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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
7
In a study by E re V Shepard Amous Bridge Teacher, 30 specimens of forcing No Trump bids are examined. Only two produced trouble with one yielding a grand slam, five a small slam, and the rest 24 games either at no trumps or suits.
A bridge deal unfolds with a two no trump auction and a misfired defense. The declarer works to establish clubs in dummy while East discards a spade and West maintains heart control, ending with a tight play that yields the game despite awkward shapes. Social notices recount visitors and illnesses interspersed with travel plans and family visits.
Mrs. Bryant Vaughn and son Bobby left Friday night for their future home in Pensacola. Mrs. Garnett Young of Cullman visits her mother Mrs. Felix Lambert. Miss Lucille Giles returns from a visit to her sister Mrs. Davis Rox in Birmingham. Dr Lous Sorrell and Dr Frank Clements of Birmingham will be weekend guests of Dr and Mrs John Bragg. Martha and Annie Bell, visiting in Montgomery, will return home Saturday night.
Dr. M E Lazenby editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate will speak at Central Methodist Church Sunday morning The pastor Dr Ira F Hawkins announced Lazenby was a delegate to the Methodist Episcopal Church South General Conference at Jackson Mississippi and is expected to report on Conference work
W. L. Sparkman of the Hartselle route reports measles persist in a rural Morgan county section near Decatur. He notes cases show little sign of decrease as the outbreak continues in the community.
There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock. This weather note records a dry day with no measurable precipitation.
Mrs. W. M. Pierce of Tuscumbia visited Friday night with Mrs. Anne Baker on East Walnut Street before continuing to Nashville.
Chevrolet Motor Company reports April retail sales of 100,046 units including Canada and exports, a first for the company in three years and driven by the 1934 knee action models. First four months total 281,083, up 52 percent from last year despite prior shortages.
E L M Church lists events including Sunday school at 9 45 am with Gilbert Smith as superintendent. The Limestone County High School commencement sermon is at 11 am in the auditorium. Epworth League meets at 6 pm. Mother's Day service at 7 30 pm with special songs and talks. Woman's Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2 pm chaired by Mrs Jessie Evans. All mothers invited.
Special Music will be rendered at the First Methodist church Sunday with Miss Elizabeth Wallace at the organ. The public is cordially invited to attend.
A 1994 editorial argues music creation, not just listening, awakens intelligence and character. It urges parents to provide instruments, especially a piano, and keeps family life centered on making music through home gatherings, radio, and talking machines.
Pattern notice describes an SmyAnne Adams pattern for a woman’s gown with a side front attached pipe and a slash through the garment. It explains the fastening detail and asks readers to send 15 cents plus name and size, to Daily Pattern Department, 243 17th Street, New York City.
Morgan County High School elected next year s student officers Howell Turney president Barbara Peck vice president Elizabeth Burleson secretary treasurer The Junior Senior banquet at the Methodist church drew about seventy students and teachers toastmaster Willard Floyd welcomed the faculty and seniors Marie Stover spoke for the seniors Guy Roberts gave a speech Myra Gibson played school songs and the Junior boys sang School Days The Senior class play Feller Needs a Friend will be staged May 18 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium
Prof. W P Morgan of Hartselle visited Decatur to discuss county school matters and engage with local educators and students during a community event.
The Tennessee river measured a gauge reading of 44 feet at seven o'clock, indicating rising water levels on the river today.
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