anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

Catholic Church History Traces Back to Early Days of Anaheim History of the Catholic church in Anaheim dates back 76 years to 1860, when San Antonio church was dedicated on April 29. This church was located at what is now Yorba. It was the first Catholic church founded in the county, exclusive of the old Spanish missions. About the same time Rt. Rev. Peter Verdaguer, parish priest of Old Mission church in Los Angeles visited the colony of Anaheim from time to time, with services usually being held at the home of the late Mrs. Theo. Rimpau at the corner of Palm and Broadway. A short-time later services were held in the school building at Center and Los Angeles, after which a small church was erected on lots donated by the Anaheim Water company. The first mission was preached in Anaheim in 1870 by Father Weininger. In 1875 Father Victor Forin, first resident priest, renovated the church thoroughly and ten years later, during the administration of Father P. Hawe, a tower was added and a priest's residence built. This edifice was used continuously until 1902 when the parish, with the Rev. F. J. Dubbel as pastor, erected a new building at the corner of Palm and Center streets. The cornerstone to the church was laid on September 21, 1902, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Montgomery. Additions in the form of east and west wings were built in 1919, shortly after Rev. Patrick Browne assumed charge of the parish. Organizations of St. Boniface church include the Altar society, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1154, Young Ladies' Institute No. 109, Study club, Holy Name society, St. Boniface Parent-Teachers association and the newly organized Newman club at Anaheim union high school. Father Browne passed away February 25, 1937, after serving the parish 18 years. The requiem solemn mass was attended by Archbishop John J. Cantwell and many priests from the entire diocese. Father Charles O'Carroll, assistant pastor, then carried on the affairs of the parish until the present pastor and his assistants were named. In April Father Henry Gross became pastor, with Father Charles Nevin and Father John Quatannens as assistants. FIRST CATHOLIC CHURCH Father P. Hawe, a tower was added and a priest's residence built. This edifice was used continuously until 1902 when the parish, with the Rev. F. J. Dubbel as pastor, erected a new building at the corner of Palm and Center streets. The cornerstone to the church was laid on September 21, 1902, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Montgomery. Additions in the form of east and west wings were built in 1919, shortly after Rev. Patrick Browne assumed charge of the parish. Upon completion the interior was redecorated and necessary fixtures purchased. No change has been made in the church building since then, except to install an organ in 1929. The Parish hall was built in 1920 on the ground where the old church and the original parish house had stood. The present rectory was built in 1911. Three schools are affiliated with the church; St. Boniface Parochial school, St. Catherine's Military school and Marywood Central Catholic high school. St. Catherine's school was founded in 1889 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Mission San Jose in response to an appeal sent by Father Stoetters. Both boys and girls were admitted for many years, but in 1923 it became a military school. St. Boniface Parochial school was first opened September 15, 1930, with the dedication ceremony being held in December. The school has grown rapidly since its founding and now has an enrollment of 215 pupils. Marywood high school was opened in 1934 on the campus of what had been St. Joseph's academy. The academy had been built and opened in 1912 and was under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of Cuba for many years. It also served as parochial school for the St. Boniface parish for some time. Marywood is a high school for girls of Orange county and is conducted by the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana. It continues the work of the parochial school. The latest methods of quick-freezing fruits and vegetables for market will be demonstrated at the 1939 World's Fair in San Francisco. The first Catholic church of Anaheim was built in the 70's shown in the above picture. The church is now in a large at the corner of Center and Palm streets and includes a parish school and parish hall. Los Angeles 655 rooms with bath • Directly opposite the downtown Los Angeles. • Easy chairs, sleep-in-spring beds, large rooms with luxurious fittings. • Unsurpassed service and luxury are yours at amazingly low cost. A Luxurious Room with Bath from $250 Single HOTEL Clark 426 SOUTH HILL STREET A GENUINE SERVICE The Anaheim Real Estate Exchange was organized with the idea in mind of the organizers to render a genuine realty service to its customers. We are always glad to be of service to the property owner, the prospective purchaser or renter. IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL You can depend upon us to give you every possible Assistance. JOE SOWDER — HERBERT J. BECKLER — BRYAN BOSTI Anaheim Real Estate Exchange 111 EAST CENTER ST. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Kiwanis Club Was First Service Organization Formed In Anaheim The Kiwanis club of Anaheim, as it's name indicates, is a part of the organization known as Kiwanis International. Kiwanis International is a service organization which was started in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915 and since then has grown until it now boasts 1000 clubs with a combined membership of more than one hundred thousand men. These clubs are located in all of the principal cities and communities of the United States and Canada, with membership made up of business and professional men. The Kiwanis club is best explained by its objectives of service to under-privileged children; vocational guidance; boys' and girls' work; friendly understanding among all citizens; and intelligent aggressive and servicable citizenship. In addition to the above objectives it is the aim of Kiwanis to render additional service through public affairs activities. The Kiwanis club of Anaheim was completed by February 1, 1921 and the charter was present on April 8, 1921. Fifty business and professional men were enrolled as charter members; some of whom are still members and leaders in its activities. Henry M. Adams was the first president of the club and he enjoys the distinction of having never missed a weekly meeting of Kiwanis membership of the Anaheim is now 60 men. The Kiwanis club will service club to be on Anaheim and its members proud of its record in affairs. It would be possible to list here any activities of the club there be one or two which have received perhaps to the expense others, they would be to under-privileged children "boys' and girls' work." Outstanding among activities are the wading in the city park, spain baseball teams for basketball vacation periods, assist stitutions caring for villaged children, sunglasses to children unwise to have them, the given to the dental c For Forty-f YUNGBLUTH'S sends its Sincere Congratulations to THE GAZETTE Anaheim's PIONEER of PIONEERS on its SIXTY - EIGHTH BIRTHDAY Since the four horse and bug and magnific shacks. We have seen be-whiskered g attire of today All through th have kept up changes and b our doing so i ble for— Gentle Prefer HOTEL Clark 5 SOUTH HILL STREET E -- RANCHES, HOMES, LOTS, BUSINESS PROPERTY, FOR SALE and RENT BRYAN BOSTICK Exchange TAHEIM, CALIFORNIA PIONEERS on its SIXTY - EIGHTH BIRTHDAY YUNGBLUTH'S Takes Pride in its Almost Half Century of Labor toward this City's Betterment. YUNGBLUTH 145 West Center Street weekly meeting of Kiwanis. The membership of the Anaheim club is now 60 men. The Kiwanis club was the first service club to be organized in Anaheim and its members are proud of its record in community affairs. It would be almost impossible to list here the many activities of the club. Should there be one or two objectives which have received attention, perhaps to the expense of some others, they would be, "service to under-privileged children" and "boys' and girls' work'. Outstanding among these activities are the wading pool built in the city park, sponsoring of baseball teams for boys during vacation periods, assistance to institutions caring for under-priviliged children, supplying of glasses to children unable otherwise to have them, the assistance given to the dental clinic of the Real Estate Agency has Large Listings The Anaheim Real Estate exchange, one of the largest real estate businesses in Anaheim, was established for the purpose of rendering a genuine realty service to its customers. The business is operated by Joe Sowder, Herbert J. Beckler and Bryan Bostick and is located at 111 E. Center street. The exchange deals in both rentals and sales of ranches, homes, lots, and business property. It has one of the largest listings in the city. "If you want to buy or sell, you can depend upon us to give you every possible assistance," is the message of the organization. elementary schools, the annual Christmas party for children, and numerous others. Valencia Market is Meat Headquarters With a background of more than seven years in the grocery and meat business in Anaheim, Mike Mercurio, owner and operator of the Valencia Market at 327 E. Center street, is now specializing in the highest quality meats at the lowest prices. Mercurio is serving many of the cafes of Anaheim as well as hundreds of thrifty housewives. "We are operating on independent store and meeting chain store prices and in many cases underselling them," said the manager today. The firm employs an average of four persons and while the Valencia has been operating for about a year it is enjoying a real properous business. It opens at 7 o'clock and remains open until 8 o'clock daily, including Sundays. GENTLEMEN Have Preferred Have Preferred Our Store ty-five Years Since the founding of our store, we have seen the horse and buggy disappear from Center street, new and magnificent buildings replace the old wooden shacks. We have seen styles change from those fitting for the be-whiskered gentlemen to the smart and comfortable attire of today. All through the years we have kept up with the changes and believe that our doing so is responsible for— Gentlemen Preferring our doing so is responsible for— Gentlemen Preferring YUNGBLUTH'S YUNGBLUTH'S Anaheim, California