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Beaver Island cancer benefit at the Shamrock raises $130.75 (1961)

Also April 22 · 1961 cancer benefit

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TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

An April 22, 1961 benefit for the American Cancer Society was held at the Shamrock. The Beacon reports $130.75 in donations and names Eva McDonough as chair of the party committee.

Evidence and limits

The total is a newspaper-reported amount, not an audited account, and the notice does not establish the Shamrock’s formal venue identity.

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, May 1961, “Cancer Benefit.”
    Reports the April 22 party for the American Cancer Society at the Shamrock, with donated gifts auctioned and total donations of $130.75; Eva McDonough is named chair. It does not provide attendance, a receipt ledger, or a formal venue identity beyond “the Shamrock.”