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Maid of Cotton pageant contestants named in Memphis
Judges emphasize background and poise over beauty for the 1977 Maid of Cotton winner among 18 finalists from 11 states. The winner, crowned in Memphis, will tour internationally promoting cotton economy and issues. Final judging is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the winner making a New Year's Day appearance in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. Contenders include Derrith Allgood, Betsy Callicott, Robin Carr, Ellen Clark, Laura Daly, Diana Enke, Ann Joiner, Lynne Lovelady, Diana Moon, Allison Mynatt, Janis Nilson, Beverly Pepple, Kimperlee Ploch, Robin Rainbolt, Nancy Stanley, Janet Stickley, and others.
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Memphis
Tenn
UPT
Dallas
Derrith Allgood
Gulfport
Miss
Nedra Allgood
Betsy Callicott
Robin Carr
San Gabriel
Calif
Ellen Clark
Ellen Crenshaw
Laura Daly
Lafayette
Diana Enke
Casa Grande
Ariz
Ann Joiner
Lookout Mountain
Tena
Lynne Lovelady
Cullman
Ala
Diana Moon
Aberdeen
M.C
Allison Mynatt
Albuquerque
N.M
Janis Nilson
Los Alamos
N.ml
Beverly Pepple
Piedmont
S.C
Kimperlee Ploch
Amarillo
Tex
Robin Rainbolt
el Paso
Nancy Stanley
Jacksonville
Janet Stickley
Salisbury
N.C