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Sigma Master holds luncheon, business meeting

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met on April 12 at the home of Alice Nicholson for lunch with the officers providing the meal for seven members and one guest. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking the host. Meeting opened with various health issues for some. Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved, along with Barb Noid giving the treasurer’s report. A request from BCLUW Foundation for $25 was received, discussed and motion to decline was made as it’s not in the service project budget. It was voted to donate to MCD flower basket as the annual ...

Evening Lions donate to Senior Citizens Center

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On April 6, at the Elmwood Country Club, the Marshalltown Evening Lions met to listen to U.S. Marshal Ted Kamatchas at a regular club meeting. Kamatchas spoke about the history of federal marshals and their duties, including extraditing prisoners and protection details. The ...

Laurel Auxiliary holds March Post #635 meeting

LAUREL — The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary Post #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home on March 16, with eight members present. Laura Tribby opened the meeting with 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 read and approved. The treasurers report was given and approved and accepted for audit. Since the Christmas swap was such a success that the unit had in November of 2021 the unit ...

Third District American Legion Spring Conference was March 19

TAMA — The Third District American Legion Spring Conference, Department of Iowa, was held on March 19 with Legion members hosted by District Commander Jeff Large, of Tama, meeting at the Tama Post #73 home. The American Legion Auxiliary members were welcomed at the Toledo Post Home #72 by ...

Chapter JU honors 70-year P.E.O. member

Twenty members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met at 1 p.m. on March 7 at Journey Church. President Marlys Smith presided over the business meeting which included the installation of new officers for the coming year. Member Bette Bagnall was presented a 70-year membership certificate. Other business included approval of the budget. The newly installed officers are President Alix Martin, Vice President Smith, Recording Secretary Ann Isgrig, Corresponding Secretary Debbie Morgan, Treasurer Mary Bloomquist, Chaplain Connie Stansberry, Guard Tracy Ostrem and Delegates to state ...

Retired school personnel learn about railroads

The MCRSPA met March 21 at the library. The program was “Railroad Enthusiast” presented by Wayne Gieselman. Gieselman has been a lifelong lover of railroads. He told the group that the U.S. is the world leader in freight railways, and that trains carry more “ton miles” than any other transportation in the country. Rails are very efficient, and the average train is 1.2 miles long. Most trains today are computer and satellite “driven.” The meeting was called to order by Carole Permar. Minutes of the December meeting were read by Barb Vana. Otto Welfring gave the ...