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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Frederick Hunt Jr hosted a buffet dinner for about 150 guests at the Lyons Hotel on a Saturday night. The rooms featured green gold and red holiday decor with gold magnolia leaves gold ornaments red candles red carnations and sprayed fruits. Mrs Hunt wore green chiffons and gold jewelry.
Neel and Basham Women's Society Christian Service held a joint meeting at the McCay home. Mrs. Virgil Wallace presided, opening prayer by Mrs. Otto Martin, devotion by Mrs. James Lott, and study on One World One Mission by Mrs. Chester Johnson. Reports were given and a district WSCS meeting was announced for Decatur at 9:45 am on December 8.
In this Chicago Tribune weekly bridge quiz, South holds 1065 J8543 ¢KJ4 A10 with auctionWest North East South: 1a Double Pass. The proposed bid is Three Hearts, recommended to show support and prevent partner from folding.
In 2A S you hold 4643 YQI8754 4632487, Pass Pass Double 2C Double ?. Bid two hearts now. With a likely poor heart fit from partner after his spade/diamond bid, a doubleton or singleton honor could yield the best contract. if partner dislikes hearts, expect a spade rebid.
South holds 4AQ83 YK93 ¢KI9 &J82 after a one no trump opening. Pass is best as a takeout double is too strong and any action risks major difficulties if West has the balance of high cards.
In a bridge discussion, South holds 4KQ73 Q104 A9 and AK8 3. After partner opens with one diamond, a three no trump response is advised to avoid a simple suit change that risks a pass in a part score hand.
The group adjourned to meet Thursday night December 8 with Mrs. Hollis Long. During the social hour the hostess served refreshments to the 17 members present.
A humorous AP News feature explains lingerie terms to help timid buyers choose items like a shift and gown and peignoir. It notes need for height and dress size, and offers practical guidance with fabric details and supportive selling staff.
The discussion notes a balanced hand with 16 to 18 high card points. Under the enhanced part score conditions, this bid tends to indicate the maximum potential for game or contract realization.
In the South hand with 4108 V10864 KIJ7 and K543, the reopening double by partner signals a strong hand. With seven points already, this suggests a substantial score for opponents. Do not bid two clubs. given East's overcall, lead a heart if final contract is no trump doubled.
South holds 4AJ85 VAK 63109 and K963 to pass 2 pass A pass. Despite no sure diamond stopper the hand prompts analysis of safer defense and potential ruffing or signaling ideas.
Miss Ann Riddle visits Boston after staying with sister Mrs Huland Ryan and Mr Ryan. Rex Poll returns from Shreveport relatives visit. Gene Orr of Jacksonville Florida spent weekend with brother R W Orr and Mrs Orr. Byron Reid and children of Birmingham visit his mother for the weekend.
Mrs D L Grizzard, Mr and Mrs Joe Hortsford with twin daughters and Miss Jane Cheatwood of Lawrenceburg Tenn were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Burnett.
The text discusses the requirements for a one no trump bid and asserts it should have been opened accordingly. It notes that at this stage of the proceedings the game prospects appear too dim to justify further probing.
In this hand the double helps describe a fairly weak clubs hand while the partner will favor major suits if able. If partner bids clubs, expect a five card club fit and plan accordingly for responder choices in major suits.
The Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club met in the Club Room with Mrs. Ophelia Hagerman presiding. Reports covered the recent financial project and Holiday Design School. New member Marvaline Roan was welcomed and Christmas candies were announced as on hand.
The Calendar TROWLERS GARDEN CLUB will meet Wednesday at 10 am in the home of Mrs. Norman J. Meyer. The DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB will meet at Louisanne Cafe at 7 pm Wednesday.
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