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Category Archives: history
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Spokane WA, graduated John Rogers High School, chosesn All City & All State in football, basketball & baseball, elected Sr. Class President, attended University of Idaho, played Varsity football, basketball … Continue reading
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Invite a Friend to Join the Elks
Invite a Friend to Join the Elks The Elks are nothing more than the members we retain and recruit. Our Lodge has grown significantly this year with new members joining our organization at a rate unseen in recent years. They … Continue reading
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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Frank Young Born in Ireland — 1914 Moved to Michigan N. D. — 1924 Graduated (Valedictorian) from Michigan HS — 1933 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry Jamestown … Continue reading
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Remember Who We Are — Who Are the Elks?
Remember Who We Are — Who Are the Elks?* In 2018, Elks all over the United States proudly celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Order’s founding as a fraternal organization that seeks to strengthen its communities and assist the needy. Each year, … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from “Buffalo” Bill Cody? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, … Continue reading
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Veterans Day Recognizes Military Families, Too
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has long committed itself to honoring and supporting our country’s military service members and veterans, and in these times that commitment has never been more important. It was perhaps in the wake of … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Ireland, Graduated (Valedictorian) from Michigan HS — Michigan ND, received Bachelors degree in chemistry — Jamestown College (University of Jamestown) — Jamestown ND. served in United States Navy — athletics … Continue reading
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Elks Offer Wildfire Relief
Elks Offer Wildfire Relief Since the middle of August, wildfires have raged across the West Coast, spreading through California into the Pacific Northwest. “It’s nasty here, to put it mildly,” says Emma Pletz, the Secretary of the Oregon State Elks … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from Babe Ruth? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, but … Continue reading
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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Dr. W. W. Watkins Born in Warner NH –1846 MD from Washington University — St. Louis Missouri medical practice — Mine La Motte Missouri — … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Warner NH, MD from Washington University — St. Louis MO, medical practice — Mine La Motte MO medical practice — St. Louis MO, professor — College of Physicians & Surgeons … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from Buster Keaton? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, but … Continue reading
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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Don Theophilus Born in Pittsburgh PA — 1899, graduated from Iowa State College (University) — 1920 & 1922, Assistant Professsor — Iowa State College (University) — 1922-1923, masters … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from Vince Lombardi? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, but … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Pittsburgh PA, graduated from Iowa State College (University), Assistant Professor — Iowa State College (University), masters degree from Iowa State College (University), Professor — Western Kentucky State College (University), Associate … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from Casey Stengel? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, but … Continue reading
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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Francis Schmidt Born in Downs Kansas, graduated from Fairbury Nebraska High School, participated in varsity baseball, basketball, football & track at the University of Nebraska, earned … Continue reading
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Who said it — Quotes from well known Elks
Who said it?? — Quotes from well known Elks answers to come — Which is a quote from Dwight Eisenhower? The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Ask not what your country can do for you, but … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Downs Kansas, graduated from Fairbury Nebraska High School, participated in varsity baseball, basketball, football & track at the University of Nebraska, earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska, … Continue reading
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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last week’s hints? Boyd Martin Born in Cottonwood ID, graduated from Nez Perce High School, graduated from the University of Idaho, received a masters degree from the University of … Continue reading
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