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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1957
Page
18
Decatur's Senior Class of 1958 presents One Foot in Heaven by Hartzell Spence, adapted for the stage. The comedy of love and warmth features high school actors and will be staged Tuesday December 17 at 7 30 P.M. in the local venue.
In a bridge hand South opens with a border line holding as North contemplates a jump shift. The article then shifts to a Warner Brothers produced film One Foot in Heaven starring Frederick March with a full listed cast and Decatur promotion inviting seniors to attend.
Mrs Ray Spofford hosted dessert bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday at her home featuring five tables each day. A pink and silver holiday theme included a tiny pink tree and pink decor on the dining table with pink Santa boots and holly. Winners on Tuesday were Mrs Minami, with a note noting Belgian Congo towers and Batwa neighbors.
The article details a bridge hand where North, cautious after a defensive start, advances with a three diamond jump shift and a slam in spades. Declarer wins the lead, draws trumps, and faces a 4-1 spade break while heart distribution threatens, offering counterplay to preserve winner trump cards.
Contestants include J. J. Putnam and several matrons as Thursday’s winners were Mrs. John Setzer Mrs. Otto Spicer Mrs. George Elmes and Mrs. A D Preston.
Dr. Arthur M. Fraser, conductor of Huntsville Civic, leads the Huntsville Civic Orchestra of 50 plus players with out-of-town performers. Five concerts planned this season including Youth and Pops programs. Opening concert Sunday December 15 at 3:00 p.m. Huntsville High School Auditorium features Theodore Ullmann in Mendelssohn Piano Concerto in G minor. Tickets on sale at box office before concert.
Town Creek Ala Civitan Club held a dinner meeting at Town Creek Cafe with a follow up at city hall The discussion included possible library for Hazlewood High School and an effort to obtain a bookmobile for Lawrence County The club also talked about a forthcoming carnival.
Contributed note from Leon Tennyson of Falkville reflects on a poem about a policeman. The verse links traits to outcomes and hints at public perception. Dr A M Roan of Decatur visited.
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