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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

6

A Poor Opening Lead In Bridge Costs Finesse

Sheinwold explains a national tournament hand where a West player misled by a diamond opening lead wasted time. Declarer exploited the misstep as South repeatedly avoided finesses, enabling a winning defense for declarer and a failed contract for South.

Declarer South East Dummy

Birthday greetings for David Kirby from Danville family

The Daily Photo notes David Scott Kirby celebrating a birthday today. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Kirby of Danville and grandson of Mrs. H. B. Way of Danville and the late Mr. Way, and Mr. and Mrs. Azel O. Kirby of Danville. His great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bates of Hartselle.

Shelia Ann Hood Edward Hood Moulton Elmer Parker James E. Hood David Scott Kirby David F. Kirby H. B. Way Danville Mr. Way Azel O. Kirby W. R. Bates Hartselle Gregory Lynn Price Lee Price Jr E. L. Price Sr Ollie Norwood Decatur

English Wedding Unites Valerie Morrice and Sgt Abercrombie

Valerie Ann Morrice and Sgt Larry Randall Abercrombie wed January 15 at St Leonards Parish Church Flamstead. The bride wore lace sleeves and carried pink orchids and freesia. attended by Dianne Bedford and Mrs Arthur Daniel. Best man RAF Sgt Arthur Daniel. ushers RAF Sgt John Hill. Reception in Flamstead Village Hall. They plan to reside in Hertfordshire England while he serves with the U S Air Force in Decatur.

Flamstead Eng Valerie Ann Morrice Ernest Morrice Morrice Larry Randall Abercrombie Arlo Thurman Abercrombie Decatur St. Leonards Parish Thomas Dix Joseph Price Dianne Bedford Luton England Arthur Daniel Claphill RAF Bedford John Hill Hertfordshire Sgt. Abercrombie U.S. Air Force

Hints From Heloise Restore Hope Chests In Style

Dear readers share tips on reviving hope chests with vintage trunks lined with decorative paper. Ideas include assembling practical items for marriage like towels, linens, cookware, and lingerie, plus quick kitchen hacks and upcycled decor ideas from readers.

Heloise Deborah

Letter of Laughter Brings Humorous Dental Quip

A playful line recalls washing clothes with potato flakes and brushing teeth with a hair grooming creme. The speaker notes the creme improved breath more than teeth.

Heloise

Public cruelty call to action from Ann Landers column

A reader reports witnessing a mother brutalizing a 3 year old on a downtown street and asks if a stranger should intervene. Ann Landers frames it as public injustice and urges speaking up and counseling, not staying silent.

Ann Landers

Horoscope by Jeane Dixon for Saturday

Consolidation is your keyword for a year of conservative growth and steady gains. Aries to Pisces charts daily traits with guidance on finances, work, and relationships, urging restraint, focus, and measured action for moderate improvements.

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius The Chicago Tribune

All Whole Wheat Bread Recipe by Cecily Brownstone

Reader asks for 100 percent whole wheat bread. Brownstone provides a tested recipe using stone ground whole wheat flour milk water honey and butter with two rises shaping into loaves and 375 degree bake for about 35 minutes.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press Cecily C.B

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