anaheim-gazette 1952-05-05

27 Anaheim Gazette ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 5, 1952 MERCURY GOGEATY MERCURY MERCURY GOGEATY MERCURY 3 WINS IN 3 YE 3 WINS IN 3 YEARS '52 MERCURY AGAIN SWEEPSTAKES CH in MOBILGAS ECONOMY RUN — TR AMERICA'S No. I, ECONOMY CAL SEE THE NEW MERCURY N ON DISPLAY AT Gogerty Mer SALES – PARTS – SERVICE HEADQUAR For Courteous Home Demonstration, No Obligat 626 SOUTH LOS ANGELES ST Aerial view of a sprawling urban area with dense grid-like patterns and patches of open land. The layout includes several large buildings, roads, and green spaces. ANAHEIM TODAY—or approximately today, the photo above was taken just a few weeks ago but day-to-day changes may be noted. The white line photo indicate the original boundaries of Anaheim the left is West st., at top is North st., with along the right side, and a portion of South st. lower corner. (along with the new Dixie Cup play original 50 families moved to the site of Anaheim cember 1859; the tract of land one-half mile wide (costing $2 an acre) was cut up into 20 acres each to accommodate th Colonists. The yards soon were to become the largest in the 1,250,000 gallons of wine were produced in Anaheim 1884. (Pacific Air Industries Photo taken at a alt 2500 feet—looking northwest.) MORE ABOUT ... Anaheim History (Continued from Page 25) Prof. J. M. Guinn, superintendent of Anaheim schools for eight years, was the man responsible for the legislation of March, 1878, which authorizes a district to incorporate and to issue bonds for school buildings. The first instance of this in California occurred in Anaheim and charted the way for the tremendous growth and general excellence of California schools. The first church was Presbyterian, built in 1869; the Episcopal church was organized in 1875 and the original building, remodelled is still in use today. The third church, organized in 1876, was the Roman Catholic. Fraternal organizations followed churches. In October, 1870, the Masonic Lodge, F. and A. M. 207 was organized and my grand 3 YEARS! MERCURY KES CHAMPION Y RUN — TRULY ONOMY CAR— MERCURY NOW AT Mercury HEADQUARTERS No Obligation, Phone 6351 LEES ST. — ANAHEIM The first church was Presbyterian, built in 1869; the Episcopal church was organized in 1875 and the original building, remodelled is still in use today. The third church, organized in 1876, was the Roman Catholic. Fraternal organizations followed churches. In October, 1870, the Masonic Lodge, F. and A. M. 207 was organized, and my grandfather was among the original members. THE FIRE department was organized in 1872. It boasted a hook and ladder, buckets and a hand drawn truck plus a fire bell. The cost was $500. Anaheim's first bank, the Bank of Anaheim was organized in 1876. P. Davis and Brother organized their private bank then. The pioneer press of Anaheim and of Orange county as well, was the "Anaheim Gazette," whose first issue was published October 29, 1870. The press used had been shipped around the Horn. In 1875 the Southern Pacific Railway completed a branch to Anaheim and for nearly two years Anaheim was the terminus. Then it was extended to Santa Ana. In 1887 the Santa Fe built its road into Anaheim and at the same time the "boom" Hotel Del Campo, which cost $40,000 was built. As a result of the new depot's erection, a street railway was established to connect the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe. ANAHEIM WAS incorporated as a city February 10, 1870. Max Von Strobel was its first mayor, serving without pay, having secured a majority of the 96 votes cast. The city attorney, for criminal cases, received $10 of the fine were over $50, and $5 if under (Continued on Page 31) NEWKIRK MANUFACTURING COMPANY Makers of Newkirk TILLA-PRODUCTS Known throughout the world, we began in Anaheim and we are proud to be a part of this fine city. The first Tilla-Plows were made and designed for the orange grower but now are used in every State in the Union and also many foreign countries. To supply the need for an implement that would ease the farmer's and rancher's labors, the Heavy Duty Tilla-Plow and the Tilla-Disc were put on the market. These fine plows are a far cry from the old unwieldy tools used by the early Californians and we are happy to To supply the need for an implement that would ease the farmer's and rancher's labors, the Heavy Duty Tilla-Plow and the Tilla-Disc were put on the market. These fine plows are a far cry from the old unwieldy tools used by the early Californians and we are happy to be able to serve Orange County and the country. NEWKIRK MANUFACTURING CO. 879 S. Manchester — Anaheim — Phone 3301 Congratulations to the ANAHEIM GAZETTE for their 82 YEARS of PUBLISHING and PRINTING SERVICE for their 82 YEARS of PUBLISHING and PRINTING SERVICE in Anaheim and the completion of their SECOND YEAR AS A DAILY FRANK BELMONT DOING BUSINESS AS GRANADA PACKING HOUSE 113 East Walnut Avenue - Fullerton PHONES: LAmbert 5-6788 and Anaheim 2226