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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 462-463

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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 May through July 1941, as shown in the source.
Page 462
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the library on Friday evening, May 9th at 7:30, with all members being present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The report of the March meeting was read by the secretary and approved as read
.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried that a request from the Civic League for a sidewalk to be constructed across the library lawn for the convenience of pedestrians be refused for the present
. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs. John Hamilton, representative of the League, of the decision
.
A motion was made and carried that the unsightly fence at the rear of the library building be removed, with Mr. Strobel authorized to supervise the work
. A discussion concerning the purchase of an ornamental fence to replace the old one followed, but no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
May 12: No. 2002 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Service – 2.88
May 12: No. 2003 – Det. Edison - Lights – 11.71
May 12: No. 2004 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2005 – Camelot Books - Books – 25.00
May 26: No. 2006 – H. W. and C. A. Peavy - Coal – 67.77
May 26: No. 2007 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2008 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
May 26: No. 2009 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total May: 288.36
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.

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Page 463
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held Friday afternoon, May 23rd at 1:15 o'clock, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The secretary's report of the May 9th meeting was read and approved as read
. A bill from H. W. and C. A. Peavy for coal was allowed for $67.77
. After discussion of several other matters, no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
June 9: No. 2010 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.58
June 9: No. 2011 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
June 9: No. 2012 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2013 – Triangle Bookbinding - Rebounds – 12.49
June 23: No. 2014 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2015 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
June 23: No. 2016 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total June: 204.95
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held at the Library on Friday, July 25th at 1:30 P.M.
Present: Dr. Noble and Mrs. Gillette Absent: Mr. Strobel
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Noble
The secretary's report was read and approved as read
Bills to the amount of $184.81 were allowed
Mrs. Van Slyke reported the amount of fines and rentals for past year was $208.74