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The~following letter ~s read and referred to the City Attorney: "I am assessed on the city tax books with personal property taxes for the years 1932 to 1941 inclusive. I moved to Portsmouth in 1932 for two months and returned again in 1934. Tn 1936, I broke up housekeeping, sold my furniture, and have been bo&rding at 2209 King St. with Mt. Dan Barnes since that.time. This can also be verified by Mr. ~Walter ~Hintom at ?OOMt. Vet - non Ave., as I have been taking my meals with him since 1936. I owe tax~s for 1932, 1934, 1935 and 1936. I will thank you to have the other years cancelled, and relieve me of the taxes that are charged in error. Yours very truly, E.R._Bryan." ~ne following letter was read: "On ~he night of April 3Otb, 1941, the Portsmouth Concert Orchestra gave a concert in the city auditorium for the benefit of the War Relief Fund of the Salvation Army The orchestra also used the auditorium the night of April 29~h, for rehearsal. ~or the use of the auditorium ~hese two nights, the Salvation Army paid $20.00 rental. Since the entire oroeeeds of the concert were sent to the War Relief Fund of the Salvation Army, and no loc&l-persons or organizations derived any profits therefrom, the Salvation Army respectfully requests that, if it be the oleasure of the City Council, the $20.00 rental shall be refunded to the local funds of the Salivation Army. Very sincerely, K. E. Moss, Adjutant." Notion of Mr. Howard that we make said refund of $20.00 was adopted. The ConDensation report 6f the Commissioner of Revenue for April was re - ceived, and on motion of Mr. ~ox, approved for payment. Report of ~.B. Hill &Oompany for auditin~ the ferry books snd accounts for the-month of Earth was received and ordered filed. Oo~mlttee. The Manager recommended an appropriation of $50°00 to the 0entr~l Memorial as yet, Motion of Mro Wilson to make said ~opropriation of $50.00 was adbpted. Mr. Warren stated that recreatioh centers wB~re provided for the schools, nothing had been done about the center for Jefferson St. School. but On'motion~ of Mr. Howard, the Manager was authorized to secure price for land to be purchased fbr the center for the Jefferson Bt. School. On motion adjourned. City Clerk. Approved - President.