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Home My WebLink About1962-03-22-TCC-min.pdf 449 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE March 22, 1962 The Committee met at the Town Offices at 8:00 p.m Present were: Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs Fox and Messrs. Howard, Cobb, Gilman, Poplawski and Gaughan Mrs Fernberger and Mr Douglass were absent Also present were : Grady Holt, Boy Scouts; Eric Handley, Photographer for April 19; Bruce Obear, his assistant ; Ray Lewis. Chief Marshal ; Lincoln Cole, Chief of Staff ; and the following Marshals and Aides : Neil Cronin, Ed Cady. Mel Hunt, Joseph Rooney, John J. Rudd, Jr. , Donald Albertine and Donald Hiscock. Scouts participation on April 191 Mr. Holt reported APRIL 19 he has mailed letters to 45 troops and packs of scouts and cubs, that there will be a personal follow-up, and that the response has been good He gave us the name of 2 eagle scouts to act as aides in the morning parade, and names of a scout and a. cub to participate in the ceremonies on green Eagle Scouts : David Sticknev, Troop 119 Richard Olsen, Troop 122 Scout: Joseph Kitrosser, Troop 122 Cub: Winston White, Pack 159 The scouts will not have a float this year, but perhaps next year as a District One problem has come up Leaders have objected to theii ylaa.c in Lb., parade, end ne believes the scout Masters should have recognition for their work. The Sea Scouts have not as yet been contacted for the flag raising. Afternoon Parade: We have not yet heard from the Army Band, and Mr. Cole was asked to check. It was agreed not to invite any more bands Navy and Marine march- ing units are coming The State Commander of the Am- erican Legion, Dr Charles Soforenko is coming. For the VFW, we usually do not know what units will come PI until the last minute. Mr Poplawski has asked the Commander of the Marine Corps League to write to Mr Howard about their participation. Mr Cady reported it was early to know who would be in the Third Division, but he wants to run the list in the roster as last year. 450 Honored Guests Edward A. Hill of Macy' s declined our invitation with regrets, as did the Secretary of the Air Force, Zuckert, General Terhune and Verbeck have accepted with Aides, as have Admirals Espe and Harding St Patrick's Day Parade : One of our guests stated that the Commanding Officer of the 94th Reserve Divi- sion had a float with cannon from Fort Ticonderoga. We will try to get this float and/or some military vehicles for April 19 Traffic: Mr Lewis asked that traffic on Mass Ave be cut off at one o ' clock He will make maps for units arriving on buses to be sent with the roster. There was discussion of indicating the hosting centers on this map. Photographers for the 19th: Eric Handley plans to get human interest into the filming of 19th He would like 2 rosters, and some identification Mrs Litchfield and Mrs Fox will take care of this He will get his film through his employer, Bartlett Camera in Bedford The amount of money he will be allowed for film was discussed and S75. was agreed upon Fire Engines: Mr Howard has discussed the Fifth Division with the Fire Commissioner, William Fitz- gerald He, too, agrees that the noise of the sirens is out of control He has made it clear to partici- pants to limit the number of vehicles, using Holy Thursday as the reason. Mr Gilman commented that un- usual pieces of equipment would be better Floats: The place of the Historical Society' s antique fire engine was discussed, and it was agreed to place it at the head of the Fourth Division Floats were drawn out of a hat to determine place in the parade. Results were as follows: Behind First Division: Girl Scouts Boston Naval Shipyard Fleepo LWV Behind Second Division: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Rotary Democratic Club Jaycees Behind Third Division: Young Republicans Club New England Tel & Tel Co Il Countryside Lions 451 Behind Fourth Division: Elks Temple Isaiah Chamber of Commerce any late entry Behind Fifth Division: Antique cars Miscellaneous : Much of this meeting was taken up with the planning of the roster Costumes for the "Spirit of '76" are complete except for the stockingswhich Mrs Fox will get There was some discussion of publicity. Mrs Fox prepared a tentative schedule for Mr Sherman at the Minute-Man. p[p Mr. Howard asked that Mr. Gilman' s report at Town Meeting. March 19, be made part of our permanent record. It was agreed that instead of having the Patriots ' Day program reproduced by the Minute-Man at a cost of about $50. . we would simplify the informa- tion and have it on the back of the School Bulletin which is distributed to all school children In Lexing- ton This would be at no cost to us Mrs Fox will attend to it. Must be ready by March 26. Mr Lewis offered to have the roster reproduced thereby saving the committee about $90. Mrs Litchfield will ask Mrs. Williams (former member) to help address the envelopes for mailing the rosters Stowe will send marching units of scouts and. explorers to P.M Parade. Mr Gaughan made a tentative plan for those who will ride in cars in P.M. Parade. by Mrs . Fox in the absence of Mrs . Fernberger 452 F f