1960

Joseph T. Wilson, the 50th Master of Lodge 153 F & AM was born in Mill Creek, Oklahoma. He came to Kennewick in 1942 and engaged in the floor finishing business. He held a three-year Certificate of Proficiency.

February 3, 1960
Brother Ed Hansen was presented a 50-year pin on behalf of Boise Lodge #2, F & A M by W. Brother Lawrence Scott.

March 19, 1960
Funeral services were held for our oldest member, Ernest Toothaker, 50-year member for several years.

June 15, 1960
Worshipful Master Joe Wilson asked for comments on the placing of flags on Masons' graves on Memorial Day. A motion made to that subject passed.

It was moved and passed that Past Masters be presented with past Masters' aprons instead of the $50 now given to Past Masters.

September 7, 1960
Worshipful Master Joe Wilson presented the lodge with a plaque memorializing the fact that our lodge furniture had been used in the session of Grand Lodge held in Kennewick in June, 1956, on the fiftieth anniversary of Kennewick Lodge.

November 16, 1960
The new altar, built in memory of our late-departed Brother, Edwin Frauen, was dedicated by Worshipful Brother Linn Tinsman.

December 21, 1960
Installation of Officers for 1961 was performed by V. W. Brother Loren Barber.

Brother George Roberts sang the Lord's Prayer.