Background
Bell, Ralph Pickard was born on March 28, 1886 in Halifax, Nova Scoti. Son of Andrew Mackinlay and Mary Emmerancy (Pickard) Bell.
Bell, Ralph Pickard was born on March 28, 1886 in Halifax, Nova Scoti. Son of Andrew Mackinlay and Mary Emmerancy (Pickard) Bell.
Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Civil Law, University of Mount Allison, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, 1907.
James Isbester Maclaren, Royal Canadian Artillery), Helen Pickard (Mistress Stuart B. Wood), Nancy Allison (wife of Robert West. Moncel, officer Canadian Army). Married second, Marjorie Young Smith, June 17, 1944. Salesman, Canadian Fairbanks Limited company, 1907-1911.
Secretary A. M. Bell & Limited company, Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1911-1914.
In real estate development, 1914-1917. Secretary Halifax Relief Commission, 1917-1919.
Lumber, timberlands and pulpwood business, 1919-1930. Fishing industry, 1927-1936.
In shipping since 1936, now president and chief owner Pickford & Black, Limited., Halifax, Nova Scoti With Canadian Department Munitions and Supplies (dollar a year man), 1940-1944.
Appointed director-general aircraft production August 1940, later became aircraft controller, also member Production Board and member Wartime Industries Control Board. Member Joint War Production Board of Canada and United States. Resigned as director-general, controller and member of foregoing boards, effective December 1944.
Member Royal Canadian Air Force Benevolent Fund. Clubs: Halifax, Halifax Short Snorter, Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (Halifax).
Married Anna Marguerite Deinstadt, May 22, 1907 (died March 17, 1943). Married second, Marjorie Young Smith, June 17, 1944. Children: Dorothy Allison Deinstadt (wife of Major.