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Beta Sigma Phi holds final meeting of the year

Beta Sigma Phi Sigma Master Chapter met for its Christmas party on Dec. 10. Eight members, one guest and one absent enjoyed a meal provided by hostess Caralee Hutchens at Marshall County Ag Iowa State University Extension office. President Dorothy Perry opened the meeting with roll call taken asking: “What are you going to do Christmas?” Minutes of the November meeting were read and Barb Noid gave the Treasurers report. A motion was made by Diane Hobson to give two items of food that will be taken to the food box. Alice Nicholson seconded the motion to bring to the next meeting. ...

Member milestones at P.E.O. Reciprocity Christmas Social

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Annual Marshall County P.E.O. Reciprocity Christmas Social was held at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 9. Featured was The Tuesday Musical Club musical “A Carol Christmas.” They entertained with a variety of vocals and instruments. The program honored 50-year ...

Photography program presented to 20th Century

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Twentieth Century Club met on Nov. 25 at the MACC. Amy Snyder shared her love and talent for photography as she presented her pictures and stories to the group. She won second place for her entry at the Iowa State Fair this year in the category of Fairs, Festivals and ...

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 ...