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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
1
A full house attended the Baptist church Children’s Day exercises held last Sabbath evening. The children delivered their parts in the routine program, with the usual reverent tone and orderly performance.
Mr and Mrs A L Branson of Trinidad Colorado were here with a note on Branson owning a local concern. The brief item places them in the county context and hints at ownership ties affecting local affairs.
The Wa Keeney community plans a July 4th event at the Fair Grounds to surpass prior celebrations. Funds come from grounds admission to support the county fair treasury. Fireworks decorations prizes and other costs are being prepared. Committees include Advertising J H Heckman A W at ba and F M Munson. Grounds J G Hixson Peter Dever E B Hillman W C P oades. Solidieto J Ce. ere P Hash man and Albert Acre. Further details to follow next week.
Wa-Keeney businessmen farmers and Ogallah representatives gathered at the Masonic Lodge to merge the Wa-Keeney Commercial Club into the Wa-Keeney Boosters Association. A constitution bylaws board and two committees were formed with G H Benson as president and S J Straw as vice president. Committees will monitor credits and solicitations and guide closing of businesses during entertainments or sports. The group aims to boost Wa-Keeney and address harvest wage needs and labor for the coming trap season.
E H Hillman sold 160 acres two and a half miles southeast of Voda to Valinowsky for 8500 dollars in a nearly cash deal. The quarter is under cultivation with 130 acres in wheat and a one fourth crop interest. The land borders Malinowsky’s farm and is valued high due to location. Hillman plans to build a residence in Wa-Keeney this summer. You must see the horses to appreciate them. Folkers public sale June 20.
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