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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? Don (Smitty) Smith Born in Moscow ID –1924 graduated Moscow High School — 1942 University of Idaho — 1942-1943 & 1946-1949 served in US Army during … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Moscow ID, graduated Moscow High School, attended and graduated from University of Idaho, served in US Army during WWII in Germany & Japan, served in US Air Force during Korean … 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? Bill McCabe born in Montrose SD — 1928 graduated Walla Walla High School — Walla Walla WA — 1946 served in United States Navy — 1946-1948 … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? born in Montrose SD, graduated Walla Walla High School — Walla Walla WA, served in United States Navy, worked in construction — Walla Walla WA, worked for Catapillar Tractor — Walla Walla … 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? Harry Missildine born in Parsons Kansas — 1920 grew up in Kansas, Colorado & Oklahoma graduated Tulsa Central High School — Tulsa Oklahoma attended University 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 Parsons KS, grew up in Kansas, Colorado & Oklahoma, graduated Tulsa Central High School — Tulsa OK, attended University of Missouri — Columbus MO, graduated from Colorado College — Colorado … 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? Ernest O. Holland Graduated from Indiana Univrsity — 1895 Public school teacher in Rensselaer Indiana, Anderson Indiana & Louisville Kentucky — 1895-1905 Professor at Indiana University … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Bennington IN, graduated from Vevay High School — Vevay IN, graduated from Indiana Univrsity — Bloomington IN, taught public school in Rensselaer IN, Anderson IN & Louisville KY, was a … 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? Burton L. French Born in Delphi Indiana — 1875 Attended Moscow Public Schools Graduated from the University of Idaho –1901 Law Degree from the University of … Continue reading
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Lodge of Sorrow
As we have not been able to have a Memorial Service this year, we still want to recognize three of our members that passed away this year. They are: Pete Isakson Tom Sullivan … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Delphi Indiana , attended Moscow Public Schools, graduated from the University of Idaho, earned a Law Degree from the University of Chicago, served in the Idaho State Legislature, served in … Continue reading
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Memorial Service Tradition Dates to Beginning of Elks
Memorial Service Tradition Dates to Beginning of Elks The most festive month of the year begins with a solemn event: The first Sunday of every December is Elks Memorial Day. The day is commemorated to the memories of departed Members. … Continue reading
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It is the Veteran — (from Elks Veteran Service Commision)
The 11th hour of the 11th day of November, the 11th month The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has always been at the forefront of supporting the nation’s veterans. The order has a direct connection with Veterans’ Day that … 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? Ken Dick born in Boise ID — 1909 graduated Mountain Home High School — Mountain Home ID — 1927 graduated University of Idaho — 1931 assistant … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Was born in Boise ID, graduated from Mountain Home High School — Mountain Home ID, graduated University of Idaho, served as an assistant accountant — University of Idaho, was an assistanat chief … 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? Sir Hugh Bovill Born in England –1861 — (born into noble family — title of baronet) Moved to Latah Couty in 1899 opened Bovill Store — … Continue reading
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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in England — (born into noble family — title of baronet — “Sir ….”), moved to Latah Couty, opened Bovill Store, opended Bovill Post Office, opened Hotel Bovill, moved to Coeur … 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? Wayne Anderson Born in Spokane WA –1930 graduated John Rogers High School — 1949 All City & All State in football, basketball & baseball — 1949 … Continue reading
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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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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??
Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last week’s 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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