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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
5
East West vulnerable in Goren on Bridge analysis. North opens 1NT, South defends with a spade shift and clubs. The article discusses how the declarer’s ace misleads and how East counters with a diamond finesse leading to nine tricks, illustrating that a bold truth can mislead as much as a deliberate lie.
Dr and Mrs Roy Edwards Tew announce the engagement of Judith Ann Cogburn to Robert Gordon Lawrence of Decatur Alabama The couple's families and education paths are noted with schools and universities including Gainesville High School University of Florida George Peabody College and University of Alabama The wedding is set for August 5 at First Presbyterian Church Gainesville.
An article combines sewing pattern notices featuring Anne Adams patterns and a Spring Summer fashion show tease with social items. It notes postal orders for patterns, addresses in New York and mail instructions, plus a roundup of recent trips and visits by local residents to Little Rock, Lake Charles and Panama City with church and family stops.
The Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club met in the club room for a covered dish supper. Mrs. Louise Julich presided as president and reports from the Mobile state convention were given. Gifts were presented to four members for perfect attendance. A scholarship committee was formed with Mrs. Hagerman as chair. Next meeting is June 14 at the Elk River cabin hosted by Mrs. Hagerman.
Mrs. W. F. Boswell Jr. and Mrs. Lee Damsky spent Wednesday in Gadsden. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hammond were mentioned in connection with the event, while a note on bridge strategy discussed spade returns and the heart finesse with a target of 11 tricks in tournament play.
Seniors and families gathered Sunday at Founders Hall for a tea hosted by President and Mrs. Virgil B. McCain Jr. The receiving line included Carl Martin and Mrs. Martin and Ray Stonicher. Athens College Woman's Club members and student assistants from Huntsville to Eau Gallie helped serve punch and cake. Students Heidi Boath Beth Bailey Margaret Barnum Merrill Royal Betty Whitson and Mary Jane Bates assisted.
Miss Mary Evelyn Orr and Robert Parker Adams are feted in Hartselle with a rehearsal dinner planned at the Holiday Inn hosted by the bridegroom’s parents from Jackson Mississippi. Floral arrangements and attire are described in detail for the ceremony and luncheon with attendants and guests noted.
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