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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

5

Hunt-White wedding draws out-of-town guests

Miss Charlotte Broadus of Alexandria Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ballentine of Raleigh North Carolina attended the Hunt-White wedding Saturday evening. Several locals hosted visitors including Mrs. Emens and Mrs. Britnell who plan trips to Vicksburg and Shreveport, while others journeyed to Chattanooga Panama City Beach Nashville Knoxville and Gatlinburg for visits or family events.

Charlotte Broadus Alexandria Bruce Ballentine Raleigh N.C R. A. Burleson Vicksburg Mollie Ann Hendrix St. Petersburg Cliff. Penney Brazelton-Hough

Pollyanna Blackwell weds Oroon Barnes Jr in Prattville

Miss Pollyanna Blackwell and Oroon Eugene Barnes Jr. wed May 28 at Dr. Herbert W. Rice home in Prattville. Bride studied at Huntingdon College and University of Alabama in Delta Delta Delta. groom earned a BFA in commercial art from the University and belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. They will reside in burg before returning to Mooreville.

Ernest Leonard Blackwell Pollyanna Blackwell Oroon Eugene Barnes Jr Oroon Eugene Barnes Prattville Ala Huntingdon College Montgomery University of Alabama Delta Delta Delta Social Sorority Marshall Sigma Alpha Epsilon Herbert W. Rice Everett Barnes Jr

Bridge Quiz Question From Chicago Tribune

In a weekly bridge quiz, the hand shows South with 4 8 2 9 8 4 2 9 6 K Q 9 A H 10 4 3. After one club opening and Pass by all, the suggested bid is two no trump as a forward going raise to suggest 9 to 11 points and a balance hand. If partner has near maximum values a game is possible.

The Chicago Tribune

Bridge bidding discussion on 4AJ10643 497 OJ andMANW952 sequence

South holds 4AJ10643 497 OJ and MANW952. After 1c Pass 1a Pass 3a Pass 7 to a bid, the main concern is partner's club hold and a cue bid better elicits information than four no trump. Four clubs is the suggested contract.

North East South West

Strategic bid review in three no trump decision

In a bridge hand South holds A 9 K 6 E 3 with KJ107643 and 62 in suits. After 1 2 no trump pass, South considers three hearts as a strategic bid to signal diamond ace protection and club guarding, or a cue bid to show trick taking potential and persuade partner to diamonds.

Distributional hand leads to unlikely six heart contract

A bidding quirk shows that a three clubs overcall may prompt partner to raise clubs or go to four hearts. If so, six hearts becomes a reasonable speculation despite the distributional freak.

Four No Trumps as South with balanced hand

With AK 108 in two suits and AJ10 642, a balanced 15 points, a four no trump raise asks partner to show a maximum no trump. If partner holds a maximum response hearts to slam potential, explore a possible slam.

Bridge bidding possibilities for four hearts game

In a South hand the sequence Pass Pass 2NT Pass Four Hearts suggests a constructive path. Partner's second bid indicates a playable game, with the possibility of reaching four hearts depending on follow up play and defensive signals.

Bridge hand analysis suggests strong play for South

The text notes a bidding and play scenario where South holds 386492 with Q5 and AKQI932 in unmentioned suits. Partner passes on the first round implying a trap for spades. With opponents reached diamonds, the partner is inferred to have clubs and hearts, and South’s hand is described as yielding substantial playing strength.

One No Trump Response After One Heart Opening

With seven high card points there is an obligation to keep the bidding open but a strong overcall is not warranted. A takeout at two levels is inappropriate with this limited strength, so respond 1NT as the lesser evil and aim to steer to the minors.

Alumna Wins Atomic Fellowship at Alabama College

Kitty Lynne Stansell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Stansell of Montevallo earned a B S from Alabama College with all A s first in the college history She won a fellowship for graduate study from the US Atomic Energy Commission and will study at Vanderbilt and Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies along with roles in campus groups and clubs.

Kitty Lynne Stansell Lester Stansell Montevallo Alabama College Colege U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Vanderbilt Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies Wesley Fellowship Kappa Mu Epsilon Alpha Lambda Delta International Relations Club World University Service

Banana Nut Cake Recipe From Mrs Joy Franklin

Mrs Joy Franklin of 1601 Chestnut St SE shares a banana nut cake recipe. It lists 3 eggs 2 1 4 cups all purpose flour 1 1 2 tsp baking powder 3 4 tsp salt and suggests a playful note about a rude opponent.

Joy Franklin Chestnut St. SE

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

New healing substance shown to shrink hemorrhoids and stop itch and pain without surgery. Reported cases describe gentle pain relief alongside actual reduction of the hemorrhoids, with remarkable results highlighted by the New York Special.

New York, N. Y

Population figures for An gola and region

The European population in Angola is about 120000. The total population is 4600000.

Angola

Amazing Canam GHP Treatment Claims Psoriasis Cure

A Kansas couple reports psoriasis relief after using Canam GHP Ointment and Tablets. They spent over 400 on medicines with no success, but an advertisement led them to trial Canam products. They claim psoriasis disappeared on knees and legs after a 14 day plan from Canam Co. Rockport Mass.

Manhattan Kans Canam Canam Co Rockport Mass

Sugar and Soda Measurements Shown In Recipe Line

A recipe fragment lists 3 to 4 teaspoons of soda and 1 1 2 cups of white sugar as measured ingredients. The terse line suggests a baking context with a focus on precise quantities.

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