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"The Armored Dove" Play Program - 1971
Four play programs for "The Armored Dove", a play presented by the Maynard Dramatic Club on April 2,3, 1971 during the Maynard Centennial Year (1871-1971).
A Centennial Flag
The Centennial Flag was presented to the Centennial Committee by the Brothers of the Brush at the opening ceremony, April 19, 1971. It was flown from the staff at the Town Hall Building until July 5th.
Belles vs. Brothers Basketball Game
The Main Charter Centennial Belles and the Milltowners (Brothers of the Brush) showed off their basketball skills in the Maynard High School gymnasium.
Faces visible: Bob Tobin, Virginia Murphy, Ingrid Martin
Faces visible: Bob Tobin, Virginia Murphy, Ingrid Martin
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…
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 - 1971
A photo of the "Brothers of the Brush", 1971.
Front: Paul Murphy & Jon Armour.
Rear: Bob Azier, Bob Tobin, and Tom Campbell.
Front: Paul Murphy & Jon Armour.
Rear: Bob Azier, Bob Tobin, and Tom Campbell.
Centennial "Burying the Razor" Ceremony
Final goodbyes and moaning as the casket of "John Dulledge" is transported to its final resting place with the Centennial Belles spraying shaving cream on the casket as it passes by.
Centennial Bowling Match: Mavericks vs. Brewers
Centennial Bowling match at Bob Kelly's Lanes between Mavericks vs Brewers subdivisions of the Brothers of the Brush.
Bowlers are Walter Fields, Tom White, Charlie Foley
Bowlers are Walter Fields, Tom White, Charlie Foley
Centennial Brothers of the Brush Court
During a "courtroom" session of the Brothers of the Brush, George Shaw reports on his sentence of a fish he must keep in his possession on him or in his car while in Maynard. His sentence is the result of blocking traffic on Route 2 showing off a…
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 Brothers of the Brush Meeting
Photo taken at a meeting of the Flintlocks subdivision of the Brothers of the Brush. "Sheriff" Bill Robinson (left) talks with fellow brother Paul Boothroyd.
Centennial Brothers of the Brush Meeting
Two photos from a Brothers of the Brush general meeting at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club "Sheriff" Bill Robinson is stuffed into a trash so he can be brought to the "Judge".
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Centennial Brothers of the Brush Meeting
Jim Stone (from Norfolk, MA) addresses a general meeting of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush. Mr. Stone gave the gathering some ideas on centennial activities that might be adopted for Maynard's celebration.
Also: Jon Armour, Bob Tobin
Also: Jon Armour, Bob Tobin
Centennial Brothers of the Brush Rules
Rules and regulations of the Brothers of the Brush, a group organized during the Maynard Centennial celebration.
Centennial Burying the Razor Ceremony
A solemn moment before John Dulledge is finally laid to rest. Particularly affected is. Jack Knowles, left, who spent many long hours designing and making the casket with loving care.
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Center Rear: Tom…
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Center Rear: Tom…
Centennial Burying the Razor Ceremony
In its final resting place, covered with tears and after shave lotion, the casket awaits the moment when it will finally find lasting peace.
John Dulledge (1871-1971) was laid to rest Friday, January 1, 1971 in a small plot in downtown…
John Dulledge (1871-1971) was laid to rest Friday, January 1, 1971 in a small plot in downtown…
Centennial Burying the Razor Procession
Photo of Centennial Belle "mourners" who lined the path along the Razor funeral procession.
Centennial Burying the Razor Procession
The " Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departs from Maynard Town Hall on Main Street at 2pm on New Year's Day.
The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of Nason and Summer…
The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of Nason and Summer…
Centennial Fundraising Toll Booth
A road block set up by the Flintlocks subdivision of the Brothers of the Brush at the entrance to the Rod & Gun Club parking lot to collect a toll from people attending the wine tasting party.
Driver: Daniel Hnatio
Collector: Thomas Moore,…
Driver: Daniel Hnatio
Collector: Thomas Moore,…
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.