anaheim-gazette 1950-10-04

Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER BLACK BONANZA—Reese Taylor, the president of the Union Oil Company, did it again. Although the free-enterprise booster won't admit it, he was the motivating force behind the publication of Frank Taylor's and Earl Welty's book, BLACK BONANZA, published by Whittlesey House, a subsidiary of McGraw-Hill Book Company. Complimentary copies of the book are now being sent out to all retired Union Oilers and there are a legion of them in and around ANAHEIM. Reese Taylor's name is synonymous with big business. He was born to it. His father was one of the founders of the Llewellyn Iron Works, the concern which merged with several others to become the Consolidated Steel Corporation, the largest independent steel fabrication plant in the west. Consolidated bought Western Pipe and Steel and is now a subsidiary of United States Steel. Taylor is only passively interested in steel now as he became an oilman in 1938 and immediately started to revolutionize the industry. He also revolutionized the advertising business with his now-famous free-enterprise institutional ads. The first of these full-pages was worked up by Margaret Corrie who, in 1944, became Mrs. Reese Taylor. HISTORY—ANAHEIM has been the center of a rich oil empire HISTORY—ANAHEIM has been the center of a rich oil empire since the Gay Nineties when drilling began in the Fullerton (Brea) and Olinda hills. That was before there was a Brea so the Brea field went under the Fullerton label. PROGRESS — General Andreas Pico and his nephew, Romulo, were the Golden State's first oilmen. In 1855 they started collecting the evil-smelling tarry substance—brea—that oozed from the ground and sold it in San Fernando. The first Southern California oil fields were in Ventura county. Los Angeles fields were then developed and then those in Orange county. In 1896 the Brea-Olinda field was put into production... Union Oil acquired 3,400 acres of the La Habra rancho, known as Sansinena Tract, in 1903 along with the Stearns Rancho—one of the company's better holdings... In 1908 drilling began in Brea Canyon... In 1911 the Company built the Fullerton (Brea) Refinery... And two years later in 1913 the La Habra field produced a well flowing 1000 barrels a day... In 1919 the Santa Fe Springs discovery well came in at 4569 feet and produced 100 barrels a day... The talk of the industry that year was the Richfield discovery well—Chapman No. 1—which came in at 3168 feet on March 11 and produced 800,000 barrels by the end of the year; its initial production was 5000 barrels a day. NOTE—Both the Chapman and Kraemer interests profited by that discovery "of geological importance"... This oilwealth is reflected by several important buildings in ANAHEIM and Fullerton. DEVELOPMENT—In 1921 Santa Fe Springs boomed and the following year the Huntington Beach field was discovered. Signal Hill began sprouting its forest of derricks... On April 8, 1926, at 9 a.m., a bolt of lightning ignited two of the Union Oil Company's Stewart Station reservoirs simultaneously. When these boiled over, a third set ablaze and destroyed a small refinery in a lake of flaming oil. An army of 3000 men worked to build dykes and check the sea. Festival Features (Continued From Page 1) case, and a box of individually printed stationery. All of the prizes are currently on display in a window at the SQR store. Benefits, which entitle the possessor to play the games of skill and to enjoy other concessions, and which also give him an opportunity to participate in the drawings for door prizes, may be obtained from any member of St. Michael's church. Council Delays Pipe Bid Action Although bids for the manufacture and delivery of reinforced concrete pipe for use in connection with the construction of the Magnolia trunk sewer were opened last night, the Anaheim city council took no action other than to postpone any final decision until next week's meeting. Two bids were submitted last night. These came from the American Pipe and Construction company, South Gate, and the United Concrete Pipe corporation, Baldwin Park. The American bid was low: $903,333.69. United Concrete bid $912,870.98. Itemized, the bids include prices on 5000 ft. of 39-inch pipe, 10,000 ft. of 42 inch pipe, 23,500 ft. of 48 inch pipe and 2770 ft. of 78 inch pipe. Both bids were referred to the Engineering department for tabulation. It will report on Oct. 10, at which time the decision will be announced. Sophomore reserve center Larry Azevedo is the youngest footballer on the Santa Clara squad. He's 17. Kids 'Crime Pawn If Prop. 6 Goes Say Teachers LOS ANGELES (AP)—A prediction that "youngsters will actually become pawns of the underworld if legal betting becomes possible on school games and contests" would before a legislative committee take day. It was made by Mrs. Beula Spencer, representing the State Congress of Parent-Teachers, testimony before State Sen. Ralph Swing's committee investigation proposition 6, the legalized gambling referendum. "From what I know of this proposal, gambling on school sports contests would certainly be possible if it passes." Another witness yesterday, Miss Marian L. Swift, Pasadena elementary teacher since 1927, said: "The grammar school youngsters tempted by slot machines just 600 feet from his school yard would be led to lie, cheat and steal in order to get money with which to gamble." Representing the YMCA, Lorrie W. Bell said the "Y" is unalterably opposed to Proposition 6. He called gambling "a disease." Lynn G. Peterson of the American Legion said he felt that Proposition 6 would wreck California economic security. Dr. C. C. Trillingham, Los Angeles county superintendent of schools, declared that "deceased citizens and their children will be come innocent victims of racketeering gambling interests seeking personal gain at the expense of little children if this proposition becomes a law." He said gambling "has always gone hand in hand with increased drinking, alluring night life, gaudy displays of wealth, roadhouses, and all of the other demoralizing attractions which counteract charactor building programs in our schools." DEVELOPMENT—In 1921 Santa Fe Springs boomed and the following year the Huntington Beach field was discovered. Signal Hill began sprouting its forest of derricks. On April 8, 1926, at 9 a.m., a bolt of lightning ignited two of the Union Oil Company's Stewart Station reservoirs simultaneously. When these boiled over, a third set ablaze and destroyed a small refinery in a lake of flaming oil. An army of 3000 men worked to build dykes and check the sea of fire. The inferno burned for days and all the roads leading to Brea and Stewart Station were clogged with slow-moving traffic. A fortnight later, insurance underwriters appraised the damage of the Brea and the San Luis Obispo tank farm fire (started by lightning April 7) as the biggest fire loss since the San Francisco fire of 1906. Insurance companies settled for more than $9,000,000. Many an ANAHEIMER can remember how he went to Brea to see that inferno, heat of which could be felt for five miles around. REMEMBER—Once the waters of the mighty Colorado river ended in the Gulf of California, now it finds it way to Southern California bath tubs. FURNITURE FINISHING PIANO REFINISHING FINISH BLEACHING A SPECIALTY CUSTOM or COMMERCIAL HARROD'S Furniture Finishing For Free Estimates Call Fullerton 1902-J Red Cross Reps Meet in L.A. Discussion of ways to step up the donations of civilian blood, in line with service demands boosted by the Korean conflict, was on the docket today as Anaheim Red Cross representatives journeyed to Los Angeles for a meeting with other Southland Red Cross officials. In the Anaheim party were Joe Thompson, Blood Drive chairman; Mrs. P. M. Wheeler, executive secretary of the Anaheim chapter; Mrs. Ben Kaulbars, and Mrs. E. H. Kersten, Anaheim chapter chairman. Report of the meeting will be forthcoming at the monthly board meeting of the Red Cross tonight. COUNTY EXHIBIT WINS $500 Orange county's exhibit in the Los Angeles county fair at Pomona won $500 for two awards. Check for the money was presented to the County Supervisors by W. H. Gallicnne, Huntington Beach, secretary of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, which arranged an "Alice In Wonderland" display. The capital prize was $450 and there was a special award of $50 for the exhibit. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.—Proverbs 13:11. Warren Labels Jimmy Acrobat SACRAMENTO (AP)—Politically speaking, Governor Warren said today, James Roosevelt is an acrobat. Warren, seeking reelection, accused his Democratic foe of inconsistency in two campaign speeches this week. In the first, Roosevelt charged Warren with extravagance; in the second, he called Warern a "pinchpenny" governor. The Republican chief executive, in a press statement, replied: "Mr. Roosevelt, in his tumbling act, is back on the spending side again. A day or so ago he berated me for spending. Now he complains against my budget balancing and pay as we go policies. "He wants to spend and put off the evil day of payment. He wants to load debts on the backs of our children. I don't. They will have enough problems as it is. 'This type of political aerobatics will not solve any of the serious problems of the day. The somersaults may be entertaining, but they are not constructive.'" GAME WARDEN KRAMER Richard "Dick" Kramer of Anaheim is on duty today as the new state game warden for Orange county. His headquarters will be the San Juan Capistrano substation of the State Division of Forestry. Vienna Rio (Continued from Prairie City hall appearance) The strength of such a division could mean the difference between defeat and victory among munist hopes of a general throughout Austria. Socialists and communists at the gates of factories tossed communist government railway built by lice arrested men seeking rupt power supplies. The communists, meanwhile, seized streetcars in the sector while armed Russians looked on. 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The communists, meanwhile, had seized streetcars in the Soviet sector while armed Russian soldiers looked on. Trade in Anaheim. Plumber Quinn Is Back Again Earl Quinn, Buena Park plumber who recently lost out in his court attempt to obtain permit to contract for work in Anaheim was back again last night, much to the dismay of councilmen. Quinn's original petition was denied in Santa Ana court on the grounds that he hadn't posted the necessary $1000 bond. Last night Quinn came before city fathers with evidence of money in hand. Councilmen referred the matter to City Attorney Preston Turner, to "see if it can be approved." Odd Fellows Hall New Roof Work A regular weekly meeting of the Odd Fellows last night at the IOOF-hall was called for the express purpose of allowing members to pat each other on the back for their work on the new roof for the hall. Plans for the meeting in Westminster tonight were discussed. Two degrees are being conferred on two new members. 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