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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1959

Page

5

Miss Snellgrove Weds Mr. Kelly In Ozark

Miss Snellgrove marries James Bran in Ozark with Evelyn Thompson of Atlanta as maid of honor. Bridesmaids include Dale Carroll Gayle Ballard Star la Moon Carole Sue Brindley Anne Johnson Lena Frances Dean and more. couple to live in Camp Wolters Texas.

Snellgrove James Bran Evelyn Thompson Atlanta Dale Carroll Gayle Ballard Ozark Starla Moon Dothan Carole Sue Brindley Cullman Anne Johnson Abbeville Ala Lena Frances Dean Montgomery Susan Snellgrove Virginia Sollier Holly Beth Howle Tom Kingsley Louie Tamplin Jr Walter Gay Pittman Geneva Bibby Borland Hartford Frank Martin Jr Will

Goren on Goren on sibs Bridge Q and A

Bridge column presents two expert questions. In problem one with South holding A717 VA9754 AIS43, responder bets three spades after a sequence that starts with 14 passes and two diamonds, aiming to give partner one more chance. In problem two with hands 4K1094 QJ4 0398 A83, South should bid five clubs to show strength and explore slam potential after an over one response and a game forcing jump.

Bridge Hand Prospecting a Three Plus Trick Win

Both sides vulnerable South holds K Q 8 9 1 0 8 4 2 6 1 0 7 5 A 7 Double. You have a good prospect of winning at least three tricks with the club A and heart sequence, pursuing ruffing chances and aiming to exploit suit distribution.

Four Tricks Raise Penalty Prospect to At Least Two Hundred

The text notes a plan for up to four tricks to secure a penalty worth at least 200 points, with potential for increase. It highlights strategic aims and the chance for additional gains beyond the initial lower bound.

Bridge bidding takeaways for conservative doubles and rebids

In a 4 B vulnerable 462 A7 sequence the partner can punish a one spade overcall. After 1 bid, avoid a free rebid just to be courteous. If partner can punish with a road bid, don’t interfere. use the rescue bid only when it benefits the defense.

Bridge bidding notes on cue bid and slam potential

In a standard four handed auction, after a free bid of three hearts by partner, the hand should cue bid three spades to signal interest in a slam. The partnership shifts from not strong enough for an immediate cue to a hand shaping up as more impressive following partner's voluntary speech.

Bridge bidding debates with heart and no trump paths

In the hands, South must choose between hearts and no trump after a sequence of one club, pass, two clubs, two no trump. Experts weigh options with 17 points and 16 in high cards and discuss six hearts as an acceptable second choice.

North

Bridge bidding dilemma for small eight card suits

The passage discusses the difficulty of bidding in a bridge hand with an eight card suit and a long Sands containing eight cards. It notes the challenge of estimating trick taking potential and suggests that laying down universal rules is impractical.

Mrs Odell Feted In Town Creek

Mrs London Odell was honored by about 20 Town Creek friends at a party hosted by Mrs Bobby Buttram. She plans to leave July 4 with her two children Susie and Frederick to join her husband in Germany, serving in the armed forces.

London Odell Bobby Buttram Odell Susie Frederick Germany Fred Kimbrell Eloise Bain Minor Gower

Personal notices from Hartselle and region

Local social round includes Mr. and Mrs. Paul Griffin visiting in Hartselle. Miss Beth Stone returns from Iowa. Miss Lizzie Reed Penn and Miss Sandra Fitzgerald in Chattanooga for a Knights of Pythias oratorical regional final. multiple families visiting relatives in Alabama and Wisconsin. Pearl Garrett of Columbus weighs a five diamond bid in a bridge note.

Paul Griffin Eustics Fla J. H. Puckett Hartselle C. T. Cash A. A. Oden Lizzie Reed Penn Sandra Fitzgerald Chattanooga Knights of Pythias Miss Fitzgerald

Readers Roundup on Language and Time in World Cultures

Bell Owens Livingston reviews linguistic history from the Stone Age to modern eras. He notes shared roots in European words and cites works like The Silent Language by Edward Hall and Dictionary of American Family Names as guides to how culture and time shape communication.

Europe Wheeler Basin Betsy Charles E Liana Edward T. Hall Manana

Residents plan visits across Hartselle and Birmingham

Ga will spend two weeks with relatives Mrs Paul Barcliff Mrs Jim Hartselle and Mrs S de Wright in Hartselle. Miss Josephine Puckett Montgomery has been visiting her mother Mrs Josie Puckett 307 Barclay in Hartselle. Mrs Nora McCall and Miss Mary Frances McCall will spend tomorrow in Birmingham.

Sallie McCall Nora McCall Mary Frances McCall Hartselle Josephine Puckett Montgomery Josie Puckett Barclay Birmingham

Eileen Terry and Fred Murphree Wedded at Cave Spring

The marriage of Mrs. Eileen Berry Terry to Fred Van Murphree was solemnized June 19 at Cave Spring Baptist Parsonage with the Rev. Jimmy Rodgerson officiating. The ceremony united the couple in a formal wedding setting.

Eileen Berry Terry Fred van Murphree Cave Spring Baptist Parsonage Jimmy Rod

Language for Everybody and Lets Take Another Look at Language

A review notes Mario Pei as a leading authority who offers Language for Everybody a practical guide to language history evolution and cross language comparisons. The book suggests language study can transform understanding and mastery of one's own tongue.

Mario Pei Evelyn Cline Mr. Hall

Miss Terry Gites Party Highlights Attendees

Miss Terry Gites Party featured a cake and group gathering with attendees including David and Doris Bunnell Bobby Clardy Caro lyn McVay Martha Bynum Betty Montgomery Faye Woods Billy Hogeland Billy Booth Billy Brack in King Streater Irvin Norwood Robert Sheffield Butch Woodall Jerry Sexton Barbaar Weems Johnny Neal Wayne Graves Sue Campbell Roger Stapler Dorothy Tidwell Elizabeth Cagle Dianne Harris Gwin Crisl er Pam Terry and Roger Cartee A spend the night for the girls was also held.

David Doris Bunnell Bobby Clardy Carolyn McVay Martha Bynum Betty Montgomery Faye Woods Billy Hogeland Billy Booth Billy Brackin King Streater Irvin Norwood Robert Sheffield Butch Woodall Jerry Sexton Barbaar Weems Johnny Neal Wayne Graves Sue Campbell Roger Stapler Dorothy Tidwell Elizabeth Cagle Dianne Harris Gwin Crisler Pam Terry Roger Cartee

Murphree Berry Wedding Sees Couple Home in Decatur

Mr and Mrs W T Murphree and Mr and Mrs John T Berry announce the marriage of Dorothy Berry to the bridegroom with Dr John L Speake as the only attendant. After a wedding trip to Chattanooga the couple resides in Decatur.

Gers John T. Berry W. T. Murphree Dorothy John L. Speake Chattanooga Murphree Decatur

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Miss Snellgrove Mr. Kelly James Brawley Kelly JR Mary Snellgrove BY Daren Easter Bill Leg Reke John Patterson Co Johnston St Goren On Electric Department City OF South West Fedders Central H.P Moulton St Warren Hamby Beth Stone Iowa City Iowa Hamby Cheaha State Park Loyd White New York Mr. White Will White Hartselle. Ee Melvin Butgernet Racine, Wis Emma Malone 3Rd Ave Sam Fletcher Dave Dayton, O S. J. Wright Hickory Pearl Garrett Columbus By Bell Owens Livingston Eileen Terry Fred Murphree Terry Gites Treadles Singer Tredemart 2Nd Ave. S Slant Needle Zigzagger Singer Sewing Center
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