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A master's job is
never done, it lives on through the ages.
The annual Installation of Officers was held on December 22, 1979 and Bro. Warren Eustace PM of Morgan Hill Lodge 463 was the vocal soloist. Bro. Paul Shelly of Las Palmas Lodge 366 was the Organist. Light refreshments were served in the dining hall after the ceremonies.
On January 1st, Bro. Jacob Spate, Past Master of Clovis Lodge passed away. Bro. Jacob's passing was a big loss to Clovis Lodge. At the stated meeting Bro. Rex Wellendorf displayed a Masonic emblem he had made and donated to the Lodge to be used at funerals and such.
In February it was decided by motion and vote to consolidate our funds and move them onto a higher paying account. In May it was decided to purchase 100 new members apron along with 25 Past Master's Aprons and new candidates clothing.
In June there was another California Highway Patrol Degree put on with 114 people present, 62 m2mbers and 52 visitors, which made for the largest degree in a couple of years. Later in June the Lodge once again went to Big Creek for another Edison Company third degree.
On July 10th Bro. Jacob Ringer was presented his 50- year pin by Worshipful Bro. Ted Lindsey, Inspector of the 416th Masonic District. It was reported that a good time was had by all would attended the Hiram Award dinner for Bro. Ray Carmichael this years recipient of the award.
On August 7th it was noted with sorrow on the death of Bro. Thomas R. Magatagan, Past Master of Clovis Lodge, in New Mexico on August 2nd. He was laid to rest in Fresno on August 7th. He was the Master of Clovis Lodge in 1950 and was a very active member of Clovis Lodge for many years.
The Grand Lodge of California opened in Clovis Lodge on September 27th for the purpose of laying cornerstone's at the new Kastner Intermediate School and Mickey Cox Elementary School. 78 people including Grand Lodge officers attended.
At the annual banquet for the Masonic Widow's of Clovis Lodge, 18 wives of lost members were present.
Brothers lost to death in this year were Jacob Spate PM, Albert J. Thonen, Everett J. Russell, Ralph O. Montgomery, Gustave Anderson, Harold Yount Sherwood, Maple G. Lankford, William J. Elling, Merle Elmo Laird, Thaddeus W. Smith, Thomas R. Magatagan PM, Elwyn M. Stevens, Tracy O. Dorris, Lawerance R. Boyer, LLoyd Laverne Judkins, Elmer L. Richardson, Louis F. Holcomb and Carl O. Personett.
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