Last applause for musical centenarian Betty
Perthshire's Betty McEwan (nee Elizabeth Wilson Carmichael) was the first of her family to reach 100 years of age.Born November 23, 1920, Betty was brought up in the Dunbarney schoolhouse, Bridge of Earn, where her father was the local headmaster.She learned to master many disciplines of young life in a village which were to stand her in good stead in life.Growing up in this pleasant rural environment with three brothers and two sisters, many happy days were spent swimming, playing tennis, cycling and being involved in events organised at The Institute, the community centre of the village.She achieved success at Perth Academy, particularly in sports and languages.As yet another pastime, Betty and elder sister Myra took piano lessons,