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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1971

Page

7

Bridgette, the Finest Two Person Bridge Form

In Stockholm 1970 World Mixed Pair Championship Mrs. Rixi Markus and George Catteflis would have won if Markus opened diamonds. Barbara Brier and Waldemar von Zedtwitz led the defense in a novel four person Bridgette duel. The article cites practice as key and notes Bridgette rules sold in stores as a gift idea for bridge lovers.

Bridgette Waldemar von Zedtwitz Stockholm Rixi Markus Great Britain Declarer Markus George Catteflis Switzerland East Barbara Brier von Zedtwitz United States Gen Fea. Corp

Mexico Chooses Feathered Serpent for Christmas Icon

For 41 years, Mexico has avoided Santa during Christmas. In 1930 officials decreed Santa’s outfit and sleigh are unsuitable for the sunny climate and replaced him with a feathered serpent symbol of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl. A culinary note adds that a hot vinegar sugar mix flavors vegetables like yellow beans rutabagas and cabbage.

Santa Santa Claus Mexico Saly Hopkins

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