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Officers of the Grand Lodge
Grand Master – frank Loui, California no. 1,
san francisco no. 120
Deputy Grand Master – John f. Lowe,
Irvine Valley no. 671
Senior Grand Warden – John L. Cooper III,
Culver City-foshay no. 467
Junior Grand Warden – russell e. Charvonia,
Channel Islands no. 214
Grand Treasurer – m. William Holsinger, Pgm,
evergreen no. 259
Grand Secretary – allan L. Casalou,
acalanes fellowship no. 480
Grand Lecturer – Jack m. rose,
san Dimas no. 428
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