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San Pedro Names First Miss Tramp Steamer of 1558
Predty Pat McWhorter, an 18 year old Harper Junior College coed, was crowned Miss Tramp Steamer of 1558 in Los Angeles Harbor. The honor came from a field of 15 entrants in a beauty contest organized by Eerl Loveless for the Harbor Area Seaman's Rest and Recreation Committee, with Olaf Svenskold as chair. The selection seeks attention to a vanishing phase of world trade as ships move from opportunistic sailings to regular scheduled runs. The winner will greet itinerant ships at Los Angeles Harbor next year and received merchandise prizes from harbor merchants and a Catalina weekend trip.
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Predty
Pat McWhorter
Harper Junior College Coed
Los Angeles Harbor
Eerl Loveless
San Peda Cafe
Harbor Area
Seaman's Rest and Recreation Committee
Olaf Svenskold
Svenskold
Los Angeles Marbor
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