Today In History

August 10, 1961 — Henry Jewell, 55, was severely injured last Friday when attacked by a 1,600 pound bull on his place in the Morning Star section. Mr. Jewell, in company with a friend, had […]

August 9, 1962 — In the near future Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Shandelson will open a new men’s and ladies’ apparel store next door to the old establishment, The Men’s Shop on East Main Street. It […]

August 8, 1889 — Last Sunday night a girl living with Mr. John W. Ogden, who lives in this place, was aroused by a noise in the house and quickly discovered that some intruder had […]

August 7, 1890 — As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns the Stanley Furnace and Land Co. propose developing the town of Sands in this county. This company has bought nearly all […]

August 6, 1987 — The Page County Sheriff’s Department is continuing investigation into a campground brawl early Sunday morning that involved guns, knives and nunchucks. Two men, both from the Northern Virginia area, were treated […]

August 5, 1965 — The Stony Man Lutheran Parish will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mount Calvary. Activities for the day will include a service at Morning Star Lutheran Church. A picnic lunch will be […]