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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
6
The excerpt explains correct bidding for tricky hands in Auction and Contract Bridge. It discusses a hand with hearts A K J, clubs 9 7 4 3, diamonds A K Q, spades 8 5 4 and notes that the proper bid is one no trump, not a suit bid, to avoid misleading partner while ensuring the contract.
The article reviews Auction or Contract bidding with example hands and strategies, then provides a bridge solution. It notes a birth in Wednesday, funeral details for Mr Irving Sanders, and several local residents traveling or visiting, including H W Struble, Nettie Mills, R A Babcock, and families in Sidney and Dannebrog.
The Potter column reports on the mystery mother banquet for Standard Bearers class members, a tournament outcome for the Coyotes, personnel changes at Linn Hardware, local illnesses and medical treatments, social gatherings like bridge club and booster club meetings, and various visits and travel plans. Notable names include Mrs. N. S. Miller, Ray Arnell, Victor Johnson, Lee Hagemeister, Arthur Closman, C. R. Bushong, Raymond Slocumb, and Dr. C. V Johnson. The piece also covers weather effects, town officials, and upcoming moves to Ansley and Missouri.
A Maple Grove sale drew a large neighborhood crowd at John Newton's on Tuesday. Numerous families and individuals hosted dinners and attended gatherings at various homes, including W. T. Sharman, Harold Spiker, and C. O. Hade. Residents joined a farewell for Bert Walker, attended the funeral of W. E. Spear, and shared visits among Johnson, Jurgens, Walker, and related households. Several members returned from Colorado, and birthday celebrations occurred for Mary Lou.
E N Roth of Crock was a business visitor Monday. Fairview pupils had a holiday. Theodore Lind returned to Den ny Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Tom Kendrick hosted dinner Monday at the F L Chapman home. Rural mail carriers enjoyed a holiday. R G Simpson of Crook visited the Er nest Bonser home Monday. Albert Otijes was a business caller at the G W Bonser home. Harry Bonser was on the sick list. Miss Icel Hillyer was ill last week. Mr and Mrs Tom Carr were Crook callers Tuesday morning. Mrs Louis Hrbek visited Tuesday with Mrs Tom Carr. T A Bonser helped James Vacik butcher Tuesday. E N Roth received word that his father in Nampa Idaho had passed away. A number of men worked in Crook Wednesday painting the Presbyterian church, while ladies visited and served dinner.
A busy weekend with visits to the Nels Johnson and Frank Deaver homes, Friday and Saturday gatherings, and Sunday dinners at multiple local houses. Neighbors including the Johnsons, Cortneys, Miles, Workmans, and Gades shared meals, calls, and attendance at a Sterling basketball event.
The Center school pupils staged a Washington themed program at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon. The bicentennial celebration continues with future events planned through next Thanksgiving. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilbert and baby, and Mrs. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cruise and family plan moving this week to the Bewley place near Gurley.
Sorry to lose these good people from our community. Mr and Mrs W F Waite visited at the Otte Zuhlke home Saturday. A number of farmers have begun dishing and plowing for spring crops. Roy Bancroft went to Wheatland Wyoming on business. He returned home Friday. Mr and Mrs Earl Leger and son Alfred spent Thursday evening at the J O Lobb home. Mrs Lou Schmidt called on Mrs W F Waite Wednesday afternoon.
Last week in Kimball County two fires destroyed a large barn on the Fred Nagel farm two miles east of Kimball on Lincoln highway with four calves hay feed and farm equipment lost. Origin undetermined. Night watcher Otto Nagel and others reported smoke at about 1 45 am. Kimball firefighters contained the blaze to prevent spread though loss is extensive near 3600 dollars with some insurance coverage.
Congressman A denounces a proposed $1.096 billion revenue bill as unfair and harmful. He argues taxes should come from high earners, not hurting the poor, and urges cutting wasteful bureaus to restore business and reduce government spending. He cautions Congress may push the measure for political reasons.
A bonfire at Mt Brittel farm, about one mile southwest of Kimball, spread to a large potato cave. Firemen quickly extinguished it with chemicals, limiting damage to about $200, mostly seed potatoes. Also notes a firemen's dance slated in Kimball on March 11 at the Wheat growers hotel.
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