Sunday, June 30, 2024

In the News - 1960s & 1970s

     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.

     In the items that follow, we see a loss of innocence creep into our village, while the events of small-town life continue as always.

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, July 25, 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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