Carroll A. Chase *

Illustrious Sir Carroll A. Chase

Potentate - 1954

One of the first accomplishments of Illustrious Potentate Carroll A. Chase in 1954 was to organize a new workers unit, the Artisans. “More and More in ’54” was Potentate Chase’s pledge and he lost no time in fulfilling this promise. At the February Stated Meeting, he appointed a committee to explore the wisdom of providing a new Mosque. “MC” was Arabia Temple’s license plate designation in 1954, and Potentate Chase suggested that this designation means “Mended Children”.

Previously, all unit officers were appointed by the Potentate. Illustrious Sir Chase, however, was persuaded that the units would elect their own officers. It was recorded “that no Potentate ever received a more spontaneous ovation as the meeting was ended”.

Imperial Potentate Remmie L. Arnold was the guest of honor at the Crippled Children’s Ball and later during his official visit, he visited with the children at the Clinic. Past Potentate Lee M. Webb resigned as editor of “The Arabian” after serving in that capacity for 27 years. Noble Fred L. Wecht was appointed editor and business manager. The Easter Party was held this year at the Crippled Children’s Clinic. Packed houses turned out for all Temple activities, dances, bingo parties, etc. A Spring Ceremonial in May, at the Auditorium, was very successful.

A special train took the Units, Nobility, and ladies to Dallas for the Texas All-State meetings. In competition, the Patrol recaptured the first-place trophy. Atlantic City, N. J. hosted the Shrine Imperial meetings from June 27th through July 1st. Traveling via special train, a large number of Nobles and ladies accompanied the Potentate on this trip. Noble Frank S. Land, founder of the Order of DeMolay, was elected Imperial Potentate.