newsletter of the valley of wilmington 2014-2015 …
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June 27, 2014—Blue Rocks Outing (picnic dinner included)—Frawley Stadium
August 2, 2014—Valley Trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City
October 18th, 2014—Will be the first Reunion of the year starting with the Lodge of Perfection Degrees
NEWSLETTER OF THE VALLEY OF WILMINGTON
2014-2015 ISSUE NO. 1
VALLEY OF WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
SCOTTISH RITE
Our Final Reunion of this Scottish Rite year was held on
April 26, 2014 following a pancake breakfast. Pictured
above is our new class.
This years winners of the Grand Master’s cup have earned a hat-
rick. Three year’s in a rowin this our 7th Annual Charity Golf
Outing which was moved to June 6, 2014 due to the inclement
weather. You can also help our Charity in the future by taking an
ad or a tee sign.
CLASS OF 2013
ATLANTIC CITY
& SHOW BOAT
CASINO
This year’s valley trip will be to Atlantic City to
spend the day. We will disembark at the Show Boat
Casino and embark there for the return trip. Our Annual Blue Rocks outing on June 27th includes
dinner in the BBQ area and a seat to the ball game all
for $10. (SOLD OUT LAST 2 YEARS) Contact John
Bednash for tickets.
EVENTS ARE COMING UP FAST!!!
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IN MEMORIAM
Ill:. Edward Charles Hermann, PhD, 33°
Ill Brother Hermann was born March 25, 1921 (on Good
Friday) in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
His Masonic career follows:
Petitioned Hiram Lodge No. 25 on February 9, 1970
Elected March 9, 1970
Entered April 6, 1970
Crafted May 4, 1970
Raised June 1, 1970
His Scottish Rite career began in:
January, 1972 4th and 14th Degrees
February, 1972 15th and 16th Degrees
March, 1972 17th and 18th Degrees
April, 1972 31st and 32nd Degrees
He served the Valley of Wilmington as Most Wise Master
of Wilmington Chapter of Rose Croix 1977-1978. He
served Delaware Consistory as Commander-In-Chief
1986-1987.
On September 30, 1987 Brother Ned was Coroneted a 33°
Scottish Rite Mason
Dr. Hermann graduated from Rhodes College in 1942 and
received his PhD from MIT in 1949. During WWII, he was
chosen to work with a team of distinguished scientists on
the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM. He married
Katherine MacArthur in 1949. His signature achievement
in his 32 year career with DuPont was the development of
the very first antiviral drug to make it through the gaunt-
let of FDA testing. He was affectionately known to many
as “Capt’n Ned”.
Ill.: Brother Hermann died peacefully on March 6,
2014 at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 65
years, Katie. He is also survived by four children (Robert,
Karl, Fran, Jeff) and 12 grandchildren.
Biography
Commander-in Chief, Delaware Consistory
Ill. Robert W. Carroll, 33rd Degree
My name is Bob Carroll. I am a native of Bel-Air, Mary-
land and a 1964 graduate of University of Delaware in
Chemical Engineering. I am also a U.S. Army Viet Nam
Veteran and a retiree of Sun Oil Company after 42 years of
service. I became a Master Mason member of Temple Lodge No.11
in 1970, served as Worshipful Master in 1977 and 1985,
and am currently Secretary of that Lodge. It was my privi-
lege to have served as Senior Grand Steward on Past Grand
Master Charles H. Lengel’s Staff in 2000-2001. After serv-
ing as Sovereign Prince, Wilmington Council of Princes of
Jerusalem, in 2006, I was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason in
2007.
My wife, Jane, and I will celebrate forty-nine years of mar-
riage in September. We have three grown children, and five
grandchildren.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
IN YOUR MASONIC PRAYERS
(Cards & calls are always appreciated) Brother William H. McCreary
Brother David L. Chidester, MSA
Brother Edwin M. Newth
Illustrious Brother James M. Brittingham
Brother Ira G. White
Brother Charles Maass
Brother Robert W. Maclary
Brother Frank H. Furr, III
Brother George D. Johnson, MSA
Brother S. Curtis Cole
Brother Preston Rogers
If you know of anyone who is in need of prayers, please contact the
Secretary as indicated.
Commander – in – Chief
Article for
April, 2014
On Saturday, April 26, 2014, the
Delaware Consistory confer ed
the final degrees for the Ill Ar-
thur L. Bright, 33 Class. The 32
Degree, Sublime Prince of the
Royal Secret was presented at
818 Market Street, along with the 22nd and 31st Degrees. In the
earlier reunions, degrees ranging from the 4th to the 18th have
taught many useful moral lessons which include trustworthiness,
fidelity to duty, integrity, charity and leadership. Certain analyti-
cal skills that establish values such as good citizenship, delinea-
tion of good over evil, and application of the law of love were
also studied in these degrees.
A continuing journey from the 19th through the 32nd Consistory
Degrees will focus the individual’s attention on a belief in God,
the importance of Justice, and the duty of Freemasons to answer
the call of duty to serve mankind.
It is my sincere hope that the further Masonic Light communicat-
ed in these degrees will augment the teachings of the Symbolic
Lodge Degrees and enable our candidates to become better men
and Masons.
Fraternally,
Ill Robert W. Carroll, 33
Commander – in –Chief
Delaware Consistory
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IN MEMORIAM
Ill:. Carl Herbert Cox, 33°
Ill Brother Carl was born March 7th, 1938 in New
Castle, Delaware
Passed May 13th, 2014
His Masonic career follows:
Petitioned Christiana Lodge No#35
Elected on April 21st, 1981.
Entered on May 19th, 1981.
Crafted June 19th, 1981.
Raised October 23rd, 1981
Served as Master 1988, 1996 and 1997
Served the Grand Lodge of Delaware as Grand
Marshall in 1998
Passed Away May 13th, 2014
His Scottish Rite career began in:
October 26th, 1989 4th and 14th Degrees
November 16th, 1989 16th Degree
March 17th, 1990 18th Degree
April 21st, 1990 31st and 32nd Degrees
Coroneted 33rd Degree - September 21st, 2004
He served the Valley of Wilmington as Thrice Potent
Master of Wilmington Lodge of Perfection in 2003-
2004. He served Delaware Consistory as Command-
er-In-Chief
2011-2012
On September 21st, 2004 Brother Carl was Coronet-
ed a 33° Scottish Rite Mason
Carl Herbert Cox graduated William Penn High
School in 1957 and was a member of the National
Honor Society. He
was employed by Getty Oil Company in Delaware
City for 42 years and retired in 1998. Carl was a
member and Past Master of Christiana Masonic
Lodge #35 for 34 years and served 3 times on the
Grand Staff of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. In
2013 he was awarded the prestigious Gunning Bed-
ford Jr.. Medal of Honor. He was married to his be-
loved Sandy for 57 years. He had 5 children Dave,
Donna, Wayne, and Judy. He was preceded in life by
his two year old son, Donald, two siblings and his
parents. Carl had had nine grandchildren and five
great grand children.
WASHINGTON, DC– August 20, 2013
Six members of the Delaware Consistory were coroneted 33° at the
impressive ceremony marking the 200th Anniversary of the Scottish
Rite, NMJ. Also at that session of the Supreme Council, Ill Herbert
J. Atkinson, 33°, was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme
Council.
(Pictured Above :Front row L-R: Terry C. Martz, H. Richard Hoffman; Back row L-R:
Bruce A. Beck, Cesar E. Aniceto, William J. Shaw and Stephen J. McCarthy)
PLEASE CONGRATULATE OUR NEWLY
CORONETTED BRETHREN
(Pictured Above: IllHerbert J. Atkinson, 33, Active Member of the Supreme Council)
DEATHS REPORTED SINCE LAST BULLETIN
Date Born Brothers Name Date Died
12/07/1925
01/25/1933
10/06/1926
11/23/1930
12/06/1928
06/23/1944
05/31/1929
05/22/1913
04/19/1921
02/17/1943
08/28/1938
07/22/1924
11/01/1932
12/19/19190
04/28/1930
02/09/1929
08/30/1932
03/03/1929
01/21/1923
03/22/1919
12/07/1912
04/04/1939
12/29/2012
03/23/2013
04/19/2013
05/12/2013
05/31/203
06/05/2013
06/09/2013
06/11/2013
06/20/2013
06/24/2013
07/05/2013
07/13/2014
07/14/2013
07/15/2013
07/29/2013
07/30/2013
08/08/2013
08/20/2013
08/26/2013
05/13/2014
06/10/2011
06/02/2014
Ralph O. Byrne
Joshua E. Stevens
J. Franklin Voshell
Robert L. Wick
John W. Harris
Raymond E. Marvel
John W. Myers, Sr.
Ellice McDonald, Jr.
Everett C. Cannon
James N. Hudson
Glen H. Cottman
Joseph K. Lauginiger
Eugene R. Hazzard
J. Randall Ward, Jr.
Alfred J. Rawlins, Jr.
Thomas G. Mullin
Donald J. Conti
Dale T. Bleacher, Sr.
John T. Hopkins
Chester R. Dewey
John Dickerson
George B. Hughes
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DEATHS REPORTED SINCE LAST BULLETIN
12/07/1925
10/06/1926
06/23/1944
05/31/1929
05/22/1913
04/19/1921
02/17/1943
Ralph O. Byrne
J. Franklin Voshell
Raymond E. Marvel
John W. Myers, Sr.
Ellice McDonald, Jr.
Everett C. Cannon
James N. Hudson
12/29/2012
04/19/2013
06/05/2013
06/09/2013
06/11/2013
06/20/2013
06/24/2013
Information to the family: Should the Scottish Rite Mason whose name
appears on the mailing label be admitted into the Hospital, Nursing
Home, or is incapacitated in any way, Please notify the Secretary
of the Scottish Rite.
(302) 998-6475 or
Published by
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Wilmington
818 North Market Street 3rd Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3077
Date Born Brothers Name Date Died From the Desk of the Secretary …
Our next two events are SOLD OUT!! But please,
make sure that you keep the event and show up. We
have spent a lot of money on admissions/tickets and it
would be terribly ashamed to have some of it not used.
Additionally, we have waiting lists for both events
(Blue Rocks and Mt. Vernon) and can redistribute the tickets/admission/
bus seats if you cannot attend. So, please let me know if you CANNOT
attend either event.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR EVENTS …..
June 6, 2014— Was our 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing. We all had a great time, weather was terrific and the competition was fierce.
Next year we have scheduled the 8th Annual Charity Golf Outing on May 15th, 2015, so save the date! moved to this date. Contact Greg
Correll if you wish to play or contribute to our charity. This event will be held again at Eagle Creek Golf Course, in Dover DE. Shotgun start
at 11 AM. Pleas stay tuned for further updates. Price to each golfer will include greens fees, cart, grab-and-go lunch, dinner and prizes. The
Grand Master’s trophy was once again awarded to the fierce team of brothers from the Solomon Lodge No. 36 for the 3rd year in a row..
June 27, 2014—Annual Blue Rocks Outing. This will be a Friday night and will include dinner in the BBQ picnic area as well as your
ticket to the game all for $10/per person. Bring the family, but hurry because we are limited to 100 tickets. Contact IllJohn Bednash for
reservations.
August 2, 2014—Valley Trip to Atlantic City. This year we will try something a little different by traveling to Atlantic City and giving our
members and their families a day in Atlantic City. We will leave NUR Temple at 8:00 AM. We will disembark at the Showboat Casino and
board there for return at 4:00 PM.. The rest of the day is yours to visit a casino, walk the boardwalk or spend the day at the beach. Please call
the office or cantact Bruce Beck to reserve your seat on the bus.
October 29, 2014—This is our 1st Reunion. The class this year will be the Ill James M. Brittingham , 33. Doors open at 8:00 am.
Please come join us in welcoming our new candidates and sharing in fellowship with those whom you already know. Please get any petions
you may have to the office by September 28th, 2014.