Tag: Fairview Memories
A Queen Is Chosen – 1968 Centennial
At long last after a year’s worth of planning, the kick-off event is here! On Saturday, August 17, 1968, the queen who will reside over all the festivities is chosen. ...... Read More
Building for Sale: Dobler Mansion
The Dobler Mansion on Route 20 at the western end of the township is for sale. It is one of two buildings with an extensive history in the township that...... Read More
The Centennial Buttons
The buttons, mentioned in a recent post about the Centennial activities, are on display at the Sturgeon House as part of the summer exhibit about the celebration. The exhibit will...... Read More
More Centennial News: Beard Contest
One of the many fun events of the Centennial Celebration was the beard contest to be held on Friday, August 23, 1968. This contest was announced early in the year...... Read More
Amelia Earhart Day
Today, July 23, has been designated as Amelia Earhart Day. One of the great aviatrixes, partly for her “firsts,” and partly because her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean remains a... Read More
Building for Sale: White Swan Civic Center
Just now there are two buildings with some serious history that are for sale in the township. The one that has been on the market the longest is the old...... Read More
Centennial News – City Council PLanning
By mid July the Centennial committee was finalizing several events. Meetings continued every week with reports and updates from various groups. On July 8 the Garden Club reported on the...... Read More
Centennial Court
On June 24, 1968 the Centennial Committee met and among other things named a committee to select a court from among the candidates for queen. No number was given for...... Read More
New Acquisitions
The historical society has had many new acquisitions recently with wide-ranging appeal. Last month the Society received a German gas mask and canister from World War II. Given that o... Read More