Today In History

July 4, 1889 — Will you be kind enough to mention again to the people of Page County the fact that the county is entitled to place, free of tuition, two young men in the […]

July 3, 1890 — One of the most remarkable rescues from a sad and tragic death that has ever come to our knowledge is that reported to us which occurred at Mr. John Sours, who […]

July 2, 1891 — The harvest is an abundant one, and of the best quality.  There is a very large cherry crop, and of most all kinds of fruit.  Mr. Gilbert Long will soon have […]

July 1, 1965 — The Dry Run watershed project now bearing federal approval as announced last week by William L. Blair Jr., conservationist of the Shenandoah Valley Soil Conservation District, will cost $694,465 according to […]

June 30, 1966 — While the water supply for the Town of Luray is not yet in a critical situation, continued drought and excessive use could result in a serious shortage unless everyone cooperates. Town […]

June 29, 1961 — Army Pvt. James P. Henderson, 21, son of Mrs. Martha E. Henderson, Luray, completed the general supply course at Fort Leonard Wood, Md., June 16. He entered the Army last February […]