According to the United States Geological Survey , Fairview Alpha was `` originally named Messick for a family that owned a store here , however , when the Alpha School ( Natchitoches Parish ) and Fairview School ( Red River Parish ) were combined in 1912 , the new name came into use '' .
According to the USGS , Fairview Alpha was `` originally named Messick for a family that owned a store here , however , when the Alpha School ( Natchitoches Parish ) and Fairview School ( Red River Parish ) were combined in 1912 , the new name came into use '' .