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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 discusses events

Meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 was called to order by President Debra Miller at 6 p.m. on July 12. Opening prayer by Chaplain Dorothy Hellberg was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Sick Call was given following the President’s welcome. The minutes by secretary Pat McLain were approved as given. Treasurer’s report was given by Miller and accepted as given. Membership report was not given due to absence of Meg Sponseller, chairperson. Dues for 2023 can begin being ...

Borton receives 400th Quilt of Valor

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marvis Drew, Quilt of Valor coordinator for Central Iowa Quilt Sew-ciety, awarded the 400th quilt to Dennis Borton, of LeGrand. Borton was in the Iowa Army National Guard for 6 years In the military police unit. CIQS is a group with the national Quilts of Valor foundation ...

Marshalltown VFW holds July session

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 at its July meeting Tuesday 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 ...

Chapter MJ honors milestone members

P.E.O. Chapter MJ met at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Gallery Gardens on Main Street to celebrate Paula Rutherford and Becky Hagen’s 50th year as a P.E.O. Special honors were also given to Barb Runneals for being a 70-year P.E.O. member. Each honoree was asked to share special memories as a P.E.O. ...

Marshalltown VFW holds June session

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 leaders aired this summers coming activities during Tuesdays June meeting, with Commander Rob Shepherd in charge. Prior to Shepherd opening the meeting Bob Miller reported on joint VFW/American Legion Honor Guard actions, noting four participations at military funerals during May. He also reviewed financial and rifle conditions. The Harry C. Harter Post was draped during the meeting in honor of Eugene Goodman. Rick Johnson reported that the recent meat sale in cooperation with JBS and the Flags For Veterans Graves project in ...

Chapter MJ holds social at Ivadel Ruth’s Tea Room

At 6 p.m. on June 20, there were 13 P.E.O. Chapter MJ sisters who visited Ivadel Ruth’s Tea Room in Union. This fun social was hosted by Dr. Cynthia Knight who is a new member of Chapter MJ. Charlene Martin acted as co-hostess of the meal, dessert and teas served. Knight told of the history surrounding the Tea Room/house she grew up in and now owns. Profits from Ivadel Ruth’s Tea Room are to help fund Iowa Net High Academy of which Knight is the founder and president. Iowa Net High Academy partners with numerous school districts to educate at-risk youth through a specialized ...