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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

7

Duke of Windsor Sees 6000 Letters on Love Choice

Austria December 17 The abdicated duke of Windsor, plagued by headaches, receives about 6000 letters from feminine admirers praising his decision to renounce the British throne for Wallis Warfield Simpson. Reports note his ongoing health issues and possible ear trouble as he plans continued golf and a hunting trip while in Rostichild Castle. Nearby Vienna observers report excitement in the village over the exiled monarch and a Christmas shopping scheme.

Enzelfeld Austria Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Simpson Eugene de Rothschild Ruter Hlatil Vienna Ni Iles Rotlschild Exward

Roosevelt Jr. Treated With Promosil Gem Destroyer

Franklin D Roosevelts son Roosevelt Jr treated with promasyl a chemical germ destroyer to ease sinus infection and throat illness at Massachusetts General Hospital doctors hope he can join the family in Washington for Christmas after 48 hours of improvement and a delayed sinus operation. The treatment, first used in Europe, aims to clear nasal infections and boost recovery while researchers assess broader applications. Doctors warn full results await further experience with promosis and related compounds.

Hostor Franklin DR. Retwerel Jr Roosevelt Massachusetts General Hospital Washington Frankin Jr George L. Tobey Tobey Young Roosvelt Carl Daningk Germany France England America Harwin Medical Association Almerica Son Taga Galdstang New York Academy of Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Boston White House Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Ethel du Pont

Research Chemist Killed by Fumes in Cincinnati

Prad Thamann, a University of Cincinnati Medical College research chemist, died in a lab filled with deadly fumes from an overturned hydrogen sulphite tank. Electrician David Buell was overcome and is in serious condition. Fleeing university employees spread the fumes as responders worked to control the incident.

Cincinnati Res Prad Thamann University of Cincinnati Medical College David Buell

Vogel elected Lockhart chamber president for 1937

Joe W. Vogel lumberman and head of the Lockhart volunteer fire department was named president of the Lockhart chamber of commerce for 1937. Dr W B Gomp ton dentist and William H Behrowder businessman were named vice presidents with George W Chapman reappointed secretary and Marvin W Mueck treasurer. Directors named include W M Schofield Martin W Gallihaw A A Kreuz M W Glosserman Dr Edgar Smith Oscar W Vogel M T Hofmann L Echgold Amour Lissner T B Field and Henry Pfeiffer.

Joe Vogel Lockhart Chamber Lockhart Joe W. Vogel Lockhart Chamber of Commerce W. B. Gompton William H. Behrowder George W. Chapman Marvin W. Mueck W. M .Schofield Martin W. Gallihaw A. A. Kreuz MW. Glosserman Dr. Edgar Smith Oscar W. Vogel M.T. Hofmann L. Echgold Amour Lissner T. B. Field Henry €. Pfeiffer

Commons Members Attack BBC Over Edward Radio Debates

British MPs furious at the archbishop of Canterbury for a recent radio denunciation of King Edward VIII and his friends. They prepare to probe BBC monopoly and broadcast details including the Windsor abdication farewell. Debates to follow after inquiries into BBC activities.

London House of Commons British Broadcasting Company Archbishop of Canterbury Klong Windsor B. B M. Pls

Cuban Sugar Tax Crisis Halts Havana Government

In Havana on December 1, military and civil leaders clashed over a $1,500,000 army sponsored sugar tax bill aimed at funding rural schools. Army push demanded a last ditch session of the House, while civil authorities warned the army school plan could lead to a fascist style system under President Miguel Mariano Gomez.

Havana Cobart House of Representatives 7A Publig Miguel Mariano Gomez

Last Name Four Other Guys Last Name Four Other Guys

New York report finds N Zayzo in Manhattan directory to be four men living together. They adopt Beynd as a fake last name for attention and face constant late night calls while joking about the house yell. Benita Hume reforms as comedienne in The Last of Mrs Oly.

New York Zayzo Manhattan Zzyzo Haines Donovan Smith Goustin Rogers Dust Mr. Beynd Benita Hume Mrs. Oly Doom Crawford William Powell Robert Montgomery

Queen Marie Invites Duke At Christmas Reunion

Queen Marie mother of Romania plans a Christmas party to reunite the ex king Edward VIII and his youngest brother. She praises the duke for his courage and invites him to Sonnberg near Vienna with Edward’s brother the Duke of Kent and the duchess, plus Prince Paul and Princess Olga, near Windsor’s Enzesfeld retreat.

International Vienna INS Merie Romania Duke of Windsor Sonnberg Marie Duke of Kent Edward Prince Paul Olga Duchess of Kent Somnberg Castle Enzesfeld Ueana of Ramatla Atchduke Antan of Hipsburg

Dean's Holiday Card Prompt Provokes Student Worries

Northampton Massachusetts December 17 the dean Marjorie Hope Nicholson urged Smith College girls to be kind to their parents in a holiday greeting. an anonymous postcard to the college warden last year asked if the Christmas break length could be shortened and noted mothers face long nights waiting up for daughters. Treasury data appear amid unrelated notes on December receipts expenditures and federal balances.

Northampton Mass Marjorie Hope Nicholson Smith College

Letter to Wallis Warfield Simpson Still Arriving at Riviersville

Reports from Cannes France indicate letters threatening Wallis Warfield Simpson for allegedly causing King Edward VIII's abdication continue to arrive at the Riviersville where she resides. A spokesman said Mrs Simpson tore up many letters and declined police involvement. She is described as not afraid and amused by the taunts and threats.

Cannes France Wallis Warfield Simpson Edward Vie Still Riviersville

Foley's Honey and Tar Quick Tickling Cough Relief

An old remedy claims fast relief for tickling coughing by soothing the throat and bronchial tubes. It references Foley's Honey and Tar and warns of coughing fits, promising rapid recovery with its stated coating and soothing ingredients.

FOLEY

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