Roxie Fuller Seeks National Tennis Crown in Open
La Crosse teen Roxie Fuller 17, a top Wisconsin player, competes in the Western Wisconsin Open amid a string of 1958 titles. From Central High, she trains two hours daily at college courts, travels widely, and plans college study in languages or science with a girls tennis program.
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California
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University of Florida
Local Teens Seek Big Name Acts for La Crosse
Letters say residents want top recording stars to visit La Crosse, with ideas including Ricky Nelson and the Everly Brothers. The speaker notes funding challenges and questions profitability, as managers weigh auditorium and Avalon Ballroom logistics.
Elvis and Teen Aegis Prices Turbulence in 1950s Tour Scene
Local column analyzes the financial math of bringing big stars like Elvis Presley to town. It notes Elvis once earned about 6000 from a 1950s La Crosse show and could command 10 000 to 15 000 today, suggesting arenas or college stadiums for such events. It highlights Ricky Nelson and Jack Roubik as rising acts and lists the week’s top 10 local hit parade, with Elvis at the top for ''King Creole.''
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la Crosse
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Coulee
Bluesuede Shoes
Elvis Presley
Jack Roubik
T-J’s
New Coulee
Kalin Twins
Photogenic tips for young modern girls on outdoor photos
Practical advice for better summer photos. Focus on lighting over bright sun, use cloudy days for beach shots, and avoid harsh backlighting. Stand ten feet from the camera, choose pleasant backgrounds, and tilt the head slightly. Use minimal makeup and avoid heavy eyebrow pencils and front facing poses.
Frostbitten hand from soda machine injures teen
A 16 year old in South Bend Indiana was hospitalized after his hand was caught in a soft drink machine. He delayed calling for help fearing mistaken theft. John Polinski said the mechanism started after a coin was inserted and resumed when he opened the top. Firefighters dismantled the unit to free him.
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South Bend
Ind
John Polinski
Hot Weather Demands Cool Shoes for Men
NEA Staff Correspondent notes continuing hot weather and urges men to switch to summer-weight leather shoes. Summer shirts and suits are common, and lighter shoes reduce heat and weight. A range of styles and leathers are available to look cool and comfortable in high temperatures.
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NEA
New York
Plans for Teenarena Summer Prom Set for Aug 16
Teenarena director Carl Miller says plans are underway for a summer prom at Teenarena on Saturday August 16. The theme is Teen Dreams chosen by the youth committee. A limited number of tickets will be sold for the event featuring Logan High School Top Hats.
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Teenarena
Carl Miller
Logan High School
Value Of A Diploma
The Springfield Education Assn states a high school diploma costs taxpayers about $5,000 per student for a 13-year program. It cites lifetime earnings of $189,000 for graduates versus $70,000 for those with limited schooling, noting graduates earn and spend 25 times the initial $5,000 investment.
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Springfield
Mass
Springfield Education Assn
Teachers’ Professional Organization
Many Girls Sew Ensembles For School and End Worries
AP piece notes girls sew campus outfits to be ready by September. Advises simple skirt overblouse jacket in dark cotton with striped embroidery. Highlights stripe technique, matching seams, mix and match pieces, and budget-friendly home sewing for complete wardrobe.
Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams
A La Crosse Tribune teen advice column advises 13 year olds to avoid tight clothing and flashy behavior, date with parental introductions, and pursue hobbies to counteract gossip. It also covers writing first to a boy who agreed to stay in touch and signals when interest fades, plus instructions to request more tips via stamped self addressed envelopes.
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Elinor Williams
la Crosse Tribune
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