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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
February 10, 1966
PRESENT Chmn. Barnes, Mr. Broderick, Mr. Lord, Mr Litchfield,
Mr. Spt.rduto, and Mr Hall. Al ;o, Mr. Graustein, our
Chief Marshal.
VISITORS Henry Nicoll, Minute Men
Charles Sisk and Ray Lewis, American Legion
Earl Batson, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bill. Brenchik, Marine Corps League
Levi. Burnell, Selectman, for a. brief time •
PATRInTS DAY Mr. Lewis reported the American Legion has already
invited and had acceptance from the Massachusetts Department
Commander, George F Stitt, to march in the afternoon parade. The
Legion will again handle the children not belonging to any group,
but who wish to march in the Sunrise Parade. It is Felt a Legion
member should stay with these children and see to it they enter the
parade at Munroe School in an orderly fa.,hion. It was suggested the
cemetery driveway be used for the line -up prior to entering, the parade.
The Legion will need one car in the afternoon parade.
Mr. Nicoll asked about the British Consul, J.N.O.Curle. This committee
will invite him and his aide, Major David Vass, and a copy of this
letter will go to the Minute Men.
Mr. ,Graustein again stressed the need for marchers in the afternoon
parade. He emphasized having far more Lexington people in this parade
than do already participate. He asked those present to give him by
March 15th the number of marchers and the number of cars needed per
group. The Veterans Of Foreign Wars will host the 2nd Division this
year, that is, they will act as host unit.
It;Lord—wi-U uggest—to—thc—power,-that beatLexingthr—High Schots'
that the Band uniforms are too "plain Jane" besides needing hats to
complete the uniform.
Mr•. Graustein will ask his Aides to list the content of all units in
each Division as to the number of marchers and the number of players.
Mrs Litchfield and Mrs. Hall spoke with Mr. Morse at the Heritage Room
at the Battle Green Inn about luncheon on April 19th. He suggested a
menu, at the $2.50 price including tax and gratuity, and said he would
arrange to have a table for the ladies to remain at for an extra cup
of coffee He also reserved the "powder room" for the ladies Members
of this committee accepted his suggestions, and Mrs Hall is to confirm
these plans with Mr. Morse.
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Mr. Sperduto will take care of procuring the cars for the parade and
the arrangements at the Battle Green Motel's garage. He will also
take care or the float applications, seeing to it they ar' mailed
out soon. He will ask that they be returned by March 15th or at the
Float Participants meeting on March 17th.
Mr Broderick is in charge of the Reception at the Belfry Club and
will make the arrangements with Mrs. Moyle, and so forth.
Congressman Morse will be coming on April 19th. He is trying to
have cow. one or more Astronauts. The Methuen High School Cadet
Corps (2h0 people) can come and need transportation. They also
have a Drum & Bugle Corps, so we will ask that both units come,
and we will take care ni transportation.
Mrs Litchfield will invite the Salem Rockettes Drum and Bugle Corps,
plus the Holy Name Band from West Roxbury. She will also invite the
Military Dignitaries to be our guests at luncheon, the reviewing
stand, and at the reception.
Mr Sperduto talked about Mexican Week in Boston coming around
Patriots Day. The Pan American Society and the World Affairs
Council thought it (we) would be nice to consider hosting some
of these people on April 19th as a gesture of welcome. The high
Mexican dignitaries might be invited to be on the reviewing stand,
provided their numbers were small. At any rate, Mr. Sperduto will
keep the committee informed on the Mexican plans as they materialize.
If we decide to undertake ally hosting duties, this decision will
come later, when plans are firmer.
• The proposed menu for the April 19th luncheon is'
Tomato juice
Tenderloin tips with mushrooms
Noodles
Green Beans
Hot rolls and butter
Tossed salad with cheese dressing
Ice cream and chocolate sauce
Coffee
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Hall
Recording Secretary