New Square Dance Vol. 26, No. 7
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/1/1' .SQUARE4/ ORNCE JULY 1971 ()) clista•ff issue * VOLUME 26, NO. 7 EDITORS' SQUARE JULY, 1971 DANCE "THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE PAGE WITH THE SWINGING LINES" Publishers and Editors Stan & Cathie Burdick Workshop Editor Willard Orlich Easy-Level Editor Bob Howell Once upon a time Record Reviewers Again, the calendar has brought Doug Edwards us to the issue dedicated to women Phyl & Frank Lehnert and fashion. Since women are consi- Feature Writers dered the more romantic of the sexes, Dewey Berry it is apropos that this issue contain a Myrtis Litman 2 Editors' Page new ingredient — romance — in fic- 4 Mail tional form, a short story by Helen E. Editorial Assistants 5 Tribute Springer. We think this romantic story Mary Fabik 6 Meanderings is repeated over and over again as cou- Mef Merrell 9 We Don't Dance ples across the country join the square 12 Caller-Leader Directory One recent graduate couple were at dance activity. National Advisory Board 13 Amateur Or Pro? a dance last night and we watched them In the July issue we fill more of the 15 An Open Letter enter wholeheartedly into the squares, Edna & Gene Arnfield pages with fashion notes and pictures 17 And Sew Forth stand first on the floor for the rounds, Bob Augustin than at any other time during the year. 20 Golden Moment and saw him throw his head back Al "Tex" Brownlee So, while the taws are reading the 22 A Bolt Of The Blue laUghing as he danced, in a completely Louis Calhoun stories of creative fashion, their part- 23 Dandy Idea carefree way. This is the teacher's re- Orph ie Easson ners can enjoy the pictures of our 24 Calling Tips ward! Every time we see dancers for- Jerry Halt good-looking models. Even the center 25 Square Line get their problems and truly enjoy the John Hendron fold features an attractive blonde this 26 Easy Level dancing, we feel sure that their lives Phyl & Frank Lehnert month, play-boys! 28 Challenge Chatter will somehow benefit by this recrea- Melton Luttrell Don't miss the story of the 50th 30 Peg 0' My Heart tion. To restate a familiar saying — the Singin' Sam Mitchell wedding anniversary celebrated by two 32 Straight Talk smiles that light the windows of their Ken Oppenlander callers in Chicago, the Weilers. Speak- 33 Mix And Match faces show that their hearts are at Vaughn Parrish ing of romance and that special festivi- 34 Ladies Choice home. Dave Taylor ty recalls Charlie Weiler's recent advice, 35 Best Club Trick We're probably being romantic our- Bob Wickers "If you want to get rid of your wife, 36 Workshop selves now, but living in the machine don't square dance." If square dancing 44 S/D Record Review age, and being identified as a Social Se- together insures a long married life, SQUARE DANCE magazine is published 46 R/D Record Review curity number at every turn, we think then calling as a team must be an even monthly at 111 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky, 47 National News a little excitement, involvement, in better activity, to judge by the Weiler's 0. by Burdick Enterprises. Second class pos- 48 Events terest, and ROMANCE, if you will, en record. We would venture to say that if tage paid at Sandusky, Ohio. Copy deadline 52 Feed-back rich and individual life. And square first of month preceding date of issue. Sub- a couple learns to work or play har- 53 Puzzle Page dancing is a possible and probable scription: $5.00 per year. Single copies: 50 moniously together at one activity, 57 Bookshelf source of these qualities of life! cents each. Mailing address: Box 788, San- there is some carryover into the every- 59 Sign-Off Word .... And they lived happily ever after. dusky, Ohio 44870. Copyright 1971 by day details of living. Burdick Enterprises. All rights reserved. 60 Do-Ci-Do Dolores 2 3 all our dancers and callers. Rae Nurse (Mrs. Bob) Crane Valley, Sask, We presume this notice is a remin- der that our subscription is about to run out. Herewith is a money order for Ed Gilmore passed away June 7, 1971, and Page 31 of your May issue tells was laid to rest in his home town of Yu- $5.00 Look forward to each issue about the Windmill system. Enclosed caipa, California. We extend deepest sym- of your growing magazine — Keep up is my two bucks. Rush copy of step pathy to his wife, Dru, as we offer our tri- by step data to change me from a the good work. bute to a truly great leader of the American schmoe to a pro. Thanks. Barb & Reg Pollard Square Dance activity. Keep up the good work on the Brockville, Ontario magazine. Enclosed please find a cheque for Bill McMahan the renewal of my subscription. I real- Ft. Thomas, Ky. ize it is late, but please don't let me Ed had a conviction. I think your magazine is just great! miss an issue of SQUARE DANCE. If any one is traveling through Palm Bill Judge He believed in the long term perpetuation of square dancing. Toward that end, Springs, they can call me. I can tell Ottawa, Ontario he developed a personal calling style that would mold music, commands, and them where dances are in this area. dance choreography into one harmonious relationship. Osa Mathews Just a note to let you know that I Toward that end, he remained a steadying force for about a quarter century in a Palm Springs, California forgot to renew my subscription to movement that had its chaotic and spasmodic elements. Phone 327-2330 SQUARE DANCE magazine. I did not get the June issue so please send it. As Toward that end, he chose to become a traveling entertainer, a recording artist, Seems like no matter what the sub- a caller I am well pleased with the a choreographer, a wise spokesman, and a most respected teacher of callers. ject, there're always at least two sides, workshop material by Will Orlich. The sometimes more! Regarding the "Con- whole magazine is just great. Keep up Ed needed no gimmick. ductor or Performer" article, advoca- the good work. He achieved unprecedented success with the basic tools of a caller's trade— ting more performing than simply un- I also never sent a note to say timing, phrasing, and flowing movement. His "boom-chuck" recordings pro- distinguished cueing or conducting thanks for putting the answers to the vided a new pulse and set a new standard for an industry. His "progressive (which I agree with to a degree, and crossword puzzles in the following squares" aptly illustrated his sound philosophy that new adventure can be found yet....) and your center-spread comic month as I think it was my idea. It within that which presently lies at our fingertips. of the performing Gyrating George all sure helps. wound up in his cords of course, Steve Wettstein Ed had a dream. (name withheld), internationally Milwaukee, Wis. known in his own right, hardly moves He wanted the subtle, thrilling, fun-filled moments of the American Square a muscle, with little or no voice inflec- .... We are pleased to see a column on Dance to be known by many millions, and he felt the answer to a more solid challenge dancing starting in your ma- tion; but on the other hand, (Name growth of the activity rests in the hands of callers, better trained to use gazine. It is a part of square dancing the withheld) is, or was, such a clown the tools at hand. other way Just a voice on a tape or and deserves recognition. record can show or do quite a trick, Don & Dollie Conrad Ed's rhythmic voice is stilled_ and currently Ken Bower does won- Westerville, Ohio But his dream, his conviction, his personal example will live long after him to ders for me along with Jerry Haag, inspire others. Beryl Main, and they are right there We enjoy your magazine just as One day many millions WILL discover the activity, perhaps within the next among the best, along with some much as we did your company and others, too, of course. generation, or sooner. And a belated tribute, announced as silently as the birth dances. Good luck on your latest task. Howie Davison of an oak, will be due him. Ed & Lill Conrad Newcastle, Maine Hamilton, Ohio Many thousands who knew and loved him will recognize the name, still later, Please send me.... the Windmill. We carved into the bark of the full grown tree — ED GILMORE. have had only two issues of your most informative book. The record review is CORRECTION —Editors, SQUARE DANCE The caller for "Ball Game," a new release on Sandusky, Ohio terrific, and of course, being a female, Jay-Bar-Kay was listed in last month's ad as I enjoy the Ladies' Choice. I shall re- John Hendron. The correct name should bo July, 1971 commend your SQUARE DANCE to Ken Anderson. 4 5 III by STAN BURDICK • ••• —c7310' • do. ••••• • As I write these words the 20th Na- I reckon I'm going to add Innisfail, showing: July is LADIES month and could list many, many others. Last, tional Convention in New Orleans, La. Alberta, Canada to my late fall itine- April is VACATION month. but not least, is my one and only Ca- is a "sizzling pheasant under glass," rary in the northwest territory, which Speaking of ladies (why not, it's thie, who now has a book to her cre- placed temptingly before me, and as already embraces some stumping one of my favorite subjects), I'm re- dit, along with volumes of special cre- you read them the big event will be around Washington, Idaho and Oregon.