MA Elks Association
Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks
Association
Email Informational Special Update -
12-28-08
Today is: Card Playing Day in
the United States
On this date in 1945 - The U.S.
Congress officially recognizes the “Pledge of Allegiance”
(originally written in August 1892, by
Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister and Christian Socialist,
the pledge is changed twice: the original words "my Flag"
are changed in 1924 to "Flag Of The United States of
America" and the words "under God" are added by Congress in
1954)
Grandson of Worcester Lodge #243 Leading Knight
Killed in Car Accident
It is my sad duty to announce the death of
Matthew Turgeon, age 21, who was killed in a car accident on December
24, 2008. Matthew was the son of Worcester Lodge member James Turgeon,
and the grandson of Leading Knight Richard L'Heureux and Joe Turgeon.
No further details are available at this time. Our deepest sympathies,
thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this most difficult time.
Information provided by Sue McCarthy, Secretary Worcester Lodge #243
Information provided by Sue McCarthy, Secretary Worcester Lodge #243
Adams Lodge #1335 Helping Fire Victims
Click on the link below:
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Candle started Adams inferno
Berkshire Eagle - Pittsfield,MA,USA Melissa Martin, an officer of Adams Lodge of Elks, said her group is taking donations for the families. Calls have already been flooding into the ...
Middleboro Lodge #1274 Holiday
Giving
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Middleboro
Lodge "Elks Tree" the angel tree for the gifts of families that needed a
little extra help this holiday. Pictured are Jack Healy of the
Salvation Army, Terri Scott Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Kim of the
Salvation Army receiving gifts and meals for the deserving. The Elk
membership have come together this holiday and with the giving of 40
gifts to local children and 10 meals for deserving families.
