Carol Morris Miss Universe 1956

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  1. Jerry Adams

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    @Bobby Cole
    Thanks for the memory Bobby.

    https://data.desmoinesregister.com/famous-iowans/carol-morris

    In preparation for this parade a call went out for convertibles to be used in the parade.
    My aunt had a friend who had a '55 Chevy convertible that could be used but needed a driver and I got lucky.
    I can't remember the how's or why's but after the parade Miss Morris was placed in my car to be taken home to change clothes and then back to a reception.

    Funny, I can't remember much about Carol Morris even though she was a Senior when I was a Sophomore at Ottumwa High. But, that was a darn nice blue and white '55 Chevy convertible with a white interior.
     
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    @Joe Riley

    Darn, I missed my 15 minutes of fame and didn't even know it.
     
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    The movie poster is a bit cheesy, but she is a beautiful girl!!
     
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    I never heard of any of these people.
     
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