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| Title | Pickardville Celebrates 50th Anniversary |
| Subject | women; Alberta; organization; volunteer |
| Description | Newspaper Clipping |
| Language | en |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Type | text |
| Source | AWI Collection |
| Identifier | AWI0059 |
| Date | 1973-01-12 |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
| Transcript | 50th Anniversary Fifty ladies attended a tea in had picked up the torch and car- the Pickardville W. I. and Mrs. K. the Westlock United Church hall ried it well. Arlow, on behalf of t h e Indepen-on Friday afternoon, January 12, A P ° e m titled " H o w ^ Y° u " dence W. I. presented an engraved 1973 to celebrate the 50th anniver- was then read by Judy Stefan, gavel. f r - i j •„ TO x followed by everyone singing Courtesies for the day were then sary of the Pickardville W. I. P r a i r i e R o s e t h e s o n g w r i t t e n g i y e n b y A u d r e y L J g The tea tables were beautifully by Mary Mercier and dedicated E a c h o f t h e p r e s e n t members decorated in A. W. I, colors of to, t h e A - W I - a n d ™ r c i t i z e n s was a hostess at a tea table. At ot our province deep blue and white and accented P e g g y B r o w n " t h e n introduced t h i s P o i n t o f t h e P r ° g r a m they with gold candles. The head table the guest speaker ' ~ an Hollands lit; t h e c a n d l e s a t t n e i r table s and was backed with a large gold ?°" " nter ^. S f j t M e n. jP0. y ewd hob y gaalvL e Hai titma lekl yi nmc leusdsead ge T ™ ea arid a glo* vei* y' ? lu n^ ch 0 d e theMn" ters Pickardville Women s Inst!- recognition of the many good served. Pouring at the head ; able ed} V \ b^ y blue * srtr eamers Trli ns Taiblte w o r k s t h e A - W J - ] ' a v e a c n i e v e d were Mrs. Katharina Stefan rep- a n d s u g g e s t e d w e g e e k m o r e ^ ^ was centered with a lovely large l i c i t y o n l o c a l endeavours. We and Mrs. Chorlotte Gower repre-cake decorated by Fanny Sterling w e r e l e a s e d t 0 h a v e D a n menbers The behind which was a lovely floral d h j if r n , n r h v with.. bt- n ™ S i n e e c - r i v manners, ine hmiaupt sent bv the Westlock W I „. „ Y 0 ? ^ 3 anniversary cak e was cut by the A- W. I. by everyone present, and the Pic- Also set up in the hall was a Mrs. Kay McMillan, provincial karville W. I. wish to take this table with backdrop containing secretary- treasurer, presented a opportunity to thank all who sup-historical material and greetings^ Golden Anniversary certificate to ported our function. received from v, ariou s people an^ * —— organizations. Of particular interest was the life membership pin and picture of the late Mrs. T. II. Gower an extremely active member of this group fcr 36 years. Visitors were greeted at the door by Mrs. J. Pollard who was in charge of the guest book. The program began with the signing of O'Canada, followed by the Institute Creed. M. C. for the afternoon was President Peggy Brown who then gave a few words of welcome and tribute to the early members, seven of whom were able to attend, namely Mrs. A. Adam, Mrs. Annie Glebe Mrs. Lawley, Mrs. J. Halwa, Mrs Delia Craddock , Mrs. Charlotte Gower and Mrs. S. Yeomans. These ladies were brought forward introduced and asked to say a few words. Corsages, made by Phyllic Chapotelle in deep blue and white, were pinned on each one by Audrey Lang. Then everyone sang the Institute Rally Song accompaniel by Mrs. Tom McMillan at the piano. This club disbanded in 1949 but was re- organized in 1953. Four of the reorganizing members were present who were then brought up to the front, introduced and each said a few words. These members were Mrs. Rose Victoor, Mr. Irene Marshall, Mrs. Florence Lambert and Mrs. Charolette Gower. Another song, titled Alberta was sung by all present. Then the present members were brought forward and introduced. They were: Secretary Audrey Lang, Treasurer Judy Stefan, Historian Margaret Hanlan ( member 16 years), Mrs. J. Pollard ( member 12 years), Mary Pollard ( 12 years), Katharina Stefa n ( 11 yrs) Phyllis Chapotelle and President Peggy Brown. Absentees also mentioned were Arline Alters ( 11 years) Judy McCarthur and club reporter Ruth Pollard. Margaret Hanlan then gave the history of Pickardville W. I. In the early days it was a very active group, preparing baby bundles, Christmas hampers and helping physically and financially in the community wherever it was needed. During World War II they prepared parcels for our servicemen overseas, stipulating that everything in them ( including candy) must be homemade, and also purchased cartons of cigarettes to include in each parcel. Their spare hours at that time were spe'it knittirg for the servicemen and they contributed greatly to thi s worthwhile cause. After reorganizing, the group contained to be active in the community. Be sides doing things previously mentioned, they furnished the kitchen in the Pickardville Curling Rink and donated a curling trophy for many years. They also spearheaded a drive for a piano and libr-ry in Pembina Lodge and donated a bookcase for this project. One of the many things they did to raise money was running the food booth in the Triple ' J' Auction Mart. The present group raises money through doll clothes sales, selling cotton wiping rags and cards. Any donations of rags would be gratefully accepted by any of the members: In 1971 they raised money to buy a special type hearing aid for a W. I. member. Next on the program were two dances d o n e by Peggy Brown and Jenny Sterling, attired in old fashioned clothing. Past and present constituency convenors were then introduced by Mary Pollard. Past convenors Mrs. Mary Squair, Esther Brown and Gladys Doherty said a few words, Mowed by present constituency convenor Mrs. Florence Cameron bringing greetings from the Pembina Constituency. Later in the afternoon, another past convenor, Mrs. Ida McMillan arrived and was honored also. Mrs. Nellie Whitson of Edmonton, Provincial 2nd vice- president then gave a timely message in which she stated the present group |
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