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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory Listings Across Saco and Area

Local church listings show multiple parishes in Saco and surrounding towns offering Sunday Masses and services. Notable pastors include Rt Rev Monsignor Elie Hevey, Rev Aime Giguere, Rev Cornelius Enright, Rev Maurice Boland, Rev Albert Charette, Rev Edward F Walsh, and Rev J Henry Fournelle. Mass times vary by location from 6 to 11 am with additional services andSunday school noted at several sites.

St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey St. Andre Bacon Street Aime Giguere A. m. Mary St. Mary Street Cornelius Enright P. R

Episcopal Churches Schedule Labor Day Services

The churches listed include Christ Episcopal Church Crescert Street Biddeford with Rev. Mark M. McCullough at 8 a.m. Parish Eucharist. Trinity Church 15 Cleveland Street Saco with Rev. T. S. Knox Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and family service at 9:30 a.m. St John by-the-Sea Old Orchard Beach with Rev. Harold A. McElwain Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist with sermon at 11:15 a.m. St David Kennebunk Portland Road with Rev. Mark M. McCullough at 10:30 a.m. services.

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

Biddeford Religious Services Plan For July

Biddeford churches list multiple services including Greek Orthodox at Adams Street with Rev Joa kim Valasiadis, Universalist at City Square with Rev Edmund Beal, United Baptist on Jefferson Street with Rev Morley J, Advent Christian at Hill and Chapel with Rev Chester F L Smith, Full Gospel Assembly on Hill and Chapel, Foss Street Methodist at Foss and Pool with Rev James D Riddle, South Biddeford Methodist on Pool Road with Rev James D Ridde, Union Church led by Rev Edmund Beal, and Second Congregational with Rev H Lewis Cutler. First Parish Congregational in Saco to host summer preacher Rev John J Gunther. notices mention July and August services at Biddeford and neighboring congregations.

St. Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Joakim Valasiadis First Universalist Church City Square Edmund W. Beal The Universalist Biddeford United Advent Christian Church Corner Hill Chapel Streets Chester F. L. Smith Foss Street Methodist Corner Foss Pool Streets James D. Riddle South Biddeford Pool Road James D. Ridde Union Church Edmund Beal Second Congregational Church H. Lewis Cutler First Parish Congregational Church Saco John J. Gunther Kennebunk Beach Biddeford First

Ogunquit churches offer summer worship schedule

Ogunquit Methodist church on Shore road resumes two Sunday morning services at 9 30 and 11 am with different preachers and an evening service at 3 pm each Sunday in July and August. Ogunquit Baptist church, also on Shore road, led by Rev Paul S Hazlett, has a 10 30 am morning service and 8 30 pm vesper service. There are no Sunday school classes during the summer.

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

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Service Notice

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church lists Rev. N. O. Mevert as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 45 a.m.

Cape Porpoise N. O. Mevert

Sunday's church services across Ocean Avenue area

First Baptist Ocean Avenue led by G Stephen Johnston holds Sunday school at 1:30 PM and worship at 2:30 PM. Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach lists Herman Thurlow as pastor with Sunday school at 9:45 AM and morning worship at 11 AM. Methodist Church on Washington Avenue features Rev John T Stahl with services at 9 AM 10:30 AM and 7 PM. Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street led by Rev Russell K Pier has Sunday school 9:45 AM junior church 11:30 AM morning worship 11 AM. Salvation Army schedules include 9:45 AM Sunday school 11 AM holiness meeting 3 PM and open air services at 7 PM and 7:30 PM.

Unitarian Pepperell Park Edmund W. Beal Universalist Unitarian Sac U.sted Baptist Church Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco Salvation Army Main Street James C. Geddes Offcer School Street First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston 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 Holiness Salvation Praise

church service schedule for Kennebunk area June to July

The district lists multiple churches with pastors and summer plans. Christ Church Dane Street with morning services. Kennebunk Baptist on Main Street holds Bible school at 9 45 and worship at 11. Christian Science Society on Summer Street hosts Sunday school at 11 and morning service. Unitarian church announces no June services and July 5 summer services at 11 with Arundel Opera Company musicians. Alewife Baptist with Sunday 2 pm service. West Kennebunk Methodist with worship at 9 and church school at 10.

The Unitarian Church Edmund W. Beal Ife Arundel Opera Saco Kennebunk Baptist Church Main Street Thomas C. Martin Christian Science Society Summer Street

Summer Worship Schedule for Wells Congregations

Dual services held at First and Second Congregational churches on Route 1 Wells with 9:30 a m and 10:45 a m starts. No Sunday school in summer. Nearby Baptist and Freewill Baptist churches list Sunday school times and worship hours. Moody Community Church notes classes at 10 a m and worship at 1 p m led by Mr. and Mrs. Kimball.

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

Kennebunkport church schedule and pastors listed

The Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church on Spring Street lists Rev. George P. Urban as pastor with church school at 8 45 and worship at 10 a m. In September school returns at 9 45 and worship at 11 a m. First Congregational on North Street and Arundel Road lists Rev. Robert M. Howes with morning worship at 9 30 am. South Congregational on Temple Street lists Rev. Robert M. Howes with worship at 9 and 11 a m. Advent Christian with Rev. Philip L. Shuman holds church school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m.

Village Philip L. Shuman

Sunday worship and Sunday school notices at area churches

Goodwins Mills Methodist church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid conducts morning worship at 10 45 each Sunday through September 13 Lloyd Osborne pastor holds 11 am service and 12 noon Sunday school At Baptist church Harry Curran minister offers 10 am Sunday school and 11 am morning worship

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

Augustine's Conversion Marked by Christ's Call

The early life of Augustine shows self indulgence at Carthage and lax morality until a pivotal conversion. He recalls hearing unholy loves and Jesus guiding him to face his own vileness, a transformation the Evangelical and Reformed Church says remains for all who seek the Lord of life in Philadelphia.

Augustine University of Carthage Jesus Jesus Christ Lord of L ‘Fe Franklin I. Sheeder Board of Christian and Publication Evangelical and Reformed Church Philadelphia

Religion In The News Saco Mormon church meetings at G A R hall

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Saco conducts sacraments at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m with Elder Wendell J Hall and Elder David W Scott of 52 School Street in charge.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Church Saco G. A

Churchwomen Plan Kennebunk Summer Fair

The Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk will host its annual fair on Wednesday August 5 from 10 am to 2 pm at Washington Park. Theme The Country Fair features red and white checked decor sunbonnets and a snack bar with sandwiches cold drinks and hot coffee.

Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk Washington Park Women's Fellowship Archie Turner Garfield Ross Ernest Smith Joseph Sheridan Mark Goodwin Edward Travis Leon Hicks George Lebarge John York Roger Gonneville Walfred Johnson Stuart Littlefield Robert Eveleth Joseph Burke

Barbecue Planned by Kennebunk Rotarians on August 5

The Kennebunk Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual chicken barbecue on Wednesday August 5 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m at the Park Street playground Kennebunk. Co chairmen are David Craig and William Briddell with Waldo Chick directing. Homemade foods candies and pie will also be sold.

Kennebunk Rotary Club Park Street Kennebunk Waldo, Chick David Craig William Briddell Sandy Brooks John S. Seekins, Jr Kenneth Burr John Christensen Lewis Burr Harrison Coleman Albert W. Emmons Charles Dessow Theodore O Kingsbury Joseph Ruest Lenda! A. Smith William Cressey Richard Farnsworth Robert Marier W. Gilman Fiske Norris Stephens Ernest Warren Charles Belyea Warren Fisher Arthur Lombard Myer Saxe John Alheim James Ivers Ralph Stephan Vernon Littlefield Harry Small Parking Ernest Smith Frank Beard John Dresser Roger Gonneville Tennessee James Glisson Washington A. Robert Theibault Baptist Joint Committee On Public Affairs Theibault States District of Columbia South Carolina Alabama Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Maine Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia American Baptist Church Conference of Synodical Presidents United Lutheran Church In America ULCA

Rotary Luncheon in Kennebunk Includes Legislator Emmons Talk

Fifty five members and visitors attended the Thursday noon Rotary meeting at the Kennebunk Inn. President John Christensen chaired as Charles Corsoman introduced speaker Attorney Albert W. Emmons, representative to the legislature, who discussed this year’s legislature. Several locals report travel and camp updates tied to family and friends in Kennebunkport Acton and York Harbor.

Rotary Kennebunk Inn John Christensen Charles Corsoman Albert W. Emmons Edward Bull Floyd Bull Sea Road Camp Belknap Lake Winnipesaukee N. H Donna Donald Stewert York Harbor Mildred Tomsett New York Summer Street Mary Durgin Ane Clayton Shelton Joseph Mercier Fletcher Street Maguire Field N. J Newfoundland

Family Reunion Held In West Kennebunk

Mr and Mrs Bernard Millington and children Christie Jackie Tommie and Leslie visited West Kennebunk with Howard Martenson family. Millington a BMI Navy recruit will report to Bainbridge Md for officers school then serve as recruiting officer in St Louis Mo. A reunion at the Martenson home included many Sanford Portland and local residents.

Bernard Millington Christie Jackie Tommie Leslie Charleston S. C Howard Mortenson West Kennebunk Millington BMI U. S. Navy Bainbridge St. Louis Stephen Michael Cheryl Brian Ingalls Raymond Ingalls, Jr Margaret Marchand Howard Martenson

Minor and Major Prophets in the Bible Compared

The article argues that the division into major and minor prophets is not a measure of quality. It notes length differences and the prominence of figures like Micah and Amos, but asserts all prophetic writings hold value. It compares Ruth Esther and Luke to illustrate relative significance and concludes every Bible page merits study.

Israel Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zachariah Malachi

Kennebunk Woman Is Given Shower

Mrs. William Smith hosted a shower at her Pine Street home in Kennebunk for Mrs. Erin Whitten. Following gift opening, a social evening and refreshments were served by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Richard Weeman. Attendees included Mrs. Naomi Cyr, Mrs. Pauline Drew, Mrs. Roberta Seeley, Mrs. Marion King, Mrs. Lois Johnson, Mrs. Pearl Nedeau, Mrs. Joanne Rose, Mrs. Joyce Jones, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Ann Nedeau, Nancy Seeley, and Nancy Nedeau. guest of honor Mrs. Whitten. Absent with gifts were Mrs. Priscilla Pike, Mrs. Edith Nest, Mrs. Marjorie Jackson, Mrs. Constance Johnson, and Miss Anita Johnson.

William Smith Pine Street Kennebunk Erin Whitten Richard Weeman Naomi Cyr Pauline Drew Roberta Seeley Marion King Lois Johnson Pearl Nedeau Joanne Rose Joyce Jones Ruth Smith Ann Nedeau Nancy Seeley Nancy Nedeau Whitten Weeman Mrs.Smith Priscilla Pike Edith Nest Marjorie Jackson Constance Johnson Anita Johnson

Blue Sky Revue To Be Couture Benefit Highlight

Old Orchard Beach Maine as the Blue Sky Revue a top Canadian variety group will headline a Couture benefit at Pier Casino. The fundraiser for Couture hospitalized after a picnic grove shooting has drawn praise from Maine communities and local police. Proceeds go to Couture medical bills now over two thousand dollars as Irving McNair chairs the drive and Tom Blythe coordinates a volunteer lineup of acts for the 3 p.m. show.

Old Orchard Beach Maurice Canada Ehhow Chamber of Commerce Couture Pier Casino Maine Maine Medical Center Portland Montreal Grove Irving McNair Jerome P. Plante Chamber Mrs. Couture Coutures Tom Blythe Plante Royal Canadian Air Force Robert Kimball

New Kennebunk Sewer District Rates Planned After August 1

The Kennebunk Sewer District set rates to cover annual debt service of 68000 plus a 2 percent sinking fund on 1 million debt. About 800 residents and businesses will see bills shortly after August 1 with homeowners paying roughly double current water costs and minimum-water residents paying 48 dollars yearly. Industrial users face quarterly 12 dollar first through fourth quarters for up to 1200 cubic feet, then 1 dollar per 100 cubic feet. other users pay 7.20, 16.80, 16.80, 7.20 per quarter for up to 1200 cubic feet, then 0.60 to 1.40 per hundred cubic feet thereafter.

Kennebunk Sewer District Anurl Kenneturk Spicker Associates Boston Kennebunk Sewer Therm Maine Kennebunkport Wells Water District

West Kennebunk Demonstration Parties Highlight Local Home Life

Mrs. Gertrude Dutch lists guests at a Worcester visit by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitney. Mrs. Carolyn Goldammer hosted a demonstration party with Phyllis Smith of Goodwins Mills presenting. Attendees included Elsie Wilson Beverly Jarvis Annie Wyman Myrtice Whitney Clara Wallace Jeanette Salvato Pat Gregoire Rita Desper and others. Rita Desper hosted another event with the same demonstrator and guests.

Fred Whitney Worcester Mass Carolyn Goldammer Phyllis Smith Goodwins Mills Elsie Wilson Beverly Jarvis Annie Wyman Myrtice Whitney Clara Wallace Jeanette Salvato Pat Gregoire Rita Desper Bertha Desper Virginia Hatch

Bruce Lovett Birthday Party Celebrated at Grandparents

Bruce Lovett sixth birthday was celebrated at his grandparents’ home on High street with balloons, gifts, games, and a cake in the shape of a cup cake bearing Happy Birthday. Attendees included Gall and Pamela Hall Betsy and Tommy Thomas and others, with one gift sent by Mrs. Alfie Leech. The piece also notes the 1900 US possession of American Samoa under a treaty with Britain and Germany.

Bruce Lovett Judith Lovett Storer Street Kennebunk A. Wesley High Street Gall Pamela Hall Betsy Tommy Thomas Nancy Leech

Water District Rate Schedule Details and Billing Dates

The document outlines quarterly water charges including undeveloped property rates at 0.0375 per foot per quarter, with frontages over 100 feet subject to the same rate. Billing periods begin August 1, 1959, then November 1, 1959, February 1, 1960, May 1, 1960, and quarterly thereafter. Industrial rates apply to manufacturers selling wholesale for retail.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Notre Dame de Lourdes Albert Charette Most Holy Trinity Church Maurice Boland Camp Ellis Our Lady of Victory St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Street Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry Pine Point St. Jude Church J. Euy J. Henry Fournelle Bunkpor Kenne St. Martha Church William Kelly First Parish Congregational White Church Episcopal Churches Ogunquit of God Christ Church Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Mormon Churches Tom Henshaw Edmund Cashen Dial YU William E. Gilroy D.D Biddeford-Saco Juliette Carol Sandy Ventri Loquist Billy Blythe Golden Tones Gertrude Dutch Dial Island American Samoa United States Great Britain Germany Marshall Fredericks Detroit Mich Norway Michigan California Catholic Shrine Indian River
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