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January 2$rd. 1951. The followilag letter from the Junior Woman's Club was read: '5~e understand the Polygon Club has presented facts iu favor of putting Soditum Fluoride in the water supply. The Junior Woman' s Club also endorses this and would like the City Council to pass On motion filed. The following letter from D. G. McGavock was read: "Thanks a lot for the increase. It means a lot vo me and Mrs. McGavock." On motion filed. The following letter from ~ss Nellie J. Sinwons was ~ead. ~'i wish to thank you for including the retired teachers in the bonus given to help meet the increased cost of living. We deeply appreciate your unfgiling consideration smd thoughtful care of us. Wishing you continued success in the ada~_uistration of the affairs of our City, The fo~owing petition was read: -- "We, the ~udersigned, do hereby respectfnlly request the City Council to take proper legal action on this petition to remove what we term a nuisance existing on the corner of Bart St. and tl New Airline Road, called the Huma~ Shelter for stray anLmals such as stray dogs and cats. ~ l~t - The dogs kept a~ this place c~ be heard several blocks away all times of the day and night, greatly disturbing the peace and rest of numbers of res idents Lu this area~ especially those who have to work nights and have to sleep in the dap- time. 2nd - Property owners who own. vacant property in the vicinity of this animal shelter ~o contemplate erectLug homes for themselves or their clients, decliue to do so, due to the fact %hat there would be no peace or rest to be had on accouUt of the barking and howli~ c~uines. 3rd - Any nuisance of this nature existing greatly lowers the valuation of property arouud it for a% least several city blocks away, and do feel that we should not be required to pay vaxes on property devaluated by any nuisance that exists which we are nov responsible for and one that c~u be corrected in a fair, legal ~ud ~micable -way. &th - Undersvand that we are nov reflecting on the character of the operators of this dog shelter. It is undoubtedly a worthy cause and undertaking, but I think ell would consciously agree and submit facts that such a place should be operated at a remote distance away our of hearing of people who have to toil dy in and day out° 5th - ~nd now we have a war to fight %~nich requires every effort that we can put forth for the orotection of our boys and no time for unnecessary operations. Respectfully the undersigned voters and taxpayers (Signed) Mrs.Edna Rsspass, 3516 County St. and numerous others ." On motion filed. On motion of Mr. Weisem~n~ the followin~ resolution was adopted: ,%.~E. WREAS, the world of sports offers humanity at large much that is good both as with respect to those who participate and the great audiences who sit in their homes with their radios, and t elevisions ~nd on the side lines observing the thrill of the game wherever it is being played. By the Lufluence of sports men come together in one common bond of good fellowship; Nations are made to under- stand each other better and youth is given opportunity to cultivate~ for lifetime example and precept, the rules and practices for good which generally permeate the great contests of our day. To be maintained, therefore, u_nsulliedby infl~ encee which would destroy the greatness of sporvs should be the concern ~ud en- deavor of all, and WHEREAS, in a recent demonsvration of moral and physical courage~ Junius Kellog, not only saved the game of his day from literal destruction at treacherous hands, but~ likev~ise established himself byhis act as unafraid ~o meet ~ud overcome that which is fo-o_l and beneath the dignity of real men~ and THEREFORE~ Be it Resolved that the Council of the City of Portsmouth recognize this outstanding example for moral good and comuend k~th due prmce, its citizen, Junius Kellog,_.~f~*his fine manifestation of honesty and daring, and BE IT,~.'~.THER F~SOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upoh the minutes and a copy presented to Junius Kellog Ln token of appreciation by the citizehry of our City." ~ /~~ On motion adjburned. ~ Cd Clerk. Approved