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October 7, 1935
The "J" Bird
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
Birdie Jensen, a Juneau High senior, elected queen by students for the Douglas Bridge dedication on October 13, representing the city in festivities. Six maids of honor also selected from school classes.
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QUEEN CHOSEN
FOR DEDICATION
OF NEW BRIDGE
Juneau Representative Is
Elected by High
Students
Proving her popularity among nearly two hundred J-Hi students, Birdie Jensen was elected to preside as queen of festivities at the formal dedication of the Douglas Bridge Sunday, October 13. Miss Jensen, a member of the senior class, will represent Juneau in the capital city's part of the grand celebration.
Six girls, including representatives from each of the three other classes, were also elected to serve as maids of honor. They are Emma Ness, Sybil Godfrey, Nola Mae Seelye, Jean Boyer, Patricia Hussey, and Marguerite Hickey.
Plans for the election were discussed by Mr. A. B. Phillips before the student body at a meeting held last Tuesday afternoon at 3:25. A short assembly was called Wednesday morning, at which time nominations for queen and for her attendants were made. Voting was done by secret ballot during the regular class periods.
FOR DEDICATION
OF NEW BRIDGE
Juneau Representative Is
Elected by High
Students
Proving her popularity among nearly two hundred J-Hi students, Birdie Jensen was elected to preside as queen of festivities at the formal dedication of the Douglas Bridge Sunday, October 13. Miss Jensen, a member of the senior class, will represent Juneau in the capital city's part of the grand celebration.
Six girls, including representatives from each of the three other classes, were also elected to serve as maids of honor. They are Emma Ness, Sybil Godfrey, Nola Mae Seelye, Jean Boyer, Patricia Hussey, and Marguerite Hickey.
Plans for the election were discussed by Mr. A. B. Phillips before the student body at a meeting held last Tuesday afternoon at 3:25. A short assembly was called Wednesday morning, at which time nominations for queen and for her attendants were made. Voting was done by secret ballot during the regular class periods.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Bridge Dedication
School Election
Queen Selection
Juneau High
Douglas Bridge
Maids Of Honor
What entities or persons were involved?
Birdie Jensen
Emma Ness
Sybil Godfrey
Nola Mae Seelye
Jean Boyer
Patricia Hussey
Marguerite Hickey
Mr. A. B. Phillips
Where did it happen?
Juneau, Douglas Bridge
Story Details
Key Persons
Birdie Jensen
Emma Ness
Sybil Godfrey
Nola Mae Seelye
Jean Boyer
Patricia Hussey
Marguerite Hickey
Mr. A. B. Phillips
Location
Juneau, Douglas Bridge
Event Date
Sunday, October 13
Story Details
Birdie Jensen elected queen by Juneau High students for Douglas Bridge dedication festivities, proving her popularity. She will represent Juneau. Six maids of honor elected: Emma Ness, Sybil Godfrey, Nola Mae Seelye, Jean Boyer, Patricia Hussey, Marguerite Hickey. Plans discussed by Mr. A. B. Phillips; nominations in assembly; voting by secret ballot.