Special honorees were: Back Row: (l-r) Tama County President Jolene Denbow, Ashley Sieh, Jr. graduate, Jeanne Paustian, 40 year member, Maxine Schoel, 75 year member, and 3rd District President Shirley Warneke. Front Row: Marge Grove, 63 year member, Phyllis Chizek, 71 year member, and Emma Moeller, 65 year member.

The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary hosted their annual Mothers Tea on Mon., May 9th. Special guests were 3rd District President Shirley Warneke, Norway, and Tama County President Jolene Denbow, Gladbrook. They both brought greetings and received a corsage and a pastel colored owl as their gift. President Jeanne Paustian opened the program welcoming everyone to the tea on a cloudy, rainy, and cool spring day.

Bev Miller and Jodee Stoakes told about their new business the “Old Mill Road”. The store is located west of town in the location of the old “Country Cupboard”. They brought several items to show that they had refurbished. It was very interesting learning about their unique items and other products they are now selling.

The Memorial Service was conducted by Unit President Jeanne Paustian, Poppy Chairman Jodi Betts, and Chaplain Lisa Reinhard. During the service, hymns were sung led by pianist Sue Koster; prayers lifted up, and a poem on Faith read. The Unit lost three members since the last service. They were Edith Whannel, a 59 year member, Deb Denbow Weber, a 24 year member, and Jean Marquart, a 67 year member. A candle was lighted for the deceased, a poppy placed, and their family members were given a white carnation. Sue played TAPS.

The Unit had one Junior, Ashley Sieh, graduating. The Graduation Service was conducted for her by Jeanne, Jodi, Lisa, Linda Randolph, Ashley’s grandmother, and Presidents Jolene and Shirley. Ashley was presented a certificate, poppy, and her Auxiliary pin was pinned on her by Grandma Linda. She received her first year of membership into Senior membership as her gift from the Unit. We wish Ashley well as she pursues her career of becoming a Physician Assistant at the University of Iowa.

Jolene and Jeanne passed out continuous years of membership awards to the following: 25 year certificate and pin: Christy Carnes and Jan Schulz; 40- year certificates to Jeanne Paustian and Cynthia Eggers; and others recognized were: Marlys Boege 61 years; Alma Gilchrist, 62 years; Martha Gamble & Marge Grove, 63 years; Emma Moeller and Sandy Mohr, 65 years; Ferne Schoel, 68 years; Mavis Nelson, 69 years; Phyllis Chizek, 71 years; Dorothy Landt, 73 years, and Maxine Schoel, 75 years and a Life Member Certificate.

Family members present for the Memorial Service were: (l-r) Jolene & Dick Denbow, parents of Deb Denbow Weber; Penny Lage, daughter of Jean Marquart; and Katie Chizek, daughter of Edith Whannel, and Dick Denbow, Edith’s brother.

Door prize winners were Joyce Bern, an owl; and colored lanterns were won by: Florence Wrage, Jane Frericks, Ashley Sieh and Linda Randolph.

The program ended with all singing “God Bless America”.

The tables were decorated in pastel colors. Everyone received a note pad and pen with the saying “Women of Faith Make A Difference”. A delicious sandwich and cupcake lunch was served by Rose Russell, Rev. Barb Muhs, and Jeanne Paustian.

åGrandma Linda Randolph is pinning on Ashley’s Auxiliary pin.