This Day in History: 1946-08-20
A Board of Trustees for the Free Public Library was organized in accordance with the new state law. Frank B. Scherer, Chairman of the Township Committee, presided, as seven members were named and the certificate of incorporation signed. The law required that the Chief Executive of the town and the President of the School Board be members. The membership of the new Board, in addition to Scherer, consisted of Harold Homes, Superintendent of Schools, Annie Winter, chosen as President, Florence E. Cooper, Secretary, Gertrude S. Sockman, Secretary, and Trustees Inez S. Hollenbeck and Eleanor L. Miesse. The new Board adjourned until October awaiting approval from the State. The subject of a new building was to be their first priority, but it was feared labor and material shortages would delay the needed construction for some time. (Bristow)