Sanford Elks #1679 Celebrates 75 Years of Community Commitment
ALL YEAR LONG
The year was 1945
- President Roosevelt died on April 12th.
- Harry Truman became the next President of the United States
- World War II in Europe officially ended.
- President Truman orders the use of the new Nuclear Bombs on Hiroshima.
- Average Cost of new house $4.600.00
Average wages per year $2,400.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents
Average Cost for house rent $60.00 per month
Girls Dolls House $3.19
Average Cost New Car $1,020.00 - A group of 20 men meet at the Masonic Lodge in Sanford NC to organized what will become the 1,679th lodge in the United States
Today we approach a new year of 2020 and our opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sanford Elks Lodge # 1679.
Throughout the year we will provide summary and bullet points of our history.
In short, this will be year to beat all years!
Mike McGraw
75th Anniversary Chairman
