Issue #8 (Nov. 15, 1957) Introducing the Aqua Diver

Page 1: Look for the photo of PAUL KRIDLER and TED BLAKE (bottom left of page). 

Back in the 1920s, while Paul Kridler was a physical education teacher at Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids - - he taught young GEORGE NISSEN how to perform a handstand!  The same handstand that became George's "signature" gymnastic balance throughout the rest of his life.

Page 2: We see two rare photos of- - BOB PARRY and XAVIER LEONARD.

Both men were members of the trio "The Three Leonardos," with George Nissen filling the third spot. George, Bob and Xavier performed together during their last two years while at the University of Iowa ...followed by a year performing together in Mexico.

Page 3: Big news for trampolinist's - - - the new and improved "cables" (sometimes called "shock cords") are being produced. Adjustable cables allowed bouncers to "tighten or loosen" the trampoline bed as needed to create more BOUNCE.

Do these newsletters spark a memory? You are invited to share your own stories and comments below.
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