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Show Throughout the many years dating from the early problems of the woolgrowers in their seeking for adequate protection for their chosen industry to the passage of the Smoot-Hawley Bill that was to come in 1930, the National Wool Growers Association waged a vigilant battle in behalf of the member- 18 ship. And the magazine performed its own brand of service in keeping all of the members informed on progress being made, or on disappointments. The tariff battles were to extend into the new era of trade agreements, and the details were, and are, almost too numerous and complex to digest. John K was content to go on supporting his membership in the organization that wielded power in Washington in his behalf, and his appreciation of their efforts increased with the years. Since the National Wool Growers Association membership included growers of all breeds of sheep in this country it is understandable why the officers felt the deepest responsibility in taking the lead in defending the rights of its members. The officers were dedicated men and many of them served long terms in office. The first four presidents were from the eastern states: H.. S. Randall of New York; A. M. Garland of Illinois; C. Delano of Ohio; and W. Lawrence of Ohio. They were the men who survived the birth pangs of the association up to the year of 19.0.1. Following in their order were: F.E. Warren of Wyoming; F. W. Gooding of Idaho; F. R. Gooding also of Idaho; F. J. 134 |
