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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 100-101

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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.

The date for the next meeting was set for March 15 at 7PM. Leslie B. Merritt Secretary

Gilkes & Zizka, McPherson Oil Co, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, Demco, Hillsdale School Supply, Jean Karr & Co, Al Shindorf, June Randalls, Ina Hight, Ruth Bennett, Mrs. Warner

The March meeting for the Howell Library Board was held at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, March 15, at the library. The following members were present: Chairman Theodore Krieger, Mrs. Calvin Gatesman and Mrs. Karl Hoch.

In the absence of the secretary the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Gatesman.

Mrs. Hight librarian reported that Mrs. Lennen was still not able to be back at wwork and that her plans for the future were 'indefinite'. She also said that Mrs. Warner is now working 18 hours a week. Mrs. Hight has not been able to be at the desk as much as she would life because she was needed for the care of new books, filing of cards, etc. She also reported that she has not been able to find a suitable Lecto-graph as yet. Work on the Michigan room is progressing satisfactorily she said and no more roof leakage has been detected.

Mrs. Hight was requested by the chairman to direct the janitor to inspect the furnace for needed repairs and to remind him to prepare the lawn for mowing.

A discussion was held as to whether the trees on the back library lawn are too thick. Mrs. Gatesman was delayed to consult with City. Forester frank Monroe on the condition of the trees and also in regard to any changes that might be made in the planting at the front of the building.

Mrs. Hoch was appointed to follow up the budget request for 1956-1957, the budget total $10,07214 representing an $800 increase over that of the previous year.

Mr. Krieger volunteered to consult with