RINCON — Fed by roots that run extremely deep, Effingham County’s Black Masonic organizations have produced a bumper crop of outstanding citizens.
“We try to build character but we look for people with good character to start with,” said Freddie Goldwire, the worshipful master (highest-ranking member) at Widow Son Lodge 396 in Guyton.
The Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic appendant body, has high membership standards, too. Applicants must have specific relationships with Masons.
Masonic groups steeped in history of helping others

