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Philadelphia , Pa April 17, 193? At a regular meeting of the Directors of John T. Lewis & Bros, Company, held this Say in their offices in the Widener Building, there sere present: Edward F. Beale, Chairman of the Board S. French Reeves, Vice President and Treasurer J. W. Gardiner* Vice President Morris H. ;Merritt' Secretary Leonard T Beale, Director The meeting was called to order by Mr. Edward f. Beale, who presided, and Mr# Morris H. Merritt reported the minutes of the meeting* The minutes of our meeting of April 10 were read and approved. Mr* Reeves reported that the net profits for ths month of March amounted to $22,9*2.07 end that the net profits for the first three months of 1939 amounted t $67,830.55* Keith#r of these figures include the Kew Tosfc office overhead or other special expenses. It was decided to recommend for pensions effective May 1, the two following employees: Charles Rich - at approximately $25.00 per month Charles Long - at approximately $19*18 per month The purchase of a new Ford Business Coupe for Mr. C. I. Jackson at a net cost of $347.00 was approved and forwarded to Hew York for their attention. Mr. Gardiner submitted ths regular weekly report of shipments. Mr* Gardiner also reported that a carload order for dry colors had been received thin morning from our California Branch. There being no further business upon motion the meeting adjourned. Secretary. NL 000041211