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Remembering Marshall's first Santa Kenneth Burden
A reminiscence recounts Kenneth Burden's 1947 debut as Marshall Santa Claus, his WWII Navy service, and years of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and parades. His wife Evna, known as Mrs Claus, shared stories of the family, nicknames, and a life devoted to bringing Christmas cheer across Marshall before his death in 1974.
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Marshall Santa
Kenneth Burden
Marshall Lions Club
Mrs. Claus
Evna
Ken
Tokyo Harbor
Michigan
Marshall
Santa
Santa Claus
Albion Fire Department
Albion
Bank