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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1950
Page
13
McKenney explains canasta rules on drawing from the stock pile when cards are exposed, freezing the pack, and handling red treys. He notes he cannot answer individual questions but will publish common queries. A closing magnet tip accompanies the column.
The column by William E. McKenney examines bridge strategy and play with focus on Kenney’s techniques and insights. It reflects on strategic considerations and practical tips for challenging situations at the table.
In a challenging bridge hand South faces a difficult contract after an opening heart lead. Declarer wins with the ace of hearts and racks up nine club tricks while managing discard decisions. East must choose between discarding the ace of diamonds or ten of spades, and he plays the ace of diamonds. Declarer then cashes nine of diamonds and secures the final win with the ace of spades.
Sue Orr and Sandra Craven hosted a birthday gathering for Gale Craven at the I. J. Craven home on the Greensboro road. The 3 year old enjoyed games, contests with prizes, birthday gifts, and favors for guests followed by cake and refreshments.
Mrs. Ed M. Anderson announces the Oscar K. Merritt World Peace Award for federated clubs that best promote study and discussion of world affairs in high schools. Reports must reach Dr Guion G. Johnson by April 1, 1950.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Gaither announce the birth of a daughter February 25 at High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit. Mr and Mrs Raymond Miles announce a son Philip Wayne born February 23 at Sunset Drive home. Mr and Mrs Carl Mickey announce a daughter Waiva Marie born February at Boulevard unit. Mr and Mrs Carl Short announce a son Carl Meredith Jr born February 23. Mrs Short is Betty Williams of High Point. Wade A Jones and Mrs Joe H Jones announce a son Wade Andrew born February 23 at Washington Street unit hospital. Mrs Jones is Joyce Garner.
The Canterbury club will be entertained by Mrs Charles F Carroll at her home in the Emery wood Court apartments Friday afternoon at three thirty o clock, it was announced yesterday.
In a simple ceremony on February 18 at Rev. Charles McDowell's home in Asheboro Polly Farabee Bolton married Aaron B. Robbins of Randleman. The bride wore ice blue satin with black accessories and an orchid. she works for Adams-Millis Corp. The groom, a Jamestown high school alumnus, served six years in the U S Army Engineers and farms dairy in Randleman. They will live on High Point Route 3 after a brief honeymoon.
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