March 8, 1951

• Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Cariboo Trail” with Randolph Scott and Gabby Hayes and “Summer Stock” with Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and Eddie Bracken.

• Fire completely destroyed the large house on the farm of Mrs. Alice Gilkison about one and one-half miles southeast of Fairfax on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Simmons and baby were living there, but were not at home at the time of the fire. It was apparent that the fire started from a kerosene refrigerator. Most of the furniture, clothing, dishes, and other household articles were saved. No more convincing evidence is needed of the need for rural fire departments to be properly equipped, as if they had plenty of water, the building probably could have been saved.

• The Linwood Tavern, on the extreme east side of Fairfax’s business section, is to reopen Saturday morning of this week under the management of Mrs. William Deffenbaugh. Mrs. Deffenbaugh is the former Delpha Mae Harrington.

• Mr. and Mrs. Buford Smith of Fairfax announce the birth of a 7-pound, 5-ounce son at Fairfax Community Hospital March 5. This makes six boys for Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the newest one being named Michael Perry.

March 11, 1976

• An overnight burglary at the Fairfax Hardware Store, operated by Jim Fisher, netted the burglar $5.50 in cash. The thief apparently cared more for charity than for his own pocket as he took the $5.50 from the cash register, but left about $11 or $12 in quarters, which had been placed in charity donation cards on the counter next to the cash register.   

• Milton Cemetery history spans more than 100 years. For a sum of $69.30, William VanGundy and his wife, Elvina, sold a parcel of land to be used as Milton Cemetery on March 2, 1877. The land, located about five and a half miles southwest of Fairfax, contains more than four acres. The oldest grave (with stone standing) is of Margaret Little who died in 1860.

• Boy Scout family history – Scott Peterson: The Peterson ancestors came from Sweden about the time of the Revolutionary War. Scott’s great-grandfather Peterson was a general claim agent for the Union Pacific Railroad. He traveled all over the United States and in later years made trips to France and Italy to help solve railroad disputes.

March 8, 2001

• The Fairfax kindergarten students presented their Presidents’ Day Extravaganza Friday, March 2. The students sang songs and shared what they would do if they were President: Nick Simmons – “If I were President I would be rich.” Kourtnee Umbarger – “If I were President I would help people.” Tristan Ray – “If I were President I would take long lunch breaks.” Kelly Brown – “If I were President I would tell people to be nice.” Aleesha Ball – “If I were President I would buy a trampoline.”

• The second grade students at Fairfax R-3 recently finished reading the book “Pipi Longstockings.” The students and teacher, Ginger Hall, dressed as characters from the book. They also played a game that Pipi played in the book, where they walked around the room on the furniture without touching the floor.

• Community Hospital announced the appointment of new directors in their environmental services and laboratory areas. Chris LaMaster began his new duties with Community Hospital in January as the director of Environmental Services. Steven Blackard, B.S. Chem, MT, SC, began his duties in the laboratory this past month as director.

• Approximately 400 people attended the benefit dinner for Betty and Gary Wennihan of Fairfax on Sunday, March 4. The dinner proceeds, around $5,000, will help defray medical expenses that Betty has encountered.