BOOK 19_1942-09-08 to 1945-05-07

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2 (1V 0; Rogers and Arguello Duane and Hopkins James and Grand Also suggested that possibility of a stop sign to be placed at Whipple and King Streets be investigated. Communication received from Louise Stiles, Secretary of Parks and Recreation Commis - 4 - sion in which they recommend the expenditure of $110.00 from the Special Recrea— tion Fund for screening four windows at Lincoln School Auditorium to fit same for basket -ball, also for the purchase of mat for passing athletic badge test. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Hilton, expenditure was authorized. 0 Report received from C. G. Uhlenberg, C.P.A., on examination of books and accounts, maintained by City Clerk and Treasurer as of the close of business of November 21, 1912. All securities owned by the City were checked and verified in the presence.of Mayor Granger, former Treasurer C. W. Eltringham, and his successor. R. S. Dodge. Receipt for same has been issued by the latter. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, report was ordered filed. Claim for damages received from Mrs. J. J. Eshleman in the amount of.$1,000.00 for 6yW damages allegedly sustained as the result of a fall at the corner of Perry Street and Commercial Way. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by'Council- man Fletcher, claim was ordered denied and referred to the Insurance Company. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Hilton, treasurer was ordered not to release the sum of $1,100.00 to contractor L. C. Smith until sat- isfied by notification from his insurance company in writing that Liability In- surance was in force. Mr. Stanton Mullen and Mr. G. Gregory appeared before the Council to protest against weekly dances held at -the Lincoln School Auditorium, presenting petition signed by five citizens. Messrs. H. M. Scales, Rollo La Berge, K. L. Bowen and Mrs. J. A. Buhler appeared in defense of the club holding the weekly dances, presenting a list of twelve citizens certifying dances did.not in any way create a distur- bance. City Attorney McCarthy gave the opinion that the dances were held con- trary to the intent of the ordinance. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Jenkins, to lay matter over until next meeting. Ayes votes: Council- men Anderson, Jenkins and Granger. No votes: Councilmen Britschgi, Fletcher, Hilton and McNulty. Motion failed to carry Docey Doe Club, H. M. Scales, President, applied for permit to conduct private square dances on Friday and Saturday nights for the following two weeks at Lincoln School Auditorium. Submitted to City Attorney McCarthy who ruled against legali- ty of permit. Motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Jenkins to allow permit failed to carry. H. E. Holmquist, owner of Holmquist Hardware Store, appeared before the Cofln.cil relative to his rights to ingpct competitive bids after awards have been made. On motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, matter was held over for the next meeting. City Attorney Mc Carthy to report on the quest- ion at that time. i .I 41