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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-02-15-TCC-min.pdf 437 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE February 15, 1962 The Committee met at the Town Offices at 8 :00 p.m. Present were : Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Fox and Messrs Howard, Cobb, Gilman, Gaughan, Poplawski and Douglass (late) . Mrs Fernberger was absent. Also present were: Police Chief Rycroft; Miss Nancy Carl- son, representing Student Council, Lexington High School ; Ray Lewis, Chief Marshall and Philip Bohunicky, (Fleepo, the Clown) . Chief Rycroft began the discussion with remarks APRIL 19 about last year's Patriots' Day. He said there was no trouble due to the African Delegates being here, but the Police Department was "pressed" . He said that the marshalls should check who shouldbe in their division and let the Police know. Last year a strange car joined the parade, and although causedno trouble, the Police were apprehensive. Of particular importance to the Police is the need for more rope to control the crowd. He estimated that a half-mile of rope is needed. Mr. Poplawski asked if a reserved area could be arranged for older people. Chief Rycroft thought this would cause more problems than solutions. Police Department I ! will stay alert for rope bargains and will procure as available. Hosting at High School for School Bands and Units : Miss Carlson had been told that it was not necessary to formally reserve the cafeteria at the High School. Mr Cobb felt that this definitely should be done on official forms and reserved from 12 to 5 p.m Miss Carlson was given the names of the student bands and asked to invite them Mr Cobb will supply her with other names as they come in Mrs. Litchfield was asked to invite the Swampscott and Marlboro school. bands. Mr. Cobb will ask Mr. Gillespie for other suggestions. Miss Carlson will take care of the refreshments for the student guests, and the suppliers will bill our committee Mr Cobb suggested she discuss the food, angle with Mrs Reed Last year' s expenses: $24. for coke, $32. for cookies, 015. for souvenirs. Stu- dent Council requested to stay within this total this year 1. 438 Mr Cobb felt that guides were needed to send the buses with guests to the High School, or signs put up along the route Miss Carlson was asked to check if there were any souvenir stickers left from last year, and told she could order new from Barrett Press Afternoon Parade: Mr Lewis brought up the Bedford Drum and Bugle Corps and there was discussion of whether we should provide transportation or make a donation All information on the roster is expected in by March 22 March 19 will be the deadline for float ap- plications On March 1, representatives of the veterans groups are to come to our meeting Mr Howard has made arrangements for float ap- plications with revisedrules of judging Mr. Duncan or Mr Tarbox have them A form is to be mailed to all those who entered last year Mrs Fox will prepare a release for the Minute-Man on Floats. Mr Gaughan reported that he has inquired of the industrial plants in Lexington on entering floats They have a "Mutual Assistance Group" and will bring the mat- ter up for a vote. This will at least lay the ground- work for their participation next year Mrs Fox reported that Mrs Johnson, of Hayden Recreation Center asked that the Hayden Twirlers be given a better position in the 4th Division since they were Lexington youth, and it is difficult for them to march behind another band Since Hayden reproduces our morning parade roster for us, Mrs Fox recommends every effort be made to do this. Fleepo. the Clown: Mr Bohunicky wants to enter a 1 float, and also enter the parade as a clown, 2 sepa- rate features. Approval was given for his float and permission to play a record on it, but not the Star Spangled Banner Chief of Staff: Mr Lewis asked to have Lincoln Cole be Chief of Staff and this was approved with enthusiasm White Tricorn Hats : Mr Gaughan asked that the recip- ients of the White Tricorn be in the parade. It was agreed this was up to the Lions Club Military Equipment : Mr Howard asked Mr Lewis about obtaining military equipment on wheels Mrs Litch- field was asked to inquire of Ft Devens and the Mass National Guard Mrs Litchfield has reserved a room for guests at the Battle Green Inn She has contacted Mr Holt in regard to Boy Scout participation Dr 439 McDonald sent us a copy of a letter to Brig. General Charles H Terhune , Jr. , U.S A.F. , asking him to the Concord Parade Mrs Litchfield will ask him to Lex- ington "Spirit of '76" roup: David Terry is to be the drum- mer (grandfather) Mrs Fox will get the uniforms from Mr Bongiorno and check what items we need to complete the costumes Mr Douglass is arranging for the costumes for the Guides Mr Poplawski reported that the bandstand is in good shape, bunting has been taken care of. and the P. A. System Mr Cobb reported that Mrs Ruth Moyle will cater the reception, and that Mr Noyes of the Histori- cal Society will discuss the use of the Buckman Tavern by our guests with the Council Mr Cobb has also re- served lavatory facilities at Munroe and Adams Schools Minutes taken by Mrs Fox in the absence of Mrs Fernberger I 440