Reminiscent memories of Elkton and past town life
An elderly writer recalls her 1940s to 1960s Elkton memories. She mentions schools, shops, theaters, and community figures, with reflections on aging, heritage, and local landmarks. The piece blends personal memory with quoted sayings and historical nods to places like DuPlan, Blue Ridge Radio, and the Elkton Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endor Welty
McGaheysville High School
DuPlan Corporation
Grottoes
George E
Blue Ridge Radio and Television Service
Harrisonburg
Elkton
Coy
George
Clettie Moyers
Harry Richard
Myers Ford
Benjamin Nathan Cardozo
Wilda
Lute
John
Texaco
Lough Motors
Bob
Cletus, Heywood
Jim
Eula
Jimmy
Farm Bureau
Eva
Elkton Bank
Western Auto
Hazel
Alice
Nell
Bunny
Daily News Record
Jan
Blue Ridge Radio
McGuires Grocery
Mae Frances
Tom and Vera
Sam’s
Fisher
Miller's
Gables Hotel
William Shakespeare
Conrad’s
J.T. Heard
Robinson’s Department Store
Louderback
Jennings
Benjamin Franklin
Penn Laird
Shifflett and Reid Tie The Knot In Sevierville Chapel
Joshua Scott Shifflett and Rhonda Melinda Reid married June 10 at the Chapel at the Preserve in Sevierville Tennessee. The bride is daughter of Ed and Ruth Reid of Shenandoah and a Bridgewater College alumna employed by Serco in Harrisonburg. The groom, son of Michael and Debra Shifflett of Elkton, graduated from Upper Room Christian Academy and co owns Blue Ribbon Nursery and Landscaping in Broadway. The couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg and will reside in Shenandoah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Scott Shifflett
Rhonda Melinda Reid
Sevierville
Tenn
Ruth Reid
Shenandoah
Michael
Debra Shifflett
Elkton
Spotswood High School
Bridgewater College
Serco, Inc
Harrisonburg
Upper Room Christian Academy
Blue Ribbon Nursery
Broadway
Gatlinburg
In memory of Samuel H McAlister on his birthday
In memory of Samuel Henry McAlister on his birthday Sept 5 we recall your absence and celebrate the life you lived. Wayne Leslie McAlister Cheryl Chad Beth and Sarah express enduring love as God keeps you in our hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Henry McAlister
Love
Wayne
Leslie McAlister
Cheryl
Chad
Beth
Sarah
Chad Lee Downey
Jesus
Beasley-Davis reunion set for Elkton on Sept 5
Descendants of William Henry and Louisa Catherine Beasley Davis plan a reunion at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at the EPIC Shelter in Stonewall Memorial Park Elkton. Utensils provided. For details call 652-8854 or email blackovitch gmail com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Louisa Catherine Beasley Davis
Stonewall Memorial Park
Elkton
Blackovitch
Shenandoah Recreation League Sets Sept 7 Meeting
The Shenandoah Recreation League will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept 7 at the Shenandoah Town Office. Nominations for officers and board members will be offered. Anyone interested in serving should plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Recreation League
Shenandoah
Recreation League
Che Valley Banner mailing note and postage details
The Che Valley Banner published weekly by The Valley Banner Publishing Co in Elkton Virginia lists periodicals postage paid at Elkton and additional offices. Distant areas offer 6 and 12 month mailings. Postmaster address change requests are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Banner Publishing Co
Elkton, Va
Elkton
Ervin Pence Birthday Card Shower Planned
A card shower is planned for Ervin Pence as he celebrates his 91st birthday on September 8. Cards and letters may be sent to 6107 Quarry View Drive Elkton VA 22827.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Pence
Quarry View Drive
Elkton
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Bonnie Gardner Shiffiet
6Th Street
Rhonda
Melinda Reid
Che Valley Banner
Albemarle
Augusta
Rockingham
Shenan
Rv Epre
the Valley Banner
P.O. Box
Dover
Harper
University Blvd
Msh
Internal Medicine Doctor Board
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
Harrisonburgva.gov
S. High St
Dayton Walmart
Orkney Springs
Virginia
Mount Jackson
Tom Thorchestts
Pomer
Musicfest.org
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Valley Health
Northern Virginia Daily
Nvdaily.com
the Free Press
WUSQ
WHSV
Public Television
WZRV
Shentel
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