The Salem Elks and Shriners have announced the winner of the Queen of Hearts. Charlie Russell of Salem won $15,050.80 after card number 37 revealed the Queen at the April 25th drawing. The Queen of Hearts competition lasted nearly a year, starting in May of 2025. Russell became a member of the Elks in 2025.
Salem Elks and Shriners Announce Winner of Queen of Hearts Drawing
Austin Williams
May 21, 2026 | 2:02 PM
Left to Right: Shriner Terry Hern Shriner, Elk prize winner Charlie Russell, and Elk Jeff Higgins.
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