Years ago in Kansas—70s & 80s—you had to belong to a bar as a club member, ...
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Yep. In 1978, I had to go to Wichita KA on a two day business trip. After the first day of work, I wanted to have a few beers then dinner and the hotel room. Found out real quick that I’d have to buy a membership before I could buy beer.
Wichita KA
*************Should be Wichita KS. ....My goof!