Patty Kelley, 18, of New Castle is crowned the 1969 North Washington Rodeo Queen by her predecessor, Bonnie Allison, also of New Castle, and Steve Diehl, chairman of the North Washington Rodeo committee in this file photograph from July 7, 1969. The rodeo committee is searching for all past rodeo queens to participate this year in celebration of the rodeo's 50th anniversary. This year's rodeo will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 18 to 22, with the kick off parade at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17.