Founding
Martin Lodge was granted a dispensation by the Grand Lodge of Iowa on March 13, 1919, for the purpose of starting a new Masonic Lodge in Waterloo. The official charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of Iowa on June 11, 1919.
Martin Lodge was named after Philo J. (P.J.) Martin, Past Master of Waterloo No. 105 and Past Grand Master of Masons in Iowa, in appreciation of the assistance in organizing and establishing this new Lodge.
There were 23 Charter Members for the first stated meeting on Monday, June 16, 1919.
The Charter Officers were:
This new Lodge was so popular that Martin Lodge held five special meetings to begin the initiation of new members before its second stated meeting on Monday, July 14, 1919.
Martin Lodge was granted a dispensation by the Grand Lodge of Iowa on March 13, 1919, for the purpose of starting a new Masonic Lodge in Waterloo. The official charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of Iowa on June 11, 1919.
Martin Lodge was named after Philo J. (P.J.) Martin, Past Master of Waterloo No. 105 and Past Grand Master of Masons in Iowa, in appreciation of the assistance in organizing and establishing this new Lodge.
There were 23 Charter Members for the first stated meeting on Monday, June 16, 1919.
The Charter Officers were:
- Worshipful Master E.C. McConnell
- Senior Warden A.A. Dunham
- Junior Warden W.J. Banks
- Senior Deacon C.E. Brinkerhoff
- Junior Deacon Ralph B. Slippy
- Senior Steward A.N. Moritz
- Junior Steward H.L. Worrell
- Treasurer Fred H. Wray
- Secretary A.A. Sohner
- Tiler W.F. Beadle
- Marshall N.W. Johnson
This new Lodge was so popular that Martin Lodge held five special meetings to begin the initiation of new members before its second stated meeting on Monday, July 14, 1919.
Past Masters
E.C. McConnell 1919
1920
1921
1922
E.C. McConnell 1919
1920
1921
1922
