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P.E.O. Chapter LT visits House of Compassion

P.E.O. Chapter LT visited the House of Compassion ar 1 p.m. on April 3 with 12 members in attendance with Lisa Koester, president presiding. Chad Hammer, executive director, share current service offerings of the Soup Kitchen, Supply Closet, Client Services of limited financial assistance for specific needs and JobPath Program, Financial Literacy classes, along with Special Programing of Marshalltown Community College Scholarships, Adopt a Family at Christmas, English as a Second Language and ISU Extension weekly education food, nutrition and smart shopping classes. Members shared items ...

Chapter BB hears story on Jessie Binford

Eleven members of Chapter BB, P.E.O met April 17 at the Binford House. Julie Hitchins served as hostess with Jean Brennecke and Sue Cope serving as co-hostesses. Before the meeting, Mary Giese presented an informative program about the life of Jessie Binford. She was a daughter of Thaddeus and Angelica Binford, who built the historic Binford House in 1874. Jessie was a famous activist and social worker for 60 years in Chicago, intervening for children and women. In retirement she returned to Marshalltown, passing away when she was 90. LaDonna Allison gave the annual auditing ...

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 holds April meeting

The April 2023 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on April 18. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz, followed by the opening ceremonies according to the ritual. There were nine members present, each of whom was officers. There were no guests present and no applications for new members. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the Opening Prayer. The May 2023 minutes and General Orders were read by Secretary Theresa Shepherd. The minutes stood approved, with no corrections made. General Correspondence: A Thank You ...

Fr. Miller presents program at Ave Maria Study Club

The Ave Maria Study Club met in the St. Henry dining room at 1 p.m. on April 14 with 14 members and one guest, Bernice Diggins, attending. Hostesses were Thonia Chua and Marj Higgins. The program was arranged by Jean Miller and presented by her son, Fr. Dennis Miller, on his years as a priest. Fr. Miller grew up in Marshalltown and has now served 20 years as a priest in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. He credits the influence of Sr. Anne Fiala as sparking his desire to become a priest after she asked him to help teach religion at St. Mary. Fr. Miller told of the various parishes he served ...

Liscomb Auxiliary plans spring events

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met at 1:30 p.m. at the Union Library on April 5. Five members present. President Sharon Hatch opened the meeting. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave a devotional prayer. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble, a moment of silence was observed for the MIA/POW and deceased veterans. Minutes of February meeting approved as read by secretary. Candy Wait has received the poppy order. Hatch discussed dues increase. National went up to $18, will get notice in fall of $26 due. Marshall County Conference held April 1 with 16 in ...

Sigma Master holds April luncheon

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch on April 11 with eight members, two guests present and one absent at Pizza Ranch. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking Barb Noid for hosting. Roll call was taken with the question: Do you plant a garden along with share a ...