[Magdalen] Related to Masons

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55 or 60 years ago when I was a newlywed, Mike became active in the  
railroad union.  At that time it was The Brotherhood of Railroad  Trainmen.  From 
what I know, they originated in small towns and helped  railroad families 
when there were train related injuries.
 
Many belonged to the Masons and the meetings, from what I know, were very  
secretive.  The pass word to enter changed monthly.  When Mike became  Local 
Chairman it was suggested that I join the Auxiliary.  So - join I  did, 
went through the initiations and was given the pass word.  For the  ladies, the 
pass word never changed.  This was all strange to me since I  was at least 
one generation younger than any other member.  This made for  fun state 
meetings down state in Illinois.
 
I am sure at this time I am the only living member that has the pass word  
to enter an Auxiliary meeting.
 
Eileen in Northern Illinois