The active church community and educational components such as the Luther League, skating rink, Boy Scouts, choir and the Fish and Game Association made the Dickson area attractive to further settlement. During the Great Depression, farmers in the area continued to thrive because of the rich soil and frequent rains. It was also advantageous that the Markerville creamery  was nearby.
The active church community and educational components such as the Luther League, skating rink, Boy Scouts, choir, and the Fish and Game Association contributed to the attractiveness of the Dickson area for further settlement. During the Great Depression, farmers in the area continued to prosper due to favorable soil conditions, regular rainfall, and the proximity of the Markerville creamery.