Jump bids in bridge openers and forcing sequences
Discussion of when a jump bid in your own suit becomes forcing in response to partner. Example from Acton Bridge Club shows South’s three heart bid forcing North to bid to game with combined 26 points, leading to a seven-diamond lead and potential six-heart contract. Winners named for last week’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aceton Bridge Club
Acton Bridge Club
Dick Priest
Duke Wilson
Bob Dickson
Bill Coats
Coles
Tom McKeown
Magazine records honor to doctor Buckner in Canada
The War Cry reports Dr. Robert D. Buckner of Acton receiving the Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service scroll and a Distinguished Service Cross from the Salvation Army for aiding rehabilitation of young boys at the House of Concord. The April 17 Free Press noted the honor, second time awarded in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Cry
Salvation Army
Robert D. Buckner
Acton
Free Press
Buckner
House of Concord
Canada
Council Hesitates on Resource Centre Funding Amid Tender Questions
Final approval for the Milton resource centre was withheld as council debated tender viability. Councillor Perry questioned 1968 debenture plans, while McGeachie and McKenzie clashed over square footage and furnishings, with the reeve emphasizing proper drawings. The panel ultimately approved non final terms, with three councilors opposing the cost and process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Little
Brary
Charlie Perry
J. Mc
Bantt
Mel Perry
Milton
Cqddciller McKengie
Drinkwalter
McKenzie
School Board
Clerk
Tyler
McGeachie
Nol
Department of Education
Reove
Mr. Drinkwalter
M.r. Bennett
Resource Centre proposal at Robert Little School
Principal Garnet W. McKenzie outlines a planned Resource Centre for Robert Little School as part of a progressive program adopted province wide. The centre will extend classroom teaching with materials in books and audio visual aids, including fiction non fiction primary reference and tapes records filmstrips slides and more for student self guided learning.
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Whey
Tay’ “Gougee
G. W. McKenvie
Robert Little
Robert Little School
Ballinafad Community Events and Local News Roundup
A Ballinafad community centre gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wiggins with a euchre event and gifts from Mrs. Willa Shortill and others. A Friday shower for Miss Marilyn McQuillan and Mr Russell Murray celebrated their upcoming marriage. A Churchill group provided musical entertainment amid the program. A tragic accident near Slivercreek claimed three lives on the No. 7 Highway bend at around ten. Miss Lillian Shortill visited her parents over the long weekend. Fred and Mrs. Shortill relocated from their farm west of Guelph to a residence in Guelph. An auction sold the Shortills’ farm.
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Otto Wiggins
Willa Shortill
Madi
Slivercreek
No. 7
Fred Shortill
Guelph
Guelph City
Draw brings luck to Acton residents in May raffle
Lucky winners named include Mrs Fyfe from Grenville RR Acton Mrs Jack Hardie Mrs St Mrs Margaret Brown of 244 McDonald Boulevard and Mrs Mary Smith of 19d Longfield Road in a May sale draw tied to Ryan’s Guelph event.
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Ryan's
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Lacton Free Press
Actoh High
North Halton
Sunshine School
Hornby
Elizabeth Atkey
Mitchell
Susan Allan
Susan Winter
Fran Higgins
Heather Baker
OD. Hancock
Hornby School
North
SOUTH
N.T
Magazine
M. Z
Reeve Oakes
Caucillors Drinkwalter
Perry and 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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