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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
January 30, 1964
PRESENT Chairman Barnes, Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Beardsley, Mr Rudd,
Mr. Gaughan, Mr. Sperduto and Mr. Fenske
VISITORS Representatives from the National Guard, American Legion
and Marine Corps League
CORRESPONDENCE
The following units have accepted invitations for the afternoon parade
Fitchburg High School Band; Lexington Policewomen's Association; Boston
University Band and Pershing Rifles; First Naval District Band; Hayden
Twirlers and Fife and Drum Corps (AM parade as well).
The Holliston Girl Scout Drum & Bugle Corps would like to participate
in the morning parade. Mr. Gaughan will check details before any
decision is made.
APRIL 19th.
Mr. Barnes briefed the visitors on the program as planned thus far. The
National Guard announced they have moved their Armory dedication to
May, so as not to conflict with our celebration. They would like to
march in the afternoon parade with color guard and marching unit. Details
of equipment etc will be up to the Chief Marshal
The Marine Corps League have made no definite decisions as to this year's
parade as yet. They expect it to be the same as last year.
The American Legion is planning the same program as last year. They
invite about twenty—six neighboring Legion posts to participate. The
Legion takes care of the marching school children in the early parade,
but would like our publicity to make it clear that these children be at
least of school age. Mr. Gaughan mentioned the possibility of getting
the PTA's to help the Legion in this activity. The Legion also has a
refreshment booth and acts as hosts to visiting Legion units and
Federal units.
There was a discussion of the traffic problems in connection with the
parades. Mr. Rudd will work out a specific traffic plan to bring to
next week's meeting with a program to present to the Police Chief.
OPEN HOUSES
Mr. Noyes of the Historical Society is doubtful if the Houses can be
open this year as last, free of charge for the two days, but will ask
his Board.
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FREEDOM COMMITTEE
Mr. Barnes received a letter from Dr. Howard Smith of last year's
Freedom Committee. The UN Missions had written him asking if some
arrangements could be made,to plan a similar program to last year's
for representatives of other countries as our guests. The
Committee felt that it was too late for this year, but hoped that
something can be worked out for next.
Mr. Gaughan will order black tricorns from Paul Curley for committee
members who need them.
Mr. Barnes went down the check list and explained individual duties
to the new members.
It was voted that the signs for the cars be smaller this year.
Mr. Fenske is checking other prices this year. David Packard did
a them last. Mrs. Litchfield will bring the reviewing stand tickets
and signs next meeting. Mr. Fenske is also contacting the MIT
Pershing Rifles.
Mr. Cronin of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Rudd are working out
float applications. It has been decided the judging will take place
in East Lexington.
The Committee voted to order the Doolittle prints as luncheon favors.
Audrey Beardsley
Secretary
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