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She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much

She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much

Date9/2/1981
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She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
She gave it her best: Plucky medical student Marilyn Korzekwa, 24, was defeated by Lake Ontario yesterday - but not by much
9/2/1981
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plank looks on
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plank looks on
9/2/1981
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, top right, drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plant looks on
The lake challenge: Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, top right, drinks during a brief stop on her attempt to cross Lake Ontario, while coach Elizabeth Plant looks on
9/2/1981
Surging ahead: Swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, who was named for Marilyn Bell, was reported about half-way across Lake Ontario at mid-morning
Surging ahead: Swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa, who was named for Marilyn Bell, was reported about half-way across Lake Ontario at mid-morning
8/19/1981
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
8/18/1984
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
Heroine's welcome: Crowds cheer Marilyn Korzekwa after a triumphant swim of Lake Ontario and mom Irene wades out with a towel, above
8/18/1984
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio, 49, the first person to swim Lake Ontario, and daughter Jodi, 24, take part in yesterday's relay swim for Variety Village. Story, page A18
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio, 49, the first person to swim Lake Ontario, and daughter Jodi, 24, take part in yesterday's relay swim for Variety Village. Story, page A18
8/22/1987
Marilyn defeated: While North York Mayor Mel Lastman, with mother Rose, breezed to his eighth term, wife Marilyn, right, lost Ward 13 bid.
Marilyn defeated: While North York Mayor Mel Lastman, with mother Rose, breezed to his eighth term, wife Marilyn, right, lost Ward 13 bid.
11/14/1988
Marilyn Lightstone happily clutches the best actress prize she won last night at the Canadian Film Awards presentations for her role in the movie Lies My Father Told Me
Marilyn Lightstone happily clutches the best actress prize she won last night at the Canadian Film Awards presentations for her role in the movie Lies My Father Told Me
10/24/1976
Smile!: The best thing that I wear for North York is my smile, says Marilyn Lastman, who adds she would like to be several inches taller than her 5-foot-2
Smile!: The best thing that I wear for North York is my smile, says Marilyn Lastman, who adds she would like to be several inches taller than her 5-foot-2
6/27/1991
Image shows a portrait of a politician.
Leaside's first woman mayor, Mrs. Beth Nealson, celebrates her return to office. She defeated rival Lloyd Dickinson by more than 1,100 votes yesterday
12/8/1964
He gave us a new bread. This is Dr. L. H. Newman; Dominian cerealist of Ottawa; who; after years of research produced the type of bread that is said to be best suited to Canada's wartime needs. It's known as the Canada Approved Vitamin 'B' White Bread; and contains four times as much vitamin B as standard white bread.
He gave us a new bread. This is Dr. L. H. Newman; Dominian cerealist of Ottawa; who; after years of research produced the type of bread that is said to be best suited to Canada's wartime needs. It's known as the Canada Approved Vitamin 'B' White Bread; and contains four times as much vitamin B as standard white bread.
4/27/1942