anaheim-gazette 1952-05-05

13 Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, MAY 5, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA REX CONSTRUCTION CO.—Building is growth and much of the responsibility for Anaheim's building has fallen on the able shoulders of Rex Coons and the construction firm which bears his name. Shown above are the offices of the company at 111 Elm st.—(Gazette photo by Kreidt) Anaheim Building Firm Continues To House Local People, Industry Progress is the blessing (and Anaheim and surrounding terri- an engineer for Standard Oil C sometimes the headache) which tory keeps a contractor going and in western U.S. From 1942 Anaheim Building Firm Continues To House Local People, Industry Progress is the blessing (and sometimes the headache) which has resulted in continuing growth for the Rex Construction Co. of Anaheim, with offices at 111 Elm. Strictly an Anaheim concern in ownership, personnel and loyalty, Rex Construction Co. each year pours a larger payroll into the blood stream of this city's business and home life. Five years ago the firm was formed and began operations with the capital, know-how and energy of Rex Coons. The nature of a general contractor's business forces the acquisition of new equipment, the learning of new techniques, entrance into an ever-broadening field of endeavor. Where bidding on a job stops depends on the amount and versatility of the contractor's equipment, on the experience and know-how of the contractor and his men. Calls for bids and acceptance of contracts depend largely on the quality of previous jobs. Progress in an area like that of Anaheim and surrounding territory keeps a contractor going and it has been true in the Rex Construction Co.'s case. The company has kept pace with the demand for good construction work and has run up an impressive list of commercial, industrial, public and private buildings completed within the past five years, or building now. Among them are the Essex Wire Corp. plant, the YMCA building on S. Citron st., Hockaday and Phillips new store, half a dozen new service stations in the city, Trimfit Hosiery Mills, a firing revetment at Douglas Aircraft Co., Mercurio's Market, the announcing booth at La Palma park and the Anaheim Mattress Factory, 1022 N. Sabina st. Rex Coons is a son of one of Anaheim's older families, which settled here in 1900 and has been here since then with the exception of 13 years spent in Los Angeles. He attended Anaheim schools. From 1932 to 1942 he was an engineer for Standard Oil Co. in western U.S. From 1942 to 1946 he was a construction engineer with Douglas Aircraft Co. In addition to his construction activities, Coons finds the time to participate actively in the activities of the Anaheim Elks, Lion Izaak Walton League, Association Rifle Club, the committee for Scout Ship 280 and is a member of the executive committee of Anaheim Area Industrial Group. He also is a member of the Anaheim Elementary School board and is a director of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Rex Construction Co.'s building activities are carried on from San Diego to Bakersfield, but, according to Coons, almost all of the equipment and materials are purchased in Anaheim and hauled to the construction site. The paintings in the Prado museum in Madrid were removed and hidden during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39. PACKERS and SHIPPERS OF Valencia Oranges "Klamath" & "Ottawa" BRANDS Valencia Oranges "Klamath" & "Ottawa" BRANDS — SINCE 1928 — L. M. BANKS 500 S. CLAUDINA STREET ANAHEIM PHONES 7524 - 3517 Anaheim’s Steady Industrial Growth In the past 10 years Anaheim has had a steady industrial growth which has greatly strengthened the city's economic and social oases. As industrial units have flowed into Southern California, Anaheim has been in the favorable position of, not being the exact center of southern California's industrial belt. Consequently, the more selective industries have moved to Anaheim, bringing with them a new kind of stability which does not go up and down with the trends in the citrus industry. And in the wake of new industries have come a large number of highly skilled employees who, as Anaheim cftizens, are contributing to the effectiveness of our churches, schools, and other civic groups and institutions. Anaheim has not been troubled with industries which employ low-paid, unskilled workmen. THE TYPE OF industry which has been attracted to Anaheim helps the area on many counts: It eases the tax burden on residents and provides a source of income to develop schools and other city facilities. Importantly, it increases the dollar volume of "service" businesses, such as restaurants, automobile sales and service, retailers of clothing, groceries, furniture, appliances, lumber, paint. It helps department stores, truck growers, nursery men, jewelers and all the shops and stores up and down Anaheim streets. In short, it provides a valuable, expanding market for Anaheim sellers. Not only will industry contributed much to the stability, and home life heim, but—in return—has much to offer manuf Assets which make it w while for business firms millions of dollars in An Besides its climate, be natural advantages, and g panionable folks, Anahei EXPLODING STARS ST MT. PALOMAR, Cali Scientists here are busy novae and supernovae—blow up. The astronomers are them through red and bl in an attempt to find energy makes them ex PROGRES New factories . . . new p ... that is the story of Anaheim Progress can be seen on is really growing, and this is du work of its progressive business are proud to be a part of thi munity. We extend our sincere c Anaheim Gazette on the occasion versary as a daily newspaper a sary as a publication. "REX" and MAR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESI COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESI REX CONSTRUCTION CO. 111 ELM STREET ANAHEIM, CALIF. PHONE 5505 Industrial Growth Is Stability Factor net for Anaheim sellers. Not only will industrial units contributed much to the wealth, stability, and home life of Anaheim, but—in return—Anaheim has much to offer manufacturers' assets which make it worth the while for business firms to invest millions of dollars in Anaheim. Besides its climate, beauty, cultural advantages, and good companionable folks, Anaheim offers EXPLODING STARS STUDIED MT. PALOMAR, Calif. — Scientists here are busy studying novae and supernovae—stars that blow up. The astronomers are looking at them through red and blue filters on an attempt to find if atomic energy makes them explode. Industries a good transportation net—rail, highway, and nearby water; reasonable factory sites, a growing (high type) labor pool, adequate power and light, an enormous sewer system, and very importantly—a large nearby consumer markets. THINGS TO COME by Thomas Noll COMBINATION LAMP AND TELEVISION ANTENNA WANTED! Piano tuning attachment. THINGS TO COME by Thomas Noll FLOOR BRILLIANCE ALARM AND TRAN WANTED! A NOVELLER WASHER RESS... ories ... new people ... new homes history of Anaheim today. can be seen on all sides ... Anaheim g, and this is due in large part to the expensive business and civil leaders. We a part of this fine, growing comd our sincere congratulations to the e on the occasion of its Second Annily newspaper and its 82nd Annivertion. REX" and MARGUERITE COONS RIAL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION RIAL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CO. Phone 5505 ANAHEIM REX CONST. CO.