Summary
In December 1961, Betty Lockton began a campaign to raise money for Holy Cross Cemetery after visitors raised concerns about its care. The notice says she planned to solicit families with relatives buried there, with assistance from Musette LaFreniere and Bob Delaney. The February 1962 issue says the campaign was progressing and repeats Musette and Bob as contacts.
Evidence and limits
The report documents a campaign launch, not funds raised, maintenance work, or a complete cemetery condition assessment.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, December 1961, “Holy Cross Parish News.”Reports Betty Lockton of Chicago beginning a campaign to raise money for Holy Cross Cemetery after visitors questioned the cemetery’s lack of care. Letters were planned to families with relatives buried there; Musette LaFreniere of St. James and Bob Delaney of Grand Rapids were assisting. It does not provide a budget, work plan, donor list, or evidence of completed maintenance.
- Beaver Beacon, February 1962, “Holy Cross Parish.”Says Betty Lockton’s campaign was progressing and names Musette LaFreniere in St. James and Bob Delaney in Grand Rapids as contacts. It does not report funds raised, completed maintenance, or a final cemetery-care plan.