Source: Manistique Pioneer Tribune, November 17, 1921, p.1.
ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM IS A SUCCESS
Mike Udell and Everett McCormick, 1917
The third anniversary of the armistice which ended the world war, November 11, 1918, was celebrated in Manistique last Friday by the presence of nearly three hundred ex-service men.
The parade started shortly after one o’clock with over one hundred men in line. It was headed by the Legion band and made a very smart appearance as it followed the line of march to the Westside and back.
The great feature of the day was the six-thirty banquet given to three hundred ex-service men, including many of their families. The luncheon, served at the gymnasium was an elaborate affair and required the assistance of nearly one hundred aides.
Besides flags and bunting, the decorations consisted of festoons and streamers of crepe paper. The table decorations were red carnations and barberries. The table in the center of the hall which was decorated in honor of the soldiers, who had died or had been killed in service, was extremely beautiful. The thirty absent places were represented by thirty candles. At either end of the table silken flags were placed at half mast. An immense floral wreath was placed in the center while red and white carnations completed the color scheme.
The World War I Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument stood on River Street near the siphon bridge. The names of the war dead were inscribed on the memorial. Those who gave their lives for their country included: Joseph G. Bebeau, William Alvin Beloungea, Hiram F. Brown, Henry Davis, Richard Dundee, Frank Eastman, Henry J. Fisher, Eugene Forrest, Henry L. Geister, Philip J. Gouin, Phillip Gaw, Milton Halsey, Leslie B. Handy, Oscar E. Johnson, Michael Krusic, Gaylord P. Leach, Gordon Leach, Henry Mercure, Henry Morrison, Everett McCormick, Frank Quinlan, Vernon E. Swingle, Gustaf Titmgar, Michael Tully, Mike Udell, Julius Williams and Harry A. Williams.
World War I Memorial