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Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year
Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year

Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year

Date10/30/1964
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  • Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year
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Original Toronto Star caption: Honor Bell on retirement; Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year. He has served the city for 46 years, the last 10 as parks commissioner.
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