Two chapters from the Daughters of the American Revolution made donations to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Member Diane Hobson of the Marshalltown Spinning Wheel Chapter delivers boxes of snacks to the residents along with pillow cases for the veterans made by the Council Bluffs ...
Two Marshalltown 5th grade girls who have been chosen as Iowa ET Campers this summer, were guests of that chapter when it met recently at the First Presbyterian Church. Susan Baker and Margaret Johnson, ET Camp Chairmen, explained that both girls were actually selected for TTT Camp in 2020, but because of the pandemic, camp was cancelled, and they were able to “re-invite” the girls for 2021. Because of uncertainties about how the week-away-from-home camp would fare in post-pandemic planning, members of Iowa ET had voted earlier this year to “do” camp themselves and ...
The ALA May 11, 2021 meeting was opened by Deb Miller, President at 6:10 P.M at the American Legion Post 46 in the lower level. Opening Prayer was given by Dorothy Hellberg, Chaplain. Following the prayer Dorothy Hellberg led the group in a Memorial to the 10 Unit members who passed away in the last year. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary was led by Deb Miller, President. New member Laurel was welcomed by the membership. Laurel is a retired veteran who served 22 years in the Air Force. We had no sick calls. It was ...
The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Post Home with four members present. The opening prayer was given. Members recited the pledge of Allegiance, stood in silence for the POW’s, MIA’s and deceased veterans. Members recited the preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved with corrections and additions. The treasurer’s report was given and accepted for audit. In old business, it was reported the letters for the bakeless bake sale were ready to be mailed. Report was given that ...
The Assistance League Spring Thrift Sale will be held on Saturday, June 5th from 9:30am-4pm. The ‘sack sale’ will be held from 2-4 pm. The sack sale requires the purchase of a $5 garbage bag for entry and allows you to fill up the garbage bag full of items for only $5. The sale is ...
Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit #681 met May 17 at the Legion Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Sue Kitzman with 31 members, officers and guests present. The colors were advanced by Jody Wanken and Legion Post Commander Dan Shine. Kitzman led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence in honor of POW’s, MIA’s and deceased veterans, prayer and reciting in unison the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Opening exercises closed by group singing of “Let There be Peace on Earth,” accompanied by Mary Ann Miller. ...
