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Federation of Women’s Clubs January Board Meeting

The first meeting of the Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board Meeting was held Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m., at Binford House with Amy Feisel, president, presiding with 10 members present. Organizing board committees and efforts for the year took place. New elected members of Kathy Deines, Pete Grady, Deb Johnson and Carol McInroy were welcomed. The Passport Dining Club will start at 6 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Binford House. There are a few reservations left by calling 641-753-5450 for details. It is a fundraising event which is choice of 6 or 10 monthly meals (excluding January and ...

January meeting held by Beta Sigma Phi

Beta Sigma Phi, Sigma Master Chapter met for lunch at Pizza Ranch on a blustery, snowy morning Jan. 14. All nine members and one guest answered roll call to: “Did you make a New Years Resolution?” President Dorothy Perry thanked Elaine Fiscus for hosting the luncheon. Alice Nicholson read the minutes of the December meeting that indicated members were to bring two items for the food box. With no one remembering to bring food, correction was made regarding a reminder will be made by Jan Keller before the next meeting. So, with correction regarding that a reminder will be sent ...

Optimists hear from USAF pilot

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Optimist Club of Marshalltown held it’s weekly meeting at Mama DiGrados restaurant on Jan. 9. The guest speaker was Don Feld, a former USAF pilot who flew the Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Viet Nam and later on flew the TR-1 (U-2 spy plane). Feld explained the different ...

Member milestones at P.E.O. Reciprocity Christmas Social

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Annual Marshall County P.E.O. Reciprocity Christmas Social was held at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 9. Featured was The Tuesday Musical Club musical “A Carol Christmas.” They entertained with a variety of vocals and instruments. The program honored 50-year ...

Beta Sigma Phi holds final meeting of the year

Beta Sigma Phi Sigma Master Chapter met for its Christmas party on Dec. 10. Eight members, one guest and one absent enjoyed a meal provided by hostess Caralee Hutchens at Marshall County Ag Iowa State University Extension office. President Dorothy Perry opened the meeting with roll call taken asking: “What are you going to do Christmas?” Minutes of the November meeting were read and Barb Noid gave the Treasurers report. A motion was made by Diane Hobson to give two items of food that will be taken to the food box. Alice Nicholson seconded the motion to bring to the next meeting. ...