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Photograph caption dated April 4, 1957 reads "Mrs. Marcia Dessy, left, just crowned Mrs. California, offers last year's winner, Mrs. Martha Lizak of San Fernando Valley, piece of her favorite chocolate cake. Mrs. Dessy, of Wilmington, will compete in national finals at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., next month."
Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Award winners--California--San Fernando Valley Eating & drinking--California--San Fernando Valley Cakes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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