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Program on the Iowa Veterans Home a Laurel Auxiliary

Club News October 27, 2019

LAUREL — On Oct. 16, The Harold McBroom American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Post Home with President Laura Tribby calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in forum. The chaplain opened the meeting in prayer. Members stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, stood in silence in memory of POW/MIAs and deceased veterans and recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Six members answered roll call. Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted for audit. Stacy Bane, who is the ALA representative at the ...

October meeting of Sigma Master Chapter at Legends

Club News October 27, 2019

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at Legends American Grill on Tuesday with nine members present, two guests and seven members excused. Roll call was taken with the question: “What is your fall outside decoration?” Vice President Bonnie Speas opened the meeting thanking Joyce Roddan for hosting the day. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved along with the treasurer’s report given. Discussion was held regarding the “sisterhood project” for the Iowa Veteran’s Home. Diane Hobson will be in contact with Terry Gray and decision for the chapter will ...

Times Ago

Life October 20, 2019

Oct. 20 • 10 years ago 2009 Marshalltown High School swim team ended its dual season with an easy win over Fort Dodge 113-49 as Senior Meredith Johnson had two individual victories, the 50 yard freestyle and the 500 yard free and Senior Emily Visser took the 200 yard freestyle. • 25 years ago in 1994 Seventh students from Anson and Miller Middle Schools: Carissa Bryant, Michelle Malecha, Danielle Perry, Drew Thomas, David Baitinger, Paul Krier and Sarah Dahlke were selected to represent the Smoke-Free Class of the year 2000 in the 1994 Central Iowa Red Ribbon Parade and ...

Chapter JU initiates two new members

Club News October 14, 2019

A meeting of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood was held on Monday at the home of Janelle Carter with an initiation ceremony for new members. Pictured is Ann Isgrig (left above) and Paula Aalfs (right) with President Marlys Smith (center). Following the ceremony the members enjoyed a ...

Orphan Grain Train program for Chapter NU

Club News October 14, 2019

Orphan Grain Train volunteers, Trisha Adams, left and Bonnie Berrey show contents of a layette set they assemble to donate. Contents are wrapped in a crib sized quilt made by volunteer Char Squier for a baby in need. The Central Iowa Branch is located in Clemons in the former Clemons Lutheran ...

Chapter BB hosts the Descendants Tea

Club News October 14, 2019

P.E.O. Chapter BB had the honor of serving as official hostesses to sister P.E.O.s at the Descendants Teas which were part of the activities during the biennial convention of the International Chapter. The committee welcomed nearly 1,200 ladies at five Victorian-era themed teas over the course ...