Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 468-469

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

Transcribed using AI.

The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1942, as shown in the source.
Page 468
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Feb. 23: No. 2097 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 23: No. 2098 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 9: No. 2099 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 3.74
Mar. 9: No. 2100 – Wm. Pipp - Labor in basement – 5.00
Mar. 9: No. 2101 – Quarrie Corp. - World Book – 66.80
Mar. 9: No. 2102 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2103 – Det. Edison Co. - Lights – 16.06
Mar. 23: No. 2104 – Holm and Holm - New Books – 23.41
Mar. 23: No. 2105 – Junior Lit. Guild - New Books – 7.41
Mar. 23: No. 2106 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2107 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 23: No. 2108 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 23: No. 2109 – Duplicate of 2108
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library Friday evening, Mar. 20th at 8 o’clock. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Dr. Noble presided. The treasurer Mr. Strobel reported 1679.00∗∗inthetreasury.Alateraccountingdiscoveredabout∗∗300.00 more on hand, making the balance on hand $1979.00. Various projects relating to library service were discussed but no action was taken. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 469
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the new Commission was held in the Library on Friday evening, April 24th at 8 o’clock. The Commission's Personnel had changed since the last meeting through the expiration of the terms of Mrs. Beulah P. Gillette (whose three years term had terminated) and of Herman G. Strobel who was serving a special term of one year. Neither Mrs. Gillette nor Mr. Strobel wishing to be reappointed, the City Council had appointed Mr. Berthold Woodhams for a term of three years, and Mrs. Francis Smith for a term of two years. Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Smith with Mr. Noble (who has one more year of his three year term to serve) constitute the Commission for this year. In the organization of the Commission, Mr. Woodhams was elected Chairman, Mrs. Smith treasurer, and Mr. Noble secretary.
The following bills were approved and submitted to the City Council for payment:
April 13: No. 2110 – Detroit Edison – 9.36
April 13: No. 2111 – City of Howell for Water – 1.50
April 13: No. 2112 – Michigan Bell Tel. Co – 2.88
April 13: No. 2113 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2114 – Trotier Co. - Books – 69.50
April 27: No. 2115 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2116 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 27: No. 2117 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 27: No. 2118 – Lyle Schaufele - Free Press – 9.00
April 27: No. 2119 – C. H. Hopkins - Glass + Lumber – 5.59
Of the annual allotment of funds for the library for the library year 1941-42 amounting to 3394.60∗∗,thecityclerkreportedabalanceasofApril1,1942of∗∗1662.84. After reading that part of the City Charter appertaining to the functions of the Library Commission, the Commission adjourned.
Homer M. Noble - Sec'y

Library buildings

Libraries

Carnegie libraries

Library boards

image/jpeg

Image

1942

Library board minutes are not eligible for U.S. copyright protection. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in these digital collections. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Researchers must make their own assessments of rights in light of their intended use. View Permissions Policy for more information.

Please submit an inquiry to the archives if you want a better quality digital image. Include the title of the image and reason for print/digital image with your inquiry. Archives staff will contact you regarding your inquiry.

paper