Today In History

June 10, 1965 — One of Luray’s artists will have the unusual distinction of having her oil painting hung in the Australian Embassy in Washington. The picture was purchased by a representative of the embassy […]

June 9, 1892 — Last Thursday afternoon, while Geo. Maiden, with three other men, was working in a field near Elkton, Rockingham County, a sudden rain storm came up, and they all started at once […]

June 8, 1961 — The Luray Fire Department was called to the new Luray Elementary School building Thursday afternoon of last week when a fire was discovered in a wall on the west side. Firemen […]

June 7, 1962 — G. William Sedwick, cashier of the Page Valley National Bank, had a close call Saturday evening of last week when he encountered a skunk in the banking quarters. After some cautious […]

June 6, 1889 — The rainfall for April and May has been almost unprecedented in the history of this county. During the later month nearly three times as much rain has fallen as during the […]

June 5, 1890 — The Rev. W. Davenport, of the Cave Street colored Baptist church, this place, was heavily pounded by his congregation one evening last week, and notwithstanding his robust form he offered no […]