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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1961

Page

3

Church Directory for Saco and Surrounding Towns

Local church listings present Sunday Mass times and services for St Joseph, St Andre, St Mary, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Trinity, Monastic parishes in Saco Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Ogunquit and nearby congregations including Bible Baptist First Parish Unitarian First Parish Congregational School Street Methodist North Saco Congregational Christian and Salvation Army. Notable pastors include Monsignor Elie Hevey Aime Giguere Cornelius Enright Maurice Boland William J. Kelly J Henry Fournelle Edward F. Walsh J Landry Harry Aufiero Norman J. Laningmaid Stanley A. Bennett G Stephen Johnston and John E. Fickett with services ranging across mornings and afternoons in various church buildings.

St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey St Andre Bacon Street Aime Giguere St. Mary Church St Mary Street Cornelius Enright P R Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur J. Dube Trinity Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Kennebunk the Bible Baptist Church of John E. Fickett Saco City Hall Second Parish Unitarian Church School Street Pepperell Park Edmund W Beal First Parish Congregational Church Main Beach Streets Harry Aufiero School Street Methodist Church Norman J. Laningmaid Saco United Baptist Church Main and Cross Streets Stanley A. Bennett North Saco

Episcopal Church Services and Schedules Across City

The list covers multiple Episcopal parishes including Christ Crescent Street St Trinity Main and Cleveland Saco St Dana Portland Road St John By the Sea Old Orchard Beach St Stephen East Waterboro with services from 8 a.m. Holy Communion to 11:15 a.m. devotions and sermons including nursery and class offerings led by Rev. Mark M McCullough Rev. T S Knox and Rev Harold McElwain across Sundays with varied service times.

Christ (Episcopal Crescent Street Mark M. McCullough Trinity Episcopal Church Main Cleveland Streets Saco T. S. Knox Harold McElwain Holy Communion St. Stephen - the - Martyr Episcopal Church East Waterboro

Biddeford Church Listings Include Multiple Congregations

A listing of Biddeford churches with service times and pastors. Greek Orthodox Rev Sam J Kalamaras at 35 Adams St hosts Orthros 10 11 am and Divine Liturgy 11 am 12 noon. Advent Christian Rev Delmar Lee at Hilard Chapel hosts morning worship 10 am and Sunday school 11 am. First Universalist on City Square with Rev Edmund W Beal holds morning worship 11 am. Second Congregational Crescent St led by Rev H Lewis Cutler. Foss Street Methodist at Foss and Pool with Riddle preaching 11 am and nursery plus coffee after. South Biddeford Methodist Pool Road morning prayer 9 30 am, evening 6 pm. United Baptist Jefferson St led by Rev Morley J Durst with Sunday school 4 45 am and morning worship 11 am. May schedule notes apply to Sunday worship times.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Sam J. Kalamaras Miis Orthros Advent Christian Church Hilard Chapel Delmar Lee First Universalist Church City Square Edmund W Beal Second Congregational White) Church Crescent Street H. Lewis Cutler D. D Foss Street Methodist Foss and Pool Streets James Douglass Riddle Sion South Biddeford Methodist Church Pool Road United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Morley J Durest Peace

Advent Christian and Congregational Services in City Churches

Advent Christian church led by Rev Milford G Butterfield hosts church school at 9 45 AM followed by a morning worship service. Village Baptist Church at Maine and Spring streets led by Rev George P Urban offers church school for all ages and a morning worship at 11 with nursery and children's church. First Congregational on North street and Arundel features Rev Robert M Howes at 9 30 AM and 11 AM services. South Congregational on Temple street also led by Rev Howes holds morning worship at 9 and 11 AM.

Advent Christian Church Milford G. Butterfield Village Baptist Church Maine Spring Streets George P Urban First Congregational Church North Street Arundel Robert M Howes South Congregational Church Temple Street Robert M. Howes

Mormon Churches Meeting at Advent Church in Saco

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints schedules a priesthood meeting at 9 a.m. and a Sunday school session at 10 a.m. at the Advent Church on Clevery Street in Saco, with Elder J Maurice Dupuis as superintendent and Elders William W. Howard and Roger V. Marden as assistants.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Mieetive Advent Church Clevery Street Saco J Maurice Dupuis William W. Howard Roger V. Marden

Cape Porpoise Church Services Schedule

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church on the Cape offers church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Henry O Megert. The notice lists service times and the minister.

Methodist Church

Church Schedule Roundup in Coastal Town

Area churches list Sunday school times and worship services across Methodist First Baptist Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Salvation Army along Washington Ocean pszco Morning events feature 9:45 a.m. Sunday school with various worship services noted for 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. at multiple locales including Atlantic Third streets and Union Avenue.

Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russel K Pier Salvation Army Union Aven Robert Reid

Sunday church services advertised in Kennebunk area

Unitarian church First Congregational parish led by Rev. Carl Bierman holds morning worship and Sunday school at 11. Christ Church pastors Rev. Frederick Holmberg and Robert B Culmer offer morning services at 9:30 and 11. Kennbunk Baptist at Main Street led by Rev. Chester Staples with Bible school at 9:45 and worship at 11. Christian Science Society at 25 Summer Street with Sunday school at 11 and morning service at 11. West Kennebunk Methodist Church with Rev. John H. Jordan features morning sermon at 9:00, soloist Miss Mary Vigne, organist Miss Elizabeth Hersey.

West Kennebunk Methodist Church John H. Jordan Mary Vigne Elizabeth Hersey

Wells Churches Sunday Services Update

Wells First and Second Congregational worship at 10 30 a m at Second church near Wells Corner. Full Gospel on Route 9 A 3 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m. Highpine Baptist on Sanford road 2 p m worship. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Route 9A 10 30 a m service after 9 30 a m Sunday school. Moody Community church Moody Community hall U Route 1 worship at 1 p m Sunday school at 10 a m.

First Second Congregational Wells U. S John N. Simpson Wells Corner Full Gospel Church Lula Nicholson Highpine Baptist Church Sanford Road Wayne A Porter North Berwick Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Church Coleman York South Berwick M. Moody Community Church Moody Community Hall Nelson Kimball

Ogunquit Baptist Church Service Times Include Morning and Evening

Ogunquit Baptist church on Shore Road invites worshipers. Rev. Paul S. Hazlett pastors the morning service at 11 a.m and the evening service at 7:39 p.m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shorehoad Paul S. Hazlett

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Leaders

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid offers services at 9 30 am with church school at 10 30 am directed by Mrs Stanley Stearns, superintendent Adven Christian Church led by Rev Lloyd Osborne hosts morning worship at 11 am and Sunday school at 12 noon Lyman Baptist Church with Rev Robert I Vance as pastor holds Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am.

Kennebunk Rotary Club Holds Meeting with Smith Talk

The Kennebunk Rotary Club met at the Kennebunk Inn with vice president Frank Beard presiding in place of President John Alheim. County Commissioner John G. Smith spoke on the duties and challenges of county governance and the burdens of the role. Plans were announced to host the Sanford club, winners of the attendance contest, at Salmon Falls American Legion Home on Wednesday May 24 at 7 p.m. with South Berwick Rotary in charge. Reservations will be taken at next week’s meeting.

Rotary Kennebunk Inn Frank Beard John Alheim John G. Smith Kennebunkport Sanford Club Salmon Falls N. H American Legion South Berwick

Steadiness and leadership in a time of crisis

An analysis of steadiness as a leadership virtue, citing St. Paul and Shakespeare. It contrasts brilliance with dependability and discusses how calm discipline, faith, and civic effort enable progress against turmoil. The piece urges steady prayer and measured action to sustain civilization.

St. Paul

Japanese embrace hopeful crusade by World Vision head

In Tokyo, Dr. Bob Pierce of World Vision leads a five week Christian crusade amid opposition from Japanese pastors. The plan features a 1000 voice chorus and 75 piece orchestra, all Japanese, at the 10,000 seat Metropolitan gym. Organizers say no baptisms or rituals will occur on site. The $277,000 event is funded mainly by US donations with Japanese church councils contributing.

Tokyo California Bob Pierce World Vision Pasadena Calif Pierce Roy Nicholson Dr. Pierce Nicholson Teruji Hirayama Yamato Church

Old Orchard Beach church services and local meetings set

Old Orchard Beach notices report The Holy Eucharist and sermon at St Johns Episcopal church Sunday at 11 15 am with a church school at 9 30 am and a Bishop's committee meeting to follow A C Fayette Staples unit American Legion auxiliary meeting is planned Monday evening Officers of Miniwanca chapter Order of the Eastern Star attended peace ceremony with Mrs Patricia Strickland and Stanley Leonard taking Associate Matron and Associate Patron roles escorted by members from Miniwanca Adah and Annette chapters

Carl Gilbert Eden Lane Mercy Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Light North Berwick Patricia Strickland Stanley iLeonard Kay Mewer John Strickland Mary Robins Jennie Lamson Adah Annette

Old Orchard School Lunch Menu Week Overview

Monday to Friday menus for High and Junior High, featuring chicken vegetable soup, sliced meat, grilled cheese, baked beans, ravioli, frankfurter, soups, juices, and milk. Meals include fruit, vegetables, breads, and desserts with notes on changes if necessary.

Kennebunk School Menu Week May 8 to 12

Menus for Kennebunk Park Street and Cousens schools list daily offerings from Monday through Friday. Items include meats, potatoes, vegetables, breads, fruit, and dairy like milk or pudding, with occasional lunches like hamburg casserole and tuna salad.

Health Institute to Convene at Colby College

The New England Health Institute will take place at Colby College from June 11 to 14. Kenneth R. Pohlmann, health commissioner for the United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund, will deliver the keynote address.

Health Institute Waterville New England Health Institute Colby College Kenneth R. Pohlmann United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund

Mass May Be Sung In English Mass May Be Sung In English

Boston Cardinal Richard Cushing says a shift from Latin to English in the Roman Catholic Mass here is very possible. He notes Harvard now prints diplomas in English and urges laity to participate by learning pronunciation and meanings, warning changes may occur.

Boston United States Richard Cardinal Cushing Archdiocesan the Pilot Harvard University

Nursery Class Tour Highlights Kennebunk Police Fire Safety

Mrs Harold Burbanks nursery school children toured Kennebunkport visiting the port police station jail facilities and Radio Communications center. Chief Inniss and Chief Stevens spoke on street safety and candy stranger dangers as officers guided rides in fire trucks.

Harold Burbank Intervale Road Kennebunk Kennebunkport Nicholas Inniss Chief Sevens Paula Bedard Mark Bowdoin David Burbank Gayle Smith John Ketchum Charles Chase Roxann Maling Lorie Burbank Gail Gonneville Regan McPherres John Green Wendy Vail Joyce Lawrence Jay York George York Ecene Jarvis Carl Jordan Barbara Jordan Kethy York

Ocean Park Plans Three Major Summer Events

Ocean Park schedules three big events including the 81st aqua-style assembly with a Free Baptist Woman's Missionary Day featuring Dr. Bina E. Sawyer and Rev. Dr. Hilda L. Ives, plus an art festival in Jordan hall and the 21st Maine Writers' Conference. The program spans July to August with speakers, exhibits, workshops, and prizes.

Ocean Park B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall Bina E. Sawyer Saco American Baptist Convention Burma Porter Memorial Hall Hilda L. Ives Portland Temple Nellie P. Hager Povidence R. L Adelbert M. Jakeman Ruth R. Richardson Brooklyn Adelbert M. Jakeman, Jr Writers’ Conference State of Maine David Woodbury Charles Rawlings William M. Clark Lillian L. Munroe Jamaica Plain Mass Loring Eugene Williams Cleveland Bridge Graves Treasury Mildred M. Thomas Sheldon Christian Brunswick Julia A. Cook Sue McConkey Alfred Richard A. Recchia Rockport Margaret Burr Todd Orr's Island Kitty Parsons Mrs Todd

AMVETS Pine Point Night Sponsored at Old Orchard Beach

AMVETS Abbott-Verville hosts Pine Point night at the post home on Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach this evening. Jack Conroy to MC with Earl Stevens Town Manager and Fred Snow among expected attendees. Arrangements by Joseph Angis and James Robichaud.clam chowder served tickets at door public event. Grand prize to high scorer in final whist series Sunday at 8 pm.

Pine Point Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Jack Conroy Earl Stevens Board of Selectmen Fred Snow Joseph Angis James Robichaud Amvets

Memorial Day committee meeting planned by AMVETS VFW and Legion

Joint committees from AMVETS VFW and American Legion will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the AMVETS home on Walnut Street to finalize plans for the Memorial Day observance.

Amvets VFW American Legion Alnut Street

Students Honor Thorn Ton Academy Faculty on Appreciation Day

Thorn ton academy Saco held a Friday appreciation event with faculty as guests of honor at a corsage ceremony and program. Cathy Roberts delivered the welcome, while FTA officers coordinated the event. Headmaster Robert Bowie and Assistant Headmaster Sidney Griffith spoke for the faculty, and a student songfest followed. Special donations supported the annual teaching scholarship to be awarded at June commencement.

Thornton Academy Saco Future Teachers of America Cathy Roberts FTA Robert Bowie Sidney Griffith

Safe Stolen In Gorham Break In at IGA Market

Gorham burglars cracked the rear door of the IGA Super Market and rolled a 500 pound safe to a waiting truck. The safe contained receipts from Friday totaling between 5,000 and 6,000 dollars, according to owner Edward Harriman. Police are investigating the burglary.

Gorham IGA Edward Harriman

Newly elected Legion officers to be installed Monday evening

Newly elected officers of the Webber Lefebvre unit American Legion will be installed Monday at 8 at the post home on High street. Hostesses named include Mrs Lillian Hicks Mrs Elinor Bergeron Mrs Margaret Fontaine and Mrs Louise Marsh. Tea will follow.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Post Home High Street Lillian Hicks Elinor Bergeron Margaret Fontaine Louise Marsh Women’s Alliance Kennebunk Unitarian Church Donald Pearson Dorothy Fur Bernard Bunnell Rossroad Maxine Stimpson Evelyn Berry Saco Lloyd Thurston Fortunes Rocks Thurston Ruth Hussey Eleanor Brooks Shirley Nicholson Anna Williams Esther Bush Eleanor Atkinson Eleanor Wormwood Priscilla Spang Winnifred Lank

ROTC Honors Honor Cadets Named at Maine University

The University of Maine Reserve Officers Training Corps honored its top cadets Thursday. Named honor cadets for each class were John D. Robinson of Littleton Massachusetts senior Thomas M. Acheson of Augusta junior David H. Thornton of Woolwich sophomore and Gerald D. IForrest of Harrison freshman.

Oronop University of Maine Reserve Officers Training Corps John D. Robinson Littleton Mass Thomas M. Acheson Augusta David H. Thornton Woolwich Gerald D. iForrest Harrison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Biddeford J. Monica Church William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle St. Martha Church St. Margaret Church Edward F. Walsh J. Landry Sn Oo Church William Kelly J. Benyouryelle Ogunquit All Saints Church J. Tor No Fournelle Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Cape Ogunquit Kennebunk Rotary Club Ralph W. Loew D.D Newspaper Enterprise Assa Alan Cline Old Orchard Journal “Wants Kennebunk School Menu Park Street Cousens Ocean Park Group Joseph D. Pennell South Portland Patricia Edith Jerome G. Plante Alphonse Nadeau Mare E. Plante Miss Pennell Old Ord Beach Bath Old Orchard Beach High School New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Plante University of Maine Orono Sigma Alpha Epsilon Northeastern University Northeastern Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Robert E. Wagner, Jr Robert Sheehan N. Y. Department of Law Enforcement and Security William E. Cummings Elmer C. Hutchins Charlies Ramsey Rose Marie Reid Turner ‘Ogs Edmund Cashen
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