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Jerome Etkin: Co-founder of Mr. Transmission was killed in Highway 404 crash last November.
Jerome Etkin: Co-founder of Mr. Transmission was killed in Highway 404 crash last November.

Jerome Etkin: Co-founder of Mr. Transmission was killed in Highway 404 crash last November.

Date5/3/1979
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0127081F
Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
7/11/1969
All that's left: Markham regional Councillor Frank Scarpitti stands in what was once a woodlot near Highway 404
All that's left: Markham regional Councillor Frank Scarpitti stands in what was once a woodlot near Highway 404
4/6/1989
Highland fling danced by Confederation Life Insurance Co. president J. Craig Davidson, and three great-great-great grandsons of the company's founder, was highlight of a dinner last night making the firm's 100th birthday. From left, Davidson and David Latimer, age nine, and brother Jeffrey, eight, Michael, five.
Highland fling danced by Confederation Life Insurance Co. president J. Craig Davidson, and three great-great-great grandsons of the company's founder, was highlight of a dinner last night making the firm's 100th birthday. From left, Davidson and David Latimer, age nine, and brother Jeffrey, eight, Michael, five.
4/21/1971
In the hot seat: Air Ontario co-owner Joe Deluce takes the witness stand for the first time yesterday at the inquiry into last year's crash at Dryden.
In the hot seat: Air Ontario co-owner Joe Deluce takes the witness stand for the first time yesterday at the inquiry into last year's crash at Dryden.
9/17/1990
Mississauga student Donald Marshall, 19, left paralyzed by a West German highway crash, is lifted from his mini-hospital, an airliner that arrived at Toronto International Airport yesterday with nine seats removed to accommodate his stretcher
Mississauga student Donald Marshall, 19, left paralyzed by a West German highway crash, is lifted from his mini-hospital, an airliner that arrived at Toronto International Airport yesterday with nine seats removed to accommodate his stretcher
11/8/1973
New model: Sun Hak Park, president of Hyundai Auto Canada, sits behind the steering wheel of one of his weapons against sales decline: an improved Stellar compact, with larger engine, improved suspension and transmission and restyled front end
New model: Sun Hak Park, president of Hyundai Auto Canada, sits behind the steering wheel of one of his weapons against sales decline: an improved Stellar compact, with larger engine, improved suspension and transmission and restyled front end
1/7/1986
Jerome McNevitts with little brother Chris
Jerome McNevitts with little brother Chris
5/6/1994
Jerome Markson
Jerome Markson
9/16/1997
Blessing of the plant: Bruno Raffaghello, in the white coat, co-founder of Darrigo's Italian Food Produce Ltd.
Blessing of the plant: Bruno Raffaghello, in the white coat, co-founder of Darrigo's Italian Food Produce Ltd.
8/25/1982
Julian Richings, co-founder of Flexible Packaging Plant, is proud of the theatre troupe's emphasis on quality.
Julian Richings, co-founder of Flexible Packaging Plant, is proud of the theatre troupe's emphasis on quality.
11/23/1989
At right is Rodolfo Pino, director and co-founder of the new Salvadoran cultural centre on Danforth Ave.
At right is Rodolfo Pino, director and co-founder of the new Salvadoran cultural centre on Danforth Ave.
2/19/1985
One Mo' Timers: Andy Pachucki (left) and Chris Ferreira are co-founders of the Scarborough Jazz Record Collectors Club, which meets once a month to exchange ideas and experiences on collecting jazz and early recorded music
One Mo' Timers: Andy Pachucki (left) and Chris Ferreira are co-founders of the Scarborough Jazz Record Collectors Club, which meets once a month to exchange ideas and experiences on collecting jazz and early recorded music
12/21/1992