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Times & Guide (1909), 15 Oct 1959, p. 20

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| COLEMAN the tamor F?}!en are wearing more and more i§ualâ€"type . shoes, ~reports Ben ish, the manager of the Reâ€" ard Shoe Store in Weston. This ; men will have a wide choice of , loafers and foam soled for casual weatr, he says. Men Choosing More Casualâ€"Type Shoes :wlery store should be a jewellery store, declares Reg. Saalmans. very best jewellery possible. That‘s what he has done in his Main \He insists that jewellery stores have no place selling fishâ€"hooks and _ Street store. Here, he and a saleslady show a customer a set of fine irting goods but should concentrate on giving their customers the _ sterling silver. Cave 8 MAIN ST. SOUTH The New Knee Length TOP COAT «4 CAR COAT Jantzen and Tony Day $6-95 to 5]5'95 However, Ben recalls that when jla he started with the Reward Shoo organization 16 years ago, men | o wore cenly two types of shoesâ€"| R Oxfords and boots. Today, there | st are nearly as many types and\m stvles for men as there are for the | is DRESS SHIRTS Regular Value 4.95 â€" 5.95 â€" 1.95 SHOPPING SPREE SPECIAL for or .49 The Very Best .00 ladies, Ben points out. Ben came to Weston to take over the management of the Reward store five years ago. The store, however, had been started many years beforeâ€"in 1939â€"and is one of the few stores in town The man in the siktks to still be at its original location. The Weston store is one of sixtyâ€" [ive in a gigantic chain which was started over fifty years ago and which now extends from Montreal in the east to Winnipeg in the west. (Continued on Page 12B) CH. 1â€"0101 onlv looks Bob, his wife and four children live in Weston. His oldest son, also named Bob, works in his father‘s firm after school. Bob‘s right hand man is Fd Morris, viceâ€"president and salesâ€" manager, Ed started with Little Brothers in 1948 Little Bros. Light More Cake Candles Last month, another candle was quietly added to a birthday cake for Little Brothers, It was ‘the firm‘s anniversary in Weston but everyone was too bunyé{or a celeâ€" bration, They were preparing for the rush of fall business and the 1960 line of Ford cars. It was in September, 1939,/ that the automobile firmâ€" of Little Brothers moved to Weston from Richmond Hill where it had been established thirteen years earlier. It was not too good a time for the start of a new car sales Qusiâ€" ness. Two years later, the war inâ€" terrupted the manufacture of cars. However, Little Brothers weathâ€" ered the storm and the firm prosâ€" pered. The original staff of four has increased to 75, working in the new and used car sales divisions, the service and parts department and the office. Alex Little and his brother, the late Robert Little, are no longer connected with the firm, However, the family‘s name is carried on through Robert‘s son, Bob. * ° Bob started working in the car Corps. Following the war to the car business president of the firm Like most Weston businessmen, Bob takes an active role in the afâ€" fairs of the community. He is a member of the Rotary Club and serves on the committee working to help crippled children. He is also a member of the Masonic Order. lot when included After e This has been an exciting week for both Bob and Ed. Ford‘s new line of cars made their debut this week. "The Falcon‘s lower price, greatâ€" er economy and compact size will open an entirely new market," he says, "We expect a tremendous reception for the Falcon in Wesâ€" Ed reports that his staff is par ticularly enthusiastic about the new Ford Falcon. ton Merchandise COATS You‘ll get the most in quality, ta s hion and value for your sale m o n e y when you choose from our wide range. al Shopping "October For The Special Spree" Priced Robert‘s son, I arted working he was only 10, sweeping out aving . school, ears in the for this gala event g in the car 10. His duties it the shops. , Bob spent Army Service Bob returned Today, he is ~~â€"â€"~1 0 MIOFâ€"â€"â€"â€"A0MIOLâ€"â€"â€"â€"10Mokâ€"=â€"10m6mâ€"â€"â€"â€"0momâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€"A4opmomrâ€" Bulls are traditionally unpopular in china shops However, Diane Turgeon and Mrs. Chris French, saleslady at the Lindsay Cott Shop on John Street, 4 1 [ _/ UAZ . L ut a D | 1 & 18 MAIN ST. N. CH.1â€"8252 CH.1â€"8091 l_ er ()/wn é:’(‘n Ay ._/J/;/min.". Sincere Service to Sincere Customers 0 E4o m o paâ€"==10 10 pee=â€"â€"H6Merâ€"â€"_â€"#0r6 â€" Furg Bull In A China Shop A magnificent fur piece â€" handsomely _ crofted _ from quality . pelts. KOLINSKY STOLE Letâ€"out (Dyed) 1299 MUSKRAT Back COAT (Dyed) Luxurious Shades 1299 34¢ A small deposit will save many dollars later! ! Our /.Zw/gef /O/an are quite sure this china bull would be welcome in any home. of Thursday, Octoher 15,51959â€"Poge 8A [( /w you »soiniment 'AWN’ng

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