Summary
In a March 1972 report, officers of the Beaver Island Association of Michigan approved two $100 donations from the association’s remaining expense balance: one to the Beaver Island Medical Center Auxiliary and one to the Beaver Island Historical Society. The gifts were designated as a memorial to Murray Wanty, who had served as the association’s treasurer.
Evidence and limits
The newspaper reports a decision and intended recipients, not bank records, receipts, a formal meeting date, or the organizations’ later use of the funds.
See also
- Beaver Island Association of Michigan (1961 organization and 1972 donation)
- Beaver Island Medical Center Auxiliary (1972 project)
- Beaver Island Historical Society
- Murray Wanty (Beaver Island Association treasurer)
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, March 1972, “Donations Received.”Reports the association’s remaining balance being divided into two $100 donations, one to the Medical Center Auxiliary and one to the Historical Society, with both gifts designated as a memorial to deceased former treasurer Murray Wanty; it does not provide transaction dates or receipts.