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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 020-021

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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 020-021

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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 020-021

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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 from June through September 1946, as shown in the source
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Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946
June 17, 1946: No. 2637 – E. E. Papworth - Janitor Salary – 30.00
June 17, 1946: No. 2638 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
June 17, 1946: No. 2639 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
June 17, 1946: No. 2640 – Baldwin Hardware - Paint – 35.73
July 1, 1946: No. 2641 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
July 15, 1946: No. 2642 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.76
July 15, 1946: No. 2643 – Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
July 15, 1946: No. 2644 – City of Howell - Water – 9.57
July 15, 1946: No. 2645 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 9.94
July 15, 1946: No. 2646 – J. H. Kennedy - Dictionary – 23.75
July 15, 1946: No. 2647 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
July 15, 1946: No. 2648 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
July 15, 1946: No. 2649 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
July 15, 1946: No. 2650 – Fred Knapp - Painting – 20.00
Meeting Minutes: The Howell Library Board met on Thursday, July 18, 1946 at 8:00 o’clock in the library. Those present were: Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. H. L. Williams and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Richards of Richards Electric and Mr. Culp of Detroit Edison were asked to come to the meeting to determine the nature of new lighting fixtures. Mr. Richards was asked to figure the cost of light fixtures with the present wiring. Ordering coal for the coming winter was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 o’clock. Theodore Krieger, Secretary
July 29, 1946: No. 2651 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
Aug. 12, 1946: No. 2652 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.74
Aug. 12, 1946: No. 2653 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 4.43
Aug. 12, 1946: No. 2654 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
Aug. 26, 1946: No. 2655 – Pino Book Shop - Books – 26.07
Aug. 26, 1946: No. 2656 – Baldwins Hdw. Co. - Paint – 26.85
Aug. 26, 1946: No. 2657 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
Aug. 26, 1946: No. 2658 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00

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Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946
August 26, 1946: No. 2659 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Sept. 9, 1946: No. 2660 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.23
Sept. 9, 1946: No. 2661 – H. C. Warner - Eave troughs – 27.25
Sept. 9, 1946: No. 2662 – Pino Book Shop - Books – 13.30
Sept. 9, 1946: No. 2663 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
Meeting Minutes: The Howell Library Board held its meeting on Monday, September 23, 1946 at 8:00 o’clock. Those present were: Mrs. H. L. Williams, Mr. Bert Woodhams, and Theodore Krieger. The minutes of the previous were read and approved. Mr. Richards presented an estimate for installing new light fixtures on the first floor including offices and stacks for $2569.00. It was moved by Mr. Krieger and supported by Mrs. Williams that **21 4-40 Smithcraft fluorescent units** be installed to illuminate the entrance, the main lobby, the halls and the two reading rooms, at a cost of **$1449.00**. Carried. It was supported that 10 tons of stoker coal be ordered to insure an adequate supply for most of the winter. It was also considered that decorators be asked to estimate the cost of redecorating the library. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15 o’clock. Theodore Krieger, Secretary
Bills to be read and approved at the forthcoming meeting are:
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2664 – Purdy & Woodruff - 10 T coal – 96.53
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2665 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.74
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2666 – Joseph H. Kennedy - Dict. Table – 12.82
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2667 – Martin & Murray - Encyclopedia – 50.08
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2668 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
Sept 23, 1946: No. 2669 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00

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Library buildings
Libraries
Carnegie libraries
Library boards

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1946

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“Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 020-021,” Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives, accessed May 31, 2026, https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/14169.
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