A look back at what Washington County res idents were reading in the pages of the Roanoke Beacon during September years ago.

67 years ago — 1959

Washington County commissioners were look ing toward an expansion of the county hospital when the Sept. 17, 1959, edition of the Roanoke Beacon went to press.

For information, check out the Sept. 16, 2026, edition of the Roanoke Beacon.