Obituary
Dixon Blanchard Freeland
Age 94, Luray, Va. Dixon Blanchard Freeland, devoted husband, loving father and mentor to many, passed away at the age of 94 with his family by his side. He will forever be remembered. Mr. Freeland […]
Month: August 2023
Today In History
Developing Sands
August 7, 1890 — As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns the Stanley Furnace and Land Co. propose developing the town of Sands in this county. This company has bought nearly all […]
Weekly Salute To A Veteran
Ruth E. Lucas
PageValleyNews.com salutes RUTH E. LUCAS for her service in the United States Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) — a military unit, established on July 30, 1942, as the U.S. Navy’s corps of female members.
Today In History
Victory for Colonials
August 6, 1965 — The Luray Colonials waged an uphill battle to defeat the league-leading New Market Rebels, 6-5, in 10 innings last Friday night at Luray’s VFW stadium in one of the most thrilling […]
Today In History
‘Mother church’ celebrates 200th anniversary
August 5, 1965 — The Stony Man Lutheran Parish will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mount Calvary. Activities for the day will include a service at Morning Star Lutheran Church. A picnic lunch will be […]
Obituary
Hilda Virginia Dovel Plum
Age 93, Shenandoah, Va. Hilda Virginia Dovel Plum, 93, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Mrs. Plum was born March 8, 1930 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ervin […]