Mussolini Mont Blanc incident sparks amused comment
A wave of facetious commentary follows claims Mont Blanc could be renamed to honor Mussolini. Newspapers from New York to New Orleans lampoon the idea, noting Mont Blanc is French and cautioning about diplomatic tensions, with a few suggesting playful or ironic alternatives while praising the mountain’s timeless sovereignty.
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Mont Blanc
Faliens
Mussolini
Amercien
Mediterranean
Benito Mussolini
Louisville Times
Fascismo
New Orleans
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Lake Maggiore
Lake Clemenceau
Lake Poincare
Il Duce
Ledger
New York Herald
Coleridge
Shreveport Journal
Omaha World-Herald
Springfield Daily News
Hercules
Mussolini the Great
Italy
Rome
Local Colored News Notes At A Glance
Pastor Rev. P F King leads Sunday school at 9 30 am and sermon at 7 30 pm with a Friday September 16 literary contest and chicken supper by the missionary circle. The social notes list numerous visitors and residents from Bluefield Huntington Lynchburg Roanoke and Staunton among others, with several travel updates and school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae
B. Doris Morton
Mildred Smithers
Hinton
J. O. Smith
Winona
Clarence Anderson
Clarence Hill
Bertha Johnson
Montgomery
Josephine
Domina Marshall
CG. HW. Laws
Brady Briggs
Flint White
Edna Mae Laws
Howard
Hattie
Domia Marshall
Josephine Wright
Lynchburg
Joby Sullivan
Bluefield
Terry Sinclair
William Gatewood
Charleston
Odetha Calloway
Mt. Hope
Minnie Smith
Thomas Alphonse
Joseph Smith
Flower Richardson
Marion
J. H. Wright
J. C. Wright
Ronceverte
Mattie Proctor
W. G. Capel
Charlotte
Julia Wyche
L. E. Armstead
Elwood Stovall
Roseville
W. Va
J. E. Ellis
Oak Til
Doroohy White
Huntington
Stratton High School
Elizabeth Bradley
Boston
Mass
P. E. Pannell
Charlotte E. White
Staunton
FE. Morton
Mabel Beverly
Anna L. Anderson
Atlantic City
C. E. Onion
Lawton
Wm. Glenn
Miss Saunders
Katherine Harris
Westmooreland Street
Fanny Cary
Rawlings
Louise Thompson
Grant Street
Maggie Morgan
Harry
West Virginia Anti Saloon League elects officers
Rev. W. M. Given pastor of Humphreys Memorial church was elected chairman of the board of trustees. The board reelected O. M. Pullen as state superintendent for the next year. Headquarters committee members elected: J. Morrison, A. S. Thomas, Fred C. Blue, C. R. Morgan, Rev. Given, W. G. Brown, Rev. Ernest Thompson, Rev. C. B. Graham, and J. A. B. Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Given
Humphreys Memorial Church
West Virginia
Anti Saloon League
O. M. Pullen
League
J. Morrison
A. S. Thomas
Fred C. Blue
C. RK. Morgan
Rev. Given
W. G. Brown
Rey. Ernest Thompson
C. B. Graham
J. A. B. Holt
Collins Return From Pleasant Christiansburg Visit
Collins return home after a pleasant visit in Christiansburg Farena H Blakey Mrs J A Scott and son Charlie spent Sunday in Fireco as guests of Mr and Mrs C D Blakey Kenneth Brooks returns after several days in Christiansburg Va
Smiley Leaves State Workmen's Compensation Post
J W Smiley actuary and chief accountant for the State Workmen's Compensation Department in Charleston has retired after long service since 1913. J BR Hendley of North Dakota has been appointed to replace him. Smiley began with the mission shortly after its organization when Lee Ott became commissioner and he previously worked in Fayette county coal business and resided at Macdonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smiley
State Workmen's Compensation Department
Charleston
J. BR. Hendley
North Dakota
Heaberlin
Mr. Smiley
Lee Ott
Samuel Dixon
Fayette County
Macdonald
Sawmill Fire Destroys Mill of P B McClellan in Fern Creek
A sawmill owned by P B McClellan on Fern Creek between Lansing and Edmond burned Tuesday. The facility was cutting timber for the Fordson Coal Co. Germany seeks foreign capital to aid business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. McClellan
Fern Creek
Lansing
Edmond
Fordson Coal Co
Germany
Steinbicker Speaks at Rotary on Sports Education
Paul Steinbicker, senior high football coach, told the Rotary club that physical education takes precedence over winning games. He cited good material for this season and aims to develop athletes, with intra mural activities possibly replacing inter city contests. Langfitt resigns as Rotary president to take state high school supervisor post in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Steinbicker
Rotary Club
R. BE. Langfitt
Langfitt
Charleston
Local Member Hopes to Maintain Readership Ties
A fragment notes a member expressing hope to continue his membership and remain connected with the group. The brief hints at ongoing affiliation and future participation without detailing actions or dates.
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