Supreme Court nullifies New Deal AAA program
The U S Supreme Court ruled the New Deal agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional. Justices Roberts Hughes McReynolds Van Devanter Butler Sutherland opposed. Brandeis Cardozo and Stone dissented. The decision halts AAA payments and may allow processors to reclaim processing taxes. The ruling risks vast complications for farmers in states like Iowa and raises questions about future funding to settle 1935 AAA contracts. The administration plans to seek congressional funds to cover the obligations.
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United States Supreme Court
Roberts
Hughes
McReynolds
van Devaneter
Butler
Sutherland
AAA
Stone
Brandies
Cardozo
Towa
Congress
United States
Lace
Supreme Court
Jackson Day Dinner Attendance in Oelwein
A group including Max Thoma and Samuel Mosby attended the Jackson Day dinner at Hotel Mealey in Oelwein on Wednesday evening. They heard President Roosevelt via radio and other speeches by notable attendees. New Year’s Eve at the Mosby home featured bridge and prizes for Elmer Houg and H. H. Wolf with guests from Iowa City and Maywood, Ill.
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Max Thoma
R. A. Crider
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Samuel Mosby
Gordon Mosby
Chas. Wenger
N. W. Evans
Laurence Knudtson
Ern
Albert Schori
Oelwein
Hotel Mealey
Roosevelt
G. J. Mosby
C. C. Christ
Mosby
Bridge
Elmer Houg
Ladies’ High
H. H. Wolf
Gent's High
G. H. Falk
W. ©. Falk
E. L. Morris
Maywood, Ill
Community Club To Meet Monday In Elgin
The January meeting of the Elgin Community Club takes place next Monday evening the thirteenth. The chairman has not announced the exact location but it will be at one of Elgin’s eating places. Members will be notified in time. Plan to attend for community betterment.
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Elgin Community Club
Schori
Elgin
Elgin School Reopens After Vacation
The Elgin school reopened Monday after a two week vacation enjoyed by teachers and students. Teachers arrived mostly on Sunday while some came Saturday afternoon. The second semester will be busy with tests next week and plans for commence ment and declamatory work. Caretaker Lehman cleaned and varnished the entire building, a continued source of pride for staff and visitors.
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Elgin
Lehman
Wenger Hill graveling planned for safer winter travel
County Engineer Finch visited Elgin to arrange a light gravel spread on Wenger Hill south of town to reduce slide risk. He will leave a ridge on both sides to guide wheels on ice. A guard rail on the south side is not yet installed, with winter measures temporary until next year’s rail installation.
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Finch
Elgin
Wenger
Ben
Feed the Birds During Cold Winter
Winter birds struggle for food after heavy snow and freezing weather. Quail and pheasants are plentiful this season, and a regular supply of cracked corn grain and seeds can save many next year. Suet is especially enjoyed by northern visitors.
Gunder Market Day Set For Saturday Sale
Residents of Gunder plan a Market Day Sale this Saturday with Wess Anderson as sale manager and Orvin Thompson handling selling. The sponsors state this is their first sale of the winter, with another sale planned later in the month.
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Gunderway
Wess Anderson
Orvin Thompson
Echo mailing list correction and subscription arrears notice
The Echo reports its subscription list was corrected last week and payments up to January 8 have been credited. Readers are asked to notify if any label errors are found. While not pressing delinquents, renewals and new names are welcomed. labels dated before January 1986 indicate arrears.
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Echo
The
The Champion Liar Foster McGee Wins Burlington Bars
Foster McGee of Chicago earned the annual New Year’s bars contest at Burlington Wisconsin. He told a winter tale about a cold rat trapping a mouse by a thermometer and cheese, then humorously claimed the rat froze to the floor.
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Foster McGee
Chicago
Burlington
Wis
Mr. Rat
January Sales Advertised in the Echo
Readers are urged to comb the January sales listed in the Echo for family and home needs. The notice emphasizes saving money on merchandise and advises careful reading to aid selection.
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Echo
Howards Buy Sheep Ranch Near Elgin
Mr and Mrs Archie Howard have purchased the 126 acre Sheep Ranch farm south of Elgin and took possession last Tuesday December 81. The property was previously owned by Homer Dill who departed about two months ago.
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Archie Howard
Elgin
Homer Dill
Scotch Blood Tales And Birthday Gatherings In Local News
A quirky item recalls a Scottish man donating blood to a hospital patient who paid him $60 after the first transfusion and $25 after the second, while a later gift earned only thanks as the “Scotch blood” flowed. A party from Postville and Wadena visited C J Harrington’s home to celebrate a birthday, and Rev Paul Zoschke with Mrs Muehlethaler and Katie Bauman joined Hans Keiser’s dinner crowd.
Lauer Re-elected Chairman Heads County Board
P. Lauer of Eldorado was re elected as chairman of the board of supervisors at the last meeting. Fred Gremmels of Jefferson Township will head the county farm. Mr and Mrs Fred Gehring moved to town and will stay permanently. Mrs Lee Matthews sustained a scalp wound in a coasting accident on No 290 east of Farmersburg. she is recovering. The Argentine forecasts a record corn crop.
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P. Lauer
Eldorado
Board of
Fred Gremmels
Jefferson Township
Fred Gehring
Wadena
Gehring
Lee Matthews
L. G. Lehman
Long Hill
Farmersburg
Fayette County Delegation Plans for State Farm Bureau Meeting
Fayette County residents prepare to attend the Town Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Des Moines on January 15 16 and 17. Noted speakers include M L Wilson Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. J F Wilkinson Fayette County Farm Bureau president leads as voting delegate with Grant Lauer as alternate.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
M. L. Wilson
Asst
J. F. Wilkinson
Grant Lauer
Edlorado
Kenneth Kerr
Gilbert Meyer
Turner
Clermont
Otto Krueger
Guy Ernst
Elgin
Bessie Schneider
Paul E. McElroy
Lillian B. Lewis
Harlan E. Geiger
Fayette
Lai Talcott
Vern Arthur
Hi Aig Scoala
State to turn 500 acre McGregor park to Iowa
The Pike's Peak area near McGregor including Pictured Rocks Point Ann and 101 Indian mound, once proposed as a national park and later part of a wildlife refuge, will be transferred to Iowa as a state park. Cooperative transfer agreements have been sent to the State conservation commission, and Iowa plans development of the scenic historical and forest park.
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Pictured Rocks
Point Ann
Indian Mound
McGregor
Congress
Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge
Iowa
United States Biological Survey
State Conservation Commission
Seal Sale Totals Up To Date In Community Drive
School Supt D B Roberts chairs the seal sale committee reporting income up to Tuesday this week at 40.18 with many envelopes still outstanding. He asks residents to bring them to W F Kohles at the Elgin State Bank and thanks the Echo for public support easing the committee’s task.
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Supt
D. BR. Roberts
W. F. Kohles
Elgin State Bank
Echo
Masonic School at Elkader Today in Elkader
A district Masonic school is held in Elkader on Wednesday and Thursday with three daily sessions morning afternoon and evening Grand Master Ames to attend and all Master Masons of the territory invited. Kenwood News notes family travel and schooling updates.
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Elkader
Ames
Territory
Masons to Install Officers Next Tuesday Evening
Silverleaf Lodge A F and A M will hold its annual installation of officers next Tuesday evening January 14. Likely local postmasters will serve as installing officers. Elective officers listed include R P Strauch W M Max Thoma S W Arthur Earous J W C J Harrington secretary and Samuel Mosby treasurer. Appointive officers to be named this week.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
R. P. Strauch
W. M
Max Thoma
Arthur Earous
J. W
C.J. Harrington
Samuel Mosby
Holidays on the 1936 Calendar by Weekday
A 1936 calendar tally shows Wednesday hosts five holidays including New Year’s Day and Lincoln’s birthday With Sunday next with four dates Friday and Saturday three each and Monday Tuesday two Thanksgiving would have eliminated Thursday from the list The list names dates for New Year’s Day Lincoln’s birthday St Valentine’s Day Washington’s birthday Ash Wednesday St Patrick’s Day All Fools’ Day Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Mother’s Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Election Day Armistice Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas with their weekdays and dates.
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Washington
Local Men Attend District Meeting on Farm Planning
Fayette county agriculture committee outlines long term county policy after a district conference in Oelwein on January 3. The plan aims to guide the USDA toward a permanent, profitable production framework based on soil management and good farm practices, superseding emergency AAA phases and adapting to local conditions.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Elgin Study Club Opens Year With Scandinavian Theme
The Elgin Study Club met at Gladys Schori home to discuss Scandinavians in Our Land. Gladys Schori read How a Dane Became an American and six high school girls performed a Norwegian Mountain Dance. The next meeting is set for Mildred Habeger home next week.
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Elgin
Gladys Schori
Mildred Habeger
Good Riddance Suitor and Resumed School Duties
A humorous quip from Tit-Bits precedes a local note: Gertrude Grether returns to arts school duties at Chardan New Year’s Day and resumes in the primary department after vacation at her parents Mr. and Mrs Hans Greither. A hardware ad urges spring harness checks at Feller’s Hardware in West Elgin.
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Gertrude Grether
Chardan
Hans. Greither
C H Meetings Cancelled After Supreme Court Ruling
After the Supreme Court voided federal control of agricultural production and processing taxes under the AAA, Fayette county取消led township corn hog meetings that were to explain 1986 contracts and elect officers. Farmers wait for guidance from Washington while praising the county committees for efficient administration and substantial past benefit payments.
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Supreme Court
AAA
Owen Roberts
Fayette County
Iowa
Claude BR. Wickard
Washington
Ames
Fay Chas Named Chairman Of Clayton County Board
Chas Fay of McGregor is named chairman of the Clayton County board of supervisors for the coming year succeeding Frank Brown of Colesburg. The three-member board remains Fay Brown and Wolf of Volga, each serving another year terms.
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Chas. Fay
Clayton County
McGregor
Board of Supervisors
Frank Brown
Colesburg
Fay, Brown
Wolf
Volga
Legion Auxiliary Meeting With Mrs Hoag January 15
The Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening January 15 with Mrs Elmer Hoag hosting and Mrs M J Blockhus assisting. Publicity chairman stresses a good attendance.
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the Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Hoag
M. J. Blockhus
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