Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-07-03
HARRIS GROVE FARMERs CLUB,

HARRIS GROVE FARMERS CLUB
Harris Grove Farmers Club met at
Edgewood, the pleasant home Of B
A. Divelbess and wife; on Saturday
June %, 1919. Owing to the many
rainy days since last Club, making IL
almost imperative that the farmer be
in his cornfield, all the male members
OF the club but, two were on the. ab.
sent list. Our members were especi.
ally pleased to have Mrs. E.. j. Orr
present, as she and her son Will re-
turned from California on the 27th
They report Mrs. Josephine Orr as
somewhat improved in health. The
day was beautiful and all present ap-
preciated the cooler temperature and
the pleasant surroundings.
The Club was not called to order
until after the bountiful dinner had
been disposed Of, when the Peterson
girls opened Club with q song accom-
panied by their father on the piano.
Minutes were read and approved.
Miss Ruth Peterson gave us Q recita-
ton and Elinor Petersen song. I'm
der reading of selections Mrs. Acrea
read improvements Of q Farm
Home" Mrs. Latta read of "the pleas
ant trip of q farmer and his wife to
a chicken show in the city" Mrs.
Rogers read Of "Late Suppers on the
Farm
Questions answered rs follows:
No. l. ] chose farming rs my life
work because it was the most health
full, independent and enjoyable Of all
vocations.
2. The effect of increased tonnage
on railroads will be very depressing
on the livestock industry in the U. s.
8. 1t was the unanimous opinion
of those present that the franking
privilege should be abolished without
delay.
The committee to choose new mem
bers reported in favor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Beckley and the action Of
the committee was unanimously ap-
proved and Mr.. and Mrs. Beckley de-
clared as elected members Of the
Club.
Questions for July meeting:
1st. What should be the highest
aim Of the citizens of this country in
the field Of economies? Referred to
Grove Brown
I'd. II high school girls dress is
too elaborate and sometimes ,mmod-
est, who is most to blame, the girl or
her parents? Referred to Mrs. E. ].
Orr.
f Sd. Would it not be advisable for
Harrison County Board Of Supervis-
ors to call an election to vote bonds
for hard surfacing our main travelled
roads? Referred to ]. H. Latta.
Committee to bring questions at
next meeting, Mrs. Moats, Mrs. Orr
and N. G. Rogers. Reading commit
tee for July, Mrs. Selvy. Mrs. Cow
ems, Messrs. Latta, Rogers, Divelbess,
Brown and Orr. A resolution to
Chautauqua directors was presented
and adopted.
Resolution of Protest to Chautauqua
Directors Was Passed by the Club.
We, the Harris Grove Farmers
Club. do hereby ask the Board Of Di-
rectors of the Chautauqua Associa-
tion to arrange said program to be
given one hour later Especially the
evening SESSION. than time set by new
time schedule. We a. farmers have
always in the past supported Chau-
tauqua loyalty, realizing its valuable
educational advantages, but we find
it almost an impossibility to attend
on fast time schedule and be on time,
therefore,
Be it resolved, we ask due consid-
Grafton be given our protest in ar
ranging said program.
Visitors present: Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Peterson and family of Missouri Val
ley, Frank Divelbess and family, Fred
Divelbess and family, Mrs. Bart Div
elbess, Mrs. Orlean Walters and Mr..
H. H. Mckinney.
Club adjourned to meet on last Sat
urday in July with Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Acrea.
Mrs. N. G. Rogers, Vice Pres.
F. F. Beebee. Secretary.