Wilkinson infant wins state contest

Chatsworth Gaston Wilkinson, 5-month-old son of Ben and Lisa Wilkinson of Spencer, won the 2003 Tennessee Little Charm baby boy contest and qualified for the nationals. The state event was held April 5 at Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

The Wilkinson baby was among 210 contestants vying for the title. As state winner, he received a crown, trophy and trip to the national competition scheduled in Hawaii during July, plus $500 for expenses.

Chatsworth Gaston’s grandparents are Betty and Thomas Bergthal of Spencer and the late Mary and Guy Wilkinson of Athens, Ala.