anaheim-gazette 1932-11-10

Shareholders Draw Lots and Organize Annaheim Water Company, Predecessor to Present Anaheim Union Water Co. Superintendent George Hansen Elected First President of Water Company as Shareholders Capitalize it at $20,000; Colonists Draw Lots On Sept. 12, 1859, Follow Plan of Equalization Developments from September through November of 1859 occurred rapidly for the original shareholders of the Los Angeles Vineyard Society. In the first place, drawing of lots was held in San Francisco on September 12, again with F. W. Kuelp objecting to the procedure because President C. C. Kuchel ruled out of order a request to read and discuss Manager Hansen's request that capital stock be raised to $80,000. The shareholders followed an equitable method of choosing sites. They drew lot numbers for each share. All properties previously had been appraised, the persons drawing the most valuable lots paying in the estimated difference of the cost of their share, the money coming in this way going to those who drew lots of less value. In this period the formation of what now is the Annaheim Union Water company, through whose courtesy the Annaheim Gazette is publishing this series of minutes, was planned. Superintendent George Hansen, who had plotted the area and attended to the society's program for Annaheim, forwarded suggestions for by-laws and incorporation features for what was to be known as the Annaheim Water company. Shareholders and directors considered the suggestions and approved them on November 1, 1859. Capital stock was to be $20,000, with the incorporation to be operated by a set of officers and five trustees. George Hansen was elected to serve as president, Carl Rehm as secretary, Phillip Hammes as treasurer and Jacob Keller and John M. Metz as trustees to serve for a period of three months. Documents, deed and certificates of incorporation were to be forwarded to Annaheim where the meeting was to convene November 11. After the drawing John S. Hittell presented a written resolution, or agreement for the signature of stockholders, attesting their belief in the fairness and legality in the method of distribution was not able to sickness in his history. Several other laid over for the stockholders to meet. It was decided Brent for $500, up of the society Meeting adjourned. In the absence the adjourned was called to Theo. E. Schock stock being re- last meeting re- The resolution of title to ind- considered and of titles in not- The deed of Angeles Vineyard Attorney Brenn Messrs. Fische appointed to have recorded. A document water company was laid on talk meeting. Meet again November Jo- Meeting called there being a o meeting were re- mittee on deed Society asked for Schenk gave a Annaheim in go- Regarding to Bernardo Yorbbe same had been n- The submitte poration for the pany was there the capital stock the trustees five- The nomination cers to serve for in, President, tary, Carl Re Hammes; Trust John M. Metz. Shareholders and directors considered the suggestions and approved them on November 1, 1859. Capital stock was to be $20,000, with the incorporation to be operated by a set of officers and five trustees. George Hansen was elected to serve as president, Carl Rehm as secretary, Phillip Hammes as treasurer and Jacob Keller and John M. Metz as trustees to serve for a period of three months. Documents deed and certificates of incorporation were to be forwarded to Annahelm where the meeting was to convene November 11. Throughout this critical period in the city's history, the society acted with unusual judgment, hiring attorneys and making certain that every step taken was legal and fair in order that the whole plan would not be upset by legal complications. MINUTES OF THE LOS ANGELES VINEYARD SOCIETY Copyrighted 1932, by Anaheim Gazette After close of stockholders meeting directors met and decided to call in assessment No. 15 of $70.00 per share, payable September 8th. In appraising the lots some of the best ones were valued as high as $1,840 and to equalize, and make proper adjustments, the directors figured they needed more money, and secretary was instructed to call another special stockholders meeting to further increase the capital stock to $92,000.00. Treasurer was authorized to honor Mr. Hansen's warrants up to $2,000.00. Meeting then adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., August 22, 1859. Meeting came to order at 8 p.m. President C. C. Kuchel in chair. Letter from Manager Hansen read, and secretary instructed to buy that note, and if manager considered necessary, to consult Judge Ogier in the matter. There being no further business meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., September 9, 1859. Meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by president. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Decided to send $3,000.00 to sub-treasurer F. Bachmann, in Los Angeles. Resolved to recommend at the next stockholders meeting that the grape vines, now in nurseries, be distributed to the lots valued under $1,000.00 before drawing of lots takes place. Further resolved to call for assessment No. 17 of $60.00 per share, payable October 8th. President Kuchel was requested to have 250 more receipts printed. Bill of $150.00 for 100 maps of Annaheim ordered paid. Secretary instructed to write check of $85.00 in favor of Hugo Schenk, for notice and incidental paid by him. After the drawing John S. Hittell presented a written resolution, or agreement for the signature of stockholders, attesting their belief in the fairness and legality in the method of distribution of lots. Thirty-two members signed. Those not having signed, were asked to do so within the next few days at the office of the secretary so that the resolution might be sent to Los Angeles county for members in Los Angeles and Annaheim to sign. Owing to the late hour meeting adjourned to October 10th, 1859. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., September 28, 1859. Meeting of the board was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Kuchel. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Letter of Mr. Hansen read, also communication from members in Los Angeles, advising the appointment of a committee to employ an attorney for the purpose of legally disorganizing the Los Angeles Vineyard Society. Laid on table until next meeting. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., October 3, 1859. Meeting called to order by President C. C. Kuchel at 8 p.m. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There were no communications from Annahelm. Decided to call for eighteenth assessment of $35.00 per share payable November 8th. Board decided to send further $1,500 to Sub-Treasurer F. Bachman. There being no further business, meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., October 10, 1859. In the absence of President Kuchel, Vice-President Theo. E. Schmidt called the adjourned meeting of September 12th to order. Two-thirds of stock being represented. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Following distribution of vines in nurseries, according to valuation of respective vineyard lots, was read and accepted. Lot | Valuation ---|--- G-5 | I. L. Ogler $410.00 A-7 | Ed Wenzel $410.00 G-6 | H. Kroeger $570.00 G-7 | Geo. Wenzel $570.00 H-5 | F. Bachman $570.00 H-6 | John Bach $670.00 B-7 | Philin Harmon $700.00 Annahelm in geography regarding Bernardo Yorbe same had been submitted for presentation; Carl Rehm hammes; Trust John M. Metz. After secretarial stockholders wailable lots that will be ready by the equaling been prepared Secretary Fiscal absence for the Annahelm. Gratuary have some meetings during Meeting adjourned Wednesday, No Job Board meeting President C. C. Kuchel minutes of last meeting Letter from and after length forward to Mr treasurer,$2,000 to write management sums he must do Schenk in San Jose No other business The meeting opened by President P. m. Minutes and approved land warrants tertor report. Secretary ins Resolved to recommend at the next stockholders meeting that the grape vines, now in nurseries, be distributed to the lots valued under $1,000.00 before drawing of lots takes place. Further resolved to call for assessment No. 17 of $60.00 per share, payable October 8th. President Kuchel was requested to have 250 more receipts printed. Bill of $150.00 for 100 maps of Annaheim ordered paid. Secretary instructed to write check of $85.00 in favor of Hugo Schenk, for notices and incidentals paid by him. Then followed a lengthy discussion of method of lot distribution. Finally decided that each share number must draw a certain lot number. Meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., September 12, 1859. There being two-thirds of stockholders represented meeting was called to order by C. C. Kuchel, president. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Matter of distributing grape vines in nursery to lots valued less than $1000 was discussed and accepted. To raise the capital stock to $92,000, to further a more equal distribution, was presented and opened for discussion. F. W. Kuelp asked if he might make a request at this time. Granted. Mr. Kuelp wanted the letter written by Manager Hansen read, in which he, Hansen, voiced his opinion of the members who opposed increasing capital stock to $80,000.00. President Kuchel declared reading of that letter, and discussion of same, out of order at this time as the meeting had too much business of importance to transact. Mr. Kuelp then protested against all resolutions adopted, or any business transacted at this meeting. The capital stock was increased to $92,000. Then the allotting of the 20acre lots to the members or shareholders, by drawing was started, first appointing Theodore Schmidt to assist Secretary John Fischer, and Messrs. Hittell, Bremermann and Hartmann chosen to act as judges. The by-laws of the water company, sent in by Manager Hansen, were then taken up, and after lengthy discussion, decided to recommend the same, with some alteration in Article No. 1, to a street and water commission, to be appointed later in Annaheim. Also decided that the personal property belonging to the society, also buildings located on Lots 3-D and E be sold at public auction on November 21st to the highest cash bidder. On the same day all workmen be discharged, and the owners of lots to assume their own management. Resolved that by October 21st all stockholders whose lots are valued over $1,400 must pay difference to board of trustees, so that by November 21st stockholders who drew lots of less value than $1,400 may be paid the difference, and after the adjustment owners to receive their titles. Extra shareholders meeting adjourned to October 29th, 8 p.m. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., October 28, 1859. Meeting of board called to order at 8 p.m. by President C. C. Kuchel. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Letter from Manager Hansen read and filed. Mr. Schenk, who was to give a verbal report after his return from Annaheim, Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Following distribution of vines in nurseries, according to valuation of respective vineyard lots, was read and accepted. Lot Valuation G-5 I. L. Ogier $410.00 3-20 A-7 Ed Wenzel 410.00 3-20 G-6 H. Kroeger 570.00 2-20 G-7 Geo. Wenzel 570.00 2-20 H-5 F. Bachman 570.00 2-20 H-6 John Bach 670.00 1-20 B-7 Philip Hammes 720.00 1-20 C-7 Chris Mossemann 720.00 1-20 A-1 John Fischer 870.00 1-40 A-6 S. Rust 870.00 1-40 E-7 H. Padderatz 870.00 1-40 D-7 Emil Dresel 970.00 1-40 H-3 Cyrus Beythien 970.00 1-40 F-7 Hugo Schenk 970.00 1-40 ANAHEIM GAZETTE was not able to be present owing to sickness in his family. Several other letters were read, but laid over for the adjourned meeting of stockholders tomorrow. It was decided to engage Attorney L. Brent for $500.00 to help in the winding up of the societies affairs. Meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., October 29th, 1859. In the absence of President Kuchel the adjourned meeting of October 10th was called to order by Vice-President Theo. E. Schmidt. Two-thirds of stock being represented. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The resolution regarding furnishing of title to individual owners was reconsidered and resolved to omit mention of titles in notices. The deed of the trustees to the Los Angeles Vineyard Society submitted by Attorney Brent was accepted and Messrs. Fischer, Gramer and Lutgens appointed to have same drawn, up and recorded. A document for the forming of a water company and incorporating same was laid on table until next adjourned meeting. Meeting adjourned to meet again November 1st, 8 p.m. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., November 1st, 1859. Meeting called to order at 8:30 p.m. there being a quorum. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Committee on deed to Los Angeles Vineyard Society asked for more time. Mr. Hugo Schenk gave a very gratifying report of Annaheim in general. Regarding to note in the hands of Bernardo Yorba, Mr. Schenk reported same had been bought for $320.00. The submitted certificate of incorporation for the Annaheim Water company was then discussed and decided the capital stock to be $20,000.00 and the trustees five (5) which was carried. The nomination and election of officers to serve for three months resulted in, President, George Hansen; Secretary, Carl Rehm, Treasurer, Philip Hammes; Trustees, Jacob Keller and John M. Metz. The world-wide economic upheaval continues to bring distressing developments which task the ingenuity and business sagacity of the American farmer and his farm-marketing organizations. With exports to the European market already greatly reduced by depleted consumer buying power, the export situation has been further aggravated, in recent weeks, by the "Buy British" campaign inaugurated in England. Since the British Imperial Economic conference at Ottawa, this movement has been broadened to include "Buy Empire," threatening American orange and apple markets with the supplies of South Africa and Canada. California agriculture, due to the world-wide demand which has been developed for its products, probably has more at stake in the "battle of exports" than any other state in the nation. The California farmer, agriculturally at least, is a broad-gauged internationalist whose products have gone to the four corners of the globe. The "Buy British" and "Buy Empire" slogans already have been interpreted as "Don't buy American," with American manufacturers catching the first brunt of the attack. And there is every indication that the preferences granted to the British colonies at Ottawa c conference will cut down, at least temporarily, the outlet in the British market for such California products as apples, oranges, grapefruit, raisins and prunes. Whether the British movement will hold up for any length of time is problematical. Federal authorities at Washington have taken a preliminary step against the campaign by factfully advising large British companies, dependent on American trade, that the "Buy Empire" movement might invite retaliation from other countries. Two other pages are devoted to a detailed report on Orange county giving information about formation of counties within the state, type of county and state governments, and leading officials of every city and county within the commonwealth, was received recently by the Gazette. The Blue Book is compiled under direction of Frank C. Jordan, secretary of state. On the inside of the title page is a beautiful picture of the state capitol at Sacramento. Immediately after the color pictures of Old Glory in the California Republic, the blue plumes into an encyclopedic account of the state, its resources, its office and governmental structure. Throughout the book is a wealth of statistical data. Crop productions and valuation are from the official 1930 census, or assessment and tax rate figures are from the 1930-31 period, assessments common-operative property and the general tax rates include rates for bonds. State roster of officials is included. California's grandeur is pictured more than 300 illustrations, giving scenes from agricultural, industrial and home centers of the commonwealth. The origin and meaning of the names of the counties are listed, giving Orange county: "Created March 1889. This county was given its name by the legislature because of the orange groves for which it is justly famous. Among the 25 leading cities of state, as shown by population of 1930 census, is Santa Ana, No. 17, with 30,322 inhabitants. In 1920 it had 15,485, showing a ten-year growth of 95.8 per cent. Los Angeles, of course leads the list with 1,238,048 people. San Francisco second with half as many South Gate is No. 24, with a population of 19,632, in 1920 it was cabbage fields. Eleven pages are devoted to a detailed report on Orange county giving information about formation of counties within the state, type of county and state governments, and leading officials of every city and county within the commonwealth, was received recently by the Gazette. 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Federal authorities at Washington have taken a preliminary step against the campaign by factfully advising large British companies, dependent on American trade, that the "Buy Empire" movement might invite retaliation from other countries. Two other nations, in fact, are said to contemplate offensive campaigns. It is also probable that the effects of intense nationalism on trade will be a primary subject of discussion at the World Economic conference. Another factor which would indicate final breakdown of the "Buy Empire" move is that eventually "money talks." The British housewife, in other words, will be patriotic up to a certain point, but in the final analysis she will demand the best quality available for the least money — whether it be American or British produced. California's advantage in the "battle of exports" is that it has a reputation for top quality. And on the competitive price phase of the problem, it is interesting to note this comment from the agricultural department of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce; "It is apparent that California agriculture this season has produced crops of high quality with good yields at a cost ranging from 50 to 75 per cent of last year's outlay and at a very material reduction from the past five years average." The California farmer, at this time, has every reason to be thankful, too, that his farm organizations had the foresight, several years ago, to block the move for a state trade-mark for all California farm products. The state trade-mark, which was opposed by the California farm bureau federation and the agricultural legislative committee of California at a period when many groups were clamoring for its enactment, would have put this state at a tremendous disadvantage in the present situation. And the threat of just such a condition developing was the factor which actuated the state's own groups in their fight against the California trade-mark proposal. California farmers must make their battle against the "Buy British" and "Buy Empire" campaigns with the two greatest weapons at their command — high quality products at low prices. Avocado Program Told In Bulletin Avocado Program Told In Bulletin Marketing Booklet Tells About Operation of Calavo Growers' Organization What is reported as one of the most comprehensive analysis of a California cooperative, particularly as to sales methods and policies, appears now in bulletin form as a publication of the agricultural experiment station of the University of California, according to Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Dr. E. A. Stokdyk, associate professor of agricultural economics, has surveyed the operations of the Calavo Growers of California, Inc., cooperative marketing association for avocado producers and his findings appear in Bulletin No. 539, available to the public without cost. The study gives the general history of the organization, outlines the policies employed in increasing demand for avocados, and discusses in detail such items as volume of sales, selling expense, gross prices, trade relation policies, retail margins, seasonal distribution, and market area distribution. Special emphasis is placed in Dr. Stokdyk's study upon an analysis of advertising methods and policies. He discusses types of advertising employed, use of publicity, distribution of printed and lithograph materials, space advertising, dealer-service work, and dietetic research in relation to advertising. Policies effecting grading and packing are also cited. Copies of the bulletin, No. 539, "Sales Methods and Policies of the Calavo Growers of California," can be obtained free of charge by addressing the farm advisor's office, 221 Court House Annex, Santa Ana. California Blue Book Devotes 11 Pages to Articles, Pictures of Orange County Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, and Tustin. There are five illustrations showing to advantage the orange groves and oil development sections of the county. The book lists the city officials of Anaheim as they were immediately after election when Fred Koezel was elected mayor. Changes made two weeks later, however, when Edward B. Merritt resigned, with the city management being done away with and former City Manager John C. Price going to the consolidated offices of city clerk and auditor, are not shown. Otherwise the list is correct. REPORTS ORNAMENT THEFT H. C. 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This is because Edison has made eight voluntary rate reductions in the last ten years, during a period when other costs were rising. Using electricity as liberally as they do, Edison homes spend less than 1.2 per cent of the average family income for service. The average cost of twelve months' electric service to homes in Edison territory last year was only $29.50 while the average family income is approximately $2500. Think of buying all the services, comfort and conveniences electricity brings into your home for only 1.2 per cent of the Family Budget! Edison Lighting Rates Have Been Reduced 42% Since 1921