anaheim-gazette 1951-05-07

Bridgford Meat Packing Plant Is MulBEEF ON THE HOOK—Hugh H. Bridgford, left, owner of the H. H. Bridgford Co., and his son Smith Bridgford, look over the long lines of dressed halves of beef in the main sales coor Bridgford packing plant, located on N. Patt st. in Ahaheim. BEEF ON THE HOOK—Hugh H. Bridgford, left, owner of the H. H. Bridgford Co., and his son Smith Bridgford, look over the long lines of dressed halves of beef in the main sales coorridor of Bridgford packing plant, located on N. Patt st. in Ahaheim. COUNTY'S ONLY MEAT PLANT—Shown above is the office foreground, plant in back, and the 17 trucks of the H. H. Bridgford meat company located on N. Patt st., Ahaheim. Hugh H. Bridgford, owner, and Glen Donovan, manager, are shown in the gateway. (Photo by Ralph's Photo) Former Publisher (Continued from Page 9) on East Fourth street where the county officials also held their meetings. Other minor scraps came along at election time and at primary election time, people had it in their heads that the turn of their section was coming and they would announce themselves for office. I said no matter where he came from we must pick out the best man for office. Several gentlemen who had been especial friends of mine were rather unfriendly to me after that and we became estranged. But this fight will go on and during election time you can look for the men who are anxious for office. EDITOR'S NOTE: The daily Anaheim Gazette celebrates its first birthday today. The staff of the newspaper feels it has been an important factor of good in Ana- The daily newspaper started out on May 8, 1950, in a modest sort of way. We say modest because the daily was turned out on equipment which had been publishing a weekly newspaper for many years. Yet, it was capable of handling a daily newspaper if "worked right." The Gazette found that Anaheimers would respond to a home-type newspaper. Obtaining new subscribers—often a chore with newspapers—turned out to be much less complicated than expected. In the initial plan of the paper it was figured that the Gazette might have 2,000 subscribers within two years. Actually, the paper more than doubled that figure in less than a year. The Korean war brought complications—particularly in newsprint, the paper on which the publication is printed. Because of its "experience" as a weekly, the Gazette couldn't get all the newsprint it desired. Even so, without being strong circulation drive, Gazette presently has a number of more than 100 monthly. And, only a few items are accepted from within the Anaheim area. The Gazette staff is one great factor: the many loyal friends it has made the year. We are proud fact because this paper "belong" to the staff longs to the people of Anaheim. We don't "create" news from the advertiser have seen us through the year—and, it comes printing customers. Consequently, these people who bring the our readers. The staff the "middleman". Naturally, we since our readers to patronize Gazette advertisers—the fathers bring you the paper. EDITOR'S NOTE: The daily Anaheim Gazette celebrates its first birthday today. The staff of the newspaper feels it has been an important factor of good in Anaheim—if only that competition has had its stimulating effect on other news media. In the initial plan of the paper it was figured that the Gazette might have 2,000 subscribers within two years. Actually, the paper more than doubled that figure in less than a year. The Korean war brought complications — particularly in newsprint, the paper on which the publication is printed. Because of its "experience" as a weekly, the Gazette couldn't get all the newsprint it desired, newsprint having been put on a quota basis. That curtailed a powerful circulation promotion. Foster's "OLD FASHION" Freeze A RICH ICE-MILK PRODUCT California's FAVORITE DESSERT FIRST ... to bring FREEZER-FRESH SERVICE TO ANAHEIM FREEZER-FRESH CONES—MALTS—SUNDAES and QUARTS and PINTS in FLAVORS Packed to take home In Anaheim at 735 North Los Angeles St. Phone 5588 Plant Is Multi-Million Dollar Progressive Anaheim Business High up on the list of Anabeim's industrial exclusives is the H. H. Bridgford Co., meat packers. The only complete producer of U. S. Government inspected meats in Orange county, the Bridgford plant is a $10,000,000 a year business employing 120 Orange county persons, most of whom live in Anaheim. H. H. Bridgford, formerly of San Diego and now living in Fullerton, owns the company, Glen Donovan, 13582 E. North st., is the general manager. All phases of meat production—killing, processing, curing, smoking and packing—are carried on in the Bridgford plant. By-products of meat production are saved and processed for use. Already extensive freezing facilities will shortly be increased to allow 25,000 additional pounds of products to be fast-frozen every day. The local plant was the first California meat plant to undertake the preparation of specially boned and prepared meats for the Armed Forces. These cuts are packed into cardboard cartons with a chart showing the best methods of cooking. Three carloads per week are being shipped from Bridgford's each week for overseas shipment. "Meat is our business—but especially hams," is the motto of the Bridgford Co. Their 7000 per week ham-producing capacity enables them to make their motto more than an empty boast. Bridgford's serves almost all of Southern California and maintains a 17-truck fleet to reach customers from the Tehachep mountains to San Diego. Workers in the meat plant take home a total of $10,000 per week in pay; Bridgford predicts that 200 people on the payroll by 1952 will take home a proportionately larger pay if the company's present rate of growth continues. Bridgford explained that he feels Anaheim has contributed to the success of his venture, so, in return, he intends to city prominently in campaign being worked by Chan Santa Ana advertisers. "CASH AND CALF BELLEVILLE, CO." "cash and carry" data will be sold at four less than prevailing started here as a 60-year-old George sell milk at 15 to 10. The regular price hides cents. "Milk is a vitalularly for children, people can't afford it prices," says Graha rancher and busiges been in the dairy b years and owns a hesey and Ayrshire co. Gasoline service California have an volume of more than dollars, according Bureau. Even so, without benefit of a strong circulation drive, the Gazette presently has a "net" gain of more than 100 subscribers monthly. And, only subscriptions are accepted from persons within the Anaheim shopping area. The Gazette staff is happy for one great factor: the number of loyal friends it has made during the year. We are proud of that fact because this paper does not "belong" to the staff. It belongs to the people of the city. We don't "create" money, it comes from the advertisers who have seen us through this first year—and, it comes from our printing customers. Consequently, these are the people who bring the paper to our readers. The staff is only the "middleman". Naturally, we sincerely urge our readers to patronize Gazette advertisers—the folks who bring you the paper. BEST W TO THE ANAHEIM G ON YOUR EIGHTY-FIRST AND YOUR FIRST ANNIV ESSEX WIRE CO OF CALIFO AND PARANITE WIRE & 1075 NORTH PATT ST. Anaheim Business return, he intends to feature this city prominently in an advertising campaign being worked out for the company by Charles Perryman, Santa Ana advertising agent. 'CASH AND CARRY' DAIRY - BELLEVILLE, Ont. (P) — A "cash and carry" dairy where milk will be sold at four to five cents less than prevailing prices is being started here as an experiment. 60-year-old George Graham will sell milk at 15 to 10 cents a quart. The regular price here is 20 to 22 cents. "Milk is a vital food," particularly for children, yet many people can't afford it at the present prices," says Graham, a farmer, rancher and businessman. He has been in the dairy business for 25 years and owns a herd of 260 Jersey and Ayrshire cows. Gasoline service stations in California have an annual sales volume of more than 593 million dollars, according to the Census Bureau. STRONG FOR TEXAS FRANKFURT, Germany (P) — West German youngsters like George Washington but they prefer Texas, the Wild West and cowboys. The illustrated booklet "Acht Grosse Amerikaner" (Eight Great Americans) has made a big hit with German school children. U.S. occupation authorities distributed the booklet to 10 schools—and then asked students between the ages of 10 and 15 to give their views on it. More than 80 percent said they liked the booklet which uses the comic book technique to illustrate the lives of Washington, Jefferson, Walt Whitman, Lincoln, George W. Carver, Andrew Carnegie, Jane Addams and Edison. Almost all the children asked for booklets about life in America. But they said "please give us adventure tales and stories of the Wild West and Texas." Most of the horses running at Singapore race tracks were purchased in England or Australia. First Edition (Continued from Page 3) J. W.; Theodore Reiser, treasurer; F. W. Athearn, secretary. Ninety-one pupils were enrolled in the public school at the time this paper was printed. The school was divided in two rooms, a grammar and a primary. J. M. Guinn was principal and Jonnie Swift teacher in the primary. In this issue is printed the roll of honor which contains the following names: Primary, Francisco Rodrigo, Emma Werder, Clem Schmidt, Frances Schmidt, A. Langenberger, Minnie Eckels, Fannie Higgins, Wilbert Martin, Natalia Carrillo, J. Langenberger, Henry Poderts, Oscar Luedke, Herman Meyers, Mary Williams. Grammar, Harry Hanna, Herman Zeyn, Louisa Werder, Fred Rimpau, Henry Kuchel, Charles Luedke, Eddie Schmidt, Ida Smith, Emma Thiele, George Champlin, John Luedke, Lee Mead, Fred Fischer, Mariano Garfias, Ettie Bremmerman, Burwell Wright, Oscar Zeyn, Emily Fischer, William Roach, Emma Stone, Flora Luedke, Charles Stone, Sarah Smith. WISHES TO THE T WISHES TO THE HEIM GAZETTE ITY-FIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION ST ANNIVERSARY AS A DAILY IRE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA AND E WIRE & CABLE DIV. T.ANAHEIM, CALIF.