1958 Miss Nevada
Pageant Sponsored by Reno Lions Club
15 CONTESTANTS/SPONSORS (TALENT)
- Judy Wadsworth (Miss Nevada), Reno Heavy Equipment Co., Dramatic Reading
- Patricia Edwards (Top 7), Sparks Lions Club, Vocal “If I Loved You”
- Meredith Ainsworth (Top 7), Big Y Appliance Center, Sketch
- Krestine Dickenson (Top 7), South Reno Lions, Sewing (commented & modeled designs)
- Annabelle Pappin (Top 7), Horseshoe Club of Las Vegas, Dramatic Acting
- Saundra Meek (Top 7), George A Probasco Co., Dramatic Reading – scene from “My Fair Lady”
- Alex Anastassatos (Top 7), Reno Arch Lions, Dramatic reading – “Life upon the Wicked Stage”
- Gaynel Lane (Congeniality), Reno Chamber of Commerce, Vocal
- Elaine Cali, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Vocal
- Toni Pitcher, Elko Lions, “Surprise Talent Presentation”
- Dianne Warterbury, Home Appliance Center @ Plaza Shopping Center, Vocal
- Pat Murdock, Ely Lions Club, Dramatic Reading
- Farol Lee Spell, Reno Hotelmen’s Association, Comedy Skit
- Marcia Craig, Reno Chamber of Commerce, Piano
- Ellen Hefner, Hamilton Opticians, Piano
Judy Katherine Wadsworth
Hometown: Sparks
Age (at crowning): 18
School: Unknown
College Major: Unknown
Scholarship Winnings: $100 scholarship for participating at Miss America
Platform: Unknown
Talent: Dramatic Reading: scene from “Joan of Arc” at Miss Nevada and “The Lark” at Miss America
Fun Facts:
- Spent one week in Hollywood at Bing Crosby’s home prior to Miss America for modeling & dramatic lessons (Bing Crosby’s wife, Karen Grant, was a judge at Miss Nevada pageant)
- Appeared at Reno Silver Sox – Las Vegas Wranglers game at Moana Park
- Appeared on the Ed Sullivan TV Show televised at Desert Inn in Las Vegas. (Desert Inn Operator, Wilbur Clark, was a judge at Miss Nevada pageant)
Miss America:
- Youngest contestant at Miss America
- Wardrobe furnished by Gray Reid’s of Reno and modeled her Miss America wardrobe for the press before leaving for Atlantic City
- Her opinion of Atlantic City was “absolutely unique”.
Legacy:
- Married Andrew Tompkins
- Judy is deceased (2/8/2008)
