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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1957
Page
14
In a next hand West led a spade and South declarer, playing a six diamonds, faced a misstep by relying on 2-1 trump breaks. The bidding was aggressive, East-West vulnerable, with South aiming for slam in spades and clubs before discarding on trumps.
In Paris amid economic woes and unrest France battles a rising tide of English terms. Critics lament the erosion of French vocabulary while media misspellings and borrowed words spark debate about national identity and cultural guardianship.
A weekly schedule lists events across several churches and groups. Junior Service League meets at 1 30 p m at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Jimmie Clark Circle gathers 7 30 p m in Central Methodist Church parlor. First Presbyterian Women hold board at 9 45 a m with general meeting at 10 30. Coin Club meets 7 30 p m in City Electric Auditorium. Little Theater rehearsals at Walter Jackson School 7 p m. 16th Ave Baptist groups meet at 3 30 p m including Mildren Lovegren Jr G A s Margaret Mitchell Int G A s Primary Sunbeams and Beginner Sunbeams. Y W A s gather and W M S observes the week of prayer at 7 p m. West Decatur Sunshine Club meets Mrs. Travis Barwood 202 Fifth Ave NW at 7 30 p m. PBX Club dinner at All States private dining room 6 30 p m. Wednesday
The article analyzes a bridge hand where the trump break created a tough path for the declarer. West ruffs a spade and returns heart, costing two tricks as diamonds split 3-0. By leading a high spade early, the declarer can discard a losing heart and maneuver to capture remaining trumps, with careful play to pocket the slam.
The Women of the First Baptist Church hold a Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions December 2 to 6 in Polhill Chapel at 1:30 daily. They will take up the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for foreign missions with daily programs led by circles and leaders as listed, ending with a love theme.
Mr and Mrs Bob Holloway were feted at several gatherings before moving to Florence. Dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Carl Spanger featured fruit and fall decorations with Pilgrims and pumpkins. Aluminum and Acrilan decor and an aluminum dinner plates theme highlighted a humorous skit about the Tri Cities.
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