anaheim-gazette 1950-01-19

ANAHEM GAZETTE Anaheim Gazette, Thursday, January 19, 1950 Retirement of State Water Resources Chief Marks End of 35-Year Era By HENRY C. MACARTHUR Western News Service SACRAMENTO—The retirement of Edward Hyatt as state engineer and chief of the division of water resources marks the end of a period which has seen rapid and complex changes in California’s water economy. His 35 years in office has been characterized by the development of the state from an area with plentiful water supplies in most sections to a highly developed land of dams, canals, and irrigation systems. Central Figure Throughout these 35 years, Hyatt has been a central figure in almost every major water development within the state. He was the original chief of the division of water rights, and every permit to divert water ever issued in California bears his approval. The water chief has always been an advocate of conservation practices in California forests, well knowing that these practices form one of the major requirements of water conservation. Years ago, Hyatt said the time would come when California would not have enough water to irrigate its fertile acres without a system of conservation dams, and he has had as much to do with starting this system as anyone in the state. Through his constant and unremitting efforts, the central valleys project is well under way. Directed Water Plan Hyatt directed the surveys which resulted in the adoption of the state water plan, which was presented in 1931 and forms the basis of the entire water conservation program of the state. His Elect Officers At Melrose Abbey Bob Fernandez was chosen president of Melrose Abbey Mausoleum as officers were elected last week at the annual board meeting held in the offices of the Abbey. To assist him are W. A. Mills, elected vice-president; E. R. McCoy, treasurer, and Fenton E. Dean, elected and designated as assistant secretary and general manager. An expansion and improvement program was approved by the board of directors in keeping with the policy of giving “the finest service possible in the most beautiful surroundings.” Patterson Will Run for Lt. Gov. Ellis E. Patterson has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination to the office of Lieutenant Governor Expressing himself in support of the gubernatorial candidacy of James Roosevelt, Patterson said that he “looked forward to the ticket of Roosevelt and Patterson, which will serve Directed Water Plan Hyatt directed the surveys which resulted in the adoption of the state water plan, which was presented in 1931 and forms the basis of the entire water conservation program of the state. His interest in the central valleys plan was inspired by his service with the late Col. Robert B. Marshall, who conceived the plan, which at one time was called a "wild engineering dream." But despite Hyatt's conservation activities, the population of the state has grown to the extent where water becomes more valuable each year, as farmers in increasing numbers battle for both surface and underground supplies. As Hyatt leaves office, his division is making studies to determine just how much population the available water supplies will support, and further studies for additional conservation activities. Riparian Ownership Since Hyatt's term of office started in 1914, scores of court cases over water rights have been heard, probably the most famous of which was the Herminghaus decision involving the rights of riparian ownership. This decision affected all owners of land along waterways in the state. Hyatt, who is retiring on the advice of his physician, will be succeeded in his office by A. D. Edmonston, assistant state engineer since 1945. The retirement application of the engineer has been "accepted with regret" by C. H. Purcell, state director of public works who declared "without Hyatt's steadfast purpose, we would not have the central valley project under construction today." From the beginning of American history Massachusetts has led in textile making. Patterson Will Run for Lt. Gov. Ellis E. Patterson has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination to the office of Lieutenant Governor Expressing himself in support of the gubernatorial candidacy of James Roosevelt. Patterson said that he "looked forward to the ticket of Roosevelt and Patterson, which will serve California with a Liberalism that is within the finest traditions of the Democratic party." Mrs. B. Graham Passes on Monday Mrs. Bernice Graham passed away at her home at 128 22nd street, Costa Mesa, on Monday, January 16. Born October 7, 1874 in Denver, Colorado, she was 75 years of age, and had lived in Costa Mesa for the past year. She hab been a resident of Orange county and in the Buena Park district since 1886. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church in Costa Mesa, the Eastern Star in Laguna Beach and the Women's Relief Corps. Surviving are her husband, George N. Graham of the home; three sons, Gilbert G. Millikin of Costa Mesa, Bruce Millikin of San Francisco, and Tim Graham of Woodland, California; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Waidler of Avonal; five brothers, Al and Joe McKenney, Yuciapa, Bert McKenney of Huntington Beach, John McKenney of Los Angeles and Ralph McKenney of Arizona, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Pence and Mrs. Grace Woodward of Laguna Beach and Mrs. Mildred Erclikson of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel with combined services by the Revi Joseph Thompson and the Eastern Star. Interment was in Inglewood Memorial Park cemetery. FIT FOR A KING! 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Some Volume Volume of the 1949 orange crop reported to be about the same year 1948, but was lighter than former years and was selling prices considerably lower than ever ago, according to the highly summary of the Cham-agriculture committee. Some frost damage to citrus crops was reported and December freezes caused considerable injury to vegetables in some areas, but it was still too early to assess total damage accurately, chairman Roy M. Hagen of the chamber's agriculture committee said. Other citrus developments in December included the lightest shipments of grapefruit in five years and an exceptionally low-volume movement of lemons. However, Hagen said lemon prices were very high, and grapefruit was selling at average prices slightly above those of comparable periods in the past three years. Initiate New Postal Service In Buena Park In an effort to alleviate the burden of Rural Route No. 1 emanating from the Buena Park Pos Officece, a twice a day city mounted route was established the first of the year. Lloyd W. Garner has been appointed letter carrier on the new route. In addition to reducing the over-taxed rural route in the suburban area of Buena Park, the new route now affords delivery to patrons on W. Fourth, W. Ninth California avenue and Manchester boulevard who were outside delivery limits. This type of delivery is the same as city delivery, except that the carrier drives an automobile because of the distance involved. Areas incorporated in the new mounted delivery include the districts bounded by Stanton, Artesia, Dale and Orangethorpe. Also included are patrons living on Whitaker and Franklin streets in the Fuller Park district, the new Johnson tract on east Orange-thorpe, and householders in the Walnut street tract. The state of Nebraska ranks second in the production of rye, third in corn and wheat, fifth in barley and seventh in oats. School Trustee Institute Set Institute and annual meet Orange county's school board and administrators will be next Tuesday, January 24, lerton Junior college. A dinner be served in the cafeteria cus pus at 6:15 o'clock. Dr. Merton E. Hill, preemeritus of the University of California, will be principal s He will discuss "The Respo ties, Opportunities and A mentions of the Public School tee." A varied entertainment program featuring musical skits, singing and background music a Baldwin electric organ, directed by George Burt Fullerton college music enment. Local administrators are requested to turn in group re tions to T. 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He will discuss "The Responsibilities, Opportunities and Achievements of the Public School Trustee." A varied entertainment program featuring musical skits, choral singing and background music on Baldwin electric organ, will be directed by George Burt of the Fullerton college music department. Local administrators are requested to turn in group reservations to T. Stanley Warburton, sup- erintendent, Fullerton Union high school and Junior college, by tomorrow, January 20. Henry W. Burgess Death Wednesday Henry W. Burgess, a native of Virginia, passed away at 155½ East 65th street in Los Angeles on Wednesday of last week. He was 69 years of age at the time of his passing. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Florence Lawler of Anaheim; three nephews, Leonard South and Marcus South, both of Anaheim, and Lloyd R. Burgess of Los Angeles. 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