Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: November 2006

Features

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Out of This World: Space Tourism Blasts Off, by Martin Sayers

With entrepreneurs, engineers, and adventurous spirits leading the way, space travel for the masses may be just around the corner.

33

Gold Star Mothers of World War I, by Maxine Bridgman Isackson

In the 1930s, thousands of American women crossed the ocean to visit the graves of their sons and husbands on the battlefields of Europe.

38

A Few Moments in Edinburgh, by Philip Hartigan and Patricia Ann McNair

Seat of kings, cradle of writers--Scotland's capital is a royal city with contemporary appeal.

44

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Keeping the Elks' promise to never forget those who served, lodge members give support and thanks to the nation's veterans.

Departments

4

Message from the GER

5

Travels of The GER--On Tour with Arthur Frost III

8

It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

10

Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, M.D.

12

News of the Lodges: Elks Care--Elks Share

47

Drug Awareness--Elks Help Children Beat the Odds

48

Elks National Foundation--Joy of Giving