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Show I Date Scheduled Hov. 1 for Flowing Well Cap State Engineer Joseph M. Tracy has proclaimed the closing of wells diverting water from underground under-ground sources beginning today, November 1, and ending April 1, 1957, as provided by law. All persons per-sons owning, or having control ot, any artesian or pump well, or wells, in this State are required to close, by plug, cap valve, or other. mechanical device or by repairs re-pairs all wells except those providing pro-viding water for beneficial use. Beneficial use during the above period does not include irrigation. It is also provided that modification modifica-tion of said ORDER mfy be giant-ed giant-ed upon showing to the State Engineer En-gineer that a compliance therewith there-with will cause partial or complete failure of the well. The closing season of under-ground under-ground watehas been proclaimed in the interest of conserving the rrm oriasrieayrer,ngfrderrth was made available during : the past season additional water which materially helped to matm , crops. Strict obedience to this -I0S'"f Order will further increase the supply. Disregard of the Closing Order is a Misdemeanor And, if necessary neces-sary the State Engineer will bring action in the district court to enforce en-force the law. |