causes, among them:
$1,000 to the United Negro College Fund.
$100 to the N. A. A. C. P.
$100 to the Urban League.
$100 to the American Bible Society.
Another Five Thousand Dollars
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SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1949
Masonic Officers
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$5,000 was transferred to the Prince Hall Masonic Scholarship Fund.
The whole staff of officers were unanimously reelected by acclamation. Peace and Harmony prevailed throughout the session. The Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in Atlanta, Georgia, in June, 1950.
John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, M. W. Grand Master.
Z. L. Neal, Atlanta, R. W. Deputy Grand Master.
L. P. Bohler, Augusta, R. W. Senior Warden.
D. P. Nesbitt, Columbus, R. W. Junior Warden.
Duncan Pringle, Savannah, R. W. Grand Treasurer.
Sol C. Johnson, Savannah, R. W. Grand Secretary.
E. C. Blackshear, Savannah, Assistant Grand Secretary.
Joseph Crawford, Atlanta, Secretary-Treasurer Masonic Relief Association,
R. W. Gadsden, Savannah, Chairman Committee F C.
R. C. Crouch, W. Grand Chaplain.
S. Fuller, W. Grand Lecturer.
S. J. Simpson, W. Grand Senior Deacon,
E. D. McTier, W. Grand Junior Deacon.
William West, W. Grand Senior Steward,
C. J. Reynolds, W. Grand Junior Steward.
Donald Thomas, W. Grand Marshall,
C. L. Stanford, W. Grand Pursuivant.
A. A. Heard, W. Grand Sword Bearer
L. B. Hill, W. Grand Tyler.
George W. Smith, W. Grand Chorister.
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Georgia held its 80th Annual Grand Communication at Augusta, Georgia, June 14, 15, 16, 1949, John Wesley Dobbs, Grand Master presiding.
The public reception was held Tuesday night at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. A. L. Lowry, also a member of the Grand Lodge, made a welcome address on behalf of the citizens of Augusta.
Dr. D. H. Stanton, Secretary of the American Bible Society, and also a member of the Order, very ably responded to the welcome addresses.
On Wednesday night, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Lodge of Sorrow was beautifully exemplified, in memory of the 108 deceased Master Masons, by the Masonic degree team of Savannah, Georgia.
Brother L. R. Bolden in charge.
The Grand Lodge reports showed the Order to be in a very healthy and progressive condition. More than 200 subordinate lodges are enrolled with a membership of over 12,000.
The financial reports showed the Grand Lodge to have on hand June 1, 1949, $112,000 in real estate (no mortgages) and a cash balance of $105,460.71.
The Grand Lodge voted several donations to beneficiaries of deceased Masons and to several charitable causes, among them:
$1,000 to the United Negro College Fund.
$100 to the N. A. A. C. P.
$100 to the Urban League.
$100 to the American Bible Society.
Another Five Thousand Dollars
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SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1949
Masonic Officers
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$5,000 was transferred to the Prince Hall Masonic Scholarship Fund.
The whole staff of officers were unanimously reelected by acclamation. Peace and Harmony prevailed throughout the session. The Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in Atlanta, Georgia, in June, 1950.
John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, M. W. Grand Master.
Z. L. Neal, Atlanta, R. W. Deputy Grand Master.
L. P. Bohler, Augusta, R. W. Senior Warden.
D. P. Nesbitt, Columbus, R. W. Junior Warden.
Duncan Pringle, Savannah, R. W. Grand Treasurer.
Sol C. Johnson, Savannah, R. W. Grand Secretary.
E. C. Blackshear, Savannah, Assistant Grand Secretary.
Joseph Crawford, Atlanta, Secretary-Treasurer Masonic Relief Association,
R. W. Gadsden, Savannah, Chairman Committee F C.
R. C. Crouch, W. Grand Chaplain.
S. Fuller, W. Grand Lecturer.
S. J. Simpson, W. Grand Senior Deacon,
E. D. McTier, W. Grand Junior Deacon.
William West, W. Grand Senior Steward,
C. J. Reynolds, W. Grand Junior Steward.
Donald Thomas, W. Grand Marshall,
C. L. Stanford, W. Grand Pursuivant.
A. A. Heard, W. Grand Sword Bearer
L. B. Hill, W. Grand Tyler.
George W. Smith, W. Grand Chorister.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Masonic Lodge
Prince Hall
Grand Communication
Officer Reelection
Charity Donations
United Negro College Fund
Naacp
Scholarship Fund
What entities or persons were involved?
John Wesley Dobbs
Rev. A. L. Lowry
Dr. D. H. Stanton
L. R. Bolden
Z. L. Neal
L. P. Bohler
D. P. Nesbitt
Duncan Pringle
Sol C. Johnson
E. C. Blackshear
Joseph Crawford
R. W. Gadsden
R. C. Crouch
S. Fuller
S. J. Simpson
E. D. Mctier
William West
C. J. Reynolds
Donald Thomas
C. L. Stanford
A. A. Heard
L. B. Hill
George W. Smith
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
John Wesley Dobbs
Rev. A. L. Lowry
Dr. D. H. Stanton
L. R. Bolden
Z. L. Neal
L. P. Bohler
D. P. Nesbitt
Duncan Pringle
Sol C. Johnson
E. C. Blackshear
Joseph Crawford
R. W. Gadsden
R. C. Crouch
S. Fuller
S. J. Simpson
E. D. Mctier
William West
C. J. Reynolds
Donald Thomas
C. L. Stanford
A. A. Heard
L. B. Hill
George W. Smith
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Event Date
June 14, 15, 16, 1949
Story Details
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia held its 80th Annual Grand Communication in Augusta, with public reception, Lodge of Sorrow, reports of healthy membership and finances, donations to charities, unanimous reelection of officers, and adjournment to meet in Atlanta in 1950.