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mhs-2025.207.pdf
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.

mhs-2025.254.pdf
A collection of meeting minutes and other documents related to the formation and activities of the Maynard Centennial Belles.

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

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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)

(Please…

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

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

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Auctioneer Mary Thomas offers an item for bid at the Centennial
Belles sponsored Penny Auction held at Maynard’s Elks Hall.

(Contact us with any additional identifications.)

(Question: Elks Hall or VFW?)

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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…

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A meeting of the Maynard Country Club Charter of the Centennial Belles held at Town Hall.

(Contact us with any identifications)

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At a meeting of the Centennial Belles Virginia Murphy purchases one of the first calendars to go on sale.

Gert Walls
Georgia Giammarco
Virginia Murphy
Patricia D'Errico

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Attendees at the Centennial Belles Harvest Dance held at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club. Music was provided by the Boiler Room Boys.

Standing: Hazel Genest, Gert Walls

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A scene from the Maynard Dramatic Club's presentation of the play "The Armored Dove" . The two performances were sponsored by The Centennial Belles and The Brothers of the Brush.

(Contact us with cast/character identifications, see list…

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A photo of the "Boiler Room Boys" jazz band performing at the Saint Valentine's Day Dance (the first major Centennial event held) wearing "Salute to Maynard" hats.

(Contact us with identifications, below is our best guess based on other…

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The Centennial Belles in period dress promoting their upcoming Spring Dance at the United Co-operative Society.

Georgia Giammarco
Helen Rogers
Clem ?? (co-op)
Carol Ann Rogers (holding sign)
Jim Lanciani (co-op)
Virginia Murphy
Gert…

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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

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Players at the craps table, part of a Las Vegas Night party held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club. The event was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Cameos (a chapter of the Centennial Belles).

(Contact us with identifications.)

Players
#4 -…

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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…

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Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.

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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…

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A program brochure for the "Fashionable Ladies" Fashion Show held Monday, June 28, 1971 during the Maynard Centennial Celebration. A fashion show comprised of women's clothing from 1833 to 1928. The show was hosted by the Main Charter Belles.