Considering E. J. Cooper

Edwin J. Cooper, best known for his long and distinguished career as superintendent of Robbinsdale Public Schools, lived a life marked by dedication, leadership, and service to both education and community. Born in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, … Read more

The Masonic Hall

Because the wives of the Robbinsdale Masons who belonged to Compass Lodge #265 decided they too, should have an organization, Robbinsdale Chapter #238, Order of the Eastern Star was started in 1921 with 78 charter members. Julia Randall was the first Worthy Matron and Dan Libby, Worthy Patron. The Masonic temple was just a gleam in the eyes of Compass Lodge members. Meetings were held over a garage on West Broadway. They were often interrupted by noisy car engines and deliberations had to be paused until silence prevailed.

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