In 1959, he was given a 50-year award by the Masons, recognizing his longstanding involvement: he was initiated on February 9, 1909, into the Belton Masonic Lodge in Missouri.
În 1959, a primit o diplomă de 50 de la Masoni, prin care i se recunoștea implicarea: el fusese inițiat la 9 februarie 1909 în Loja Masonică Belton din Missouri.