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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1961
Page
11
The essayist examines unusual signs seen in towns singling out a riding academy with a quot Habits Furnished quot and reflects on how habits shape destiny. He argues homes and families mold youth and that divine presence in the home governs character and future outcomes.
A 1913 invention the Erector set helped shape American boyhood and industry. After A C Gilbert died, his son Alfred Carlton Gilbert Jr. took over guiding a line of 51 toy sets across 11 science categories. The Erector set spurred real world use from World War II bridges to heart lung machines, and remains a core part of the company’s educational mission.
A long reader list details Sunday schools worship times and midweek events for many area churches including The Plains Nazarene First Methodist Richland Ave and Albany Baptist with services prayer meetings and special activities. The roster also notes youth programs missions and parish activities across Athens and neighboring towns.
The Cross and Crown Players Inc present Christ In The Concrete City by P W Turner at the Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday at 3 30 p m as part of Religion In Life Week at Ohio University Admission is free The Lutheran Missouri Synod group sponsors the production
A fragmented listing shows several Athens area businesses including Wm. Brooks Shoe Co in Nelsonville Ohio Buck Auto Supply near Van Dyke's eye 20 N Court St Athens Okie Green's Service near 6 Se te midnight Carpenter E State and other entries for Ford Hack Auto Supply Logan Athens McArthur Harris Furniture Royal McBee Corporation and Gilbert Shannon Dealer Union with various addresses and contact numbers. The readable items depict an old business registry with multiple firms such as LY numbers and street lines.
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