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Liscomb Auxiliary plans fall events

Club News September 17, 2022

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met at Vickie Penner’s home in Liscomb at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 8. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Sharon Hatch. Roll call was answered by six present. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave devotions. A moment of silence was observed for the MIA/POW and deceased veterans. The group recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble. The July minutes were approved as read. Dues have been made by 12 members and the remaining members still need to pay. Hatch talked to the secretary at BCLUW Middle School and the auxiliary will take ...

Ave Maria Study Club begins new year

Club News September 17, 2022

The Ave Maria Study Club met in the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church on Sept. 9, starting with a potluck salad luncheon with 15 members and one guest present. The meal was furnished by those attending. The meal was followed by the praying the Rosary. The program chosen to begin this year dedicated to priests was the first part of the YouTube video, “The Making of a Catholic Priest” produced by Bishop Robert Barrons’ “Word on Fire Institute” and was shown by Edith Podhajsky. It will be continued at the October and November meetings. Jean Miller reported on the Golden Book ...

Sigma Master opens new season

Club News September 17, 2022

Sigma Master Chapter met for the first time since May 10 at El Portal for lunch on Sept. 13. Eight members and two guests answered roll call to: “What do you like/dislike about fall?” President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking Dorothy Perry for hosting (on her 90th birthday). Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, and Barb Noid gave the treasurer’s report and then collected the $20 dues for the year. Hobson reminded the girls to continue collecting pop tabs and stamps. Report of absent member Ginny Bumsted stating she is now residing at Grandview Nursing ...

Laurel Legion Auxiliary holds August meeting

Club News August 27, 2022

LAUREL — The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home with five members present. President LaDonna Runner called the meeting to order. Laura Tribby gave the opening Prayer. Members recited the Pledge of allegiance, stood in silence for 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 approved as read. The treasurers report was given and approved for audit. Discussion was held to purchase hand sanitizer for the East Marshall grade ...

Chapter JU inducts new members

Club News August 27, 2022

A meeting of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood was held on Aug. 15 at the home of Marlys Smith and included an initiation ceremony for new members. Pictured (left to right) are new members Tracy Ostrem, Dee Burt, Cheryl Searle and President Alix Martin. Following the ceremony and business ...

Marshalltown VFW holds July session

Club News August 20, 2022

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 at its July meeting acted on a series of ongoing topics. Prior to Commander Rob Shepherd opening the business session Bob Miller presented the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard report, noting already 51 participations at veterans funerals this year. Miller addressed donations, including Honor Guard giving $100 toward the veterans Healing Wall. Incoming donations are down this year, which he attributes to the inflationary situation. Steve Hyde, who has served the Harry C. Harter Post as judge advocate in recent years, substituted as the ...