Texas Proclaims Soil Stewardship Week May 11–18
Gov Price Daniel designates May 11 to 18 as Soil Stewardship Week in Texas urging churches to preach on man’s daily dependence on soil and the need for wise stewardship. W C Howard notes growing yearly interest and thousands of churches nationwide observe the effort with sermons and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Texas
Texas Soil Conservation Districts
W. C. Howard
Association of Texas Soil Conservation Districts
Association
Arthur Koehn
Harbert Byers
Sam Singleton
Arthur Leesch
State Soil Conservation Board
Wm. J. Sohl
Creed of the Soil Conservationist
Short excerpt outlines a religious influenced creed asserting God created the earth for all mankind, its inheritance should be shared wisely, and all people, regardless of race or creed, deserve a fair share of the earth’s bounty commensurate with their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Manurial Pledge Of Earth Stewardship Passed On
The speaker declares an irrevocable conviction that humanity owes the earth respect and fealty and that sowing and stewardship determine future harvests. They dedicate themselves to guiding others in conserving soil, pastures, woodlands, and streams for future generations, recognizing mankind’s duty to steward creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
No nation outlasts its topsoil says farmer maxim
A historical excerpt quotes a farmer praising soil fertility as public service. It contrasts soil stewardship with national longevity and urges lasting benefit for posterity through improved land. The line emphasizes responsible farming as civic duty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patrick Henry
Creed of
the Soil Conservationist
The
Bronte Enterprise
West Texas Utilities Company
Soil ‘Bank
Soil Bank
Great Plains
Coke District
Coke County
ASC
SCS
Coke Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation District
Robert Walker
Board OF Supervisors
Dd. K. Glenn
W. E. Burns
Bryan Yarbrough
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!