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Photograph caption dated June 5, 1957 reads, "Flanking last year's Miss Van Nuys, Ree Regul, standing center, are runners-up in this year's contest. They are, left, Sandy Marakas and Kathy Sellers. At right are Donna Gennow and Marilyn Hawkins. Seated are Linda Williams, left, Junior Miss Van Nuys, and Babs Manusa, right, Miss Van Nuys. Queen was momentarily dethroned when runway collapsed after coronation."
Van Nuys Junior Chamber of Commerce Beauty contestants Beauty contests Young women Bouquets Flowers Tiaras Cloaks Award winners Awards Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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