Weekly Salute To A Veteran
William J. “Bill” Vreeland
PageValleyNews.com salutes WILLIAM J. “BILL” VREELAND for his service in the U.S. Army.
Month: July 2020
Today In History
Modernization of market keeps customers cool
July 27, 1961 — Earl and Jimmy Kibler, operators of the Center Market on East Main Street, Luray, have just completed installation of a 2-1/2 HP 20,000 BTU “Welbilt” air conditioner that comfortably cools their […]
Today In History
Fort Rhodes destroyed by lightning
July 26, 1990 — Fort Rhodes, one of Page County’s most important historic landmarks, was completely destroyed in a lightning-set blaze Friday night. Only two chimneys of the old cellar fort believed to have been […]
Obituary
James Joseph Toth
Age 69, Shenandoah, Va. James “Jim” Joseph Toth, 69, of Shenandoah, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020, after fighting a long courageous battle with an illness. Mr. Toth was […]
Obituary
Evon Marie Thomas Hilliard
Age 66, Stanley, Va. Evon Marie Thomas Hilliard, 66, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1953, in Stanley and was a daughter of the late Saul […]
Today In History
Warning to farmers: Be careful
July 25, 1889 — In view of the great number of swindlers moving about the country, the farmers should deal with none but home dealers. Buy your farm implements and machinery from your local dealers. […]