The Royal Neighbors of America Lodge is one of the oldest organizations in Glenfield.

It was organized on October 6, 1924. There were 23 charter members. Lottie Posey, Margurite Neise and Byrd Jacobson are charter members. Members from the surrounding towns were transferred to our lodge. The Kensal RNA was transferred to our lodge July 1985.

There are eight members still active in the lodge. We meet every month in the homes. We also attend district and state meetings.

Costume Party Held by Glenfield Lodge

October 30, 1930 - The oracle and vice oracle of Glenfield Camp of R. N.A. chose sides for a membership drive before the meeting of Unity Camp October 4. The oracle's side lost and a feed was in order for the winners, so on Wed., October 22, the regular meeting was closed after a short business session and a social evening of games and dancing was enjoyed by the 52 members in attendance. As the greater part of the Neighbors came in costume, the evening is one to be long remembered by those in attendance. They said the feed was just "rite." Let's have some more parties.

Glenfield Lodge Installs Officers

Jennie Sharpe Oracle of Royal Neighbors for 1936;

Edna Brown Vice Oracle

January 30, 1936 - On Wed., January 22, Glendale Camp of R. N.A. installed the following officers for the ensuing term: Jennie Sharpe, oracle; Edna Brown, vice oracle; Cora Johnson, past oracle; Bessie Cole, chancellor; Augusta Hoggarth, receiver; Minnie Alley, inner sentinel; Polly Glassner, outer sentinel; Martha Paulson, marshall; Anna Anderson, assistant marshall; Iva Marsh, manager; Alma Pramhus, musician; Amanda Loken, modesty; Nettie Christensen, faith; Irene Gulstad, unselfishness; Clara Henning, endurance; Clara Michaelson, flag bearer.

After the installation the husbands and friends were entertained at progressive whist with 10 tables in play. Herb Pramhus won high score and Ira Sharpe the consolation. Pot luck lunch was served.

Glenfield Lodge Installs Officers

Jennie Sharpe, Oracle for the Year,

Succeeding Lucia Posey;

Lunch and Social are Enjoyed

January 25, 1940 - The following officers were installed at the Royal Neighbor meeting last Wednesday with Sarah Hoffman as installing officer and Hope Posey ceremonial marshal. Jennie Sharpe is oracle, Lucia Posey, past oracle; Martha Paulson, vice oracle; Charlotte Posey, chancellor; Augusta Hoggarth, recorder; Irene Gulstad, receiver; Elsie Johnson, marshal; Margaret McDaniel, inner sentinel; Olga Larson, outer sentinel; Constance Papenfuss, manager; and Pearl Johnson, musician.

Graces were Amanda Loken, modesty; Thelma Mitchell, faith; Mabel Lampert, endurance; Cora Johnson, unselfishness; Minnie Alley, courage; and Fanny Holmen, flag bearer.

Neighbors Papenfuss, Thompson, Cora Johnson and Augusta Hoggarth, who were unable to attend the meeting were installed by proxy.

Oracle Sharpe accepted her office in a few well chosen words and presented the retiring oracle, the special auditor and the installing officers with gifts in appreciation of their services. Lunch and a social hour were enjoyed.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 – 1987 Page 146