Tag: United States Post Office

  • The Postman

    The Postman

    A postman came across an unsealed letter addressed to God, requesting $50 for a family in need. Being a Mason, he shared the letter at the lodge, and they raised $25. The postman delivered the money, but received another letter instructing future donations to go through the Knights of Columbus as the Masons kept half. Read more

  • Shifflet And Bell At Camp Perry

    Shifflet And Bell At Camp Perry

    In 1945, Richard Nelson Bell, former member of Two Rivers Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Front Royal, enlisted in the Navy and completed boot camp at Camp Perry, Virginia. Bell was active in sports and fraternity life. Read more

  • Louis Grannis, Jr.

    Louis Grannis, Jr.

    In April 1945, Louis Grannis, Jr. of Front Royal, Virginia, excelled in Navy Radar testing and was involved in various school activities. Set to graduate from Warren County High School, he planned to serve in the Navy during World War II. This article was documented in the Northern Virginia Daily. Read more

  • Fire at Front Royal

    Fire at Front Royal

    A fire broke out at Unity Lodge No. 146 in Front Royal on April 12, 1914, as reported by the Shenandoah Herald. The fire started on the third floor, with the cause remaining unknown. Fortunately, damage to the other floors was mainly caused by water. Read more

  • Fire In Main Street

    Fire In Main Street

    A fire broke out on Sunday at Adams & Co.’s furniture store, causing damage to the roof and nearby buildings. The fire was controlled by volunteers but still resulted in significant losses, including a gutted Masonic lodge and damaged offices. Plans for repairs and expansion are already in place. Read more