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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1959

Page

3

Church Directory listings of area mass times and churches

Saco and surrounding towns list Sunday Mass times for St Joseph St Andre St Mary Notre Dame de Lourdes Most Holy Trinity Camp Ellis Our Lady of Victory St Margaret St Jude St Monica St Martha Wells Ogunquit all Saints North Saco First Parish Christian Science Society Salvation Army Holiness and Methodist churches with pastors and service times.

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 Church Old Orchard Street Kennebunkport St Martha Church William Kelley J. Henry Fournelle Wells

Episcopal Church Services Across Maine Towns

Listings show Christ Episcopal Church Cres cer Street Biddeford with Rev. Mark M McCullough conducting Parish Eucharist at 8 39 am Trinity Church Cleveland Street Saco led by Rev T S Knox with Holy Communion at 8 am and Family service 10 30 am St John By The Sea Old Orchard Beach on St John Street led by Rev Harold McElwain with Holy Communion at 8 am St David Episcopal Portland Road Kennebunk with Rev Merk M McCullough vicar conducting 10 30 am services

Christ Episcopal Church Crescer Street Biddeford Mark M. McCullough Trinity Church Cleveland Street Saco T. S. Knox St. John-By-the-Sea St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Harold McElwain Holy Communion St. David Episcopal Church Portland Road Kennebunk Merk M McCullough

Local Church Services List for Biddeford and Vicinity

A compiled notice lists morning worship and service times for multiple churches on Adams Street City Square Hill and Chapel streets plus Foss and Pool streets Biddeford. Included are St Demetrios First Universalist Biddeford United Baptist Advent Christian Foss Street Methodist South Biddeford Methodist Union Church Second Congregational The White Church with ministers Rev Edmund Beal Rev Chester F L Smith Rev Morley J Durest Rev James D Riddle Rev H Lewis Cutler and others. Services span July 19 and general weekly times such as 9 45 a m 10 a m 10 15 a m and 11 a m.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Peter Dalapas First Universalist City Square Edmund W. Beal Universalist Biddeford United

Church Services Summary in Goodwins Mills Area

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 morning worship at 11 with Sunday school at noon Lyman Baptist Church with Harry J Curran as minister conducts Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 all on Sunday

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

Mormon church meetings in Saco at GAR hall

Mormon church and Cape Porpoise Methodist church schedules listed. Elder Charles Nelson and Elder Kenneth Gowe oversee services at 2 School Street Saco with sacrament at 10:00 am and Sunday school at 11:00 am. Cape Porpoise Methodist pastor Rev H C Megert leads 9:30 am Sunday school and morning worship begins thereafter.

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

Parish Churches Schedule At Pepperell Park And Main Street

Second Parish Unitarian on School street at Pepperell park offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m on second and fourth Sundays. Saco United Baptist at corner Main and Cross streets lists Rev Frances E Porter as assistant pastor with church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship service.

Unitarian Pepperell Park Edmund W. Beal Universalist - Unitarian Saco United Baptist Church

Local church services and schedules listed across Island area

First Baptist Ocean Ave venue led by G Stephen Johnston offers Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m Advent Christian Church Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach led by Her mes Thurlow with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m Methodist Church Washington Ave led by Rev John T Stahl with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m nursery for children during 11 a m service and 5 30 p m Youth Fellowship beginning Sept 20 7 30 p m Evening service Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal corner Atlantic Ave and Third Street led by Rev Russell K Pier with Sunday school 9 45 a m Junior Church 11 30 a m Morning worship 11 a m Salvation Army holds 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 3 p m Holiness meeting 3 00 p m Street open air services at 7 00 and 7 30 p m Salvation praise meeting also listed

North Saco James C. Geddes Pffcer Methodist Church Norman J. Langmaid First Baptist Church Ocean Avyvenue G. Stephen Johnston Advent Christian Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Hermes Thurlow Methodist Washington Avenue John T. Stahl Seber Faith Tabenacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Russell K. Pier Salvation Army Holiness

Summer church services listed for Kennebunk area

The town churches announce their summer schedules. Christ Church Dane Street and Kennebunk Baptist Church set 9:45 to 11 a.m. worship and Bible or Sunday school sessions. Unitarian services pause in June and resume July 5 at 11 a.m. Alewife Baptist and West Kennebunk Methodist also publish Sunday times and church schools.

Wells churches share unified Sunday schedule

First and Second Congregational churches along U S Route 1 move to joint worship at the First church near Mile road for a 10 30 a m service. Highpine Baptist in Sanford road with Rev Wayne A Porter holds Sunday school at 1 pm and a 2 pm service. Wells Branch Freewill Baptist on Route 9 A led by Rev Coleman York offers 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am morning worship. Moody Community church at Moody Community hall on Route 1, with Mr and Mrs Nelson Kimball in charge, holds 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship.

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

Maine church schedules fall changes at two chapels

Village Baptist Church on Spring street Maine led by Rev. George P. Urban lists church school at 8 45 and worship at 10 am with September changes to 9 45 for church school and 11 am for worship. First Congregational on North street and Arundel road led by Rev. Robert M. Howes offers morning worship at 9 30 am. South Congregational on Temple street with Rev. Robert M. Howes lists worship at 9 and 11 am with Philip L. Shuman as minister and church school at 9 45 am. nee worship service at 11 am.

Village Philip L. Shuman

Ogunquit Churches Map Services on Shore Road

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

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

Toll in Barletta apartment collapse reaches 55 dead

In Barletta Italy the dead from the five story apartment building collapse rose to 55 as Mayor Michele Palmitessa reported about 72 residents were inside when the structure fell on Wednesday.

Barletta Italy Michele Palmitessa

Archie Moore to star in Huck Finn film role

World light heavyweight boxing champion Archie Moore will play Jim the runaway slave in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Director Michael Curtiz called Moore’s screen test remarkable and announced a featured role for the boxing great in the Hollywood movie project.

Hollywood Archie Moore Jim Michael Curtiz Archie

Galapagos Islands Host Thousands of Volcanoes

The South American Galapagos Islands off Ecuador harbor about 2000 volcanoes, most of which are inactive. This geological feature highlights the region's extensive volcanic history and ongoing questions about future activity.

Galapagos Islands Ecuador

Bible Values Seen Through Human Life and Daily Use

A reflection on the Bible as a living, godly guide rather than mere literature. It argues the Bible reveals the gospel and true life, connects sacred text to modern daily problems, and notes editors provide convenient condensations that omit lengthy genealogies for broader readers.

Mr. Paul

Tiny phonographs spread gospel to nonreaders worldwide

Ray Shaw reports on a new American Bible Society program using pocket phonographs and six dialect records to tell the life of Jesus in languages such as Congo, Nigerian, and Mayan. About 10,000 recordings issued in a year, aiming for 100 dialects in three years. Field recorder Richard Crane has traveled 40,000 miles, braving malaria and jungle peril to capture voices for distribution.

New York Mexico American Bible Society The Bible Society Richard Crane Crane Africa Mexco Philippines Thailand Burma South America

Local patients report after hospital stays

Mrs Edmund Cashen notes Jack Ephross has returned to his Park Street home following about two weeks as a surgical patient at the Osteopathic Hospital in Portland. Mrs Larry Littlefield of Storer Street has been a patient for the past week at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth Mass.

Jack Ephross Park Street The Osteopathic Hospital Portland Larry Littlefield Storer Street Jordan Hospital Plymouth Mass

Arundel AMVET Auxiliary Elects Officers

The Arundel AMVETS auxiliary met at Mrs. Lucy Cowgill's home with president Mrs. Edith Nest presiding. A donation was voted to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and a September state department meeting scheduled in Portland.

Arundel Cerebral Palsy Foundation State ‘Department Loring Post Portland Carmela Bucklin Wells Tinmye Irene Congdon Brown Street Kennebunk Lucy Cowgill

Khrushchev Impresses with Plainspoken Demeanor in Capital Visit

Associated Press analysis notes Khrushchev, 65, remains blunt and self controlled during his two day tour of Washington. He shows no new policy shifts yet, repeats old stances on Berlin, and may offer disarmament ideas at the UN. His casual dress and approachable manner make him seem a plain man, boosting his image at home and among the world’s poor.

Associated Press Washington Nikita Krushchev Capital Eisenhower Khrushchev Stalin Soviet Union Berlin U. N Eissenhower National Press Club Khrushchevs

Running Deer Shoot Feature Of Field Day

The York County Fish and Game club hosts a field day on Sunday September 27 at 10 a.m. at Stickney lodge Goodwins Mills featuring a running deer shoot for gunners and archers a skeet championship by match on the skeet field a turkey shoot on the trap field and demonstrations by York county archers and Wilfred Turgeon a fly tying demonstration. A hot lunch will be served at noon and refreshments will be sold on site with a display of sporting goods on the clubhouse main floor and no admission fee.

York County Fish and Game Club Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills York County Wilfred Turgeon

Kennebunk School Menus Chronicle Week of Meals

School meal listings show a rotating weekly menu in Kennebunk with daily offerings across Monday to Friday. Dishes include juices, soups, meats, vegetables, starches, fruits, milk, and desserts, with recurring items like roll and butter and various sandwiches.

Frankfort

Fire destroys large dairy barn in Bowdoinham

A morning blaze levelled a large dairy barn and 23 head of young cattle in Bowdoinham. Owner Clifford Lothridge estimated the loss at 20000 dollars. Fire crews probed the scene for the cause as the property suffered a heavy financial blow.

Bowdoinham Clifford Lothridge

Three Kennebunk Youths Enlist in Air Force

Gordon Jackson James Boutot and John Hobson graduates of Kennebunk High School class of 1959 enlisted in the U S Air Force. They left Portland for Lackland Texas for basic training. Jackson is son of Roy and Mrs. Jackson of Mechanic Street Boutot is son of Melvina Boutot of Main Street while Hobson is son of Merrill Hobson and Mrs Hobson of Groveton New Hampshire formerly of Kennebunk.

Gordon Jackson James Bottot John Hobson Kennebunk High School U. S. Air Force Portland Texas Lackland Air Force Base Jackson Roy Jackson Boutot Melvina Boutot Main Street Hobson Merrill Hobson Groveton, N. H Kennebunk

Jimmy Fund Drive Nets $189.86 At Kennebunk Drive-In

Edmund L. Cashen reports that the Kennebunk drive-in theater collection over the past two weekends totaled $189.86. Boys assisting included Bruce Nadeau Richard Keating John Philbrick Glen Michael Gregory Michael and Michael Barra. Funds support Jimmy Fund center research in Boston.

Edmund L. Cashen Kennebunk Drive-In Cashen Bruce Nadeau Richard Keating John Philbrick Glen Michael Gregory Michael Michael Barra

Kennebunk High Holds Annual Freshmen Night

More than 700 attended Kennebunk High School’s freshmen reception in the auditorium last night, with about 120 freshmen. The event, themed Night Court, was sponsored by the senior class and featured Judge Laurien Maling and Clerk James Stuart. Assistants included Judy House Betsy Hall Barbara Hersey Judy Dresser Sondra Stevens Richard Lewin Stephen Bowley. Ticket sales and decorations were led by Royal Spoffard Jr David Paulhus and a committee including Sharon Wildes Jean Burnham Sandra Staples and Patricia Goulet. Music by Carol Durgin and Richard Farnsworth complemented the dance in the new gymnasium.

Kennebunk High School Laurien Maling James Stuart Judy House Betsy Hall Barbara Hersey Judy Dresser Sondra Stevens Richard Lewin Stephen Bowley Royal Spoffard, Jr David Paulhus

Kennebunk Rotary Hears Talk On China

About 40 members visitors and one guest attended the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Rotary meeting at the Howard Johnson restaurant on the turnpike Thursday at noon. Col David Craig Wells Branch spoke on China its people and customs recounting 37 months there during World War II. Next week's meeting will be at the same Howard Johnson restaurant in Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Howard Johnson John Alheim John Christensen David Craig Wells Branch China Col. Craig

Kennebunk PTA Plans Programs for Fall Season

The Kennebunk PTA executive board met at Kennebunk Junior High with President Charles W. Smith presiding. They outlined programs for the year, including the first fall meeting on October 8 at Park Street School. A refresher for teachers will be held and a program on Testing and Grouping will be presented, with refreshments served after.

Kennebunk P. T. A Kennebunk Atty Charles W. Smith Park Street

Real Estate Sales Led by Audie Office in Lyman and Old Orchard Beach

Herbert Johns of Lindhurst New Jersey bought property on Grant's Hill Lyman from Claire and Curtis Wright, previously owned by Dr and Mrs Richard Long. The Bouchers sold 12000 square foot Lessard Avenue lot to Normand C Gagnon and wife of Cleaves Street for a home site. Gerard Desrochers sold a four room bungalow on Center Street Old Orchard Beach to Newman V Bagley Jr and wife who will live there. Bagley teaches at Old Orchard Beach. The Duryea brothers built Americas first practical gasoline automobile in 1892 in Springfield Mass.

Herbert Johns Lindhurst N. J Grant’s Hill Lyman Claire Curtis Wright Richard Long Johns Ethel Johns Lessard Avenue Raymond R. Boucher Normand C. Gagnon Cleaves Street Center Street Old Orchard Beach Gerard Desrochers Newsman V. Bagley, Jr Bagly Joseph S. Audie

County Skeet Shoot Dates Shift to Sundays at 1:30 PM

York County Fish and Game Club changes weekly skeet shooting to Sundays at 1 30 PM. The events at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills feature club skeet champion Peter Anderson teaching gun lore to participants.

County Fish and Game Club York County Fish ,and Game Club Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Peter Anderson Partcipants

Sheila Witham Is Honored At Party

A family dinner at the Withams home on Fletcher Street marked Sheila Witham’s fifth birthday. Gifts included a cake by grandmother Elsie Bouchard, with attendees from Kennebunk, Auburn Maine, and St Cloud. Sheila received a surprise call from Aunt Helen A Blenis.

Earl Witham Fletcher Street Sheila Elsie Bouchard Margaret Albert Cowgill Belinda Kennebunk Mary Holden Auburn Maine Vickie Helen A’blenis St. Cloud, A

Pauline Goupil Shower Guests Ahead of October Wedding

A Friday shower honored Miss Pauline Goupil daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Goupil 101 Hill Street Saco hosted by her mother and Mrs Marty Cowan. Miss Goupil will wed October 10 to Anthony Gordon son of Mrs Mary Gordon Hartford Conn. Numerous relatives attended and several others contributed without being present.

Pauline Goupil Paul Goupil Hill Street Saco Jeannette Goupil Marty Cowan Miss Goupil Anthony Gordon Mary Gordon Hartford Conn Omer Blanchette Rose Labarre Rose Gagnon Rose Paulus Irene Jalbert Blanche Plante Meixnee Parent Jeannette Bouffard Emma Pinard Christine Jalbert Lawrence Frechette Florence Lamirande Noreen Huntley Glenda Cole Sophie Lisica Armand Godboss Maria Cook Raoul Guay Claire Brault Marie Patkerson Pauline “Belanger Aime Labarre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory St. Mary Church William J. Kelley Ogunquit All Saints Cu Episcopal Churches Mormon Churches Unitarian Church Keith Brown Unitarian Universalist Service School St., Saco Christ Church Dane Street Fred B. Holmberg Kennebunk Baptist Church Thomas C. Martin Christian Science Society Summer Street Ogunquit William E. Gilroy D.D Louis Paul By Ray Shaw West Jodie Ringlestein San Antonio, Tex Union Edmund Cashen Dial Kennebunk School Meru Kennebunk High Park Street School Cousens School Air Force Jimmy U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Kennebunk Rotary Kennebunk Pta Duryea Brothers Springfield Sheila Witham Phyllis Jones Bower Lane Bartletts Robert Bartlett Norman Paul Binette Hanson's Barber College Lewiston
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