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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1960
Page
3
A detailed church directory lists parishes across towns including Saco and Kennebunkport. It notes pastors, assistants, and Sunday Mass times from early morning to late morning, and cites special services at Fortunes Rocks and Pine Point.
In Biddeford Trinity church Saco and St. John By the Sea in Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk St David feature Holy Communion and morning prayers. Rev. Mark M McCullough presides in Biddeford and Kennebunk. Rev. T S Knox leads Trinity Saco. services include 8 am Holy Communion 9 am morning prayer 9 30 Holy Eucharist and sermon.
The listing details multiple local congregations with service times and programs. Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist share morning prayers at 9 or 10 with evenings at 6. Unitarian and Second Congregational note Sunday services and summer changes. St Demetrios, Christ Church, and Advent Christian outline liturgy times during remodels and seasonal shifts. Full Gospel Assembly schedules a 7 p.m. service.
Dr. H. Lewis Cutler serves as guest minister with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock each Sunday.
Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road led by Rev Paul S Hazlett holds morning worship at 1 a.m. and evening worship at 8 30 p.m. Ogunquit Methodist church on Shore road led by Rev Robert C Carter offers communion in July and August at 8 a.m. except August 7 with services at 9 30 a.m. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Guest preachers will participate.
Old Orchard Beach area churches list service times and pastors including Old Orchard Beach Methodist with Rev. John T. Stahl and worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Ocean Avenue led by Rev. G Stephen Johnston with Sunday school 1:30 p.m. worship 2:30 p.m. Advent Christian on Face Avenue led by Merner Thurlow with Sunday school 9:45 a.m. morning service 11 a.m. Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street with Rev. Russell K. Pier. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. junior church 11:30 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m. Salvation Army at 91 Union Avenue under Capt. Robert Reid with 9:45 Sunday school 11 worship and 3 holiness meeting.
Local church notices list sermons and Sunday school times at Kennebunk Unitarian First Congregational parish Rev Carl Bierman 11 a.m. Christ Church Rev Frederick Holmberg and Robert B Culmer 9 30 and 11 a.m. Kennebunk Baptist Church Main Street Pastor Chester M Stanles Bible school 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Science Society 25 Summer Street Sunday school 11 a.m. West Kennebunk Methodist Church Rev Johnal Jordan morning worship 9 a.m. Church school 10 a.m.
Village Baptist Church on Maine and Spring lists Rev George P Urban pastor with church school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am with nursery and children church. First Congregational on North and Arundel led by Rev Robert M Howes with 9 30 am service. South Congregational on Temple Street also Rev Howes with 9 ard 10 sla? am worship and Advent Christian on Philip L Shuman with 9 45 am school and 11 am worship.
Wells First and Second Congregational churches on Route 1 hold July and August services with 9 30 a m at the First church near Wells Beach and 10 45 a m at the Second church near Wells Corner. Sunday school is on hiatus. Highpine Baptist in Sanford road hosts 1 pm Sunday school and 2 pm worship led by Rev Wayne A Porter. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A has 9 30 am Sunday school. Moody Community church at Moody Community hall on Route 1 offers 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball.
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church led by Rev Lloyd Osborne holds morning worship at 11am with Sunday school at noon. Lyman Baptist Church with Rev Robert J Vance offers Sunday school at 945am and morning worship at 11am. Methodist church in Lyman with Rev Norman J Langmaid conducts services Sundays at 1045am through summer to September 11. no church school until fall, but a children's church will meet in the Methodist social house during the Sunday morning worship hour for small children.
Indians marveled at grizzly bears recovering from seemingly mortal injuries, attributing the feats to supernatural power. The belief underscores Native perceptions of animal resilience and spirit.
Ralph W. Loew argues Labor Day honors workers by recognizing labor as dignity and vocation. He warns against overemphasizing automation and fringe benefits while neglecting meaning, noting Thomas Gray and St. Paul as examples of enduring labor. He cautions that better pay without understanding work risks emptier purpose and quotes a verse linking work and prayer.
A surprise stork shower was hosted by Mrs Lee Kierstead in Kennebunk for her daughter in law Mrs James E Kierstead of North Hampton New Hampshire. Hostesses were Mrs Kierstead and her daughter Mrs Arthur Guild with decor by Mrs Kenneth Ackley. Guests from Maine and Connecticut attended, including Ruth Wakefield Frances Buzzell and others from South Portland Portland Cape Elizabeth and Hamp ton along with extended family.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds sacraments at 10 30 a m with Pastor Charles Chase and ministers Elder Staley and Elder Whitby meeting at the Adventist church on Cleveland Street in Saco.
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church invites families to Sunday School led by Rev. H. C. Megert. Pastor’s message and program details incomplete in the fragment. church aims to gather parishioners for instruction and fellowship.
A crowded scene of visits and attendances across Kennebunk and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs George Cook and their daughter Mrs Sam Spencer with Scott of Cat Mousam Road join Mr and Mrs Frank Blake at their Five Islands summer home. Eugene Lewin is called to Bangor by his brother William F Lewin’s death. Attendees include Lloyd and Robert Lewin and Richard Lewin Mer and Mrs Wesley Lindsey and John Lindsey with kin from Melrose and Kennebunk, plus Max Ruben and son Matthew of Biddeford. Kathy LaBlanc returns home to Long Island after visiting grandparents John and Mrs Barber. Rebekah Pearson hosts a party for 13th birthday with Roxanna and Celina Chamberlin. others include Mr and Mrs Pearson and Mrs Elmer Mitchell.
Glenn Barton in quotes as George Nader seeks individuals who subconsciously want to destroy them. The Tale of Danger episode replays Saturday August 27 on Channel 6 at 8 30 p m Barton compares bullfighters danger love to that of the seven astronauts chosen for the first moon mission.
Morning worship scheduled at 9 30 am and 10 45 am as listed in a fragmented church bulletin. The notes show two service times but lack further details such as venue or denomination.
About 100 Ocean Park residents and friends honored Dr. Merrick L. Streeter and Mrs. Streeter of Warwick R. I. at a 50th wedding anniversary reception at 30 Temple Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Jakeman Sr. Numerous guests from Massachusetts, Ontario, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and beyond contributed to a money bouquet. Dr. Streeter, a retired Baptist missionary to Burma, has served interim Rhode Island pastorates and was formerly executive secretary of the New England Baptist Conference.
A bridal shower honoring Miss Phyllis Lord was hosted by Pentecostal Landing Chapel and Wells Pentecostal Mission at the home of Mr and Mrs Larry Seger in Kennebunk Lower Village. Gifts poured in and refreshments were laid on by Debbie Lord Bonnie Butler and Lucille Hanscom daughters of local residents.
Detective Lt. Frank Ballinger is trapped in a burning building pursuing an arson suspect. A taped tip lures him to a deserted factory where he is slugged and handcuffed during the Tuesday August 29 telecast at 6 10 p m on channel 6.
By Harry C. France the piece argues investors gain perspective by tying stock decisions to long term economic growth. It cites GNP growth from 56 billion in 1933 to about 500 billion by 1960s and projects 700 billion by 1970, urging buy and hold on sound stocks with solid dividends and growth potential. It notes periods of static GNP and stresses stock usefulness during expansion, with a nod to space-age investment themes.
The Forum discusses plans for a $5000 college fund with a 13 year old beneficiary. It suggests buying three solid common stocks in banking chemical and oil sectors and depositing dividends in a savings bank. It mentions Harry C. France’s 42 page Your Financial Security handbook for investment advice.
Miss Elzine Leger of Minot formerly of Old Orchard Beach married James Roux of Minot at Sacred Heart Church Auburn on August 20 in a double ring ceremony. Maid of honor Tamara Ford and best man Norman Lapointe attended. The couple resides at 86 Howe Street Lewiston with Elzine the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lifer.
John W. Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs George Jenny of High Pine Wells will report to the Naval Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois for nine weeks of boat training He graduated Silver Spring Ky high school in 1959 and enlisted as seaman recruit in the general field under the buddy program with David Berrer of Old Orchard Beach in the navy recruiter's notice from Harrold Riddle DCI.
Lynda Brearey, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Brearey of Kennebunk, is chosen head majorette at Kennebunk High School. A junior and honor student, she has majored for three years and earned multiple baton and performance awards. Other majorettes this year include Margaret Bouchard and Sally Angell among others.
Dragonflies are observed feeding heavily on mosquitoes gnats and other flies. Naturalists note the insects help control pest populations as they hover over wetlands and woodlands during warm months.
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