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Marshalltown VFW sets yule party

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Wrapping up 2022 yearend commitments came before Marshalltown VFW Post 839 at Tuesday’s November meeting. Tops among topics came the annual Christmas party updated to Dec. 9. On that date for Harry C. Harter Post members, only by registering before it, according to Commander Rob Shepherd hours include Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., preceded by a short meeting at 4:30 p.m. A “tip jar” will be available during Happy Hour. Delmar Roberts and Rick Johnson led discussion about choice of ham or turkey with mashed potatoes and other side items. Other subjects included patching a ...

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 holds October meeting

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The October 2022 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on Oct. 20. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz, followed by the opening ceremonies according to the ritual. There were nine members present and one visitor. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the opening prayer. The September minutes and General Orders were read. The minutes stood approved as read. There was no general correspondence. Treasurer Deb Miller gave the Treasurer’s Report. It was read and accepted pending audit. One bill was presented for pizza and ...

Retired school personnel meets Nov. 21

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The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Marshalltown Public Library. Gary Bryant will present a program about the Marshalltown Emergency Food Box. The program will be followed by a brief business meeting. Light refreshments will be provided by the November Social Committee. All retired Marshall County School Personnel are invited to attend.

Chapter BB tours MACC

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Fifteen members of P.E.O. Chapter BB met Nov. 7 at the Marshalltown Art and Cultural Center. Julie Kruse-Brewer and Jackie Hughes were co-hostesses. President Carolyn Anderson presided over the meeting. Members were reminded of the upcoming Marshall County P.E.O. Christmas Tea on Dec. 5 at the First United Methodist Church. Members were also reminded of the Chapter’s Christmas Social on Dec. 1 at the Embers coffee shop. Each member was assigned a Christmas song and asked to bring a gift that represents some of the words of that song. Before the meeting, Jane Bauer introduced Karn ...

Sigma Master donates to Emergency Food Box

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Sigma Master Chapter met for lunch at Wayward Social on Nov. 8 with six members and two guests present. In the absence of President Diane Hobson, Alice Nicholson, secretary opened the meeting with the Roll Call question: “What are you most thankful for this year?” and health issues were given at that time along with the answers. Nicholson read the minutes of the October meeting with no additions or corrections. Barb Noid gave the Treasurer’s report as Caralee Hutchens was paid for the program books as all dues collected for the year but one. Dorothy Perry reported that LaVonne ...

Chapter JU honors milestone member

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At the Nov. 7 meeting of P.E.O. Chapter JU, Eleanor Stegmann was honored with a 50-year gold pin and flowers presented by President Alix Martin (left to right) for 50 years of membership and dedicated service to the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Stegmann served on numerous committees and in many offices ...