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1'111 ~T 1 1 reading, we appreciate the fact that it was tabled. However, we look for the same consideration on our appli- cation and also to the people we expect to serve as has been shown no other applicants for Club Bus Permits. We feel that we can serve the peqple of Douglas Park, Lincoln Gardens, and Cavalie~ Manor to their advantage, also this Club Bus Service will be an asset no the City of Portsmouth. Our roune will bring the people to the downtown area." Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer no conference of the Council was adopted without dissenting roue. 61-197 - The following communication from Charles B. Richardson was read: "Please place me on the agenda of the Council meeting of July 11, 1961, in order that I may presenn a petition supporting the election of Mr. James L. Choate, of 706 London Street, as Cormnissioner of the Housing Authority. Motion of Mr. Walker to suspend the rules to hear from Mr. Richardson. Mr. Richardson spoke explaining that the letter he gave the Clerk on this date was in error, and he wished to speak in regard to a letter which was presented at the last meeting. Mr. Richardson was given the privilege of speaking in regard to the operation of High's Ice Cream store on Glasgow and Fort Lane and presented the following petition: "We, the undersigned qualified voners and real estate owners of the City of Ports- mouth, respectfully petition your honorable body to refrain the Rights Ice Cream Company from opening and selling bread, can goods, and other such commodities, as stores sell during the week, on Sunday. Location of place is on Fort Lane and Glasgow Street." (Signed:) Mrs. Cornelia Reid and numerous others Motion of Mr. Walker that the matter be referred to the City Attorney was adopted and by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Barnes, Leafy, Seward, Walker Nays: Breedlove~ Weiseman 61-198 - Motion of Mr. Weiseman that the renaming of Greenway Drive and Arlington Place be referred to the conference on stree~ renaming was adopted without dissenting vote. 61-199 - The letter written by the City Attorney to Councilman Walker, in reply no his letter Dresented at the last Council meeting, was read. Motion of Mr. Walker that the letter be received and spread upon the minutes was lost, there being no second. On motion adjourned. Approved - President City Clerk