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December 7^th 1941, Pearl Harbor was the start of World War II for the United States. Mal Middlesworth was an active Marine stationed on the U.S.S. San Francisco, which was moored to a pier in Pearl Harbor.

On March 14^th, at the Upland Masonic Center, Lodge, Eastern Star, DeMolay, Rainbow members and their families and friends were blessed with a wonderful historical presentation on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater by Mr. Mal Middlesworth. Following Mal’s presentation everyone retired to the dining room for refreshments and a chance to visit one on one with Mal.

Mal told us about what led up to and the day of December 7^th 1941. He told us about battles that took place after Pearl Harbor that he had be involved with: Wake Island, Midway, Samoa, Gilbert, Marshalls Solomon islands, participating in landings and capturing of Guadalcanal, Cape Esperance, Attu, Kiska, and Wilkes.

Mal was wounded during a battle and then returned to duty. On April 1^st 1944 Mal married JoJean Ciraulo and celebrated their 68^th anniversary in 2012.

Mal has served as National President and Vice President of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (PHSA) for many years. He also has served as Editor/Publisher of the Pearl Harbor Gram, a news paper for the PHSA.

Secretary : Tony Beyenhof, PM

Upland -Mt. Baldy Lodge 419

The Shrine Circus is here, Friday April 5 though Sunday April 7. They are looking forward to a very successful Circus.They are adding some new rides, attractions, and food. There will be some surprises at the openings of some shows, too. See video for more info. or visit www.almalaikah.com for more infomation on the Circus.

Temescal Palms Lodge has expanded it Widow’s program to include a personal visit to their homes. They will check on how they are doing and volunteer to help with any small projects they may need done.  The first visit was on January 26, 2013 to Susan Skipper, widow of Dennis Skipper, at her home in Corona.  She was very appreciative of the visit from the Lodge and they hope to get a work party together to repair some of her sprinklers.

The second visit, in February was with Betty Hillebrand.  Their visit included many stories about her home land of Scotland, how she served in the Royal Army in World Word II, and her journey to the States. She was very thankful that they came by and is looking forward to having more visits from members of the Lodge in the future, and will have tea ready for them on the next visit.

Submitted by:

Worshipful Master,  Micheal Padilla

On February 9, 2013, The Temescal Palms Masonic Lodge had its 117th Annual Valentines Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at the Lodge. The Worshipful Master’s Timelessly Lovely Wife, Kelly Padilla, who was the only person present who has attended all of the previous 116 Valentines Sweetheart Dance’s, has assured all that this by far was the best ever!!! This year the group was smaller, but the most fun people were in full attendance, and they were inspired by an out of this world menu.
The Chefs were Brother Richard Panazzo and his wife.  The menu started out with Poached Pear and Candied Salad. I watched in awe as Brother Panazzo hand peeled the pears leaving not even the smallest detail to chance. The main menu consisted of your choice of Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Port Reduction Sauce or Poached Chicken Breast with white wine cream sauce. The main dishes were complemented by homemade mash potatoes and steamed vegetables. For Dessert, Mrs. Panazzo prepared fresh strawberries hand dipped in chocolate and decorated one at a time with artistic detail. The menu was truly inspirational, and lead to a night of merriment.
The Jobies served the hungry masses with happy smiles and danced the night away. Worshipful Robert Burger and his son were our Disc-jockeys and spun the tunes from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and more. They played “Single ladies” bringing the Jobies and all the ladies to their feet. Other songs that filled the dance floor included “The Electric Slide” and “Y-M-C-A” and those few that did not dance enjoyed themselves with the fun tunes and comic antics of those that really got into “Strutting their stuff!”  Kelly Padilla supplied inspiration by tending the wine bar.  Exotic reds and whites and even Champagne poured freely throughout the night. Before the night was through, a few even broke out in song.
Check the photographs for yourselves on Facebook. This was our best ever Valentines Dinner and Dance.  Brother Panazzo assures me he had so much fun, that he will prepare the culinary delights again for us next year. So, plan in advance on joining us in 2014 for the next Sweetheart Dinner when we will make even more special memories.

Worshipful Master Micheal Padilla

Brother  James  Stocks  received  his  Golden Veteran (50 yr) Award  at  Riverside Lodge on Feb. 7,2013 .  His wife, Rosie had the honor of  pinning him.   Inspector, John Channon , officiated the ceremony with W.M. Steve Morrison and  Wor. Lee Cleveland  assisting. The  new, long-form,  ceremony was used  for the program which was  very appreciated by the  recipient, his wife , and the brethren and  families  present.
James  Stocks  began his  residence in Riverside in 1945,  spent 38 yrs  with  SCE serving in such places as  El Segundo,  Mojave,  Big Creek,   and  Rosemead working with  steam and hydroelectric plants,  then  another  12 yrs  as a consultant and instructor.
He was  raised  as  a Master Mason on  Sept 27, 1962.

John Channon ,   D8 reporter,   Inspector