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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1961

Page

3

Church Directory Listings for New England Parishes

Directory lists church names, pastors, and Sunday Mass times across coastal Maine towns including Biddeford Pool Saco Kennebunkport Ogunquit Wells Wells Beach and nearby parishes. Notable entries include St Joseph St Andre St Mary St Brendan Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity St Monica St Martha St Margaret St Jude and All Saints with times from early morning to late morning and multiple assistants.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur J. Dube Most Holy Trinity Church Main Street Saco Maurice Boland Kennebunk St. Monica Kennebunk William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Kennebunkport St. Martha Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry St. Jude Catholic Church Pine Point Edward W. Walsh Wells Beach St. Mary Wells Beach Ogunquit All Saints Ogunquit

Episcopal Church Service Schedule in New England Towns

The weekly church services list Holy Communion and Sung Eucharist at Christ Church Crescent Biddeford and Trinity Church Saco with specific times and clergy. St David Kennebunk offers devotions and services with nursery care. St Phillip by the Sea Fortunes Rocks holds 5 pm vesper services. St John by the Sea Old Orchard Beach lists 8 am communion and 11 15 am service with hymns.

Christ (Episcopal Crescent Street Biddeford T. S. Knox Trinity St. David (Episcopal) Church Portland Road Kennebunk Harold A. Hopkins York Harbor St. Phillip-by-the-Sea Fortunes Rocks The Arundel Opera Company St. John-by-the-Sea St. John Street Old Orchard Beach

Local Church Directory for Biddeford Area Churches

Biddeford listings show multiple congregations with pastors and service times including Second Congregational, First Universalist, Unitarian Universalist in Saco, Union church Biddeford Pool, St Demetrios Greek Orthodox, Foss Street Methodist, South Biddeford Methodist, and United Baptist on Jefferson Street. Services range from morning worship and Sunday schools to matins and liturgy, with some months noting guest preachers.

Biddeford United Church of Christ H. Lewis Cutler First Universalist Church City Square Edmound W. Beal Unitarian- Universalist Unitarian School Street Saco Union Church Biddeford Pool Stanley A. Bennett St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Alexander Xanthakis United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Morley J. Durest Astor

Buxton Churches Schedule Morning Worship Times

Rev. David W. Smith presides at Buxton North Congregational Church with morning worship at 9 30. At Tory Hill Meeting house Buxton Lower Corner The Old Peabody Pew church morning worship follows at 11.

North Congregational Church David W Smith Tory Hill Meeting House Buxton Lower Corner Old Peabody Pew David W. Smith

Goodwins Mills Church Morning Services and School Hours

Goodwins Mills Methodist church holds morning worship and sermon at 9 30 a m with church school lesson study at 10 30 a m led by Mrs Attleson general superintendent Advem Christian church offers morning worship at 11 a m and Sunday school at noon Rev Lioys Osborne is pastor Lyman Baptist Church lists Robert I Vance as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 1 p m

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Attleson Advem Christian Church Lioys Osborne Lyman Baptist Church Robert I. Vance

Old Orchard Beach Churches and Services List

Old Orchard Beach Methodist church on Washington Avenue led by Rev John T Stahl holds Sunday morning worship at 11. Bible study at 7 p m. First Church on Ocean Avenue with Rev G Stephen Johnston offers Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m. Advent Christian Church on Elm Street with Rev Mer Thurlow offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Temple Pentecostal on Atlantic Avenue and Third Street led by Rev Russell K Per holds morning service at 11 a m with junior church at 11 30 a m. Salvation Army at 91 Union Street under Capt Robert Reid conducts Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m in Tabernacle with guests.

The Bible Baptist Church of Saco Saco City Hall Second Parish Unitarian Church Pepperell Park Edmund W. Beal Unitarian‘Universalist First Parish Congregational Church Main Beach Streets Harrry A. Rufiero School Street Methodist Norman J. Langmaid North Saco Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Judy Ocean Avenue Stephen Johnston Dvent Christian Church Ace Ole Orchard Beach Mer Thurlow Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K Salvation Army Union Street Robert Reid Tabernacle

Area Church Services and Leaders in Kennebunk Area

A listing of morning worship times and pastors for Unitarian First Congregational Kennbunk Baptist Christ Church Christian Science Society West Kennebunk Methodist Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union and related congregations. Services range from 9:00 to 11:00 a m with Sunday schools and special soloists noted.

Wells area churches Sunday worship and classes listed

United and church groups schedule Sunday services and Sunday school across Wells Maine. Rev John N Simpson leads Wells First and Second Congregational at 10 30 a m and children join classes after the sermon. Full Gospel church on Route A near Route 109 holds 2 p m Sunday school and 3 p m service led by Rev Lula Nicholson. Highpine Baptist on Sanford Road with Rev Wayne A Porte conducts 1 p m classes and 2 p m service. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A with Rev Coleman York holds 9 30 a m Sunday school and 2 p m worship. Moody Community church at Moody Community hall on U S Route 1 offers 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship led by Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball.

First Second Congregational Churches Wells U. S John N. Simpson Mile Road Wells Beach Full Gospel Church Lula Nicholson Highpine Baptist Church Sanford Road Wayne A Porte North Berwick Sunda Freewill Baptist Church Coleman York South Berwick Moody Community Church Moody Community Hall U. S& Route 1 Nelson Kimball

Church Services and Schedules Featured in Town Clergy Notes

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

Advent Christian Church Milford G. Butterfield Village

Mormon Churches Meet at Advent Church in Saco

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meets at the Advent church on Cleveland street, Saco. Elder J Maurice Dupuis serves as superintendent with Elder Roger V Marden as first assistant and Elder Milton E Hall as second assistant. The American Beauty Rose district holds a Sunday school meeting at 9 a m and a worship service at 10 a m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon) Church Advent Church Cleveland Street Saco J. Maurice Dupuis Roger V. Marden Milton E. Hall Columbia

Not Here to Be Liked We Are Here to Understand

Ralph W. Loew argues Americans overvalue popularity and approval more than truth and duty. He cites Amos, John the Baptist, and Jesus to urge prioritizing understanding and righteousness over being understood or admired, stressing that we serve others and seek truth over applause.

Amos John the Baptist Jesus

Faith and Life Institutes link church, work in public life

The United Lutheran Church in America hosts Faith and Life Institutes inviting professionals from varied fields to discuss applying Christian ethics to daily work. Twenty one attendees at a Minnesota hotel include a theologian and politicians, aiming to bridge church and secular life without simple rules.

Faith and Life Institutes United Lutheran Church In America

August Guest Preacher at Services at 11 A M

Morning service at 11 o clock features Rev H Lewis Cutler as guest preacher. Sunday school gathers at 9 45 with opening prayer and lesson in the chapel.

Union Church Biddeford Pool H. Lewis Cutler

Ogunquit Churches Schedule Clear Summer Worship Times

Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore road led by Rev. Paul S. Hazlett offers Sunday worship at 11 a. m and Sunday school at 9:45 a. m for children of all ages. Ogunquit Methodist Church on Shore road with Rev. Robert A. Carter presents summer services at 9:30, 11, and 8 p. m with Holy Communion and meditation at 8:15 a. m each Sunday.

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

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Service Schedule

Cape Porpoise church listing shows Rev Henry O Megert as minister. Church school at 9:20 a.m. Morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. Scheduled activities reflect local church timing details.

Methodist Church

Constantine Builds First Large Basilica for Peter’s Grave

In the 300s the emperor Constantine raised the first large basilica over the grave of the Apostle Peter, marking a pivotal act in early Christian architecture and reverence for Peter.

Constantine Peter

WRC Combines Three Events At Wells Hall

The Abraham Lincoln Womens Relief Corps at Wells Grange hall Sanford road held a meeting featuring inspection a school of instruction and a 2 year badge presentation. Special guests from Berwick Rockport and Wells offered remarks and officials presented a 25 year badge to Marion Bridges. Donations were made to local health and scout funds, and members planned future items and a November meeting with luncheon committee appointments.

Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps Wells Grange Hall Sanford Road Wells Group School of Instruction Syrenia Chick Berwick Amelia Willey Ida M. Nevers Lillian Simington Rockport Alice Simington Berwick Corps Ora Wilson Jean Crecinotta Mae Esther Bragdon Marion Bridges Wells Corps Irene Kimball Wells-Ccunquit Health Association Wells Boy Scout Fund Edna Perkins Charles Roberts Ethel York Ethel Kelley Bessie Kimball Alice Davis Kimball Chick Vera Hill Mary Stacy Sadie Murray Barbara Lewis Rose Hamel Helen Roberge

Maine Law Enforcement plans final convention at Poland Springs

William A Lupien of Manchester N H visited his sister in law Agnes Lupien of Summer street. Guests at Mr and Mrs Ronald Robertson Summer street include Napoleon Hamel Alberta Rogers Antoinette Gagne and Robert Gagne Ethel Clarke Calvin and Donna Ashford and Jeanne LeBlanc and Raymond Gingras all of Haverhill Mass. Lt Guy Savage Maine State Police secretary Edmund L Cashen Kennebunk and Sgt Stephen Conant of Maine State Police met at Gray to finalize plans for the Maine Law Enforcement association annual convention at Poland Springs today.

William A. Lupien Manchester N. H Agnes Lupien Summer Street Ronald Robertson Napoleon Hamel Alberta Rogers Antoinette Gagne Robert Gagne Ethel Clarke Calvin Donna Ashford Jeanne LeBlanc Raymond Gingras Haverhill Mass

Ola Orchard Beach council meeting set for Monday

Ola Orchard Beach Nee Nah council meets Monday at 7:30 p m at the American Legion hall School street. Special guest Ruth Night from Priscilla chapter Order of the Eastern Star Wells High pine attends with Kay Mewer Worthy Matron and Marion Dexheimer Biddeford Margaret Johnson and Alice Crocker Kennebunk. Mosaic Club Inc to serve a public New England boiled dinner at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall West Grand avenue Sunday 12 noon to 3 p m.

Nee Nah Council Pocaholitas American Legion Hall School Street Pauline Peacock Ruth Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Wells Highpine Miniwanca Kay Mewer Marion Dexheimer Biddeford Margaret Johnson Alice Crocker Kennebunk New England Mosaic Club, Inc Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue

Majorettes Chosen for Kennebunk JHS Squad

Kennebunk Junior High selected its majorette squad for 1961-42 after tryouts. Named head majorette Sherry Dresser with Barbara Campbell Linda Court Jovanna Kezar Gloria Robinson Debby Fellows Linda Vetterline and Edna McKay as alternates. A larger squad was planned to front the growing band, but uniforms were not ready in time for Homecoming Day.

Kennebunk Maijorette Sherry Dresser Barbara Campbell Linda Court Jovanna Kezar Gloria Robinson Debby Fellows Linda Vetterline Edna McKay

Junior AMVETS Drum Bugle Corps Growing Fast

Thirty two members have signed up for the newly formed drum and bugles to represent the Junior AM at Old Orchard Beach. Drills will begin once an instructor is obtained, with openings still available. At the Walnut Street Post home, awards were given for a field day attracting over 200 at Tarazewich farm Biddeford. Halloween party planned October 30 at 7:30 p m with costumes supervised by the parent post.

Old Orchard Beach Walnut Street Tarazewich Biddeford Joe Guarino Carol McKeen Carol Gulet Bonnie Boyer Gerard Jacques, Jr Ralph Lariviere, Jr Tommy Travers Dennis Jacques Fog Raymond Jacques Fred Egan Donna Duhamel Carol McKee Donna Bill Jane Duhamel Joseph Guarino Post Jerry Jacques Felix Neault Judy Remillard Claire Jacques Linda Travers Beverly Southwick Susan Hamilton Saco Avenue Amvets Ann Warren AMVET A Travers Russell Kimball

Correspondent Returns To Job At Journal Kennebunk

Mrs. Edmund L. Cashen, Kennebunk correspondent for the Journal, will resume duties on Monday, October 16. News items may be phoned to her at Yukon 5 2174 or left at her Summer street home.

Edmund L. Cashen Kennebunk the Journal Yukon Summer Street

Ivy Temple PS Seeks Inspection and Anniversary Plans

Ivy Temple PS met at Kennebunk with Millie Coyle chief. Invitations read for Rathbone temple South Windham anniversary events in South Windham on October 23 and reception for Grand Chief Catharine Robinson. Reception tonight in Red Men’s Hall South Portland. Ivy Temple meeting October 25 in Kennebunk K hall. District Deputy Helen Millis to attend. supper at 6:30. Committees listed. rehearsal October 18 at Kennebunk K of P hall.

Ivy Temple Kennebunk Millie Coyle Rathbone Temple South Windham Maine Catharine Robinson Cumberland Temple Red Men's Hall South Portland Kennebunk K. 7 Hall Helen Millis Portland S R Gladys Leech Ita Martin Gussie Ephross K. of P. Hall

County Lawmen To Meet Wednesday In Wells

York County Law Enforcement association will meet on Wednesday October 18 at the Grange hall in Wells. Speaker will be William H. M. Hughes superintendent of the Boys Training center South Portland. Secretary Edmund L. Cashen will run the program and Chief Elmer Hutchins will present for the meeting. Supper at 7 served by Grange members. Hutchins will report on the annual state convention at Poland Spring.

York County Law Enforcement Association Grange Hall Wells William HM. Hughes Boys’ Training Center South Portland Edmund L. Cashen Elmer Hutchins Grange Poland Spring Hutchins

Arundel Menu Consolidated School Week

October 16 7 Monday Meat loaf mashed potatoes green beans hot bread butter milk Tuesday macaroni and cheese corvete hot rolls butter cookies Wednesday and gravy ray peas yg is 4w and vegiveak token soskiah milk Friday chilled juice egg salad sandwich buttered corn dessert milk

Consolidated School

Truck Driver Fined for Liquor Overload in Fulton

In Fulton Missouri a magistrate fined a truck driver from a whisky distributing company 782 dollars plus costs for carrying an overload of 8 740 pounds of liquor on his truck. The case cited excessive whisky as the reason for the penalty.

Fulton, Mo Hugh P. Williamson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory St. Brendan Episcopal Churches Buxton Unitarian Church First Congregational Carl Bierman Christ Church Frederic Holmberg Robert B. Culmer Kennbunk Baptist Church Chester M Staples Pe ‘Or Christian Science Society West Kennebunk Methodst Church John H. Jordan Mary Vigne Elizabeth Hersey Kennebunk Landing Mormon Churches Enterprise Assn Ralph W. Loew D.D Jules Loh NEW York Northfield Minn Philadelphia Greenwich Village Herman G. Stuempffe, Jr Stuempfie Usca Social Action Department Osunauit Cape Wells Hall Ernest Burleigh Arundel Grange Eleanor Merrill Ronald Lowell Karl Bailey Paul Boucher Nancy Vetterline Fred Merrill Merlin Burleigh Willis Merrill Ruthine Burleigh Ceres Delta Dupre Pomona Shirley Bailey Flora Constance Boucher Paul Dumont Andrew Dupre Flora Cluff Edmund Cashen Ola Orchard Beach Clement P. Wight Dial Kennebunk Jhs John H. Reed Ronald W. Green Old Orchard Street Orchard St. Margaret’s Jacques and Kelsey Ricker Post Home Marshall L. Goodwin, D.M.D Southgate Scarborough, Maine Tucker Old Orchard Biddeford and Saco Water Company Thorne’s Harry M. Wooster
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