Deceptive play and compulsory false card in bridge
The column discusses a bridge position where false cards mislead opponents and illustrates a teaching moment from a tournament game. It explains a spade finesse, the impact of East's apparent trump control, and how South can be hornswoggled by a casual deception. The daily question asks what to bid with a given hand, concluding that pass is best due to lack of solid opening strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
South
Declarer
West
Atlanta
Richard Freeman
Freeman
Hints From Heloise Organizes Dinner for Bridal Shower
A church group chair uses a columnar guest and cost sheet to track attendees and payments, avoiding confusion. The method records guest names, gifts, dishes, and totals, offering a clear, shareable ledger for events and similar group activities.
Marine Bennich Vows Pledged in First Presbyterian Church
Marine and Bennich were married at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joseph Walker officiating. The bride’s gown featured Juliet sleeves and a high Victorian neckline, and she wore an elbow-length veil. Attendants included Nancy Livingston Rita Hamilton and Marcy Winter of Decatur. Best man was S. Sgt. Dale K. Turner. ushers were Joseph Marie and Robert Watson. Reception aid came from Mrs. William Burden Judy Hays and Donna Ledlow of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrianne Jane Marine
Adrian O. Marine
Cary W. Bennich
Dale K. Turner
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Walker
James Marine
Nancy Livingston
Rita Hamilton
Marcy Winter
Decatur
Joseph Marie
Robert Watson
Hartselle
William
Bride Elect Diane Duke Feted With Pre-Wedding Parties
Diane Duke, bride elect, received a series of preluding celebrations ahead of her May 28 wedding to William Carlos Jones Jr. Hosts included Mrs. Serves Legg in Athens for a coffee, Mrs. Elbert Ponder of Cullman for a kitchen shower, and Mrs. Weldon Robinson for a bridal tea with co-hosts Mrs. Roger Whitt, Mrs. Buddy Chambers, Mrs. Thomas Wales and Mrs. Billy Wayne Young. A second tea by Mrs. Alvin Stephenson featured co-hostesses Mrs. William Clause, Mrs. Andrew Legg, Mrs. Elliott Montgomery and Miss Brenda Whitaker. The ceremony is set for Central Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Duke
William Carlos Jones Jr
Alvin Stephenson
Miss Duke
Athens
Serves Legg
Elbert Ponder
Cullman
Weldon Robinson
Roger Whitt
Buddy Chambers
Thomas Wales
Billy Wayne Young
William Clause
Andrew Legg
Elliott Montgomery
Brenda Whitaker
Central Baptist Church
Ricks Family Returns From Vietnam Tour
Mr and Mrs Eual S Ricks and their granddaughter Renee have toured duty in Vietnam. They traveled from Tennessee Kentucky and Indiana and were accompanied to Chattanooga by Mrs Monta French and Miss Margaret Ricks who stayed with Mr and Mrs Dalton Roberts. In Indiana they visited several siblings and in laws including Mrs George Williamson Kenneth Allison Clyde Donica and J D McDonald, nephew of Ollie McDonald.
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Eual S. Ricks
Renee
Vietnam
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Chattanooga
Monta French
Margaret Ricks
Dalton Roberts
Ricks
George Williamson
Kenneth Allison
Clyde Donica
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Sheinwold
Anthony Ray Coan
Herbert Coan
Danville 2
Truitt Hill
Danville
Herman Coan
Town Creek
Mr. Coan
Heloise
List
Gen. Fen. Corp
Sr Holmes
James J Phillip Holmes
Buena Vista Cr
William B. Moses
A. L. Holmes
Stella Brady
Brinnie Moses
Frances Wallace
Paul Sabol
Nurnberg
Germany
Cato
Diese Cornivall
Sata Aes
Marine -Bennich
Burden
Judy Hays
Donna Ledlow
Mrs. Bennich
Jeanie Helums
J. D. McDonald
Mrs
Ollie McDonald
Dens
China
Camp Frank &Moore
Bank St
Colonel Sanders
Roy
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