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offer for sale the property described, subject re terms to be specified by the City Council, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 59-327 - The following, letter from the Garden Club of Cradock was read: "The Garden ciu~ of Cradock wishes to' express con~e~u over the parcel sale of certain buildings, erected on County granted land, to the City, in the recent annexation of Cradock. We feel that if was not the intention o f the County Board of Supervisors and other responsible leaders to include buildings oWned by organizations, in the sale. We refer to the Girl Scout Cabin (oWned by the Scouts), the Cradock Woman's Club building, the quonset hut, property of Cradock Baptist Church and the Boy Scout Also, we emphasize the dedication of certain parcelsof'land,' in Cradock, for re- creation and parks, which were also sold; George Washington Park, developed ~y the Garden Club of Cradock, under Mrs. O.J. Womble's leadership and the Little League Field adjacent to the James Hursr School. Our Club realizes the scope of the transactio n, but feels that these conditions, while small by comparison, are o~ great interest to Cradock people. In keeping with the civic aims of our organization, we respectfully ask for consideration, with the hope for a satisfactory adjustment. (Signed) Mrs. John T. Casteen, President.) Motion of Mr. Bartlett that the letter be acknowledged and referred to the City Attorney for further study, was adopted, without dissenting yore: 59-328 - The following letter from Edward E. Willia~ms was read: "I would like permission o£ your body to address the Council on a subject of utmost importance, to our citizens at your meeting of this date - Sunday Sale of beer. Thanking you in advance." On motion of Mr. Walker, rules were suspended ~o hear from Mr. Williams, who spoke asking the ~ouncil to adopt a resolution regarding the sale of beer on ~Sunday, in Portsmouth. On motion filed. On metion adjourned. Approved - President. City Clerk