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Sol Mandlsohn's business is still a 'momma and papa' operation
Sol Mandlsohn's business is still a 'momma and papa' operation

Sol Mandlsohn's business is still a 'momma and papa' operation

Date6/19/1979
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130409F
One of the chief components of high fidelity is money,' says dealer Sol Mandlsohn
One of the chief components of high fidelity is money,' says dealer Sol Mandlsohn
11/24/1972
Now listen here: William Littler (left) consults with Bay-Bloor Radio's Sol Mandlsohn, who says you don't need an engineering degree to come to terms with the new technology
Now listen here: William Littler (left) consults with Bay-Bloor Radio's Sol Mandlsohn, who says you don't need an engineering degree to come to terms with the new technology
12/10/1985
Poised for rebound: Premdor president Phillip Orsino, left, holds gift from chairman Sol Spears.
Poised for rebound: Premdor president Phillip Orsino, left, holds gift from chairman Sol Spears.
6/17/1991
Sol Goldstein: Child psychiatrist has written a book, Michael's Ship, about the courage of a 9-year-old boy conquered his depression about his impending death from cancer
Sol Goldstein: Child psychiatrist has written a book, Michael's Ship, about the courage of a 9-year-old boy conquered his depression about his impending death from cancer
5/16/1985
Eight-year-old Beth Stephens takes a look at papa bear, Bears will be named at ward two business men's carnival, Workmen were busy slapping weathered (...)
Eight-year-old Beth Stephens takes a look at papa bear, Bears will be named at ward two business men's carnival, Workmen were busy slapping weathered (...)
7/7/1964
Back in business: Half the sewing machines have been carted away to be sold and company is moving to smaller premises. But Leon Benoliel has National Drapery - a leaner, trimmer version of the company - in operation again after last February's bankruptcy.
Back in business: Half the sewing machines have been carted away to be sold and company is moving to smaller premises. But Leon Benoliel has National Drapery - a leaner, trimmer version of the company - in operation again after last February's bankruptcy.
5/3/1982
Family business: Left, Max Mara vice-president Luigi Maramotti, 32, is in charge of developing the Italian fashion house's franchise operations
Family business: Left, Max Mara vice-president Luigi Maramotti, 32, is in charge of developing the Italian fashion house's franchise operations
10/30/1987
Garlic King: Sam Geraci, owner of Deriea Brand Foods, hasparlayed his family-run business and his garlic products into a multi-million-dollar operation.
Garlic King: Sam Geraci, owner of Deriea Brand Foods, hasparlayed his family-run business and his garlic products into a multi-million-dollar operation.
6/15/1989
One happy man: Harry Chubby Ferriman, 75, still operates a service station at Avenue Rd. and Chaplin Cres. Ferriman has been in the business since 1928 and got his first job as a service station attendant with Imperial Oil at the age of 17. Time is the es
One happy man: Harry Chubby Ferriman, 75, still operates a service station at Avenue Rd. and Chaplin Cres. Ferriman has been in the business since 1928 and got his first job as a service station attendant with Imperial Oil at the age of 17. Time is the es
12/22/1986
Going strong: Herman Ladovsky, 70, still carries onn his father's business
Going strong: Herman Ladovsky, 70, still carries onn his father's business
5/4/1982
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
North rock promoter Alf Lewis, with wife Ruby, believes there is still a place for small operator in mining business
North rock promoter Alf Lewis, with wife Ruby, believes there is still a place for small operator in mining business
11/18/1970