Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Page 10 EMERY WEAL D. C. FLEMING, B.Sc., M.E.I.C. Commercial Wireless and Radio Instructor. He is a graduate of the Normal School and University of Alberta. Taught at Nanton and was subsequently employed as Radio Manager with Taylor, Pearson and Carson. Joined the staff of the Institute in 1934. Served one year as Wireless Operator in the mercantile marine during the late war. JAMES FOWLER, M.A., B.Sc.— Our Principal is a native of Hawick, Scotland, and gained his degrees at Edinburgh University. He came to Canada in 1913 and joined the staff of the Olds School of Agriculture. Two years later he became one of the original members of the teaching staff of the Institute of Technology and Art and succeeded Mr. J. H. Ross as Vice- Principal in 1929. Upon Dr. W. G. Carpenter ' s retirement from the Principalship, Mr. Fowler ably filled the vacancy in 1941. K. C. GILBART, M.Sc., P.E., M.C.I.C.— Born and brought up in Manitoba. Graduated from University of Manitoba with B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Post graduate work at University of Alberta led to M.Sc. degree. ' Fuel Research Engineer with the Research Council of Alberta for several years. Later Chief Chemist for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board. Joined staff of the Institute in 1945. H. G. GLYDE, A.R.C.A. (London), A.S.A., A.R.C.A. (Canada)— Chief Instructor of the Art Department. Was born in England, and studied at the Hastings Brassey School of Art and the Royal Col¬ lege of Art, London. He was awarded a diploma with distinction by the latter, and won a scholarship for post-graduate training in mural and decorative painting. Commenced teaching in 1929 at the Royal College of Art, and accompanied A. Y. Jackson in 1943 to the Alaska Highway where they executed sketches for the archives of Canada. Joined the Institute Staff in 1935. MRS. FRANCES GOMMERUD— Born and educated in Calgary. Former student of Tech, and graduate of the dressmaking course. Was a very active member of the student body and served on the executive. Did some teaching at outside points and joined staff as Dressmaking Instructor in 1945.

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EMERY WEAL Page 9 L. C. BROWNING— Electrical Shop Instructor—is a native of Kent, England, but came to Canada in 1907 where he followed the electrical industry in Winni¬ peg and Vancouver. He was in charge of the electrical installations of the Institute Buildings, and when that job was completed he joined the Institute Staff. C. A. CHOATE, A.M.S.A.E.— Born in Ontario. Came to Alberta in 1910. Spent five years repairing and operating tractors and automobiles. Served in C.E.F. in First World War with 31st Canadian Battalion, C.E.F. On return to Calgary was employed by the Federal Government as Instructor in Motor Mechanics at the S.C.R. Re-training centre, March 1919. Be¬ came Supervisor of several departments of Re-training Centre. In 1920 joined staff of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art, in charge of Motor Mechanics. Became actively associated in 13th Field Co., R.C.E., N.P.A.M. in 1925. Joined the Active Service Force in September, 1939 and was granted indefinite leave by the Department of Education for the duration of the war. Proceeded to England, July 1940. Until autumn of 1941 was O.C. 13th Field Co., R.C.E. Supervised and co-ordinated the writing of Canadian Army Trade Tests and was President of Trade Testing Boards for the Canadian Army Overseas for three years. Was Assistant Director of Educa¬ tion at Canadian Military Headquarters, London, for 10 months. Re¬ turned to Canada on completion of educational planning with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and rejoined the Tech. Staff in 1946. JAMES DICHMONT— Instructor in the Art Department. Came to Canada in 1904. He is an associate member of the Albert Society of Artists and has exhibit¬ ed in the National Gallery at Ottawa. MISS E. M. DOWKES— Multigraph Operator and Stenographer in the Department of Correspondence Instruction. Born in Saskatchewan and took business course in Calgary. Joined the Institute Staff in 1933. MISS JOAN FAIRLEY— Born in Calgary. Graduated from Western Canada High School. Joined Institute Staff in July, 1945. A staunch supporter of the school dances.

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EMERY WEAL Page 11 S. N. GREEN, Air Engineer (A.B.C.D.)— A certified Air Engineer who is Aeronautical Shop Instructor. Enlisted in August of 1943 and became Chief E. R. Artificer in charge of a Machine Shop at Sydney, N.S., where he supervised the over¬ hauling of engines for Navy vessels. Mr. Green returned to the Insti¬ tute again in October, 1944. L. E. HARRIS, A.L.S., D.L.S.— Born in Gananoque, Ontario. Came to Alberta and attended University of Alberta. Engaged in surveying since 1910. Employed by Dominion Government most of this time, 14 years being spent in photographic work in the mountains. First joined the Institute Staff as Instructor in Surveying in 1938. MISS MARGARET HESS, B.A.— Was born in Calgary. She attended the University of Alberta, University of Toronto, and the Summer School at Banff. She is en¬ gaged as Instructor in the Art and Dressmaking Departments. ALEX HIGGINS, P.E., M.E.I.C., M.A.S.M.E.— Supervisor of Correspondence Instruction. Born in Ayr, Scotland and educated at Kilmarnock Academy and Royal Technical College, Glasgow. He has been a member of the Institute Staff off and on for seventeen years. During the rest of the time he was chief power plant engineer, mine superintendent and consulting engineer. CHAS. M. JOHNSON— Born at Vegreville, Alberta. After completing High School, attended Radio College, Seattle. Entered U.S. Merchant Marine Service. Alternated this service with two years servicing broadcast receivers. Enlisted in R.C.A.F. in 1940. Upon discharge from the Air Force, joined the Tech. Staff in fall of 1945. O. KINGSEP— Machine Shop Instructor and a native of Alberta. Came to Tech, in 1926 as an electrical student. Like many other Tech, students he branched out into other fields of employment and was subsequently electrical, welding, and machine shop foreman, toolmaker, and plant superintendent. He joined the evening school staff in 1939 and the day staff in 1941. After serving with the R.C.N.V.R. he rejoined the staff in 1945.