MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY

• Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Youngstown Masonic Temple. Presiding will be worthy matron Susan Gillam and worthy patron Russell W. Gillam Jr. Escorting three members for their initiation will be Merry Beth Vargo, conductress, and Deborah Wagner, associate conductress. Mau Mil Chapter will serve a luncheon.

FRIDAY

• Western Star Lodge 21, F&AM, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge, 8387 Tod Ave., Boardman. • William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.

UPCOMING

• A combined Christmas party will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Youngstown Masonic Temple for members of Poland, Western Star, Sulgrave, Wick and Aut Mori Grotto lodges. Reservations are a must (no exceptions); call chairman Gary Farrant at (330) 750-1697 by Dec. 13.

• Masonic news is published Sunday. The deadline is noon Thursday.