Today In History
Large hogs
November 21, 1889 — Mr. T.W. Lillard, of this place, has three hogs ready for the knife, which it is thought will average over 500 pounds. Mr. J.B. Seibert has nine which will average over […]
Month: November 2022
Obituary
Robert Edward Alger Jr.
Age 64, Stanley, Va. Robert Edward Alger, Jr., 64, of Stanley, Va. passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at home. Mr. Alger was born in Cherry Point, N.C. on October 14, 1958, to the […]
Obituary
Sarah Frances Shaffer Bell
Age 88, Luray, Va. Sarah Frances Shaffer Bell, 88, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Page Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1934, in Luray and was a daughter […]
Today In History
Turner makes state rugby team
November 20, 1986 — Bob Tuner, a member of the Mary Washington College Rugby Club, recently was selected to play on the state rugby team. Turner is playing on the Virginia Rugby Union Team — […]
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Two charged in Shenandoah Memorial Stadium fire
November 19, 1987 — A Shenandoah man and woman were arrested Monday evening in connection with an October fire that destroyed Shenandoah Memorial Stadium, Sheriff E.M. Sedwick said Tuesday morning. Damage estimates were unavailable, but […]
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Grace’s Lunch sold
November 18, 1965 — Grace’s Lunch was sold Saturday to Stanford A. Smith, who took over the business Saturday night. Mrs. Grace Jarrell McAlister, who has owned and operated the business since July 29, 1954, a […]