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Weston Times Advertiser (1962), 4 Jun 1964, p. 3

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Alminta Dawson is currently | studied classics, Alminta doeid-‘in the United States. However, appearing in the Rendezvous | ed to change to pops. Since the | she feels that Canada is constâ€" Lounge of the Skyline Hotel. lchnue. her voice chas been | anily becoming more aware of Having spend the last five | heard in several states including the quality of its own talent. months in the suburbs, Alminta 1 New York and also many Canâ€"| "There are more opportunities has found the audiences to be | adian provinces. "I have played | in clubs, radio and television very courteous, pleasant and | more in the States than in Canâ€" \ than there ever has ‘been ‘beâ€" wellâ€"behaved. ‘"They realize that ada; of course, this is because | fore." Only a few months ago, the ‘Rendezvous" is an intimate of its greater population. There | Alminta herself did a guest apâ€" lounge." are more night clubs and, thereâ€" a pearance on a CBC radio proâ€" Born and raised in Toronto, fore, there is more work." gram, Chicho‘s Place. Born and raised in Toronto, Miss Dawson studied voice and piano with her father in his church choir. After she had sung with various choral societies and He has opened a really modâ€" ern bakeâ€"shop in the Weston Road Plaza where he specializes in both Scottish and Canadian baked goods. Phone orders may be given by dialing 244â€"2307. Special Children‘s Matinee â€" Sat., June 6 _ Lafforama!l Bugs Bunny Festival! See! Cartoons! Comedies! ~eaturette â€" "Men Against The Arctic‘ Children 35¢ ODEON BILTMORE 1831 WESTON ROAD CH 1â€"1821 Here‘s Your Chance To Taste The Begt OLD COUNTRY BAKING Special Scottish & Gâ€"Râ€"Râ€"RAND ~© OPENING ... % 8 NIGHT BEAT JOHN BAIRD NHIVUILT WPIFTI o o e with LEO DONOGHUE â€" CH 9â€"2344 Suburban Art â€" Music â€" Drama â€"â€" Alminta mentioned that she was surprised at the great numâ€" ber of talented Canadian acts This Membership Card for the fexclusive use of the BECK SHOES 1915 Weston Rd. at Lawrence Tel. 241â€"0462 BECK‘S Cheaper By The Dozen Club Address Please present this Card at the above store, at the time of purchase of shoes for any member. of your family. .On the purchase of the twelfth pair of shoes (no time limit) sale shoes excluded, a member of your family reâ€" ceives one pair of shoes free (at the average purchase price). Make sure other side is filled in at time of purchase. THIS WEEK END ONLY ‘IOO/oorr ALll | KEEP THIS CARD Opening Special family With The Most 2141 Weston Rd. at Church Weston Road Plaza All Goods Baked Fresh Daily On The Premises Telephone 244â€"2307 ALL BAKED GOODS Since Alminta Dawson was boâ€" oked into the Skyline by her agent, lan Reid, she has found that she enjoys playing in the suburbs very much. "There is a nice atmosphere in the neigh bourhood. 1 find the audience very receptive." Although Alminta nas many female vocalist favourites such as, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vauâ€" ghn and Peggy Lee, she has not styled â€" herself _ after â€" anyone. Alminta has found that she must be more commercial: she must have the ability to adopt herâ€" self to the various types of lounâ€" ges she appears in. Alminta prefers to sing ballads, however, if someone wants to hear a westâ€" ern tune, she will do it. When Alminta Dawson sings, she tries to create a feeling of warmth. She â€"commented, "entertainers try to give people a lift â€" if they are ‘down in the dumps‘, we want to make them happy." BECK SHOES Where You Buy The Best For Less Weston‘s High Grade Shoe Store Notary Public RO 6â€"1777 RO 6â€"4603 For Young People Of All Ages YORK TRAVEL BUREAU All Fittings Guaranteed Reasonably Priced 1915 Weston Rd. at Lawrence Quality Shoes â€"â€" 1043 WESTON ROAD Hush Puppies White Dress Shoes Italian Sandals FOR ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS ANYWHERE TO ANYWHERE wWM. G. BEECH, General Insurance 241â€"0462 Modern Equipment Honours At RMG York) of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers‘ Federation at their spring meeting held recenâ€" Mr. McNeil was formerly first viceâ€"president of th e district and in addition is the first preâ€" sident to occupy all the executive offices, including secretary and treasurer. He is assistant head of the commercial department at Victoria Park and in Septembâ€" er will become head of the comâ€" mercial department, at Newtonâ€" brook Collegiate. Mr. Robert M. Lenahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Lenahan, 61 Neptune Drive, Weston,, gradâ€" uated last week from RMC, Kingston, as a Bachelor of Engâ€" incering in Engingering Physics. John McNeil, of Victoria Park Secondary School, was named A former graduate of WCVS, M r. Lenahan obtained first class honours in his final exams at RMC. He was a student there for two years, after two years at Royal Roads. His older brother, Karl, is a Queen‘s graduate, as is his sistâ€" er, Patricia, who is now married to an officer in the RCAF. The two younger brothers, James and Lawrence, are in business. We seem to have a monoply on Kingston schools", remarked the father of the family. Son Robert is homie on holidays at present, and will return to RCCâ€" SC at Kingston for further postâ€" ing. North York Teachers Meet To Elect Executive Officers 1945 LAWRENCE AVE. W. 6 AcresofSales:Service gleaming Arctic white with white top. Economical 6 eyl. Custom â€" push â€" button radio, low mileage. New car condition 4 Door Hardtop. Embodies all of Cadillacs fine apâ€" pointments. A beautiful car$ in lovely condition. 03 IMPALA An economical car at an equally economical prige. New paint, good top and snappy motor ‘59 CGONSUL ‘60 CADILLAG BELMONT CHEVâ€"OLDS 1945 Llawrence Ave. W. (West of Jane) BELMONT CHEVâ€"OLDS CONVERTIBLE < 199 +20699 CONVERTIBLE 27199 MtF. Paul was opposed by Robâ€" ert Beardsley, Beverley Heights JHM.S., and Arthur Spence, Batâ€" burst Heights S.S. Guest speakers at the dinner meeting were: Charles McCafâ€" fray, third viceâ€"president OSSTF, of Nepean High School, Ottawa; Other officers acclaimed were; Marvin Townsend, W. L. Macâ€" Kenzie Collegiate, .first viceâ€" president; Ken '!‘nt«f. Earl Haig Secondary School, second viceâ€"president; and‘ Marcella Jackson, Earl Haig, treasurer. Elected to the executive for the first time, as third viceâ€" president, was Robert Paul, Northmount Junior High School. George Erwin, Victoria Park S.S., imgiediate pastâ€"president of the York organization, was presented with the traditâ€" ional gavel in appreciation of his leadership in the past year. and W. A. Jones, assistant secâ€" retary OSSTF. Mr. McCaffray â€" stated â€" that teachers are not active in formâ€" ulating educational policy which is one of the stated objects of the federation. In addition he said that there was an urgent need for teachers to work toâ€" wards the control of their profâ€" essional destiny. The Ottawa teacher urged members to commit themselves totally to their profession so that the goals set forth in the conâ€" stitution would not appear as mere window dressing. Mr. Jones outlined changes in the superannuation plan and deâ€" velopments at the federal and provincial lévels concerning penâ€" sions. SEDAN DE VILLE (WEST OF JANE) SERVICE TILL 2 A.M. EXCEPT SAT. Crven very IEW mCs 07 one careful awner. Equipâ€" ment includes . automatic transmission, power steerâ€" $ ing, power brakes, custom go like new with a new top. new : paint, economical 6 cylinder _ with _ automatic transmission, power Steerâ€" ing and brakes driven very few miles by radio ‘63 IMPALA 4 DOOR H.T. Sparkles with a brand new paint job, Plenty iof zip and ‘59 CHEV. IMPALA ‘b1 AUSTIN PHIL MCVITTIE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McVittie, 21 Bowsprit in Weston, has been qgwarded a varsityâ€"team blanâ€" ket by the athletic department at Michâ€" igan Tech in Houghton, Mich. Phil, a member of the school‘s highlyâ€"ranked hockeyâ€"team, is seen with six teamâ€" \ ~n/ er‘s Day, here‘s a way to double Py your pleasure. Just shop at Ken Johns Men‘s Wear for your Fathâ€" er‘s _ Day _ present. . Your "Father" wi‘l be real pleased with the quality and "old father Johns" will be tickled pink with your patronage. (Come to think of it, our Bank Manager is a father too and while bank managâ€" ¢rs never do get happy, you‘ll certainly be making him less sad). If you‘re one of sege the kind . that § i“ thoroughly _ enâ€" " joys making Dad 4( happy on Fathâ€" oz er‘s Day, here‘s ( a way to double &# _ your pleasure. with a new top. , economical 6 with lnlm'naurs n, power Steerâ€" rakes 4 John Street, Weston MEN‘S WEAR 247â€"0056 AT If you‘re one of the kind . that thoroughly _ enâ€" joys making Dad SPRITE CONVERTIBLE 199 CONVERTIBLE THE SEASON FUR STORAGE TIME and in top mechanical conâ€" dition fine family car with very low mileage. 2 tone blue and white with matching $ interior. Good value * ‘62 ACADIAN 2 DOOR finished in sparkling azure blue with matching interâ€" jor. As new inside and out. Automatic transmission and radio, wWindshield washers ‘56 BUICK 4 DOOR H.T. ‘63 FORD CUSTOM COACH mates; he is at the farâ€"right. Others in the picture include Garry ‘Baumar and Gary lcl,olluk:.f Calgary, Scot: Watson of Orkney k., Bob Pallante of Toronto, Al Patterson of Kimberly B. C., and Norm Winner of Montreal. CH 7â€"8711 1999 | 59q CH 7â€"8711

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