1966

January - February - March - April - May - June -  Fall

January

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • Stars Light Up Gold Classic  P
  • New England Pair to Tour New Zealand: Michael Jacques and Nancy Lou Johnson  P
  • Board Approves FIRS Tie-In
  • Hockey Team Competing in World Meet
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • Advice From Past: Always Look to Future
  • Dianne's Fighting Back: Dianne Hackett  P
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Underdog--Champs Ready: Wayne Melton and Stephanie Gruber  P
  • Stars Ready to Light up Gold Classic (contd)
 
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • Gold Skate Spreading to Four Corners of Earth
  • They Head West For Gold: Adolph Wacker and Linda Mottice  P
  • Set Tri-State Disc League
  • 'Round 50 Years
  • Even Texas Floor Bigger
  • Speed Chief Awaits Dates
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Our English Cousin Lauds USA Showmanship Skill (photo of Jocelyn Taylor and George Thompson)  P
  • Coming Events
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Do's and Don't in Hockey
  • Kennedys Out to Conquer Hockey World (Gerry, Larry, Daral, Lloyd Jr., and Lloyd Sr.,)  P
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • Girl Scout Program Heading for Millionth Badge  P
 
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • Our Whiz Kids Getting Ready!: Larry Smith, Debbie Hillard, Linda Gyenese, Steve Swinhart, Chuck Hartloff  P
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Proficiency Training Pays Off in Competitlon  P
  • Elm Club Once Again Amateur Pace-Setter
 
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • In Speed - You Win on Your Own Skills 
  • Welcome New Members
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Heirs Apparent: "Esquire Dance Wide Open': Bill Thomas and Mrs. Shirley Hart   P
  • Proficiency Test Results
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • Hockey Team to Compete For World Title in Brazil (contd)  P
  • Proficiency Winners
 
Page 13 Page 13a, 13b
  • Proficiency Test Results
  • It Started One Christmas
 
Page 14 Page 14a, 14b
  • Competition Keener-Survey Shows
 
Page 15 Page 15a, 15b
  • Kelley's Korner - We Mourn An Old Friend
  • Ads
  • The Official Board of Control Rulings
 
Page 16 Page 16a, 16b
  • Fire Burns in Ex-Ice Ace: Alan Welch and Linda Gay  P
 

February

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • We'll Win Angels Thunder: Rolling Angels Hockey Club
  • What is Gold Classic's Future? (Photo of Hans-Dieter Dahmen)  P
  • US Envoys Smash Hit Overseas
  • Queen Miss American--Bound? : Lynn Owens  P
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • We Think for Our Sport: Young in Heart
  • Queen Miss American Bound (contd)  P
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Our [Shaw] Hakim Turns Lens on Classic  P
  • Nancy and Mike Smash Hit Overseas  P
 
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • Dr. Jellse's Prescription to Improve Your Free Style  P
  • Coming Events
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Goalie's Role Demand First Rate Athlete
  • How US Rules Differ With International's
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Speedsters Can Hold Own Against World  P
  • Welcome New Members
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • Our Depth in Talent Staggers British (Photos of Margaret Tate, Richard Gagnon, Janet Campana, David Driscoll)  P
  • Texas and Florida Threats in Speed
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • No Biz Like Skate Biz: Dennis Latimer, Jane Purachio, Ronald Carter, and Brenda Twingstrom  P
 
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Imaginative Dress Adds Glamour to Performance  P
  • Proficiency Test Results 
 
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • Only Olympics Tops No.American in Entries
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd)
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Ads
  • Kelley's Korner - Las Vegas Trade Show 'Hot'
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • Quiet Blau A Skyrocket Says Coach: Curtis Blau  P
  • Gold Skate Line-Up
 

March

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • Gold Skate Sets TV Record   P
  • Dance Book Off Presses
  • What's Ahead
  • Gold Skate Champions
  • [Michael ]Jacques Star of Show
  • Photos of Sandy Nista, Stephanie Gruber and Wayne Melton  P
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • Word of Caution: Avoid Over-Confidence
  • Jacques-Man of Courage (contd)  P
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Foreign Stars SIng Wunderbar
  • Photo of: Dennis Logan, Linda Gyenese, Mike Crickmore, Teri Price, Brenda Murray, Judy Price, Joan Perry, Lorraine Fournier and Ron Pruitt  P
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • She Cam, Saw, Conqured:  Dianne Hackett  P
  • That Sweet Scent of Success: Pat Fogarty and David Tassinari   P
  • How They Did in Free Dance
  • Ladies Singles Placements
  • Natalie Dunn collects Foreign Dolls as a hobby
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Full Page Ad for the all new Roller Dancing USFARS Book
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Melton and Gruber Truly Golden Skaters: Wayne Melton and Stephanie Gruber  P
  • Pairs Placements
  • California Champs (Placements)
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • Gold Skate Show Numbers: Even Old-Timers Couldn't Believe Their Eyes  P
 
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • Join USFARS and See Roller Skating World (photos of Sharin Abbott and Russell Swan, Candy Longtin, Bonnie High and Larry Lawrence, Linda Mertzke)  P
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Champ-Makers Disclose How to Become Champs
  • Photo of Debra McCurdy, Keith Mittler and Mary Ann Fecteau  P
  • World Championship in Fall
 
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • All for One and One for All: Bill Sisson, Dave Sisson, Roy Hucakby  P
  • US Speed against World
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Referee Relies on Common Sense
  • Skating Key Factor in Hockey Outcome
  • Canadian Turning to Roller Hockey
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • One Girl in a Milliion - Kathie Waite  P
  • Proficiency Test Results
 
Page 13 Page 13a, 13b
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd)
  • How Can he Play Organ and Also Compete?: Tim Laskey  P
 
Page 14 Page 14a, 14b
  • Where Do We Go From Ft. Worth?
  • Photo of the Pat and Brian Colcloughs  P
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd)
  • Welcome New Members
 
Page 15 Page 15a, 15b
  • Ads
  • Kelley's Korner - Classic Here to Stay P
  • Coming Events
 
Page 16 Page 16a, 16b
  • Zealanders Learn Hard Way (Photo of Nancy Lou Johnson, Michael Jacques, Lynda Butler and Wayne Burrett) P

April

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • Photos of: John Black, Lyndol Hall, Dickey Thibodeux, James Sission, Edwin Sisson  P
  • Olympics Or Bust -- Oliveras
  • US vs. Hockey World
  • One Photo Worth Big Plaque
  • New RSROA Dance Book Sales Brisk
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • World Competition: We're Looking for Gold
  • Quick , My Crystal Ball! (photo of Linda Hawthorne) P
  • Urges Little League Hockey
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Everyone's Going to Las Vegas Convention
  • Will Your Rink Win Proficiency Cup This Year?
  • Coming Events
 
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • Dark Horses Riding Toward Ft. Worth: Mickey Burkman, Alan Ellis, Penny Martin, Gary Martin  P
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Hockey World-US Team Ready For Action
  • Thumbnail Sketches of USA Hockey  P
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Write for Ft. Worth Reservations Today
  • Where Regionals Will Be Held
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • Two Little Fishes and Their Skating Bowl: Eleanor FIsh and Bobbie Jo Fish  P
  • Mourn Pop Wolf -- Our Friend Indeed
 
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • Is History Repeating Itself?
  • Photo of Oaks Park Rink Skaters: Jackie Culver, Donna Moore, Cindy Jensen, Katty Love, Chris Lenty, George Kolibaba and Joan Anderson  P
  • Proficiency Tests Now a Competition
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Queen and Princess Coronation  P
  • Proficiency Test Results
  • Photo of Sherry Payseur  P
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • They Laugh At Hardship
  • Army Taps Speed Star
  • Proficiency Results (contd)
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Kelley's Korner - Historial Background
  • Ads
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • Sandy's Dad-Mister America: Sandy Nista and her dad Jerry Nista P

 

May

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • USA Goalie on the Spot.. and Whatta Spot: David Sisson
  • US Champs Europe-Bound
  • One Step Closer to Olympics
  • A New Idea-Trio competition
  • Dance Book Hailed Tops by Skaters
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • Value of Competition: It's a Rigourous Life
  • French Sauce in Texas, USA: Joelle Ferry  P
  • Gold Medal Tests Set for August 7
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Ft. Worth Champs Bound for World Meet in Germany
  • World Championship Schedule
  • One Step closer to Olympics (contd)
 
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • Root Our Hockeyman to Title
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Like Mother, Like Son-Story of Champs: David Weaver and Jan Ford  P
  • Fast Start is Speed Key:  Diana Bielecki  P
  • 'Never Skate Again' He Has Last Laugh:  Lloyd Boone
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Stars of Tomorrow Await Final Test Under Fire: Yanchy Lascka, Linda Reinhardt and Don Christopher  P
  • Canada Eyes Gold Medals
  • Welcome New Members
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • 13 Years of Anelmi Winners and More in Wings (with photo of Dianne Grassi)  P
 
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • All Roads Lead From Regionals to Ft. Worth, Texas
  • Now's the Time to Reserve Rooms
 
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Victory over Jacques his Goal: Jerry Grinlinton  P
  • Proficiency Test Results
 
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • One Girl's Mental Attitude: Joy in Skating - Not Winning.. Melinda Walker  P
  • Photo of Warren J. Simco  P
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd)
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Kelley's Korner - Where' Dianne [Hackett] Going?   P
  • Ads
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • Trip to Essen is Her Incentive:  Darlene Barile  P
 

June

Newspaper Format, no real cover photo (pages are divided into 2 parts, A & B)

Page 1 Page 1a, 1b
  • Old and Young Battle for Titles in Texas (photos of Sylvia Haffke and Edgar Watrous)  P
  • US Hockeymen Steal Show: Roy Huckaby, John Black, Dickie Sisson  P
  • Cheers Ring for Fighting USA Sextet
  • Official - We're in World Body
  • Hockey Action on Film
  • Our Bielicki Creates a First
  • Rule Change
 
Page 2 Page 2a, 2b
  • We Forge Ahead: Youngster Our Hope
  • One Moment Out of Past: Laurene Anselmi Patton
  • RSROA Officers
 
Page 3 Page 3a, 3b
  • Queen Will Reign Over Texas Meet
  • Ready, Action, Camera!
  • Photo of Budd Van Roekel
  • Elect New President-Roy Parker
 
Page 4 Page 4a, 4b
  • Our Courageous USA Hockeymen Steal Show (contd)  P
 
Page 5 Page 5a, 5b
  • Skate Ranch Sets Proficiency Pace
  • Champs Retire: Colcloughs
  • Speed Entries Must Report To Officials
  • 206 Amateur Cards Puts Elm in Front
  • Welcome New Members
 
Page 6 Page 6a, 6b
  • Young and Old Seek Crowns
  • Championship Schedule
  • Photo of Scott Harrity   P
 
Page 7 Page 7a, 7b
  • Here's How To Apply for Gold Medal Test
  • Write Today For Rooms
 
Page 8 Page 8a, 8b
  • Joy in Skating - Medals Second: Sammye Lou Crews  P
  • Proficiency Test Results
 
Page 9 Page 9a, 9b
  • Three Gold Medals His Goal in Skating:  Dave Howard  P
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd)
 
Page 10 Page 10a, 10b
  • Control Of His Temper Spells Success for Hudd:  Joe Hudd  P
  • Proficiency Test Results (contd) 
 
Page 11 Page 11a, 11b
  • Kelley's Korner - Russell a Life Member
  • Great Star Comes Back (contd)
  • Ads
 
Page 12 Page 12a, 12b
  • Dinner Cites Unsung Hero - Pro Of the Year:  Nancy Lou John and Michael Jacques   P
  • To Select US Team for Essen
 

Fall

Cover Photo of Linda Hawthorne

Inquiry: After Essen, What Then? Page(s)  3

Roy Parker was recently chosen President of the RSROA  P

Powerful USFARS Team Headed for Essen Word Meet! Page(s)  5

Previews the USFARS team headed to Essen, Germany  P

Observations of the 1966 American Championships Page(s) 6  7  37

Arliss Snyder covers the 1966 National Championship  P

Speed Skating

Mary Merell obtains record win, Ted Rendfrey grabs Senior Crown, Arizona gets first American Champions  P

Our Spectacular

Annual skating show  P

Professionals

Robert LaBriola, Elmer Ringeisen, William & Gloria Lane  P

Arrival At The Top: Linda Hawthorne Page(s)  12

About senior ladies singles champion Linda Hawthorne  P

American Championship Fashion Notebook Page(s)  13
Hockey at the Championships  P
"Long Live the Queen!" Page(s)  16 17 39

Coverage of the 1966 Skate Queen Contest  P

Candid Camera
Official Board  Actions
Gold Medal Test Results Page(s) 19
Proficiency Tests
Fleischman Named Chairman of Free Skating Committee/Kelly Leaves RSROA    P
Results of the 1966 North American Championships Page(s) 28 29 30 31 32
1966 Amateur of the Year:  Marie Walker   P
Competition Requirements for 1966-67

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