Lillian Ruel was a stenographer and hairdresser. Due to a childhood illness, she lost her hearing but it had started to improve within the last year before the contest.
Fourteen contestants entered in the bathing suit contest. The event was sponsored by the Sudbury Rotary Club. The judges determining the winner were Chief Judge Dr. R.V. Chappie and Assistant Judges L.W. Ashcroft and J.S. Jones.
The first place prize was a $100 Victory Bond, the Rotary 'Miss Sudbury' ribbon and a bouquet of roses.
See "Beauty Wins Bond," Sudbury Star, June 16, 1944, p. 1 & "Lillian Ruel Wins Title of Miss Sudbury," Sudbury Star, June 16, 1944, p. 2.
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Title of image is written on the negative.
One image of 'Miss Sudbury' winner Lillian Ruel standing in front of a painted backdrop while holding a bouquet of flowers in Sudbury, Ontario.
Item has been digitized. Prints of image may be requested. Email archives@greatersudbury.ca for more information.