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Roxanne Russell Crowned 'Miss Gay Florida’’ 1974 ATLANTA BARB-Page 3 NAME THE BARB Win $50.00 In Cush! Monday evening, May 6th, Miami Beach’s Marco Polo Hotel un veiled the 1974 edition of “the female impersona tors” Miss Florida Pageant now in its’ third year. Produced by Keith Enterprises and co directed by Michael St. Laurent and Jerry Day, the third annual event proved itself, once again, to be a glittering success from start to finish. Long before the eurtain went up, the festivities began as a capacity crowd jammed the Marco Polo’s plush Persian Room. The audience itself, one of the most regal in Miami Beaches 74 season, served as an overture to the event. Decked in evening attire that ranged from basic black pearls to beaded turbans, je weled tuexdos and se- quined kaftans; The Pageant was kicked off with a rocking all male dance number introducing one of the two emcees for the evening. Kevin McManus. Mr. McManus went on to introduce an impressive array of judges including enter tainers Tubby Boots, Billie Boots. Midge Miller, famed impres- sario of the Jewel Box Revue - Danny Brown, and entertainment editor - Jane Florczak. With the formalaties completed, the offical host and emcee Michael St. Laurent, popular local female impersonator, en tered amid a fanfare of top dancing and fast strut ting escorts to begin the evening competition. Mr. St. Laurent and Mr. McManus emcee’d their way through a beau Cecil Danny C & D Mobile Home Service Trailer - Residential - Commercial Awnings - Screen Rooms Telephone (404) 939-3751 Clarkston, Ga. STOP! SHAVING That Delicate Skin Facial Hair Removed ..... Permanently & Gently Now^Open For Your Convenience the LECTROLYSIS way Powers Park - Suite B-102 3260 Powers Ferry Rd. S.E. Marietta, Ga. 30062 971-6563 (Office) 349-5207 (Ans. Serv.j Private Complimentary Office Consultation With This Ad. Appointments Only tiful evening as 23 con testants competed in evening gow ns and bathing suits, and then in the entertainment segment; the most important sec tion of the competition, displayed an array of talent ranging from snake dancing, to tap dancing, to live singing to diligent takeoffs of such super- stars as Lisa Minnelli and Marilyn Monroe. The talent .segment was opened in real style by Emore’. “the female im personators” Miss Florida 1973. ts he shim mered his way hrough his nationally acclaimed im pression of Shirley Bassey all the way to a standing ovation, one of many that evening. Having completed beauty parades. Inthing suit runs, talent compe tition. and brief question and answer segment, the judges committee se lected Miss Florida 1974 and her court. Third run - nerup. Carmen Del Rio; Second runner-up, Aly Regal; a tie for First runner-up. Jesse DeVille and Taffany Arieaqus; and “the female imperson ators" Miss Florida 1974, How would you like to win. $50.00 in cash? It’s easy to win-just send in the name you think best for the Barb and if your name is used you will receive $50.00 in cash. We~have expanded our coverage with /rculation so rapidly *n the last few months that it is necessary to change our name. You can help and win cash too. We are offering a $50.00 CASH prize to the person who sends in the best name. Read the following rules and submit your lucky name today! Rules: I. Send in the name “Of your choice on either a post card or letter to: Name the Barb Atlanta Barb P.O. Box Roxanne Russell, who’s victory was undoubtedley aided by his lively and authentic rendition of Marilyn Monre’s “Heat Wave” numDer. Other highlights of the evening included every thing from a streaker to the more dignified pres- 82543 - Atlanta, Ga. 30354. before June 30th. 2. Give a brief explana tion why we should use your name. 3. All entries must be postmarked no later than June 30th and received not later than July 5th. 4. Employees, and fami lies of the Barb are not elegible to enter. 5. The name will be cho sen by a panel of 5 people. 6. A check for $50.00 will be sent to the winner and they will be notified by mail. SEND YOUR ENTRY TODAY!!! YOU COULD BE THE WINNER!!! YOUR CHANCES ARE GOOD... entation of the Billie Boots humanitarian A- ward to dual recipients, nationally famed imper sonator Jackie Jackson, and Michael St. Laurent. All in all a smashing evening! TOU W/ffiT TO bi/T Atto von ee/mt it 'YOUR' LUB FROM YOUR IDEAS COME ■ New Discoteque& Light Show ■ Hot Cocktail Hour Hord’Oeuvres ■ Unique Shows AND MORE TO COME 13th & w. peachtree — atlanta,ga.