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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1965
Page
6
A bridge problem analysis from 1908 by Charles H. Goren discusses the play of a heart six contract on a three spade layout. South aims to ruff and discard to establish Norths spades but West interruptions force a redesign. The article details ruffing sequences and entry management to maximize declarers chances.
Miss Geraldine Glasgow, bride-elect of Sammy Smith, was toasted at a Carridale Receiving bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Bobby R Smith. Attendees included both mothers, and Glasgow wore turquoise organza with matching accessories. A second tea and later a bridal tea were planned with hostesses including Mrs. Glyn Russell and Mrs. Paul Montgomery.
Bridge notes recount a slam contract clash where declarer backs up a judgment after fourth spade lead. South discards a diamond, East gains, but returns unsuccessfully. Declarer ruffs, uses a king of diamonds to discard, and secures control while opponents search for a comeback.
Courtland report notes hostess Mrs Harris Pippen entertained the bridge club with guests Mrs Carl Hopper Miss Katie Frank Gilchrist Miss Lavinia Chardavayne Mrs Frank Coburn Mrs Hood Harris and Mrs Bob Howard of Tuscumbia. Winners were Mrs Harris and Miss Phillipa Gilchrist.
For personal items or Around the Valley items, call 353-4655 between 8 30 a.m. and noon. Any turned in after 9 a.m. will appear in the following day s paper.
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