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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 472-473
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 for June through August 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
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Tuesday Evening June 30th with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. Mr. Barron and Mr. Cottrell, Mayor and Clerk of the city, met with the Commission.
A letter from Dr. Louis S. Brooke of Detroit was read. In this letter, Dr. Brooke offered as a gift to the library several bound magazine volumes, should the library care for such a gift. It was agreed that the Librarian should make a check of such reading material in the library and find what copies of Dr. Brooke's offer could be used.
The purchase of The New Britannica for $148.52 was approved.
It was the consensus of opinion of the Commission in the matter of the new furnace that with the approval of the Mayor and the City Council a new furnace with stoker should be purchased. Mr. Cottrell was instructed to receive other bids besides that of the American Radiator Co. If such bids were too slow in being received, however, the contract should be given to the American Radiator Co.
The Commission adjourned. Homer M. Noble, Sec'y
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1942
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met in the Library on Thursday, July 23rd with Mr. Woodhams, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Noble present. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved. A letter from Mrs. Lodisca Alway, Director of State Aid for libraries from the General Library Fund, was read. In this letter, it was stated that the Howell Library had qualified for this aid and that a check for $170.90 had already been mailed to Mrs. Van Slyke.
Confirmation of the contract for a furnace with the American Radiator Co. was made, and in addition a stoker was ordered to be purchased.
The bound volumes of magazines offered to the library by Dr. Brooke of Detroit were declined with appreciation—such volumes of these magazines already being in the library.
Recent bills submitted to the City Clerk for payment were as follows:—
June 30: No. 2138+ – Furnace & Jas Fried – 642.95
July 13: No. 2139 – Water - City of Howell – 1.50
July 13: No. 2140 – Telephone – 2.59
July 13: No. 2141 – Electric Lights – 8.64
July 13: No. 2142 – Salary - E. E. Papworth – 32.50
July 27: No. 2143 – Books - Institute of Research – 3.75
July 27: No. 2144 – Refill Fire Extinguishers – 2.00
July 27: No. 2145 – Hickman + Noel. Books – 7.54
July 27: No. 2146 – Geo Wahr - Books – 11.64
July 27: No. 2147 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.50
July 27: No. 2148 – Salary Mrs. Estelle Bennett – 40.00
July 27: No. 2149 – Salary Mrs. M. J. Van Slyke – 75.00
Aug 10: No. 2150 – Salary E. E. Papworth – 32.20
Total (exclusive of furnace): $250.16
The Commission adjourned. Nell Noble, Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 472-473b
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the documents and notes regarding the use of the library's basement and club rooms, as shown in the source
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Proposal from the Child Conservation League (Left)
'The Honorable Chair and Members of Board of the Howell Carnegie Library:
In compliance with your request the undersigned officers of the Child Conservation League of Howell hereby submit for your information and consideration the plan suggested by our organization for the use of the south-east basement room of the library for a supervised Children’s reading room.
The Child Conservation League will furnish the room with juvenile chairs and tables and curtains.
The Child Conservation League will furnish a responsible supervisor and story teller for the afternoon.
We would desire the use of the room on Saturday afternoons.
It is understood that this room has not been used for several years past and this organization feels that this project will supplement the library work at no expense to the Library Board.
Signed: Dorothy Willis - Sec. Lee Stephens Pres.'
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Application Records (Top Center)
Envelope Addressed to: Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle, 417 Court Street, Howell, Michigan. Handwritten Note on Envelope: 'Applications for use of Basement Rooms received from Child Conservation League (Apr. 8, 1937) and from Howell Woman’s Club (Apr. 23, 1937)'
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Proposal from the Howell Woman’s Club (Middle Center)
'To the Library Board — After a number of informal conversations in regard to the use of the room known as the G.A.R. & W.R.C. room in the library as a meeting place for the club.
Therefore we the Howell Woman’s Club ask permission to use this room and an adjacent room to be fitted up for a comfortable club room.
The club agrees to use their furniture, rugs, stove, pictures, dishes with no expense to the library board in turn for the use of the rooms as a meeting place for the club. The details to be worked out with the committee.
Signed: Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle Chairman Miss Alice Butler Mrs. J. B. Browne Mrs. Robt. McFarrow Howell Womans club Committee Howell April 20th 1937'
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Organizations Using Club Rooms (Right)
Woman’s Club — afternoons
1st and 3rd Fridays each month
March 10th is Annual meeting
Vacation in Summer.
Child Conservation League
1st and 3rd Thursdays each mo. [Tues. crossed out]
W.C.T.U. (Woman's Christian Temperance Union)
3rd Tuesday each month.
Vets of Foreign Wars Auxiallary
1st and 3rd Fridays — in evening -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 458-459
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 November 1940 through February 1941, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library at 7:30 P.M. Friday, Nov. 22, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present. The secretary's report of the October meeting was read and approved as read. Bills to the amount of $308.73, including salaries, were approved and ordered paid.
A motion was made and carried that it be suggested to all organizations using the Club rooms in the library for regular meetings that 50¢ per meeting be paid to defray the expense of electricity. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Nov. 11: No. 1944 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Nov. 11: No. 1945 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov. 25: No. 1946 – Triangle Book Bdg Co. - Rebinding – 12.64
Nov. 25: No. 1947 – Grolier Soc - Books – 10.00
Nov. 25: No. 1948 – Geo Dunn Co. – Void
Nov. 25: No. 1949 – Am. Chemical Supply Co. - Boiler Comp. and Chamois – 13.21
Nov. 25: No. 1950 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.08
Nov. 25: No. 1951 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov. 25: No. 1952 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Nov. 25: No. 1953 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total: $228.81 Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Dec. 9: No. 1954 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Dec. 9: No. 1955 – Estelle Bennett - ½ Salary – 20.00
Dec. 9: No. 1956 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 23: No. 1957 – P. F. Collier and Son - Books – 18.85
Dec. 23: No. 1958 – U. S. Specialties Corp - Tiles – 23.03
Dec. 23: No. 1959 – Jr. Litt. Guild - Books – 10.67
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Dec. 23, 1940: No. 1960 – C. H. Van Blaricum - Tree – .75
Dec. 23: No. 1961 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 23: No. 1962 – Estelle Bennett - ½ Salary – 20.00
Dec. 23: No. 1963 – Det. Edison - Lights – 13.10
Dec. 23: No. 1963* – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills allowed:
Jan. 13, 1941: No. 1964 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Jan. 13: No. 1965 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1966 – Follette Co. - Books – 39.69
Jan. 27: No. 1967 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1968 – Det. Edison - Lights – 13.03
Jan. 27: No. 1969 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Jan. 27: No. 1970 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 27: No. 1971 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Readers Guide – 10.40
Beulah Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the commission was held at the library at one o'clock on the afternoon of Feb. 21st, 1941. All members were present. Dr. Noble, the President of the commission, called the meeting to order. The secretary's report of the November meeting was read and approved as read. The Treasurer, Mr. Strobel, reported the amount on hand as of February 1st was $1,935.00. Motion made and carried bills to amount of $256.37 for February be paid.
In regard to the suggestion that all societies using the club rooms in the library pay 50¢ per meeting for electricity, the proposal met with opposition from the Woman's Club. A motion was subsequently made and carried that Dr. Noble confer with members of the City Council about the city assuming the expenses of light and heat for the building. The meeting adjourned. Beulah Gillette, Sec.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 460-461
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 February through April 1941, as shown in the source
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Bills Allowed:
Feb. 10: No. 1972 – Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.93
Feb. 10: No. 1973 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1973* – Holm and Holm - Books + Binding – 8.88
Feb. 24: No. 1974 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 33.31
Feb. 24: No. 1975 – Demco Lib. Supplies - Supplies – 6.10
Feb. 24: No. 1976 – Gaylord Bros. – 4.55
Feb. 24: No. 1977 – Det. Edison - Lights – 12.10
Feb. 24: No. 1978 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1979 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 24: No. 1980 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Feb. 24: No. 1981 – H. G. Deeble - Recharging Fire Ex. – 2.00
Feb. 24: No. 1982 – Liv. Co. Press - Library Cards – 4.50
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Feb. – 256.31
Bills Allowed:
Mar. 10: No. 1983 – Mich. Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Mar. 10: No. 1984 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 14.55
Mar. 24: No. 1985 – Martin & Murray - Books (ref) – 35.13
Mar. 24: No. 1986 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper – 1.50
Mar. 24: No. 1987 – Schaufenberg - Free Press – 9.00
Mar. 24: No. 1988 – Triangle Book Binding - Rebounds – 7.32
Mar. 24: No. 1989 – Richards Electric - Repair Lights – 3.15
Mar. 24: No. 1990 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1991 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 49.50
Mar. 24: No. 1992 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 24: No. 1993 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 24: No. 1994 – Holm & Holm - New Books – 33.72
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Mar. – 304.25
*Note: Document shows an overlap in check numbering for No. 1973.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A regular meeting of the commission was held at the Library on Monday afternoon, March 24th, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order, and the secretary's report of the February meeting was approved
. Dr. Noble reported that he had consulted with Mayor Mr. Itener and Councilman Bush regarding the city assuming the costs of heat and lights for the library he received encouragement that the city would take over these expenses
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The board moved that the accumulation of ashes at the rear of the library be removed and that, henceforth, all ashes must be placed in baskets for city removal
. Mr. Strobel was appointed to handle the purchase of these baskets
. Mr. Strobel was also tasked with determining the cost of an ornamental fence to replace the wire fence across the north lawn, aimed at preventing pedestrians from crossing the grass
. Repairs to the entrance door, rest-room, and windows as suggested by Mrs. Van Slyke were authorized to be arranged by Dr. Noble
. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Apr. 14: No. 1995 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 14: No. 1996 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Apr. 28: No. 1997 – City of Howell - Water – 3.00
Apr. 28: No. 1998 – C. H. Bowman & Co. - Books (Child) – 25.25
Apr. 28: No. 1999 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 28: No. 2000 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Apr. 28: No. 2001 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Apr. – 211.13 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 462-463
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 July 1941, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the library on Friday evening, May 9th at 7:30, with all members being present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The report of the March meeting was read by the secretary and approved as read
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A motion was made, seconded, and carried that a request from the Civic League for a sidewalk to be constructed across the library lawn for the convenience of pedestrians be refused for the present
. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs. John Hamilton, representative of the League, of the decision
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A motion was made and carried that the unsightly fence at the rear of the library building be removed, with Mr. Strobel authorized to supervise the work
. A discussion concerning the purchase of an ornamental fence to replace the old one followed, but no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
May 12: No. 2002 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Service – 2.88
May 12: No. 2003 – Det. Edison - Lights – 11.71
May 12: No. 2004 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2005 – Camelot Books - Books – 25.00
May 26: No. 2006 – H. W. and C. A. Peavy - Coal – 67.77
May 26: No. 2007 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 26: No. 2008 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
May 26: No. 2009 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total May: 288.36
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Page 463
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1941
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held Friday afternoon, May 23rd at 1:15 o'clock, with all members present
. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order
. The secretary's report of the May 9th meeting was read and approved as read
. A bill from H. W. and C. A. Peavy for coal was allowed for $67.77
. After discussion of several other matters, no action was taken
. The meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
June 9: No. 2010 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.58
June 9: No. 2011 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
June 9: No. 2012 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2013 – Triangle Bookbinding - Rebounds – 12.49
June 23: No. 2014 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
June 23: No. 2015 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
June 23: No. 2016 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total June: 204.95
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Library Commission was held at the Library on Friday, July 25th at 1:30 P.M.
Present: Dr. Noble and Mrs. Gillette Absent: Mr. Strobel
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Noble
The secretary's report was read and approved as read
Bills to the amount of $184.81 were allowed
Mrs. Van Slyke reported the amount of fines and rentals for past year was $208.74 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 464-465
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 July through November 1941, as shown in the source
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from which she had purchased books to the amt. of $126.49.Total amt. spent for books during the year closing June 30th, $495.22. Bal. on hand in 'rental and fines' fund $40.14. The secretary was instructed to ascertain cost of a new secretarys book. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
July 14: No. 2017 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 11.38
July 14: No. 2018 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
July 14: No. 2019 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 28: No. 2020 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
July 28: No. 2021 – Pearly - Fertilizer – 2.50
July 28: No. 2022 – Richards Electric - Fan – 14.95
July 28: No. 2023 – Hickman and Roth - Children’s books – 11.21
July 28: No. 2024 – Geo Wahr - Adult books – 7.15
July 28: No. 2025 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 28: No. 2026 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
July 28: No. 2027 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total July: 231.52
Bills Allowed:
Aug 11: No. 2028 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 11: No. 2029 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 3.53
Aug 11: No. 2030 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 7.92
Aug 25: No. 2031 – Geo Wahr - Books – 19.21
Aug 25: No. 2032 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 25: No. 2033 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Aug 25: No. 2034 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Aug: 210.66
Bills Allowed:
Sept 8: No. 2035 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 8: No. 2036 – J. R. Hildebrant - Repair lights – 3.00
Sept 8: No. 2037 – Holm and Holm - Books – 9.59
Sept 8: No. 2038 – Joe Davis - Plumbing – 59.45
Sept 8: No. 2039 – Ihling Bros. & Everard - Sec. Record book – 24.05
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Bills Allowed (Continued):
Sept 8: No. 2040 – U. S. Sanitary Specialties - Tiles – 23.03
Sept 23: No. 2041 – Am. Chem Supply Co. - Mops – 21.34
Sept 23: No. 2042 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 5.25
Sept 23: No. 2043 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Sept 23: No. 2044 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.43
Sept 23: No. 2045 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 23: No. 2046 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Sept 23: No. 2047 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Sept: 337.52
Bills Allowed:
Oct 13: No. 2048 – Det. Edison - Lights – 7.83
Oct 13: No. 2049 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Oct 13: No. 2050 – Mich Bell Tel. - Telephone – 2.88
Oct 13: No. 2051 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct 27: No. 2052 – Martin & Murray Co - Dictionary – 23.90
Oct 27: No. 2053 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 10.14
Oct 27: No. 2054 – Junior Lit. Guild - Children’s books – 6.93
Oct 27: No. 2055 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct 27: No. 2056 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Oct 27: No. 2057 – Belles & Ferrier - Insurance – 13.75
Oct 27: No. 2058 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Oct: 246.93
Bills Allowed:
Nov 10: No. 2059 – Mich Bell Tel - Telephone – 2.88
Nov 10: No. 2060 – Moore-Cottrell - Magazines – 73.20
Nov 10: No. 2061 – Det. Edison - Lights – 11.30
Nov 10: No. 2062 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov 24: No. 2063 – Holm & Holm - Children's Books – 9.07
Nov 24: No. 2064 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 16.53
Nov 24: No. 2065 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Nov 24: No. 2066 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Nov 24: No. 2067 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Total Nov: 292.98 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 466-467
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from November 1941 through February 1942, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the Library on Friday, Nov. 21st. Dr. Noble and Mrs. Gillette were present Mr. Strobel was absent
Bills to the amount of $174.10 were allowed
Mrs. Van Slyke requested that some arrangement be made to reduce confusion caused by different organizations passing through the lobby on their way to the club rooms in the basement
It was noted that Mr. Strobel and Dr. Noble had met twice a month since July in the secretary's absence to allow regular bills, though no further business was transacted
A new record book for secretary's reports was purchased from Ihling Bros. and Everard Co. of Kalamazoo for $24.00 the company previously furnished the book used since 1902, which is nearly full
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Dec. 8: No. 2068 – Detroit News Co. - Books – 22.57
Dec. 8: No. 2069 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Dec. 8: No. 2070 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Dec. 22: No. 2071 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 13.25
Dec. 22: No. 2072 – G. L. Smith - Insurance – 18.75
Dec. 22: No. 2073 – Holm and Holm - Books – 4.43
Dec. 22: No. 2074 – H. W. Wilson Co - Readers Guide – 10.40
Dec. 22: No. 2075 – H. G. Strobel - Tree – 5.00
Dec. 22: No. 2076 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
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Bills Allowed (Continued):
Dec. 22: No. 2077 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Dec. 22: No. 2078 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 12, 1942: No. 2079 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.53
Jan. 12: No. 2080 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.30
Jan. 12: No. 2081 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 26: No. 2082 – Holm and Holm - Rebounds – 89.47
Jan. 26: No. 2083 – Detroit News - Books – 14.68
Jan. 26: No. 2084 – Demco Lib. Supplies - Paste etc. – 7.60
Jan. 26: No. 2085 – J. W. Miers - Repair furnace – 2.00
Jan. 26: No. 2086 – Triangle Bk Binding - Rebounds – 24.44
Jan. 26: No. 2087 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 26: No. 2088 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Jan. 26: No. 2089 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Commission was held at the Library at one o'clock Friday, Jan. 30th. Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette were present Dr. Noble presided
Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved
A discussion regarding the purchase of new books and the use of club rooms in the basement by different groups ensued, though no action was taken
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Feb. 9: No. 2090 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.97
Feb. 9: No. 2091 – Holm and Holm - Rebounds – 19.14
Feb. 9: No. 2092 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 23: No. 2093 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights – 8.91
Feb. 23: No. 2094 – Belles and Ferrier - Bldg Insur. – 13.75
Feb. 23: No. 2095 – Martin and Murray - Books – 16.90
Feb. 23: No. 2096 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 448-449
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1940, as shown in the sources.
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Bills Allowed:
Feb. 12: No. 1820 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Feb. 12: No. 1821 – Aldrich Print Shop - Order Books – 6.00
Feb. 12: No. 1822 – John Hildebrant - Work on Christmas tree – 2.25
Feb. 12: No. 1823 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheesecloth – 4.75
Feb. 12: No. 1824 – H. G. Strobel - Supplies – 2.20
Feb. 12: No. 1825 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Readers Guide – 8.60
Feb. 12: No. 1826 – S. H. Freeman - Hand rail – 23.11
Feb. 12: No. 1827 – Void
Feb. 12: No. 1828 – Eleanor Briggs - Supply for Jan. – 20.00
Feb. 26: No. 1829 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.55
Feb. 26: No. 1830 – Am. Chem. Supply Co. - Floor finish – 18.35
Feb. 26: No. 1831 – L. Schaufenberg - Free Press – 9.00
Feb. 26: No. 1832 – Martin & Murray Co. - Books – 24.99
Feb. 26: No. 1833 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Feb. 26: No. 1834 – Eleanor Briggs - Supply Jan. – 20.00
Feb. 26: No. 1835 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 26: No. 1836 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Feb: 269.83
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission held the first meeting of 1940 at the library on Thursday evening, Feb. 29. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette.
An inspection of the building, which was being renovated by W.P.A. workers, preceded the business session.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.
It was moved and carried that the east hall, which is the entrance to the Woman's Club rooms, be painted, and Mr. Fred Knapp was engaged to do the work.
A motion was also made for the installation of a light in the same hall at the foot of the stairs and a switch for the kitchen lights.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): At the request of the Commission, the librarian, Mrs. Van Slyke, read a list of the books ordered since the first of the year.
She was instructed to keep the new books for the rental shelf coming regularly and placed in circulation as soon as they arrive.
She was also instructed to purchase Carl Sandburg's 'Lincoln' in four volumes for $20.00.
The meeting adjourned after an inspection of the bills submitted by the W.P.A. foreman for materials used in cleaning the building.
It was noted that the labor is paid by the Government.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Mar. 11: No. 1837 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.63
Mar. 11: No. 1838 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Mar. 11: No. 1839 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Mar. 25: No. 1840 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 10.17
Mar. 25: No. 1841 – Fred Knapp - Labor – 18.75
Mar. 25: No. 1842 – Hallers Hardware - Paint etc. – 12.40
Mar. 25: No. 1843 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 15.00
Mar. 25: No. 1844 – Liv. County Press - Paper – 1.50
Mar. 25: No. 1845 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary (Void) – 32.50
Mar. 25: No. 1846 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Mar. 25: No. 1847 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 25: No. 1848 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Mar: 246.45
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Apr. 8: No. 1849 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Apr. 8: No. 1850 – Helm and Hoth - Rebounds – 22.00
Apr. 8: No. 1851 – Eleanor Briggs - ½ Salary – 20.00
Apr. 8: No. 1852 – E. E. Papworth (Void) – 32.50
Apr. 8: No. 1853 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Total Apr: 78.88 -
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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from April through June 1940, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes: A meeting of the Library Commission was held at the library on Monday evening April 15th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
The secretary's report of the last meeting, held on Feb 29th, was read and approved as read.
Due to confusion regarding the bills of materials used in renovating the library, only those clearly defined as belonging to the library were allowed, while others were held over for more detailed information.
Mr. Strobel was instructed to engage a plasterer from Fowlerville to repair the ceiling in the main lobby and other necessary areas.
Dr. Noble was tasked with contacting Mr. Baumann again regarding the replacement of the unsatisfactory rubber matting in the lobby.
The president also agreed to see Mr. Bush of the City Commission concerning Mr. Papworth's salary, as he remained unable to assume full-time janitorial duties.
A discussion was held regarding ways and means for purchasing more books, with information provided by Mrs. Van Slyke, though no decision was reached.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Ledger Entries (April):
April 22: No. 1854 – Detroit Edison - Edison Lights (Bulbs 90¢ - Refund 11.30, so No. 1854 is void) – 12.20
April 22: No. 1855 – Triangle Book Bindery - Rebounds – 22.07
April 22: No. 1856 – Helm & Hoth – 13.10
April 22: No. 1857 – Richards Electric - Post Light – 8.50
April 22: No. 1858 – Sutton Hdw. - Nails - mops – 1.95
April 22: No. 1859 – W. D. Adams - Cloth – 2.28
April 22: No. 1860 – E. E. Papworth (void) - ½ Salary – 32.50
April 22: No. 1861 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 22: No. 1862 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 22: No. 1863 – Eleanor Briggs - Salary – 20.00
Total April Expenditures: 305.48
Ledger Entries (May):
May 13: No. 1864 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Service – 3.03
May 13: No. 1865 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 13: No. 1866 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary – 37.50
May 27: No. 1867 – Detroit Edison (2 mos) - Lights – 20.88
May 27: No. 1868 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 3.80
May 27: No. 1869 – Owen Pub. Co. - Children's Books – 3.30
May 27: No. 1870 – Junior Lit. Guild - Books – 7.50
May 27: No. 1871 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
May 27: No. 1872 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
May 27: No. 1873 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary – 37.50
Total May Expenditures: 218.51
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: All members of the Commission met at the Library on the evening of June 6. Dr. Noble called the meeting to order.
The secretary's report of April 15th was read and approved as read.
Dr. Noble reported that Mr. Papworth, the janitor, had returned to his usual work schedule.
It was reported that Mr. Baumann would proceed with taking up the matting in the lobby.
Further information was shared regarding bills for cleaning by the W.P.A. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 452-453
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from June through July 1940, as shown in the source.
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Ledger Entries (June continued):
W. D. Adams - Cloth — 5.39
Cut-rate Drug Co. - Sponges — 12.51
Purdy & Woodruff - Lumber — 9.16
Total: 27.06
Meeting Minutes: Mrs. Loren Willis, President of the Child Conservation Club, presented a proposition for her organization to purchase character dolls and small chairs for use by young children in a summer nursery school.
These items would later be presented as a permanent gift to the library, with the Library Commission's only obligation being to provide storage.
The gifts were accepted with thanks.
Upon request, Mrs. Van Slyke reported that $93.84 had been spent for books and rebinding since April 15th.
Mr.Strobel,the Treasurer,reported a balance in the treasury of $845 as of June 1st.
Mrs. Van Slyke was authorized to purchase $150.00 worth of books for June and July, with 75% of those being fiction.
The librarian was granted two weeks vacation with pay.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
N.B.: Mr. Strobel also reported he had been unable to secure the services of a plasterer thus far.
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Ledger Entries (June):
June 10: No. 1874 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
June 10: No. 1875 – Purdy & Woodruff - Lumber — 9.16
June 10: No. 1876 – W. D. Adams - Cleaning Cloth (W.P.A.) (School paid other ½) — 5.39
June 10: No. 1877 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 10: No. 1878 – Howell Cut Rate Drug - Sponges (W.P.A.) — 12.51
June 24: No. 1879 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights — 9.09
June 24: No. 1880 – C. B. Dolge Co. - Larvex — 6.75
June 24: No. 1881 – Follett Book Co. - Books — 41.20
June 24: No. 1882 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 24: No. 1883 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
June 24: No. 1884 – Minnie J. Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total: 266.98 — Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Ledger Entries (July):
July 8: No. 1885 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
July 8: No. 1886 – Howell City - Water — 1.50
July 8: No. 1887 – Follett Book Co. - Books — 15.08
July 8: No. 1888 – George Wahr - Books — 15.20
July 8: No. 1889 – D. W. Goodnow - Cheese Cloth — 4.20
July 8: No. 1890 – J. W. Miers - Fountain — 2.00
July 8: No. 1891 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 37.50
July 8: No. 1892 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Total: 110.86
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met on Monday, July 15th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette present.
The Treasurer reported a balance of $585.02 as of July 1st.
There was an inspection of the rubber matting in the lobby Dr. Noble agreed to ask the Baumanns to make it satisfactory.
After consulting the Librarian, Dr. Noble was authorized to appear before the City Council to interpret the annual report.
He was tasked with explaining that as building maintenance expenses increase over the years, the funds available for books decrease, and to request additional financial appropriations beyond the regular ½ mill tax.
A coat of paint for the roof was discussed but deferred until next year.
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