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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1931

Page

7

Virginia Veterans Hospital Urged by Medical Society

The Virginia Medical Society urged Congress to authorize a United veterans hospital in the state with construction to begin as soon as possible. The push cites a total national need of 20 million dollars and requests 10 million for Virginia. Officials say a Virginia hospital will be built near Farmville with a west of a north south route and will be influenced by Congress funding timelines. Col. B. M. Roszel of Winchester, past commander of the Virginia Department, American Legion, is noted.

Virginia Delein Congress Society of Virginia United Veterans’ Hospital Veterans’ Bureau Virginia Congress Hampton Virginia Hospital Farmville B. M. Roszel Winchest Virgnia Department

Chairman of the Virginia Question Committee

A fragment indicates a chairman leading a committee on a question related to Virginia. The readable text centers on governance and oversight without clear dates or outcomes.

Virginia

J W Donaldson Passes Away At Advanced Age

John William Donaldson aged 81, longtime Winchester resident, died recently at his Woodstock Virginia home. A tinner by trade, he leaves wife Belle Bruce of Sperryville and children William Donaldson, Mrs. W J Arnold, and Mrs. L R Gatchell, plus sister Miss Minnie Donaldson and five grandchildren. He was active in civic and religious life.

John William Donaldson Winchester Woodstock Mr. Donaldson

Community figures and church roles noted

A fragment mentions a person linked to the Katatans Epis Church and long service as vestryman of Beck ford Parish, indicating local religious and community involvement. The incomplete text leaves concrete names, dates, and events unclear.

Katatans Epis Church Beckford

Community event details with donations and volunteers

The notice lists a five dollar per couple price for a gathering. Names Clarke Cooper and Mrs. M. Knight Jr. lead the advertising committee with Mrs. Frank Armstrong Jr. and Mrs. Jack Engle handling publicity. Entertainment duties assigned to Mrs. H Delmar Robinson and Mrs. Beverly Wright while table reservations are managed by Beeatiass. The text references Christmas Seals and a Miss Fight T-B.

He Clarke Cooper M. Knight, Jr Frank Armstrong, Jr Jack Engle Delmar Robinson Beverley Wright Cchee ST. Or

Elks Leader Thanks Capitol For Memorial Services Courtesies

Lawrence C. Hollis, exalted ruler of Winchester Lodge 867 BPOE, thanks Capitol Theatre manager Frank M. Boucher for courtesies shown to the Elks during their annual memorial services. He notes the community footing shown by the Capitol Theatre reflects shared civic spirit.

Winchester Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Frank M. Boucher Capitol Theatre the Elks

Brilliant Ball New Year’s Eve For The Hospital

The Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital has organized committees for a New Year’s Eve charity ball at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. Zeigler’s 13 piece orchestra will entertain as guests enjoy a salad plate, favors, and local artist solo dances. Reservations are now being taken.

Memorial George Washington Ge Olen Ee E Winchester Ty Zeigler 13 Ce

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