1943
J. R. Ayers was the 38th Worshipful Master of Lodge #153 F & AM, was born in Texas in 1879 and came to Kennewick from Bonners, Idaho in 1910. He was one of the early day homesteaders in the Finley area and ran a sheep and cattle ranch in the east end of Benton County. He was a 50-year member.
January 6, 1943
Brother J. R. Ayers was installed as Worshipful Master for 1943.
February 17, 1943
Brother Whitbeck announced that the Rainbow Girls would hold a dance – proceeds go to the Red Cross – on February 26, 1943.
March 3, 1943
Proceeds from Rainbow dance for the Red Cross $100.00
March 17, 1943
Resolution was read. Be it resolved that "Hanford Lodge #256 and Kennewick Lodge #153 be consolidated under the name of Kennewick Lodge #153 at Kennewick, Washington."
March 21, 1943
By unanimous vote, Hanford Lodge #256 was consolidated with Kennewick Lodge #153 as of May 21, 1943.
June 9, 1943
The Grand Master constituted Kennewick Lodge #153 and Hanford Lodge #256
December 15, 1943
Brother Milton Libby 'was elected Worshipful Master for 1944.
December 29, 1943
Milton Libby was installed as Worshipful Master by W. S. Green for 1944.
Brothers raised:
Wilbur E. Conrad, Hugh C. Harrison, Rupert A. Sanborn, George W. Claud, Robert W. DeLang, Earl O’Neal, Walter C. Davis, William F. Kuykendall, Olden C. Gillum, Phillip E. Heath, Joe V. Osborne, Jr.,
and Wincel 0. Oleson.