1959

Linn Tinsman, the 49th Master of Lodge 153 F & A M, was born in Colorado and came to Kennewick in 1945. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service for many years. He is a 33rd Honorary Scottish Rite Mason. Holder of G.C.C for Rainbow and served DeMolay honors.

One Of the reports on the temple board state that the lodge was using 1000 gallons of fuel per month.

Brother Joe Wilson reported that he had made arrangements to have a plaque put in the hall telling of the use of the furniture of our lodge in the 99th annual communications of the Grand Lodge of Washington in Kennewick in June, 1956.

April 15, 1959
Brother Oscar Hanson gave a talk on "The Symbols & Allegories of the M. M. degree.

May 20, 1959
A committee was appointed to look into a memorial for Eddie Frauen. Eddie left $580.60 to the lodge.

July 18, 1959
Lynn Slocumb, Gene L. Spaulding Jr. and Robert received their Master Masons Degrees. Each was raised by his father--each father a Past Master.

September 2, 1959
Walla Walla #7 invited our lodge to their 100-year memorial celebration.

October 7, 1959
Brother Joe Wilson reported for the Eddie Frauen Memorial fund committee, They suggested buying a new altar for the center of the lodge room.

It was announced that on November 16th, the Scottish Rite Bodies would hold a Charles Powell Night in honor of our Brother & Past Master of #153, who was recently appointed Federal Judge of Eastern Washington.

Eleven Past Masters were present for Past Masters Night.