Category: Fairview People
Important Dates in Early September
Before this first week of September ends, a few dates early in the week should be acknowledged. Eighty years ago, at 4:45 a.m. on September 1st, a German battleship in the Baltic Sea “opened f... Read More
Another Tribute
On Friday the Fairview Cemetery was the scene of another military funeral. Not only was Harold E. Downey a veteran, but he was also a hometown boy. Well, not quite. “Tink” Downey... Read More
The Grocery Business
At one time three grocery stores operated in the old Fairview Borough: Weislogel’s, Hauck’s on the northwest corner of the Routes 20 and 98 intersection, and the Red and White “Chain Store... Read More
Another Old Business
The Commencement booklet is a wonder. Time spent reading it is well spent. The booklet is simply full of facts! Here’s what it says about Ruhl’s Store: ... Read More
Another Old Business
Actually, the Fairview Hardware (in the featured photo it is the building on the extreme right), is probably the oldest continuing business in the township. According to the school commencement ... Read More
Women in History Day
Whoops! The recognition of Women in History Day nearly went by without a mention… it was yesterday, March 8. The following are a few of Fairview’s outstanding women…. The... Read More
More Old Businesses
The Historical Society is fortunate to have in its collection most of the old school publications, such as the one featured here. It is the Commencement publication from 1926 and includes severa... Read More