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Miss Artesias of the past -- Known History


Miss Artesia 1951

Wilma Hoffman
(now Wilma DeHoop)


Miss Artesia 1951
Wilma Hoffman -- The first Miss Artesia
After she was named "Miss Artesia", Wilma represented Artesia in the county-wide competition held during the LA County Fair.


We've reprinted the caption for you:
BEAUTY HONORS ROYALTY - Bevy of beautiful Bellflower girls honor Pansco Hazel, famous Holstein who, as "Queen Buttercup III", reigned over 1951 Bellflower Fair. Pansco Hazel by next Tuesday will have passed world's milk producing record, it was learned today. Girls are Janet Myer and Loretta Randall (holding sign), and behind Pansco Hazel, left to right are: Ardie Veyna, Nancy Thompson, Wilma Hoffman, Marie Johnson and Ruth Geske.

 

 

 

Miss Artesia 1972
Carol Herrema
Carol Herrema was born in Aretsia and educated locally. The daughter of John and Florence Herrema, she reigned as Miss California from 1972 to 1973. Carol represented the City of Artesia and California, in the Miss USA-Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

Carol Herrema is the only Miss Artesia to win the title of Miss California.


 

 

Miss Artesia 1973
Lucy Sierdsma


 

 

 

For more information go to:

www.missartesia.org

 

 

 

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