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The response was spontaneous and generous. Masons throughout the United States, Canada and
on foreign soil, answered the call with traditional sympathy. Within ninety days more than
$137,000 had been contributed, and much of it was spent immediately in alleviating emergencies.
This achievement has far outshone any humanitarian effort of Washington Masons in the past.

His term as Grand Master was also marked by the laying of several Cornerstones: The Temple of
Glacier Lodge No. 303 of Anchorage (which was later seriously damaged in the March
earthquake); Monroe High School; the Temple of Ephrata Lodge No. 167; the Emma P. Chadwick
Memorial Home; Adelaide Elementary School in Federal Way; and Masonic Temple Dedication
Ceremonies for Verity Lodge No 59.

Also among the year's activities was attendance at the Annual Conference of the Grand Masters of
Masons in North America, held at Kansas City, Missouri, February 20th and 21st, At this gathering
of Masonic leaders, Grand Master Bradford was honored by being asked to speak on the topic,
"What is the Challenge Ahead for Masonry?" It was also his privilege to present the name of
Deputy Grand Master Raymond L. Peel in nomination for a vacancy on the Commission for
Fraternal Recognition of the Grand Masters' Conference of North America to which Right
Worshipful Brother Peel was unanimously elected for a six-year term.

His residence in the Eastern section of the State and the restrictions imposed by a demanding
Courtroom schedule left him less freedom of action than that enjoyed by many of his predecessors.
By planning his itinerary carefully and scheduling many engagements West of the mountains on
weekends he was able to fulfill the obligations of his Office. This necessitated numerous cross-
state trips, often at great personal inconvenience and physical hardship but did not lessen nor curtail
the assiduity which he applied to his responsible position.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, he was a member of the Walla Walla Scottish Rite and York Rite
Bodies, El Katif Temple Shrine of Spokane, and Alki Chapter No. 20, 0.E.S. He was Wise Master
of Rose Croix and has served as Treasurer of the local Scottish Rite Body. In 1958 he was
recognized by the Supreme Council with the decoration of Knight Commander Court of Honour.
He would be further honored by being installed as a member of the Spokane Conclave, Red Cross
of Constantine,

The pressure of professional and Masonic duties did not restrict his generous contributions as a
citizen deeply interested in the welfare of his community, as he served in many civic organizations
including the Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber. He took a particular interest in
Veterans' organizations and as a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and
Forty and Eight, he has been frequently honored.

Judge Bradford was devoted to his family and his greatest joy is in the family circle and fishing
with his sons, Peter and John, who, like their father, were enthusiastic fresh water or salt water
fishermen. There was a spirit of togetherness in this family that reflects exemplary parental
direction. The Bradford family was a typical American family. His wife, the former Anne Linden,
was not only a companion but an aide and counselor to her distinguished husband as he steadily
climbed the ladder of success.