By LAAH TUCKER
Natoma American Legion Auxiliary
NATOMA — On the high plains of Kansas, the Natoma Labor Day annual celebration gives credence to the small rural community's support for God and country.
Family and friends packed the newly restored American Legion Post 109 Hall to play free family bingo for an assortment of free prizes. Christmas gifts were also collected during the day for the annual Fort Dodge Soldiers Home December shopping event.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 continues to bring a myriad of programs for veterans, their families, children, youth, and community. The celebration day shines light on the community's American pioneer spirit.
Enduring a recent major flood and devastating wildfires they are an excellent example of the Kansas motto “Ad Astra per Aspera,” meaning “to the stars through difficulties.”
For information in joining the volunteer organization, contact Jenjer Murphy, Unit 109 president.
American Legion Auxiliary "Thomas J. Hogan" Unit 109 hosted a free bingo afternoon event during the annual Natoma Labor Day Celebration in the newly restored Legion Post 109 Hall. Photograph and Storyline by Laah Tucker, American Legion Auxiliary, 785-885-8125