Potter Valley project could free more irrigation water
Soil Conservation News Notes discusses an plan by engineers to add water to the Potter Valley district supply, potentially serving 1 000 more acres by reusing groundwater. It notes water reuse as a conservation method and cites Gregory Harrison who cannot access water through the existing ditch due to district formation and prior land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Valley Irrigation District
Potter Valley
Gregory Harrison
Bavan
Bevan
Man seeks $150000 in burns suit after tractor explosion
William N. McReynolds and associates seek damages of 150000 for severe burns allegedly sustained by the plaintiff while operating a tractor. Through attorney John W. Finley of Chico the plaintiff states the incident occurred while the tractor was in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. McReynolds
Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co
Alltens Tractor Company
John W. Finley
Chico
Willits district aids Harrison with first Willits reservoir
Harrison, needing water for about 100 acres, works with the Potter Valley district, then with the Willits Soil Conservation district engineers to plan a two reservoir project. The first dam will impound 220 acre feet, using 50,000 cubic yards of earth fill, a 60 foot spillway, and 45 foot high earth fill wall. International Engineering Co. of San Francisco designed it and Young and Engelke of Healdsburg will construct under district contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Potter Valley Irrigation District
Willits
International Engineering Co
San Francisco
Young and Engelke
Healdsburg
Willits Soil Conservation District
District Board
Young Engelke
Notable Accident Settlement Affects Donald Ford Claim
A recent incident involving Donald Ford, tied to a purchase from defendant concerns, erupted on June 20, 1954 in Mendedino County. Ford suffers severe burns and dust irritation, hindering his ability to work in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ford
Worth
Mendedino County
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