1953

Edgar R. Hodson was Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 1953. He came to the area during the World War II period and remained here until his retirement when he moved to the Oregon Coast where he resided until his death.

1953
1953 seemed another of those years when Kennewick Lodge earned, once again, its sobriquet of "Labor Temple" in addition to being a Masonic Temple.

A total of 136 degrees were exemplified--43 E.A. Degrees, 34 F.C. Degrees and 39 Degrees. There were 31 special meetings which included six funeral services. One of the highlights of the year was the visitation of Grand Master Fred Winkels together with Grand Secretary John I. Priessner and many other dignitaries of the Grand Lodge from throughout the state. This visitation took place on November 10, 1953.

Installation of officers for the year 1954 took place on December 16, 1953. Election officers installed were: W.M. Albert Piert; S.W. John Wilson; J.W. Harry Johnson; Treasurer W.R. Gravenslund; Secretary P.0. Stone.