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Bethel No. 5
Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood Masonic Temple
211 N. Harrison
Kirkwood MO 63122
Meets on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00
p.m.
Chartered: 1923
Latest Update:
06/30/09
Members
Committees |
Guardian Council
Council Committees Other |
What's Happening
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History
Past Honored Queens Past Council Location |
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Congratulations to Bethel #5's Own: |
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| Rebecca Legg, Grand Bethel Guide | Leigha Stratmann, Grand Bethel Representative to Florida & Brazil Region #11 |
| Samantha Hass, Grand Bethel Representative to North Carolina & Brazil Region 17 | |
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| Honored Queen | Rebecca Legg |
| Senior Princess | Vacant |
| Junior Princess | Samantha Hass |
| Guide | Elizabeth Shuman |
| Marshal | Leigha Stratmann |
| Chaplain | Markia Fontana, PHQ |
| Recorder | Vacant |
| Treasurer | Vacant |
| Librarian | Chrissy Clark |
| Musician | Vacant |
| First Messenger | Brianna Sronce |
| Second Messenger | Vacant |
| Third Messenger | Jessi DeClue |
| Fourth Messenger | Vacant |
| Fifth Messenger | Alex Fontana |
| Senior Custodian | Vacant |
| Junior Custodian | Vacant |
| Inner Guard | Erin McWeeney |
| Outer Guard | Vacant |
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| Bethel Guardian | Kim Stratmann, MM |
| Associate Bethel Guardian | Bob Schneider |
| Guardian Secretary | Brenda Carpenter, MM |
| Guardian Treasurer | Patty Fontana |
| Guardian Director of Epochs | Lynn Fozzy, PHQ |
| Director of Music | Mary Petracek, PHQ |
| Promoter of Hospitality | Anna DeClue |
| Custodian of Paraphernalia | Ann Hass |
| Sandy Clark | Laura Legg |
| Karen Stratmann | |
Grand Deputy
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Diane Kitsmiller, PBG #47, PGG |
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Jan 27 - Bethel Meeting - Friendship Night |
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On June 26, 1923, at 7:30 p.m., the first corps of officers of Bethel #5, of Kirkwood Missouri was elected. Nineteen young ladies were elected or appointed to offices, including Virginia Thursby, Bethel #5's first Honored Queen. On July 23, 1923, at Kirkwood Masonic Hall, Bethel #5 was instituted by the Honored Queen of Bethel #1 of St. Louis, MO, and the new officers were installed. Miss Harriet McArthur, Supreme Secretary, declared the Bethel instituted for all business. Other distinguished guests in attendance were the the Supreme Director, Grand Secretary of OES of Missouri, Grand Electa OES, and the Worshipful Master of Kirkwood Lodge #484. Originally, Bethel #5 met on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. Yearly dues were 68 cents. On January 5, 1924, the Bethel was presented their altar cloth by the 1922 Matrons Club. In 1926, the Bethel changed their meeting day from Saturday to Tuesday evenings. Fund raisers held by the Bethel included a Gypsy Festival, and presentations of plays. social events included a Leap Year dance, card parties, and swimming parties. The Bethel would also host special meetings such as Dads and Master Masons Night, and Mothers Night. Installations in the early days of the Bethel were held on their meeting night. After old and other new business, the girls retired to prepare for the installation. In 1938, installations moved to a separate date from the meetings, and the girls wore formals instead of robes. In the 1930's, activities included assisting the Master Masons at their fish fries, nights at the Municipal Opera, and ice skating. It appears that street cars were used for transportation to many events. The Bethel continued to thrive, and the girls attended fund raising, social, and community service activities. In the 1960's, Bethel #5 reached their peak in membership, with 116 active members. Today, Bethel #5 continues to be a strong Bethel, that takes pride in its history, and looks forward with great expectations to it future.
Grand Bethel
Trio
Grand Bethel
Officers & Representatives
Grand Bethel Jobie-2-Bee Queen
Miss Missouri
Trio
SLALOC
Presidents
SLALOC Spirit
Trio
Scottish Rite
Youth Ball Queen
Missouri DeMolay
State Sweetheart |
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| Honored Queen | Rebecca Legg |
| Mascot | Polar Bears |
| Emblems | Snowflakes |
| Colors | Black, White & Lime Green |
| Flower | Red Rose |
| Charity | Long Meadow Rescue Ranch |
| Scripture | 1 Corinthians 13:4 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. |
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