Ohio Mason - February 2007

It is with deep sadness that I must inform you of the the death of of WB Charles Stockton. WB Stockton passed away this Wednesday, February 7th at St. Ann's Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital on Monday February 5th with difficulty breathing. WB Stockton served Blendon lodge as Master in 1955 and continued to serve throughout his life in various capacities.

The WM has appointed WB Schafer to fill in as Treasurer for the remainder of the year. WB Schafer has already embraced the new position and is transitioning well. Many thanks to him for stepping up to this task after the untimely death of Ed Lacy.

We have made some modifications to the web page and expect the service to run significantly faster than in the past. The new address is: www.blendon339.com
If you have 'bookmarked' the old mastermason.com address you will need to update it. In any event, you will be automatically redirected to the new site if you link to the old location. If you have any trouble accessing the site please let Brother Robinson or Brother Noel know.

The on-line photo gallery has been modified and now contains updated photos from our recent events. The new gallery still allows you to run the albums in a slide show format.

One new feature is the ability to send our photos as 'e-cards'. When viewing a photo, simply click on the envelope (just above the photo to the right), fill in the right addresses, add a message and click send.

The Freemasons in America - Review

Expanding on backlist bestseller Freemasons, H. Paul Jeffers, Freemason scholar, explores Freemasonry and its hand in the conception, founding and development of
America and the American political system. Spanning from Colonial times to the present, Freemasons in America picks up where Freemasons left off—covering many of the shared principles and ideals including religious and personal liberty, social and civic responsibility, and faith in and reliance on a Supreme Being.

In addition to exploring the individuals who made Freemasonry a cornerstone of America’s foundation, the book also examines the lives and careers of Masons
throughout American history including U.S. presidents, politicians, businessmen, entertainers, and social and cultural leaders, presenting an objective portrait of the unique American version of the controversial, mystifying, and frequently feared
fraternal organization.

• Jeffers’s Freemasons: Inside the World’s Oldest Secret Society has more than
30,000 copies in print, was an alternate selection of QPB; and rights were sold in
Spain, Korea, and Greece.
• Jeffers has been a popular guest on MSNBC’s Bookspan appearing three times for
his previous books.
• This is the only book available that details the relationship between Freemasonry
and the American presidents.
• Jeffers’s website will include photos, documents, Masonic images and symbols.
• Will appeal to Dan Brown fans with a bonus chapter covering Freemasons and the
Popes for fans of Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code.