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Marshalltown American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 holds meeting

The ALA May 11, 2021 meeting was opened by Deb Miller, President at 6:10 P.M at the American Legion Post 46 in the lower level. Opening Prayer was given by Dorothy Hellberg, Chaplain. Following the prayer Dorothy Hellberg led the group in a Memorial to the 10 Unit members who passed away in the last year. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary was led by Deb Miller, President. New member Laurel was welcomed by the membership. Laurel is a retired veteran who served 22 years in the Air Force. We had no sick calls. It was ...

Laurel Legion Auxiliary discuss poppy drive

The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Post Home with four members present. The opening prayer was given. Members recited the pledge of Allegiance, stood in silence for the 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 with corrections and additions. The treasurer’s report was given and accepted for audit. In old business, it was reported the letters for the bakeless bake sale were ready to be mailed. Report was given that ...

Assistance League Thrift Sale June 5th

The Assistance League Spring Thrift Sale will be held on Saturday, June 5th from 9:30am-4pm.  The ‘sack sale’ will be held from 2-4 pm.  The sack sale requires the purchase of a $5 garbage bag for entry and allows you to fill up the garbage bag full of items for only $5.  The sale is ...

Conrad Legion Auxiliary approves old business

Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit #681 met May 17 at the Legion Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Sue Kitzman with 31 members, officers and guests present. The colors were advanced by Jody Wanken and Legion Post Commander Dan Shine. Kitzman led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence in honor of POW’s, MIA’s and deceased veterans, prayer and reciting in unison the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Opening exercises closed by group singing of “Let There be Peace on Earth,” accompanied by Mary Ann Miller. ...

CCW holds first meeting since September

A Council of Catholic Women St. Francis of Assisi Parish (CCW) May meeting was held May 6 in St. Mary’s church hall. Prior to the start of the meeting, ladies met outside with Lois Polt leading members in the Litany of Blessing of St. Mary and 34 ladies were present. A welcome was given by Polt. Due to COVID, the group had not met since September 2020 when an outdoor meeting was held. Secretary minutes and the treasurer report were read. The group agreed to purchase 13 new robes and 10 cords for altar servers. A bake sale held after masses the first weekend of May was very ...

Evening Lions donates to Guiding Star

Through popcorn sales, the Marshalltown Evening Lions recently donated $500 to the Guiding Star, a local women’s and family health organization, towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine. Pictured are Teresa Ingold, Mary Mauk (Guiding Star Director), Dan Roberts, Bob Johnson and ...