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Ration Book
On December 11, 1941 rationing began in the United States when the government created 7,500 ration boards around the country to limit the sale of tires and other rubber products. Between that date and 1946 sales of hundreds of other items, including…
War Declared- M&M Market Advertisment
Three days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this advertisement appeared in the Northern Virginia Daily. It notes that war had been declared before Christmas but encourages individuals to still buy while prices were low.
This…
This…
Japan's Treacherous Assault
This editorial appeared in the December 8, 1941 edition of the Northern Virginia Daily. Published in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it gives insight into how the local community reacted to the assault.
The article echoes…
The article echoes…
Greetings of the Season
This Christmas greeting and prayer appeared on the front page of the Shenandoah Herald on December 19, 1941. It reflected on the military service of many county residents and the separation that caused during the holidays.
As the article notes,…
As the article notes,…
"On Guard at Woodstock"
Newspaper clipping showing one of the observation towers built in Shenandoah County during the early part of World War Two. These sites were designed to watch for incoming enemy planes and to monitor US aircraft overhead. They were staffed by…
"More Pilots in Training at Valley Airways"
Newspaper clipping showing local men involved in the Civilian Pilots Training Program at the Winchester Airport. The program allowed civilians to be trained to fly aircraft in advance of any induction into military service. It was sponsored by the…
"Volunteers Needed For Lookout Posts"
This article appeared in the December 12, 1941 edition of the Shenandoah Herald. In it local defense official Cecil Newcorn announced he had received a message ordering the county's lookout posts to be manned around the clock. Eventually sixteen of…
Letter, J.S. Patterson Jr. to Samuel Spiggle
This letter was sent from J.S. Patterson to Samuel Spiggle on October 2, 1919. Both were members of the 80th Infantry Division during the First World War and this piece of correspondence discusses efforts to locate old comrades and their life after…
Order to Report- Samuel L. Spiggle
On September 3, 1917 Shenandoah County's draft board issued this order to report to Samuel L. Spiggle of Lantz Mills VA. Though only considered an alternate at the time of this order, Mr. Spiggle did enter the US Army and served throughout the First…
Aiden Zirkle
On April 13, 1945 Corporal Aiden Zirkle died on Okinawa. He was a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, First Marine Division. Reports indicate he succumbed to wounds obtained while leading his unit against an entrenched machine…
Timothy A. Cullens
Photograph showing James L. Cullen of Edinburg Virginia. Cullen served during the First World War. He lived from 1894-1957. During the conflict he was gassed and never truly recovered.
Stonewall Jackson Gymnatsics
For several years during the 1960s and 1970s, Stonewall Jackson High School fielded a competition gymnastics team. At the time, it and cheerleading were the only two sports offered to girls at the time.
While information is sketchy, it appears that…
While information is sketchy, it appears that…
A riding class on a jaunt through the woods
Little was recorded about horse-back riding at Massanutten Academy in 1940. Apparently most of it was done at Camp Lupton, the academy’s recreation center and maneuver grounds along the Shenandoah River east of town.
In addition to camping…
In addition to camping…
Varsity Swimming
In 1940 the Massanutten Academy’s Yearbook noted this varsity swim team’s record was “enviable in the best inter-scholastic swimming circles.”
The school had dominated at eight swim meets throughout the mid-Atlantic and over fifty teams,…
The school had dominated at eight swim meets throughout the mid-Atlantic and over fifty teams,…
Aerial View of Mt. Jackson
This aerial photograph of the Town of Mt. Jackson Virginia shows a community much different than the one we know today.
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
Ford and Cooley Dairy Bottle Cap
This picture shows a paper milk-bottle cap produced by Woodstock Virginia’s Ford-Cooley Dairy. The dairy was located just south of Woodstock near Narrow Passage. It operated from sometime in the 1930s until around 1960.
It would have been used…
It would have been used…
"Victory Potato is Grown at Pythian Home"
This newspaper article appeared in the Daily News-Record on July 17, 1942. During that time period, residents of Shenandoah County were fully mobilized to help fight the Second World War. On the Home Front individuals worked in war plants, harvested…
Edinburg Fire Photograph
Fire has always been a threat to any town in America. Edinburg is not immune. This photograph shows the downtown area after it had been ravaged by a destructive fire in December of 1895. The conflagration destroyed six homes, the Edinburg Sentinel…
Citizens Bank of New Market "Bank of Thrift"
This coin bank was produced in the mid-1920s by the Banker’s Thrift Corporation. The company was known for their production of novelty coin banks. They, and their subsidiaries, were acquired by the Banthrico Corporation in 1931. The new company,…
Shenandoah County Automobile Association
Sometime in the early 20th century, a group of automobile owners met in Toms Brook Virginia and organized the Shenandoah County Automobile Association.
According to this printed copy of their constitution and bylaws, the purpose of the…
According to this printed copy of their constitution and bylaws, the purpose of the…
Shenandoah County Jail
Photograph showing the county jail in Woodstock Virginia. It operated from 1906-1974.
Shenandoah Fire Company
Photograph showing the Shenandoah Fire Company's quarters on Court Street. Inside was a single hand powered engine and two hose reels. It was also home to the town offices and the militia company.
Woodstock Railroad Accident
This photograph most likely shows a locomotive of the B&O Railroad that had been involved in a wreck in Woodstock Virginia.
Local reports indicate that the wreck occurred on August 27, 1892. A northbound train, pulled by engine Number 199, a…
Local reports indicate that the wreck occurred on August 27, 1892. A northbound train, pulled by engine Number 199, a…
Letter to Pauline Lichliter from J.R. Selz
On June 1, 1915 J.R. Selz, of the Chicago-based Selz, Schwab & Co., sent this letter to Pauline Lichliter of Strasburg Virginia, notifying her that she had been awarded the coveted Morris Selz Liberty Bell Medal.
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Vehrencamp's
In 1955 Triplett and Vehrencamp closed their downtown store and reopened under the name Vehrencamp's on the north end of town. Their Grand Opening celebration can be seen in this photograph. This new structure had been operating as the Rinker…