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A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts
A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts

A newsboy for 57 years, 71-year-old George Mead is quitting the corner of Carlton and Yonge Sts

Date6/29/1972
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130709F
Newsboy Harry Schwartz, a fixture at the corner of King and Yonge Sts
Newsboy Harry Schwartz, a fixture at the corner of King and Yonge Sts
6/5/1969
Allen McKee: Let go at age 57 after 32 years with St. Catharines firm.
Allen McKee: Let go at age 57 after 32 years with St. Catharines firm.
1/21/1993
Waving an Irish Green Bowler - but wearing a toque to keep warm 57-year-old Barney Heard sets off today on his annual St
Waving an Irish Green Bowler - but wearing a toque to keep warm 57-year-old Barney Heard sets off today on his annual St
3/17/1972
Bill Nevitte, 57, looks forward to retirement in 8 years. To prepare fot it, he has attended classes at Beaches area school
Bill Nevitte, 57, looks forward to retirement in 8 years. To prepare fot it, he has attended classes at Beaches area school
1/27/1971
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
It was 20 cents a pint when retiring bartender Jimmy Robertson, 71, first started slinging beer at the Winchester Hotel 43 years ago, and its now 70 cents
7/11/1977
A maple tree planted 57 yars ago by his father drew 70-year-old William Mandar and his wife into helping plan redevelopment of their Hamilton neighborhood
A maple tree planted 57 yars ago by his father drew 70-year-old William Mandar and his wife into helping plan redevelopment of their Hamilton neighborhood
2/10/1972
Sight for sore eyes: Harold Bayham, a 57-year-old Torontonian, has collected almost 14,000 pairs of cast-off eyeglasses, which he takes to give away to the poor people of the Dominican Republic. He started his project with a single magazine advertisement.
Sight for sore eyes: Harold Bayham, a 57-year-old Torontonian, has collected almost 14,000 pairs of cast-off eyeglasses, which he takes to give away to the poor people of the Dominican Republic. He started his project with a single magazine advertisement.
2/28/1977
Tire importers: 70-year-old Harry Sherkin, left, and brother Charles, 57, have found that a heavy duty tire that would cost almost $85 in Canada can be imported from the Far East for only $58
Tire importers: 70-year-old Harry Sherkin, left, and brother Charles, 57, have found that a heavy duty tire that would cost almost $85 in Canada can be imported from the Far East for only $58
7/27/1987
An Income Tax Act provision that compels 71-year-olds to cash in their retirement savings plans or buy annuities is not unlawful discrimination based on age, a Supreme Court of Ontario judge has ruled. Mr. Justice Alvin Rosenberg yesterday dismissed an ap
An Income Tax Act provision that compels 71-year-olds to cash in their retirement savings plans or buy annuities is not unlawful discrimination based on age, a Supreme Court of Ontario judge has ruled. Mr. Justice Alvin Rosenberg yesterday dismissed an ap
11/13/1985
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
12/21/1983
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
1/7/1976