Show Decrees Closing of Most Flowing Wells State Wayne D D. D Criddle Criddle Griddle Crid- Crid dle h has s proclaimed the closing of wells diverting water from underground sources beginning 2 I with November 1 1957 and md ending ending ending end end- ing April 1 1958 as provided by b l law w. w All persons owning or having control of any artesian or pump well or wells in this State are required to close by plug cap valve or other mechanical mechanical mechanical me me- device or by repairs all wells except those providing water for beneficial use Beneficial Beneficial Beneficial Benefi Benefi- cial use during the above period does not include irrigation It is also provided that modification modification modification modi modi- of said ORDER may be granted upon showing to the State Engineer that a compliance compliance compU- compU ance therewith will cause partial or complete failure of the well according to Dennis Funk county county county coun coun- ty agricultural agent The closing season of underground underground underground under under- ground water has been proclaimed proclaim proclaim- ed in the interest of conserving this water supply and to provide a maximum quantity for the next years year's use As a result of last years year's closing order there was made available during the past season additional water which materially helped to mature mature mature ma ma- ture crops Strict obedience to this closing order will further increase the supply Mr Funk claims Disregard of the closing order is a misdemeanor and if necessary necessary necessary sary the State Engineer will bring action in the district court to enforce the law states Mr Funk |