Champion plays bold bid and Brash profits in bridge hand
The 1956 column details a bridge hand where South dealer Mr Champion opens one club. Miss Brash counters with precise defense using the rule of eleven, ducking tricks and forcing dummy’s king, letting Miss Brash’s partner gain control. The table antics end with a quip about lingering tension and luck.
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Mr. Champion
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Champion
Mr. Muzzy
Muzzy
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Mr. Abel
Jack
A Problem A Day Solution and Result
Tom's current age satisfies (Tom age in 11 years) divided by (Tom age 11 years ago) = 165. Let current age be x. Then (x+11)/(x-11)=165. Solve: x+11=165x-1815, 176=x(164), x=176/164=44/41 not valid. Adjust reading: given answer 21 years. Then compute product 11*5 + 11*18 divided by (16-5). 11*5=55, 11*18=198. sum=253. Denominator 11. Result 253/11=23 with remainder.
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Tom
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A boy asks for a slip size for his mom but reveals she is tall and thin only to have the clerk wrap a 34 then change to 52 after his mother buys it. A Palm Beach blonde jokes about juggling husband and boyfriend until she ends with a plug for an alternate sponsor. The piece is dated 1956 and distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Miss Woodward
Figure Him Out A Girl’s Guide To Reading Him Right
Elizabeth Woodward advises that boys reveal their true selves more by actions than words. Reading cues from dating patterns shows his interest, politeness, and tastes, while frequent dates and consistent behavior signal genuine liking over mere talk.
Moisture Dangers Threaten Home Structure And Finishing
Damp basements and damp wall spaces arise from foundation leaks, sub-surface drainage, leaky pipes, or condensation on cold water lines in humid weather. Look for sweaty pipes, mildew, warped floors, rust, musty odors, and peeling paint as warning signs. New masonry paints are advertised as a defense against moisture.
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Massonry
Kitchen Hints and Food Safety Tips From A Page
A tip suggests laying fly paper under the sink overnight to reveal insect counts and warns against leaving food uncovered. It also advises treating iodine stains with finely shaved white soap moistened with cold water for a few hours. Additionally, it notes how inverted pie pans can keep hot food warm without further cooking.
Perry County Named Pilot County for Rural Development
Cannelton Indiana Perry County listed by the Department of Agriculture as one of 55 counties in 24 states designated as pilot counties in the new rural development program. They will receive special federal assistance and support.
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Cannelton
Ind
Perry County
Department of Agriculture
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