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American Legion Auxiliary hosts meeting

The members of the Auxiliary and their guests began the evening with a salad and dessert supper in the lower level of the American Legion Post 46 on August 10, 2021, at 6 pm. New members and the Girls State attendees with their family were special guests. Before the meeting the three girls chosen to attend the Annual Girls State gave a summary of their 4 days of meetings via zoom. The girls were Rebecka Stone, daughter of Marnie Stone; Veronica Herrera, daughter of Carlos and Helda Herrera; Phoebe Hermanson, daughter of John and Patty Hermanson. All stated it was a very worthwhile ...

ELKS lodge #312 donate to YSS

Marshalltown ELKS lodge #312 members Cheryl Kelley and Trustee Fred Lembke, present YSS of Marshall County Transitional Housing Youth Advocate Sam Fox a check along with Behavioral Health Skills Counselor, Kristine Wilder. The YSSMC donation center, funded by the ELKS Club, supports all of YSS ...

Chapter MJ meets in person

ld in person at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. This was the first time since the pandemic began that the chapter met in person. There were 16 members present. Reports were given on the International Peace Project, Star Scholarship and Cottey College. President Rheba Yost reviewed proposed amendments to be voted upon at the September International PEO Convention. Past President Daryl Kelehan told of her upcoming move out-of-state. Everyone wished her well in her new home and thanked her for all her hard work for Chapter MJ. The next meeting will be social at 7 p.m. on Aug. ...

Laurel Auxiliary hears about bakeless sale

The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Legion home on July 21 with six members present. LaDonna Runner called the meeting to order. After the opening prayer, the members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and stood in silence for P.O.W.s, M.I.A.s and deceased veterans. They recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted for audit. A report was given on the Poppy Drive. Also a report was given on the bakeless bake sale which ...

Liscomb Auxiliary has many activities planned

The Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met July 27 at the Union Public Library. There were five members present. President Sharon Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening devotions. The Pledge of Allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble were recited. A moment of silence was observed for MIA/POW and deceased veterans. An election of officers was held, and all previous holders carried. The Marshall County Fall Conference will be held in Beaman on Sept. 18. The Union Tar Heel Parade on Saturday will honor Dorothy Sorenson who has been in the Auxiliary for more than ...

Chapter JU discusses park walking

Chapter JU of the PEO Sisterhood, held an outdoor meeting at the Sixth Street Softball Complex on Monday. Chaplain Connie Stansberry gave the devotions and President Marlys Smith conducted the business meeting. Members discussed amendments which will be voted upon at the upcoming September meeting of the International Convention. The convention will be held virtually so all members will have an opportunity to join in. Following the business meeting, members enjoyed a program presented by Ann Bresler. The program was entitled “Trail Walks” and Bresler told about her membership in ...