Seminole Lodge No 304 F&AM

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April 16, 1952 to July 23, 2007

1969

LYNN COULSON CORPMAN, born 1921 1n Harr1sburg, Pa. He was ra1sed to the degree of Master Mason dur1ng 1957 1n Sem1nole Lodge No.304. Occupat1on - Sales Manager. Master of the Lodge at age 48.

In 1973. W. Bro. Lynn C. Corpman was honored with the Grand Lodge appointment of District Deputy Grand Master of 27th Masonic District.

Because of W. Bro. Corpman’s knowledge of construction and his good nature, he served on the Lodge Building Committee and supervised the construction of the new kitchen as well as other major repairs to the Temple.

1970

WILLIAM HICKS McNARY, born 1926 in Ormond Fla. Raised to the degree of Master Mason during 1955 in Daytona Beach Lodge No.270, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Affil1ated with Seminole Lodge No. 304. Occupation - Ut111ty Employee. Master of the Lodge at age 44.

1971

DAVID DUNCAN TIBURZI, born 1926 in Washington, D. C. Raised to degree of Master Mason during 1963 in Seminole Lodge No. 304. Occupation - Tile Setter. Master of the Lodge at age 45.

UNUSUAL PRESENTATION -On June 28, 1971, our Lodge was pleased to have distinguished guests from H.M.S. Ark Royal, the ship being docked at the time at Port Everglades.  As the meeting of the evening appeared to be drawing to a close, Brother Michael James Boyle, of St. John & St. Paul Lodge No. 349, of Valetta, Malta, announced that he had a presentation to make. On instruction of W. Bro. N. B. Parker, Past Master of St. Johns Lodge No.454, He, Brother Boyle was to present his, W. Bro. Parker's Past Master Jewel to the first Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons that Bro. Boyle visited on that trip, outside the Grand Jurisdiction of England, as a memento of friendship.  This expression of friendship supports our belief of Universality of Free Masonry and was accepted for the Lodge by W. Bro. Tiburzi, the Master of the Lodge that year.  That Past Master Jewel is on display in our trophy) case in the social hall. (article lifted from October '77 Lodge Bulletin)

1972

GUY DELMONT HARNISH. Born 1909. in Irvona. Pa. Raised to the degree of Master Mason in 1960 in Seminole Lodge No.304. Occupation - Salesman. Master of the Lodge at age 63.

During W. Bro. Guy Harnish's year as Master, our Lodge Room was carpeted. No other single improvement to the building has caused a greater transformation. 

Modesty prevents Bro. Harnish from listing further accomplishments, but those who know, are aware that he and his wife Ethel have worked diligently to maintain and improve the Temple.  Some of his other accomplishments and services to the Lodge area Lodge Organist; Degree Lecturer; Installing Officer; and Master of Ceremonies for annual Testimonial Dinner.

1973

WILLIAM WRIGHT MILLER, born 1918 in Faison, N. C.. Raised to the degree of Master Mason during 1964 in Seminole Lodge No.304, a courtesy to St. Johns Lodge No.1, Wilmington, N. C.. Affiliated with Seminole Lodge No.304 in 1965. Occupation - Delivery Dispatch Supervisor. Master of the Lodge at age 55.

W. Bro. William Miller now resides in Willmlngton North Carolina.

1974

JAMES BYRON ZALANKA, born 1926 in Quant1co, Va.. Ra1sed to degree of Master Mason during 1968 in Sem1nole Lodge No.304.  Occupat1on- Court Counselor. Master of Lodge at age 48.

W. Bro. Jim Zalanka found it necessary to serve a portion of W. Bro. M111er's term due to necessary absence, and endeavored to fulf111 Bro M111er's goal of complete1ng the kitchen addit1on. During the latter part of 173 and all of '74, a successful effort to unify the Order of Eastern Star, Assembly of Rainbow for G1r1s, and Sem1nole Masonic Lodge into a Masonic Family prof11e, was promoted.

Complete1ng kitchen, regular building maintenance, and air-conditioned breakdowns caused indebtedness from which we, and Appendant Bodies, were a year or more recovering.

A threat of losing our non-profit, charitable organization status was imminent during this period.

W. Bro. Zalanka expressed gratitude to Officers and Members for their cooperation and particularly to Bro. Jerry Hill for a job well done, as Lodge secretary.

1975

WILLIAM PIERRE TOWNSEND, born 1933 in St. Augustine. Fla. Raised to degree of Master during 1968 in Seminole Lodge No. Occupation - Utility Employee. Master of the Lodge at age 42.

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