1990
Worshipful Master: Robert L. Hawley
Senior Warden: Michael Hinds
Junior Warden: Steven Hinds
Treasurer: Raymond Smith
Secretary: H. Wayland Bateson
Trustees:
Jack Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Donald Butler 8th Day of Feb 1990
Burgess Decker 24th Day of April 1990
Petitions
There were 3 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
April 11th 1990 Brother Warren R. Williams, Jr. PM Masonic Education Chairman for the 15th Masonic District was introduced and he outlined the procedures for the Masonic Education Program. He then introduced the following Brothers who read papers with titles as noted after their names:
Richard S. Spering PM, "Freemasonry and the Family"
George F. Fair PM, "The Temple and Freemasonry" Read by Richard Allen PM
Douglas W. Overfield, "The Seven Liberal Arts and How They Pertain to Freemasonry
In the Second or Fellow Craft Degree"
A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM "Freemasonry – And what it means to me"
John A. Moore PM "Gloves"
Dr. Paul B. Kerr "Who was the Greatest American Mason"
Burgess L. Decker "Ritual and Symbols"
The Chairman and a panel of judges retired from the rood to tabulate their scoring sheets and upon returning announced that Brother Richard S. Spering PM had given the winning paper. It was noted that a copy of each paper will be forwarded to the Grand Lodge.
May 9th 1990 Brother Nelson Shauffer DDGM presented a Grand lodge 50 Year Masonic Emblem to Brother Howard Gould PM
June 13th 1990 Brother Nelson Shauffer DDGM presented Grand Lodge Masonic Awareness Lapel Pins to Brother Richard Spering PM, George Fair PM, Douglas Overfield, A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM, John Moore PM, and Paul Kerr in recognition of the Masonic Education Papers which they wrote and presented at our April stated meeting. Brother Warren R. Williams Jr. PM, Masonic Education Chairman presented each of the authors a booklet entitled "Masonic Parallels with History"
Sept. 12th 1990 Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM with the assistance of the Worshipful Master Robert Hawley presented 25 Year Masonic Service Emblems to Brother John W. Dean, Harry Klein, Gerald Lathrop and John Long PM
Nov. 19th 1990 Brother A. Ralph Taylor this evening conferred his 120th third degree on Brother Gary Baker.
1991
Worshipful Master: Michael A. Hinds
Senior Warden: Steven hinds
Junior Warden: Stephen Racicchi
Treasurer: Raymond Adams PM
Secretary: H. Wayland Bateson
Trustees:
Jack Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Dr. George G. Pickett 2nd Day of Feb 1991
Thomas W. Jackson 22nd Day of Feb 1991
Leland Avery 4th Day of Oct. 1991
Roland E. Koeb 5th Day of Dec. 1991
Petitions
There were 2 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
Feb 13th 1991 Brother W. Meredith Golden III PM the Masonic Education Chairman of the 15th District, presented a plaque to the lodge recognizing Brother Richard s. Spering PM, for his achievement in winning the 1990 Statewide Masonic Education contest. Attractive certificates were also presented for each of the seven lodge members who entered the contest. Present to receive them were Brother Spering , A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM, Douglas W. Overfield, and John Moore PM. One for the late Brother Burgess L. Decker is to presented to his widow by Brother Robert L. Hawley PM Recipients not present were Brother George F. Fair PM, and Dr. Paul B. Kerr.
March 13 1991 Worshipful Master Michael A. Hinds Presented a Secretary’s Service jewel to Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM in recognition of his 29 years of service.
April 10th 1991 Brother George F. Fair PM representing the Masonic Education Committee explaining the procedure to be following and appointed judges and timers for the 2nd annual Masonic Education competition. He then called upon the following six Brethren to present papers. Unless otherwise noted, their subjects were "James Buchanan"
Rober P. DeGroat "I am James Buchanan"
Harry R. Klien
Robert J. Stanton "The Making of a President"
Douglas W. Overfield
Charles J. Perkins PM "James Buchanan Family Man"
Carl A. Pease "The Saga of Wheatland"
The committee collected the score sheets and retired from the lodge room and tabulated the results. Upon their return, they declared the winner to be Brother Charles J. Perkins PM by a narrow margin.
Oct 9th 1991 Worshipful Master Michael A. Hinds designated the meeting a "Firefighters Night" and presented an interesting and informative paper on the history of fire fighting in general and the United Fire Department of Montrose in Particular. The Worshipful Master recognized those present who are or were volunteer firemen. * Lodge members and 3 visitors were so recognized
Oct 9th 1991 Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM presented a Secretary’s Service Jewel to Brother Allyn T. Hinds PM in recognition of his 6 years service as Secretary, 1973 through 1978 inclusive.
1992
Worshipful Master: Michael A. Hinds
Senior Warden: Stephen W. Racicchi
Junior Warden: John W. Dean
Treasurer: Raymond E. Adams PM
Secretary: H. Wayland Bateson
Trustees:
Jack Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Donald R McKeeby 21st day of June 1992
Robert G. Downer 2nd day of July 1992
Nelson D. Bowen 14th day of July 1992
Bruce K. Larue 15th day of Nov. 1992.
Petitions
There were 3 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
April 8th 1992 Brother Warren R. Williams Jr. PM Masonic Education Chairman was called to the East to present The Masonic Education competition. After instructing the 10 judges that had been selected, he introduced the four contestants in the order determined by a random drawing. The contestants and the titles of their papers were:
Douglas W. Overfield "History of the White House"
Richard S. Spering PM "The Working Tools of the Architect/Builders"
A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM "A Short History of the Ancients and Moderns"
Robert Remington "Consecrating a Masonic Cornerstone"
After the judges score sheets were tabulated, the Masonic Education Chairman announced that the paper by Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM had been declared the winner for Warren Lodge 240
Nov 11th 1992 25 year Masonic Service Emblems were presented to Brother J. Rodger Lewis, Brother Charles E. Mead and Brother David L Baker.
1993
Worshipful Master: Stephen A. Radicchi
Senior Warden: John W. Dean
Junior Warden: Bruce Legg
Treasurer: George F. Fair PM
Secretary: H. Wayland Bateson Jr.
Trustees:
Jack D. Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Bert K. Booth PM 17th Day of Jan 1993
Herbert C. Marxhausen 22nd Day of April 1993
Audley B. Lott 23rd Day of Dec 1993
Petitions
There were 1 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
Feb 10th 1993 The Worshipful Master with assistance of Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented a 25 Year Masonic Service Emblem to Brother John A. Moore PM he has 29 years of Service.
April 14th 1993 Brother Warren R. Williams Jr. P Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education was introduced and after brief remarks he introduced Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM who was the only member who has written a paper for the 1993 Masonic Education Competition. Brother Taylor presented a very interesting paper on the 14 Masonic U.S. presidents. This paper will next be entered in the 15th District competition.
April 14th 1993 The Worshipful master with the assistance of Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM and Brother A. Ralph Taylor PDDGM and Past Secretary Presented Brother H. Wayland Bateson Jr. with a Secretary’s Service Jewel in recognition of his completing 6 years as secretary of this Lodge
1994
Worshipful Master: John W. Dean
Senior Warden: Brian C. Lathrop
Junior Warden: James J. Ochse
Treasurer: George F. Fair PM
Secretary: H. Wayland Bateson, Jr.
Trustees:
Jack D. Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Russell J. Dayton 17 Day of April 1994
Herbert S. Brewster 23rd Day of April 1994
James F. McCabe PM 17th Day of May 1994
Maurice F. Miller 17th Day of July 1994
Dwight P. Hollister 30th Day of Dec 1994
Petitions
There were 4 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
Feb 9th 1994 Brother Dieter G. Dauber was recognized and responded. He presented the Worshipful Master with a large framed print of the cover of the new "Friend to Friend" folder. One of these is being given to each Lodge in Pennsylvania by the Grand Lodge.
April 13th 1993 Brother Warren R. Williams Jr. PM Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee outlined the 1994 Masonic Education Competition. An outstanding paper entitled "Why is Freemasonry Important to Pennsylvania and the World Today" was presented by Brother Richard S. Spering PM. This being the only paper submitted it was declared the unanimous winner in Warren Lodge No. 240 and will be advanced to the District Level.
May 11th 1994 Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented Grand Lodge 50 Year Masonic Service Emblems to Werdon J. Allen, Donald C. Caterson, Francis W. Moger, and the Late Herbert S. Brewster who was eligible for this award prior to his passing.
May 11th 1994 The Worshipful Master John W. Dean with the assistance of Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented 25 Year Masonic Service Emblems to Carl F. Pease, R. Lee Smith PM, Robert S. Wildoner PM, Donald C. Wood PM.
1995
Worshipful Master: Brian C. Lathrop
Senior Warden: James J. Ochse
Junior Warden: Bruce E. Carey
Treasurer: H. Wayland Bateson Jr.
Secretary: George F. Fair PM
Trustees:
Jack Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
John F. McKeage 24th Day of April 1995
Ivan B. Payne 14th Day of Sept 1994
Robert S. Wildoner 14th Day of Oct 1994
William L. Kintner (No date given)
Petitions
There were 4 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
April 12th 1995 Brother Ronald L. Kaskus the 15th District Masonic Education Chairman to make a presentation to Brother Richard S. Spering PM. Brother Kaskus presented an award to Brother Spering for being the 15th District winner in the 1994 Masonic Education Program.
April 12th 1995 Brother George F. Fair PM and a member of the Masonic Education Committee introduced the 1995 Masonic Education Program participant from Warren Lodge Brother Richard S. Spering PM was the only member presenting a paper. This year the subject was one of the Famous Masons portrayed on the "Friend to Friend" brochure. Brother Spering’s paper was on Soloman and was titled "King Soloman’s temple, Only the Beginning."
May 10th 1995 Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented a Grand Lodge 50 Year Masonic Service Emblem to Brother Cecil R. Clink.
Dec 13th 1995 The Worshipful Master presented Brother Richard S. Spering PM with a certification of participation in the 1995 Masonic Education Program.
1996
Worshipful Master: James J. Ochse
Senior Warden: Douglas L. Sivers
Junior Warden: Richard S. Spering PM
Treasurer: Brian C. Lathrop
Secretary: George F. Fair PM
Trustees:
Jack D. Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Kenneth U. Kiefer 9th Day of May 1996
Gerald D. Thomas 17th Day of May 1996
Charles J. Hollister 6th Day of June 1996.
Gerald D. Thomas 17th Day of May 1996
John H. Lewis 24th Day of July 1996
Charles E. Small PM 15th Day of Dec 1996
Warren R. Williams Jr. PM 20th Day of Dec 1996
Petitions
There were 3 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
April 10th 1996 April being Masonic Education Month, Brother Warren R. Williams PM Masonic Education Chairman for Warren Lodge, Introduced Brother Richard S. Spering Pm and Junior Warden. Brother Spering presented a very interesting and inspiring paper entitled "In Whom Do You Put Your Truth"
Nov 13th 1996 This, being Past Master Night the Stations and Places of all officers for the conferring of the Entered Apprentice Mason’s Degree were filled by Past Master as follows.
Worshipful Master Brian C. Lathrop PM
Senior Warden Michael A. Hinds PM
Junior Warden Richard S. Spering PM
Treasurer Richard Allen PM
Secretary George F. Fair PM
Senior Deacon Robert L. Hawley PM
Junior Deacon Allyn T. Hinds PM
Senior Master of Ceremonies Watson J. Dayton PM
Junior Master of Ceremonies John A. Moore PM
Pursivant R. Gary Downer PM
Chaplain R Lee Smith PM
Guide James J. Ochse W.M.
1997
Worshipful Master: Douglas L. Sivers
Senior Warden: Jerry A Myers
Junior Warden: R. Peter Swart
Treasurer: Brian C. Lathrop PM
Secretary: George F. Fair PM
Trustees:
Jack D. Griffis
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Deaths
Jack Griffis 26th Day of Sep 1997
Cecil R. Clink 26th Day of Sep 1997
R. Kenneth Caterson 7th Day of Oct 1977
Raymond E. Adams 21st Day of Dec 1977
Petitions
There were 1 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
May 14 1997 Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented a Grand Lodge 50 Year Masonic Service Emblem to Brother R. Kenneth Caterson, Brother George R. hibbard, and Brother David T. Parke.
Dec 10 1997 The Worshipful Master Douglas L. Sivers announced that Warren Lodge 240 has received a Ritualistic Award from the 15th District Masonic School of Instruction.
1998
Worshipful Master: Jerry A. Myers
Senior Warden: R. Peter Swart
Junior Warden: George J. Remetich
Treasurer: Brian C. Lathrop PM
Secretary: George F. Fair PM
Trustees:
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Wardon H. Allen
Deaths
Kenneth Everitt 21st Day of Dec 1998
Petitions
There were 0 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
May 13 1998 Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented a Grand Lodge 50 Year Masonic Service Emblem to Brother Donald Herne, Brother Amos P. Hollister, Brother Elmre C. Robert, and Brother John John J. Strein.
Oct 14 1998 Worshipful Master Jerry A. Myers assisted by Brother Dieter G. Dauber DDGM presented 25 Year Masonic Service Emblems to Brother John Bechtel, Brother William Wilcox, Brother Watson J. Dayton PM, Brother Richard Spering PM, And Brother Harold Lee
1999
Worshipful Master: R. Peter Swart
Senior Warden: George J. Remetich
Junior Warden: Edward W. Ochse
Treasurer: Brian C. Lathrop PM
Secretary: George F. Fair PM
Trustees:
Allyn T. Hinds PM
Philip Chamberlain
Wardon H. Allen
Deaths
Howard D. Gould 12th Day of May 1999
Carlton H. Ferris 26th Day of May 1999
Wilmot E. Flaherty 10th Day of Aug 1999
Bosil W. Button 9th Day of Oct 1999
Donald C. Caterson 8th Day of Dec 1999
Petitions
There were 0 Petitions for installation and membership
Other Information
June 5th 1999 a special meeting of Warren lodge 240 for the purpose of celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Warren Lodge 240. The Right Worshipful Grand Master accompanied by the Officers of the Grand Lodge paid the Lodge an informal visitation. The Officers traveling with the R.W.G.M. were
James E Ernette R.W.G.M.
William Slater II R.W.J.G.W.
Eugene D. Lucas D.D.G.M. of the 13th Masonic District
Martin W. Migliori D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District
Larry D. Sharer D.D.G.M. of the 16th Masonic District
William Kratzenburg D.D.G.M. of the 54th Masonic District
Alfred W. Kofula D.D.G.M. of the 59th Masonic District
Homer Jones P.D.D.G.M. & Aide to the Grand Master
Howardd T. Silbaugh Aide to the Grand Master
Thomas J. Morris Grand Chaplin
Jon A. Fair Senior Grand Deacon
Trevor K. Frederick P.D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District
Robert K. Montross P.D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District
Edward E. Tourje P.D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District
Dieter G. Dauber P.D.D.G.M. of the 15th Masonic District
