Today In History

December 22, 1990 — Eldon L. Gochenour has been appointed as new postmaster of the Luray Post Office, it was announced Friday. The announcement was made by the Richmond Division of the U.S. Postal Service […]

December 21, 1962 — Daniel H. Painter, U.S. Department of Agriculture supervisor, inspector in poultry processing plants in Washington, D.C., and a five-state surrounding area, has been presented a Superior Performance Award by S.R. Smith, […]

December 20, 1962 — The C. Heath and sister millinery store, owned and operated by Mrs. J.R. Painter, affectionately known as “Miss Nell” is closing her Millinery and Ladies Apparel Shop on Dec. 31, after […]

December 19, 1986 — John Lee Haney of Shenandoah, has been chosen as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his achievements and acts of heroism. Some time ago, he saved the life of a […]

December 18, 1987 — A Luray man shot and wounded one of three men who robbed him at gun-point at his business Monday evening, according to Luray Investigator Larry R. Harvey. Tony Michael, owner of […]

December 17, 1965 — Smitty’s Restaurant on Virginia Avenue in Shenandoah was shot into Sunday night about 11:30 o’clock by a party or parties unknown. No one was injured as the restaurant was closed at […]