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By Jim Byers Toronto Star, People who get upset over a greeting card that pokes fun at Scarborough are too thin-skinned, the card's co-author says
By Jim Byers Toronto Star, People who get upset over a greeting card that pokes fun at Scarborough are too thin-skinned, the card's co-author says

By Jim Byers Toronto Star, People who get upset over a greeting card that pokes fun at Scarborough are too thin-skinned, the card's co-author says

Date2/26/1985
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132805F
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
Llen prunes a plant in the nursery of and Cullen Pool and Garden Centres. He his customers a bonus in the forum of a newsletter he mails out to 24,000 homes nine times, a year. The newsletter is so well read that Cullen gets fan letters, thank-you notes and greeting cards. Ministers ask permissin to quote from the publication to illustrate a talk or sermon. Cullen's letters are chatty and keep him in touch with his clientele. [Incomplete]
Llen prunes a plant in the nursery of and Cullen Pool and Garden Centres. He his customers a bonus in the forum of a newsletter he mails out to 24,000 homes nine times, a year. The newsletter is so well read that Cullen gets fan letters, thank-you notes and greeting cards. Ministers ask permissin to quote from the publication to illustrate a talk or sermon. Cullen's letters are chatty and keep him in touch with his clientele. [Incomplete]
8/27/1978
Paul McColl, left, pokes a bit of fun at army photo of his old World War I buddy Horace Wakefield
Paul McColl, left, pokes a bit of fun at army photo of his old World War I buddy Horace Wakefield
11/9/1978
Card tricks: John Miller, the owner of SWAK, wants to take greeting cards into a new wave style
Card tricks: John Miller, the owner of SWAK, wants to take greeting cards into a new wave style
10/12/1979
Accustomed to success: Though he's only 26, the new coach of the Scarborough Saints major lacrosse team, Ken Byers, is no novice
Accustomed to success: Though he's only 26, the new coach of the Scarborough Saints major lacrosse team, Ken Byers, is no novice
5/6/1981
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
It was just the wedding rehearsal for 18-year-old Julie Filipetto and 26-year-old Gord Byers, who were chosen from 100 couples to be married in a cage(...)
It was just the wedding rehearsal for 18-year-old Julie Filipetto and 26-year-old Gord Byers, who were chosen from 100 couples to be married in a cage(...)
3/27/1978
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
10/19/1981
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
12/7/1977
Charting the path: University of Toronto sociologist John Lee, above, gets romantic message from Valentine's Day cards at the Women's Emporium on Queen St
Charting the path: University of Toronto sociologist John Lee, above, gets romantic message from Valentine's Day cards at the Women's Emporium on Queen St
2/10/1981
Brought back to Toronto face kidnapping charge with two other youths William Clover pokes tongue at photographer
Brought back to Toronto face kidnapping charge with two other youths William Clover pokes tongue at photographer
9/15/1948
Walting for spring, Skeleton of amusement park pokes through the snowy blanket in top night photo
Walting for spring, Skeleton of amusement park pokes through the snowy blanket in top night photo
1/16/1984