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Spinning Wheel Chapter holds last 2024 meeting

The Spinning Wheel Chapter NSDAR had its last meeting of the year on Nov. 16 at the Embers coffee shop. There were nine members and one guest present. Vice Regent Ann Heying gave the program. Her great great aunt Anna Eliza Scott Block was a founding member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, #337 in 1891. Member numbers are now in the 6,000s. Block served as Vice Regent and was instrumental in the founding of Constitution Hall. Regent Cathy Hanson and Chaplin Michelle Ankrum opened the meeting with the Ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance and the American’s Creed. Minutes ...

Guest performer Dr. Ken Lyons joined Tuesday Musical Club members Mary Giese, Pat Kirner, Christine Norman Hall and Julianne Paustian for a program featuring folk music from five different countries at the club’s Nov. 12 meeting. The meeting was held at the home of Marsha Bristley, with ...

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 November meeting

The November 2024 General Meeting of the VFW Auxiliary was held at the Home Post on Nov. 19. President Theresa Shepherd called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Opening Ceremonies according to the Ritual. There were 11 members present and three guests. Laura Dosher, 4th District President, paid a visit for her reporting. Chaplain Donna Mitchem recited the Opening Prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. Secretary Linda Fuller read the October Minutes and the General Orders. The minutes were approved. Treasurer Deb Miller Gave ...

Lions Peace Poster winner

“Peace Without Limits” was the theme for the 2024-25 Lions International Peace Poster competition. The Marshalltown Evening Lions hosted the Marshalltown 9MC District awards ceremony and reception at the Marshalltown Public Library. Sandra Thomae, Lenihan teacher and Marshalltown Evening ...

Beta Sigma Phi celebrates member’s birthday

Beta Sigma Phi, Chapter Sigma Master met for lunch at Pizza Ranch on Nov. 12 with all members except Alice and Caralee Hutchens who were enjoying a trip to Branson, Mo. President Dorothy Perry thanked Jan Keller for hosting the day. Seven members and one guest answered roll call with the question: “Your favorite candy?” Dark chocolate, a healthy one was top of the list. Minutes of the Sept. 12 meeting were read with the correction that Liz Wood is at Southridge Nursing Home. Barb Noid gave the Treasurer report including Member at Large Romaine Mackaman’s who lives in ...

Liscomb Auxiliary celebrates Veterans Day

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the home of President Sharon Hatch in Whitten. Present were six members. Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening devotions. Members recited the Auxiliary Preamble and Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was observed for the MIA/POW and deceased veterans. Secretary Candy Wait read minutes of Oct. meeting. Approved. Hatch reported that her and Wait went to BCLUW Middle School for its Veterans Day Program. A small American flag was presented to all veterans present by the ...