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The History of Melrose Lodge #1294
In the mid 1940s, travel to and from Masonic Lodges was only available to those that had vehicles or could get a ride from another brother. Lodges were located some 15 to 20 miles apart and traveling was very difficult at times due to inclement weather.
August 14th, 1945, R. L. Poarch sent a letter to Kurtz E. Gaugler (D.D.G.M.) stating that some 75 Master Masons prepared a petition for dispensation to form a new Masonic Lodge in the Vicinity of the Berry Elementary School Building and that they held four semi-monthly meetings. This petition was seeking concurrent jurisdiction with the other lodges of the Houston District.
December 5, 1945 The Grand Lodge of Texas issued a charter to Melrose Lodge No. 1294 for the 30th Masonic District, and it was signed by: R.W.G.M. Bascom Giles.
January 8th, 1946 The first official meeting under the Charter of Melrose Lodge #1294, was held in the Humble Lodge at 8:00 p.m. and the Officers of Melrose Lodge were duly installed.
June 5, 1947 the first meeting was held in the new Melrose Lodge building at 2826 Luell Street in Houston, Texas.
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