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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1957

Page

5

Robinsons Bring Champion Silver Poodle To Local Visit

Mr and Mrs Thomas Robinson of Dallas Pennsylvania visit Mr and Mrs George Wallace, showcasing their miniature silver poodle Ch Hollycourt Starbright of Robinstar Fin. The dog earned five points and Best of Breed at Charleston South Carolina Kennel Club and five points and Best of Breed the next day at Columbia Kennel Club, placing third in the non sporting group. The title awaits American Kennel Club confirmation.

Thomas Robinson Dallas Penn George Wallace Ch. Hollycourt Starbright Robinstar Charleston, S. C. Kennel Club Columbia S. C. Kennel Club France Robinson Les Germany England Robinsons Pennsylvania Thomas B. Robinson

Goren On Bridge Quiz Answer and Bidding Insight

The column explains a bridge bidding choice after North-South 3 clubs Pass and the hearts raise suggestion. It notes a strong hand requiring a jump to five hearts, and that a six level bid could be possible if partner holds diamond and spade controls. The piece ends with a unrelated Virginia Sunday fishing prohibition mention.

Bridge bidding puzzle for balancing takeout double

South holds eight points and a balanced hand after North opens with 1 spade and doubles. With 49434385 K 1062 AS, the advised plan is to take mild action to safeguard the auction, suggesting a cautious response rather than a bold bid.

Bridge bidding discussion implies two spades jump shift suggestion

In a three no trump style South hand the sequence shows 4 AK 106 WAJ4 5 and AQI 107 Pato bidding has proceeded. The commentators advise a jump shift of two spades after a shade response vs an opponent who is shaded. A rebid of one spade would not be forcing on the responder.

South opens with balanced hand in no trumps debate

The bidding proceeds from 1 heart to 3 clubs after South shows a balanced hand. A rebid of three hearts is chosen over three no trump to keep a rebiddable heart suit in play. The passage argues this as preferable given the hand distribution.

Contract analysis and bidding implications in a bridge hand

The article analyzes a bridge hand in which South holds A K 10 9 6 4 and other suits, discussing Blackwood convention use and a suggested four no trump contract. It weighs partner’s distribution, potential grand slam in clubs, and the risk of pursuing a game in diamonds versus clubs.

Bridge Hand Analysis for Sour Opening Bid on Four-Card Suit

A dealer holds 4 A K Q 4 in one suit and A W Q I 10 with 4 6 in another. The query asks for sour opening bids on a four card suit and notes the hand is incomplete. The fragment suggests evaluating balance and suit length to decide an opening bid.

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Central Baptist Church Parent Workers Social Planned

The Parent Workers of the Central Baptist Church invite members to a social in the church lower auditorium Tuesday from 7 30 to 8 30 p m. Nursery will be open and parents should attend to meet and know the workers better. The Wesleyan Service Guild of Ninth St Methodist meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 1702 14th Ave SE with Sarah Phillips district secretary present.

Central Baptist Church Ae Eee Nursaa Ald Mao Ates Sane Wesleyan Service Guild Ninth St. Methodist Church R. E. Moore Jr 14Th Ave Sarah Phillips

Local Personal Notes From Alabama Auburn Game Weekend

Barrett Shelton Jr. and John Eyster visited Birmingham for the Alabama Auburn game. Jimmy Wiley returned to Vanderbilt after a weekend with his parents. Miss Mimi Jones and Allen Diackes attended the Auburn Bama game in Birmingham. Mrs. F D Peebles spent the day in Cullman with her mother Mrs Leroy McEntire.

Barrett Shelton Jr John Eyster Birmingham Auburn Jimmy Wiley Vanderbilt Mrs F. D. Peebles Cullman Leroy McEntire

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