When Jack Bailey hosted the radio program. Contestants had to submit, in 25 words or less, why they would like to become Vacation Queen. My mom replied "because it would help me to regain my identity, which I seem to have lost somewhere between the maternity ward and the washing machine". She and her first husband were separated at the time, but the judging panel said it would be scandalous if she made public appearances without him. Hence, he did the tour with her and they split the prizes. Prizes included an entire kitchen appliance grouping, motor boat, clothing, golf clubs and so on. Would give my right arm to see a video or hear her voice in an interview, because I don't have any memory of the sound of her voice. The contest was sponsored by Phillip Morris and The American Cancer Society. My mom died from breast cancer in 1952 when I was only two years old.
