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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory Listings and Sunday Mass Times

A dense directory lists church names, pastors, and Sunday Mass or service times across Saco and nearby towns including St Joseph St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity Camp Ellis Old Orchard Beach St Margaret St Jude St Martha St Mary Wells Ogunquit All Saints School Street Methodist United Baptist Parish Unitarian Universalist North Saco Congregational First Parish Christian Science Salvation Army and Holiness meetings with specific mass times and worship schedules for each location.

Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Albert Charette Most Holy Trinity Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Camp Ellis Our Lady of Victory Albert Chara Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Old Orchard Street Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry Pine Point St. Jude Church Kennebunk At William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Martha Agg William Kelly J. Henry

Episcopal Services Schedule Across Coastal Maine Churches

Christ Episcopal Crescert Street Biddeford holds parish Eucharist at 3 a m led by Rev Mark M McCullough. Trinity Church Cleveland Street Saco offers Holy Communion at 8 a m and a family service at 9 30 a m led by Rev T S Knox. St John by the Sea Old Orchard Beach hosts Holy Communion at 8 a m and church school at 10 39 a m with Rev Harold McElwain. St David Kennebunk on Portland Road has 10 30 a m church services with Rev Merk M McCullough as vicar.

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

Local Churches and Service Times in Biddeford and Saco

A listing of church locations and Sunday service schedules. Institutions include Biddeford St Demetrois Greek Orthodox Adams Street Matins 10 11 a m and Divine Liturgy 11 12 a m, First Universalist City Square with 9:45 a m Sunday school, Second Parish Unitarian School Street Saco worship 11 a m first and third Sundays, Biddeford United Baptist Jefferson Street 9:45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon, The White Church Crescent Street 10 30 a m, Advent Christian Hill and Chapel 10 a m worship and 11 a m Bible study, Full Gospel Assembly Hill and Chapel 3 p m, Foss Street Methodist Foss and Pool 10 15 a m, South Biddeford Pool Road 9 a m, Union Church Beal pastor 9:45 a m church school and 11 a m service.

St. Demetrois Adams Street Joakim Valasiadis First Universalist Church City Square Edmund W. Beal Unitarian Universalist Unitarian School _ street Saco Biddeford United Corner Hill Chapel Streets Foss Street Corner Foss Pool Streets James D. Riddle South Biddeford

Mormon Churches Hold Services in Saco Hall

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints conducts meetings at the G A R hall in Saco 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

Ogunquit Churches Announce Sunday Services

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

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Schedule

Cape Porpoise Methodist church announces Rev. H O Me¢ert as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m.

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church H O Me¢ert

Sunday church services in Old Orchard Beach area churches

First Baptist on Ocean Avenue led by Rev G Stephen Johnston holds worship at 2 30 p m Advent Christian in Saco Avenue Saco holds Sunday school 9 45 a m and morning worship 11 with Herm an Thurlow as pastor Methodist on Washington Avenue led by Rev John T Stahl with church school 9 45 and morning worship 11 Faith Tabernacle corner Atlantic Avenue and Third Street led by Rev Russell K Pier with Sunday school 9 45 Junior church 11 30 and worship 11 Salvation Army on Union Avenue under Lt Robert K Reid with Sunday school 9 45 and Holiness meeting at 11 a m

Old Orchard Beach First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Church Sacosavenue Herlman Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Faith Tabenacle Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K. Pier Salvation Army Union Avenue Robert K. Reid

Summer church schedules listed for area denominations

Christ Church Dane Street and Kennebunk Baptist Church publish Sunday schools at 9:45 and 11:00. Christian Science Society holds 11 a.m. services. Unitarian church announces June pause and July 5 summer services. Alewife Baptist and West Kennebunk Methodist share morning worship and church school times under Rev Thomas C. Martin and Rev R Jordan.

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

Wells area church services and Sunday schedules

The notice lists worship times for several churches: First and Second Congregational churches of Wells share Union worship Sundays at 10 30 a m at the Second church near Wells Corner with Sunday school at 10 30. Baptist Church on Sanford road holds Sunday school at 1 p m and a 2 p m worship. Highpine led by Rev Wayne A Porter from North Berwick has 1 p m Sunday school and 2 p m worship. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A with Rev Coleman York offers 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m morning worship. Moody Community Church in Moody Community hall on Route 1 led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball with 10 a m Sunday school and morning worship 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 and Ministers in Goodwins Mills Area

Goodwins Mills Methodist church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid holds morning worship at 10 45 Advent Christian church led by Rev Lloyd Osborne conducts morning worship at 11 Sunday school at 12 Lyman Baptist church under Harry J Curran offers Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 a m.

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

Village and Congregational churches in Maine gather for morning services

Church listings note Village Baptist on Spring Street with Rev. George P. Urban and a 1 a.m. church school. First Congregational on North Street and Arundel Road with Rev. Robert M. Howes at 9:30 a.m. service. South Congregational on Temple Street with Rev. Howes at 9 and 11 a.m.. Advent Christian on 9:45 a.m. school and 11 a.m. morning worship led by Rev. Philip L. Shuman.

Village

Mrs Henry Smith Hosts Hi Ho Club in Kennebunk

Mrs Henry Smith of Crescent Surf Kennebunk entertained 19 members of Portland's Hi Ho club for the season’s final meeting at her home Thursday evening. A lobster supper marked the close of the event with members expressing appreciation for the longstanding fellowship.

Henry Smith Crescent Surf Kennebunk Hi-Ho Club Portland

No Second Class Citizens In Christian Love

The Rev Dr Bruce H Price of First Baptist Church Newport News Va cites James 2 1 1 13 to urge believers to reject partiality. He emphasizes Jesus treated all people with mercy and compassion and urges readers to act as neighbors to everyone regardless of race or station.

James Jesus Samaria Jacob God America Jerusalem Jericho Bruce H. Price First Baptist Church Newport News

Fear grows over state Shintoism comeback in Japan

In Tokyo, J Newland Pfaff of the Japan Bible Christian Council warns that moves to restore official recognition of Shinto practices, including the Ise Grand Shrine, could curtail civil and religious liberties and revive emperor worship. Shinto officials dispute the claim while noting religion totals.

Kenneth Ishii TOKYO Japan J. Newland Pfaff Japan Bible Christian Council Yomifuri Amaterasu Pfaff Shinto Shrine Administration

Birthday Celebration at the Smiths

Supper was served by Mrs Smith assisted by her husband. After dinner a social hour featured ice cream coffee and a decorated birthday cake made by Linda and Sharon Smith for their sister Mrs Doris Emmons. Attendees included numerous Portland residents plus guests from Windham Wells Kennebunkport and Kennebunkport.

Smith Linda Sharon Smith Doris Emmons John McPhail Katherine

New Policemen Appointed At Kennebunk Beach Patrol

Two new Kennebunk policemen join the force to patrol Kennebunk Beach in summer. George Lebarge Jr of Storer Street is assigned to night duty at the beach, Frank Chamber of York Street will oversee daytime patrols, and Emery Robinson of Garden Street starts duties in the business district next week.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Beach George Lebarge, Jr Storer Street Frank Chamber York Street Emery Robinson Garden Street

Residents Enjoy Summer in Kennebunk Beach and Area

Local social notes describe Mrs Edmund Cashen planning a Miami trip with family and several guests arriving for the summer. Visitors include Akron Ohio residents, Peggy Bacon Brook from New York teaching art at Dane Street center, and Miss Sandra Hutchins returning home for the season. The Curtis family and Fernald White of San Antonio Texas are also spending the summer at Kennebunk Beach and surrounding homes.

Preston Brown West Kennebunk Miami Fla Preston E. Brown Debby Dana Joan Sullivan Betty Goulden A Riley Gored Freeman Bever M Jewell Lorraine Kay Bragdon Sylvia Cook Old Gristol Kennebun Jerry Ranta Sor. Gavin Akron Ohio George Cousens Portland Ener Ranta J Onnysne Kennebunker Harry Wheler Kent Peggy Bacon Brook New York N. Y Fernald White San Antonio Texas Kennebunk Beach

More Clothes Are Reported Stolen In Saco

Saco police reported another case of women clothing stolen from a clothesline. Mrs Leroy Kimball of 133 Pleasant Street, Saco, said a black and white cotton housedress and a woman s undergarment were taken after 7 last night. The incident is being investigated by the Saco police.

Saco Leroy Kimball Pleasant Street

Eight Mayors of Saco Photographed in Historic Group

Eight distinguished Saco leaders gathered Thursday night to mark consecutive mayoral terms since 1936. The group includes Ralph L. Scamman Lewis G. Brock Gerry B. Nutting Lawrence T. Dolby Charles S. Anthony Myron E. Savage Harry A. Warren and Peter A. Garland. A photo for Saco City Hall commemorates their tenure before Nutting transfers to Clemson South Carolina.

Saco Saco-Lowell Ralph L. Scamman Lewis G. Brock Brock Florida Ferry Road Gerry B. Nutting Nutting Clemson N. C Peter A. Garland Garland Manufacturing Company

Beach Bible Class Graduation At Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army

The Beach Bible Class at the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Bible school will graduate this evening at the hall on 91 Union Avenue. Ten days of sessions drew about 62 attendees daily, with teachers led by Mrs. Eugene Norrad and a list of instructors including Mrs. Gertrude Butt, Mrs. Ada Phinney, and Miss Beverly Amsden among others. Students named include Ralph Wyman, Philip Thomas, Susan Swenson, Betty Hubert, Clarance Cote, Laura Lawrence, Irene Berrer, Eric Swenson, Carol Collins, and several dozen more in a lengthy roster.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Bible School Union Avenue Eugene Norrad Gertrude Butt Ada Phinney Beverly’ Amsden Donald ‘Bishop Irene Henderson Daisy Gilligan Robert Reid Lorraine Giroux Helen Bishop Ralph Wyman Philip Thomas Susan Swenson Betty Hubert Clarance Cote Laura Lawrence Irene Berrer Eric Swenson Carol Collins Gary Lancie Nancy McKee Jerry ‘Olsson Dorothy Williams Ellen Coleman Elna Olafson Anna Olafson Marjorie Hall Margaret Hall Eleanor Williams Alan Henry Edward Bishop Donald Bishop David Bishop Stephen Bryant Thomas Sweet Rodney McKee Ro and Sweet Dennis Olofson Linda Wyman Gail Hayford Kathy Benoit Nancy Sweet Susan Hamilton Gerry Bernier Mary Jane Morris Barbara Wyman Susan Arrowsmith Janice Braden

Vermont Man Will Preach At Saco Church

Rev. Carroll Tripp of Burlington Vermont will be guest preacher at United Baptist Church of Saco tomorrow at 9 a m. A Colby College and Newton Theological Institute graduate, he has pastored in Jefferson Lisbon Falls Kennebunkport and Mount Pelier Vermont and now serves as associate secretary of Christian education and evangelism for the Vermont Baptist state convention. His sermon topic is Christian Education and Evangelism.

Carroll Tripp Burlington United Baptist Church of Saco Tripp Colby College Newton Theological Institution Maine Jefferson Lisbon Falls Kennebunkport Mt. Pelier Vermont Baptist State Convention

Kennebunk Man Injured In Cycle Collision

A Kennebunk resident, Raymond Dewitt, 26, was injured yesterday when his motorcycle rolled over on Brown Street while avoiding a car driven by Stormy West, 18. Dewitt suffered facial lacerations and was treated at Webb Hospital and released. West was uninjured. Police Chief Frank Stevens and Linwood Nedeau investigated.

Kennebunk Brown Street Raymond Dewitt Route 9 Stormy E. West Heath Road Dewitt Webber Hospital West Frank E. Stevens Linwood J. Nedeau

Mengert Family Enjoys Week in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach hosts the Mengert family from Philadelphia as they stay with Robert and Caroline Bellevue. Mrs Mengert is the former Carol Bellevue. Rebekah lodge members from Old Orchard and Forest lodges attended the York County Past Noble Grands association supper and meeting at West Buxton with hosts Forest lodge. A banquet was planned for Forbes Restaurant Wells Beach on August 4.

Edward Mengert Steven Philadelphia Robert Bellevue Grove Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mengert Carol Bellevue Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge York County Past Noble Grands Association West Buxton Forest Rebekah Lodge John Bradeen Ernest Guilford Avonell Pethengill Forbes Restaurant Wells Beach

Girl From Flathead County On Path To Stardom

Connie Towers of Whitefish Flathead County Montana rises to fame in The Horse Soldiers after snagging a top female lead over hundreds. She spent three months on location in Louisiana among 500 men, acted opposite John Wayne and Bill Holden under John Ford, and married Panama millionaire Eugene Charles McGrath met on set. Born in Montana she learned riding and rope work young and trained voice at Juilliard. Her debut film marks her first major screen role though she performed in night clubs and summer stock earlier.

Whitefish Flathead County Montana Connie Towers Louisiana John Wayne Bill Holden John Ford Eugene Charles McGrath Connie Gene Persha Ford Hannah Hunter Juilliard School New York Theamily

Stripper May Increase Lions Club Attendance

Royal Oak Michigan report notes burlesque performer Libby Jones to speak at a Lions Club luncheon as a summer boost to attendance. Miss Jones plans to discuss sociological and psychological aspects of burlesque while entertaining, asserting a serious approach to the subject beyond nudity.

Royal Oak Mich Libby Jones Lions Club Miss Jones

Henderson says he welcomes bodyguard despite misinformed idea

In remarks captured by a Daily Ledger reporter, Henderson dismissed rumors that he sought protection. He clarified he does not need security, though he appreciates the presence of the unnamed assistant. The exchange hints at tensions around personal safety for public figures.

Cort Henderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Sac United Baptist Church North Saco Hamilton Memorial Beach Street James C. Geddes Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Ogunquit Biddeford & Saco Unitarian—Universalist Christ Church Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Mrs. Henry Smith Lord Jesus Christ Edmund Cashen Dial Research Department Saco-Lowe King Street William Arizona Wellace United States Army Germany U. S. Military Academy West Point Lawrence T. Dolby Insurance Department State of Dolby Harrison Avenue Charles S. Anthony Anthony Shawscott Bay View Myron E. Savage South Street Savage Harry A. Warren Warren Winter Street Frank Stevens L. J. Nedeau Ers Salvation Army Hall Vermont Saco Church Dorothy Roe Old Orchard Maine State Liquor Commission Forest Avenue Mill Creek South Portland Boothbay Harbor Camden Belfast Bar Harbor Brunswick Fryeburg Auburn Ellsworth Machias Augusta Bangor Houston Tex Dallas Henderson Town of Jerome Daly Saco Dairy Joy Dairy Joy
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