Seeing Red and the Mother-in-Law versus Bridge Slam
A reader dispute blends family dynamics with bridge strategy. The core bridge puzzle asks if a spade finesse aided by dummy’s spades yields a successful slam, while a letter from London Ontario laments mother-in-law involvement and another from Oakland defends help from a relative. The card play hinges on finessing dummy’s jack and drawing trumps to make the last two spades, with a diamond loss accepted.
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Hornet's Nest
Battle Creek
Michigan
Norfolk
Aaten Anne
Beng Ter We
Ue Ee Moon
London
ONTAR
Oakland
California
Anderson, S. C
Putting away woes with home maintenance costs
Mary Feeley warns that neglecting storage and climate control invites termites and hidden damage to household items. The piece uses the Jordies as an example to show how costs accumulate from failing to drain, store, and protect gear, tools, and outdoor goods, potentially exceeding vacation budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feeley
Italian Hand In Handbags
Italian bags exemplify fine craft from Gucci to Gherardini and Paolacci with hand stitched leathers and rich color. While pricey they keep their shape for years, a bargain for aware shoppers, as the piece notes enduring Italian skill in handbag making. Also mentions senior citizens group meetings in Murphysboro with bake sale profits of 22 dollars and 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet
Italy
Gucci
Gherardini
Paolacci
Murphysboro
Atlasta Homes
17Th &T
Monlay
Cecil Flynn
Velma Camp’bell
Claude Halliday
Ways and Means
Mary Cherry
Ben Porter
Mothers Set Example For Daughters In Home Life
Ruth Millett reports on a junior high assistant principal who urged parents to focus on daughters developing real homemaker skills and stable family values. He warned against overemphasis on popularity or youth, urging mothers to model responsible behavior and prepare daughters for marriage and parenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Daugher
Gone Fishing with Willhites and Biehs on Osage trip
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Willhite of Johnston City and Mr and Mrs Paul Bieh of Champaign are spending the week on a fishing trip to Osage Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Willhite
Johnston City
Paul Bieh
Champaign
Osage
Minn
Bridge hand leads and token auction notes
In a contract sequence North opens with one club and a pass response. The bidding ends with South passing on each round, culminating in a 6H contract after the given passes. Opening lead is the king.
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Ann Landers
Kansas City
Denver
Daugher- In
Marshall Miles
West
Oswald Jacoby
al Som
Jacoby
North
South
Dummy
VO Uuw Wee
Jordies
Antena Anmrthina
South Illinols
Carbondale
Cantelina
Sumi
South Kllinois Carbondale
Penn
Aman
Ben's
East Main St
Frank Ontil
M&h Stores
Lloyd's
RADIO
Mordale Shopping Center
Prises
Burg’s
West Frankfort
Cotton Oxford
Penney’s
Quarty
Penney
Penney’ St
Harry
Ted
BOXER
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