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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-04-02-TCC-min.pdf 101 TOWN CET.RBRATIONS COMMITTEE April 2, 1964 PRESENT Chairman Barnes, Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Beardsley, Mrs. Bayle, Mr. DiGiammarino, Mr. Sperduto, Mr. Rudd, Mr. Gaughan GUESTS Col. Passales, Capt. Robard, Robert DiMello, William Brenchik, Robert Brown, Maurice Healy, Capt. John Ward Col. Passales of the Lexington National Guard Unit said that the unit will be moving into the Armory on April 25th and the dedication, to which the committee and their spouses are invited,will be held on May 16th. A Battalion will march en April 19th consisting of about 140 men. It was suggested that Col. Passales make arrangements with Chief Marshal Howard. Col. Passales invited the committee to be part of the Civilian Advisory Committee which advises him as to the use of the Armory by outside groups. Col. Passales will attend the luncheon, but his wife will not attend. He will march with his unit and will join the committee on the reviewing stand as his unit goes by. Capt. John Ward will invite the 6th Continentals to fire on the Green. The committee agreed to pay the cost. The representative of the Marine Corps League, the Minute Men and the American Legion who were present were asked to get together to go over the list prepared by Mr. Healy, and to advise the committee as to what they wished to de. It was agreed that the committee would ask Major Kent to supply a unit from the Air Force, and write to Col. Passales formally inviting nim to send a unit to the Memorial-Day raraae. The committee reminded the guests from the Veterans groups that certificates of appreciation are available, and they should let us know what units are going to get the certificates. COMMITTEE BUSINESS It was agreed to invite Representatives Bocko and Brox, and the Chief Marshal and his wife to luncheon. The Chairman of the Concord Board of Selectmen cannot come to luncheon. 102 Mr. Barnes received a letter from William P. Brenchik requesting $50.00 instead of the usual $75.00, because they will be entertaining fewer units this year. Norwich reported that they would like to come, but they have to be put up at Devens. They will not need a noon meal. It was agreed that we would pay them an additional $100.00 making a total of $300.00. Mrs. Litchfiels reported that the shuttle bus has been arranged. She will call John Ward and check on the wreath for Fiske Hill Ceremony. Ft. Devens has no marching unit available. The committee agreed that we will pay $50.00 to the Reading Police Association. Mr. Fenske will ask David Packard to do the signs, since the High School Art Department will not. Mrs. Beardsley reported that there was a problem about Lady Lexington dressing. It was suggested that she could use the room reserved at the Battle Green Inn. An inquiry was received from Mitre asking if a reporter from the Jr. Scholastic could cover the celebration. It was agreed that he could come to all functions open to the general public only. Mrs. Litchfield will write ti Mr. Hanley about the Belfry Bells and to the ether ministers. Mr. Fenske reported that the liquid refreshments for the reception have been obtained in greater quantity and for a slightly lower price that last year. Mr. Gaughan will check out the sound equipment on the green with the Hanley Sound Equipment Company. He also reported that it would cost $85.00 for the material to cover the reviewing stand. The Rester for the morning parade was gone over. The Marshal's supplies of arm bands should be checked to see how many they are short. The committee is short one. The minutes of the meeting for )Avch 2nd were accepted, after sub- stituting the name of Gaughan for Fenske under the heading "Song Fest."