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AWARDS NIGHT AINTROINTIINTRODUCES THREE NEW 33O ELECTSROIDUCES

The Valley of Canton’s newly elected 33rds were honored on Awards Night. Pictured (L-R) Michael D. Cecil, Gary E. Eubank and his wife Darlene, and Debra and Daniel E. Riggle. The brothers pictured above will re-ceive the 33o at the Supreme Council Session in Chicago, Illinois. on August 30, 2011.

June, 2011

MEMBERSHIP

Thanks to those of you who have introduced your friends and brothers to our Scottish Rite Fraternty. We have had two good classes of candidates re- cently. I certainly encour-

age our newest members to participate with us during our reunions and our regular monthly meetings.

I also want to remind each of you why you should be participating in all of our meetings and special events. Our fraternity’s most important asset is the opportunity to improve ourselves as men. By the exercise of Broth-erly Love, Relief and Truth we learn to build our moral strength and crystallize our value system.

Our fraternity encourages us to utilize the tools of the master builder to remind us how to become better men. We are not penalized for our lack of interest or attendance. But we should feel a lack of fulfi llment because we have missed the opportunity to interact with men, like ourselves, who are true and upright citizens; men who feel the need to continue to improve their character.

Our meetings and special events provide opportuni-ties for you to continue your fraternal education. By attending our special events you gain insight into your brothers’ lives and experience the joy of an unlimited extended family. Our reunions enable us to refl ect on the great moral lessons that are presented and help us to mold our lives for the betterment of our families and ourselves.Check the trestle board for the activities being planned for you and make it a priority to continue or begin your self-improvement program with us right away. See you soon.

Tom White, 33O Membership Chairman twhite@cantonscottishrite.com

FROM OUR SECRETARY

Brethren, the month of June brings the prospect of sum- mer activities and anticipa- tion of programs and events for the benefi t of the mem- bership under the leader- ship of a corps of Presiding

Offi cers who are dedicated to bringing their skills to bear in developing enjoyable activities for the mem-bers while recognizing the need to address certain pressing issues affecting the Valley.

The Stated Meeting on May 12, 2011 was our An-nual Meeting, at which offi cers of the four coordinate bodies were elected to serve the Valley in the ensuing year. Ill. Frank L. Sekeres, 33° was elected to serve as Trustee for another four year term. All of those elected or appointed to serve the Valley in the ensuing year , as well as Ill. Bro. Sekeres , were then installed in a dignifi ed and impressive manner by Ill. James R. Filliez, 33°, Active for Supreme Council.

On May 14, 2011, we recognized those brethren who have honored the Valley with many years of service at an Awards Banquet, at which a good time was had by all. We congratulate those brethren with many years of service, as well as our newest brethren from our recent reunions. All in attendance enjoyed a delicious dinner served by DD Stutz and had the opportunity to greet old friends and make new ones while experienc-ing the camaraderie Scottish Rite is famous for.

On May 21, 2011, many Valley members were in attendance at the 21st District Grand Master’s Re-ception at Tadmor Temple to greet Most Worshipful Brother Bradford A. Goebel and reiterate that the essence of Freemasonry is found in the symbolic lodges.

The month of June is a busy one as we have the OCD meeting in Cleveland on June 3-4, the Valley’s Quarterly Dinner Meeting on June 9 and the Val-ley Scholarship Dinner on Thursday June 23. All brethren are urged to make a special effort to attend the dinner at 6:30PM on June 9 and to attend the Stated Meeting that follows at 7:30PM as the Val-ley’s Finance Committee will be making a signifi cant presentation concerning the Valley’s dues structure and recommendations as to how we can preserve our ability to fi nancially support the many interesting and enjoyable activities and programs being promoted for the benefi t of our members. Also, please plan on coming to the Temple on June 23 to show your sup-port for those outstanding young

people continuing their education with scholarships provided by Scottish Rite and those individuals who have conquered dyslexia with the help of the talented tutors at the Center.

Hope to see all of you soon.

Fraternally,Jim Fidler, 33°Executive Secretary

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TRESTLE BOARD

June Fri.-Sat., June 3-4 OCD Meeting hosted by Valley of Cleveland at Holiday Inn, Indepen- dence, Ohio Thurs., June 9 - 6:30 PM Quarterly Dinnner 7:30 PM Quarterly Stated Meeting Thurs., June 23 - 6:30 PM AASR Scholarship Dinner

July Mon., July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Thurs., July 14 - 7:30 PM Stated Meeting Fri., July 29 - 6:00 PM Family Day at Akron Aeros Sat., July 30 - 4th Annual AASR Car Show at Canton Masonic Temple

AWARDS NIGHTBrethren, the annual Awards Night was held Saturday, May 14, 2011 with about 200 in attendance. Good fellowship and a delicious meal were enjoyed by all.

Ill. Thomas J. White, 33o acknowledged 8 recipients of the First Line Signers Award: Sherman L. Brick, Russell G. Myers, Sr., Kevin R. Phips for 5 petitions; Ill. Timothy B. Strawn, 33o, Ill. Clyde H. Vickers, 33o for 10 petitions; Dan-iel E. Riggle, Danny L. Welch for 20 petitions and Michael D. Cecil for 25 Petitions. Ill. James R. Filliez, 33o recog-nized the newest MSAs: Ralph W. Ruhl and Allen L. Slatzer. They will receive their MSAs on June 4th at the OCD in Cleveland. Ill Filliez, 33o then introduced those elected to receive the 33o: Michael D. Cecil, Daniel E. Riggle and Gary E. Eubank. The three will receive the 33o at the Su-preme Council Session in Chicago, Illinois on August 30.

RWB R. Wesley Webber and RWB William R. Jones rec-ognized the Blue Lodge Masters by presenting a certifi cate recognizing their service. Ill. Richard E. Rohrbaugh, 33o presented diplomas to our newest 32o Scottish Rite Masons from the Ill. Michael E. Burnett, 33o Class and the Ill James E. Duitch, 33o Class.

The fi nal event of the evening was the presentation of Years of Service Awards (25-30-35-40-45-50—60-65) by the Val-ley of Cantons offi cers: TPM David L. Detchon, SP Terry L. Rundquist, MWM Danny L. Welch and C. in C. Blaine J. Warner.

IMPORTANT DATES

Fri., & Sat., June 3&4 - Ohio Council of Deliberation Meets in Cleveland, Ohio

Thur., June 9-6:30PM Dinner followed by AASR Quarterly Meeting Thur., June 23-6:30PM AASR Scholarship Dinner Thur., July 14-7:30PM AASR Stated Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY

Fri., July 22 Teddy Bear Open Golf Outing Sat., July 30- 4th Annual AASR Car Show at Canton Masonic Temple Thur., Aug. 11-7:30PM AASR Stated Meeting

Sun., Mon., & Tue., Aug. 28,29,& 30-Supreme Council In Chicago, Illinois Thur., Sept. 8-6:30PM Dinner followed by AASR Quarterly Meeting Thur., Oct. 13-7:30PM AASR Stated Meeting

Fri., Sat., Oct. 14 & 15 - Grand Lodge in Cleveland

Thurs., Fri., Sat., Oct 20, 21, 22 - 232nd AASR Reunion

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Once again the Valley has been asked by the Pro Football Hall of Fame to assist in the festivities on August 6. We are in need of 18 volunteers to help out on that Saturday.. If you are interested please contact Ill. Earl Blazer, 33o at330-492-4068

A.A.S.R. VALLEY OF CANTONJames R. Filliez, 33o, Active For Ohio

James G. Fidler, 33o, Executive Secretary

Mailing Address: Publication Staff: A.A.S.R. – Valley of Canton Bill Rodgers, Editor Masonic Temple Phone: 330-833-7236 836 Market Avenue North w43j48@sssnet.com Canton, Ohio 44702 Phone: 330-455-2321 or 1-877-444-4592 FAX: 330-455-7370

E-mail: valleyofcanton@yahoo.com Web Page: cantonfreemasons.com Publication Deadlines: 16th of Each Month

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What is the best way to see America?

If you had to get rid of your microwave or TV, which would it be?

LEARNING CENTER SPOTLIGHT

Kayleigh Calandros by Jill CalandrosI knew something was different about Kayleigh from a very young age. She was highly intelligent. She could under-stand jokes, movies, and conversations that her sister, older by four years, sometimes did not comprehend. However, despite this intelligence she often had trouble remember-ing the names of common everyday objects such as “cup” or “duck”. When talking she would often mix up letters within words. For example, the word “seatbelt” became “beatselt”; Kayleigh also confused opposites and groups of things. She would say, “It is freezing hot in here!” or confuse the names of spoons, forks, and knives. She might have said that she couldn’t eat her hot French fries because they were too cold and needed to warm-up. As her mother and a teacher I was at a loss. I talked to my fellow teach-ers and school psychologists about these diffi culties. They too did not have an answer. In fact I was told by one school psychologist that Kayleigh had a learning disability, but it wasn’t dyslexia, and it didn’t matter if it was because it would be handled the same way. I fi nally decided to take Kayleigh to see Dr. Delahunty at Akron Children’s Hospital. She was able to set up some testing with a couple of other people who fi nally diagnosed Kayleigh with dyslexia. They told me about the Masonic Learning Center which could have a waiting list of up to a year. They also gave me some numbers to call for private tutoring. When I called the private tutoring so Kayleigh could get started as soon as possible, I broke down and started crying. They wanted $300 for more testing and then $45 per session to tutor. I immediately called the Masonic Learning Center and got her put on the waiting list. Being a teacher, I also decided to look into becoming a tutor as well. I decided to go through the training and become a tu-tor myself while we waited for a spot to open up for her. It was the greatest decision I ever made and the most rewarding as a teacher. I learned so much about dyslexia and about how much the school systems do not know. They don’t understand how this disability is holding these bright young students back or how to help these students. Kay-leigh was getting swallowed up by the schools. She didn’t have any self confi dence, was being made fun of, and was failing most if not all tests. Yet, I kept getting progress reports from the school that she was meeting her goals. Her time had come! They had an opening at the Masonic Learn-ing Center! She has made wonderful progress at the learning cen-ter. She is reading so much better, and her confi dence is improving daily. It takes a while to restore that confi dence after being beaten down for so long. She is in the 5th grade now and has made a 4.0 the fi rst two quarters and a 3.8 the third quarter. I’m not going to say that she doesn’t still struggle, because you have dyslexia throughout your life, but the Masonic Learning Center hasgiven her the skills that she needs to be a successful, confi dent student and a

life long learner.Kayleigh would like to say, “Th ank you so much for helping me become a better reader and speller. Th e center is like a family to me, and I’ll always remember what you have done for me. I hope to become an ear doctor or a U.S. Marshal one day.”

JoAnn EverhartIn September 2007, tutor JoAnn Everhart began the initial Orton¬ Gillingham training at the learning center, she had heard about the work the learning center was doing with dyslexic readers from two co-workers who tutored at the center. Lisa and Erin were both so enthusiastic about their work there that JoAnn’s interest was piqued. She will be forever grateful to them both for pointing her toward the training. JoAnn holds an Associate of Applied Sciences in early childhood education from the University of Akron and a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and language pathology from Northern Illinois University. She taught many years for the Head Start preschool program and also worked as a service coordinator/assessor for a Stark County Help Me Grow program. JoAnn is currently enrolled in the advanced O-G training and in addition to tutoring for the center also does private tutoring. Her biggest joy is helping children, especially seeing the progress they make. In previous years, she oft en drove by the Masonic Temple and noticed the learning center sign, wondering what was happening inside! She is so proud to now be a part of this important work.

JoAnn enjoys reading, walking and exercising, and spend-ing time with family and friends. She also volunteers two days a week at Walker Elementary School in the Canton Local school district.

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A Report from the Finance & Budget Committee

In 1991, a fi rst class stamp was 0.25 cents, a loaf of bread was $1.25, a gallon of milk was $2.80, a gallon of gas was $1.14, a new Chrysler minivan cost about $14,400 and Scottish Rite Valley of Canton dues were $40.00. Now, a stamp is 0.44 cents, bread is at least $2.28, a gallon of milk is $3.79, a gallon of gas is hovering around $4.00, a new Chrysler minivan is around $28,917, and Scottish Rite Val-ley of Canton dues are $40.00, the lowest dues in Ohio.

We look forward to the events this summer that will bring us and our families and friends together for fun, fellowship and great times. Family Day at the Akron Aeros game will be enjoyable. The annual Car Show is a great time also. Everyone looks forward to a round of golf to help children learn to read. Best of all, we look forward to the beauti-fully portrayed conferral of the degrees presented at the fall reunion, and many more worthwhile activities are planned!

The message is clear. We can’t keep our beautiful and meaningful programs going based on 1991 income.

We have been struggling with a growing defi cit. Monthly, we are spending approximately $10,000 more than we are bringing in. For the past several months, the Budget and Fi-nance Committee has been diligently reviewing the expen-ditures and revenue of our Valley for the past 4 to 5 years.

This was undertaken in an effort to stem the outfl ow of our capital, which has been averaging about $90,000 per year and threatens the long-term viability of our Valley. We have recommended to the Board of Trustees the elimination or reduction of several expense items that we feel can be elim-inated or curtailed without adversely impacting the viability or the functionality of our Valley. We have also examined in some detail the revenue or income streams of the Valley and feel that our dues structure must be expanded.

The Budget and Finance Committee will present a program at the June 9th Stated meeting to outline our basic fi ndings and our recommendations. We are announcing also that at the Stated meeting on July 14th, we will be voting on a proposed dues increase.

Plan on attending and help your Valley survive.

Respectfully,

The Finance and Budget Committee

Ted Howenstine Tom Hutchins

Dave Newkirk Larry Smerglia Ed Trego Wes Webber

What Is a Career Ladder and Should I Be Climb-ing It?By Monica Rose GwinThe Employment Source

Some individuals are able to determine what they want to do for employment. They can go for the education and training they need and start their career, or change to a new career. Others know the fi eld they want to go into, but don’t have the time or money to get the required education. Some people know what type of job they want but aren’t sure where to get started. According to Resource Center Manager Amy Miller, Career Ladders are a way to fi gure out the next step in your fi eld, and help you determine if you need addi-tional schooling, what jobs pay and job titles.”According to the Business Dictionary, a career ladder is a structured sequence of job positions that a person progresses through in an organization,” states Miller. “Career ladders are not specifi c to a company but spe-cifi c to a career fi eld. Each ladder can show what the jobs are in the fi eld, what the average pay for each of the jobs is, and what type of education is necessary to obtain the job, whether it is a two or four-year degree, certifi cate, high school diploma or on-the-job train-ing.”

The fi rst step on the ladder is the entry level position. Each subsequent rung on the ladder is a higher posi-tion in education, pay and skill level.An example of a career ladder is in the medical fi eld. The entry level positions which require a high school diploma or a certifi cate are jobs such as dental as-sistant, medical assistant, state tested nurse aid and pharmacy tech. These jobs pay usually between $9 and $11 per hour. The next step on the ladder is the job that requires a certifi cation, such as medical transcriptions and licensed practical nurse. These jobs pay $12 to $16 per hour. The next step is the associate’s degree which can be pursued for registered nurse, surgery tech, re-spiratory therapy tech and more. These jobs typically pay between $16 and $26 per hour. There are also bachelors degrees in each of these fi elds where pay increases to $23 to $35 per hour.

“To fi nd out more about career ladders stop by The Employment Source,” urges Miller. “We can show you the ladder in the fi eld of your interest and you can see all the opportunities that are out there for employ-ment.”To hear more of Amy’s job search tips tune in Mondays on WHBC Mix 94.1 at 6:40 a.m. and on WJER 1450 AM at 3:15 p.m.

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Civil War Theme Outdoor Lodge

William McKinley, Jr. was not only the 25th President of the United States, and the Governor of Ohio, but he was also a Freemason. When the Civil War broke out, McKinley was only eighteen years old at the time, volunteered and enlisted in the army as a private. As a result of his heroism and gallantry he was quickly promoted to the rank of major. One day he was escorting a regimental surgeon who was tending to the Confederate wounded. McKinley noticed that the doctor gave some of the Confederate soldiers money and tobacco. When he inquired as to why, the doctor told him that they were brother Ma-sons. He said that it was not only his duty to aid and assist them, but that it was also his pleasure. It did not matter to the doctor if the wounded brothers could or would ever repay the expression of brotherly love and relief. These events inspired McKinley to petition Hiram Lodge No. 21 in Winchester, Virginia, where he was raised on May 3, 1865 to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This year is the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. In recognition of the sesquicentennial and these very important events in the life of Brother McKinley, William McKinley Lodge No. 431 will host an outdoor lodge in civil war theme. For its third year, an outdoor lodge will be held on June 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the Master Mason degree. A dinner symbolic of the period will be served at high twelve prior to lodge. To signify the events that inspired him to become a Mason, the degree will be in Civil War dress and regalia. Civil War reenactors who are also Masons will serve as sentries. The degree will again be held on the property of Brother William Bird at 5169 Greenport Street, S.E., in Canton, Ohio. The property’s natural terrain provides a perfect outdoor lodge and a safeguard from the approach of cowans and eaves droppers. There will be covers for shade, but brethren should bring lawn chairs for comfort.

Scholarship & Graduation Dinnerto be held on June 23

Please make your reservation for the Scholarship & Graduation Dinner early to be guaranteed a seat.This is a great opportunity to see scholarships awarded to deserving students to help them in furthering their educationAlso on that night we will recognize those other spe-cial students who have graduated from the Childrens Dyslexis Center..The meal is free for graduates, scholarship recipients and their parents. The cost of the meal for all others is $10.00 per person.Reservations can be made by calling the Valley Offi ce at 330-455-2321 or mailing the coupon on the bottom of this page. Deadline for reservations is June 20, 2011

June 9 Quarterly Meeting Remember June 9 will be our Quarterly Stated Meet-ing, preceded by an excellent dinner at 6:30 PM. The price will be $10.00 and you can pay at the door, but reservations are a must! To make reservations for dinner you may contact the Valley offi ce at 330-455-2321 or use the coupon on the bottom of this page.

RESERVATION COUPON

June 9 Quarterly Dinner: Please make a reservation in my name for the June 9 pre-meeting dinner at 6:30 PM, cost is $10.00 payable at the door. Call 330-455-2321

NAME:______________________________________________________________________________

Scholarship & Learning Center Graduation DinnerThursday, June 23, 2011 at 6:30 PMPlease reserve _________Dinners (Parents)Dinners reserved at $10.00 each___________

NAME_________________________________________Reservation deadline is June 20, 2011

Mail to: AASR Valley of Canton 836 Market Ave. North Canton, Ohio 44702

(Make checks payable to AASR-Valley of Canton )

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ELECTION and INSTALLATION of OFFICERSOn May 12, 2011 at our Annual Meeting a slate of offi cers was elected and installed to serve the Valley of Canton for the next year. Those presiding offi cers installed are: David L. Detchon, Thrice Potent Master of Emeth Lodge of Perfection; Terry L. Rundquist, Sovereign Prince Mystic of Council Princes of Jerusa-lem; Danny L. Welch, Most Wise Master of Brenton Chapter of Rose Croix; Blaine J. Werner, Command-er-in-Chief of Stark Consistory. The respective Line Offi cers for each body were also installed at this time to serve the Valley for the next year.____________________________________________

Valley of Canton – Scottish Rite Clubs

Portage County:

Club Director: R. Edward Trego President: R. Edward Trego

Richland-Ashland Counties (Shelby, Ashland, Man-sfi eld) Club Director: Ill William K. Reed,33o

President: Michael D. Cecil

Eastern Stark County:

Club Director: Ill Eugene R. Wagmiller, 33o President: David L. Detchon

Central Stark County:

Club Director: Rodney R. Anderson President: Joseph M. Kostolich

Tuscarawas County:

Club Director: Ill. Kenneth O. Cline, 33o

President: Michael E. Lengler

Wayne – Holmes Counties

Club President: Ill. David A Trautwein, 33o

President: Ill. David A. Trautwein, 33o

The Valley’s new MSAs who will receive their Red Hats at the OCD meeting in Cleveland in June are: Ralph W. Ruhl and Allen L Slater.

First Line Signature Awardees 5 Petitions - Sherman L. Brick, Russell G. Myers, Sr.20 Petitions - Daniel E. Riggle, Danny L. Welch25 Petitions - Michael D. Cecil

Blue Lodge Masters

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25 Year Award

30 Year award

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35 Year Award

40 year awards

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45 Year award

The Valley Offi cers with our 50 Year Awardees10

60 Year Award

Fall Reunion Members

Spring Reunion Members

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

COMING THIS JULY 30TH

4TH ANNUAL MASONIC CAR SHOW

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

At the CANTON MASONIC TEMPLE

DJ SPIKE MAN will be providing the oldies sounds

Dash Plaques for the fi rst 75 cars

Registration is $5.00 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FOOD - PRIZES - TROPHIES for the different classes

It is time to get those old toys out and let the people see what your passion is

VALLEY OF CANTON SCOTTISH RITEFAMILY DAY

with theAkron Aeros

Friday, July 29th at 6:00 PM

Game Time 7:05 PM, Fireworks after the Game

COST: $25.00 per person

MENUE: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Chicken, ColeSlow, Mac&Cheese, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Cookies, Drinks, Iced Tea, Pink Lemonade & Water.

Gates open at 6:00 PM, be there when the gates openso that we can all eat before the game.

Call Bob Broad (330-484-9307)OrDave Newkirk (330-880-5126)for reservations

Brethren bring the kids, grand kids out to the ball-park for a great time at the Ball Game

Let’s have some fun!

( See the website for on-line payment)

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In MemoriamIf tears could build a stairway and memories build a lane,

I’d walk up to heaven and bring you home again.Our family chain is broken and nothing seams the same,But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

The Great Architect of the Universe has received the following into His presence:With sympathy and sorrow, we share the loss of our brothers.

Robert L. Arner Stanley C. Ewing Carl A. Moore

John E. Cannon Sherwood S. Fetrow Floyd E. Snyder

Dean F. Coutts Eugene H. Hesslink Louis E. Tschantz

Wendell H. Davis Thomas C. Laird George W. Williams

The following have been reported as ill or distressed

Robert W. Alexander Jim Duitch, 33o Robert A Hole Reid McLeod James Rose Wendell Wilber

Charles Allen Homer Draher Ray Hull Wilbur McWilliams Kenneth O. Sampsel Earl Woodhull

Wayne R. Arbogast James Fugatt Don Hurless Richard Manos James Selig James D. Wrana

Ed Baines Carl E. Garnes Daniel F Iceman,33° Ross F. Martin William J. Severn Harold D. Young

Ronald L. Barnhart, MSA Carl Gartner David Johnson, JR Donald L. Miller Frederic S. Shaheen Richard D. Watkins,330

David Brown Neil Garver Donald Jones, 33° Gerald H. Moore Verl M. Shearer, 33o

Alfred M. Biller Wendell Graening Robert L. Jordan Dale F. Moss Owen Schumacker

David Brown Robert P. Greenwood Paul A. Kliner Glen Motts Earl E. Smith

Millard Bush Paul E. Griffi n Kenneth Klotz Don C .Nixon Glenn E. Snyder

Ronald W. Caswell Harry H Hamilton Chris Krabill Paul Pahoundis David Spurrier

William Caswell Wade Hartzell Robert Kruger Donald E. Perry, 33o William H. Sollie

Jack Corns Willis Haughton Louis Lautzenheiser Robert Rainey Patrick Supples

Beecher Cogar Thomas A. Heakin Thomas D. Lilly,33o Nick Resanovich Paul Triplet

James F Doane Richard Hiles John McCalman Karl Rice Rev. Raymond Tucker

Clark C. Hoehn Ernest Riddle William G. Weimer