Tag: Fairview People
Adena Miller Rich
Women’s History Month (March) is quickly coming to an end, which prompts a look at Fairview’s women once again. One accomplished Fairview woman has been somewhat overlooked. Her parents’ home...... Read More
John Klier, Farmer, Township Supervisor, Good Guy
Today, March 8, 2022, a funeral service is being held for John Klier. John was the society’s “go-to” guy for historical information. He almost always knew the answer, and if...... Read More
Fairview’s Elected Women
During the recent elections we were reminded that Fairview had some outstanding women in this category too. Three quickly come to mind. Originally the township and borough operated their own...... Read More
A Female Pilot? Come on!
If ever a woman might be described as a “flapper,” it would be Elizabeth Ann Eberhart. She was from Kansas, graduated from Kansas State University in journalism and had come...... Read More
A Noble Service
By June 1918, a little more than a year after the U.S. declared war on Germany, about 650,000 American soldiers were in France, with more coming every day. On June...... Read More
Being an Outstanding School Teacher
School teachers early in the 1900s were not required to have much training. In fact, the day after a person finished his or her high school years he or she...... Read More
Women Helping Others
By 1895 organized groups for women who wanted to help those in need beyond their own immediate circles included the well-known Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), the Woman’s Club and...... Read More
Helen Weeks, Outstanding!
As the old century was coming to a close the role of women was changing. Many found work that was beyond the usual outlets. They found a voice, too, in...... Read More
After the Civil War
By 1848 women had been seeking equal treatment with men for many years and the first gathering in the U.S. to give wide attention to their demands was during two...... Read More