Joseph A. Hruby. This picture was taken in 1942. Wor. Joseph A. Hruby, superintendent of the South Side Sportsmen's Club, was drafted to serve his country in the United States Army, On April 13th he returned in uniform to officiate at the First Degree of  Bro. Jesse Vanderborgh. Then, in a very solemn moment he turned the gavel over to Sr. Warden Charles B. Ehrenberg who carried on for the balance of the year. Acting Master Charles B. Ehrenberg instituted the "Hruby Hour." At 9pm each meeting night, all business was suspended. The Lodge was called to attention, and a prayer was given by the Chaplain  Wor. Edmund C. Munkelwitz, for the safe return of all the brothers.