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Shiloh Apostolic to celebrate
93rd anniversary this weekend
WEIRTON -- Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly, 3000 Weir Ave, Weirton, will celebrate its 93rd church anniversary on Saturday and Sunday.
The theme is "Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul -- I Remember His Benefits" from Psalms 103:1-2.
On Saturday, a family and friends picnic luncheon will be held in the J.J. Gibson Fellowship hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A brief program will include music and reflections from visiting members and friends.
On Sunday at 12:30 p.m., Elder Litney Gray of New Bethel Church, Kansas City, Kan., will be the guest speaker. She is the granddaughter of Leon and Carrie Good of Union, S.C., and great-granddaughter "of our trailblazers, the late Deacon Willie and Mother Bertha Tucker."
The event is open to the public. The Rev. D.W. Cummings is the pastor at Shiloh. Rebecca "Tish" Turner is the program coordinator.
Hancock Museum Commission notes series well received
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The regular meeting of the Hancock County Museum Commission was held Aug. 5 with President Vivian Weigel presiding and leading in the pledge to the flag.
Those attending, aside from Weigel, Marcus Trelaine, Janet Keller, Lois Carpini, Alice Mitchell, Robert Bailey and Doris Cameron.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed.
Treasurer Marcus Trelaine presented the financial statement which was placed on file for audit.
Under new business, it was noted that the summer lecture series has been very well received and enjoyed by many guests. Tim Brooks of East Liverpool was to present a program on "Pretty Boy Floyd" on Aug. 22 at the museum.
Paul Zuros of Weirton, executive director of Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. Third St., Steubenville, will offer a history of Fort Steuben on Sept. 26. the final lecture of the season will be local ghost stories of the area for Halloween.
The acquisitions committee is working to update the museum's current policies.
The gift of an ash tray from a Harden Road Inn and three local postcards was received from Thomas Cronin of St. Mary's, W.Va., a former resident of the area. The secretary will acknowledge the gift.
Trelaine reported he is assembling materials to submit 990 forms with the IRS to keep records current. He reported that Rohn Sambol will be painting the steps soon.
The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at the museum. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
Four Seasons Senior Citizens enjoy entertainment, prizes
WEIRTON -- The Four Seasons Senior Citizens held their monthly meeting at Undo's where President Gene Viola called the meeting to order. Tony LaRosa gave the opening and closing prayers. After dinner, members were entertained by Jack Giacomel.
Guest Faith Melco was welcomed. August birthdays and anniversaries were acknowledged. The group was advised of get-well cards that had been sent. Committee reports were read.
Joann Magnone donated a basket of assorted vegetables for a drawing, which was won by Valerie Rowland. Marlene Dunn won the 50-50 drawing, and Carl Truax won the Undo's gift card. Other prize winners were Helen Bayne, Pat Beltrame, Marie Scarfo, John Corrigan and Bev DiBaise.
The next meeting will be held Sept. 15. The dinner choice is chicken marsala or baked steak.