Special to the Times Vedette

Attending the 147th Grand Chapter of Iowa, Order of the Eastern Star Grand Session Nov. 7-10 at the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn were Virginia Armstrong, Larry and Marilyn Culver, Frank and Joyce Keeran, Mary Jo Laughery, and Jack and Carol Nelson, members of Linden Chapter, Panora.

Larry was completing his year as Grand Marshal. Frank was an honorary page for Larry, and Jack was for the Worthy Grand Patron.

Special project this year was “Retrieving Freedom,” and the members contributed $49,025.88.

At the conclusion of the session on Sunday, Carol, president of the Eastern Star Educational Board, conducted the Sunday morning worship service.

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women belong. It is not a religion but rather an organization of believers in a way of life to further enhance their own religious beliefs. The Grand Chapter of Iowa, Order of the Eastern Star is composed of more than 4,200 individuals who are members in 62 local chapters.