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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
10
Eugene Gilbert reports on a science survey of 951 teenagers across the United States. The piece notes high interest in science careers and that most youths support science in education while assessing American scientists against global peers.
Teen idol Bobby Rydell, nearing 19, stays popular with stage flair and hair that fans adore. He credits Sammy Davis Jr and Danny Thomas for his start and will act in The Hill Girl with Kim Novak. He plans college study to manage his finances, with a legal guardian until 21.
Debra Ginsburg a 17 year old from Scarsdale New York earns part of her money by babysitting and holds a radio license since age 13. She belongs to her school's radio club and tunes in world wide using ham radio while dreaming of college and Olympic swimming. She enjoys Bach Beethoven Mozart Dixieland and plays violin and parakeet while dating for shared interests like radio.
Trempealeau County Teen Council announced a July August dance schedule with events in Ettrick Blair Whitehall and Independence. Dances run 8 30 to 11 30 p m on July 10 July 24 Aug 7 and Aug 21 with a July 16 meeting at Ettrick home of Mrs Sarah Myrland. Youth adviser Mrs Arthur Runnestrand invites interested adults to attend and the council seeks new advisers.
Readers share dating woes and social cues as Ann Landers fields questions on impressing with foreign phrases handling parents meeting dates and gift dilemmas. Highlights include a science program student group from St Olaf and advice for a teen about introducing dates to wary parents.
Mrs. Hattie Clark, 85, of Norwalk, broke her hip in a fall at her home Friday. She was transported by ambulance to a Sparta hospital for treatment.
A quirky portrait titled Suzuki Beane by Sandra Scoppetone follows six year old Suzuki as she navigates Greenwich Village style life in Wayoutsville. Theiko characters include Suzuki's parents and a Fauntleroy type, with sketches by Louise Sitzhugh drawing in a playful, hipster tone.
Blair Wisconsin report notes the fourth annual day camp at Carpenter School for Girl Scouts and Brownies with site director Mrs. Ray Nering. Aiding her were Mrs. Harold Atne Mrs. F T Mac Auliffe Mrs. O M Schneider James R. Davis and Harry Paul. Program aides included Sandra Solberg Marie Engebretson and Rose Marie Elland.
A La Crosse teenager learns the new hit "Wooden Heart" by Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors dominates the local scene. The pressing plant reports over 18 000 copies shipped with Chicago and Detroit strong markets, while WLCX WKTY and WKBH DJs push the tune as the top seller in the region. Manston and Onalaska shows are listed for upcoming performances. The top ten tunes this week include Moody River and Travelin Man among others.
Five boys from Faribault Minn join the 47th annual summer school camp at Shattuck School. John Cantwell Jr, James Dietz, Finn Gundersen, David Hancock, and Thomas Hancock are listed with their parent contacts and addresses.
A sock hop with decorated socks is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the YWCA Youth Center.
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