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Photograph caption dated March 26, 1955 reads "Three Valley housewives, winners of elimination baking contest, will compete Friday in finals for Mrs. San Fernando Valley title which may lead up to Mrs. America honors. They are Lydia Butz, Janis Warner and Margaret Carlton. Group of elimination candidates pictured above are, from left, back row, Mmes. Hazel Driggs, representing Sherman Oaks; June De Spain, Panorama City; Therese Ernest, Encino; Hariette Clark, San Fernando-Pacoima; Mrs. Butz, North Hollywood, winner, and Mrs. Warner, Studio City winner; front row, Gerry Bugbee, Northridge-Granada Hills; Mrs. Carlton, Reseda, winner; Lottie White, Van Nuys, and Phyllis McMeekan, Tarzana."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty contests--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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