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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1946

Page

4

Yugoslavia Attacks Unarmed Airmen Tests U. S. Resolve

David Lawrence argues Yugoslavia under Marshal Tito committed cold blood to test American will. He warns Moscow allies may seek to push the United States from Europe, urging a firm response to deter further aggression and avert a broader war.

Itelf United States Washington America Yugoslavia Moscow Department of States Europe Fergoslavia Marshall Tito Tito Balkan United Nations Hitler Rhineland Truman Department of State

Portraits of a Stormy Household at Taniswell

Excerpted diary narration from late spring at Taniswell shows Ellen, Colin Fitzgerald, Charlotte, Beatrice Harrinston, and Mark Fitzgerald amid a storm, social tensions, and a looming summer with beaming plants, tense affections, and idle wealth. The narrator observes Charlotte’s charm, Colin’s aloofness, and Mark’s critical view of Colin’s life of ease.

Cerelia Hart Eien Fitzgeralds Honore Eilexerald Comrlotte Brent Mark Fitzgerid Cally Fitegerald

Portland Women’s Society Meets at Mrs Essie Alexander

Portland notes show the Women’s Society of Christian Service gathering at Mrs Essie Alexander’s home. The item also lists local social visits and regional travel among residents, including extended stays in Youngstown and Parkersburg, plus several local family connections and a church group activity.

Moley opposes Columbia Valley Authority in Portland visit

Raymond Moley, who helped Roosevelt with speeches, visited Portland and argued against a Columbia Valley Authority. He urged less government in power and defended private electric utilities, warning that total government control could end private enterprise and lead to widespread government ownership.

Raymond Moley Roosevelt Portland Oregon Columbia Valley Authority TVA Moley Hitler Hads Uin

Stabilizing wage dollars urged by William Green

The AF of L leader William Green urged 7,000,000 members to stabilize wage dollars by boosting production to reduce shortages and curb runaway inflation. He argued production, not price controls, is the root of inflation, noting America’s industrial potential and distribution efficiency.

AF of L William Green Green The New York Herald Tribune

Dollar balance plan for future budgets urged by editor

The piece argues for a three phase long term fiscal plan to balance the budget reduce public debt and lower taxes as conditions improve. It warns that continuous deficit spending risks inflation and currency collapse, citing global economic turmoil as a cautionary backdrop.

John Maynard Keynes Europe China

Prefab Houses for Veterans Face Long Road to Market

Peter Edson notes the wartime housing push hinges on prefabricated homes. Trials show some radical designs like Fuller Round Aluminum may prove practical, while metal-panel homes face moisture/condensation issues. Officials expect contract winners by summer and market rollout next year as the Veterans Emergency Housing Program aims to add thousands of units in 1950.

Douglas Larsen Washington Peter Edson Fuller House

Straitsville Personal News Highlights and Visits

Straitsville residents share family milestones and visits from Akron Elyria Columbus Detroit and Windham. A Golden 50th wedding anniversary at Ewing Street, a marriage near Aug 18, and club gatherings mark community life with relatives in Cincinnati Detroit and local kin.

New Straitsville Hugh Mills Caroline Sue Akron Della Reynolds Monros Elsvna Mettie Mathes John Lawson Elyria Edward Lawson Harold Martin Karen Lynn Myr S. Lester Harold Wills Windham Madge Williams T. J. Price Ewing St Joe Blankenship Vickey Cincinnati Richard Leonard Dick, Jr June Detroit Mich Blanche Edna Price Nellie Beattie William J. Brown Owen Plumbley Miss Beattie Jane Ervin Old Straitsville Carnation Club Margarette Spicer Laura Miller My Tle Wallace Josie Stobbs Florence Huston Anna Frasure Jean Willams Ethel Wade Ethel Slatzer Alfred Mathews Ralph St. Clair J. F. Switzer Canada Jack Rowland Michigan

Porter Area Social Briefs

Porter area residents and guests are listed visiting relatives, attending events, and hosting meals in Cincinnati, Huntington, Syracuse, Gallipolis, Campaign, and Alabama. Names include Raymond Roush, Carol, Audry Thax ton, Billie, Larry, Jewel Duncan, J A Brothers, Allen, Will McBride, Wayne Palmer, Gale Russell, C H Hughes, Thelma Denny, Ada Kent, Hazel Kent, Augusta Kent, Claud Johnson, Finchey, Buzz Roush, Ruth Ann Love, El Garrett, Anna Topping, John Ferguson, Campaign, Loren Neal, Walter Neal, Linnet Coder, Will Phillips, Paul Phillips, Viro Resnoés, Lincoln Franklin, Latham, and others.

Marion Elza Denney Thelma Ada Hazel Kent Columbus Augusta Kent Claud Johnson Finchey Buzz Roush Willie Lawless Ruth Ann Love Gallipolis Cline Morgan Garrett West Virginia el Garrett Anna Topping John Ferguson Campaign D. M. Carter Loren Neal Alabama Walter Neal Linnett Coder Gallipolis Will Phillips Paul Phillips Viro Resnoés Oroville Lincoln Franklin Jennings Lawless Latham James

As Europe Engages in Dress Re hearsal for War Today

News Your Dad Read Ten years ago Mr and Rupel J Jones left for Norman Oklahoma in fall weeks as a Europe frontiers war game loomed. W B Sisson Millfield grocer J M McClanahan sold groceries at 1100 Mill St Coach B T Grover headed to Shelter Heights for coaching school sessions. Valentino death and local social notes recap in brief.

Rupel J. Jones Norman Oklainal Europe W. BH. Sisson Millfield B. T. Grover Shelter Heights

News Notes From Racine

Local notes list visits and family gatherings from Racine and nearby towns. Multiple households across Ohio and West Virginia report travel to see relatives, attend reunions, and host guests, including Crawford New Jersey Ashtabula Columbus Lock Six Kanawha River and Syracuse connections.

Milhoan Family Reunion Held at Lock 22 near Ravenswood

About 100 Milhoan family members gathered at the Milhoan home near Ravenswood for a reunion. Jann W. Milhoan led the group in forming a permanent organization with Dr. A. W. Milhoan as president and G. O. Milhoan as vice-president. The second Sunday of August was set as the regular meeting date and future gatherings will be Milhoan Ridge homecomings at the community building.

P. O. Milhoan Lock 22 Ravenswood Milhoan Thema Jann W. Milhoan Winnigan Src A. W. Milhoan Nitro G. O Jean Milhoan Cleveland Lawrence Milhoan Margaret Middleport Clarence Bailey Frank Pickens Reedsville George Flinn Walter Brown Liglanie Kay Thomas Argubrite Lures Erlewine Gregg Karl Mulhoan W. W. Bragg Tuppers Plains Minne Erlewine Fanie Erlewine Salix Robinson Charles Robinson Murraysville Eugene Davis Jacob Howell Eileen Nitre Ed Bonar W. BR. Nohe Parkersburg

Ravenswood Personal Notices Drift Through the Week

Beulah Somersville arrived from Washington to visit her mother and sister Elva Carmichael and Elwood Brown. Lieutenant Robert Pitthan returned home after discharge, arriving in the U S from Saipan. Mrs. Richard Tice is a patient at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. W H Fleming and daughters Joan and Maree visit relatives in Hinton WV. Short home hosts Mary and Joanne Short. A F Wagner home hosts Mallie Mettler Par kersburg Homer Wagner Huntington Jerry and Cecil Wagner Clarksburg. Dr Knox of the Parkersburg Methodist district led a quarterly conference at Walton Memorial Church. Pearl Grady Parkersburg visits her mother Mrs Lillie. Othell Linchcome moves from near Slaven Store to Proctor house on Race Street. Steamer Gordon C. Greene stopped for about an hour during weekly river trip. Mrs J W Short recovering well from illness.

Beulah Somersville Washington, DC Elva Carmichael Elwood Brown Robert Pitthan Army Pitthan United States Saipan Richard Tice Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg W. H. Fleming Joan Maree Maree, Are Visiting Mrs. Fleming Hinton W. Va Short Mr. Short Mary Joanne A. F. Wagner Mallie Mettler Homer Wagner Huntington Jerry Cecil Wagner Clarksburg Knox Methodist Church Walton Memorial Methodist Church Pearl Grady Lilliee Othell Linchcome Slaven Store Proctor House Race St Gordon C. Greene J. W. Short Ravenswood News

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