Pruitt- Hanson Vows Pledged in Georgia
Ellanor Frances Hanson wed Albert Wesley Pruitt at St. John's Episcopal Church West Point Georgia. The Rev Brevard S Williams Jr officiated with lilies stock white carnations and gypsophila adorning the altar. Bridesmaids wore turquoise silk organza and taffeta while the couple received guests on the church lawn.
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Fairfax
Ala
St. John’s Episcopal Church
West Point
Ellanor Frances Hanson
Armstead Taplin Hanson Jr
Albert Wesley Pruitt
Jennie Burdette Pruitt
James E. Pruitt
Anderson, S. C
Brevard S. Williams Jr
St. John's Church
Duell Barnes
Jean
Moonlight Ride Party At Flint Ridge Stables
Decatur couples met Friday at Flint Ridge Riding Stables for a moonlight ride followed by a cook out supper at the adjacent farm. Riders included Bill Norman, Bob Young, Bob Godfrey, Jerry O Mahoney, Ron Mills, Manny Rocha, Jack Thomas, and riding instructor. Jay Mills and wife hosted and joined for supper.
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Decatur
Flint Ridge
Bill Norman
Bob Young
Bob Godfrey
Jerry O'Mahoney
Ron Mills
Manny Rocha
Jack Thomas
Jay Mills
Mrs James Howard Jr Hosts Go ing Away Party for Emricko Brothers
Mrs James Howard Jr hosted a Saturday evening going away party for her brothers Jim and Joe Emricko as they prepare to spend the summer in Cleveland Ohio. The event featured games and a picnic supper on the Howard patio.
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James Howard Jr
Jim
Joe Emricko
Cleveland
Ohio
Howard
Puerto Rico Name Meaning in Spanish Rich Port
An explanation asserts Puerto Rico translates to Rich Port from Spanish, breaking down the name into its words and implying the island’s porte and wealth through language.
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Puerto Rico
Goren on Bridge Cautions AI Bargain Wary Play
The prompt warns that a prompt withdrawal from the scene is advisable. It suggests partner would expect stronger values if spade rebids occur and could react with risky actions. The contract seems untenable unless partner bids three no trump, making it acceptable only in that case.
Two clubs bid after partner's action on tough hand
With North East South West all pass and a double passed to you, you now bid two clubs as the least dangerous constructive action. Passing would give the opponents easy profit and the two clubs bid carries some risk but is the prudent choice.
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Atezvaks
Bridge bidding lesson on heart play over spade threat
South opens one heart and overcalls or responds as shown. The expert advises resisting an immediate jump to spades. Repeated diamond leads could jeopardize a spade contract, while hearts allow easier handling of the threat with less inconvenience.
Three diamonds response to one spade opening
With 46 points in the East hand AQIJ108743 and AQID, the South player should bid three diamonds after partner opens spade. This avoids immediate jump shifts and signals the need to play into a slam potential, while indicating strength.
Bridge bidding questions with suggested responses
The text presents two bridge problems in which the South hand holds A T E Z V A K S A J 8 7 and A Q E Z V A K Q I 3 with various suits and points. Suggested replies discuss signaling, bidding balance, and avoiding no trump when unbalanced, noting that protective suits do not guarantee a no trump contract and partner cooperation is key.
Bridge puzzle: South holds A2 WAQ7 K10987532
After 1NT by North, responder passes. Explanation notes partner has shown no desire to play, opening bid not doubled implies no danger, three-diamond bid offers little prospect and may provoke trouble.
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North
Three Spades Bid Reflects Suit Preference
South holds a long spade fragment and a hand with three spades to an honor. The directive says to show a preference now by bidding three no trump, but warns that this may mislead partner into thinking you lack a three-spade length if you later signal spade preference.
Calvin Lusk-Vows Learnings in Guntersville Nuptials
Mrs Walter Coles Lusk announces the marriage of her daughter Leila Fearn to Joseph Hiram Calvin of Decatur Alabama. Vows were exchanged at Windy Hill with Rev John Rhea Hall officiating. The couple will reside in Decatur after a wedding trip to Bermuda and New York.
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Guntersville
Ala
Walter Coles Lusk
Leila Fearn
Joseph Hiram Calvin
Decatur
Windy Hill
John Rhea Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Lusk
Joseph Hiram Wetter
Calvin
Sullins College Academy
Bristol
Hollis College
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Personal Notices from Greenbrier and Birmingham Area
Elvin Douthit of Greenbrier stays at University Hospital Birmingham room 1022. Frank and Mary Nell Trotter attend Birmingham Southern College graduation where their daughter Mary Nell receives her degree. Donald Proctor and Betty Wright announce birth of son Donald Jr. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Price Wright to visit Proctors. Mrs. E. P. Kingsbery travels from Rockaway N J to see daughter Mrs Warren Begbie then Ocean City N J. Mrs. Joseph E. Knight of Elizabethtown arrives for visit with sister Mrs Hugh Curry. Miss Sarah Moody of Tuscaloosa joins law firm Calvin Gilchrist Murphree.
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Elvin Douthit
Greenbrier
University Hospital, Birmingham
Frank Trotter
Birmingham Southern College
Mary Nell Trotter
Donald Proctor
Peach St
Abilene
Tex
Donald Jr
Proctor
Betty Wright
Price Wright
Dan
David
Proctors
E. P. Kingsbery
Rockaway
N. J
Warren Begbie
Ocean City
Joseph Wallace
Joseph E. Knight
Elizabethtown, Ky
Hugh Curry
Anniversary Celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Buchanan of 930 E. Pryor St. marked their 50th wedding anniversary. They wed on June 1, 1911, in Winchester Tenn. The couple met in Howell Tenn. and moved to Athens in 1918 to join the Athens Grain Co. Pauline runs an antique shop on Washington St. with Willie Buchanan partners. They have two sons Harold and Harry, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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Athens
W. B. Buchanan
E. Pryor St
Winchester
Tenn
Lincoln County
Fayetteville
Howell
Willie Buchanan
Buchanans
Buchanan
Athens Grain Co
D. O. Looney
Looney
Athens Co-operative
Pauline
Washington St
Lions Club
Boy Scouts
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Harold
Harry
Florence
Weekend Plans Mention Local Visits and Wedding
Loosa will spend the weekend with Miss Lulu Caddell and attend the Hunt White wedding. Mrs. Comer Ezell will leave this week to visit her brother Ben F. Martin Jr. and Mrs. Martin in Fort Smith Arkansas.
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Loosa
Lulu Caddell
Hunt
Comer Ezell
Ben F. Martin Jr
Mrs. Jones Leads Alabama Food Lunch Conference Group
In University of Alabama events closing June 2 the all state group of 146 school lunch room managers, including 35 from drill work on bulk food purchasing, heard Dr. Bessie L. Davey praise choosing right foods and prices. Group Leader Mrs. Sue Jones urged better lunches through smart buying.
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Ala
University of Alabama
U. of A
Bessie L. Davey
Department of Foods and Nurtition
School of Home Economics
Sue Jones
Decatur City System
Grandchild shares advice on a lasting marriage
Mr Buchanan, turning 73 on August 31, shares his formula for a long marriage: share and share alike. Mrs Buchanan, who will be 71 on November 9, reflects on their approach to life and partnership.
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Buchanan
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Dave Thibodeau
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Salem
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Open Stock Group
Theo Hill
E. Moulton St
Goren
Calvin-Lusk
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Tusca
Nroom Is
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Shirt Service
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MR. and
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Mrs. Jones
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton
Metropolitan
Main Street
Metropolitan Life
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Madison Avenue
New York
N. Y
J. D. Knight
Mgr
Johnston Street
Eddie Black
Watson Carlisle
Willard Matthews
Clifford Vaughan
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