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Page 10 — The Barb, November, 1977 im 6 Peep ’le Miss Carousel Selected in Knoxville . by Bill Smith Knoxville Competition was stiff for the title of Miss Carousel as twelve lovely contestants vied for the honor. Never argue with Jamie Chambers. Kimberley Dee was the winner; in this newly redecorated show! bar. This lovely lady simply 1 stole the show with herj presentation of “You Light Up! My Life.” 1 Jimmie Dee, the newly; crowned Miss Gay America,: made her first appearance since winning that crown and was a 1 lovely emcee. Lemmie Smith, a; local “good looking hunk”' helped out with the announcing chores and Rufus, the Carousel’s talented male lead was only one of their exceptional line of entertain ment. Other guest performers included Crystal Lambega, Adrianne Sanchez, Miss Gay Knoxville 1976-77, and Jamie Chambers. All in all, the Carousel put on an excellent pageant. Some of the planning, however, was not as good. The gay press was on the verge of walking out of the pageant until Rufus rescued us. Bobby Swinden of.Cruise had tripped over an unlighted step, fallen on his Camera and lost his car keys, all in a search for the press table. Rufus rescued both the Barb and Cruise from the downstairs bar and found us a front row table with the Carousel’s lovely waitress Jo Ann hovering nearby. We regret missing Rufus’s two numbers, but we didn’t miss' Jamie Chambers? numbers...both i on and off the stage. I love this girl to death and really hate to hear that she’s retiring — but please, Jamie, you’re too big a star for bar room brawls. —Photos by Gary Poe Kimberley Dee, everyone agreed she won Rufus - Most Hospitable ITJLViilpiii is Celebrates Sadie Hawkins’ Da ? Memphis — Saturday, September 17 saw the first annual ball of the GOPS social club. The theme of the fete was “Sadie Hawkins Day in Dogpatch, USA.” Guests arrived in jeans, flannel shirts, suspenders, country dresses and straw hats. The American Legion Hall was decorated with kPjjp * 1650 So. Ridgewood Ave. (US1) South Daytona OPEN 4 PM-10 PM-CLOSED MON. ALL YOU CAN EAT GROUPER ...’3 s0 SHRIMP DINNER... M 50 FRIED OYSTERS... $4.50 FRIED CLAMS ... $4.50 Pat Lindmeier OUR OVM FAMOUS SHRIMP SALAD Complimentary Wine W/Dinner DOWN UNDER BOOKSTORE MAGAZINES LEATHER GOODS NOVELTIES GAME ROOM MOVIES NOVELS PEEP SHOWS OPEN 24 hours 7 days a week Largest Selection in S.E., for the discrimanating male come browse...ample free lighted parking 45 8TH STREET ATLANTA, GEORGIA fresh cut flowers on each table and bales of hay dotting the dance floor. Members of the club donned costumes representing characters of the “Li’l Abner” comic strip. The ball captain,Laura Lee Love was the “Spirit of Sadie Hawkins” wearing a white bridal gown and veil carrying a nosegay of fresh flowers and sporting a 8 V2 month stomach to the entrance theme: “It Should Have Been Me.” The Ball Lieutenant, Wilma, represented “The Merry Black Widow.” Club royalty included Debutantes: Cindi, Anita, The Deyine Miss L, Tamantha Taylor, Suzette, Sassy, Gypsie Sheree Smith, Peaches and Cass Michaels. The Grand Duke and Duchess were Micki and Ed Clemmer. The reigning leaders of GOPS were announced during the pageant. David Jones was. selected to serve as Star King I and Star Queen I is Martha (Daisy Mae.) Awards were given to Mr. Dennis and Cass Michaels for exceptional service to the Club and the gay community during the year. After the ball was over, everyone had fun dancing and getting to know each other...being downright country like. BLUE SKY 1018 Peachtree Walk 874-0900