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Chicago benefit party for Ann Gatliff and Darlene Schmidt (1960)

Also Gatliff and Schmidt benefit dinner

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

A benefit party was held in Chicago on January 16, 1960, for Ann Gatliff and Darlene Schmidt. The notice describes a ham dinner with Beaver Island venison and says the turnout was good.

Evidence and limits

The report does not identify the venue, organizers, proceeds, or the specific need being supported. Bernie O’Donnell is named as the person who shot the venison, but no separate identity record is inferred from that mention.

Open questions

  • Are there Chicago event notices, receipts, or family records documenting the benefit’s purpose and proceeds?

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, February 1960, “Benefit Party.”
    Reports a January 16 benefit party in Chicago for Ann Gatliff and Darlene Schmidt, with Beaver Island venison shot by Bernie O’Donnell and a ham dinner. It says the turnout was good but gives no venue, proceeds, or medical purpose.
    beaver_beacon · 1960-02_Beaver-Beacon