Summary
George Van Buren resigned as Beaver Island Civic Association president in October 1961 because he and his family planned to leave the island in December. The Beaver Beacon says Archie LaFreniere would take over the duties until the Association’s annual elections.
Evidence and limits
The notice documents an interim transition, not the December election outcome or formal minutes.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, October 1961, “Civic Association News.”Reports George Van Buren resigning as president because he and his family planned to leave Beaver Island in December, recalls their 1959 arrival as Beaver Lodge managers, and says Archie LaFreniere would take over presidential duties until the December annual elections. It does not provide resignation minutes or election results.