Editorial

Omu’s JournalKansas Stars

The motto of my birth state, Kansas, is “Ad Astra Per Aspera.” The Latin translation is “to the stars, through difficulties.” John James Ingalls coined the motto in 1861 stating, “The aspiration of Kansas is to reach the unattainable; its dream is the realization of the impossible.”Enough history.

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This week in history

This week in history6/29/1950“Ballard ward reorganized”During Sunday sessions of Ballard ward conference, the following officer changes were made in the organization:In Relief society Mrs.

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This week in History

This week in History 6/22/1950“Bookcliff fire ravages 2,000 acres”Nearly 2,000 acres of charred stumps and earth with spot fires still burning and danger that a high wind will start anew a raging fire -- that’s the picture in Bookclifff mountain where 50 local men have been battling flames, swept to greater fury by a 30 to 40 mile per hour wind since Tuesday, June 13.

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