Cheryl Yourkvitch at the Miss America Pageant – Sept. 1973

Cheryl Yourkvitch's quest for the Miss America crown played out in the Journal during August and early September 1973, with daily updates in the paper providing a window to the fascinating world of the pageant. 

It was a uniquely exciting time in Lorain, with the city unified in its support for the hometown favorite – who distinguished herself with grace and class, and made the town proud. 

Here's a sampling of the articles from the Journal with the story, leading up to the pageant, which was 50 years ago today, September 8, 1973.

8/27/73

8/30/73

8/31/73

9/1/73

9/4/73

9/7/73

9/8/73

9/8/73

9/11/73

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I did two earlier posts on Cheryl: one about when she won Miss Lorain County, and the other when she was named Miss Ohio.

Recently she posted some nice photos and comments over on the "Lorain, Ohio By Photos" Facebook page.