Wooddale 1929-1979 - 50 Years

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In November, 1939, Dr. S. F. Carr read a paper on the S ttlement of
Canada from the earliest settlers to the present time, which according
to our secretary contained more data than is found in some history-texts.
A lively question and discussion period followed. The Roll
Call was answered by naming a good Canadian citizen.
Our interest in education has not lessened. Our guest speaker at
our meeting in February, 1979 was Walter Curtis, B. Ed., M. Ed, who is
Director of School Services for the County of Ponoka. Mr. Curtis
explained the services provided by the County, especially for handi­capped
students, and answered many questions. A real learning experience
for us!
Many programs helped us in improving our homes. Several such pro­grams
were provided by members of the Lacombe Station including Dr. DeLong,
who illustrated his lecture with slides at a meeting open to the public.
Mrs. Ed. Connelly, an outstanding gardener gave " a very interesting and
informative talk on ther methods of raising flowers." She advised us
to pour the weekly wash water on the sweet peas, and for perfect
fertilizer, soak a tub of barnyard manure and use the drained- off water.
Mrs. Tillie Calwell discussed " Fruit Growing on the Prairies.'
o^ vsral of our district home economists have advised us on interior
decorating, and years before we had local D. H. E.' s, Mrs. Clarence Damron
of Bentley visited us to give practical suggestions on beautifying our
hopes and gardens and later, invited us to her home, where we had one
of our most enjoyable meetings.
Our programs continue to be interesting and timely. Observing
" The Year of the Child" as declared by the United Nations for 1979,
Mrs. Winnie Gusek arranged to have Annette Eoorman shov; slides of
children in Nepal and to lead a discussion on children in Canada- and
children in Nepal- a comparison. A very interesting and enlightening
program!