November 1, 1946

• A large barn on the Henry Heine place northwest of Craig burned Tuesday. Twenty-five tons of hay and about 800 bushels of wheat stored in the barn were destroyed. Origin of the fire is unknown.

• One of the largest land sales in Atchison County in recent years was made Monday when 960 acres of land, located in the northwest part of the county, was sold at partition sale at the courthouse door. The land was known as the Lucina Franklin and Belle Ford Griffith land and was offered in six tracts. The total proceeds of the sale were $123,225. Those buying land were Carl Parker, Ross Herron, and four heirs, Allyn Beal, Zelma Beal Ramsey, Dorothy Beal Glassgow, and Ralph Beal.

• Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Botkin have purchased residence property in northeast Maryville and expect to move to the place to make their home after November 1st. They sold their farm, east of Fairfax, about a year ago, but have made their home on the place since. They have lived on the farm for about 45 years.

• There will be no more draft calls in 1946, according to word received by the county selective service board.

November 4, 1971

• Saturday evening, six new Boy Scouts were initiated with a Scout bravery hike. Morris Ray was received into Boy Scouts from the Webelo Den Wednesday evening.

• Cold and rain about ended the spooks’ fun Saturday afternoon, but an indoor affair was held in the bus barn of the Cundall building on Broadway. Those who gathered to watch the annual Community Club party enjoyed seeing the youngsters in their clever costumes. Refreshments were courtesy of Exchange Bank.

October 31, 1996

• The Fairfax Baptist Church held its 60+ banquet last Wednesday evening. The theme this year was “Green Acres.” The fellowship hall was decorated in a “Hooterville” setting.

• Over The Back Fence by Nancy Gaines: “Remember Supt. Harold Kottman? He is attending a reunion of the NBA’s Boston Celtics this week. Harold was a starting center on the first Celtics’ team in 1946. He was superintendent of schools at Fairfax for 11 years, then he retired.” “Thought for the day…’O Lord help my words to be gracious and tender today, for tomorrow I may have to eat them.’”

• An unusual October snowstorm moved into the Fairfax area last Tuesday and dumped 12 inches of the wet stuff. Electric lines, cable TV, and telephone lines were down due to the heavy, wet snow. Power was off repeatedly in Fairfax, but thankfully, not for extended periods of time. It is safe to say almost every home in Fairfax suffered tree damage.

• The Fairfax Lady Bulldogs are 275 Conference Volleyball Champions.