Forbestown will be holding their potluck and Stated Meeting as usual on July 2nd the first Saturday of the month.
Forbestown Lodge was represented at the Chili Cook-off at this seasons opening day of the Yuba Feather Historical Association's Museum in Forbestown. They took 2nd place in the People's Choice category. The Ricketts family put together a delicious pot of chili and a great display about Forbestown's Lodge. Thank you!
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We hope those born in June had a Happy Birthday!
Samuel Adams (June 5, 1805 – February 27, 1850)
American politician and third governor of Arkansas.
Elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1840. He was reelected and served as president of the Senate during his second term.
On April 29, 1844, Governor Archibald Yell resigned from his office to run for the United States House of Representatives. Adams, who was president of the Arkansas Senate at that time, became Acting Governor of Arkansas and served until November 5, 1844. During his short term he focused on internal improvements and education, and left a surplus in the state treasury when he left office.
In 1846, Adams was elected to the office of State Treasurer and served in that position until his death.
Junior Warden pro-tem of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas in 1844.
Willis W. Bradley (28 June 28, 1884 – 27 August 1954)
United States Naval officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor, and U.S. Representative from California. Scottish Rite 32°, Knight Templar, and Shriner. National president of National Sojourners.
American politician and third governor of Arkansas.
Elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1840. He was reelected and served as president of the Senate during his second term.
On April 29, 1844, Governor Archibald Yell resigned from his office to run for the United States House of Representatives. Adams, who was president of the Arkansas Senate at that time, became Acting Governor of Arkansas and served until November 5, 1844. During his short term he focused on internal improvements and education, and left a surplus in the state treasury when he left office.
In 1846, Adams was elected to the office of State Treasurer and served in that position until his death.
Junior Warden pro-tem of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas in 1844.
Willis W. Bradley (28 June 28, 1884 – 27 August 1954)
United States Naval officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor, and U.S. Representative from California. Scottish Rite 32°, Knight Templar, and Shriner. National president of National Sojourners.
Oroville Lodge would enjoy your support of their fund raiser. They will be open through the 4th!