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mhs-2025.207.pdf
A comprehensive scrapbook of the events leading up to the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Maynard. Most of the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the Assabet Beacon but also includes artifacts such as tickets.

mhs-2025.254.pdf
A collection of meeting minutes and other documents related to the formation and activities of the Maynard Centennial Belles.

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The Junior Belles held a car wash behind the Town Building:
Cheryl Egan
Sally Boothroyd

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Centennial Belles Float in the Maynard July 4th Parade commemorated the upcoming Maynard Centennial. Riding on the float were
junior and senior members of the Belles and the Brothers of the Brush.

Virginia Murphy (standing w/hat)

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Photo taken at a meeting of members of the Centennial Belles.

l to r
Front: Virginia Murphy, Hazel Genest, Gert Walls

Back: Anna Murphy, Georgia Giammarco, ___?, ___?, ___?, ___?

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Photo of Centennial Belle "mourners" who lined the path along the Razor funeral procession.

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Auctioneer Mary Thomas offers an item for bid at the Centennial
Belles sponsored Penny Auction held at Maynard’s Elks Hall.

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(Question: Elks Hall or VFW?)

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At a "Brothers of the Brush" meeting, Hazel Genest (of the Centennial Belles) showed up to draw the raffle ticket from a hat held by Bill Robinson.

Note Bill Robinson's attire includes the Centennial Tie, his "Centennial Sheriff" badge, and his…

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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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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 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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Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.

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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…

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A program brochure for the "Fashionable Ladies" Fashion Show held Monday, June 28, 1971 during the Maynard Centennial Celebration. A fashion show comprised of women's clothing from 1833 to 1928. The show was hosted by the Main Charter Belles.

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Two blue metal tags that say Maynard 100 Years on it.

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Two tickets for a fashion show put on by the Main Charter Belles, in Maynard High School Auditorium, on June 28, 1971, 8:00 PM.

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A metal badge celebrating the Centennial Belles, dated June 26-July 4, 1971.

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Members of the Centennial Belles make plans for a Food Sale to be held on the lawn of the Congregational Church.

Front:
1) Anna Murphy
2) Pat DeRicco
3)Virginia Murphy
4) HazelGenest

Rear:
1) --?--
2) Georgia Giammarco

Please…

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Sponsored by the Centennial Belles a "Monte Carlo Night" was held at the Maynard Country Club.

A Brother of the Brush (Bob Tobin) is croupier at this busy table.
Emile Genest is to his right.