Freedom to Play: We Made Our Own Fun

DAUPHIN FAIR

There was never a dull moment—perhaps that is why I can’t understand it when my grandchildren complain, “I’m bored.” DAUPHIN FAIR Pathfinders, Free Press Prairie Farmer August 29, 1943 Olga Kudurudz Shortdale, Man. Dear Pathfinders: Dauphin Fair was held July 10. The girls from our club were given tickets from Miss McConnell, and we also got a ride in a truck to the fair. Miss Herman, our teacher and leader, took us to the tent where we were registered. There was a fashion parade for the girls—three girls from our club were in it. Then after the fashion parade there followed a parade of all the club boys and girls. In that parade there were 650 children. There were sewing clubs, swine clubs, grub [grain] clubs, garden clubs, and calf clubs. Following the parade Miss McConnell gave prizes for the best costumes worn. My birthday is Nov. 15 and I am 13 years old. Have I a twin? I would like pen pals from Alberta and Saskatchewan. Letters with snaps will be answered first. Pathfinders, Free Press Prairie Farmer June 3, 1943 Mary Kett (14) Marshall, Sask. Dear Pathfinders: I thought I should like to tell about the Girl Guides. I have belonged to the sisterhood of Guides for over a year now. I am patrol leader. 98 Freedom to Play ...