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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1964

Page

2

Comanche Chief highlights Leon River project and soil work

The Chief’s annual soil conservation issue celebrates John Simpson who led the county program, notes the Leon River Proctor Dam system as a major resource, traces Colorado River dams history, and cites Comanche County population and town dynamics with local leaders Willmann Jarratt and Geye guiding conservation efforts.

Leon River Proctor Dam Comanche County John Simpson Comanche County Soil Conservation Service Mr. Simpson Soil Conservation Service William Willmann W. E. Jarratt Clinton Geye

Soil and land stewardship urged in Comanche County writing

The piece argues soil conservation as a moral duty, citing Roosevelt and Eisenhower on preserving land for future generations. It notes Comanche County’s 972 square miles yields about 21 people per square mile and laments soil loss, urging terraces, fertility, and sustainable farming as public service for posterity.

Comanche County Eisenhower

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