Past Master John Gish was presented with a Past Master watch for his service to the lodge during 2010 by James Roll, P.M., Secretary. 

John had a good year with several new members brought into our fraternity. 

 Herbert N. Husk, 90, Henderson, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.

He was a member of First Baptist Church. Herbert was retired from Craddock Finishing in Evansville. He was also a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and was a 52-year member of Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9, along with being an honorary member of Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 958.

Masonic Services were performed on Sunday January 3, 2010.

Herbert is the father of J. Husk, PDDGM District 5.  His smile and gentle spirit will be missed by his family and his lodge.

The Jersualem #9 Christmas Party was held on Dec 19th. Food and Fellowship were commonplace. A magic show was performed by Odine the Great, Carols were lead by P.M. Bruce Trice and Santa even made an Appearance

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James Roll, PM, Secretary of Jerusalem Lodge No. 9 presents Henderson Community College Nursing Program student, Jessica Brown, with the second installment of $500 to complete her $1000 Scholarship awarded to her by Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9 for her first year in the nursing program. We split the payment up over the two semesters.

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9 is fortunate to have had members leave some money to the lodge upon their passing and their expressed wish was that the money be put into an interest bearing account with the interest used to provide scholarships to our local community college nursing program.

Over the years we have been able to help several students financially achieve their dreams of obtaining their nursing degree.  With sound leadership and watch care over the fund, we hope to carry on the wishes of our deceased brothers for years to come.

James Lawrence Wedding, 62, of Evansville passed into that house not made with hands, eternal in the heaven on December 4, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Elizabeth and Raymond Wedding. James was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Henderson, Ky.

James joined our lodge on January 23, 1995. He worked his way through the chairs and was honored to sit in the East.  He loved his family, lodge, race car driving, and playing clabber. He enjoyed his time in our meetings and his time spent lecturing our young EAs. James was always there to help when called upon, but would volunteer without being asked.

Masonic Funeral Service was performed on December 9, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Evansville Indiana.

James will be missed.

Fraternally yours

James T. Roll, P.M., Secretary

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9

Chad Keitzman received his Entered Apprentice Degree on 11-23-2009. The degree was put on by P.M. George Coombs. The meal was prepared by Steve Hall. Many were in attendance. We would like to thank P.M Carl Grossman of Henderson 958 for his assistance.

November 30th ~ Family Night.  Meal served at 6 pm.  Meat provided, potluck everything else.

December 19th ~ Christmas Party.  Meal served at 6 pm.  Meat, dressing, mashed potatoes, & green beans provided.  Potluck everything else.  For entertainment, we will have a magic show provided by Odene’ the Great, Christmas Carols lead by Bruce Trice, and a possible visit by Ole’ Saint Nick.

Bring your family and come out for good food & fellowship.

Fraternally yours

James T. Roll, P.M., Secretary

Jerusalem Lodge No. 9

On November 9, 2009, two EA candidates were initiated, as well as a 40 year pin and proficiency card was presented. John Niana of Morganfield #66 and John Hartsburg of Jerusalem #9 received their Entered Apprentice degree. The degree was conferred by PM James Wedding. Many Guest were in attendance as well as DDGM McGennis E Adair. The meal was prepared by Bruce Trice. A fine meal and a good time was had by all in attendance.

A check was presented to Riverview School in the amount of $600. This money was earned by the members who volunteered at the Little Sturgis Rally.

Rob Toerne, board member of Riverview School receiving a $600 check from

WM John Gish & PM James Wedding.

Kevin Hazelwood received his proficiency card and certificate.

L-R: McGennis E Adair DDGM District 5, Morganfield 66 EA John Niana, John Gish WM Jerusalem 9, Jerusalem 9 EA John Hartsburg, & James Wedding PM Jerusalem 9.

On 10-26-2009 Jerusalem Lodge #9 recognized our Past Masters as well as our senior members by giving out Member pins. We were Honored to have so many Past Masters in attendance as well as 1 brother receiving his 60 year pin and 2 brothers receiving their 50 year pin. 40 year and 25 year pins were also presented.

Visiting Past Masters with WM John Gish and Secretary James Roll

Worshipful Master John Gish

25 Year Pins Tommy Melton, Bobby Oliver

40 Year Pin, Bobby Oliver, Ronnie Nunn

50 Year Pin, Mack Hunter, Pin Presented by WM John Gish
50 Year Pin, Cletis Raleigh, Pin Presented by Matthew McConnell
Harold Hill Receiving His 60 Year pin presented by his wife.

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On Saturday August 29, 2009 Matthew K. McConnell received his 3rd / Master Mason degree. Several visitors were in attendance from around Kentucky & Indiana. A breakfast was served at 8 am and the degree started around 9 am. The degree team did a great job, even with some new guys that hadn’t done their part before and one former member, Bill Huddleson, jumping in and doing his old part, Zephaniah.

A great time was had by all.

Pictured left to right, Cletis Raleigh presenting his ring to his grandson, Matthew K McConnell, after he received his degree. A special moment indeed.