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ueen Forth MGE 16-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1972 A crowd of over 4M packed the V.F.W. hall as the contestants took their strolls. Staff Photos - Wayne Gaylord The lovely contestants pose before the judges. After weeks of practice, the gals were in the limelight for the 1972 Marine Festival Queen title. City Crowns New Queen (Continued from page 1 ) Ann described the year as * "fantastic" and the attitude of McHenry residents toward her as "absolutely wonderful". She commented, with humility, that she had tried to do her best in representing the city of McHenry in her public ap­ pearances. In conclusion, Ann observed that she learned a smile will rate a friend anywhere. Bill Nye efficiently handled the role of master of ceremonies for the ap­ preciative, capacity crowd. He expressed appreciation to the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce and to the V.F.W. auxiliary for the tremendous amount of work in handling arrangements for the contest. Members of that organization served dinner to the con­ testants and judges earlier in the evening at the clubhouse. Queen Nancy and the two runners-up were presented with trophies and bouquets of red roses. The auxiliary gave gifts to all of the girls, presented by Mary Kuemmel, who served the past year as president of the organization. Sharon Nye, who conducted the charm course, was the recipient of roses from the auxiliary and a charm bracelet spelling out the words "thank you". This was the gift from the candidates. The improvised stage was decorated with an attractive green net background bordered with yellow net and sequin trimmed. Nancy and her mother will leave June 19 from O'Hare field at 10:15 on a non-stop jet flight to Disney World in Florida, her gift from the Chamber of Commerce. They will remain in central Florida for four days and three nights. Mother and daughter will be presented an attraction booklet which ad­ mits them to anything on the grounds of Disney World during their stay. The return flight will be made June 22. They will enjoy dinner on the plane in the early evening and arrive in Chicago at 7:44 p.m. Arrangements for the trip were made by C. of C. member, William Dumalski. It's all smiles for (1-r) Cheryl Hartmann, second runner up; Linda Biggs, first runner up; Nancy Stetter, queen and Terry Costigan, Miss Congeniality. "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody". It was a hard task for the judges, as the field of twelve contestants kept them alert, but it was an enjoyable one. Nancy Stetter receives the crown from Ann Elliott. i