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Beauties Mrs. Van Sells of Station VVKRS, Waukegan,. is questioning one of the large group of candidates. A crowd of interested spectators gathered at the Legion hoffie last week Tues­ day evening to see the crowning of a new Little Miss Peanut. In the photo above. Miss Peanut on gigantic proportions, The frightening chilcf s-eye view of a small candidate is evident as the photo­ grapher momentarily assumes her stature. Suddenly, the huge crowd takes (Plaindealer Photos) The pixie, half-smile of 7-year-old Judy Prit- chard of 4412 N. Mapleleaf drive, Pistakee drive, as she receives her crown as Little ^I|ss Peanut indicates the young lady may be attempting to suppress the real joy she felt on becoming the McHenry Kiwanis club's new title-holder. Placing the crown on her head is Loriann Dowel 1, 1968 Little Sffas Peanut. From left, are Lisa Grimmonpre of 1705 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, second runner-up, and Cheryl Lynn McNish of 3806 Clover aven­ ue, McHenry, first runner-up. Jtxfees view one of the charming candidates entered in the 1969 Little Miss Peanut (Contest near the climax to the event last week at the Legion home. Mrs. Van Sells, mistress of cere­ monies, introduces the shy youngster to Donald Weingart, Adele Froehlich and Mrs. Craig Adams, judges, as pretty Loriann Dowey, 1968 title-holder, looks on. imous choice of three judges who viewed thirty- five candidates at the Legion home last week Tuesday night. A hint of shyness overcomes the new Little Miss Peanut as Loriann Dowell places the new banner on Judy Pritchard. Judy was the unan­ / • V