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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 444-445
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 August through December 1939, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, Howell, Mich. 1939
Meeting Minutes (Continued): ...book com. was discussed at length. No action taken. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (August):
Aug. 14: No. 1762 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 3.48
Aug. 14: No. 1763 – F. Westbrecht - Janitor's Supply — 7.00
Aug. 14: No. 1764 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Aug. 28: No. 1765 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights — 6.84
Aug. 28: No. 1766 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Aug. 28: No. 1767 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
Aug. 28: No. 1768 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total August: 224.82 [Note: Ledger shows 197.32 as a subtotal for late August] Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (September):
Sept. 11: No. 1769 – University Asso of Canada - Books — 25.00
Sept. 11: No. 1770 – Purdy and Woodruff - Coal — 93.58
Sept. 11: No. 1771 – Community El. + Lite Co. - Coal — 102.04
Sept. 11: No. 1772 – H. W. + C. A. Peavy - Coal — 89.39
Sept. 11: No. 1773 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone — 2.88
Sept. 11: No. 1774 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Sept. 25: No. 1775 – U. S. Sanitary Specialties Ass - Tiles [?] — 12.98
Sept. 25: No. 1776 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Sept. 25: No. 1777 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
Sept. 25: No. 1778 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Sept. 25: No. 1779 – Det. Edison - Lights — 8.19
Total September: 514.56 Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (October):
Oct. 9: No. 1780 – City of Howell - Water — 1.50
Oct. 9: No. 1781 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone — 2.88
Oct. 9: No. 1782 – H. W. + C. A. Peavy - Slack — 6.05
Oct. 9: No. 1783 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Oct. 23: No. 1784 – Det. Edison - Lights — 7.38
Oct. 23: No. 1785 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Oct. 23: No. 1786 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, Howell, Mich. 1939
Bills Allowed (October Continued):
Oct. 23: No. 1787 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total October: 197.81 Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met at the library on Wednesday evening, Dec. 6th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette being present.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as read.
Another inspection of the matting in the lobby was made after a bill of $34.17 for the same was presented.
Dr. Noble agreed to ask the Baumanns to take up the strips recently laid and replace them with the exact material used in the original covering.
The treasurer, Mr. Strobel, reported a balance on hand as of November 1, 1939, of $669.70.
The State Library Fund total in the McPherson Bank was 106.60∗∗,withabalanceof∗∗64.27 remaining on December 6th.
Mrs. Van Slyke was instructed to pay a bill for rebinding in the amount of $48.00 from the latter balance.
It was suggested to the librarian that fiction to the amount of $18.00 be purchased monthly, as this represents the average sum received monthly from rentals and fines.
A motion was made and carried that Mr. Strobel investigate the cost of an iron railing for the center and sides of the entrance steps if the cost does not exceed $20.00, the work is to be done.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 442-443
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 June and August 1939, as shown in the source
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich. 1939
Meeting Minutes: The Library Com. met at the library on Thurs. evening June 15, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs Gillette being present.
Before the meeting was called to order, the Commission inspected the rubber runners in the main lobby of the library and decided to ask Mr. John Baumann to estimate the cost of two new strips to replace the center ones that were more worn than the others, approximately 16 yds.
Meeting called to order by the chairman Dr. Noble. Secretary's report read and approved.
Mr. Strobel reported no city dealer has coal at present nor are any prices available.
After some discussion of finance, a motion was made and carried one half of the janitor's salary (32.50)∗∗bepaidthismonthfromthe∗∗appropriationmadebytheState∗∗andthebalanceofthatfund(about∗∗56.00) be spent for fiction.
Motion made and carried the library be closed on Tues. and Fri. evenings during July and August. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich. 1939
Ledger Entries (July 1939): Bills allowed
July 10: No. 1755 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Service — 2.88
July 10: No. 1756 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
July 24: No. 1757 – Det. Edison - Lights — 8.37
July 24: No. 1758 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
July 24: No. 1759 – E. E. Papworth - ½ [Salary] — 32.50
July 24: No. 1760 – Frank Westbrecht - Janitor's supply — 12.30
July 24: No. 1761 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total July: 203.55
Beulah P. Gillette Sec
Meeting Minutes: The Library Com. met at the library on Wed. evening Aug. 2, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs. Gillette present. Meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble. Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read.
Upon final inspection it was found about 30 yds of rubber matting in the lobby was needed instead of 16 as originally planned. It had been laid and was not entirely satisfactory to the board, so Dr. Noble was appointed to approach the Baumanns and find if it could be improved in any way.
There is still no coal available. Tax money is now being received so the library will soon be granted its apportionment.
The last quarter of fund from State Library Aid Fund has been rec'd, about $58.00. Same must be used by June 1940.
Mrs. Van Slyke was granted a two weeks' vacation with pay. Mrs. Bennett was granted eight days with pay as she is at the library but 4 days per week. The subject of selecting a... -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 440-441
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 1939 through June 1940, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. 1939
Meeting Minutes: A motion carried that a loan be made, and Mrs. Van Slyke was instructed to inform the Ann Arbor Committee
A second communication was read stating that House Bill 635 regarding state aid for libraries included a clause withdrawing such appropriations
A motion was made for Dr. Noble to write to Hon. Harry Little, State Senator from the district, and Mr. Charles Adams, Representative from Livingston County, requesting that they add a clause or amendment restoring or continuing these appropriations
Upon request, Mrs. Van Slyke informed the Board concerning the money received from the State
Three installments of $67.78 each had been received since the previous February and deposited in the McPherson State Bank
Fromthistotalof∗∗203.34, books worth 78.47∗∗werepurchased,leavingabalanceof∗∗124.87
From the fines and rentals, smaller incidental expenses of the library were paid, leaving a balance of $35.00 deposited in the First State Bank
The balance on hand in the Library Fund in the City Treasury was approximately $900.00
A motion was made and carried for Mr. Strobel to purchase coal from Purdy and Woodruff, Community Elevator, Snell Co., and H. W. Peavy if summer rates could be obtained
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. 1939
Meeting Minutes (Continued): Payment was deferred until tax money was deposited to the credit of the library fund
A motion carried for Dr. Noble to purchase a lawn mower and paint for the fountain
A further motion carried that all books hereafter be purchased from the general library fund with vouchers, rather than from the rental and fine fund, so that book expenditures would be a matter of record in these pages
Following a discussion regarding a committee for the purchase of books, no action was taken
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (May 1940):
May 12 1940: Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 3.08
May 12: No. 1741 – John Hildebrant - Post Light — 5.25
May 12: No. 1742 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
May 26: No. 1743 – Detroit Edison - Lights — 11.68
May 26: No. 1744 – Baldwin Hdw. - Lawnmower — 19.95
May 26: No. 1745 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
May 26: No. 1746 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
May 26: No. 1747 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total May: 219.96
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (June 1940):
June 9 1940: No. 1748 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
June 9: No. 1749 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary — 37.50
June 9: No. 1750 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 26: No. 1751 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary — 37.50
June 26: No. 1752 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
June 26: No. 1753 – Detroit Edison - Lights — 7.38
June 26: No. 1754 – H. G. Strobel - Seed-surplus — 3.91
Total June: 161.67
Beulah Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 438-439
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 January through May 1939, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1939
Bills Allowed (January):
Jan. 13: No. 1694 – Augsburg Pub. House - Christmas bks – 2.48
Jan. 13: No. 1695 – Gaylord Bros - Supplies – 7.30
Jan. 13: No. 1696 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Service – 2.88
Jan. 13: No. 1697 – Detroit News Co. - New Adult Bks – 35.60
Jan. 13: No. 1698 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Jan. 13: No. 1699 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1701 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 15.14
Jan. 27: No. 1702 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1703 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 27: No. 1704 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Total January: 244.80
Bills Allowed (February):
Feb. 10: No. 1705 – Mich. Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Feb. 10: No. 1706 – Lyle Schaufenberg - Free Press to Jan. – 9.00
Feb. 10: No. 1707 – C. B. Dolge Co. - 5 Gal Varnish – 13.47
Feb. 10: No. 1708 – Hurley Bros. - 2 Books – 2.69
Feb. 10: No. 1709 – Warner & Gould - Labor (repair of roof) – 3.20
Feb. 10: No. 1710 – Triangle Bindery - Rebinding – 8.36
Feb. 10: No. 1711 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1712 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 8.73
Feb. 24: No. 1713 – Remington Rand Co. - Supplies – 4.50
Feb. 24: No. 1714 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 3.93
Feb. 24: No. 1715 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper (3 mos Jan. 39) – 3.00
Feb. 24: No. 1716 – Demco Lib Supplies - Supplies – 3.90
Feb. 24: No. 1717 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1718 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Feb. 24: No. 1719 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 24: No. 1720 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Reader's Guide & Wilson’s Bulletin – 9.60
Feb. 24: No. 1721 – J. W. Miers - Labor and materials for radiators – 8.03
Total February: 260.98
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Bills Allowed (March):
Mar. 10: No. 1722 – Blue Products Co. - Cleaning Products – 11.59
Mar. 10: No. 1723 – Aldrich Print Shop - Cards – 5.00
Mar. 10: No. 1724 – Cokesbury Press - Lenten books – 12.94
Mar. 10: No. 1725 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1726 – MacMillan Co. - Books – 33.44
Mar. 24: No. 1727 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.33
Mar. 24: No. 1728 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Mar. 24: No. 1729 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1730 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 24: No. 1731 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total March: 258.18
Beulah Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (April):
Apr. 14: No. 1732 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 2.78
Apr. 14: No. 1733 – Detroit News - Books – 45.49
Apr. 14: No. 1734 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 14: No. 1735 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Apr. 28: No. 1736 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 11.25
Apr. 28: No. 1737 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 28: No. 1738 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Apr. 28: No. 1739 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total April: 239.02
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met at the library on Wednesday evening, May 10th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette being present
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
A communication from Henry Brown, Assistant in Research at the University of Michigan, was read by Dr. Noble
The letter requested a loan for an indefinite period of volumes of the Livingston Courier for the years 1843 to 1845
The request proposed that the Carnegie Library move these volumes to the air-conditioned and fireproof vaults of the new Rackham building in Ann Arbor
A motion was made and [carried...] -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 456-457
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 September through October 1940, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): The Treasurer Mr. Strobel reported a bal. in the Treasury of $3243.40.The allotment to the library from the city taxes this year is $26.00 less than last.
There followed a discussion of ways and means of replenishing the library treasury for it is not adequate for the many demands upon it. Dr. Noble will request Howell City to make an appropriation if the Council deems it advisable or possible.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (Continued):
Sept 23, 1940: No. 1920 – Glenn Neumann - Floor covering – 34.17
Sept 23: No. 1921 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 8.28
Sept 23: No. 1922 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 23: No. 1923 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Sept 23: No. 1924 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total (including carryover of $86.39): $276.34
Meeting Minutes: On Fri. afternoon Oct. 25th the Commission met at the Library. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Minutes of the Sept. meeting were read by the secretary and approved as read. Bills to the amount of $491.20 were presented by the treasurer.They were approved and orders drawn for said amount. Mrs.Van Slyke thanked the commission for the $10.00 allowed her towards her expenses for the Librarians' Convention in Gd. Rapids Oct 16-19th.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): It was recommended to the librarian that any printing necessary to the work of the library be given to the Liv. Co. Press, who give the library the publicity so necessary for the information of the public regarding new books.
In accordance with the request of Mrs. Van Slyke, it was decided new felt should be purchased for covering the reading table in the stack room.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Oct. 14, 1940: No. 1925 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct. 28: No. 1926 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.79
Oct. 28: No. 1927 – Moore-Cottrell Co. - Magazines – 72.50
Oct. 28: No. 1928 – Geo. Dunn - Books – 15.75
Oct. 28: No. 1929 – Howell City - Water – 1.50
Oct. 28: No. 1930 – H. W. and C. A. Peavy - Coal – 86.74
Oct. 28: No. 1931 – Warner and Gould - Labor on Roof – 2.50
Oct. 28: No. 1932 – Am. Chemical Supply Co. - Mops – 6.06
Oct. 28: No. 1933 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 94.50
Oct. 28: No. 1934 – Mich Bell - Telephone – 2.88
Oct. 28: No. 1935 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Oct. 28: No. 1936 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct. 28: No. 1937 – Geo. Wahr - Book – 2.63
Oct. 28: No. 1938 – Richards Electric - Fuse & Labor – .80
Oct. 28: No. 1939 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Oct. 28: No. 1940 – Aldrich Print Shop - Cards – 2.75
Oct. 28: No. 1941 – Follette Book Co. - Book – 1.80
Oct. 28: No. 1942 – Milo Phillips - Labor on windows – 1.00
Oct. 28: No. 1943 – Minnie Van Slyke - Convention Expenses – 10.00
Total: $491.20 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 454-455
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 July through September 1940, as shown in the source
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): ...annual report of the library to explain with the years, the expense of building maintenance increases and the fund for purchase of books correspondingly decreases and to request financial appropriations in addition to the regular 1/2 mill tax
. A coat of paint for the roof was discussed but it was decided to leave the matter until next year
. Meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (July continued):
July 22: No. 1893 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.09
July 22: No. 1894 – Liv. Co. Press - Closing Notice – 1.00
July 22: No. 1895 – Helmly Hoth - New books – 3.08
July 22: No. 1896 – Baldwin Hdw. - Rake, oil etc – 1.99
July 22: No. 1897 – Hallett Co. - Fan – 3.75
July 22: No. 1898 – Junior Lit. Guild - Books – 1.75
July 22: No. 1899 – George Wahr - Book – 3.18
July 22: No. 1900 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 22: No. 1901 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
July 22: No. 1902 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total July: 244.70
Ledger Entries (August):
Aug 13: No. 1903 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.23
Aug 13: No. 1904 – Wagenvoord Co. - Binding – 6.75
Aug 13: No. 1905 – Triangle Bookbinding - Rebounds – 11.45
Aug 13: No. 1906 – S. Rogers - Map (Mich.) – 3.90
Aug 13: No. 1907 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 26: No. 1908 – Det. Edison - Lights – 8.28
Aug 26: No. 1909 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 16.52
Aug 26: No. 1910 – Helmly Hoth - Children's Books – 9.64
Aug 26: No. 1911 – Health Pub. Service - Books – 4.70
Aug 26: No. 1912 – C. Wallace - Plastering – 8.00
Aug 26: No. 1913 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 26: No. 1914 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Aug 26: No. 1915 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Aug: 252.47
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Ledger Entries (September):
Sept 9: No. 1916 – Lewis Pub. Co. - Books (Mich) – 35.00
Sept 9: No. 1917 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 4.03
Sept 9: No. 1918 – George Wahr - Books – 14.86
Sept 9: No. 1919 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Total: 86.39
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission held a regular meeting at the Carnegie Library on the evening of Wednesday Sept. 18th, all three members being present
. Mr. Miller Baumann being invited to attend, an inspection of the rubber matting in the lobby preceded the business session and after a discussion, Mr. Baumann offered to recement the rubber and to see that same remains fastened to the floor
. This being the best solution of the problem the floor covering was accepted by the Commission
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The meeting was called to order by the president Dr. Noble
. The Secretary's report of the last meeting was read and approved as read
. Motion was made that the Library Commission meet regularly on the Fri. evening preceding the 4th Mon. of the month for the presentation and endorsement of all bills with the exception of telephone, lights, water and salaries for which vouchers may be made without presentation to the board
. Carried
. Motion made and carried that Baumann bill for rubber matting amounting to $34.17 be paid -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 452-453
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 June through July 1940, as shown in the source.
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Ledger Entries (June continued):
W. D. Adams - Cloth — 5.39
Cut-rate Drug Co. - Sponges — 12.51
Purdy & Woodruff - Lumber — 9.16
Total: 27.06
Meeting Minutes: Mrs. Loren Willis, President of the Child Conservation Club, presented a proposition for her organization to purchase character dolls and small chairs for use by young children in a summer nursery school.
These items would later be presented as a permanent gift to the library, with the Library Commission's only obligation being to provide storage.
The gifts were accepted with thanks.
Upon request, Mrs. Van Slyke reported that $93.84 had been spent for books and rebinding since April 15th.
Mr.Strobel,the Treasurer,reported a balance in the treasury of $845 as of June 1st.
Mrs. Van Slyke was authorized to purchase $150.00 worth of books for June and July, with 75% of those being fiction.
The librarian was granted two weeks vacation with pay.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
N.B.: Mr. Strobel also reported he had been unable to secure the services of a plasterer thus far.
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Ledger Entries (June):
June 10: No. 1874 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
June 10: No. 1875 – Purdy & Woodruff - Lumber — 9.16
June 10: No. 1876 – W. D. Adams - Cleaning Cloth (W.P.A.) (School paid other ½) — 5.39
June 10: No. 1877 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 10: No. 1878 – Howell Cut Rate Drug - Sponges (W.P.A.) — 12.51
June 24: No. 1879 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights — 9.09
June 24: No. 1880 – C. B. Dolge Co. - Larvex — 6.75
June 24: No. 1881 – Follett Book Co. - Books — 41.20
June 24: No. 1882 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 24: No. 1883 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
June 24: No. 1884 – Minnie J. Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total: 266.98 — Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Ledger Entries (July):
July 8: No. 1885 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
July 8: No. 1886 – Howell City - Water — 1.50
July 8: No. 1887 – Follett Book Co. - Books — 15.08
July 8: No. 1888 – George Wahr - Books — 15.20
July 8: No. 1889 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheese Cloth — 4.20
July 8: No. 1890 – J. W. Miers - Fountain — 2.00
July 8: No. 1891 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 37.50
July 8: No. 1892 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Total: 110.86
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Monday, July 15th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present.
The Treasurer reported a balance of $585.02 as of July 1st.
There was an inspection of the rubber matting in the lobby Dr. Noble agreed to ask the Baumanns to make it satisfactory.
After consulting the Librarian, Dr. Noble was authorized to appear before the City Council to interpret the annual report.
He was tasked with explaining that as building maintenance expenses increase over the years, the funds available for books decrease, and to request additional financial appropriations beyond the regular ½ mill tax.
A coat of paint for the roof was discussed but deferred until next year. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 450-451
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 April through June 1940, as shown in the source.
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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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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. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 448-449
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.
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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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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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 466-467
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 November 1941 through February 1942, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the Library on Friday, Nov. 21st. Dr. Noble and Mrs. Gillette were present Mr. Strobel was absent
Bills to the amount of $174.10 were allowed
Mrs. Van Slyke requested that some arrangement be made to reduce confusion caused by different organizations passing through the lobby on their way to the club rooms in the basement
It was noted that Mr. Strobel and Dr. Noble had met twice a month since July in the secretary's absence to allow regular bills, though no further business was transacted
A new record book for secretary's reports was purchased from Ihling Bros. and Everard Co. of Kalamazoo for $24.00 the company previously furnished the book used since 1902, which is nearly full
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Dec. 8: No. 2068 – Detroit News Co. - Books – 22.57
Dec. 8: No. 2069 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Dec. 8: No. 2070 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 22: No. 2071 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 13.25
Dec. 22: No. 2072 – G. L. Smith - Insurance – 18.75
Dec. 22: No. 2073 – Holm and Holm - Books – 4.43
Dec. 22: No. 2074 – H. W. Wilson Co - Readers Guide – 10.40
Dec. 22: No. 2075 – H. G. Strobel - Tree – 5.00
Dec. 22: No. 2076 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
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Bills Allowed (Continued):
Dec. 22: No. 2077 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Dec. 22: No. 2078 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 12, 1942: No. 2079 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.53
Jan. 12: No. 2080 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.30
Jan. 12: No. 2081 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 26: No. 2082 – Holm and Holm - Rebounds – 89.47
Jan. 26: No. 2083 – Detroit News - Books – 14.68
Jan. 26: No. 2084 – Demco Lib. Supplies - Paste etc. – 7.60
Jan. 26: No. 2085 – J. W. Miers - Repair furnace – 2.00
Jan. 26: No. 2086 – Triangle Bk Binding - Rebounds – 24.44
Jan. 26: No. 2087 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 26: No. 2088 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Jan. 26: No. 2089 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the Library at one o'clock Friday, Jan. 30th. Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette were present Dr. Noble presided
Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved
A discussion regarding the purchase of new books and the use of club rooms in the basement by different groups ensued, though no action was taken
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Feb. 9: No. 2090 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.97
Feb. 9: No. 2091 – Holm and Holm - Rebounds – 19.14
Feb. 9: No. 2092 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 23: No. 2093 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights – 8.91
Feb. 23: No. 2094 – Belles and Ferrier - Bldg Insur. – 13.75
Feb. 23: No. 2095 – Martin and Murray - Books – 16.90
Feb. 23: No. 2096 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
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