Clarion-Ledger from Jackson, Mississippi • Page 9

SECTION ONE THE CLARION-LEDGER, JACKSON, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 1956 PAGE 9 00 TPfS-Dl Building Me ts Co uni ee 5 "7- ON THIS GENERAL 4p ELECTRIC ULTRA-VISION GENUINE MAHOGANY TU New Facility Offers Trained Personnel, Excellent Features Taking its place at the head of for public use at any time, says the class with regard to Negro Librarian Romans. It will ac-library service, the city of Jack-1 comodate approximately 90 people son will formally open George ami has an entrance separated Washington Carver Municipal Li- from the library so that it may brary with ceremonies Friday at be used after closing hours of the 7:30 p. m. library Adding a bright note to The modern glass, brick and the green walls of the. room are white masonry building is located the red chairs for the audience at 516 North Mill Street.

(There is a three speed record "We feel this building to be a Player also available for use in TOP TUNING AUTOMATIC CLOCK-TIMER SET AND FORGET VOLUME CONTROL LARGE 8" SPEAKER EXCELLENT FRINGE AREA RECEPTION trained librarian at the head of library services for Negroes. Librarian Vivian Romans is the holder of an A.B.' degree from Tougaloo College and an Mi, degree" from the University of Illinois. NEW NEGRO LIBRARY The modern new George Washington Carver Municipal Library located at 516 North Mill Street is said to be the only library for Negro service In the heart of th shopping area in the Southeast and the second library in the southeast to have a professionally tuuaue addition to our library room Cooke Supervised City's New Library vce in this city. It is the first Browsing area furniture is maple upholstered in green and beige All library equipment, such as desks and card catalogs are also maple Deep Water Well Will Be Ttested MORTON Morton's new deep water well was given a test Wednesday by Supervising Engineer J. E.

Jagger, Mayor S. J. Mc- Library Board Shows Ability To Save Money Guiding forces behind the construction of the new George Washington Municipal Library on North library for Negro service in the southeastern area to be located on the main traffic artery, in the heart of the downtown section. Our 3 141 MODEL 21 Regular $329.95 Trade-In 60.00 aim is to provide convenient lib- Behind the scenes of library "rw'ii 1 t. 0 ii Mill Street appear to be due a um ana memDers 01 ine Doaru-1 special sort of commendation.

The new wel1 is flowing at the In these davs of blossoming ron- rate of 600 gallons of water per I rary locations for all the citizens 1 activity, the staff is provided with of Jackson, "says Pearl spacious workroom and lounge director of city library The Lounge is equipped with a To aid in providing the best re-j small kitchen completely equipped ference, reading, and study assist- so that the library employees may ance available, the Carver Library relax and enjoy a bite to eat and is staffed with a professionally drink trained librarian, Vivian Romans, "The design of this building is minute, according to engineer Jag- strac ion costs they were able to, and fnsure km fe YOU PAY ONLY $10 00 Down Weekly A BARGAIN BUY! 2 TV CHAIRS AND ONE YEAR WARRANTY a graduate of Tougaloo and holder quite efficient, says Vivian Ro of a Master's degree from the University of Illinois. She will direct all activities at the new li- mans, "because all activites may be seen and supervised from one central desk This means a real and Dare, reported that a budget of $112,000 for this project was set up and approved by the library board and city officials in July, 1955. Holmes Appointed Police Officer MORTON Mayor S. J. McDill brary and the College Park branch' economy in staff time" the College Park auditorium.

The total for construction, equip ment and architects' fee amounted to $110,840.88, leaving a credit of has announced the appointment of D. C. Holmes as night police of Until the opening of the new building last Monday, the Carver library had been operating at 144 Davis street in a rented building. Carver was opened in 1950 after $1,139.32. -V STOfff BOVSfc 8 A.M.

to 6 P.M. ficer to succeed E. R. Richardson, this week. (fc dD dD LTDtfE ADS 1 ity on hydro-electric plant construction.

Fill PAIRING 1 jmk some years of planning As far back as 1945, the Library board had laid plans for library, service for the Negores In 1949, the city officials included the College Park Mr. Cooke became associated with Wetmore Parman two years W. H. Cooke, general superin ago. He was made general super SERVICE STORE LAMAR at PEARL PHONE 2-4451 tendent for Wetmore Partman, Complete in every detail, modern in every way, the Carver Library was completed at a total cost of over $110,000.

Designed in accordance with the Newest features in Library architecture and planning, this building has 5,600 square feet of interior floor space. Planned to take care of future needs and expansions, the library can house 18,000 volums at capacity. Present book stock is slightly over 6,500. "In addition to the books ki Carver, any patron in Jackson may have use of any book in the system's stock. If the book you wish is not in the library you use, re Mr.

Richardson has served in this capiticy for the past 32 months. His present plans are indefinite, but he said that he will take a much needed rest, catch up with his fishing and visit with relatives and friends in the West. intendent on January 1st of this general contractors, served Wf as supervisor during the construc year. The Cookes and their two children live in the Alta Woods sub- aivision. tion of the new George Washington Carver Municipal Library which will be dedicated tonight.

Branch in the plans of the College Park auditorium. Before that building was completed, the Junior League of Jackson approached the Library Board of Trustees, with a plan for providing a demonstration library for two years to provide service while OF'. 'IPR(DlRESS IN ANY COMMUNITY! His background of more than 20 years experience in the construction field proved invaluable in erection problems confronted in building the new library for colored citizens. This experience includes more permanent plans were being quest it from, the librarian in made highway and bridge building in five southern states and 10 years with the Tennessee Valley Author charge and -she will obtain it for With the aid of city librarian you within 24 hours," says the 'Pearl Sneed, the library was librarian. set up, operated, and maintained Outside paved areas, including a by the Junior League from Jan-parking lot, are not yet complete uary 1950 to October 1951 At that due to the heavyrains in recent time the city assumed full res-weeks.

Architect N. W. Overstreet ponsibility said that the paved area would be Much of the initial 2,500 volum-completed within 30 days, weather es collection given by the Junior Carver library include Circuit Judge Leon P. Hendrick, chairman; Will V. Westbrook, Sadye F.

art, H. R. Dever, Ramsey W. permitting. League is still in the Carver Special features of this strueturp brary Also, the large globe in the Roberts, and Miss Pearl Sneed, lobby of the building is a gift of city the League I Thfl lihrarv staff, in addition to Library hours have been set from Include a masonry patio in the rear, furnished with special redwood and chrome weatherproof furniture.

-'This outside reading area is the only place in the library where smoking is allowed. An assembly room at the south end of the building is available 9 a. rru to 8 p. m. Mondf -ough Friday and 9 a.

m. m- Saturday. It will be clc Sun. day. Librarian Romans, is composed of Grace Robinson, secretary; Vir-gie Bracey, library assistant; and Ruth Logan, Library Assistant of the College Park Branch The Board of Trustees of the 141 -rlU Pi 1 Afr 4 i.y 5" i.

JS' -'V ills The Formal Opening And Dedication Of GEOBGE WASHINGTON CP.SMil FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1956 AT 7:30 P. M. OVERSTREET ASSOCIATES, Architects N. W. jackson's new GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUNICIPAL LIBRARY for colored citizens Especially are we fortunate in having construction of such facilities for our colored citizen keep pace with like accommodations for white citizens.

Our is truly a community on the porgressive move and we are happy to be a part and parcel of it. No single type of construction in any community so clearly depicts that community's progressive growth as the erection of schools, hospitals and libraries. In the construction of all three such type institutions, the citizens of Jackson have been particularly fortunate during the past several years. fj imin "i iwminr uTilii mm nun As builders of both the Jackson Municipal Library and the George Wasfingfon Carver Library we are especially provd of our part in these significant additions to our growing community. And we are proud, too, that for more than a quarter-century, the familiar sign of Wetmore Parman Inc.

has been identified with major construction proecfs where SKILL, RESPONSIBILITY and INTEGRITY have been prerequisites of the general contractors. 516 NORTH MILL STREET George Washington Carver Library is a treasure house of knowledge and adventure. It is colorful, well equipped, function-al, and will have a book collection of 6.300 volumes. The purpose of Ihis library is lo bring the best in books to our Negro citizens. George Washington Carver Library is the only library in the South Eastern United States with" a professionally trained librarian.

It is a credit to our rapidly progressing. City and you are urged to use its servies. (CnTT dDIF JJACISSCDM I 'Aft I I Inc. wetmore mum, GENERAL CONTRACTORS ALLEN C. THOMPSON Mayor Phone 5-7443 W.

G. WETMORE President 649 North Mil! Street JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CHALMERS W. ALEXANDER D. L. LUCKEY Commissioner A.

L. PARMAN Vice President Commissioner.