Muffler guitars boost teen band on global stages
Don Gabriel and his sons built the world’s first muffler guitar at a Midas shop in Iowa. The Gabriel brothers, 17 and 15, form the band New Relations and have played from Colebrook New Hampshire to Acapulco Mexico, saying the creation defines their sound and boosts their career. The project began when Don Gabriel Sr. modified a muffler into a stringed instrument with electronics.
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Don Gabriel
Sussex Drive
Midas
First Ave. NE
Gabriel
Don
Don Gabriel Jr
Doug
Colebrook
N.H
Acapulco
Mexico
Don Jr
Linn-Mar
Gabriel Brothers
Dorothy
Debbie
Glen
Georgie Gabriel
Ann Stanley
Cedar Rapids
Springfield
Don Sr
Muffler guitars boost young band's Midwest rise
The Gabriel brothers and partners in New Relations tour Iowa and the Midwest with muffler guitars, playing a mix of old and new songs. Teens Reed Jensen and Kirk Hall join the group, balancing gigs with Linn-Mar High School. They cite television appearances and a wedding highlight as signs of growing acclaim.
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Gabriel Brothers
Reed Jensen
Williams Drive
Marion
Kirk Hall
19Th Ave
Iowa
Midwest
Don Jr
Doug
New Relations
Linn-Mar High School
Acapulco
Don
Debbie
Interest in Purebred Dogs Grows Since World War II
NEW YORK (UPI) Increased interest in purebred dogs and dog shows since World War II. An estimated 25 percent to 30 percent of all pet dogs are purebred with 41 million dogs owned in the United States. Over 2,500 dog shows yearly. The 10 most popular breeds include poodle and German shepherd. The Saluki is the fastest at about 40 mph, the Irish wolfhound is tallest, and the Chihuahua is the smallest.
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New York
UPI
United States
West Leads Diamond to Costly Slip in Bridge Duel
West opened with king of hearts and played ace when partner followed with eight. He then shifted to a minor suit, choosing a diamond on a guess that backfired as South rumbled home. The column critiques West for his trick two club-avoidant misstep and notes the potential slam risk.
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Oswald Jacoby
Alan Sontag
West
South
Bridge Analysis Reveals Misplay In Critical Hand
The excerpt discusses a bridge hand where one player should have led a low heart, his partner aided him by playing the eight, and likely held the queen. It explains that inserting East would have avoided problems by the third trick.
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East
Meet a countess in a German tourist package
UHLDINGEN MUHLHOFEN West Germany residents have a seven day women oriented package offering two meals daily for about $120. The program includes a chat with Countess Sonja Bernadotte at Meinau castle, a tour to Lady magazine editors, tours of local sights, a gambling casino visit, a bowling match with the mayor and a nightclub outing. The item notes actor Robert Redford was born in 1937 on this date.
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Uhldingen-Muhl
Hofen
West Germany
UPI
Uhldingen- Muhlhofen
Lake Constance
Germany
Sonja Bernadotte
Meinau Castle
Lady” Magazine
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