1969

Winter - Spring - Summer Fall

Winter

Cover Photo of the new RSROA offices

Victor J. Brown

Excerpts from a eulogy delivered by RSROA Executive Sec. Charles E. Cahill  P

New Home for the RSROA National Headquarters    P Page(s) 6 7 8 9 10 11
Dedication: The New National Headquarters of the RSROA   P
World Meet: Vigo, Spain Page(s) 19 20 21

Observations by an eyewitness: Billy Chew, SRSTA Professional  P

Speed Marathon in Region
Letters

Kathy Kinton; John S. Olsen; Gordon F. Thomas; Roberta Smith

Ohio Chapter Banquet - Judge's Scoreboard
As it Happened Page(s) 27
  • Mark Wagner participated in the 3rd Annual Skate-A-Thon (Skaters Carousel)
  • Marriage: Diana Bielicki & Ronald Vandes Hagen  P
  • William Kelly received the "Service to Mankind" award   P
  • Al KIsh assumes the position of Chairman of the RSROA Advisory Committee
  • Betty Evans got her B.S. degree from Youngstown State University  P
  • Australian Champs   P
  • Suzanne Hoehne (age 4)    P
10th Annual Roll-O-Capers Page(s) 28

Coverage of the 1968 edition of Vineland Roller Club's annual skate show  P

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Off to a Good Start: Part I

Ron Cogdill offers a comprehensive look at the art of starting   P

A Look at the Highlights of the Semi-Annual RSROA Board of Directors Meeting    P
Close-Up Page(s) 35

About skater Donna Murphy (age 7)  P; Mr Roger Adams receives a Girl Scout Bronze medal  P

Speed
Proficiency Tests

Spring

Cover Photo of "Can Can" girls from Whittier Skateland (Gold Skate Classic)

Letters

Sherri O'Connor; Ron Cogdill; Otto Golm; Bev Miller; Tom & Nancy Gregory

California Gold Skate Classic Page(s) 6 7 8 9

Coverage of the 1969 edition of this Bakersfield Classic   P

Classic Computer

Tymshare, Inc. were used as a back up measure in tabulating the final results in this year's Classic competition

Roller Skating Week in Rhode Island

Letter from the Governor about Roller Skating week in RI. 

As It Happened Page(s) 13
  • Tara Busen (age 6)  P
  • James Roat (age 82) skates every week  P
  • Bonnie Wolpert (age 4) and Curt Cooper (age 2) celebrated NYE skating  P
  • Marriage: Kyle Jean Sehee & Robert E. Allen  P
  • Births: Ray & Leona Wolford (Shannon Kay); Glenn & Sherry Dirksen (Letitia Cathleen)
  • Mr. & Mrs. Charles Snyder celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary  P
Championship Sites and Dates
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"Build A Better Rink & Skaters Will Beat a Path to Your Door" Page(s)  19 22 23

About Omaha's Skateland and its owner, Frank Cernik  P

Judge's Scoreboard
'Live-in' Skater Page(s)  28

About Junior Girls Singles champion Kathy Miller  P

Off To A Good Start: Part II

Ron Cogdill continues his series on the importance of starts in Speed skating   P

Proficiency Tests

Summer

Letters

Penny Carson; Inder Pal Singh; Roy Miller

New York City's MSG Hosts 1969 World Gold Skate Classic Page(s) 6  7

Coverage of the Classic held this year in New York  P

Darlene Barile Takes A World Title    P Page(s) 8
'Showman' Michael Jacques: Magician on Wheels   P Page(s) 9
Bob Durbin Page(s)  11

Bob Durbin manages to teach--even with a cast on his foot!  P

The International Scene

M.M. Shattuck discuses belonging to the FIRS  P

1969 Teachers' Seminars
On Tour Page(s) 15

George and Diane Davis were recently invited to tour Central and South America  P

As It Happened Page(s) 16 17
  • Betty & Louis Bargmann are honored  P
  • Ray & Leona Wolford (with daughter Shannon) are in Ethiopia
  • Northwest Speed Meet   P
  • Marriage: Muriel Mowder & Charles Littlefield   P; Barbara Laufer & Allen Schultz   P
  • Sherman Park Lutheran Church Roller Rink put on "Cinderella"  P
  • Denny Sargeant was recently commended for outstanding contributions to wholesome recreation
  • William T. "Pop" Brown celebrated his 74th birthday  P
  • New England Chapter of the RSROA honored Darlene Barile  P
  • Paul Riedell stepped down from his post as RSROA chairman  P
Little Rock: A Brief Preview of Championship City    P
North American Championships Schedule of Events
Judge's Scoreboard
Double Champ Page(s) 29

About speed/art skater Anita "Susie" Johnson  P

Convention Preview
Proficiency Tests
Transatlantic Skater: (Ben Garcia)   P

Fall

Letters

Paul F. Riedell; Bob Richards; George Davis

Pop Brown

William T. "Pop" Brown has passed away  P

Show of Shows

Tony & Caroline Mirelli were at it again with the 1969 edition of the Spectacular Show  P

Observations & Comments on the 1969 North American Championships Page(s) 10  11

Arlis Snyder reports from this years Nationals   P

Championships Results    P Page(s) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Judge's Scoreboard
Speed Championship Results    P
Gold Medal Tests  - Haney High Point Trophy Award - Hockey at the 1969 Championships Page(s) 26
New Holiday on the Horizon
As It Happened Page(s)  30 31
  • Craig Meier (age 11), Donna Langreder, Judy Slesinski  P
  • Alan Northrop received a teacher's display plaque from Bill Cannon  P
  • Deaths: Jerry Schwarz and his niece Kim Roche (age 13); Stanley Swigon
  • Reba Chalfonte and Inez Keeter celebrated the anniversary of their Gayety Roller Rink
  • Louis Mistfeldt (age 8) was awarded a showmanship award at the Illinois State Meet
  • Tiffany's Skate Inn sponsored a float in Washington's Seafair parade  P
  • Seth Scott was recognized for his outstanding contributions in civic affairs
  • Emily Melville has retired from active teaching
  • Births: Tad & Terry Young have a new daughter (Tracey)
Board Actions
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From the Commissioner..
Dance: Lu Jane Tango Page(s) 36
SRSTA Awards
Proficiency Tests

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