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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1972

Page

29

Strange Play Develops Entry in Bridge Column

In a puzzle from a 1959 world championship hand, the south player must manage trump entry by leading a low club from dummy at the second trick to enter hand and ruff. West’s defense with king of spades emerges, but South keeps control by drawing trumps and using the diamond finesse if needed. The Daily Question asks what to say over dealer opens one heart and your hand S Q6 H KQ D A63 C K97532 with two clubs as the bid.

West East South Declarer

Town Newsline: Tips Wanted on Local Moves and Happenings

Readers are invited to share tips about people moving to new homes or jobs and other town happenings. Call the Women’s Page Newsline at 353-4612 Ext. 48 with tips.

Women’s Page

Miss Hardwick Weds William Fletcher Parks in Decatur

Miss Hardwick daughter of Mr and Mrs Macon N Hardwick married William Fletcher Parks son of Dr and Mrs Raymond H Parks Saturday at First Baptist Church in Decatur Rev W K Stephenson officiated. The bride wore ivory peau de soie with lace and seed pearls and carried a white mist rose bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Clarence Wilson Taylor III and several Decatur guests. The couple will reside in Atlanta.

Jan—Marie_ Ratliff Hardwick Macon N. Hardwick William Fletcher Parks Raymond H. Parks First Baptist Church W. K. Stephenson Decatur Clarence Wilson Taylor III Birmingham David Hardy Davis Tuscaloosa Edward Dewann Rose Linda Marie St. James Greta Beth Pockman Sarah Pierce Ramey Memphis Donald Raymond Parks

Out of Town Guests Attend Jan Hardwick and William Parks Wedding

The Saturday ceremony drew numerous out of town guests including Lt. and Mrs. George Kappler of Port Gibson Mississippi Miss Don Parks of Richmond Virginia Cecil Rountree Shala and Gorman Rountree Ray Van Brackle and Susan of Adel Georgia Mr and Mrs Burrell Shealy of Atlanta and Dr John Lary Frank and Jim of Huntsville Also attending were Dr and Mrs D R Ramey of Greensboro Sara and Tait of Memphis Dr and Mrs Jerry Ramey Blair and Redding of Tuscaloosa and Gary Ryan of Charlotte N C

Gail Richardson St. Paul Thomas Parks Decatur Atlanta Decatur Country Club John H. Lary Huntsville Dan R. Ramey Greensboro Guy D. Roberts Hartselle Burningtree Country Club Jan Hardwick William Fletcher Parks George Kappler Port Gibson Don Parks Richmond Cecil Rountree Julia Carol Rountree Ray van Brackle Susan Adel. Ga Burrell Shealy Gorman Jones Jr Shala and Gorman Sheffield Paul McKnight Tullahoma Tenn Hoke Kelly Janet Kelly Buddy Muselman Wray Handley Birmingham John Lary Frank Jim D. R. Ramey Jr D. R. Ramey III Sara and Tait Memphis Jerry Ramey Blair and Redding Tuscaloosa Gary Ryan Charlotte N.C

Braddock Celebrates First Birthday in Arlington

Michael William Braddock, son of Mr and Mrs William Braddock of Elliott Street, marked his first birthday Saturday. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Heyward Braddock and of Mrs Arv Hickerson, all of Arlington Virginia.

Michael William Braddock William Braddock Elliott St Heyward Braddock Arv Hickerson Arlington

Porter Anniversary Recalls Golden Wedding in Decatur Home

Mr and Mrs John E Porter marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a March 12 reception at their Decatur home. Guests received between 2 and 5 pm. with assistance from their children and grandchildren including Mrs Haskell Smith Mrs Davis Stephenson Danny Porter Mt Hope and Elaine Porter. The couple has seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

John E. Porter Kenneth Dobbins William Holt Fredia Stephenson Aimael Garrison Phil Boyle Elaine Porter Sherman Massey Danny Porter Porter

Sheinwold on Bridge Cautions Against Overcalls

Bridge article warns that overcalling is dangerous and often wrong against aggressive players. The columnist cautions readers about making such bids when opponents Doublers are ready to punish uncertain overcalls.

Sheinwold C. Gen Fea. Corp

Intelsat 4 Satellite Handles Thousands of Calls

The new Intelsat 4 communications satellite can carry 5 000 to 6 000 simultaneous two way telephone conversations under normal conditions.

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