anaheim-gazette 1955-05-05

Mutual Citrus Products, One of First Local Fruit Processors, Widely Known 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.P." on its products have helped spread the name of Anaheim all over this country as well as in many foreign lands. In addition to the main office and plant in Anaheim, Mutual Citrus maintains branch offices in San Francisco, Orange County and Difficult Settlement County Establishment. The growth and expansion of Mutual Citrus during its more than a quarter century of existence has, indeed, been an important factor in Anaheim's own community development. During the years, more and more local residents have been given employment with the firm, and many millions of dollars have been expended in this area in wages, salaries, purchase of materials, construction and dividends. One of the largest sources of satisfaction to the company management is the fact that an amazingly large percentage of its employees have been with the firm for five years and more. As a matter of fact, many employees who started with the company at its beginning now have children on the organization's payroll. Department of Motor Vehicles divers license examiners served 205 California communities in 1954. 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 established, 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 Ontiverra on the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana tract, where he was tremerously impressed with the su rus 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.P." on its products have helped spread the name of Anaheim all over this country as well as in many foreign lands. In addition to the main office and plant in Anaheim, Mutual Citrus maintains branch offices in San Francisco, Kansas City and New York, together with widespread broker- Department of Motor Vehicles divers license examiners served 205 California communities in 1954. The Department of Motor Vehicles in 1954 investigated 182,081 "irresponsible driver" cases. LEARN TO DANCE! Classes for CHILDREN - TEENAGERS and ADULTS • BALLET • TAP • MODERN • TOE • HAWAIIAN • ACROBATIC • TRAMPOLINE • CHARACTER Class Instruction Phone KEystone 5-8094 RICHARDS - MARTIN SCHOOL OF DANCING 719 N. Los Angeles Street — Anaheim HOME COMPANY R. J. GRANGE HOME R. J. GRANGE Serving needs of the increasing Anaheim since... 1922 Main Offices in Anaheim at 1422 W. Broadway KEystone 5-2126 Distributors for... • TIDE WATER ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY • FEDERAL TIRES • AERO BATTERIES • AUTO ACCESSORIES • AVON SPRAY OILS • VEGETABLE DUSTS • INSECTICIDES FLYING SERVICE Sheim and Orange County Have Agricult Settlement; Independent County Established in 1889 Engineering spirit of a group ofans from San Francisco in search of a new land they migrated south to the early 1850's. As the Anaheim was established, County was growing also those early days it was a Los Angeles County. But the colonists decided their land peace of mind would be improved by cutting from Los Angeles county establishing a new county. Ostacles were encountered throughout one by one, while of the old-timers had misgues to the ultimate result, that the move would give foundation for future ones. The formation of the County Judge, the City of Anaheim into a most industrious com-munity. The early day romance of Anaheim gives us the story of Hansen, an engineer who negotiated to come to the land to investigate the possi-fior the proposed colony. Here he investigated the fact Juan Pacifico Ontiveras San Juan Cajon de Santa Fe, where he was tremen-impressed with the suc-cles was the water supply. There was either too much or not enough. The high water of 1862 nearly put an end to the whole settlement. A second, and possibly more serious threat, came from insufficient winter rain, and periods of acute droughts during the summer when surface streams ran dry and ground water sank to low levels in the wells. Low dams were constructed and numerous pumped wells, providing an adequate flow of water, were installed. The colonists were primarily interested in the growing of grapes, most of the wines were imported from great distances. They proposed to begin the production of native wines on a commercial basis. At the outset, the Vineyards were set in the desert-like soil which later became a fertile land as irrigation came into being. The grape cuttings thrived; the first crops were harvested and wineries were built. Anaheim wines were not admired by California at first, but the residents so persistent in improving the quality, that eventually Anaheim wine became known. Business prospered and other towns were built in the vicinity. The Mexican ranchos were divided into small land units and sold for farm lands. Agriculture became more diversified. All signs indicated a permanent and prosperous existence for the residents. Production of Anaheim wines increased from 75,000 gallons in 1881 to 1,250,000 gallons in 1884. During the latter year a disastrous and mysterious vine disease struck the vineyards and within three years it spread throughout the entire settlement. By 1891, only 14 acres of the original acres of plantings remained at Anaheim. Find Popular Orange A new crop had to be planted and after some experimentation, a variety of orange was found readily marketable. Before 1900 Anaheim was established as a center of production for Valencia oranges. In a few years, it became the center of orange packing and by-products industries. When the effort at county division was first brought forward the Ploneers showed that Los Angeles had collected more than (Continued on Page Seven) formation of the County age, the City of Anaheim to a most industrious comThe early day romance of gives us the story of Hansen, an engineer who regulated to come to the and to investigate the possifor the proposed colony. here he investigated the of Juan Pacifico Ontiveras San Juan Cajon de Santa where he was tremenimpressed with the sucthe vineyards. Incorporated in 1857 though incorporated in 1857, settlement by the colonists in 1858, as family groups. property owners of the vineyard in 1860 included the famiM Wenzel, Rust, Shell, Brem- , Hoelischer, Himmelman, s, Kuchel, Muse, Rehm, nk, Mosseman, Hittell, Kelchmidt, Rooch, Cramer, Kroecyn, Luedke, Matz, Newhaus, er, Podderatz, Sturenberg. uelpin, Jaszynsky, Humboldt, e, Andres, Residue, Kuelp, ilen, Hansen, Bachman, Bach, e and Werder. the first sight of Anaheim, the village, must have been a to the new owners, the barsandy soil with its ditches, adequate willow fences to out predatory animals and keep their livestock in, acres any vine cuttings only slightly out and a few wooden skins. The nearest trading cenwas Los Angeles, a day's jouraway. Water Shortage one of the most difficult prob- At the outset, the Vineyards were set in the desert-like soil which later became a fertile land as irrigation came into being. The grape cuttings thrived; the first crops were harvested and wineries were built. Anaheim wines were not admired by Californians at first, but the residents were so persistent in improving the quality that eventually Anaheim wine became a variety of orange was found readily marketable. Before 1900 Anaheim was established as a center of production for Valencia oranges. In a few years, it became the center of orange packing and by-products industries. When the effort at county division was first brought forward the Pioneers showed that Los Angeles had collected more than (Continued on Page Seven) Richfield Research and Development Laboratories We Chose Anaheim When plans were drawn for the new $2,500 Development Laboratories, an important selection of a good location. COMPANY When plans were drawn for the new $2,500 Development Laboratories, an important selection of a good location. We chose Anaheim! We are proud to be a part of your rapidly growing community. Your City's generous cooperation, it's program with respect to our General Office in near Wilmington, the pleasant atmosphere and the wide selection of living areas for our natural choice. It is our purpose to be an asset to your con-friendly welcome you have given us. RICHFIELD THE SWEEPSTAKES WINNER IN THE MOBILGAS ECONOMY RUN 27.4 MILES per GALLON See the Glamorous New 1955 Studebaker at LEAVITT FORD Studebaker Dealer 6 S. Los Angeles St. + Anaheim - KEystone 5-2284 LEAVITT FORD Studebaker Dealer 6 S. 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