By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Elks culminated their book drive for the Wadsworth Veterans Hospital by delivering a pickup truckload of books to the hospital. Ray Beers, the exalted ruler, said it was just one of the many programs that the Elks do for veterans and servicemen. Robbie Robinson, chairman of veterans affairs, said the 56 boxes of books were donated by Elk members and by members of Santa Monica, who read about it in the Santa Monica Daily Press. Sadie Stewart, director of volunteer services, said the timing was excellent as all of the book shelves were empty. Out of their gourds, Hawaiian-style
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 11, 2005. Read the original PDF.