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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1975

Page

6

Bridge lesson on spades and safe contract

The article presents a bridge scenario where South, as dealer in a spade heavy hand, ruffs a club loser and uses trump control to discard a loser. It demonstrates correct play to avoid loss and secure the contract, ending with a daily question and answer guiding- four hearts as the right bid.

West Declarer South

Sheinwold On Bridge South Misreads Spade Trick

A Los Angeles Times column recalls Sheinwold’s literal minded play in bridge. He believed the ace of spades must win a spade trick, allowing East to ruff dummy’s ace and doom South. The piece notes risks of overloading with spade strength and hints at favorable leads that can still steal a game.

South East Sheinwold Los Angeles Times

Phi Delta Chi Sorority Elects New Officers

Sorority officers elected include Becky Hughes as president Deborah Terry as vice president Susan McLeod as secretary Tonya Bragg as treasurer Jan Breston also named in the lineup for Phi Delta Chi.

Phi Delta Chi Sorority Becky Hughes Deborah Terry Susan McLeod Tonya Bragg Jan Breston

Bath time order solved with numbered slips

In Dear Heloise fiction style, a parent shares a simple system to end nightly bath fights. Each child draws a numbered slip from a bowl, ensuring fair turn order even if the same number repeats. The method eliminates disputes and streamlines routines.

Heloise

Heloise column letters readers praise homemaking tips

Readers applaud Heloise's homemaking column and share tips on sewing ribbon substitutes, easy glove removal, and ironing handkerchiefs. The note from a male reader confirms broad appeal and the editor explains letter volume limits.

Horoscope for Saturday as Summer Opens in Cancer

The Sun moves from Gemini to Cancer at 7 27 p m CDT ushering a year of self discovery amid complex external conditions. Geminians are curious while Cancerians grow acquisitive and less verbal. Aries should avoid legal explanations. Taurus sees mixed group dynamics. Gemini travel aids. Cancer should be explicit and respectful of others free choice.

Gemini Aries Taurus Leo

Grandmother advises parents over grandchild language and swinging

Dear K G notes parents spank for four letter words, Grandmother says children learn from attention not punishment and need models. Dear Muncie speaker asked about swinging. Ann Landers warns it harms marriage and offers no positives. Irish reader explains chutzpah and schlep terms and is thanked.

Ann Landers K. G Indianapolis Muncie Ind

McDonald Family Hosts Going Away Luncheon

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. McDonald Sr. entertained Sunday for a going away luncheon honoring their son Jimmy his wife Judy and daughters Lisa and Crystal.

L. G. McDonald Sr Jimmy Judy Lisa Crystal

Jacksons Visit Relatives Amid Church Welcome

Mr and Mrs Steven Jackson of Hartselle visited Mr and Mrs Ernest Jackson Saturday. Rev and Mrs Robert McClendon were welcomed Sunday morning as the new pastors family for Gradys Cove United Methodist Church.

Steven Jackson Hartselle Mrs Ernest Jackson Robert McClendon Gradys Cove United Methodist Church

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