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PEO members celebrated at meeting

P.E.O. Milestone Members Jane Bauer, Elaine Graeff and Jackie Hughes were celebrated at Chapter BB’s business meeting on Sept. 20. Bauer has been a member for 50 years, and Graeff and Hughes are 40-year members. Members were brought up to date about their involvement in Ryan’s Case for Smiles. This is a nationwide program where whimsical pillowcases are made and given to childhood cancer patients for use in their hospital rooms. The foundation was created by the mother of a child who died from cancer in hopes of cheering the children during their hospital stay. Chapter BB ...

Council of Catholic Women seeks ways to attract youth

The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Council of Catholic Women (CCW) meeting was held Sept. 2 to elect and install officers for the coming year. President Lois Polt welcomed the 30 women present. Minutes and Treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Motion made, seconded and approved to stop paying the pest control bill from the CCW budget and have it revert back to the St. Francis office. Monica Fulton presented the Deanery report. Though the Deanery usually meets three times yearly, COVID has prevented that and the last face-to-face was in October 2019. Zoom meetings and virtual ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary discuss topics

The Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary met on Sept. 13 as President Jeanne Paustian held her annual Program Planning Session with officers, committee chairman and members present to get the 2021-22 year started. Dues were collected and a light meal was served. The meeting was opened in form with Katie Bauer and Marilyn Carstensen posting the flags with Sue Koster at the piano. Chaplain Joyce Swangel offered prayer with members repeating the Preamble. Minutes were read and approved and a treasurer’s report was read with proceeds from the carnival food stand discussed. The Legion/Auxiliary ...

Kiwanis Clubs promote Red Barrel Project

The “Noon” and PM Kiwanis clubs were promoting the Red Barrel project during the grand opening festivities at Fareway Meat and Grocery’s new store. P.M. members Ken Lamb, Rose Wagner, Ann Kent and Peggy Lamb have their picture taken with store manager Brian Schmith next to the Red Barrel ...

Chapter MJ Celebrates 50 Years

Members of PEO Chapter MJ gathered for a social meeting on Monday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gallery Garden on Main in downtown Marshalltown. Their purpose was to celebrate 50 years of becoming a chapter of PEO. Many memories were shared by fellow Chapter MJ sisters. Barb Runneals, one of the original 14 Charter Members, told of her part in forming the new chapter. She also reminisced about the other Charter Member sisters and where they are now. Refreshments were served by Charlene Martin and Janice Ott. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 20 at the ...

Marshalltown VFW to host meal

Marshalltown. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 reviewed and acted on the program of activities during Tuesday’s August meeting, including plans for hosting another public fundraiser tenderloin meal on Friday, Aug. 27. Senior Vice Commander Pete Dumer presided over the session in the absence of Commander Rob Shepherd. Richard (Rick) Johnson, a former commander of this Harry C. Harter Post who last month was awarded a Merit Badge in recognition of his continuous dedication and leadership in the post, led planning for coming events. Johnson told of recent purchase of a new stove ...