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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1961

Page

5

Betsy Thompson Weds Carl Penn In Priceville Ceremony

The Priceville Methodist Church hosted the wedding of Betsy Jane Thompson and Carl Jackie Penn with Rev. John D. Thompson officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Raymond Breeding and bridesmaids in rose organza, the reception followed in the church hall, and the couple will reside in Tuscaloosa while attending the University of Alabama.

Priceville Priceville Methodist Church Betsy Jane Thompson Hugh Dixon Thompson Carl Jackie Penn Orbie Thomas Penn Danville John Davis Thompson Joe Henderson Decatur A. L. Cain Somerville Raymond Breeding Russell Reeder Hartselle Lynda Jenkins Cotaco Joe Crawford Joe Hart Falkville Robert Morris Rufus Penn James Howell Sandlin Athens Sidney James Amory Miss Kyle Hugh Holladay Thompson University of Alabama J. D. Pope

Decatur residents attend Southern Baptist Convention in St Louis

Mr and Mrs Melvin Hyatt and daughter Linda Mr and Mrs Neil Flippo and daughter Beth and Eugene Cross from Decatur attended the Southern Baptist Convention in St Louis last week The Rev and Mrs A B Van Arsdale returned from St Louis where he spoke Tuesday night Other locals include Mr and Mrs Howell Morris and daughter Becky vacationing in Panama City Fla Mrs Rowland Compton Mrs Tom Stewart and Mrs Mason Crow return from Destin and Ft Walton Fla Carlton Compton and Richard Troutner to arrive from Cambridge Mass where they study at MIT for the summer

Melvin Hyatt Linda Neil Flippo Beth Eugene Cross Decatur Southern Baptist Convention St. Louis A. B. van Arsdale Van Mrs. Howell Morris Becky Panama City, Fla Rowland Compton Tom Stewart Mason Crow Destin Ft Walton Fla Carlton Compton Richard Troutner Cambridge Mass M.lt

Coren on Coren on Bridge

Bridge quiz from The Chicago Tribune Weekly. Three questions for South with vulnerable and non vulnerable hands, detailing bidding choices and suggested contracts including five clubs slam prospects, a no trump deferral, and a four spades bid based on trump length and ruffing values.

Bridge bidding analysis and a homecoming notice

In a club column a bridge hand discussion analyzes South’s response after 1NT 2a and endorses 1NT as sound. A second hand presents a quadruple diamond bid sequence, followed by a local news note that Miss Lynne Turney returns home Wednesday to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs Newt Hardy.

Lynne Turney Florence State College Newt Hardy

Designer Apron Pattern and Spring Fashion Show Ad

Ad catalog copy describes Penna Halos POP-TOP APRON that doubles as a blouse for over skirts or pants in cotton or denim with Transfer Pattern 4796, Misses sizes 10 to 20, plus a 1961 Spring Summer fashion show and mail order details. Also includes a Bridge hand sample and bidding discussion noting a two heart raise as best against certain distributions.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Ace Showing Bid With Hearts Trump Agreement

In a bridge discussion the call is an ace showing bid. Hearts are designated as the trump suit. With no ace in your hand to reveal it is prudent to indicate possession of the card.

Two Spades Bid In Marginal Hand as Aggressive Defense

A bridge discussion notes that with South holding Q7 spades and a likely fit, bidding two spades is chosen to contest the contract despite weak values. The author concedes the bid may appear bold but argues it preserves fighting chances if East does not bid two hearts.

Bridge bidding notes on avoiding three card trumps

In the South hand Q s As AJSIS YVIT53 AK MAIS 1 Pass 26 Pass A There is nothing for you to do but pass. Any other bid to escape a three card trump would be unjustified. Partner would see it as aiming for game. You may play with three clubs if partner has four good ones.

Chicago Tribune East North North East South West Ajsis Europe

Cuba Under U S War Department Rule Three Years After 1898

After Spain’s rule ended in 1898 Cuba was governed by the U S War Department for three years shaping military administration and local governance during the early republic period.

Cuba Island U.S. War Department

Neel Woman's Society Plans June Officers Installation

Mrs. Charlie Lewis hosted the Neel Woman's Society meeting with Mrs. Virgil Wallace as president. The group discussed selling church and parsonage picture plates, heard devotion on The Gift Of Giving, and planned June officer installation with pledge cards and Mizpah benediction.

Charlie Lewis Neel Woman's Society of Christian Service Virgil’ Wallace Chester Johnson Edwin Pike Donald Wallace Edwin Puckett Virgil Wallace

Piano Recital Saturday At Somerville Road School

Mrs. R. W. Holmquist presented a piano recital Saturday at four o'clock at Somerville Road School featuring pupils Virginia Bodley David Joe Breland Bill Briscoe Belle Chenault Vicki Collier Aurora Gilchrist Harry Holmquist Love Lee Holmquist Becky Jones Rita Mary Kyle Loretta Livingston Carol Mooney Gale Norman Marilyn Olson Cheryl Parker Philomena Parker Anne Penney Margie Gail Puckett Joan Rennaker Marsha Sandlin Tommy Smith Frankie Speaks Ann Steed Mary Jean Washington Nancy Washington.

R. W. Holmquist Somerville Road School Virginia Bodley David Joe Breland Bill Briscoe Belle Chenault Vicki Collier Aurora Gilchrist Harry Holmquist Love Lee Holmquist Becky Jones Rita Mary Kyle Loretta Livingston Carol Mooney Gale Norman Marilyn Olson Cheryl Parker Philomena Parker Anne Penney Margie Gail Puckett Joan Renneker Marsha Sandlin Tommy Smith Frankie Speaks Ann Steed Mary Jean Washington Nancy Washington

Young Moderns Teens On The Go

Travel adviser Lucile Lee Kinsolving encourages budget European tours for American teens. She promotes guided mornings and free afternoons, warns of cultural misunderstandings, and shares anecdotes on teen flirtations and souvenir habits during 25 years guiding student groups.

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Penn- Thompson Pickens H Grant St Culver Cleaners 1St Ave S.E Nita Industrial Finance Corporation of Decatur E. Moulton Street Elgin Huntsville South Side Square Jefferson East Tennessee Street Atwater Highway 31 South Shumake Furniture’ Co Bank St Shumake Mrs Rohrer Corenon Ortelie Moalten St W. Dery By Penna Halos Akis South West North East Jackie O'Neal School of Dance Neptune's Wonderland Decatur High School Young Moderns Vivian Brown Lucile Lee Kinsolving Lucie Brazil Grenfeld Labrador House of Travel A&a Norway Miss Lucie Australia Ceta Beautiful Peeeee Second Avenue Grant Street Geeorrurn
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