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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.

Born in Spring Green, Wisconsin, May 26, 1920, to Oscar Rowland Linden and Mabel Hansen Linden,
she graduated from Dodgeville High School in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in 1937. Anne went on to major in
English and Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She met her husband-to-be at the
Madison campus where the U.S. Navy had sent him for officer's training. After Anne graduated in 1942,

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