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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

5

Goren on Goren on Bridge Quiz Answers

Q1 South holds AAKG A1074 QK1083 with 18 points and a six card suit. After 1 club 1 diamond passes, two no trump is preferred over three clubs to preserve the suit and points. Q2 South holds bKJ6 VAKQI6364 AK7 with 8 diamonds. Forcing pass clarifies partner’s response after a demand bid and keeps the auction open. Q3 South holds KQI2 WA O852 AKORSS with 1 spade, passes, then 3 clubs. Slam chances exist if partner has a strong diamond suit. hearts may help provoke further bids.

Bidding Problem for Vulnerable South with Diamonds and Hearts

In a bridge problem, South holds 8 2 9 10 9 7 A Q 6 4 K 9 4. partner passed after no opening bid. Consider whether to bid three hearts or four hearts. a three diamonds sequence is discouraged. Also, right-hand opponent opens with one spade while you hold 7 6 2 V A Q T 8 6 4 3.

Lepade Saunier Everett Holle Bette Lee Aoe

Town Creek Holiday Guests From Many Places

Town Creek hosts include Mr. and Mrs Troa Childers and sons from Pontiac Michigan visiting relatives in Town Creek Hatton Moulton and Eva and planning to return home this week Jo Lansdell from Decatur weekend guest of Otto Waldrop and daughter Bobbie Sue Walter Hall from Montgomery visited Town Creek and Hatton over the holidays Leonard Etheredge from Washington DC visiting his Town Creek parents Delbert Waddell and son Tommy from Montgomery visiting Fred Brackin Town Creek. Earl Adkins from Arkansas visiting his parents Fred and Mr Mrs Adkins. Town Creek students home for holidays include Ann Carter Peggy Norton Anita Gibson Jerry Nell Streater from FSC Florence Don Brackin from Freed Hardeman College Henderson Tenn Herbert Weems from Alabama College Montevallo David Wilson Sexton Buddy Montgomery from University of Alabama. Charles Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Nelson Snyder Texas and Jacksonville Florida recently visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson Town Creek.

Troa Childers Tommy Johnny Pontiac Mich Town Creek Hatton Moulton Eva Ann and Carter Peggy Norton Anita Gibson Jerry Nell Streater FSC Florence Don Brackin Freed-Hardeman College Charles Nelson Wallace Nelson Snyder Texas Jacksonville Fla Walter Nelson

Questionable Pass or Bid in Bridge Hand Analysis

The excerpt discusses whether to pass or bid in a bridge hand. It notes the hand’s 13 points and unattractive distribution suggest a pass may be prudent to avoid giving the opponents a play advantage. It also considers a four spade bid and progression to five hearts based on the cards shown.

Bridge bidding note urges penalty double over one no trump

South holds 410842 WAG3 610732 aKJ while North East routes via trump. With enough high cards for a raise to 2NT, the recommended action is a penalty double. Plan to win three tricks defensively, anticipating opponents go down at least two, securing a sure profit.

North East Routh

Wyoming Hot Springs Flow 18.6 Million Gallons Daily

The Big Horn River area in Wyoming reports hot springs yielding about 18.6 million gallons of water each day. The figure reflects ongoing natural discharge and potential geothermal activity near the river basin.

Big Horn River Wyoming

Decatur Area Radio TV Schedules Snapshot

A dense listing of radio and TV program times and show names across multiple stations and days. Highlights include news blocks, music hours, daytime serials, game shows, and prime time lineups featuring familiar programs and hosts across Decatur and affiliated stations.

Local Personal Notices Share Holiday Visits and Passings

The column lists extended family visits across states including Texas Florida and Illinois and notes the death of George Leaver in Nashville. It mentions several illnesses and open house events at the home of J Birney Work in Chicago and visits by Margie Moore and other relatives to various cities.

Lansdells Host Town Creek Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lansdell of Town Creek entertained with a dinner and gift exchange last week. The decorated home featured a red and green theme and a Christmas tree in the living room. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Letson with Randy and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Copeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Derrill Burney with Michael.

Town Creek L. L. Lansdell William Letson Randy Carol Woodie Copeland Dempsey Copeland Derrill Burney Michael

Weavers Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Byrd Weaver observed their golden wedding anniversary at their Hartselle home on Christmas Day. Attending were their daughters and sons and spouses from Danville Moulton Decatur and Hartselle, with a three tier cake and spun sugar decoration marking fifty years.

John Byrd Weaver Hartselle Weaver Lawrence County Seldon Kelsoe Danville Elmer Johnson Kermit Gist Moulton Robert Heaps

Printed Pattern 4584 for Women Sizes 36 to 48

Advertises Printed Pattern 4584 for women with a side scalloped yoke, fitted bodice, eight gore skirt. Includes sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 and fabric yardage 4 yards for size 36. Send fifty cents plus mailing, to Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York

Etiquette on Crashing a Wedding Reception

Louise Davis answers that inviting a guest not on the official invitation would be rude and improper. She warns the bride and her family would be embarrassed and the guest and her escort would commit a social blunder.

Louise Davis John Jones Mary Smith

Alabama Dairymen Meet At Hartselle

A district meeting of the Alabama Dairy Association was held at the City Auditorium in Hartselle last Thursday with fifty persons attending. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Parker included Mrs Howard Wiggenton and Margaret Elizabeth Ann and David of Gadsden. Marion Lee Counts of Montgomery spent the weekend with his parents here.

The Alabama Dairy Association City Auditorium Hartselle Howard Wiggenton Margaret Elizabeth Ann David of Gadsden Bill Parker Marion Lee Counts of Montgomery

Morgan County Oden Ridge

Local families gather for Christmas Day visits across Morgan County. Elbert Buckhannan and children from Arab share time with H C Drinkard. Melvin Stinson with Harvey Stinson. Pridmore kin host guests from Indiana California Michigan and South Carolina attendances noted. Funeral attendees include the Pridmores attending Douglas Briscoe service at Gillam Springs Church near Arab.

Elbert Buckhannan H. C. Drinkard Tab Palsey Cullman Louis Hopper Carol Ann Lpice Hopper Gum Pond J. B. Matthews Armond Childers Indiana W. A. Pridmore Melvin Stinson Harvey Stinson Tom Aday Robert Drinkard Clovis Roland Grace Pridmore Douglas Briscoe Gillam Sprines Church Arab

Holidays Bring Guests To Morgan County Families

Local residents host relatives and friends over the holidays. Arthur Leigh McCord of the university visits his parents. Mr and Mrs Billy James of South Carolina stay with kin. Various relatives from Birmingham Birmingham Pulaski Hartselle Florence Grove Hill Memphis and Loveland visit here during Christmas Week.

Arthur Leigh McCord University Billy James South Carolina Arthur Lee, Jr Birmingham Add Randolph Maude Thornton Pulaski W. M. Randolph Hartselle Wayne Hogan Rickey and Larry Ada. Davis Paul Davis Charles Davis Memphis Linda Sims Florence State

Agreement Reported Between Teamsters Trucking Operators

In Chicago union leaders and trucking operators in 12 Central States disclosed a tentative wage and benefits agreement. James Hoffa said the package includes a 42 cent per hour increase. approval by members and employers is required. Details were not announced.

Teamsters Chicago James Hoffa Teamster

District Association meeting on dairy aims and elections

Carl Peinhardt presided as president while Ed Roddy of the American Dairy Association spoke on dairy promotion. Wade West and Peinhardt were re elected to the board for three years. The board will meet February 4, 1958, to elect officers. A free luncheon featured dairy products.

Carl Peinhardt District Association Ed Roddy American Dairy Association Wade West Falkville 2 Peinhardt Cullman

Germans Deny US Pressure on German Jet Purchase

Bonn officials rejected Saunders Roe SR177 rocket jet citing failure to reach German Air Force before 1961. Officials blamed late delivery while reports claim American pressure influenced the decision. Britain faces a 280 million dollar order loss and potential job cuts at Saunders-Roe.

Bonn Germany U. S Britain Saunders-Roe London Daily Sketch West Germany

Vanguard Boss Says Advanced Program Already In Mill

Dr. John P. Hagen, director of Project Vanguard, says U.S. scientists plan to advance the satellite program after Vanguard. He notes progress depends on support from Congress and the Defense Department and envisions a more advanced space effort.

Vanguard Boss Washington John P. Hagen U.S Hagen Navy Congress Defense Department

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Goren On Congricht Chicago Tribune South West North East Akorss Nebrig Plumbing CO Otto Nebrig Decatur Transit Bertz Decatur Transfer & Storage Leesa Allied van Lines, Inc M. I. Hummel Jo Lansdell Decatur Mrs Otto Waldrop Bobbie Sue Walter Hall Leonard Etheredge Washington, D. C Mr. Etheredge B. E. Etheredge Delbert Waddell Tommy, Montgomery Mrs. Waddell Fred Brackin Earl Adkins Arkansas Mr. Adkins Fred Adkins Rategic Gudnd Milady WMSI Josh Westbrook van Voorhis Fulton Lewis, Jr Atlas Sports Gabriel Heatter Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey Guiding Light Cosmopolitas Alabama USA the Worto Phil Silvers Eve Arden Martin Kane Red Skelton FABT Channel NBC News Starlight Theatre Wmsl-Tv Howard Miller Boug Edwards Wbhec-Tv Red Foxes Steeen Citizen World Coe Us Spirit of Earth World of Art France A. B. van Arsdale Arthur Nebrig Dan Nebrig A. B. van Arsdale III George Leaver Ben Hill Nashville Little Johnny Gamble Ralph Gamble W. R. Pruitt Pat Brock Weirton W. Pa T. L. Rountree Judy Betty Sheffield Carlos Pruitt el Paso Lawrence Pruitt Fairview North Carolina Miss Marty Love Clearwater, Fla. ‘St Margie Moore Shreveport L. E. Stone H. A. Pennington Hutchinson, Kansas Mr. Stone W. A. Sullivan Ruth Mooney Caro Susan Herbert Farish Alex Franklin, Tenn Mike Stone P.L. Auburn Herman Bolling Rochester, N. Y Gilbert Bolling Willis Crook Pat Bohler Childhaven Melvin Nipe Helen Hillmer Elgin Ill R. W. Work Mr. Work William A. Crowe South Alabama G. E. McCulloch Mitzi Lansdells Weavers Leta Alabama Dairymen C. G. Jones Mr. Jones Morgan County Oden Ridge Mary Grace Pridmore Add. Randolph Studebaker Studebaker- Packard Pryor Motor Company Johnston St Dia Brock & Spight CO Penney
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