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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
May 7, 1964
PRESENT Chairman Barnes, Mr. Rudd, Mr. Sperduto, Mr. DiGiammarino,
Mrs . Litchfield, Mrs Beardsley, Mrs. Bayle
GUESTS Mr. George Mederks ,and Mr. Healy
LIONS CLUB ROAD RACE
Mr. Mederiros stated that he believed that the race had been omitted
from the official program. He also suggested that the race should
be held later in the day. This would have to be cleared with the
Chief of Police. He thanked Mr Barnes for attending the race. The
question arose as to who was responsible for the publicity concerning
the road race. Mrs. Beardsley pointed out that the various
organizations who were responsible for special events did their
own publicity. It was also suggested that the winners of the race
should be announced from the reviewing stand at the parade.
MEMORIAL DAY
Gen. McGonagle has accepted for Memorial Day. He is to be invited
to march if he wishes to do so.
Major Kent has informed us that he cannot send a unit as all are
committed. Mrs. Litchfield will write to ask for a unit for
Veterans Day, November 11th.
Linn Village will let us know definitely next Tuesday.
The Minute Men have two drums and a fife for cadance if they are
needed.
It was agreed to ask the Spirit of 976 to march.
The Girl Scouts have supplied the names of the wreath bearers.
The Campfire girls will let us know.
The High School band would like to have a copy of the Marching order
Mrs. Litchfield will write to Mr. Handley and Mr. Bartlett asking
them to assemble at 9.45 for the parade at 10:00.
Mrs. Beardsley will try to get an article en the Church service in
the paper the Thursday before the 24th.
Mr. Rudd will call the First Naval District about a unit.
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Mr. Healy suggested all recipients of the White Tricorn hat be
invited to be on the Green.
It was alsosuggestedthat we contact the newsmen who live in
Lexington.
The Selectmen have been invited. Mr. Cole will read the
Proclammation.
U N. DAY
U. N. Day comes on a Saturday. We will hold the ceremonies
involving the schools on Friday and have the flag-raising
on Saturday.
Mrs. Litchfield will invite all the organizations that participate
to meet with us two weeks from May 7th, including the Elks
Mrs. Beardsley will write an article for the Minuteman inviting
all interested groups to meet with us on the same night.
Mr. DiGiammarino will check on the location of the flags again.
Harrington is the school for the tree-planting this year. We
will notify them early in September. Father Murphy is the
clergyman.