1976 Ohio East Lambda Awards Monday evening, February 23

Melissa Ross victor as

Miss Gay Cleveland

CLEVELAND Melissa Ross was elected Miss Gay Cleveland at ceremonies here on Feb. 16 at the Bayou Landing. A panel of six judges chose her over three others competing in the areas of talent, self-expression, and appearance in evening dress. Hosted by Tiffany Jones, the "Texas Tornado," the Pageant also featured. "Mona Desmond" singing "Love To Love You Baby."

Immediately after receiving her award, Ross told the Gay News, "I'm really excited and I feel like I'm going to break into tears." Jerry Batal, owner of the Bayou Landing, said that Ross will represent Cleveland "in similar contests on a national level."

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Tiffany Jones as M.C.

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Jack Campbell and Tiffani Middlesexx

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Steve Skrobot, left, of Akron's American Hotel and Restaurant, accepting award. In background is Jack Campbell.

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John Vogel (host of Radio Free Lambda) accepting Imagemaker Award for the GEAR Foundation's John Nosek.

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Tiffani Middlesexx

Tiffany Jones as Marlena

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