anaheim-gazette 1954-08-19

Anaheim and Orange County Part of Los Angeles; Became Independent County in 1889 The pioneering spirit of a group of Germans from San Francisco were in search of a new land when they migrated south to the desert in the early 1850's. As the city of Anaheim was established, Orange County was growing also and in those early days it was a part of Los Angeles County. But in 1889, the colonists decided their welfare and peace of mind would be much improved by cutting away from Los Angeles county and establishing a new county. Many obstacles were encountered and overcome one by one, while many of the old-timers had misgivings as to the ultimate result, but felt the move would give them a foundation for future operations. By the formation of the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim grew into a most industrious community. The early day romance of Anaheim gives us the story of George Hansen, an engineer who was delegated to come to the southland to investigate the possibility for the proposed colony. Arriving here he investigated the ranch of Juan Pacifico Ontiveras on the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana tract, where he was tremendously impressed with the success of the vineyards. Returning to San Francisco, he recommended to the colonists the purchase of 1165 acres on the Santa Ana at a price of $2.00 per acre. Before leaving, the owners met to decide on a name for the colony. The name Anaheim "home on the Santa Ana" in improving the quality, eventually Anaheim wine became known. Business prospered other towns were built in the clinity. The Mexican ranchos divided into small land units sold for farm lands. Agriculture became more diversified. All indicated a permanent and pervious existence for the residue Production of Anaheim wines creased from 75,000 gallons in 1881 to 1,250,000 gallons in 1891. During the latter year a disaster and mysterious vine disease stilled the vineyards and within two years it spread throughout entire settlement. By 1891, 14 acres of the original acres plantings remained at Anaheim. A new crop had to be planted and after some experimentation a variety of orange was found locally marketable. Before 1900 Anaheim was established as a co-operative production for Valencia oranges. In a few years, it became the center of orange packing and products industries. When the effort at county vision was first brought forth the Pioneers showed that Los Angeles had collected more $2,000,000 in taxes, very little which had been expended on ability for the proposed colony. Arriving here he investigated the ranch of Juan Pacifico Ontiveras on the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana tract, where he was tremendously impressed with the success of the vineyards. Returning to San Francisco, he recommended to the colonists the purchase of 1165 acres on the Santa Ana at a price of $2.00 per acre. Before leaving, the owners met to decide on a name for the colony. The name Anaheim, "home on the Santa Ana," was chosen, winning by a single vote over the name Angau. The true interpretation of the name Anaheim remains somewhat of a controversial subject even until today. Although incorporated in 1857, actual settlement by the colonists began in 1858, as family groups. Property owners of the vineyard tracts in 1860 included the families of Wenzel, Rust, Shell, Bremermen, Hoelscher, Himmelman, Hames, Kuchel, Muse, Rehm, Schenk, Mosseman, Hittell, Keller, Schmidt, Rooch, Cramer, Kroeger, Zeyn, Luedke, Matz, Newhaus, Fischer, Podderatz, Sturenberg, von Guelpen, Jaszynsky, Humboldt, Poppe, Andres, Residue, Kuelp, Beythlen; Hansen, Bachman, Bacn, and after some experiments a variety of orange was found very marketable. Before 1900 heim was established as a co-production for Valencia oran In a few years, it became the ter of orange packing and products industries. When the effort at county vision was first brought forth the Pioneers showed that Los Angeles had collected more $2,000,000 in taxes, very little which had been expended on roads and bridges in this county. Indeed, there were no bridges here and roads were intolerable in the summer and all but impractable in the winter time. Old new San Gabriel rivers and ta Ana in floods during the son's overflowing their banks, ing great destruction to property and causing losses to stock poultry as well as taking and casional human life. On the other hand, roads many miles about Los Angeles were graded and graveled placed in excellent condition. Bridges were thrown over the Angeles river and travel was a light while in this section it crism existed at the cost of co- Budd's FRESH EGG RANCH MARKET 9012 E. Lincoln — JA 7-2621 Cypress, Calif. Mason's Root Beer Bottled Exclusively in Orange County by LA VIDA BOTTLING CO., INC. 700 So. Spadra — Fullerton, Calif. Orange County Once Was; Became An City in 1889 Improving the quality, that actually Anaheim wine became town. Business prospered and our towns were built in the vicinity. The Mexican ranchos were dled into small land units and for farm lands. Agriculture came more diversified. All signs located a permanent and prosus existence for the residents. Production of Anaheim wines inseded from 75,000 gallons in to 1,250,000 gallons in 1884. Ing the latter year a disastrous mysterious vine disease struck vineyards and within three years it spread throughout the settlement. By 1891, only acres of the original acres of settings remained at Anaheim. A new crop had to be planted after some experimentation, variety of orange was found read-marketable. Before 1900 Anaheim was established as a center production for Valencia oranges. few years, it became the cen-s of orange packing and by-products industries. When the effort at county dien was first brought forward Pioneers showed that Los Anas had collected more than 100,000 in taxes, very little of which had been expended on roads buildings and the methods of what was called the Los Angeles political ring. City people were told by the old-timers there was nothing left for them to look forward to in the parent county, and that division would come just as sure as the sun would rise again. Many good men in town assumed a friendly attitude, but the bulk stood steadfast by what had been done. There was no relief in sight, and accordingly a bill creating the county of Anaheim was introduced in the legislature but it did not get anywhere. In the succeeding legislature, therefore, another bill creat ing the county of Santa Ana was introduced, but met with defeat. In 1888, the third attempt at county division was being considered. To distract the population from the proposed legislation, the supervisors built a bridge across the Olive crossing, the first considerable sum of money expended here by the old county. By this time Santa Ana had grown to be a town of some considerable population. It was the largest town in the county. Orange and Tustin were likewise advancing and there was a considerable settlement in the Westminster. Mutual Citrus Products Company, one of the city's most important industrial organizations, Anaheim can boast of being the home of one of the oldest and largest citrus processing firms in the entire country. It was over 25 years ago that Mutual Citrus Products Co. began operations and, during the intervening years, the company can look back on a continuous record of steady growth and expansion. The three original founders—H. T. Leo, Fred A. Beck, and Clarence C. Taylor—have served the organization as president, vice-president, and secretary, respectively ever since its incorporation in 1928. The long history of Mutual Citrus Products Company has been one of constant, continued expansion of plant facilities, work force, production and sales. Known the world over as one of the leading producers of pectin, canned and frozen citrus juices and concentrates, the company's brand name of "M.C.R." on its products have the proposed new county. Despite the demands of the delegation of men who went to Sacramento demanding the changing of the boundary line, the pleas fell upon deaf ears. The bill introduced placed the boundary line at the creek, which excluded a rich and thickly populated country beyond helped spread the name of Anaheim all over this country as in many foreign lands. In addition to the main office and patio in Anaheim, Mutual Citrus maintains branch offices in San Francisco, Kansas City and New York together with widespread bage connections in principal cities to handle the company's extrema operations. The growth and expansion Mutual Citrus during its more a quarter century of existence indeed, been an important factor in Anaheim's own community development. During the yr more and more local residences have been given employment to the firm, and many millions dollars have been expended this area in wages, salaries, chase of materials, construct and dividends. One of the last sources of satisfaction to the company management is the fact that an amazingly large percentage its employees have been with firm for five years and more a matter of fact, many emploi ts started with the company its beginning now have child on the organization's payroll. RAYMOND DAMERELL RECEIVES PROMOTION Raymond A. Damerell of 73 Olive, has been promoted to the position of troop manager. When the effort at county dismantling was first brought forward, Pioneers showed that Los Angeles had collected more than 100,000 in taxes, very little of which had been expended on roads bridges in this county. Indeed, there were no bridges and roads were intolerable in the summer and all but impassed in the winter time. Old and San Gabriel rivers and San Ana in floods during the sea-overflowing their banks, do great destruction to proper and causing losses to stock and industry as well as taking an ocular human life. On the other hand, roads for many miles about Los Angeles are graded and graveled and used in excellent condition. Bridges were thrown over the Los Angeles river and travel was a deterrent while in this section it was cement. Moreover, much criticism existed at the cost of county division fight. The Pioneers in this section, who had tried twice for division before, looked with favor upon the movement. It was agreed to place the northern boundary line at New River, now known as San Gabriel river, which was the boundary line in the two previous bills. An earnest campaign ensued; however, at the last moment, the northern boundary line was placed at Coyote creek, which stirred up a storm of protest here as well as in the San Gabriel district. Old timers saw in the move a gesture to make Santa Ana the county seat. San Gabriel folk protested against being excluded from the proposed new county. Despite the demands of the delegation of men who went to Sacramento demanding the changing of the boundary line, the pleas fell upon deaf ears. The bill introduced placed the boundary line at the creek, which excluded a rich and thickly populated country beyond it to the north. It was found that Los Angeles had the whip hand and would probably defeat the measure. Then it was that an appeal was made to the San Francisco delegation which came over to support the bill and it was passed and signed by the governor. It provided that the new county should be contingent upon a two-thirds vote of the people. After an active campaign for and against the new county, the bill carried and the county was organized. This was 16 years after the first attempt at division. Many of the Pioneers opposed the county because of the change in the northern boundary, but others who were disgusted at the way Los Angeles had treated them in the past supported it. RAYMOND DAMERELL RECEIVES PROMOTION Raymond A. Damerell of 73 Olive, has been promoted to the position of top grocery boy of Alpha Beta Food Markets. He takes over the position vacancy by Philip Gerrard who has elected to the vice-president Damerell has been with the company for 15 years. ROBERT WEHRLI APPOINTED DIRECTOR John A. Robertshaw, president of the Anaheim Division of Robertshaw-Fulton Controls, has announced the appointment Robert I. Wherill as director research and development. CHURCH PICNIC TODAY The Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian church met recently at La Palma Park for a fun style picnic. Pacific Coast Boring Co. TRUCK CRANE RENTALS Pipe Truck & Large or Small Semi-Truck Rentals J. R. COCHELL — RAY SIMPSON 8792 S. LaSalle Ave. — Ph. JA 7-1112 Cypress, Calif. Glen Robinson UNION OIL DEALER Palm & Center Sts. — Ph. KE 5-3465 Anaheim, Cal. Joyce Guest Home Mary Joyce Theriot, Owner Homelike Atmosphere — Excellent Meals Television — Radio — Reasonable Rates PH. KEystone 5-2080 For Information Marco Industries Co. INDICATOR LIGHTS — FLEX CONDUIT ASSEMBLIES 207 S. Helena — Ph. KEystone 5-6037 Anaheim Lund & Sons Co. WALLPAPER — PAINTS — MIRRORS PAINTERS SUPPLIES — SHOWER and TUB ENCLOSURES — PLATE GLASS 1120 Lincoln Ave. — KEystone 5-2831 Paint Dept. — KE 5-5187 — Anaheim, Cal. Anaheim Nursing Home Lillian and A. W. Branch, Owners Exclusive — Cheerful — Excellent Meals 122 S. Olive — Ph. KEystone 5-4387 Anaheim, Cal. Oliver W. Scott & Son CONTRACTORS ASPHALT PAVING — FREE ESTIMATES 8101 S. Ventura Phones KE 5-7811 - KI 2-2544 - KI 3-6015 R. J. Noble Company ASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTORS Plant and Office: 15505 E. Anaheim-Olive Blvd. Orange 2181 — Anaheim: KEystone 5-7273 Products, Local Fruit Town Widely spread the name of Anaheim all over this country as well in many foreign lands. In addition to the main office and plant Anaheim, Mutual Citrus main branch offices in San Francisco, Kansas City and New York, together with widespread broker connections in principal cities, handle the company's extended operations. The growth and expansion of local Citrus during its more than quarter century of existence has been an important factor Anaheim's own community department. During the years, it has given employment with a firm, and many millions of jobs have been expended in area in wages, salaries, purposes of materials, construction dividends. One of the largest pieces of satisfaction to the company management is the fact that amazingly large percentage of employees have been with the company for five years and more. As matter of fact, many employees started with the company at beginning now have children the organization's payroll. CHURCH CIRCLES PICNIC AT LA PALMA PARK The Jean and Isobelle Circles of White Temple Methodist church enjoyed a co-operative Sack lunch picnic in La Palma park on Tuesday at noon (Aug. 10). The affair was well attended by members and their children. The two circles will resume separate evening meetings in September. Dave Collins of 9952 Los Angeles street, has been appearing nightly in a play sponsored by the Community Players at the Santa Ana high school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Botts of 1217 E. Lincoln avenue, have house guests for the summer. They are Mr. and Mrs. David Strong and son, Eddie, of Idaho. Mrs. Ella Barnum Mrs. Ella Barnum, 84, a Walkerton, Indiana, native, who came to Anaheim in 1920, residing here until a few months ago when she went to a Rest Home in Los Angeles, died Sunday, August 1 at the Los Angeles County General hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. W. K. Babbitt of Blairstown, New Jersey. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Thursday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. with Rev. L. R. Anderson, former pastor of the Fullerton church, officiating and entombment was in a local mausoleum. Delco Battery Plant One Of Anaheim’s Newest Firms Anaheim's new Delco Battery plant, 13th of the manufacturing units now operated by Delco Remy, is in production and plans are moving forward for gradual increases in schedules, according to a recent announcement by General Motors officials. Employment in the new organization will increase as rapidly as new people can be absorbed and trained. R. A. Daily, resident plant manager, stated. The plant is expected to give employment to approximately 400 people when full production is reached. Now in production are both 6-volt and 12-volt batteries for facilities of all types; and for which an additional billion dollars has been earmarked during the next two years. Ten plants manufacturing items relating to this operation are in Anderson, where starting motors, generators, horns, ignition coils, distributors and other items of electrical equipment are built. Battery plants are also located at Muncie, Indiana, and New Brunswick, New Jersey, in addition to the local plant. Skinner has expressed satisfaction that the new West Coast plant has now become a reality, pointing... are moving forward for gradual increases in schedules, according to a recent announcement by General Motors officials. Employment in the new organization will increase as rapidly as new people can be absorbed and trained, R. A. Dally, resident plant manager, stated. The plant is expected to give employment to approximately 400 people when full production is reached. Now in production are both 6-volt and 12-volt batteries for passenger cars, indication that the plant will ultimately produce original equipment batteries for all General Motors cars and trucks assembled in General Motors in South Gate, Van Nuys and Oakland. Replacement and service batteries for 11 western states will also be supplied by the Anaheim operation, with the distribution and sales of these units handled through United Motors Service. S. E. Skinner, who has group executive responsibility for General Motors in 28 cities, said that construction of the Anaheim plant has been a part of the expansion program which this firm has pushed forward since the end of World War II with the expenditure of some two and one-half billion dollars for new plants and improved Ten plants manufacturing items relating to this operation are in Anderson, where starting motors, generators, horns, ignition coils, distributors and other items of electrical equipment are built. Battery plants are also located at Muncle, Indiana, and New Brunswick, New Jersey, in addition to the local plant. Skinner has expressed satisfaction that the new West Coast plant has now become a reality, pointing out that the operation is an important part of the long range development program General Motors has mapped for California. He said it was another indication of the confidence felt in the continued progress of the area. The plant is a thoroughly modern, one-story industrial structure occupying a 90-acre tract of land west of Anaheim on Magnolia avenue between La Palma and the Southern Pacific Railroad. It includes 175,000 square feet of manufacturing space and an airconditioned office unit adjoining the manufacturing building. General Motors total plant capacity in California is boosted to 3,500,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the addition of the Anaheim plant. ONTRIBUTING TO THE PROGRESS OF REATER ANAHEIM OF REATER ANAHEIM S Co. MIRRORS HOWER and TUB ATE GLASS Eystone 5-2831 Anaheim, Calif. Walt's Luggage & Saddlery Expert Crafting Still Prevails at Walts in Custom Built and Ready Made Boots - Saddles - Riding Gear - Western Belts - Buckles and Leather Crafter Tools 141 South Los Angeles Ph. KEystone 5-2430 Anaheim, Cal. Sing Home ch, Owners Excellent Meals Eystone 5-4387 L. Singer Sewing Center Learn to Sew and Save Expert Guidance 170 W. Center — Ph. KEystone 5-4619 Anaheim, Cal. & Son ERS EE ESTIMATES ra 2544 - KI 3-6015 ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS Cox Bros. Construction Co. Katella Rd. & Hansen Ave. — JAckson 7-1211 Company CONTRACTORS Anaheim-Olive Blvd. KEystone 5-7273 Weber Book Store "Serving Anaheim Since 1907" STATIONERY — OFFICE SUPPLIES DINNERWARE — GIFTS 139 W. Center St. — Ph. KEystone 5-3621 Anaheim, Cal.