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October 10th. lqB~.
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<br /> - NEW BUSIneSS -
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<br /> . - Bill of J. ShLvley Hope, State Game Warden, for destroying sixth-five taEless
<br />dogs at $2.50 each, amounting to $162.50, was read and on motion of Mr. Moore, the Treasurer
<br />was authorized to pay same-from funds in her hands from collection of Dog Taxes.
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<br />The following letter was read:
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<br />"Portsmouth, Va., Sept. 22, 1933.
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<br />To - The Honorable Alden Oast, Mayor,
<br /> and the Honorable Members of the City Oounoil,
<br /> Oity of portsmouth, Virginza.
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<br />Gentlemen:
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<br /> On~A~mistioe D~y next, the Portsmouth Post of the American Legion plans to cele-
<br />brate the day with a large parade which we hope will eclipse any held previously and cordi-
<br />ally extends you an invitationrto be present on the reviewing stand at High and Oou~t Streets
<br />at lO:O0 A.M.
<br /> Foiiowing the parade the usual exercises will be held in the Gates Theatre with
<br />a speaker of note Wl~ioh I am sure you will enjoy.
<br /> Trusting you will all be with us on each of these occasions, I remain,
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<br />Most respectfully,
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<br />_(Si nsd)
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<br />· ~. Ernest Aoton, Jr.,
<br />Ohairman, Parade Oommi~ tee,
<br />ll3 Middle St."
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<br /> Motion of Nm. Mayo that the invitation be accepted and acknowledged with thanks,
<br />was adopted.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Mayo to declare Armistice Day, Novembe~ llth, a holiday, was adopted.
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<br />The following letter was read;
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<br />,Portsmouth, Va., Oct. 9th, 1933.
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<br />0 ity Oounc il,
<br />Oare L.0. Brinson,
<br />Portsmouth, Va.
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<br />Oity Olerk,
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<br />Dear Sirs:
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<br /> I~ accordance with the City's rule, regarding clearance of any land that is de -
<br />trimental to the health and safety of nearby residents I want to reDort the following for in-
<br />spection:
<br /> 2100 - 2200 block of Richmond Ave., between Palmer and Jefferson ets. , on the
<br />west side.
<br /> Hoping you will give the same you~ immediate attention, t.am,
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<br />Yours s incerely,
<br />
<br />E:B. Holland,
<br />211~ Charleston Ave."
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<br />.Motion of Mr. ~Nayo to refer to the City Manager was adopted.
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<br /> The communicatiion of the City Man, get that was defezred until later in the meeting,
<br />was taken up, and motion of Mr. Ogg to concur in the Manager's recommendation and to appropri-
<br />ate $600.00 fe~ same, was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Fox, Mayo, Moore, Oast, Ogg -
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<br />Nays: .None.
<br />Present, Mr. Brooks.
<br />On motion adjourned.
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<br />CITY GLEBE.
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