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1984: Jackie Huston wins Walcott Day's Dolly Parton lookalike contest

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz

Posted 7/24/24

July 25, 1984: “A Lil’ Bit of Country” was the theme of Walcott Day 1984, and a Dolly Parton lookalike contest was part of the fun. City council member Jackie Huston was judged the winner.

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