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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

3

Local servicemen visit. dances and meetings held

Banada resident Miss Karen Larson visited her parents, Lt Ariel Larson on furlough plans to leave for Alabama. A servicemen’s dance drew a large crowd with Lt Ariel Larson, Robert Geddes and Melvin Miles attending. The M Men and Gleaner Girls hosted a supper for Geddes. Betty Larsen of Preston visited Carman Larson and others. Reed Christensen from Mesa visited relatives. A Fireside meeting at Verna Swann’s featured Melvin Miles as speaker and Valene Geddes on piano with about 20 attendees.

Ariel Larson Alabama Robert Geddes Merchant Marines Melvin Miles Navy M-Men Gleaner Thea Geddes Betty Larsen Preston Carman Larson Reed Christensen Mesa Arizona Elsie Christensen Verna Swann Melvine Miles Valene Geddes

Ray A. Johnson Still In Action With 1st Cavalry in Tokyo

Private Ray A. Johnson of Preston Idaho continues overseas service with the 12th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division in Tokyo. A 20 year old boxing team member, he has one campaign star for Luzon and holds the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Philippine Liberation ribbon with star. He studied at Preston High School and sailed for overseas duty in May 1945. his wife Ollie Jean and father Leonard Johnson live in Preston.

1St Cavalry Divison Tokyo Ray A. Johnson Preston Eighth Army 1St Cavalry Division Johnson 12Th Cavalry 12Th Cavalry Regiment Luzon Preston High School Idaho Camp Roberts California

Santa Claus Secret Shocks Hobson Family Christmas

In a small town Christmas tale, Butch Hobson learns Santa may be a local fabrication. Charles overhears a friend doubting Santa, while Helen clings to belief to protect Randolph’s faith. The family grapples with truth and tradition during the holiday season.

Frienas Christirgs Randolph Helen Hobson Charles Santa Claus Helen Kerbinger Butch Santa Ty Randolph Yuletide Claus Ryes Uncle George George Gelly Neds Western New

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