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August Homecoming supper and parade arrangements announced after Parish Hall fire (1961)

Also 1961 Beaver Island Homecoming announcement

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

The August 1961 issue announced an August 13 Homecoming with a buffet supper at the Parish Hall, an evening dance, an electric-blanket raffle, and a parade. The arrangements acknowledged that the fire-damaged kitchens would not be fully operational.

Evidence and limits

This is a pre-event announcement; it does not establish that the program was held, its attendance, proceeds, or final menu.

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, August 1961, “August Homecoming.”
    Announces the August 13 Homecoming and says the Altar Society planned buffet service at the Parish Hall because the fire-damaged kitchens would not be fully operational. It also announces an evening dance, electric-blanket raffle, and afternoon parade. This issue is a pre-event notice and does not confirm completion or attendance.