Miss Jackson pageants to be held in November

The Jackson chapter of the American Business Women Association will sponsor the Miss Jackson pageants for women ages 3 to 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

The winner of the Miss Jackson Scholarship Pageant will represent Jackson at the Miss Missouri Scholarship pageant, whose winner will then represent Missouri at the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. The winner of the Miss Jackson Outstanding Teen Pageant will represent Jackson at the Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Pageant, whose winner will represent Missouri at the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant.

The Miss Jackson Scholarship Fund gave away more than $1,500 in scholarship money last year. The fund is financed by many area residents, merchants and businesses, and the money is used to award scholarships for the Miss Jackson Pageant.

The Miss Jackson Outstanding Teen, Preteen Miss Jackson, Little Miss Jackson and Tiny Miss Jackson Pageants award savings bonds and prizes donated by area businessess.

Entry forms may be obtained at Bank of Missouri, Precious Memories Bridal Store and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, all in Jackson.

For more information, contact Marybeth Williams, Miss Jackson Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 85, Jackson, Mo. 63755, by e-mail at missjacksonpageant @charter.net or call 243-4676.