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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)
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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 432-433
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 432 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1938 — The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed (January):
Jan. 28: No. 1553 — Estelle Bennett (Salary) — 33.80
Jan. 28: No. 1554 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Jan. 28: No. 1555 — Minnie Van Slyke (Salary) — 75.00
Total (including carryover): 311.80 — Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (February):
Feb. 11: No. 1556 — H. W. Wilson Co. (Reader's Guide) — 9.10
Feb. 11: No. 1557 — Helm & Hoth (Rebinding) — 5.67
Feb. 11: No. 1558 — Mich Bell Tel. (Telephone) — 2.88
Feb. 11: No. 1559 — Richards Electric (Christmas lights) — 10.00
Feb. 11: No. 1560 — Home School Ed Service (Books) — 5.00
Feb. 11: No. 1561 — Smithsonian Instit. (Books) — 30.00
Feb. 11: No. 1562 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Feb. 25: No. 1563 — Logan Papworth (Books) — 13.96
Feb. 25: No. 1564 — Smithsonian Ins. — 11.74
Feb. 25: No. 1565 — Commonwealth Book Co. (Vocational Monographs) — 18.08
Feb. 25: No. 1566 — Det. Edison (Lights) — 13.99
Feb. 25: No. 1567 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Feb. 25: No. 1568 — Estelle Bennett (Salary) — 33.80
Feb. 25: No. 1569 — Minnie Van Slyke (Salary) — 75.00
Feb. 25: No. 1570 — Detroit News (Books) — 17.92
Total February: 312.14 — Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (March):
Mar. 11: No. 1571 — Triangle Bookbinding Co. (Binding) — 8.64
Mar. 11: No. 1573 — Detroit News (Books) — 8.08
Mar. 11: No. 1573 — Home & School Ed Service (Cancelled 1934) — 5.00
Mar. 11: No. 1575 — Mich Bell Tel (Fare to Lansing about books) — 3.68
Mar. 11: No. 1576 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Mar. 11: No. 1577 — New Method Bk Bindery (Cut outs) — 5.00
Mar. 24: No. 1578 — Minnie Van Slyke (Salary) — 75.00
Mar. 24: No. 1579 — Estelle Bennett (Salary) — 33.80
Mar. 24: No. 1580 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1581 — Det. Edison (Lights) — 9.81
Total March: 214.01 — Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Page 433 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1938 — The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills Allowed (April):
Apr. 8: No. 1582 — Mich Bell Tel Co. (Telephone) — 3.36
Apr. 8: No. 1583 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Apr. 22: No. 1584 — Wagenvoord & Co. (Rebounds) — 9.11
Apr. 22: No. 1585 — Home School Ed. Service (Books) — 5.00
Apr. 22: No. 1586 — Helm & Hoth (Rebinding) — 6.16
Apr. 22: No. 1587 — Hurley Bros. (Childrens Books) — 5.36
Apr. 22: No. 1588 — Geo. Wahr (Books) — 41.76
Apr. 22: No. 1589 — Ellison Book Shop — 22.28
Apr. 22: No. 1590 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
Apr. 22: No. 1591 — Estelle Bennett (Salary) — 33.80
Apr. 22: No. 1592 — Minnie Van Slyke (Salary) — 75.00
Apr. 22: No. 1593 — Det. Edison (Lights) — 11.54
Total April: 278.37 — Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (May):
May 13: No. 1594 — Demco Library Supplies (Supplies) — 7.35
May 13: No. 1595 — Gaylord Bros. (Supplies) — 6.14
May 13: No. 1596 — Baldwin Hdw. (Paint, hoe etc) — 3.09
May 13: No. 1597 — Commonwealth Book Co. (Monographs) — 33.03
May 13: No. 1598 — Joe Miers (Plumbing) — 6.55
May 13: No. 1599 — Lib Co Press (Overdues) — 2.50
May 13: No. 1600 — Home School Ed Co. (Books) — 5.00
May 13: No. 1601 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
May 13: No. 1602 — Ellison Book Shop (Books) — 13.45
May 13: No. 1603 — Mich Bell Tel (Telephone) — 2.88
May 13: No. 1604 — Det. News (Books) — 21.15
May 13: No. 1605 — State Fund (Books) — 2.70
May 27: No. 1606 — Jackson Day Research Inst. (Books) — 6.00
May 27: No. 1607 — Det. Edison (Lights) — 7.65
May 27: No. 1608 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
May 27: No. 1609 — Estelle Bennett (Salary) — 33.80
May 27: No. 1610 — Minnie Van Slyke (Salary) — 75.00
Total May: 306.26 — Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (June):
June 10: No. 1611 — Baldwin Hdw (Paint etc.) — 2.40
June 10: No. 1612 — Det. News (Books) — 5.01
June 10: No. 1613 — U. S. Sanitary Spec. Co. (Tiles) — 13.38
June 10: No. 1614 — Funk & Wagnalls Co. (Year book) — 5.30
June 10: No. 1615 — Home School Ed Ser. (Books) — 5.00
June 10: No. 1616 — E. E. Papworth (½ Salary) — 32.50
June 24: No. 1617 — Remington Rand (Invoice files) — 10.00
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan
Howell - Mich April 28. 1938.
Hon. George Dondero, House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir. —
As members of the Howell Carnegie Library Commission and Librarian of same we are interested in the favorable action by the House Com. on Education on bill H.R.10340 known as the Harrison-Thomas-Fletcher Bill. While in a general way, we are interested in the benefits the bill provides for schools we are more particularly concerned in the library features and request you to give the matter your favorable consideration.
Sincerely Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
H.G. Strobel H.M. Noble Minnie Van Slyke.
Copy. Similar one sent to Hon. William Larrabee, Chairman Com. on Education. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 434-435
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 434 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1938 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
June 24
1618: John D. Croner? — Repair work ($13.64 / $5.00)
1619: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1620: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1621: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
1622: Detroit Edison — Lights ($11.07)
Subtotal: $231.21
July 8
1623: Helm and Hoth — Rebinding ($11.37)
1624: G. Schuckneberg? — Free Press ($9.00)
1625: Jr. Lit. Guild — Books ($16.23)
1626: Home & School Ed. Service ($5.00)
1627: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
July 22
1628: Mich Bell Tel. — Telephone ($8.76)
1629: Triangle Bookbinding Co. — Rebounds ($5.11)
1630: Liv. Co. Press — 'Cleanup notice' ($1.00)
1631: Det. Edison — Lights ($8.47)
1632: Geo. Wahr — Books ($19.90)
1633: City of Howell — Water ($1.50)
1634: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1635: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($33.80)
1636: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $289.15
Meeting Minutes: Aug. 8, 1938 The Library Commission met at the library on Tues evening Aug 9th, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs Gillette present. Minutes of last meeting read & approved. After an inspection of the basement of the building action was taken to get an estimate of painting walls and floor in D.A.R. museum, S.W. room of library basement. Motion made and carried to obtain estimate also of new pipes necessary in the building's plumbing. Motion made and carried two fire extinguishers be purchased of Lloyd Beebe at $15.00 each.
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Page 435 Motion made and carried Mr. Strobel secure an estimate on one coat of paint for roof. The Treasurer reported bal. on hand $197.89 - tax money to be deposited to our credit any day. Total expenditures for the year: $3371.95. Paid for books and rebinding: $877.09. Advisability of choosing a committee for selection of books to act in cooperation with the librarian was discussed but no action taken. Motion made and carried the salary of Mrs. Bennett be raised from $33.80 per mo. to $40.00, Mrs. Gillette being instructed to inform her of the increase. Action taken that two iron benches be placed one on east curb and one on west curb of library lawn, the same to be purchased by Civic Com. at their suggestion. This is an experiment and should it prove unsatisfactory said benches may be removed. Motion made and carried Mr. Strobel purchase coal for coming year from H.W. Perry and Purdy and Woodruff. Purchase of a stoker and set of books to be shown by Mrs. Murphy? discussed but no action taken. Meeting adjourned. Beulah P. Gillette, Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 436-437
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 436 Record of Proceedings Relating to 1938 The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich.
Bills allowed
Aug 12
1637: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
1638: Home & School Ed Service — Books ($5.00)
1639: Helm and Hoth — Copyrights ($4.54)
1640: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Aug 26
1641: Americana Corp. — 2/3 Encyclopedia ($64.75)
1642: Fred Knapp — Painting museum? ($75.00)
1643: Detroit Edison — Lights ($5.76)
1644: G.W. Meers — Plumbing ($2.95)
1645: L. Beebe — 2 fire extinguishers ($30.00)
1646: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($40.00)
1647: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1648: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $370.88
Sept - The library commission has granted the use of the club rooms in the basement to the Child Conservation League on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Remuneration to the janitor for any added service thus required, to be paid by said organization. Beulah P. Gillette. Sec.
Bills allowed
Sept 9
1649: Americana Corp. — Encyclopedia bal. ($64.75)
1650: Mich. Bell Tel. — Telephone ($2.88)
1651: Junior Lit Guild — Children's books ($59.31)
1652: Ellison Bk Shop — Adult books ($12.57)
1653: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1654: Purdy & Woodruff — Coal ($123.66)
1655: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Coal ($129.08)
Sept 23
1656: Ellison Book Shop — Adult books ($55.34)
1657: Detroit Edison — Lights ($9.09)
1658: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1659: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($40.00)
1660: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $635.58
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Page 437 Bills allowed
Oct 14
1661: Detroit News — Adult books ($27.57)
1662: City of Howell — Water ($1.50)
1663: Home & School Ed Ser — Books ($5.00)
1664: Mich Bell Tel Co — Telephone ($2.88)
1665: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1666: American Dairy Jour. — Book ($2.00)
Oct 28
1667: H.W. & R.S. Perry — Slack ($8.00)
1668: City of Howell — Labor & tile ($3.70)
1669: Helm and Hoth — Rebinding ($6.23)
1670: Detroit Edison — Lights ($10.71)
1671: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1672: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($40.00)
1673: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $249.59
Nov 11
1674: N.S. & E.W. Krumsman? — Magazines ($29.41)
1675: Home & School Ed. — Books ($5.00)
1676: Detroit News Co. — Books ($5.00)
1677: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Nov 25
1678: Moore Cottrell Co. — Magazines ($78.75)
1679: Method Book Bindery — Children's books ($17.98)
1680: Detroit Edison Co. — Lights ($7.38)
1681: E.E. Papworth — Salary ($32.50)
1682: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($40.00)
1683: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $323.52
Dec 9
1684: Mich Bell Tel Co. — Service ($6.46)
1685: New Method Bk Bindery — Books ($14.22)
1686: Triangle — Rebounds ($9.14)
1687: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
Dec 23
1688: Home & School Ed Service — Books ($6.50)
1689: Detroit Edison — Lights ($12.69)
1690: Albert Smith — Insurance ($24.37)
1691: E.E. Papworth — 1/2 Salary ($32.50)
1692: Estelle Bennett — Salary ($40.00)
1693: Minnie Van Slyke — Salary ($75.00)
Subtotal: $253.38 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 438-439
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 January through May 1939, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1939
Bills Allowed (January):
Jan. 13: No. 1694 – Augsburg Pub. House - Christmas bks – 2.48
Jan. 13: No. 1695 – Gaylord Bros - Supplies – 7.30
Jan. 13: No. 1696 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Service – 2.88
Jan. 13: No. 1697 – Detroit News Co. - New Adult Bks – 35.60
Jan. 13: No. 1698 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Jan. 13: No. 1699 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1701 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 15.14
Jan. 27: No. 1702 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Jan. 27: No. 1703 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Jan. 27: No. 1704 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Total January: 244.80
Bills Allowed (February):
Feb. 10: No. 1705 – Mich. Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Feb. 10: No. 1706 – Lyle Schaufenberg - Free Press to Jan. – 9.00
Feb. 10: No. 1707 – C. B. Dolge Co. - 5 Gal Varnish – 13.47
Feb. 10: No. 1708 – Hurley Bros. - 2 Books – 2.69
Feb. 10: No. 1709 – Warner & Gould - Labor (repair of roof) – 3.20
Feb. 10: No. 1710 – Triangle Bindery - Rebinding – 8.36
Feb. 10: No. 1711 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1712 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 8.73
Feb. 24: No. 1713 – Remington Rand Co. - Supplies – 4.50
Feb. 24: No. 1714 – Gaylord Bros. - Supplies – 3.93
Feb. 24: No. 1715 – Liv. Co. Press - Paper (3 mos Jan. 39) – 3.00
Feb. 24: No. 1716 – Demco Lib Supplies - Supplies – 3.90
Feb. 24: No. 1717 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Feb. 24: No. 1718 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Feb. 24: No. 1719 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 24: No. 1720 – H. W. Wilson Co. - Reader's Guide & Wilson’s Bulletin – 9.60
Feb. 24: No. 1721 – J. W. Miers - Labor and materials for radiators – 8.03
Total February: 260.98
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
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Bills Allowed (March):
Mar. 10: No. 1722 – Blue Products Co. - Cleaning Products – 11.59
Mar. 10: No. 1723 – Aldrich Print Shop - Cards – 5.00
Mar. 10: No. 1724 – Cokesbury Press - Lenten books – 12.94
Mar. 10: No. 1725 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1726 – MacMillan Co. - Books – 33.44
Mar. 24: No. 1727 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 12.33
Mar. 24: No. 1728 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 2.88
Mar. 24: No. 1729 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 24: No. 1730 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 24: No. 1731 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total March: 258.18
Beulah Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (April):
Apr. 14: No. 1732 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 2.78
Apr. 14: No. 1733 – Detroit News - Books – 45.49
Apr. 14: No. 1734 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 14: No. 1735 – City of Howell - Water – 1.50
Apr. 28: No. 1736 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 11.25
Apr. 28: No. 1737 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Apr. 28: No. 1738 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Apr. 28: No. 1739 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total April: 239.02
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met at the library on Wednesday evening, May 10th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette being present
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
A communication from Henry Brown, Assistant in Research at the University of Michigan, was read by Dr. Noble
The letter requested a loan for an indefinite period of volumes of the Livingston Courier for the years 1843 to 1845
The request proposed that the Carnegie Library move these volumes to the air-conditioned and fireproof vaults of the new Rackham building in Ann Arbor
A motion was made and [carried...] -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 440-441
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 1939 through June 1940, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes: A motion carried that a loan be made, and Mrs. Van Slyke was instructed to inform the Ann Arbor Committee
A second communication was read stating that House Bill 635 regarding state aid for libraries included a clause withdrawing such appropriations
A motion was made for Dr. Noble to write to Hon. Harry Little, State Senator from the district, and Mr. Charles Adams, Representative from Livingston County, requesting that they add a clause or amendment restoring or continuing these appropriations
Upon request, Mrs. Van Slyke informed the Board concerning the money received from the State
Three installments of $67.78 each had been received since the previous February and deposited in the McPherson State Bank
Fromthistotalof∗∗203.34, books worth 78.47∗∗werepurchased,leavingabalanceof∗∗124.87
From the fines and rentals, smaller incidental expenses of the library were paid, leaving a balance of $35.00 deposited in the First State Bank
The balance on hand in the Library Fund in the City Treasury was approximately $900.00
A motion was made and carried for Mr. Strobel to purchase coal from Purdy and Woodruff, Community Elevator, Snell Co., and H. W. Peavy if summer rates could be obtained
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): Payment was deferred until tax money was deposited to the credit of the library fund
A motion carried for Dr. Noble to purchase a lawn mower and paint for the fountain
A further motion carried that all books hereafter be purchased from the general library fund with vouchers, rather than from the rental and fine fund, so that book expenditures would be a matter of record in these pages
Following a discussion regarding a committee for the purchase of books, no action was taken
The meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (May 1940):
May 12 1940: Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 3.08
May 12: No. 1741 – John Hildebrant - Post Light — 5.25
May 12: No. 1742 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
May 26: No. 1743 – Detroit Edison - Lights — 11.68
May 26: No. 1744 – Baldwin Hdw. - Lawnmower — 19.95
May 26: No. 1745 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
May 26: No. 1746 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
May 26: No. 1747 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total May: 219.96
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (June 1940):
June 9 1940: No. 1748 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 2.88
June 9: No. 1749 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary — 37.50
June 9: No. 1750 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
June 26: No. 1751 – Minnie Van Slyke - ½ Salary — 37.50
June 26: No. 1752 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
June 26: No. 1753 – Detroit Edison - Lights — 7.38
June 26: No. 1754 – H. G. Strobel - Seed-surplus — 3.91
Total June: 161.67
Beulah Gillette Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 442-443
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 June and August 1939, as shown in the source
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Meeting Minutes: The Library Com. met at the library on Thurs. evening June 15, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs Gillette being present.
Before the meeting was called to order, the Commission inspected the rubber runners in the main lobby of the library and decided to ask Mr. John Baumann to estimate the cost of two new strips to replace the center ones that were more worn than the others, approximately 16 yds.
Meeting called to order by the chairman Dr. Noble. Secretary's report read and approved.
Mr. Strobel reported no city dealer has coal at present nor are any prices available.
After some discussion of finance, a motion was made and carried one half of the janitor's salary (32.50)∗∗bepaidthismonthfromthe∗∗appropriationmadebytheState∗∗andthebalanceofthatfund(about∗∗56.00) be spent for fiction.
Motion made and carried the library be closed on Tues. and Fri. evenings during July and August. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette
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Ledger Entries (July 1939): Bills allowed
July 10: No. 1755 – Mich Bell Tel. Co. - Service — 2.88
July 10: No. 1756 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
July 24: No. 1757 – Det. Edison - Lights — 8.37
July 24: No. 1758 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
July 24: No. 1759 – E. E. Papworth - ½ [Salary] — 32.50
July 24: No. 1760 – Frank Westbrecht - Janitor's supply — 12.30
July 24: No. 1761 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total July: 203.55
Beulah P. Gillette Sec
Meeting Minutes: The Library Com. met at the library on Wed. evening Aug. 2, Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs. Gillette present. Meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble. Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read.
Upon final inspection it was found about 30 yds of rubber matting in the lobby was needed instead of 16 as originally planned. It had been laid and was not entirely satisfactory to the board, so Dr. Noble was appointed to approach the Baumanns and find if it could be improved in any way.
There is still no coal available. Tax money is now being received so the library will soon be granted its apportionment.
The last quarter of fund from State Library Aid Fund has been rec'd, about $58.00. Same must be used by June 1940.
Mrs. Van Slyke was granted a two weeks' vacation with pay. Mrs. Bennett was granted eight days with pay as she is at the library but 4 days per week. The subject of selecting a... -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 444-445
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): ...book com. was discussed at length. No action taken. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (August):
Aug. 14: No. 1762 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone — 3.48
Aug. 14: No. 1763 – F. Westbrecht - Janitor's Supply — 7.00
Aug. 14: No. 1764 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Aug. 28: No. 1765 – Detroit Edison Co. - Lights — 6.84
Aug. 28: No. 1766 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Aug. 28: No. 1767 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
Aug. 28: No. 1768 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total August: 224.82 [Note: Ledger shows 197.32 as a subtotal for late August] Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (September):
Sept. 11: No. 1769 – University Asso of Canada - Books — 25.00
Sept. 11: No. 1770 – Purdy and Woodruff - Coal — 93.58
Sept. 11: No. 1771 – Community El. + Lite Co. - Coal — 102.04
Sept. 11: No. 1772 – H. W. + C. A. Peavy - Coal — 89.39
Sept. 11: No. 1773 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone — 2.88
Sept. 11: No. 1774 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Sept. 25: No. 1775 – U. S. Sanitary Specialties Ass - Tiles [?] — 12.98
Sept. 25: No. 1776 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Sept. 25: No. 1777 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
Sept. 25: No. 1778 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Sept. 25: No. 1779 – Det. Edison - Lights — 8.19
Total September: 514.56 Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (October):
Oct. 9: No. 1780 – City of Howell - Water — 1.50
Oct. 9: No. 1781 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone — 2.88
Oct. 9: No. 1782 – H. W. + C. A. Peavy - Slack — 6.05
Oct. 9: No. 1783 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Oct. 23: No. 1784 – Det. Edison - Lights — 7.38
Oct. 23: No. 1785 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary — 32.50
Oct. 23: No. 1786 – Estelle Bennett - Salary — 40.00
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Bills Allowed (October Continued):
Oct. 23: No. 1787 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary — 75.00
Total October: 197.81 Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission met at the library on Wednesday evening, Dec. 6th, with Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette being present.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Dr. Noble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted as read.
Another inspection of the matting in the lobby was made after a bill of $34.17 for the same was presented.
Dr. Noble agreed to ask the Baumanns to take up the strips recently laid and replace them with the exact material used in the original covering.
The treasurer, Mr. Strobel, reported a balance on hand as of November 1, 1939, of $669.70.
The State Library Fund total in the McPherson Bank was 106.60∗∗,withabalanceof∗∗64.27 remaining on December 6th.
Mrs. Van Slyke was instructed to pay a bill for rebinding in the amount of $48.00 from the latter balance.
It was suggested to the librarian that fiction to the amount of $18.00 be purchased monthly, as this represents the average sum received monthly from rentals and fines.
A motion was made and carried that Mr. Strobel investigate the cost of an iron railing for the center and sides of the entrance steps if the cost does not exceed $20.00, the work is to be done.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted - Beulah P. Gillette -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 446-447
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 1939 through January 1940, as shown in the source.
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Bills Allowed (November):
Nov. 13: No. 1788 – Moore-Cottrell – Magazines — 77.20
Nov. 13: No. 1789 – Mich Bell Tel Co. – Telephone — 2.88
Nov. 13: No. 1790 – E. E. Papworth – ½ Salary — 32.50
Nov. 27: No. 1791 – Detroit Edison Co. – Lights — 10.53
Nov. 27: No. 1792 – E. E. Papworth – ½ Salary — 32.50
Nov. 27: No. 1793 – Estelle Bennett – Salary — 40.00
Nov. 27: No. 1794 – Minnie Van Slyke – Salary — 75.00
Total November: 270.61
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (December):
Dec. 11: No. 1795 – Aldrich Print Shop – Borrower's Cards — 4.25
Dec. 11: No. 1796 – Caxton Printers – Children's Books — 20.88
Dec. 11: No. 1797 – Demco Library Supplies – Supplies — 11.30
Dec. 11: No. 1798 – Liv. Co. Press – Application Cards — 2.75
Dec. 11: No. 1799 – C. B. Dolge Co. – Oil — 2.47
Dec. 11: No. 1800 – E. E. Papworth – ½ Salary — 32.50
Dec. 11: No. 1801 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. – Telephone — 2.88
Dec. 22: No. 1802 – Detroit Edison – Lights — 10.08
Dec. 22: No. 1803 – E. E. Papworth – ½ Salary — 32.50
Dec. 22: No. 1804 – Estelle Bennett – Salary — 40.00
Dec. 22: No. 1805 – Minnie Van Slyke – Salary — 75.00
Dec. 22: No. 1806 – Eleanor Briggs – Substitute Janitor — 20.00
No. 1807: void
Total December: 254.61
Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel and Mrs Gillette held a special meeting at the library Wed. evening Dec 27
. Dr. Noble having called the meeting to order, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
. Mr. Strobel reported the railing thro center of library entrance steps will cost $22.00 and has been ordered
. Side railings as first planned, were found to be unnecessary
. Mr. Papworth, the janitor being ill and in the hospital, a discussion regarding a substitute during his absence was the particular business of the evening
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): Dr. Noble phoned the City Clerk Mr. Hill and learned the City Council about Oct 1st granted Eleanor Briggs who has been substituting for her father and have planned to pay this amount out of the City Treasury to relieve the library fund
. If this plan is continued the library commission will pay Mr. Papworth his full salary until he is able to return to work or at least for a reasonable length of time
. Discussion of a book committee finished the business session but no decision was reached
. Meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (January 1940):
Jan. 8: No. 1808 – Jno. C. Winston Co. – Children's Books — 10.00
Jan. 8: No. 1809 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. – Telephone — 2.88
Jan. 13: No. 1810 – City of Howell – Water — 1.50
Jan. 13: No. 1811 – Eleanor Briggs – Sub. for Janitor — 20.00
Jan. 22: No. 1812 – Detroit News Co. – Books — 43.58
Jan. 22: No. 1813 – Lyons and Carnahan – Children's Books — 15.68
Jan. 22: No. 1814 – Library Guild – Books — 6.67
No. 1815: void
Jan. 22: No. 1816 – Eleanor Briggs – Sub. for Janitor — 20.00
Jan. 22: No. 1817 – Estelle Bennett – Salary — 40.00
Jan. 22: No. 1818 – Minnie Van Slyke – Salary — 75.00
Jan. 22: No. 1819 – Detroit Edison – Lights — 14.49
Total January: 249.80
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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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