Summary
On February 14, 1974, thirteen Beaver Island snowmobilers crossed the frozen northern Lake Michigan route from the island’s back beach to Naubinway and returned the same day. Charlie Martin led the group; the published account says Jimmy Wozan returned to the island for Martin’s forgotten dentures.
Evidence and limits
The article records a realized group trip under the reported ice conditions. It does not establish a permanent route, ice-safety standard, vehicle ownership, or complete civil identities. The OCR spelling “LaTreniere” is retained in the episode records rather than silently normalized.
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, February 1974, “Ice Trip To U. P.”Reports 13 Beaver Island snowmobilers leaving the back beach between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. on February 14, reaching Naubinway about 1:30 p.m., and returning in similar time after a stop with Naubinway residents. Charlie Martin led the trip; Jimmy Wozan returned for Charlie’s forgotten dentures. The complete published list is Charlie Martin, Buddy Martin, Jerry LaTreniere, Paul LaTreniere, Jim Janda, Johnny Gillespie, Richie Gillespie, Eddy Wozan, Ron Wozan, Jim Wozan, Dennis Wagner, Tim Timrak, and Robert Gillespie. It does not provide vehicle records, a surveyed route, or independent identity records.