Virginia Kracke Weds Mr Thomason
Miss Virginia Camilla Kracke and Alan Winston Thomason wed at the Methodist Church in Courtland. The ceremony featured gladioli and huckleberry arrangements, music by two soloists, and a silk organza gown with a chapel train. The couple will reside at 327 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, after a New Orleans wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Virginia Camilla Kracke
Alan Winston Thomason
Maurice Stanley Kracke
Milton Rogers Thomason
John Shaddix
Harriett Godfrey
Sue Carrell
Decatur
Bridge quiz: six hearts bid proves slam in hearts
In a Chicago Tribune bridge puzzle, South holds strong diamonds and hearts, with bidding to 5 clubs. The commentator argues the correct bid is six hearts, as partner’s diamond length plus avoidance of club danger supports a heart slam.
Bridge bidding note on choosing pass over best suit
The passage argues against bidding a best suit when holding 2 As South with spade support. It states passing is the cheapest action and the economical choice, with no consideration given to a pass.
Bridge bidding exchange hints at rescue decision
In a three no trump style reveal the South player can force a pass sequence. The hand discussion notes that with the South holding three As in hearts spades? and a lack of double the partner need not be rescued. The conversation ends with the conclusion that no rescue is required.
Bid Will Prompt Further Action Says Expert
An expert warns that assuming trouble in a bid is likely to trigger additional moves. The remark emphasizes strategic risk in ambiguity and how opponents may escalate actions when uncertainty grows.
Bridge hand to pursue game with no indirect methods
South holds 4 AJ10 Q6 KI63 HK 1084 and passes. The commentator notes three no trump as the plan, asserting the hand’s power and that no indirect methods are needed to pursue a game.
Responding to 1NT Forcing With Two Hearts Or Diamonds
With 11 high card points this hand is too strong for a one no trump. Choose between two hearts or two diamonds. prefer two diamonds to avoid a takeout to two in a weak four card major. If partner holds four good hearts, they may discover them over your diamond bid.
Return to Three Hearts After Two No Trump Bid
With South holding KK73 9Q84 K642 AQEG and partner opened with 2NT, then passed to 3 hearts and pass, you should rebid three hearts. Your 2NT promise was 13 to 15 points, and you now have 14, so bid three hearts to show strength and fit without overreaching.
Bridge hand analysis leads to slam in spades
The passage discusses a South hand 41109876 WA103 K8 A2 with pass responses by opponents and a jump shift from partner. It notes initial 14 points, potential 17 with spade support, and partner’s promised 19 points, suggesting a direct six spades bid or revealing an ace to extend the auction.
Five Diamonds Bid After South’s 8 As Response
In the bridge problem, South holds 444993 KQN87T HAQI and responds to East West 4 with Five Diamonds, aiming to describe a strong diamond suit and sufficient controls. The position suggests a decisive contract choice based on distribution and side suits.
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E. Moulton Street
Huntsville
South Side Square
Jefferson
Florence
East Tennessee Street
Atwater
Haqi
Fowler Family Reunion Brings Kin to Somerville
The Fowler family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bowling in Somerville with a picnic lunch for 57 attendees. The gathering listed numerous Fowlers and relatives including Bob and Carlton Fowler, Willard Fowler, Ottis Bowling, Gracie Burns, C. M. Chambers, Ray Saint, Marvin McDonald, and others.
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Fowler
Marvin Bowling
Somerville
Bobby Maxwell
Carlton Fowler
Willard Fowler
Neman Cole
Wilton Fowler
Ray Saint
Marvin McDonald
Ottis Bowling
Gracie Burns
C. M. Chambers
Fowler Pearson
W. E. Edmonson
Tom Fowler
Willis Fowler
Joe McDonald
Henry Fowler
A. M. Fowler
William Fowler
Paul Markwood Speaks on Parliamentary Procedure at BSP Meeting
Paul Markwood addressed the Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Alpha monthly meeting on Parliamentary Procedure noting its English origins tracing back to Roman and Greek law. The group announced a July 28 Crescent Motel swimming party and asked members to bring soap for TB Sanatorium patients. Refreshments were served to 13 members by Mrs. Paul Markwood and co hostess Mrs. Dot Walling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Markwood
Toastmasters Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Alpha Alpha Chapter
Markwood
England
Crescent Motel
Paul Markwood
Dot Walling
Milton Yarbrough Jr visits from Annapolis
Milton Yarbrough Jr arrived Sunday morning from the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis for a visit to his mother. Mrs Rufus Warren, Mrs David Warren and daughter Sue, Mrs James Ratliff and Mrs James Webster Ratliff and son Greg of Eufaula Ala left Friday for Panama City for a visit to Mrs Everett Bowsel. Mr and Mrs James P Carden and son Philip spent last weekend in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Yarbrough Jr
U. S. Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Rufus Warren
David Warren
Sue
James Ratliff
James Webster Ratliff
Greg
Eufaula
Ala
Panama City
Everett Bowsel
James P. Carden
Philip
Montgomery
Calculated Risk Acknowledged In Game Prospect
The remark frames the venture as a risky but deliberate choice with uncertain scientific methods to assess capability. It notes that potential profit cannot justify the risk.
Bride-Elect Carolyn Chenault Feted At Luncheon
Miss Carolyn Chenault, bride-elect to Linden Leston, was honored at a luncheon Saturday hosted by Mrs. B G Hogue with co-hostesses Mrs. J T Warren and Mrs. Seymour Spiegelman. The event, held at Mrs. Hogue’s home, featured pink roses carnations gladioli gardenias and a lavender assists outfit. Fifteen guests attended as Chenault wore a lavender sheer summer cotton and a gardenia corsage.
Visited locals report improvements after auto accident
The report notes Mrs U H Hassell at 1312 Audubon St Montgomery is improving at home after hospitalization from an automobile accident. Also visited were Dr and Mrs John Christian of Birmingham, former pastor at First Methodist. Hooveres spent weekend in Pensacola with Slatons and were hosted by Lt Cmdr and Mrs Edwardo Dominguez at the Naval Air Station Officers Club. Grimes family from Knoxville spending time here with children Bill and Jo Anne.
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Hassell
Audubon St
Montgomery
John Christian
Birmingham
Christian
First Methodist Church
W. F. Hoover
Pensacola
Earl Slaton
Edwardo Dominguez
Naval Air Station
John D. Grimes
Bill and
Jo Anne
Knoxville
New Bride Is Honored at Berry Home Shower
Mrs Walter Blackwell formerly Miss Clara Slape was feted Thursday by Miss Mary Jo Cockrell Carolyn Blackwell and Bette Berry at the Berry home with a miscellaneous shower. Queen Annes lace dyed green and pastel decorations set the scene as bride and guests enjoyed cakes punch mints and nuts with Mrs Baron Cog and Mrs Frank Berry assisting.
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Walter. Blackwell
Clara Slape
Mary Jo Cockrell
Carolyn Blackwell
Bette Berry
Berry
Baron Cog
Frank Berry
Lightning Fatalities and Injuries Affect About 2000 Each Year
National figures estimate lightning harms roughly two thousand people annually in the United States, including deaths and injuries. The data underscore risk during storms and outdoor activities across seasons.
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United States
Grimes Family Week Highlighted by Parents
A brief note references a week spent with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Grimes, marking a family-focused observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. L. Grimes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia Kracke
Thomason
Barrie Kracke
Carolyn Kracke
Jane Coburn
Barbara Lane
Ann Johnson
LaGrange
Philip Thomason
Joseph Thornton
Fred Smith
Boyd Anderson
Eldridge Guire
Nancy Blackwell
Eaton Roberts
Hartselle
George H. Wade
George Wade
Moulton
Holiday Inn
Gene Shurley
Senora, Tex
G. W. Roberts
Akron
Ohio
Minor Triplett
Kracke
Hollis Green
N. B. Smith
Clarence Horton
Kyle Sullivan Photo
China
Pickens
Grant St
Idwe., Inc
Decatur Refrigeration Co
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton St
Industrial Finance Corporation of Decatur
Elgin
Coren On
Chicago Tribunes
North East South West
Maxwell Shieff
California
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
N.Y
Oleg Cassini
Burton-Dixie Corporation
Chicago
Buschs
Westinghouse
General Electric
Buschs Kredit Jewelers —Opticians
BUSCH
Easy Kredit
Davidson Coal & Feed CO
Holly St. N.E. EL
OIL — Coal
FLINT
Church of Christ
James Ray
Marvin H. Hale
U.S. Department OF Health, Education and Welfare
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