First 'Miss JOS'

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Title

First 'Miss JOS'

Description

"First Miss JOS [Jamaica Omnibus Services]: Mrs. Myrtle Burton, seated centre, winner of the first Miss JOS contest, wears a broad smile after a broad smile after she was crowned by Public Utilities and Transport Minister Carlyle Dunkley, at JOS' 21st Safe Driving Awards function. From a field of six finalists, Mrs. Burton, a conductress, emerged in triumph with a total of 91.92 points from a maximum of 100. For her prize Mrs. Burton received a "weekend for two," compliments of Vacation Sales Limited plus $150.

Second place went to Miss Joan Howard, left, also a conductress, who received 89.5 points. Her prize: dinner for two, compliments of Cathay Restaurant, plus $100. Third place went to Mrs. Grace South, clerk right, who received 86.83 points and $50. Judging was based on job performance, knowledge of the company, personality, and appearance, among other things."

Subject

Bus lines - employees; Bus lines - Jamaica; Award presentations

Creator

Daily News

Date

22-Oct-1979

Source

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Daily News Collection - Jamaica Omnibus Services (JOS)

Identifier

D0009877

Rights

Permission to reproduce this image must be obtained from the National Library of Jamaica.

Format

JPEG

Type

Photograph

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Citation

Daily News, “First 'Miss JOS',” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed March 29, 2024, https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/8979.