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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 450-451

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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 April through June 1940, as shown in the source.
Page 450
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Library Commission was held at the library on Monday evening April 15th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
The secretary's report of the last meeting, held on Feb 29th, was read and approved as read.
Due to confusion regarding the bills of materials used in renovating the library, only those clearly defined as belonging to the library were allowed, while others were held over for more detailed information.
Mr. Strobel was instructed to engage a plasterer from Fowlerville to repair the ceiling in the main lobby and other necessary areas.
Dr. Noble was tasked with contacting Mr. Baumann again regarding the replacement of the unsatisfactory rubber matting in the lobby.
The president also agreed to see Mr. Bush of the City Commission concerning Mr. Papworth's salary, as he remained unable to assume full-time janitorial duties.
A discussion was held regarding ways and means for purchasing more books, with information provided by Mrs. Van Slyke, though no decision was reached.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.

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Page 451
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Ledger Entries (April):
April 22: No. 1854 – Detroit Edison - Edison Lights (Bulbs 90¢ - Refund 11.30, so No. 1854 is void) – 12.20
April 22: No. 1855 – Triangle Book Bindery - Rebounds – 22.07
April 22: No. 1856 – Helm & Hoth – 13.10
April 22: No. 1857 – Richards Electric - Post Light – 8.50
April 22: No. 1858 – Sutton Hdw. - Nails - mops – 1.95
April 22: No. 1859 – W. D. Adams - Cloth – 2.28
April 22: No. 1860 – E. E. Papworth (void) - ½ Salary – 32.50
April 22: No. 1861 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 22: No. 1862 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 22: No. 1863 – Eleanor Briggs - Salary – 20.00
Total April Expenditures: 305.48
Ledger Entries (May):
May 13: No. 1864 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Service – 3.03
May 13: No. 1865 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 13: No. 1866 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary – 37.50
May 27: No. 1867 – Detroit Edison (2 mos) - Lights – 20.88
May 27: No. 1868 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 3.80
May 27: No. 1869 – Owen Pub. Co. - Children's Books – 3.30
May 27: No. 1870 – Junior Lit. Guild - Books – 7.50
May 27: No. 1871 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 27: No. 1872 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
May 27: No. 1873 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary – 37.50
Total May Expenditures: 218.51
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: All members of the Commission met at the Library on the evening of June 6. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order.
The secretary's report of April 15th was read and approved as read.
Dr. Noble reported that Mr. Papworth, the janitor, had returned to his usual work schedule.
It was reported that Mr. Baumann would proceed with taking up the matting in the lobby.
Further information was shared regarding bills for cleaning by the W.P.A.