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

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Page 12 EMERY WEAL J. K. MacKENZIE, B.S.A. (Sask.)— Born at Blackbrook, Nova Scotia. He has been connected with the Dominion Department of Agriculture as Chief Assistant Superin¬ tendent of the Experimental Station at Swift Current, Sask. Joined the Institute Staff in 1939. Instructor of Tractor Theory. Wm. McMAHON, P.E.— Instructor in Steam Engineering in Department of Correspond¬ ence Instruction. Born in Ireland, educated and received engineering training in Scotland. Came to Canada in 1911 and acted as Master Mechanic for several large coal companies before becoming a Provin¬ cial Boiler Inspector. Left Boiler Inspection Department to join staff cf the Institute in 1940. A. K. MORTON— Instructor in Welding. Born and raised in Calgary. Apprenticed at Ogden Shops and holds Carman papers. Joined Canadian Liquid Air Co. in 1934. Learned his Welding at the Institute. Joined the Institute Staff in 1938. Holds journeymans’ Certificate of Proficiency in oxy-acetylene and electric welding. MISS M. E. MOSEY— Of the Dressmaking Department, comes from Ontario and receiv¬ ed her training in Detroit and Chicago. She was subsequently in busi¬ ness for herself in Edmonton for a number of years. Miss Mosey joined the Institute Staff in 1937. S. A. NELSON— Radio Instructor, who in 1900 came to Alberta from the south, and graduated .from the Electrical Class of the Institute in 1923. For the next six years he was in Electrical Engineers Ltd. of Calgary. In 1927 he returned to the Institute, but this time as an Instructor. L. E. PEARSON, B.A., A.S.A., M.Coll.H.— Instructor in charge of the numerous fields of Drafting. Was born in Kansas and received his education in California, where he subsequently taught for five years at the California Polytechnic School. He then attended Columbia University.

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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.

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EMERY WEAL Page 13 A. A. PEEBLES, M.E.I.C., M.S.A.E., A.R. Ae.S.— Head of Aeronautical Department. During World War I served with First Canadian Contingent. During World War II he attained the rank of Squadron Leader with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was Senior Technical Officer connected with No. 16 S.F.T.S. at Hag- ersville, Ont. Enlisted in January, 1941. W. J. PHILLIPS, R.C.A Educated at Bourne College, and at Birmingham Municipal School of Art. Art Master at Bishops School, Salisbury. Lecturer in Art at the University of Wisconsin and at the Banff Summer School. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy, London, and through¬ out Canada; the U.S.A. and Europe. Has published several books dealing with wood-cuts. Joined the Staff of the Institute in 1941. GEORGE PILKINGTON— Born at Barrow-in-Furness, England. Educated at St. Luke’s National School, Bolton, and Bolton High Grade School. Served his apprenticeship to carpentry and building construction. Attended Rus- kin College at Oxford. Shop Instructor for Aero Rigging from forma¬ tion of Aero Department till 1933. Rejoined the Staff in the fall of 1939. J. R. REID— Tractor Mechanics Shop Instructor who came to us trom Saskat¬ chewan. After completing his education at Senlac he attended the University of Saskatchewan. In 1939-1941 he took classes at the Institute after which he was connected with Caterpillar Company until joining the Institute Staff in 1943. F. N. RHODES, B.Sc., M.E.I.C., P.E.— Chief Instructor of the Electrical Department. Was born at Kayley, England and came to Canada in 1904. Since then he has been associated with the electrical industry in various parts of Canada. During the First Great War he saw service with the Royal Air Force and after demobilization in 1919 he joined the S.C.R. Staff at East Calgary. When the Institute resumed its normal functions, Mr. Rhodes remained on the Staff an d has had charge of the Electrical Department ever since. Early in 1944, he was loaned to the Domin¬ ion Government as instructor in the War Emergency Teacher Train¬ ing School.