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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 004-005
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 Carnegie Library from December 1942 through March 1943, as shown in the sources.
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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
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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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 006-007
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.
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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
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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 -
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.
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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
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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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 001
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger page for the Howell Carnegie Library dated September 1, 1942, as shown in the source.
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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
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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 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. -
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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 152-153
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening March 19, 7:30PM in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The minutes of the February 17 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported on observations at Farmington Library, concerning their floors and finishing saying they were waxed and that they were not slippery. Discussion followed about what to be done about our library floors and the question was tabled until summer.
The furnace seems to be all right at the present and Mr. Shinddorf believes it will last until summer. The question can the sheer pin in the stoker be fixed was to be asked as this might be the cause of part of the trouble there seems to be no more roof leaks and as yet Mr. Wallace had not plastered the rear hall.
Since Mrs. Warner's resignation Mrs. Fisher has been working Mrs. Warners hours. Mrs. Weiland who previously gave her time will work Mrs. Fishers hours. Mrs. Fisher is entitled to two weeks sick leave.
Mrs. Hight also reported a bill of $56.86 for a cupboard built by Mr. Daniels This must be paid out of this years budget.
The cost to ceiling the D.A.R. room will be $326.34. It was also suggested that Mr. Field finish the repair work on the furnace so it may be paid out of this years budget.
It was agreed for Mrs. Hight to have necessary help needed. Mrs. Weiland would give her three afternoons a week. It might be necessary for Mrs. Hight to cut book orders.
There was a discussion about 2 closing the library part time, possibly Wednesday nights. for economy reasons, until further notice, for the purpose of helping the present situation. This was moved by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mr. Baldwin. However after further discussion this motion was tabled and moved by Mr. Baldwin, seconded by Mrs. McCloskey and voted unanimously.
The first order of books from the 'Friends of the Library' had been received and were ready to be put in circulation. The board decided to write Mr. Brady, president of the 'Friends' for the splendid work his group is doing.
Work on the budget followed after which the board adjourned, the next meeting to be April 21 at 7:30PM in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gateman, Record. secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening May 19, 1959 in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
Mrs. Hight called attention to the books on display purchased by the Friends of the Library and also the installation of an extension telephone in her office. The fountain is in need of repair and paint and Mrs. Hight was to inquire about the cost for this.
Mr. Lyon brough word from the City Council that yard maintenance and salaries are to be cut. A discussion followed and Mrs. Hight was to take up the matter of reductions with Mr. Norman, city manager. He was to be asked to attend the June meeting if possible. Any action concerning the budget -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 162-163
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
A. C McClurg & Co, Hillsdale School Supply, Ina Hight, Ted Shindorf, Mary O'Lone, Frank Daniels, Mrs. Roy Lannen, Bonnie Swainn, Dolores Kramer, C M Gardner & Co, Michigan Bell, Jas. Field.
The Howell Library Board met (Tuesday) Wednesday night, October 21, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Engelhardt, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the August meeting were read and after a correction, namely, that the city council had reconsidered and would return $350.00 instead of $250.00 to our budget, they were approved.
Mr. Russell Engelhart is the new chairman of our board replacing Mr. Krieger, Mr. Engelhart read a letter which he received asking him to be a member of the legislative committee of the Michigan Library Association. MR. Engelhardt felt it necessary to decline this year.
Mrs. Hight had discussed the matter of electric work needing attention in the library, with Mr. Howard the (election) electrician, who estimated his price at $600.00 or more. He will do all the work and the Detroit Edison
The wiring in the basement and attic needs to be replaced. Mr. Norman suggested that Mr. Engelhardt get the price of another electrician and Mr. Dellmar Richard was suggested.
The City hall now has a new IBM machine and Mrs. Hight has been asked to send all of her invoices to the City Hall. Mrs. Hight will record her checks in the record book, which heretofore has been done by the Library Board Secretary. Mrs. Hight also intends to keep two records of books purchased, one for 'Friends of the Library' and one for the library proper.
Under the new city hall system, salaries will be paid twice a month instead of once as in the past.
The question arose, shall Mrs. Hight purchase books useful to all ages? Mr. Engelhardt proposed that Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hock and Mrs. Gatesman discuss the purchasing of books and speak of our decision at the November meeting.
Mrs. Hight reported that her reading committee was not functioning at the present. She greatly missed the help this committee give her. Kathie Sherman no longer serves as the Shermans have moved and because of the untimely death of Mr. Guy Jameson, Lee is not active for the present. Shirely Gatesman (Mrs. Charles B) has been suggested to replace Kathy Sherman.
From time to time requests are made for the use of the Women's Club rooms downstairs in the library. Last requests have been the Pallet and Brush Club and the nurse's club.
Mrs. Hight was ask to inquire of Mr. Field if there will be any further cost on the furnace.
Mr. Shindorf's suggestion to keep a light in the library all night was met with disapproval after a short discussion.
Items from the trip Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hack and Mrs. Gatesman made to Adrian, to talk with the county librarian, Miss Roberts, were spoken of and discussed briefly -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 468-469
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1942, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Feb. 23: No. 2097 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 23: No. 2098 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 9: No. 2099 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 3.74
Mar. 9: No. 2100 – Wm. Pipp - Labor in basement – 5.00
Mar. 9: No. 2101 – Quarrie Corp. - World Book – 66.80
Mar. 9: No. 2102 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2103 – Det. Edison Co. - Lights – 16.06
Mar. 23: No. 2104 – Holm and Holm - New Books – 23.41
Mar. 23: No. 2105 – Junior Lit. Guild - New Books – 7.41
Mar. 23: No. 2106 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2107 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 23: No. 2108 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 23: No. 2109 – Duplicate of 2108
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library Friday evening, Mar. 20th at 8 o’clock. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Dr. Noble presided. The treasurer Mr. Strobel reported 1679.00∗∗inthetreasury.Alateraccountingdiscoveredabout∗∗300.00 more on hand, making the balance on hand $1979.00. Various projects relating to library service were discussed but no action was taken. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the new Commission was held in the Library on Friday evening, April 24th at 8 o’clock. The Commission's Personnel had changed since the last meeting through the expiration of the terms of Mrs. Beulah P. Gillette (whose three years term had terminated) and of Herman G. Strobel who was serving a special term of one year. Neither Mrs. Gillette nor Mr. Strobel wishing to be reappointed, the City Council had appointed Mr. Berthold Woodhams for a term of three years, and Mrs. Francis Smith for a term of two years. Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Smith with Mr. Noble (who has one more year of his three year term to serve) constitute the Commission for this year. In the organization of the Commission, Mr. Woodhams was elected Chairman, Mrs. Smith treasurer, and Mr. Noble secretary.
The following bills were approved and submitted to the City Council for payment:
April 13: No. 2110 – Detroit Edison – 9.36
April 13: No. 2111 – City of Howell for Water – 1.50
April 13: No. 2112 – Michigan Bell Tel. Co – 2.88
April 13: No. 2113 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2114 – Trotier Co. - Books – 69.50
April 27: No. 2115 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2116 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 27: No. 2117 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 27: No. 2118 – Lyle Schaufele - Free Press – 9.00
April 27: No. 2119 – C. H. Hopkins - Glass + Lumber – 5.59
Of the annual allotment of funds for the library for the library year 1941-42 amounting to 3394.60∗∗,thecityclerkreportedabalanceasofApril1,1942of∗∗1662.84. After reading that part of the City Charter appertaining to the functions of the Library Commission, the Commission adjourned.
Homer M. Noble - Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 470-471
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 May through June 1942, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held on Thursday evening, June 19th, 1942, at 7:30
. Those present were Mr. Woodhams, Pres., Mrs. Francis Smith, Treasurer, and Homer Noble, Secretary
. Mr. Fred Cottrell, City Clerk, met with the Commission to explain the amounts allotted to the Commission from city taxes over a period of three years
.
A letter was read from Mrs. Lodisca Alway, Director of State Aid to Libraries, stating that this library is qualified for a state-aid grant from the General Library Fund this year
. The secretary was instructed to write the State Board for Libraries asking them to determine specifically the qualifications for state aid to which the library must attain
. The secretary was also instructed to create a budget for the coming year so as to give the purchase of more books a more adequate place this budget is to be submitted at the next meeting
.
The Commission voted the purchase of coal for next winter, with the orders to be distributed as equally as possible among the four local coal companies
. As the heating plant was under suspicion, it was agreed to have a representative of the American Radiator Company come to inspect it
. Vacation was authorized for two weeks for Mrs. Van Slyke and one week for Mrs. Bennett
. It was voted that during the summer months the library be closed on Wednesday and Friday evenings
. The minutes of the May meeting were approved at the beginning of this meeting
.
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Inasmuch as the City Charter specifically states that the Library Commission shall be responsible not only for the building and grounds and their use but for all funds allotted to the Commission, it was agreed that henceforth the bills approved by the Commission be submitted not to the City Council for approval, but directly to the City Clerk
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Such bills approved and submitted to the City Clerk for 2 months are as follows:
May 11: No. 2120 – Telephone – $3.08
May 11: No. 2121 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
May 25: No. 2122 – Detroit Edison Lights – 11.74
May 25: No. 2123 – Livingston Co. Press (paper) – 3.00
May 25: No. 2124 – George Wahr - Books – 18.66
May 25: No. 2125 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheese cloth – 6.40
May 25: No. 2126 – Heckman & Noel - Rebinding – 42.00
May 25: No. 2127 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
May 25: No. 2128 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00
May 25: No. 2129 – M. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00
June 8: No. 2130 – Mich Bell Tel Co – 3.88
June 8: No. 2131 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
June 22: No. 2132 – Detroit Edison Co – 7.02
June 22: No. 2133 – A. N. Marquis Co 'Who's Who' – 9.00
June 22: No. 2134 – Geo Wahr - Books – 33.77
June 22: No. 2135 – Livingston Co. Press - Border Books – 14.25
June 22: No. 2136 – E. E. Papworth ½ Salary – 32.50
June 22: No. 2137 – Estelle Bennett Salary – 40.00
June 22: No. 2138 – M. Van Slyke Salary – 75.00
The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Sec'y
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