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97 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE September 5, 1957 The fourth meeting of the Town Celebrations Committee was held in the Conference Room, Cary Memorial Hall at 8 p.m September 5, 1957, withthe following members present Messrs Poehler, Lewis, Hutchins, Gustin and Rooney, Mesdames Cheever, Litchfield, and Pullen Minute of the last meeting were read by Mrs Pullen, who had acted as secretary Mr Rooney informed the committee he felt he ROONEY could not continue as chairmani and his resignation was accepted with regret Motion was made and RESIGNATION seconded that Mr Gus tin be made chairman Mr AS CHAIRMAN Gustin accepted and the motion was carried Other appointments remain the same Mr Gustin then con- ducted the meeting as chairman A definite meeting night was decided upon MEETING Thursdays seemed to be best for those present and NIGHTS the committee will meet each week at 8 15 p.m until further notice Mr Lewis reported that Father Casey of St Brigid' s church is willing to participate in a town- wide Thanksgiving service, but as all, churches could not be reached, no decision was made Mr Rooney was asked to obtain a current list of all organizations in Lexington Plans for U N Day, Oct 2L , were discussed U N DAY with Mr Poehler, chairman. The committee approved purchase of a film strip, "Man' s Three Basic Needs", cost $6, to be made available to all schools Mr Poehier will bring projector to next meeting for showing of film to committee members He will also check tree planted last U N Day to see if placque is placed. Mr Poehier will also ask Mr Warren to ask the Student Council to appoint two of their members to this committee U N contest was suggested as possible means of bringing publicity to U N Day If funds could be found, a three day trip to the U N for the winning boy and girl was mentioned After screening of essays Mr Poehler suggested that the five