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World War I Medal
A welcome home celebration occurred on July 4th, 1919 for the returning servicemen from WWI. There was a parade, speakers and presentation of the medal to each service man.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Veterans Memorial Park Dedication - 1989
A poster for the parade and dedication of Veterans' Memorial Park.
Veterans Marching in the Memorial Day Parade - ca 1995
Two photos of veterans at the Memorial Day parade on Summer St. approaching Memorial Park.
Photo 1 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka in the foreground (green Army uniform), Chuck Foley, Bob Murray, and Ruth Jones.
Photo 2 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka, ?,…
Photo 1 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka in the foreground (green Army uniform), Chuck Foley, Bob Murray, and Ruth Jones.
Photo 2 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka, ?,…
Tall Hats
This hat was worn by James J. Mullin as Grand Marshall for Barbecue Day Parade on October 12, 1916. This Barbecue was put on in an attempt to raise funds for a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial.
Student speaking at Memorial Day observance.
A student speaks to the audience gathered in Glenwood Cemetery (?) as part of a Memorial Day observance. (NOTE: Picture is currently reversed and will be fixed.)
Smokeless Powder Mills Club - 1934
NRA Parade
The theme of the float was the "Cotton Club" with some of the musicians in blackface.
Sled Dog Team in Christmas Parade
A team of sled dogs pulls a float in a Christmas Parade. (Rickles Cosmetics is visible in the background.) John Sokolowski is a participant.
Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia - 1917
On Sunday July 27, 1917 the entire Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was marching through Maynard on the way to Fort Devens, Ayer. Two months later they were on the way to France as the 26th or Yankee Division. About 40 Maynard…
Singer or speaker at observance in Memorial Park.
A young woman is either singing or speaking to the audience gathered at Memorial Park (Summer Street) as part of either a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observation. Honor guard and other dignitaries are in the background.
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…
Sidelight - The Beacon Newspaper 1989
An enlarged copy of the Sidelight section of the Beacon Newspaper featuring Christmas parade in Maynard.
Servicemen and Veterans marching in a parade
Servicemen and veterans are marching down Summer Street as part of a Memorial Day or Veterans Day parade.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Servicemen and American Legion Members in parade
Servicemen and members of American Legion Post #235 parade down Waltham Street (from Summer Street) as part of a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade.
Selectmen leading a Memorial or Veteran's Day Parade
Selectmen, followed by members of the American Legion Post 235, are parading from Summer Street to Waltham street.
L-R: ??, Tom Cocco, Howard Boeske, Will Dodd
L-R: ??, Tom Cocco, Howard Boeske, Will Dodd
Santa's Float in the Christmas Parade
A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
