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18-August-1999 
99267 
 
    Notes About People 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
    The Rev. Bill Pruitt, 88, who spent 25 years as a Presbyterian 
missionary in Africa, died Aug. 12 of a massive heart attack in Dallas. 
    Pruitt, who served as an associate pastor at Highland Park Presbyterian 
Church in Dallas after his missionary service until he retired in 1985, 
faced allegations in recent months that he molested at least 10 women as 
girls in the 1960s and 1970s.  Most say the abuse occurred in Africa, where 
their parents were did mission work with Pruitt.  At least two allege that 
he molested them during his time in Dallas. 
    Pruitt steadfastly denied the charges. 
    Services were held for Pruitt on Aug. 16 at the Highland Park church. 
He is survived by his wife, Virginia. 
 
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    The Presbyterian Historical Society has named Thomas S. McKittrick vice 
president for institutional development. He will be responsible for 
overseeing all development activities at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 
Montreat, North Carolina locations of the 147-year old institution. 
    McKittrick has been a fund-raising professional for more than10 years 
at educational and religious organizations. Most recently he served as 
fund-raising counsel for the "Faith in the Future"  capital campaign at 
Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. 
    McKittrick and his wife Cheryl reside in Elkins Park, Pa. 
 
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    Mary Speedy, a Presbyterian Christian educator who most recently served 
on the staffs of Carlisle and Donegal presbyteries, has been named 
associate for leadership in educational nurture and teaching in the 
Curriculum Publishing Program Area of the Congregational Ministries 
Division in Louisville. 
    In her new position, Speedy will be responsible for coordinating the 
training and activities of the Presbyterians Organized in Nurture and 
Teaching (POINT), Curriculum Publishing's support network of church 
educators.  POINT persons will receive regular training in theology, Bible, 
human development and education under Speedy's leadership. 
    Speedy seems well-suited for her new position, having recently served 
on the national cabinet of the Association of Presbyterian Church 
Educators. 
 
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    The ministry of the Rev. John N. Bartholomew, who is retiring after 
longtime service as synod executive for the Synod of South Atlantic, will 
be celebrated Sept. 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. 
    For more information about the festivities, contact Jackie Davis in the 
synod office at 904-356-6070. 
    As a special honor, synod colleagues have established an endowment for 
Trinity Theological College in Ghana, where both John and his wife, Mary, 
have been involved for many years.  Contact Jackie Davis for information 
about how to contribute to the endowment. 

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