Argus 545 honors 11 members

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Argus Lodge 545 of Canfield recently honored some of its members for outstanding service. Pictured from left to right, sitting, are Emanuel Cominos, David R. Gundry, Arthur T. Gundry and Robert W. Luth. Standing are John Martin, Douglas F. Anstrom, Eric R. Cahalin, James R. Brown, Laszlo D. Dundics, Ronald W. Martin and Thomas J. Hallden.

CANFIELD

Argus Masonic Lodge 545 F&AM met Feb. 11 to pay tribute to distinguished members at the annual awards night.

Honorees were Brothers James R. Brown, Laszlo D. Dundics and Ronald W. Martin, honored for 25 years of service; Brother Eric R. Cahalin for 35 years; Brother Emanuel Cominos for 50 years; Brother Robert W. Luth for 60 years and Brothers Arthur T. Gundry and David R. Gundry for 65 years of service.

To accept their awards, Arthur Gundry traveled from Lexington, Ky., and his brother, David, from Fort Myers, Fla.

All of the honorees received a commemorative pin and certificate to mark the occasion. The awards were presented by RWB John Martin, district deputy grand master; WM Thomas J. Hallden and Brother Denny Furman, L.E.O.

WB Douglas F. Anstrom, who was master of the lodge and initiated the 25-year honorees in 1987, presented them with their awards.

Honorees who were not able to attend were Brothers Fredrick T. O’Conner, 65 years of service; Ronald J. Sponseller, 60 years; Joseph A. Weiser and Charles E. Dawson, 50 years; William A. Capshaw, Ronald N. Craig, Randolph L. Davis, Edwin J. Ellis Jr. and Terry Farmer for 35 years, and brothers Jeffery J. Cashon, Lee R. Hively, Glenn T. McClain, Paul F. Moracco and Kurt A. Snyder for 25 years.

Charity is an important tenet for the Masonic fraternity. The 114,000 Masons in Ohio provide about $15 million in charitable giving annually. This year they gave $50,000 in college scholarships, contributed a record $200,000 to Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games and funded $70,000 in free training for hundreds of Ohio schoolteachers to recognize students at nonacademic risk.

They also provided $12 million in elderly care and helped many needy Ohio families and individuals through the Charitable Foundation.

For information call Furman at 330-565-3365.