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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1936

Page

2

Edward Gets Bet Fam From Enzelfeld Holiday Roars at Chateau

In Enzelfeld Austria the Duke of Windsor is reportedly receiving a lavish Christmas, a Cannes gift from Wallis Simpson, and plans for a formal portrait of the Baroness Rothschild. Decorations fill the chateau as Edward helps with greenery while a muddy misstep during a hike leads to a humorous mistaken entry by a houseboy.

Enzelfeld Austria Duke of Windsor Cannes Wallis Sibson England Baronees de Rothschiit Scitty Eddie Chateau Edward Winder Eugene de Rothschild Windsor

Truth Bared on Edward Wally Rumors and Mrs Simpson

Debunking myths about Edward and Wally with an inside Cannes view by Stanton B Leeds. Intro notes courtesy of Her man Livingston Rogers and guests Mrs Simpson, linked to the Duke of Windsor through long friendship.

Edward Wally Wallis Simpson Stanton B. Leeds Cannes France Herman Livingston Rogers Simpson Rogers Duke of Windsor B. Leeds

Simpson Imitates Fairness in Windsors Romance

The piece argues for telling the truth about Edward relations with Mrs Simpson, presenting Mrs Simpson as a home loving, publicity averse woman. It cites Abe Rogers and Windsor aides, denies royal involvement with politics, and notes the unsettled divorce business and future prospects.

Abe Fe Hfe Rexas Epecta Lady Furness Prince of Wales Herman Livingston Rogers

Tangled tale of gifts from duke to Mrs Simpson

An account describes Mrs Simpson sending Edward tangerines to Arlene while the former British monarch, now dethroned, arranged a basket of fruit. The duke is said to have abdicated for love, with the gardener and Rogers estate in Austria involved, as laurel lined the basket for travel.

Arlene Universal Service Dan Simpson Win Rogers Estate Austria Mrs. Simpson

Simpson Home in London Vacated

Wailis Warfield Simpson moved out of her Cumberland terrace home in London. Workmen loaded her furniture and returned objects loaned by former King Edward to Fort Belvedere as she left the residence for her country home.

London Der Wailis Warfield Simpson Cumberland Terrace King Edwant Fort Belvedere

Washington statue washed of Century Wisacracks

Smithsonian workmen scrubbed century old wisacracks from the shirtless George Washington statue. A janitor joked about the likeness while noting the memory of years of political criticism. The six ton memorial, once bolted to Capitol Hill, stood as a bare chested Roman senator.

Washington Smithsonian Institution George Washington

Newly Decorated Church to Open This Christmas Season

The Marrison Square Presbyterian church will be open to the public from 2 to 5 p m daily through the holidays. The decorating was directed by Mrs C W Fichtner who has led such work for years.

Marrison Square

Seize Heroin From Locker on Chenonceaux Crew Involved

Alexandria December 22. Police seized heroin from six large linen buckets found in a sailor locker aboard the French liner Chenonceaux arriving from the Far East. The drugs valued at about 3000 dollars were to be smuggled ashore to a Greek woman for distribution. The seizure is part of a larger central narcotic drive to curb drug shipments into Egypt and Europe from China.

Alexandria Stdrvt Ateamship Chenonceaix Port Said Far Enot Egypt Central Narcotic Investigation Bureau China

Spanish government wins own lottery prizes in Christmas draw

The Spanish socialist government won first and second prizes in its Christmas lottery, totaling about 1 932 000 dollars. With weeks unsold the top prizes reverted to the government. Third, fourth and fifth prizes went to ticket holders in Barcelona, Santander and Madrid.

Valencia Pain Dec Barcelona Santander Madrid

Randolph Cadets Suffer Minor Crashes On Field

Two Randolph field BT 9 North American trainer planes were in repairs Tuesday after minor accidents on Monday. Cadet R L Gurtica sustained cuts and bruises when his ship crashed on Zychl auxiliary training field while Cadet W A Thompson escaped injury when his craft overturned after overshooting the field on landing.

Randolph Randolph Field R. L. Gurtica Zychl Field W. A. Thompson

Mexico City Gun Battle Claims Three More Lives

In Mexico City a gun battle early today left three dead including Congressman Salvador Mayorga and agrarian leader Caméring Perez. Major Roberto Hernandes and two soldiers pursued two suspected killers, reportedly told to be at a refreshment stand, leading to a tragic confrontation.

Mexico City Salvador Mayarge Perez

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