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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1966
Page
25
In Misar Yugoslavia AP reports farmer Stanimir Petrovic of the Serbian town married 32 times and died at 75 before a planned 33rd wedding. The oldest wife was 28 and the youngest 16. Desanka and Marija were common names among his spouses.
Miss Nancy Myr Roberson and John William Jones united in marriage at 8 PM in Smyrna Church of Christ on August 12. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs James Hollis Roberson. the groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs John Olus Jones of Kingston Tennessee. The bride's father performed the double ring ceremony.
John Hemby played organ and Miss Claudia Simpson of Nashville sang as candles lit for the marriage. The bride wore a lace gown with pearl neckline, carried orchids and roses, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants included Miss Stefani Roberson as maid of honor and several other young ladies. Best man was Mr. Jones with ushers from Tuscaloosa, Ellijay, and Bon Aqua. Reception followed at the church courtyard with numerous out of town guests.
A Chicago Tribune bridge quiz column by Charles H Goren from 1966 outlines five bidding scenarios. It presents hands with suits and high cards, asks what bid is best in each situation, and notes vulnerability effects on decisions.
Mrs Roy C Black of Dallas surprised her sisters Mrs R L Johnson and Mrs Virgil Dixon with a birthday gathering in Huntsville. Attendees included relatives from Elkmont Pulaski and Lawrenceburg Tenn Huntsville and Decatur with about 30 guests. A lace table displayed a white Bible cake with pink rose buds as cake ice cream punch and mints were served. Mrs Black has stayed with Mrs Johnson during recovery from a broken hip.
A crumbling hand list presents several bridge bidding problems. East West vulnerable, South holds J9652 90853 006 and Q962, with a 1 club response and various passes. The sequence asks for the best rebids or passes in several scenarios including non and full vulnerability, and ends noting answers will be provided Monday.
Athens reports a government increase in the telephone installation fee from 3,500 to 4,500 drachmae to fund pay raises for telephone company workers. The change translates to about 116.66 to 150 dollars.
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