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Photograph caption dated May 11, 1957 reads "Johnny Grant, disc jockey, seems undecided as to who should be queen of San Fernando Valley's Modern Living Festival while beauties await his decision. Pretty Shirley Purdew, second from right, was named winner. From left are June Menyhart, Marilyn Hawkins, LaRae Rich, Queen Purdew and Judy Crowe. Festival, which features many exhibits, is being held at Devonshire Downs until May 19."
Grant, Johnny Disc jockeys--United States Beauty contestants Men Young women Bathing suits Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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