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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1959

Page

3

Maine church directory listings and masses

Directory of churches in Biddeford Saco Ogunquit and nearby towns with pastor names and Sunday mass times including St Joseph St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity Camp Ellis St Margaret Kennebunk St Monica St Martha Wells Ogunquit All Saints First Parish Christian Science Salvation Army Holiness and Methodist listings with mass times and service schedules.

Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Albert Charette Most Holy Trinity Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Camp Ellis Our Lady of Victory Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Old Orchard Street Kennebunk St. Monica William J. Kelley J. Henry Fournelle Kennebunkport St. Martha Church Ogunquit All Saints Church

Episcopal Church Services in Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk

The notice lists services at Christ Church Cres cer Street Biddeford led by Rev Mark M McCullough with 7am Holy Communion 9am Mass and sermon 9am Kindergarten 6pm Evening Prayer Trinity Church Cleveland Street Saco Rev T Knox Holy Communion 8am Family Service 10 30am St John By The Sea Old Orchard Beach Rev Harold McElwain Holy Communion 8am St David Kennebunk Portland Road Rev Mark M McCullough 10 15am Church School 11am Church Services Nursery care in parish hall.

Christ Episcopal Church Crescer Street Biddeford Mark M. McCullough Trinity Harold McElwain Holy Communion St. David Episcopal Church Portland Road Kennebunk

Area church schedules list Sunday services across Biddeford and Saco

St Demetrios on Adams Street offers Matins from 10 to 11 a m. First Universalist and Second Parish in Saco host morning services Sundays at 11 and 9 45 a m respectively. Biddeford Baptist, Advent Christian, Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist churches show varying morning worship times from 9 45 to 11 a m. The White Church Second Congregational lists church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m.

St. Demetrios South Biddeford Methodist Church Pool Road James D Riddle Union Church Edmund Beal Second Congregational Church the White Church H. Lewis Cutler Pilgrim Fellowship

Local Church Services Schedule

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church with Rev Norman J Langmaid as pastor holds morning worship at 9 30 and church school at 10 30 Advent Christian Church with Rev Lloyd Osborne presiding offers morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at noon Lyman Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 am

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

Mormon Church Meetings in Saco as LDS and Cape Porpoise Serves

The Mormon Church in Saco holds sacrament meetings at 10:00 a m and Sunday school at 11:00 a m under Elders Charles Nelson and Kenneth Gowen at 2 School Street. At Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Rev H C Megert leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon) Church Saco Gar Hall Charles Nelson Kenneth Gowen School Street Cape Porpoise Methodist Church H. C. Megert

Parish Churches and Saco Congregational Services Schedule

Second Parish Unitarian Church led by Rev. Edmund Beal holds church school at 9:45 a m with Miss Lillian Chapin supervising and Robert Fenderson directing music. Morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m. Saco United Baptist Church at Main and Cross streets with Dr. John S. Pendleton as interim pastor and Rev. Frances E. Porter as assistant. church school at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:30 a m with preschool class at 10:30 a m. North Sacco Congregational Christian Church led by Mrs. G Stephen Johnston. Sunday school at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:45 a m.

Unitarian Edmund Beal Lillian Chapin Robert Fenderson Saco United Baptist Church Corner Main and Cross Streets John S. Pendleton Frances E. Porter North Sacco Congregational Christian Church G. Stephen Johnston

Local church services schedule for Sunday across Ocean Avenue area

First Baptist Church on Ocean Avenue with G Stephen Johnston holds Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach led by Herm er Thurlow conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Methodist Church on Washington Avenue led by Rev John T Stahl offers 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m nursery for kids 11 a m morning worship 5 30 p m Youth Fellowship 7 p m evening service Faith Tabernacle at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street with Rev Russell Per offers 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m junior church 11 30 a m morning worship Salvation Army lists 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m holiness meeting 3 p m street open air services 7 and 7 30 p m Salvation praise meeting.

First Parish Congregational Corner Main Beach Streets Birger T. Johnson Christian Science Society Amilton Memorial Beach Street Saco Salvation Army Main Street James C. Geddes Offcer First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Hermer Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Faith Tabenacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K. P.er

Summer church services listed for Kennebunk area

Christchurch, Kennebunk Baptist, Christian Science Society, Unitarian, Alewife Baptist, and West Kennebunk Methodist churches publish Sunday schedules. Morning services at various times from 9 30 a m to 11 a m with Bible school at 9 45 a m and church school at 10 a m. June month holds no services at First Congregational parish. Summer services begin July 5 at 11 a m with Arundel Opera company providing organists and soloists.

Wells church services and Sunday schools posted

First and Second Congregational churches of Wells at U. S. Route 1 report union worship at First church 10 30 a m with Sunday school starting October 4. Highpine Baptist Sanford road led by Rev Wayne A Porter Sunday school 1 p m worship 2 p m. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Route 9 A pastor Coleman York Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m. Moody Community church Moody Community hall U S Route 1 in charge Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball oversee Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 a m.

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 Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Church Route 9-A Coleman York South Berwick Moody Community — Church Moody Community Hall Nelson Kimball

Village and Congregational Church Schedules Maine

Village Baptist Church on Spring Street lists Reverend George P Urban as pastor with church school at 8 45 and worship at 10. In September school returns at 9 45 and worship at 11. First Congregational on North Street and Arundel Road led by Reverend Robert M Howes with morning worship at 9 30. South Congregational on Temple Street with Reverend Howes, services at 9 and 11 and church school at 9 45. Philip L Shuman minister, 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 Temple Street Advent Christian Church Philip L. Shuman

Ogunquit Church Services in Shore Road Area

Ogunquit Methodist Church on Shore Road with Rev. Robert A Carter of York as pastor holds morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road with Rev. Paul S Hazlett as pastor offers morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school classes at 10 30 a m

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

Siamese Twins Cling To Life At Oregon Hospital

In Portland Oregon the 3 month old Siamese twins Jeanette Kim and Denett Linn survived a life threatening episode with fluids in the lungs and a recent airway tube insertion. A 17 man surgical team separated the twins born June 29 at Nyssa Oregon to Mr and Mrs James Stubblefield of Parma Idaho.

Portland Ore Stubblefield University of Oregon Medical School Jeanette Kim Jeanett Kim Denett Linn Nyssa James Stubblefield Parma Idaho

The Realism of the Bible and Its Life Guide

A reflective essay praising the Bible as the supreme guide to life and eternal life while noting its stark depictions of evil, violence, and flawed leaders. It argues the text records both sin and virtue, yet its core message remains the primacy of goodness, truth, and salvation. It cites David, Joab, Bathsheba, Solomon, and prophetic martyrdom as examples.

Amasa David Joab II Samuel Bathsheba Solomon

Deaf teen aids televangelism with sign language

Georgia Dunlap, 16, interprets sermons and the Sunday service for deaf parishioners at Southwest Baptist Church in St. Louis. She solos on Sundays beside the pastor, with another girl, Diana Krauss, handling evening sermons. The church tests an experimental viewing of television programs for the deaf ahead of The Answer, a Southern Baptist TV drama starting in January.

Tom Henshaw Georgia Dunlap Southwest Baptist Church St. Louis Southern Baptist Convention Radio and Television Commission Georgia Southwest Baptist Diana Krauss Sally Hewlett Edwin Hewlett Blue Mountain College Mississippi

Otis Clapp Installed as Head of Mousam Lodge

Otis Clapp was installed as noble grand of Mousam lodge I O O F at the hall with Norman McAuley of Saco as installing officer. Others installed include Charles Andrews past noble grand and a slate of officers with brief notes of their roles. Refreshments followed the meeting.

Otis Clapp Mousam Lodge Noble Grand Oo Iwa I. O. O. F. Hall Norman McAuley Saco Milton Randall Albert Ladd Lawrence Bowie Robert Strickland Carleton Burrill Daniel Sylvester Charles Andrews Wendell Andrews Llewellyn Fletcher Wesley Bridges Frederick W. Perkins, Jr Warren Robert Welch Maynard Redson Arthur Pitman Guardian Robert McInnes Outside Guardian Walter Eator Victor Bryant William Collins Vice Grand Noble Grand Otis Clapp Grand Frederick W Perkins, Jr

Prizes Awarded At Beach For Fire Posters

Fire Prevention Week posters by Old Orchard Beach first through fifth graders were judged by artist Russell Rix. First prizes were silver dollars, seconds ballpoint pens. Winners listed by grade with honorable mentions. Posters shown at M E Hill Insurance window. prize day and moving pictures by Kay Mewer and Field Club guests. Fire drills postponed due to rain. fire prevention rings presented.

Northern Ireland Population Figure Reported

A historical note states that Northern Ireland has a population of 1 percent million, reflecting the era's statistical phrasing and regional demographics.

Northern Ireland

Massachusetts Pastor To Speak At Kennebunk

Rev. Arthur Northrup of Berkshhire Christian College Lenox Mass will be the morning speaker at the Advent Christian church in Kennebunk during Mission Emphasis month tomorrow. He will meet after the service with church members to plan evangelistic services in November led by J Howard Shaw Advent Christian general conference secretary from Aurora Illinois. The W H and F M society will present a World Literature Sunday program in Sunday school with Mrs Roger Hanscom in charge. An evening mission film on Japan titled death by own action Mountain will be shown. public attendance invited.

Arthur Northrup Berkshire Christian College Lenox Mass Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Mr. Northrup J. Howard Shaw Aurora Ill Advent Christian General Conference W. H. and F. M. Society Roger Hanscom Japan Christchurch Circle I Circle Fred Holmberg Richard Smith Clarence Lombard Robert Cumler Eighth Army Tokyo Arnold Truscott Brownie Louise Bedard Park Street Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary of Biddeford Georgia Evans Alfie Leech Catherine Ambrose Zella Tibbetts Alice L. Downing Lillian Hicks Ethel Gonneville Don and Elsie’s Kennebunk Lower Village John Christensen Leon Lindquist V. F. W. Post Post Fletcher Street Lindquist

Old Orchard Beach Lodge Meetings and Auction Notice

Old Orchard Beach announces a Monday evening meeting of the Past Noble Grands association at the Seaside House with a silent auction. Orchard Lodge A F and A M will hold a stated meeting at Robinson Memorial hall with officers installed by Rt Wor Crayton Weymouth, plus a special Entered Apprentice degree session on October 26. Refreshments at both gatherings.

Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Rt. Wor. L. Crayton Weymouth

Port Girl Heads Arundel Grange State

Arundel Grange holds elections electing Miss Joanne Morse Kennebec as master and naming George Higgins as outgoing master. Officers include Edmund Cashen and Flora Cluff with new treasurer Mrs Nga Vetterline and other posts. Public suppers and social events scheduled through November.

Arundel Arundel Grange Grange Hall Joanne Morse Kenne Edmund Cashen George Cook Ronald Lowell Flora Cluff Margaret Bragdon Arthur Cluff Nancy Vetterline Ceres Ellen Bennett Pomona Edna Cook Flora Esther Bragdon George Higgins Fred Merrill Mousam Lake Grange Patricia Higgins Maine State Grange Portland York Pomona Merrill Limerick

Food and Flowers Centerpiece Idea at Dinner Parties

A suggested centerpiece pairs green grapes in a white or silver compote with white gladioli. The idea blends edible and decorative elements to enhance table settings for entertaining guests.

York County Extension Group Elects Slate at Oct 28 Meeting

The York County Extension association will hold its annual meeting at Kennebunk High School on Wednesday October 28 at 8 p m Master of Ceremonies will be President George Tuttle of North Berwick The program includes officer elections project leader votes and the 1960 work plan Dr Lloyd Elliott UMaine president will speak with George E Lord Extension Service director accompanying him A 4-H poultry brooder demonstration by George Faulkner of Shaker Valley 4-H club Alfred and a square dance with refreshments will close the event The meeting committee is Norman White Springvale Mrs Jane Scamman Hollis Mrs Eleanor Grames Sanford Chester Johnson Kittery and President Tuttle.

York County Extension Association Kennebunk High School George Tuttle North Berwick Lloyd Elliott University of Maine George E. Lord Elliott George Faulkner Shaker Valley Alfred George George A. Faulkner Faulkner Sanford Norman White Springvale Jane Scamman Hollis Eleanor Grames Chester Johnson Kittery Tuttle

District IV Leads Extension Member Drive

District IV reports the greatest number of York County Extension members including renewals and new members. District reps Nancy Tebbetts and Geneva Grant lead areas like Berwick Sanford and Springvale with district groups in multiple towns. For the first time women head the drive as Marilyn Milliken and Ruth Harris organize door-to-door outreach across the county.

York County Extension Association Nancy Tebbetts Berwick Geneva Grant Sanford Alfred Barney-Beg Berwick Day Berwick Evening Springvale Sanford-Springvale Lebanon North Lebanon Neck Acton Cornish Kezar Falls Limerick Limington Shapleigh Elinor Pulsifer Arlene Ridley Bar Mills Goodwins Mills Hollis North Laco Homemakers South Buxton Waterboro Marilyn Milliken North Saco Ruth Harris

Circle Five Of Christ Church Elects Officers

Circle Five Of Christ Church in Kennebunk elected officers for the year at a meeting hosted by circle leader Mrs Arnold Truscott with twelve members present. Co lead er Mrs E L Hamilton led devotions and plans were made for a church rummage sale and family night supper with co chairs Mrs Walfred Johnson and Mrs Garfield Ross. Next meeting is set for November 10 with hostesses Mrs Ralph Greene and Mrs Raymond Belyea.

Circle 5 Women's Fellowship Christchurch Kennebunk Arnold Truscott E. L. Hamilton Garfield Ross Ralph Greene Sunshine Marjorie Rumery Cranston Foley Kenneth Burr Charles Tanner Ross Raymond Belyea

Beach Council Auxiliary Installation Date Set

Beach Council Auxiliary of Rev James J Mullens Council 2266 at St Margarets parish hall set installation for October 17 with a 6 30 p m supper. Mrs John Girard presided and Mrs Raoul Belair was elected custodian as Mrs William O Connor resigned. Plans discussed include a bean supper on November 7 and a post installation program chair appointment.

John Girard KC Auxiliary James J. Mullen St. Margarets Parish Clara Rousseau Notre Dame Hospital Paul Cookson Madawaska Willy Tousignant William O'Connor Raoul Belair Emile Lemire Fernand Cote Joseph Lamontiagne Charles Huot

County sets 400-member quota for five districts

The plan establishes a target of 400 members per district across five county areas, totaling 2,000 members for the entire county. It outlines equal division among districts to meet organizational goals.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey St. Andre Church Bacon Street Aime Giguere St. Mary St. Mary Street Cornelius Enright P. R School Street Methodist Church Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Frederick Holmberg Robert B. Culmer Kennebunk Baptist Church Thomas C. Martin Summer Street Kennebunkport Ogunquit William E. Gilroy D.D Massachusetts Port Girl Heads Arundel Grange State Edmund Cashen Dial York County Extension Group York County State OF Eliot and Harold I. Goss Secretary Circle Five of Christ Church Beach Council Auxiliary Dane Street The Women’s Fellowship George D. Varney Eliot William J. Hargen, Jr
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