Cook County News Herald

Historical Reflections








The Miss North Shore Contest, once a tradition at Fisherman’s Picnic, is no longer held in Cook County. However, memories of the honor—and responsibilities live on. This photo, shared with the Cook County News-Herald by Nancy Waver of Grand Marais, shows Miss North Shore at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 1952. According to a note on the photo, Miss North Shore Laverne Neudahl is in the second row, sixth from the left.

The Miss North Shore Contest, once a tradition at Fisherman’s Picnic, is no longer held in Cook County. However, memories of the honor—and responsibilities live on. This photo, shared with the Cook County News-Herald by Nancy Waver of Grand Marais, shows Miss North Shore at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 1952. According to a note on the photo, Miss North Shore Laverne Neudahl is in the second row, sixth from the left.

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