Neva Jane Langley

Neva Jane Langley
Hal Miller and Neva Jane Langley in 1953

Neva Jane Langley (born January 25, 1933 in Lakeland, Florida) is an American former beauty pageant contestant. As a college sophomore she transferred to Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. While attending that college she became Miss Macon, Miss Georgia, and then Miss America in 1953.[1] Ms. Langley's first television appearance as Miss America was on What's My Line (September 14, 1952) as the mystery guest. She rode the grand prize most beautiful float by a commercial firm, called "America The Beautiful," in the January 1, 1953 Rose Parade in Pasadena.[2]

References

  1. ^ Associated Press (1952-09-25). "Home Town Gives Miss America Noisy Welcome". Sarasota Herald. p. 7. 
  2. ^ Associated Press (1953-01-03). ""Miss America" Rides In Rose Parade". Sarasota Herald Tribune. p. 1. 



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