1969 Mike Foley in the junior high uniform - Pam Foley in the high school uniform

Mike Foley & Tom Handlos 1972

Leta McMahon, daughter of Edward Martin and Agnes Loretta (Powers) McMahon was born January 15, 1915 on a farm near Manilla, Iowa. She graduated from Manilla High School in 1931 and then completed Normal Training. On July 16, 1934, Leta was united in marriage with Malick Donald Foley at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with Father Dennis Clark officiating. They made their home in Manning and Malick farmed south of Carroll. Malick and Leta were married for 61 years. Five children were born to this union. Mary Lou Foley, graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing. She owned a Nutri System Franchise for 18 years. Mary served on the University of Nebraska's Board of Franchises. Her husband, Daniel Raasch died in 1996. She has five children, Mark, Mike, Matthew, Martin and Melissa,( Mrs. Drew Erra) Mapes and one step daughter, Sherri Klentz. Mary has thirteen grandchildren. She is now retired and lives in Omaha, NE. Betty graduated from Business School in Omaha and attended Creighton University.

She married Charles Van Etten (Van) of Burlington, Iowa. They live in LaVista, NE. Betty retired from Union Pacific RR Co. and Offutt AFB NE. Van retired from the United States Navy and worked for many years in the electrical and plumbing field. They are the parents of three children: John, Julie and Joe Van Etten. They have three grandchildren, Espen, Ethan, and Eli. Manning will always be a special place for her because she treasured the childhood that she spent in Manning.

Donna graduated from N.W.M.S.U. at Maryville, Missouri with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She married Dr. Soren Sorensen of Avoca. They now live in Omaha, Nebraska. Donna received her Master's Degree from UNO and is a reading specialist at Westside Community Schools in Omaha. Soren is employed by the Federal Corps of Engineers and is a Specialist in toxic waste cleanup. They are the parents of two children: Kimberly,(Mrs. Mike Ross) and Ryan Sorensen. Kim teaches 5th grade in the Westside Community Schools and Ryan is an art director at SKAR Advertising. Kim and Mike have one son, Tyler.

Pamela, a 1969 graduate of Manning High School graduated from N.W.M.S.U. at Maryville, Missouri in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She married Steve Palmer of Winterset,IA. in 1976. They live in Winterset, Iowa. Pamela is a kindergarten teacher and has taught for 30 years in the Winterset School District. Steve has been a supervisor at Dee Zee Manufacturing in Des Moines now for 19 years. They are the parents of two children: Jonathan, who died in infancy and Nicholas(20) who is a Commercial Art student at DMACC in Ankeny, IA. Michael Foley, a 1974 graduate of Manning High School graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing. Mike married Jean Baker of Mason City, Iowa in 1981. They live in Ankeny, Iowa and have four children: Jason (21); James(17); Andrew (15) and Lisa (11). For the past 17 years, Mike has been an insurance broker at Holmes Murphy & Associates in West Des Moines, IA. where he is Sr. Vice President and Shareholder. In addition to being a full-time mother, Jean is an Associate at East Elementary in Ankeny. In the Fall of 2005, Jason will be a Senior at Iowa State University, James a Senior and Andrew a Sophomore at Ankeny High School and Lisa will be a Sixth grader at Parkview Middle School in Ankeny. Joining the Foley family is their dog Molly.

Malick farmed from 1931 until 1975, south of Carroll. In 1956 Malick began working part-time at Puck Implement . Malick also worked part time for many years as a painter and at Mueller's Furniture Store in Manning. Malick served as parish director, member of the parish council and church usher at Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Malick was always busy and enjoyed sharing a joke with someone.

Leta worked at W.B. Parrot Produce in Manning and also taught grades K-8 at a rural school in Eden Township during W.W.II. Leta was a Cub Scout Den Mother for many years and an active member of Sacred Heart Parish. She was a member of Little Flower Study Club, a charter member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over 50 years and served as Grand Regent and held other offices in the Altar and Rosary Society. Leta was involved in community service as a volunteer at the Manning Plaza and at New Hope Village.

Leta and over 200 friends and relatives celebrated her 90th birthday early on October 23, 2004 , at Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Malick and Leta were devoted parents and grandparents. They enjoyed church activities, traveling, dancing, playing cards, bowling, playing bingo and hosting family holiday celebrations.

Malick died on July 18, 1995 at the age of 82 and Leta died on April 5, 2005 at the age of 90. Their family consists of 5 children, 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Betty Foley MHS 1955

Mary Lou Foley MHS 1953

Pam Foley 1956

Pam Foley behind the streamers

Kay & Judy Mueller, Mike Foley

Malick & Leta Foley

Malick Foley 1972

Back: Mary Foley 18, Betty Foley 17
Front: Donna 8, Pam 3
Betty in her band uniform before the whole family attended the concert in 1953

(Mary Leta McMahon) Everyone knew her as Leta.
Mom graduated from Manilla High School on May 21, 1931. She was just 16 years old. She then attended Normal Training for teachers in Manilla. I don't know if that was a one or two year program.
That would place her as a teacher in 1932 and or 1933.
Leta McMahon's siblings were...
Cletus McMahon
Vernet McMahon
Edward McMahon
Clarence McMahon-died in infancy
Delphine McMahon
Their parents were Agnes Loretta (Powers) McMahon & Edward Martin McMahon. My grandparents farmed near Manilla, Iowa.