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  • DeMolay Meeting

    DeMolay Meeting

    On May 25, 1944, the Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a 7:00pm meeting at the Masonic Temple, as reported in the Northern Virginia Daily on May 22, 1944. This event was documented in the “Calendar Of Events This Week” section. Read more

  • DeMolay Meeting

    DeMolay Meeting

    The Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a meeting on March 23, 1944 at 7:00pm in the Masonic Temple, as reported in the Northern Virginia Daily. This event was part of the “Calendar of Events This Week” feature in the newspaper. Read more

  • DeMolay Meeting

    DeMolay Meeting

    The Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a meeting on March 9, 1944 at 7:30pm in the Masonic Temple, as reported in the Northern Virginia Daily on March 8, 1944. This event is listed under the “Calendar Of Events This Week” and retrieved from Virginia Chronicle. Read more

  • DeMolay Meeting

    DeMolay Meeting

    This week’s events include the Two Rivers Chapter, Order of DeMolay meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Masonic Temple, as reported in the Northern Virginia Daily on February 23, 1944. The event details were retrieved from the Virginia Chronicle. Read more

  • DeMolay’s First Meeting

    DeMolay’s First Meeting

    The new Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of the DeMolay held its inaugural meeting, electing officers and discussing secret work and proposed activities. Regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Masonic Hall. Read more

  • DeMolay Chapter Elects Officers

    DeMolay Chapter Elects Officers

    The newly-founded Two River Chapter of the Order of De Molay in Front Royal held its inaugural meeting, electing and installing chapter officers. The international fraternity, open to young men aged 15 to 21, plans regular meetings and welcomes Masonic order members and former DeMolay members. The meeting also included discussions on proposed activities. Read more

  • Gasque Speaker At Lions Meeting

    Gasque Speaker At Lions Meeting

    In January 1944, Captain M. Dabney of Randolph-Macon Academy announced the organization of a chapter of the Order of the DeMolay for boys called “Two Rivers” in Front Royal. The initiative aimed to address the needs of youth in the region. This was reported in the Warren Sentinel on January 27, 1944. Read more

  • Kemper to Speak At Masonic Events

    Kemper to Speak At Masonic Events

    On September 10, 1943, Colonel William M. Kemper delivered a speech at Unity Lodge No. 146 to commemorate the 156th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. The observance was requested by the Grand Master of Virginia Masons and was reported in The Richmond News Leader. (Word count: 40) Read more

  • Front Royal Team To Confer Degree

    Front Royal Team To Confer Degree

    The Front Royal lodge, A.F. & A.M., will confer the past master’s degree at Spurmont Lodge, Strasburg, this evening at 7:30. This event was reported in the Northern Virginia Daily on January 16, 1939. Read more

  • Front Royal Lodge Installs Officers

    Front Royal Lodge Installs Officers

    The annual officers of Unity Lodge, No. 146, A. F. & A. M. in Front Royal were recently installed. The new officers include Amos B. Scott as worshipful master, and P. M. Shirey as senior warden. The installation was carried out by P. M. Shirey and L. Blackwell Cary. Read more

  • Many Masons See Father Confer Degree On Son

    Many Masons See Father Confer Degree On Son

    Approximately 50 Masons from various lodges attended a Unity Lodge meeting in Front Royal. The highlight was a father conferring the Master Mason’s degree on his son, with I. G. Bierer acting as Worshipful Master. Charles B. Samuels delivered an address, followed by refreshments. (Northern Virginia Daily, May 15, 1937) Read more

  • September Meeting

    September Meeting

    On September 11, 1936 at 8:00 p.m., Unity Lodge No. 146, A. F. & A. M. had a meeting as reported in the Northern Virginia Daily on September 10, 1936. This information was retrieved from the Virginia Chronicle. Read more