Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 3, 1966
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James Daniel (left), Ypsilanti High School senior, and Thomas Gieryn, Ann Arbor High School senior, display their trophies after winning the oratorical contest sponsored by Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322 and Daisy Chain Temple. Gieryn placed first and Daniel second in competition on "The Negro and The Constitution." Gieryn, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred V. Gieryn of 2541 Hawthorne, will go on to the state competition in June. Daniel is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. William J. Daniel of 213 Buffalo, Ypsilanti. Pratt Lodge and the Temple also honored Mrs. Charlesetta Monroe, a former director of the oratorical contest project, in the program which was held at Bethel AME Church Sunday.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 15, 1981
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HONORED - James L. Crawford of 1111 Miner St., exalted ruler of the Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322 in Ann Arbor, was recently honored as "Elk of the Year" during the 12th annual spring conference of the National Active Exalted Rulers Council in Knoxville, Tenn. He was recognized for his service to the local lodge as well as to the community. Crawford has also been named Elk of the Year in Michigan. He is president of the Michigan Active Exalted Rulers Council and a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ann Arbor. Crawford has been an Elk since 1947 and exalted ruler of the Pratt Lodge since 1962. He is employed by the Ann Arbor Trust Co.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 22, 1975
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JAMES CRAWFORD

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1977
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NEW LOOK -- Elks Pratt Lodge 322 at 220 Sunset Road is wearing a new look these days. The entire first floor has been remodeled with a new bar, new interior, reflective ceiling and booths, and lodge members (left to right) Jim Crawford, James Parker, Bob Jones and Herb Ellis find the results pleasing. But the improvements are not confined to the first floor. Other floors are being redecorated, landscaping is planned, and additional parking will be provided. The lodge also plans to expand its youth program. (News photo by Larry E. Wright)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 14, 1965
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Members of the French Dukes and Continental boys drill teams of Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322, and the Al Toras girls drill team of Daisy Chain Temple 212, practice at the lodge at 220 Sunset for national Elks championship competition next week in Philadelphia. The three groups will leave by chartered bus at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow for the Pennsylvania city. They will compete with Elks drill teams from throughout the country for national honors and take part in a parade, returning to Ann Arbor on Wednesday. The French Dukes have won two national titles.