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THE SMILING FACE BEHIND THE COUNTER

"It's a matter of self-respect," he says. "You've got a job to do, you do your best."

In his spare time, which amounts to little between work and church, Wernher is looking for a better job. His brother has found one, and will soon be leaving ABP. But Wernher says the electronics field is unlikely to offer him any opportunities.

"The recession situation makes things worse," he explains. He adds that if he does find work in his specialty, he will have a lot of catching up to do.

"I do believe that I forget a lot of things," says Wernher. "But since I've got my books, I do believe I could pick it up."

If electronics has no openings, Wernher says he might look into social work.

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"If I should get involved in that field, I know I'll do good," he says.

What about moving up at ABP?

"Chief supervisor is a possibility," he says. "But it's not an advantage. It doesn't have a stable schedule, and that's not possible as a Jehovah's Witness."

Wernher's customers, many of whom have become his friends, think he should be promoted.

"This guy's the best employee they've got," says Bill J. O'Connor. "He should be president of the company."

But Wernher P. says he's happy doing what he's doing--working hard, meeting people and spreading his faith.

"I happen to be known by a lot of people around here," he says.

One question remains, however. Does anyone know what the 'P.' stands for?

That's easy. "Prudent," laughs Wernher P. "I think the Bible helped me in that category."

'It's a matter of self-respect. You've got a job to do, you do your best.

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