Oregon Freemasons Celebrate 160 Years

By Rich Rygh 

Brethren and Ladies enjoyed a pig roast and picnic on June 13 in Kiser Firemen’s Park in Oregon celebrating Oregon Masonic Lodge No. 151’s 160th Anniversary. 

Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson reinstalls the Officers of Oregon Lodge.

Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson opened the Lodge in public form and ordered the Grand Stewards to uncover the Lodge. He reinstalled the officers and reconstituted the Lodge agreeable to the ancient usages and customs of the fraternity. Following a prayer by PGM David R. Ritchie the Grand Stewards recovered the Lodge. 

Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson pours the oil of peace and joy.

Brother Dave Huston, Master of the Lodge, thanked everyone attending and presented the Grand Lodge Officers with a memento of the occasion. 

Brother Dave Huston, Master of the Lodge, presents Grand Master Thompson with a memento of the occasion. PGM David R. Ritchie, Chaplain for the event is on right.

Grand Master Thompson introduced the Grand Lodge Officers in attendance. 

Over 80 Brothers and ladies were in attendance.

Worthy Matron Rosie Fiscus of Oregon Chapter #49 OES congratulated the lodge and offered the support of the Chapter. 

The pig was sliced up and good food and fellowship ensued.

Brother Al Wilcox (left) keeps the food line moving.

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