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Shivering and alone, Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth (...)
Shivering and alone, Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth (...)

Shivering and alone, Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth (...)

Date5/14/1978
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  • Shivering and alone; Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth of flowers at University Ave. and College St. despite weather which cancelled dozens of events. Rainfall during first half of month is already double that of May; 1977. It won't be much better until Wednesday.
  • Shivering and alone, Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth (...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Shivering and alone; Nina Leach didn't have to be reminded Mother's Day was a washout as far as outdoor events were concerned. But she sold $70 worth of flowers at University Ave. and College St. despite weather which cancelled dozens of events. Rainfall during first half of month is already double that of May; 1977. It won't be much better until Wednesday.
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