The Globe Free Press, Rippey News, June 22, 1944; Winnie States, Managing Editor
RIPPEY TO HAVE LIBRARY
Recently a petition was made to the town council for the provision of a free public library for Rippey and at a special meeting an ordinance was passed providing for the same. The mayor, with the approval of the members of the council, named a board of five ladies who will have complete charge of location, purchasing books, and all matters concerning the library. This board will serve for five years.
Several years ago the P. T. A. sponsored a library project and quite a collection of books were placed on shelves, This worked out very well until these books had been read, then there was no way to finance purchase of new books, Under the present ordinance, a tax levy amounting to over $300 per year may be used for library purposes. This, however, is not available until next April, so it will be necessary to raise sufficient funds to start it. There may be a request for a free-will donation, although no definite plan has yet been set. If you have good books, suitable for the library, you wish to donate, it will be greatly appreciated.
Travelling library books will also be used. If you have any suggestions, contributions or donations, kindly contact any of the following board members: Mrs. Lester High, Mrs. E. C. Fry, Mrs. C. A. Senter, Mrs. D. M. Crumley, and Mrs., J. J. Peters.
The Globe Free Press, August 24, 1944
RIPPEY LIBRARY OPENS August 16, 1944
On Wednesday afternoon of last week, August 16, the new Library which is being established in Rippey, was opened to the public. It is really the beginning of what is hoped will be a great benefit to this community. Some shelving has been installed and books are being arranged and marked. Several donations of food magazines and books have been received and several articles of furniture and drapes. Also some money was donated and all have been greatly appreciated.
The board now contemplates buying linoleum as floor covering. Not only will this help the appearance of the inside of the building but will aid greatly in making it warmer and easier to clean. This can only be done by donations of money for the fund. If you feel inclined to help, it will be greatly appreciated. The hours which the library will be open are as follows: Monday: 7—9 P. M; Wednesday: 3—5:30 P. M.; Saturday:3—5:30 P. M. and 7—9 P. M.
Following is a list of the donors thus far: furnishings—Mrs. W. E. Jenison, Ronald Gonder, Thornburgh Store, Mrs. J. H. VanScoy, Mrs.Bonnie Anderson, Mrs. William Castles, Mrs. Lawrence Grow, Lions Club, Books and magazines—Ronald Gonder, Mrs. W. E. Jenison, Alma Anderson, Co. Supt. Morris Mrs. J. H. VanScoy, Cornelia Bulkley, Jefferson Library, Elizabeth Franklin, Verna Lawton Mrs. Morton Wolf, Warren Smith, Bonnie Anderson, Money—Mrs, Roy Anderson, D. M. Crumley, John Jacobs, Jake Peters, Lester High, Mrs. W. O. Hunter, Mrs. William Castles, Senter Grocery, Mrs. A. M. Kupfer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartzendruver, Clark Bardole, Mrs. Clarence Saltzgeber, Mrs. Alio Begotti, Mrs. Hugo Norgren, Dr.W. E. Chase, Rippey Savings Bank, Mrs. C. W. Killam. Later donations will also be published in this paper. Help make this a worth-while.