To many, the 1960s and 1970s represent a loss of innocence in our country, with the many societal changes through those years. There was a loss of innocence in Fairfax, too. 1964 was especially tough, when in less than six months we lost a 17-year-old boy who drowned in the Little Miami River, a toddler who was killed by another Fairfax child, two nine-year-olds who went missing and have yet to be found, and three young men who were killed in an auto accident on the Beechmont Levee.
Who remembers Parkmoor? It was one of many restaurants that has served diners
at 6213 Wooster Pike. This site is currently home to Chipotle.
Cincinnati Post & Times-Star, April 18, 1960
The Messenger, May 5, 1960
Lou Snyder's Sohio was at the corner of Wooster Pike and Simpson, where Monro
is currently located.
The Messenger, June 30, 1960
Cincinnati Post & Times-Star, July 27, 1960
Cincinnati Post & Times-Star, August 25, 1960
Cincinnati Post & Times-Star, September 4, 1961
Cincinnati Post & Times-Star, October 4, 1961
Cincinnati Post & Times Star, April 18, 1963
The Cummings were long-time Fairfax residents. Ches' Cafe operated in Fairfax
for decades in the building that now houses Mac's Pizza Pub.
Cincinnati Post & Times Star, June 29, 1967
The Messenger, January 25, 1968
The Messenger, March 14, 1968
The center, later renamed the Ronald G. Cribbet Recreation Center, is still
going strong.
Cincinnati Enquirer, July 19, 1968
The Messenger, August 22, 1968
Does anyone remember Clara Sallee? She lived on Simpson Avenue and worked at
Fairfax Pharmacy, later Atwood's, for over 40 years!
The Messenger, October 3, 1968
Well, this was certainly a red-letter day in the Village of Fairfax!
Skyline was originally at the corner of Wooster and Lonsdale,
where Smitty's Cyclery is currently located.
The Messenger, November 21, 1968
Cincinnati Post & Times Star, March 25, 1969
The Messenger, April 6, 1970
James Finan served as chief of the Fairfax Police for 10 years and later
served on Fairfax Village Council.
Cincinnati Enquirer, June 13, 1970
Hmmm . . . I wonder if the intruder was ever caught.
Cincinnati Post & Times Star, February 19, 1971
Eastern Hills Journal, August 16, 1972
I loved the annual Halloween parties, though I never won a prize
with my store-bought costume with a hard plastic mask!
Eastern Hills Journal, November 15, 1972
Eastern Hills Journal, January 3, 1973
Eastern Hills Journal, April 4, 1973
I don't remember Fairfax and Mariemont having a joint Memorial Day celebration, but
apparently it happened for several years.
The Messenger, May 24, 1973
Eastern Hills Journal, August 1, 1973
Eastern Hills Journal, November 6, 1974
Fairfax held its Bicentennial parade in May 1976, but had the actual
celebration in September.
Cincinnati Post, May 18, 1976
The three photos above show some of festivities from the village's September
25, 1976 Bicentennial celebration.
Eastern Hills Journal, April 27, 1977
Eastern Hills Journal, July 13, 1977
Eastern Hills Journal, August 3, 1977
Eastern Hills Journal, September 28, 1977
Eastern Hills Journal, August 9, 1978
Eastern Hills Journal, May 23, 1979
Eastern Hills Journal, September 19, 1979
As I mentioned when I began the "In the News" series of articles, this will be my last monthly post on this blog. I hope you have learned more about the history of Fairfax, Ohio and perhaps seen a photo or mention of a parent, grandparent, friend, neighbor, or even yourself. I have enjoyed writing this blog and hope to compose future articles as resources become available.
I have certainly learned a lot from working on this project. My biggest takeaway, though, is my new-found appreciation for the civic-minded individuals who had to struggle and sacrifice for what we have today. I hope that you are inspired by these stories to be a better neighbor and a better citizen. I know they have inspired me.
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