Tommy Manville asks Pat Gaston for tenth Mrs. Manville
The 63 year old heir Tommy Manville asks showgirl Pat Gaston to marry him for a tenth time while detailing his finances and life with a glamorous lifestyle. Pat, a former lingerie model from San Antonio, explains she would marry for love not money and shares anecdotes about their social circle and Manville’s security.
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New York
Romante
Tommy Manville
Pat Gaston
Manville
Tommy
Pat
Gregs Sherwood
Gregg
Horace Dodge
Pps
Tommy of the
Oswald Jacoby Transfer Bid at Four Level
Arthur Seidman of New York notes the Jacoby transfer bid used at the four level after an opening no trump. The convention, also called the Texas convention, allows transfers at the four level when opponents overcall. Seidman reports it worked wonderfully in a rubber bridge game at the Cavendish Club after a one no trump opening.
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Texas
Arthur Seidman
New York
Cavendish
Ice-cold game in spades caps four spade contract
In a bridge discussion, the narrator and partner John Kachmer bid four hearts over West's three-heart overcall, then advanced to four spades. West led diamonds. after winning the trick and drawing trumps, the narrator relinquished a diamond and two hearts. He notes the only ice-cold game lay in spades and criticizes a diamond opening as potentially embarrassing. The J.T.B. wins another vote.
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John Kachmer
West
Arthur
East
J.T.B
Briefs From SeaSpaper No Thought For Today
Bill Vaughan humor column notes oddities and social quips about radios dandelion clubs longevity wives and self care. It comments on Yankee fans visiting games after pennant win and advises gentler treatment of schoolchildren learning Ghana's capital.
Flies Taste Buds in Legs and Odd Trivia
A New York column surveys quirky facts from science to showbiz, noting houseflies sense taste on legs, fingernails grow fast, bees color perception, and lies detection tips. It also threads playful items about Bill Hayes, Sammy Kaye, typewriter trivia, H. G. Wells color, Elaine Malbin, statisticians, world war cost estimates, and cross-border fashion dreams.
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New York
Bill Hayes
Western Union
Sammy Kaye
Evi Hee
H. G.wells
Elaine Malbin
Dydhg
United States
Oregon
Iowa
U. S
Milton Hermar
Minkan Erman
Hector
Horoscope Confusion and Quirky Town Tales
The column blends zodiac style guidance for Aries through Aquarius with a string of odd local items. It notes a bald town population in Azzone Italy, a Connecticut filling station owner named John Saglio, a Michigan restaurant offer for pronouncing a long name, and a claim that NYC offices are mostly air conditioned. It ends with a Bon Mot about Santa Claus and reindeer spreading a lung disease and a Bierce quote on peace.
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Azzone
Italy
Connecticut
John Saglio
Michigan
George Panopavlahadimitrakopoulis
York City
Santa Claus
Ambrose Bierce
Poem Fragments Express Awe and Devotion
A compact excerpt juxtaposes biblical and poetic lines praising divine might and generosity. The speaker contrasts a plea for heavenly redirection with a hymn to the giver of all good, ending on a note of reverent gratitude.
Mind Research On Rock N Roll Craze And Focus
A compact column examines psychology behind rock n roll and teen reactions. It cites George Kisker on outlet for aggression and affection, plus self discipline tips from Howard Brown. Seasonal tourist notes mention Caplistrang loch Ness and Niagara Falls opening.
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George Kisker
Caplstrang
Loch Ness
Niagara Falls
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