HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-01-10 MinutesANNUAL MEETING OF FAYETTEVILLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
January 10, 1950
Mr. McWhorter, President of the Board, presided.
The minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and approved.
The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed. It was noted
that 285 adult books and 218 juvenile books were purchased during the
year. There was an increase in circulation of about 250 books per month.
27,309 books were circulated during the year. Mrs. Swartz moved, seconded
by Miss Vault, that the Librarian's report be accepted with thanks to
Mrs. Wiggins. Unanimously adopted.
J. Treasurer's report was given. Mr. Putnam moved, seconded by
Mrs. Swartz, that this report be accepted and filed. Motion carried.
Mr. McWhorter discussed the County Library program and reported to
the Association on the public meetings which were held during the year.
Election of officers. The retiring members of the Board are
Mrs. Fount Richardson, Mr. McWhorter and Mrs. Vincenheller, Mrs. Richard-
son asked that she be not re-elected. The secretary was unanimously
instructed to thank Mrs. Richardson for her past services.
Mrs. Deal discussed library problems. Mr. Putnam suggested that a
drinking fountain for the children be obtained and that a United States.
flag be obtained for the library. He suggested that the Board get these
two things. Mayor Rhea suggested that the Board request the library
room be painted so that it could be included in the City budget.
Mrs. Vincenheller moved, seconded by Miss Vaulx, that a vote of
appreciation and thanks be given to Mrs. Wiggins, our retiring Librarian.
Motion carried unanimously, IFe
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E. B. Meriwether
Acting Secretary
NEW BOARD MEETING, January 10, 1950
Present: Mr. McWhorter, Mrs. Wincenheller, Miss Vaulx, Mr. Greenhaw,
Mayor Rhea, Mr. Meriwether
The following officers were elected: Mr. McWhorter, President;
Mr. Leonard Greenhaw, Vice President; Mr. 0. W. McMillen, Secretary;
and Mrs. Miriam A. Vincenheller, Treasurer.
Mrs. Deal, the County Librarian, recommended Mrs. Margret Paulsrud
for the position of Assistant Librarian at $85.00 per month and Mies
Neva Frederich at 50¢ per hour, Miss Frederich to work on Saturday and
two hours each afternoon. It was moved by Mrs. Vincenheller, seconded
by Mayor Rhea, that we accept Mrs. Deans recommendations. Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Meriwether, seconded by Mrs. Vincenheller, that the
Board authorise the payment of salaries as set out in the above recomen,
dation and that the monthly telephone bills be paid. Motion carried.
Adjournment.
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E.. B. Meriwether
Acting Secretary