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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
6
Goren analyzes a North South vulnerability scenario with a four heart contract from a recent team match. He notes the opening deuce of diamonds by West, the play of dummy's jack to East's king, and a key spade king retention by East. He argues North should bid three no trump with 16 points and a diamond stopper to force the contract.
In a bridge hand, the declarer gambled on East winning in clubs to force a lead into dummy’s spade tenace or cash his ace of diamonds for a discard. West interrupted on the third clubs round with a spade return, ending the plan as South at the other table also faced a tough hand.
Central Baptist Church hosts two Christmas events with gifts for exchange. Mrs Spurlock’s Sunday School meets Thursday 2 30 p m in the annex. Alathean Bible Class has a Christmas party Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Hardwick’s Bee Line Highway South with gifts for the tree. Austinville Methodist Women host a Christmas party Thursday 7 p m at Mrs Montgomery’s home with baskets to be prepared.
Ruth Sunday School Class held a Christmas party at Mrs. Frank Vaughn’s home with 11 members and two visitors. Devotion by Mrs. John Hendon and prayer by Mrs. Gladys Ferguson. After dinner the business meeting followed and gifts were exchanged including a gift for Mrs. Hendon. Secret pals were revealed and new names drawn for next year. Mrs. Fred Vickers will host January 16 with a covered dish luncheon.
Mrs A A Jones and Miss Mimi Jones spent Tuesday in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Don Hagerbaumer returned from a business trip and vacation to Illinois and Iowa. Mr and Mrs Ernest Paulin will leave at week end to spend holidays in Fort Lauderdale. Misses Jan and Clara Warrick will depart for New York City and Massachusetts to visit sister Mrs Kenneth Bunker. In a card game, one player’s diamond lead and subsequent play secured the necessary trick and the dummy’s diamonds set up for a discard.
Vera Alexander hosted the Barthelemy Sunday School Class Christmas party at Central Baptist Church. Mrs K Glenn oversaw decorations and Mrs J E Barthelémy gave the devotion. Kathleen Malone read a Christmas story, a Bible quiz was held, a turkey supper served, gifts exchanged, with numerous members and two visitors attending.
The Neel Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas party and December meeting at Mrs. Edwin Puckett’s home with cohostess Mrs. Herman Johnson. The president led the meeting. devotion by Mrs. Virgil Wallace, songs by Mrs. Mark Wallace, pledge by Mrs. Dee Ledlow. 20 club members four visitors and six children attended. Plans for the new year and January gathering at Mrs. Virgil Wallace’s home were discussed.
Louise Davis advises clarifying remuneration with the friend and paying a fair rate based on time and local norms. Treat it like hiring for a caterer, and avoid depriving the maid’s own employer. Send thanks promptly and consider a floral centerpiece as a token of appreciation.
Eager fishermen at Bermuda’s natural sea aquarium are permitted to fish with lines baited. The article notes a historical Navy fact: when the U S Navy began 182 years ago it had eight ships carrying 110 guns.
Speake Home Demonstration Club elected officers at its Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs Ike Johnson. New roles: president Mrs Charles Speake, vice president Mrs Oswald Owens, second vice president Mrs Tennis Teague, third vice president Mrs Ike Johnson, secretary treasurer and reporter Mrs John McKay, time keeper Mrs J W Dutton, song leader Mrs Draper Tapscott. The group planned TB Sanatorium gifts for December and set January 16 meeting at Speake Methodist Church.
Seventeen of the nation's thirty three presidents visited Newport Rhode Island while in office. In Connecticut a fishing license for women is cheaper than that sold to men.
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