1954-05-20 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/20/1954
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Philip Rowe, John C. Birmingham, Russell P. Brown, Saul J. Cagan,
Louisa V. Conrad, Dorothy Cook, and Carolyn Standley
Board members absent: W. Lincoln Boyden, Jr., and Carl Zeilon
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A~ Brown
Beverly, May 20, 1954
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the Library, Thursday May 20 at
7:30 P.M. Present were Mrs. Conrad, Mrs. Cook, Miss Carolyn Standley (newly appointed by Mayor
Wilkinson in place of Mr, Foster) Mr. Brown, Mr. Cagan and Mr. Birmingham. Mr. Rowe, the
Chairman presided.
The records of April 14 were read and approved. At~er discussing the finance sheets they were
approved and placed on file.
There was a short discussion about the heating problem as to the oil conversion but it was felt
that no progress could be made at present. Heating for the Young Peoples Room was then discussed
and it was voted to prepare specifications for bid for a unit gas- heater and take money from dog tax.
The approximate amount for this would probably be $450. It was left for Mr. Brown to attend to this
matter.
The purchase of 251 new books was accepted. The Libradan's report showing to date a gain
in circulation of over 8000 was read and placed on file.
It was voted to send a letter of thanks to the Friendly Garden Club for planting the flower
border at the rear of the Library.
It was voted to send a letter to the City Solicitor inquiring as to what procedure should be
taken regarding the accident which occurred Sunday morning May 17m when 2 cars came together
at Dane & Essex Street causing some damage to the hedge. Cars belonged to Edward J. Allen, 9
Whipple Road, Lynn and Robert J. Munroe, 32 Mechanic St., Beverly. Apparently Allen's ear did
the damage.
Voted to adjourn
Marion A. Brown
Clerk