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 VOLUME LIII - August 2007 - NUMBER 8 "The Magazine for York Rite Masons-and Others, too" |  |
 
To place your "Knight Voices" item on the waiting list for publication, type or print it and send to Editor, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, Post Office Box 478448, Chicago, IL 60647-8448. Items submitted to Knight Templar that refer to Templar or Masonic subjects will continue to be printed free of charge. All other items should be accompanied by a $5.00 remittance made payable to the Grand Encampment. Any submission may be subject to editing. You must submit a written request and check, if applicable, for each time you want your ad to run. Each request must be separate and at monthly intervals, not several at the same time. All other requests for repeat ads will either run just once or will be returned to sender.
. For sale: lapel pins. The 64th Triennial Conclave Committee is offering a lapel pin (2 knights on horseback) for $6.00 each, including S & H. Checks payable to 64th Triennial Conclave Committee, C/O E. K Longworth; 502 Wentworth Avenue, N.E.; Roanoke; VA 24012-3545. This is a fund-raiser for the 64th Triennial Conclave.
. For Sale: Memorabilia from the 63rd Triennial Conclave: We have extra belt buckles and lamps from the 63rd Triennial Conclave. The buckles are western style; they were sold during the past three years. We will mail them to you for $30 each, postage paid. The lamps are the Lone Star style lamp and were the gift at the banquet. They are $25 each, postage paid. Send your orders to: Attn: K. B. Fischer, 63rd Triennial, P.O. Box 263430, Houston, TX 77207-3430.
. The Grand Commandery of Illinois recently held its 150th anniversary celebration. Part ofthe program is the issuance of a commemorative pin, available at $5.00. Send to William H. Brown, G.C., 4100 North LeClaire, Chicago, IL 60641.
. For sale: red, white, and blue "EYE GAVE" pin, a fund-raiser for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, sponsored by the Grand Commandery of Minnesota: $5.00 each including S & H. All proceeds to KTEF. Checks payable to Minnesota Grand Commandery, and send to Allan Kauppi, 10508 Redwood Street, N. w., Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
. Wanted: my father's Knight Templar sword. The blade has his name, Riley Halstead Selby, engraved on it, and the scabbard had his name and also "Greencastle, Indiana" painted on it. If you know of the sword, please respond to Steve Selby, 8940 Brookwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 924-6749.
. Wanted: A Sir Knight is looking for a Commandery uniform jacket (c.p.a. coat), size 46 or 48, long (or regular), in good condition. E-mail:jimweekly@hotmail.com
. For sale: Looking for a tall and lanky Sir Knight. I have a brand new, tailor made, Navy officer's uniform, Patriot brand, double-breasted by Weintraub Brothers. Coat chest is 40 in. shoulder to sleeve, shoulder to shoulder, 39/40 in.chest size 40. Pants are waist 31 inches and inseam 32 inches. Currently coat has gold Navy buttons, but I will provide six KT buttons for front. Asking $65.00 including shipping. (Cost at Navy Exchange is $300 for similar,) Ed Paul, (770) 971-8972, e-mail: edgarpaul@Comcast.net
. For sale: C.P.O. coats, poly-wool, summer weight;
call for available sizes: (740) 927-3586. $23.00, includes shipping and handling. 10% of all sales will be donated to KTEF. General Merchandise Company; 13690 Broad Street, S. W:; Pataskala; OH 43062.
. For sale: Knights Templar shoulder straps, pairs, finest quality available, all ranks, embroidered in extra fancy real gold and silver bullion on velvet with velcro backs: Due to the high price of gold and silver, the manufacturer has raised his prices again: Past Commander (red); serving Commander, Generalissimo (specify either traditional or just lamb and square), Captain General, Prelate (green): all $50; Emeritus ranks: Generalissimo, Captain General and Prelate (red): $55; Honorary Past Commander with silver H.C. at foot of cross, Grand Commandery, Grand Rep., $60; Past Grand Commander (purple): $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $85. Also: chapeaux crosses in extra fancy gold/silver bullion w/velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50; Grand Commandery and Grand Rep. (red), $65; Past Grand Commander (purple), $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $80. Embroidered extra fancy gold/silver sleeve crosses (pair), velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; P.C., $45; Grand Commandery, $50; P.G.C. (purple), $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $85. We c_ now have initials embroidered in silver on a pair of stnrps at $15 for each'initial (for the pair); embroidered gold/silver fatigue hat bullion crosses: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50. Metal cap crosses: silver, $32; gold, $38; Past Commander's jewel, $52. All items plus shipping, handling, and insurance: 1st item, $5.00; each additional item, $1.00. ALSO, we have a Sir Knight's sword, a Royal Arch Mason sword, and a Past Commander's sword, all antique and of extremely fme quality, $225 each plus $25 shipping. Percentage to Knights Templar and Masonic charities. Checks to and mail to Jacques N. Jacobsen, Jr., P. C.; 3 Oceans West Blvd., No. 4A4; Daytona Beach; FL 32118. Phone (386) 304-6157.
. Sword slings available in 2-inch or 1-inch wide, white or black nylon straps with black, fine grade leather sword holder and with heavy duty black clips. They are adjustable to fit all sizes-$19.00 each plus $3.50 shipping and handling. For further details or brochure, write Tom Starnes, 3357 River Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5537, call (678) 923-6776 or e-mail: tonawsta@comcast.net Checks to K. T. Enterprises. % of net profits to KTEF.
. For sale: Knights Templar taillight emblem set: 3 x3-in., peel-off vinyl, Knights Templar logo designed to fit on your taillight or window. One set of 2 weatherproof vinyl decals for $5.00, silver or gold, free shipping. R. Markos, 7617 Stoney Creek Drive, Augusta, MI49012; (269) 731-5965. % to KTEF.
. For sale: Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, R.A.M., Channelview, Texas, is selling their newly minted, 50year commemorative mark/penny for $10.00 each, postpaid, with a certificate of authentication. Penny is made of antique bronze (looks like gold). This is a fund-raiser for our 50th anniversary, and a portion of proceeds will go to KTEF. Checks or MOs to Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, R.A.M., and send to Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, R.A.M., P.O. Box 972, Channelview, TX 77530.
. For Sale: Middle Georgia Chapter No. 165, RAM., the first Chapter to be chartered in Georgia in 25 years, is selling its newly minted mark/penny for $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00, postpaid. Each coin accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. Checks or MOs to Middle Georgia York Rite Bodies and mail to A. Neal Mimbs, Chairman; 121 Jeanette Street, Cochran, GA 31014; e-mail: anealmimbs@bellsouth.net
. Northeastern Lodge No. 210, Fremont, Indiana, is planning its 150th anniversary to be held in 2007. Part of the program is the issuance of a commemorative coin with the likeness of General Lewis B. Hershey on one side. General Hershey supervised the selective service for over three decades. He was also a 50-year member of Northeastern Lodge No. 210. The coins are 1 and 9/16 inch, antique bronze, and sell for $10.00, plus $1.00 shipping. (Special finish, gold or silver plated available at $50.00 each.) This is a fund-raiser for our new lodge. Check or MOs to Northeastern Lodge No. 210, and send to John Myers, 20 South John Court; Angola, IN 46703.
. Help the children: Lodge auto tags with blue vinyl letters on white, 6 x12-inch aluminum, include lodge name and number, square and compass, F & AM (AF & AM, AAFM, etc.), city and state: $8.00 each
and one free tag with every 10 ordered. Shipping for 1 to 5 is $5.00, 6 to 10 is $7.00, 11 to 20 is $10.00 to same address in US. $2.00 from each tag donated to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. Send info, check or money order to Ernest P. Gentry, 893 Brookside Drive, Winder, GA 30680-2848, e-mail tagmaker@att.net
. Cochran Lodge No. 217, F. & A.M., Cochran, Georgia, is continuing its long-term charity project: In addition to the Masonic and Shrine jewelry boxes, we are now offering a.E.S. jewelry boxes: all are approx. 5.5 x5.5 x2.5 inches in size, constructed of exotic woods from Central America, and hand-crafted with an interlocking design. All profits go to Masonic charity with a portion going directly to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. The price for each box is $20.00, plus $6.00 S & H. Postage is pro-rated on bulk orders; please contact e-mail below or call (478) 934-7236 for pro-rated S & H rates. Check or MO to Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217 and mail to Harry A. Bruno, Chairman; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & A.M.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014; or e-mail: harrya217@Cstel.net
. For sale: peel-off, vinyl, royal blue square and compass decals designed to fit on your license plate or window, 2 inches high, 1 inch wide. 6 vinyl decals for $5.00, postpaid. Also, approx. 4-inch reflective-chrome, vinyl sauare and comnass Past Master a.KS.. or Shrine decals to fit on your taillights, only $5.00 per set of 2, postpaid. Also, black vinyl, square and compass decals,
3/4 by 314-inch, designed to place on the photo or list of your Past Masters who have gone on to that Celestial Lodge Above. 10 decals for only $5.00, postpaid. All profits go to our Masonic Widows' Fund. Joe Allen, P.M., Sec.; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & AM.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014.
. Wanted: Masonic Chapter pennies by avid collector. I have been building this collection for 36 years and still need many pieces as I am collecting all varieties. These one day will end up in a Masonic museum. Why not find a home for your mark? I will gladly send you a check for one piece or will buy your collection. If you collect, I will gladly exchange. I will answer all letters. Especially needed Iowa, Michigan, Hawaii, and Alaska pennies. Maurice Storck, Sr.; 775 W Roger Road, No. 214; Tucson; AZ 85705, (520) 888-7585.
. For sale: 32º Masonic ring: 10 K yellow gold, size 11, black onyj<: on each side of 32º emblem, and aquamarine stone in center. Price is $100.90. Phone (740) 787-1265; Frank Carrigan, 6795 Cimarron Road, Mt. Perry, OH 43760.
. Planning a Rusty Nail Degree? We have pins and certificates available at $35.00 per unit. (A unit consists of 5 pins and 5 certificates, S & H included.) Please include your lodge name and number with your order if you wish to have them printed on your certificates. Make check out to Tom A Stevens, 5 Old Duxbury Court, Fairfield, OH 45014. Phone (513) 942-2490; fax (513) 272-2830. Proceeds go to the John Hayes Gerard Masonic Scholarship Fund and 10% to KTEF.
. Sprig of Acacia pin: each handcrafted pin is 24 karat gold vermeil finished; it will make a nice gift for the newly raised Brother; price is $10.00 each, in£luding S & H. Also available. is the four immortal chaplains lapel pin, a beautiful pin honoring the chaplains who sacrificed their lives by giving up their lifejackets in order to save the lives of others. The price per pin is $8.00 ea. including S & H 10% to KTEF. New item: Sept. 11 Memorial Masonic lapel pin, $8.00 each, including S & H-to commemorate members who lost their lives in terrorist attack-proceeds to KTEF. S. Kenneth Baril, 6809 Main Street, Apt. 2 West, Cincinnati, OH 45244-3470, (513) 272-2815, fax (513) 272-2830.
. For sale: The Medal of Honor The Letter G in Valor,
a 268-page digest with the names, congressional citations, and Lodge membership of all Masons who have received our nation's highest military award for bravery. Books may be obtaiped by contacting Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., P.O. Box 9759,3011 Old Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228-0759, (804) 262-6551. The price is $16.95 plus S & H: Author's portion of profits donated to KTEF.
. On sale now! Masonic lapel pins, die cast coins, and other promotional items: 100 custom die cast, two-dimensional, 1.5-in., antique bronze coins, only $555.00 plus shipping; 100 custom, 314-in, cloisonne, lapel pins, up to 4 colors, only $248.00, plus shipping. Contact Bro. Frank Looser, (800) 765-1728, e-mail fhlj@Comcast.net, for other quantities and quotes. web site: www.cnfinteractive.com. CNF Interactive, 809 Cobble Cove, Nashville, TN 37211; , % to KTEF.
. For a free listing of VHS videos, DVDs, and radio program CDs related to Sir Knight Tom Mix and the Tom Mix of radio, please send a postcard or note with your name and complete mailing address to Paul E. Mix, 13116 Billiem Drive, Austin, TX 78727-3258.
 
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