Bridge bidding yields lesson from 4 Spades contract
The hand shows South with 21 points, North with 6 9, and the bidding sequence guiding partner communication. South opens with two biddable suits, North responds, and a jump shift to Diamonds forces game. South rebids Spades, and with eight cards in both Spades and Diamonds, they reach 4 Spades, winning with careful play despite a Diamond finesse failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Rohr
Carolyn Cook
Brian Otterbein
Kathy Kirkness
South
North
Drares
West
Churchill Crow Sighted Signals Spring in District
Mr Joshua Thompson noted the first crows of the season in the Churchill district, nudging locals to expect spring. Mr and Mrs Hamilton traveled south for points, while men repaired carpet at Churchill United Church. Ed Storey family visited William McDonald. George Stephens couple pleasure trip to Florida. wedding bells echo in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Thompson
Want Hamilton
Churchill United Church
George Stephens
Florida
Ed Storey
William McDonald
Trinity Music Results For 20 District Pupils
Results of the Trinity College of Music Examinations in December show pupils and honors by teacher. Dorothy Richardson Scull pupils attain first and higher grades with several 100 percent scores and multiple first class honors across Grades 1 to 3. Barbary Champion pupils also receive first class honors in Grades 1 to 3 with named students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Music
Trinity College of Music
Dorothy Richardson
Anne McPey
Donna Haynden
Brenda Brown
Wendy Wood
Julie Smith
Gail Barbour
Anne Thompson
Re Sutra
Gers Mckee
Sen Yaree
Douglas Fowler
Marlee McSwain
Susan Rtobinson
Gestighiss
Done
Valentine Banquet On February 15 At Acton Pentecostal Church
Valentine Young People of the Acton Pentecostal Church held a special Valentine banquet on Thursday February 15. After a delicious supper served by the ladies the group started games and a devotional. Mrs Hawes read a poem My Greeting while Mr Bailey shared a recipe for a Valentine Love Cake. Joy Reid sang a solo and Dianne and Gail Stewart performed a duet before prayer closed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Fern Reid
Marilyn Lemon
Bailey
Tave
Sandra Binnie
Mr. Bailey
Joy Reid
Dianne
Gail Stewart
Engagement Announcement for Rhona Diana Me Erin Thornhill
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Me Erin of Acton announce the engagement of daughter Rhona Diana to James Franklin Thorn son of Mrs and Mr Harry Thornhill also of Acton The wedding is planned for March in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Meerin
Acton
Rhona
Diana
James Franklin Thorn
Harry Thornhill
Devotional And Social Notes From February Ladies Aid Meeting
The February meeting of the Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. George Grundy's home with 16 attendees. Devotional on A Friend Betrayed read by Mrs. Storey. emphasis on brotherhood across races. Minutes read and approved. roll call and exchanges noted. bazaar planned for April 18. refreshments served. Passes Plano Exams. Linda Ferguson made high honors in grade two music theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
George Grundy
Ward Bruce
McEwan
Storey
McKenzie
Plano
Linda Ferguson
Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto
Goobie
Buckwood
N. Rathbun
Cher
Young actor climbs theatre ladder at Forest Hill show
The Toronto weekend feature highlights a rising performer from Acton, son of Mrs Sophie Euringer. He shifts from Shad in New York and presents a notably updated performance as he advances toward Broadway success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest 7 Collegiate Institute
Toronto
New York
Sophie Euringer
Judge to Hear N in Four Acton Residents Citizenship Hearing
Judge Wo Cory will hear Acton residents Thursday as they apply for citizenship papers. Thirty among 27 new Canadians will file applications at Milton County Court House with peers Marion Rudd William Oost Spike Riemer and Ebtriude Zeissig from Ackon among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wo Cory
County Court House
Milton
Mry
Marion Rudd
Wilem Oost
Spike Riemer
Ebitriede Zeissig
Ackon
New M Z Bennett Home and School Names Officers
First meeting of the new M Z Bennett Home and School association was held on Thursday February 15 in the school. Officers were named and programs discussed with emphasis on Grade 1 to 3 reading phonics and subtraction. Members elected five committee chairs and set meetings for the third Thursday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Z. Bennett
Discu
Alger
Shone
Browne
Acton Court Fining Seven in Traffic Case
In Acton police court Tuesday seven out of town defendants charged under the traffic highway act pled guilty before deputy magistrate James R. Black. Fines totaling 73 dollars plus costs of 20 dollars were levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Nct
James R. Black
Two-Car Crash Causes Estimated $425 In Damages
Allan Gay 18 of Acton Boulevard and Frederick Middleton were in a collision on No 7 highway Tuesday afternoon. Gay’s car sustained about $380 damage and Middleton’s about $75. Corporal Mason reported the damage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Gay
Rar
J. Acton
Acton Boulevard
Frederick Middleton
No 7
Corporal Mason
Middleton
Acton Scottish Dance Club Sets Spring Dance Date
Acton Scottish Dance Club held an executive meeting at Bill and Mrs Wilson’s home. Barns supper seen as successful. Spring dance planned for Legion Auditorium on Friday April 27. Ceilidh date moved from April 28 to May 12 due to the April 27 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
It Isn’t Cricket to Work for a Man During the Day
A brief editorial remark objects to the practice of supporting a boss by day while opposing him by night, framing it as dishonorable and unprofessional in the local employment etiquette. The note hints at integrity and loyalty within workplace relations.
Acton Social Notes Include Visits and Health Updates
Personal notes from Acton record visitors and events across town. Charles Cutts hosted friends, Mabel Hatchean prepared for a California sale, and Rabinell performed at Guelph Collegiate. Firefighter Floyd Dodds hospitalized with pneumonia and Stephen Guest from Calgary visited his mother. Acton residents Orvil and Mrs Duffield celebrate the birth of David Kenton. Warner’s Institutes workers attend the Federated Women’s Hostilities luncheon in Toronto, with Lymburner presiding and Mrs Hayes Smith speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabinell
Guelph
Flyrb Dodds
Guelph General Hospital
Warner's Institutes
Federated Women's Hostiliies
Ontirid
Queen Elizabeth
JCONE
Toronto
Lymburner
Hayes Smith
Nebraska
Associated Countrywomen of the World
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J. — Joti Pyee
Churchill
John Goy
Acion
Mick Holmes
Jack Newton
John Gay
Mee
RIN
S. Fuller
Fisher
Ness
James Gillies
Dundalk
Anderson
Lynne
Lori
Robert Pow
Sit
New Life Mission
EF. Archibald
Doris Fittes
Women’s Institute
We Avrer
Wonteri
Queen Elizabeth Building
Torga Lu
Atte Trem
M.z.bennett
Eta
Mae Be
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Cork St. East
Taylor
Channel
Denny's Insurance Agency
Brock St
Vepreers
Safeco
LIFECO/ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANIES OF AMERICA
Leamington
HOT House
Acton Motors
Acton Free Press
Charles Cutts
George Ingles
Brotherhood of Lin
Mabel Hatchean
California
B. Franklin
Joyceville
Teir
W. Sprostan
Emily
Stephen Guest
Calgary
Alta
Thetfoud
Howard Allison
The
Royaliie Oi Co
Orvil Duffield
David Kenton
Mes. Jener
Son Wrhip
Kitch
Robin Lorraine Gerbig
Kitchener
Gixil Dilfield
Wellington St
Flannelette
Men’‘s
Newton's
Acton Lumber and Supply
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