AMAR, Eloi J.
AMAR, Eloi J. (1891-1963) [SS#552-22-4528], California native born in San Pedro, he married Bessie Booher. They had a daughter, Beatrice Rose (1917-1997). When the Mauer Cattle Company leased Middle Ranch and grazing rights from William Wrigley, Jr. and the Santa Catalina Island Company (est. 1894) from 1917-1924, Amar was manager of the cattle company. When their lease expired, the Santa Catalina Island Company took over ranching operations, maintaining several thousand head of cattle until the 1950s. Amar then became manager of Avalon Harbor, and he served as president of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners from 1933-1939. From 1940-1958 Amar served as general manager of the Port of Long Beach from 1940-1958. Eloi J. Amar died on May 24, 1963 at age 72. He is buried in the Avalon, Santa Catalina Island cemetery.
In the News~
December 11, 1917 [TI/Avalon]: “Mr. E. J. Amar, from Middle Ranch, was an Avalon visitor Sunday.”
April 9, 1918 [TI/Avalon]: “Mr. E. J. Amar of Middle Ranch has brought his wife and family over to spend a few weeks at the ranch house.”
February 20, 1924 [TI/Avalon]: “Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Amar of San Pedro are vacationing on the Island for a few days.
April 20, 1927 [TI/Avalon]: “E. J. Amar of San Pedro was an Avalon visitor for several days last week.
April 16, 1930 [TI/Avalon]: “Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Amar were Island visitors last week, being the guests of Mr. Vincent Petrich, who arranged a birthday party for Amar.
