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Evening star., 1949-07-12

serving his country during a
brilliant" wartime career. He
was in charge of air field recon-
naissance and air field building
for the Navy in the South Pa
cific and laid out about 100 air
fields. During 1914 he partici-
pated in planning for the Oki-
nawa and Leyte operations and
personally selected sites for ~
air fields in the Okinawa CAM
paign. A.
Evening star., 1949-07-12
Concert at Montrose Park

The Washington Boys Club
Concert Band Is scheduled to give
it's second summer concert at 8
o'clock tonight at Montrose Park,
Thirty fifth and r streets NV.
In the event of rain. the program
will be postponed indefinitely.
Evening star., 1949-07-12
Chincoteugue Firemen
Hold Carnival Saturday
BY the Associated Press

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va, July H.
Volunteer flremen of Chinco-
league will open their annual car
nival Saturday for a run that will
reach it's climax with the tradi-
tional pony penning July %.
The firemen are sponsors of the
pony show that last year drew ap-
proximately $4,000 persons to
Chincoteague Island.
Evening star., 1949-07-12
Man Badly Hurt in Crash
Near Hurrisonburq
SpecjoI Dispotch 10 The S,or

HARRISONBURG, Va, July IL.
James A. Garland, 1928 South
Utah street, Arlington, was seri-
ously injured near here last night
when his car skidded across the
highway and collided with trac-
tor-hay baler.
Marvin r. Perry of Harrison
burg, operator of the tractor, was
thrown clear and not injured,
State police said.
Mr.. Garland was taken to Rock
ingham Memorial Hospital.
Evening star., 1949-07-12
Church Supper Planned

Bastille Day will be marked
Thursday at the Grace Episcopal
Church with a cold plate supper
given by the Rector's Aid Society
at S pm. in the parish hall, Ninth
and D streets S.W.
Evening star., 1949-07-12

pageant, alexandria, Thy So
night this week in the special
the 500 block of South Lee stree
The actors. all volunteers, ox-
cept the narrator, scorned the dis
torting use of amplifiers and
pitched their voices right back to
the rearmost seats.
Told in Brief Episodes.
The story is told in b'ief cpl
sodes. 1t is not the usual story
that T. Beverly Campbell and
Howard Southgate, the authors,
tell in their pageant. One of the
first episodes is Washington's nu-
surrender to the F1ench
in 1854 in the unclaimed reaches
of Western Pennsylvania. a bor-
der incident in an undeclared war.
The cast was all good. Outstand-
Evening star., 1949-07-12

ing were Erie Weatherwax as Gen
Braddock. Richard Barton as
George Mason, Stanley King as
George Washington. Joseph Or
rendorf as Patrick Henry, Wayne
Sheehan as Lafayette, Edward
Poole as Gov. Dinwiddie, Helen
Todd as Mary Hill Carter Lee
and Catherin Miff1in as Mary
Gusts.
1t took four actors to play the
various ages of Robert E. Lee anc
they were all good. They were
Jimmy Casey as Lee at 3, Wayne
Walker as Lee at s, John Watson
jr.. as Lee at II and Edward Poole
as Col. Robert E. Lee.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
North LeWiSbszru

and son, Mrs. Donald Woodruff
Mrs. L. Burroughs, Mrs. ]. Nc
Neir, Mrs. Myrtle Gilbert, Mrs
B. Trout, Doris Burroughs, Mrs
]. Connally and daughter, Mrs
Sherman Hall, Mrs. j. Pennington
Sr. and daughter, Mrs. Dwight
Clark, and daughter Mrs. ]. Tom
lin Jr., Mrs. John Tomlin, Sr
Mrs. Russell Lame, and daughter
Mrs. c. McColly, Mrs. B. A. Wood
ruff and daughter, Mrs. R. Lantz
Mrs. B. B. Hill and daughter, and
the hostes and daughter Mr.. AL
vim Robey, of Bellefontaine, was
the demonstration.
Dramatic Club
Mrs. Bessie Conner and Mrs.
Ethel Kaufman were hostesses to
the Dramatic club last Friday
evening in the Conner home. Ro-
wena Creviston read the devo-
tionals. The roll call was answer
ed by naming a historical patriot
The old officers were reelected
for another year, Mrs. Ethel
Kaufman, pres; Rowena Grew
iston, vice pres; Mrs. F. Becker,
Sec; and Mrs. r. Spain, treas.
Plans for the annual trip were
discussed, and it was decided the
club would attend the State Fair,
Aug 90.
1t was also decided a called
meeting will be held Aug IS, at
the home of Mrs. Harry Brown.
Members present were Mrs. Fan
ME Cowles, Miss Rowena Crews
ton, Mrs. E. Thomas, Mrs. Myrtle
Gilbert, Mrs. Goldie Millice, Mrs.
c. Kiln, Mrs. Sherman Hall, Mrs.
E. Bates, Mrs. Myrtle Spain and
daughter, Mrs. Harry Brown,
Mrs. Rose Bodey, Mrs. Maria
Holingsworth, Mrs. F. Becker,
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
. Mink Street
BY MRS. NORA LUELLEN

Mrs. Nora Luellen and L. M.
Hendrix, of Magnetic Springs,
were Sunday dinner guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cra-
mer, at Waldo. Other callers were
Mrs. Hempy also of Waldo. Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Heavlin, son, Billy,
Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Sloat, son,
Gerald, Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Ed
son, daughter, Sally, and son,
Jimmie, of Flint, Michigan, were
weekend visitors at the home of
their aunt, Mrs. Nora Luellen.
Mrs. Sloat, children, Mrs. Ray
mond, spent the week at the
home of their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Cramer, Waldo.
Mrs. Charles Miller, son, Don
aid, daughter, Carol, spent Thurs
day afternoon at the Minnie Bon
ner home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Heavlin, son,
Billie, of Delaware, were Sunday
dinner guests at the L. M. Hen
dirk home. Guests of her sister,
Mrs. Nora Luellen.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
. Irwin
BY MRS. MILTON PETERS

Miss, Psylis Bozman, of Ash.
vile, is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Eva Sewell and hei
aunt, Edna Sewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Carl Spain anc
children, of Marysville, were
Sunday guests of the former.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Spain.
Mrs. Goldie Holt and daughter
Jean, moved Saturday to the
home of the formers brother, Mr.
Violet, near Mechanicsburg. Then
home here, owned by G.. G.. Nc
Troy, is being remodeled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cletus McClouo
were Saturday evening visitors
of Mrs, ELSIE Watson, of Milford
Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Heath, OF
near Rosewood, came Sunday
to help Mr.. Frank McIntire cele-
brate birthday Miss Martha
McIntire, of Springfield, was al
so a dinner guest.
Miss Barbara While returned
home Sunday from visiting at the
home of her aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Violet, of Del
phoS.
The w. S. c. S. was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Perry Spain,
Thursday. Mrs. Gail Davis had
charge of the program. Delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess and her assistant, Mrs.
Bertie Bosley.
Mrs. Wanda German and Miss
Ruth McIntire were in Spring
field one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Prince and
children, of billiards, were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Peters. Milton Peters
Jr., wife and son, of Columbus,
were Sunday evening callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Fackler, of
Columbus, brought the latter's
mother, Mrs. Henry Arnold,
home Saturday.
Mr.. Chas. Parthemere, of Col
umbus, was calling on friends and
relatives here Saturday. Mr..
Parthemere says he still enjoys
coming back to his old home
town where he was born and
raised.
Don't forget the church bell
still rings every Sabbath, calling
you to worship. Rev. Gambill al
ways has a fine sermon for his
listeners at $50. Mrs. Wanda
German will welcome you to the
Sabbath School which follows.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
. Boxes Creek
BY MRS. HALLE GRAY

Mrs. Tress Shirk was hostess to
a Stanley party held at her home
on Tuesday afternoon. With II
ladies present, Mrs. Margaret
Mather, of Redwood, was the
demonstrator. Mrs. Shirk served
refreshments and several prizes
were won and each lady received
a gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Swimming
and two children spent Sunday
evening with their mother, Mrs.
Fay Jackson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lusch, of
Marion, Mr.. and Mrs. Wes Lock-
wood and daughter, Norma Ruth,
of Peoria; Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Coins and family, Tress Shirk and
others called at the Gray home
the past week.
Mrs. Carrie Shirk had the Lad
les Aid at her home one afternoon
the past week.
Mrs. Carrie Shirk had the
ladies aid at her home one after
noon the past week.
Miss Beatrice Holbrook, of
Plain City, spent a few days the
past week at the Coins home.
The Coins took her home on Sun
day and spent the day with their
brother, Lois Holbrook and fam
lily.
Mrs. Gwendolyn Mi h e / S
spent one evening the past week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Tress Shirk.
Mrs. Bob Wolford and three
children have gone to Columbus
for several days visit with her
mother and sisters and family.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
BY LENA M. HILL
Services for Mrs. Martin

Services for Mrs. Martin
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna
Martin, AZ, former resident of
this village, was held Friday
afternoon from the Freshwater
Funeral home. Mrs. Martin passed
away last Tuesday in her home in
Columbus.
Born in Champaign county, she
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ridgeway. Surviving, is
her husband, Hollis; her mother,
Mrs. Charles Ridgeway, three
sisters, Lois and Bessie Ridgeway,
at home, and Mrs. Helen Holy
cross, of North Lewisburg, R. R.,
and four brothers, George, of Col
umbus; Earl and Elmer, of w.
Virginia; and Donald, of North
Lewisburg. Burial was made in
Maple Grove cemetery.
Marriage Announced
Mrs. Violet Impson is announc-
ing the marriage of her daughter,
Barbara Timpson, to Richard
Cole, son of Eula and Richard
Cole, July II, in the Methodist
parsonage. The young couple
were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. John Coffey. Mr. and Mrs.
Cole are residing in Woodstock.
Brought Home
Mrs. Marion Blazer, who has
been a patient of Jane Case hos
pital in Delaware, was brought
to her home last week. She is re-
ported improving.
Stanley Party
Mrs. Joseph Pennington, Jr.,
was hostess for a Stanley party
last Thursday evening, guests
were Mrs. Norman Hill, Mrs. Les
ter Overfield and daughter, Mrs.
E. Weikel, Mrs. Juanita Boyles,
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
TIE UNION COUNTY JOURNAL. MARYsvnLE. ONO

Mrs. ]. McNeir, Mrs. B. Hill, and
the hostesses. Delicious salad
lunch was served the guests.
From Sidney
Richard Burroughs, of Sidney,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Pennington and daughter.
In FaYette
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Hill and Mr..
w. ID. Reams spent the weekend
in Fayette, o., the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. M. E. Brackney and Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Quinton.
Stanley Party
Mrs. John Tomlin Jr. was hos
tes for a Stanley party Mon
day evening in the home of Mrs
j. Tomlin Sr. Guests were Mrs.
Dwight Clark and daughter, Mrs.
Norman Hall and son, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Fadely and son, Mrs. Myr-
tie Gilbert, Mrs. B. Trout, Mrs. j.
Boyles and son, Mrs. j. Penning-
ton Jr. and daughter, Mrs. ],
Tomlin Sr., Mrs. Geo. Organ and
daughter, Mrs. R. Lantz and son,
and the hostess. Mr.. Alvin Robey
was the demonstrator
Visit Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Flana-
gan, of Hamilton, and 1t. and
Mrs. Thomas Chamberlain and
children, of Arlington, Va, have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Chamberlain, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Chamberlain.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
Grange Softball Games

Hutchions, of Byhalia, hurled
no-hit game Monday night as
the Byhalia Grange team won
over Milford 20 in the county
grange league. Union was never
in the ball game and the Byhalia
hurler was in complete charge all
the way. Claibourne won over
Magnetic in the other game.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nichols
entertained several of their rel
atives at dinner at their home on
Sunday.
Mrs. Lille Phipps spent Friday
evening with Mrs. Gray and
daughter, Mrs. Michaels and
Carol.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21

Miss Arlene Heavlin, of Della
ware, is spending her vacation
with her sister and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Don Martin in Flint,
Michigan.
Mrs.H. M. Williams, son, Gene,
of Columbus, called at the home
of her parents Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cramer, of
Waldo, Mr.. and Ms. John Wynn,
daughter of Piffer Station called
on her aunt, Mrs. Iowa Athey
Sunday.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-07-21
PAGE FOUR
Liberty Cooks
Hazel Rogers and
Grace Herd, advisers

Betty Mayer, news reporter
The Liberty Cooks held a
Mother Daughter banquet June
80. A very nice dinner was
served by the girls and their
leaders. The program followed,
consisting of the members of the
club.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Blanche Herd
July IA.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

DR.. David M. Solomon, promi-
nent physician and surgeon of
Phoenix, has been chosen state vice
president of the National Medical
Association. He will represent the
association in the state of Arizona.
DR.. Solomon was selected because
he is respected in Arizona by his
colleagues and has a capacity for
leadership so essential to the sue
cessful fulfillment of the duties of
this office.
DR.. Solomon has been engaged in
the practice of medicine for the
past five years in Phoenix. He is
a trustee of First Institutional Bap-
tist Church; past president of the
Phoenix Urban League and present
treasurer; Basileus of Omega Psi
Phi fraternity; board member OF
Planned Parenthood Clinic; board
member of Greater Phoenix Tuber-
culosis Association; thirty-second
degree Mason and Shriner, and
past Exalted Ruler in the Elks.
DR.. C. Herbert Marshall. presi-
dent of the National Medical Asso-
citation, in selecting DR.. Solomon as
vice president, said, Because I was
elected by acclamation I have the
freedom of choice in selecting in.
dividuals with no strings attached
DR.. Marshall further stated that
DR.. Solomon was selected because
of his reputation as a community
leader which is essential to the sue
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Dedication Of Crippled ChiIdren's
Home Planned Sunday In Tucson

cost of the building without equip
ment is approximately $4,000
$21, 900 of this was contributed in
m a terial by various material
houses, and the balance of money
was raised throughout the state.
The clinic which will be available
to any child in the state of Arizona
will be one of the most modern and
complete in the entire country, and
will be able to handle approximate
ly one thousand children per week
with psysic therapy, speech ther-
apy, occupational therapy and
complete rehabilitation.
The clinic is to be staffed by the
Crippled Children'S Division with
many organizations including the
Red Cross supplying volunteers for
the various departments.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Attorney General Pledges Civil Rights Enforcement
Says Federal
Forces Will Aid
LocuI Efforts

Kansas City, Mo.-Attorney Cen
eral J. Howard McGrath said here,
in talk last week, the civil rights
statutes will be enforced to guar
antee to all our people, great or
humble, equal protection of the
law"
McGrath told the 18th annual
conference of the National Insti-
tute of Municipal Law Officers in
Kansas City that he seeks "im-
provement of our civil rights sta
tutes." He added:
"There is nothing dark or sinis-
ter in the effort to guarantee to
all our people, great or humble,
equal protection of the law. 1t is
not the purpose of the federal au-
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

The corner stone laying and dedi-
cation of the Square and Compass
Crippled Children's Clinic in Tue
son will be held Sunday, Decem-
ber 18 at 2 p. m. The project
which was launched in statewide
campaign, last spring, is nearing
completion due to the generosity
of the people throughout the state.
The corner stone laying will be
by Governor Garvey, representing
the state, Mayor Houston repre-
senting the city of Tucson. DR..
Willis r. Pinkerton, grand master
representing the Masons OF Ari-
zona and Arch Humphrey, presl-
dent of the State Federation OF La
Dor whose organization contributed
S35, 900, which was paid back to the
workmen on this project. A total
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Elks Hold Annual
Election Of Officers

William H. Patterson Lodge held
its annual election of officers, last
Tuesday evening which falls due on
the first meeting night in Decem-
Der of each year.
Kermit eagle, who was defeated
for exalted ruler by J. H. Stewart,
last June, was elected, defeating
Stewart. eagle will begin his term
the first meeting night in Janu-
ary.
Other newly elected officers were
C. C. Kicks, Loyal knight; Solomon
Johnston, inner guard. The two
new members elected to the Trus-
tee Board were Charles N. Patter-
son and J. H. Stewart.
The newly elected officers will be
installed at the first regular meet
ing in January.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

John Myers returned home Tues
day from Los Angeles, California.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Arkansas Congressman Offers
Formula For Civil Rights

lynching law. Rep. Brooks said that
federal action should be withheld
until the governor or states attor-
ney is given an opportunity to act
in good faith.
Travel segregation already has
been outlawed by the Supreme
Court, the congressman pointed
out.
Rep. Brooks said opposition to
Pres. Truman's civil rights legisla-
ition was seen in the fact that mot
single one had been passed which
meant there must be some valid op-
position to the proposals"
He called on Southerners ITO ex-
plore civil rights with some reality.
There are some meritorious parts
which they have missed"
The Arkansas solon said he would
not be driven "into the defense of
those cruel aspects of segregation.
The problem of segregation is like
the price of cotton :. F. much too
high"
"The whole problem is that ad-
justment must be made at the state
and local level"
Rep. Brooks said 'I can not re-
sent agitation from outside the
South and believe it will continue
until we produce minimum OF
Justice"
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

A Southern congressman speak
ing to a mixed audience in Atlanta,
Ca, outlined his own compromise
program of civil rights which he
insisted would be more acceptable
to the Deep South.
Rep. Hays Brooks, Dem0, Ark)
offered a formula for civil rights
legislation covering the specific
fields of travel, poll tax, FEPC and
anti-lynching.
Rep. Brooks asked his audience
"Tf they would be satisfied with the
separate but equal if the white man
proved he meant equal"
He called for a Christian ap-
proach to the problem of race re-
lations."
Rep. Brooks said "the poll tax
has been over-emphasized. Too
often have we let the poll tax be
used as an issue of men not inter
ested in the ballot" He proposed
a law to repeal the poll tax by con-
Stitutional amendment.
The congressman insisted "Con-
gress ought to pass law for non
discrimination in industry" He
cited the fact that the FEPC did
a good job during the war, but
pointed out the law should have
counseling advantage"
On the subject of federal anti
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
thorities to supplant normal police

thorities to supplant normal police
functions.
"But it must become their duty
to aid and assist, if local efforts
fail to prove sufficient to cope with
the fundamental responsibility of a
self-respecting government = the
protection of the lives and security
of all who live within its borders"
McGrath said the office of the
Assistant Solicitor General has been
given the responsibility of continu-
ing the cooperative federal, state
and local programs of legislation.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

Pee Wee Crayton and his orches-
ira will return to Riverside Park
next Thursday, December %, by
popular demand. The handsome
guitar artist-Crayton and his ag-
gregation are making their second
appearance here this year.
On last February 25 they played
to a crowded house at Riverside,
and thrilled their audience with hit
parade favorites.
T-Bone Walker who played here
last week, rated Pee Wee as one
of the "top notchers" in the music
world.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Notice

SUBSCRIBERS, If You Do
Not Receive Your Copy OF The
Sun Weekly, be sure to call or
write the office to find out why.
Phone 1862 or write IL
North 9Th Street.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Mesa News
BY CREZETTE MYERS

MIS-. NIGLuGd M aC Ddl AACo AC
turned home last Friday, after Wis
iting her sister-in-law in Berkeley,
California.
John Myers returned home Tues
day from Los Angeles, California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Humbdy
are expecting their son and daugh-
ter home for the Christmas holi-
days.
The North Center Street Baptist
Church and the Methodist Church
are planning a program to be held
Jointly at the Baptist Church of
which Rev. T. D. West is pastor.
cessful fulfillment of the duties of
this office.
The president explained that
through the state vice president is
the only means of increasing men,
bership in the association, and it is
extremely desirous of increasing
the membership on a bi-racial level.
GAS you know" the president said
"there is nothing in our constitu-
ton that says only Negroes shall
be members of the national associa-
] tion."
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Globe and Miami
News
BIZ MRS. ID. M. MOORE

The H and H Club will hold their
annual Christmas party, Sunday,
December II at A p. M, at the Rec
reation Hall. A turkey dinner will
be served.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

The Thomas Jefferson School in
Miami will hold their Christmas
program Tuesday, December 20 at
8 p. m. Mrs. M. C. Bryant is in
charge.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Gazette Staff Photo


Haer 1884 North 5s Street. Phoenix Union High School, Roland
Cathey ia North 22nd Avenue Phoenix Technical School, Vr
ena uy 4222 North Fourth Avenue West Phoenix High School,
Victor Baumann director Of instrumental music at Phoenix College,
who JUDGED additions with Mr. Lawrence and ea+ed Sally Ann
Miller 1893 North 18th Avenue West Phoenix High School,
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

The annual Christmas program
given by the Dunbar School in
Globe will be held Wednesday, De-
cember 81 at 8 p. m. Mrs. D. M.
Moore is in charge of the program.
Evening star., 1949-02-12
Goren on Bndqe go B, che"ss \: Gore"

Pleas from readers for assistance
in determining the location OF an
adverse queen, when it can be H.
uessed in either directaeu sarAarou-
tine in the life of bridge writer.
Almost as frequent is the request for
a prescription to take care OF the
holding of XII. They desire to be
advised what is the proper card to
put up when lead has been made
toward the XII and second hand
plays low.
MANY of these cases involve out
and out guesseS and in such in
stances an ouija board is easily as
effective as an expert card player.
Many a rubber, indeed many ma
tional championship, has been lost
because of an unhappy guess on the
part of the contestant who had no
genuine clue upon which to base
his action.
However, there are great many
hands on which player Is faced
with a guess which strictly speak
ing is not true guess at all. There
may be available certain evidence
which raises presumption that one
player or another holds the card
being sought. If a declarer fails to
act upon that presumption he is
making what is known as bad
guess"
Todays hand illustrates the point.
After three passes South opened
with one diamond. North raised to
two, which normally is not a very
cheering response, but which in this
case actually proved encouraging toI
opener, in that it dressed up his
six-card suit. His bid OF two no
trump, in view of opponents silence,
was a fair gamble. North's raise to
three is hardly open to question.
West elected to open the deuce OF
clubs which South won with
the ten. He entered dummy
with a diamond and tried
the spade finesse. When this
lost, three club tricks and the
ace of hearts were cashsd for a
one-trick set. South had apparently
"guessed" wrong. With eight tricks
in sight, had he chosen to make his
ninth by leading toward the king
of hearts he would have fulfilled
contract. Instead he placed his
faith in the spade finesse. The cues
ton is raised as to whether declarer
was faced with true guess. In my
opinion he had not given himself
the best chance.
1t seems to me he had not care
fully weighed the evidence. After
the first trick, West is reasonably
well marked with the ace and king
of clubs. He should therefore be
presumed not to hold the ace of
hearts, since with that card there
is a good chance that he would have
made a non-vulnerable opening bid.
True enough If he had split hand