March 1, 1946

• A disastrous fire, of undetermined origin, occurred at the G.D. Hindman farm, occupied by the W.L. Hindman family, about 1:30 p.m. last Thursday resulting in the total destruction of a large barn and its contents. Contents included baled hay and straw, commercial feed, saddle, harness, milking machines, and numerous other articles. When Mrs. Hindman noticed the fire, she drove the livestock out of the barn and into a pasture, which prevented further loss. Burning shingles from the barn were carried across the road to the C.R. Combs premises, setting fire to both house and barn. However, due to the efficient help of the Fairfax Fire Department, and neighbors and friends, no damage was done to the house.

• The Templeton Drug Store, a Fairfax institution for 36 years, passed into the ownership of E.W. Catron Monday morning. Mr. Catron will conduct the store under the name of E.W. Catron Drug. Mr. Catron is a native of Fairfax and an efficient pharmacist, having worked at the drug store as pharmacist for the past four or five years and was previously employed at the Hunter Drug Store 18 years.

• Melvin Brothers’ new Home and Auto Supply Store will hold its formal opening March 2. The new store brings to Fairfax the largest and finest Firestone store in this section. One of the novel and perhaps surprising features of the store is the line of gift items, suitable for every occasion, including toys, bicycles, scooters for children, and bridge gift items such as cookie jars, serving trays, bathroom sets, dishes, etc.

March 4, 1971

• Fairfax students will learn about atomic energy with a presentation of “This Atomic World” by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) teacher-demonstrator Larry P. Rogers. “This Atomic World” is operated for the AEC by Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Tennessee.

• Through the generosity of area citizens, the Fairfax Community Hospital was able last week to retire $50,000 of its building indebtedness. Contributions to date total $132,841.72. Interviews have been scheduled Saturday for a number of applicants for the position of administrator.

February 29, 1996

• Celebrating Leap Year birthdays this year are Morris Ray of Fairfax and Jerry Fair, a Fairfax graduate of Springfield, Ohio. Jerry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Winzel Fair of Fairfax, will celebrate his 15-year birthday at the age of 60. Morris Ray will have his ninth year birthday at the age of 36.

• Josh Oswald was crowned king and Molly Harding was crowned queen at the Fairfax Homecoming basketball games against the South Holt Knights.

• The Fairfax Kiwanis Club will celebrate 50 years of service to the community with a catered dinner and gathering at the Fairfax Elementary School Cafeteria March 14. The Kiwanis Club of Fairfax was chartered on March 14, 1946. Officers at that time included: Charles L. Warnstaff, president; B.P. Hunter, vice-president; Everett A. Deardorff, secretary; and Marvin H. Schooler, treasurer.