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November 13th, 1945. The following letter was read and ordered filed: ~We would like to take this opportuuity to inform you that we have gone on record in fullmSUpport of any efforts you might make toward the realization of an auditorium and museum in Portsmouth in memory of the Veterans of Wbrld War #2. You can count on our whole-hearted support at all times. Cordially, Mrs. James B. Brannon, Corresponding Secretary.'~ Bill from Mrs. O. J. Sanders for $17.28 for.chickens destroyed by dogs, was presented, and on motion of Mr. Weiseman, the Treasurer was authorized to pay same from funds in her hands from collection of taxes. The Mayor presented the following letter: ~As Mr. J.Paul Mu=phy being a member of the.Portsmouth Civil Service Commission makes him ineligible to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, I hereby ap- point Mr. A. S. Hargrove, Jr. to complete the Commission.'~ On motion adjourned. L. C. Brinson, City Clerk. Approved Pre si de nt. ~W.D. Simpson, Chief Engineer and-Assistant General Manager Rogers of the Seaboard Air Line railway, called in my office sometime ago relative To placing automatic flashing light sig- nals at the following points: Godwin Street, South Street, Camden Avenue, Elm Avenue, Prentis Avenue., Effingham Street, Green Street, Washington Street, Dinwiddie Street and Court Street. A~ the present time, there are ga~es at Godwin, Washington, Effingham and Crawford Streets. Gates at all of the points mentioned goove will enable the public 'To have protection twenty- four hours a day. I would like to discuss i~ with you now, explaining the advantages.~ Mr. Wilson stated that he has been informed that the men displaced would be taken care of.