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Valley Banner marks 50 years in Elkton news
The Valley Banner began in 1966 with Carl and Joyce Schumacher as editors. The first issue featured Elkton civics, school notes, and photos from town events, including the Elkton Town Council, parade coverage, and editorials urging reader involvement and community service.
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The
Valley Banner
Carl
Joyce Schumacher
New Elkton Town
David Berry
Elkton
William P. Berry
Tom McGinnis
Carl Schumacher
Shenandoah
McGaheysville
Larry Wood
Elkton High School
Max Wiands
Jay
Elkton Elementary
Wolfe's
Blue Ridge Radio & TV Service
Haden’s Furniture
Margaret's
Soft Drink
Brown’s Pharmacy
B&m Variety Store
Joseph W. Cox Jeweler
Hensley Chevrolet Sales & Service
Shengas Corporation
the Style Shop
Owen M. Strickler Agency
Dean’s Hardware & Sporting Goods
Ben Franklin
Myers Ford
Robinson’s Department
McGinnis
Flory Lumber & Supply Co
Elkton Trim Shop
Snyder Plumbing & Heating
Shenandoah River
New
Lions Club
Ed Long
Bobby Gooden
David Frey
Page County
W.E. Clark
Strasburg
Mark Merica
Dennis Shifflett
Elks
Doug Berry
Bram Miller
John Mosby Academy
Front Royal
James Lam
Panthers
PCHS
Mosby
University of Virginia
Violet McHenry
Max Hutton
Elkton Ladies Auxiliary
Gordonsville
Elkton High
Commission On the Industry of Agriculture
Lois 8
Workman
Robin Babington
Bobby Eppard
Danny Hensley
David Monger