In January 1930, the Marion Elks Lodge #800 held a memorial service for Elks who had passed away since the club’s inception in 1902. The following list was published in the Marion Daily Republican as follows: Continue reading
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Marion Elks have reason to celebrate. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Marion Lodge #800 has reached its 100th anniversary. Continue reading
Keyston Cops as Firemen ca 1959
In the mid 1950’s throught the early 1960’s the Marion Elks Club in cooperation with the Marion Illinois Fire Department would annually promote fire safety. Each year, Elks Club members would dress as Keystone Cops and board the fire engine loaded with fake guns and candy to distribute. The engine would make the rounds of the local schools and hand out candy to the children. Sam Lattuca, my father, would regularly participate in this event. He is shown in the center of this picture pointing the gun. Continue reading
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Marion Lodge #800 Continue reading
Hon. Charles Hoton Denison, Mayor of Marion and President of the Marion State and Savings Bank, was born in Seneca County, New York August 31, 1837, the third of seven children. Continue reading
