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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 434-435

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

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Page 434 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1938 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
June 24
1618: John D. Croner? — Repair work ($13.64 / $5.00)
1619: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1620: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1621: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1622: Detroit Edison — Lights ($11.07)
Subtotal: $231.21
July 8
1623: Helm and Hoth — Rebinding ($11.37)
1624: G. Schuckneberg? — Free Press ($9.00)
1625: Jr. Lit. Guild — Books ($16.23)
1626: Home & School Ed. Service ($5.00)
1627: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
July 22
1628: Mich Bell Tel. — Telephone ($8.76)
1629: Triangle Bookbinding Co. — Rebounds ($5.11)
1630: Liv. Co. Press — 'Cleanup notice' ($1.00)
1631: Det. Edison — Lights ($8.47)
1632: Geo. Wahr — Books ($19.90)
1633: City of Howell — Water ($1.50)
1634: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1635: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1636: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $289.15
Meeting Minutes: Aug. 8, 1938 The Library Commission met at the library on Tues evening Aug 9th, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs Gillette present. Minutes of last meeting read & approved. After an inspection of the basement of the building action was taken to get an estimate of painting walls and floor in D.A.R. museum, S.W. room of library basement. Motion made and carried to obtain estimate also of new pipes necessary in the building's plumbing. Motion made and carried two fire extinguishers be purchased of Lloyd Beebe at $15.00 each.

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Page 435 Motion made and carried Mr. Strobel secure an estimate on one coat of paint for roof. The Treasurer reported bal. on hand $197.89 - tax money to be deposited to our credit any day. Total expenditures for the year: $3371.95. Paid for books and rebinding: $877.09. Advisability of choosing a committee for selection of books to act in cooperation with the librarian was discussed but no action taken. Motion made and carried the salary of Mrs. Bennett be raised from $33.80 per mo. to $40.00, Mrs. Gillette being instructed to inform her of the increase. Action taken that two iron benches be placed one on east curb and one on west curb of library lawn, the same to be purchased by Civic Com. at their suggestion. This is an experiment and should it prove unsatisfactory said benches may be removed. Motion made and carried Mr. Strobel purchase coal for coming year from H.W. Perry and Purdy and Woodruff. Purchase of a stoker and set of books to be shown by Mrs. Murphy? discussed but no action taken. Meeting adjourned. Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.