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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1934

Page

7

Woman Slain In Arkansas Trying To Make Escape

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Auten summoned witnesses for a first degree murder case against Frank Martin a trusty convict who killed Helen Spence Eaton as she tried to escape Pulaski county officials ordered autopsy to determine buckshot range and back of head wound Sheriff Branch kept Martin jailed amid reports of unrest and bitter feeling toward the killer who shot the 21 year old girl as she fled the scene.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Lawrence C. Auten Arkansas Oman Helen Spence Eaton Frank Martin Aaten Helen Auten

Next Year May See Bridge Rule Revisions

Ely Culbertson predicts no changes this year to bridge rules but expects a revision next year. He complains about the odd-even no trump count and notes efforts to unify it. He cites past code framers as the Whist Club of New York, the Portland Club of London, and the Commission Francaise du Bridge with American committee support.

Tom O’neeil Ely Culbertson Whist Club New York Portland Club London Commission Francaise du Bridge United States Bridge Association Culbertson Milton Work P. Hal Sims Vanderbilt Club

Tammany Race Competes As July 16 Leadership Decision Near

Stephen A. Ruddly is among three top contenders for Tammany leadership in the 16th district. He opposed removing John F. Curry. The new chief will be chosen Monday, July 16. The report touches on Associated Press photos, bridge club rulings, and plans for an international match in London, with Culbertsons' conventions under debate.

Stephen A. Ruddly Tammany Hwiall John F. Curry Tammany Associated Press

Bridge Slams Explored in No Trump Motive Debut

In a Brooklyn match Mrs. Lloyd B. Thomas led with a spade, East's ace of hearts and a heart ruff by West set the tempo. North clung to clubs and overruled South's slam hopes as the play unfolded with spade ruffs and diamond discards until North was left with only high trumps.

South North East Lloyd B. Thomas Brooklyn West

Do You Bid Your Opponent's Suit When You Have It

The question asks whether a bidder should declare a suit they hold or refrain when facing the opponent's lead. It contrasts opening bids and subsequent bids and whether signaling or withholding affects play.

Two Sisters Die Hours Apart in Separate Counties

Two sisters, Mrs. William Redmond of Indian Mills Summers County and Mrs. Ann Mann of Rock Camp Monroe County, died on Tuesday within hours of each other. Their niece Mrs. L. H. Thompson of this city, formerly Mrs. Redmond of Beckley, died at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mann died at 7:00 that evening. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Redmond yesterday at Indian Mills at 2:30 and for Mrs. Mann yesterday at 10:30.

William Redmond Indian Mills Summers County Ann Mann Rock Camp Monroe County L. H. Thompson Redmond Beckley Mann

Corn on the cob gains appeal in Irish Free State push

The Irish Free State promotes corn cultivation and a writer recalls a change of heart from deeming corn on the cob barbarous to embracing the taste, reflecting growing enthusiasm for homegrown grain in a period of agricultural focus.

Irish Free State

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