Year: 1954

Norval – Independence

The sisters are growing up – their time in Norval is coming to an end. Louise is off to Toronto where she will work for the Bell Telephone Company. She will also be living where her Aunt Nete works – at Willard Hall.

Ina & Louise – Willard Hall, Toronto

Ina has made a bold move all the way across the road to gain some independence. She lives with the Smellie family and her friend Jane. Ina achieves Norval notoriety as the stern, no nonsense strict disciplinarian Cubmaster.

Ina Webb Reed recording of – “Towards Independence”

Christmas get together at the Laird home 1955- at the top of Norval Hill – on the left as you head towards Peel County

Christmas at Aunt Marion’s 1955 : back row – Harry, Louise, Anita, Elaine, Ethel, Keith, Percy, Middle – Myrtle, Mrs Laird, Marion Murray, front Glen, Ina, Gwen, Peter, Ernie. Photo taken by Jack.

Norval – Avro Arrow Malton

Ina – top secret security & intelligence group Avro Arrow 
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day?
And suddenly make it all feel worthwhile?
Well its you girl and you should know it.
With each glance and every little movement you show it.
Love  is all around no need to waste it
You can have the town - why don't you take it?
You're going to make it after all.

(Mary Tyler Moore theme)
Ina Webb Reed recording of – “Working on the Arrow”

The Avro Arrow took flight in 1957 – the pride of Canadian Aerospace Engineering. It was cancelled in early 1959. Even the plans were destroyed. At least that is what Diefenbaker thought. I have it on good authority that there are blue prints hidden away in a secret partition in a house on McIntyre Crescent. Twenty-five thousand people were out of work. Ina wasn’t one of them. She had this kid to look after. And another one on the way.