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Reflections Winter 2013

FRWHS — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:12:32 +0000

Lillian died peacefully 12/11/2012 on her 104th birthday at Aldersly San Rafael. She was born December 11, 1908 in Cleone (now Fairview) Oregon to Helen Maude (Littlepage) and Edward Eugene Heslin, the last of their four children.

Lillian grew up in the Heslin House located at 60 Main Street Fairview, Oregon, which is now a museum and headquarters for our society. Ted, her older brother, was the last Heslin to live in the house. He died in 1991.

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Reflections Fall 2012

FRWHS — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:03:43 +0000

Most children who have ever attended Wilkes grade school, originally known as Wilmot School then School number 7, know the story of the “Grave of the Unknown Pioneer Child”.

Margaret Hartley Sales born in 1866, passed on her recollection the story her father, local pioneer Doc Hartley, told her about the death of a little girl in 1849 and was buried on the Wilkes farm around 169^th. The little girl, who was very ill, arrived the day before with her parents in a covered wagon. They were one day from their Oregon City destination that started several months before on the Oregon Trail. Mrs. Hartley cared for her until she died that night and Mr. Hartley and Mr. Wilkes helped build the coffin. She was buried the next day and her parents continued their trip. They were never known to have returned.

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Summer 2012 Newsletter

FRWHS — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:06:49 +0000

As she approached the top of the escalator at the downtown Meyer & Frank store, the sign above the vacuum cleaners read; “Life is better with a Hoover”. So, with that Nancy Stone decided to finally say yes to Roy Hoover and they were married on April 12, 1953. Roy & Nancy shared this and many more interesting life stories at our
annual meeting May 20th through an interview by the always-entertaining Sharon Nesbit. FRWHS is so fortunate to have all three of these wonderful people as part of our organization.

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Spring 2012 Newsletter

FRWHS — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:27:53 +0000

“Tea with Isobel” ( By Sharon Nesbit ) “Isobel Zimmerman could never have enough company, and I was always behind in my obligations to her – as well another full dozen people who were living breathing historical monuments with stories to tell….It wasn’t just that Isobel was old and lonesome and alone in the magnificent clutter of that old house. She was also fey and funny and secretive. What local lore would she unveil in an afternoon visit? Each meeting was a test.” Download the newsletter by selecting here!

Volunteer in the Garden

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:34:54 +0000

Don’t forget that you have 3 chances a month to volunteer in the gardens at the Heslin and Zimmerman Houses. Select our calendar of events link to learn more or select here for other volunteer opportunities!

New Heslin Exhibit

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:41:46 +0000

We are thrilled to announce the back bedroom at the Heslin House was permanently opened to the public beginning Saturday January 21st. The Heslin Family furniture, including a bed, dresser, and wardrobe, are arranged in the room. Quilts, blankets, apparell, hats and shoes from several families are also on exhibit.

Select here to find out when you can visit Heslin House and our beautiful Zimmerman House for a tour!

Winter 2012 Newsletter

FRWHS — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:59 +0000

I soon discovered that some local people were still interested in getting a copy of my dad’s little book “A History of Fairview”. I received personal contacts and people occasionally stopped at the Fairview City Hall inquiring about the availability of them there. (They had one on display there.) Alas, there were no copies left for sale anywhere!

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