Local Church Directory Listings by Town and Church
A consolidated list of area churches with pastors and Sunday Mass or service times. Includes St Joseph Bacon Street St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity Camp Ellis St Margaret Kennebunkport Ogunquit All Saints Second Parish Unitarian Saco churches and affiliated congregations with mass times, worship services, and church schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Church
William Kelley
J. Henry Fournelle
Ogunquit All Saints Church
Episcopal church schedule across coastal Maine parishes
The listing details services at Christ Church Cres cer Street Biddeford St John By the Sea Old Orchard Beach Trinity Saco and St David Portland area chapels. Rev Mark M McCullough Rev T Knox Rev Harold McElwain lead Holy Communion masses 8 to 9 15 a m and 10 30 a m with church schools nursery care and parish hall facilities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Crescer Street
Biddeford
Mark M. McCullough
Trinity Church
Cleveland Street
Saco
T. Knox
St. John-By-the-Sea
St. John Street
Old Orchard Beach
Religious services and parish listings in Biddeford and Saco
Church notices list remodeling temporary worship sites and Sunday schedules across Biddeford and Saco. Readers are advised of service times at Christ Episcopal Church and Second Parish, with pastors including Rev Sam J Kalamaras and Rev Edmund Beapas and Rev James D Riddle guiding multiple congregations.
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Service Schedule
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church announces Rev H C Megert as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at the specified time.
Church and chapel schedule for Ocean Avenue area
Sunday school times and worship services listed for First Baptist Ocean Avenue Advent Christian Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Methodist Washington Avenue Faith Temple Pentecostal Atlantic Avenue Salvation Army 91 Union Avenue with pastors and officers named and class times provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
G. Stephen Johnston
Advent Christian
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Hermar Thurlow
Methodist
Washington Avenue
Rev. John 'S
Stahl
Faith
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Russell K. Pier
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Robert Reid
Holiness Meeting
Mormon Church Meetings in Saco Led by Pastors
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Saco holds meetings at GAR hall led by Pastor Charles Chase with Elder Staley and Elder Whitby. Sacrament meetings are scheduled for 10 45 a m on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon) Church
Saco
Gar Hall
Charles Chase
Staley
Whitby
Local Church Services Listed With Clergy and Times
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church led by Rev Norman J Langmaid holds morning worship at 9 30 with church school at 10 30 Advent Christian Church under Rev Lloyd Osborne offers 11 am service and 12 noon Sunday school Lyman Baptist Church with Pastor Robert I Vance conducts Sunday school at 9 45 with classes following
Church Services and Sunday School Schedules Listed
Unitarian church First Congregational parish led by Rev. Carl Bierman offers morning worship and Sunday school at 11 a.m. Christchurch with Rev. Frederick Holmberg and Robert B. Culmer has services at 9:30 and 11. Kennebunk Baptist Church on Main Street with interim pastor Rev. John Pendleton, D. D., holds Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Morn Christian Science Society at 25 Summer Street conducts Sunday school at 11 a.m. Morning service at 11. West Kennebunk Methodist Church with minister Rev. J. R. Jordan offers morning worship at 9 a.m. Church school at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Saco
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Salvation Army
Main Street
James C. Geddes Tofecer
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Adams Street
Sam J. Kalamaras
Christ Episcopal Church
Crescent Street
Biddeford
First Universalist Church
Edmund Beapas
Unitarian Universalist Church
School Street
Corner Hill
Chapel Streets
Foss Street
Unitarian Church
First Congregational Parish
Carl Bierman
Christchurch
Frederick Holmberg
Robert B. Culmer
Kennebunk
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
R . John
Jordan
Village and Congregational churches hold Sunday services
Village Baptist Church with Pastor George P Urban offers family worship at 11 a m with children's church and supervised nursery. First Congregational Church at North Street and Arundel Road led by Rev Robert M Howes has morning worship. South Congregational Church on Temple Street with Rev Howes conducts morning worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Philp L Shuman serves as minister. church school at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village
Beatitudes Show Kingdom Not Of This World
The text argues Jesus prized meekness mercy and service over worldly strength and wealth. It notes the Beatitudes reveal a spiritual constitution aligning with universal human values, praising service as greatness evidenced by acts like washing disciples’ feet and the deeds of Schweitzer and Grenfell rather than millionaires or industrial magnates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Albert Schweitzer
Africa
Grenfell
Labrador
Munich prepares for 37th International Eucharistic Congress
The 37th International Eucharistic Congress will bring about a million Catholics and 3000 church leaders to Munich from July 31 to August 7. A papal legate will lead the event as cardinals and bishops from the United States and around the world confirm attendance with possible papal arrival hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
John XXIII
Vatican
Joseph Cardinal Wendel
Spellman
New York
Cushing
Boston
Meyer
Chicago
Pius XII
Lille
France
Crash at Old Salt road and Temple avenue leaves two cars damaged
Police report says two vehicles collided at the Old Salt road Temple avenue intersection in Old Orchard Beach last night. Gerald A. LeBrun of 124 West Surf street Old Orchard Beach was turning onto Temple when he struck Peter Margaris of Scarborough. LeBrun’s car totaled. Margaris’ damage estimated at $100. both drivers unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Salt Road
Temple Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Gerald A. LeBrun
West Surf Street
Peter Margaris
Scarborough
LeBrun
Margaris
Union and Local Churches Hold Joint Sunday Services
Wells area churches announce union worship at the First church near Mile road Wells Beach at 10 30 a m with Sunday school for ages three to Junior High The Highpine Baptist Church Sanford road led by Rev Wayne A Porter holds Sunday school 1 p m and worship at 2 p m Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Route 9 A led by Rev Coleman York hosts Sunday school 9 30 a m and morning worship Wells Moody Community Church Moody Coinsmantte hall Route 1 led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball offers Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second Congregational
Wells
U. S. Route 1
Lewis A. Chase
Mile Road
Wells Beach
Highpine Baptist Church
Sanford Road
Wayne A Porter
North Berwick
P. Wells Branch
Freewill Baptist Church
Route 9
Coleman York
South Berwick
Moody Community Church
Moody " Coinsmantte Hall
U. S
Nelson ‘Kimball
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 a m followed by Sunday school at 10 30 a m Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road with Rev. Paul S Hazlett presiding offers morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school classes at 10 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogunquit Methodist Church
Shore Road
Robert A. Carter
York
Ogunquit
Old Orchard Menu and local crime notes from Sanford and Shapleigh
The menu lists daily meals for Old Orchard May 9 to 13, including beverages, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. The second item reports multiple break ins and thefts in Sanford and Shapleigh, detailing alleged larcenies from April and October 1959, with suspects named and locations cited, followed by a Philadelphia report on a judges dinner at the 11th Pennsylvania Judicial Conference noting the high cost of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Arlene Emery
Russell Kent
Sanford
Lloyd and
Mildred Hooper
Shapleigh
George and
Marie Trafton
Robert Lord
Webber
Kenneth Demers
McCullough
James H. Roberts
Bruce F. Coburn
Ford
Philadelphia
Penn- Cost of Justice
Sylvania Judicial Conference
School Menu Week Lists Simple Dishes at Three Schools
Menus from Kennebunk Park Street and Cousens schools show weekly selections with variations for Monday to Friday. Dishes include soups, meats like ham and fish, starches such as mashed potatoes and pasta, vegetables, fruit, bread and butter, milk, and desserts like pudding or ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Park Street
Cousens
Rotary meeting features FBI agent at Kennebunk lunch
About 40 members and guests attend the Thursday noon Rotary din ner at Don and Elsie's in Kennebunk Lower Village presided by John Christensen. Special agent James Gibbons of the Portland FBI discusses agency services and cooperation with local law enforcement and methods used in criminal forensics. Officers of the Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary unit will be installed Monday at 8 at the Post home on High street. Hostesses include Phyllis Truscott Reagan Downing and Smith. Circle 5 of Christchurch Women's Fellowship meets Tuesday at Mildred Hamilton's home with hostess Cranston Folley Bryant. Christchurch Men's Club meet May 23 with La dies Night. supper at 6:30 and speaker Dr. James Baker of the Togus VA hospital. Ernest Smiths return home after five months in St Petersburg Beach, visiting family in New Jersey and Nutley on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Don and Elsie's
Kennebunk Lower Village
John Christensen
John Dresser
James Gibbons
FBI of
Portland
FBI
Webber-Lefebvre
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
High Street
Phyllis Truscott
Betty Reagan
Leta Downing
Margaret Smith
Circle 5
Women's Fellowship of
Christchurch
Mildred Hamilton
Cranston Folley
Victor Bryant
Biddeford Fire Douses Dump Blaze on Georgia Street
Tank 1 of the Biddeford fire department responded at 6 46 last evening to a dump fire at 133 Guinea Road the Georgia Streetailes property. Firefighters laid 100 feet of hose to the shed and the blaze was extinguished after about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Georgia Stailes
Guinea Road
Biddeford High Alumni Scavenger Hunt Aids Scholarship Drive
Biddeford High School Alumni Scholarship committee hosts a spring scavenger hunt Monday night with a caravan of over 100 participants forming teams led by captains. Cars assemble at 388 Alfred Street 7:15 to 7:30 p m for lists to find articles across the community, 7:30 to 10 p m hunt, with prizes for top team and a buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Laurence Barnes
Madeliene Davenport
Richard Dutcher
Claude Faulkner
Norbert Twomey
Mildred Booth
Chris Throumoulos
Clifford
Travel editors to tour Old Orchard Beach May 13 15
A three day tour of Old Orchard Beach will be made by travel editors from Ontario Quebec New York and New England newspapers May 13 14 and 15. The trip is announced by Hiram Parish president of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce. The itinerary covers the Beach and progress on the disposal treatment plant with participation from local officials and media in Boston and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Ontario
Quebec
Canada
New York
New England
Hiram Parish
Parish
Roland Green
Maine Sea and Shore Commission
Boston
Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Card Party Winners
Prize winners from the Friday card party at the Lions club house included Ladies high Martha Townsend and Low Helen Peele, Men’s high John Price and Low Robert Pettengill, Queen of Hearts Louise LaPointe, and door prize Benjamin Downs. Special prizes went to Emerson Cummings Evelyn Presley and Helen Peele. This was the last Lions club series event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club House
Ladies’ High
Martha Townsend
Helen Peele
Men’s High
John Price
Robert Pettengill
Queen of Hearts
Louise LaPointe
Benjamin Downs
Emerson Cummings
Evelyn Presley
Lions Club
Abbott-Verville Amvets
Jean Tenan
Alice Pierpoint
Lauraine Pettengill
Mary Emery
Virginia Olson
Amvets
Walnut Street
Patricia Strickland
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
College Teacher Urges Limits on Religion in Politics
Nassau college government professor Jakob Rosenthal condemned religious issues in primary politics at Kennebunk. He urged Americans to view religion as separate from government and warned that fear of Catholics aids the USSR. He cited Switzerland and England as models of church-state balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau College
Kennebunk
Jakob Rosenthal
Arundel
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Switzerland
Rome
England
Rosenthal
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
America
Evening at Conductress night in Springvale meeting
Wor thy Matron and Worthy Patron Mrs Marjorie Douglas and Asa Douglas accompanied her. The Past Noble Grands association of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs Muriel Gooch the Nautilus Cloby avenue Ocean Park. Mrs Gertrude Leonard returned Friday afternoon from a visit with her sister in Millinocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Chapter
Springvale
Marjorie Douglas
Asa Douglas
Noble Grands Association
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Muriel Gooch
Cloby Avenue
Ocean Park
Gertrude Leonard
St. John Street
Millinocket
Saco Woman Weds Vermont Man In Saco Ceremony
Nellie A. Sargent of Saco married Maurice E. Griswold of Springfield Vermont at the bride’s home. Rev Norman Langmaid officiated. The couple will reside in Springfield Vermont with a May 21 homecoming. Attendants included Robert E. Sargent and Ronald E. McGarry among many local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie A. Sargent
Maurice E. Griswold
Main Street
Springfield
Lewis
Saco
Vermont
Lynn Barton
Windsor
Kenneth Ross
Cye Hodgman
Eugene Adams
Reading
John Stearns
Chester
Owen Stacy
Kezar Falls
John Oddy
Duncan
Biddeford Pool
William Millwar
South Paris
Joseph DeRocher
Robert Sargent
Robert Jr
Ronald McGarry
Union Veterans Welcome Two New Members
Kenneth Richards and Carl Richards were accepted as new members at last night’s meeting of Sheridan Grant Memorial camp Sons of Union Veterans at the hall in Biddeford City building. Memorial Day committee appointments include F. Walter Freeman Herbert W. Buzzell and Kenneth Richards. Henry G. Cotton and Carl Richards were added to the Civil War Centennial commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Richards
Carl Richards
Sheridan Grant Memorial
Sons of Union Veterans
Bidderford
Woodlawn
F. Walter Freeman
Herbert W. Buzzell
Henry G. Cotton
Names of eight women listed as officers
Officer Mrs Esther Springer, Mrs Claude Ayer, Miss Janet Mac Millan, Mrs Raymond Cole, Mrs Goald Van Fleet, Mrs Brenton Martin, Mrs Ralph Jewell and Mrs John Wortman listed among officers in a local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Springer
Claude Ayer
Janet MacMillan
Raymond Cole
Goald van Fleet
Brenton Martin
Ralph Jewell
John Wortman
1958 Election Voter Turnout Mentioned With Australian Fine Idea
The speaker notes only 44 percent of the U S electorate voted in 1958 and proposes considering an Australian style fine for registered nonvoters. The remark prompts debate on compulsory voting and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Church Class Addresses Way to Adult Religious Education
The Friendship class of Saco United Baptist church hosted guest Dr. Frank Littorin interim Chelmsford Mass pastor and Royal Ambassador Boys Camp manager who spoke on adult religious education. Members discussed redecorating the Sun school classroom and donation of paint. Committee members appointed to confer with trustees included Mrs Florence Johnson Harry Warren and Harley apg Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Frank Littorin
Chelmsford
Mass
Royal Ambassador
Ocean Park
Florence Johnson
Harry Warren
Harley Apg Sr
Allen Hill
Harley Scameron Jr
George Rennell
Waveland King
Frank Whitten
Sunshine
Dwight Sawyer
Webber Hospital
Emma Lougee
Sidney Palmer
Bertha Berry
Alice Hayford
Thomas Prescott
Canal Bank Declares 210th Dividend Amid Consolidation
Thomas Widgery, president of the Canal National Bank, announced the board has voted a 5 percent annual dividend on par value. The 210th consecutive cash dividend is payable May 27 to shareholders of record May 12. The bank maintains regular cash dividends despite share increases from recent York National Bank consolidation and a 10,000 share stock dividend earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widgery Thomas
Canal National Bank
York National Bank
Biddeford Driver Pleads Guilty In Municipal Court
Camille Bolduc aged 35 from 24 Emery Street Biddeford admitted passing on a grade in Biddeford municipal court yesterday afternoon. Judge Gerald Nas presided and a $15 fine was set and paid. State Trooper Hollis G. Dixon of Biddeford was the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Bolduc
Emery Street
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nas
Hollis G. Dixtn
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Church Directory
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Most Holy Trinity
Maurice Boland
Camp Ellis
Our Lady of Victory
Albert Charette
St. Margaret Church
Old Orchard Street
Edward Walsh
Armand J. Landry
Kennebunk St. Monica
William J. Kelley
Kennebunkport St. Martha Church
Willam Kelley
Episcopal Churches
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
H. C. Megert
Mormon Churches
Kennebunkport
Jesus, the
Prince of Peace
William E. Gilroy
D.D
By Hanns Neuerbourg
Old Orchard
Kennebunk School Menu
Edmund Cashen Dial
BHS
Means
Melbourne Means
Ernest
Buddy) Donahue
William McKenney
Paul Garnache
Robert Johnson
Barnes
M. Ilene McAdoo
Beety
Carey
Wakefield
Throumoulos
Merryman
Gregory
Donahue
Davenport
Waterhouse
Prospect Street
Shaw
South _ street
Pepperell Hall
Paper Travel
Clement P. Wight
Dial
St. Francis College Chapel
Roger N. Painchaud
Canal Bank
Laurette
Frances Kennebunk
Main St
Kennebunk, ME
Yukon
Ond
Acousticon OF
Congress ST
N. L. Pierson
Ferry Joan, Sace
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