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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated January 5, 1961 reads "Winners in the East and West Valley divisions of the smile contest sponsored by the Valley Dental Society in co-operation with Los Angeles City Schools, left to right, are Marc Matloff, 14, 3936 Woodfield Dr., Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys Junior High; Bob Gulas, 14, 6269 Blucher Ave., Van Nuys, Birmingham High; Pamela Thune, 13, 13425 Leach St., Sylmar, Olive Vista Junior High, and Jane Janise, 13, 22741 Runnymeade St., Canoga Park, Columbus Junior High. They will compete Monday with eight other divisional winners to determine the city championship."
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