J. Arthur Thompson's home was the site for the beachcomber party hosted by Joan Thompson and Jimmy Caillouette. College students gathered together to celebrate one last time before returning to school and to celebrate Merrilee Longstreth and Roland Day's engagement. Left to right, Marian Long, Merrilee Longstreth (guest of honor), Ed Olson, Jo Kirkebo and unidentified guest (T. Times, 8/21/48, p. 11).

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In mid-August 1948, Joan Thompson and Jimmy Cailluette hosted a beachcomber party in honor of Merrilee Longstreth and Roland Day, who were getting married later that month. The party was held at Joan's parent's home in the Lakewood area. Arriving early at the party, wearing grass skirts and leis, were (l to r) Tommy Murray, Jo Ann Stevens, Nancy Urdahl, David Young, Judy Urdahl and Lowell Ann Young (T. Times, 8/21/48, p. 11).

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