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  • Tags: Centennial

Front Seat: Rudi Koski (driver), Elizabeth Schnair, Ralph Sheridan

Back Seat: Virginia Murphy, William Bennett, Joe Boothroyd

Maynard Elks and Emblem Club members, complete with banjo band rode a float in Hudson's Flag Day parade sponsored by the Hudson Lodge of Elks. The float gathered applause along the entire route.

The float was mounted on a Butler Lumber…

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…

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.

Rules and regulations of the Brothers of the Brush, a group organized during the Maynard Centennial celebration.

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

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

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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The "Mother’s Shift" at Digital Equipment Corp was well represented
at Maynard Pre-Centennial Dance (held on the 99th anniversary of the Town's incorporation) wearing 1870's clothing.

Barbara lannarelli, Dolly Edgar, Isabelle Alpine, Teddy…

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, ___?, ___?, ___?, ___?

Photo of a woman modeling an 1870's style dress at a fashion show held at St. Bridget hall.

Group enjoying a Centennial Monte Carlo fundraiser at the Maynard Country Club.

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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

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.

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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Two unidentified women (Centennial Belles?) participating in an unknown Centennial event.

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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…

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…

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

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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