Submitted by RWB Wesley F Revels
Br David A Drollinger
Br David A Drollinger
Recognized for 50 Years Membership
At St. Joseph Lodge No.78
Br Drollinger was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry at St. Joseph Lodge No.78 on July 18th, 1961, He was Passed to the Degree of FellowCraft at Ivanhoe Lodge No.466 in Kansas City, MO on October 12th 1961 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at St. Joseph Lodge No.78 on November 21st, 1961.
Pictured above on the first row beginning at left are Br Ryan S Gerster, Br Timothy R Cordonnier, David's Wife Linda and Br David A Drollinger, Br Ed Miller and his Wife Beckie, and RWB Wesley F Revels. At the second row beginning at left are RWB Dennis A Bonjour, WB John C Keys, WB Carl C Jennings, RWB LeRoy Salmon, WB William Bangerter, BR LeRoy H Maxell III, and Br Nighram M Johnson.
Br LeRoy H Maxwell III, opened the proceedings by handing the Gavel of Authority of the Lodge to RWB LeRoy Salmon. The DeMolay Mochilla Chapter delivered their impressive and awe inspiring "Ceremony Of Light". RWB LeRoy Salmon District Deputy Grand Master of the 7th Masonic District of Missouri, then delivered the 50 year presentation to Br David A Drollinger. A Masonic history was read by the Secretary with the minutes of the Lodge that included Br Drollinger's meeting when he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. RWB Douglas Reece District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 7th Masonic District of Missouri, gave a lecture written by him called "Youth, Manhood and Age, Symbolic Of The DeMolay And Masonic Ritual".
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The Following Are The Minutes Including Br Drollinger's Degrees, As Recorded By WB Ray Neff, Secretary, St. Joseph Lodge No.78 in the year 1961
St. Joseph Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M. met at the Masonic Temple, Tuesday July 18th 1961 in Called and Stated Communication. Present were Keneth K. Koenig, WM; Thomas L. Neel, SW; Ralph A Sawyer, JW; Ray Neff, Secy; James A Rockwell Jr, Mar; V Roy Neff, SD; Richard L Wolfe, JD; Randall A Sawyer, SS; Clude M Lyon, JS; Marvin T Rainey, Tiler. Brethren and Visitors as shown on the Tiler’s Register. The [ ] was opened on the First Degree of Freemasonry in due form, at 6:30 O’clock PM. Maury Sdhlachter who had been duly elected was initiated an Entered Apprentice. No further business appearing the [ ] was opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry. George W McNulty, Phil A Dragoo and Jerre B Dalby were examined on the proficiency and after a vote of the [ ] were declared proficient by the Worshipful Master. No further business appearing the [ ] was opened on the Third Degree. William E Silkey, Cecil K Moose and Robert D Bushman were examined as to their proficiency on this degree and after a vote of the Lodge were declared proficient by the Worshipful Master. The Worshipful Master announced that work in the called meeting was concluded and that the Lodge would proceed in Stated Communication. The minutes of July 4th wre read and approved. [ ] business. The petition for degrees of Jackie Warren King was read and a committee of investigation appointed. The Death of Brother Glbert W Ruggles was announced and the [ ] stood in silent tribute. The following bills wre read and ordered paid. [ ] business: refreshments, $15.00; Logan E Wing Jr, instructor, Jan – Jul $73.00; Marvin T Rainey tiler first half $24.00; Wing Printing Co, Secy. Supplies $8.67; Grand [ ] of Missouri PerCapita tax, Masonic Home Fund, G Washington memorial and dues cards $2,745.04; Masonic Temple Assn. 3rd quarter rent $318.75; The Masonic Supply Co, Aprons, Apron Tubes $35.61; Reserve Fund, 15 initiates @ $75.00.
The following were reported suspended for non payment of dues, [ ] business. The report to the Grand [ ] was read. No further business appearing the Lodge was closed on the Second and Third Degrees of Freemasonry and at Labor on the First Degree. Elliot Zidell, Bobby Paul Clark and David Allen Drollinger who had been duly elected were separately initiated Entered Apprentices. The Lecture by Br Thomas L Neel and the Charge by WB Kenneth K Koenig. No further business apprearing the [ ] was closed in due form.
[sig.] WB Ray Neff, Secy.
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St. Joseph Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M. met at the Masonic Temple, Tuesday October 17th 1961 in regular communication. Present were Keneth K Kownig, WM; Ralph A Sawyer, JW; Ray Neff, Secy; James L Rockwell Jr, Mar; V Roy Neff, SD; Richard L Wolfe, JD; Randall A Sawyer, SS; Clyde M Lyon, JS; Marvin T Rainey, Tiler. Brethren and Visitors as shown on the Tiler’s Register. The [ ] was opened on the First Degree of Freemasonry at 7:30 O’clock PM. No further business appearing the [ ] was opened on the Second Degree. Br Maury Schlachter and Br John L Teale were examined as to their proficiency and after a vote of the [ ] were declared proficient by the Worshipful Master. No further business appearing the [ ] was opned on the Third Degree of Freemasonry. The minutes of October 3rd were read and approved. Br Tom Carter was reported to be in the hospital. Br Thomas L Neel who had been in the hospital had returned to his home. A card from Br Lawrence Buzzard was received stating that he is getting along nicely and thanked the Brethren for their visits. A motion by WB Donald Wristen that the [ ] buy new officer’s aprons and jewels and have them ready for the annual communication was seconded and carried. A motion by the secretary to transfer $1,000.00 to the reserve fund was seconded and approved. A motion by Br Ralph A Sawyer that a committee be appointed to cooperate with the other bodies in regard to the purchase of an addressograph and report back to the [ ] was seconded and carried. The Worshipful Master appointed on this committee WB Logan E Wing Jr, Br William K VanCamp, and RWB Frank A Miller. The following bills were read and ordered paid: transfer to reserve fund, $1,000.00; C D Kelley, speaker at anniversary dinner, $25.00; Wing Printing Co 1,000 stamped window envelopes, $318.75; George Jackson, service for Br Robert H Hedrick $5.00.
Communications from other Lodge were read. A letter from Ivanhoe [ ] No.446, in which the secretary Br Frank A Lewis stated that our Br David A Dronllinger was examined on the Entered Apprentice Degree and Passed to the Degree of FellowCraft in their [ ] October 12th 1961 was read. A letter from the Widow of our Br Chas. E Wilkinson was read. Many favorable comments on the 115th anniversary dinner held at the Temple Oct 14th were heard and at that time a 50 year veterans button was presented to our Br John A Smith who was raised in the [ ] Sept 5th 1911. RWB Sam Wilcox made the presentation for the [ ]. Elliot Zidell a proficient FellowCraft was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by WB Logan E Wing Jr. The Lecture by Br V Roy Neff and the Charge by Br Clyde M Lyon. No further business appearing the [ ] was closed in due form.
[sig.] Ray Neff, Secy.
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St. Joseph Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M. met in Called and Stated Communication at the Masonic Temple, Tuesday November 21st 1961. Present were Kenneth K Koenig, WM; Thomas L Neel, SW; Ralph A Sawyer, JW; Ray Neff, Secy; James L Rockwell Jr, Mar; V Roy Neff, SD; Richard L Wolfe, JD; Randall A Sawyer, SS; Clyde M Lyon, JS; Marvin T Rainey, Tiler. Visitors and Brethren as shown on the Tiler’s Register. The [ ] was opened on the First Degree of Freemasonry in due form at 6:30 O’clock PM. No further business appearing the [ ] was opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry. Br David A Drollinger was examined as to his proficiency and after a vote of the [ ] was declared proficient by the Worshipful Master. No further business appearing the [ ] was opened on the Third Degree of Freemasonry. John L Teale a proficient FellowCraft was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The Worshipful Master announced that work in the called Communication was concluded and that the [ ] would proceed in Stated Communication. The minutes of November 7th were read and approved. Br John D Shildknecht was reported ill in the hospital. A motion by WB Logan E Wing Jr, to give the custodian George K Jackson $10.00 in appreciation of his good work at the Temple was seconded and carried. The following bills were read and ordered paid: Goerge K Jackson for service, $10.00; Masonic Home of Missouri Xmas and Entertainment Fund $25.00; Ralph A Sawyer for refreshments $15.00. Communications from other Lodges were read. A card of thanks from the family of our late Br Ira W Strickler was read. A Communication from Gower Lodge in connection with a banquet to be held in Gower November 27th was read.
Br David A Drollinger a proficient FellowCraft was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The Lecture by Br V Roy Neff and the Charge by Br Clyde M Lyon. No further business appearing the [ ] was closed in due form.
[sig.] Ray Neff, Secy.
