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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 424-425
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Following is the transcription of pages 424 and 425 from the provided source, which covers ledger entries and correspondence for the Howell Free Public Library from late 1936 through early 1937
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Page 424
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1936 and 1937 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Nov. 9
1377: Moore-Cottrell — Magazines ($70.75)
1378: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Tel. ($2.88)
1379: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Nov 23
1380: Detroit Edison — Lights ($11.07)
1381: H.W. Perry — 6 sacks coal ($2.55)
1382: T. Brasson? & Co — 5 gal cleaner ($7.80)
1383: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1384: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1385: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Total: $258.90
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Dec. 14
1386: Ellison Bk Shop — Books ($7.13)
1387: First Nat. Bank, Negaunee — Book ($2.66)
1388: Geo. Wahr — Books ($27.41)
1389: Junior League Guild — Books ($15.10)
1390: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1391: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Tel. ($2.88)
Dec 28
1392: Demco Library Supply — Supplies ($8.10)
1393: Detroit Edison — Lights ($11.39)
1394: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1395: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1396: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1397: Helm and Hath — New books ($3.67) (Note: 'above item is for Jan. bill')
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
1937
Jan 11
1397: Helm and Hath — New books ($3.67)
1398: Mich Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1399: City of Howell — Water ($3.00)
1400: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($25.16)
1401: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1402: Community El. Co. — Coal ($55.78)
Jan 23
1402: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1403: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1404: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1405: Det. Edison — Lights ($10.17)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Page 425
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1937 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Feb 12
1406: Mich Bell Tel — Telephone ($2.88)
1407: Geo. Wahr — Books ($13.53)
1408: Schmaekenberg? — Free Press ($7.50)
1409: A.N. Marquis Co. — Who's Who ($7.91)
1410: C.B. Dolge Co. — Cleaner ($6.02)
1411: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Feb 26
1412: Det. Edison — Lights ($11.47)
1413: G. Hildebrant — Repair lights ($15.85)
1414: Howell Co-Op Co. — Coal ($103.16)
1415: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1416: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1417: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Mar. 12
1418: Mich Bell Tel — Telephone ($3.23)
1419: Liv. Co. Repub. Press — Adv cards ($2.50)
1420: Hollis Book Shop — Books ($19.75)
1421: Sanford Bros. — Supplies ($4.75)
1422: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Mar 26
1423: Det. Edison — Lights ($9.54)
1424: Ellison Book Shop — Books ($20.40)
1425: H.W. Wilson Co. — Readers Guide ($8.60)
1426: Remington Rand — Supplies ($7.00)
1427: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1428: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1429: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
[Attached Note] Copy of letter sent Mr. Bush, pres. of Commission on death of his father. Howell, March 8th /37 Mr. and Mrs. Bush, Howell— Only today we learned of the sorrow that has come to your family and both the Library Commission and the staff wish to express deep and sincere sympathy. Beulah P. Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 426-427
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Following is the transcription of pages 426 and 427 from the source material, documenting the meeting minutes of the Howell Free Public Library Commission in April 1937
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Page 426
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich. 1937
April 8. The Library Commission met at the library on Thurs. evening Apr. 8th 1937, Pres. Bush, Mr. Strobel and Mrs. Gillette being present.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
On recommendation of the President, the Assistant librarian Estelle Bennett and the janitor E. E. Papworth were given $5.00 per month increase respectively, making the salaries $33.80 and $65.00.
Literature concerning bills pending on State Aid and State Board for Libraries and a communication from the librarian of Detroit Library concerning same were read and the Board instructed the secretary to frame a resolution to the legislators of the State and present same to our Representative, Hon. Chas. P. Adams.
Application from Child's Conservation League for use of S.E. room in library basement for a story hour on Sat. afternoons, equipment and supervisor to be furnished by aforesaid organization was read. The request was granted with the proviso that the furniture placed in the room be suitable for adults as well as children.
The portion of the City Charter which states the duties of the Library Com. was read by Pres. Bush.
The three members of the Com. made an inspection tour of the basement rooms with a view to their occupancy by various and diversified groups.
Meeting adjourned.
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Page 427
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich. 1937
Apr. 23 The Library Commission met at the library on Fri. evening April 23rd.
Dr. Homer M. Noble having been appt. by Mayor Adams in place of Mr. Bush, the meeting was called to order by the Secretary of the former Commission Mrs. Gillette and the election of officers followed.
Dr. Noble, Chairman of the board Mrs. Gillette, secretary and Mr. Strobel, treas.
Dr. Noble presiding, the secretary’s report was read and approved.
A request from Howell Woman's Club was read in which the use of rooms in the basement of the library was asked. Motion was made that the committee from the club be invited to meet with the Library Commission at the library Thurs. evening Apr. 29th for discussion of the plan. Carried. The secretary was instructed to write Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle to that effect.
A tour of basement of the library was made by the Commission with the idea of occupancy of the rooms by different organizations.
After a discussion of the various phases of the duties of the Board, the meeting adjourned.
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
[Margin Note between pages]: Letters mentioned on pages 426-7 pasted in back of book.
[Bottom Note]: N.B. For purpose of reference - Nov 1 - 1939.
Members of Library Commission are appointed for 3 yr. terms, by the City Mayor.
Dr. Noble was apptd Apr 1937 - 40
Mr. Strobel ' reapptd ' 1938 - 41
Mrs. Gillette ' ' ' 1939 - 42 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 428-429
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Following is the transcription for pages 428 and 429 of the Howell Free Public Library records from 1937
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Page 428
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1937 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Apr 9
1430: George Wahr — New books ($53.11)
1431: City of Howell — Water ($1.17)
1432: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($3.33)
1433: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Apr 23
1434: Jun. Lit. Guild — New books ($45.56)
1435: Johnson Pub Co — New books ($5.73)
1436: Triangle Book Bldg Co. — Rebinding ($13.98)
1437: Detroit Edison — Lights ($8.64)
1438: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1439: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1440: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills allowed
May 14
1441: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1442: A. H. Roemer Co — New books ($59.49)
1443: George Wahr — New books ($6.39)
1444: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($7.15)
1445: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
May 28
1446: Detroit Edison Co — Light & Bulbs ($9.67)
1447: Geographical Pub. Co. — World's Atlas ($8.90)
1448: U.S. Directories Corp. — Michigan ($12.91)
1449: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1450: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1451: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
May 5 The committee meeting of Woman's Club members and the Library Commission called for Apr 29 was postponed until the evening of May 5th, where were present the Library Board, Mrs. W. P. Van Winkle, chairman of club com., Mrs. J. Wright-King and Mrs. Robert McPherson. After a definite proposal, the plan of the club was accepted with some changes in the original. The Library Commission is to restore plastering — furniture needed and the Woman's Club defray all [continued on page 429]
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Page 429
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1937 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
[Continuation of May 5 note] other expense. Rooms to be used by any and all groups without charge. Beulah Gillette Sec.
Bills allowed
June 11
1452: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1453: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1454: Collin Wallace — Plastering ($80.00)
June 25
1455: Helm & Hoth — Rebinding ($11.62)
1456: Junior Lit Guild — New books ($7.00)
1457: Detroit Edison — Lights ($8.91)
1458: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1459: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1460: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1461: Purdy & Woodruff — Coal ($133.74)
1462: McPherson & Uber — Insurance ($38.60)
1463: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Coal ($146.41)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills allowed
July 9
1464: Geo. Wahr — Books ($9.69)
1465: City of Howell — Water ($2.00)
1466: Baldwin Hdw. Co. — Paint & oil ($2.35)
1467: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1468: Americana Corp. — Annual ($7.50)
1469: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1470: Funk & Wagnalls Co. — International Year book 1936 ($5.30)
July 23
1471: Blackfriars Press — Books ($12.88)
1472: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1473: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1474: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1475: Detroit Edison — Lights ($8.37)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills allowed
Aug 13
1476: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1477: Warner & Field — Repairs Roof and Eavetrough ($2.50)
1478: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Aug 27
1479: Wm. Carstensen — curb service ($16.25)
1480: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1481: Mott Wyckoff — Painting ($13.00)
1482: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80) -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 430-431
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Following is the transcription for pages 430 and 431 of the Howell Free Public Library records, covering ledger entries from late 1937 through early 1938
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Page 430
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1937 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Aug. 27
1482: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1483: Detroit Edison — Lights ($7.38)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $215.87)
Sept. 10
1484: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1485: Liv County Rep Press — Paper ($1.50)
1486: Ellison Book Shop — Books ($39.94)
1487: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Sept. 24
1488: Detroit Edison — Lights ($6.66)
1489: Detroit News Co. — Books ($16.84)
1490: Triangle Book Binding Co. — Rebounds ($4.36)
1491: Wm. Hipp? — Repair doors ($5.15)
1492: Home & School Ed. Service — Payment on books ($5.00)
1493: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1493: Estelle Bennett — Salary + 5.00onbackmo.(38.80)
1494: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $261.13)
Oct. 8
1495: Martin's Murray — Dictionary ($27.21)
1496: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1497: City of Howell — Water ($1.50)
1498: Mich Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
Oct. 22
1499: Frank H. Myers — Material & Paint (large room in basement) ($30.00)
1500: Home & School Ed Service — Books ($5.00)
1501: A.H. Roemer Co. — Children's books ($47.08)
1502: Detroit News Co. — Adult books ($35.93)
1503: Helm & Hoth — Rebinding ($2.12)
1504: Detroit Edison — Lights ($9.99)
1505: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1506: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1507: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $336.17)
Nov. 12
1508: Mich. Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($3.58)
1509: Howell Co-op Co. — Coal ($5.69)
1510: Liv. County Press — Overdue ($2.00)
1511: Detroit News — New books ($27.81)
1513: E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Carried Forward: $71.58
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Page 431
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1937 and 1938 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed (1937)
Nov. 12 (Continued from previous page): $71.58
Nov. 24
1514: Moore Cottrell — Magazines ($72.10)
1515: Home & School Ed. — Books ($5.00)
1516: Detroit News — New books ($4.23)
1517: A.C. McClurg Co. — Xmas books ($2.88)
1518: John Hilderbrant — Floor plug ($3.00)
1519: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1530: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1530: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1531: Detroit Edison — Lights ($10.71)
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec. (Subtotal: $310.80)
Dec. 10
1532: Det. News Co. — New books ($35.60)
1533: Home & School Ed Service — Books ($5.00)
1534: Aldrich Print Shop — Order books ($3.50)
1535: A.C. McClurg Co. — Christmas books ($7.10)
1536: Mich Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($3.33)
1537: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Dec. 23
1538: Det. News Co. — New books ($20.90)
1539: Det. Edison — Lights ($12.19)
1530: Dolge Co. — Varnish? ($13.48)
1531: Smithsonian Institut. — Books ($30.00)
1532: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1533: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1534: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $305.10)
1938
Jan. 14
1540: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1541: City of Howell — Water ($1.50)
1542: W.D. Adams — Bolt cheesecloth ($4.00)
1543: Snady? Bros. — Children's books ($15.09)
1544: Institute for Research — Books ($3.75)
1545: Home & School Ed. Service — Books ($5.00)
1546: Det. News — [Books] ($9.81)
1547: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Jan. 28
1548: Smithsonian Ins. — Books ($30.00)
1549: Chas. Scribners — [Books] ($11.25)
1550: Nat. Bibliophile Service — [Books] ($2.02)
1551: Det. Edison — Lights ($16.07)
1552: Det. News — Books ($36.63)
(Margin Total: $170.50) -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 420-421
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Following are the transcriptions for the ledger entries and meeting minutes of The Howell Free Public Library from 1936, as recorded in the provided documents.
Document 1: Pages 420-421
Page 420 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1936 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed
Mar 9
1269: Hunley? Bros — Rebounds ($17.98)
1270: Triangle Bookbinding Co — Rebounds ($61.18)
1271: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
1272: Buckley-Cardy — Children's books ($11.85)
1273: Howard Clements Co — Rebinding ($35.30)
1274: Jr. Lit. Guild — Children's books ($29.37)
1275: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Mar 23
1276: A.H. Roemer Co. — Books ($42.34)
1277: Geo. Wahr — Books ($9.57)
1278: Det. Edison — Lights ($8.91)
1279: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1280: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1281: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $386.08
Beulah P. Gillette — Sec.
Apr 13
1282: Thos. Palmer — Books ($6.75)
1283: Sanford Bros. — Supplies ($14.00)
1284: Jr. Lit. Guild — Books ($7.41)
1285: City — Water ($3.00)
1286: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1287: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1288: C.W. Purdy — Salt-seeds etc. ($2.43)
Apr 27
1289: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Coal ($25.14)
1290: Frankline De Kleine Co. — Filing insts ($13.75)
1291: Helm & Hoth Co — Rebounds ($20.74)
1292: Geo. Wahr — Books ($6.61)
1293: Winkelhaus Co. — Rose plants ($6.00)
1294: Det. Edison — Lights ($9.72)
1295: A.H. Roemer Co. — Books ($2.92)
1296: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1297: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1298: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1300: Liv. Co-op Co. — Coal ($29.19)
Subtotal: $319.34
Beulah P. Gillette — Sec.
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Page 421 Bills Allowed
May 11
1301: Liv. Co. Rep. Press (to Jan 1-36) — Paper ($3.00)
1302: Triangle Book Bldg Co — Rebounds ($3.77)
1303: Geo. Wahr — Books ($20.65)
1304: G.W. Meers — Radio fittings ($7.53)
1305: D.W. Goodnow — Bolt cheesecloth ($4.90)
1306: A.C. McClurg Co — Books ($17.91)
1307: Winkelhaus — Rose plants ($2.00)
1308: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
May 25
1309: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1310: Detroit Edison Co. — Lights ($11.07)
1311: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1312: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1313: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1314: Chas. Sutton — Paint paper etc ($2.13)
Subtotal: $239.64
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Meeting Minutes: June 2, 1936 On the evening of June 2nd (Tues.) a meeting of the Library Board was held in the Library, Mr. Bush president in the chair, Mr. Strobel treasurer and Mrs. Gillette secretary being present.
Bal. of $1400.00 in treasury reported.
After a discussion of needed repairs, it was decided an inspection of roof be made and a coat of paint applied if it can be arranged economically.
Necessary repairs to radiator pipes were also ordered.
Furniture for committee room in basement was talked but it was decided to take no action on same till tax money has been received.
Beulah Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 422-423
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 422 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1936 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed
June 8
1315: Wagener? & Co. — Rebound P.C.s ($60.48)
1316: George Wahr — New books ($19.41)
1317: Wm. Hipp — Repairing doors etc ($3.50)
1318: Wm. J. White & Co. — Scrap book ($3.74)
1319: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
June 22
1320: Gaylord Bros. — Pamphlet cases ($3.08)
1321: Remington Rand — Cards - labels pockets ($5.55)
1322: Americana Corp. — 1936 Annual ($7.50)
1323: Demco Library Supplies — Mag cards date pads & stamping sets etc ($2.50)
1324: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($72.18)
1325: Kyle Schmaekenberg — Free Press 2 yrs ($15.00)
1326: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1327: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1328: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1329: Detroit Edison — Lights ($6.66)
Subtotal: $363.40
Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
July 13
1330: Howard Clements — Rebounds ($6.33)
1331: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($17.07)
1332: City of Howell — Water ($6.86)
1333: Liv. Co. Rep. Press — Overdue cards ($2.00)
1334: Funk & Wagnalls — Year book ($5.30)
1335: Triangle Bookbinding Co. — Rebounds ($5.93)
1336: H.W. Perry — Fertilizer ($2.50)
1337: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1338: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
July 27
1339: Detroit Edison — Lights ($6.37)
1340: Baldwin Hdw. Co. — Roof paint ($69.85)
1341: Fred Knapp — Painting roof ($64.80)
1342: Henley Bros. — Children's books ($5.67)
1343: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1344: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1345: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $359.46
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Page 423 Bills Allowed
Aug 10
1346: Sutton Hdw. — Paint labor etc ($27.55)
1347: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($6.00)
1348: Mich. Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1349: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Aug 24
1350: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($6.01)
1351: Detroit Edison — Lights ($6.30)
1352: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1353: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1354: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $212.54
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Sept 14
1355: W. Elliott Judge Ass. — Map of Mich. ($3.90)
1356: Ellison Book Shop — New books etc. ($30.98)
1357: H.W. Perry — Coal ($139.61)
1358: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Tel. ($2.88)
1359: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Sept 28
1360: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($34.12)
1361: Triangle Bookbinding Co. — Rebounds ($5.94)
1362: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1363: Detroit Edison — Lights ($7.11)
1364: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1365: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $388.40
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Oct 12
1366: City of Howell — Water ($13.33)
1367: Helm & Hoth — Rebinding ($11.94)
1368: Ellison Book Shop — New books ($16.70)
1369: Mich. Bell Tel Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1370: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Oct 26
1371: Det. Edison — Lights ($8.28)
1372: H.C. Warner — Cartage on books & case ($4.00)
1373: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1374: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1375: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1376: Howard Clements — Rebounds ($4.02)
Subtotal: $224.84
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 414-415
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 414 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1935 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed
Feb. 8
1116: Geo. Wahr — Books ($51.79)
1117: A.C. McClurg & Co. — Books ($4.77)
1118: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
Feb. 22
1119: Detroit Edison — Lights ($10.85)
1120: Wagenvoord & Co. — Rebounds ($89.60)
1121: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1122: Ed. Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
1123: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Mar. 8
1124: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1125: Detroit Edison — Service ($8.43)
Mar. 22
1126: Howard Clements — Rebounds ($94.16)
1127: Junior Lit. Guild — Children's books ($18.50)
1128: Geo. Wahr — Books ($130.40)
1129: Wagenvoord & Co. — Rebounds ($4.61)
1130: Mrs. Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1131: Helm & Hoth — Rebounds ($81.84)
1132: E.E. Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
1133: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Apr. 12
1134: J.L. Hudson Co. — Books ($13.60)
1135: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Fertilizer ($7.00)
1136: Geo. Wahr — Books ($11.99)
1137: City of Howell — Water ($5.61)
1138: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1139: Liv. Co. Repub. Press — Stationery ($6.75)
1140: Wise-Volland Co. — Books ($6.53)
1141: Triangle Bindery — Rebounds ($11.86)
1142: Institute for Research — Annuals ($3.75)
1143: E.E. Papworth — Salary ($30.00)
1144: Sutton Hdw. — Netting ($2.40)
Apr. 26
1145: Sutton Hdw. — Hose + Sprinkler ($6.95)
1146: Detroit Edison — Lights ($8.91)
1147: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1148: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
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Apr. 26 (continued)
1149: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
May 10
1150: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1151: F.E. Barron — Grass Seed ($2.35)
1152: C.N. Holkins & Son — Posts - fence - wire ($7.27)
1153: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
May 24
1154: R.H. Hall — Repair outside light ($5.55)
1155: Americana Corp. — Book ($7.50)
1156: Detroit Edison — Lights ($8.91)
1157: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1158: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1159: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: June 5th (Wed)
On the evening of June 5th (Wed) a meeting of the Library Board was held in the library. Mr. J.S. Bush president in the chair, Mr. H. Strobel treasurer and Mrs. H.P. Gillette secretary being present. Balance of $1800 reported in the treasury. An inspection of the stack rooms and main reading rooms was made and it was decided to redecorate the walls of the stack rooms and paint the floor, bids on the labor to be secured. Also to ascertain cost of washing the walls in main reading rooms. Repairs on main entrance steps were also planned. A sample of olive green roofing paint was discussed but it was decided to take no immediate action on same. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 416-417
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 416
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1935 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed
June 10
1160: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
June 24
1161: A.H. Roemer Co. — New books ($55.06)
1162: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1163: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1164: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1165: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
July 8
1166: Detroit Edison — Lights ($7.70)
1167: Wise-Parslow Co. — Books ($3.24)
1168: Sutton Hdw. Co. — Oil burner ($4.50)
1169: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($3.03)
1170: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
July 22
1171: Jun. Literary Guild — Books ($18.50)
1172: Geo. Wahr — New books ($36.56)
1173: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1174: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1175: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Aug. 12
1176: Detroit Edison — Lights ($5.67)
1177: City of Howell — Water ($5.38)
1178: H.W. Strobel — Repair of steps ($91.20)
1179: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Coal ($239.05)
1180: Fred Knapp — Painting stack walls ($99.30)
1181: C.N. Holkins & Son — Washing cement ($26.18)
1182: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1183: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Aug. 27
1184: Geo. Wahr — Books ($44.86)
1185: A.J. Nystrom & Co. — Maps ($16.21)
1186: H.W. Strobel — Supplies ($4.68)
1187: Baldwin Hdw. Co. — Paint etc. ($39.52)
1188: Triangle Book Bindery — Rebinding ($21.32)
1189: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1190: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
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Aug. 27 (continued)
1191: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($37.50)
1192: Det. Edison Co. — Lights ($5.04)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $728.55)
Sept. 9
1193: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1194: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1195: Charles Papworth — Substituting ($15.00)
1196: Gaylord Bros. — Supplies ($6.70)
1197: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary (1 1/2 mo) ($112.50)
Sept. 23
1198: Remington Rand — Supplies ($7.00)
1199: Wagenvoord Co. — Rebounds ($36.40)
1200: Geo. Wahr — New books ($24.03)
1201: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1202: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1203: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1204: Detroit Edison Co. — Lights ($6.57)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $380.88)
August Report
During the early part of August, the contemplated repairs on the library (mentioned in the minutes of Board meeting on page 415 of this book) were made. The stack rooms were painted, walls and floor, and the woodwork varnished, the walls in main reading rooms were washed and the main entrance steps entirely rebuilt by Geo. Watkins, Mason. Fred Knapp was the decorator employed. On Aug. 1, the balance in the bank credited to library fund was $1412.07 and the amt. due from taxes $3332.84 which the City of Howell will deposit any day. This will make our total library fund $4745.41. Beulah P. Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 418-419
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 418
Record of Proceedings Relating to 1935 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed
Oct. 14
1205: Funk & Wagnalls — Year book ($6.25)
1206: A.H. Roemer — New books ($81.52)
1207: Helm & Hoth — Rebounds ($6.96)
1208: Literary Guild — Book ($3.75)
1209: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1210: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1211: City of Howell — Water ($2.45)
Oct. 28
1212: Baldwin Hdw. — Rake ($2.24)
1213: C.B. Dolge Co. — Varnish ($12.93)
1214: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1215: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1216: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1217: Detroit Edison — Lights ($7.56)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $290.34)
Nov. 11
1218: Roemer Co. — Books ($7.12)
1219: Triangle Bk. Binding — Rebounds ($7.36)
1220: Geo. Wahr — New books ($19.89)
1221: Junior Lit. Guild — Books ($4.91)
1222: Yale U. Press — Books ($0.60)
1223: Wise Book Co. — Books ($9.76)
1224: Aldrich Print Shop — Order bks. ($3.25)
1225: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1226: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
Nov. 25
1227: Detroit Edison — Lights ($9.36)
1228: U.S. Sav. Serv. Corp. — File ($12.99)
1229: Helm & Hoth — Rebounds ($5.88)
1230: J.C. Winston Co. — New books ($5.74)
1231: Lit. Co-op. Ass. — Slack ($3.18)
1232: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1233: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1234: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1235: Moore-Cottrell — Magazines ($67.10)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $328.82)
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Bills Allowed (1935)
Dec. 9
1236: Det. News Co. — Books ($27.84)
1237: Baldwin Hdw. — Paint & Var. ($3.21)
1238: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1239: A.J. Smith — Ins. on furniture ($24.37)
1240: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Dec. 23
1241: Pop House for Children — Books ($10.40)
1242: Detroit Edison — Lights ($13.04)
1243: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1244: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1245: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $244.54)
1936
Jan. 13
1246: W.F. Quarrie & Co. — Set books ($71.36)
1247: Detroit News Co. — Books ($16.04)
1248: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1249: City of Howell — Water ($3.00)
1250: G.W. Meers — Material & labor (boiler) ($4.61)
1251: George Wahr — Books ($12.81)
1252: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Jan. 27
1253: Howard Clements Co. — Rebounds ($15.98)
1254: W.F. Quarrie & Co. — Childcraft ($38.00)
1255: Geo. Wahr — New books ($100.93)
1256: Det. Edison — Lights ($11.90)
1257: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1258: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1259: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $441.31)
Feb. 10
1260: Mich. Bell Tel. Co. — Telephone ($2.88)
1261: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
Feb. 24
1262: Wagenvoord & Co. — Rebounds ($26.49)
1263: H.W. Wilson Co. — Readers Guide ($8.60)
1264: Geo. Wahr — Books ($52.18)
1265: Detroit Edison — Lights ($9.36)
1266: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($30.00)
1267: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1268: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Beulah P. Gillette Sec. (Subtotal: $263.31) -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 408-409
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 408 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1933 and 1934 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed (1933)
Oct 11
941: City — Water ($18.14)
942: Sutton Hdw — Ladder & broom ($2.00)
943: Detroit News — Books ($39.76)
Oct 25
944: Detroit Edison — Lights ($7.93)
945: J. Beurmann — Sweeper ($4.50)
946: B.E. Hood — Rebound books ($11.76)
947: Estelle Bennett — Washing ($10.00)
948: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
949: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Nov 8
950: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
951: Aldrich Print Shop — Letter Heads & Cards ($4.00)
952: Detroit News — Books ($76.32)
Nov 22
953: Detroit Edison — Lights ($9.41)
954: Nelson Doubleday Co — Books ($3.30)
955: F.E. Compton — Ency ($28.36)
956: Estelle Bennett — Services ($15.00)
957: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
958: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
959: Moore-Cottrell — Magazines ($59.30)
Dec 13
960: Gaylord Bros — Truck Supplies ($20.70)
961: Detroit News — Books ($59.73)
962: Willis N. Bugbee Co — Books ($2.30)
963: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
964: Thos. Cotter — Labor on boiler ($4.25)
965: Estelle Bennett — Services ($27.00)
Dec 27
966: C.B. Dolge Co — Tile Brite ($7.06)
967: McClurg Co — Rebound books ($73.08)
968: Detroit News — Books ($10.36)
969: Wagenvoord and Co — Books ($69.28)
970: Estelle Bennett — Services ($16.00)
971: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
972: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
973: Detroit Edison — Lights ($11.97)
Bills allowed (1934)
Jan 10
974: J.L. Hudson Co — Books ($15.89)
975: Wagenvoord & Co — Books ($18.65)
976: H.W. Wilson Co — Book ($4.50)
977: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
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Page 409 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1934 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Jan 24
978: J.L. Hudson Co — Books ($15.95)
979: Detroit Edison — Lights ($10.29)
980: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
981: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
982: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
983: A.C. McClurg — Rebounds ($50.88)
Feb 14
984: Frank Myers — Labor ($13.60)
985: C.N. Holkins & Son — Lumber / shelves ($42.43)
986: A.C. McClurg & Co — Books ($7.12)
987: Sutton Hdw — Nails, varnish etc ($12.17)
988: D.W. Goodnow — Bolt cheesecloth ($4.20)
Feb 27
989: Detroit Edison — Lights ($10.57)
990: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
991: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
992: Triangle Bk Bindery Co — Rebounds ($47.33)
993: Kyle Schmaekenberg — Free Press ($7.50)
994: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
995: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Mar 14
996: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
997: Universal Co — Books ($22.23)
998: Sutton Hdw — Cedar oil, supplies ($3.30)
Mar 28
999: Detroit Edison — Service ($8.62)
1000: Wrigglesworth & Roche — Coal ($91.70)
1001: Guy Moon — Trans of books ($4.34)
1002: Triangle Bk Bindery Co — Rebounds ($15.02)
1003: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
1004: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1005: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Apr 11
1006: Wagenvoord & Co — Rebounds ($20.91)
1007: Chronicle Cat Co — Book ($3.00)
1008: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
1009: City of Howell — Water ($1.99)
Apr 25
1009: Sutton Hdw — Lawn mower ($15.00)
1010: Triangle Book Binding Co — 1 doz boxes ($4.44)
1011: A.C. McClurg & Co — Books ($84.97)
1012: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($28.80)
1013: Ed Papworth — Salary ($60.00)
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