The Godfather of Kansas City ministers now has a post office named after him. More than 150 people turned out Friday for the official designation of the Rev. Dr. Wallace S. Hartsfield Sr. Building. More: continued here
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Read More »A post office in KC is now named for the Rev. Wallace Hartsfield – Kansas City Star
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