Today In History

August 2, 1962 — The Elizabeth Furnace camping and picnic area in the George Washington National Forest in Powell’s Fort Valley has been closed because of an epidemic of rabid foxes. John H. Hiner, forest […]

August 1, 1991 — Some restaurant owners are taking a close-mouthed approach to a meals tax proposed by the Page County Board of Supervisors. It is estimated that the tax could generate $500,000 if imposed […]

July 31, 1986 — Keith Henry is devising a program which will allow computers, linked by telephone lines, to draw to each other. The Luray resident says his program — slated to retail for $95 […]

July 30, 1987 — Strickler’s Hardware and Furniture Store has been sold to Garland Comer Jr.of Shenandoah, an employee of Sullivan Mechanical. The store located on Front Street in Shenandoah was formerly owned by David […]

July 29, 1965 — Warren E. Moyer, of Moyer Brothers Canning Company, said this week that the peach crop in Page County was looking good at present. However, he stated it was badly in need […]

July 28, 1962 — Michael Renfro, 13, of Greenfield, Ind., vacationing in the Shenandoah National Park, is recovering in the Page Memorial Hospital from effects of a bite of a copperhead. On Monday morning Michael […]