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Gladbrook Auxiliary sets autumn events

GLADBROOK — President Jeanne Paustian welcomed 13 members of Unit #127 of the Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary as she shared information from Department and National Conventions she attended. Prayer was offered by Rose Russell and the group enjoyed a maidrite supper to start the evening. The meeting reconvened with all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Summer Auxiliary activities photos and the minutes of the August membership brunch were shared by Secretary Jolene Denbow. No treasurer’s report was given. Paustian gave the finance report on the Carnival foodstand and thanked all those ...

Sigma Master opens new season

Sigma Master Chapter met for the first time since May 10 at El Portal for lunch on Sept. 13. Eight members and two guests answered roll call to: “What do you like/dislike about fall?” President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking Dorothy Perry for hosting (on her 90th birthday). Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, and Barb Noid gave the treasurer’s report and then collected the $20 dues for the year. Hobson reminded the girls to continue collecting pop tabs and stamps. Report of absent member Ginny Bumsted stating she is now residing at Grandview Nursing ...

Chapter JU inducts new members

A meeting of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood was held on Aug. 15 at the home of Marlys Smith and included an initiation ceremony for new members. Pictured (left to right) are new members Tracy Ostrem, Dee Burt, Cheryl Searle and President Alix Martin. Following the ceremony and business ...

Laurel Legion Auxiliary holds August meeting

LAUREL — The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home with five members present. President LaDonna Runner called the meeting to order. Laura Tribby gave the opening Prayer. Members recited the Pledge of allegiance, stood in silence for 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 approved as read. The treasurers report was given and approved for audit. Discussion was held to purchase hand sanitizer for the East Marshall grade ...

Marshalltown VFW sets poppies dates

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 processed plans toward multi topics during its August meeting. Plans toward the annual Buddy Poppies relief fund; new outdoor signs and public meals were aired by the 15 veterans in attendance. Commander Rob Shepherd presided and he came in for considerable praise from active VFW leader Rick Johnson for leadership in dressing up Harry C. Harter property at 107 E. Meadow Lane during his command, including painting and acquiring new signage. Johnson reported on the Poppies free will donations program and provided signup sheets designating ...

Marshalltown VFW holds July session

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 at its July meeting acted on a series of ongoing topics. Prior to Commander Rob Shepherd opening the business session Bob Miller presented the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard report, noting already 51 participations at veterans funerals this year. Miller addressed donations, including Honor Guard giving $100 toward the veterans Healing Wall. Incoming donations are down this year, which he attributes to the inflationary situation. Steve Hyde, who has served the Harry C. Harter Post as judge advocate in recent years, substituted as the ...