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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory of Sacred and Congregational Parishes

Listings for St Joseph St Andre Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity St Margarets Monicas Martha Saco United Baptist School Street Methodist Second Parish Universalist First Parish North Saco Congregational Christian Science Salvation Army Holiness meeting details include pastors and Sunday Masses and worship times across multiple towns and churches.

Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Albert Charette Most Holy Trinity Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Old Orchard Beach St. Margarets Old Orchard Street Edward Walsh Armand Landry North Saco Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Salvation Army James C. Geddes Holiness

Local church schedules for Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk

The notice lists service times and leaders for Christ Church Biddeford Trinity Church Saco St John by the Sea Old Orchard Beach and St David Kennebunk. Rev Mark M McCullough leads Christ Church and St David while Rev T S Knox leads Trinity Church and St John by the Sea pastor Rev Harold McElwain presides at St John by the Sea. Church school and morning worship times are specified.

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

Church Services and Ministers Listed for Biddeford and Saco

A schedule lists multiple churches in Biddeford and Saco with service times and pastors. St Demetrious Greek Orthodox on Adams Street led by Rev Joa kim Valasiadis offers Matins and Divine Liturgy in the morning. First Universalist and Second Parish Unitarian host worship and Sunday school with staggered times.

St. Demetrois Adams Street Joakim Valasiadis First Universalist Church Square Edmund W. Beal Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Church School _ street Saco Biddeford

Maine Churches and Services Schedule

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

Village Baptist Church Maine Spring Street George P. Urban First Congregational Church North Street Arundel Road Robert M. Howes South Congregational Church Temprle Street Advent Christian Church Philip L. Shuman

Mormon Church Services In Saco At G A R Hall

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds meetings at the G A R hall in Saco led by Elder Wendell J. Hall and Elder David W. Scott of 52 School street. Sacrament 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 Wendell J. Hall David W. Scott School Street

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Service Schedule

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church under Rev. H O Megert offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m.

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church H. O Megert

Ogunquit church services list

Ogunquit Methodist church on Shore road with Rev. Robert A. Carter of York as pastor offers morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30. Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road with Rev. Paul S. Hazlett as pastor offers morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday school at 10 30.

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

Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations

Sunday morning worship and Sunday school times listed for First Baptist Ocean Avenue Advent Christian Saco Old Orchard Beach Methodist Washington Avenue Faith Tabernacle Atlantic Third Street Salvation Army Union Avenue with pastors G Stephen Johnston Herman Thurlow J Clarke Collind Russell K Pier Lt Robert K Reid and service times including 2 30 pm 9 45 am 11 am and 11 30 am across the area.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Church Saco l Avenue Old Orchard Beach Herman Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue J. Clarke Collind Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K Pier Salvation Army Union Avenue Robert K. Reid

Church Schedules and Summer Plans for Kennebunk Area

Local churches list week services with pastors and times. Christ Church Dane Street holds Sunday school at 930 and 1045 AM and morning worship at 11. Kennebunk Baptist at Main Street has 945 AM Bible school and 11 AM worship. Unitarian plans no June services with July 5 start for summer services. Alewife Baptist and West Kennebunk Methodist also note weekly hours and church school times.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Main Street Thomas C. Martin Christian Science Society Summer Street

Wells Congregations Share Sunday Services Across Wells

Wells First and Second Congregational churches announce union Sunday worship at 10 30 a m at the Second church with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Wells Baptist Church Sanford Road hosts 1 pm Sunday school and 2 pm worship led by Rev Wayne A Porter Highpine Wells Branch Freewill Baptist at Route 9 A holds 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am morning service Moody Community Church at Moody Community hall Route 1 led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball offers 10 am Sunday school and 11 am service

First 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 Coleman York South Berwick Moody Community Church Moody Community Hall Route 1 Nelson Kimball

Church Services List At Goodwins Mills Osborne And Curran

Goodwins Mills Methodist church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid offers morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m Lloyd Osborne presides at morning worship 11 a m with Sunday school at 12 noon Lyman Baptist church with Harry J Curran as minister holds 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 Choir Supper Honors Departing Guests at Ossinee

Miss Evelyn Smith hosted a covered dish supper for the Christchurch church choir at her cottage on Little Ossipee Lake in Kennebunk. Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Foster Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bragg and Mr. and Mrs. Paul West who will soon relocate. Remembrances and poems by Mrs. B A Smith accompanied each gift. Attendees included Rev Fred Holmberg and many parishioners.

Evelyn Smith Christchurch Kennebunk Little Ossipee Lake Russell Foster Edward Bragg Paul West B. A. Smith Foster West Bragg Fred Holmberg George Whittier Lendall Smith Walfred Johnson Roland Bergervon Carol Bergeron Suzanne Soucy Reginald Waterhouse Walter Cala

John 13 15 example given by Jesus

A biblical citation notes Jesus stating I have given you an example to follow from John chapter thirteen verse fifteen. The emphasis is on servanthood and modeling humble conduct for others.

John

Debre Faces French School Aid Clash Over Catholic Subsidies

In Paris Premier Debre maneuvers toward a compromise on the school question a dispute over aid to Catholic schools. A nonpartisan commission is proposed to review options as divisions deepen between left and right in the National Assembly with Algeria and de Gaulle politics in play.

Paris Michel Debre France Debre National Assembly Mt Teht Gaullist Arles de Gaulle Jtorm Algeria de Gaulle Ee ‘Ly

Art Display Brings Fisher and Lane to Kennebunk Museum

The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk features two prize winning artists this month. William Fisher, longtime exhibitor, presents charcoal and wash drawings seen on The Villager front pages. Ben Lane, Midwest artist in residence at Simpson College, Indy, Iowa, shows paintings including Beached Boats, with a reach across national shows and major prizes.

Kennebunk New Art Gallery William Fisher Fisher New York School New York Baltimore Museum University of California Department of Arts American University Washington, DC Europe Africa Middle East Far East Clayton Lane Foreign Service National Association of Women Artists Artists’ Equity Washington Society of Artists The Pen and Brush

Kennebunk Man to Be Ordained at St John the Divine

John D. Cannon, foster son of Mr and Mrs H Willis Day Sr of Kennebunk, graduates from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He will be ordained June 11 at St John the Divine Cathedral and will serve as a curate at St Thomas Episcopal on Fifth Avenue. He and his wife Dorothy Patterson with sons Douglas and Jeffrey visit relatives in Kennebunkport and Cos Cob Connecticut.

John D. Cannon H. Willis Day Fletcher Street Kennebunk Union Theological Seminary Nework City St. John the Divine Sir Thomas Episco Pal .Hurch Fifth Avenue 53Rd Street Dorothy Patterson Douglas and Jeffrey James Batterson Kennebunkport Day Paterson Kennetion Exercises Edward A. Sprague Patricia Cannon Cos Cob, Conn

Wearing the Cross and Christian Liberty in Attitude

A reader writes about wearing a gold cross as a personal symbol tied to love and faith. The author counsels against jewelry use but urges humility, avoiding harsh judgment of others, and notes harmony among Christians despite differing views.

Christ

Local Summer News From Kennebunk Community

Miss Jeanne Chabot has completed her first year at Boston University and is home for the summer. She works at the Howard Johnson restaurant on the Maine Turnpike. The Dargis family and friends visit Kennebunk for graduations at Kennebunk High and Jr High. The Webber Lefebvre American Legion auxiliary plans a Monday meeting at Kennebunk pond.

Jeanne Chabot Boston University Leo Chabot York Street Howard Johnson Maine Turnpike Herbert Bachelder and Irving, Dwight Herbert Newndon Conn Harry S. Bachelder Mousam Road Emma Crocker Kennebunk Boston William Koutalidis Donna Tide Water Courts the Landing Union Street Saco Paul Dargis U. S. Navy North Sebago William Gordon Fred Hall Frances Jewell Mary Burnham School Northampton Mass Furman Jewell Idlease Miss Jewell

Piano Recital Planned at Kennebunkport

A piano recital by the pupils of Fred L. Hill will be held at South Congregational church Kennebunkport at 8 p m Thursday. Parents and friends may attend to hear a varied program including duets and works by Grieg Chopin Mendelssohn Mozart and more featuring performers such as Rhonda Smith Clyde Wildes Ellen Pfeiffer and Lydia Spencer.

Fred L. Hill South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Tschaikowsky John Lombard Clyde Wildes MacDowell Rhonda Smith Grieg Chopin Cowboy Cobb Joan Downing Arrant Peter Clark Bralms Kraft Betty Smith Schubert Teddy Steele Perrin Roderick Spencer Mendelssohn Aaron Hibbs David Clark Ellen Pfeiffer Lydia Spencer Hill Ruth Hendrick Rogers Alba Kevin Kasschau Kathy King Mozart Henry Kingsbury Chaminade Anna Pfeiffer

Brownie Troop 34 Holds Cookout Idle Ease

Brownies of troop 34 from Kennebunk with leaders Mrs Eliot Green and Mrs Arnold Truscott hosted a cookout at Idle Ease. Helpers included Mrs Robert Hutchins and Mrs Alfred Mathieu. After games, gifts were given to all Brownies, with many attendees named.

Brownies Alice Jewell Shirley Shufleburg Linda Bedard Creen

Rotary Club Meets At Kennebunk High

Kennebunk Rotary Club gathered thirty five members and guests at Kennebunk High School. Secretary George Whittier led in President Joseph Ruest’s absence. Dinner was cafeteria style. Plans were made for the August chicken barbecue. Speaker William Lawrence of Old Orchard Beach outlined the York County Multiple Sclerosis drive, now underway and ending Sunday June 21.

Kennebunk Rotary Club Kennebunk High School George Whittier Joseph Ruest William Lawrence Old Orchard Beach York County Lawrence

Wells High School 1959 Graduates Receive Diplomas

Wells High School held graduation for 35 seniors with 650 in attendance. The ceremony featured band performances under Everett E. Firth, addresses by Rev. Paul Hazlett and Bates College’s Prof. Brooks Quimby, and multiple awards. Merna Darling, Karen Bridges and William Ireland earned top honors.

Wells High School Roberts Wells Everett E. Firth Paul S. Hazlett Ogunquit Baptist Church Karen E. Bridges Firth William Ireland Janice Ward Phyllis Gordon Karen Bridges Jean Bernard Patricia Miller Breen Savage Barbara Hatch

Patricia Allen to Represent Maine at FHA National Conclave

Miss Patricia Allen, elected president of Old Orchard Beach High School's Future Homemakers of America chapter, was chosen by the Maine FHA association to attend the national convention in Chicago from July 13 to 17. She serves as chapter president for 1959-1960 and has held roles including secretary and vice president.

Patricia Allen Old Orchard Life School Future Homemakers For America FHA Chicago Ill Conrad Hilton Miss Allen William F. Allen Old Salt Roz Old Orchard Beach Future Teachers of America Oceana Yearsbook United Baptist Church Saco Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of Rainbow Girls Miss Alien Maine Elizabeth A. Barker Home Economics Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Future Hoemakers of America

Bar Mills Fire Department Plans Annual Field Day

The Bar Mills Fire Department schedules a July 11 field day with a 1 p m parade and contests between departments. Supper is at 5 and dancing from 8 to midnight. Gilbert W Emmons chairs the committee. Fire Chief Arthur Emmons of Saco notes Saco apparatus will not compete but may attend.

Bar Mills Gilbert W. Emmons Arthur Emmons Saco

Notable Names List in Historical Society Minutes

A readible fragment lists individuals including Mary Alice Adams Jean Lois Bernard Karen Elizabeth Bridges Richard Earl Burden Charles Isaiah Chadbourne Do lores Jean Chaloux Frances Kay Clough Douglas Arthur Cruickshank Merna Maud Darling Patience Angie Dixon Nan cy Lee Ducharme Robert Harold Earls Ross Floyd Essinger Jr Robert Edward Goodale Phyllis Ann Gordon Roberta Anne Harrisman Barbara Linda Hatch George Michael Higgins Jon Frederick Holder Samuel William Ireland James Edward Kennard Patricia Susan Miller Josephine Eva Perkins John Dana Perkins David Lee Randall Emerson Bruce Rhodes Breen Reeves Savage William Farwell Spiller David Thornton Staples Jo Anne Talpey Henry Joseph Sydlowski Jr Jo 1 Maynard Trafton Janice P th Ward Douglas James Webber Russell Meredith Young.

Wells High School Dolores Chaloux Nancy Ducharme Frances Clough Barbara Hatch Janice Ward Roberta Harriman Jean Bernard Josephine Perkins Patience Dixon Merna Darling Patricia Miller Phyllis Gordon Jo-Anne Talpey Mary Adams Karen Bridges Douglas Webber David Staples Emerson Rhodes David Randall John Perkins James Kennard Henry Sychowski Jon Holder William Ireland Mary Alice Adams Jean Lois Bernard Karen Elizabeth Bridges Richard Earl Burden Charles Isaiah Chadbourne Dolores Jean Chaloux Frances Kay Clough Douglas Arthur Cruickshank Merna Maud Darling Patience Angie Dixon Nancy Lee Ducharme Robert Harold Earls Ross Floyd Essinger, Jr Robert Edward Goodale Phyllis Ann Gordon Roberta Anne Harrisman Barbara Linda Hatch George Michael Higgins Jon Frederick Holder Samuel William Ireland James Edward Kennard Patricia Susan Miller Josephine Eva Perkins John Dana Perkins David Lee Randall Emerson Bruce Rhodes Breen Reeves Savage William Farwell Spiller David Thornton Staples Henry Joseph Sydlowski, Jr Maynard Trafton Janice P Th Ward Douglas James Webber Russell Meredith Young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Kennebunkport St. Martha Will William J. Kelly Henry Fournelle Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Ogunquit the Universalist Church Unitarian Universalist Service Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Ossinee Jesus Charles Morrell Harry J. Fisher Evangelical United Brethren Church Monroeville, Pa Andreas Freund Kennebunk Man William E. Gilroy D.D Edmund Cashen Brownie Rotary Club Kennebunk High Quimby Brooks Quimby Bates College Lewiston Heavenly Light Wilhousky Sibelius Glee Club Agnes Tibbetts Tibbetts Russell Young George Higgins Bausch and Lamb Bayley Wells Band Booster Club Wells and Ogunquit Parent- Teacher Association Young Womens Church Wells First Wells Teachers’ Association Ogunquit Woman's Club Ogunquit Men's Civic Club Melville H Johnson Merna M Darling Ioberts David Hutchins Richard Burden William Spiller Fire Department Nad Elm Street Ford New Mill City Chevrolet Corp
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