Los Angeles Times, CA, Sunday, July 16, 1893, pg. 16, col. 1

NIEMEYER-MAXEY.

On Thursday morning at the cathedral Rev. Father McAuliffe united in marriage two favorite young people, Miss Cecelia Maxey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Maxey of Alameda street, and Atalus Niemeyer of Verdugo. Miss Eleanora Neimeyer (sic/Niemeyer), sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, and J. McGarry acted as best man. The bridal robe was cream cashmere trimmed with lace, with veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Instead of a bouquet she carried a prayer book. The bridesmaid was also attired in cream color. After the ceremony the bridal party and immediate friends were driven to the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding breakfast followed. The house was made beautiful by ferns and flowers, and the occasion was a joyful one.

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the young couple, amid showers of rice, left for Coronado, and upon their return they will make their home at the bridegroom's ranch at Verdugo.

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Los Angeles Times, CA, Sunday, June 28, 1942

EARLY VINEYARD RANCHER PASSES
Funeral Services for Atalus Niemeyer in North Hollywood

Atalus Niemeyer, one of Southern California's pioneer vineyardists, died suddenly at the Queen of the Angels Hospital yesterday, following a brief illness. He was 74.

Born in Gutterman, [Guttenberg] Ia., Niemeyer was brought to Los Angeles by his parents when he was only 4 years old and had resided here ever since.

At one time he owned a large orange grove at what is now the intersection of 11th St. and Central Ave., and 35 years ago operated a 90-acre vineyard, which since has become the business section of North Hollywood.

For the past 10 years he and his widow [wife], Mrs. Louise S. Niemeyer, had lived on their Newhall ranch.

Niemeyer also leaves four sons, Dr. Leo Paul Niemeyer, Dr. T. Niemeyer, William E. Niemeyer and Zeno Niemeyer, and three daughters, Mrs. Lorenza Kelleher, Mrs. Vera Bennett, and Mrs. Marie Blankmeyer. All live in Southern California.

Rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the McNamara Mortuary in North Hollywood. Requiem High Mass will be offered at St. Charles Church, North Hollywood, on Tuesday at 9 a.m., with interment following at Calvary Cemetery.

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Los Angeles Times, CA, Monday, June 29, 1942, pg. 14, col. 7

NIEMEYER, Atalus J., beloved husband of Louise S. Niemeyer, loving father of Dr. Leo Paul, Dr. T., Dr. William E., and Zeno Niemeyer, Mrs. Lorenza Kelleher, Mrs. Vera Bennett and Mrs. Marie Blankmeyer; also survived by nineteen grandchildren.

Rosary 8 p.m. Monday at the McNamara Mortuary, Requiem high mass at St. Charles Church. North Hollywood, Tuesday at 9 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

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The Los Angeles Times, CA, Tuesday, June 30, 1942, pg. 26, col. 3

Early Developer's Rite's Arranged
Niemeyer Farming Tract Now in Horth Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, June 29.--Final tribute will be paid by valley pioneers tomorrow to Atalus J. Niemeyer, 74, early developer, who died Saturday. He leaves his widow, seven children and 19 grandchildren.

High mass will be conducted at 9 a.m. in St. Charles Catholic Church which Mr. Niemeyer joined when the congregation was a mere handful of pioneers who assembled for worship in the old Mulhull home before a church building was erected. Rosary is to be recited at 8 p.m. today in McNamara Chapel.

Mr. Niemeyer in 1907 purchased a 90-acre tract of farming land which is now the heart of the North Hollywood residential district. Several of his children were born in the house which was recently remodeled and sold to the actor, Guy Kibbee.

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San Fernando Valley Times, CA, Tuesday, June 30, 1942, pg. 6, cols. 6-7

Atalus J. Niemeyer Succumbs
Valley Ranch Pioneer Meets Death

NORTH HOLLYWOOD---Atalus J. Niemeyer, 74, Southern California pioneer, passed away suddenly at Queen of Angels hospital Saturday, after a brief illness following several years of ill health.

Brought to California by his parents when he was about four years old, the family home was in an orange grove which now is the corner of 11th and Central avenues, Los Angeles. He first married Cecelia Maxey, and together they reared and educated nine children, seven of whom are still living.

Mr. Niemeyer came to the valley about 35 years ago, developing a 90-acre tract in what is now the heart of North Hollywood. He later built a home here, later purchased by actor Guy Kibbee. He was a member of St. Charles church, Holy Name society, a charter of Kiwanis club, and active in many charities.

Following the death of his wife, he later married Mrs. Louise S. Bartlett (sic/Millson), who survives him together with his children; Dr. Leo P. Niemeyer, Dr. Ted Niemeyer, Dr. William E. Niemeyer, (now with the U. S. Army) Zeno Niemeyer, Mrs. Marie Blankmeyer, Mrs. Vera Bennett, Mrs. Lorenza Kelleher; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Markey and Mrs. Katherine May; two brothers, Linus and William Niemeyer (see note); and 19 grandchildren.

Rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. at McNamara chapel here. Requiem high mass will be offered at St. Charles Church, North Hollywood, on Tuesday at 9 a.m., with internment following at Calvary Cemetery.

NOTE: He only had one brother, Linus.
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The Newhall Signal and Signal Enterprise, CA, Friday, July 3, 1942, pg. 1, col. 3

Last rites held for A. J. Niemeyer in N. Hollywood

A. J. Niemeyer, for 22 years a rancher in Soledad Canyon, and widely known through the district passed away at noon Saturday at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, after a short illness.

Rosary was held at 8 P. M. at McNamara's chapel in North Hollywood and Requiem Mass at St. Charles Church there at 9 A. M. Tuesday, with interment tollowing at Calvary cemetery.

Mr. Niemeyer was born 74 years ago in Guttenberg, Iowa, and came to California at the age of 5 years with his parents. He was a school mate in Los Angeles of Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz and Joseph Scott, and later was active in Los Angeles politics.

He moved to a ranch in Lankershim, now North Hollywood, and then purchased the ranch in Soledad township where he passed the remainder of his dates.

Surviving members of the family include the wife, Mrs. Louise Niemeyer, three daughters, Mrs. Marie Blankmeyer of Los Angeles, Mrs. Loranza Kelleher of North Hollywood and Mrs. Vera Bennett of West Los Angeles; three sons, Zeno Niemeyer of Los Angeles, Dr. T. J. Niemeyer of Santa Monica, Captain W. E. Niemeyer of Vancouver, Wash., Dr. L. P. Niemeyer of North Hollywood and 22 grandchildren.