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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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Centennial Quilt Raffle Ticket
A raffle ticket to win a Centennial Quilt with the drawing on July 4, 1971. The Quilt was made by Lin-Con Belles. It was all hand sewn with over 1500 pieces. There were over 600 hours invested in the lay-out, cut, and the sewing. The size was 81 x…
Centennial Raffle Drawing
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…
Note Bill Robinson's attire includes the Centennial Tie, his "Centennial Sheriff" badge, and his…
Centennial Rain Hats
Two plastic, foldable rain hats with red carrier. It has "Maynard Centennial, 1871-1971" imprinted on the cover of the carrier.
Centennial Ribbons
Four Centennial Ribbons issued to Guest and Committee, dated July 4, 1971. Philip Bohunicky was the Chairman and Chief Marshall of the Parade during the Centennial celebrations.
Centennial Ribbons
Four ribbons given out on Youth Day 1971 during the activities for the Maynard Centennial. They are first, second, third, and fourth place ribbons.
Centennial Scrapbook
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.
Centennial Shavers Permit
Red and white "Shavers Permit" badge to be worn by the men in Maynard who volunteered not to shave until the Centennial Parade.
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 Souvenir Ashtray
Seven 3.5 x 3.5 inch Centennial souvenir ashtrays, which are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo.
Centennial Souvenir Lighter
Souvenir lighter created for Maynard's Centennial Celebration, 1871-1971. Includes both lighter and box (Wind Proof Lighter).
Centennial Souvenir Nail File - 1971
Three 6.5-inch nail file souvenirs created to celebrate Maynard's Centennial, 1871-1971.
Centennial Ties Unveiled
Centennial Ties for the Maynard Centennial are modeled by the Milltowners of the “Brothers of the Brush,” during an open house at Town Hall.
(left to right):
Bill Robinson, Paul Murphy, Bob Tobin, Francis Alving.
The ties, which reflect the…
(left to right):
Bill Robinson, Paul Murphy, Bob Tobin, Francis Alving.
The ties, which reflect the…
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…
Centennial Wooden Nickels
A collection of Centennial wooden nickels celebrating Maynard's One Hundredth birthday, dated June 26-July 4, 1971.
Centennnial Warrants
A booklet of "Warrants" used by the Brothers of the Brush during the Maynard Centennial. It was used as a fund raiser.
Charlie Chaplin appears at Maynard Centennial Beer Bust at the VFW
Charlie Chaplin (played byTony Rioux) made appearances at the Centennial Belles Bake Sale and the Brothers of the Brush Beer Bust.
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.