CAMDEN - Fairview

Another work in progress page, this one is a result of popular demand, one might say. This page will include articles and pictures about the past and present of Fairview.

As with most everything else on this web-site, it's a work in progress, and I welcome your participation-
Phil Cohen
Camden NJ

THE place on the INTERNET for talking about Fairview and Yorkship Village is on Yahoo. The Yorkship Group is a great place for past and present residents of Yorkship Village (a.k.a Fairview) to post their memories, communicate with one another, etc.

CAMDEN FIRST - 1925

FAIRVIEW- as Mr. Brigham so lovingly dilates upon- was built because of and during the stress of war, by Uncle Sam. Fairview today is populated and made beautiful by his thrifty children. America's most noted City Planners frequently visit Fairview for fresh ideas, and they always find them.

Editor CAMDEN FIRST

Camden and Her Attractive Suburbs
FAIRVIEW
By John V. Brigham
of The Camden Daily Courier Staff

VIEWS OF FAIRVIEW - About 1920

Looking toward Yorkship Square from South Commons,
showing typical row of six-room houses,
with rear of stores on left.

Camden Courier-Post - January 13, 1928

FAIRVIEW LEGION POST INSTALLS OFFICERS

C. Richard Allen, commander and other new officers of Fairview Post No. 71, American Legion were installed last night in the Legion home, 1392 Collings Road. The installing officers were Herbert A. Blizzard, state vice-commander and Dr. Samuel Loveman, past state adjutant.

In addition to Allen, the new commander, the officers Installed were Harry A. Gosler, senior vice commander; John Wilson, junior vice commander; D. S. Hartman, finance officer, and William B. Davis, adjutant. Leon Reynolds, retiring commander, was presented with a watch charm. The post, during the last year, succeeded in having a baby clinic established in Fairview, conducted a 4^th of July celebration, and organized a bugle corps with 40 members. One hundred veterans are members of the post. .

Camden Courier-Post - January 25, 1928

Fairview Club Women Observe Drama Day

Drama Day is being observed by the Fairview Women’s Club at a meeting in the Community Baptist Church this afternoon.

Mrs. C. Richard Allen, chairman of the drama committee, is in charge of the program, which is following the business session.

Tea is being served by a committee, consisting of Mrs. H. Furness, Mrs. G. Stanton, Mrs. Dukes, Mrs. Burnside Anderson and Mrs. Doty.

Camden Courier-Post - October 23, 1931

FAIRVIEW WOMEN GIVE CARD PARTY

A card party for the benefit of the Fairview Woman's Club will be held tonight at Weiss' Hall, Yorkship Square, beginning at eight o'clock.

Mrs. David Finlaw is the chairman of the following committee in charge of the affair: Mrs. C. J. Mitchell, Mrs. George Hedge, Mrs. Aubrey Hewitt, Mrs. Leon Dudevois, Mrs. Howard Kuehn, Mrs. C. Richard Allen, Mrs. Warren Parker, and Mrs. Orson Gallup.

Bridge, five hundred and pinochle will be played.

Camden Courier-Post - February 10, 1933

CATHOLIC CLUB TO HAVE FAIRVIEW CARD PARTY

A card party and dance will be conducted tonight by the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Club in the school hall, Alabama and Collings road. Elmer Barrett's Sylvanians will supply music for dancing. Officers of the club are: Thomas McDonald, president; Harry MacNamara, vice president; James MacCauley, treasurer, and Miss Marie Clark, secretary. Prizes for winners of card contests have been donated by business men of Fairview and parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Church. Dances are held every other Friday night.

*Camden Courier-Post July 30, 1941**

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