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Marshalltown VFW sets poppies dates

Club News August 20, 2022

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 processed plans toward multi topics during its August meeting. Plans toward the annual Buddy Poppies relief fund; new outdoor signs and public meals were aired by the 15 veterans in attendance. Commander Rob Shepherd presided and he came in for considerable praise from active VFW leader Rick Johnson for leadership in dressing up Harry C. Harter property at 107 E. Meadow Lane during his command, including painting and acquiring new signage. Johnson reported on the Poppies free will donations program and provided signup sheets designating ...

Chapter MJ honors milestone members

Club News August 6, 2022

P.E.O. Chapter MJ met at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Gallery Gardens on Main Street to celebrate Paula Rutherford and Becky Hagen’s 50th year as a P.E.O. Special honors were also given to Barb Runneals for being a 70-year P.E.O. member. Each honoree was asked to share special memories as a P.E.O. ...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 discusses events

Club News August 6, 2022

Meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 was called to order by President Debra Miller at 6 p.m. on July 12. Opening prayer by Chaplain Dorothy Hellberg was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Sick Call was given following the President’s welcome. The minutes by secretary Pat McLain were approved as given. Treasurer’s report was given by Miller and accepted as given. Membership report was not given due to absence of Meg Sponseller, chairperson. Dues for 2023 can begin being ...

Borton receives 400th Quilt of Valor

Club News August 6, 2022

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marvis Drew, Quilt of Valor coordinator for Central Iowa Quilt Sew-ciety, awarded the 400th quilt to Dennis Borton, of LeGrand. Borton was in the Iowa Army National Guard for 6 years In the military police unit. CIQS is a group with the national Quilts of Valor foundation ...

Marshalltown VFW holds July session

Club News August 6, 2022

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 at its July meeting Tuesday 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 ...

Marshalltown VFW holds June session

Club News June 25, 2022

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 leaders aired this summers coming activities during Tuesdays June meeting, with Commander Rob Shepherd in charge. Prior to Shepherd opening the meeting Bob Miller reported on joint VFW/American Legion Honor Guard actions, noting four participations at military funerals during May. He also reviewed financial and rifle conditions. The Harry C. Harter Post was draped during the meeting in honor of Eugene Goodman. Rick Johnson reported that the recent meat sale in cooperation with JBS and the Flags For Veterans Graves project in ...