Jump bids in bridge forcing and scoring example
Discusses when a jump bid in the same suit is forcing based on points and partner responses. Includes a concrete hand from Acton Bridge Club showing South North bidding to 4 hearts with partner opening 1 heart and responses 2 diamonds, 3 hearts, 3 no trump, leading to 4 clubs and 4 diamonds and final All Pass. Reasons why Souths 3 heart bid was forcing and how 26 points existed between hands leading to game. Also lists last week's winners at Acton Bridge Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aceton Bridge Club
Acton Bridge Club
Dick Priest
Duke Wilson
Bob Dickson
Bill Coats
Coles
Tom McKeown
Magazine honors Dr Buckner for Salvation Army award
The War Cry magazine features Dr. Robert D Buckner of Acton receiving the Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service scroll and a Distinguished Service Cross from the Salvation Army for work rehabilitating young boys at the House of Concord. The Free Press notes the April 17 report, marking the second Canadian presentation of the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Cry
Salvation Army
Robert D. Buckner
Acton
Free Press
Buckner
House of Concord
Canada
Resource centre approval delayed over tenders and cost
Council debates final approval for the school resource centre amid questions about debentures and funding. The hall marks include a 50 000 price tag for a shell building, missing furnishings, and a plan revised from 1200 to nearly 2000 square feet as officials insist tenders must reflect drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Little
Brary
Charlie Perry
J. Mc
Bantt
Mel Perry
Milton
Cqddciller McKengie
Drinkwalter
McKenzie
School Board
Tyler
McGeachie
Nol
Department of Education
Reove
Mr. Drinkwalter
M. Z. Bennett
Resource Centre concept outlined for Robert Little School
Garnet W. McKenzie, principal, explains a Resource Centre as a self guided teaching method and reading viewing listening collection. It extends the classroom with books in fiction non fiction reference and audio visual aids. The centre will be available to all students in Acton in the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whey
Tey
Gougee Centre
G. W. McKenvie
Robert Little
Robert Little School
Acton
Ballinfad Community Life: Weddings, Shower and Moves
In Ballinfad a couple’s presentation at the community centre honored Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wiggins with a chair and gifts after Progressive euchre. A Friday shower celebrated Miss Marilyn McQuillan and Mr Russell Murray. The week also notes a tragic accident near Slivercreek, road hazards on Highway No. 7, Miss Lillian Shortill visiting relatives, and the Shortills selling their farm and moving to Guelph City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wiggins
Willa Shortill
Madi
Slivercreek
No. 7
Fred Shortill
Guelph
Guelph City
Lucky draw winners named in Acton sale event
A list of winners includes Mrs Fyfe of Guelph May Sale draw from Acton. Names include Mrs Jack Hardie Mrs St Margaret Brown 244 McDonald Boulevard and Mrs Mary Smith 19d Longfield Road plus others in Acton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan's
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Lacton Free Press
Adohi High
North Halton
Sunshine School
Hornby
Elizabeth Atkey
Mitchell
Susan Allan
Susan Winter
Fran Higgins
Heather Baker
OD. Hancock
Hornby School
North
South
Magazine
M. Z
Reeve Oakes
Drinkwalter, Perry
Williams
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. North
GALT
Kerr St
Oakville
Singer Company OF Canada
Tentre
USA
Pictures
Garnet W. McKenzie
Ballinafad
Mrs. Shortill
Lillian Shortill
Mrs
Richard Shortill
Ryan
FRED
A. Hoffman Optometrist
Stopp
Milton Plaza
Sary
Frank
Mill Street
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