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Lucy and Swede Johnson cut the Centennial cake.

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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…

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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…

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The Junior Belles held a car wash behind the Town Building.

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A meeting of the Maynard Country Club Charter of the Centennial Belles held at Town Hall.

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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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A commemorative paper weight for the Maynard Centennial 1971 celebration. It is made of lucite with a bronze medal in the center.

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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




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Banner for the Maynard Centennial Committee

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Two Centennial sign posted at the outskirts of Maynard during the Centennial celebrations.

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Three copies of a board game based on the popular Monopoly game. It is a Limited Edition and was produced for the Town of Maynard Centennial celebration in 1971.

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Two Maynard Centennial Games were developed for the Centennial celebration for Maynard, MA, in 1971. This is the Game of Maynard, the second is Wheeler Dealer.

Names of Maynard Individuals on the Game:
A. Anderson, C. Ahern, T. Athorn, Baystate…

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A Maynard Centennial "Best Beard" Trophy was awarded to E. James Mertz in 1971.

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A trophy awarded to the "Dead End Kids" at the Centennial Muster held on June 27, 1971. They won the First Place for the Wet Hose Race.

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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.

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A set of Centennial jewelry with the Clock Tower and the words "Town of Maynard Massachusetts 1871" embossed on the front. The set includes a bracelet, necklace, cufflinks, and pin.

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A checkbook in the name of the Maynard Centennial Ball Committee. The checkbook is encased in a red plastic outer covering.

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This was likely given to Maynard at the time of the centennial, 1971. Ayer was incorporated in the same year as Maynard, 1871.

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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…

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A lady's sheriff badge worn during the Maynard Centennial Year, 1970-71 by Mary Ellen Piantedosi. Mary Ellen was the Official Lady Sheriff.