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Triplett High School FFA-FHA Fair Program
Program created for the Triplett High School's 1954 Fair, sponsored by the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters. This annual event was designed to promote the organizations, the competitions they competed…
"Woodstock Recreation Park-Pool" Dedication
Photomechanical print showing Woodstock Mayor Web O. Riley speaking to a crowd from atop the bathhouse at the Woodstock Pool at the time the pool and new recreation park was dedicated.
The image was printed on July 9, 1954 and the dedication…
The image was printed on July 9, 1954 and the dedication…
Tech. Sgt. Edwin C. Keys Reading the Herald in India
Photograph from the Shenandoah Herald newspaper showing Technical Sergeant Edwin C. Keys reading that newspaper while deployed to India during the Second World War. This photograph was part of an advertisement encouraging individuals to buy…
"Mrs. Rob Hepner"
Photograph of Hattie F. Hepne, identified as "Mrs. Rob Hepner," published in the Shenandoah Herald on June 29, 1956 in an article detailing a deer she had cared for which regularly returns to her home.
Hattie F. Hepner lived near Macanie in the…
Hattie F. Hepner lived near Macanie in the…
Woodstock Woman's Club Officers
Photograph showing the officers of the Woodstock Woman's Club dated June 21, 1956. The photograph was published in the Shenandoah Herald Newspaper.
Pictured from left to right are:
Lacy Boyer
Emily Logan
"Mrs. Frank Humston"
Helen…
Pictured from left to right are:
Lacy Boyer
Emily Logan
"Mrs. Frank Humston"
Helen…
Virginia Beeler
Photograph of Virginia Beeler of Strasburg.
The image was published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1956 to commemorate her selection as "Strasburg Grade School Teacher of the Month."
At the time Virginia Beeler was a 2nd Grade Teacher…
The image was published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1956 to commemorate her selection as "Strasburg Grade School Teacher of the Month."
At the time Virginia Beeler was a 2nd Grade Teacher…
Shenandoah County Business and Professional Woman's Club Officers
Newspaper image showing the officers of the Shenandoah County Business and Professional Woman's Club for the years 1956-1957.
The officers are identified as (seated, left to right)
Anna Mary Garber Dellinger
"Mrs. Lawrence D. Bowers"
Ruth…
The officers are identified as (seated, left to right)
Anna Mary Garber Dellinger
"Mrs. Lawrence D. Bowers"
Ruth…
Dorothy Ann Newland
Photograph published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper noting Dorothy Ann Newland of Mt. Jackson had been selected to be the Honorary Fire Chief for the Mt. Jackson Fire Company.
At the time she was a sophomore at Mary Washington College…
At the time she was a sophomore at Mary Washington College…
Ada Wolfson Samuels
Photograph of Ada Woldson Samuels.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on May 8 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchen" series.
Ada was born in January 15 1919 in Strasburg Virginia. Daughter of a tailor who operated Wolfsons…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on May 8 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchen" series.
Ada was born in January 15 1919 in Strasburg Virginia. Daughter of a tailor who operated Wolfsons…
Wanda Oswalt Frazier
Photograph of Wanda Oswalt Frazier.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on October 2 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Wanda was born June 18 1930 in Lawton Oklahoma to Cassie D. Stamper and Malcom Oswalt. She married…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on October 2 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Wanda was born June 18 1930 in Lawton Oklahoma to Cassie D. Stamper and Malcom Oswalt. She married…
Esther Catherine Foltz Miller
Photograph of Esther Catherine Foltz Miller.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on June 26, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Esther was born April 18, 1911 to Barney and Katie Virginia Foltz. She married Raymond F. Miller on…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on June 26, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Esther was born April 18, 1911 to Barney and Katie Virginia Foltz. She married Raymond F. Miller on…
Cleda Orndorff Conner
Photograph of Cleda Orndorff Conner.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on May 20, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Cleda Orndorff was born August 9 1888 in Zepp Virginia where she would live her entire life. In 1915 she…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on May 20, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
Cleda Orndorff was born August 9 1888 in Zepp Virginia where she would live her entire life. In 1915 she…
Ann Gurney
Photograph of Ann Gurney of Shenandoah County
Serious Riot
Newspaper article detailing a riot that occurred at Columbia and Liberty Furnaces west of Edinburg in Shenandoah County. It appeared in Shenandoah Herald on January 28, 1880.
The incident was sparked by the furnace owners' decision to hire…
The incident was sparked by the furnace owners' decision to hire…
James E. McKenzie
A picture of James E. McKenzie, US Army. It appeared in the Shenandoah Herald on September 7, 1950 when the paper announced he had been killed in action in Korea. On September 7, 1950 the Shenandoah Herald Private James E. McKenzie, 18, of Quicksburg…
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…
Nevin P. Dellinger
Nevin P. Dellinger was born in New Market in 1932. He graduated from New Market High School in 1950 and the same year enlisted in the US Army for a three year period.
Dellinger deployed to Korea as a part of the 15th Infantry Division where he…
Dellinger deployed to Korea as a part of the 15th Infantry Division where he…
Corporal Linden Zirkle
This photo shows Corporal Linden Zirkle of New Market fusing a tank mine somewhere in South Korea. It appeared on the front page of the September 7, 1950 Shenandoah Herald. At the time the United States forces in Korea were attempting to stop the…
Jacob C. Saylor and Corporal Lippki
Pictured here is Jacob C. Saylor (left) with his Army buddy Corporal Lippki. Both were machine gunners in the Korean War. The image appeared in the Shenandoah Herald.
Jacob C. Saylor was a New Market native that deployed to Korea on July 31st…
Jacob C. Saylor was a New Market native that deployed to Korea on July 31st…
Harold "Sparky" Sutphin
A picture of Harold "Sparky" Sutphin. It appeared in the Shenandoah Herald when they reported he had been killed in action on November 9, 1950. He was 20 years old.
Harold had deployed to Korea as part of 38th Infantry Division which was…
Harold had deployed to Korea as part of 38th Infantry Division which was…
May Cecelia Whitaker Rinker
Photograph of May Cecelia Whitaker Rinker.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
May Whitaker Rinker was born May 1, 1901 in Shenandoah County. She married Garnett L. Rinker Sr. They…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchens" series.
May Whitaker Rinker was born May 1, 1901 in Shenandoah County. She married Garnett L. Rinker Sr. They…
Shenvalee Golf Course
Photograph showing part of the golf course at the Shenvalee Golf Resort in New Market Virginia. The image was created by Shenandoah County's Tourism Department to help promote local attractions.