Masontown news
Live nativity The Masontown Mennonite Church will hold a live nativity scene on Dec. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The nativity will be in the church parking lot. Plan to visit the live nativity and then stay and enjoy the Christmas cantata immediately following in the church.
Toys for Kids
The Masontown Mennonite Church will sponsor a “Toys for Kids” on Dec. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Donations of toys for distribution will be greatly appreciated.
Cards appreciated
Edna Wheeler, former Masontown resident, has been ill. Prayers would be greatly appreciated from her friends in the area. Cards and well wishes may be sent to Edna Wheeler, Gracewood Village, Apt. 319, 730 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, Ohio, 44446.
Christmas party
The annual combined Pal’s club/auxiliary children’s Christmas party will be held on Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. in the club’s main social hall.
Treats and refreshments will be furnished to the club members’ children. Santa Clause will be in attendance.
The Pal’s Club president is Bruce Plaski, and the auxiliary president is Joanne Grassi.
Birthday celebration
Beatrice Blair of Masontown celebrated her 90th birthday on Nov. 7. A family dinner with 41 in attendance was held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Ron May of Carmichaels.
Mrs. Blair has been blessed with nine children, 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The family of Mrs. Blair would like to thank the members of the Masontown Mennonite Church for their faithfulness to their mother. Members honored her on the 90th birthday with cards, flowers and gospel singing. The group also remembered Mrs. Blair with Christmas cards and gifts. All the residents of the Coville Personal Care Home in Masontown, where Mrs. Blair is now residing, enjoyed the inspirational music.
Birthday greetings
Happy birthday greetings go to Evelyn David, who will be celebrating her birthday on Saturday. Nick Samples will be celebrating his birthday on Friday.
Genealogies needed
The Fort Mason Historical Society is preparing to collect genealogical information.
Send genealogies, along with your own name, address, telephone number and mailing address, in case there are questions. Any pictures sent should be identified as well as possible. If you wish, we can scan your photographs and return the originals to you.
The Society is hoping to amass as many genealogies as possible so that they can eventually become a research center for those seeking genealogical information.
Compiling family genealogies is now one of the number one hobbies in the United States. Call 724-583-8400 for more information.