Wood River Rural High time capsule contents revealed
The contents of a time capsule that had been deposited in the cornerstone of the Wood River Rural High School building in 1968 and was removed during recent renovations were revealed to the public between the boys and girls basketball games on Friday, February 9. During the event, Wood River Superintendent Terry Zessin read aloud the list of items that the time capsule contained and displayed those items for all to see. The capsule contents included copies of the laws of Freemasonry in Nebraska, Royal Arch Masonry in Nebraska, Cryptic Masonry in Nebraska, and Grand Commandry K. T. in Nebraska. Also included were copies of the proceedings of Grand Lodge A. F. & A.M., Royal Arch Masonry in Nebraska, Cryptic Masonry in Nebraska, and Grand Commandry K. T. in Nebraska. The capsule contained copies of rules and regulations of Nebraska Masonic Home, proceedings of Nebraska Masonic Home, a roster of Nebraska Veteran Freemasons Association, laws and proceedings of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Nebraska, proceedings of Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children, a Holy Bible, copies of the laws of Cement Lodge No. 211 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the annual calendar of Cement Lodge No. 211 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, a roster of members of Cement Lodge No. 211 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and a copy of the annual calendar of Cement Lodge Chapter No. 115 Order of Eastern Star. Finally, contained in the time capsule was a program of ceremonies from the laying of the cornerstone, a copy of the May 16, 1968, Wood River Sunbeam, copies of the roster of Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 58, a copy of courses to be available to the students during 1968-69, and a copy of students enrolled for 1968-1969. (–courtesy photo)
