CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On Oct. 23, nine Quilts of Valor were awarded to local veterans by members of the Central Iowa Quilt Sew-Ciety in cooperation with American Legion Post 46. The ceremony took place outdoors near the Freedom Rock. Led by Gloria DeBower and with readings by Marilyn Kidd and ...
Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars in a multitopic October meeting on Oct. 26 processed a series of coming events. Among decisions by the 16 Harry C. Harter Post 839 veterans in attendance were: Dec. 10 set as date for the traditional Post Christmas Party with a choice of two meats; a chili meal suggested by Delmar Roberts for members prior to the Nov. 16 regular meeting and updating the outdoor sign by next spring. Special speakers before Post Commander Rob Shepherd opened the meeting were Kevin Huseboe and Deb Miller. Huseboe, who was appointed director of the Marshall County ...
LAUREL — The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Legion Home on Wednesday Oct. 20. There were eight members present. President LaDonna Runner opened the meeting with Laura Tribby giving the 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 September meeting were read, corrections were made and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted for audit. A new member, Missy Sharer ...
Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at Dairy Queen, South Center Street, on Oct. 26 with nine members and two guests present. Roll call was taken by host Alice Nicholson with the question: “Who do you want to win the World Series?” and the Braves was unanimous. Apparently, all are National team lovers. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting with health reports and welcomed LaVonne Pollard present after a long absence, now being a happy resident of The ...
LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met on Oct. 12 at the Union Public Library after a dinner at the Sunshine Cafe in Eldora hosted by President Sharon Hatch. Five ladies were present. Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave the devotions followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, Auxiliary Preamble and a moment of silence for deceased veterans and MIA/POW. The September minutes were read and approved. The Unit is invited to Boo at the Barn in Swisher for Miracles in Motion from noon to 1 p.m. and 1p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. ...
The Marshall Country Retired School Personnel Association met Oct. 18 at the library. The program was presented by Gloria DeBower who spoke about the Quilts of Valor. The Central Iowa Sew-ciety guild has presented 319 quilts to people in the Marshall, Tama and Hardin counties over the ...
