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Rajah News
www.rajahshrine.org
Vol. 73 August-September, 2016 No. 5
A Busy Summer
Club Activities/MASA/Pretzel Bowl/Sportsmen’s Raffle

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The Potentate’s Message
Es Salamu Aleikum
Nobles, Ladies and Friends:
Ahh, summertime. Yes summer is upon us. All of June’s activities were well
attended and I believe enthusiastically received. Thank you to the committees if
any, and the chairman for making them fun.
July began with representatives in Tampa for the Imperial Session, then back
home to join everyone for picnics, the Car Show and more picnics. Then we had
to change pace for the Stated Meeting and the Fightin Phils Baseball Game. And
you guessed it, we finished off the month with more picnics.
By the time we receive this issue of the Rajah News, the Pote’s Picnic will have passed. I hope a great time was had by
all, and for sure the food and camel’s milk put a smile on everyone’s face. A special Thank You to all the volunteers/workers
who made this picnic a success. The rest of August I’m sure will be used to prepare our Units and Club’s floats, along with
practices and rehearsals for MASA. Of course this will be intermixed with more picnics, and will end with the Provost
Guard, Elvis Night.
With a sold out Sheraton and more staying in other hotels, I’m sure Rajah will make Illustrious Sir Ron Klee, PP, MASA
President proud of our attendance and performance in the parade on Saturday. As soon as all the hoopla, of Virginia Beach
is over, it will be time to concentrate on and request volunteers, helpers and workers, to make our Sportsman’s Raffle exceptionlly
successful. Why do I say this? This year we have the Pretzel Bowl the day before the Raffle, with no other scheduling
options. So this means Friday and part of Saturday, instead of all day Saturday, we’ll be setting up for the Raffle. Please
try to attend and help set up. Remember many hands make little work. This also applies to Sunday’s break down and Monday’s
stowing away of everything. I know we can pull this off; we just have to plan a little differently than usual. I am
thanking everyone in advance for your much needed extra help.
Lastly looking ahead, October brings the Ladies’ Jewelry Raffle, and there is more about this elsewhere in this issue.
October 29th is the one-day Man to Mason Day and Rajah will be there to turn Masons into Shriners, just as we did at the
Pote’s Picnic. So keep getting those petitions to the office, and remember two awards will be given at this year’s end to the
Noble, and Unit or Club, with the most signers.
Yours in the Faith,
Larry Bortz, Potentate
P.S. To the Car Club: Great show, 172 entries, fabulous, well done!
ALIEKUM ES SELAMU
Attest:
Joe Hagan
Recorder
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
LAWRENCE S. BORTZ, III
POTENTATE
DAVID W. EVANS
CHIEF RABBAN
JARED R. KICHLINE
ASSISTANT RABBAN
MICHAEL J. ZERBE
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
MARVIN J. MILLER
ORIENTAL GUIDE
RONALD F. RAPP, P.P.
TREASURER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
RECORDER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Every Thursday Evening at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
• Open To The Public • Smoke Free •
• Refreshments Available for Purchase •
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
are not deductible as charitable donations.
Recorder’s Message
Hello Nobles, it feels like summer is here. The temperatures are creeping
up every day and the picnics have been great. The Pote’s Picnic is just around
the corner and I am looking forward to a great day with plenty of food and the
cold sands for our new members.
Thanks to our hospital drivers. They made a total of 28 trips to the hospital
during May and June. Great job Nobles. The Hospital Service Unit is looking
for some Nobles that would like to drive children to the hospital. If you think
you may want to do this, please call the office at 610-916-9000.
September will be a busy month with MASA, “Pretzel Bowl” and the Sportsmen’s
Raffle. Please mark your calendars and try to make each of these events.
We are still looking for a few Nobles that would like to become bartenders
and also to become part of our building/property committee. Please call the office
for more information.
Your current dues card looks like a gold credit card. If you don’t have one
of these, your dues for 2016 have not been paid. Please check now while you
are thinking about it. You may pay your dues by mailing it in, or using a credit
card by calling the office.
Please enjoy the rest of the summer and I hope to see all of you very soon,
at one of our events.
NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE
The Rajah Shrine Administration Office Will Be Closed On:
Monday, September b 5, 2016
In Observance of Labor Day.
Thank you, Rajah Shrine Office
CEREMONIALS
Mini-Ceremonials shall be at the discretionof the
Potentate. To schedule, please contact the recorder at
610-916-9000.

Rajah Chanters
It certainly has been a long drought since your
Rajah Chanters have won the First Place Trophy at
the MASA Chanter competition, but we have a feeling
that will soon end. As we prepare for this year’s
competition,we are doing it with more determination
than ever to WIN, WIN, WIN!!!
For those of you that follow the Chanter competition,
the venue has changed. We will be holding the
competition this year in the Virginia Beach Convention
Center on the main floor. Please note this change
and if you are planning on stopping by, please bring
your loudest voices and strongest cheers as we will
be singing our hearts out to prove that once again the
Rajah Chanters are the best of the best in the Mid-
Atlantic.
This change venue has been in the works for several
years and with Rajah’s Past Potentate, Illustrious
Sir Ron Klee serving as President of MASA this year,
it was felt that the timing was right to make the
change. Everyone is sure that you will enjoy the new
setting and will see how much better we sound in the
new arena.
Director Bryan Hartman and Assistant Director
Bruce Rohrbach feel that with the songs we have chosen
and the new setting, we are primed and pumped
to bring home the top trophy. President Les Worley
would also like to remind all of the Rajah convention
goers, that we will be singing in the Rajah Hospitality
Room at the Sheraton Hotel during the weekend and
we look forward to seeing everyone at the parade on
Saturday. The Chanters will also be taking part in the
MASA Memorial Service on Thursday, September
8th in the Convention Center, 2nd Floor at 1 PM.
Elsewhere, we are happy to report that we have
represented Rajah Shrine at several concerts recently
and appeared in a few parades in the region this
Spring and Summer. We have more appearances
planned for this Fall and Winter and if you know of
a group that would like to have some musical entertainment,
just get in touch with us through the Rajah
Office and we’ll be glad to work out a suitable time
and date.
If music is in your soul and you love to sing, this
is your invitation to join us at one of our rehearsals
on any Monday night in the All-Purpose Room at the
Rajah Shrine Complex at 7 PM.
Greg Lewis, PP
Anglers
We have finished our yearly fish fry and we’d like to thank
everyone who attended and donated either a covered dish or dessert.
Everything was delicious and we fed over 140 people again this year.
A special thank you to the String Band for entertaining us during the
event. If comments at Bingo and other Shrine events are any indication
a good time was had by all.
By the time you read this we may already have had our August
dinner meeting with the Ladies. We want them to see what we do at
our meetings and we have Donor Relations Chairman, John Swartz,
coming to give a talk on the hospital and it’s goals. Hopefully this
will be the beginning of dinners with the Ladies a couple times a
year.
On July 9th we began this year’s sauerkraut fund raiser. The cabbage
was ready so the hard work of preparation is now upon us.
We’ve had a good preliminary signup to help in the preparation and
it should go well.
Our early season fishing trips have been fruitful and many of us
have enjoyed trips to New York, Canada and local lakes and streams.
Shortly ten of us will be venturing to Sodus Bay in New York, which
is one of the best bass areas in the state. In September a fishing trip
to Oak Orchard Park is scheduled for salmon and there are at least
three openings if any of you would like to join them.
On a positive note we added two new members to the Angler’s
Club at the membership picnic. We have also started our parade year
by participating in the Lehighton Sesquicentennial parade. Before
Preparing the fish at Angler’s Fish Fry.
long we’ll be headed to Virginia for MASA and showcasing our little
red boat. We have a great contingent of Anglers going and it should
be a great time.
Enjoy the summer and do a lot of catching while you’re fishing.
Dick Snell - President
PLEASE DRIVE
CAREFULLY-
SCHOOL
IS OPEN.
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Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
It’s been a busy summer so far for the Tin Lizzies. At the Membership Picnic, Parade Director
Garret Newhartz and Past President Bruce Johnson
had fun giving test drives in the little Model T replicas to
members of the Divan and Past Potentate Ron Klee. Illustrious
Sir Larry Bortz, Ron Rapp, along with Dave Evans,
Mike Zerbe, Marvin Miller and Joe Hagan took a few laps
around the Complex. This is in anticipation of the Divan
driving cars in the MASA parade in September. Chief Rabban Dave Evans is a Tin
Lizzie card holder and has experience with the cars. Treasurer Ron Rapp is also familiar
with the cars having driven in past MASA parades.
The Club fielded 14 cars at the July 2nd Lehighton 150th Anniversary parade. It was a great day with several Rajah
Clubs and Units participating. I’m sure the people along the parade route got a good impression of our philanthropy and the
diversity of Clubs and Units within our Temple.
On July 9th we held our Annual Clam Bake at Newhart Park in Stockertown. Although the weather was threatening
most of the day, it was a good time for family, food, and fellowship. Illustrious Sir Larry Bortz was on hand to enjoy the day
and play a few games of ring toss. Ron Barron called Bingo, with just about everyone winning a game. Our thanks to the organizers
of the event; Chairman Ron Barron, Club President Henry Faust and Lady Patricia, Garrett Newhartz, Bruce and
Sally Johnson (thanks Sally for those great gift baskets), Sam and Kay Ellis, and everyone who brought desserts. (This writer
could barely push away from the table.)
The Club is looking forward to MASA and supporting our Past Potentate and MASA President Ronald Klee. Rajah will
be leading the parade this year and our Club is proud that the Divan will be driving Tin Lizzie cars as the very first Unit.
With the Divan and the Tin Lizzies participating, we’ll have our full complement of sixteen cars in the parade and we’re
loving it!
Sam Ellis
The Chaplain’s Study
Have you ever been asked the question, “Are you saved”? The Bible offers many meanings to the verb “to save” and
most people make a very narrow definition of that word or phrase. Many people see the definition of salvation as a destination
rather than a present state of being.
It would seem then that salvation has something to do with having a way to heaven. So salvation becomes your ticket
to that place in the sky with God and some people get that ticket and some people do not. That would seem like the logical
outcome of the question, salvation gets you the ticket and others who don’t get the ticket are doomed to eternal pain.
The Bible speaks of salvation as being alive with God who created you. In Isaiah 12:2 we find these words, “Surely God
is my salvation...” The Old Testament Prophet puts salvation in the hands of God as he is active in our lives.
The substance of “heaven” and terms like “eternal life” are found in the Bible but very seldom are they associated with
death. These terms are often used with knowing God and being in one with his Son Jesus Christ who has given us eternal
life.
Salvation is not an achievement for us received because of what we have accomplished through doing what we consider
doing good. Salvation rather is a state of being with God. This being is a comfort and a state of peace and well-being. It is
knowing that God, through his Son Jesus Christ, has won our battle over death and now we can be part of God’s kingdom
on earth and live with him in his heavenly kingdom.
Jesus tells us that to know him is to know his Father in heaven, therefore, we have direct contact with him on earth.
Jesus is concerned about how we live our life here and now among our brothers and sisters. We are not here to work our way
to a heavenly mansion but to do good among his people on earth. Our service to others is the fulfillment of what the promise
of salvation brings to us.
Rev. David Newhart
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Concert Band Float Is Readied For Mid-Atlantic
Shrine Convention
This year, more than 4,000 Shriners and
guests will converge on the Oceanfront and occupy
more than 5,000 hotel room nights during
their stay. In addition to holding business meetings
and functions at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center, our Shriners will take to the streets
to entertain and spread the word of our mission:
to provide the highest quality care to children
with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries
and other special healthcare needs, to provide
for the education of physicians and other
healthcare professionals and to conduct research
to discover new knowledge that improves the
quality of life of children and families.
The excitement is starting for the Concert
Band, anticipating another MASA Convention in
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Bandsmen are signed
up and are going to be traveling by Chartered Bus
or by their own car to the Sheraton Virginia
Beach Oceanfront Hotel, September 8th thru 11th. (For
details about available seats on the bus, contact Band
President Joe McCarthy, 610-488-1382).
Situated on the exclusive northern end of the Virginia
Beach Boardwalk with direct beach access, our Nobles
will have great ocean views and enjoy the best hospitality
room at MASA.
Rajah Shrine is very proud to support our Past Potentate
and the MASA President, Ronald R. Klee. Noble Ron
Klee has facilitated a number of changes for MASA and
we are grateful for his leadership and vision. Duly noted
is the Shrine-O-Rama that has been discontinued. This
event usually held on Thursday evening at the Convention
Center has lost its appeal and the officers of MASA have
elected to make a change to the programing. This year, in
its place, there will be a contest for the “Best Hospitality
Room”. MASA officers plan to visit all the Shrine Hospitality
Rooms throughout the convention. In anticipation
of this event, the Rajah Nobleaires Dance Band is planning
to entertain in the hospitality room on Thursday
evening, setting the stage for a first class welcome party
for everyone. Day two, Friday, the Concert Band and the
Chanters have programs at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center with performances starting at 9 AM.
On day three, Saturday, Rajah Shrine has the honor
of leading the Shriner’s Parade. Rajah participants will be
in position by 8:45 AM, as requested. Many residents and
visitors alike look forward to this Shriner’s Parade. The
much anticipated festive Shrine Parade, complete with
motorized vehicle units, clowns, floats and much more,
kicks off at 9:30 AM on Saturday, September 10th at 17th
Street and Atlantic Avenue and continues north to 27th
Street. It’s free and open to the public. All are welcome
and invited to line the parade route and join in the fun.
Fraternally,
Bryan D. Snyder -
Unit Director, Chief Aide
Have a safe
and Happy
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String Band
Greetings from the Rajah String Band. Hope you are having a great summer. We now have all our musicians back
from their winter homes in Florida and are ready to start our summer season. Thanks to the Anglers for having us at their
fish fry. It was great food and lots of fun. The String Band enjoyed playing for them.
We started the parade season off with a bang on July 4th weekend. We had 3 parades in 4 days. Lititz Patriotic Parade,
Lehighton 150th Anniversary Parade, and the July 4th Glenside Independence Day Parade.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, August 3 Pote’s Picnic - String Band plays at 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 20
Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Parade at 11 am
September 7-9
MASA, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Saturday, September 17 East Petersburg Parade 10:00 am
Wednesday, September 21 Ephrata Fair Parade 7:00 pm
Wednesday, September 28 New Holland Spectacle of Bands 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 1
Rogers Truck Show - String Band plays at 1:00 am
We are always in need of musicians to play in our great String Band. Rehearsals are on the second Wednesday of each
month at 6:00 pm at the Complex. If you know of someone in need of a parade band, contact Tom Dietrich @
tdietrich38@gmail.com.
See you at the parades, Larry Christman, jchris9277@aol.com.
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Angler’s Club Presented
With Check
Life Changes
On Saturday, May 28th, during their Hospital Crusade
at the Redner’s in Northampton, the Angler’s Club was presented
with a $1,000 check from the Krysta Hankee Memorial
Fund. Krysta died in a freak accident shortly after
graduating from college. Her parents, Bill and Chris Hankee
keep her memory alive by sponsoring many golf tournaments
throughout the Lehigh Valley as well as several other
fund raisers in support of more than 20 different charities.
All they asked was that we specificlly apply the money to
our transportation fund. A special thank you to the Hankees
for their generous donation.
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she began her many journeys for treatment. At age 3 she had her first surgical procedure called “Super
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2016 PRETZEL BOWL KING
2016 PRETZEL BOWL KING
NOAH DAVID FICK
NOAH DAVID FICK
Early in 2006 Katrina Church was anxiously awaiting the birth of her son. Her joy quickly turned to concern,
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was Early born in 2006 without Katrina a right Church hand. was Each anxiously year about awaiting 1500 the babies birth of are her born son. in Her the joy United quickly States turned with to upper concern,
limb however, reductions. when Noah’s she great learned uncle that Richard her child Lawrence would be was born responsible with a birth for defect. referring Noah the David family Fick to
Shriners was born Hospital without for a right Children hand. in Each Philadelphia year about where 1500 at babies the age are of born six months in the United old Noah States was with fitted upper with
his limb first reductions. prosthetic. Noah’s Children great with uncle limb reductions Richard Lawrence will have was some responsible difficulties and for referring limitations the throughout family to
Shriners life but with Hospital proper for treatment Children and in Philadelphia care they can where live long, at the healthy age of productive six months lives. old Noah Today was Noah fitted enjoys with
being his first in prosthetic. nature, helping Children others, with playing limb reductions X-box, basketball will have and some listening difficulties to music. and limitations Because throughout of Shriners
expertise life but with with proper prosthetics, treatment Noah and has care a they special can attachment live long, healthy which productive allows him lives. to hold Today a pick Noah and enjoys strum
a being ukulele in nature, that he helping has been others, wanting playing to X-box, play for basketball quite some and time. listening Noah’s to music. parents, Because along with of Shriners sisters
Skyler expertise and with Cassidy prosthetics, are thankful Noah for has the a special support attachment and dedication which of allows the staff him of to Shriners hold a Hospital, pick and strum Rajah
Shrine, a ukulele and that Noble he has Russell been Hottenstein wanting to who play has for quite transported some time. them Noah’s to and parents, from every along appointment with sisters at
Skyler the Philadelphia and Cassidy Hospital. are thankful for the support and dedication of the staff of Shriners Hospital, Rajah
Shrine, and Noble Russell Hottenstein who has transported them to and from every appointment at
the Philadelphia Hospital.
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Legion of Honor Commander’s Ball Honoring Commander Illustrious Sir Bill Remo
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Former First Ladies
Former First Ladies are seen here at Lily’s on Main in Ephrata.
The ladies started getting together last year and intend on doing
lunch once a year. All past first ladies are invited. This year’s
luncheon was chaired by Ferne Engle, Sandy Coldren and Tess
Shank.
Next year, the Former First Ladies from Elizabethtown,
Meg Lichtenwalner, Susie Lesher and Joanne Hariu, will be the
committee.
Ferne Engle, commenting on the inclusion of this story in
Rajah News, said that she hopes it will be an incentive for other
past first ladies to attend the next luncheon. “We did have a great
time.”
Rajah Nobles and Ladies Attending
The MASA President’s Banquet
The President’s Banquet with our own Ron Klee, Jr., PP and
current President of MASA, will be held in the Convention Center
Ballroom on Saturday, September 10th at 6 PM. The meal
will be short ribs of beef, salad, potato, vegetables and dessert.
Tickets are $45.00 per person, (cash bar). Dress for men is casual
attire/Shrine shirt and Fez if desired, no shorts. Dress for
Ladies is casual.
The Ladies Luncheon will be held at the Convention Center
on Friday, September 9th. Social hour 10:30 AM - Lunch at
11:30 AM. Tickets are $35 per person. Dress is street dress or
casual.
If you have not made your reservations, please call the office
at 610-916-9000.
Thank you, Ron Rapp, PP - 2016 Rajah Pilgrimage Chairman.
Rajah Provost
Guard
As we roll through the summer
months, it seems that each year gets a little
hotter and a little busier. Here we are almost
at the end of the summer and there is
still lots of hot weather and lots of actvities
still on the agenda.
All summer your Provost Guard has
been meeting and planning for many of the
events that take place in Rajah. We, of
course performed our duties at the Pote’s
Picnic; are planning our own Provost Family
Picnic; making plans for the upcoming
MASA Convention in Virginia Beach,
there one of our own members, Dennis
Hoch (who is this year’s Provost President)
will move up the ladder of leadership
in the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Provost Guard
Association. We’ll be helping at the Pretzel
Bowl on Saturday, September 17th and
the following day, we will help the thousands
of guests that participate in the
Sportsman’s Raffle at the South End Gun
Club.
But. the big events of the year for us
are still to come as we would like to see a
large crowd when “Elvis” is in the house
on Saturday, August 22nd at the Rajah
Shrine Complex. Doors will open at 5:30
and Jeff Krick, the region’s premier Elvis
show artist will entertain and thrill music
lovers as he sings, swings and dances his
way through the night. Tickets are available
from Provost members and will also
be sold at the door.
And without failure, pasta will be on
the menu on Saturday, October 8th when
we once again bring you the biggest and
best spaghetti dinner in the land at the Annual
Provost Guard All-You-Can-Eat
Spaghetti Feast, also at the Rajah Shrine
Complex Banquet Hall.
Please tell your friends and neighbors,
gather the gang together and plan on joining
us for these Provost Guard sponsored
events. You’ll be glad you did!!!!
Are you looking for a fun and active
Unit to join’ eureka, you’ve found it...the
Rajah Shrine Provost Guard has been
looking for you too. We meet on the Third
Tuesday of each month in the All-Purpose
Room on the campus of Rajah Shrine at 7
PM. There is always room for one more.
Greg Lewis, PP
Communications
Officer
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LADIES OF RAJAH SHRINE, 5 TH ANNUAL
JEWELRY AND FASHION EVENT
Saturday, October 15, 2016
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Rajah Shrine Complex
Benefits:
Philadelphia Shriners Hospital for Children
Cost is $20.00 per Ticket; with lunch included if you attend
20 jewelry prizes, basket raffle, fashion show and vendor fair
You do not need to be present to win.
Tickets are available from any
Divan or Aide Lady
Please contact Barbara Maxwell at 239-777-8751 with any questions
Lehigh Valley Shrine Club
Fellow Nobles -
Welcome to the “Dog Days” of summer! As I write this in the morning, the temperature has already passed the 90 degree
mark. Hope you all are able to remain cool in this extreme heat.
Our Annual Bingo Night at the Complex was held on Friday, May 20th. We had 54 Nobles, Ladies and guests present
to enjoy a buffet dinner of sirloin beef tips, turkey, potatoes, and vegetables. Many games of Bingo were played with almost
everyone winning a prize. We appreciate that many of our Nobles donated extra prizes to add to the fun.
The June meeting was held at the Brass Rail on Wednesday the first. This was our Hawaiian Night when we wear beach
shirts and leis. A very colorful evening was enjoyed by 29 Nobles and Ladies. Keeping with the casual theme, dinner was
soup, salad, cheesesteaks, French fries and strawberry cake for dessert. It was not necessarily the most nutritious (or healthy)
meal, but certainly one of the most enjoyable. The Potentate and his Lady were there to share the evening with us.
Our Interclub Night is Wednesday, August 17th, to be held at the Masonic Lodge on Route 100, Trexlertown. It is always
a fun time with all the fried eggs, ham, salad, corn on the cob and pie you can eat. If you leave there hungry, it’s your own
fault! Ask any member or make reservations with our Secretary.
Here’s an early reminder that the Annual Lehigh Shrine Club Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at
Iron Lakes. Mark that date on your calendar for a day of good golf, good food, and great prizes!
Remember to attend
and support your Clubs and
Units. Without an active
membership, we will cease
to exist!
As always, it’s GREAT
to be a Shriner!
Yours in the Faith,
Noble Roger C. Reis
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Obituaries
GEORGE T. BARBON, JR.,
Wyomissing
DIED: June 23, 2016
EDGAR W. BUCHANAN,
South Dakota
DIED: December 3, 2015
BARTON E. CROLL, Michigan
DIED: July 6, 2016
HOWARD J. ENDY, Annville
DIED: June 21, 2016
EDWIN J. FILCHNER, SR., Bath
DIED: July 7, 2016
ELLSWORTH FRANKENFIELD,
Bethlehem
DIED: February 1, 2015
ALEXANDER L. GAUL, Florida
DIED: November 30, 2015
SAMUEL M. GETTER, Florida
DIED: July 1, 2016
HAROLD R. HAAK, Annville
DIED: May 22, 2016
RICHARD T. HAUG, Kutztown
DIED: July 9, 2016
SHELDON HORNE, Wyomissing
DIED: July 13, 2016
KENNETH M. KREWSON,
Lansdale
DIED: April 17, 2016
ROY A. KURTZ, Mohnton
DIED: May 29, 2016
JOHN MARCIN, JR., Allentown
DIED: July 9, 2016
KENNETH E. MILLER,
Lehighton
DIED: April 25, 2016
WARREN J. LINDERMAN,
Reading
DIED: May 25, 2016
THOMAS L. MILLER, SR.,
Shoemakersville
DIED: May 26, 2016
CLARENCE L. RODERICK,
Lancaster
DIED: May 19, 2016
GEORGE T. SEILER, JR., Auburn
DIED: May 20, 2016
ELBUR A. TECHENTIN,
Pottsville
DIED: May 6, 2016
THOMAS F. ZIEGLER, Topton
DIED: May 24, 2016
The last known address in our
records is listed below. If anyone
knows the whereabouts of the following
Nobles, please contact
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Recorder or
Anne-Marie at the Administration
Office, 610-916-9000.
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DONALD E. PETERS
109 Jana Circle
Auburndale, FL 33823-2716
WILLIAM P. MURRAY
320 Park Rd.
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Lost
In
The
Desert
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA 19510
Vol. 73 Aug.-Sept., 2016 No. 5
DATED MATERIAL
NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE
AUGUST, 2016
RAJAH SPORTSMEN’S RAFFLE
September 18, 2016
This is our biggest Fundraiser!
One month remaining
to sell our tickets.
Let’s make a big push to make this
the biggest Raffle to date.
BINGO EVERY
THURSDAY NIGHT
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Office Closed - September 5th
Fall MASA - September 8th-11th
Pretzel Bowl - September 17th
Sportsmen’s Raffle - September 18th
SEPTEMBER, 2016