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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

8

Army Field Niners Planned for Summer Maneuvers

The War Department outlined plans to hold the army throughout next summer, with 17 divisions in the Midwest and Far West. About 27,000 troops and 135,000 National Guardsmen in the Fourth Army will participate, testing a new division and coordinating with Maj. Gen. George Simonds. The maneuvers will span multiple corps areas, with headquarters in San Francisco and contingents from numerous western and midwestern states.

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Wyer Bares Lady Furness Urges Are Case Threats

Jacob Motdel, former Angel Tumple attorney, reports letters threatening kidnapping and violence if he testifies against Evangelist Aime McPherson in Crawford's $1,020,000 damage suit. Letters were turned to federal authorities. Motdel has a bodyguard. He says a mysterious voice telephoned claiming Miss Semple denied engagement and was hospitalized after an auto crash.

General Hospital Moses Molec Semple Royxvdm

Wallis Furness and Royal Scandal Recalled in Tale of Love and Duty

A sprawling account recalls Thelma Furness, Wallis Simpson, and Edward VII era gossip. It details Furness’s affairs with Prince Ali Khan and connections to the Aga Khan’s family, amid portrayals of royal suitors, social dinners, and rumors of a possible marriage, all set against fin de siècle society intrigue.

Furness Walsie Mrs. Simpson Edward VII Simpson Prince of Wales Wis Thelma P. W Lady Furness Stimpson Tawina Fur Ness Mire Wallis Warfield Simpson Luhdan Davy Stacy Prince Ali Khan Gotham St. James' Dilace London

Papal Conclave Details From Vatican Smoke to Canopies

Rome reports on the papal election process highlighting the conclave, seclusion, and rituals. Cardinals live in cells with strict secrecy while awaiting the white smoke signal and the new pope is vested by peers in a formal ceremony.

Frank Copsright Rome Gervast Bertiem Igh Vatican Cons Clave Cath Jie Fius Sacred College Pial College

Sunday Morning Want Ad Deadline Fannin 1231

A great want ad reader audience is urged to place ads by calling Fannin 1231 or visiting the Want Ad counter at Broadway and Fifth Street. Ads are accepted until 6 p.m. Saturday.

Fannin Broadway Fifth Street

Roosevelt to be re elected in January electoral vote set

Washington reports that on Monday the 331 electors will meet in state capitals to cast votes for president. Roosevelt appears certain to win a second term with Landon and Knox receiving few votes and only one elector defecting. The final result will be official when counted by Congress.

Washington Roosevelt Gartier Landon Knox Senate Nouse Joan Adams Thomas Jettyson Kel

Roosevelt’s Caribbean Cruise Heads Toward Washington Return

President Roosevelt sails the cruiser across the Caribbean on the last leg of his vacation voyage to South America. The vessel Tadianapolis is set to reach Charlestat by Tuesday morning, with the president planning to entrain for the capital and defer his inaugural address until his return. Bernardine Hayes joins the cast of James Cags Great Guy in a Grand National picture produced by Douglas MacLean.

Roosevelt Bea Der Caribbean South Améries Tadianapolis Port-of-Spain Charlestat Washington Nesy Bernardine Hayes Addie Ty James Cags Guy Douglas MacLean

Celebration Service Projects At Highland Park Presbyterian

The Crist iag celebration of Highland Park Presbyterian Church will feature through its organizations says Dr Baxter D Greer pastor The program opens with a morning sermon Preparing for Our King Evening services include What Do You Think The Christmas sermon is set for 8 pm December 20 All Sunday School departments will participate per Martha Brooks Nickey chairwoman

Tighland Park Presbyterian Migs Martha Brooks Nickey

Sunday School Pageant to Feature Christmas Music

Sunday school members of the First Presbyterian Church plan a Christmas pageant at 5 p.m. in Rumney on December 2. Participants include Eloise Engel, Fran Daselval, Mildred Caldwell, Tresty Luca, Meili Hill, Raymond Weber, Mrs Sarah Virginia Hoey, Mrs Frank Lefevre and Mrs A. J. White. Children from the primary and junior departments perform, with Echo 47H leading the choir.

Fist Presbyterian Dinel

Plasterers Rescue Cat Sealed in Wall

Plasterers working on a new high school building heard noises from a wall for days. They cut a hole in the plaster and pulled out a cat thought to be sealed behind the wall. The animal was deceased but had survived years in the confined space.

Plasterers Momence Th. Bee Pilildine Edgar Allan Poe Jimpet Keay

Christmas Plans Spoiled by Thieves

Portland man reports thefts spoiling a Christmas plan. Ms Hendries hid items under a porch near a church to keep relatives from seeing gifts. Police were alerted as he wondered if she would recover the stolen Christmas items.

Portland Ota MS. Hendries Teleyste

Texas range outlook reports favorable conditions for winter

The Texas Department of Agriculture reported December 1 conditions favorable for Livestock and range, with cattle and calves in good flesh despite a November decline, ample feed, and widespread mature grass. sheep at 87 percent of normal, grazing under mixed drought impact, and stock in northwestern areas needing rain for a stronger forage base.

Austin Dex A—M—Tin Department Agriouigura Tray Texas Usig Prshande Pahnandle

Fatal double shooting at city rally leads police probe

Atlanta police report two men killed in a wooded rally dispute near the station. Victims Vasle Bilin 56 and Spen t yeer Michell 94 died in what authorities call a lottery dispute. Three others injured, including Nick Ranconi and his wife, as chaos erupted during the event. Officers discourage speculation as investigation continues.

Atlanta Pollet SUN Tigh Vasle Bilin Spen-t Yeer Michell Glinney Mantis Nick Jamo Ranconi Weathers Brettred

Wallis Simpson's Fort Belvedere Weekend Romance Tale

A garbled account portrays Wallis Simpson's royal visit to Fort Belvedere with Prince Ali Khan and Ernest Simpson. It glosses on social intrigue involving Lady Furness and Edward, detailing weekends, menus, and perceived romance as London society watches the fanfare surrounding Wallis and the throne.

Lady Furness Geeta Trotter Gus Tanda Prince Ali Kian Thelma Wen Port Helvegere Simpsons Edward Tady Furness Lang Uslvedere Ernest Wallis Fort Belvertere Parnes Wallis Wartickt Simpsony Tom Ibw Furness P. W Ali Khan Purness General Trotter Ernest, Simpson Fort Belvedera Longon

Royalty Devotion Noted Before Departure From Park

Fragmentary report notes a young royal figure praised for devotion by Lads Furness and Bart amid social scene. Feamart Hefore she left Fark Folyedere afternoon, Lady Furs ness promised Lorennn a future engagement.

Furness Lady Furs ‘Ness

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