Today In History

May 11, 1911 — The Temperance Convention at Leaksville last Saturday was the best meeting of the kind ever held in the county, and no better evidence could be offered than this that the WCTU […]

May 10, 1990 — Donald did not show up, nor were Ivana or Marla present. But Page County was treated to one of cycling’s crown jewels as the Tour de Trump, a 1,107-mile bike race […]

May 9, 1991 — A Rockingham County couple was arrested Sunday near Luray as part of a sting operation involving illegal fireworks. According to the Page County Sheriff ’s Department, the couple was taken into […]

May 8, 1890 — William E. Cameron, alias Bud, attempted to break into the shop of Mr. A.M. Girard at Rileyville Saturday night. Justice Good issued a warrant for his arrest, but before it could […]

May 7, 1964 — The Debutant’s Club sponsored a little debs popularity contest and program at the West Luray Civic Center Friday night of last week. Doris Jean Tutt was first prize winner by turning […]

May 6, 1965 — More than 100 postmasters, associates and friends were present Saturday evening at the Mimslyn to do honor to Carroll E. Beach retiring postmaster at Luray. Beach has been postmaster at Luray […]