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1989., Aylmer Heritage Association = Association du patrimoine d'Aylmer Call No: 971.4 A365a Edition: 3rd ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library
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2012., MacRoney Books Call No: QWF Bio C872m Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: From the 1940s to the early 1970s, no one did more to acquaint Aylmerites with their local history than Jack Couture, through his popular articles and columns written for various Aylmer and Ottawa newspapers. In fact, fifty years and more later, Aylmer old-timers still recount colourful anecdotes and events of historic interest, prefacing their recollections with according to Jack Couture·.Many of these articles are now readily available in Michael MacDonaldœs recently published book Poolroom and Politics: Aylmer history through the lens and pencil of Jack Couture.But the book is far more than a reproduction of Couture articles. MacDonald has thoroughly researched Jack Coutureœs life from his impoverished early years; his arrival in Aylmer following his marriage to Daisy Clement in late 1927; his role in the running of the local poolroom, originally owned by his father-in-law Pierre Clement; his involvement in local politics and a range of community interests; and how he used journalism to deliver a message.