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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

4

Chubby Checker Tops Yearly Teen Music Poll

Eugene Gilbert reports a national teen poll with 28 percent naming Chubby Checker as their top male singer, edging Elvis Presley at 21 percent. Brenda Lee tops the girls with 43 percent, Connie Francis 34 percent, and The Shirelles lead among vocal groups with 28 percent while the Everly Brothers follow at 25 percent.

Chubby Checker Chubby Elvis Presley Presley Inciden Brenda Connie Judy Garland Connie Stevens Peggy Lee Ella Fitzgerald Kingston Trio Shirelles Mama Everley Brothers Duane Eddy

Most Promising 1961 Singers Lead Chart Picks

Gary U S Bonds tops the 1961 most promising male singer poll with 22 percent, Del Shannon close at 19.1 percent. Linda Scott leads among women with 39 percent. Timi Yuro follows at 26.5 percent.

Brenda Lee Chubby Checker Gary U.S. Bonds del Shannon Linda Scott Timi Yuro

Palisades Cabins To Be Moved to Macbride

DES MOINES AP The state conservation commission decided to move four cabins from Palisades Kepler state park in Linn county to Lake Macbride state park in Johnson county. Officials said demand for the cabins was greater at Lake Macbride than at Palisades.

Des Moines State Conservation Commission Pailisades-Kepler State Park Linn County Lake Macbride State Park Johnson County Lake Macbride Palisades

Margie Chooses Teaching Career on TV

Thursday at 8 30 p m TV 9 Margie selects a career as a school teacher in a televised segment outlining her plans and motivation for entering education.

TV 9 Margie

Priny Ades Roumont Gunctrn E

Fragmentary OCR text notes a gun control topic or event with names and dates unclear. The readable portion mentions a public notice style reference to gun policy, safety measures, and a legislative or community discussion. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.

Why Chew Gum? Health Q A On Dental Care

The American Dental Association says chewing gum offers no brushing substitute and often contains sugar. Regular tooth brushing and dental care remain essential. Dentifrices aid brushing. one toothpaste with stannous fluoride offers some decay protection.

American Dental Assny

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