anaheim-gazette 1955-05-05

ANAHEIM GAZETTE, Page 3 INDUSTRIAL SECTION DIXIE CUPS FILL NEED FOR GERM-FREE CONTAINER Dixie Cups were first developed to fill the need for a clean, pure drink of water in public places. In 1908, Dr. Thomas Crumbline of the Kansas State Board of Health examined a number of public glasses under the microscope and found something besides dirt. He found disease germs in profusion. About the same time, Professor Alvin Davison of the Department of Biology of Lafayette college, Easton, Pa., was finding similar conditions in cups he collected from the public schools in Easton. These findings, and others of similar nature, were widely reported and confirmed by public health officers throughout the country. Soon State Boards of Health began to forbid the use of unwashed and unsterilized drinking receptacles in public places. this improved cup a new name, and the name Health Kup gave way to the more interesting name "Dixie Cups." This new name was an instant hit. The passing years have proved it an apt choice. Health Protection The paper cup was soon winning recognition as a means of protecting health. The original factory space on 16th Street, New York City, became too small to house the growing business and the company moved to larger quarters at 200 West 19th Street. The company moved from New York City to Easton in 1921. Easton offered the advantage of being near the company's largest markets and in clean, healthful environment. Also important was the availability of an excellent body of working people. A model plant was erected and the ground landscaped. This plant has recently completed its thirteenth addition. In the twenties, the company continued its growth. In 1924, a new merchandising plan helped the name Dixie Cup come into the cone-shaped paper cup was originated by David F. Curtin, about 1912, when he began to wonder whether an inexpensive paper cup would not be the solution to the problem of sanitation and burdensome dishwashing at soda fountains. Curtin tested the demand for such paper cups in various sections of the country. His employers, Messrs. Peter T. Potts and William G. Potts, found his report on the survey favorable and began the making of cup machinery in 1913. In the spring of the following year shipments were being made from the factory. Steady Progress Progressing steadily, by the time World War I ended, these cups were to be found at soda fountains in all parts of the United States. In 1925, the Vortex Cu Company extended its activities into the water cup field, absorbing the former Burt Company, and subsequently extended the use of cone-type cups into other fields. Following the merger with the company continued th Experiments Made Experiments were made with methods of making paper cups in quantity to fill the need for a safe, individual drinking cup. The first paper cups produced about 1908 were destined to prove the vanguard of a new industry. Hugh Moore, who founded the company and is now chairman of the finance committee, and associates of those early founding days envisioned their product as a distinct contribution to safeguarding the public health. About 1910 the trade name "Health Kups" was given to these first individual paper cups, and the first semi-automatic machinery was designed for their production. In 1916 the construction of the cups was improved to include the first rolled brim. A few years later it was considered wise to give Easton offered the advantage of being near the company's largest markets and in clean, healthful environment. Also important was the availability of an excellent body of working people. A model plant was erected and the ground landscaped. This plant has recently completed its thirteenth addition. In the twenties, the company continued its growth. In 1924, a new merchandising plan helped the name Dixie Cup come into greater prominence. This was the now famous Ice Cream Dixie—a nickel portion of ice cream in a Dixie Cup—which received advertising in magazines and on the radio. Pay Rolls Continue During the depression of the thirties the company payrolls continued without interruption. Unlike many plants in the nation that closed their doors, the Dixie plant continued to hum with activity. An able and farsighted management brought about the development of new markets, and the production of cups and containers became more diversified to meet the demand. In 1935, the Individual Drinking Cup company, makers of flat-bottom cups, was merged with the Vortex Cup Company of Chicago, which was the leader in the field of cone-shaped cups. The idea of E. A. Silzle Corp As one of the long established business firms of Anaheim, we feel a sense of E. A. Silzle Corporation As one of the long established business firms of Anaheim, we feel a sense of pride in the rapid development of this city as a home and industrial center. The E. A. Silzle Corporation has kept pace with progress through modern, streamlined operations, thus enabling us to guarantee top returns to the citrus grower. The Gazette has always given loyal support to the citrus industry, a vital backlog to the progress of this area. We thank the Gazette for its constant support of the industry throughout the years. Bastanchury Water Co. 35 Years Old Bastanchury Water Company, the oldest bottle water company in Orange County, was started by the family in 1920 and since that time, has had the same source of supply, wells fed by natural springs. For the past 13 years the company has been operated under the independent ownership by C. W. Bowyer, who has continued the policy of the founder. The water is untreated and is bottled directly from the wells. It is constantly checked by the health department of the county and state and is also under daily laboratory control. From a start of a few bottles, Bastanchury is now the largest independent native Orange county owned and operated bottler of pure spring water. They also manufacture distilled water for industry and hospital use. Their eight trucks operating in the county are driven by local men with twelve to fifteen employees on their payroll. R. E. Newman, the local manager, has been an Anaheim resident for 20 years. Mrs. Russell Hess, first vice-president; Mrs. Cortez Hoskins, Jr., second vice-president; Mrs. Ross Walker, third vice-president; Mrs. Norbert Elmers, recording secretary; Mrs. Fleming Neilson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. W. Little, treasurer; Mrs. Jack Suiter, parliamentarian; and Mrs. George Tokar, publicity. The first five provisional members to assume active member- Steady Progress Pressing steadily, by the World War I ended, these were to be found at soda mills in all parts of the United States. In 1925, the Vortex Cup company extended its activities into water cup field, absorbent former Burt Company, subsequently extended the cone-type cups into still fields. Following the merger company continued the amendment of the quality of its mats, and to offer steadily increasing value to the public. The Cups have been consistantly advertised for over a quarter-a century, until "Dixies" became the best known paper cups worldwide." Senior Assistance League Install New Officers Harry Nutt, sponsor of Junior Assistance League, introduced new officers when he met at her home at 698 Celena St. She recited the motto of each officer as the retirer leaders presented the girls working symbols of their ing part in the rites were Frederick Rusch, president; Mrs. Russell Hess, first vice-president; Mrs. Cortez Hoskins, Jr., second vice-president; Mrs. Ross Walker, third vice-president; Mrs. Norbert Eimers, recording secretary; Mrs. Fleming Nellson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. W. Little, treasurer; Mrs. Jack Suiter, parliamentarian; and Mrs. George Tokar, publicity. The first five provisional members to assume active membership in the league were presented with corsages. They were Mmes. George Tokar, Huston Keir, John Helnze, Robert Truxaw, Walter Kirkhart. Mrs. Frederick Rusch presented outgoing president, Mrs. Howard Loudon, with a silver serving tray in behalf of league members in recognition of her year of service. Activities during the past year have included 2188 service hours or 70½ hours of league work per member; assistance with five separate community fund-raising drives; a presentation of the Children's Theater; maintenance of a loan clothes closet for needy families; staffing of the dental clinic at the County hospital two days each week, and an extensive toy collection for local children at Christmas. The Juniors will sponsor a baseball team this summer. ORANGE JUICE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Corporation PIONEER PACKERS THE Dixie Cup Company is developing of the Anaheim Dixie Cup takes this opportunity for the wonderful cooperation among workers, civic leaders and city a Working together, Dixie Cup will pace in the paper cup industry b for everyone. Dixie Cup looks forward to a futur in the growing Anaheim comm Corporation PIONEER PACKERS of • Citrus Juices • Concentrates and • Essential Oils 212 S. ATCHISON ST. ANAHEIM Phone KE 5-6087 DIXIE CUP COMPANY Easton, Pa., Chicagoland, Darlington, S.C. DIXIE CUPS FOR BEVERAGE SERVICE DIXIE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PACKAGING *"Dixie" is a registered trade mark of the Dixie Cup Company ing the nation for t half a century! Dixie DIXIE CUP America's No.1 paper cup! Dixie Cup Company is proud to share in the growth and ment of the Anaheim community. It takes this opportunity to acknowledge its debt of gratitude forful cooperation and happy relationship it enjoys with its leaders and city administrators. Together, Dixie Cup will continue to grow—continue to set the paper cup industry by introducing new and better products, e. Books forward to a future of unlimited progress and prosperity ing Anaheim community. CUP COMPANY, Anaheim, Calif. paper cup industry by introducing new and better products, books forward to a future of unlimited progress and prosperity wing Anaheim community. CUP COMPANY, Anaheim, Calif. Easton, Pa., Chicago, Ill., Ft. Smith, Ark., Darlington, S.C., Brampton, Ont., Canada DIXIE CUPS & DISHES FOR DAILY HOME USE DIXIE CUPS SPECIAL FOR BEER DIXIE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PACKAGING DIXIE CUPS & DISHES FOR PICNICS & BARBECUES