Bridge Enthusiast Jim Jakes Builds Lifelong Card Hobby
Jim Jakes describes bridge as a lifelong pursuit started at age six with his father’s club. In Aiken he partners with Charles McCharen for over 20 years and has played with about 100 partners, including Dr. John Gray with whom he coauthors Fun Bidding at Duplicate. He notes bridge offers competition and social benefits, including accessibility for handicapped players, and helps connect travelers with partners during trips. Jakes led Unit 160 of South Carolina as president in 1964 and served on its board for several years.
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Jakes
Aiken
Charles McCharen
Charles
McCharen
John Gray
Unit 160
South Carolina
Duplicate bridge explained by Aiken players and Jakes
Jim Jakes outlines duplicate bridge as the same as regular bridge using duplicate boards to measure bidding and play. He notes the ACBL controls its organized tournaments with life master goals, gold points, and regional events. Local players, including Marion Powell and John Gray, describe costs, travel, and the mix of amateur and professional participation that shapes the activity in the area.
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Jim Jakes
Jakes
ACBL
South Carolina
Aiken
Marion
Ann Powell
Art
Dorothy Freeman
John Gray
Wes Murbach
Charles McCharen
Frances Smoot
Lee Galloway
Greenville
Hawaii
Mexico City
London
Bridge Enthusiast Jakes Partners with Charles McCharen
Charles McCharen, Life Master and longtime partner of Jim Jakes, discusses his bridge journey from the Savannah River Plant to Aiken. He recalls joining the local duplicate club, serving five years on the state board, directing disputes, and his 1978 130 point high year. He emphasizes lifelong learning and staying interested in the game.
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Jim
Jakes
Charles McCharen
McCharen
Aiken
Savannah River
Department of Energy
Mct Charen
Retail stores live by a calendar of their own
The columnist laments store timing for bathing suits, noting winter coats and woolens on sale in warm months and summer wear during cold seasons. Shoppers are misled by seasonal shifts, as staff push winter gear in summer and Christmas songs accompany swimsuit racks.
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Senior Citizens Clubhouse
Rosland Park
Janice Bell
North
Augusta
John Johnson
Jackson
Erma Bombeck
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