Rajah News -August2020

Rajah News
HOOKED ON
2020
MARVIN J. MILLER, POTENTATE
HELPING KIDS
Vol. 78 August - September 2020 No. 5
Summer
On Mauch Chunk Lake
with Illustrious Sir
In this issue:
- Highlights of the Stated Meeting
- Spanish Flu – COVID-19 Compared
- Fezzy supports a cuddly cause
- Oldest Living Shriners Hospital Patient turns 103

SHRINERS HOSPITALS
FOR CHILDREN
Provides Hope and Healing
Through Care, Research
and Education
Shriners Hospital for Children in unique health care system with a reputation for finding answers and giving families
hope. At our locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, children receive excellent care for orhopaedic conditions,
burns,spinal cord injuries and cleft lip nd palate, regardless of the famillies’ ability to pay for service. Since opening
our first hospital in 1922, the health care system has improved the lives of more than 1.4 million children.
A TRADITION OF PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART
SPECIALTY CARE
In the 1920s, the first Shriners Hospital was opened
primarily to help children who had contracted polio. Today,
the majority of our locations provide care for children with
all types of orthopaedic conditions, including clubfoot, hip
disorders, limb deficiencies and deformities, scoliosis, and
orthopaedic difficulties related to cerebral palsy and other
neuromuscular conditions.
Aware of a need for medical expertise in pediatric burn
care, we opened three hospitals specializing in acute
and rehabilitative burn care in the mid-1960s. We believe
these are the only hospitals in the country that were
initially established exclusively for the treatment of
pediatric burns and related conditions. A fourth hospital in
our health care system offers treatment in all four of our
care disciplines, including burns. These hospitals continue
to be pioneers in pediatric burn treatment and research
and are recognized as leaders in the development of
improved and innovative treatment techniques.
In the early 1980s, our organization began the nation’s first
pediatric spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs. These
initiatives offer patients a complete range of services that
help promote recovery to the fullest extent possible.
Cleft lip and palate is the health care system’s fourth
service line. Facial clefts are one of the most common
birth defects in the U.S. Despite the frequency of
its occurrence and the severity of the deformities,
comprehensive care for patients with cleft lip and palate
can be difficult to obtain. Shriners Hospitals for Children
is committed to improving care for children with this
condition through a coordinated program of clinical
excellence, teaching and research.
Our researchers have made significant breakthroughs in all
four of our service lines, improving the care and quality of
life for countless children worldwide, while adding to the
global body of medical knowledge.
EDUCATING THE HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW
We are also proud of our role in medical education. By
maintaining relationships with several medical teaching
facilities, Shriners Hospitals for Children fosters an
academic environment committed to providing superior
education for medical professionals and quality care to
all patients.
ELIGIBILITY
Admission to our medical facilities is based solely on
medical need. Children under the age of 18 are eligible for
care if there is a reasonable possibility they could benefit
from the specialized services available. All services are
provided regardless of the ability to pay.
BE PART OF OUR MISSION
At Shriners Hospitals for Children, our patients receive
specialized treatment and support that encourages
healthy, independent lives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, our health care system relies on the
generosity of donors to carry out this mission of improving
the lives of children.
To learn how you can support our efforts, visit
lovetotherescue.org or call 855-401-4897.
To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children,
please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND DISCOVERIES
Shriners Hospitals for Children strives to discover answers
that will one day improve lives by conducting innovative
research, especially in the areas of burns, orthopaedic/
musculoskeletal and neurological injury and disease.
© 2020 SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN ®
OSJULY20SHFC
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The Potentate’s Message
Es Selamu Aleikum
Dear Fellow Nobles,
Nobles, Ladies and Friends:
Too many times in the past month your Divan has had to make many difficult
decisions for our Temple. Should meetings, activities and events be held, postponed
or canceled? All hard questions to answer considering the uncertainty of the pandemic
we are experiencing.
As challenging as it is, we are trying to gradually resume some of the scheduled
activities. The complex and the pavilion have been cleaned and both are available for
your use. Sanitizer and cleaning supplies have been purchased and are to be used after
a group uses the facility. Guidelines for the use of the complex have been sent out to
all clubs and units. If each group adheres to these guidelines, we can be in compliance
with the Governor's recommendations.
COVID-19 has disrupted Rajah’s activities, but more importantly our daily lives
are no longer what they once were. Many people have become fearful of socializing
and so they have avoided group contact. I understand and respect your decision to
isolate yourself in order to remain safe. Personally, I don’t
want to live in a bubble. I will adhere to the recommended
Contents
A Note Concerning the Pote’s Ball
Management of DoubleTree has informed us that, due to
COVID-19 safety guidelines, all guests must wear a face covering of
the nose and mouth when in common areas of the hotel. However,
when in the Ballroom, the mask may be removed with appropriate
social distancing.
Also, since the theme of the Ball is “Come to the Masquerade,“
Illustrious Marvin J. Miller and Lady Marie encourage you to join in
the celebration by wearing a masquerade style mask
while in the Ballroom.
Recorder’s Message................................................................4
Anatomy of the Cover Shoot..................................................5
Circus Daddies........................................................................6
Spanis Flu Compared to COVID-19......................................7
Lebanon Shrine Club .............................................................8
Caravaners .............................................................................8
Oriental ALIEKUM Band..........................................................................8
ES SELAM
Provost Attest: Guard.........................................................................9
Legion Joe Hagan Of Honor....................................................................9
Motor Recorder Corps..........................................................................10
Basket Bingo............................................................................10
Oldest Living Shriners Hospitals Patient................................11
New Imperial Potentate Is Elected.......................................12
In This Issue
precautions, as closely as possible,while trying to restore some
normalcy to my days by resuming
some limited activities.
I hope and pray that you and
yours have been untouched by
this virus. May God, in His mercy,
protect us and keep us safe.
Yours in the faith,
HOOKED ON
MARVIN J. MILLER, POTENTATE
HELPING KIDS
Illustrious Marvin Miller
ALIEKUM ES SELAM Attest: Les A. Werley, Recorder
NOTICE - NOTICE
THE RAJAH SHRINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
THANK YOU - RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
Lehigh Shrine Club...............................................................12
Stated Meeting......................................................................13
Past Pote's Balls....................................................................14
Chanters................................................................................15
Hospital Services..................................................................15
Forks Of The Delaware Tin Lizzies ....................................16
Anglers.................................................................................16
Pote’s Pins, Mini Works Of Art And Love, Part 3................17
The Importance Of Membership..........................................20
Rajah Shriners Honored On Hero Banners..........................20
String Band...........................................................................21
Fezzy Supports A Cuddly Cause!............................................21
The Chaplain’s Study...........................................................22
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2020

Shriners International
Published February, April, June,
August, October, December
P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA 19510
Telephone: 610-916-9000
Fax: 610-916-9100
www.rajahshrine.org
EDITOR
Sam Ellis
2409 Treeline Drive
Easton, PA 18040-7925
Phone: 610-390-6188
E-mail: Email: magazine@rajahshrine.org
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Barry Weisser and Sam Ellis
Les A. Werley
RECORDER’S MESSAGE
RAJAH SHRINE
Wow, what a crazy couple of months. Thank goodness we got
the circus in before all this Covid-19 hit us. We lost so much, but
we have lots of activities coming up:
• Pote’s Ball is August 8, 2020, at the DoubleTree.
• Pote’s West Virginia Train Trip, October 9 - 12, 2020.
• Basket Bingo, October 16, 2020, at the Complex.
• Pote’s Testimonial, November 15, 2020 at the Complex.
Every Thursday
I
Evening
am thankful
at
for
the
everyone’s
Rajah Shrine
good health,
Complex
so far, through this
difficult time. Please continue to be safe and healthy. Remember
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
to wash hands, wear masks and social distance. I hope we can all get back to our normal
lives and activities as • soon Open as possible. To The Public • Smoke Free •
• Refreshments Available for Purchase •
Yours in the Faith,
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
Les
are not deductible as charitable donations.
***ATTENTION NOBLES OF THE RAJAH SHRINE***
YOUR 2021 DUES INVOICE WILL BE SENT TO YOU BY E-MAIL MID-AUGUST 2020, FROM
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
MARVIN J. MILLER
POTENTATE
KRAIG W. LEIBY
CHIEF RABBAN
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
ASSISTANT RABBAN
DUANE A. DELLECKER
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
DONALD G. HEIMBECKER
ORIENTAL GUIDE
RONALD F. RAPP, P.P.
TREASURER
LES A. WERLEY.
RECORDER
LES A. WERLEY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
THOSE NOBLES WHO DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS, YOUR 2021 DUES INVOICE WE BE
MAILED TO YOU BY “BULK MAIL” MID SEPTEMBER 2020, FROM SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL.
PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ALL “BULK MAIL” FROM SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL OR RAJAH
SHRINE BEFORE DISCARDING IT!
THANK YOU,
RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
CALLING ALL SHRINERS!
Nobles:
The Rajah Shrine Membership numbers listed below are the Nobles who still
owe 2020 dues per our Temple records. If by chance you have misplaced your
dues notice or you didn’t receive a notice due to a recent address change, please
contact the Recorder at 610-916-9000, to assist you in taking care of this matter. If
you have paid your 2020 dues within the past month, thank you for your payment!
Les A. Werley, Recorder
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24388 24476 24588 24667 24774 24780 25030 25123 25204 25205
25217 25336 25413 25577 25590 25785 25840 26006 26053 26077
26257 26434 26617 CEREMONIALS
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Anatomy of The Cover
Shoot
The concept of having Ill.
Sir Marvin Miller on the cover
of this issue of Rajah News was
born out of a phone conversation
with him regarding the upcoming
Potentate’s Ball. I mentioned that
I was searching for a summer
theme and he said his summer has
included a lot of fishing.
The next thing I know I’m on Ill.
Sir’s boat along with Dick Snell on
a hot day on Mauch Chunk Lake.
Well even with the heat it was a
good day for taking pictures and a
good day for fishing apparently, as
Ill. Sir Marvin and Dick brought in
over 20 bass. I was surprised that
after each catch, they tossed the fish
back into the water. Dick said, “I’m
a fisherman, I do it for the sport.”
Ill. Sir nodded in agreement. And it
was clear that both were enjoying
the day. So was I. Maybe I'll give
fishing a try.
Dick Snell with the first catch of the day
Ill. Sir gets a strike - the first of several
A successful outing with 20 fish caught and
returned to the lake
Dick with one on the line.
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2020 CIRCUS DADDIES
David Althouse
David R. Appler
William T. Archibald
Carl H. Arnold
David R. Aten
Richard R. Aten
James Atkins, Jr.
Lanny R. Bachman, Sr.
Barry J. Baldwin
Robert E. Barnett
Larry S. Barto
Frederick P. Belair
Gregory A. Bitler
Reynold S. Bittle
Michael A. Black
Philip J. Bogosh
Richard A. Bohn
Kenneth R. Boltz
A. James Bomberger
Brian D. Boyer
John B. Bozette, Jr. P.P.
Gerald E. Brackbill
William A. Bray
John F. Brown, II
John F Burianek, Jr.
James L. Cebular, Jr.
Salvator Checho
Daniel R. Christ
Walter R. Christ
Leroy A. Christman
Robert C. Christman
Donald M. Coldren
Charles W. Collins, Jr.
Leroy D. Cressy, P.P.
Robert O. Davidson
Gilbert Lee Deck
Steven L. Deck
Daryl W. Deibert
Eugene Clifford Delong
Keith Leroy Derr
George C. Desmond
Ronald A. Dewald
Robert A. Dewalt
George W. Dissinger
Gerald E. Dotterer
Wayne R. Dubbs
Raymond G. Dunckley, Sr.
Robert Dunton
Frank W. Eiler
Edwin L. Engle, P.P.
Carl Christian Eshelman
David W. Evans, P.P.
Gary L. Fedor
Donald E. Fetter, Jr.
Calvin K. Flury, Jr.
Roger H. Flury
Joel M. Franco
Chad D. Frederickson
William C. Frederickson
Charles R. Frey
Ronald H. Frey
John A. Fuhrman
Harold B. Garland, Jr.
Tomio Miyagishima Garray
Terry L. Gehman
Robert C. Gery
Jay H. Gilbert
Ronald V. Gilbert, Sr.
Robert H. Glisson
Carl E. Gregson
Harold T. Groff
Donald E. Grubb
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
Lamar G. Hartline
Kenneth M. Hatt
Allen L. Henderson
Richard C. Henry
Irvin D. Herring
W. David Hess
Henry J. Hiddleson
Steven C. Himmelreich
Carl L. Hinderer
Titus M. Hoch
Brian W. Holt
Paul Z. Horst
Donald B. Houston
Patrick J. Hoyer
Larry S. Huber
Ronald G. Hughes
Grant W. Hummer
Wayne G. Hummer, Jr.
Edward F. John, Jr.
George D. Johnson
Robert E. Kayal
Frederick A. Keiper, Jr.
Rodney M. Kern
William R. Killgore
William David Kline
Charlie Kocher
J Earl C Kocher, Jr.
Harold H. Kohl
Clair D. Kramer
Dallas L. Krapf
Arthur Eugene Kurtz
Gene R. Kutz
Gerald G. Lando
Jay M. Laser
Lawrence W. Leaver
Kenneth R. Lehman
S. Regnal Leibensperger
Bertram D. Leiby
Norman F. Lengel
Jere C. Lesher, P.P
Carl N. Levan
Edward M. Lewis
Robert W. Lichner
G. Arden Link
Dennis C. Loch
John P. Loux
Edmund S. Ludwig
Einar Lund
Therman W. Madeira
Vernon S. Mann
David W. Manter, Sr.
John K. March
Steven S. Marino
Michael J. Martin
Joh F. Mastrippolito
Brian L. McCarty
Roger J. McCarty, P.M.
Melvin E. McLean
Lee A. Mengel
Donald C. Meyers
Clair L. Miller
Dennis P. Miller
J. Robert Miller
Jay F. Miller
Robert A. Miller, III
Ronald L. Miller
William L. Miller
Albert R. Minnich
James E. Morrell
J. Richard Morrett
Michael E. Mountz
Thomas L. Mulutzie
William E. Neely
Ronald L. Neimeyer
Donald Nissley, Jr.
Thomas R. Nock
James Clarence Nolt
Henry L. Ohlinger
Robert J. Petrey
Erich K. Pfahl
Paul E. Pfitzenmeyer
Richard A. Phenegar
Ralph Potter
Eugene A. Pretnicki
Clair A. Pyle
Thomas H. Ravert
Dale E. Reinert
Stanley A. Reith
Mahlon L. Ressel
William R. Reube, Sr.
Everett Scott Rice, Jr.
Richard R. Riegner
John S. Rohrer
Peter M. Ross
Harold L. Schappell
Randolph L. Schonour
Bradley J. Schwalm
Bruce J. Schwalm
Dalton C. Shade
Paul W. Shaw
Nick Smith
Robert E. Smith
Richard M. Snell
Clinton J. Starkey
Harold Albert Stauffer
Stanley S. Stephens, Jr.
Raymond W. Stocker
Charles L. Strouphar
Russell H. Strouse
Kim B. Sweitzer
Joel F. Swisher
David D. Terfinko
Mark M. Terfinko
Robert Wallace Terrey
John W. Thomas
Terry L. Thompson
Warren I. Trautman, Jr.
William L. Trawitz
Ira K. Trout, Jr.
Michael W. Troutman
John M. Turcmanovich
D. David Turner
Robert P. Vandegriff
Arthur Vaughn, III
Douglas R. Vaughn
Edward B. Vaughn
Arlan C. Wagner
Robert John Waltz
Dennis G. Wanner
Albert C. Watkins
Barry L. Weisser
Allen E. Wenrich
Mark R. Wenrich
Woodrow L. Wentzel
Albert M. Werner, Sr.
David E. Wilhelm, III
Robert J. Williams
Grant H. Wise
Richard E. Wise
Carlton C. Wolfinger
Robert H. Wright
Sherwood L. Yergey
George W. Young
William P. Young
Kenneth R, Zerbe
Richard A. Zerbe
C. Dennis Zimmerman
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Spanish Flu of 1918
Compared to COVID-19
by Sam Ellis
Although the world has faced several major pandemics
over the last 100 years, one of the worst was the 1918 influenza
pandemic, the so-called Spanish flu. It was caused by an H1H1
virus that originated in birds. It was dubbed the Spanish flu
because it was thought at the time to have originated in Spain.
But the latest research suggest it actually originated in New
York.
At its worse, the Spanish flu infected 500 million people
worldwide, which at the time was about a third of the Earth’s
population. More than 50 million people died of the disease.
It is estimated that 675,000 people in the U.S. died, or about
2% of the population. Currently, according to United Press
International, the worldwide mortality rate of COVID-19 as of
July 15 was 4.4% or 567,000 deaths. In the U.S. as of July 15
there were 138,000 deaths attributed to the virus or just 0.5%
according to the CDC. So compared to the Spanish Flu, we are
somewhat ahead of the curve.
Another commonality between the Spanish flu’s H1N1 and
the COVID-19 coronavirus is that both are considered “novel,” which is
to say, they are so new nobody in either era had any immunity to them.
One marked difference between the two is that the most affected
groups in the 1918 pandemic were otherwise healthy adults between the
ages of 20 to 40. Mortality was also higher in people younger than five
years of age and 65 and older.
Although there are some similarities, it should be emphasized that
there are several significant differences between the two pandemics.
First, simply, the COVID-19 is not an influenza, it is more like a chronic
acute pneumonia. They are both caused by novel viruses, but different
types of viruses with different methods of action and infectiousness.
Spanish flu ward, 1918
COVID-19 treatment, 2020
Second, and perhaps most important, the ability of researchers to marshal technology and
science to quickly develop and/or test drugs for the disease, has never been as strong as it is now. There are more than 100 ongoing
clinical trials worldwide of experimental and already approved drugs that might be repurposed to fight COVID-19. With the
Spanish flu, one of the primary treatments was aspirin. At the time physicians were recommending 30 grams of aspirin daily, which
we now know is toxic. Because of this many medical historians believe many of the deaths from the Spanish flu were either caused
or accelerated by aspirin poisoning.
Global communications and sharing of information are also
significantly better than in 1918, which has seen researchers sharing
data on the pandemic, the virus, and numerous drugs, with governments
doing the same.
The COVID-19 epidemic is without a doubt an enormous and
unique challenge worldwide, and the battle is nowhere near being
over. But history points out that pandemics, from the 1918 Spanish flu,
polio, Asian flu, Swine Flu, and Ebola to name a few, all eventually
end. When the COVID-19 pandemic will end is hard to predict. But
know this, it will end.
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In case you have not noticed, there is an elephant in the room. He is not left over from the circus, but
he is a huge issue that must be addressed and dealt with as soon as possible. The issue is how to make up
the revenue lost due to Rajah Shrine being shut down along with most everything else.
I suggested that we could rent out the Potentate’s boat or have Ron Rapp, P.P. help us to get a Tastykake
business going. Both those ideas failed to get support from the principals involved. Now the serious stuff
- let’s break down the problem and come up with a solution.
The problem is major fund-raising projects and ongoing events were canceled or shut down for several
months. Total lost revenue is heading toward six figures.
Dennis Royer The solution is us, the Nobles of Rajah Shrine. Rajah Shrine has been strong due to continuous strong
leadership and dedicated Nobles. In the past, Nobles have given their time and talent wherever and whenever
there was a call. Now, some do not feel safe or comfortable on the front line, so to speak, of fund-raising activities. Those Nobles
can still help and be counted upon.
A few months ago, many of us received a gift of $1200 from Uncle Sam. Free, unsolicited money. We had to do absolutely
nothing for it, it was just “puff” and we were $1200 richer. There may be another one on the way soon. Many of us do not need that
money. It is just a fact. There are many organizations out there who could use a helping hand. Your Shrine, Rajah Shrine, is one of
them. Imagine if each Noble just contributed 10% of his “free money”?
Sure, Rajah Shrine isn’t broke, but it’s taking a hit. Fund Raising is going to be harder than ever. If you can afford it, send a
check. If you cannot help with a fund-raising event, send a check. A direct donation is the simple and easy way to help your Rajah
Shrine remain strong and help it overcome this shortfall. I am confident the proud Nobles will contribute to maintain the strong
history and traditions of Rajah Shrine.
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Walter Lamm,
Secretary
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB
CARAVANERS
The Rajah Caravaners have been active during the past few weeks. We have been doing some
maintenance of the Oasis Campground and partaking in some camping there as well.
In June, eight camping units participated in a weekend campout at the Oasis.
July afforded us another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, and each other's company at the Oasis.
August will find us in Lancaster, camping and taking in the Site and Sound presentation of "Ester".
I would also note that Ill. Sir Earl Binder has been dealing with a troublesome ankle injury. We are
hopeful this will not prevent he and Lady Amy from joining us on our ventures.
Please keep him in your daily devotions.
We have elected a new President. Noble Rev. David Newhart has decided to step down from that position
and allow Noble Cliff Fromm take command. Noble Dave is anticipating a move to Elizabethtown, and
could not fulfill his duties as President from there.
And again, if anyone wishes to join us in the great outdoors, contact any officer or member. Keep the Faith. and Camp On
John Grumbein
ORIENTAL BAND
Kermit the Frog always said, "It's not easy being green". Well green is a lot better than being yellow,
and a whole lot better than being red. Thank goodness there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
The Oriental Band held it's first meeting since March on July 7. It was certainly good to see the
members and their ladies in person instead of talking on the phone.
It was also great to see some of the members of the Divan in attendance. We were honored to have the
Illustrious Sir, Marv Miller, and his Lady Marie in attendance. We were glad to get first-hand information
on the future goings on at Rajah Shrine.
On a sad note, the band lost one its members, Harold Clay, a 27-year member, to the Black Camel in
June. Harold is survived by his wife Jean, a son Steve, and daughters Terry and Sue.Also we learned that
Kim Kegerise passed unexpectedly. You'll remember Kim as the bugler who called the horses to the gate
at our annual Horse Races.
This seems to be the highs and the lows of the band for the past few months. Hopefully, I will have
more to report next issue. Remember to keep supporting our Hospitals.

Jere Lesher,
PP
Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
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LEGION OF HONOR
Things are gradually coming back to normal. Hopefully, everything will continue to improve, but that
is far from a “given.” Maintain social distancing, wear your mask, wash your hands frequently, try to be
patient. Let us all hang in there and keep our fingers crossed.
June was our first LOH meeting in several months and Commander Clint was pleased to announce
that the Commander’s Ball will take place on August 29th. He conveys his best to everyone for enduring
COVID-19. It’s been a tough year for all the Clubs and Units and Rajah Shrine in general. This pandemic
didn’t set off our Commander’s or our Potentate’s year to a good start.
One thing to consider for next year. Our planned trip to the International Tattoo in Norfolk, VA for 2020
was cancelled due to the pandemic. We are scheduling that trip again on April 16 & 17, 2021. A flyer will
be sent as soon as we have all the information. Those who had scheduled for the 2020 trip get first dibs. There
will be a limited number of reservations, probably around 50, so get yours in early. This trip is restricted
to adults only. If you have never attended this event, give it serious thought. I have yet to hear a negative
comment from those who have attended in years past. Everyone thought it was great.
PROVOST GUARD
Ok, so we’ve made it this far and it looks like we still have a long way to go before we receive the all
clear sign to continue as we had prior to the big shut down this past March due to the COVID-19 situation.
Although there has been a lifting of some of the restrictions regarding meetings and limitations of group
gatherings, we hopefully will be able to get back to the way things were – albeit, in a new normal.
After the restrictions placed on all of us by our Pennsylvania governor for a few months, we have
moved slowly from the red phase to the yellow phase to the green phase and we were able to once again
hold our regular meetings, with of course, some restrictions.
After the easing of the limitations and moving to the green phase, President Bob Himes sought permission
and we held our first Provost Guard meeting in three months on
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June 16. At that meeting, those present agreed that we should
plan to meet monthly and to move forward with our schedule
but abiding by all of the current rules and regulations.
We continued our plans for the summer and fall, however,
in adhering to the restrictions of groups sizes, the Illustrious Sir
Marv Miller has since decided that in the best interest of our
Rajah Shrine members, the Pote’s Picnic and other meetings/
dinners/gatherings, should either be cancelled or postponed
with the intent of keeping our members and guests safe from
any potential harm.
We have since learned that the Rajah Shrine Night at the
Fightin’ Phils has been canceled as are ALL Minor League
Baseball activities. And the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association has
cancelled the annual convention in Virginia Beach, therefore,
Colonel Dennis Loch, of Rajah Provost and Chief of the MASA-
Provost Guard, is making alternative arrangements to hold our
annual meeting and installation of officers by virtual means.
Details of which will be announced shortly.
But, as of this date, we still plan on holding our annual
Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 10th. PLEASE mark
your calendar and come out and support your Provost Guard.
It certainly has been a wild and woolly spring & summer,
but for now, we hope that everyone is abiding by the health and
safety restrictions placed on us and that we will be able to meet
freely once again in the very near future.
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STAYING CONNECTED
TO FELLOW NOBLES
DURING TIMES OF
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Social distancing doesn’t mean being socially disconnected.
There are many ways our nobles, family and friends can keep in
touch and support one another in these difficult and uncertain times.
We’ve put together six ways to stay connected:
• Check in with fellow nobles by email, text and phone. This
small gesture can make a huge difference.
• Arrange a regular FaceTime call with a fellow noble or close
friend for a virtual coffee date.
• Set up a Zoom meeting. An online conference call is a great
way to continue your club or unit meetings or for several friends to
catch up.
• Check in on friends on social media. In addition to the Shriners
International social pages and your temple social channels, Shriners
Around the World is an active group of nobles, families and
supporters. Find the group on Facebook and connect with nobles
across the globe.
• Gather friends for a Watch Party. Netflix is offering watch
party options that allows friends to view movies together.
• Send a card or postcard to a friend or fellow noble. Go old
school and surprise someone with a handwritten note.
Bill Trusty,
President
those heavy clam pots.
MOTOR
CORPS
Thank you to everyone who
came out to attend the Horse
Races. With the partnership of
the Rajah Oriental Band, we
donated enough money for a
new clam shed at the Complex.
No more traveling from the storage
building to the clam bake area with
We are looking forward to parading this Fall and
MASA in 2021. Anyone interested in joining the
Motor Corp please contact me at 484-797-2995 or our
Secretary, Terry Hulsizer at 484-721-3866. Hoping
everyone stays safe for the rest of the Summer and a
prosperous Fall. Stay healthy!
RAJAH WINS
MEMBERSHIP AWARD
Recruitment and retention are keys to a strong
fraternity. The Shrine International Membership Award
Program recognizes temples who experience a net gain
or improvement in regular membership during the
calendar year. After all the counting was done, Shriners
International finished the 2019 calendar year with 29
Hall of Fame Gold Award temples, 44 Silver Award
Temples and 36 Bronze Award temples.
Award winning temples are usually recognized
during Imperial Session but because of the pandemic,
an alternative way to recognize and honor these temples
is being planned.
Rajah Shrine is proud to have won a Bronze award
with an improvement of 2% from the previous year.
Longaberger Basket, Pottery & Vera Bradley Bingo
Friday, October 16 at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors open at 5:00 PM - Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
Ticket Donation - $20 per Package - Specials and Additional Packages are Extra
Door Prizes – Raffle Drawings – Food Available
Limited number of tickets available, contact Barbara Quinn 610-944-9036
Proceeds Benefit First Lady Marie’s project for the
Rajah Shrine Complex.
We appreciate donations from the Clubs & Units toward the purchase of
baskets, pottery, and Vera Bradley Bags
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Irene Roberts at her birthday
party, April 28, 2020
THE OLDEST LIVING
SHRINERS HOSPITALS
FOR CHILDREN PATIENT
Irene Roberts turned 103 this April, and as far as we know, she is the oldest living Shriners
Hospitals for Children patient! Irene was born on April 28 in McLaughlin, South Dakota.
She was alive during the Spanish Flu pandemic but only learned about it when she was older.
At age 6, Irene developed what was called infantile paralysis, but is now know as polio.
The local doctors tried many remedies to help Irene but they were all unsuccessful. Her luck
changed when a small town horse-and-buggy-doctor named Dr. Twining, who by chance
was a Shriner, referred Irene to the newly opened Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in
Minnesota, thus beginning her long and very hard road to recovery.
Irene spend many months at the Shriners Hospital. She recovered full use of her legs but
her right arm remained paralyzed. With only one good arm, she experienced many challenges. Yet as time went on, Irene adjusted
to her new life and learned how to do things differently.
Irene became a school teacher and married when she was 21. She raised eight children and has quite a few grandchildren. In fact,
three of her grandchildren played in the Montana East-West Shrine Football game.
Looking back, Irene lived through some incredible times. Not only was she around for the Spanish Flu and World War I, she
lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and right on through into the age of technology, witnessing the invention of TV,
computers and the internet and the moon landing.
Irene says the key to her long and prosperous life has been helping others. She was active in the community, volunteering with
her church and with the local food share program.
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NEW IMPERIAL
POTENTATE IS ELECTED
James R. “Jim” Smith of Georgetown, Texas, was elected Imperial Potentate, part
of the 12-member body that helps govern the Shriners fraternity, in Tampa, Florida, on
July 11, 2020. He is serving his 10th year as a member of the Boards of Directors for
Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Smith is from Racine, Wisconsin. For more than 30 years, he worked in the material
handling business. He was part-owner of Smith’s Shamrock Oil Company in Phillips,
Wisconsin.
James and his wife, Alice, have been married for 48 years. They have a daughter,
Abigail, a son, Jason, and five grandchildren. His hobbies include traveling, barbequing,
and visiting with his grandkids.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDITORIAL WITHOUT WORDS
The photo known as the “Editorial Without Words” is one of the Shriners fraternity’s
most recognizable images. It was taken almost by accident, 50 years ago, on June 11, 1970,
in Evansville, Indiana. This special moment, captured for all time, eloquently illustrates the
relationship between the Shriners fraternity and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Hadi Shriners in Evansville was holding its annual summer picnic. Patients were invited,
and everyone enjoyed a day of food, fun and carnival rides. Towards the end of the day, Shriner
Al Hortman, who became a Shriners after his daughter, Laura, was treated at Shriners Hospitals
for Children, noticed a young girl who needed help. On this day, Noble Hortman lifted Bobbi
Jo Wright and her crutches and carried her from ride to ride. A local newspaper photographer,
Randy Dieter, captured the photo with a long lens and the two walked past him. Dieter wouldn’t
realize until much later how much impact that single image would have. Neither would the
Shriners, or Bobbi Jo herself.
Today, Bobbi Jo lives independently and is active in her church. She spends much time and
energy traveling and speaking on behalf of Shriners Hospitals for Children, and meeting and
encouraging other patients and families.
The famous photo has been reproduced on stained-glass windows, mosaics, tie tacks, pins
and more.
A larger-than-life replica of the “Editorial Without Words” stands outside the Shriners
International Headquarters building in Tampa, Florida, and statues mark many temples and
Shriners Hospitals locations.
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB
Roger C. Reis
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Fellow Nobles, greetings from the Lehigh Shrine Club. We hope you are enjoying the warm weather
and spending extra time with your family.
We have had no Club activities since my last report due to the COVID19 virus. All meetings in July and
August have been cancelled. Regretfully, this includes our Annual Interclub Nite on August 19.
We hope you are well and keeping in touch with our Brothers by e-mail or by telephone. It only takes
a few minutes to brighten the day of a lonely fellow Shriner.
Now that the Temple is open, be sure to support and attend your Clubs and Units. Without member
participation, we WILL cease to exist!
As always, it’s GREAT to be a Shriner!

Ill. Sir Marvin Miller opened the
meeting. There were 39 nobles present
Recorder Les Werley read the names of
6 Candidates for membership
After the formal business, there were discussions on how to move
forward under the new virus restrictions
Dennis Royer, Pres. Lebanon S.C.
spoke to issues currently facing
Rajah.
Ron Klee, P.P., Chairman of the Sportsman’s
Raffle speaks to the membership
Ron addressed the issues facing this
Year’s Sportsman’s Raffle
All agreed that difficult decisions will
have to be made.
Chaplin Rev. David Newhart closed the meeting with
an uplifting anecdote
Relaxing after the meeting, Front row L-R Dennis Snoke, Terry Hulsizer, Greg Miller, Bill Remo
P.P. , second row, L-R Ron Rapp P.P. and Chief Rabban Kraig Leiby
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Pote’s Balls of the Past
In anticipation of the upcoming Potentate’s Ball we take a look
at past balls and their themes
Enchantment Under the Sea
Old Fashion Block
Party
An Evening Under the Stars
A Magic Carpet Ride
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
CHANTERS
Since our last report on these pages, we are sorry to report the passing of a long time Mason, Rajah
Shriner and Chanter, Noble Donald G. (Punky) Miller on June 15, 2020. Punky was very active in our
Unit up until the very end. Noble Miller was a great example of what the true meaning is of a brother
Mason and Shriner, as he upheld his membership in living his day-by-day life of those lessons we are all
taught; to be kind to one another, to help everyone in need and to love one another.
Punky left behind his wife of 60 years, Mary, a son Dwayne, currently President of the Chanters,
daughter Sherry, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Punky was a second tenor in the Chanters, served a year as President and almost 20 years as our treasurer.
But, above all else, he leaves a hole in the sole of the Rajah Chanters. May you rest in peace Brother Donald.
“WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.”
As we move forward, we are looking at an entirely different situation than when we began this year. In times like these it is those
who obey the rules and regulations, truly know that we will emerge stronger and better equipped to face the future.
In the last few weeks, we have learned that the Imperial Session in Kansas City was cancelled, the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association
Fall meeting is cancelled, the Rajah Shrine Night at the Fightin’ Phils is cancelled and the list goes on and on. However, Illustrious
Sir Marv Miller, Potentate of Rajah Shrine, assures us that your Divan, the Trustees and many others are working together to keep
us safe when we next attend a function at the Rajah Shrine Complex.
Elsewhere in this edition of the Rajah News you will find important information pertaining to the planned events and meetings
that are affected by the current situation.
We were planning on having our own Bruce Rohrbach installed President of the Shrine Chanter Association - International
and Dave DeTurk installed President of the MASA-Chanters. However plans have changed, and all of the officers in both of these
organizations will stay in place until their respective meeting in 2021.
Although, we, too, have been affected, we have scheduled meetings and rehearsals while adhering to all of the guidelines to keep
our Chanters safe. We look forward to the day when we can sing and entertain our fellow Nobles and their ladies and to be in front
of the community spreading joy in voice and music.
In the meantime, please be safe and keep a song in your heart.
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Over the months since the virus shut down, I and a few others have been transporting patients to the
Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. Some of the nobles have wisely
decided to not be involved due to underlying health issues with
themselves or significant others.
It has been difficult at times. One example, Enterprise has cut
back on their hours during this pandemic which can make it difficult
sometimes to keep the rentals down to one day if an appointment
runs too late in the day.
In truth, we have only been doing vital trips since the hospital
is only seeing those patients whose treatment can’t be delayed.
Eric Kissinger
We now have a list of health questions to ask the parents before we
can proceed with trip arrangements. Once at the hospital, with our
face masks on, we are all tested for temperature and asked health questions. Due to lack of
income, we are starting to use the Rajah hospital van rather than the rentals to save costs.
Lately, we’ve had an increase in trips, so possibly things are starting to move again.
Our club has not had any meetings since the shutdown and none are scheduled. It is best,
we feel, to keep vigilant in protecting those who could be vulnerable. To that end, all our
events have been canceled including our annual raffle, since there are no events where we
would normally sell tickets.
We can only hope the virus will finally be brought under control and things will start
opening up and we can all get back to our regular lives.
This is a color sketch of
Eric by an artist who does
renderings of people who
serve the community
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Sam Ellis
Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
As this is being written, mid-July, the COVID-19
virus is stilling raging in most of the country. As
we know, it has brought most Masonic and Shrine
activities to a standstill. Yet there are signs that some
activities, at least regarding Rajah, are starting to up
again. The Stated Meeting was held on July 15 with no
problems. The Potentate’s Ball will be held on August
8, and the Legion of Honor’s Commander’s Ball is still
scheduled for August 29.
The Tin Lizzies had their first meeting since the
shutdown on July 23rd. We held the meeting at St. John’s
Church in Farmersville where we bake shoofly pies. We
normally meet at Whitfield Lodge in Tatamy.
The club is planning to go ahead with our Clam Bake on August 15 at Bady’s
Grove, Wind Gap. Flyers will be sent out soon.
The Tin Lizzie State Police Face Mask project has been completed with over
600 masks distributed among four State police barracks. The club’s treasurer, Ron Barron, fabricated and sewed the masks with
Mike Kish handling the distribution. It was Mike’s idea to donate the masks. The concept started with donations to one barracks
and ballooned to four at the suggestion of club president Larry Silfies.
As of this writing no parades are scheduled, but we are hoping that situation changes soon so that we can do our full slate of
October parades. October is our busiest time for parades.
The club is also anticipating starting up our shoofly baking in early September. We have had several requests for the tasty pies
and hopefully we will be ramping up production soon.
So, with Shriners optimism, we look forward to better things ahead. But in the meantime, please wear your masks and practice
social distancing as best you can. Together we can beat this thing.
Dick Snell ,
Vice President
on the big-time pro bass tour. He is
looking forward to sharing with the
club some of his experiences.
With things being on hold and or
cancelled, there is not much to talk
about. Looking forward to things
getting back to normal (if they ever
will) and seeing many of you at the
events that support of cause. Stay safe
but enjoy the summer!
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ANGLERS
After many weeks, the Anglers had an opportunity to meet at the end of June. While not too well
attended, it was just nice to meet and carry on some of the activities we do for club and for the Shrine.
During the quarantine we lost the opportunity of at least two overnight trips and several day trips. Thank
goodness for trout season and the opening of lakes and parks.
Items of discussion were the success of the circus, future fishing, upcoming parades and future
sauerkraut preparation and sales. We are going to be in need of selling sauerkraut because, by the end
of September or October, we’ll be bagging the fall cabbage. Whether you are an angler or not we would
appreciate any selling you could do to help us out. There are plenty of bags in the freezer out in the pavilion.
Two things to look forward to are a planned fish fry for anglers and their ladies; also I found that
a neighbor of
mine fished

POTE’S PINS, MINI WORKS
OF ART AND LOVE, PART 3
Every new potentate of Rajah Shrine creates a special lapel pin that depicts his theme
and celebrates his year in office. Over the period of this series we’ve seen how the Rajah
Potentate’s pins have evolved from a simple year pin to very creative and symbolic pieces
of art.
In the last issue, we reviewed pins from 2001 to year 2010. In this final edition of a threepart
series, we’ll look at the pins from 2011 to the current year. We begin with Ill. Sir Ron
Klee’s pin that depicts a carnival theme.
Ill. Sir Ronald Klee - 2011
Ill. Sir William A. Remo - 2012 Ill. Sir Edwin L. Engle - 2013 Ill. Sir Thomas V. Conlon Sr. - 2014
Ill. Sir Glenn T. Sattizahn - 2015 Ill. Sir Lawrence S. Bortz III - 2016 Ill. Sir David E. Evans - 2017
Ill. Sir Jared Kichline - 2018
Ill. Sir Michael J. Zerbe - 2019 Ill. Sir Marvin J. Miller - 2020
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Jeffery L. Sowder
Imperial Potentate
THE IMPORTANCE OF MEMBERSHIP
Dear fellow Nobles,
When the subject of membership development is raised, have you ever (mentally or actually) just
rolled your eyes, and said, “That’s all leadership ever talks about?” Be honest.
So, why do we “always” bring up the importance of increasing our membership numbers?
And why do we say it is the responsibility of every noble to work on this?
The obvious answers would be that the fraternity – and the temples – need appropriate funds to
operate effectively, that we support on of the most amazing and generous philanthropies in the world,
and, as part-owners, we need to do our part financially, as well as volunteering. More members means
we are more financially sound and stable.
Those are valid reasons, but they are secondary ones.
We want to encourage good men to join us because, as Shriners, they will have unique opportunities
to experience what it means to be part of a selfless, compassionate brotherhood, to improve the world
and their home communities; to make incredible difference in the lives of children and to have fun. Shriners are known and loved
worldwide because of what they believe in and stand for, and for their actions on behalf of their fraternal family and others.
Every one of us shares in the amazing accomplishments of the patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children – from first steps to
first words spoken clearly – and in the joys and sorrows of our fraternal brothers. Each one of us truly is part of a worldwide caring
family.
We stress membership development because we want to share this life with as many good men as possible. And, as I have said
all year, JUST One of us, and every one of us, can help make that happen.
Thank you for being a part of and continuing this effort.
Yours in the faith
Jeffery L. Sowder
Imperial Potentate, Shriners International
Editor’s note: This letter was reprinted from Shriner Magazine. Rajah Membership Chairman, Duane
Dellecker felt the message was one of the best explanations on the need to increase membership that we
have seen to date.
Rajah Shriners
Honored on Hero
Banners
In order to honor present and prior military
veterans, the Borough of Fleetwood is conducting
a program that displays Military Hero banners on
light poles along Main Street and in Fleetwood
Park. Along with other locals who served in the
military, Nobles William Quinn and Michael
Quinn now have their pictures displayed as part
of the program. Both Bill and Mike were in the
Air Force during the cold war era. Bill has served
in many positions in Rajah and is a Goodwill
Ambassador Emeritus and a Rajah Photographer.
And like his father, Mike has held a number
of offices in Rajah and is now Secretary of the
Provost Guard and serves as Rajah’s Colonel/Parade Marshal. Both are past commanders of the Legion of Honor.
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FEZZY SUPPORTS A
CUDDLY CAUSE!
By Sam Ellis
On National American Teddy Bear Day, November 14, 2013, Shriners Hospitals for Children
held a press conference and introduced Fezzy, its first Love to the Rescue Ambassador.
Fezzy, who proudly wears the iconic Shriner red fez, was given the mission to raise
awareness and support for the innovative care available at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
“It was a natural fit for us to make our first Love to the Rescue ambassador a teddy bear,”
said John Cinotto, then Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
“Depending on the child’s needs, teddy bears can be used to teach young patients about upcoming medical procedures
and outcomes or may be given to patients to help ease the apprehension surrounding a hospital stay or surgery. All of these special
touches help alleviate a child’s stress, which is an important part of the healing process.”
The Vermont Teddy Bear company was chosen as the vendor to make the stuffed bear and to distribute it on behalf of the
hospitals. The company was offering a 4' and 18" versions of Fezzy. And with each purchase 20% of the proceeds go to benefit
Shriners Hospitals.
“Our bears have brought a smile to our customers’ faces for more than 30 years now, but to know that Fezzy will help kids heal
faster for years to come makes us smile even more,” said Vermont Teddy Bear’s CEO
Bill Shouldice during the press conference.
Larry Christman
Since his introduction seven years ago, Fezzy has become the official mascot, hug
deliverer and fundraiser all in one for the hospitals. And sales are booming especially
since Shrine International has ramped up awareness with a successful
television ad campaign.
Greetings from your String Band,
To order a Fezzy I found two sources.
1) Go to www.vermontteddybear.com/shriners. Or call 1-800-
829-bear. You’ll have the option of purchasing a 4-foot Fezzy or a
smaller 18-inch version
2) Go to buildabear.com Once on the site, in the search area enter
Fezzy Bear. You’ll be taken to a page where you can purchase a 15-
inch Fezzy. From this site you can also donate a bear to a Shriners
Hospital patient.
I hope everyone is healthy and safe, that you are enjoying the summer weather and that you got a bang
out of the 4th of July.
It wasn’t the same not being able to play at two great parades, Lititz, and Glenside. We will all miss the
comradery of MASA. The Hospitality Room, the Friday Night Float Ride down Atlantic Avenue, and the
Saturday Parade. It was a smart move by Masa to cancel and keep everyone safe.
As of this time, I believe there are no parades scheduled for the rest of 2020. Probably a good idea. We
can focus on next season.
When we are able to gather for rehearsal once again, there is an open invitation for new musicians to
join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Complex. Don’t worry if you’re a little rusty,
we’ll help you and make you feel welcome.
With the support of our Ladies, our purpose is that we might play our instruments so that someday a physically challenged child
may walk and play again.
Hope to see you soon.
STRING BAND
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Rev. David
Newhart
THE CHAPLAIN’S STUDY
There is a story of a farmer wanting to sell his farm he had worked for over 25 years. A real estate agent
looked it over and brought him the newspaper ad. It read: For sale, lovely 200-acre farm in the midst of
Pennsylvania Dutch country has 30 acres of fine pasture land, 80 acres of the best cultivating land for corn,
soy beans, or wheat, excellent potato field of 30 acres, the rest in woodland. Spring-fed stream never dries
up and lard barn with two silos and 50 head of milkers, and a stone farmhouse. The farmer read the ad and
gave it back to the agent and told him he wasn’t going to sell, the agent was a little angry and asked why.
The farmer replied, “Well, all my life I wanted a farm like that and now that I have it, I think I’ll keep it.”
We so often do not appreciate what we already have. We so often do not know how to use what God
has already given us. We so often overestimate who we are and our importance in this world and also
underestimate the power of God in our lives.
The problem is that because we overestimate what we want to do by ourselves, we underestimate what
God can do for us and what he can do with us.
How easy is it for us to just sell the farm to look for something we think is better. We want to sell the farm because we see
everything that is wrong with the farm, or that we can’t see what can be done with the farm as it is. For that reason, we are always
looking for something that is better, rather than looking forward to what God’s spirit can work in us with what we already have.
That is why we consistently lose our potential for growth. We always seem to want to find the excuse as to why a thing cannot
be done rather than fin the best way to accomplish God’s will and bring about the power of his kingdom. That is why Jesus warned
his disciples with these words, “Not everyone who says Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven. But only the one who does the
will of my father in heaven. Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his
house on a rock.”
It is the words of Paul in the Romans letter that impresses me the most. “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for in it the righteousness
of God is revealed through faith, the righteous shall live by faith.”
Those who live to trust God and his will for them will learn that the Gospel, as it is revealed, will show you God’s will. Are you
worried that you do not know enough about God? Then read the Gospel, go to church, involve yourself in the work of the Church
for it is in doing God’s work that we do the Word of God among his people.
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CORRECTION: In the June – July issue, in the article Shriners Working During
the COVID-19 Pandemic,
I incorrectly reported
that Dave and Brenda
Frees’ company Radical
Restorations, Inc., removed
bodies from crimes scenes.
That was incorrect and I
apologize for any negative
feedback or inconvenience
that may have caused Dave
and Brenda.
Sam Ellis - Editor
Lost
In
The
Desert
The last known address in our
records is listed below. If anyone
knows the whereabouts of the
following Nobles, please contact
Les A. Werley, Recorder, or
Anne-Marie at the Administration
Office, 610-916-9000.
JAMES W. BEAM
512 HEADINGTON LANE
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
JOHN FERREIRA
18232 29TH SW #519
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
JOHN A. FUHRMAN
6872 KERNSVILLE ROAD
OREFIELD, PA 18069-1952

Obituaries
RAYMOND J. ASENDORF
MARYLAND
DIED: OCTOBER 29, 2019
HAROLD A. CLAY
ALLENTOWN
DIED: JUNE 7, 2020
HAROLD H. CORL
LEBANON
DIED: JUNE 20, 2018
CARL S. CROUSE
MACUNGIE
DIED: MAY 2, 2020
CLIFFORD L. DEFREES
READING
DIED: MARCH 28, 2020
ROBERT G. ECKROTH
READING
DIED: MAY 20, 2020
CARL E. FLEMING
EASTON
DIED: JUNE 2, 2020
EDWARD L. FRACK
ALLENTOWN
DIED: MAY 30, 2020
TOMIO M. GARRAY
LANCASTER
DIED: APRIL 23, 2020
WILLIAM S. GROFF, JR.
FLORIDA
DIED: 2015
DONALD C. HAAG
MALVERN
DIED: MAY 1, 2020
MARLIN E. HAMM
NEW TRIPOLI
DIED: JUNE 13, 2020
DONALD H. HEPLER
READING
DIED: MARCH 18, 2020
JOHN A. HOFFERT, JR.
READING
DIED: APRIL 20, 2020
A Family Tradition of Courteous, Dignified Service
Offering Traditional & Contemporary
Funeral & Cremation Services
Affordable Cremation
at our
On-Site Crematory
Six generations thoughtfully dedicated
to those we serve for over 100 years…
JOHN H. SIMONS
Supervisor
FRANCES BENSING
Funeral Director
HERBERT F. HOUCK
NEW BERLINVILLE
DIED: MAY 25, 2019
PAUL W. KRAUSE
SLATINGTON
DIED: MARCH 17, 2020
JOHN R. LEBID
PINE GROVE
DIED: MAY 3, 2020
DONALD C. LONG
FLEETWOOD
DIED: JULY 7, 2020
MELVIN E. MCLEAN
LANSFORD
DIED: MAY 10, 2020
DONALD G. MILLER
LEESPORT
DIED: JUNE 15, 2020
HARRY P. PAINTER
BIRDSBORO
DIED: JUNE 16, 2020
PHILIP D. ROWE, JR.
READING
DIED: APRIL 23, 2020
JOHN M. SAUSEN
OLEY
DIED: APRIL 19, 2020
DALTON C. SHADE
KEMPTON
DIED: APRIL 21, 2020
EDGAR L. SHOWALTER
REINHOLDS
DIED: APRIL 8, 2020
JAMES E. SMITH, JR.
JIM THORPE
DIED: JANUARY 23, 2020
DONALD L. TROUTMAN
WOMELSDORF
DIED: JUNE 26, 2020
www.bensingfuneralhome.net
610-759-3901
2165 Community Drive (Route 946 Moorestown)
Bath, PA 18014
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40 , Blandon, PA 19510
Vol 78 June-July 2020 No. 4
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Past Masters/
Chanters/
Hospital Service
Picnic
Caravaners -
Away
Concert Band
Provost Guard
Family Picnic
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Chanters
Bethlehem S. C.
Directors Staff
Board of
Directors
Rajah Ladies
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Caravaners -
Away
Chanters
Dance Band
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Motor Corps
Chanters
Oriental Band
POTE'S PICNIC
SET-UP
Caravaners -
Away
POTE'S PICNIC
& MINI-
CEREMONIAL
AT COMPLEX
Anglers
Caravaners -
Away
String Band
Golf Club/Mt.
Valley
Lehigh S.C.
Inter-Club Night
Mounted Patrol
POTE'S PICNIC
TEARDOWN
BINGO-
(Anglers)
Caravaners -
Away
BINGO-
(Anglers)
BINGO-
(Chanters)
Rajah S.C.
Noble Riders
Poker Run
LOH - Exec &
Stated Morning
Meeting
The Ones That
Didn't Get Away!
23
Noble Riders
Cedars Family
Picnic
30
31
Chanters
Chanters
24
25 26 27 28 29
Membership
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
Tin Lizzies
Hospital Service
11 AM - Complex
BINGO-
(Legion)
Rajah
Bulletin
Board
Ladies Basket
Bingo
Moved from August
28 to October 16
Pote’s Picnic
canceled
BINGO - CANCELED
UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE
AUGUST 2020
Pote’s Ball
Moved from April 18 to
August 8
LOH Commander’s Ball
Moved from May 9 to
August 29
Ladies Jewelry
Raffle & Fashion
Show - Canceled
Sportsmen's Raffle -
Canceled
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Caravaners -
Rajah
FALL MASA
SPORTSMEN'S
RAFFLE
12:00 NOON
Caravaners -
Rajah
Noble Riders
String Band
Picnic
Oriental Band
Anglers
Cedars
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Caravaners -
Rajah
Chanters
Office Closed
Labor Day
LOH - Exec &
Stated
Carbon S.C.
Golf Club/
Hidden Valley
Cedars
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
Caravaners -
Rajah
BINGO-
(Anglers)
Lancaster S.C.
BINGO-
(Anglers)
SEPTEMBER 2020
Caravaners -
Rajah
Rajah S.C.
Caravaners -
Rajah
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Chanters Provost Guard Mounted Patrol
SPORTSMEN'S
Board of Brandywine S.C. Car Club
RAFFLE
Directors
BINGO-
Gun Club
SET-UP
(Chanters)
Rajah Ladies
Motor Corp.
Chanters
Lebanon S.C.
Chanters
Clowns
Schuylkill S.C.
Membership
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
POTE’S TRIP - NORTHEAST COAST CRUISE
North Penn S.C.
Golf Club
Membership
Meeting
Cedars
Tin Lizzies
Caravaners -
Rajah
BINGO -
(Legion)
FALL MASA
Caravaners -
Rajah
Past Masters
Club
Caravaners -
Rajah