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May 31, 1928
The Courier Index
Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
John Gilbert selects six beautiful University of Arkansas students, including Miss Mildred Burke of this city, a sophomore in Arts and Sciences and Zeta Tau Alpha member. First place to Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas. Other winners from various sororities. Gilbert prefers brunettes.
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High Honors for Miss Burke
Miss Mildred Burke, a student in the University of Arkansas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Burke of this city, was selected by John Gilbert, famous movie star, as one of the six most beautiful girls in the University this year. There were 27 candidates for the honors. Miss Burke is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha national social sorority.
First place was given Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas of Waxahachie, Texas, a junior in the Arts and Sciences College and a member of the same sorority.
Other winners are Miss Ferne Watson of Fayetteville, junior in the College of Education, Delta Delta Delta; Miss Eileene Peterson of Hot Springs, sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, Pi Beta Phi; Miss Effie Aileen Metcalf, Batesville, junior in the College of Arts and Sciences Pi Beta Phi and Miss Rachael Wilson of Mangum, Oklahoma, sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, Delta Delta Delta.
Gilbert disapproved Anita Loos' famous statement concerning blondes and gentlemen by selecting four brunettes and only two blondes. Miss Watson is the only pronounced blonde but Miss Peterson is "on the fence."
Miss Mildred Burke, a student in the University of Arkansas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Burke of this city, was selected by John Gilbert, famous movie star, as one of the six most beautiful girls in the University this year. There were 27 candidates for the honors. Miss Burke is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha national social sorority.
First place was given Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas of Waxahachie, Texas, a junior in the Arts and Sciences College and a member of the same sorority.
Other winners are Miss Ferne Watson of Fayetteville, junior in the College of Education, Delta Delta Delta; Miss Eileene Peterson of Hot Springs, sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, Pi Beta Phi; Miss Effie Aileen Metcalf, Batesville, junior in the College of Arts and Sciences Pi Beta Phi and Miss Rachael Wilson of Mangum, Oklahoma, sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, Delta Delta Delta.
Gilbert disapproved Anita Loos' famous statement concerning blondes and gentlemen by selecting four brunettes and only two blondes. Miss Watson is the only pronounced blonde but Miss Peterson is "on the fence."
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Beauty Selection
University Honors
Sorority Members
John Gilbert
Brunettes
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Mildred Burke
John Gilbert
Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas
Miss Ferne Watson
Miss Eileene Peterson
Miss Effie Aileen Metcalf
Miss Rachael Wilson
Where did it happen?
University Of Arkansas
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Mildred Burke
John Gilbert
Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas
Miss Ferne Watson
Miss Eileene Peterson
Miss Effie Aileen Metcalf
Miss Rachael Wilson
Location
University Of Arkansas
Story Details
John Gilbert selects six most beautiful girls from 27 candidates at University of Arkansas; Miss Mildred Burke one of them, first place to Miss Fannie Ruth Thomas; others listed with colleges and sororities; prefers brunettes.