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Maynard Centennial Ball - 1971
Concord Armory
Promenade of Committee
Front row - l to r
Mary Kurowski, Victor Kurowski, Vera Leithead, Wendel Leithead, Mary Sheridan, Raymond Sheridan Sr., Betsy Shaw, George Shaw
Front row - l to r
Mary Kurowski, Victor Kurowski, Vera Leithead, Wendel Leithead, Mary Sheridan, Raymond Sheridan Sr., Betsy Shaw, George Shaw
Maynard Centennial Sign - 1971
Two Centennial sign posted at the outskirts of Maynard during the Centennial celebrations.
Maynardopoly Game for the Centennial - 1971
Three copies of a board game based on the popular Monopoly game. It is a Limited Edition and was produced for the Town of Maynard Centennial celebration in 1971.
The Game of Maynard - 1971
Two Maynard Centennial Games were developed for the Centennial celebration for Maynard, MA, in 1971. This is the Game of Maynard, the second is Wheeler Dealer.
Names of Maynard Individuals on the Game:
A. Anderson, C. Ahern, T. Athorn, Baystate…
Names of Maynard Individuals on the Game:
A. Anderson, C. Ahern, T. Athorn, Baystate…
Maynard Centennial "Best Beard" Award Trophy - 1971
A Maynard Centennial "Best Beard" Trophy was awarded to E. James Mertz in 1971.
Trophy from Maynard Centennial Muster - 1971
A trophy awarded to the "Dead End Kids" at the Centennial Muster held on June 27, 1971. They won the First Place for the Wet Hose Race.
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.
Centennial Jewelry - 1971
A set of Centennial jewelry with the Clock Tower and the words "Town of Maynard Massachusetts 1871" embossed on the front. The set includes a bracelet, necklace, cufflinks, and pin.
Middlesex Bank*Maynard Centennial Checkbook - 1971
A checkbook in the name of the Maynard Centennial Ball Committee. The checkbook is encased in a red plastic outer covering.
Ayer Mass Flag
This was likely given to Maynard at the time of the centennial, 1971. Ayer was incorporated in the same year as Maynard, 1871.
Centennial Main Charter Belles Gavel - 1971
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…
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
Lady Sheriff Badge - 1970-71
A lady's sheriff badge worn during the Maynard Centennial Year, 1970-71 by Mary Ellen Piantedosi. Mary Ellen was the Official Lady Sheriff.
Rolling Pin - 1971
Lady Sheriff
Main Charter Belles
Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.
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 Ball Tickets Newspaper Photo
The Selectman purchasing Ball tickets.
l to r
Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
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Eileen Duggan, Betsy Shaw, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Howard Boeske, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead
Assabet Valley Beacon - June 1971
Maynard Centennial Time Capsule
A copy of the Assabet Valley Beacon published on June 24, 1971 was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was opened in 2021.
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.
Centennial Belles Charters - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule 1971
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…
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…