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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

12

Churches Plan Christmas Eve Services Across City

Churches across the city coordinated urgent Christmas Eve plans with midnight services, carols, and candlelight events. St Paul, Grace Lutheran, Christ Episcopal, St Mary’s University chapel, and Fort Sam Houston Post chapel will hold special masses and communion, with many churches inviting the public to attend and support charities for the holiday season.

Sir Antonians Santa Claus Childdren Vollege St. Mary's University Alfred x, Rabe Cyril Kuehne Andrew Heider Father Habe University Fort Sam Houston Post J. Cohee Randolph Trinity Lutheran Church of South Moves Row Poehlman Madison Square Presbyterian Church Dallas Gillas 4 ‘Theological Seminare First Presbyterian Enue St. John’s. Luther Nueva Presa Ferhiand

Germans in Spain Aid Madrid Rebels in Civil War

Madrid reports about 20 000 German soldiers landed in Spain to assist the rebels over ten weeks. Geb Jose Miaja says forces are dispersed with about 500 Germans in Madrid front areas like Boadilla amid ongoing fighting. Reports also note potential Italian aid withdrawal and possible German divisions being sent to reinforce insurgents.

Madrid Spain Geb Jose Miaja Defensé Junta League of Nations Council Boadilla Germany London Paris Newby Font Merila Salamaica Merida

Franco Reading to End War in Spain Sparks International Tension

France signals it will abandon neutrality and support the loyalist Spanish government, warning Germany and Britain of a shift in policy. Reports say German volunteers and troops already assist the insurgents, with France and Britain pushing for tighter intervention limits and joint Franco-British pressure on Germany.

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Duke of Windsor Hosts Christmas Eve at Castle Enzesfold

In Vienna on December 24, the Duke of Windsor and host Baron Eugene Ruthschild and American wife prepared a gay Christmas Eve party. Over 400 packages and letters flooded the castle as a tall tree was readied for Santa’s visit at the former monarchy’s residence. In Houston, chairman Jones arrived from Washington to extend holiday greetings and focus on home efforts through year’s end.

Vienna Duke of Windsor Eugene Ruthschild Ald Enzesfold Santa Claus Houston Jones RUC Ang Airs, Ones Washington

Blunt Rejection by Hitler Amid European Crisis

The article reports blunt Franco British reactions to Hitler’s stance, suggesting he may defy western powers over the crisis linked to Spain and Russia. London officials warn of potential quick moves including Czech invasion or mass German deployments to rebalance Europe and avert a feared holocaust.

Hitler Berth Russia Notermany London Pravnce Great Britain Europe Foreign Office Miller Setuany Ceechasio- Vakla Spain

Firecracker Explosion Injures Man in Jay

Firecracker in a glass jar exploded injuring Fred. Fishnack, 44, of 119 Lo. Had street. He was taken to Robert B. Gren hospital Thursday for treatment after the blast. The incident caused minor injuries and police began inquiries.

Jay Fred. Fishnack Had Street Robert B. Gren Hospital

Local Classifieds and Notices Snapshot

A compact collection of readable items from a newspaper page segment. Includes small ads and community notices with partial details and names, dates, and locations where legible.

Snow Halted Plane Search Near Spokane

Snowstorms halted air and ground search for the Northwest Airlines wreck near Mount Idaho and a lost SkyMaster in rugged Utah terrain. Ground parties reported reaching a cabin high on Cemetery Ridge as crews battled heavy snow and poor visibility while pilots and radio signals kept hope alive.

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Franco sends champagne to front amid Madrid rebel siege

On December 24 Gen. Franco, Spain’s fascist commander, received 44 canes of champagne as a donation to the front. Large trucks delivered presents and wine for distribution to troops, with a Spanish tradition shifting the feast to January 6 rather than Christmas Eve as Franco’s troops stood by their guns.

Madrid Fratcisto Franco Wyvien Franco

Nazis deny base plan in Spanish Africa coast

A German air base in Africa is denied by Herlin officials as untrue. A spokesman for the Spanish Socialist government in Valencia claimed yesterday Germany planned an airplane base at Tink on the northwestern African coast.

Africa Herlin Ashelal Germany Tink Valencia

Youth Gets Year in Slaying

Louis Reed, a 19 year old Black defendant, was found guilty of slaying Beaghus during a Cap Skintey incident on November 7. Judge RJ McMillan sentenced Reed to 12 months at Ta'Tuna after Reed described efforts to reclaim a hidden cup from a fellow SCE member before the inspection. Reed reportedly cut Beaghus on the head and neck during the attack.

Dreowan Robey Louis Reed Negra M. B. Reachum Cap SCE Reed Beaghus Menilan Ta'Tuna

Binnie Barnes Debuts Copper Career Cards in New Style

Binnie Barnes returns from vacation at the Grand Canyon and shows friends a new Universal tob credit card style made of thin copper sheets. The cards resemble Asi-1 200A fashion and mark a glossy promotional debut.

Carreer Grand Canyon Binnie Barnes Universal Tob

Waterfront Violence Prompts Curb Move During Strike

Dec 24 near Tourton harbor witnessed a spate of violence as sailors reported robberies and beatings after a waterfront disturbance. Lieut J E Murray coordinated officials while three men, including First Mate Edward Kenkigna and Second Mate Paul Resmusen, described assaults at a beer parlor near the Bunuesne. Strike HQ claimed 207 pickets were beaten by police in ongoing tensions at the riverfront.

Tourton Rapids J. E. Murray Department Edward Kenkigna Paul Resmusen

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