Kings County Biographies

Transcribed by Jeannie Miyama


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JOSEPH BROEDEL
 
In the respect that is accorded to men who have fought their own way to success 
through unfavorable environment we find an unconscious recognition of the 
intrinsic worth of a character which not only can endure so rough a test, but 
gain new strength through the discipline.  Joseph Broedel was not favored by 
inherited wealth or the assistance of influential friends, but in spite of this, 
by perseverance, industry and a wise economy, he has attained a comfortable 
station in life and won the respect and esteem of his fellowmen.  He is a native 
of New York city, born on the 8th day of August, 1882, a son of Joseph and Emma 
(Hepner) Broedel, the latter of whom is deceased.  The father was for a number 
of years engaged in business in New York and is still living in that city.
 
Joseph Broedel attended the public schools of New York city, and when old enough 
began work, being variously employed for a number of years.  In 1907 he decided 
to search for a locality affording better opportunities and came to California, 
locating first in Los Angeles.  Six months later he located in McKittrick where 
he was in the laundry business, and later moved to Taft, where he remained until 
July, 1919, when he came to Hanford.  After looking the field over here, Mr. 
Broedel engaged in the transfer and storage business, which proved the right 
thing to do, for he has from the first enjoyed a large and constantly increasing 
patronage.  He does general transfer work and hauling, in which he employs four 
trucks, and also has a large and well arranged storage building at No. 102 East 
Sixth street.  Because of his uniform courtesy and efforts to accommodate the 
public, he commands his full share of the local business in his line and has so 
conducted his affairs as to win the confidence and esteem of the entire 
community.
 
Mr. Broedel was married to Miss Mamie Basden, who was born and reared in 
Oklahoma, and to them have been born three children- Gloe, Ola and Gail.  The 
republican party receives Mr. Broedel�s support and he is affiliated with the 
Woodmen of the World.
 
History of Tulare County and Kings County, California � Kathleen Edwards Small & 
J. Larry Smith, Vol. I, Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1926, Page 
605