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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 022-023

    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 Carnegie Library from September 1946 through February 1947, as shown in the source.
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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946
    Sept 23 1946: No. 2670 – M. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Oct 7, 1946: No. 2671 – City of Howell - Water – 6.42
    Oct 7, 1946: No. 2672 – Mich Bell Telephone - Telephone – 3.33
    Oct 7, 1946: No. 2673 – Math Farmer - Books – 125.22
    Oct 7, 1946: No. 2674 – E. E. Papworth - salary – 30.00
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2675 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 8.10
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2676 – Informative Picture Pub - Pictures – 22.69
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2677 – Gaylord Bros - Repairing Stylus – 1.00
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2678 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2679 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2680 – M. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2681 – Pino's Book Shop - Books – 43.87
    Oct 21, 1946: No. 2682 – Richards Electric - New Light Fixtures – 1449.00
    Meeting Minutes: The Howell Library Board held its meeting on Oct 24, 1946, at 8:00 o'clock. Those present were Mr. Woodhams and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The bills listed above were examined and approved. It was moved by Mr. Krieger and supported by Mr. Woodhams that if funds could be made available that the Schanbacher Co. of Springfield Ill. be obtained to decorate the first floor of the library. This company has submitted a price of $1885.00 for this job. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
    Theodore Krieger, Secretary

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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946–47
    Bills to be reviewed at the forthcoming meeting are:
    Nov 4, 1946: No. 2683 – Mich Bell Telephone - Telephone – 4.33
    Nov 4, 1946: No. 2684 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2685 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.49
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2686 – Pinos Book Shop - Books – 24.77
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2687 – Moore-Cottrell - Magazines – 90.65
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2688 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2689 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Nov 18, 1946: No. 2690 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Dec 2, 1946: No. 2691 – Howell Coop Co - Coal – 62.50
    Dec 2, 1946: No. 2692 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2693 – Pinos Book Shop - Adult Books – 9.75
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2694 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.32
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2695 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 5.43
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2696 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2697 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Dec 16, 1946: No. 2698 – Minnie J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Dec 30, 1946: No. 2699 – Pinos Book Shop - Adult Books – 54.82
    Dec 30, 1946: No. 2700 – Fred Rider - Plastering – 12.10
    Dec 30, 1946: No. 2701 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper – 2.00
    Dec 30, 1946: No. 2702 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Jan 13, 1947: No. 2703 – City of Howell - Water – 3.39
    Jan 13, 1947: No. 2704 – Michigan Bell - Telephone – 4.58
    Jan 13, 1947: No. 2705 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 19.84
    Jan 13, 1947: No. 2706 – Community Elevator - Coal – 80.79
    Jan 13, 1947: No. 2707 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Jan 27, 1947: No. 2708 – Pinos Book Shop - Adult Books – 28.50
    Jan 27, 1947: No. 2709 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Jan 27, 1947: No. 2710 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Jan 27, 1947: No. 2711 – M. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Feb 10, 1947: No. 2712 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 20.84
    Feb 10, 1947: No. 2713 – Michigan Bell - Telephone – 4.33
    Feb 10, 1947: No. 2714 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Feb 24, 1947: No. 2715 – Don Goodnow - Shades – 43.20
    Feb 24, 1947: No. 2716 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 30.00
    Feb 24, 1947: No. 2717 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Feb 24, 1947: No. 2718 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 020-021

    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 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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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 018-019

    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 Carnegie Library from February through June 1946, as shown in the sources
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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946
    Feb 25/46: No. 2585 – E. Papworth Salary – 32.50
    Feb 25: No. 2586 – A. C. McClurg Co. - Books – 32.17
    Feb 25: No. 2587 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Feb 25: No. 2588 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Mar 11: No. 2589 – Community Elevator Co – 25.71
    Mar 11: No. 2590 – Martin & Murray - Books – 40.20
    Mar 11: No. 2591 – H. W. Wilson Co - Books – 9.36
    Mar 11: No. 2592 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 24.68
    Mar 11: No. 2593 – E. Papworth Salary – 32.50
    Mar 11: No. 2594 – Telephone Co – 3.58
    Mar 25: No. 2595 – Community Elevator Co - Coal – 15.30
    Mar 25: No. 2596 – Breitner Pub. Co. - Books – 5.85
    Mar 25: No. 2597 – Demco Supply Co - Supplies – 3.00
    Mar 25: No. 2598 – Gaylord Bros - Supplies – 12.50
    Mar 25: No. 2599 – Purdy Woodruff Co - Coal – 88.14
    Mar 25: No. 2600 – Detroit Edison Co - Lights – 13.21
    Mar 25: No. 2601 – E. E. Papworth - salary – 32.50
    Mar 25: No. 2602 – Mrs Bennett - salary – 40.00
    Mar 25: No. 2603 – Mrs Van Slyke - salary – 75.00
    Meeting Minutes: The Library Board met on Thursday, June 27, 1946 at 8:00 o'clock. Those present were: Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. H. L. Williams and Mr. Krieger. It was moved by Mr. Krieger and supported by Mrs. Williams that Mr. Woodhams be named chairman of the Board, Mr. Krieger, secretary, and Mrs. Williams treasurer. This carried
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    It was moved and supported that the library be closed Wednesdays all day, and Friday evenings during the months of July and August. Carried
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    It was suggested that the library board meet the 3rd Thursday of each month. It is planned that at the July meeting Mr. Richards be asked to be present to take up for consideration the installation of new lighting fixtures in the library
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    The Commission adjourned at 9:30 o'clock
    . Theodore Krieger, Secretary

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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1946
    Bills that have been paid since March 25, 1946 are as follows:
    April 8, 1946: No. 2604 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. – 3.08
    April 8, 1946: No. 2605 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    April 8, 1946: No. 2606 – City of Howell - Water – 7.86
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2607 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights – 10.55
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2608 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 8.32
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2609 – Fred Knapp - Painting – 67.38
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2610 – Wagenvoord Co - Binding Books – 6.60
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2611 – U.S. Sanitary Specialties - Cleaner – 26.46
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2612 – A. C. McClurg Co - Books – 4.73
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2613 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2614 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Apr 22, 1946: No. 2615 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    May 6, 1946: No. 2616 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. – 3.88
    May 6, 1946: No. 2617 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 33.20
    May 6, 1946: No. 2618 – Wagenvoord Co. Children's Books – 4.35
    May 6, 1946: No. 2619 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    May 20, 1946: No. 2620 – D. W. Goodnow - Balty Cheesecloth – 6.00
    May 20, 1946: No. 2621 – Howell Coop - Coal – 88.47
    May 20, 1946: No. 2622 – Sutton's Hdw - Paints – 21.30
    May 20, 1946: No. 2623 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 16.62
    May 20, 1946: No. 2624 – Fred Knapp - Painting – 68.75
    May 20, 1946: No. 2625 – Grosset & Dunlap - Book – 1.66
    May 20, 1946: No. 2626 – E. E. Papworth - salary – 32.50
    May 20, 1946: No. 2627 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 11.27
    May 20, 1946: No. 2628 – Estelle Bennett - salary – 40.00
    May 20, 1946: No. 2629 – M. J. Van Slyke - salary – 75.00
    June 3, 1946: No. 2630 – Wagenvoord - Books rebound – 18.60
    June 3, 1946: No. 2631 – E. E. Papworth - salary – 30.00
    June 17, 1946: No. 2632 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.91
    June 17, 1946: No. 2633 – Michigan Bell Tel - Telephone – 2.88
    June 17, 1946: No. 2634 – Pino's Book Shop - Books – 8.70
    June 17, 1946: No. 2635 – Baldwin Hardware - Paint – 94.75
    June 17, 1946: No. 2636 – Sutton Hardware - Paint – 18.45
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 016-017

    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 Carnegie Library from August 1945 through February 1946, as shown in the source.
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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1945
    Aug 27: No. 2515 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Aug 27: No. 2516 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Sept 10: No. 2517 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Sept 10: No. 2518 – Michigan Bell Telephone – 2.88
    Sept 10: No. 2519 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.47
    Sept 24: No. 2520 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 104.02
    The Committee adjourned
    Homer M. Noble Secy
    Other Bills already paid and recorded here for the sake of the Record are:—
    Sept 24: No. 2521 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Sept 24: No. 2522 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Sept 25: No. 2523 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Oct 8: No. 2524 – Mich Bell Telephone – 3.33
    Oct 8: No. 2525 – City of Howell - Water – 7.21
    Oct 8: No. 2526 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Oct 22: No. 2527 – A. C. McClurg Co. - Books – 28.29
    Oct 22: No. 2528 – Richards Electric - Repairs – 4.60
    Oct 22: No. 2529 – Americana Corp - Annual – 3.95
    Oct 22: No. 2530 – Howell Co-op Co - Coal – 75.87
    Oct 22: No. 2531 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Oct 22: No. 2532 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Oct 22: No. 2533 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Oct 22: No. 2534 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.56
    Nov 14: No. 2535 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Nov 12: No. 2536 – Jas. Fried - Furnace – 13.37
    Nov 12: No. 2537 – C. W. Kruger - Supplies – 6.69
    Nov 26: No. 2538 – Moore-Cottrell - Magazines – 87.60
    Nov 26: No. 2539 – Sutton Hdw Co - Books – 4.60
    Nov 26: No. 2540 – E. N. Johnson Co - Books – 5.50
    Nov 26: No. 2541 – McClurg Co - Books – 10.84
    Nov 26: No. 2542 – Fred Knapp - Painting – 10.00
    Nov 26: No. 2543 – Telephone – 4.68
    Nov 26: No. 2544 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 13.84
    Nov 26: No. 2545 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Nov 26: No. 2546 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Nov 26: No. 2547 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Dec 10: No. 2548 – Bell Telephone Co – 3.43

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    Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1945–1946
    Dec 10 '45: No. 2549 – Fred Knapp - Painting – 16.25
    Dec 10: No. 2550 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Dec 10: No. 2551 – Purdy-Woodruff - Coal – 38.05
    Dec 24: No. 2552 – Liv Co. Press - Paper – 2.00
    Dec 24: No. 2553 – A. C. McClurg Co - Books – 26.08
    Dec 24: No. 2554 – Wagenvoord Co - Books – 9.17
    Dec 24: No. 2555 – Co-op Co. - Coal – 20.96
    Dec 24: No. 2556 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Dec 24: No. 2557 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Dec 24: No. 2558 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Dec 24: No. 2559 – Wagenvoord Co - Books – 7.17
    Dec 24: No. 2559* – Les Wade - Books – 13.88
    Jan 14 /46: No. 2560 – Telephone – 3.48
    Jan 14: No. 2561 – City - Water – 5.69
    Jan 14: No. 2562 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 24.62
    Jan 14: No. 2563 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Jan 14: No. 2564 – Jas Fried - Labor on furnace – 46.55
    Jan 28: No. 2565 – DeWolfe Book Co - Books – 85.58
    Jan 28: No. 2566 – Sutton Hdw Co - Supplies – 4.80
    Jan 28: No. 2567 – Wagenvoord Co - Books – 11.59
    Jan 28: No. 2568 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 31.66
    Jan 28: No. 2569 – Baldwin Hdw Co - Coal – 20.38
    Jan 28: No. 2570 – Farmers Elevator - Coal – 30.02
    Jan 28: No. 2571 – George Wahr - Books – 4.50
    Jan 28: No. 2572 – McClurg Co - Books – 5.43
    Jan 28: No. 2573 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00
    Jan 28: No. 2574 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Jan 28: No. 2575 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
    Jan 28: No. 2576 – A. N. D. Co - Who's Who – .75
    Jan 28: No. 2577 – Detroit Edison Co - Lights (Dec) – 10.40
    Jan 28: No. 2578 – Detroit Edison Co - Lights – 13.90
    Feb 11: No. 2579 – Telephone – 4.33
    Feb 11: No. 2580 – Steinhoff - Hdw – 2.35
    Feb 11: No. 2581 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
    Feb 11: No. 2582 – Pino's Book Store - Books – 24.67
    Feb 25: No. 2583 – Chas Scribners - Music Books – 43.20
    Feb 25: No. 2584 – Wagenvoord Co - Books – 12.40
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 026-027

    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 Carnegie Library spanning August through October 1947
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    1947
    August 26: No. 2780 – Richards Electric – Service on lights – 10.20
    August 26: No. 2781 – Pino Book Store – Book Store – 5.07
    August 26: No. 2782 – Berrien’s Bindery – Rebinding – 6.50
    August 26: No. 2783 – Elmer Little – Clock Repair – 10.00
    August 26: No. 2784 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 30.00
    August 26: No. 2785 – Estelle Bennett – Salary – 40.00
    August 26: No. 2786 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 75.00
    Sept. 9: No. 2787 – Mich Bell Tel. – Telephone – 3.23
    Sept. 9: No. 2788 – Howell Coop – Coal – 135.20
    Sept. 9: No. 2789 – H. W. Wilson Co – Reader's Guide & Bul. – 9.36
    Sept. 9: No. 2790 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 30.00
    Meeting Minutes: The Library Board held its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 1947, at 8:00 o’clock. Those present were Mrs. H. L. Williams, Mr. Woodhams, and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The above bills were also reviewed. A budget for the library operation was submitted for review. It was moved by Mr. Krieger and supported by Mrs. Williams that the library employees receive a $15.00 per month increase in salary carried unanimously. The librarian gave a report on use of the library facilities by the community. The secretary was directed to ask an electrician to prepare a bid for the installation of additional fluorescent lights in the front hall and in the stack room. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15. Respectfully submitted, Theodore Krieger, Secretary
    Bills to be reviewed are:
    Sept. 23: No. 2791 – Martin & Murray – Books – 48.25
    Sept. 23: No. 2792 – Pino’s Book Shop – Books – 10.47
    Sept. 23: No. 2793 – Detroit Edison – Lights – 11.77

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    1947
    Sept. 23: No. 2794 – E. E. Papworth – Salary – 45.00
    Sept. 23: No. 2795 – E. Bennett – Salary – 55.00
    Sept. 23: No. 2796 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 90.00
    Oct. 7: No. 2797 – City of Howell – Water – 6.88
    Oct. 7: No. 2798 – W. H. Wood – Roof Repair – 375.00
    Oct. 7: No. 2799 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co – Telephone – 3.33
    Oct. 21: No. 2800 – Howell Music & Book Shop – Adult Lib – 87.33
    Oct. 21: No. 2801 – Steinhoff’s – Floor Brush – 3.20
    Oct. 21: No. 2802 – H. C. Warner – Eave trough repairs – 18.00
    Oct. 21: No. 2803 – Thos. Shindorf – Salary – 30.00
    Oct. 21: No. 2804 – Estelle Bennett – Salary – 55.00
    Oct. 21: No. 2805 – M. J. Van Slyke – Salary – 90.00
    Meeting Minutes: The Library Board held its meeting on Thursday, October 30, 1947, at 8:00 o’clock. The members present were: Mr. Woodhams and Mr. Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The above bills were reviewed. It was moved, supported and carried that Mr. Melvin Williams add two new fluorescent fixtures to the lobby and relocate the other two for the sum of $156.50 that he also install fluorescent fixtures to the stack room:
    12 – 40 W. channels
    2 – 2 light fixtures
    2 – 4 light fixtures for the sum of $300.00.
    Mr. Williams was also instructed to install fluorescent fixtures in the two offices of the library, and to install a front walkway side light. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 o’clock. Theodore Krieger, Secretary
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 024-025

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

    Transcribed using AI.

    The provided source is a two-page spread from the 'Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY' in Howell, Michigan, dated 1947. Below is a transcription of the ledger entries and meeting minutes
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    1947
    March 10: No. 2719 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 19.16
    March 10: No. 2720 - Michigan Bell - Telephone - 3.83
    March 10: No. 2721 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    March 24: No. 2722 - Jos. E. Field - Furnace Stoker - 23.10
    March 24: No. 2723 - Minton & Murray - Science Books - 22.80
    March 24: No. 2724 - Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. - Nations Business - 15.00
    March 24: No. 2725 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    March 24: No. 2726 - Estelle Bennett - Salary - 40.00
    March 27: No. 2727 - Pino's Book Shop - Books - 14.21
    March 27: No. 2728 - M. J. Van Slyke - Salary - 75.00
    April 7: No. 2730 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    April 7: No. 2731 - H. S. Rawson & Co - Books - 1.00
    April 21: No. 2732 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    April 24: No. 2733 - Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone - 4.93
    April 24: No. 2734 - City - Water - 5.09
    April 24: No. 2735 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 15.57
    April 24: No. 2736 - U.S. Sanitary Corporation - Floor Cleaners - 39.00
    April 24: No. 2737 - Richards Electric - Light Bulbs - .70
    April 24: No. 2738 - James Talbot - Stoker Service - 1.50
    April 24: No. 2739 - M. J. Van Slyke - Salary - 75.00
    April 24: No. 2740 - Estelle Bennett - Salary - 40.00
    April 24: No. 2741 - Pino's Book Shop - Books - 39.32
    April 24: No. 2742 - Purdy and Woodruff - Coal - 110.48
    Meeting Minutes: The Library Board met on Thursday, April 24, 1947, at 8:00 o'clock. Those present were Mr. Woodhams, and Mr. Krieger. The bills listed above were examined. The insurance on the library was discussed. It was considered desirable to establish a library budget, if possible. Likewise it was felt that the librarian should prepare a report for the board indicating the proportion of each type of books purchased and circulated. There being no further business the board adjourned at 9:00 o'clock. Theodore Krieger, Secretary

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    1947 Bills to be renewed are:
    May 6: No. 2743 - A. C. McClurg - Books - 11.25
    May 6: No. 2744 - Berrien Bindery - Rebinding - 31.47
    May 6: No. 2745 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    May 21: No. 2746 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 16.52
    May 21: No. 2747 - Schambacher & Son - Decorating - 1595.00
    May 21: No. 2748 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    May 21: No. 2749 - Estelle Bennett - Salary - 40.00
    May 21: No. 2750 - M. J. Van Slyke - Salary - 75.00
    June 3: No. 2751 - E. M. Hale & Co. - Children's Books - 37.68
    June 3: No. 2752 - Pino's Book Shop - Books - 43.08
    June 3: No. 2753 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    June 3: No. 2754 - Gaylord Bros - Supplies - 32.25
    June 3: No. 2755 - Demco Lib. Supply - Supplies - 14.03
    June 17: No. 2756 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 19.62
    June 17: No. 2757 - Gaylord Bros - Supplies - 2.10
    June 17: No. 2758 - Ideal Book Co. - Books - 2.00
    June 17: No. 2759 - Berrien Bindery - Rebinding - 17.40
    June 17: No. 2760 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    June 17: No. 2761 - Estelle Bennett - Salary - 40.00
    June 17: No. 2762 - M. J. Van Slyke - Salary - 75.00
    July 11: No. 2763 - Vocational Guidance Manual - Books - 5.47
    July 11: No. 2764 - Courier Printing Co. - Labels - 4.95
    July 11: No. 2765 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    July 11: No. 2766 - City - Water - 5.27
    July 11: No. 2767 - Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone - 2.23
    July 25: No. 2768 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 17.96
    July 25: No. 2769 - James Edwards - Michigan Map - 6.80
    July 25: No. 2770 - Vocational Guidance Manual - Books - 2.70
    July 25: No. 2771 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    July 29: No. 2772 - Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone - 4.43
    July 29: No. 2773 - C. W. Krieger - Supplies - 7.16
    July 29: No. 2774 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    July 29: No. 2775 - Estelle Bennett - Salary - 40.00
    July 29: No. 2776 - M. J. Van Slyke - Salary - 75.00
    Aug. 12: No. 2777 - E. E. Papworth - Salary - 30.00
    Aug. 12: No. 2778 - Detroit Edison - Lights - 12.20
    Aug. 26: No. 2779 - Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone - 4.33
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 032-033

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

    Estelle Bennett, M.L. Van Slyke, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, Theo Shindorf, Purdy & Woodruff, Howell Book Shop, Jean Karr & Co, Berrien Bindery, Demco, Moore Cottrell, Wahr's Book Shop, Berrien Bindery, Baldwin Hardware Martin & Murray, Wagenvoord & Co, Martin & Murray, Wahr's Book Store, H.W. Wilson, James Field, Cousin's Printing, Livingston County Press

    Howell, Mich, Dec 16, 1948

    A library board meeting was held at the library at 7:30PM Members present: Theodor Krieger, Mrs. Harry Williams, and Leslie B Merritt Mr. Krieger served as temporary chairman. Minutes of the meeting of May 26, 1948 were read and approved. Mrs. Minnie Van Slyke, librarian reported to the board on the number of patrons books loaned, magazines loaned, purchases of books, magazines and some problems of administration and also made a financial report. It was moved by Mr. Merritt and seconded by Mrs. Williams that Mr. Krieger be chairman of the board. Motion carried. Moved by Mrs. Williams and supported by Mr. Krieger that Mr. Merritt be secretary of this board. Motion carried. There was a discussion on arriving at more definite understanding of duties with the janitor. It was suggested the matter of insulation the roof be considered a an early board meeting. By general agreement it was determined to hold quarterly library board meetings or special meetings at the call of the chairman, with the next regular meeting in March the chairman to determine the exact date. Adjournment was at 8:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary.
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 030-031

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

    Wagenvoord & Co, Ruth Bennett, Mel's Electric, Howell Music & Book Shop, Baldwin hardware, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, Estelle Bennett, Theo Shindorf, M.L. Van Slyke, Encyclopedia Brit, Swann's Store, Wahr's Book Store, Jean Karr, Ameriana Corp, George Wahr, Community Elevator, Jean Karr Co, Sutton's Hardware, Purdy & Woodruff, Martin & Murray, Hermanns store, Hemminway & Hayes, Demco, Heller's Hardware

    The Library Board met on Wed. May 26, 1948 at 8:00 o'clock. The members present were: Bert Woodhams, Mrs. Harry Williams and Theodore Krieger. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. the above bills were reviewed. The librarian Mrs. Van Slyke, reported on the operation and use of the library. A new member of the board was discussed because of the expiration of Mr. Woodhams term. It was felt that the winter's coal supply should be ordered as soon as coal is available this summer. It was understood that the city would assume the responsibility of keeping the library lawn mowed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Theodore Krieger Secretary
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 028-029

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

    Moore-Cattrell, Cousins Print Shop, Music and Book Shop, Sutton's Hardware, Holkins Lumber Co, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Richards Electric, Purdy and Woodruff, Theo Shindorf, Estelle Bennett, M.L. Van Slyke, Michigan Bell, Ruth Bennett, James Field, Haller's, Melvin Williams, E.M. Hale & Co, Melo Electric Services, Howell Coop, Baldwin Hardware, H.W. Wilson, Holden Electric Service, Swann's Store, Metz & Wieand, Wagenvoord & Co, Purdy and Woodruff
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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 038-039

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

    A.C. McClurg, Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight, M.L. Van Slyke, Martin & Murray, Sturgis Printing Co, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, World Book Encyclopedia, James Field, Wahr's Book Store, Demco, Wolverine Typewrite Co, Gaylord Bros, Moore-Cottrell, H.W. Wilson, Wolier Society, Howell Music & Book Shop, Chas Scribner's Sons

    Howell, Mich. Nov. 3, 1949

    A meeting of the library board was called to order at 7:30PM Present: Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt, members.

    Minutes of the meeting of May 19 were read and approved. The financial report for the period since the last board meeting was read and discussed.

    The city auditor's report on the library fund was examined and discussed. Future needs to the building in the matter of roof insulation and repair of floors were considered informally.

    A letter dated January 10, 1941 from the city clerk addressed to the library board was read. This was in reference to an agreement between the City of Howell and the Howell Women's Club in regard to the basement club room. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
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