Morris Radiators nominated two hostesses to lead a Quality and Reliability Year.

The firm, which made accessories for Cowley-built cars at its factory in Woodstock Road, Oxford, handed £50 and other prizes every month to reward staff for their productivity.

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Hostesses Valerie Fisher, left, and Denise Wiggins are seen handing a shield to Dot Day who received it on behalf of 121 workers in the grill shop.

They drew the names of the cash prize winners in May 1967 out of a blue silk bag. First name out was foreman Charles Pickford, who received £10.

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Others given cash awards included Miss K Couling, John Gascoyn and Harry Garlick.

Deputy foreman James Meeks won the monthly slogan competition and received £5 with ‘Make no mistake, QRY (Quality and Reliability Year) does spell success’.

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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.

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