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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1959

Page

6

Biddeford Saco Men To Take Vows As Brothers

Two men from the diocese will pronounce perpetual vows with the Brothers of Christian Instruction at St. Joseph church Biddeford. Brother Roland R. Cote FIC and Brother Maurice A. Souliere Lamer, sons of local families, studied at St Joseph and St Louis schools. Roland teaches at Monsignor Prevost High School Fall River, Maurice will serve Mount Assumption Plattsburgh NY. Vows received by Brother Patrick FSC. presiding official is Rev George P. Johnson. The Brothers educate young men and have missions on Jersey Island England.

Brothers of Christian Instruction St. Joseph Church Biddeford Roland R. Cote FIC Maurice A. Souliere Roland Alcide Cote Saco Maurice George Souliere St. Joseph Parish St. Joseph and Twin Cities Nick Gillis Twin City Doris Gillis Nick Boston Doris Biddeford-Saco

Masses Celebrating Feast of the Assumption in Area Churches

Masses for the Feast of the Assumption are listed for St. Martha Kennebunkport 7 and 9 am and 6 pm, St Monica Kennebunk 7:30 am and 6 pm, St. Mary Wells 7 9 10 am and 6 pm, All Saints Ogunquit 7 9 am and 6 pm. Confessions: Kennebunkport Friday 4-5 and 7-8 pm. before each Kennebunk mass. Wells Friday 2:30-3:30 and Saturday 5-6 pm. Ogunquit Friday 4-5 and Saturday 5-6 pm.

Kennebunk St. Martha Kennebunkport St. Monica St. Mary, Wells All Saints Ogunquit

Local Girls To Have Lane Loop Annual Fair

The First Congregational Church Kennebunkport held its annual church fair with most items sold including a braided rug and patchwork quilt. A noon luncheon was run by Ruth Clough and Marion Clough with numerous helpers. A Wednesday chicken pie supper is planned from 5 30 to 7 pm with Ann Stuart in charge, tickets at the door.

First Congregational Church Kendebunkport Ruth Clough Marion Clough Dorothy Clough Mary Low Abby May Clough Eleanor Merrill Gertrude Jakins Ruth Stone Mary Philbrick Mildred Clough Edna Crown Ann Stuart Jennie Slate Shirley Walker Dorothy Leach Florence Inniss Elizabeth Andrews

Cape Porpoise Hosts Wide Circle at Local Events

A flurry of visitors from Massachusetts and New York gathered at Cape Porpoise for gatherings including a double surprise party for Nicholas Poli's wedding anniversary and James King’s birthday. Guests included John Grant, George Spicer, Ruby Erickson, Elizabeth Thompson, Marion Mountain, and many others. The town’s Women's Guild plans weekly August food sales, while September welcomes Dr. Tehyi Hsieh to the Methodist church.

Wesley Taylor Mill Road John Grant Cambridge Mass George Spicer Randolph Ruby Erickson Dorchester Mary Ingalls West Medford Elizabeth Thompson Stoneham Loyal Orange Ladies Institution of Massachusetts Marion Mountain Malden Taylors Cape Porpus Nicholas Poli James King Clinton Kane Portland Donald Gagne Biddeford Kendrick Holbrook Mary Anne Prudence Lee Hope and James, Jr Nancy Jane Rita Clayton Turner Mexico E. &. Brewster Christine Chester Perkins Pennsylvania Memphis Tenn Women’s Guild Tehyi Hsieh Methodist Church Robert Wright David Wright Trinity Camp Barnstead N. H Ralph McKelevy Philadelphia Langsford House Edward Brown Gail Stephen Clive Brown Waldoboro Erd Fred Tolles Swarthmore Fred Patch Waldo Perkins Manchester Rapr Perkins Roland Bonsey Theresa Brooklyn N. Y Albert Seavey Merton Hutchins Webber Hospital Ida Leach Spofford West Kennebunk Donald Fiske

Portland Pastor Will Speak At Ferry Beach

Rev. D Stanley Rawson of Portland First Universalist will preach at 11 a m at Eleanor B Forbes Memorial chapel Ferry Beach with the topic Problems That Confront Us How Do We Solve Them He just returned from Europe where he and his wife studied at Albert Schweitzer college in Switzerland A mid summer meeting of Unitarian Universalist churches will be held August 17 at the Quillen Ferry Beach Dinner at 6 and an informal gathering at Gardiner cottage at 7 30 Robert Knights social director will present slides and report on the season Reservations through Robert F enderson 48 Elm St Saco All members invited

Eleanor B. Forbes Ferry Beach D. Stanley Rawson First Universalist Portland Rawson Europe Albert Schweitzer College Switzerland The Grove Biddeford Saco Quillen Gardiner Cottage Robert Knights Robert Fenderson Elm Street

Castro to address nation on alleged anti Castro plot

Unconfirmed reports spread in Havana of anti Castro forces seizing Trinidad and its airfield. The army said a plane captured there was flown by Lt. Col. Antonio Soto who ferried Batista to the Dominican Republic last New Year's Day. Castro was expected to announce details of the conspiracy against his government on radio and TV tonight.

Havana Trinidad Antonio Soto Batista Dominican Republic Castro

East Lebanon church guest preacher Rev Stetson Lincoln

Stetson Lincoln of Somer set Massachusetts guest preached at East Lebanon church Morning service on the topic Rejoice in the Lord Miss Rachel Carter sang Search Me Oh God Vacation attendance reached 115 A final program to be held at Center church Friday evening parents and interested persons invited An offering will help with school expenses

Stetson Lincoln Somerset Mass Lee Carter East Lebanon Rachel Carter Center Church Robert Skakun Lincoln Park N. S William van Huten Lower Cross Road Victor van Huten John Godfrey Greene David Gales Jane Godfrey David Joe LaRochelle Pine Point Pond N. H Prince Nancy Myers Stevens Vyrl Nancy Eric Alec Stevens Midwest Lee Albert Gale East Boxford Virginia Aitkins Bruce Brian Trinidad David Gale Douglas Seavers Old Orchard Beach Ruby Abbott Marge Macome Sanford Telephone Company Kennebunkport Hazel Clark Leon Ricker Glenna Lewis Roger Lewis Roger Woodbeck Kittery Raymond Kraft Arthur Gale John Joanne Donna Lambert Croton N. Y Fred Gale York Carter Patricia Cox Camp Cherith Emma Goodwin Bible School John Rich Raeburn Cate Hanover Chet Gale USN Bermuda Brewster Potter Jane St. John’s Glenn Ackroyd Fred Hans

Biddeford High Football Squad Reporting Monday

Biddeford High School football coach Neil Serpico calls all grid candidates to report Monday at 4 p.m. to the Biddeford High gymnasium. All upperclassmen and freshmen must report for uniform issuance. Physical exams are scheduled Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the gym for anyone seeking information.

Biddeford High Biddeford High School Neil Serpico Grid Biddeford High Gymnasium

Baltimore Colts Primed For Clash With All-Stars

CHICAGO AP A bold, gambling game plan tests the Baltimore Colts as the collegiate All Stars, led by Otto Graham, face NFL champions in Soldier Field. The Colts are 17 point favorites in a 70,000 attendance showing televised by ABC at 8 30 p m EST.

Chicago Baltimore Colts Baltimore Soldier Field ABC Otto Graham All Stars Detroit Collegians Graham Colts Lee Gross‘cup Utah Buddy Humphrey Baylor Bob Newman Washington State Bob Ptacek Michigan Buddy Dial Rice Rich Kreitling Illinois Dave Sherer Southern Methodist Boyd Dowler Colorado Larry Hickman Nick Pietro

Biddeford Fire Safety Key Boxes in 1889 Series

In 1889 Biddeford residents relied on door key boxes scattered around Pool Street near the Dudley residence. Neighbors used card keys at five spots including Dudleys and local firms, with specific keys held by the chief and Walter Gordon. The piece hints at Box 58 on Maine Street and unresolved questions about box types, responders, and current use.

Pool Street James Dudley Dudleys Mrs. Howe Rishworth Jordan Edward Clark Capt. Hill Maine Saco River Lumber Company Smith’s Corner Walter Gordon Michael Burns

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