News: Granton Park (Opens - 1974)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Baker, Trimberger,

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/27/1974

Granton Park (Opens - 1974)

The dedication of the new Granton Community Park is slated for this Saturday and Sunday in the Village of Granton. Festivities will start with a dance in the fire hall Satruday evening.

Activities move to the park Sunday with a dinner at noon featuring chicken, hot dogs, and refreshments. The Granton High School Band will play a concert at 1:00 p.m.

Ed Baker of the regional conservation service, Eau Claire, will dedicate the park at 1:30 p.m. Wayne Trimberger, Neillsville will be the master of ceremonies. Boy Scouts will present colors and lead the audience in the flag pledge.

The new park was developed with local funds, assistance from the Listeman Foundation of Neillsville, and contributions from many area people. Park, improvements include a large shelter, tennis court, picnic grounds with grills and tables and sanitary facilities.

The park has already had heavy use and is a popular meeting place for clubs, churches, and family reunions.
 

 

 


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