Charles Wray, winner, Media Centennial Beard Contest

Spectators on bleachers.

Beard Contest finalists seated in foreground, with spectators in background. Left to right, seated: Possibly Mrs. Jack Kelley, Jack Kelley, Francis Cunningham, Charles Wray. Kneeling: Charles Parker, Harry McLeod.

J. Fred Schultz, Media burgess, and Mrs. Crosby L. Smith, with bouquet.

Performance by uniformed drill units from the LuLu Temple Philadelphia.

Boys from Media Boys' Club selling drinks to spectator.

George G. Jeffries (in Shriner hat), and Frank Lees help Patty Highfield select three beardless permit numbers from the box, each winner receiving a $25 savings bond.

George G. Jeffries (in Shriner hat), and Frank Lees help Patty Highfield select three beardless permit numbers from the box, each winner receiving a $25 savings bond.

Media Centennial Beard Contest. Five finalists, left to right: Jack Kelley, Charles Parker, Harry McLeod, Francis Cunningham, and Charles Wray. Judges, left to right: John D. Gordy, publisher, Media Comment; unidentified woman (either Doris Wiley of the Chester Times or Rhona Lloyd, radio and TV personality); Fred Echelmeyer, Chester Times; and Donald G. Shook, publisher, Media News.

Media Centennial Beard Contest. Awards ceremony

Media Centennial Beard Contest. Charles Wray, winner of "Most Popular Beard," shakes hands with Elwood J. Benson.

Performance by uniformed drill units from the LuLu Temple Philadelphia.

Performance by uniformed drill units from the LuLu Temple Philadelphia.

LuLu Temple String Band of Philadelphia

Media Police Chief Malcolm Laughead, just before the start of the parade.

LuLu Temple of Philadelphia horse patrol

Lulu Temple String Band

Miss Artisan of 1949, representing the Artisans Mutual Order of Protection. The Media chapter was one of many in Delaware County.

Roy (Leroy G.) Cougle, in the outfit of the Artisans Mutual Order of Protection. He is probably the man in the center, but the caption gives no indication.

Keystone Kops and "Judge" Snear (wearing long wig) in their paddy wagon.

Shriners and others at beer party at Lines Motor Co.

Shriners and others at beer party at Lines Motor Co.

Shriners and others at beer party at Lines Motor Co.

Shriners and others at beer party at Lines Motor Co.

Shriners and others at beer party at Lines Motor Co.