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1. Circle Lily Bar under ownership of Ray and Ginny Newbold. ca 1950-1962 - The Newbolds hosted many community and family events at Circle Lily as evidenced by the attached news clippings. The Newbolds purchased the business from Louie and Clara Laffin on land contract. During their ownership the highway got moved from the river's edge to it current location, cutting through their property. Per documents, the Laffins applied for a liquor license in 1962, indicating they got the property back.

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2. History of the Circle Lily Lodge property on the Manitowish River. 1930-2022 - Also known as Wayside Inn, Hawk's Nest Outfitters and River's Edge Outfitters. Written by Kay Krans for the MWHS web page and the March 2022 newsletter.

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3. Judy Ilg Peterson interview 2020 - Judy talks about how her grandparents, Leonore and Joe Ilg Sr., came to open the Joe Ilg Camp on Rest Lake. She reminisces about growing up in Manitowish Waters after her parents took over the resort.

   9/21/2020

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4. Newspaper clippings: Wisconsin beauty pageant contestants visit Manitowish Waters. 1950 & 1951 - The MW Chamber of Commerce awarded these winners a week experiencing the Northwoods. See record # 2021.026.001 for photos

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5. Summer Fun at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort By JoAnn Miller - An article about the activities available at Koerner's resort over the years. As evidenced by attached newspaper clippings, the resort auditorium served as a venue for local and regional events. The resort also hosted Miss Wisconsin and her court for the visit to the Northwoods.

   5/2021

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6. Wisconsin Beauty Pageant Contestants visit Manitowish Waters June 1950 - As a prize for winning city competitions, the MW Chamber of Commerce awarded these six contestants a one week vacation experiencing the Northwoods.

   Record Type: Photo