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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 450-451
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 April through June 1940, 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 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.
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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 through July 1940, as shown in the source.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building, 1940
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. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 454-455
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 July through September 1940, as shown in the source
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): ...annual report of the library to explain with the years, the expense of building maintenance increases and the fund for purchase of books correspondingly decreases and to request financial appropriations in addition to the regular 1/2 mill tax
. A coat of paint for the roof was discussed but it was decided to leave the matter until next year
. Meeting adjourned
. Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Ledger Entries (July continued):
July 22: No. 1893 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.09
July 22: No. 1894 – Liv. Co. Press - Closing Notice – 1.00
July 22: No. 1895 – Helmly Hoth - New books – 3.08
July 22: No. 1896 – Baldwin Hdw. - Rake, oil etc – 1.99
July 22: No. 1897 – Hallett Co. - Fan – 3.75
July 22: No. 1898 – Junior Lit. Guild - Books – 1.75
July 22: No. 1899 – George Wahr - Book – 3.18
July 22: No. 1900 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
July 22: No. 1901 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
July 22: No. 1902 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total July: 244.70
Ledger Entries (August):
Aug 13: No. 1903 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 3.23
Aug 13: No. 1904 – Wagenvoord Co. - Binding – 6.75
Aug 13: No. 1905 – Triangle Bookbinding - Rebounds – 11.45
Aug 13: No. 1906 – S. Rogers - Map (Mich.) – 3.90
Aug 13: No. 1907 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 26: No. 1908 – Det. Edison - Lights – 8.28
Aug 26: No. 1909 – Geo. Wahr - Books – 16.52
Aug 26: No. 1910 – Helmly Hoth - Children's Books – 9.64
Aug 26: No. 1911 – Health Pub. Service - Books – 4.70
Aug 26: No. 1912 – C. Wallace - Plastering – 8.00
Aug 26: No. 1913 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Aug 26: No. 1914 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Aug 26: No. 1915 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total Aug: 252.47
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Ledger Entries (September):
Sept 9: No. 1916 – Lewis Pub. Co. - Books (Mich) – 35.00
Sept 9: No. 1917 – Mich. Bell Tel. Co. - Telephone – 4.03
Sept 9: No. 1918 – George Wahr - Books – 14.86
Sept 9: No. 1919 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Total: 86.39
Meeting Minutes: The Library Commission held a regular meeting at the Carnegie Library on the evening of Wednesday Sept. 18th, all three members being present
. Mr. Miller Baumann being invited to attend, an inspection of the rubber matting in the lobby preceded the business session and after a discussion, Mr. Baumann offered to recement the rubber and to see that same remains fastened to the floor
. This being the best solution of the problem the floor covering was accepted by the Commission
.
The meeting was called to order by the president Dr. Noble
. The Secretary's report of the last meeting was read and approved as read
. Motion was made that the Library Commission meet regularly on the Fri. evening preceding the 4th Mon. of the month for the presentation and endorsement of all bills with the exception of telephone, lights, water and salaries for which vouchers may be made without presentation to the board
. Carried
. Motion made and carried that Baumann bill for rubber matting amounting to $34.17 be paid -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 456-457
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 September through October 1940, as shown in the source.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): The Treasurer Mr. Strobel reported a bal. in the Treasury of $3243.40.The allotment to the library from the city taxes this year is $26.00 less than last.
There followed a discussion of ways and means of replenishing the library treasury for it is not adequate for the many demands upon it. Dr. Noble will request Howell City to make an appropriation if the Council deems it advisable or possible.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette Sec.
Bills Allowed (Continued):
Sept 23, 1940: No. 1920 – Glenn Neumann - Floor covering – 34.17
Sept 23: No. 1921 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 8.28
Sept 23: No. 1922 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Sept 23: No. 1923 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Sept 23: No. 1924 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Total (including carryover of $86.39): $276.34
Meeting Minutes: On Fri. afternoon Oct. 25th the Commission met at the Library. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Minutes of the Sept. meeting were read by the secretary and approved as read. Bills to the amount of $491.20 were presented by the treasurer.They were approved and orders drawn for said amount. Mrs.Van Slyke thanked the commission for the $10.00 allowed her towards her expenses for the Librarians' Convention in Gd. Rapids Oct 16-19th.
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Meeting Minutes (Continued): It was recommended to the librarian that any printing necessary to the work of the library be given to the Liv. Co. Press, who give the library the publicity so necessary for the information of the public regarding new books.
In accordance with the request of Mrs. Van Slyke, it was decided new felt should be purchased for covering the reading table in the stack room.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
Bills Allowed:
Oct. 14, 1940: No. 1925 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct. 28: No. 1926 – Detroit Edison - Lights – 9.79
Oct. 28: No. 1927 – Moore-Cottrell Co. - Magazines – 72.50
Oct. 28: No. 1928 – Geo. Dunn - Books – 15.75
Oct. 28: No. 1929 – Howell City - Water – 1.50
Oct. 28: No. 1930 – H. W. and C. A. Peavy - Coal – 86.74
Oct. 28: No. 1931 – Warner and Gould - Labor on Roof – 2.50
Oct. 28: No. 1932 – Am. Chemical Supply Co. - Mops – 6.06
Oct. 28: No. 1933 – Purdy & Woodruff - Coal – 94.50
Oct. 28: No. 1934 – Mich Bell - Telephone – 2.88
Oct. 28: No. 1935 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Oct. 28: No. 1936 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Oct. 28: No. 1937 – Geo. Wahr - Book – 2.63
Oct. 28: No. 1938 – Richards Electric - Fuse & Labor – .80
Oct. 28: No. 1939 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Oct. 28: No. 1940 – Aldrich Print Shop - Cards – 2.75
Oct. 28: No. 1941 – Follette Book Co. - Book – 1.80
Oct. 28: No. 1942 – Milo Phillips - Labor on windows – 1.00
Oct. 28: No. 1943 – Minnie Van Slyke - Convention Expenses – 10.00
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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.
*Note: Item No. 1963 is repeated for two separate entries on Page 459. -
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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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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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
.
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
.
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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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.
Transcribed using AI.
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 468-469
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.
The following is a transcription of the ledger pages for the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building from February through April 1942, as shown in the source.
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Feb. 23: No. 2097 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Feb. 23: No. 2098 – M. J. Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 9: No. 2099 – Mich Bell Tel Co. - Telephone – 3.74
Mar. 9: No. 2100 – Wm. Pipp - Labor in basement – 5.00
Mar. 9: No. 2101 – Quarrie Corp. - World Book – 66.80
Mar. 9: No. 2102 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2103 – Det. Edison Co. - Lights – 16.06
Mar. 23: No. 2104 – Holm and Holm - New Books – 23.41
Mar. 23: No. 2105 – Junior Lit. Guild - New Books – 7.41
Mar. 23: No. 2106 – E. E. Papworth - ½ Salary – 32.50
Mar. 23: No. 2107 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
Mar. 23: No. 2108 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
Mar. 23: No. 2109 – Duplicate of 2108
Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the Commission was held at the library Friday evening, Mar. 20th at 8 o’clock. Present: Dr. Noble, Mr. Strobel, and Mrs. Gillette. Dr. Noble presided. The treasurer Mr. Strobel reported 1679.00∗∗inthetreasury.Alateraccountingdiscoveredabout∗∗300.00 more on hand, making the balance on hand $1979.00. Various projects relating to library service were discussed but no action was taken. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Beulah P. Gillette, Sec.
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Meeting Minutes: The regular meeting of the new Commission was held in the Library on Friday evening, April 24th at 8 o’clock. The Commission's Personnel had changed since the last meeting through the expiration of the terms of Mrs. Beulah P. Gillette (whose three years term had terminated) and of Herman G. Strobel who was serving a special term of one year. Neither Mrs. Gillette nor Mr. Strobel wishing to be reappointed, the City Council had appointed Mr. Berthold Woodhams for a term of three years, and Mrs. Francis Smith for a term of two years. Mr. Woodhams and Mrs. Smith with Mr. Noble (who has one more year of his three year term to serve) constitute the Commission for this year. In the organization of the Commission, Mr. Woodhams was elected Chairman, Mrs. Smith treasurer, and Mr. Noble secretary.
The following bills were approved and submitted to the City Council for payment:
April 13: No. 2110 – Detroit Edison – 9.36
April 13: No. 2111 – City of Howell for Water – 1.50
April 13: No. 2112 – Michigan Bell Tel. Co – 2.88
April 13: No. 2113 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2114 – Trotier Co. - Books – 69.50
April 27: No. 2115 – E. E. Papworth - Salary – 32.50
April 27: No. 2116 – Estelle Bennett - Salary – 40.00
April 27: No. 2117 – Minnie Van Slyke - Salary – 75.00
April 27: No. 2118 – Lyle Schaufele - Free Press – 9.00
April 27: No. 2119 – C. H. Hopkins - Glass + Lumber – 5.59
Of the annual allotment of funds for the library for the library year 1941-42 amounting to 3394.60∗∗,thecityclerkreportedabalanceasofApril1,1942of∗∗1662.84. After reading that part of the City Charter appertaining to the functions of the Library Commission, the Commission adjourned.
Homer M. Noble - Sec'y
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