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It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson
It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson

It's been a tough battle for former Mountie Chuck Gouett to lose 30 pounds in weight, so at the victory feast yesterday he indulged in a couple of pastries served by Anna Teitsson

Date6/6/1977
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127858F
Bob's battle of the bulge, Controller Bob Yuill, who is trying to shed 15 pounds, is using his lunch hour to take off weight instead of put it on
Bob's battle of the bulge, Controller Bob Yuill, who is trying to shed 15 pounds, is using his lunch hour to take off weight instead of put it on
1/30/1979
Bob's battle of the bulge, Controller Bob Yuill, who is trying to shed 15 pounds, is using his lunch hour to take off weight instead of put it on
Bob's battle of the bulge, Controller Bob Yuill, who is trying to shed 15 pounds, is using his lunch hour to take off weight instead of put it on
1/30/1979
Track and field stars Sue Turpin (left) and Jenny Meldrum (right) help themselves to Bavarian pastries
Track and field stars Sue Turpin (left) and Jenny Meldrum (right) help themselves to Bavarian pastries
8/28/1972
It's a cinch! Lamar Leachman, Argos' new assistant coach who can lift 360 pounds, has no difficulty in raising weight at workout in Bloor St. YMHA yes(...)
It's a cinch! Lamar Leachman, Argos' new assistant coach who can lift 360 pounds, has no difficulty in raising weight at workout in Bloor St. YMHA yes(...)
3/2/1975
Ben Johnson lifts more than 200 pounds during weight training yesterday at York University
Ben Johnson lifts more than 200 pounds during weight training yesterday at York University
7/13/1990
Anna Teitsson, 18, of Northview Secondary School
Anna Teitsson, 18, of Northview Secondary School
12/3/1972
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
Sausage stuffing: Four thousand pounds of pork are being seasoned for sausages, to be served at the annual relief sale
Sausage stuffing: Four thousand pounds of pork are being seasoned for sausages, to be served at the annual relief sale
5/20/1981
Adding pounds, Argonaut guard Joel Parrish admits he-fell victim of Toronto's night life to the point where his weight fell because of bad eating habits
Adding pounds, Argonaut guard Joel Parrish admits he-fell victim of Toronto's night life to the point where his weight fell because of bad eating habits
3/1/1978
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
After five weeks in St. Michael's Hospital the dieter's weight loss of 42 pounds is indicated by the non-fit of his too large trousers
9/4/1974
Oprah Winfrey: Television talk show host lost 67 pounds on a liquid diet but she has since regained her weight
Oprah Winfrey: Television talk show host lost 67 pounds on a liquid diet but she has since regained her weight
2/28/1991
At the end of his crash diet that trimmed his bulk 60 pounds, to a present weight of a mere 288, Alderman Joseph Picininni gets a farewell wave from n(...)
At the end of his crash diet that trimmed his bulk 60 pounds, to a present weight of a mere 288, Alderman Joseph Picininni gets a farewell wave from n(...)
6/12/1971