Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 150-151
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. The 'Friends of the Library' have taken in $450.00 with there latest letter drive. A new dictionary was bought out of this money and Mrs. Hight gave it in the name of Citizens Insurance Co. because they bore all the expense of the mailing of the letters. The rear hall is needing repair badly and Mrs. Hight is to call Mr. Jim Johnson for an estimate. Also Mr. Rathbun had been called concerning the library floors which he had refinished in July as the finish is already wearing. He had agreed to write the company about the sealer he had purchased from them and would call Mrs. Hight when he heard. Mrs. Hight was going to call him again. The fire insurance representative has requested a classification of the library books and their value. Mr. Catrell said to do this approximately, valuation about $3.00 for fiction and $4.00 for non-fiction. There are 8126 adult books. Mrs. Hight was instructed to inquire further how to proceed with this valuation. Some discussion on the budget for the coming year followed after which the meeting adjourned. The next meeting is to be held Tuesday February 17 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted. Lillie Gatesman, record secty. The Howell Library Board met Tuesday, February 17, at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the January 20 meeting were read an approved. Mrs. Hight reported on difficulty with stoker on the furnace, a new pipe and augur having been ordered. The new fan belt is only temporary repair for the present. Mrs. Hight is to talk with Mr. Shindorf concerning sheer pin on the stoker, which should somewhat alleviate trouble in the working of the stoker. Also six windows had leaked and two city men went to the roof to remove snow and ice which improved the situation temporarily. Mr. Garlock and Mr. Wallace estimated the plastering of the rear hall at $25.00. No painting is included in this. Concerning the floors, Mr. Rathbun who did the original work will put on sealer at no cost to the library and then proposed applying wax. Mr. Foster of Foster Fire Extinguisher Sales of Pinckney talked with Mrs. Hight about fire extinguishers and some of the hazards to be avoided in their use. Some of these cost $18.50 each. There was some further discussion about vacations with pay, as well as outs in library expenditure. Mrs. Hight suggested a possible closing of the library one night a week. She will observe which night serves the least number of patrons. All of this is just a possible suggested solution. Mrs. Warners letter of resignation was read and discussed. It was moved by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mrs. Hock and voted for unanimously to pay Mrs. Warner through March 21, 1959, her time at the library to be concluded on March 14, 1959. It had first and previously been moved by Mrs. Hock, seconded by Mrs. Gatesman and vote for unanimously to accept Mrs. Warner's resignation. Mrs. Gatesman was instructed to write Mrs. Warner a letter of acceptance of her resignation. A motion was made by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mrs. Hock and vote for unanimously to pay Jerry Fisher $1.30 per hour. Discussion of the budget followed, also how Mrs. Hight would replace Mrs. Warner with other help. The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be March 17 at 7:30 at the library, Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, Recording Secretary
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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board. connected to eaves and gutters. Mr. Howard Werner was to be talked with concerning this. Mrs. Hight told us about a meeting she attended with the board of the Friends of the Library. One goal they hope to attain is to match the $1200.00 received by the library from the city concerning the purchasing of books, some are to be classics, some books for adults, some for young people and some for children. All Friends of the Library board meetings wish to have a member of the Howell Library Board present. Mrs. Hight also reported increases in pay for her staff: Mrs. Fisher to be increased from $1.15 to $1.25 per hour and to have ten hours per week. Ruth Walton and Clay Warner to be increased from $.35 to $.40 per hour. The allotment is $850.00. The fountain is to be put up and there is one bench in the yard. There have been requests for benches. The roof no longer seems to leak. Hurrah! Ten tons of coal was to be put in and Mr. Shindorf was to be told as he was taking care of repairs on the furnace. The question still: what is the status on vacations and length of time with pay? The meeting adjourned the next meeting to be August 19th at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman record. secty. The Howell Library Board met August 19th at 7:30PM at the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. Mr. Joe Brady, president of the Friends of the Library met with the board to discuss the needs of the library. First: the need of good reference books. travel books, science books, philosophy books, economic books, American and ancient history books, education books, 'Do it yourself books. Second: Library equipment. a. latest in desk checking. b. shelving. c. chairs and lights Third: Display case and deposit box. Mr. Baldwin read his communication on vacations, sick leave and injuries. He left a copy which is hereto attached. The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be September 23rd. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman record. secty.
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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 page for the Howell Carnegie Library dated September 1, 1942, as shown in the source. Page 1 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1942 Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the library Tuesday Evening, Sept 1st, 1942 . The minutes of the meeting of July 23rd were read and approved . Valves for the radiators were ordered to be purchased . The Budget for the current year, July 1, 1942 to June 30, 1943, was approved and a copy was ordered to be sent to the City Council . The Budget is as follows: Income (Estimated): Tax from city — $3,461.00 State appropriation — $170.90 Rentals and Fines — $230.00 Total: $3,861.90 Expenses: Salaries - Mrs. Van Slyke — $900.00 Salaries - Mrs. Bennett — $480.00 Salaries - Mr. Papworth — $780.00 Books — $700.00 Book Binding and Repairs — $100.00 Periodicals — $75.00 Detroit Edison — $125.00 Insurance — $45.00 Water — $6.00 Telephone — $36.00 Printing, Stationery, etc. — $15.00 Building Supplies — $125.00 Painting (Spring 1943) — $150.00 Sinking Fund* — $150.00 Miscellaneous — $174.90 Total: $3,861.90 *Note: Repayment to city over a period of years for the cost of furnace and stoker
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 008-009
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 July 1943 through December 1943, as shown in the sources. Page 8 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1943 Expenditures for year July 1, 1942 – June 30, 1943: $2642.89 Budget for corresponding Period: $3861.90 Nell Noble, Secretary Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on October 29, 1943, with all members present. The minutes of the meeting of July 2nd were read and approved. Bills from June 30th to October 1st were reviewed, and those that had not been paid were approved and ordered paid. These bills were as follows:— Ledger Entries: July 12 '43: No. 2270 – Bell Telephone – 3.08 July 12: No. 2271 – Water. City of Howell – 1.50 July 12: No. 2272 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 July 26: No. 2273 – Detroit Edison Co – 9.43 July 26: No. 2274 – George Wahr. Books – 24.01 July 26: No. 2275 – Americana Corporation Book – 1.75 July 26: No. 2276 – E. E. Papworth. Salary – 32.50 July 26: No. 2277 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00 July 26: No. 2278 – Mrs. Van Slyke. Salary – 75.00 July 26: No. 2279 – U. S. Sanitary (cleaner) (state tax) – 22.05 Aug 9: No. 2280 – Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Aug 9: No. 2281 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.50 Aug 23: No. 2282 – George Wahr. Books – 14.28 Aug 23: No. 2283 – Detroit Edison Co – 6.12 Aug 23: No. 2284 – A. C. McClurg & Co Books – 26.25 Aug 23: No. 2285 – Chas. Scribners Sons Books – 120.60 Aug 23: No. 2286 – Baldwin Hdw Co- Var-brush – 3.84 Aug 23: No. 2287 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Aug 23: No. 2288 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00 Aug 23: No. 2289 – Mrs. Van Slyke. Salary – 75.00 Sept 13: No. 2290 – Mich Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Sept 13: No. 2291 – E. E. Papworth. Salary – 32.50 Sept 27: No. 2292 – A. C. McClurg & Co Books – 2.46 Sept 27: No. 2293 – Detroit Edison Co – 7.92 Sept 27: No. 2294 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Sept 27: No. 2295 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 9 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1943 Sept 27: No. 2296 – Mrs. Van Slyke. Salary – 75.00 Oct 11: No. 2297 – Detroit Edison Co – 8.19 Oct 11: No. 2298 – Mich Bell Telephone – 2.88 Oct 11: No. 2299 – E. E. Papworth. Salary – 32.50 Oct 25: No. 2300 – Wagenvoord & Co. Children's Books – 54.97 Oct 25: No. 2301 – E. E. Papworth. Salary – 32.50 Oct 25: No. 2302 – Estelle Bennett. Salary – 40.00 Oct 25: No. 2303 – Mrs. Van Slyke. Salary – 75.00 The meeting adjourned. Nell Noble, Secretary Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the city Library Friday evening, May 5th, 1944, with the following members present: Woodhams, Smith, and Noble. The minutes of the meeting of October 29, 1943, were read and approved. Bills from November 8th, 1943, through April 24, 1944, were reviewed, and such as were not already paid in the routine followed by the Commission were approved and ordered paid. Such bills were as follows: Nov 8: No. 2304 – Moore-Cottrell Magazines – 76.00 Nov 8: No. 2305 – Mich Bell Telephone – 3.58 Nov 8: No. 2306 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Nov 8: No. 2307 – A. C. McClurg Co. Books – 31.68 Nov 8: No. 2308 – American Chemical Supply Co Mops – 4.66 Nov 22: No. 2309 – Detroit Edison Co – 11.88 Nov 22: No. 2310 – Edwin Allen Co. Binding – 18.73 Nov 22: No. 2311 – A. C. McClurg & Co Books – 14.34 Nov 22: No. 2312 – Wagenvoord & Co Books – 14.26 Nov 22: No. 2313 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Nov 22: No. 2314 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00 Nov 22: No. 2315 – Mrs. Van Slyke. Salary – 75.00 Dec 13: No. 2316 – Michigan Bell Telephone – 2.93 Dec 13: No. 2317 – Detroit Edison Co – 11.35 Dec 13: No. 2318 – Jas. Fried. Repair of other clock. – 3.00 Dec 13: No. 2319 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Dec 27: No. 2320 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Dec 27: No. 2321 – Mrs. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00
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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 Carnegie Library from March through June 1943, as shown in the source. Page 6 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1943 Mar 22: No. 2225 – Geo Wahr - Books – 16.70 Mar 22: No. 2226 – A C McClurg & Co - Books – 11.20 Mar 22: No. 2227 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Mar 22: No. 2228 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Mar 22: No. 2229 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Mar 22: No. 2230 – Detroit Edison Co - Lights – 12.17 Apr 12: No. 2231 – Lyle Schaufele - buying Free Press – 12.00 Apr 12: No. 2232 – Daily Press – 2.88 Apr 12: No. 2233 – Detroit Edison – 11.09 Apr 12: No. 2234 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Apr 26: No. 2235 – Don Goodnow - Cheese Cloth – 5.60 Apr 26: No. 2236 – Geo Wahr - Books – 39.61 Apr 26: No. 2237 – W. J. Hamilton & L. Whitaker - caulking (windows) – 22.00 Apr 26: No. 2238 – Triumph Bindery – 4.22 Apr 26: No. 2239 – Eddy & Peck - Children's Books – 18.03 Apr 26: No. 2240 – A. C. McClurg & Co - Books – 18.53 Apr 26: No. 2241 – Demco Library Supplies – 6.35 Apr 26: No. 2242 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Apr 26: No. 2243 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Apr 26: No. 2244 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Apr 26: No. 2245 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 13.85 May 10: No. 2246 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50 May 10: No. 2247 – Telephone – 2.98 May 10: No. 2248 – Detroit Edison – 13.38 May 10: No. 2249 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Total March 8 – May 10: $623.70 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 7 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1943 Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the library on July 2nd, 1943 with Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Noble present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The city clerk's report of library expenses for the year was read and placed on file. Coal for the coming year was ordered to be purchased from all dealers in the city. It was decided that the library should be closed all Wednesday afternoons until September. It was voted that the customary two weeks vacation should be given to Mrs. Van Slyke and one week to Mrs. Bennett. The vexatious problem of the Library Rail was again discussed and left undetermined. The possibility of having painting done was referred to Mr. Woodhams. Bills remaining final endorsement July 2nd were as follows: May 24: No. 2250 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 14.41 May 24: No. 2251 – American Foundry Assn - Books – 5.00 May 24: No. 2252 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 May 24: No. 2253 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 May 24: No. 2254 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 May 24: No. 2255 – Baldwin Hdw - Packing – 23.88 June 14: No. 2256 – Detroit Edison Co. – 9.58 June 14: No. 2257 – Telephone – 4.18 June 14: No. 2258 – McPherson & Uber - Insurance – 25.00 June 14: No. 2259 – McPherson & Uber - Insurance – 13.50 June 14: No. 2260 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 June 28: No. 2261 – Curtis Wallace - Plastering – 54.00 June 28: No. 2262 – Ency. Brit. - World Atlas – 18.80 June 28: No. 2263 – Eddy-Peck - Books (St. aid) – 18.67 June 28: No. 2264 – Demco Library Supplies (Cards) – 6.60 June 28: No. 2265 – Liv. Press - Book Cards (St. aid) – 9.10 June 28: No. 2266 – A. C. McClurg & Co. - Books – 2.28 June 28: No. 2267 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 June 28: No. 2268 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 June 28: No. 2269 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Total Expenditures May 24 – June 28: $540.51
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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 Carnegie Library from December 1942 through March 1943, as shown in the sources. Page 4 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1942–1943 Dec 14 '42: No. 2190 – Telephone – 2.88 Dec 14: No. 2191 – Antony Kuntz - Comptons Ency. Jr – 65.33 Dec 14: No. 2192 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Dec 28: No. 2193 – Detroit News - Books – 1.40 Dec 28: No. 2194 – McClurg Co - Books – 17.88 Dec 28: No. 2195 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Dec 28: No. 2196 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Dec 28: No. 2197 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Jan 11 '43: No. 2198 – Geo Wahr - Books – 14.79 Jan 11: No. 2199 – Grosset & Dunlap - Books – .93 Jan 11: No. 2200 – Detroit Edison Co – 11.81 Jan 11: No. 2201 – Telephone – 3.58 Jan 11: No. 2202 – City of Howell - Water Bill – 1.50 Jan 11: No. 2203 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Total: $660.05 Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the City Library at 8 o’clock, February 26th, 1943. Present were Mrs. Smith, Mr. Woodhams, and Mrs. Noble. The minutes of the meeting of January 10th were read and approved. Bills up to Feb. 26 were approved. Nell Noble, Secy Bills approved on Feb 26 were as follows: Jan 25: No. 2204 – Eddy & Peck - Books – 18.03 Jan 25: No. 2205 – Berrien Book Bindery - Rebinding – 6.67 Jan 25: No. 2206 – C. H. Hopkins - Glass – 2.75 Jan 25: No. 2207 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 3.50 Jan 25: No. 2208 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Jan 25: No. 2209 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Jan 25: No. 2210 – Livingston Co. Press – 1.50 Jan 25: No. 2211 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Feb 8: No. 2212 – Mich Bell Telephone – 4.43 Feb 8: No. 2213 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Feb 22: No. 2214 – Britannica Year Book – 2.85 Feb 22: No. 2215 – Martin & Murray - Books – 12.40 Feb 22: No. 2216 – McClurg & Co - Books – 21.18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1943 Feb 22 '43: No. 2217 – H. W. Wilson Co - Readers Guide – 10.40 Feb 22: No. 2218 – Detroit Edison – 13.25 Feb 22: No. 2219 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Feb 22: No. 2220 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Feb 22: No. 2221 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Total: $424.48 Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the City Library on May 14th, 1943. Present: Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble. The minutes of the meeting of Feb 26th were read and approved. Mrs. Noble, as secretary, reported expenditures thus far in the fiscal year (July 1, 1942 – June 30th 1943) were 3102.38∗∗.Booksforthecorrespondingperiodcostthecommission∗∗585.83. It was moved, supported, and carried that Mrs. Van Slyke be requested—as an experiment for a few months—to purchase each month those books reported by The New York Times as the seven best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction. It was further moved and carried that she be requested to supply the library with three copies of the current best sellers in fiction and two copies of the current best sellers in non-fiction. It was also voted that the Library would not follow the Chamber of Commerce program of closing on Wednesdays, but would remain open on that day throughout the season. The Commission adjourned. Homer M. Noble, Secy Bills approved on May 14th were as follows: March 8: No. 2222 – Bell Telephone – 3.02 March 8: No. 2223 – Repairs on Fountain - Jas. E. Fried – 15.11 March 8: No. 2224 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.50
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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 Carnegie Library from August 1942 through March 1943, as shown in the source. Page 2 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1942 Bills submitted to the City Clerk for payment were as follows: Aug 10: No. 2151 – Telephone – 2.88 Aug 24: No. 2152 – Detroit Edison – 6.93 Aug 24: No. 2153 – Books - A. C. McClurg – 33.95 Aug 24: No. 2154 – Jas. E. Fried - Stoker – 271.50 Aug 24: No. 2155 – W. Lad Johnson - Cartage on Stoker – 2.16 Aug 24: No. 2156 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Aug 24: No. 2157 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Aug 24: No. 2158 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Total: $464.92 The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Secy Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Monday Evening, Sept. 28th, 1942. Present: Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Noble. The minutes of the meeting on September 1st were read and approved. The September bills were read and recommended to the City Clerk for payment. These bills were as follows: Sept 14: No. 2159 – Detroit Edison Co – 7.65 Sept 14: No. 2160 – Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Sept 14: No. 2161 – E. E. Papworth – 32.50 Sept 14: No. 2162 – Midland Publishing Co - Books – 4.00 Sept 15: No. 2163 – Health Pub. Service - Books – 12.45 Total: $59.48 The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Secy Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Nov. 6th, 1942 with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 28th were read and approved. The following bills were read and referred to the City Clerk for payment: Sept 28: No. 2164 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 24.25 Sept 28: No. 2165 – Triangle Bindery – 18.68 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1942–1943 Sept 28: No. 2166 – 'Geo. Pub. Co' - Atlas – 13.50 Sept 28: No. 2167 – Detroit News Co - Books – 8.28 Sept 28: No. 2168 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Sept 28: No. 2169 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Sept 28: No. 2170 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Oct 12: No. 2171 – Michigan Bell Tel. Co – 2.88 Oct 12: No. 2172 – Ency. Britannica - Set (State Aid) – 148.52 Oct 12: No. 2173 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Oct 12: No. 2174 – Eddy & Peck - Books & Pictures (S.A.) – 17.43 Oct 12: No. 2175 – Detroit Edison Co – 8.28 Oct 26: No. 2176 (a) – Jas. Fried - Radiator Valves – 42.75 Oct 26: No. 2176 (b) – Sutton Hdw Co. - Barrows – 7.50 Oct 26: No. 2177 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Oct 26: No. 2178 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Oct 26: No. 2179 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Total: $619.59 The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Secy Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Jan. 15th, 1943, with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bills from Oct. 26 to Jan. 15th were approved. The used copy of the Standard Dictionary was ordered to be donated to the U.S.O. along with other books which might be available. The Commission adjourned. Mar 9: No. 2180 – Bell Telephone Co – 3.38 Mar 9: No. 2181 – Moore-Cottrell Pub Co. - Magazines – 81.50 Mar 9: No. 2182 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.50 Mar 9: No. 2183 – Detroit Edison Co – 10.15 Mar 23: No. 2184 – Jas. Fried - Labor - Pipes – 12.28 Mar 23: No. 2185 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 27.76 Mar 23: No. 2186 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Mar 23: No. 2187 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Mar 23: No. 2188 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Dec 14: No. 2189 – Detroit Edison – 12.38
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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 Carnegie Library from June through December 1944, as shown in the sources. Page 12 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1944 June 12 '44: No. 2378 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 70.18 June 12: No. 2379 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 June 12: No. 2380 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 19.38 Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Thursday evening, September 13th, 1944 in the Library. Those present were Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. It was voted to have Mr. Richards present a revised price on lighting fixtures and, if possible, to have at least a part of the interior of the library redecorated. Bills already paid and bills payable were read and affirmed. Such bills were as follows:— June 26 '44: No. 2381 – City of Howell - Insurance – 338.56 June 26: No. 2382 – Fountain Repair - Jas. Fried – 3.00 June 26: No. 2383 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 June 26: No. 2384 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 June 26: No. 2385 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 June 24: No. 2386 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50 July 10: No. 2387 – Mich Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 July 10: No. 2388 – Detroit Edison – 7.29 July 10: No. 2389 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheese-cloth – 5.60 July 10: No. 2390 – Wagenvoord & Co - Book – 1.47 July 10: No. 2391 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 July 24: No. 2392 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 15.80 July 24: No. 2393 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 9.97 July 24: No. 2394 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 July 24: No. 2395 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 July 24: No. 2396 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Aug 14: No. 2397 – Mich Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Aug 14: No. 2398 – Detroit Edison Co – 7.20 Aug 14: No. 2399 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Aug 28: No. 2400 – Baldwin Hdw. Co. - Supplies – 14.18 Aug 28: No. 2401 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 7.18 Aug 28: No. 2402 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 13 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1944 Aug 28 '44: No. 2403 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Aug 28: No. 2404 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Sept 11: No. 2405 – Bell Telephone – 2.88 Sept 11: No. 2406 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Sept 25: No. 2407 – A. C. McClurg Co - Books – 29.35 Sept 25: No. 2408 – Graham Laboratories - Mops – 4.36 Sept 25: No. 2409 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 54.81 Sept 25: No. 2410 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Sept 25: No. 2411 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Sept 25: No. 2412 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Oct 9: No. 2413 – Mrs. G. F. Royce - Books – 20.95 Oct 9: No. 2414 – Tomlinsons - Books – 5.00 Oct 9: No. 2415 – Michigan Bell Telephone – 2.88 Oct 9: No. 2416 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Oct 23: No. 2417 – Geo Wahr - Books – 27.01 Oct 23: No. 2418 – Howell Co-op - Coal – 91.00 Oct 23: No. 2419 – Detroit Edison Co – 14.58 Oct 23: No. 2420 – City of Howell - Water – 2.00 Oct 24: No. 2421 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Oct 23: No. 2422 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Oct 23: No. 2423 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Oct 23: No. 2424 – Detroit Edison Co – 10.56 Nov 13: No. 2425 – Michigan Bell Tel Co – 2.88 Nov 13: No. 2426 – Moore Cottrell - Magazines – 77.15 Nov 13: No. 2427 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Nov 27: No. 2428 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 63.37 Nov 28: No. 2429 – Floyd Whittaker - Caulking – 6.25 Nov 28: No. 2430 – Amer Corp - Year Book – 3.85 Nov 28: No. 2431 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Nov 28: No. 2432 – Mrs. Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Nov 27: No. 2433 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Nov 11: No. 2434 – Liv. Press - Border Books – 6.90 Dec 11: No. 2435 – Mich Bell Tel Co – 2.88 Dec 11: No. 2436 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Dec 25: No. 2437 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 39.44 Dec 25: No. 2438 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper – 2.00 Dec 25: No. 2439 – Community Elevator - Coal – 92.39 Dec 25: No. 2440 – Leo Polter - Directory – 1.00
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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 Carnegie Library from December 1943 through June 1944, as shown in the sources . Page 10 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1944 Dec 27: No. 2322 – Mrs. Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00 Jan 10 '44: No. 2323 – Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Jan 10: No. 2324 – McClurg & Co - Books – 11.80 Jan 10: No. 2325 – H. W. Wilson Co. Readers Guide – 10.40 Jan 10: No. 2326 – Wagenvoord Co - Childrens Books – 16.39 Jan 10: No. 2327 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Jan 24: No. 2328 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 13.49 Jan 24: No. 2329 – City of Howell - Water – 3.00 Jan 24: No. 2330 – Livingston Co. Press - Paper – 2.00 Jan 24: No. 2331 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Jan 24: No. 2332 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Jan 24: No. 2333 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Feb 4: No. 2334 – Baldwin Hdw Co. - Bulbs – .96 Feb 14: No. 2335 – Michigan Bell Telephone – 2.88 Feb 14: No. 2336 – Detroit Edison Co – 13.46 Feb 14: No. 2337 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Feb 28: No. 2338 – G. P. Putnam Co - Books – 49.32 Feb 28: No. 2339 – A. C. McClurg & Co - Books – 27.13 Feb 28: No. 2340 – International U. Press - Books – 2.50 Feb 28: No. 2341 – Wagenvoord Co - Childrens Books – 6.97 Feb 28: No. 2342 – Geo Wahr - Books – 14.06 Feb 28: No. 2343 – Ency. Brit. Jr. Books – 2.85 Feb 28: No. 2344 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Feb 28: No. 2345 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Feb 28: No. 2346 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 March 13: No. 2347 – Mich Bell Telephone – 2.88 March 13: No. 2348 – Detroit Edison Co – 11.88 March 13: No. 2349 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 March 27: No. 2350 – A. C. McClurg & Co - Books – 22.13 March 27: No. 2351 – Fred Rider - Refill Fire Exting. – 2.00 March 27: No. 2352 – Baldwin Hdw Co - Repair Mower etc – 8.05 March 27: No. 2353 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 March 27: No. 2354 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 March 27: No. 2355 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 April 10: No. 2356 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 April 24: No. 2357 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50 April 24: No. 2358 – Mich. Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 April 24: No. 2359 – Lyle Schaufele - Fred Press – 12.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 11 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1944 April 24: No. 2359 – Berrien Book Bindery – 15.27 April 24: No. 2360 – Geo Wahr - Books – 2.81 April 24: No. 2361 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 5.55 April 24: No. 2362 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 April 24: No. 2363 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 April 24: No. 2364 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Expenditures July 1st 1943 to May 1st 1944 — $2688.89 Books for such period — $496.81 The Commission adjourned Nell Noble Secy Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on June 23rd, 1944 at 8 P.M. Present: Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Noble, and Mrs. Smith. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Wm Richards was present and presented plans for the lighting of the library. Bills were approved including a large increase in insurance. It was voted for the library to be closed on Wednesday afternoons in July and August. The customary vacation of two weeks for Mrs. Van Slyke and one week for Mrs. Bennett was voted. Bills for items were approved as follows: May 8: No. 2365 – Howell Co-op - Coal – $48.39 May 8: No. 2366 – G. P. Putnam Sons - Books – 3.85 May 8: No. 2367 – Lyle Erwin - Dust haul – 10.00 May 8: No. 2368 – Mich Bell Telephone – 2.88 May 8: No. 2369 – Berrien Book Bindery – 1.00 May 8: No. 2370 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 May 22: No. 2371 – Electric lights for 2 mos. – 23.62 May 22: No. 2372 – A. N. Marquis 'Who's Who' – 10.35 May 22: No. 2373 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 May 22: No. 2374 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00 May 22: No. 2375 – Mrs. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 June 12: No. 2376 – Detroit Edison – 10.73 June 12: No. 2377 – Mich Bell Telephone – 2.88
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 014-015
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 December 1944 through August 1945, as shown in the source . Page 14 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1944–1945 Dec 23 '44: No. 2441 – Baldwin Hdw Co. - Supplies – 3.06 Dec 25: No. 2442 – Detroit Edison Co. – 10.44 Dec 25: No. 2443 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Dec 25: No. 2444 – Mrs Bennett - Salary – 40.00 Dec 25: No. 2445 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Dec 25: No. 2446 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Reader's Guide – 10.40 Jan 8 '45: No. 2447 – City of Howell - Water – 2.00 Jan 8: No. 2448 – Mich Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Jan 8: No. 2449 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Jan 22: No. 2450 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights – 13.54 Jan 22: No. 2451 – A. C. McClurg - Books – 28.18 Jan 22: No. 2452 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Jan 22: No. 2453 – Mrs Bennett Salary – 40.00 Jan 22: No. 2454 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Feb 12: No. 2455 – Detroit Edison Lights – 12.02 Feb 12: No. 2456 – Mich Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 Feb 12: No. 2457 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Feb 12: No. 2458 – A. C. McClurg Co. - Books – 11.33 Feb 26: No. 2459 – Howell Cooperative - Coal – 32.30 Feb 26: No. 2460 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Feb 26: No. 2461 – Mrs Bennett Salary – 40.00 Feb 26: No. 2462 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Feb 26: No. 2463 – Detroit Edison Lights – 12.53 Mar 12: No. 2464 – Michigan Bell Telephone – 3.34 Mar 12: No. 2465 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Mar 24: No. 2466 – Jas. E. Fried - Furnace Repairs – 4.25 Mar 24: No. 2466* – Flora Hackman Books – 1.25 Mar 24: No. 2467 – A. C. McClurg Co - Books – 39.71 Mar 24: No. 2468 – U. S. Sanitary Specialties Corp. Floor – 27.00 Mar 24: No. 2469 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50 Mar 24: No. 2470 – Mrs Bennett Salary – 40.00 Mar 24: No. 2471 – Mrs Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00 Mar 24: No. 2472 – City of Howell Water – 2.00 April 9: No. 2473 – Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 April 9: No. 2474 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Apr 23: No. 2475 – Detroit Edison Lights – 11.38 Apr 23: No. 2476 – Geo Wahr - Books – 15.76 Apr 23: No. 2477 – McClurg Co - Books – 31.32 *Note: There are two entries labeled No. 2466 on Page 14. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 15 Record of Proceedings Relating to HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 1945 April 23: to 2477** – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 April 23: to 2478 – Mrs Bennett Salary – 40.00 April 23: to 2479 – Mrs Van Slyke Salary – 75.00 May 14: No. 2480 – Detroit Edison Co. – 11.38 May 14: No. 2481 – Mich. Bell Tel Co. – 2.88 May 14: No. 2482 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 May 28: No. 2483 – Mrs. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00 May 28: No. 2484 – Mrs. Bennett Salary – 40.00 May 28: No. 2485 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 June 11: No. 2486 – Detroit Edison Co – 11.74 June 11: No. 2487 – Bell Telephone Co – 2.88 June 11: No. 2488 – Breeze Lawn Service Co. - Mower – 6.00 June 11: No. 2489 – Demco Library Supplies – 5.75 (pd by city) June 11: No. 2490 – Geo Wahr Books – 8.25 June 11: No. 2491 – A. C. McClurg Co Books – 7.00 June 11: No. 2492 – Wagenvoord Co. Binding – 34.37 June 11: No. 2493 – Gaylord Bros. Supplies – 13.00 June 11: No. 2494 – Baldwin Hdw Co. Paint – 2.50 June 11: No. 2495 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 June 25: No. 2496 – Demco Library Supplies – 6.80 June 25: No. 2497 – Jas. Fried Furnace Repair – 2.10 June 25: No. 2498 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 June 25: No. 2499 – Mrs. Bennett Salary – 40.00 June 25: No. 2500 – Mrs. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00 July 9: No. 2501 – City of Howell Water – 2.00 July 9: No. 2502 – Telephone Co. – 2.88 July 23: No. 2503 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 July 23: No. 2504 – Purdy-Woodruff Coal – 73.60 July 23: No. 2505 – Detroit Edison Co Lights – 9.86 July 23: No. 2506 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 July 23: No. 2507 – Mrs Bennett Salary – 40.00 July 23: No. 2508 – Mrs Van Slyke Salary – 75.00 Aug 13: No. 2509 – Detroit Edison – 7.92 Aug 13: No. 2510 – Mich Bell Telephone – 3.48 Aug 13: No. 2511 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 Aug 27: No. 2512 – A. C. McClurg & Co Books – 11.90 Aug 27: No. 2513 – Quarrie Corporation Binding & Annual – 3.30 Aug 27: No. 2514 – E. E. Papworth Salary – 32.50 **Note: The ledger numbering restarts or overlaps at No. 2477 on Page 15.