The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-13

Reports:
BY CYNTHIA


Seems kind Of funny to be sit
ting down at the old typewriter
to dash off a few lines about
what's what tor you who have
been. my faithful readers. I've
really missed our weekly chats
through my column, but Winifred
Harriss has ben scouting around
and keeping you up with the news.
l saw the beauty pageant Thurs
day night, and just had to let YOU
know who was there and my i'm
pressions. First Of all, T o m m y
Tucker was super. On that I'm
sure we all agree. Both the male
ard female vocalists were plenty
okay, too. If you want any varifi-
cation on that statement, just ask
Melrose Straughn, who, by the
way, looked plenty good herself in
a light blue summer dress with
a wide swing skirt. She was ably
escorted by Dick Phelps.
The dresses worn by the on
testants were all made along the
same lines - o3-shoulder with
full skirts. Miss June Willetts
wore a beautiful CHAMPAGNE
colored net gown fashioned with
a very full skirt which was or
namented by a wide row OF cir
cular golden sequns. With her
blonde hair and sun-tan, the effect
was very gratifying.
During the talent portion Of the
evening most Of tn contestants
chose singing to display their
abilities. Many of the popular
songs of today were sung. Miss
udy Virgins sang "Mam'selle",
Miss Harriet Vines, ."I'm Con-
fessin", Miss Evelyn Billiard,
april Showers - and she was
very appropriately dressed for her
song choice. in a green mad white
striped play suit complete with
black umbrella and rain boots.
But the winning song belonged to
the winning contestant-the song,
"Embraceable You" - the c o n
testant, Miss Kathleen Harris.
Yes, "Mickie" was crowned
Miss Wilminton for ls47, and a
more deserving person was not to
be found. She chose an evening
gown Of black g%abardine made in
h present-day style OF of-one-
shoulder. Black was the color of
the bathing suit worn by Mickie,
too. She looked lovely to say the
least each time she made an ap-
pearance, but when Mayor White
placed the white net and rhine
stone crown on her head, an d
Rupert Bryan Graded the huge
arm bouquet of red roses in her
arms, she really looked the part
of a queen.
Miss Mary Ja1man who was
chosen for the honor last year alb
dictated her throne, and Miss
Harris, n e holder Of the title,
assembled the seat Of honor and
distinction. Our heartiest congrat-
ulations to you, "Mickie", and all
the luck and success in your
future contests.
Can't leave a momentous night
like. this without making some
mention of those who were spec
%tators and help chose the queen
by their applause. Jane Head and
Hampton Frady, Henry Meters
a nd June Andrews, Liston Mills
and Diane Costello, Winitred
Harriss and Jimmy McCarl and
so many others brought back
memories of high school dances
and other jivey get-togethers. OF
course Fred Sternberger, Willie
Hewlett, Harry Wellott, Harry
Williams, Ed Lamb, Hooper
Johnson and I could 60 on for
hours - made up the regular list
Of stays. But all in all, the eve
ming was wonderful.
Guess that's about all I had to
say for now. It's time to put the
cover on my typewriter and close
shop. Sho' is fine to be back home
- and it's perfect to be sending
along my usual - So long.