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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory Listings and Sunday Mass Times

Directory of churches in multiple towns with pastors listed and Sunday Mass times, ranging from early to late morning hours. Includes St Joseph, St Andre Bacon, St Mary St Mary, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Most Holy Trinity Saco, Our Lady of Victory Camp Ellis, St Margaret Old Orchard Beach, St Jude Pine Point, St Monica Kennebunk, St Martha Kennebunkport, St Mary Wells, All Saints Ogunquit, various Protestant services, and other congregations with service times and clerical assignments.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Albert Charette Most Holy Trinity Main Street Saco Maurice Boland AMP Ellis Our Lady of Victory Camp Ellis Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Street Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry Pine Point St. Jude Church Armand, J. Landry

Episcopal Churches Services Listed in Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk

Episcopal churches under Rev. Mark M. McCullough Rev. T. S. Knox Rev. Harold McElwain announce services Holy Communion Parish Eucharist and church school at various times including 8:39 a m 8 a m 9 30 a m 10 39 a m 10 30 a m across Christ Church Trinity Church St John by the Sea and St David Episcopal Church in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Portland road Kennebunk and Portland.

Christ Episcopal Church Crescent Street Biddeford Mark M. McCullough Trinity Church Cleveland Street Saco T. S. Knox Holy Communion St. John-by-the-Sea St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Harold McElwain A. m St. David Episcopal Church Portland Road Kennebunk

Religious services and pastors listed for Biddeford and Saco churches

Biddeford and Saco churches announce scheduled services with pastors named. Matins and Divine Liturgy at Greek Orthodox church. worship times at Universalist, Unitarian, Baptist, Congregational, Advent Christian, Full Gospel, Foss Street Methodist, South Biddeford Methodist, and Union and Second Congregational churches. Special note: John J. Gunther summer preacher in Kennebunk Beach. July and August schedule references for Biddeford and Saco churches.

St. Demetrois Full Gospel Assembly Corner Hill Chapel Streets Foss Street Methodist Church Corner Foss Pool Streets James D. Riddle South Biddeford

Mormon Churches Meet at G A R Hall in Saco

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds meetings in Saco at the G A R hall with Elder Wendell J. Hall and Elder David W. Scott of 52 School street in charge. Sacrament meeting at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Church Saco G. A. R. Hall Wendell J. Hall David W. Scott School Street

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Services Notice

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church announces Rev. H. C. Megert as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship follows at 10:45 a.m.

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church H. C. Megert

Local church services list for Ocean Ave and surroundings

First Baptist Ocean Avenue led by Rev G Stephen Johnston holds 2:30 worship. Advent Christian Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach with Rev Herman Thurlow Sunday school 9:45 and worship 11. Methodist Washington Avenue led by Rev John T Stahl early 9am worship 10:30am evening 7. Faith Tabernacle corner Atlantic Ave and Third Street with Rev Russell K Pier Sunday school 9:45 Junior church 11:30 morning worship 11. Salvation Army Union Avenue Lt Robert K Reid Sunday school 9:45 and Holiness meeting 11.

School Street Norman J. Langmaid Sac United Baptist Church Corner Main and Cross Streets Frances E. Porter Unitarian Pepperell Park Edmund W. Beal Universalist - Unitarian North Saco First Parish Congregational Church Saco John J. Gunther Advent Christian Saco ‘Avenue Old Orchard Beach Herman Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Faith Tabenacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K.pier Salvation Army Union Avenue Robert K. Reid

Summer church services listed for Kennebunk area

The notice lists Sunday schools and worship times for Christ Church Dane Street Alewive Baptist and West Kennebunk Methodist with pastors Rev Fred B Holmberg Rev Thomas C Martin and Rev John a Jordan. Unitarian church will suspend services in June and resume July 5 with Arundel Opera company providing organists and soloists.

Unitarian Church First Congregational Carl Bierman the Arundel Opera Company Alewive Baptist Church Thomas C. Martin West Kennebunk Methodist Church

United church notices in Wells and nearby towns

First and Second Congregational of Wells announce union worship Sundays at 10 30 am at the Second church and Sunday school at 10 30 am at Baptist Church Sanford road Highpine led by Rev Wayne A Porter Pastor. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A lists Sunday school 9 30 am and morning worship 10 30 am led by Rev Coleman York. Moody Community Church at Moody Community hall Route 1 lists Sunday school 10 am and morning worship 11 am under Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball.

First and Second Congregational Wells U. S. Route 1 Lewis A. Chase Wells Corner Sanford Road Highpine Wayne A. Porter North Berwick Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Church Route Coleman York South Berwick Moody Community Church Moody Community Hall Route 1 Nelson Kimball

Church services and pastors listed for Advent and Baptist churches

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid holds morning worship at 10 45. Advent Christian Church with Rev Lloyd Osborne conducts morning service at 11 a m and Sunday school at noon. Lyman Baptist Church with Harry J Curran as minister offers Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m.

Methodist Church Norman J. Langmaid Advent Christian Church Lloyd Osborne Lyman Baptist Church Harry J. Curran

Church Schedules in Maine Towns Highlight Clergy

Village Baptist church on Spring street led by Rev. George P. Urban offers church school at 11 a.m. First Congregational on North street and Arundel road with Rev. Robert M. Howes conducts morning worship at 9:30 a.m. South Congregational on Temple street with Rev. Robert M. Howes offers services at 9 and 11 a.m. Philip L. Shuman serves as minister with church school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11.

Village

Ogunquit Churches Schedule Morning Services on Shore Road

Ogunquit Methodist Church on Shore Road led by Rev. Robert A Carter of York conducts morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30 Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road with Rev. Paul S Hazlett presiding at 10 30 for morning worship and Sunday school as well

Ogunquit Methodist Church Shore Road Robert A. Carter York Ogunquit Baptist Church Paul S. Hazlett

Come to me escape into life with God

The article reflects on religious criticism and defends Christianity as a true escape from sin and despair. It cites Marx’s claim that religion is the opiate of the people, arguing faith, prayer, and worship offer real relief. Jesus invites the burdened to come, a call endorsed by Professor Norman A. Huffman.

Jesus Norman A. Huffman Willamette University Salem Ore

Religion In The News AP Religion Writer

The Jewish population in the United States has risen to an estimated 5,260,000 but shows aging and lower birthrates than Gentiles. The 1959 American Jewish Year Book cites shifts from the 1958 Census age patterns, interfaith marriage trends, and distribution worldwide. Nearly 93 percent marry within Judaism, with Catholics at 79 and Protestants at 91. Local notices detail visitors, vacations, and job changes in Maine communities.

United States American Jewish Committee Jewish Publication Society of America U. S. Bureau Oor Arthur Jacobs Union of American Hebrew Congregations Soviet Union Israel

Parlin Family Returns from Visit. Local Updates

Old Orchard Beach family news notes the Parlin clan Owen and mother and sister Norma Baker of Fairfax have returned after visiting Emerson Parlin in Sunset drive. Margaret Fossett travels to Malden Mass for new employment. Mrs. Randall and Mrs. Hansen return from Presque Isle visit. Gingrows from Reading Mass. expected to visit Walter Wuth in Francis Street for the weekend.

Owen Parlin Michael Susan Gail Tampa Fla Parlin Norma Baker Fairfax Emerson Parlin Sunset Drive Margaret Fossett Malden Mass Robert Randall Fort Hill Avenue Clarice Hansen Sace Presque Isle James Gingrow Reading Walter Wuth Francis Street

Nasson President To Address Rotary Meeting

Nasson College president Roger C. Gay of Springvale will address the Biddeford Saco Rotary at the Hotel Thacher on the topic Unique Services of Smaller Colleges. Program chairman Sven Hvoslef announced the event.

Roger C. Gay Nasson College Springvale Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Thacher Gay Sven Hvoslef

Production Records Set By Area Cows

The Holstein-Friesian association of America reports outstanding production records for Holstein cows owned by four area residents. Fournier of Saco and Tuite Una produced 16 262 pounds of milk and 616 pounds of butterfat in 346 days. Goff and Sons of Hollis Center with Ruby Togus produced 14 969 pounds of milk and 639 pounds of butterfat in 365 days. Kendrick of Biddeford with Berhame Marathon Sophie produced 15 928 pounds of milk and 619 pounds of butterfat in 334 days. The tests were supervised under the herd improvement registry program HIR by the University of Maine in cooperation with the national Holstein organization.

Holstein-Friesian Association of America Paul H. Fournier Saco Pierre Neltie F. S. Goff and Sons Hollis Center Gorson Ruby Togus F. Carroll Kendrick Biddeford Rerhame Marathon Sophie University of Maine National Holstein Organization HIR

Pineland Centers 50th Fourth of July Program

Pineland Center marks its 50th Fourth of July celebration on the training center campus with a 9 15 flag raising, a Sabre Jets march by Harold T Andrews post of the American Legion, a 10 00 pupil and staff softball game, a patient picnic, a 2 30 concert by Chandler’s band, 7 30 to 9 15 night entertainment by Bob Percival and his 15 piece band, and a finale fireworks display inviting the public to attend any events.

Pineland Hospital and Training Center Portland Harold T. Andrew's Post American Legion Chandler Bob Percival

Bridal Shower For Claudette Frappier In Biddeford

A surprise bridal shower honored Claudette Frappier of Dayton for her July 7 wedding to Paul Levesque of Biddeford. Hosted by aunt Pauline Nadeau at 58 Wentworth Street, Biddeford, with help from Mrs. Nadeau and several attendants and attendees named among relatives and friends.

Claudette Frappier Dayton Paul Levesque Biddeford Pauline Nadeau Wentworth Street Nadeau Irene Petit Carole Loranger Suzanne Baiguy Jeanne Petrin Lois Frappier Simone Loranger Yvonne Frappier Marie A. Loranger Gerald Octeau Hervey Lor Pauline Paquin Paul Loranger Irene Gonneville Florence Stover Alfred Loranger, Jr Albert Lamirande Alexina Leclerc Medora Sevigny George Simard Antonia Poire Omer Thibodeau Adelard Loranger Anastasie Leclerc Pauline Baiguy Madeline Hooper Dorothy Gould Yvette Gaudette Yvette Loranger Lucien Petrin Hector Parenteau Laura Belanger Rene Levesque Arthur Guerin Emile Thibodeau Raymond Loranger Marie Berthieume Alfred Loranger Liliane Loranger Martin Rielly Aeline Cordeau Claire Loranger Lillian Harmon Lillian Kennedy Ernest Soulard George Paradis Flevie Parody

Ex Sailors May Get Old Bank Back

Navy announces limited re enlistment for former regular Navy personnel discharged within two years and over three months. Eligible rates listed include QM2 QM3 SMC SM1 SM2 SM3 and many specialized rates such as RD1 RD2 RD3 SOC SO1 SO2 and more. Re enlistment is in the rate held at discharge if a limited number of slots exist.

Navy

Navy reenlistment provisions expand pay grade eligibility

The article states that personnel with listed ratings not in the above rates, discharged or separated for more than three months but under two years, may apply for reenlistment. Papers go to the Navy department for pay grade determination. Details are available from Navy recruiter Harold D. Riddle at the Sanford town hall annex or Stockman Avenue, Saco.

Navy Department Navy Harold D. Riddle Town Hall Annex Sanford Or Stockman Avenue Saco

Marine Corps Leaves Later Enlistment Plan Described

The Marine Corps offers a Join Now Leave Later option for men 17 and older with no prior service. Recruits may delay departure up to 120 days while remaining in school or working. Benefits include immediate pay raise and counted service time for future obligations. Local recruiters can provide more information.

Marine Corpss Marine Recruiting Office Marine Corps

Real Estate Sale Sealed in Biddeford Deal

Arsenel and Alma Pelletier formerly of Pine Street Biddeford purchased the property at 48 Bradbury Street from Marcel and Jeanne Cote of Biddeford. The transfer completes a local real estate transaction between two families.

Arsenel Alma Pelletier Pine Street Biddeford Marcel Jeanne Cote Bradbury Street

Real estate brokers report multiple Maine land sales

The Pelletiers purchased a Quimby Street store building for a home and investment. George H. Boutin, Graham Street, broker, facilitated the sale. Napoleon and Marie Anne Roy of Portland Road, Saco, bought three lots on Old Orchard Beach Avenue in Biddeford from J. D. Boucher for investment. Boutin again acted as broker.

Quimby Street Pelletiers George H. Boutin Graham Street Napoleon Marie Anne Roy Portland Road Saco Irom J. D. Boucher Old Orchard Beach Said Avenue Biddeford Roys

Party Given For Miss Pamela Condon

Pamela Condon celebrated her 12th birthday with friends at the Condon home on Great Hill Kennebunk Beach. Balloons decorated the room as games dancing gifts and refreshments followed. Guests included Pamela Budd Jovanna Kezar Donna Wentworth Sheila D'Ascanio Lynne Geary Laurie Genthner Jan O Rourke Ann Winston Susan Calder and the guest of honor.

Pamela Condon Great Hill Kennebunk Beach Francis Condon Pamela Budd Jovanna Kezar Donna Wentworth Sheila D’ascanio Lynne Geary Laurie Genthner Jan O'Rourke

Village Fair At Kennebunk Draws Community Crowd

The Kennebunk village fair will take place on the lawn of the Mothers' club hall on Friday July 10 from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs Frances Robinson chairs the event with club members assisting. Evening dancing runs 8 p.m. to midnight with Sam Simpson's orchestra. There will be apron and stuffed animal tables, homemade foods, and many prize games.

Mothers’ Club Kennebunk Frances Robinson Sam Simpson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Kennebunk St. Monica William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Kennebunkport St. Martha Church William Kelly Wells St. Mary Church Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street James C. Geddes Soldicer Holiness Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Biddeford & Saco Unitarian—Universalist First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Christ Church Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Kennebunk Baptist Church Summer Street Kennebunkport Ogunquit Portland Street James Keating John Peterson Winchester Keating Wakefield G. Hollis Smith New Britain Conn Fred N. Hall Esma Mechanic Street Delmonte E Gross Sharon Paul Metevier the Landing Lorraine Lemay Paul Lemay Boothby Road Colonial Pharmacy Kesslen Richard Gray Park Street Glen Haven Clement P. Wight Dial Nasson Rotary Pineland Center Mac-Gray Co., Inc Albany St Cambridge, Mass Maurice Gilbert Bar Harbor Yarmouth N.S Bar Harbor Ferry Terminal Atlantic 8 Atlantic Canadian National Railways WNL EMULE NORGE Alfred Street Par Zla Condon Simard’s Franklin Auto & Liability W. J. Fortier Agency Bacon ST Maine Daly Bros
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