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Dr. Amiss dies

July 19, 1962 — Dr. F. Thomas Amiss, 62, for 40 years a Luray physician and specialist, died suddenly from a coronary attack Tuesday evening of this week at his country home on State Route […]
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Severely shocked

July 18, 1889 — During the thunderstorm last Wednesday evening several of the family of Mr. Chas. H. O’Neal, of this place, were severely shocked. Mrs. O’Neal was painfully stunned and did not recover for […]
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Towering inferno

July 17, 1986 — Luray firemen doused 60-foot flames from a fire which engulfed a large barn on Va. 615 near the Massanutten Mountain Monday night. Luray Fire Chief Dan Seal estimated owner Ralph Davis’ losses […]