Flood control at source saves soil and flood prevention
H H Bennett of the soil conservation service warns floods must be controlled at their origin through erosion control. He cites 20 to 25 percent runoff reduction in 141 watersheds, stressing detention dams and land-use practices alongside physical works to curb flood damage.
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H. H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
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H. F. Eaton
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George P Sears No Bay Years Wife Ruby Woodson
George P Sears of Harrison married Ruby Woodson on March 14 1909. They had two children Trené Baukus of Clawson and John of Harrison. He leaves his wife, children, one grandchild, his mother, four brothers Frank Harry Harold Charley of Clawson, and sister Ethel Reeder. He joined John J Carton Lodge No 436 about age thirty and was a member of the Odd Fellows. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Harrison August 24 with Mason ic rites at Maple Grove cemetery.
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