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Centennial Brothers of the Brush Dance
Brothers of the Brush enjoy hot dogs and sauerkraut during an "Old Tyme Food at Old Tyme Prices" dance held at the VFW Hall (the first dance sponsored by the Brothers).
(roughly left to right)
Tom Campbell (white shirt)
Bill Robinson (striped…
(roughly left to right)
Tom Campbell (white shirt)
Bill Robinson (striped…
Centennial Toll Booth at Wine Tasting Party
During a Centennial Belles Wine Tasting Party, held at the Rod and Gun Club, the Flintlocks division of the Brothers of the Brush set up a a "toll booth" including "Toots".
The sign reads:
Congratulations
the
FLINTLOCKS
HAVE JUST SHOT YOU…
The sign reads:
Congratulations
the
FLINTLOCKS
HAVE JUST SHOT YOU…
Centennial Belles Wine Tasting Party
The "Cameos" Charter of the Centennial Belles sponsored a Wine Tasting Party at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club. The event included a representative from the Christian Brothers Winery who discussed the pairing of wines with different cheeses followed by…
Planning meeting of the Centennial Belles
A meeting of the Maynard Country Club Charter of the Centennial Belles held at Town Hall.
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Centennial Pre-Muster Dance
In August 1970 the Maynard Fire Department held their first muster in 40 years. A pre-muster dance was held at the Elks hall sponsored by the Brothers of the Brush and the Centennial Belles.
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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
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.
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.
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…
Rolling Pin - 1971
Lady Sheriff
Main Charter Belles
Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.
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…
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 Ball Tickets Newspaper Photo
The Selectman purchasing Ball tickets.
l to r
Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
l to r
Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
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 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…
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…
Brothers of the Brush Charters Maynard Time Capsule 1971
The 'Brothers of the Brush' were a group of men in Maynard who grew beards during the Centennial Year 1971. Brothers of the Brush Charters were issued to the following groups: 'The Muskrats'; the 'Deer Slayers'; the 'Milltowners'; the 'Smoke…