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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
10
The article explains that dry creeks result not from insufficient rain but from water not being retained. It notes 1954 was dry yet rainfall exceeded 1943, and many springs failed last summer despite above average rain. It stresses underground reservoirs and soil moisture, plus well managed fields, protect streams and sustain water for livestock irrigation and commerce.
A plea for soil conservation notes that droughts in 1954 crippled streams due to poor land. It urges rebuilding soil fertility with cover crops and pine trees, and highlights large donations to the Marion Cass Soil Conservation District Foundation from diverse donors including banks and companies across Texas. The report also lists social updates and a public legal notice regarding the estate of Maude Henigan.
Mr and Mrs Ben Baldwin visited Mrs Lida Mae Dugan in Shreveport Sunday. Mr and Mrs A C Simmons and family visited Mrs Simmons sisters Mrs Norris Cannon of Naples and Mrs Rvid McCain in Daingerfield Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Cromer and daughter Josephine and Mrs Zana Carter visited Mr and Mrs J C Cromer and family in Longview today. Mr and Mrs Roy Williams and family of Athens Texas visited his father and stepmother Mr and Mrs Albert Williams Sunday. Willie Williams who underwent surgery in the Kahn Memorial Hospital in Marshall last Friday is expected home this week.
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