Free & Accepted Masons of Washington
3219 N. Argonne Rd.
Millwood, Wa.
call had been made to members of the Masonic Fraternity to meet at
the Rest Room of the Inland Empire Paper Company at 7:30 PM. The
meeting was called for the purpose of forming a Masonic Club to
embrace Masons living in the Communities of Millwood, Orchard
Avenue, Pasadena Park, Pleasant Prairie, and East to Irvin Station.
At a meeting of the Millwood Masonic Club held on October 7, 1921 a
motion was made, seconded and passed that the name "Spokane
Valley Lodge" be accepted for the prospective Lodge. At the meeting
held December 7, 1921 it was noted some controversy had arisen
over the proposed name. A committee was formed to propose another
name. At the meeting held January 17, 1922 the committee reported
the name "Concordia" had been chosen. A motion was made,
seconded and passed to accept the name "Concordia".
These meetings proved successful and on February 1, 1922 a
dispensation was signed by Most Worshipful Brother John Gifford, to
the 32 Master Masons who had properly petitioned the Grand Lodge,
allowing them to work as Masons. The first official meeting of
Concordia Lodge (UD) was held February 8, 1922.
Grand Lodge, held in Seattle in June of that year, approved the
Dispensation and assigned the number 249. The Charter was signed
by Most Worshipful Brother Gifford on June 15, 1922. The Lodge was
duly Constituted, and officers installed on September 1, 1922 by Most
Worshipful Brother James McCormack.
In order to properly report the history of Concordia Lodge, the
minutes of each Communication would have to be included. This, of
course, is impractical. Down through the years there have been many
successes and failures, and problems of terrific magnitude. However
the Lodge has grown in membership and respect throughout its
existence. Membership peaked at 314 in the early 1970's and as of
December 31, 1998 stood at 188.
Charter Members of Concordia Lodge
Phillip P. Murphy
Robert B. Proudfit
William H. Quine, Sr.
Lee H. Payne
Paul W. Rozell, Sr.
Leo J. Stalls
Alfred H. Syverson
Floyd H. Walser
Paul E. Ratsch
Royden K. Wheeler
Willis O. Wheeler
Lyman O. Wilson
Harvey o. Blair
Walter H. Poler
Maurice W. Rowe
Frank H. Beyer
George W. Brown
Chester A. Buckland
Joseph H. Butler, Jr.
William A. Brazeau
Andrew H. Byram
Robert Crookston
Edward H. Fearon
Robert C. Fraser
Hans Carstens
Adam Dunlop
Windon D. Farnsworth
George E. Hammond
Fred N. Keelor
Lloyd E. Luffman
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