Eastern Star chapter honors Masonic widows
Matamoras Chapter 261, Order of Eastern Star, together with Matamoras Lodge 374, honored Masonic widows with a dinner at the Matamoras lodge on Feb. 16.
Following the meal, prepared by members of the Matamoras chapter, Brother Dennis Williams, master of Matamoras Lodge; Brother Chuck Merckle, worthy patron of Matamoras Chapter OES; and Brother David Merckle, secretary of Matamoras Chapter OES and chaplain of Matamoras Lodge, presented a very inspirational program for the widows which focused on remembering departed Brothers and honoring their loved ones.
At the conclusion of the program, Chuck Merckle provided the entertainment for the evening by playing a few musical selections on the trumpet.
Each widow was given a miniature red rose bush before departing for home.