1958 Peterborough Review of Outstanding Local Businesses
The feature highlights Peterborough firms from 1958, praising McCannon Electric and Canadian Tire for quality merchandise and service, Selkirk's Mens Shop and Pease Furnaces for dependable goods, and Goodfellow and Doherty for plumbing heating. It notes Norton Pittsbugh paint lines, with emphasis on accessibility, credit terms, and in-store demonstrations. The piece promotes visiting stores to see large inventories and expert service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Tire Corporation
Waddell
Peterborough
Pease
Goodfellow and Doherty
Muttart Builders Supplies Petersboro advert
A local building firm advertises its Port Hope Highway location offering a modern complete lumber supply and building materials. The message touts an enviable reputation for honest dealings and good workmanship and invites customers to visit to plan remodeling or new builds with the slogan Build Right With Bill Dright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muttart Builders Supplies
Peterboro’) Ltd
Bill Dright
Pilon Marine Ltd Water Craft Centre Headquar ters
This advert lauds Pilon Marine Ltd as the Water Craft Centre of the county directed by John Evans and Doug Mortimer. It highlights the large stock of Outboard Motors Boat Accessories and general marine supplies and notes distributorships for Evenrade Elto Viking Lawnboy and Peterborough Boats. The piece commends the owners for serving the community and recommends the store to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Doug Mortimer
Peterborough
Evenrade
Elto
Viking
Lawnboy
Pilon Marine Ltd
Chiropractic office promotes health centre services
The McNabb Chiropractic office advertises extensive diagnostic services including physical exams and full x-ray facilities. It claims about 30 million people yearly on the North American Continent are reclaimed from disease to health, inviting free consultations and information by mail or telephone RI 5-4751.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. McNabb
Chiropractic
Canadian Tire Store Peterborough Prominence Earns Public Trust
The Canadian Tire Corporation Association Store at 230 George Street North Peterborough emphasizes strong service and fair pricing. The ad notes the store’s growth in customers and reputation for courteous attention and satisfaction above all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Tire Corporation Association
George N
Canadian Tire Corporation
Peterborough
George St. N
Peterborough Business College Ltd Offers Secretarial and Business Courses
The Peterborough Business College Ltd promotes its secretarial and regular business courses with individual instruction and monthly final examinations. The institution boasts high standards, strong facilities, and a reputation that aids graduates in securing responsible positions across Ontario. Bret Battersby, president of the Business Association of Canada, is commended for the college’s ongoing reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Peterborough Business College Ltd
Bret Battersby
Bosition Association of Canada
Wonder Bakeries Ltd Bread Ad Review
Wonder Bakeries Ltd of Peterborough promotes Wonder Bread as superior loafs made with quality flour malts sugar and salt. The ad touts modern baking equipment sanitary conditions and skilled bakers praising management and urging calls from their salesman to supply the larger Canadian market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Pakeries Ltd
Peterborough
Wonder Bakeries Ltd
Canada Dry Bottling Co Petersborough Ad
Canada Dry Bottling Co Peterborough Ltd promotes its beverages highlighting wide flavor variety. It notes a modern sanitary plant and dependable retailer service, urging customers to buy Canada Dry at local shopping centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Dry Bottling CO
Peterborough
Mervin RI
Canada Dry
Candad Dry Bottling Co
Peterborough) Ltd
Churchill Restaurant Peterborough Review Endorses Dining Quality
A positive notice praises Churchill Restaurant at 394 George N in Peterborough for cleanliness, sanitary standards, and skilled chefs delivering tasty lunches and dinners. The review urges patrons to visit and support the popular dining venue, noting its use of high quality ingredients and consistent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Restaurant
George N
Peterborough
Churchill
Eatons of Canada RI celebrates growth and service
Our readers praise Eatons of Canada in Millbrook for quality and price, noting a new warehouse on McDonald Street to improve customer service. The store is described as a homey, friendly shopping headquarter for Peterborough and surrounding district, earning high standing in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
McDonald Street
Millbrook
Ontario
Eatons of Canada
City Auto Electric at 254 Brock St Serves Motorists
City Auto Electric at 254 Brock St offers complete generator and starter repair, fuel pump and voltage regulator work, magnetos, carburators, and speedometer repairs. Modern test equipment and trained staff ensure satisfactory results at reasonable prices, making it a dependable auto electric shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auto Electric
Brock St
City Auto Electric Service
Lillian's Beauty Salon Tops Peterborough Hairstyling
Miss Lillian Weiss runs Lillian's Beauty Salon in Peterborough renowned for excellence in beauty culture. She won 1st prize in Peterborough and district and 3rd in Ontario at a February Hairstyling Contest, proving mastery of Harper Method and modern trends. The shop promises youth, dignity, and satisfied patrons with skilled operators and up-to-date styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Lillian Weiss
Peterborough
Harper
1958 Review of S S Kresge Co Store at 359 George
Thrifty shoppers tour the Jar S S Kresge Co store at 359 George as bargains surpass elsewhere. The writeup notes good living articles at prices that equal any comparable enterprise, highlighting the value offered to area buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Kresge Co
George
Cavan Towne Council Session Notes June 5
Cavan Council met with all members present except Deputy R Bradburn in hospital. Reeve L A Hooton presided. minutes from prior meetings were read and approved. A card wishing Bradburn speedy recovery was signed and sent. Council discussed road chloride application in front of W Seymour adds input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Cavan
R. Bradburn
L. A. Hooton
Howden
Bradburn
Coun Thorn
W. Seymour
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Businesses & Professions In
Warne
Credit Jewellers
George Street
C.N.R
C.P.R
George N. RI
McCannon Electric
Dave’’ Walker
Ted’’ Vandenbosch
Selkirk Men’s Shop
George Stret
Selkirk
Hunter W
Goodfellow & Doherty
Pittsburg Industries Limited
Sherbrook
Pittsburg
Canadian Pittsburgh Industries Ltd
Peterboro
Port Hope Highway
Pilon Marine Limited
Simcoe St
Donald G
Charlotte
McNabb
Peterborough Business College Limited
Wonder Bakeri
Stewart St
ES Ltd
Eatoes
Canada
George N. Cornkir Charlotte
Hunter Street West
Barrett Fur Farm
Businesses and Co
The
Chu
Pentecostal Assemblies
D. L. Johns
Suandey School
Great Evange Service
Cand
H. €. Quinn
St. John's
Ida
Christ Church
Bailieb
Holy Common
St. Thomas’ Church
the United Chur
Francis Chisholm
Stan’ Northrop
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian
Centreville
Walter Patterson
Grace Church
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