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Forlorn Among Furniture in quiet Trader Hancock TV and Appliance store in Eaton Centre, salesman Roy Ellis, 37, who expects to become a father in Dece(...)
Forlorn Among Furniture in quiet Trader Hancock TV and Appliance store in Eaton Centre, salesman Roy Ellis, 37, who expects to become a father in Dece(...)

Forlorn Among Furniture in quiet Trader Hancock TV and Appliance store in Eaton Centre, salesman Roy Ellis, 37, who expects to become a father in Dece(...)

Date9/28/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Forlorn Among Furniture in quiet Trader Hancock TV and Appliance store in Eaton Centre; salesman Roy Ellis; 37; who expects to become a father in December; ponders his fate after learning the seven-store chain went bankrupt yesterday. Bankruptcy trustee says store will remain open and employees will be kept on for an indefinite period of time during special bankruptcy sale.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003698F
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