Janzen awarded

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July 31, 2020

Janzen awarded

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge #199 AF & AM announced that Worshipful Duaine Janzen (left) received his 50 Year Masonic Lodge Service award on Tuesday night. Janzen was presented with the award by District Deputy Grand Master Rex Hastey.

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