Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The deadline for girls to sign-up to participate in the 2010 Miss Mount Vernon Scholarship Pageant is this weekend. Signed contracts are due at the first pageant practice Sunday, June 13. The practices will be conducted at the Community Hall at the Franklin County Airport. The 42nd annual Miss Mount Vernon Scholarship Pageant is set for Saturday, Aug. 21. The pageant is sponsored annually by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Questions should be directed either to Mrs. Bales at 903-537-2201, or the Chamber office at (903) 537-4365. For more details, see the June 10 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.