Summary
On June 23, 1961, the Emerald Isle brought 52 Michigan Republicans to Beaver Island for a pleasure cruise and luncheon meeting at the Beaver Lodge.
Evidence and limits
The report names George Van Puerson as chairman and Edward K. Shanahan as host, but supplies no complete attendee list or formal party minutes.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, July 1961, “Republicans Invade This Democratic Stronghold.”Reports that Michigan Republicans under George Van Puerson arrived on the Emerald Isle with 52 people, Edward K. Shanahan hosted the group, and a luncheon meeting took place at Beaver Lodge. The vessel departed Charlevoix at 10:30 a.m. and returned at 6:30 p.m.; the report does not provide a complete roster or formal party event record.