People & Living

Formerly Forum

Written on March 3, 2020

March 9, 1945 • Mr. and Mrs. Earle E. Sims and daughters moved Saturday into one of the new modern apartments on the second story of the Forum building. The  Continue Reading »

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

Written on March 3, 2020

March 9, 1945 • An extensive program of building and improvement, which was begun early in December at the Manley Popcorn Plant here, is now nearing completion, according to construction  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on March 3, 2020

March 9, 1945 The February meeting of the Community Club, held at The Ritz last Friday evening, attracted a capacity crowd of some 140 men and women, the occasion having  Continue Reading »

Helping Hands for Jesus to host spring brunch

Written on March 3, 2020

Helping Hands for Jesus of the Rock Port United Methodist Church will host a spring brunch Saturday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Donna Clark Fuller will present the program,  Continue Reading »

Churches of Fairfax

Written on March 3, 2020

The churches of Fairfax, Missouri, were featured on a two-cent postcard, printed by Sims Printing and Stationery Co., Fairfax. (Submitted photo)

Rock Port Food Pantry needs

Written on March 3, 2020

The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, crackers, flour, mandarin oranges, small canned hams, chicken, cake mixes, frosting, cereal, toothpaste,  Continue Reading »

Ralph Greer American Legion Auxiliary

Written on March 3, 2020

Submitted by Geri Duren, secretary The Ralph Greer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 met  November 4, 2019. President Evelyn Hord called the meeting to order. Nancy Daugherty gave the opening  Continue Reading »

Pitch news

Written on March 3, 2020

By Georgia Gilley The TEC Club met at my home February 25, 2020, on a cloudy day, but there was no ice or snow. Two members were still “under the  Continue Reading »

Jim Crawford visits Tarkio Rotarians

Written on March 3, 2020

Jim Crawford from the University of Missouri Extension spoke to the Tarkio Rotarians on February 25, 2020. He shared information about invasive species that are attacking trees in Missouri. The  Continue Reading »

Grant for women who plan to enter the education field

Written on March 3, 2020

The Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International wants to encourage young women in our area to enter the field of education. Therefore, a grant in the amount  Continue Reading »

Women in Ag program to feature national motivational keynote speaker

Written on March 3, 2020

Women will have an incredible opportunity to hear from and interact with a national motivational speaker at this year’s Atchison County Women in Ag program. The event will be Tuesday,  Continue Reading »

Absolute or Obsolete?

Written on March 3, 2020

By Cynthia (Walker) Burton It occurs to me that many items that were around when I was a “little shaver” are now obsolete. Typewriters, the rotary dial phone, manual car  Continue Reading »

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