Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 448-449
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 448-449
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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 1940, as shown in the sources.
Page 448
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Bills Allowed:
Feb. 12: No. 1820 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Feb. 12: No. 1821 – Aldrich Print Shop - Order Books – 6.00
Feb. 12: No. 1822 – John Hildebrant - Work on Christmas tree – 2.25
Feb. 12: No. 1823 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheesecloth – 4.75
Feb. 12: No. 1824 – H. G. Strobel - Supplies – 2.20
Feb. 12: No. 1825 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Readers Guide – 8.60
Feb. 12: No. 1826 – S. H. Freeman - Hand rail – 23.11
Feb. 12: No. 1827 – Void
Feb. 12: No. 1828 – Eleanor Briggs - Supply for Jan. – 20.00
Feb. 26: No. 1829 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.55
Feb. 26: No. 1830 – Am. Chem. Supply Co. - Floor finish – 18.35
Feb. 26: No. 1831 – L. Schaufenberg - Free Press – 9.00
Feb. 26: No. 1832 – Martin & Murray Co. - Books – 24.99
Feb. 26: No. 1833 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Feb. 26: No. 1834 – Eleanor Briggs - Supply Jan. – 20.00
Feb. 26: No. 1835 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 26: No. 1836 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Feb: 269.83
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission held the first meeting of 1940 at the library on Thursday evening, Feb. 29. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette.
An inspection of the building, which was being renovated by W.P.A. workers, preceded the business session.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.
It was moved and carried that the east hall, which is the entrance to the Woman's Club rooms, be painted, and Mr. Fred Knapp was engaged to do the work.
A motion was also made for the installation of a light in the same hall at the foot of the stairs and a switch for the kitchen lights.
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Page 449
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Meeting Minutes (Continued): At the request of the Commission, the librarian, Mrs. Van Slyke, read a list of the books ordered since the first of the year.
She was instructed to keep the new books for the rental shelf coming regularly and placed in circulation as soon as they arrive.
She was also instructed to purchase Carl Sandburg's 'Lincoln' in four volumes for $20.00.
The meeting adjourned after an inspection of the bills submitted by the W.P.A. foreman for materials used in cleaning the building.
It was noted that the labor is paid by the Government.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Mar. 11: No. 1837 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.63
Mar. 11: No. 1838 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Mar. 11: No. 1839 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Mar. 25: No. 1840 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.17
Mar. 25: No. 1841 – Fred Knapp - Labor – 18.75
Mar. 25: No. 1842 – Hallers Hardware - Paint etc. – 12.40
Mar. 25: No. 1843 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 15.00
Mar. 25: No. 1844 – Liv. County Press - Paper – 1.50
Mar. 25: No. 1845 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Mar. 25: No. 1846 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Mar. 25: No. 1847 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 25: No. 1848 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Mar: 246.45
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Apr. 8: No. 1849 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Apr. 8: No. 1850 – Helm and Hoth - Rebounds – 22.00
Apr. 8: No. 1851 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Apr. 8: No. 1852 – E. E. Papworth (Void) – 32.50
Apr. 8: No. 1853 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Total Apr: 78.88
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“Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 448-449,” Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives, accessed May 21, 2026, https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/14192.