Applications are being accepted for this year's Days of '47 royalty pageant, scheduled for May 20 in the Utah State Fairpark Grand Building.

Applicants must be between ages 18 and 25 and be a descendant of a Utah pioneer who entered the Salt Lake Valley before completion of the transcontinental railroad May 10, 1869.Also, candidates must have never been married, abstain from tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and be available for public appearances during June and July.

The queen and two attendants will ride in the July 24 parade and make appearances at the Days of '47 Rodeo, pops concert and other events, said Louise C. Green, pageant director.

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More information and application forms are available by calling Green at 538-1050 or 255-5186.

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