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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
April 7, 1966
PRESENT Chmn.. Barnes, Mr. Gaughan, Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Severance,
Mr. Lord, Mr. Belcastro, Mr. Sperduto, Mr. Broderick, Mrs. Hall
and Mr. Graustein.
VISITORS. Mr. Cooper, Boy Scouts
Mr. Michelson, Mr. Cady, Mr. Wyman, Mr. Brenchik, and
Mr. Rooney, Parade Staff
Mr. Cronin, Chamber of Commerce
Sally and Becky Farwell, Debbie Harris, and Janet Shoemaker
PATRIOTS DAY The four abovementioned girls call themselves the
"Diamond Clowns" and told us about their antics to entertain people
while marching in the parade. The girls were applauded for their
interest and genuine effort for April 19th. The committee voted to
accept this group in the parade, provided an adult accompanied them
along the parade route, and if they gave the committee permission
slips from home. Mr. Graustein suggested placing them near Fleepo,
the Clown. Mr. Sperduto will contact Mrs. Farwell and firm up
arrangements for the girls.
It was noted that Mrs. Morey and Mr. Adams objected to the new parade
route. The committee is of the opinion that this route will probably
be an improvement. The street is equally wide on both sides of the
statue; spectators opposite the reviewing stand will have a good view
looking down from the sidewalk; the reviewing stand will have as
clear a view down Massachusetts Avenue as before; there will be no
sharp corner to turn for the floats; and the continuity of the
parade should be excellent(no half-stepping).
Mr.. Graustein -stated that assembly-time will be 1.00 p.m. sharp. -
He went over the roster with his Division Marshals present. Civil
Defense communications cars will be stationed at Marrett Road and
Massabhusetts Avenue, Percy Road and Massachusetts Avenue, and
Woburn Street and Massachusett Avenue. He stated that Division
Aides will instruct Scout Aides for any duties. Mr Graustein
stressed finding out the number of marchers in participating units
in future parades.
The shuttle bus will leave from the Library at 12;30 p.m. for East
Lexington.
We have permission to use the Pollen Church parking lot The front
of the parade, from the Spirit of '76 to the High School Band (Sunrise
Parade) will step off from this parking lot to ease some of the
congestion. The marshals should be in East Lexington by 6 30 a.m
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Chief Corr will be asked to stop traffic around the Green when the
bugle sounds "To The Colors"
The Spirit of 176 includes David and Allen Estes and Dr. Clarke,
fifer. Mr. Maxner is training this threesome.
Mr. Graustein will get the official title of the Don Juan Band,
Cambridge, and Mrs. Litchfield will officially invite them to march
in the 4th Division. We cannot use the Bedford Militiamen this year.
Senator Long has accepted our invitation to be our guest for the day.
The check list was gone over. At our next meeting on April 14th,
we will. disci;ss Memorial Day plans with members of the four veterans
groups who will be present. There will be no meeting on April 21st.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Hall
Recording Secretary