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Friday, August 31, 2012

Baby Show and Beauty Contest

Thursday, August 31, 1911

The Tribune Baby Show was held on this date in Rock Springs Park history. 64 prizes were given valued at $300 and over one thousand babies were shown.

Wednesday, August 31, 1927

Tri-State Beauty Contest was held at Rock Springs Park. Contestants from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania vied for the chance to win the title and $500 in prizes and gifts as well as a free trip to view the National Beauty pageant at Atlantic City. (Beaver Falls Tribune, August 23, 1927)

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