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Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.
Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.

Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.

Date10/5/1979
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130500F
      Jerry Marsk, left, and Marty Marks, stand outside their Gadget Shop, on Yonge St
      Jerry Marsk, left, and Marty Marks, stand outside their Gadget Shop, on Yonge St
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      6/20/1978
      Bicycle doctor: Don (Beanie) Lehman holds up one the bicycles he's fixing in his backyard
      Bicycle doctor: Don (Beanie) Lehman holds up one the bicycles he's fixing in his backyard
      Russell, Jim
      4/8/1986
      Margaret Weston is unruffled by electrical gadgets
      Margaret Weston is unruffled by electrical gadgets
      Goode, Jeff
      6/13/1966
      It's fancy sailing, indeed, on this yacht belonging to Errol Flynn, and cruising in California waters with all its gadgets and jibs
      It's fancy sailing, indeed, on this yacht belonging to Errol Flynn, and cruising in California waters with all its gadgets and jibs
      Flynn, Errol
      12/21/1946
      Gadgets may gather dust, says John Quick
      Gadgets may gather dust, says John Quick
      Goode, Jeff
      7/24/1979
      Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service
      Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service
      Bull, Ron
      3/25/1987
      Gadgets galore: 1. Transmitters will start your car, heat or cool the interior and switch on the parking lights --- all from up to 165 metres away: $2(...)
      Gadgets galore: 1. Transmitters will start your car, heat or cool the interior and switch on the parking lights --- all from up to 165 metres away: $2(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      7/2/1987
      Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
      Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
      Dunlop, Alan
      3/13/1984
      Tough fighter: It's been a long and arduous haul, but Mike Marks, 80, who's president of the board of directors of the Dorothy Klein senior's housing project, is proud of what the board has accomplished
      Tough fighter: It's been a long and arduous haul, but Mike Marks, 80, who's president of the board of directors of the Dorothy Klein senior's housing project, is proud of what the board has accomplished
      Lennon, Frank
      8/18/1986
      Jim Rice is batting .333 and has 27 RBIs. yet feels he's struggling, not really hitting well at all
      Jim Rice is batting .333 and has 27 RBIs. yet feels he's struggling, not really hitting well at all
      Griffin, Doug
      2/1/1979
      High marks on the qualifying exam enabled Jaraslav Koren to earn $210 a week here as an electrician and he's doing well
      High marks on the qualifying exam enabled Jaraslav Koren to earn $210 a week here as an electrician and he's doing well
      Spremo, Boris
      6/14/1971
      Station closing marks end of an era, This has been one of the busiest weeks Ross Dunk has known in the 30 years he has operated a service staton on Bloor St.
      Station closing marks end of an era, This has been one of the busiest weeks Ross Dunk has known in the 30 years he has operated a service staton on Bloor St.
      Brennan, Pat
      12/22/1978