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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 12, 1961 reads "Canoga Park passed out three awards Saturday night to women residents or employes (sic) of the community. They were, left to right, Mrs. Marilyn Caplette, 17522 Collins St., Encino, a Rocketdyne employe (sic), named Mrs. Canoga Park; Mrs. Mary Ellen Skinner, 21706 Hart St., Canoga Park, who received the distinguished service award, and Bonnie Geer, 17, 8857 Casaba St., Canoga Park, Miss Canoga Park. The contest was sponsored by Canoga Community Events, Inc."
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