Still time to contribute to Poppy Campaign

To the Editor:

Friday, October 17 the VFW Auxiliary to Post 4117 in Waukon conducted its annual Poppy Campaign. Once again, the community made a significant contribution to area veterans.

These funds are strictly earmarked for supporting veterans. We provide gas and grocery certificates, emergency funding for medical expenses, and monies to the Veterans Home in Marshalltown, the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City and the National Home for Children.

In 1924, the VFW registered the name “Buddy” Poppy with the U.S. Patent Office. The “Buddy” Poppy represents the blood shed by American military service members and reminds us of their sacrifices.

If you were missed and would still like to contribute, you can mail your check to: Karen Mathis, 506 Fifth Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172 or you can call me at 563-568-2534 and I will pick it up.

Karen Mathis, Treasurer
VFW Auxiliary
Post 4117
Waukon