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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
5
Chicago Tribune weekly quiz reviews bidding choices in three sample hands. Analysts discuss three spade and heart sequences, judging bids like three clubs or four spades and instructions against weak minor-suit builds.
In a three partner auction with hearts as the opening suit, the responder holds WKQ6 4AQ10974 A975. The hand is worth about 19 points with heart support. The recommended action is an immediate jump shift to three diamonds to show slam potential and take control of the auction.
A lone singleton in the south hand raises to 14 points, making a jump raise to three spades the best description. Indirect three diamonds offers no value and fails to describe the hand properly.
In a brief card game note the writer explains the idea of assessing hand value in bridge, citing a specific hand example A843 4V62GAIJ724963 and a pass sequence with a 1426 pattern to illustrate how hold determines the bid strategy.
North South vulnerable with K987 AK72 A9863. With 19 points in support of spades and partner opening freely, the correct contract is four spades. A three heart cue bid might be safe with mediocre hands, keeping slam within reach if partner holds suitable values.
A cryptic bridge bidding fragment shows South holding a strong hand with spades and other high cards. The pass sequence and a double pass followed by a bid of two spades suggests a cautious posture and incomplete auction details.
The East Decatur Sunshine Club held a come as you are party at the home of Mrs. Wade Jacobs with nine members present. Names were drawn for the next six meetings and cake was served.
Wardrobe separates to keep a smart silhouette with interchangeable tops and a slim skirt. Misses sizes 12 to 20 with yardages printed on pattern parts. Send 35 cents plus 10 cents per pattern for first class mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York.
Federal Court suit filed against Birmingham Burgreen Contracting Co. of Athens alleges Charles Eastwood of Cape Girardeau Missouri was injured and his truck was rendered a total loss in a wreck caused by the defendant. The complaint seeks damages totaling 75000.
A fragment discusses why bidding one spade may be improper. The text notes concerns about signaling partner and perceived low value or lack of dignity, reflecting a misstep in free bid strategy during play.
Mrs. Robinson serves as hostess at Priceville for an eye opener event featuring a tray made from popsicle sticks won by Mrs. Guy Smith. Mrs. D. H. McClellan won the next prize in the sequence.
The Bodley Circle of the WSCS at Salem Methodist Church met at the church last week with six members on the program Jesus the Light of the World. Nine members attended in total.
St Ann's Sodality gathered at the home of Mrs Mary Louise Frost. Reports came from committee chairs including Investiture by Father William Higgins on Ascension Thursday of 23 new members, 3 adults and 20 girls forming the Junior Sodality. Honors noted from a Deanery meeting in Huntsville. Hostesses were Mrs Pompelio Ucci and Mrs Edwin Pearson.
A June 22 1959 highway work accident 10 miles west of Decatur caused five deaths. Investigators cited negligent placement of warnings signs and road markings by Burgreen Co. crews.
Chuck Hoffman and Bobby Jer vis plan to leave Tuesday for Auburn to resume studies. Becky Slaughter and Patsy Slaughter left Sunday for Nashville to join their mother there. Mrs Bessie Cowan and Mrs are mentioned in the same personal column as accompanying notes.
Mrs. Tami Ogle was the guest speaker for a Jayceettes meeting. The event drew members and local supporters for an evening of discussion and community engagement.
Benton Smith spent the weekend in Clanton Alabama with their brother Claude Craig.
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