Today In History
Big storm hits Luray area
November 26, 1891 — That was a business-like blow that fell down upon Luray last Monday morning about 11 o’clock. It came without warning, and for a few minutes no such storm was ever witnessed […]
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Bears slash tents of frightened campers
November 25, 1965 — Hungry bears in Shenandoah National Park again have slashed tents and frightened campers in their search for food. Two of four bears slashed the tents of a Richmond Boy Scout Troop […]
Agriculture
Average price of Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $63.66
~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $6.50 per person this year, according to an informal […]
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Luray and Sperryville Telephone Company holds annual meeting
November 24, 1887 — The Luray and Sperryville Telephone Company held its annual meeting in Oriole Hall last Thursday. Fifty-five of the 60 shares of stock were represented. The affairs of the company were found […]
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‘Sadie Hawkins’ dance at LHS gym
November 23, 1961 — A big time was had by all last Saturday night at the Luray High School gym when the DE Club sponsored a “Sadie Hawkins” Dance. The gym was decorated appropriately with […]
Obituary
Mary Ann May
Age 90, Shenandoah, Va. Mary Ann May, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mrs. May was born on October 5, 1931, in Page County, and was the daughter of the late […]