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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Preston, “Idaho
Karen Larson
Ogden
Harold Larson
Washington Irving
Preston Lumber
Ollie Jean
Leonard Johnson
Fuller-Toponce-Co
William J. Murdock
Spaper Unica
Music Sheet
Hart's
Gorey
Hart Music
Cache Valley Banking Co
Logan, Utah