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Gerald Smith, after a life of roaming around, and his wife Cecilia, founded a remedial nursery school, prompted by a need to help one of their own four children
Gerald Smith, after a life of roaming around, and his wife Cecilia, founded a remedial nursery school, prompted by a need to help one of their own four children

Gerald Smith, after a life of roaming around, and his wife Cecilia, founded a remedial nursery school, prompted by a need to help one of their own four children

Date5/27/1976
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134009F
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
Fighting mad: Maritime Life agent Joe Dickstein says his own family may suffer because the federal budget will raise the cost of the life insurance he needs to give them adequate protection.
Fighting mad: Maritime Life agent Joe Dickstein says his own family may suffer because the federal budget will raise the cost of the life insurance he needs to give them adequate protection.
11/27/1981
Emmauel Bourdos, whose take-home pay as a hospital orderly is about $110 a week, helps the two eldest of his six children with their homework as the family gathers around the table. From the left are Bourdos, Photini, 11, Margaret, 10, Mrs. Bourdos holding Dino, 2, Tina, 5, and Bessie, S. Bourdos is one of 6,000 Metro hospital workers who are preparing to risk the consequences of an illegal strike to get a decent wage comparable to that in similar work.
Emmauel Bourdos, whose take-home pay as a hospital orderly is about $110 a week, helps the two eldest of his six children with their homework as the family gathers around the table. From the left are Bourdos, Photini, 11, Margaret, 10, Mrs. Bourdos holding Dino, 2, Tina, 5, and Bessie, S. Bourdos is one of 6,000 Metro hospital workers who are preparing to risk the consequences of an illegal strike to get a decent wage comparable to that in similar work.
1/3/1974
They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
3/10/1982
Fast help: When Luan Van Nguyen was laid off earlier this month, he and his family of four got help one day after calling local welfare office.
Fast help: When Luan Van Nguyen was laid off earlier this month, he and his family of four got help one day after calling local welfare office.
4/10/1987
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
The plight of older people looking for work prompted Art Deutsch, 62, to start a helping service called Over-55. It operates at Central YMCA on a federal grant. Deutsch, shown with a client, says employment agencies won't help the elderly because there isn't enough profit.
5/17/1976
Glad to be alive: Elias Morales, a political refugee from El Salvador, arrived here in 1985 with his wife and four children after escaping right-wing death squads
Glad to be alive: Elias Morales, a political refugee from El Salvador, arrived here in 1985 with his wife and four children after escaping right-wing death squads
1/22/1987
Four months after the fire which took the lives of his wife and six children, David Lumsden, 27, walked out of Toronto Western Hospital today
Four months after the fire which took the lives of his wife and six children, David Lumsden, 27, walked out of Toronto Western Hospital today
7/5/1968
It's like a grand safari when the Diggins move. The 11 members of the Diggins family moved into town this k and caused quite a ripple in diplomatic circles. John R. who is the newly appointed deputy of teh Consul-General of the United States in Toronto, his wife Gisela and their nine children took over four apartments with six bedrooms, three kitchens, 10 closets and one full time maid. [Incomplete]
It's like a grand safari when the Diggins move. The 11 members of the Diggins family moved into town this k and caused quite a ripple in diplomatic circles. John R. who is the newly appointed deputy of teh Consul-General of the United States in Toronto, his wife Gisela and their nine children took over four apartments with six bedrooms, three kitchens, 10 closets and one full time maid. [Incomplete]
5/30/1966
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
Loading children into the back of his station wagon for a trip home from nursery school, bus operator John Davis says he is breaking the law but he must do it to make a living and I have learned how to carry children in the safest possible way. Police vigilance has been increased since a recent accident that involved a school bus in which 11 child passengers were shaken up.
4/10/1974
Starting a new life, David Lumsden, only survivor of a fire in which his wife and six children died, adjusts wedding ring on the finger of his bride, Ann Silver, 21, after a five-minute marriage ceremony at city hall yesterday
Starting a new life, David Lumsden, only survivor of a fire in which his wife and six children died, adjusts wedding ring on the finger of his bride, Ann Silver, 21, after a five-minute marriage ceremony at city hall yesterday
3/21/1969
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977