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CKNX Research Sources ...From North Huron Museum - CKNX-TV and CKNX Radio clippings files -
Booklets
(25th Anniversary, 1951) - CKNX 25th Anniversary: 1926-1951 25 Years of Community Service, booklet published by Commercial Print-Craft Ltd, Woodstock, Ontario, 1951
Books
(Voice, p. ) - Voices of the Pioneer, Bill McNeil, pp.173-5
A Story of CKNX and its People, Ross & Carol Hamilton, 2008 (self-published)-excellent resource
Brochures
(CKNX-TV-SB, 1958) - CKNX-TV sales book from approximately 1958, pre-fire
(Blyth-1996) - Blyth Festival brochure, 1996
(CKNX-radio, 1990s) - Welcome to CKNX Radio, 1990s
(CKNX radio-1977) - FM102 brochure
(Barndance brochure) - Barn Dance membership form
Articles
(50 Yrs, 1976) - "50 Years of Miracles," VillageSquire, March 1976, pp 5-12, published by Blyth Standard, Blyth, Ontario (writer of article not identified - could it be Keith Roulston?)
(VS, 1976) - "50 Years of Miracles," by ? in Village Squire, March 1976, pp5-10 (same as above)
(VS-1, 1980)- "Earl Heywood is still a cowboy at heart," Laura Drummond, Village Squire, pp. 17-18
(CT, 1957) - "Wingham TV and Radio Focus on Farmers," Canadian Telescreen, August 22, 1957, Vol. 3, No. 16, p. 1
(WT, 2002) - "Get Turned On," by Paul Landini, Where Toronto, October 2002, pp 20-21
(RC-1957) - "Farm Sponsored TV Show One of the First," The Rural Cooperative, Tuesday, January 15, 1957, p.6
(BD-1, 2001) - "In Memoriam," Barn Dance Opera Journal , Fall 2001, p.2
(BD-2,2001) - "Boots and Saddles," Lynn Russworm, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2001, p.3
(BD-3,2001) - "In Memoriam, "Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2001, p.5
(BD-4,2003) - "A Barn Dance Worth Remembering," Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring, 2003, p. 1
(BD-5, 2003) - "Whatever Happened to Our Heroes," Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2003, p. 1
(BD-6, 2003) - "News, Notes'N Events", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2003 p. 7
(BD-7, 2003) - "Barn Dance Nostalgia - Elmer and Jed - The Singing Sign Painters", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2003 p. 3
(BD-8, 2003) - "Happy Birthday Lloyd Otterbien", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2003 p. 3
(BD-9, 2003) - "Boots and Saddles", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall 2003 p. 4
(BD-10, 2004) - "From the Barn Dance Mailbag", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter 2004 p. 6
(BD-11, 2004) - "The Mercey Brothers/Labour of Love" by Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring 2004 p. 1
(BD-12, 2004) - "Canadian Corral" by Earl Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring 2004 p. 8
(BD-13, 2004) - "In memorium", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Summer 2004 p. 7
(BD-14, 2004) - "In memorium", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter 2004 p. 5
(BD-15, 2005) - "A Conversation with Barn Dance M.C. - Jim Swan", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter 2005 p. 1,4,5
(BD-16, 2005) - "In Memorium", Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter 2005 p. 7
(BD-17, 2005) - "Canadian Corral," Earl Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter 2005, p.8
(BD-18, 2005) - "Canadian Corral," Earl Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring 2005, p.8
(BD-19, 2005) - "Canadian Corral," Earl Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Summer 2005, p.8
(BD-20, 2006) - "Ward Allen-Maple Sugar Fiddle Champ," by Lynn Russwurm, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter, 2006, p.1,3
(BD-21, 2006) - "Canadian Corral," by Earl Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Winter, 2006, p.8
(BD-22, 2006) - "Maurice Bolyer, King of the Banjo," by Lynn Russwurm, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring, 2006, p.5
(BD-23, 2006) - "Earl Heywood, Canada's No. 1 Singing Cowboy 1917-2006," by Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall, 2006, p.1
(BD-24, 2006) - "Canadian Corral," by Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Fall, 2006, p.8
(BD-25, 2006) - "Comic Relief of the Corny King," by Grant Heywood, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring, 2006, p. 1
(BD-26, 2007) - "In Memorium," Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring 2007, p.3
(BD-27, 2007) - "Barn Dance Corner," by Peter Saros, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Spring 2007, p.8
(BD-28, 2007) - "Pioneer Awards for the Karges Family," Lynn Russwurm, Barn Dance Opera Journal, Summer 2007, p. 5
(WUN-1, 1990) - "Radio Active," What's Up Niagara," by Karen O'Brien, June 1990, pp. 41-46
(RTB-1, 1929) - "Well-known Representative of Spottan Eng. Co.", Radio Trade-Builder, 1929
(O-1, 1958)- "Sing Time," by M.B. Pengelley, Observer, February 15, 1957, p.15, 28
Essays
(Dawson essay) - Mel Culbert & 10 BP in Dungannon - source - K.K. Dawson of Dungannon
(Carbert essay, 1995) - Some Joke!!! - Bob Carbert, 1995
(Gillepsie resume,1994) - CKNX History - Jack Gillepsie
Letters
(L-1, 1971) From G.W. Cruickshank to CKNX advertiser Len Crawford, 1971
(L-2, 1971) News Announcement -1971
Speeches
(S-1, 2002) Speech given at May 8, 2002 at the CKNX Staff Reunion Dinner
Interviews
(I-1, 2006) - Interview between Jodi Jerome and Ross Hamilton, January 2006
(I-2, 2005) - Interview between Jodi Jerome and Mrs. Len Crawford and her daughter Lois Robertson
Press Releases
(PR-1, 1987) - Press Release from the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association, Milton, Ontario, dated February 5, 1987 - "Five Outstanding Agriculturalists Nominated for Admittance to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Gallery." John Wiley.
Community Memories Virtual Exhibit - history of downtown Wingham
(CM-1, 2003)
Scrapbooks
(SC-Merkeley) - Scrapbook of memorabilia of the CKNX Ranch Boys created by Mrs. Cecil Merkeley. She donated it to the North Huron Museum, formerly known as the Wingham and District Museum.
CKNX Almanac - from North Huron Museum - copies of 1942 & 1943 issues of the CKNX Almanac were donated by the estate of the late Cec Merkeley.
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942) - "New CKNX Staff Members,"CKNX Almanac, April 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942) - "Schedule", CKNX Almanac, April 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942) - "The Early Birds," CKNX Almanac, April 1942, p.3
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942) - "New Voice: Jack Brent Popular with CKNX Fans," April 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942) - "CKNX Takes Further Stride Toward Perfection," April 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-2,1942) - "Scott Reid leaves for CKNX for RCAF," May 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-2,1942) - "CKNX Reduces Broadcast Time," May 1942, p. 1
(CKNX Almanac-3,1942) - "CKNX to Carry Network Programs," June 1942, p.9
(CKNX Almanac-3,1942) - "At Home With the Ladies" Margaret Brophy, June 1942, p.10
(CKNX Almanac-3,1942) - "Iona Terry-Lady Announcer," June 1942, p.10
(CKNX Almanac-3, 1942) - "Ogden Songstress," June 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-3, 1942) - "Studio Stories " by Tonto, June 1942, p.4
CKNX Almanac-3,1942 - "CKNX Transmitter Welcomes Guests," June 1942, p.4
CKNX Almanac-4, 1942 - "John Cruickshank," July 1942, p.1,4
CKNX Almanac-4, 1942 - "The Mailbag," July 1942, p.2
CKNX Almanac-4, 1942 - "Studio Stories," by Tonto, July 1942, p.4
CKNX Almanac-4, 1942 - "New Programs Spell Added Radio Entertainment," July 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-5, 1942) - "New CKNX Staff Members," August, 1942, p.1,6
(CKNX Almanac-5, 1942) - "The Mailbag," August 1942, p.2
(CKNX Almanac-5, 1942)- "Studio Stories," by Tonto, August 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-5, 1942) - "Internal Workins at CKNX-Control Panel," August 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-5, 1942) - "Ontario Farm Station Housed in Modern, Smart-Appearing Quarters," August, 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-6, 1942) - CKNX Folk You Should Know, September, 1942, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-6, 1942) - "Gillette Fights for September," September, 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-6, 1942) - Studio Stories, by Tonto, September, 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-6, 1942) - CKNX Ranch Boys 'Tops', September, 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-6, 1942) - "Cactus Mac"-CKNX Artist, September 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-7, 1942) - "Hi Folks-Meet Fred Allen," October 1942, p.1,4
(CKNX Almanac-7, 1942) - "Harold Victor Pym," October 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "CKNX Ranch Boys Score More Hits," November 1942 p.2
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "Studio Stories" by Tonto, November, 1942 p.4
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "CKNX Barn Dance ad" November, 1942 p.4
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "The Kansas Farmer ad," November 1942, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "NHL Hockey Broadcast," November 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "Gillette Safety Razer Co. Fight Card ad," November 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-8, 1942) - "Special ad" November 1942, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-9, 1942) - "A Xmas Message," December 1942, p.2
(CKNX Almanac-9, 1942) - "Greetings," December 1942, p.2
(CKNX Almanac-9, 1942) - "Studio Stories" by Tonto, December 1942, p.6
(CKNX Almanac-9, 1942) - "Music and Entertainment," December 1942, p.9
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "Bruce County Fed. Agr. Sponsors Hog Drive," February 1943, p.1
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "CKNX Advertisers Notice", February 1943, p.2
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "Studio Stories" by Tonto, February, 1943, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "Listen for These New Programs," February 1943, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "Cash for Barn Dance Fans," Febraury 1943, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943) - "New Newscast," February 1943, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-11, 1943) - "Gillette Fight Broadcasts," March 1943, p.3
(CKNX Almanac-11, 1943) - "Studio Stories" by Tonto, March 1943, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-11, 1943) - "Bud Gerald -CKNX Announcer," March 1943, p.5
(CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) - "Almanac celebrates first birthday," April 1943, p.1
((CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) - "The Mail Bag," April 1943, p.2
(CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) - "Studio Stories," by Tonto, April 1943, p. 4
(CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) - "CKNX Sales Representative," April 1943, p.4
(CKNX Almanac-12, 1943) - "You Asked For It - Here They Are," April 1943, p.5
Owen Sound Sun Times:
November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-1, 1955) -"Started Broadcasting to Aid Radio Sales, Now Has Own TV As Well As Radio Station," p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-2, 1955) - "Live Talent Is Essential Says CKNX Manager", p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-3, 1955) - "Fixing Television Sets by Amateurs Can Be Very Costly", p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-4, 1955) - "Chairman, A.D. Dunton Extends Congratulations," written by A.D. Dunton, Chairman of CBC Board of Govenors, p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-5, 1955) - "Son Follows Father In TV Broadcasting," p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-6, 1955) - "Test Pattern Provides Key to Good Reception," p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-7, 1955) - "Trans-Atlantic TV May Soon Become Reality," p. 19 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-8, 1955) - "Suggest Television Really Not Modern Miracle But Actually Very Old One," p. 20 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-9, 1955) - "Cameras Hold Vital Key to Good Television," p. 22 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-10, 1955) - "Television Was Introduced As Service To American Public April 30, 1939," p. 23 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-11, 1955) - "Producing TV Show Is Ulcer Creating Work," p.30 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-12, 1955) - "Vast Changes Will Be Brought About By TV CBC Board of Governors," p. 25 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-13, 1955) - "Hard Work Wins Television Status," p. 31 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-14, 1955) - "RCA Supplies Equipment for Many TV Stations," p. 2 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-15, 1955) - "At Home With the Ladies Popular Wingham Feature," p. 2 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-16, 1955) - "Electronics Engineers Make Television Possible," p. 2 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-17, 1955) - "Program Director and Wife Both TV Enthusiasts," p. 3 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-18, 1955) - "Strange Jargon On TV Behind Scenes," p. 3 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-19, 1955) - "Transmitter Engineer and Operator," p. 4 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-20, 1955) - "Focus Weatherman," p.4 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-21, 1955) - "Department of Design Provides Many Services," p. 4 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-22, 1955) - "Wingham Station Engineer Has Made Wide Study of TV," p.5 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-23, 1955) - "A.D. Dunton In Review Of Three Years of TV: What Is Ahead In Canada," by A. Davidson Dunton, p. 8 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-24, 1955 ) - "CKNX-TV Chief Engineer and Technician," p. 11 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-25, 1955) - "More Than 1,000 Clergymen Of All Denominations Take Part In Radio Programs," p. 11 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-26, 1955) - "Explanation of How Television Camera Works," p. 11 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
(OST-27, 1955) - Front page of Owen Sound Sun-Times, special television section, Friday November 18, 1955 p. 1 November 18, 1955 section of Owen Sound Sun-Times, Vol 102, No. 294 - Special Television Section
Wingham Advance-Times:
(WAT-7, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, February 4, 1926
(WAT-8, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, Februry 11, 1926
(WAT-9, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, March 4, 1926
(WAT-10, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, March 11, 1926
(WAT-11, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, March 18, 1926
(WAT-12, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, April 29, 1926
(WAT-13, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, May 6, 1926
(WAT-14, 1926) - Wingham Advance-Times, July 8, 1926
(WAT-16, 1935) - "Wingham on the Air," Wingham Advance-Times, May 16, 1935
(WAT-17, 1955) - "Sold-For One Dollar," Wingham Advance-Times, June ?, 1955
(WAT-6, 1962) - "CKNX Meets Emergency," Wingham Advance-Times, p. 8 & 12
(WAT-1, 1970) "CKNX enterprises sold to London radio, TV station," Wingham Advance-Times, December 1970, p. 1
(WAT-5, 1986) - "CKNX founder in broadcasting hall of fame," Wingham Advance-Times, November 3, 1986
(WAT-18, 1988) - "CKNX Broadcasting president retires Sept. 1," Wingham Advance-Times, August, 1988
(WAT-3, 1988) - "News, movies, comedy are anchors of CKNX strategy," Wingham Advance-Times, August 9, 1988, p. 3A
(WAT-15, ?) - "Violinist Al Cherny remembered by many," Wingham Advance-Times, date unknown
(WAT-4, 1993) - "Station should be commended for perseverance during sale," Wingham Advance-Times, February 3, 1993, p 4
(WAT-2, 2006) - "Business as usual at Wingham A-Channel," Duanne Rollins, Wingham Advance-Times, July 19, 2006 p. 3
Crossroads (weekly bonus in Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance-Times, Mount Forest Confederate - read by over 63,000 (based on 3.5 readers in 17,800 homes)
(C-1, 1979) - "Robb speaks out for farmers," Crossroads, October 31, 1979, p. 1
(C-2, 1986) - "This Mann's a man for a' that," Crossroads, January 22, 1986, p. 1 A & 2A
(C-3,1975) - "25 yrs in recording biz: More magic in Earl Heywood than meets the ear," by Campbell Cork, Crossroads, October 30, 1975 p. 1 & 2
(C-4, 1984) - "Canada's Singing Cowboy: Earl Heywood remembers the cowboys' golden age," Margaret Arbuckle, Crossroads, December 5, 1984, p.2
The Plus
(Plus-1992) - "Archie Mann-still fiddling at 90 years of age," The Plus, September 23, 1992 p. 18
Focus
(Focus 1-1991) - "The hey days of Canada's singing cowboy," Rob Bundy, Focus, April 30, 1991, p.6
London Free Press:
(LFP - 7, 1962) - "Blaze Said Town's Worst Wingham Radio, TV Studios Struck by $750,000 Blaze," by Merrill Cantelon and Mike Kapral, London Free Press, March 9, 1962 p. 1
(LFP-8, 1962) - "CKNX Fire Wingham's Worst," pics by Merrill Cantelon, London Free Press, p. 3 -pictures only
(LFP-4, 1970) - "Scramble to 'save Wingham' in BIG television entry," Eric Bender November 7, 1970, p 1
(LFP-5, 1970) - "How-to article fired up "Doc's pioneering enterprise," Eric Bender, November 7, 1970, p. 1
(LFP-6, 1970) - "Wingham radio, TV proposal seen as pattern for others," by Eric Bender, London Free Press, 1970
(LFP-1, 1971) - "Pioneer Plaque honors founder of Wingham radio," by Don Murray, London Free Press, 1971 - date unknown
(LFP-2, 1971) - "Wingham radio, TV sale OK'd," London Free Press, no author, no date - clipping from museum file.
(LFP-3, 1971 - "CKNX Radio, Television officially changes ownership," Pat Moauro, May 1, 1971, p. 23, Section 3
(LFP-9, 1983) - "W.J. Blackburn funeral Tuesday at St. Paul's," London Free Press, December 19, 1983, p. A2
(LFP-10, 1984) - "Martha White is our new publisher," by John Matsui, London Free Press, February 1, 1984, p. 1
(LFP-13, 1989)p.B2 - "Earl Heywood: Popular country singer keeps the old zip at 71," Joe Matyas, London Free Press, p.B2
(LFP-15, 1992) - "46 jobs to be eliminated at Wingham's CKNX-TV," Ian Gillepsie, London Free Press,
(LFP-14, 1992) p.1 - "A career of promise cut short," by Kelley Teahen London Free Press, August 17, 1992, p.1
(LFP-11, 1997) - "For Sale: 144 Years of Blackburn ownership on auction block," Kelly Teahen & Jane Sims, London Free Press, January 30, 1997 p. A1 & A9
(LFP-12, 1997) - "Toronto chains eyeing CFPL radio," Steven Green - London Free Press, January 30, 1997, p.A5
Toronto Star
(TS-1, 1955) - "Wingham Smallest Community in North America to Boast a TV Station, Will Hit Airwaves by Month's End," by Donald Goudy Toronto Star, November 8, 1955, pp. 27 & 29
(TS-2, 1977) - "Doc wanted to sell radios so he built a radio station," Toronto Star, by Pat Brennan, Summer 1977
(TS-3, 1992) - "46 to lose jobs in Wingham as station revamps TV setup," Toronto Star, April 24, 1992
Unknown newspaper articles
(Who-1, ?) - "Banjo King dies at 57", paper unknown, date unknown
(Who-2,2005) - "Dungannon man researches the history of radio", might be either Goderich or Lucknow paper, 2005
(Who-3, ?) - "Calling Farm Women," Jane Bourke
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Picture Resources ...North Huron Museum files/hard drive
-scan of Abram & Louisa Culbert in Dungannon - parents of Melville Culbert where he broadcast radio from their living room (Sallows pic - Mrs. Len Crawford, Wingham)
-scan of Olive & Melville Culbert (belongs to Mrs. Len Crawford, Wingham)
-scan of Olive & Melville Culbert (belongs to Mrs. Len Crawford, Wingham)
A Story of CKNX and its People, by Ross & Carol Hamilton, 2008 (self-published)
-a huge collection of staff photos from the 1940s to 1990s (photos too numerous to list)
(25th Anniversary, 1951) - This booklet contains pictures of:
-pics of all staff mentioned,
-pics from religious service(Harold Victor Pym at organ, Rev. Alexander Nimmo at pulpit, Dr. W.A. Beecroft standing in church),
-Top of Morning crew,
-CKNX Barn Dance
-diagram of listening area
-Scott Reid recording special program on equipment
-Doug Fry at master control panel
-Norm Fry at microphone (DJ)
-Jack Salter beside the 1000 watt transmitter
-Doc with Tory Gregg holding a trophy
-Tory Gregg and Elmer Purdon beside the CKNX car with mobile public address system
-Studio A
-John Cruickshank on the phone
-CKNX transmitter station outside Wingham with CKNX car parked out front
-Vin Dittmer with Saturday Morning Kiddies Studio Party
-Marg Brophy interviewing Mrs. Ken Kerr of Wingham during At Home With The Ladies
-Scott Reid adjusting 1000 Watt RCA transmitter
-Johnny Brent checking transcriptions while Barry Kay pulls program from a library of over 40,000 selections
-2 complete and modern CKNX mobile units taken in front of the Warren House in Wingham
"50 Years of CKNX" article in Village Squire - March 1976
-p. 10 - photo of Brian Emsley in modern CKNX studio
-p.9 - pic of old studio in 1951 (from 25th anniversary booklet)
-p.7 - pic of CKNX employee at technical equip (from 25th anniversary booklet)
-p.5 - pic of Doc Cruickshank with early transmitter (from 25th anniversary booklet)
-p. 5 - pic of operator in 1951 studio
"Earl Heywood is still a cowboy at heart," Village Squire, January 1980
p.17 - pic of Earl and Martha Heywood
p.18 - pic of Earl Heywood with a book
"Wingham TV and Radio Focus on Farmers," Canadian Telescreen, August 22, 1957, p. 1
-pic - Bob Carbert on the set of Focus on the Farm
-pic - Bob Carbert, Rodger Schwass interview farmer Bill Cruickshank after a fire destroyed his modern dairy barn
"Farm Sponsored TV Show One of the First,' The Rural Cooperative, January 15, 1957, p. 6
-pic - Rodger Schwass and Bob Carbert in farm department office preparing a script for Focus on the Farm.
"Get Turned On," Where Toronto, October 2002, pp. 20-21
-pic of televisions
"Well-Known Representative of Spottan Eng. Co.," Radio Trade-Builder, 1929
-pic of M. Culbert
"Sing Time," Observer - February 15, 1958
-p.14 - pic of Sing Time's Krug
-p.14 - pic of Bob Carbert interviewing M and M's Smith, shows camera and lighting
-p.15 - pic of Sing Time's Hutton
Scrapbook of Cecil Merkeley - Ranch Boys
p.2 - pic of group of musicians with Doc gathered around a 10 BP mike in an early studio (?) at back of Doc's radio business-Wingham Jesters - 1930-35-Doc Cruickshank, Cecil Merkeley, Earl Wild (standing) - Wilf Riehl, Ab Nichols and Norm Blatchford (seated)
p.2 - W.T. Cruickshank business card "Radio Station CKNX"
p.4 - poster of CKNX Ranch Boys dance at Chatsworth Arena, Wed. June 10
p.5 - pic of Pauline Swanson
p.6 - poster for CKNX Ranch Boys dance in Dundalk, Fri July 24
p. 7 - pic of Cora Robertson and ? man
p.8 - poster for CKNX Ranch Boys dance in Tiverton - Fri Aug 28
p.9 - pic of Jean Tervit
p.9 - pic of Iona Terry on skies
p.10 - poster of dance with Ranch Boys in Southampton - Fri Aug 21
p.11 - pic of Howard & Olive (?)
p.12 - poster of dance with Ranch Boys in Ayton - Sept 7
p.14 - poster of dance with Ranch Boys in Ayton - Sept 21
p.15 - pic of Ivadell
p.15 - pic of Harriston Girls Trio - Joan, Catherine and Jacqueleen
p.17. - poster of dance with Ranch Boys in Hanover - June 15
p.20 - pic of Cecil Merkeley's Shell Service Station in Wingham
p.21 - pic of The CKNX Ranch Boys and Cora (approx. 1943)
p.22 - pic of 3 musicians in studio doing a darkie act (faces blackened)
p.23 - newspaper clipping of pic of group of musicians with Doc gathered around a 10 BP mike in an early studio (?) at back of Doc's radio business-Wingham Jesters - 1930-35-Doc Cruickshank, Cecil Merkeley, Earl Wild (standing) - Wilf Riehl, Ab Nichols and Norm Blatchford (seated) Clipping was published March 17, 1966.
p.23 - pic of Early Birds (?) - 2 men, lady and a child -Cecil Merkeley and Clare Adler(?), Cora Robertson and Pauline Swanson (or Ivadell?)
p.24 - Teeswater News clipping - July 9, 1952 - shows head shot of Cecil Merkeley and a photo of his Service Station on the corner of Victoria and Josephine Street in Wingham.
p.26 - Wingham newspaper clipping showing "Miss Reynolds' room in Wingham Public School, 1911 - Cecil Merkeley is one of the students
p.27 - Wingham newspaper clipping showing - Belmore School No. 12, Culross, circa 1917 - of the students named there are several Merkleys but no Cecil.
p.28 - Wingham newspaper clipping - Feb 28, 1971 - article and photo of Doc Cruickshank - his obituary.
CKNX Television Sales Book ((CKNX-TV-SB, 1958))
-p.1 - pic of set of Almanac (news show) with Ken Howard, Bob Carbert, Lloyd Clark - Lloyd Clark was Kincardine President of Bruce County Jr. Farmers - discussing "Rat Control Campaign of Jr. Farmers in District."
p.1 - pic of Bob Carbert with a man explaining human body structure in front of the camera.
-p.1 - pic of CKNX television logo
-p.2 - pic of map of CKNX viewing area
-p.3 - pic of TV studio seen through the control room
-p.4 - pic of transmitter tower
-p5. - pic of collage of local factories(Beaver Lumber, Wingham Furniture factory etc)
-p.6 - pic of CKNX broadcasting areas showing major towns & cities
-p.11 - pic of shooting of a Massey Harris farm equipment commercial
-p.11 - pic of shooting of a Crossett Motors commercial
-p.12 - pic of Johnny Brent with a turkey doing a segment
-p.13 - pic of Karl Krug
-p.14 - pic of Opening Night drawing
-p.16 - pic of shooting of M'Lady episode
-p.17 - pic of shooting of M'Lady episode with Margaret Brophy and another lady
-p.17 - pic of a bride, two maids of honour and a flower girl for the wedding M'Lady episode
-p.18 - pic of shooting the Focus news and entertainment show
-p.19 - pic of shooting the Focus news show with John Strong, news editor
-p.20 - pic of Ross Hamilton doing weather for the Focus show
-p.21 - pic of Ed Blake doing the sports segment of the Focus show
-p.22 - pic of Bob Carbert on set of Farm News
-p.23 - pic of one of the Focus announcers
-p.24 - pic of Circle Eight Ranch set showing the Johnny Day band
-p.25 - pic of Circle Eight Ranch performer (maybe Johnny Brent)
-p.27 - pic of Roger Schwass of the Jr. Farmers' Almanac program
-p. 28 - pic of Roger Schwass and Bob Carbert on the farm program set
-p.29 - pic of Earl Heywood of the Range Rider program
-p.32 - pic of CKNX doing an off-site shoot on the corner of John Street and Josephine Street in Wingham
-p.32 - pic of an offsite shoot for CKNX TV.
Owen Sound Sun Times - Special Television Section - November 18, 1955 - pp. 19 -34
-p.19 - pic of Johnny Brent
-p.19 - pic of Doc Cruickshank
-p.19 - pic of Gerald Cruickshank
-p.19 - pic of television test pattern that will appear prior to Channel 8's daily broadcasts
-p20-30 - pics of TVs and advertisements of TVs and prices
-p.24 - pic of CKNX TV studio as seen through control room window -Bob Carbert in studio
-p.25 - pic of Vin Dettimer
-p.32 - pic of cameraman Bill Harris with CKNX camera
-p.2 - pic of Margaret Brophy
-p. 2 - pic of Channel 8 "Opening Tonight" drawing ad
-p. 3. - pic of Don Hildebrand
-p. 4 - pic of Glen Schelfele, transmitter engineer and Jack Salter, transmission operator
-p. 4 - pic of Ross Hamilton, weatherman
-p.11 - pic of Scott Reid and Bill Harris
London Free Press:
LFP-1, 1971 - pic of Mrs. Doc Cruickshank and her son, G.W. Cruickshank looking at the plaque erected in Cruickshank park in Doc's memory.
LFP-3, 1971 - pic of John Cruickshank, Mrs. W.T. Cruickshank, G.W. Cruickshank, W.J Blackburn, Mrs. Blackburn and M.T. Brown -at reception following the signing of documents to sell CKNX.
(LFP-4, 1970)
- p.1 - pic of Doc Cruickshank holding a pic of himself with his first transmitter.
p.1 - pic of Doc, Bud and John Cruickshank looking over old pictures
p.1 - pic of a technician on duty in the control room of CKNX-TV at Wingham
p.1 - pic of Verna Hodgins, employee of CKNX showing the sign on the highway entering Wingham, calling it the radio and television town of Canada
LFP-5, 1970 p.3-M
-p.3-M - pic of Doc Cruickshank with a microphone he built early in his career (microphone is at the museum)
-p.3-M - pic of Henry (Scotty) Ross who played first music (harmonica) on air
LFP - 7, 1962 - pics by Merrill Cantelon
-p.1 - pic of the smouldering shell of CKNX
-p.3 - pic of firemen battling the fire. Shows side of building & new addition
-p.3 -pic of firemen inside of CKNX studio after fire
-p.3 - pic of Alex Skinn who discovered the fire
-p.3 - pic of W.T.Cruickshank and John Cruickshank watching the fire
LFP-10, 1984
-p.1 - pic of Martha White, successor to Walter J. Blackburn
LFP-13, 1989 p.B2
-p2B - pic of Earl Heywood at age 71
Village Squire:
VS-1, 1976 - pic of Doc Cruickshank with the original transmitter, p. 5
p.5 - pic of a radio operator in a studio, 1951
p.7 - pic of operator in transmission room at CKNX 1951
p.9 - pic of radio studio in 1951
p.10 - pic of disc jockey Brian Elmsley in the modern CKNX studio
Wingham Advance-Times:
WAT-6, 1962 - CKNX Meets Emergency - March 14, 1962 (pictures taken by Cantelon & Advance-Times staff)
p.8 - pic of G.W. Cruickshank being presented with a $50,000 cheque from James Symington, of Insurance Co. of North America and S.B. Atchison of Atchison Insurance Agency.(Cantelon photo)
p.8 - pic of burnt out CKNX building and crane with steel ball ready to take down the brickwork.(Cantelon photo)
p. 8 - pic of fire-ravaged CKNX studios (Cantelon photo)
p.8 - pic - aerial photo of CKNX fire, taken at 10am (WAT photo)
p.8 - pic of Keith Robinson with announcers Bill Stevenson and Crawford Douglas in control room in the McKibbon store building.(Cantelon photo)
p.8 - pic of CKNX studio on fire shortly before 8:00 am on morning of the fire (WAT photo)
p.8 - pic of John Brent and Bruce St. George unloading equipment flown to Wingham by helicopter from CFRB in Toronto. (WAT photo)
p.12 - pic of Jim Morton, John Strong, and Johnny Brent in the news department located in the McKibbon building. (Cantelon photo)
p.12 - pic of Murray Gaunt, G.W. Cruickshank, John Strong, Larry Kent and Johnny Brent making plans to get back into operation with temporary equipment. (WAT photo)
WAT-1, 1970 - pic of Doc and Mrs. Cruickshank at the farewell party with staff. Scott Reid is presenting them with a present from the CKNX staff.
WAT-17, 1955 -
-pic of Mayor R.E. McKinney holding the dollar payment for the old High School from Doc Cruickshank and G.W. Cruickshank.
WAT-18, 1988 - "CKNX Broadcasting president retires Sept. 1," Wingham Advance-Times, August, 1988
-pic of C. Ross Hamilton
-pic of A.N. (Al) Skelton
Crossroads (insert to Wingham Advance-Times, Listowel Banner & Mount Forest Confederate)
(C-1, 1979) -"Robb speaks out for farmers," Crossroads, October 31, 1979, p. 1
-pic of Cliff Robb, agricultural newscaster in front of the camera
-pic of Cliff Robb interviewing Stan Paquette
(C-2, 1986) - "This Mann's a man for a' that," January 22, 1986
-p. 1A - pic of Archie Mann's brother George in Highland gear in 1918
-p. 1A - pic of 83 yr old Archie Mann - writing music
-p. 1A - pic of 83 yr old Archie Mann - fiddling
-p. 1A - pic of Archie Mann and family - wife Pearl Bowes, Marion (Mrs. Harold Roberts), twin sons Robert and William
-p. 1A - pic of Archie Mann and younger sister Flora (Mrs. Roy McCreight) as children
-p. 1A - pic of Brussels Legion Pipe Band - Archie second from left front row
-p. 2A - pic of Don Robertson and the Ranch Boys - Ross Mann (no relation), Don Robertson, Fred Templeman, George Jordan, Archie Mann and Cora Robertson
(C-3,1975) - "25 yrs in recording biz: More magic in Earl Heywood than meets the ear," October 30, 1975
-p.1 - pic of Earl Heywood in 1948
-p.1 - pic of Earl Heywood as a child (2-3 yrs old)
-p.1 - pic of Earl Heywood pointing to his Donnelly album
-p.1 - pic of Earl and Martha Heywood in 1965
-p.1 - pic of Earl and Martha Heywood doing their magic show
-p.1 - pic of Golden Prairie Cowboys - Earl Heywood, Morris Bealieu, Slim(Leander) Boucher, Red Burns and Lucky Ambeault
-p.2 - pic of Earl Heywood at his kitchen table full of souvenirs
-p.2 - pic of Heywood family in early 1970s - Earl, Martha, their daughter, Patricia and son, Grant.
-p.2 -pic of Earl standing beside his Model A Ford he drove when commuting from Exeter to Wingham from 1942 to 1946
(C-4, 1984) - "Canada's Singing Cowboy: Earl Heywood remembers the cowboys' golden age."
-p.1 - pic of Earl Heywood
-p. 1 - pic of Earl & Martha Heywood and their daughter Patricia
Toronto Star
(TS-1, 1955) -
-pic of Pat Carmichael & Bill Harris with first Channel 8 camera
-pic of W.T. Cruickshank
-pic of John Strong, news director
-pic of Ed Blake, sports director
-pic of teenagers, Audrey Gilmore and Sally Slosser with Channel 8 map
-pic of Bud Cruickshank, Don Hildebrand, Vin Dittmer and Scott Reid
-pic of Margaret Brophy and Bob Carbert
-pic of Glen Scheifele, engineer
(Focus-1, 1991, p.6)
-pic of Earl Heywood in 1991
-pic of Earl Heywood in 1991 with his guitar
-pic of CKNX Barn Dance - Earl Heywood & Ranch Boys - Bud Cruickshank, George Jordan, Cactus Mac, Pauline Swanson, Cora Robertson, Don Robertson, Ross Mann, Archie Mann, Johnny Brent and Fred Templeman.
CKNX Almanac
(CKNX Almanac-1, ?)
-pic of Ross Hamilton
(CKNX Almanac-1,1942)
-p.3 - pic of the Early Birds - Cora Robertson, Shorty Merkely, Pauline Swanson?
CKNX Almanac-2,1942 -
-p.1 - pic of Scott Reid
-p.4. - pic of CKNX Transmitter House - 4 miles south on Highway 4
CKNX Almanac-1,1942
-p.1 - pic of Jack Brent (or Johnny Brent)
(CKNX Almanac-3,1942)
-p.10 - pic of Margaret Brophy
-p.4 - pic of Dorothy Whyte - Ogden's Hoedown
-p.4 - pic of Joe McGill at panel in Hwy4 transmitter
-p.5 - pic of CKNX main radio studio - scene of CKNX barn dance
-p.8 - CKNX Ranch boys ad
-p.5 - pic of "Meet "Shorty" of CKNX Early Birds at the Shell Station in Wingham. Fast Service-Friendly Garage." Ad
CKNX Almanac-4, 1942
p.1 - pic of John Cruickshank
p.3 - pic of Teeswater Fair
p.5 - pic of Margaret Brophy and other staff with Transradio Press Ticker
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
CKNX Almanac-5, 1942
p.1 - pic of Ross Hamilton
p.4 - pic of Bud Cruickshank at control panel
p.5 - pic of outside of CKNX station on main street Wingham
p.6 - pic of Bill Beatty
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
CKNX Almanac-6 , 1942
-p.1 - pic of Jean Tervit
-p.5 - pic of Cactus Mac
-p.6 - pic of Fred Russell
-p.7 - pic of Tommy Dorsey
CKNX Almanac-7, 1942
p.1 - pic of Fred Allen
p.5 - pic of Harold Victor Pym
CKNX Almanac-8, 1942
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
CKNX Almanac-9, 1942
p.2 - pic of James Maxwell
p.2 - pic of W.T. Cruickshank
p.4 - pic of Lt. B.H. Bedford
p.4 - pic of LAC Scott Reid
p.4 - pic of Pte. John Cruickshank
p.5 - pic of Fred Russell
p.5. - pic of Bud Cruickshank at studio panel
p.5 - pic of Ross Hamilton
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
p.6 - pic of Jean Tervit
p.6 - pic of Iona Terry
p.7 - pic of Joe McGill at controls at transmitter
p.7 - pic of CKNX transmitter
p.8 - pic of main CKNX radio studio
p.8 - pic of exterior of CKNX
p.9 - pic of Harold Victor Pym
p.9 - pic of Cactus Mac
p.10 - pic of Margaret Brophy
(CKNX Almanac-10, 1943)
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
(CKNX Almanac-11, 1943)
p.4 - pic of CKNX Early Birds - Shorty Merkeley, Clarence Adlum, Pauline Swanson, Cora Robinson
p.5 - Bud Gerald Cruickshank
p.6 - Margaret Brophy
(CKNX Almanac-12, 1943)
p.4 - pic of Bert Mathers
p.5 - pic of Ranch Boys - Cec Merkeley, Clary Adlam, Bob Hall and Cora Robertson
p.6 - pic of Margaret Brophy
Unknown Newspapers
(Who-3, ?) - "Calling Farm Women," Jane Bourke
-pic of Margaret B
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