Brash double questioned in critical bridge hand
In the December bridge column Miss Brash errs with a takingout double. Mr. Dale’s strong hand justified a takeout overcall and led to a 12 trick victory for Mr. Masters after precise defenses. The piece analyzes bidding principles and the value of high card strength for doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brash
Mr. Meek
Dale
Mr. Masters
Abel
Greener Thumbs Learn to Spot Poison Ivy Dangers
Joyce Smith teaches identification and avoidance of poison ivy in open areas and on home grounds. The plant is a shrubby climber with three glossy oval leaves, a hairy undersurface, and a central leaflet on a short stem. Green flowers appear with grey berries in fall and winter.
Window Boxes and Home Hacks for Winter Decor
Household scrapbook notes advise not leaving window boxes empty through winter. Use cedar or pine branches and bittersweet to brighten displays. For ironing rough garments rub a hot iron on salt. Line pans with buttered paper when cooking fish to ease cleaning.
Coping with possessive girlfriends and service relationships
Dear Miss Woodward advises handling a clingy partner by setting fixed dates and visible commitments, balancing attention with personal projects, and avoiding vague promises. The column also notes a service member’s long-distance courting and reports that most Americans live several miles from their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woodward
Grlfriend
Washington
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A compact humor column notes Bennett Cerf’s Try and Stop Me with light anecdotes and quips about old town life Amherst Massachusetts fire bell tales and a wry home humor line about an alcoholics home. The piece reflects classic mid century witty short form humor.
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
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