Cornerstone replaced at Masonic Temple

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Among those involved in replacing the cornerstone at the Masonic Temple on Wick Avenue are, in front from left, Howard C. Bodine Jr., Emanuel J. Cominos, Elberta Scott, Timothy A. Johnson and John Molnar, and in back, James C. Kowacich Jr., William C. Bell, Richard S. Rosine, Russell W. Gillam Jr., Jack L. Maxwell and William M. Weems.

YOUNGSTOWN

On April 5 the Board of Trustees of Youngstown Masonic Temple Company hosted a luncheon to celebrate the replacing of the cornerstone at the Masonic Temple, 223 Wick Ave.

Laid on April 5, 1909, the cornerstone was removed during the celebration of the building’s 100th anniversary. The original case and its contents are on display in the library at the Temple.

The new cornerstone box contains the following:

The Vindicator from Aug. 30, 2010.

A leather apron from Wick Lodge 481.

Hillman Lodge First One Hundred Years into the Second Century of Brotherhood.

Current U. S. coins.

A copy of the quarterly publication “Scottish Rite in Action.”

Youngstown Temple Celebrates 100 years 1910-2010 commemorative book.

Scottish rite 108th reunion program.

Scottish rite directory.

Wick Lodge 481 Dec. 2010 program of annual installation of officers.

Trowel commemoration the 125th anniversary of Hillman Lodge 481.

2010 picture of the trustees.

DVD record of celebration events.

A copy of The Mahoning Mason.

Youngstown Chapter 93 Royal Arch Masons Chapter Penny.

Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, 100th annual inspection of officers and grand visitation.