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Frank Symons. We'll be metric by 1980
Frank Symons. We'll be metric by 1980

Frank Symons. We'll be metric by 1980

Date1/23/1975
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134608F
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. . . and away: Sidney Ledson, who claims he can put any child well on the way to reading in just 60 days, uses letter and combinations of letters to help three tiny pupils. Left to right are Michael D'Alessandro, 3, Sarah Jayne Puppi, 2, and Jacqueline Symons, 3. Ledson has written two books on the subject.
. . . and away: Sidney Ledson, who claims he can put any child well on the way to reading in just 60 days, uses letter and combinations of letters to help three tiny pupils. Left to right are Michael D'Alessandro, 3, Sarah Jayne Puppi, 2, and Jacqueline Symons, 3. Ledson has written two books on the subject.
Slaughter, Mike
11/30/1983
Allan Symons, left, and father, Gordon, head new insurance firm.
Allan Symons, left, and father, Gordon, head new insurance firm.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
3/29/1979
Floyd Clark records weather data. In April he'll have to switch to metric system
Floyd Clark records weather data. In April he'll have to switch to metric system
Griffin, Doug
2/17/1976
Making his point: Bryan Dyck, a consumer advocate who's written an easy guide to the new metric system, dresses with flash to entertain people while he helps them make changeover.
Making his point: Bryan Dyck, a consumer advocate who's written an easy guide to the new metric system, dresses with flash to entertain people while he helps them make changeover.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
3/16/1982
Talmage Stone: The 87-year-old president of the Forfar Diary co-op was so cheesed off by mandatory metric he wrote a firm but polite letter of intent - that he had no intention of selling cheddar by the litre - to Andre Ouellet
Talmage Stone: The 87-year-old president of the Forfar Diary co-op was so cheesed off by mandatory metric he wrote a firm but polite letter of intent - that he had no intention of selling cheddar by the litre - to Andre Ouellet
Loek, Dick
11/4/1983
Scale maker outweighed Metric mayhem gave him grief
Scale maker outweighed Metric mayhem gave him grief
Beaty, Keith
n.d.
Well wedded: Frank Hsu, owner of Young Lok restaurant, has the perfect wine mate for any meal of Chinese food, Lee Tai Po, a blend of California and Ontario wines
Well wedded: Frank Hsu, owner of Young Lok restaurant, has the perfect wine mate for any meal of Chinese food, Lee Tai Po, a blend of California and Ontario wines
Eglinton, Rick
7/24/1986
Ron Jeffries: Lawyer in the Fluffy the cat eviction says tenants have to be especially well prepared in Landlord and Tenant Court because the laws are not well defined
Ron Jeffries: Lawyer in the Fluffy the cat eviction says tenants have to be especially well prepared in Landlord and Tenant Court because the laws are not well defined
Mahler, John
7/5/1989
Familiar face: Vern Emmerling, manager of the Arcade Loblaws, is a well-known downtown person who keeps his store well stocked with gourmet items and staples for the many offices.
Familiar face: Vern Emmerling, manager of the Arcade Loblaws, is a well-known downtown person who keeps his store well stocked with gourmet items and staples for the many offices.
Combs, Erin
9/17/1980
Be prepared: No smart family will be without four incomes in the 1980s, Peter Pekar, a Chicago consultant told his audience of planning executives yesterday
Be prepared: No smart family will be without four incomes in the 1980s, Peter Pekar, a Chicago consultant told his audience of planning executives yesterday
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
3/12/1980
Good to be back: Bernie Howgate dumped his job and left his Etobicoke home in 1980 to tour 23 countries on his 10-speed
Good to be back: Bernie Howgate dumped his job and left his Etobicoke home in 1980 to tour 23 countries on his 10-speed
Beaty, Keith
9/12/1988
Robert Duddy: New Ontario Chamber of Commerce president is less than enthusiastic about 1980.
Robert Duddy: New Ontario Chamber of Commerce president is less than enthusiastic about 1980.
Beaty, Keith
1/2/1980