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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 026-027

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

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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Carnegie Library spanning August through October 1947
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1947
August 26: No. 2780 – Richards Electric – Service on lights – 10.20
August 26: No. 2781 – Pino Book Store – Book Store – 5.07
August 26: No. 2782 – Berrien’s Bindery – Rebinding – 6.50
August 26: No. 2783 – Elmer Little – Clock Repair – 10.00
August 26: No. 2784 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 30.00
August 26: No. 2785 – Estelle Bennett – Salary – 40.00
August 26: No. 2786 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 75.00
Sept. 9: No. 2787 – Mich Bell Tel. – Telephone – 3.23
Sept. 9: No. 2788 – Howell Coop – Coal – 135.20
Sept. 9: No. 2789 – H. W. Wilson Co – Reader's Guide & Bul. – 9.36
Sept. 9: No. 2790 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 30.00
Meeting Minutes: The Library Board held its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 1947, at 8:00 o’clock. Those present were Mrs. H. L. Williams, Mr. Woodhams, and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The above bills were also reviewed. A budget for the library operation was submitted for review. It was moved by Mr. Krieger and supported by Mrs. Williams that the library employees receive a $15.00 per month increase in salary carried unanimously. The librarian gave a report on use of the library facilities by the community. The secretary was directed to ask an electrician to prepare a bid for the installation of additional fluorescent lights in the front hall and in the stack room. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15. Respectfully submitted, Theodore Krieger, Secretary
Bills to be reviewed are:
Sept. 23: No. 2791 – Martin & Murray – Books – 48.25
Sept. 23: No. 2792 – Pino’s Book Shop – Books – 10.47
Sept. 23: No. 2793 – Detroit Edison – Lights – 11.77

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1947
Sept. 23: No. 2794 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 45.00
Sept. 23: No. 2795 – E. Bennett – Salary – 55.00
Sept. 23: No. 2796 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 90.00
Oct. 7: No. 2797 – City of Howell – Water – 6.88
Oct. 7: No. 2798 – W. H. Wood – Roof Repair – 375.00
Oct. 7: No. 2799 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co – Telephone – 3.33
Oct. 21: No. 2800 – Howell Music & Book Shop – Adult Lib – 87.33
Oct. 21: No. 2801 – Steinhoff’s – Floor Brush – 3.20
Oct. 21: No. 2802 – H. C. Warner – Eave trough repairs – 18.00
Oct. 21: No. 2803 – Thos. Shindorf – Salary – 30.00
Oct. 21: No. 2804 – Estelle Bennett – Salary – 55.00
Oct. 21: No. 2805 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 90.00
Meeting Minutes: The Library Board held its meeting on Thursday, October 30, 1947, at 8:00 o’clock. The members present were: Mr. Woodhams and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The above bills were reviewed. It was moved, supported and carried that Mr. Melvin Williams add two new fluorescent fixtures to the lobby and relocate the other two for the sum of $156.50 that he also install fluorescent fixtures to the stack room:
12 – 40 W. channels
2 – 2 light fixtures
2 – 4 light fixtures for the sum of $300.00.
Mr. Williams was also instructed to install fluorescent fixtures in the two offices of the library, and to install a front walkway side light. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 o’clock. Theodore Krieger, Secretary