anaheim-gazette 1952-09-22

Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1934 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA New beach avail ORANGE COUNTY proudly and rightfully boasts about its bathing beaches—long, wide stretches of sand— clear, clean water—and even a choice of a safe, gentle surf or the fun and excitement of surf board riding rivalled only by Hawaii. Recently, these areas have been greatly increased and beautifully improved. For instance, in announcing the opening of the new Huntington Beach State Park, the press stated: Recently, these areas have been greatly increased and beautifully improved. For instance, in announcing the opening of the new Huntington Beach State Park, the press stated: "Oil money, several hundred thousand dollars of it from the Huntington Beach oil fields, have transformed 9300 feet of unkept beach from Hiway 39 southeast to the Santa Ana River into a delightful public playground...Fenced and with rangers on duty year around, the park offers parking facilities for beach goers, fire rings, sanitary facilities, fresh water showers and drinking fountains." As one of the largest individual sources of oil revenues from fields in Orange County, and as an institution that is vitally interested in the community of which it is a part, we take natural pride in the development of this great recreational area. Southwest Exploration is also proud of its development of ways and means of reaching undersea oil deposits without marring the beauty of the coastline, or interfering in any way with the public's enjoyment of the beaches. YOU RECEIVE OTHER BENEFITS TOO As a resident of Orange County, you are interested in these additional facts: 1. Under the oil lease granted by the state in open, competitive bidding, Southwest pays a very high royalty—more than twice The image is a black and white photograph depicting a coastal scene with a large body of water in the foreground. There are several small structures scattered along the shoreline, possibly buildings or houses. In the background, there is a large hill or mountain covered in dense vegetation. The sky appears overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. The overall layout of the image is horizontal, with the landscape occupying the majority of the space. beach facilities made available through Oil Reve UNTY proudly and casts about its bathing stretches of sand—and even a choice of or the fun and excite-d riding rivalled only y increased and beauti-ing the opening of the press stated: as high as the 12½% required under Federal leases. The money obtained by the state is ear-marked for veterans' welfare, beach improvement, parks, recreation and the general fund. 2. In addition, Southwest is one of the largest tax payers in Orange County. These revenues help pay for fire and police protection, streets and highways, schools, libraries, salaries, and other services and facilities. 3. Our employees contribute, as you of the community Nobody likes that so many of facilities that we improvement, parks, recreation and the general fund. 2. In addition, Southwest is one of the largest tax payers in Orange County. These revenues help pay for fire and police protection, streets and highways, schools, libraries, salaries, and other services and facilities. HERE'S NOW • FREE FOLDING 300 wells pumping these wells have purposes, veterans' dollars have been paid in state and Federal showing how these beach facilities, we w Southwest Exploration HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA FACILITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH OI 1500 cars can be parked in the payed area. Ten life guard towers, plus a central control area, all 1500 cars can be parked in the paved area. Ten life guard towers, plus a central control area, all intercommunicated, provide efficient life guard services. 500 concrete fire rings make barbecueing simple delight. The park is open from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight, and is cleaned every day during the summer. 3. Our employees are your neighbors—good neighbors too. They contribute, as you do, to the religious, social and business life of the community we call home. Nobody likes to pay taxes, that's natural; but we are proud that so many of our tax dollars pay for improvements and facilities that we and our neighbors, all of us, can enjoy. Nobody likes to pay taxes, that's natural; but we are proud that so many of our tax dollars pay for improvements and facilities that we and our neighbors, all of us, can enjoy. HERE'S HOW UNDERSEA OIL WELLS ARE DRILLED • FREE FOLDER Under a beautiful bathing beach are more than 300 wells pumping oil from far out under the ocean. Royalties from these wells have provided money for beach improvements, recreational purposes, veterans' welfare, and the general fund. Also millions of dollars have been paid in county and municipal taxes, plus millions more in state and Federal taxes. If you would like a colorful, illustrated folder showing how these wells are drilled and operated without marring the beach facilities, we will be glad to supply you. FREE of course. Corporation Company BEACH, CALIFORNIA OUGH OIL REVENUES