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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1972
Page
5
Betty Canary narrates a troubling home joke that escalates to a prank involving a teacher’s car and a fake health scare. The dialogue implies child mischief and planned surprises, ending with a call to hide and a cruel punchline about reform school. The piece blends humor with warnings about dangerous pranks.
Results of weekly duplicate bridge tournaments in Lompoc and Vandenberg area list winners by North South and East West across May 25 27 and 30. Notable players include Theresa Turnbull Eileen Niesen Ruth Strube Mike Godbee Joe Gowenlock Mary Louise Wallace Patti Ausbrooks Cynthia Cowdrey Jenna Longtin Barbara Holt Ann Preecs Norma Anderson and others. Regular play details and contact RE6-6620 for information.
Jim and Oswald discuss a bridge hand where South must pick the only winning line. They examine spade, club, and trump chances, stressing discard strategies and timing to avoid losing clubs or misreading the diamond layout.
The scenario asks how to respond when partner opens 1NT and your hand has three hearts and a fear of spades. Your best action is to bid two hearts as a transfer to hearts, showing a five plus heart suit and better distribution, or consider a corrective raise depending on exact hand. Tomorrow’s answer will refine based on full hand shape.
A birthday profile for Stella Monday June 5 notes independence and charm, with advice on choosing ambitious paths and outdoor leisure. An Ampthill, England item reports the town council banning house numbers 13 in favor of 12A, defended as practical to avoid future changes.
The Southern California Gas Company vows strict quality control noting a second gas man may review the first man’s work. The company emphasizes knowledge, ongoing follow ups by Service Inspectors, and a commitment to perfection as it invests in tomorrow.
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