Bridge bidding notes from Goren on Copyright 1957
Commentary on opening with one club and choosing responses after partner's bid. Example hands show the rationale for delaying no trump rebids and using two level responses to support partner.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1957
Page
5
Should a Strict Dietier Visit A Friend For A Weekend
Louise Davis advises consulting a physician about risks of breaking a strict diet for a short visit. If visiting, discuss dietary needs openly with your roommate to minimize imposition and plan acceptable meals in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Davis
Dieter
Bridge bidding note analyzes spade distribution
The text discusses a bid sequence where South holds 109 WKQR42 6Q844AI5 and shows spade length six to four clubs. It suggests a return to three clubs or three spades and notes partner's hand likely has six spades and four clubs. The recommendation is to persist with no trump on hood and bid three spades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bridge bidding for AKI WA8752 and three trumps decision
South holds six cards in spades and hearts with four clubs. after the opponent’s pass the bid says to explore three trumps. The recommended reply is one diamond to keep future rebids flexible, enabling partner to reveal four hearts or four spades if present.
Bridge Strategy: Pass for Safer Profit Over Three Spades
The author advises passing to avoid a risky three spades contract. While beating three spades is possible, a double danger lead may trap the defense. If partner opens hearts, the resulting contract could be shaky, so a cautious pass provides a more reliable gain.
Christmas Meetings and Gift Drive Schedule
Kalupian Bible Class of First Baptist Church meets at 7 30 tonight at 1418 10th Ave SE Mrs Walt er Sherrard. Lydia Bible Class of Central Baptist meets at 7 30 tonight at 223 5th Ave NW Mrs Lonnie J Pettey. Cotaco Literary Club gathers Wednesday at 3 pm 519 NE Line Mrs F O Smith host. Central Garden Club holds Christmas meeting Thursday at 9 30 am a M Roan home with Mrs Russell Johnson cohostess gift for benefit sale. Prizes for prettiest wrapped package and holiday decorations program by Mrs V I Deese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Walter Sherrard
10Th Ave
Lydia Bible Class
Central Baptist Church
Lonnie J. Pettey
5Th Ave
Cotaco Literary Club
F. O. Smith
E. E. Hargrove
Central Garden Club
A. M. Roan
Russell Johnson
V. I. Deese
Delicate Visit Guidance On Diet And Health
The speaker outlines two approaches to discussing diet with a friend. One avoids health details. the other openly explains dietary needs without imposing on the friend or hosts. It advises prior notice of potential inconveniences and keeping health topics out of conversation to avoid dulling the visit.
Personal News and Home Notices From Local Area
Mr and Mrs Theron Drake announce daughter Karen Ann born December 14 at Decatur General Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Scott Drake of Hartselle and Mr and Mrs Harry Collier. John T Akers confined at home with infected foot. Vanderbilt freshmen pledged to fraternities Tom Bowles III Kappa Alpha Jonathan Orr Sigma Nu Charles Tweedy III Jasper Kappa Alpha. Charles grandson of Mrs Georgia Bibb Miller. Miss Jan Carter of Alabama College will accompany carolers at the Christmas party held at Dr and Mrs Howard M Philips. Mrs John Collier recuperating at home. Mr and Mrs Wiley Cox name daughter Alicia born November 30 at Bank Street Hospital. Lt and Mrs H H Howell and son George Hugh of Marianna Fla to spend holidays with Mrs Flora Howell. Mrs James Bodiey and a son returned from visit to Bodley’s mother. Miss Ann Wheat will arrive from Vanderbilt to spend holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Sam Wheat. About one mile above George Washington Bridge in New York City is the Cloisters, medieval branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art given by the Rockefeller family who paid 7 million for its construction 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Drake
Decature General Hospital
Karen Ann
Scott Drake
Hartselle
Harry Collier
Vanderbilt
Tom Bowles
Jan Carter
Alabama College
Cullman
Howard M. Phillips
Dr. Phillips
George Washington Bridge
New York City
Metropolitan Museu of Art
Rockfeller
Band Banquet Held Saturday in Town Creek
Hazlewood High School hosted its first band banquet Saturday night in the school cafeteria with over 100 attendees. Miss Shelva Gibson led as mistress of ceremonies and L. L. Abrams delivered the invocation. seniors Bobby Sue Waldrop Hansel Williams and Emma Armstrong spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazlewood
Hazlewood High School
Henry Nichols
Bobby Sue Waldrop
Shelva Gibson
Emma Armstrong
Sue Lee
J. W. Weems
Town Creek
Ala
L. L Abrams
Sut Lee
Hansel Williams
Sandra Neal
Charlotte Dill
Pat Lemay
Falkville Club Elects Officers for New Year
The Falkville Home Demonstration Club met at Falkville Methodist Church for a Christmas luncheon and elected officers for the year: Perry Howse president, Paul Rowe Jr first vice president, Hal Long second vice president, H A Bartlett third vice president, Hammitt Evans secretary and reporter, W T Walling treasurer, C W Crow devotional leader, Andrew West song leader. Nineteen members attended with several visitors present. The group planned to sponsor an outdoor Christmas decoration contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Falkville Methodist Church
Perry Howse
Paul Rowe Jr
Hal Long
H. A. Bartlett
Hammett Evans
W. T. Walling
C. W. Crow
Andrew West
Nifeteen
W. T. Lewis
Hugh Collins
C. E. Howse
S. C. Gordon
Christmas Exchange and Meeting Plans Noted in Report
The text records a Christmas gifts exchange among members. It notes prizes in a sequence: first prize seven dollars fifty cents, second five dollars, and third two dollars fifty. The January meeting will be at Mrs. W. T. Walling’s home. It also mentions former president Calvin Coolidge sometimes used the initial S. but had no middle name. It states eggs yield nearly twice the revenue of chicken meat for poultry raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Walling
Calvin Coolidge
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