Today In History

April 17, 1911 — William Runion was given three years by a jury at Harrisonburg last week for attempting to burn his house at Broadway for the insurance. He had prepared a slow-burning device and after […]

April 16, 1962 — The Luray Ruritans presented their jolly, happy-go-lucky “Womanless Wedding” and “Male Beauty Contest” at Page County High School last Friday evening. As in past performances the audience was kept in animated […]

April 15, 1887 — The handsome little merchant mill belonging to Mr. Adam Seekford at Alma, in this county, was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night. The mill was operated by a steam engine, and […]

April 14, 1989 — Sharp words over a possible tax increase to cover the rising cost of education alternated with expressions of common concern for the welfare of Page County students Thursday night, as the […]

April 13, 1961 — The management of the Dee-Vee Garment Company of Stanley announces the suspension of operations in the Stanley plant located in the basement of the theatre building. The Stanley Chamber of Commerce […]

April 12, 1911 — Mr. Geo. W. Judd has been doing some good work on his portion of the roads, and is getting them in good shape for which we are thankful. There is no […]