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Photograph caption dated August 2, 1957 reads "Eight young Valley accordionists, along with their teacher Fred Ghezzi, left, practice for Western States Accordion Festival this weekend at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. From left, in front row, are Judy Eimers, 12; Andrea Reed, 10; Sonny Woodward, 10, and Tommy Massimini, 8. From left, in rear row, are Don McMillen, 14; Roger Manning, 16; Theresa Harris, 16, candidate for Queen of Festival from North Hollywood, and Star Gallo, 14."
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