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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
5
Ralph W. Loew argues that true fulfillment comes not from demanding a perfect partner or success, but from self giving and seeking God, education, and service. He cites friendship, religious history, and Kennedy’s call to serve, teaching that losing self leads to finding purpose and unity with others.
Arizona anthropologist Dr Bernard Fontana believes a parking lot at the San Xavier Mission may mark the site of Bac, an ancient village of about 200 people on the San Xavier Reservation. He has spent four years mapping terrain and says the Bac people retain distinctive temperament and beliefs dating to 1692.
Arnold Palmer achieves a historic feat by winning the Texas Open three consecutive years. This makes him the first and only golfer to claim the title in three straight editions, underscoring his dominance in that era.
A fashion show on the Ossipee lawn showcased students from the Modeling and Charm Workshop of Mrs. Robert Bryant of Kennebunk Beach. Participants included Marybelle Walsh Ann Winston Martita Pareja Adele Buckland Pamela Budd with instructor Bryant and Mrs. William Beauford. Graduation exercises Sunday at 3 p.m. will award certificates to 12 students at Bruen Place Kennebunk Beach.
The Past Noble Grands association of Olive Rebekah lodge met at the home of Mrs. Alberta Morison Wells. They honored Mrs. Oleda Garrett who moved into a new apartment with a gift and a decorated cake by Mrs. Marion Dutch. Plans for an apron and food sale at Washington Park on August 17 were discussed with committees listed.
Sunlit schedule shows Sunday Mass times across multiple parishes including St Joseph St Andre St Mary St Brendan Notre Dame de Lourdes and more with pastors Monsignors Enright Dube Hevey Giguere and others. Also lists Wells Beach St Mary Church and area Protestant and Christian Science services with summer schedules and Sunday worship times across Saco Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Wells and CAMP Ellis.
Episcopal churches across Biddeford Saco Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach list parish priest in charge Rev T S Knox and Rev Harold A Hopkins. Services include Holy Communion Sung Eucharist Morning Prayer and Sermon with nursery school and parish programs. Fortunes Rocks St Phillip by the Sea holds 5 pm vesper services with Arundel Opera soloist.
The notice lists multiple Biddeford area churches with service times. Union Church Honey Ledge Road hosts guest pastor Rev Stan ley A Bennett with church school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m. Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel streets led by Rev Lattie Record at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m. White Church Crescent Street with interim pastor Rev Chauncy M Harding in May and June holds 10 30 a m worship. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox 35 Adams Street led by Rev Alexander Xanthakis offers Matins at 9 a m Orthos 9 30–10 30 a m and Divine Liturgy 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Foss Street Methodist at Foss and Pool streets under Rev James Douglass Riddle has 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning prayer with nursery. South Biddeford Methodist Pool Road, Rev James D Riddle, has church services and Sunday school. United Baptist on Jefferson Street led by Rev Jasper M Beane offers 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning worship.
Goodwins Mills Methodist church in Lyman Maine presents a summer schedule from June 17 to August 6 with Sunday worship at 10 45 a m including sermon by Norman J Langmaid. No services August 12 to September 2 due to the minister's vacation. Advent Christian church led by Rev Lloyd Osborne offers 11 am worship and 12 noon Sunday school. Lyman Baptist Church with pastor Robert J Vance holds Sunday school at 945 am and morning worship at 11 am.
Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore road led by Rev Paul S Hazlett holds Sunday worship at 11 am and Sunday school at 945 am for all ages through high school. Ogunquit Methodist church on Share road led by Rev Thomas R Merrill has Sunday worship at 930 am.
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church on the Cape presents Rev. Henry O. Meyert as minister. Church school starts at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship follows at 10:45 a.m.
Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue with acting pastor Rev Phylis FE Adams hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. Old Orchard Beach Methodist on Washington Avenue led by Rev John T Stahl worship at 11 a m. First Baptist on Ocean Avenue with Rev G Stephen Johnston offers Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m. Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street led by Rev Russell Pier has Sunday school 9 45 a m junior church 11 30 a m and morning worship 1 a m. Salvation Army at 91 Union Avenue under Lt Elizabeth Burnell commands Sunday school 9 45 a m and Holiness meeting at 11 a m.
Advent Christian church in Kennebunk Lower Village led by Rev. Milford G Butterfield offers Sunday school at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am with nursery care. Unitarian First Congregational Parish worship and Sunday school at 11 am led by Rev Carl Bierman. Christ Church ministers Rev Frederic Holmberg and Robert B Culmer with services at 9 00 and 11 00. Kennbunk Baptist on Main Street with Rev Chester M Staples holds Bible school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am. Christian Science Society at 25 Summer Street hosts Sunday school at 11 am and morning service at 11 am. West Kennebunk Methodist Church with Rev Alfred H Ives offers morning worship at 9 am and Sunday school at 10. Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society led by Mrs Gracie Ames has Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11.
Union services meet at First Wells church on Sundays at 10 30 a m with Sunday school. Full Gospel on Route 9 A offers Sunday school at 2 p m and worship at 3 p m. Highpine Baptist on Sanford road has Sunday school at 1 p m and worship at 2 p m. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. Moody Community church in Moody Hall on Route 1 led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball has Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m.
Rev. David W. Smith serves as pastor at Buxton Tory Hill Meeting House and North Congregational Church with morning worship at 11 and 9 30 respectively.
Village Baptist Church at Maine and Spring with Rev. George P Urban as pastor offers a church school for all ages at 9 45 a m and a morning worship at 11 00 a m with nursery and children's church. First Congregational on North street and Arundel road led by Rev Robert M Howes conducts worship at 9 30 a m. South Congregational on Temple street with Rev Howes also has worship at 9 and 11 a m.
Brian Eisner a senior from Manitowoc Wisconsin is named Michigan State's No 1 singles player as voted by coaches. The announcement reflects Eisner's long running varsity career and leadership on the team.
This piece explains why startled pets such as dogs, guinea pigs, cats, and birds react with defensive bites or claws. It stresses gentle handling, avoiding cornering, and calming voices to prevent injuries. It notes cats’ speed, birds’ pecking, and safety tips for children around confined animals.
A veterinary guide notes cats six months and older typically receive an intramuscular avianized rabies vaccine, younger kittens may get a phenolized form. Vaccination must be performed by a veterinarian. The piece invites readers to send pet care questions to Mr. Miller for a future column.
A public safety notice urges mothers to monitor where children play and avoid street play. State Police warn many youngsters are injured or killed playing outside. The advice favors yard or safe alternatives to curb danger.
The Biddeford Pool Community clubhouse hosts the York County Republican committee on Monday at 8 pm. Delegates William W. Pomerleau and Mrs A E Descoteaux join the county committee. officers to be elected for the year. Campaign plans and finance quotas for York county to be announced. special guests will be June 18 primary winners.
Sgt. Albert Dion stationed at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts is now in Puerto Rico. His wife and three children will join him around July 5. The Dions and related families hosted guests including Oville Lamarre of Manchester New Hampshire and Emile Richard and daughters from Sanford. Local notices mention graduates and community activities with multiple Maine addresses and upcoming meetings.
Thornton Academy summer school opens Monday with a general 10 a.m. meeting. The 8 10 a.m. block offers First year algebra geometry remedial reading Sophomore English. The 10 12 15 block offers remedial arithmetic Freshman English reading first year French. All other classes canceled for low enrollment. refunds issued to those who registered.
Robert P Maurice a 2 year old Connecticut man was arrested in Saco on a car theft charge after a minor collision on the Maine Turnpike He had stolen a Lynn Mass car and swapped plates Police said he was on Federal parole and had been arrested previously by Trooper Knight three years ago He appeared in Saco Municipal Court on the liquor charge and was bound over to the next U S District Court term in Portland with 1000 bail He also faced a $200 fine for the liquor conviction
The Rotary Club of Kennebunk met at the Kennebunk Inn with vice president James Ivers presiding in the president Frank Beard’s absence. Edward Mayo of Kennebunkport spoke on drawing basics, assisted by Vernon Littlefield. The annual outing moves from Thursday to Kennebunk Pond cottage of Harrison Coleman with Kenneth Burr as outing chairman. Charles Desson to become president on July 5.
Old Orchard Beach town council will consider legal action against businesses at the Beach that have not paid license fees. Town Clerk Esther Crowley is preparing a list of delinquents for council action.
The Maine Highway Commission said bids will be opened July 11 for highway projects in Augusta and Saco and for bridge projects in North Berwick Madison and Ebeemee Township.
A postage stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Girl Scouts will be issued on July 24 in Button Bay Vi.
The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen met with Town Manager Robert York and Planning Board Chairman Philip Saxe to review planning progress and future board plans. They granted permission for the Navy Relief Society of Portsmouth to sell carnival tickets in Kennebunk in July 1922 and instructed the manager to attend a boiler replacement discussion with Kesslen Shoe, Kennebunk Light and Power officials, and attorney Barnett Shur, to be reviewed at a forthcoming special Town meeting.
Barry Elston a 21 year old from Cedar Grove New Jersey is named captain of the Dart team in the upcoming event.
CADILLAC 1952 in A-1 condition inquire 332 Alfred Street Biddeford MERCURY 1957 priced 695 at Compagna Gulf Station Beach Street Saco.
In Stonington an 18 year old Betsy Richardson died when a car rolled down a steep hill, broke through an iron railing and sank into 14 feet of water about 100 feet offshore. Skin divers recovered the body. Betsy was the daughter of Gordon and wife. The father won the Republican nomination in the state legislature primaries.
The junior guard stands 6 foot 2 and will join Mouths basketball program next winter, bringing size and playmaking. He is described as a capable shooter and defender who fits the team’s backcourt plans.
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