Hennessey Coronado Lodge No. 56 AF&AM, Hennessey, Oklahoma

06/24/2026

Members of Anchor-Crescent Lodge #104 were delighted to honor Mr. James Chappell with a plaque of appreciation for his annual generosity in allowing the use of his pond for the Lodge's esteemed fishing tournament fundraiser.
WM Dylan Murch stated, "Mr. Chappell, we are pleased to present this plaque in recognition of your benevolent support and dedication to the Lodge's success. Your continued commitment to our fundraising endeavors enables Anchor-Crescent Lodge #104 to make meaningful contributions to the community through charitable initiatives, programs, and service projects. Your camaraderie, generosity, and steadfast support are sincerely appreciated, significantly contributing to the prosperity of our mission and traditions, ultimately making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve."

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Every Christmas, millions of people see the same image: a cheerful, bearded Santa Claus in a bright red suit. While the character of Saint Nicholas is centuries old, the modern image of Santa was heavily popularized through Coca-Cola's advertising campaigns in the twentieth century.

That creates an interesting Masonic footnote to a holiday tradition most people never think about.

The man who invented Coca-Cola, Dr. John Stith Pemberton, was a Freemason. He was a member of Columbian Lodge No. 7 in Columbus, Georgia. Before creating the world's most famous soft drink, Pemberton worked as a pharmacist and chemist, eventually developing the beverage that would become Coca-Cola in 1886.

After Pemberton's death, Asa Candler acquired the formula and built Coca-Cola into a global brand. Decades later, Coca-Cola commissioned artist Haddon Sundblom to create the company's famous Christmas advertisements. Those illustrations helped establish the warm, grandfatherly image of Santa Claus that became recognized around the world.

In a strange twist of history, one can draw a line from a Freemason in Georgia experimenting with medicinal tonics in the 1880s to the image of Santa Claus hanging in shopping malls, decorating Christmas cards, and appearing on television screens across the globe.

It is not that Freemasons created Christmas. Nor did they invent Saint Nicholas. But a Freemason invented the drink whose advertising campaign helped shape the modern visual image of Santa for generations.

Sometimes history is connected in ways nobody expects.

The next time someone tells you Freemasons secretly control everything, remind them that if they're right, the conspiracy includes Santa Claus.

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06/19/2026

Come join us on June 27th for the St John's Day celebration with our local Sir Galahad Chapter of DeMolay here in Enid! Enid Lodge #80 AF&AM, Garfield Masonic Lodge #501 and the DeMolay young men will all be in attendance! Plates are $7 and will be hot and fresh!

06/18/2026

All aboard! In just two weeks Engage Learning will be pulling in to The Guthrie Depot loaded up with all kinds of STEAM activities, challenges, and giveaways! Set your calendars for this FREE event suitable for all ages!

06/18/2026

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, and having the right tools matters. We’re grateful to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma for their grant support of Sunbeam’s Early Birds parenting program, which helps families build strong foundations for learning, health, and connection during the earliest years of life.

This grant ensures parents and caregivers across rural Oklahoma communities have access to high‑quality resources that help young children enter school ready to thrive. Thank you for investing in children and families!