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21 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE November 15, 1955 The meeting was called to order at 8 00 p.m by Chairman Lewis Mrs. Ruth. Nillsen of 75 Simonds Road spoke to the committee offering the suggestion that President SUGGESTIONS Eisenhower or his representative be asked to Lexing- ton on the 19th of April and that a pamphlet or letter written by him be offered to the people of Lexington. She thought that possibly he could be seen on tele- vision or film on the 19th; the evening of the 18th television show on WABH TV to be presented by the children and others presenting skits of historical interest, etc The minutes of the last meeting were read by Chairman Lewis Mr. Poehler submitted five slogans for our theme for the 19th of April as follows 1) We the People THEME 2) Spirit of 175 3) Heritage of Freedom 4) Lest We Forget 5) Let It Begin Here Mr. Poehler commented on No. 5 and pointed out that "It" contained in the theme was of great importance inasmuchas it would leave to the imagi- nation of each individual or organization what should—be-represented- Mr- Lewis qucstfaned whether or not "What a glorious morning for America" had been considered. It was generally agreed that the fifth suggestion be adopted. Mr. Lewis reported that Mr Adams had been written a note by Mrs Cheever of thanks for his editorial relative to the Town Celebrations Committee The next item of business discussed was the budget for the 19th of April After some discussion and revision, it was voted to request for 1956 $3,625 00 and for 1957, $4,000.00. Many of the items are the same as in 1954 and others have been increased. Mr Poehler brought out the fact that, in a letter from Mr. Smith, he finds that if the schools were to be notified when a particular build-