It is now 1948 and the present office space is too small, with insufficient light. Mr. Charles Hyde, President of the Board, with the consent of the Executive Committee, purchased a good brick building on the southwest corner of West Moira and Everett Streets.

In 1949 Mr. Ruston, on the advice of his physician, resigned from full time work. The Board felt duty bound to provide a suitable retirement allowance. Mr. Lockyer was requested by the Board to accept the position of Superintendent. Mr. Lockyer’s first concern was to procure the services of more qualified social workers to properly take care of ever increasing demands in all parts of the constituency. Tag Days were held to increase funding and the Children’s Aid Society was a member of the Community Chest. According to government standards we are understaffed and require four more workers.

January, 1951 Mr. Ruston died.

January, 1953 Mr. Lockyer died.

From April 1, 1953 to November 30, 1953 Ward Melanbacher was the temporary Superintendent.

February 15, 1954 Mr. Bruce M. Kerr was appointed Local Director.

In 1955 the staff was increased to nine social workers, three clerical and one bookkeeper. Money was allocated for a worker in the County. The Agency continued to grow.