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OFFICES FOR RENT

OFFICE OR STORE. street fr.. front.
large show window. heat and util-
ties, attrac. newly remodeled bldg,
2torerms. and workshop space. 915
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT in South
west Market reasonable rental.
45O Ilth st. sw. or call IA. .a42.
DOCTORS. ATTENTION. once with
or without living quarters. 1nO2
Connecticut ave. Chevy Chase, Md.
FRANKLIN LIFE ISSUR. BLDG, near
18th and K SITS. n.w.--seyersl desir-
able othces now available. ranging
from SO per month up; suitable for
REALTY. Ex. $500; ewes. IA. 1850.
?sO5 14th ST. NV large. con-
nectIng rooms, suitable tor doctors
9t.lee; 9Ee \ : Esasonsble easf rent. LEO N,
OFFICE IN LAWYERS SUITE, Wood.
ward Building, avail. TO administra-
f!Se I'VE, laWyer: iH incl sec. and teie. serv.
ATTRACTIVE, small. pvt. ofhces furn.
or unfurn,; receptlonlst telephone
serves; SCI Gseo lmmed. occupancy. Cal!
100 BLK CONN. AVE: and moor,
idisf !ss' t1n rms: entrance hall. pvt: bath,
4#sa: -eS ewes. Sra RA :? 3sS5 sS9iNbERo, RE'
CENTURY BUILDINGD412 5th st
w.-We invite you to inspect this
clean modern fireproof office build
ms, facing Courthouse Park; rents
nave been adjusted TO new low levels;
En- 13S 18th st. NV, DI. $3.50.
MUNsEY BLDG.-ofice or desk spac.
IN law once phones; some secre-
sHARE ii.ist ieGTSs DoWSroNWAA IA 6Tt,cr 531S 10 .,
furnished; $50 per mo. vi 1000.
OFFICE RMS. st fl, newly dec:
rent all or part: located in Hyatts-
vile business district. UN. 2n63.
OUTSIDE OFFICE, 1exa4 carpeted;
CORNER sToRE o or office; 18th la and
Eve ST NV: 300 So it. includes
two rooms and balcony; reasonab BILE
d53o 6ent; Apply AsToR HOTEL, ST.
BARR BUILDING. a1o Eth st. NV,
near Conn. and K sts New lnoderl..
attraactiye desk space for hose who
Swthboard Wanc as ses and ma
1881 X ST. NV, corner of goth and
K SITS large rms, second floor;
2ea5; IN IIghy; Iv, Z 1anitor te, service BRoD1E
3 SIS COLBERT INC Realtors. ma.
THE NEW ALLISON BUILDING. srd
and Sheridan SITS. NV. Large .ofhces,
suitable for any professional busi-
ness A few still left Plenty
parking facilities. B B. ALLISON,
RA: 9603 or GE. 1869. 10
SPG.-Pvt ONCE or desk
space. Phone and seer. service,
opp. P; o. Call WORTHINGTON,
SliEo 300.
PORTLAND BLDG, / rm. and recep.
ton nm. 500: :, rms, $50. See
MI; Fenner, MARK WINkLER MAN
AGEMENT, 1ll7 Vermont ave. NV,
RE. $500
LARGE PRIVATE OFFICE in suite,
furnished or unfurnished, downtown
location. Call ST. 1882 after $50
m 10
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BRK. BUNGALOWS-GI
MARYLAND BARGAINS

New DICK MONIES. 2 large bedrmS-,
large floored attic room for . rms,
gas heat. Frlgldalre. gas range, full
bSmt; lovely lot, lst trust only
49,; price, only Sl",95O. Shown
BY appt only. H. c. MAYNOR CO..
@nMn r l ave u 2 NO. IAES IL
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room. 2t2 bath brlck Colonial in
Woodside Park: gas heat, built in
garage. Exceptionally we'll financed
Must be seen to be appreciated. SH.
1925, or ME. O105 for appt. No
LARGE, NEW BRICK, Level lot, near
Indian SpgS. c. c.; rms. beauti-
ful recreation rm. with full tiled
bath in bsmt.; porch, sun deck; one
block from transp. These we'll
built homes are priced $40 900 and
So 600, with terms or trades.
BROWN REALTY CORP. Realtors.
Du. 1858, or evenings Ii. 1885 or
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4-FAMILY UNIT

WelI-bullt brick apartments located
near Tech High School and R. /
ave, completed in 1871. Priced al
$4,000 for quick sale Excellent
return on investment Call DI 1918
until q pm. Exclusive with VIM H
SAITNDEPS 90 INC
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ARE YOU LOOKINGo

4N1A4N4N1Ao 1lGAL L / w..
2l16 Wilson blvd. GIL. or OK. 21S4
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A LOVELY CENTER-BAIL, 4-bedrm

2-bath home Of brick construction
all bedrms. twin-bed size and twin
closets. large liv rm. din. rm.
kitchen and den with Il bath, heated
basement with fireplace and bath
e-car garage: 1O9-ft. front lot. 50
#. deep. Call OWNER at OIL. 6026.
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CHEVERLY

II Cheverly Circle-Beautiful new
custom-built det. brick home on lge
lot. 1st a., liv. rm with firepl.,
spacious, din. rm. with bay window,
with plenty of built-in cabinets.
2nd A., lge. bedrms, full tiled
bath. Lge. open side porch full
bsn1t.. Law. and outside entrance,
built-in gar; gas a-c.h Shown by
appoint. Call Mr. Sadler. MI. 1856.
SULLIVAN BROS.
Lb20 K st NV ME 4323 IL
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WILL, RIJIT,D

To your plans and specifications, on
your lot or will assist you in locating
a desirable site. We are equipped to
offer you a complete building service.
For full particulars. call Mr.. Walden.
OR. 0400: ewes, CO. 1893.
Marvin ]. Duncan & Co.
Builders. 400 Conn. ave. NIL
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So. .95OINew 5-rm. bungalow, mr..
schools and transp
$S5 down-New Arm brick bun
galow. with lot approx 7Ox17O, 2
blks to bus. Monthly payments,
LAR BROS. INC, 44io % Annapolis
I'd, Bladensburg. Md, UN 5000,
or WA 1897 ia
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MONTICELLO PARK

V1O1V 1OCiLO I IAICIA
2912 Argyle dr., Alexandria. A "a
TT. recreation rm. with fireplace is
only one of the interesting features
of this attractive white brick house
on high elevation, overlooking Rus
sell rd. and surrounding territory:
3 bedrms. and > baths are on 2nd
fl. Fireplace and picture windows
are in 34-ft. living rm. and dining
rm. Compact fully equipped kit.
Garden space in back yard. Very
early occupancy. Call and let us
show you this one.
HICKS REALTY co.
Realtors. 37O6 Mt Vernon ave.
Alexandria, Va. OV. 1885, OV
1867. OV. 0561. Ewes, TIE. 0933
or OV. 6S43. 10
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HOUSES FOR sALE-southwest
HOUSES WAhrEp TO RuY

816 N ST. S.W.-6 rooms. bath, h.
VIII; 81 600 down, balance SB5 per
month. MAURICE FITZGERALD,
l3l1 G st. Nv. MA. 1886. -I3
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62 ACRES, beautifully wooded. on
large creek, partially subdivided, ad
joining developed subdivision; 10 mi.
Wash; $3.50 per acre. GL. 0759..
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ACREAGE FOR SALE Cc,,,

TEN-ACRE restricted building kfs
just of Route $40 at ClarksburT,
Mont. Co, Md. Hard electric ayai'.
able; also tranSp. Price. Sl5, 900
each site; easy terms. OWNER 81,
1898. n
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NO CASH DOWN

To veterans on these roomy bunga-
lows except $500 for usual settle
ment charges; monthly payments
approx. sos including taxes and
81 900 cash down plus settlement
charges. Floor plan includes living
rm., . bedrms. bath. large kit
equip. with 6-cu.-ft. GE refgr., gas
range, full bsmt, gas &C. heat;
large lot affording space for garden
sure and see today, by driving out
Georgia ave. to Wheaton, take left
turn on Viers Mill rd. Rockville
pikel to Viers Mill Village or call
sales ofice, SH. 1898. IL am. to
8 pm. daily. RE. $3.50, COLONIAL
lNUTCT1ETNT m IN
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OAKTON VA
MCLEAN AREA

MCLEAN AREA
Owner transferred. Must sacrifice
three e-bedroom 2l7-bath brick Co.
lonial, on i2-acre lot Living room
23x14. Large bedrooms, recreation
room with fireplace in basement
Slate roof. gas heat Only $4,000
cash required. For appointment to
inspect. dial operator and ask for
Elmwood 322 or 325 mo told
Ewes. till 8. Elmwood go or FA.
2353.
VIM. H. LAUGHLIN, Realtor
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MONTGOMERY co,

M Manor Country Club. :" acres,
4,50o #. road frontage, Groom CO.
placed in front of property; suitabI
Tor suboiylsion: will help finance.
THE MARYLAND REAL ESTATE
Co, 1854 ColesVilIe rd., SH. 51OO,
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LACEY FOREST

Truly a beautiful home new S rms
stone and brick with heavy slate
roof, featuring bedrms and den, 3
full and . half baths. 3 fireplaces.
maids rm. and rec. rm, lear gar
Carefully designed for lifetime of
comfort and convenienceS. For de-
tails call now or drive out No. Wash
nlVd. TO No. 1vanhoe st, left l blk
to our open sign
Milton G. Smith Real Estate
4"19 Wilson blvd, oW. 200 till Q
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EOp uETrD ANc

HOME PLUS INCOME
Takoma Park 3-family apt. bldgs
s56 BIZ. and and modern. Two 5-rm. apts
available for purchaser if desired.
1mmac. throushout Gil h.-w.h
Tenants pay own utilities Live
here and have income of S21O per
mo. gear det. gar. Conv located
to everything Excel. financing
Rubye M. Acken, Realtor
81 4ORA 81 .1o2 Ii
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SILVER SPRING CAPE COD
Outstanding prewar brick home on
lovely corner lot, real center hall.
8 rms; 2l2 baths. oil h-w.h., lge.
kit, side porch, fireplace in lge.
lv;, rm;, full bsmt., attach. garage
Call Mrs. Wasser AUERBACH &,
CO, DI. 65n1, 1924 K st. NV;
ewes OR 02SS IA
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Country Club Manor

country CIub Manor
A beautiful location for this preuar
quality constructed brick WIDE
center hall with twin closets. "6-ft
living rm. has firepl fanked by
bookShelveS; French door to l.X@O
screened porch; cheerful den. Ad-
tacent Tile bath, dining rm. EQUIP
kit End fl = extra large tuan- sized
bedrms bullt-in drawers, tiled bath:
fun hsmt, has rec, rm. and frepl.
maid S I'M. and bath oil INV h
attached garage, attrac lot fenced.
"a blk. TO bus. Exclusive with
Fred j. George, Realtor
el13 n Glebe rd, Gil. 671a, OK
DIAL, ewes. OV. O669, CHI 3SO4
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$l0,000-4Cn LOAN

DIU,UUU-4 o IUAN
Brick home of 5 nice rooms. practi
area; lot. 6OxI1O. Full price S13500
ENZOR REALTY
CHI. 1000. Realtors. OK. 2234.
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4 BEDRMS., 2 BATHS
liz Holly ave. Takoma Park; open
for inspection lovely spacious home,
consisting of s rms; ideal for a lge
family or has great possibilities for
owner TO live on st Il. and have
garage, oil h-w.h: beautifully land
scaped lot 50x2OO; you'll like this,
SO bring your check book
Rubye M. Acken, Realtor
CT 1ORn CT 400 =,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08
ArmOrsville

The L. A. S. and w. S. w. s. of the
Liberty Chapel Church meets with
Mrs. Edith Powell, Thursday, Dee.
Sth, for an all day meeting. Pot
luck dinner and Christmas exchange.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Hartman spent
Sunday with Mrs. Mary Hartman and
son Cloyce of near Hoytville.
Past week callers at the Owens
home were Mr., and Mrs. Marion
Hixon and grandson and Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. McCane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde klingler and
son Keith were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. KlingIer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Niswander
called Sunday evening at the H. O.
Hilty home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Hauenstein and
son spent Sunday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Hauenstein.
Mrs. Rhea McCafferty and Miss
Margaret Guider called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne Guider and family
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moore called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Moore, Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Hauenstein took
Sunday dinner with Mr.. and Mrs
John Good of Ada.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Q. Hilty called or
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Strahm, of Lima
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c, f. klingler called
at the Harry Moore home Monday
evening.
Delayed
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Hartman
called Sunday evening on Mr.. ant
Mrs. o. P. Hartman.
Rev. and Mrs. A. c. Coldiron, Oh
Cardington, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
f. Codiron and family, of Dearborn
Mich; Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Klinglel
and son were THANKSGIVING dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. #. Klingler
Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert and daughter
Beth, of Detroit, spent Thursday
night and Friday with Mr. and Mrs
Harry Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. p. Hartman, Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Hartman and family
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. ane
Mrs. Harold Hinely, of Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl McCafferty
called Tuesday evening of last weel
at the C. E. Klingler home.
Miss Geneva Grismore spent Satur
day with her grandparents, Mr.. ane
Mrs. O. p. Hartman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Moore, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Moore called on Mrs
Doshia Moore, of Carey, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Z. Klingler callet
on Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wilkins ant
family of near Forest, Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Grismor
| called at the O. P. Hartman hom
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Plate, of Lima
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Richland Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Kleeb of New
port, KY, and Mrs. Emma Roof Of
Lima were Sunday dinner guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Otis Fett and
daughters.
Mrs. ]. |. Luginbuhl spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Courtnay and family of Lima.
Mrs. Louella Yoakum and son
Wayne of Arlington, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon Goakum, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Bixel, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Gratz,
Mrs. Chas. Lauby and children Lois,
Mary and Charles were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Amstutz.
Mrs. Sam Kohler and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fridley called
Sunday afternoon on Mrs. VIM. Frid-
ley of Pandora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Matter
and son Jim called Sunday evening
on Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Balmer and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Core and
family called Sunday afternoon OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Manahan OF
| Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Amstutz spent
Sunday in Ft. Wayne with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sims and sons.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon Luginbuhl
called at the Warren Moser home,
Friday evening.
Mrs.~---Le4a4son of Springfield,
mother of Mrs. Rhuel Kohler passed
away at that place last Tuesday
afternoon. Funeral services were
Friday forenoon at 10 o'clock in the
Presbyterian church in Springfield.
Mrs. Kohler has been there for the
past week and Rhuel Kohler and
sons were there Thursday and Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter sSchaublin
called Sunday evening on Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Ream of Lima
Past week callers at the Walter
Schaublin home were: Mrs. Robert
Ewing, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hilty,
Mrs. Wilford Gratz and daughter
Sharon, Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel
Boutwell, and daughters Barbara and
Marcia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz and
daughter Sharon and Miss Mary
Gratz spent Sunday evening at the
Ernest Gratz home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Amstutz called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Amstutz,
Thursday evening.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08
Former Local Girl
NOtU Touring Europe

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Gardiner,
of Rochester, n. Y, left Thanks
giving Day on an air fight to Eu-
rope where they will vacation until
midDecember.
Mrs. Gardiner is the former Bar
bara Carr, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Carr, of near Bluffton.
During the time they are over
seas, the GARDENERS will tour Eng
land, France and Switzerland. While
in Europe they will travel by train,
but they will make the return trip
to this country via air liner.
Mr.. Gardiner is sale representa-
tive for American Airlines in Roch-
ester.
While they are overseas their son,
Peter, is staying with an aunt, Mrs
Harold zuercher, in Pandora.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08

Some 1000 helium-filled balloons
We're distributed to kiddies, and a
large supply of roses for ladies was
exhausted because of the unexpected
size of the turnout.
Nationally advertised lines of mer-
chandtse will be handled by the ap-
pliance store, including appliances,
air conditioning, heating, commercial
refrigeration, radio and television.
The store is owned and operated
by kimmell Marshall and Clayton
Bixel.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08
More Than $500 Crowd Marshall
And Bixel Appliance Store Opening

Formal opening of Marshall and
Bixel Appliance sales, one of Bluff
toms most modern business establish
ments, attracted crowd of upwards
of $500 persons during the all-day
observance last Saturday.
The store sales force of six
augmented by five factory represen-
tatives and demonstrators were busy
from 8 a. M. until 10 p. M, as the
visitors filed thru the new place of
business in a steady stream.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Hilty, Mrs. Mabel
Hilty, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Young
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen
Spencer, of Bowling Green; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Hilty and family, of Lima,
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Ewing in honor of
Mr.. H. o. Hilty's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ewing, Mr..
and Mrs. H. O. Hilty were Thanks
giving dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen Spencer of Bowling Green.
Mrs. Sarah Oates and son Don
Miss Clarabel Owens were Thanks
giving supper guests of Mr. and Mrs
Dale Owens and family of Lima.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08
RalUsOn Girl Hurt
In Mishap On Dirie

Mary Bell Shaw, 10, of Rawson,
suffered facial abrasions in an auto
mobile mishap on the Dixie highway,
one mile south of Findlay, at sos
p. m. last Friday.
She was a passenger in car
driven by David Simmons, Route 5,
Findlay, which was in collision with
an automobile operated by Cecil
Warren, of Detroit, Mich. Warren
was arrested by state highway
patrolmen for reckless operation of
motor vehicle.
Simmons and Warren also were
slightly injured.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-12-08
Mt. COry-RalUsOn
Cagers Lose TUO

After emerging victorious in
their opening tilt of the season, the
Cory-Rawson High school basketball
team last week dropped decisions to
Van Buren, and Salem.
Van Buren, topped the Union town
ship team by a score of Sd to At
last Friday night, and Salem tripped
up the outfit on Saturday by a count
of DC to Sc.
The Hornets have two games this
week, both at Rawson. They play
Mt. Blanchard on Friday night and
Dola on Saturday.
Evening star., 1949-05-26
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

Of his presence. The little reptile
sensing your fear and his danger
glides silently and swiftly away
A boy would hunt for this guest
with glee, perhaps dropping 1t in
his pocket for future activities.
When actually seeking seclusion
a fiat stone warmed by the sun is
sought. Here later in the summer
you may discover II white elongate
eggs with skin so thin they inVnt
easily with finger touch. BY the
middle of August small green snakes
wriggle from them and within one
hour each sheds his thin birthday
skin.
From now on the youngsters are
self-supporting and on their own
Grass snake mothers show nc
maternal interest in their offspring
They had to make their own way In
the world and see no reason why
their babies should not;
Grass snakes are found all over
the United States. Some are larger
All are the color Of grass above
with a greenish-white tummy and
whitish lips. All are harmless and
the tribe is well-known for the
ardent interest each one shows fol-
insects. Do not treat these little
helpers cruelty. They can and will
protect your plants from insect foes
Evening star., 1949-05-26

There are certain bids ct contract
that appear to lend themselves more
readily than others to public abuse.
One such call is the rebid OF two
no-trump. Numerous bidding COM
plications are brought about by the
indiscriminate use Of this two no
trump as a rebid by opener when
partner has responded with two OF
some suit. 1t Is resorted to as
haven for those In doubt as to the
proper procedure, when no f1ve-carc
suit Is available for the rebid.
Then, too, there is the tendency on
the part of many to rebid two no.
trump, after q mere single raise, not
with any idea Of going places, but
for no other purpose than to an
nounce that the opening was based
on q four-card suit. This retreat
from the four card suit, Is highly un-
sound practice. When partner oners
Q single raise and . mediocre hand
Is held, no action should be con-
templated by the opener, who should
be content to play with his four-card
suit as trump.
The chances are good that partner
has no special interest In the length
of openers suit. and, If opener keeps
on bidding without encouragement
from responder, such action can only
be interpreted as describing a pow
erful hand and showing desire TO
reach game.
South's opening bid was approx
matelv a minimum and when North
offered q mere single raise, south
ought to have entertained no hopes
for game and should therefore have
permitted the bidding to die. But.
as he subsequently confided, he did
not like the looks Of his four-card
suit and made an effort to avoid ~
by bidding two no-trump. Nortn'
Of course. leaped at the opportunity
to carry On to game, nasmucn Is
he had been well within himself
IN the raise from one to two dla-
monds incidentally rather doubt
ful choice). What South lacked In
soundness of bidding he made up
for by acumen in the play.
The opening lead was the tour oI
hearts and East came up with the
tack Everything would now appear
to depend upon the luck OF the clup
finesse. If that suit would break
fayorably there were enough tricks
for game. But II the club nnesse
failed It would become mandatory
for West to shift to Q spade, mas
much Is the hopelessness Of taxing
tricks In the three other suits would
become apparent. South decided,
therefore, to set up smoke screen.
Instead Of winning with the queen
he took the trick with the ace. This
made 1t appear for all the world
that East held the queen and jack
Of hearts originally.
Dummy was entered with q dia-
mond and the club finesse taken.
When West gathered up the trick
with the king he naturally con-
tinued with the two Of hearts. in the
firm belief that his partner held the
queen. When South collected this
trick and ratified OF 10 winners,
west was aghast. As he fixed q
uuizzical stare at South. 1t was easy
to interpret, II had no idea you
were equal to such duplicity," It
seemed to say. II pulled the wrong
card" grinned South. IN reply.
tcepyrisht 1919. bv Charles u. oossn.l
Evening star., 1949-05-26
GREEN GRASS SNAKE


Few gardeners, vegetable or flower,
realize the excellent services of the
little grass snake. These 15-inch
guests devote their waking hours
capturing insects. OF course. this is
a role rarely INDUCED by most snakes
which concentrate on mice, frogs,
baby snakes and earthworms.
Green grass snakes are friendly
and harmless. Indeed, you cannot
persuade one Of them to bite you.
They are above anger and striking.
They make their living in an honor
able, open way, Kidding your garden
Of insects pests and never once
doing any harm.
Most Of the time they lie in
open situations. Their bright eyes
watch fiocks of insects intent upon
chewing some well-tended plant.
Smooth caterpillars disappear by
the dozen and crickets summing
themselves before their doorway
melt from sight. A slithering earth
worm, returning late, slips down
Q hallway that is unfamiliar.
Grass snakes are not secretive.
They like sunny exposures. Re
sembling q blade Of grass in color
and length, you almost put your
hands on one before your are aware
Evening star., 1949-05-26
Tuke Nv Word for Ii
-sy Fronk Colby

there Is no doubt that Q great many
people regard ~w'en. wat. vile,
were" q careless. II not actually
slovenly.
Sounding the n. II desirable for
another reason: II serves 10 distin-
gsaish when from wsn. Whist for watt.
while frcm v1is and where from
wear and are. which from witch.
wheel from veal. whale from wale,
whet from wet. whether Nom wealth.
er, hey from way. Wing from wig,
whine from wine. whittier from
wither.
Indeed, most Of oar VIII words
were originally spelled hw--: Why
was hwy" white was -hwit. where
was -hwaer," what was -hwaet" etc.
II isn't clear why n Was placed
after .ws In modern spelling: but
It was and wen have 70 accept u
with as coed grace a. We may.
II b interesting 10 note that ~
ID nsvsr pronounced IN thase VIII
words: VIVA vhoas. vhnny. wss0a
Evening star., 1949-05-26

From Berkeley, CAM, COMES Iias
Pet speech Peeve. cleverly rhymed
BY Mrs. Cleone Montgomery. who
win receive an autographed copy Of
my new Handbook.
some blame the eoeknsy much for SHINING
Hy droppfue n. ak the beginutng,
But Why should it % sadly trouble 20
10 sourd an n. right after
II I'm expecting swhens and vnie1A
I'm much alarmed b. vsns sna
ws.a -s'ssa and WIS" lombard sAs
4: Ana ''sss. .ss.tllns .Aaass.. T.sais vhsa
Oct. II confused win wear" Or
Let's start Z drive 70 risht these vronss
And put that M where II beionsa
Nov I am not prepared TO state
fiatiy that the dropped n" Is incor-
rect In the pronunciation Of such
words as when, what. while. where,
etc. The authorities state that the
dropped III Is now the rule IN
standard Southern British and ap-
pears 10 BE- spreading In America
- thAs - 4 nay. AcwSs0,
Evening star., 1949-05-26
Goren on Bridge
chorIes n. Gorsn

Neither side vulnerable, South
deals.
NORTH
AQ3
0109
oAQJ9
AQ10865
WEST EAST
AA52 AKJ874
0K7642 0J53
o743 o66
AKA &743
SOUTH
A1096
0AQ8
oK1052
&AJo
The bidding:
South West North East
10 Pass 20 Pass
2NT Pass 3NT Pass
Pass Pass
Opening lead, four Of hearts.