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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1961

Page

3

Church Directory Listings for Maine Parishes

Directory lists Mass times and pastors for multiple churches across Biddeford Saco Kennebunk and Wells including Ss Joseph St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes St Brendan St Martha St Jude and more with pastors Monsignors Rev Arthur Dube Rev Maurice Boland Rev Cornelius Enright and others and notes community faith groups such as Bible Baptist Church Segond Parish Unitarian First Parish Congregational and Methodist listings with service times and Sunday schools across various towns and streets.

Episcopal Churches Schedule in Coastal Maine Parishes

Church listings show Holy Communion and Sung Eucharist times for Christ Church Biddeford Trinity Church Saco St David Kennebunk and St Phillip by the Sea Fortunes Rocks with vespers at 5. St John by the Sea Old Orchard Beach notes 8 am Holy Communion and 11 15 am Eucharist with hymns. Rev T S Knox and Rev Harold A Hopkins lead services. Nursery care and kindergarten available at several locations.

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

Biddeford Church Directory Keeps Summer Services

The city lists multiple congregations with pastors and service times. including Second Congregational and First Universalist, Unitarian-Universalist arrangements, Greek Orthodox Matins, and Methodist and Baptist churches with Sunday school and morning worship details.

Local Church Services Listed in Buxton Area

Buxton North Congregational Church led by Rev. David W. Smith holds morning worship at 9 30. Tory Hill Meeting House at Buxton Lower Corner hosts services. The Old Peabody Pew Church with Rev. David W. Smith presiding holds morning worship at 11.

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

Local Church Services in Goodwins Mills and Nearby

Goodwins Mills Methodist church holds morning worship and sermon at 9 30 a m with church school lesson study at 10 30 under Mrs Attleson. Advent Christian church lists Rev Lloyd Osborne as pastor with service at 11 a m and Sunday school at noon. Lyman Baptist Church with pastor Robert I Vance offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m.

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Attleson Advent Christian Church Lloyd Osborne Lyman Baptist Church Robert I. Vance

Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Service Schedule

Cape Porpoise SF Methodist Church on the Cape announces church school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m Rev Henry O Megert serves as minister.

Methodist Church

Church listings in Old Orchard Beach area weekly schedule

Old Orchard Beach churches share Sunday worship times and activities across several congregations. The Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church on Washington Avenue led by Rev. John T. Stahl offers 11 a.m. worship and 7 p.m. Bible study. First Baptist on Ocean Avenue led by Rev. G Stephen Johnston lists 1:30 p.m. Sunday school and 2:30 p.m. worship. Advent Christian on Face Avenue with Rev. Hermath Thurlow has 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship. Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street with Rev. Russell Per offers 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:30 a.m. junior church, and 11 a.m. worship. Salvation Army at 91 Union Street led by Capt. Robert Reid holds 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services, in Tabernacle with special guests.

Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue John T. Stahl First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Church Face Avenue Hermat Thurlow Faith Tabenacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell P.er Salvation Army Union Street Robert Reid Tabernacle

Local church notices from Kennebunk area

Unitarian church First Congregational parish Rev Carl Bierman pastor morning worship and Sunday school at 11 Christchurch Rev Frederic Holmberg and Robert B Culmer pastors morning services at 9 30 Kennbunk Baptist church Main street Rev Chester M Staples px or Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Christian Science Society 25 Summer street Sunday school 11 a m morning service at 11 a m West Kennebunk Methodist church Rev John H Jordan minister 9 00 a m morning worship and sermon soloist Miss Mary Vigne organist Miss Elizabeth Hersey Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society Full Gospel church Mrs Gracie Ames pastor Sunday school each week at 2 p m Sunday worship service at 3 p m

Segond Unitarian Pepperlell Park Edmund W. Beal Unitarian- Universalist Service Worshi Unitarian‘Universalist Church First Parish Congregational Church Main Beach Streets Saco Harry A. Rufiero School Street Methodist Church Norman J. Langmaid Christian Scienne Sesto Ham ‘Ilton Memorial Ci Street Salvation Army Main Street Robert Williams O‘heer Biddeford United Church of Christ H. Lewis Cutler First Universalist Church City Square Edmound W. Beal Unitarian- Universalist Church School Street Union Church Biddeford Pool Stanley A. Bennett St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Alexander Xanthakis Foss Street Foss and Pool Streets James Douglass Riddle South Biddeford Methodist Church Pool Road James D. Riddle United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Morley J. Durest Unitarian Church First Congregational Carl Bierman Christchurch Frederic Holmberg Robert B. Culmer Kennbunk Baptist Church Chester M. ‘Staples Christian Science Society Summer Street West Kennebunk Methodist Church Johnh. Jordan Mary Vigne Elizabeth Hersey Kennebunk Landing

Wells Churches Hold Shared Sunday Services

Union worship at the First church near Mile road Wells Beach at 10 30 a m with Sunday school then children’s sermon. Full Gospel on Route A Wells holds Sunday school 2 p.m. and worship as announced by Rev Lula Nicholson.

Milford G Butterfield Dies. Local Churches Plan Services

Obituary notes the death of Milford G Butterfield with funeral planning likely at Village Baptist Church. Church notices list Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., with nursery and children's church, and reference First Congregational and South Congregational churches with Rev Robert M Howes and Rev George P Urban. Community worship times include 9:30 or 9 and 11 a.m. sessions.

Village

Sunday services with guest preacher Rev H Lewis Cutler

Services at 11 a m with Rev H Lewis Cutler as guest preacher for August. Sunday school at 9 45 a m.

Union Church Biddeford Pool H. Lewis Cutler

Sierra Leone: a new republic settled by repatriated slaves

Sierra Leone emerged as an independent African state settled by enslaved people repatriated from England, shaping its early national identity and governance.

Sierra Leone England

Finding the Way The Why of Churches

A reflective essay notes how political oppression echoes in religious life. It cites the banning of Rev. Doctor Scharf from Berlin’s East Zone and argues churches remain constant centers of worship and ethical concern. It warns against taking faith for granted and urges reconsideration of religious commitment amid modern power.

Goya Doctor Scharf Berlin Berryman America Bebe Ag

Lutherans and Presbyterians to begin doctrinal talks

In New York the Lutheran and Presbyterian churches announce a historic project to explore similarities and remaining doctrinal differences. Leaders emphasize the talks are purely theological and not aimed at merger. About 15 million believers from roughly a dozen Presbyterian bodies and seven Lutheran bodies will participate in the American discussions.

New York James I. McCord Princeton Theological Seminar Paul C. Empie National Lutheran Council Rome Martin Luther John Calvin Ulrich Zwingli

Thorman Menu for October 23 27

Menu shows daily meals from Monday to Friday with main courses and sides. Monday features tuna wiggle with peas and baked potato served with bread butter milk and peaches. Tuesday offers beef and vegetables a la king with mashed potato bread butter milk and jello with fruit.

Homecoming Week At UM Is Underway

UM Orono celebrates the 60th Homecoming with events across campus and Bangor. Alumni return for football Friday featuring UM Frosh vs MCI and the Maine Connecticut game Saturday at 1 30 p m with a Homecoming banquet at 11 30 a m and a dance at Pilot's Grill in Bangor.

Orono University of Maine University of Maine Fresh Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield Pilot's Grill Bangor Maine-Connecticut Maine Frosh

Retiree Browns Buy Home in Kennebunk Landing

Mr and Mrs Clifford Brown of San Diego have purchased the Griswold home at Kennebunk Landing after Brown retires from the U S Post Office. They chose Maine for seasons hunting and fishing and read Trend ing Into Maine by Kenneth Roberts.

Clifford Brown San Diego Calif Maurice Griswold Kennebunk Landing Brown U.S. Post Office Department Maine Kennebunk Kenneth Roberts Harold F. Wood Windsor Locks Windsor Locks, Conn John Crowley Kennebunk Lower Village Wood Hamilton Standard the Landing Richard Mitchell Fletcher Street Raymond Coombs Jr Kelly Park Street Lloyd Robinson Ogunquit Om Milligan Company Real Esate

Ogunquit Religious Services and Schedules

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. Ogunquit Methodist church on Shore road led by Rev. Robert A Carter offers summer worship at 9 30 a m 10 a m and 8 p m with Holy Communion and meditation each Sunday at 8 15 a m.

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

Mormon Church Meeting at Advent Church in Saco

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds services at the Advent Church on Cleveland Street, Saco. Elder J Maurice Dupuis is superintendent with Elder Roger V Marden and Elder Milton E Hall as assistants. Priesthood meeting is at 9 a.m. and Sunday school 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

Man of War Day centers Bahamian shipbuilding

In the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas, Man of War Day marks the region as the hub of shipbuilding. Ships are built by time honored methods passed down through generations, reflecting traditional craft and local industry.

Abaco Bahmas Bahamas

Quint Family Sells Wells Beach House to Lambert Couple

Mr and Mrs Vernard A Quint sold The Barnacle at Wells Beach to Mr and Mrs Lucien Lambert of Pelham Mass through the Parent Agency of Wells Beach. John Rolfe, who married Pocahontas, is noted for planting and harvesting the first successful tobacco crop in 1612.

Vernard A. Quint Wells Beach The Barnacle Lucien Lambert Pelham, Mass John Rolfe Pocahontas

School Board to Seek Special Town Meeting on additions

Kennebunk school officials reviewed the Park Street school expansion plan including a four room addition and land purchase behind the cafeteria. The committee approved tuition pupil registrations at Kennebunk High and Atwood Blackwell but will not decide on new High or Junior High facilities yet. A special town meeting article package was drafted proposing land purchase at 5 000 and a 104 000 Park Street addition. Regular meetings were set for the second and fourth Wednesdays.

Kennebunk Ann and Blackwell Kennebunk Lanning Board Park Street Kennebunk High School Atwood and Blackwell Action Committee

BOV Class Plans November Guests At Meeting

The October meeting of the BOV class at Kennebunk Baptist Church was led by president Mrs Alma Tomlinson with 13 members present. They voted to entertain the Lotus class at their November gathering. scripture calendars were distributed and available via class members. Mrs Louise Russell demonstrated Christmas ideas and decorations afterward. hostesses included Miss Frances Burleigh Mildred Hutchins Marion Maguire with assistance from Mrs Agnes Simpson and Mrs Tomlinson.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Alma Tomlinson Louise Russell Frances Burleigh Mildred Hutchins Marion Maguire Agnes Simpson Tomlinson Ruth Chappell Gladys Anderson Fannie Furbish Harriet Freeman Myrtle Benson Minnie Robbins Genevieve Currier Russell

Service Club Elects Officers At Kennebunk

Mrs. Henry Smith elected president of the Independent Service club at the Kennebunk meeting held Thursday evening at Mrs. Rose Stahl home. Other officers named include Mrs. Furman Jewell as vice president and Mrs. Harriet Garnett as secretary treasurer. President Mrs. Paul Genthner led plans for a buffet supper meeting on November 9 at Iellease cabins with co hostesses Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. Henry Smith. Mrs. Arthur Jack to give a toy demonstration. Members approved adding meeting dates to the Kennebunk Band Booster calendar. Refreshments served by Mrs. Jack Ephross and Mrs. Paul Genthner. Attendees listed include Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. Arthur Jack, Mrs. Jack Ephross, Mrs. Clifton Murray, Mrs. Jon Milligan, Mrs. Ruth Russell, Mrs. Genthner, Miss Evelyn Smith and Mrs. Ross Stahl.

Henry Smith Independent Service Club Rose Stahl Portland Street Kennebunk Furman Jewell Harriet, Garnett Paul Genthner Iellease Cabins Jewell Arthur Jack Kennebunk Band Jack Ephross Clifton Murray Jon Milligan Ruth Russell Genthner Evelyn Smith Ross Stahl

Mrs Munster Returns From Week In Massachusetts

Ola Orchard Beach report notes Mrs William G Munster returning home on Hoffman avenue after a week visiting her sisters Mrs Phil Young and Miss Luella Fuller and sister in law Mrs Florence Fuller in Plainville Mass and relatives in Norton and other parts of Massachusetts. Mrs Clement Wight spent Friday with daughter Mrs Gordon Rice in Lincoln Road Saco and Rice's twin daughters celebrated their birthday anniversary. A meeting of C Fayette Staples unit American Legion auxiliary set for Monday at 730 pm. A special meeting of Orchard lodge AF and AM also set for Monday at 730 pm at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall with Fellowcraft degree work.

William G. Munster Hoffman Avenue Phil Young Luella Fuller Florence Fuller Plainville Mass Norton Massachusetts Clement Wight Gordon Rice Lincoln Road Saco Rice C. Fayette Staples American Legion Auxiliary Orchard Lodge Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Fellowcraft

Third In Church Series Set Monday at St Demetrois

The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches launches the third Adventures in Christian Living session with theme Jesus Christ the Light of the Community at St Demetrois Greek Orthodox church Monday evening. Rev Sydney Adams of the New Bedford Area Interchurch Council will speak, with Rev James Miller guiding the Bible discussion.

Jesus Christ Biddeford-Saco James Miller Reusion Bates College Lewistone World Council of Churches Biddeford Christian Church New Delhi India Harry Aufiero James D. Riddle Nicholas Scontras

Wells Scout Troop 353 Receives Charter And Awards

Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 at the Wells American Legion hall received its charter from Roland H. Joy with Donald Libby and Scoutmaster Frank Milinski, amid remarks by Admiral Konches Kenneth Hunnewell and other dignitaries. The ceremony included awards for Tenderfoot Second Class Star and Life Scout ranks, attendance pins, and a special Rousseau Round-Up plaque.

Wells Wells American Legion Eldredge Road Roland H. Joy Harry Alpren Elbridge Leroy Hanson Frank J. Milinski Admiral Herbert Konches Eliot York Pine Tree Council BSA Kenneth Hunnewell Kennebunk John N. Simpson York County Ralph Booth Ogunquit Advancement Napoleon Rousseau Rev. W. Simpson Rousseau Dennis Forrest Sanford Eagle Peter Joy William Byrnes Alpren Simpson Roland Joy Donald Libby Henry Hampe Forrest Chase Ralph Perry Milinski Bertie Card Tenderfoot Kenneth Campbell Peter Hampe Michael Perr Dennis Byrnes Gregory Palmer Ronald Woodward Thomas Chase Larry-Kent Alpren Robert Perry William Perry Douglass Metcalf Gerald LaPierre Alpren Milinski Joy Roland Joy Ronald Nickerson James Wright Napoleon Rousseau Eliot Colorado Springs Colp Highpine Clarence Colby Moody Merton G. Mouton Randall Potvin

Diet Shows Its Effect At Style Show

New York fashion coverage notes dieting influence on dress sizes and design. Designers mention "little" as minimal fabric and detail, with Adele Simpson creating size six dresses for a weight-conscious market. Hannah Troy shows chic "little" suits in black white navy red and pastels, with higher waistlines and figure-conscious lines.

New York Adele Simpson Hannah Troy Miss Troy

Local notices and greetings from Rockville Center and area

Social notes list visitors and travelers from Long Island to Boston and New York. Edwin J. R. Moulton and sister Mrs. Cartwright hosted in Rockville Center while Roy Jackson attended a Metropolitan Veterans meeting in Boston. John Powers returned home after a hospital stay. Sandra Wildes visited New York and New Jersey with Lt. Alan Nedeau. Edna Hutchins attends Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture in Boston. The Bridge family of Chelmsford, Mass visited McCabe family in Portland Street. St David Guild met on Portland Street and set a public supper for November 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Edwin J. R. Moulton Rockville Center Long Island N.Y Ernest Cartwright Summer Street Roy Jackson Mechanic Street Sheridan Plaza Hotel Boston John Powers Fletcher Street Webber Hospital Sandra Wildes Winter Street New York Alan Nedeau U.S. Army Chemical Wildes New Jersey Amos McCullum Barbara Hersey Edna Hutchins Robert Hutchins High Street Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture Franklin Square House Richard S. Bridge Shelly Sharon Teresa Chelmsford Mass Henry P. McCabe Pleasant Street St. David Guild Portland Street Donald Jackson Frank MacMillan

Saco Beach School Lunch Menus for October 23 27

The weekly menu lists meals for each weekday with entrees sides and beverages. Monday features American chop suey green beans bread butter orange wedges and milk. Tuesday offers hot dog on buttered roll tossed salad spiced cake and milk. Wednesday serves spaghetti with meat sauce beets bread and butter apple sauce and milk. Thursday presents turkey with gravy mashed potatoes spinach bread and butter cookie and mix. Friday includes tomato juice tuna salad on buttered roll cheese wedges potato chips apple and milk.

Brunswick Delta Omega votes to sever from Alpha Tau Omega

Members of the Delta Omega chapter of Alpha Tau Omega voted overwhelmingly on Friday to end affiliation with the national fraternity due to its policy against admitting Negroes. The Brunswick chapter is polling its alumni as a two thirds vote of all members is required to complete severance.

Brunswick Delta Omega Alpha Tau Omega

Miniwanca Star Club Plans Supper Duties in Old Orchard Beach

The Miniwanca Star club met at the Robinson Memorial Masonic hall in Old Orchard Beach with Patricia Strickland presiding. Thirty six dish towels were donated. Mosaic club invited the Star club to run the dining room for public suppers, an invitation accepted. Ethel Wight was named committee chair to raise funds for the organ, with other fundraising discussed post holidays. Mildred Nowell won the mystery prize. refreshments by Lor raine Wyman and Gertrude Leonard. Next meeting set for Friday November 17 at the Masonic hall with Gertrude Wight and Helen Cummings on refreshments.

Miniwanca Star Club Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach Patricia Strickland Mosaic Club Star Club Ethel Wight Gertrude Leonard Lorraine Wyman Leora Bals Helen Cummings Edrice Bates Jean Mooers Kay Mewer Lillian Nowell Mildred Nowell Gertrude Wight

Port Boy Scouts Busy Fall Schedule

Kennebunkport Boy Scouts outline a busy fall with a second hike to Turbots Creek for second class requirements. The committee chaired by Lyman Mathews announces a board of review October 25 and a Court of Honor November 1. A three day camp at Ballpark Kennebunkport November 3 to 5 with families invited and a public coffee and doughnuts event Saturday morning.

Kennebunkport Lyman Mathews Raymond Nunan Harrison Seavey Carleton Miller James Steele Richard Beote Turbots Creek

Blind former jockey runs pony ride concession

Robert Card, 27, who became blind after an auto accident, returns to a riding stable role at a New Jersey amusement park. He previously ran a show horse stable, learned machine work, and now will lead children on rides around the pony ring at the park.

Netcong N.J Robert Card Card

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Church Directory Ss. Joseph Church Elie Hevey St. Brendan Most Holy Trinity Church Maurice Boland St. Monica William Jelly J. Henry Ournelle St. Martha William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Margaret Church Edward F. Walsh Armand J. Landry St. Jude Catholic Church Pine Edward W. Walsh St. Mary Church Bible Baptist Church of Saco City Hall Episcopal Churches Buxton Cape First Second Congregational Churches U. S&s Mile Road Full Gospel Church Lula Nicholson Highpine Baptist Church Sanford Road Wayne A Porter North Berwick Wells Branch Freewill Baptist Church Coleman York South Berwick Moody Community Church Moody Community Hall U. S. Route 1 Nelson Kimball Milford G. Butterfield Ralph W. Loew, DD Newspaper Enterprise Assa Thorman Menu Mormon Churches Service Club Ola Orchard Beach Clement P. Wight Dial Wells Scout Troop Edmund Cashen Dial K’port Boy Scouts Heliograved Joseph L. LaBrecque Emery Street
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