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From the Ipswich Tribune April 17, 1930 edition

Aberdeen Man Gives Out Shrubs and Vines

The account given below from the Aberdeen American is of interest to Ipswich people.

Following out a practice of the past several years, for the purpose of encouraging the planting of fruit trees and vines, John Lauerman, better known as John the Shoeman, gave away to over 200 people of the surrounding country within a radius of 40 miles three truckloads of plum trees and grape vines of several different varieties.

Mr. Lauerman a lover of trees and fruit bearing bushes and vines, is the instigator of the fi...

 

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