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Liscomb Auxiliary talk about parade

Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met Sept. 2 at the Union Public Library with five ladies present. President Sharon Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening devotions. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble were recited. A moment of silence was observed for MIA/POW and deceased veterans. The secretary read minutes and it was approved. A get well card was signed by all for the Third District and Marshall County President Pat Williams. Hatch gave time during the meeting to pay dues and the secretary passed out membership cards for ...

Beta Sigma Phi holds first meeting of year

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met on Sept. 14, for the first meeting of the year at the Marshall County AG ISU Extension Office. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting with the question: “What football team is your favorite?” as seven members and one guest replied. Health concerns were given and also for those not present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by Alice Nicholson, recording secretary, along with the Treasurer report by Barb Noid, as she collected the $20 dues for the coming year. Caralee Hutchens distributed the Program Book she made, and ...

PEO members celebrated at meeting

P.E.O. Milestone Members Jane Bauer, Elaine Graeff and Jackie Hughes were celebrated at Chapter BB’s business meeting on Sept. 20. Bauer has been a member for 50 years, and Graeff and Hughes are 40-year members. Members were brought up to date about their involvement in Ryan’s Case for Smiles. This is a nationwide program where whimsical pillowcases are made and given to childhood cancer patients for use in their hospital rooms. The foundation was created by the mother of a child who died from cancer in hopes of cheering the children during their hospital stay. Chapter BB ...

Council of Catholic Women seeks ways to attract youth

The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Council of Catholic Women (CCW) meeting was held Sept. 2 to elect and install officers for the coming year. President Lois Polt welcomed the 30 women present. Minutes and Treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Motion made, seconded and approved to stop paying the pest control bill from the CCW budget and have it revert back to the St. Francis office. Monica Fulton presented the Deanery report. Though the Deanery usually meets three times yearly, COVID has prevented that and the last face-to-face was in October 2019. Zoom meetings and virtual ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary discuss topics

The Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary met on Sept. 13 as President Jeanne Paustian held her annual Program Planning Session with officers, committee chairman and members present to get the 2021-22 year started. Dues were collected and a light meal was served. The meeting was opened in form with Katie Bauer and Marilyn Carstensen posting the flags with Sue Koster at the piano. Chaplain Joyce Swangel offered prayer with members repeating the Preamble. Minutes were read and approved and a treasurer’s report was read with proceeds from the carnival food stand discussed. The Legion/Auxiliary ...

Kiwanis Clubs promote Red Barrel Project

The “Noon” and PM Kiwanis clubs were promoting the Red Barrel project during the grand opening festivities at Fareway Meat and Grocery’s new store. P.M. members Ken Lamb, Rose Wagner, Ann Kent and Peggy Lamb have their picture taken with store manager Brian Schmith next to the Red Barrel ...