Tag: Scottish Rite
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William Newton Wood (1924 – 2023)
William Newton Wood, 99, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on February 20, 2023, after 62 years of marriage to June Lee Wood. A WWII veteran and dedicated member of Masonic Unity Lodge #146, he is survived by three sons, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held on February 26, 2023. Read more
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The Masonic Blue Slipper
The Masonic blue slipper is a symbol of protection for Masonic wives, widows, and daughters. It originates from the book of Ruth in the Bible, where Ruth’s devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi leads to her marriage to Boaz. This story illustrates the protective role of Masons, and the blue slipper serves as a reminder. Read more
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Planning a New Home
In the Scottish Rite News Bureau from July 16, 1925, Unity Lodge in Front Royal is making plans for a new home. This update was featured on the second page of the publication. Read more
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History of Virginia, Volume 5
The content discusses Joseph L. Carson’s membership in Unity Lodge No. 46 and the Front Royal Royal Arch Chapter. It also mentions Benjamin J. Hillidge’s role as a past master at Unity Lodge No. 146 in 1912, along with citations for further information in a book on Virginia history. Read more







