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Canadian School Days 1867 - 2067 [LP 1967]

Script by Max Braithwaite Narration by Elwy Yost 1967 RECORD COMPANIES have joined the Centennial spending spree with about 30 commemorative discs already issued and more on the way. They range from the Singing Girls of Sherbrooke, suitably on the Caprice label, to Pierre Berton reading poetry by Robert Service. All the albums have one thing in common: limited appeal to a specialized audience. . . . . . .Grade schoolers of all ages will be interested in a Centennial presentation by Toronto-area radio station CFGM, entitled Canadian School Days — a sound trip back to the one-room schoolhouse of 1867 and a preview of the electronic school of 2067. The record begins with a loud school bell, followed by a teacherly voice coyly asking: "Recognize this sound?” What follows is a mildly witty glance Into past and future with some amusing contrasts to schools today. [Schools and radio stations can get a free copy by writing to CFGM, Richmond Hill, Ont.] . . . Some records to throw away next January ELMO CIPRIETTI MARCH 1 1967 Maclean’s Canada

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Canadian School Days 1867 - 1967

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