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Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary makes April plans

Club News April 16, 2022

GLADBROOK — The wind has finally gotten tired and is quiet making for a beautiful spring day with sunshine and warmer temperatures. President Jeanne opened the meeting with flags in place and Sue Koster, acting chaplain, offering prayer on April 11. Taps followed. Four officers answered roll call with nine total attending. The Auxiliary charter was draped in memory of four loyal members lost this year, Sandra Raum, Bonnie Johannsen, Irene Alvestad and Mavis Nelson. Memorial donation was given for each to the Gladbrook Library. As the District Junior Conference scheduled for April 3 ...

Sigma Master holds luncheon, business meeting

Club News April 16, 2022

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met on April 12 at the home of Alice Nicholson for lunch with the officers providing the meal for seven members and one guest. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking the host. Meeting opened with various health issues for some. Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved, along with Barb Noid giving the treasurer’s report. A request from BCLUW Foundation for $25 was received, discussed and motion to decline was made as it’s not in the service project budget. It was voted to donate to MCD flower basket as the annual ...

YMCA-YWCA senior programs presented at MCRSPA meeting

Club News April 16, 2022

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met April 11 at the Marshalltown Library. The program was presented by Angie Paxon. It was “YMCA Senior Opportunities and Parkinson’s Disease.” One opportunity is Rock Steady Boxing which can enhance the quality of life for those with Parkinson’s for both men and women. Other activities offered are book club, hobby crafts, line dancing, aquatic activities, modified exercise groups and pickle ball. The meeting was called to order by Carole Permar. Minutes were read by Barb Vana. Treasurer, Otto Welfring, gave the ...

Evening Lions donate to Senior Citizens Center

Club News April 9, 2022

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On April 6, at the Elmwood Country Club, the Marshalltown Evening Lions met to listen to U.S. Marshal Ted Kamatchas at a regular club meeting. Kamatchas spoke about the history of federal marshals and their duties, including extraditing prisoners and protection details. The ...

Laurel Auxiliary holds March Post #635 meeting

Club News April 2, 2022

LAUREL — The Harold McBroom Laurel American Legion Auxiliary Post #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home on March 16, with eight members present. Laura Tribby opened the meeting with 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 read and approved. The treasurers report was given and approved and accepted for audit. Since the Christmas swap was such a success that the unit had in November of 2021 the unit ...

Chapter JU honors 70-year P.E.O. member

Club News March 26, 2022

Twenty members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met at 1 p.m. on March 7 at Journey Church. President Marlys Smith presided over the business meeting which included the installation of new officers for the coming year. Member Bette Bagnall was presented a 70-year membership certificate. Other business included approval of the budget. The newly installed officers are President Alix Martin, Vice President Smith, Recording Secretary Ann Isgrig, Corresponding Secretary Debbie Morgan, Treasurer Mary Bloomquist, Chaplain Connie Stansberry, Guard Tracy Ostrem and Delegates to state ...