Jacinto City Scrapbook, volume 1 (1958-1959)

Jacinto of Shu wooden structure City was i Щтш JC Library To Have Book Sale Book lovers will find bargains in books in the clearance sale of the new Jacinto City library. The sale, which will consist of books with worn bindings or not in condition to place on the shelves of the new library/ will be held at the city clerk’s office building next to the police sta¬ tion next Saturday afternoon. May 24, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Dorothy Bowyer, city li¬ brarian, says that there are about 300 titles which will be sold, as is, for 25c each. Jacinto City News By Mrs. B. F. Aswell OR-3-5584 The Jacinto City Library book sell will be held at the city ' clerk's office next to the police department on May 24, 3-5 pan. Books for all ages will sell at 25# each. City Library Being Planned BY LUPILI E STEW MAN Chronicle Correspondent Plans for a Jacinto City branch of the Harris County Library were boosted last week when Jacinto City Mayor A. J. Holder appointed a library committee and bids were opened to provide a li¬ brary building, , Under the plan. Jacinto City will provide the library build¬ ing and the county provides Jacinto City Library Plans Progressing Plans for a branch of the Harris County Library in Ja¬ cinto City moved along last week with the selection of a library board chairman, the setting of a library open house date and plans for a sale of excess books. Donald C. Parrish of 10133 Chadwick was chosen chair¬ man at a meeting of the li¬ brary board. Mrs. E L. Mc¬ Gowan of 10406 S. Oswego was named secretary. A library open house is set for June 29, when the build¬ ing which will house the li¬ brary is expected to have been moved to the city park from its present location next to the police station. The library will be open for use about July 1. Mrs. Dorothy Bowyer of 10613 Muscatine, Jacinto City librarian, has announced a book sale for Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library. The books are those which were donated but failed to meet library requirements or are in bad condition. About 300 books will be sold at 25 cents each. the books and librarian. The building to be used is presently an adjunct to the city police headquarters щ Jacinto City. The wood frame structure will be moved to the city park just south of the recreation building. Mrs. Dorothy Bowyer of 10613 Muscatine, an enthu¬ siastic worker for the library cause, is expected to ¥e ap¬ pointed librarian, although of¬ ficial confirmation has not been made. Mrs. Mary P. Butler, county librarian, said the action of the Jacinto City officials in providing the building and the interest of Jacinto City resi¬ dents were indication that the library would become a real¬ ity. Efforts to get the library began last fall when Jacinto City began negotiations with the county. The petition for a branch library received ap¬ proval early this year when the budget was set by Com¬ missioners Court. Date Not Set Date of the opening of the library is not set, but Mrs. Butler said county library of¬ ficials would likely meet soon with Jacinto City officials to decide on a date. The library board appointed by Mayor Holder is composed of Mrs. Amy Chandler, 10215 Market; Mrs. G. W. Thompson, 10914 Lane; Mrs. E. L. Mc¬ Gowan, 10406 S. Oswego, and Donald C. Parrish, 10133 Chadwick. Mrs. Bowyer, probable li¬ brarian, has been taking courses in library science at the University of Houston. Jacinto City heretofore has depended on books from the county bookmobile. Mrs. Butler said the library would likely be open at first on a part-time basis. Books for the library are being collected by Jacinto City residQnts. Donated books may be delivered or sent to the city clerk’s office next to the water tower. Tbe county librarian will as¬ sist in selection of books. Ex¬ tra or. unacceptable books- will < be s:ld. «>' W W VH