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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2009
Page
6
In 1974 Puerto Rico is the spotlight and Irish Mary Daugherty is crowned queen. The accompanying note mentions 1981 Russia as the spotlight nation with Princess Michele crowned.
The 43rd Lorain International Festival runs a week of food and fun with a new classic car show at Black River Landing on the final day and bazaar attractions including more than six giant inflatables. Easter Seals of Northern Ohio leads a penny drive aiming for 1 million while Puerto Rican spotlight shines on the event.
Simone Maravich Gall became Lorain International Festival queen by chance in 1968 after agreeing to enter the pageant as a favor to her aunt. She recalls the shock of being crowned and notes the festival’s purpose of celebrating nationality and shared heritage. Gall continues to value the festival, her chorus work, and teaching in Lorain.
Lydia Esparza hosts a 6 p.m. to midnight Lorain event at DeLuca's with dinner and entertainment tickets 35. Performers include Vejigantes and Los Tres Sonidos, with guests Betty Sutton and Ted Kalo. Also a princess pageant at Lorain Palace Theatre and Lorain International Bazaar at Black River Landing.
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