Bridge Corner: Opening Bid and Wests False Card Deception
In a published bridge column, South opens 2NT with 23 points, North raises to slam as West deploys a clever false card. The article explains cashing high cards in other suits to reveal East’s diamond length and expose the deception. The puzzle asks for an opening bid given S97 H432 A Q13 D A C7, concluding One Spade with a length bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
East
West
North
Declarer
King of Hearts
H. A
Seniors Win Prizes at TFAA State High School Exhibit
Four portfolios from local seniors plus top individual pictures highlight the TFAA regional show. David Green of Kermit wins first in portfolios. Isdra Martinez of Odessa's Ector High School takes second overall and first in pictures. Eric Avery of Pecos is third. Bertha Steinbeck earns honorable mention. The state exhibition runs May 5–13 at the University of Texas student union with scholarships for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TFAA
E. F. Henderson
Isdra Martinez
Odessa
David Green
Kermit
Art Center
Eric Avery
Pecos
Bertha Steinbach
Austin
University of Texas
The
Sands Art Association
Texas Fine Arts Association
Ector High School
Bertha Steinbeck
Ector
Tion
E. F
Henderson
Senior 4 H Club Demonstration Tossed Salads
Senior 4-H Club meeting in the community center featured a Tossed Green Salad method demonstration by Suzanne Watson and Tobey Graham. Jaylie Longbotham presided, Jimmy Speed led the motto and pledge and directed games, and the club voted to assist the Muscular Dystrophy drive on March 12. New member Jimmy Randolph joined, with Mrs. R T Speer as adult leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monhahans
Suzanne Watson
Tobey Graham
Jaylie Longbotham
Jimmy Speed
Jimmy Randolph
R .T. Speer
Mrs Estelle Wilson Travels Through Texas Cities
Mrs Estelle Wilson left Saturday for Houston Galveston and several southern cities. She plans to visit her sister who is ill at Scott and White Hospital in Temple.
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Estelle Wilson
Houston
Galveston
South
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
North Texas State Concert Band earns praise during Monahans visit
Paint brushes and musical notes to director Maurice McAdow for loss of enthusiasm and his 88 young musicians with the North Texas State University Concert Band are thanked for a Sunday of varied music. Dan Gibbs says he could place 35 more students in homes, highlighting hospitality and band reputation as a result. The piece also notes upcoming events including the Tucson Arizona Boys Choir concert, a Navy Band performance, and local art exhibit entries with entry details and dates in Grandfalls and Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice McAdow
North Texas State University
McAdow
Dan Gibbs
Monahans
Tucson Arizona Boys Choir
Navy Band
Beta Sigma Phi Benefit Bridge Slated April 2
Xi Beta Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi plans a Benefit Bridge Party at Monahans Country Club on April 2 with tickets at 1 and sales starting March 15. Proceeds support Cancer Research cystic fibrosis and other sorority service projects. Door prize and high scores prizes announced. Founders Day banquet May 3 and Woman of the Year Tea details. Speaker Mrs. Walt Roeber discussed The Power of Positive Thinking and managing worries. Refreshments served to members including Ken Welch Jack Blanchard Arthur Budge Grady Weller Ken Terrell Richard Stanley Ben Bates Dave Pillans Walt Roeber Bill Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Beta Omega Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Jeff George
Ken Welch
Monahans Country Club
Walt Roeber
Jack Blanchard
Arthur Budge
Grady Weller
Ken Terrell
Richard Stanley
Ben Bates
Dave Pillans
Bill Dixon
Ladies Mobil Club
Jack Gibson
Kenneth, Young
Monahans High School
Clements-Pope Pta
Rebekahs
C.F
XI Beta Omega
Reddy
W .M. Enoch
George Oliver
Profiles Of Texas Governors Revealed For Tau Lambda Club
Tau Lambda Study Club discussed 36 men and one woman who governed Texas. Highlights included James S. Hogg as first native Texan governor, James and Marian Ferguson’s controversial era, Coke to Daniel legacies, and efforts from Ireland to Shivers shaping Texas policy and schools.
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Texas
Tau Lambda Club
Tau Lambda
John Dorsett
W. L. Fausett
J. C. Hogg
James Pinckney Henderson
North Carolina
Union
Peter H. Bell
Boundry
John
John Ireland
Lawrence Sullivan Ross
A&m University
Sul Ross College
Alpine
James Stephen Hogg
Railroad Commission
Joseph D. Sayers
Honest Joe
S. W. Lanham
James
Marian’ Ferguson
Ma Ferguson
Marian
Dan Moody
James Alfred
Lee O’daniel
Coke
Stephenson
Beauford Jester
The
Gilmer
Allan Shivers
Tidelands
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
The calendar lists events from March including Republican Women at 9 30 a m and B P W Club at 7 30 p m in Monahans Wickett Schools, Order of Beauquets at 7 30 p m Masonic Hall, and Gamma Club Hawaii program at Aloha Feast. Also Girl Scouts at Ward County Coliseum 7 30 to 10 p m for GS 54th Birthday and officials election meetings for Junior H Club and Young Homemakers.
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Thurs
Mar
B&pw Club
Monahans- Wickett
Masonic Hall
FBI
McLain’s
Hawaii
Charles Hale
Ward County Coliseum
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Lucille Hisel
Tegan
Franks
Gondy
Tommy McCone
Sorosis
Grandfalls
Frank Gervasi
National
Sandhills Museum
Baker Collection
West Texas
Midland
Gervasi
Sam Houston
Congress
Edward Clark
Pendleton Murrah
Richard Coke
Pa and
M. H.mcwhirter
Fred Ryle
Dorsett
Bob Agnew
Jack Ammer
M. L. H. Baze
James Burkhart
Eldon Clapham
Frank Frawley
E. L. Hawkins
M. H. McWhirter
Robert Orr
Clarence Peters
John Rhea
W. R. Shelton
F. R. Wildman
Allen L. Williams
F. T. Silliman
Donald Smith
Rinker
W. Hwy
Stone Eternal
Johnny Hodgett
Pyote
Marchi
Atlas Tire
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