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Tonight Jackson Lodge was able to present bikes to six students from Lakeview Elementary via the Lodge Bikes for Books program! One of Freemasonry’s core beliefs is the importance of being a well-read, educated citizen. We are proud to encourage and recognize kids for their hard work toward that endeavor. Many thanks to Brown's Shoe Fit Centerville, Pizza Hut, and several private donors, GoPitchTV for allowing us on-air to discuss the program, and Centerville Community
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Did You Know? The Freemasons Helped Create the First Public Libraries in America When most people think of Freemasons, they think of secret handshakes, aprons, and old traditions. What many don’t realize is that Masons have a long history of promoting education and the free exchange of knowledge. In the 1700s and 1800s, many Masonic lodges maintained libraries for their members. These collections often became some of the earliest sources of books and educational materials
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HISTORIC MASONIC LODGE RE-DEDICATED Jackson Lodge #42 A.F. & A.M. in Centerville celebrated the restoration of its historic lodge building on May 2 with a formal re-dedication ceremony led by Grand Master Wade Sheeler and officers of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. The event welcomed the public for tours of the restored temple and highlighted Freemasonry’s core values of charity, education, and civic responsibility, while also recognizing the lodge’s historic connection to former Iowa Governor
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Many thanks to the Brothers from around both Iowa and Missouri who travelled to assist with raising our newest Master Mason!
In addition to the Grand Lodge officers, brothers from Altoona, Des Moines, Indianola, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Moravia, Iowa, along with Memphis and Unionville, Missouri helped us out.
Brother James is the son of Rob Matherly, PM, and great-grandson of Melvin Hall, PM. He becomes a fifth-generation Mason and the youngest member of Jackson Lodge.
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Contact any member of Jackson Lodge or Centerville OES to get your tickets!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to Brothers having to deal with storm-related issues from today’s weather, tonight’s regular stated meeting has been postponed.
Worshipful Master Jones has called for a meeting to be held next Thursday, April 9th, at 7pm to conduct our monthly business.
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Trivia Tuesday: Did you know that Centerville’s Francis M. Drake, who was a Civil War general, Iowa’s 16th Governor, and namesake of both Drake Avenue and Drake Library (along with some university up in Des Moines) was a member of Jackson Lodge #42? He was also a member of Chapter, Council, and Commandery of Centerville’s York Rite Masonic bodies. His Knight Templar sash and sword are on display at the Appanoose County Historical & Coal