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Centennial Belles Charters - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule 1971
The Maynard Centennial Committee issued Charters to the following Centennial Belles groups: American Legion Auxillary; Kaleva Belles; International; Main Belles; Cameo's; Emblem Club #205; All American Club; Maynard Woman's Club; and Rod & Gun…
Centennial Sheriff Badge - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule 1971
A Maynard Centennial Sheriff Badge which was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule, buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The badge is made of metal and is black with gold colored tips.
During the run-up to the Centennial celebration the men's…
During the run-up to the Centennial celebration the men's…
Assabet Valley Beacon - June 1971
Maynard Centennial Time Capsule
A copy of the Assabet Valley Beacon published on June 24, 1971 was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was opened in 2021.
Centennial Ball Tickets Newspaper Photo
The Selectman purchasing Ball tickets.
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Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
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Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
Maynard Commemorative Medal with Envelope - Maynard Centennial Capsule 1971
A Maynard Centennial Commemorative Medal with mailing envelope was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The envelope and medal were donated by Joseph Boothroyd.
Centennial Time Capsule School Children Cards
These are "autograph" cards filled out by 332 students attending the Maynard Public Schools containing their name, grade, and school. The cards will placed in the time capsule which was opened for the Sesquicentennial in April 2021.
At this time…
At this time…
Rolling Pin - 1971
Lady Sheriff
Main Charter Belles
Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.
Centennial Main Charter Belles Gavel - 1971
A gavel used during the Maynard Centennial (1971) by the Main Charter Belles. The inscription reads: "Main Charter Belles, 1871-1971".
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
Ayer Mass Flag
This was likely given to Maynard at the time of the centennial, 1971. Ayer was incorporated in the same year as Maynard, 1871.
Die for Commemorative Medals for Centennial - 1971
Two die used to imprint the front and the back of the Centennial Commemorative medals distributed in 1971. Also included are two medals, one silver and one bronze.
Maynard Centennial Ball - 1971
Concord Armory
Promenade of Committee
Front row - l to r
Mary Kurowski, Victor Kurowski, Vera Leithead, Wendel Leithead, Mary Sheridan, Raymond Sheridan Sr., Betsy Shaw, George Shaw
Front row - l to r
Mary Kurowski, Victor Kurowski, Vera Leithead, Wendel Leithead, Mary Sheridan, Raymond Sheridan Sr., Betsy Shaw, George Shaw
Theresa Buckley sings at Centennial Committee Day
Theresa Buckley sings at the Centennial Committee Day program at the Maynard High School Auditorium. Theresa sang as part of the Centennial production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Medal Raffle at Centennial New Year's Eve Party
Unidentified people selling chances to win Centennial Medal #9 at the New Year's Eve party sponsored by the Centennial Belles and the Brothers of the Brush.
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(The winner of the raffle was Walter Sokolowski)
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(The winner of the raffle was Walter Sokolowski)
Players at the Centennial Las Vegas Night
Players at the craps table, part of a Las Vegas Night party held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club. The event was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Cameos (a chapter of the Centennial Belles).
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Note: There were…
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Belles vs. Brothers Basketball Game
The Main Charter Centennial Belles and the Milltowners (Brothers of the Brush) showed off their basketball skills in the Maynard High School gymnasium.
Faces visible: Bob Tobin, Virginia Murphy, Ingrid Martin
Faces visible: Bob Tobin, Virginia Murphy, Ingrid Martin
Players at the Centennial Las Vegas Night
Paul Murphy deals the cards at a Las Vegas Night party held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club. The event was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Cameos (a chapter of the Centennial Belles)
(Contact us with additional identifications other than Bill…
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Selectmen at John Dulledge "Funeral"
Maynard Selectmen Thomas Coco (l) and Howard Boeske (r) listen to the final words during the burial of "John Dulledge" at the end of the "Burying the Razor" ceremony as the Brothers of the Brush begin their shaving ban until June.
Maynard Centennial Ball
Photo from the semi-formal Centennial Ball held at the Concord Armory attended by more than 600 people. Music was provided by Ted Herbert's Orchestra.
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Centennial Committee Day
At the Centennial Committee Day program Bill Bennett (r) presented George Hatch (l) with Centennial Medal #19 for his daughter Nyomi who was born earlier that day: April 19, 1971