The Miss Wool of Texas Pageant (1956)

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The Miss Wool of Texas Pageant (1956)

Angelo State University, Porter Henderson Library

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The contestants gather for Wool Fiesta festivities
Contestants model the latest wool trends
Candidate no. 9 talks about wool before the judging panel
The court of candidates is presented, escorted by air cadets
The winner is announced

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This newsreel reports on the Miss Wool of Texas Pageant of 1956-1957. The 11 finalists assemble in San Angelo for Wool Fiesta Week, showing off items from the $4000 all-wool wardrobe to be awarded the winner. Next, contestants give a three-minute talk on wool before the judges. Finally, the court of candidates are formally presented before the press and the crowd. 21-year-old Earline Whitt of Austin is crowned Miss Wool of 1957.

Tom Green County
San Angelo