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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 460-461

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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 Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1941, as shown in the source
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Page 460
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Bills Allowed:
Feb. 10: No. 1972 – Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.93
Feb. 10: No. 1973 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1973* – Holm and Holm - Books + Binding – 8.88
Feb. 24: No. 1974 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 33.31
Feb. 24: No. 1975 – Demco Lib. Supplies - Supplies – 6.10
Feb. 24: No. 1976 – Gaylord Bros. – 4.55
Feb. 24: No. 1977 – Det. Edison - Lights – 12.10
Feb. 24: No. 1978 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1979 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 24: No. 1980 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Feb. 24: No. 1981 – H. G. Deeble - Recharging Fire Ex. – 2.00
Feb. 24: No. 1982 – Liv. Co. Press - Library Cards – 4.50
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Feb. – 256.31
Bills Allowed:
Mar. 10: No. 1983 – Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Mar. 10: No. 1984 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 14.55
Mar. 24: No. 1985 – Martin & Murray - Books (ref) – 35.13
Mar. 24: No. 1986 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper – 1.50
Mar. 24: No. 1987 – Schaufenberg - Free Press – 9.00
Mar. 24: No. 1988 – Triangle Book Binding - Rebounds – 7.32
Mar. 24: No. 1989 – Richards Electric - Repair Lights – 3.15
Mar. 24: No. 1990 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1991 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 49.50
Mar. 24: No. 1992 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 24: No. 1993 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 24: No. 1994 – Holm & Holm - New Books – 33.72
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Mar. – 304.25
*Note: Document shows an overlap in check numbering for No. 1973.

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Page 461
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the commission was held at the Library on Monday afternoon, March 24th, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order, and the secretary's report of the February meeting was approved
. Dr. Noble reported that he had consulted with Mayor Mr. Itener and Councilman Bush regarding the city assuming the costs of heat and lights for the library he received encouragement that the city would take over these expenses
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The board moved that the accumulation of ashes at the rear of the library be removed and that, henceforth, all ashes must be placed in baskets for city removal
. Mr. Strobel was appointed to handle the purchase of these baskets
. Mr. Strobel was also tasked with determining the cost of an ornamental fence to replace the wire fence across the north lawn, aimed at preventing pedestrians from crossing the grass
. Repairs to the entrance door, rest-room, and windows as suggested by Mrs. Van Slyke were authorized to be arranged by Dr. Noble
. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Apr. 14: No. 1995 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 14: No. 1996 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Apr. 28: No. 1997 – City of Howell - Water – 3.00
Apr. 28: No. 1998 – C. H. Bowman & Co. - Books (Child) – 25.25
Apr. 28: No. 1999 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 28: No. 2000 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Apr. 28: No. 2001 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Apr. – 211.13