14

Kinghorn Girls Baseball Team
1924
King Township, Ontario


15

"It was equally unusual to see the Kinghorn baseball team playing at school fair contests, with both boys and girls on S.S. 23 team. No other schools in King township [sic] taught sports in this manner."

16

Walter's 1st Marriage to Eva Smith
1901
King Township, Ontario


17

In 1906 Walter married Eva Smith, the daughter of a successful black Toronto barber. Sadly, she passed away ten years later of heart failure.

In 1920, he married again; Laura Clark was a white teacher at the nearby Strange School.

18

Walter's 2nd Marriage to Laura Clark.
1920
King Township, Ontario


19

Walter Rolling's letter of resignation.
14 June 1936
King Township, Ontario
TEXT ATTACHMENT


20

The reaction to his retirement from teaching, Walter Rolling Day and his eulogy indicate the high regard in which he was held in the community.

21

Walter Rolling's obituary.
18 June 1943
King Township, Ontario
TEXT ATTACHMENT


22

Almost thirty years after his death he was still a figure of interest and respect in the Township.

23

Article from the Aurora Banner
1971
Aurora Museum, Aurora, Ontario


24

After Walter's death, his second wife Laura went on to hold a position a prominence in the Township as well. She was a respected journalist, awarded a Centennial Medal in 1967 for her Service to the Nation.

25

Obituary of Laura Rolling.
1978
King Township, Ontario
TEXT ATTACHMENT


26

Centennial medal presented to Laura Rolling
1967
King Township, Ontario


27

Certificate presented to Laura Rolling for 'Service to the Nation'.
1 July 1967
King Township, Ontario