People & Living

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on April 21, 2026

April 27, 1951 • The new Modern Cream Station of the Meek Produce Company will open soon in its new location at 105 South Third Street in Tarkio. Patrons will  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on April 21, 2026

April 27, 1951 • Rock Port has a couple celebrating 65 years of married life. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Strader observed their anniversary Friday, April 20. Mr. Strader was a  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on April 21, 2026

Helping Hands for Jesus will hold its spring rummage sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 22, 23, and 24, at the Rock Port United Methodist Church. See their ad on  Continue Reading »

Tarkio High School spring concert

Written on April 17, 2026

The Tarkio High School spring concert will be held Monday, April 20, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Rock Port UMC to host fish fry April 26

Written on April 17, 2026

The Rock Port United Methodist Church will be hosting a fish fry Sunday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, located at 211 W. Opp. Come  Continue Reading »

Coffee with Sheriff Andy Riley

Written on April 17, 2026

Stop by the Tarkio Nutrition Center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, for Coffee with the Sheriff. Shoot the breeze, ask questions, or voice your concerns with Sheriff Riley while  Continue Reading »

Run for the Son May 2

Written on April 17, 2026

Members of the Heartland Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) will be participating in the annual Run for the Son motorcycle ride on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Run  Continue Reading »

Play Mahjong on Wednesdays

Written on April 17, 2026

Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street. Everyone is welcome to learn and play the game or just enjoy the  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on April 17, 2026

April 19, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Tripoli” with Maureen O’Hara and John Payne and “Let’s Dance” with Betty Hutton and Fred Astaire. • Mrs. Wanda  Continue Reading »

Extra! Extra! A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on April 17, 2026

April 20, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “North of the Great Divide” with Roy Rogers, Penny Edwards, and Tarkio’s own Al Sloey; “The Breaking Point” with John Garfield  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on April 17, 2026

April 20, 1951 • Specials at Bogle’s in Rock Port include: HopAlong Cassidy radio, $12.95; Wrangler jeans, $2.49; ladies’ plastic aprons, 59¢; men’s bib overalls, $2.19; heavy Turkish bath towels,  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on April 17, 2026

Rock Port’s high school baseball game against Nodaway Valley scheduled for Thursday, April 2, was rescheduled for April 23, due to weather. Game time is 5:00 p.m. WCF SOF Tarkio’s  Continue Reading »

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