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D115633-1
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- 1958-07-18 (Creation)
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The winning entrants in the beard-growing contest pose proudly with their trophies at Steve's Cafe, better known as Steve's Gay '90s, on July 18. 1958. The Abe Lincoln lookalike, William L. Wade, in the center won the top prize, with second place going to Richard C. Christian, left, and third place to James Grenier in sideburns. All three men are dressed formally in the styles of the 1800's. Winning contestant Wade had recently moved to Tacoma from Yelm to enter the whiskers contest. He received a trophy, wristwatch and a razor. For an additional view of other contestants, see D115482-2. Photograph ordered by Barbers Local #158. (TNT 7-19-58, p. 3)
Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960; Beards; Awards; Wade, William L.; Christian, Richard C.; Grenier, James;