Today In History

June 4, 1987 — The Shenandoah First Christian Church, located on Third Street, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 20. The church’s 31st annual homecoming, a major event in the life of the […]

June 3, 1965 — Last Tuesday evening, approximately 120 4-H Club members, leaders and parents were present at the Springfield Elementary School for the annual 4-H Share-the-Fun contest. The first place in the senior division […]

June 2, 1887 — The principal in his remarks referred to the increased patronage of the Girls Home School during the past year, and stated that he had more encouraging prospects for the coming year. He […]

June 1, 1961 — The Luray baseball club defeated Stanley Sunday on the latter’s diamond, 6-4, behind the pitching of Gerald Judd, who allowed but five hits and fanned 11 as Luray won its third […]

May 31, 1990 — Vivian C. Gaynor will close her books as clerk- treasurer for the Town of Shenandoah Friday, June 29, after a daily dedication to the job for the past 31 years. Whenever […]

May 30, 1890 — The strong feeling exhibited by the townsfolk of Luray, and the earnest desire of our merchants for rest and relief both for themselves and their hard-worked clerks, has at least culminated […]