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Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953)

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Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953) was the 1953 yearbook of the Lakehead Technical Institute at the Lakehead (Port Arthur and Fort William, now Thunder Bay), produced by its students.[1]

People

The volume names about 153 students and 39 staff and other adults, together with 109 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

  • Year Book 1953 Lakehead Technical Institute (scan page 1)
  • The Principal's Message (p. 3)
  • Message From The Advisory Board (p. 4)
  • Students' Administrative Council (p. 5)
  • Editorial (p. 7)
  • Year Book Staff (p. 8)
  • Year Book Advertising Staff (p. 10)
  • ORIGIN OF PORT ARTHUR—(Continued) (p. 22)
  • Arts 1953 (p. 24)
  • THE LAKE SUPERIOR COUNTRY—(Continued) (p. 26)
  • Wonders in the Wilderness (p. 27)
  • WONDERS IN THE WILDERNESS—(Continued) (p. 28)
  • Tourists ... (p. 29)
  • Engineering 1953 (p. 31)
  • L.T.I. Staff (p. 32)
  • Faculty of ARTS (p. 34)
  • Faculty Of Applied Science (p. 38)
  • Technical Forestry I (p. 50)
  • Technical Forestry II (p. 52)
  • Technical Mining I (p. 54)
  • Special Division (p. 56)
  • Men's Athletic Society (p. 59)
  • Greek Gods? (p. 62)
  • Basketball (p. 63)
  • Sports 1953 (p. 65)
  • Hockey (p. 67)
  • Curling (p. 69)
  • University Naval Training Division (p. 73)
  • Social News (p. 74)
  • Winter Formal 1953 (p. 75)
  • Convocation (p. 76)
  • Humour (p. 77)
  • Thank You...Mr. Shakespeare! (p. 79)
  • Parties And Dances (p. 80)
  • Alumni (p. 81)
  • Seven Centuries Of Waterless Neptune (p. 83)
  • SEVEN CENTURIES OF WATERLESS NEPTUNE—(Continued) (p. 84)
  • And Thus The Whirligig Of Time . . . (p. 85)
  • "AND THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME . . ."—(Continued) (p. 86)
  • Forestry '53 (p. 87)
  • The Forestry Camp (p. 89)
  • The Scaling Course (p. 90)
  • Mining 1953 (p. 92)
  • Mining (p. 93)
  • Directory (p. 95)
  • DIRECTORY—ARTS—(Continued) (p. 96)
  • The End (p. 98)
  • Autographs (p. 116)

Groups and organizations

Write-ups and events

  • Volume Four: This is the fourth volume of the Lakehead Technical Institute yearbook, published in 1953.[2]
  • John Milton Quote: A quote from John Milton defining a complete and generous education as one that prepares a person to perform all private and public duties of peace and war with skill and justice.[3]
  • The Principal's Message: The Principal congratulates the 1953 graduating class of both the Technical and University Divisions. He encourages them to face future challenges with confidence and to embrace the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship and liberty.[4]
  • Message from the Advisory Board: The Chairman of the Advisory Board reflects on the institute's five-year history and its success in graduating students in mining, forestry, and university-level courses. He discusses the goal of evolving into a junior college and eventually a university, noting that plans for a new school on an inter-city site are being submitted for approval.[5]
  • The President's Message: The student council president reflects on the year's social programming and the school's growth in Applied Science. He discusses the importance of technical education for Canada's industrial expansion and national security during the Cold War era.[6]
  • Editorial: The editor discusses the completion of the 1953 yearbook and the decision to keep the current title for now. The text also touches upon significant world events including Eisenhower's election, natural disasters in Europe, and the upcoming coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.[7]
  • Origin of Port Arthur: This historical account details the development of the Dawson Route between the Lakehead and the Red River Colony, and the subsequent 1869 Red River insurrection. It describes how Colonel Wolseley arrived at 'The Station' in 1870 and renamed it 'Prince Arthur's Landing' in honor of Prince Arthur of Connaught.[8]
  • ORIGIN OF PORT ARTHUR: This historical account details the development of Port Arthur following the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th century. It explains how William Van Horne renamed the town from Prince Arthur's Landing to Port Arthur in 1884, honoring both Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, and U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur.[9]
  • Essay Contest Results: The editor announces that Diane Banks and Ron McKitrick tied for first place in the school's essay competition, with John Byrka receiving an honourable mention.[10]
  • The Lake Superior Country: This narrative describes the history and geography of the Lake Superior region, from early fur traders like Radisson and La Verendrye to the silver mining era at Silver Islet. It contrasts the early 1900s bustle of Port Arthur, including its streetcars and steamers, with the modern industrial landscape of paper mills and airports in Port Arthur and Fort William.[11]
  • Wonders in the Wilderness: This article describes the massive engineering feat of the Steep Rock iron ore development, which involved draining a lake and diverting a river system. It details how prospectors discovered the ore and secured international financing to create a giant open-pit mine where voyageurs once paddled.[12]
  • Wonders in the Wilderness: This article concludes a report on the Steep Rock Lake iron mine development, detailing the drainage of the lake, the transition from open pit to shaft mining, and the economic impact on the Lakehead region. It highlights the industrial expansion and the potential for a local steel industry driven by the mine's production.[13]
  • Tourists ...: An essay discussing the economic importance of tourism to Northern Ontario, highlighting the benefits to retailers, lodge operators, and local citizens. It emphasizes the need for good infrastructure, such as highways, and hospitable service to ensure visitors return to the region for fishing, hunting, and leisure.[14]
  • Tourism and Conservation: John Byrka argues that the local district has failed to preserve its natural resources, leading to a decline in fish and game. He also criticizes the poor quality of tourist accommodations and food services, suggesting that better hospitality would benefit the entire Lakehead economy.[15]
  • Student Profiles: Brief biographical sketches of three students in the Applied Science program, detailing their hometowns, hobbies, and social habits.[16]
  • Faculty of Applied Science Student Profiles: Brief personal write-ups for three students in the Applied Science faculty, detailing their hometowns, sports activities, and campus reputations.[17]
  • HISTORY: A group photograph of the Special Division students and staff is presented, including those present and those missing from the session.[18]
  • President's Message: The president of the Men's Athletic Society reflects on a successful year of sports, highlighting the popularity of curling and the achievements of the basketball and hockey teams. He expresses gratitude to the coaches and staff for their support in fostering good relations through intercollegiate competition.[19]
  • GREEK GODS?: A series of humorous caricatures by an artist named Tony, depicting various students from the institute with nicknames and exaggerated physical traits.[20]
  • BASKETBALL: The L.T.I. basketball team, coached by Cliff Junke, made it to the semi-finals but lost to the Fort William Canucks. Neil Tuokkola led the Junior League in scoring, and Ken Geddes also performed well.[21]
  • HOCKEY: The Lakehead Tech hockey team prepared for a major game against the University of Minnesota, Duluth Division, after playing exhibition matches against Port Arthur Motors and the Business College. Despite a strong effort and goals from Arbuckle, Miller, and Prezio, the team lost 4-3 to the Duluth club.[22]
  • A Little Less Weight on the Next One, Please: A cartoon illustration by Tony depicting a man with a broom standing next to a shattered curling rink surface and a curling stone, suggesting a player threw the stone with too much force.[23]
  • Curling: The curling season at Lakehead Technical Institute featured eight teams, including female participants on most squads. After a round-robin tournament, Milligan's team defeated Vinni's team 13 to 3 in the final game on March 26th to win the championship.[24]
  • University Naval Training Division: Three Applied Science students joined the U.N.T.D. this year, undergoing drills at H.M.C.S. Griffon and traveling to Winnipeg for selection interviews. They are scheduled for summer training in Esquimalt, B.C., which includes an ocean cruise on a warship and specialized naval instruction.[25]
  • APPLIED SCIENCE PARTY: Bob Saxberg hosted a successful social gathering at his Trout Lake summer camp in late September, which some joked was a political move for the council presidency.[26]
  • GET-ACQUAINTED PARTY: The official party of the year took place in late October at the Nattress home, featuring lunch organized by the Dance Committee.[26]
  • PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Students' Administrative Council held an informal dance at the Palomar Supper Club on November 27 with music from a juke box.[26]
  • ANNUAL FORMAL: The fourth annual Winter Formal was held on January 30, 1953, at the Port Arthur Country Club with music by Howard Humby's Orchestra.[26]
  • HOCKEY PARTY: The Men's Athletic Society hosted a party at the Palomar Supper Club for the University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch hockey team on February 23.[26]
  • PRE-EXAMINATION PARTY: A Hard Times Party was held at the Casino on March 6, featuring dancing to a juke box and arrangements by Hugh Couch.[26]
  • Convocation: The fourth annual Convocation was held on May 2, 1952, at the Library Auditorium in Port Arthur. The event included the singing of national anthems, an invocation, a welcome address, the conferring of diplomas to Technical and University Division graduates, and a guest speech.[27]
  • Humour Page: A collection of short jokes and humorous anecdotes involving students and faculty members at the institute, presented in a dialogue format.[28]
  • Haw—Gotcha!: A cartoon illustration depicts a humorous scene in a physics lab where a student or technician is being electrocuted while another person pulls a power switch.[29]
  • Thank You...Mr. Shakespeare!: A collection of humorous Shakespearean quotes applied to various students, faculty members, and situations at Lakehead Technical Institute, such as exams, labs, and social interactions.[30]
  • Seven Centuries of Waterless Neptune: An article describing the historical struggle of the Dutch people to reclaim land from the North Sea through the use of dikes and drainage systems. It traces the effort from Frisian farmers in the year 1000 to modern engineering goals for the year 2050.[31]
  • Seven Centuries of Waterless Neptune: This article details the catastrophic flooding in the Netherlands, comparing the 1421 St. Elizabeths flood to the recent disaster on January 17, 1953. It describes the immense loss of life, property, and land, while expressing confidence in the Dutch people's ability to reclaim their territory through engineering and perseverance.[32]
  • AND THUS THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME . . .: A first-person account of a man who grew up in Hamburg, worked in a shipyard, and served in the German infantry during World War II. He describes being captured by a Belgian unit, surviving the bombardment of Dunkirk while imprisoned in a boxcar, and eventually being transported to England and then across the ocean as a prisoner of war.[33]
  • And the Whirligig of Time: A German immigrant recounts his experience as a prisoner of war in the Canadian wilderness, his difficult return to post-war Germany, and his decision to return to Canada to study at Lakehead Technical Institute.[34]
  • The Forestry Camp: Forestry students traveled to Trout Lake on October 6 for a two-week field exercise involving circular plot cruising while staying at a Boy Scout Camp. After the first-year students returned to Port Arthur on October 17, the second-year students remained to practice felling and skidding trees, successfully harvesting seventeen cords of wood.[35]
  • THE SCALING COURSE: Second-year Forestry students attended a government scaling course at Camp 40 in September 1953. The course included lectures, field work, and a Culler's examination, concluding with a banquet hosted by the Long Lac Pulp and Paper Company.[36]
  • FALL UTILIZATION TRIP: Foresters visited several industrial sites in the Black Sturgeon area in November to observe logging operations, camp construction, and dam layouts. The group toured facilities belonging to Abitibi, Great Lakes Paper Company, and Northern Forest Products.[36]
  • PARDEE PICNIC: From October 8 to 20, mining students stayed in a tar-paper shack in Pardee township near the Pigeon River. They conducted traverses, prospecting, drilling, and blasting while managing their own cooking and primitive sleeping arrangements. The trip included carrying a heavy gasoline drill up a mountain and collecting mineral samples before returning to civilization.[37]
  • The End Cartoon: A cartoon depicts a disheveled student walking away from a trash can containing a physics book and slide rule, heading toward an RCAF Recruiting Office sign while walking away from a sign pointing to LTI.[38]
  • ADVERTISING INDEX: A comprehensive list of businesses and individuals who advertised in the 1953 Nor'Wester, including their corresponding page numbers.[39]
  • Yearbook Humor: A collection of short jokes including a conversation about a yearbook photo and a humorous anecdote about a student's poor driving habits.[40]

Advertisers

The volume carries 104 advertisements from 104 businesses: Victoria College in the University of Toronto, The Corporation of the City of Port Arthur, Francey's Drugs, Algoma Shoe Repair, Gibson Motors, F. H. Black & Co, Oscar Styffe Ltd, The Ontario Paper Company Limited, McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Limited, Dryden Paper Co. Limited, C. W. Cox, Ru Dil's, Doug's Book Shop, Don-Wayne Shoes, G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT Ltd, McCaig & Godsall Ltd, C. D. Howe Company Limited, Lowery's Limited, Andrew Insurance Agency Ltd, Gavin H. Young, SAASTO'S Men's Wear, H. & H. Electric, Armstrong Cartage Company, Potter & Kerr, Limited, Bryans, Provincial Paper Limited, G. N. Racic, R. C. M. Bunney, Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited, The University of Western Ontario, The Thunder Bay Co-Operative Dairy Limited, Birks Stitt Credit Jewelers, McNultys Limited, LeCocq The Florist, Wilmot-Siddall & Co, Port Arthur Arena, Marshall-Wells, Simpsons-Sears, The University of Manitoba, Royal Canadian Navy, Matthews Dry Goods, Strachan-Aiken Electric Company, Ltd, George H. Burke Jewellers, Coslett Machinery & Equipment Co, Clemens Grocery & Meat Market, Taylor's Men's Wear, McCartney's, Delmars, De Luxe Flower Shop, The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, A & M Hurtig Furriers, Great Lakes Cabs Limited, Tomlinson Bros. Limited, Ruttan-Bolduc-Adderley Limited, Simon's Sport Shop, Shaw's Wholesome Products, International Transit Limited, R. K. Piper Ltd, Rcaf, Palomar Supper Club, Logan's Flower Shop, Hinspergers' Harness And Tent Co., Ltd, The WILLSON STATIONERY COMPANY-LIMITED, Emil Anderson Construction Co, Cfpa, Farrant & Gordon Clothiers, City Recreation Hall, Boyles Bros. Drilling (Eastern) Ltd, Atkinson's Jewellers Limited, Bourke's DRUG STORE LTD, The News-Chronicle, Confederation Life Association, Harold G. Blanchard, Arthur H. Dilley, D.C, Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited, Premium Iron Ores Limited, Queen's University, George Lehto & Co, Main Cafe, THE J. H. McLennan LUMBER CO. LTD, D. A. Clark Nipigon Lake Timber Company Limited, Newaygo Timber Co. Limited, Perciante & Laprade Sporting Goods Ltd, Arthur Cafe, Gent's Toggery, Bonin-Dobie-Jackson Ltd, New York Lunch AND Soda Bar, Hewitson Construction Co. Ltd, Kivela Bakery, R. S. Piper & Sons, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited, St. Michael's College, The Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. Ltd, J. Tocheri, McMASTER UNIVERSITY, Port Arthur Beverage Co. Ltd, Twin City Industrial Equipment Limited, Wardrope Agencies, Port Arthur Motors Limited, E. Thompson Whiteley, The T. Eaton Co. Limited, Canadian Car and Foundry Company, Limited, Chapples Limited, Neilson's.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.

References

  1. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), digitized by Lakehead University Library, Internet Archive item lu1953.
  2. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), scan page 1. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 2. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 3. Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 4. Internet Archive.
  6. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  7. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 7. Internet Archive.
  8. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 22. Internet Archive.
  9. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 23. Internet Archive.
  10. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 25. Internet Archive.
  11. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 26. Internet Archive.
  12. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 27. Internet Archive.
  13. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 28. Internet Archive.
  14. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 29. Internet Archive.
  15. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 30. Internet Archive.
  16. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 43. Internet Archive.
  17. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 47. Internet Archive.
  18. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 58. Internet Archive.
  19. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 59. Internet Archive.
  20. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 62. Internet Archive.
  21. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 63. Internet Archive.
  22. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 67. Internet Archive.
  23. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 68. Internet Archive.
  24. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 69. Internet Archive.
  25. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 73. Internet Archive.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 74. Internet Archive.
  27. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 76. Internet Archive.
  28. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 77. Internet Archive.
  29. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 78. Internet Archive.
  30. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 79. Internet Archive.
  31. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 83. Internet Archive.
  32. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 84. Internet Archive.
  33. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 85. Internet Archive.
  34. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 86. Internet Archive.
  35. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 89. Internet Archive.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 90. Internet Archive.
  37. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 93. Internet Archive.
  38. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 98. Internet Archive.
  39. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 101. Internet Archive.
  40. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 106. Internet Archive.
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