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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated October 11, 1960 reads "Highlighting gala Canoga Holidays parade Oct. 15 will be appearance of two beauty queens, Miss and Mrs. Canoga Park. Contestants in two contests are, front, from left, Phyllis Gillmore, 17; Carolyn Romaker, 26; Carolyn Spellman, 24; Leslie Gingery, 17; rear, from left, Vivian Hatchel, 28; Susie Smith, 21; Betty Harrison, 26, and Charlotte Pikor, 19. Winners and finalists will ride on parade's several dozen floats."
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