| Public Library, West LaFayette, Ind. - May 1, 1923
The West Lafayette Public Library Board met in regular session at the library at 7:30 in the evening.
The secretary's report was read and approved, after which Mr. Cunningham made the following financial report:
Subscriptions received for the West Lafayette Public Library from Apr. 3, to May 1, 1923:
Apr. 5 |
Nellie E. Blackenstaff |
5.00 |
Apr. 6 |
W. A. Knapp |
7.50 |
Apr. 7 |
L. Bornhardt – for discard |
6.00 |
Apr. 10 |
J. W. Schwab |
1.25 |
Apr. 11 |
Clara D. Perkins |
5.00 |
Apr. 25 |
L. Bornhardt |
1.10 |
Total received since last rep't – 25.86
Am't heretofore reported received – 2059.87
Balance on deposit in Purdue State Bank – 85.72
(Signed) J. B. Cunningham – member of Finance Committee
Mr. Cunningham reported that the magazine list as made up had been given to Mr. DeLong for the sum of $63.95. He also reported on furniture constructed as follows:
Magazine rack |
29.00 |
Kindergarten Table |
7.50 |
Bulletin Board |
4.75 |
Paper rack |
10.25 |
Total – 51.50
The articles were all installed and made a fine addition to the Library Equipment.
The following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
H. R. Hunting Co. - Supplies |
6.83 |
Murphy Co. - Books |
77.19 |
Library Bureau – Supplies |
20.65 |
Decker Bros. - Furniture |
80.70 |
Gaylord Bros. - Supplies |
1.96 |
Poor [Lunfor] Co. - Equipment |
52.06 |
Amer. Rg. Express – Express |
1.06 |
The Leader – Stationery |
4.50 |
John Cole – [Drayage] |
4.42 |
H. Creviston – Janitor Service |
1.90 |
Margaret Thompson – B. K. Cover |
1.00 |
Ralph Adams – Insurance |
36.00 |
Eva Dickey – Salary for Apr. |
50.00 |
A. J. DeLong – Magazines |
63.95 |
J. B. Cunningham – Installing Phone |
14.00 |
Eva Dickey – Contingent Fund |
10.00 |
Total – 426.22
The Library was officially opened May 1, 1923. Miss Winifred [Wennerstrum] – member of the State Library Commission was present and assisted in the opening. Very stirring addresses were made by several members of the Board after which punch and wafers were served.
The librarian in her report to the Board recommended the following needs:
A small contingent fund placed at the disposal of the Librarian for incidental supplies
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A clock
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A janitor to take Mr. Creviston's place after he leaves in June
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Rules for the operation of Library
Miss [Wennerstrum] was asked to make suggestions to Mrs. Dickey in regard to rules – and after trying out the suggestions the Librarian should make recommendations to the Board.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
E.B. Vawter – Pres.
F.A. Burtsfield – Sec.
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