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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
5
The article reviews a 1958 bridge hand from Chicago Tribune coverage focusing on penalty doubles and an endplay. West doubles and leads in diamonds as South probes for the best game, while North's bids show cautious for long-suited support and misjudged max raises.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Decatur District wrapped up in service training days at First Methodist Church Cullman. Earlier sessions at Forest Chapel Austinville and Isom's Chapel gathered 276 women from 34 societies with district officers teaching. Mrs R L Hamilton chaired and Dr C E Kirby attended along with other ministers. An announced North Alabama Conference school of missions runs August 25 29 at Birmingham Southern College. Progress on Camp Sumatonga lodge was reported with lunch served by hostess society.
Mrs Garland Roberts presented her piano pupils in a recital Saturday evening in the assembly room at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Participants included Joyn Wayne Kermish Faye Davis Ronny Dolly Terry Mathews Ann Susan Cara Gibson Donnie Joe Morrison Jr Marcia Glenda Smith Rita Adams Peggy Riddle Joan Odom Sylvia Powell Carole Garrett and Mary Frances Roberts. Ushering was by Jane Roberts and Laney Mathews.
In a late play the south hand ruffs a heart after cashing top hearts and high clubs. The last diamond is ruffed, leaving West with a forced ruff of the queen of spades and a lead away from his king into declarer's tenace as hearts disappear.
Mrs D P Clemons served as hostess for the East Hartselle club's June gathering. Floyd Lawson discussed Morgan County rehabilitation and Mental Health with slides. Mrs B L Sharpe presided, devotion by Mrs Herman McKee, pledge by Mrs Dee Proctor, meal time courtesy demonstration, hostess gift to Mrs Clemons, game won by Mrs McKee, refreshments served, annual picnic set for July 7 at a park near Decatur.
The Straw Hat Garden Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Cloyce Fronst and Mrs. Sim Otte’s home. Outdoor supper was served on the lawn by hostesses Mrs. Walter Carter Mrs. Eugene Wright Miss Jewel Vaughn and Mrs. E P Carter. Guest speaker Adine Maxwell TVA home economist discussed garden lighting and safety benefits with colored slides shown.
The Flint Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunch room with Mrs. Harvey Poole and Mrs. Ted Poole as hostesses. Mrs. T. V. Day opened the meeting. devotion by Mrs. Howard Smallwood. Secretary and treasurer reports given by Mrs. B. K. Wiggins and Mrs. Vernie Quattlebaum. Demonstration on poultry prep for the freezer led by Mrs. Ted Poole. Mrs. W. B. Little and Mrs. Ros Chunn chosen to attend dress revue. A tupperware party hosted by Mrs. Wright. cake nuts and Cokes served.
Sandra Norton was honored Thursday night with a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Conner Childress of Courtland for her 18th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs and other attendees.
Mrs Maxwell spoke and was assisted by Miss Bowman a TVA home economist in a brief note highlighting collaboration between local residents and the Tennessee Valley Authority program.
The Chapel Hill Deanettes gathered at Miss Charlotte Braswell's home with Miss Martha Holland as president guiding the session. New member Miss Jackie Jones was welcomed and the group heard that Dean Jones would appear on Dinah Shore on June 29. Refreshments followed the meeting.
The Falkville senior class along with parents and friends were hosted by the Baptist WMU after graduation at the high school. Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Lewis and Mrs. Reginal Bogue greeted guests. College students helped with the entertainment, with Marshall Bryan and Johnny Cloud ushering guests to the dining area.
Mrs. Cecil Norton, Sue, Roger and Bryant, Aaron, Webster, Stanley, Marvenell, Sue, Pat, Buddy and Bill Childress named in a local community roster.
Mr and Mrs W O LeCroy and son Kent plus Mrs LeCroys sister Mrs J G Phillips of Atlanta return from New York. Miss Virginia Ann Turner leaves for Auburn API summer quarter with parents. Mr and Mrs William M Bomar of Houston stay with the Hodges en route home from Sewanee. Mr and Mrs Robert Wilds and three children visit California to see his parents. Mr and Mrs Carol Smith return from a visit to Mrs Wilds.
Misses Carolyn Lindley Jane Minter and Fran Richards served punch and cookies while Joe Bogue provided music. About 100 guests were registered by Misses Julia Bogue and Ruby Richards. White lilies and roses decorated the tables and rooms.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Ninth St Methodist met for the first business gathering of the year. Sixteen members attended as Kent called the meeting to order and the group sang a hymn. Mrs Stephenson read a poem and led devotion with a program presented by Mrs Butler and Mrs Higginbotham. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Cecil Knox from Brewton arriving with new granddaughter Mary Claire Huff.
All Texans not rich see 78 965 on unemployment for the week ended June. Compared with 81 913 the prior week and 35 564 a year earlier. First time claimants totaled 6 679 vs 6 195 the previous week.
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