Twelve members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on Oct. 17 at the home of Ann Isgrig. Hostess Emily Osmundson and Isgrig served cookies. President Alix Martin conducted a short business meeting. Following the business meeting, Isgrig provided a program on Cell Phone Photography. The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1011 S. Third Ave.
The Spinning Wheel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Oct. 21 at the Marshalltown Library. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the American’s Creed. The program following the meeting was “The Importance of Voting.” Featured speakers were Marshall County Auditor/Recorder & Commissioner of Elections, Nan Benson, and Jessie Chizek, assistant auditor and Deputy of Elections. They spoke of ways to register to vote in Iowa. Few states have Same Day Registration like Iowa has. Persons can mail paper forms to register to vote to the County ...
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 have been busy the past three months. August guests were Yessenia Alvarez-Zamora and Leslie Rangel who attended this past summers Girls State. Several members helped with the Wall that Heals. The unit participated in the Oktemberfest Parade with a float and handing out 600 American flags wearing the new t-shirts. Several members attended the Homeless stand down in Des Moines. President Debra Miller attended the state and district ALA meetings. Membership renewals are due by the end of the year. Oct. 24, the Culvers tip night, proceeds will go to ...
The Marshalltown philanthropic group 100 Women Who Care will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Elmwood Country Club, 1734 Country Club Lane. All area women are invited to attend. Members may nominate local charities or projects for the membership to vote on. The entire donation from the group ...
The Ave Maria Study Club met In the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church on Oct. 14 starting with praying the Rosary followed by refreshments served by the hostesses, Geri Best and Betty Pieper. Since the 2022-23 Ave Maria year is dedicated to Priests, the members then shared something about a favorite or memorable priest in their lives. This was followed by watching the second part of the YouTube video, “The Making of a Catholic Priest” produced by Bishop Robert Barrons’ “Word on Fire Institute” about the life of Fr. Stephen Gadberry and his development in becoming a ...
With the end of year 2022 closing in Marshalltown VFW Post 839 discussed a variety of coming projects at its Oct. 18 meeting. The dozen members in attendance eyed volunteer needs among topics. Commander Rob Shepherd reported a request for volunteers needed to assist in monthly bingo at the Iowa Veterans Home and Harry C. Harter Post’s Richard (Rick) Johnson asked for help with worn flag retirement procedure at his rural home among topics. Also the traditional Christmas party set for Dec. 2 was verified. First date for volunteer needs at IVH bingo is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. ...
