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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1961
Page
6
East West vulnerable hand features North South aggressive bidding. South overcalls hearts, North raises to four hearts, South doubles slam risk. West leads king of clubs, deflecting pressure as declarer uses cross-ruff. expected to make six hearts with optimal defense.
The article analyzes a bridge hand where the king of clubs led by declarer’s opponent forces a complex sequence. A club continuation, a dummy entry via a club ruff, and a cross-ruff yield 11 tricks, leaving South one short. West’s choice to keep trumps influences the outcome. readers are invited to judge if East held the ace of clubs would have altered play.
A Japanese botanist succeeded in growing lotus plants from seeds more than 100 years old. The seeds were dug from a peat bog, proving old specimens can sprout under proper conditions.
The National Shoe Institute promotes dressing up to relax as modern living. Leisure clothing gains priority with stylish sandals, tailored shorts, and colorful pants. Psychologists see pride in appearance as boosting confidence, likening it to the habit of dressing for dinner.
Noble Russell left Tuesday for Pensacola. He traveled with his daughter Mrs. Jack Banks and granddaughter Emily Ann who have been visiting the Russells. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lynne and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Ralph and son Taylor spent last week.
Announcing fashion show pages and color catalog for Spring Summer 1961 patterns. Pattern 4651 for misses sizes 10 through 18 features a back zip sheath with a sunburst color range and a coordinating jacket. Send 35 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept for pattern 4651 with size and address details.
The obituary item notes a family farewell in Jackson Tennessee ending with Russell Jr. and Mrs. Lynne among the attendees. It records a final departure and mentions surviving relatives present at the service.
Mrs Ezell invited small groups for Monday and Tuesday luncheons. Valley lilies adorned the living room and a lemon tree shaded the den. The dining table featured an appliqued organdy cloth and ceramic fruit centerpiece. Dessert and coffee service were buffet style.
Thompson Circle of Ninth St. Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Richard Hydie's home for the regular monthly gathering. Mrs. Hodie Lawrence opened with prayer, Mrs. James Garner gave the devotion, and the program featured a pledge service. Members pledged time and money for the coming year. Refreshments followed for Mesdames Lawrence Thompson Wardlow Matthews White Holbert Garner Jones Hyche Wilkes.
Falkville Garden Club named officers for 1961 62 with Mrs Eddie Summerford as president and Mrs J W Alldredge as vice president. Officers also include Mrs R A Summerford secretary and Mrs J W Allston treasurer. A flower arranging program was held at Mrs Summerford’s home and guests viewed arrangements by several members. Mrs Pete Bussey reported 39 25 dollars.
In a gathering at the treasury room the hostess and her mother Mrs. Plummer Frost of Hartselle served salad plates to the 12 members present.
Colorado accounts for about 10 percent of the United States coal reserves. Industry experts note the state’s sizable underground and surface deposits and potential for continued output.
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