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Tag: Fairview People

Fairview's Elected Women

Fairview’s Elected Women

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 schools, ... Read More
A Female Pilot?  Come on!

A Female Pilot? Come on!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 to Erie to write... Read More
A Noble Service

A Noble Service

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 6 the Battle of Belleau Wood b... Read More
Being an Outstanding School Teacher

Being an Outstanding School Teacher

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 could apply for a job to teach.  ... Read More
Women Helping Others

Women Helping Others

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 the l... Read More
Helen Weeks, Outstanding!

Helen Weeks, Outstanding!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 such organizations as the Woman’s ... Read More
After the Civil War

After the Civil War

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 days in July of that year (1848) in Se... Read More
Another Outstanding Woman from the Civil War Era

Another Outstanding Woman from the Civil War Era

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Many young men from Fairview were caught up in the Civil War.  Some of the families represented in the various regiments were Brindle, Caughey, Ferguson, Glazier, Irwin, Sceivis, Weidler, Werntz ... Read More
My Dear Wife

My Dear Wife

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The woman left behind when her husband went off to war had quite a responsibility, especially if there were children.  She did all her own chores as well as his.  She worried but kept a good... Read More
More Women Pioneers

More Women Pioneers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
In the southern part of the township, women also arrived in those very early years to settle in the wilderness.  Among them was Sarah Kennedy Ryan, whose husband was James.  They began their... Read More
More About the Fairview Community Council

More About the Fairview Community Council

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Years ago it was an annual event for the Fairview Community Council to consider the good works of various Fairview citizens then select a few to honor as “Outstanding Citizens.”  The now defu... Read More
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