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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory of Diverse Parishes in Saco Area

A整理 of services listing Sunday Mass times for St Joseph St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity Camp Ellis St Margaret Pine Point St Jude Kennebunk St Monica Wells Ogunquit Second Parish Unitarian Soc Baptist North Saco Congregational First Parish and other local churches with pastors and service times across towns including Saco Biddeford Pepperell Park and Wells.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Alert Charette Most Holy Trinity Church Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Camp Ellis

Episcopal Church Services Listed in Coastal Maine

Episcopal churches in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk schedule regular services through Labor Day with priests including Rev Mark M McCullough Rev T S Knox Rev Harold A McElwain and Rev Merk M McCullough. Services vary by parish including Eucharist Holy Communion and sermons at different times.

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

Religious Services Held Across Biddeford Churches

Biddeford churches list morning and Sunday services across multiple parishes. Matins and liturgy at Biddeford St Demetrios. Universalist Universalist Church service July 19. United Baptist Morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 9:45. White Church morning 10:30. Advent Christian 10 and Bible study 11. Full Gospel Assembly 3 pm. Foss Street and South Biddeford Methodist mornings. Union church 9 am choir and 11 am service. First Parish and Second Congregational relations noted with July and August references.

Second Parish Unitarian Church School Street Pipperell Park Edmund W. Real Universalist Church Uted Baptist Church White Biddeford First Parish Congregational Saco John J. Gunther Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Salvation Army Main Street Istreet James C. Geddes Holiness St. Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Joakim Valasiadis First Universalist Church City Square Edmund W. Beal Universalist Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Morley J. Durest Foss Pool Streets James D. Riddle South Biddeford Pool Road Union Church Edmund Beal Second Congregational Church H. Lewis Cutler First Parish Congregational Church Kennebunk Beach

Ogunquit Churches Announce Summer Worship Times

Ogunquit Methodist church on Shore road lists Rev. Robert A. Carter of York as pastor and offers two Sunday morning services at 9 30 and 11 a m with an 8 p m evening service each Sunday in July and August. Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road lists Rev. Paul S Hazlett as pastor with Sunday morning service at 10 30 a m and an 8 30 p m vesper service. no Sunday school during summer.

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

Houses of worship schedule for Old Orchard Beach area

A list of church services and Sunday school times in Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns. Includes First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue led by G Stephen Johnston with 1:30 Sunday school and 2:30 worship, Advent Christian Church in Saco on Saco Lane with 9:45 class and 11:00 worship, Methodist Church on Washington Avenue with 9:00 or 10:30 services and 7:00 evening, Faith Tabernacle on Atlantic and Third Street with 9:45 Sunday school 11:30 junior church and 11:00 morning worship, Salvation Army schedule with 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 service and a 7:30 street service.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Church Sacolavenue Old Orchard Beach Herman Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Pentecostal Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K. Pier Salvation Army Holiness Salvation Praise Meeting

Summer church services and schedules in Kennebunk area

A listing of local worship options with pastors and service times. Christ Church Dane Street Rev Fred B Holmberg 9:30 10:45 Sunday school worship at 11 Bible School at 9:45 and 11 Arundel Opera company to provide organists and soloists for summer services First Unitarian Parish no services in June summer worship starts July 5 at 11 with organists and soloists Alewife Baptist Sunday 2 pm West Kennebunk Methodist 9 am worship 10 am church school Christian Science Society 11 am Sunday school 11 am service.

Universalist Church Edmund W. Beal Marjorie Mitton Morse Haithwaite Arundel Opera Christ Church Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Kenneham Baptist Church Main Street Thomas Martin Christian Science Society Summer Street

Summer worship services at Wells churches across two sites

During July and August, First and Second Congregational churches along U S Route 1 Wells hold dual services. First church near Mile Road Wells Beach offers 9 30 a m worship while Second Church near Wells Corner hosts 10 45 a m. No summer Sunday schools. Other churches listed include Baptist Church Sanford Road Highpine led by Rev Wayne A Porter and Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A led by Rev Coleman York with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship. Moody Community Church at Moody Community Hall Route 1 lists Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship service.

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

Church Schedules in Kennebunkport Area

Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church on Spring Street led by Rev. George P. Urban lists church school at 8:45 and worship at 10 a.m. In September the school returns to 9:45 with worship at 11 a.m. First Congregational on North Street and Arundel Road, led by Rev. Robert M. Howes, holds morning worship at 9:30 a.m. South Congregational on Temple Street, with Rev. Howes, offers worship at 9 and 11 a.m. Advent Christian Church led by Rev. Philip L. Shuman has church school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m.

Village Advent Christian Church Philip L. Shuman

Church service listings for Goodwins Mills and Lyman

Goodwins Mills Methodist church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid holds morning worship at 10 45 each Sunday through September 13. Lloyd Osborne presides over a 11 00 a m worship with Sunday school at 12 noon. Lyman Baptist church minister Harry J Curran conducts Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m.

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

What Price Your Bible by William E Gilroy

A book review argues about art versus the Bible’s core message. It questions paying high prices for illustrated Bibles and notes that great artists and writers have drawn from the Bible, yet the text itself remains central. The author reflects on realism, morality, and how readers may distort biblical meaning for ornament.

God Jesus

Religion In The News Cape Porpoise church pastors sermon notes

Cape Porpoise Methodist church led by Rev H O Mexert lists Sunday services at 930 am and 1045 am. In Huntsville Alabama Maj Gen J B Medaris and Dr Wernher von Braun, both at Redstone Arsenal, say space flight does not threaten belief in God. They cite the 10 Commandments as guideposts guiding science and technology through present and future challenges. Medaris says scientific progress has occurred with God’s grace.

Jack Stillman Huntsvlle Ala J. B. Medaris Army Ordnance Missile Command Wernher von Braun Army Redstone Arsenal Medaris von Braun Germany Episcopal Huntsville

Mormon church holds services at G A R hall in Saco

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints conducts meetings at the G A R hall in Saco with Wendell J. Hall and Elder David W. Scott of 52 School street in charge. Sacrament meeting is 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 el de

Community Notices From West Kennebunk Boarding Passes

West Kennebunk social notes list Mrs. Gertrude Dutch and others with contact details, and recount visits by Miss Anne Carrier cousin Martha Carrigan and Bert Carrigan at Sebago Lake. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins vacationing at Ware Point and Willimantic Conn. plus guest visits by Ruth Griggs Ida Burnham Marlboro and Judith Miller Stuttgart.

Anne Carrier Maurice Carrier Martha Carrigan Albert Carrigan Sebago Lake Harry Perkins Warehouse Point Willmantic Conn Perkins Kennebunk System Ruth Griggs Ida Burnham Marlboro Mass Griggs Fred Nedeau Judith Miller Stuttgant Germany Jessie Hanson Philip Giles Stevie Michael Medford Wesley Giles Frank Wilson Cecil Gochie Torrington South Portland Emma Miller Hoyt C. C. Perry Frank Dennett Swanpond Eva Pomerleau Margerite Pulling Augusta

Flip Decides Winners in Del City Council Race

A recount in Del City Oklahoma left Hubert Russell and Gene Anthony tied for the city council seat. Officials resolved the tie with a coin flip, awarding the victory to Russell.

del City Okla Hubert Russell Gene Anthony City Council Post Russell

Mrs Zella I Tibbetts Hosts Recent Guests

Mrs Zella I Tibbetts welcomed several visitors to her residence, connecting with friends and acquaintances during the social gathering. The event featured informal conversations and hospitality extending to the attendees.

Mrs Zella i Tibbetts

Salvation Army To Hold Beach Camp Meetings

The Salvation Army announces its annual Camp Meetings at Old Orchard from August 7 to 17 led by Colonel Ralph T. Miller and featuring speakers Commissioner and Mrs. William J. Dray of London England. The New York Staff Band will provide music with additional talks by Commissioner Holland French and Mrs. French.

Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach New England Ralph T. Miller York Richard Holtz William J. Dray London England Old Orchard New York Richard E. Holt Dray Holland French French Norman Marshall P. L. DeBevoise

Salvation Army aims 1959 drive at Old Orchard Beach

Lieut. Robert K. Reid leads a $4500 maintenance drive to fund ongoing Salvation Army programs in Old Orchard Beach and nearby communities including Ocean Park Pine Point and Scarborough. The effort supports youth activities Bible classes nursing home visits and holiday baskets with solicitors contacting local residents.

Robert K. Reid Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Pine Point Scarborough Reid Sunbeam Old Orchard United States Canada Ladies League of the Army Army

Kennebunk Baptist Group Picnic at Burgenut Pond

Members of the BOV class at Kennebunk Baptist church and guests held a Thursday picnic at the Maling cottage on Burgenut pond. Supper was served by Mrs Maling with help from Mrs Ruby Kimball Mrs Fannie Furbish and Mrs Louise Marsh. A social hour followed and plans were made for a food sale at Washington Park on Friday August 21.

Kennebunk Baptist Church George Maling Burgenut Pond Lillian Clark Mildred Hutchins Frances Burleigh

A and P Market Remodel Planned in Kennebunk

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company executives announce remodeling of the Kennebunk market at Main and Water streets owned by Jon and Elizabeth Milligan. The expansion doubles store size with new departments for fresh meats dairy and frozen foods. Hendrick Construction will build a modern front and a large rear parking lot recently cleared after the Kennebunk House teardown. New offices in the second store are ready for occupancy.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Main and Water Streets Kennebunk Jon Elizabeth Milligan A and P Hendrick Construction Company

Camp departures and visits among local families

Betsy Tibbetts and Cathy Reagan head to two week camps at Laughing Soon and Camp Hinds. Michael Gordon, Raymond Tibbetts, and Andy Vail also spend two weeks at camps. Several youngsters return home from Camp Hinds and Camp Lawrence. Deborah and David Ross visit Houston with Mrs. Garfield Ross. Robert Mackay Simpson travels from Boston to Isle of Man after four weeks with Tibbetts relatives. he is 78 and first U S trip. Ivan Day family from Prince Edward Island visit John Lindsey at the Landing. Kennebunk Osteopathic Hospital Guild plans a cottage outing at Kennebunk Pond tomorrow for members and families.

Betsy Tibbetts Orren Tibbetts Fletcher Street Cathy ‘Reagan Thomas J. Reagan Summer Street Michael Gordon Merton Gordon Mousam Jroad Camp Hinds Raymond David Tibbetts Andy Vail Thomas Vail Intervale Road Camp Lawrence Bear David Cram Atty Chester Cram Peter Burr William Frederick Perkins Frederick W. Perkins Raymond Garfield Ross Deborah David Houston A. L. Rogers Frank Rogers Robert Mackay Simpson Boston Isle of Man England Simpson United States Ivan Day Willard Tina Prince Edward Island Gordon Day John Lindsey Kennebunk Tomor‘row Bernard Bunnell Kennebunk Pond Guild

New York Children Vacationing in Kennebunk Area

Sixteen youngsters from New York City arrived in Kennebunk for a two week stay as guests of residents and the Fresh Air fund. Ages range from five to fourteen and some have visited before. They will lodge with numerous local families in Kennebunkport, North Berwick, Goodwins Mills, and surrounding areas.

New York City Kennebunk Fresh Air Fund New York Boston and Maine George Timson Kennebunkport Edward Bragdon North Berwick Francis Lamontagne Paul Bedard Ralph

Nasson Head Speaks at Rotary Dinner in Kennebunk Inn

Dr Roger War Po Nasson College spoke Thursday at the Kennebunk Inn dinner for Nasson Head. Dr Gay discussed the role of small colleges in education today and tomorrow. Forty five Rotarians attended with President John Christensen presiding. Kenneth Burr announced the annual auction set for Saturday August 22 at 10 am at Wonder Brook farm Portland Street. Auctioneer will be Your Yankee Auctioneer George A Martin. Contacts were invited for donation items.

Roger War Nasson College Kennebunk Inn Gay John Christensen Kenneth Burr Wonder Brook Farm Portland Street George A. Martin Burr

Wills and Divorce Hearings At High Court Session

Justice Charles A. Pomeroy presided a York County Superior Court vacation session at Alfred hearing divorce libels and other marital matters. Gordon A. Bridges Jr. of Wells was granted divorce from Cynthia J. Bridges for cruel and abusive treatment. Cynthia’s libel against Gordon was withdrawn. Probate court closed July term with many inventories and accounts while wills were examined, including George A. Boston estate to Ethel Boston Johnson and Orville B. Denison estate with numerous appraisals and inventories, totaling 278 848.54 for the Girard Trust Bank trust.

Charles A. Pomeroy North Windham York County Superior Court Alfred Gordon A. Bridges Jr Wells Cynthia J. Bridges Cynthia Gordon Atty Chester Cram, Jr Kennebunk Harry S. Littlefield Robert W. Ellis York Beach Rae FE. Mitchell Old Orchard Beach Virginia P. Leonard Florence S. Wentworth South Berwick F. Verrill Perkins Carolyn W. Cheever Vernon F. Littlefield Placide Gagnon Wallace N. Flanders Carl R. Whitehead Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank Philadelphia E. Josephine Brazier Kennebunkport Mabel Connor Roberts

Silver Tea Benefit for Ocean Park Girl Scouts Hosts 37

A silver tea for Ocean Park Girl Scouts was held Thursday at Mrs. Elinor Smiths home 24 Winona Avenue Ocean Park. The committee included Mrs. Olive Westgate, Mrs. Anna Dunbar, Mrs. Hazel Osgood and Mrs. Elinor Smith. Thirty seven guests attended including Mrs. Edna Sulis, Mrs. Winnifred Howe, and numerous local residents.

Ocean Park Elinor Smith Winona Avenue Edna Sulis Winnifred Howe Olive Westgate Anna Dunbar Hazel Osgood Mary J. Dunn Carrie Piper Winnifred B. Howe Edna R. Sulis Eva Parkhurst Eleanor Weller Edith Wagner Bessie Tabor Ruth Page Deborah Janice Martha Page Ruby Fraser Ella Waugh Lucy A. Sawyer Ruth M. Bullock Rita Christie Bernica Sillars May MacLean Robert Sulis Thomas Burns Jerome Daly Ralph Kendall Russell Smith C. B. Westgate Carrie Lawton Elizabeth R. Haines Mary Rozenberg Mildred E. Anderson Ethel M. Bird John Clark Harold Cox Lillian Jakeman Joan Sulis Joseph Barth

Lightning strikes kill golfer and injure caddy in Kentucky

Bernard Henry Breckel, 60, was killed when lightning struck him and his caddy Rendell Woodward, 13, as they ran to a pub house during a downpour in Louisville. Woodward suffered severe burns on both legs. The story also cites a Thomas Jefferson quote and notes several unrelated social notices about local families.

Joseph Jacob Egypt Louisville Bernard Henry Breckel Breckel Rendell Woodward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Our Lady of Victory Church Albert Charette St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Street Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry St. Jude Church Ogunquit William E. Gilroy D.D Cape Porpoise Methodist Church H. O. Mexert Mormon Churches West Kennebunk Gertrude Dutch Dial Edwin T. Settle Coe College Cedar Rapids, Iowa Beach Salvation Army Union Avenue Kennebunk Baptist Group BEDR Kitch Jan Reiner P.O. Box Port Richers Fla A&p Market Edmund Cashen Dial N. Y Nasson Head Rotary Meeting Thomas Jefferson
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