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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1939

Page

7

Ball Is Highlight Of Medical Meeting

The State Medical association held a Tuesday rooftop ball at the Gunter hotel honoring Dr. E W Berner of Houston. Guests included Dr. and Mrs Bertner and the entertainment committee led by Dr. Haggard and Dr. Gates. The gala featured pastel decorations and ice pin bowls as part of a lively evening on the hotel roof.

State Medical Association Gunter Hotel E. W.beriner Houston State Association Mra EH. W. Bertner Front Haggard L. B. Jackson FW. Coyle Ryerson Gates Stan Herbert Hill Ford Tha Oklahoma City H. Watson Eloy Dance Weer Hubley R Owen Robert’ Coulters Reeves Russell L. Hatlen Elsa Maxwell Downler John Zatorsky W. BM. Barron Ale Kingdom Oxander G. D. Boyd Bewis Pipkin J. T. Hairston I. EB. Obtistian I. Id. Glackler Victor J. Weiss J. W. Winters W. W. Hondurant J. A. Nunn Charles W_ ‘Tennixon T. Gilbreath Frank Haggard Nicholson

The Bell and Western Union Patent Battle Ends

A crowded federal courtroom heard the final day of the Bell telephone patent suit against the Western Union. Amid dramatic scenes, Mabel Bell orders read a letter that may prove pivotal, while Alec and the court weigh alleged prior work and the fate of the case.

Chape Federal New England Bell Telephone Company Western Union Alec Pavily American Speaking Telephone Company Wes Barrows Bell Mabel Elainc Torad

Love Letter in Court Tests Mrs Bell and the Telephone

In a thawing courtroom drama Mabel Bell testifies under oath, reading a love letter from 1825 that mentions the telephone. The exchange exposes the writer’s poverty and the risks of bringing a spouse to testify against her husband. Alec Bell objects as the letter is read and asks for its full admission.

Mabel Alec Sid Stabel Hubbard Bell Mabtl Sfter Triiph Western Union Attorney Amit Tetley Anst Mabel Bell Alex Mabel Cout Wers Barrows Tor Westers ‘Union Atttorney Hall Company Williams Manufacturing Coropan Williams Miguel Guarney Sindth Hansr Alea Feny Mrs. Hubbard Alee Mariel

Blasting Scorn and Courtroom Tension in Teetering Trial

A courtroom scene unfolds with a husband facing harsh accusations while his wife watches. The defendant endures insults as the counsel table erupts with lines about deserts, poverty, and claims of betrayal, provoking a protest from a Western Union lawyer.

Heaven Thaye

Little Theater Committees Named For May Production

The Little Theater names its properties and wardrobe committees for the May 23 and 24 production Once in a Lifetime at the San Pedro Playhouse. Members include Mesdames B and Cocke along with Creston Munk and Robed White, each guiding one of seven stage seats. A wardrobe panel comprises Bartlett Cocke Proper Browning and Ximgna Wolf amid notes on clothing versus climate.

Mesdames B Ettman Jr Clinton Brown Jr W. W. Carter Howell Mueller H. R. F. Heiland Robed White Creston Munk Little Theater San Pedro Playhouse Mesdames Bartlett Cocke Datis Proper C. L. Browning Mes Ximgna Wolf

Preservation of Hot Air in Election Campaigns

Monsieur Chambray jokes the coal strike problem could be solved if someone invented a device to preserve all the hot air emitted by humorous candidates during the election.

Monsieur Chambray Somnegna

Portable vertical mixer promises many kitchen uses

One of the versatile homemaker helpers, the portable automatic electric mixer, with vertical design, reduces arm strain and handles a range of tasks. It can mix large batters, whip cream gently, mash potatoes, chop meat, and even extract citrus juice with an on top extractor. Attachments extend its use to shelling peas, shredding cheese, and sharpening knives.

Mosey Oth J Ules Hind America

Fashion sketches and descriptions from a 1919 page

The readable fragment reviews dress designs including cotton crepe and shantung textures. It mentions a grey and white striped blouse paired with a grey jersey skirt and a long waistband with back streamers. The note attributes the piece to Lory 1919, by Hibs Fens Syed, Ine.

Shantung Ailger Hibs Fens Syed

Bell Sues for World Shaping Power in Trial Scene

In a dramatic courtroom moment Alec Bell denounces opponents as greedily seeking his invention. He proclaims the telephone must reach every home and factory, warning that pursuing profit would doom progress. Mabel and Mrs. Hubbard react as the judge adjourns amid turmoil.

Alec Alexander Graham Bell Higger Western Union Aluc Beattich Ike Alm Olen Jim Tabames Joss Mar Alexander Old Court Lawy

Beauty Routines For Women War Aid Cosmetics Guide

A wartime beauty guide lists shopping for cosmetics and tools to maintain appearance. It covers brushes, eyebrows, powder, eye shadows, lip care, cold cream, massage cream, eye lotion, hair care, shampoo, combs, pins, nets, and permanent wave maintenance. It suggests practical items to keep skin and hair polished during wartime.

Hirst Perarler Rouse Npstick

Drunkards Are Sissies at Heart The Missive

A reader quotes Beatrice Fairfax about Dr Chassell’s claim that all drunkards are sissies at heart. The writer asks where to obtain the article and notes Dr Chassell may not publish it as a leaflet. Contact details point to Bennington College Vermont.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Q Certaijy Dr. Chassell Ufe Caronic Mme

Is It Necessary to Drink to Be Sociable

A reader argues against pressure to drink or smoke at social events. He urges respectful self conviction without self consciousness, noting many attend parties with non alcoholic choices and still enjoy themselves. The piece encourages tolerance, polite refusals, and preserving personal standards without parading them.

Carrie Nation Thal King Feaw

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