April 7, 1922: Westminster And The Recreation Problem
Westminster And The Recreation Problem
Democratic Advocate, April 7, 1922.
Our fathers did not have recreational centers. Why should we have them now? Our fathers did not have telephones, automobiles, electric lights, rural free delivery of mails, and many other conveniences which we now enjoy.
Shall we dispense with them because they were unknown to the previous generation? We cannot do business as our fathers did. Can we take our recreation as they did? In the early days work and play were combined.
The men of a community would gather for "clearing the new ground," "log rollings," "barn raisings." "harvesting parties" "husking bees," and the like. At the same time the women had their "quilting parties" and did the cooking for the community feast. In the evening there were the community plays. Those days are gone never to return.
Democratic Advocate, April 7, 1922.
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