1946 Press Photo Joan Smith named "Miss Stardust of 1946" and wins cash prize
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Blue eyed Joan Smith, 19 of Bellmore, Long Island, was voted "Miss Stardust of 1946" in the annual nationwide contest to select the most photogenic girl. Contest attracted a top entry of 20,000. Joan wins $500 in cash a week's vacation in New York and a modelling contract with Walter Thornton.
