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1965 Miss Chinatown, USA

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1965 Miss Chinatown, USA

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title : 1965 Miss Chinatown, USA

physical description: p19

date : 19650218

note: Photo credit: Kem Lee Studio

description: Ten talented fingers, plus a demureness that Chinese elders equate with femininity won the Miss Chinatown USA title for Mary Tom of New York who competed against 15 other candidates at Masonic Temple last Sunday. In the 14th annual beauty pageant, Miss Tom, in a rose cheongsam, captivated the audience with her flawless piano rendition of Chopin's ''Fantasy Impromptu in C Minor'' during the talent portion of the contest. Built along the lines of the classic Chinese version of beauty with a light complexion, this St. Helena. High senior stands five-five and weighs 110 lbs. She is the youngest to win the title.

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