Lane Launches ’68 County Fair Season
Nolan Howell reports the 1968 Lane County Fair at Dighton opened amid rain reflections under a cool Kansas sky. The three day event featured 4 H judging, grand Ole Opry finale, livestock sales with record prices, and multiple club entries from Dighton and Shields. Winners spanned hogs, cattle, sheep, poultry, entomology, photography, foods, and crafts, reflecting broad participation across local 4 H clubs.
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