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THE HARMONIZER-JULY·AUGUST, 1965 1 Welcome

To Tho arrival of I111ornall01l31 Prosldent AI Smilh and wife, Marlan, from Fori Worth, Texas, sot the wheels III mollon which started our 27th Inter· national Convention ill Boston, Massachusetts, on June 201h. First to greet President AI were from I. to r.: Society Executive Director, Barrie Besti Northeastern Dhtrict Internallonal Board Member, Dick Hawes; and, dressed as iii modern pilgrIm miss, Min Sharon Chamberlain, represent ing tho Boslotl Convention Committee.

Proving that 80Ston hospitality would nol only be delightful to look at, Miss Chamberlain demonstrated how hlllpful Bostonians would be by \ assisting tho Smiths with their luggage. (

2 THll HARMONIZER-JULY-AUGUST, 1965 Even before Presldenl AI arrived on the scene, four.part chords were emanating from Hatch Memorial Shell on lho bank of the Charles River. A huge crowd gathered 10 enjoy their favorite songs In a most relaxed Illanner: lounging at the Esplanade on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Master of Ceremonies George Chamberlain Is shown above (left) as he Introduced the Smiths to the Boston audience; Bob long, Framing ham, Mass. (cenler), led the group in community singing and the Meriden, Conn. "Knights of Harmony" (right) had the audience In the palms of Ihelr hands. Other quartets appearing were: "The Jolly Whalers", New Bedford, Mass.; "Adventurers", Nashua, N.H.; "Melody Mates", New london, Conn.; and Boslon's "Cron/Countrymen". Sunday'.s aclivities climaxed at Symphony Hall laler in the evening when the New Bostonian Chorus and lhe "Sidewinders" appeared with the Boston "Pops". Both groups are shown below during their final number.

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8ar The " bersharps". Oak LaWII,,( ;, held Ihe attention of both young and old during the clalllbake.

" F'''h lob"", """"d d."", 'w... <0'", '''d w".",,,'o'" .11 i" .b,,,. d."", "'"n." 'h. 'PP"i,,, of 'h. '''9' "o'P ,.k;". pm I" 'h. f.mily O'Ii",kin"'d d.mb.k. 0" Mo"".y. " w" ••'",,, ".y fo, 'i".i". ",d P""" 9 on 'h. 'ho'" of 'h. Ali.",,, ., M""h"'", M.". Convention Steering COlllmittee Secretary George atCIUlIllber/ainfhe Clambake,seemed llarpy with Ihe allene/ance

brlt;g~~rblehead.. Oll Ihe lobster. Ov~r 5ts of the 50115 of And they kept enjoyed tim 34~ 9,"'New England treat. the Sea Chapter a ...... typlcac. I The young lady in Iho contor seellled spollbound by the singing Waltham, Mass. foursome. From I to r tho Illon .ro: Can Ion Barbershoppers Brad Cunio, Doug Clark and John De Pan. on Iho upper deck. The marquee of Boston's new War Memorial Auditorium message of welcome.

Caught woodsheddiny backstage prior to the Past Champion show were 1 to r: Morris Rector, "Gaynotes"; Bill Cain, "Sun Tones"; John lools, "Gaynotes" and Gene Cokeroft, "SUII Tones".

The ladies Hospitality room was a place for Illen as well as women.

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Our friend from England, Tony Danser (second left), joined in ,/ (' If' . tho woodshedding as father, Harry (far r1ghtl,listoncd. I I SUMMARY OF BOSTON BOARD MEETING A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 6. Provides for the sponsorship of new chaptcrs by arells of International First Vice President Rcedic \Vrighr of the Far chapters as well as individual chapters. \Y,festern District was elected to rhe office of International Presi V. PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE BLAN· ( \m for 1966 with James Srccdman. of Seneca Land District, KET INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHAPTERS AND DIS· currently an Imernadonal Vice President, being elected Inter· TRICTS ( adonal First Vice President. Hugh Palmer, of the Ontario Dis- As another service to all chapters and districts, the Inter rcier, was fe-elected as International Treasurer, and new Vice national Board approved a blanket public liability and property Presidents on the Executive Committee will be \Vcsly Meier damage insurance policy covcring all chapter meetings, chaprer of the Far \Vestern District and Sam Stahl of Dixie District. sponsored shows, district contests and district-sponsored events. D. \'{IjlIiam FitzGemld was held over for a second term as Vice The policy provides a $300,000 single limit public liability and Presidem. property damage coverage with $1,000 for medical payments. The following men were elected for twO year terms on the COst per chapter and district $25.00 annually. To be billed with International Board starting January I, 1966: \X1illiam Terry, the fourth quartcr International dues sratements. Cardinal; Robert Gall., Central States; Don Galvin, Far \'<'estern; The policy would become cffective January 1, 1966 and be Al Burgess, Michigan; Harry Holle, Omario; Harold Carlson, mandatory providing it is ratified by a majority of the fifteen Seneca Land; Charles Abernethy, Southwestern and Roberr districts at rheir respective House of Delegates meetings this Dollison, Sunshine. Melvin J. Harris, Dixie, was elected to fill fall. the unexpired term of Sam Stahl (December 31, 1966). C. CONTEST & JUDGING Harmony Foundation Trus:ees I. RECORDINGS BY MEDALIST QUARTETS IN VIOLA· were elected as follows: John Cul TlON OF ENTRY BLANK AGREEMENT len (re-e1ected) for a seven-year Unintentional violations of iten1 #6 on the International term starring January I, 1966; Entty Blank by two of our 1964 Medalist quartets brought the Roberr Gall for a two·year term subjecr before the International Executive Commitree for review starting January I, 1966, and Fred and discussion. The Board recommended this provision remain C. Seegen, Jr. to fill the unexpired on the elltry form and be brought to the attention of all com· S~ahl term of Sam (expiring De peeing quartets during the "briefing sessions" ae each Inter· cember 31. 1966). national Contest. B. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS D. POLICY MATTERS I. EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN INCREASE I. USE OF CHAMPIONSHIP NAME The International Board reject· A request by the Pirtsburghers and Town and Country Four, cd the proposal of the Executive Past International Champion quarrets, to hold their name cven Committee and instructed the mat though only one member of the original personnel remain in ter be referred to a special com- both quartets, was denied by the Board. The Board concurreo ) Reedie Wright mittee for further investigation. with the Executive Committee's recommendation that no )1. 1969 CONVENTION AWARD change in our current policy be made. (Current Society policy Bids from Atlantic City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Pon allows a quarter to use the Championship name and refer to land, and Houston, all of which had been visited by Special themselves as Past International Champions as long as two or Events Manager Charles Snyder at some time during the past more of the winning personnel are in the quartet.) two years, were reviewed by the Executive Committee and II. "WET" OR "DRY" CHAPTERS recommendations made to the Board. Voting by the Board The Board recommended that the Society's policy (presently awarded the 1969 Convencion and Comests to St. LOllis, unstated except in the Chapter President's Manual) of op Missouri. posing alcoholic beverages of any nature being consumed dur III. FOREIGN CHAPTERS ing chapter meetings be reaffirmed and further emphasized. The Board approved the plan presented by the Headquaners They advised all International Officers, Board Members, Dis Staff to form an International District which will be comprised rricr Officers, and Area Counselors be prepared to speak on the of chapters from foreign countries. Until such time as a sufficient subject whenever or wherever possible. number of chapters from anyone geographic area warrants the For addirional details on administrative actions taken at Bos creation of another districr, all foreign chapters will become part ton, consult your chapter president and/or secretary. of the new International District. IV. LICENSING PROCEDURES CHANGED ERNEST H, DICK In order to strengrhen our licensing procedures, lessen the Ernest H. Dick, Past International Doard Member (1946·1949), mortality rate of licensed chapters, better prepare licensed of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on June 15th at the age of 71. He was a 26-year member of the Society and sang all of chapters for chartering, and generally improve our overall ex those years with tbe same quartet, "The Boresome Foursome". tension program, the International Execurive Committee rec Well-known throughout the Society, having also served as a ommended approval of the revised "Conditions Pertaining to Secretary-Timer in the judging program, his loss will be keenly the Issllance, Maintenance and Rerention of Licenses to Operate felt. He is survived by his widow, Deulah, and a son. MrS. Dick's address is: 305 N.\'if. 27th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklaboma. as a Chapter of SPEBSQSA and Chapter Chatters." HARRY HOLLE Essentially the changes provide for: The final chapter in the valiant fIght againsr cancer made by 1. Increasing the license fee from $2.50 to $5.00. Harry Holle was written on Sunday, June 27th, when he died in 2. Instituting a PAY·AS·YOU·GO dues prepayment plan. Kitchener, Ontario. Harry was JUSt 34 years old and had over 3. Providing for an additional $2.50 exrension fee if the dis· come numerous obstacles in his baule with the disease, including the loss of his right hand several years ago. He served as Ontario tricts requcst an extcnsion of rime beyond the license period of District President in 1963 and 1964 and had been elected Inter one year. national Doard :r..-Iember from the Ontario District for a two-year 4. Limits a licensed group to only one six month extension. term beginning January I, 1966 at the Boston ConvelHion Board 5. Better prepares the license group for chartering by sup Meeting. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Detty Holle and [beir two sons who live at 52-1 KflIg Street, Kitchener, Ontario. plying a complete ser of officer manuals and the use of Quaqer iy Activity Reports.

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FOUR KIPPERS (Kansas CItV & St. Joseph, Mo.-Central States District) Ken Gabler, tenor; Jim Rlgg, lead: Gil Lefhob:, bass: and John Goldsberrv, baritone Contact; Gil Lefhob:, 1302 N. Kiger, Independence, Mo. 64050 ,

MAIN STREET FOUR (Livingston, N.J.-Mld·Atlantlc District) DIck Floershelmer, bass; Bob Rovce, baritone; Dave Mlttelsladl, lead: and Fred Klrberger, tenor Contact: Robert Rovce, lS Lakeview Ave" Florham Park, N.J. 07932

AMBASSADORS (Spokane, Washington-Evergreen District) Jack LVOIl, lead: Dr. AI Parker, baritone; Wes Stumpf, bass; and Gene Haworth, tenor Conlact: Dr. AI Parker, W. 812· 30lh Ave., Spokane, Washington 99203

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YANKEES (Lodi & Wayne Vellev, N.J.-Mid-Atlantlc District) Don McFarlane, tellor; Joe D'Errico, lead; Pat DeNegrl, bass; and Tom Magarro, baritone Contact: Joe Fontana, 237 Jefferson Ave., Paramus, N.J.

Picture position does not designate contest rank.

SOUTHERN ARISTOCRATS (Greensboro, N.C.-Dixie District) Baxter Westmoreland, lead; AI Connell, tenor; Gil Sechrest, baritone; and Don Moore, bass \ Contact: Baxter Westmoreland, 1205 West ridge Rd., Greensboro, N.C. " 8 'fHI! HARMONIZER-JULY-AUGUST, 1965 ( ( Quarter Finalists

ROADRUNNERS (Gary & MichIgan Clty, Ind.-Cardinal District) Don Willis, lenori Mike Draves, lead; Slats Ramer, bass; and Jerry Kiss inger, barltono Contact: Jerry Kissinger, R,R. 1, Box 38, Mill Creek, Ind. 46365

TOTEM TONES I Tacoma, Washington-Evergreen District) Bill Dorgan, tel1or; Harry Aldrich, lead; Bob Jonos, baritone; and Bill McMenamin, bass Contact: Bob Jones, 1814 S. Cedar, Tacoma, Washington 98405

FANTASTICS (Waukesha & Madison, Wis.-Land O'Lakes DIstrict) Del Oegnor, bass; Bill Grlffilh, lead; Mike Rehborg, tenor; and John Gros nick, fronl, baritone Contact: John R. Grosnlck, 1009 lorraine Dr" Madison, Wls, 53705

WESTINGHOUSE QUARTET (Pittsburgh, Pa.-Johnny Appleseed District) Alvin F. Headrick, tenor; Walter Elbeck, Iud; Jamos C. Tepe, baritone; and John K. Power, bass COlllact: Harry W. Smith, 3 Gateway Cenler, OOK 2278, Pittsburgh, Pa, 15230

See scoring summary, page 26.

HOMETOWNERS (Scarborough, Ontario-Ontario District) Ed Russell, tenor; Ron Crapper, baritone; Ted Ott, bass; and Jim Mc Cowall, lead Contact: Ed Russell, 18 Donway E., #208, 0011 Mills, Ontario, Canada

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TRAVEL·AIRES (Cloud County, Kanus-Central States Dlslrict) Front, Gary Trexler, lead; Don Kready, tenor; rear, Boyd Bainter, baritone; and Dick Woodall, bass Conlact: Don Kready, P.O. Box 666, Colby, Kansas 67701

MIDNIGHTERS (Olean, N.Y. & Bradford, Pa.-Seneca Land District) Bob Morris, tenor; Gene Newburg, lead; John Brook, baritone; and Bill McCord, Jr., bass Conlact: Robert Morris, Brooklyn Heights, Portville, N.Y, ~,.....-----~------,(

VIGORTONES (Cedar Rapids, Iowa-Central Stales District) Lell Bjella, baritone; Ken Vogel, lead; Bob Nance, bass; and Dick Leigh· ton, tenor Conlact: Lell Bjella, 1555 Park Ave" S,E" Cedar Rapids, Iowa

FRESNOTES (Fresno, Calif.-Far Western District) Standing, Dr. Robert Swanbeck, lellor and Elvin Goerlzen, bass; seated Dr. Dean Whitlow, lead; and Dr. William F. Weber, baritone Contact: Or. William F. Weber, 1328 Van Noss Ave., FroSl\Q, Calif. 93721

COUNT IV (Wauwalosa & Waukesha, Wis.-Land O'Lakes Districl) Marty Krebs, baritone; Don Balke, lellor; Art Jahncke, lead; and Cardon ( Burnham, bass Contact: Art Jahncke, 4541 N. 46th, Milwaukee, Wis. 53218 (

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TUNE TIPPERS (illinois Vl'IlIay, IlL-illinois District) Dick Koontz, ton or; Ed Shields, lead; Ray Ferrari, baritone; and JIm Trench, bus Contact: DIck KoonlJ:, SSO Gooding St., LaSalle, III. 61301

WAYFARERS (Columbus (Buckeye) & Newark, Ohio-Johnny Apploseed Dlslrlcl ) Frank Martin, tonor; Barry Porter, tead; Paul Shannon, baritone; anti Tom Ewald, ban Contact: Frank L. Marlin, 612 Morning St., Worthington, Ohio 43085

SUNSHINE 4 (Miami, Fla.-Sunshine District) Don Davil, bus; Jesse Dean, baritone; EddIe McAvoy, lead; and Bob Robar, tenor Contact: Bob Robar, 8995 SW S211d St., Miami, Fla. 33165

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BLAZERS (Dayton Suburban, Ohlo--Johnny Appleseed District) Ben Duer, tenor: Trask Beery, lead; Jack Smith, baritone; and Jack 1 Rickert, bass Conlact: Jack Rickert, 1304 lindon Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45410 , Picture position does not designate contest rank. L See scoring summary, page 26. ) NOTICEI / AU pIctures appearing In this issue can BAY SHORE FOUR (Coos Bay, Oregon-Evergreen District) be obtained by contacting Marshall Studio, Gary Larson, tenor; John Anderson, baritone; Jerry Harrison, lead; and Ray Greaves, bass 6625·27th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. 53140. Contact: John Anderson, 625 S. 9th, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 (Continued on next page)

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GATE CITY FOUR (Fargo-Moorhead, N.D.-Land O'Lakes District) Arnold Bakko, baSI; ltv Williams, lead; Ardell Bakko, lenori and Tom Humphrey, sealed, baritone Conlact: Tom Humphrey, 1521 ·4th Ave. So., Fargo, North Dakota 58101

PRESQUE ISLE FOUR (Erie, Pa.-Sonoca Land District) Walt Holt, tonor; ROil Pomeroy, lead; Jim Steinbaugh, baSSi and TOI11 Gloslck, baritone Contact: Jim Steinbaugh, 139 Sheridan Ave., Erie, Pa. 16509

CLUB HOUSE FOUR (louisville, Ky.-Cardinal Olstrltt l Joe Wise, baritone; Tim Silvers, baSSi DOll Gnmmer, lead; and Shrader Miller, tenor Contact: Shrader Miller, 312 South 5th St., louisville, Ky. 40202

AIRE·MALES (Dearborn & Wayne, Mich.-Michigan 01slrlcl) Dale Clixby, baritone; Roger Craig, ban; TOI11 Pollard, lead; and Bill Wilcox, te/ior Contact: Tom Pollard, 15019 Flamingo, livonia, Mich.

MUSICAL MATES I New London, Conn.-Northeastern District I Jack Hayes, tenor; George Backus, lead; Richard Marble, ban; and Robert Hamil!on, baritone Contact: Roberl Hamilton, R.F.D. #3, Westerly, R.1. 02891 \ Picture position does not designate contest rank. \ See scoring summary, page 26.

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Pleased with the remarkable progress made by the Society 2. A IS-minute color-sound movie, "We Sing ... That during the first year of its support of the Institute of Logo They Shall Speak',' was produced and shown at fall House pedics, officers of the Institute showed their appreciation by of Delegates' meetings. (Eleven districts purchased their presenting the Society with a citation at a special banquet own copies to further develop the service program.) commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Institute on 3. The original film was revamped with a different ending May 7th in \Vichit3. Kansas. The Society was represented (by TV personality Art Baker of our Pasadena Chapter) by Executive Director Barrie Best who accepted the honorary to make it adaptable for public showings. (Copies can be anniversary cication which reads as follows: borrowed from Harmony Hall or purchased at $85.00 each.) "Whereas S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. 4. A kit, "Guidelines for Producing a Logopedics Show", believing in the cause of opening the door of speech for was made available by Harmony Hall. Included in it is the silent, has given generously of heart. hand and wngue the original song, 'That Bright and Sunny Day" by that these persons, young and old, may find perosnal Willis Diekema, Holland, Michigan, and Charlie Wilcox, dignity Freeport, Illinois. Be it there known 5. Telethons and bar that on the occasion of bershop spectaculars this celebration of the are being investi 30th Anniversary of the gated as possible Institute of Logopedics, sources of large sums the name of this friend of money for the of the communicatively Institute's research handicapped was in and professional scribed in its books of training programs. record." 6. The "Dime A Weeki Both Mr. and Mrs. Best That A' Child Ma'/ were guests of the Institute Speak" program has for the anniversary cele been instituted. bration dinner party which Chapters are urged to was attended by over 200 buy special shaving guests. Other prominent mugs into which guests attending included members may drop actor Robert Young, who their weekly contri was master of ceremonies butions to the In· for the banquet, and sing stitute. (Your chap ing star Anna Marie ter currently has this Alberghetti. Pictured above from I 10 r are actor Robert Young, Executive Dlrettor Barrie Besl information on the In making the presenta and Dr. Martin Palmer, who Is presenting Mr. Best with an honorary Logopedics Anniversary Citation. shaving mugs.) tion, Dr. Martin F. Palmer. 7. Each district has director and founder of the Institute, lauded the Society for been given the opportunity of "having a child of its own". accomplishing so much in such a short time. And indeed we Biographies of a needy child from each of the districts can be proud of what we have achieved. \Vhen one recalls that have been sem to the District Presidents. Ontario, Far less than. a year ago most of us didn't know the meaning of \Vestern, and Seneca land have already raised the nec the word "Logopedics", it i.s almost unbelievable that we have essary funds for their child. already amassed nearly $25,000 in supporr of our service project. 8. A poster boy has been chosen. His picture appeared on Much of the credit must go to the Society's Service Com the cover of the May-June HARMONIZER. Plans are mittee who, in consultation with Dr. Palmer and Institute being made for general distribution of posters with his PR Director John Kincheloe, drew up the program outlining picture on them. how and why Society units and individuals might support the 9. First recipient of barbershop funds was "Lucky". His project. story appeared in the May-June HARMONIZER. First came the slogan, "We Sing ... That They Shall Speak", now used almost as widely as the Society's official motto, The beSt news of all, however, is the way Barbershoppers "Keep America Singing". Then. the gradual implementation ---quartets, chapters, areas, and districts have given so freely of of the rest of the program. their time and money to this wonderful cause. It was on' 1. A special educational brochure on the Institute was your behalf that Barrie accepted the citation in Wichita on \ designed and distributed to delegates at 1964 fall con May 7th. \ ventions. Congratulations!

14 THE HARMONIZER-jULy-AUGUST, 1965 I HARMONY FOUNDATION. INC. REPORT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ) RECEIVED FOR INSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS TO MAY 31. 1965 A REALITY ... Received From Received Received From District Areas and From Individual and Total Chapters Quartets Other Sources CARDINAL ...... $ 636.76 $ 100.00 $ 40.00 $ 776.76 S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. CENTRAL STATES ... 1,382.00 100.00 55.00 1.537.00 DIXIE ...... 100.00 100.00 SPONSORED EVERGREEN ...... 578.36 578.36 FAR WESTERN ...... 3.441.50 40.00 10.00 3,491.50 ILLINOIS ...... 1.883.82 220.72 125.00 2,229.54 GROUP LIFE JOHNNY APPLESEED 631.93 15.00 81.00 727.93 LAND O'LAKES ..... 2,536.54 67.00 10.00 2.613.54 INSURANCE MICHIGAN ...... , .. 1,222.35 20.00 66.00 1,308.35 MID·ATLANTIC 2,318.89 95.00 601.00 3,014.89 NORTHEASTERN 551.00 25.00 10.00 586.00 • No medical examination ONTARIO ...... 2.689.80 107.00 5.00 2,801.80 necessary to apply. SENECA LAND ...... 1,571.56 26.75 10.00 1.608.31 SOUTHWESTERN .... 1.255.00 10.00 1,265.00 SUNSHINE ...... 425.00 175.00 600.00 • World·wide proteci ion DISTRiCT TOTAL .... 21.124.51 816.47 1.298.00 23,238.98 OTHER RECEIPTS (not district.affiliated) 1.542.15 24 hours a day. TOTAL ...... $ 24,781.13 • Low group premiums. Save up to 50% over individual cosls. ( Roger Wagner QUARTETSand CHORUSES LOOKING FOR says • Maximum group "The members of the NEW MATERIAl? coverage for Members Chorale were thrilled" 8N£WsongslntheOLDstyle and their dependents. WI'i tlen and a ....anged fol'

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HAllMARKS (Teaneck, N.J.-Mid·Atlantic District) DOO·DADS (Dallas, Texas-Southwestern District) Roger Ruhron, lead; Frank Tortorelli, tenor; Bart Plescia, baritone; and John Piercy, baritone; Dick Johnson, hani Phil Willston, lead; and Guy Art Dolt, Jr., ban McShan, Jr., tenor Contact: Sari Plescia, 183 Forost Avenue, Paramus, N.J. 07652 Contact: Guy McShan, Jr., P.O. Box 10072, Dallas, Texas 75207

EASTERNAIRE5 (helin. Union City & Jersey City, N.J.-Mid-Atlantic Oil Irlel) / William Annlehlarlco. baSSi Robert Bolm, baritone; Edward Ryan, tenor; and Daniel H. Heyburn, lead Contact: Daniel H. Heyburn, Box 82, Cranford, N,J. 07016 -jl • " ,-- ~ .~ \ ------f } ~j :1'1.. ' (- l1" 1965 International

CROSS/COUNTRYMEN (BostOIl, Mass.-Northeastern District) Fran P/I~e, tenori Lloyd Bickford, lead; Terry Clarke, bilSS; and Wally Cluett, baritone Contact: Fran Page, 98 Jenness St., E. Lynn, Mass. 01904

HUT FOUR (Minneapolis, Minn.-Land O'Lakes District) ( John Hansen, bass; Dan Howard, baritone; Bob Dykstra, lead; and Bob Spong, tenor \ Contact: Bob Spong, 1202 Pike Lake Dr., New Brlghton, Minn. 5S 112

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TOWNSMEN (Hampton" N.Y.-Mid-Atlantic District) COASTlINERS (South Bay, CaliL-Far Western DistrIct) Roy A. Schmidt, lonor; David C. Brown, lead; Edward Waesche, baritone; Joe Salz, lead; Rollo West, tonor; Pete Neushul, baritone; and Sterling and Richard Geiger, bass Tallman, bass Contact: Roy A. Schmidt, 18S Express St., Plainview, N.Y. 11803 Contact: Joe Salz, 17126 Ermanlt. Ave., Torrance, Calif. 90504

ROARING 20'S (Cincinnati Western Hills, Ohio--Johnny Appleseed Dis· trict ) Tom Schllnkert, bass; ROil Riegler, baritone, Don Gray, tenor; and Mike Connolly, lead COlllacl: Mike Connelly, 2725 HIII"lsla Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45239

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GATOR STATE FOUR (St. Petersburg, Fla.-Sunshine District) Jack Baker, tenori Bob 'Chapin, lead; Cliff Bonbrake, baritone; and Ray London, bass Contact: Bob Chapin, 5890· 41st Ave., N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33709

DIGNITARIES (Knoxville, Tenll.-Dixie District) Gil Oxendine, tenor; John Ribble, lead; Bill Templeton, bass; °Bnd Dr. Tom ) PrI,lce, Jr., baritone ) Contact: Bill Templeton, 208 Scott lane, Kingston, Tenn. 37763

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THOROUGHBRED CHORUS

Jim Miller and Joe Wise I Directors Louisville, Kentucky Cardinal District

EAST YORK BARBERSHOPPERS George Shields, Director East York, Ontario Ontario District

DAPPER DANS OF HARMONY Dave Mittelstadt, Director Livingston, New Jersey Mid-Atlantic District

SMOKYLAND CHORUS John Ribble, Director Knoxville, Tennessee ( Dixie District \

THE HARMONIZER-JULY-AUGUST, 1965 CITRUS BELTERS Jerry Fairchild, Director Riverside, California Far Western District

ARLINGTONES Earle Auge, Director Arlington Heights, Illinois Illinois District

SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHORUS Tom Gentil, Director Cincinnati (Western Hills l. Ohio Johnny Appleseed District

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POUGHKEEPSIE NEWYORKERS William James, Director Poughkeepsie, New York Northeastern District

THB HARMONIZER-JULY·AUGUST, 1965 Chorus Compelilors (Continued from page 21)

PAGES OF HARMONY Bill Flanigan, Director Spokane, Washington Evergreen District

TIDELANDERS V. L. Hooper, Director Houston, Texas Southwestern District

AMBASSADORS Vincent Dodge, Director Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota Land O'Lakes District

PONY EXPRESSMEN Byron D. Myers, Director St. Joseph, Missouri ( Central States District l

THE HARMONlzIlR-jULY·AUGUST, 1965 FUN·DAMENTALS Owen Roth, Director Rochester No.1, New York Seneca Land District

MOTOR CITY CHORUS W. D. Butler, Director Detroit/ Michigan Michigan District

.(, ,\ 1965 International Chorus Contest Scoring .Summary BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS JUNE 26

Rank Chorus VE ARR HA B&B SP TOTAL 1. Miamians ...... 478 475 495 481 485 2414 2. Thoroughbreds ...... •...... 478 470 481 496 480 2405 3. East York Barbershoppers ...•..•.... 462 437 455 465 472 2291 4. Dapper Dans of Harmony ..... __ •_... 439 434 441 418 447 2179 5. Smokyland Chorus ...... 430 423 429 432 445 2159 6. Riverside Citrus Beiters ....•...... 431 411 409 417 472 2140 7. Arlingtones ...... 424 443 419 430 421 2137 8. Southern Gateway Chorus ...... 425 388 418 418 423 2072 9. Poughkeepsie New Yorkers ...... 417 392 370 379 434 1992 10. Pages of Harmony ...... •...... 401 374 400 411 398 1984 11. Tidelanders ...... _...... 357 400 389 397 406 1949 12. Fargo-Moorhead Ambassadors ... _.... 413 368 402 368 378 1929 \ 13. Pony Expressmen ...... 400 377 382 402 361 1922 14. Fun-Damentals ...... _...... _.... 421 368 386 344 370 1889 15. Motor City Chorus ...... _...... 380 354 381 361 356 1832

THE HARMONIZBR~JULY-AuGUST,1965 23 GOLDEN STATERS (Arcadia, Calif.-Far Western District) Gary Harding, tenor; Jim Meehan, leadj Jack Harding, barltonej and Miker Senter, front, bass Contact: Jack Harding, 2335 Lee Ave., Arcadia, Calif. 91006

ORIOLE FOUR (Dundalk, Md.-Mid·Atlalltic Dislrict) Bob Webenbach, tenor; Jim Grant, lead; Don Stratton, bass; and Fred King, baritone COlltact: Jim Grant, 501 Luther Rd., Glen Burnie, Md. 21061

WESTERN CONTINENTALS (Phoenix, Arizona-Far Wostern District) Ted Bradshaw, lead; Curl Kimball, tenor; Paul Graham, baritolle; and Terry Diedrich, bass Contact: Terry Diedrich, 1322 E. Georgia, Phoenix, Arizona 85014

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CHECKMARKS (San Antonio & Houston, Teus-Southwestern District) Ray Anthony, lead; Mlhon Ialontz, tellor; Mike McCord, bass; and Jimmy Gause, baritone Contact: Miltoll Iaiolltl, 338 Millwood, San Antonio, Texas

RHYTHM COUNTS (Toronto, Ontario--Ontario Di,trict) ( Ed Morgan, tenor; Bob Bridgman, lead; Gareth Evall5, baritonej and Jeff Pritchard, bass l Contact: Bob Bridgman, Box 97, Agincourt, Ontario, Canada

THE HARMONIZER-jULY.AUGUST, 1965 FOUR STATESMEN (Providence, R.I.; Nashua, N.H.; Meriden, Caliri. and Worcester, Mass.-Northeastern District l Richard Chatas, lead; Don Beinclllil, bass; Dr. Richard Sause, baritono; ( and Frank Lanza, lenor Contacl: Frank Lanza, 29 Fonner St., Providence, R.1.

AUTO TaWNERS (Dearborn, Mich.-Michigan District) Clint Bostick, baritone; Carl Dahlke, bass; Glenll Van Tassell, lead; and AI Rehkop, tenor Contact: Glenn Van Tassell, 20514 Counlry Club, Harper Woods, Mich. 48236

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IMPOSTORS (Skokie Valley & West Towns, 1I1.-lIIinois District) Ed Jensen, baritone; Bob Brock, baSSi Joe Warren, lead; and Harry Klepsteel1, tenor Contact: Harry Klepsleen, 1009 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, III.

FOUR RASCALS (Marblehead, Mass.-Northeastern District) DOll Dobson, tOllor; Tom Spirilo, lead; Jim Yiolll1cau, baritone; and Dick , Vienneau, bass COlltacl: Donald I. Dobson, One A Street, Saugus, Mass. 01906

THE HARMONIZER-jULY-AUGUST, 1965 SCORING SUMMARY SPEBSQSA, Inc. ( 27TH INTERNATIONAL QUARTET CONTEST (, JUNE 24.26, 1965 Boston, Massachusetts

Rallk Name of Quartet VE ARR HA B&B SP TOTAL l. Four Rellegades 1425 1502 1459 1501 1553 7440 2. Four Rascals 1310 1447 1350 1386 1518 7011 3. Impostors 1264 1389 1307 1390 1487 6836 4. Auto Towllers 1270 1374 1319 1389 1456 6808 5. Four Statesmell 1219 1334 1356 1409 1283 6601 6. Golden Staters 1232 1284 1326 1311 1325 6478 7. Oriole Four 1188 1282 1322 1309 1353 6454 8. Western Continentals 1160 1290 1259 1316 1308 6333 9. Checkmarks 1194 1264 1151 1214 1334 6157 10. Rhythm Counts 1178 1208 1178 1283 1298 6145 1l. Hallmarks 803 838 805 804 829 4079 12. Doo-Dads 732 831 799 791 816 3969 13. Easternaires 756 836 741 745 890 3968 14. Cross/Countrymen 774 781 823 768 777 392.3 15. Hut Four 841 763 769 676 772 3921 16. Townsmen 717 812 755 768 862 3914 17. Coastliners 735 768 719 751 876 3849 18. Roaring 20's 707 783 729 792 819 3830 19. Gator State Four 687 810 707 761 807 3772 20. Dignitaries 701 847 690 685 809 3732 2l. Hometowners 393 355 345 352 447 1892 l 22. Main Street Four 362 340 396 349 440 1887 23. Four Kippers 356 373 365 377 416 1887 24, Wayfarers 353 383 364 408 375 1883 25, Fantastics 317 387 379 347 392 1822 26, Westinghouse Quartet 334 369 336 391 384 1814 27, Vigortones 322 368 341 366 389 1786 28, Musical Mates 374 326 361 355 363 1779 29. Fresnotes 370 356 302 364 387 1779 30. Aire-Males 327 335 331 378 402 1748* 3l. Blazers 344 371 318 347 364 1744 32. Presque Isie Four 379 328 334 335 365 1741 33. Roadrunners 285 399 323 371 358 1736 34. Club House Four 336 383 321 293 385 1718 35. Bay Shore Four 367 347 328 326 334 1702 36. Yankees 343 298 313 325 423 1702 37. Southern Aristocrats 335 375 314 307 369 1700 38. Gate City Four 358 386 310 302 344 1700 39. SUllshine 4 354 357 302 336 397 1661** 40. Travel-Aires 334 368 321 313 314 1650 4l. TUlle Tippers 313 331 308 324 365 1641 42. Midnighters 335 312 336 323 324 1630 43. Totem Tones 344 302 286 298 337 1567 44. Ambassadors 285 278 311 310 380 1564 45, Count IV 282 313 308 312 345 1560 \. *25 points deducted account time pena Ity. **85 points deducted account time penalty.

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