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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

5

New Bride is Honored at Danville Tea Shower

A tea shower at the home of Mrs. James Tomlinson in Danville honored Mrs. Junior Naylor formerly Miss Catherine Johnson on her wedding. Green and white decor featured mint cloth, white lilies, and crystal candelabra. Guests enjoyed lime sherbet and cake while Miss Margaret Sims played piano.

James Tomlinson Danville WMU Junior Naylor Catherine Johnson Lear Johnson Buster Naylor Martha Pearl Teague Malcolm Siebert Raymond Compton J. D. Puckett Margaret Sims Stiles Norman Stiles John C. Fisher Birch Connecticut Chemstrand New York

DPL Announces Partial List of New Books

The DPL reveals a partial list of new titles by authors such as Ter, Scott, Nautilus 90 North, Anderson, Lady L, Gary, Mrs Bridges, Connell, Hoehling, Stewart, King, Powell, Ashton-Warner, Schildkraut, Uris, Chappell, Van Doren, and Pasternak. Additional titles will be announced as arrivals occur and listings posted. The note adds that the United States owns about 20 000 long tons of gold.

Ter Scott Anderson L. Gary Bridges Connell Atlanta Hoehling Stewart King Powell Ashton-Warner Schildkraut Levi Exodus Uris Caldwell Main St Ussr Levine Putman Chappell van Doren Harry Bonard Frank Lloyd Wright Alaska Big Land Adams Pasternak Tenderloin United States

New Dristan Decongestant Tablets Claim Fast Sinus Drainage

New York announces a tablet that supposedly drains clogged sinus cavities quickly without discomfort. The product Dristan Decongestant Tablets, priced at 98 cents for 24, is advertised to relieve pressure and congestion without a prescription.

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Graduation and Fathers Day Call Your Way to News and News

Talk TELEPHONES ARE FOR SHARING. June brings graduation weddings and new babies. Long Distance calls cost little, station to station bargains after 6 PM and Sundays. Celebrate Father's Day June 21 with an extension phone or a Long Distance call all day Sunday bargains.

Dad Hotidays

Bridge quiz poses four clubs bid after sequence

In a 1959 Chicago Tribune bridge quiz, South holds 43 VAJ94 632 and AK1075 with a 14 14 14 36 34 auction. The suggested bid is four clubs, arguing partner has three hearts and unbid no trump due to a singleton spade. return to clubs is the only sane line.

The Chicago Tribune

Four Hearts in response to a preemptive hand

South opens with a weak hand and a preemptive bid. Partner passed to you with a strong balanced sequence. The recommended reply is four hearts, accepting the preemptive lead and allowing for the possibility that partner was under pressure. This may help reach a slam despite a hand weaker than ideal.

Bridge Auction Jump to Hearts Endorsed

South holds four spades four hearts and a long diamond sequence. The bidding suggests a seven trick hand, with a jump to three hearts seen as the expected, standard contract after South North fast one pass two lines show. The discussion focuses on whether a preemptive jump to heart is the correct modern procedure.

Three Hearts to Elicit Spade Preference

With 11 high card points and a distributional hand, respond now by bidding three hearts. The goal is to probe partner for a spade preference while keeping minor suits protected and signaling a desire to reach a heart fit if available.

No Trump decision and suit bids in a bridge hand

Discussion of bidding choices South holds A 6 5 3 8 7 3 and K Q I 9 8 7. A four diamonds bid suggested to emphasize suit strength. East West vulnerable a four spade sacrifice bid considered to avoid defeat in game.

Freezing Foods Studied At Oakdale HDC

Oakdale Home Demonstration Club members studied freezing foods at their June meeting led by Mrs. W. E. McGill and Mrs. R. C. Smith. They demonstrated freezing boysenberries apples squash creamed corn and corn on the cob and discussed preserving quality versus fresh flavor.

W. E. McGill R. C. Smith Oakdale Home Demonstration Club Smith van Dyke I. V. Legg Grady Patterson John Todd Emma Joe Lindsey Decatur High School H. G. Coffman Frank Crouch W. FE. McKill Appalachian Community Improvement Club Blount County Bottoms

Summer school boom aids bright students across the nation

Education editor Fred M. Hechinger highlights how high schools colleges and museums offer summer programs for talented youths. Examples include Fairfield CT Nyack NY and Newton MA where accelerated courses boost credits and even raise income for teachers, while preserving time for outdoor life.

Younsters Fred M Parents’ Magazine Hechinger Fairfield Nyack New York Newton Mass U.S Lawrence G. Derthick

Picnic permission for Sunbeam Societies in Limestone County

The Sunbeam Societies of Baptist churches in Limestone County received permission to use the club house and grounds for a June 16 picnic. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon by the hostesses.

Sunbeam Societies of the Baptist Churches Limestone County

Reid Family Visits Birmingham With Mrs Grizzard

Mr and Mrs Byron Reid and their children and Drew Grizzard of Birmingham spent time with their mother Mrs D Grizzard.

Byron Reid Drew Grizzard Birmingham D. Grizzard

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