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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1961

Page

5

Goren on Bridge Squeezes End Play in Skinny Dummy

In a 1961 Chicago Tribune bridge column Goren analyzes a three no trump hand where declarer exploits a squeeze and end play. After cautious defense in diamonds and clubs the declarer shifts to hearts and wins with a clever sequence to land the contract.

South West North East West Declarer East South Dummy Queen of Hearts King of Hearts Hearts

Mrs. Miner Hosts Bethel WSCS Meeting at Home

Mrs. Gladys Miner welcomed Bethel Methodist WSCS members at her home for a session led by president Mrs. Cora Tanner with prayer. Devo tion delivered by Mrs. Theo Shadix and singing led by Mrs. Nora Smith. Readings by Mrs. Johnnie Smith, Mrs. Shadix and Mrs. Lena Meherg. Refreshments served to attendees.

Gladys Miner Bethel Methodist Wscs Cora Tanner Theo Shadix Nora Smith Johnnie Smith Shadix Lena Meherg

Brackin Crisler Wedding Enchants Candlelit Town Creek Church

Gwen Dolyn Frances Crisler wed Billy Jack Brackin in a candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church Town Creek. Officiated by Rev. Ernest Dillard the service featured ivy holly decor and a white orchid prayer book. Bride wore white lace gown with seed pearl crown and single strand pearls.

Town Creek Gwendolyn Frances Crisler J. H. Crisler Jr Billy Jack Brackin Otho H. Brackin First Baptist Church Ernest Dillard Courtland Martha Bynum Pat Lemay John Crisler Calvin Terry Wiley J. Terry Brackin Henry Brackin Will Manley Mr. Manley Betty Montgomery Sue Terry Faye Woods Janell Crisler Linda Lou Crisler

Bride’s Wedding Attendants and Guests Noted in Savannah Visit

Lt and Mrs Rufus Underwood and son David of Savannah Ga visit his mother Mrs Faylor Underwood Lee. Midshipman Gil Barbe Belgium classmate served as flower girl. Bride wore beige lace for wedding guests chose stone green suit for travel. Couple to reside in Courtland after a brief wedding trip. Rehearsal party at Jack Davi home featured bride elect in camel brown wool sheath.

Rufus Underwood David Savannah, Ga Faylor Underwood Lee Flower Girl Crisler

Holidays Spent With Families Mentioned in Brief

The snippet notes individuals spending holidays with their families in various locations including Boston and Aberdeen, mentioning Mr and Mrs Robert Goodrich and Lloyd A. Poexman in Washington. The text lacks a clear event or fuller context.

Rnch Boston Robert Goodrich Aberdeen Lloyd A. Poexman Washington

East End Methodist WSCS Christmas Party Held

Mrs Alton Holland hosted the East End Methodist WSCS Christmas gathering with 11 members and two visitors. Luke’s Christmas story opened, prayers led by Mrs Henry Kitchens, a poem read by Mrs G C Cook, and a letter read by Mrs Earl Simmons. Gifts were exchanged and distributed by Miss Judy Holland. Mrs Homer Hayes received a gift. Pat Bryant to host January session.

Alton Holland East End WSCS Eulas Mills Luke Henry Kitchens G. C. Cook Earl Simmons Judy Holland Homer. Hayes Pat Bryant

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