Memorial Day origins and global adoption over time
Memorial Day honors nations’ war dead, with roots in many U.S. towns from the Civil War era. It was proclaimed by General John Logan in 1868, first observed at Arlington, and later standardized nationwide in 1971, while southern states kept separate observances. The piece also covers poppy symbolism fostered by Moina Michael and Madam Guerin, and ongoing customs by veterans groups and scouts at Arlington, Jefferson Barracks, Fredericksburg, and other sites.
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Duke University
Waterloo
N.Y
Lyndon Johnson
Logan
John Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Arlington National Cemetery
New York
Jane
Texas
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Jefferson Davis
Louisiana
Tennessee
Flanders Fields
Moina Michael
Guerin
France
United States
Michael
US Post Office
3Rd US. Infantry
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts of
St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Boys Scouts
Girl Scouts
Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania National Military Park
Marye’s Heights
Washington, D.C
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Elkton
Kline couple to celebrate 60th anniversary in Elkton
Stanley L and Joyce Marie H Kline of Elkton mark their 60th wedding anniversary on June 9. They have two children Rick Kline and Robin Hicks, six grandchildren including three, and three great grandchildren. They were married in Elkton at Rev Silas Madren parsonage at 3 pm. Cards and letters are welcome at P O Box 142 McGaheysville VA 22840 or call first at 746 4778.
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Stanley L
Joyce Marie H. Kline
Elkton
Rick Kline
Robin Hicks
Silas Madren
Madren
P.O
McGaheysville
Card Shower Planned for Millard Meadows on 88th Birthday
A card shower is planned for Millard E. Cowboy Meadows who will turn 88 on Sunday June 5. Cards and letters may be sent to 4131 Jollett Road Elkton VA 22827.
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Millard E. “Cowboy
Meadows
Jollett Road
Elkton
Blue Ridge Garden Club May Meeting Notes
The Blue Ridge Garden Club met May 17 at The Church of Salsburg with Julie Haushalter of White Oak Lavender Farm as guest speaker. Gloria Crump earned two blue ribbons in Artistic. Carolyn Akers seven. Linda Adams three. Harry Allen one in Horticulture. National Garden Club Week chair Marie Frey said week begins Monday June 6 with Elkton business plans. Next meeting is Tuesday June 21 at 1 p.m. at The Church of Salsburg. Call 476-2543 for details.
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Blue Ridge Garden Club
Church of Salsburg
Julie Haushalter
White Oak Lavender Farm
Gloria Crump
Carolyn Akers
Linda Adams
Harry Allen
National Garden Club Week
Marie Frey
Elkton
Local students named to Dean's List at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College reports spring Dean's List recipients from Elkton and nearby areas. Stephanie Bailey, Wesley Breeden, Emma Haag, Jeffrey Wayne Lantz Jr., Priscilla May-Maiden, and Lacey Michelle Wyant are recognized for achieving a 3.4 GPA or higher. Names include Elkton residents and McGaheysville et al.
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Bridgewater College
Stephanie Bailey
Elkton
Wesley Breeden
Emma Haag
McGaheysville
Jeffrey Wayne Lantz Jr
Priscilla May-Maiden
Lacey Michelle Wyant
Get well card shower for Timmy Shenk of Shenandoah
A get well card shower is planned for Timmy Shenk of Shenandoah after his triple heart bypass surgery on Wednesday May 18. Wishes may be sent to 202 Grindstone Mountain Road Shenandoah VA 22849.
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Timmy Shenk
Shenandoah
Grindstone Mtn
Jenna Lokey crowned Ultimate Miss Pre-Teen 2011 winner
Penn Laird teen Jenna Lokey won Ultimate Miss Pre-Teen 2011 and took the Ultimate Miss Cover Gown Casual and Photo Genic awards. She is the daughter of Shannon and Dawn Lokey with grandparents Debbie Dennis Baker and El mer Janice Lokey.
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Jenna Lokey
Penn Laird
Jenna
Shannon
Dawn Lokey
Debbie
Dennis Baker
Elmer
Janice Lokey
In memory of Edward May on his birthday
In memory of our loved one Edward May whose birthday falls on Saturday June 4. Born June 4 1929 died March 24 2009. The world changes year to year yet the one we loved from memory does not pass away. Loved and missed by wife and family.
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Edward May
Baccalaureate set June 5 for East Rock seniors
A baccalaureate service for East Rockingham High School seniors will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Blue Ridge Independent Church. Speaker Jim Bebber, associate pastor at Church of the Valley near Shenandoah, will deliver the address. Music by Greg Lam. The church lies off U.S. 33 west of Elkton. call 298-9426 for details.
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East Rockingham High School
Blue Ridge Independent Church
Jim Bebber
Church of the Valley
Shenandoah
Greg Lam
U.S. 33
Elkton
Sturgeon Tops Elkton Bridge Scores at Center
Sturgeon earned 5 560 points to win the weekly Elkton bridge event at the Elkton Community Center on May 26. Madelyn Dixon held second with 2 760 points and Mary Hively third with 2 150 points, as play began at 6 30 p m each Thursday.
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Howard Sturgeon
Elkton Community Center
Madelyn Dixon
Mary Hively
Valley Banner publication details and postage notices
The Valley Banner weekly in Elkton Virginia lists post office and mailing info. It notes six month subscriptions and rates for multiple counties including Abernarle, Augusta, Greene, Page and Rockingham. Postmaster address change options are provided for subscribers.
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The
Valley Banner Publishing Co
Elkton
Abernarle
Augusta
Greene
Page
Rockingham
the Valley Banner
P.O
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Carl Karlburg
Air Force
Explorers
EVFC
Explorers Youth Club of
Bridgewater
Pageant
East Rock
Elkton Bridge
Che Valley Banner
Greenthumb Nursery
JMU
Thomas Weber, MD
William Lennon
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