anaheim-gazette 1952-10-13

How of $690 As a resident, as a taxpayer, in Orange County—that is the jackpot question—to say the least. For that is the property tax we paid for the year ending June 30, 1952—in addition to (1) property taxes paid in other communities, (2) royalties paid from undersea oil production, and (3) state and Federal taxes. LET'S BE SPECIFIC Half a million dollars—even a hundred thousand—is pretty intangible to most of us. So let's look at the official records of expenditures in Orange County. HERE'S NOW UNDERSEA OIL WELLS ARE • FREE FOLDER Under a beautiful bathing beach and 300 wells pumping oil from far out under the ocean. Roy these wells have provided money for beach improvements, purposes, veterans' welfare, and the general fund. Also dollars have been paid in county and municipal taxes, plus more in state and Federal taxes. If you would like a colorful, illustrating how these wells are drilled and operated without beach facilities, we will be glad to supply you. FREE of course Orange County how does our tax 690,882 benefit ANGE COUNTY—that is the that is the property tax 1952—in addition to (1) nities, (2) royalties paid oil production, and (3) taxes. dollars—even a hundred ty intangible to most of at the official records of Orange County. HIGHWAYS—FOR EXAMPLE $690,882 would pay for the Administration and Engineering, the Construction and Maintenance of Bridges and Roads on both Primary and Secondary roads, with enough left over to pay the salaries and direct expenses of the office and staff of the County Board of Supervisors. PERSONAL AND PROPERTY PROTECTION? $690,882 would pay the salaries and direct expenses the Sheriff, Peck Patrol and Lif Health Depart over to pay Orange Count PUBLIC OFFICI $690,882 wou Frankly, we would pay for ably you too a become better b neighbor. You our employees do, go to the children go to This is a great work in—and w our contribution A OIL WELLS ARE DRILLED beautiful bathing beach are more than out under the ocean. Royalties from for beach improvements, recreational the general fund. Also millions of and municipal taxes, plus millions more would like a colorful, illustrated folder led and operated without marring the supply you. FREE of course. Southwest Explor NUMTINOTON BEAC County tax bill efit you? direct expenses of the office and staff of the Public Defender, the Sheriff, Pedestrian Crossing Guards, the County Jail, Beach Patrol and Life Guard Service, County Health Department, with enough left over to pay similar expenses of the Orange County Airport. PUBLIC OFFICES? $690,882 would pay the salaries and direct expenses of the office and staff of the County Clerk, Auditor, Assessor, District Attorney, Coroner and Public Administrator, Surveyor, Planning Commission, Superior Court, with enough left over for the Grand Jury. Frankly, we were amazed that our tax bill for Orange County would pay for so many important services and facilities. Probably you too are surprised—and that is one reason we want to become better known to you as one of your neighbors—a good neighbor. You probably know some of our employees—they shop where you do, go to the same church, and their children go to school with yours. This is a great community to live and work in—and we can all be proud of our contributions to its affairs. neighbor. You probably know some of our employees—they shop where you do, go to the same church, and their children go to school with yours. This is a great community to live and work in—and we can all be proud of our contributions to its affairs. Data regarding County expenditures taken from the "Statistical Report of Orange County, Fiscal Years 1950-1951." Compiled by E. G. Hollis, County Statistician. Exploration Company NOTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA