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mhs-2021.31.pdf
1996 was the 125th anniversary of the Town's incorporation. There was a celebration and fireworks, which are highlighted in this report.

The report also notes the passing of Ralph Sheridan, whose name is synonymous with chronicling the history of…

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The musical was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Committee with the help of the Calico Belles; presented at the Maynard High School Auditorium.

Participants: l to r
Front Row (17): Anna Wilson, Ellen Shaw, Ed Reed, David Westlake, Theresa…

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One of Maynard's Finnish athletic clubs.

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Souvenir pin commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Finnish & Swedish people arrival in America, 1638 - 1938.

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Participation pin of the Joint Celebration, Rhode Island & Connecticut, of the 300th anniversary of Finnish people coming to America.

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Participation pin for one of the annual Finnish Summer Festivals.

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Pin promoting the War Saving Stamps sold during WW I to pay for the conflict.

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The league was formed after some Finns left the socialist party. Their first summer festival, 1940, was held in Fithburg.

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Eastern Finnish Music Organization formed to encourage Finnish bands and choruses. Hugo Kajander was the promoter.

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Leftist fought against Franco in the Spanish Civil War, including Finns from Maynard, who fought in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade of America.

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The letters refer to Idan Suomalainen Raittius Kansan Liitto; Eastern Finnish Temperance People's League.