1. Grange Jeopardy 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 Grange Firsts “Who Says That?” The Implement Case Grange Youth Alumni Nebraska

2. Sherman J. Lowell, who served as National Master from 1919- 1923, rose from the ranks of this subordinate Grange, America’s first outside of Washington, DC. A-1

3. A-2 In 1895, Sarah Baird was elected the first Master of this, the first State Grange.

4. A-3 In February of 1874, this Missouri city hosted the first National Session held outside the Washington, DC area.

5. A-4. In addition to being the first Ceres of the National Grange (1868-1873), she was also the first Lady Assistant Steward (1873-1879).

6. A-5 He was the first Overseer of the National Grange.

7. B-1 “My assistants will make examination and report.”

8. B-2 “May the Divine Master protect, guide and bless us all, now and evermore.”

9. B-3 “Brothers and Sisters, my tribute is the seed corn. Have FAITH. Faith in the spring of the year, and the springtime of life.”

10. B-4 “Worthy Overseer, these friends of ours seek initiation into the Patrons of Husbandry, and desire instruction.”

11. “Since God placed man on earth, agriculture has existed. There is no occupation that precedes it, no order or association that can rank with the tillers of the soil. ” B-5

12. To signify the Grange is now at work, the implement case is opened by this officer. C-1

13. C-2 Among the tools in the implement case are these four emblems of the First Degree.

14. Upon returning to his/her station with the implement case, this Grange officer proclaims, “All is secure, Worthy Master.” C-3

15. Among the implements, this emblem of the Third Degree speaks of peace and prosperity, and is the harbinger of joy. C-4

16. C-5 This colorful stone is the emblem of the Fourth Degree.

17. According to his National Grange biography, “His Grange accomplishments started in 1978 when he was named Oregon’s Outstanding Young Granger.” D-1

18. Master of the National Grange Youth Team in 2009 and a past National Youth Ambassador, he was recently appointed National Grange Membership Director. D-2

19. D-3 With her husband Harry, she was state young couple. Later, she served as National Grange Youth Director, and today is Master of the Colorado State Grange.

20. D-4 Having just married into a Grange family, he was a Marching Candidate during the 7th Degree at the 1967 Centennial Session in Syracuse, NY. Today, he is the High Priest of Demeter.

21. D-5 The same month he turned 30, National Master John Scott selected him to be National Director of Youth Activities, where he served from 1969 to 1982. He later went on to serve as State Master, and was elected National Master in 2003.

22. E-1 During the early 1900’s, both J.D. Ream and George Bischel each served non- consecutive terms in this office of the Nebraska State Grange.

23. E-2 The Nebraska Territory gained statehood the same year the National Grange was established. The State Grange was chartered during this year, which was five years later.

24. Citing a lack of timely news and weather sources for farmers, the Nebraska State Grange helped form the Nebraska Rural Radio Association in 1951. Deaths and serious damage to herds and crops across the state in 1948-49 was due to this type of severe winter storm. E-3

25. E-4 This past Nebraska State Master serves on the National Grange Executive Committee, and may be in the room. No pressure….

26. E-5 This national observance has its roots in Nebraska, in which the Grange greatly espoused the planting of trees as a way to prevent soil erosion.

27. What is FREDONIA #1? A-1

28. What is the MINNESOTA STATE GRANGE ? A-2

29. What is ST. LOUIS ? A-3

30. Who is CAROLINE HALL? A-4

31. Who is ANSON BARTLETT ? A-5

32. Who is the STEWARD ? B-1

33. Who is the CHAPLAIN ? B-2

34. Who is the CERES ? B-3

35. Who is the Who is the ASSISTANT STEWARD ? B-4

36. Who is the INSTALLING OFFICER ? B-5

37. Who is the MASTER ? C-1

38. What are the AX, PLOW, HARROW, & SPADE ? C-2

39. Who is the STEWARD ? C-3

40. What is the SICKLE ? C-4

41. What is the AGATE ? C-5

42. Who is ED LUTTRELL ? D-1

43. Who is ? JOE STEFENONI ? D-2

44. D-3 Who is CINDY GREER ?

45. Who is BRUCE CROUCHER ? D-4

46. Who is WILLIAM A. STEEL ? D-5

47. Who is MASTER ? E-1

48. What is 1872 ? E-2

49. What is a BLIZZARD ? E-3

50. Who is JOE FRYMAN ? E-4

51. What is ARBOR DAY ? E-5