Issue #7 (Nov. 1, 1957) Ted Blake Tours the U.S.A

This month, we're introduced to BOB HAZLETT - former Big 10 trampoline champion, 1956 University of Iowa assistant gymnastics coach and in 1957, just beginning his (long and successful) career as a gymnastics coach in New Mexico.

Plus, we read about Ted Blakes "wild cross country ride!"

More great photos!

 

For all the former Nissen employees and their family members who are keeping up these posts, the following Page 3 is full of fun "newsy" factory news. Enjoy!

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Issue #6 (Oct. 15, 1957) Trampolines in New Zealand

The past two weeks have been SO busy at the Nissen Trampoline Company that this issue sports SIX pages!

Page 2: We meet a very important person - Louie Green from Boston.

Louie supplies Nissen's with all the material used to make trampoline beds!

Plus, another mention of the Nissen Toy Company...seems Elmer has set up special demonstrations at the Town & Country Shopping Center in Cedar Rapids.

Trampolines in New Zealand!!!!!

This wonderful video of the Bonham family is included in a "short" that played in the movie theaters during the 1960's. You will need to forward to 5:47 minute mark for their feature.

In addition, below is a nice Nissen News write-up about Jack and his bouncing family.

 

Page 5: Special mention of the Valley Trampoline Center in San Fernando Valley. Directed by Stan Mattox, Nissen's sales rep. in Southern California.

Another important person on page 6: we meet Bob Bevenour! Bob went on to work closely with George Nissen throughout the years bringing the Nissen Trampoline Company and all its wonderful products forward into the 20th century!

 

Trampoline History!
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Issue #5 (Oct. 1, 1957) Trampolines in Bermuda

"The Nissen's" trampoline act (George Nissen, Frank LaDue, Annie Nissen and Dagmar Nissen) travel to Bermuda for a week of daily shows held on the grounds of the famous Eagle's Nest Hotel.

Plus, a winner is finally announced for the "name our paper" contest!

Trampoline cartoons begin to appear in the newsletters!

We met William P. Whipple (Bill) who would become a well-known face around the factory for many years to come; as he handled the company's insurance coverage.

"Newsy" news around the factory...mentioning now familiar names: Bob Bevenour, Stella Minehart and Ted Blake.

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Issue #4 (Sept. 15, 1957) Meet the Nissen England Staff

Good News!

Growth in sales + efficient production & shipments = Pay Raises!

Page 2: We get to meet Kurt Baechler of Switzerland who through his countless seminars and demonstrations went on to introduce all of Europe to the sport of trampolining.

Did you know that there was a Nissen Toy Company? It was a side business owned by George Nissen that operated out of the same building. They sold jump ropes, High Guys (Diablos) and backyard swings!

 Here, we meet Ted Blake, Manager of Nissen Trampoline Co., Ltd., in the U.K. One of George Nissen's "right hand men." Ted was a valuable member of the Nissen family for over 20 years.

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Issue #3 (Sept 1, 1957) Trampolines and Beauty Pageants

Trampolines and beauty pageants: Amanda Whitman was the first in Miss America Pageant
history to bring the TRAMPOLINE to the talent competition.

Canada continues to lead in trampoline sales! Nissen Trampoline Company,
U.K. is recruited to help fill orders. A trampoline is donated to Australia - -
could this be the "seed" that resulted in Australia's champions of 2013?

With trampoline production at high volume employees compete for
time-saving/cost-cutting suggestions. The rest of this page is filled with
the busy-ness of "doing business!"

Ever wonder who sewed all those trampolines? Meet Ferne and Marie!

Issue #2 (Aug. 15, 1957) It's the Second Bounce that Counts!

This week finds the gang at the Nissen Trampoline Company SO busy filling sales orders for trampolines that the "name our newsletter" contest was extended!  This page contains a funny account about two employees; Gary Robertson and Jim Wright, and their adventure delivering trampolines into Canada. 

Below, we're introduced to trampolinist, Duane Bruce, who later in 1958, joined the "Nissen Trampoline Team" for their grand tour of Europe.

 George Nissen delivers trampolines for a special kid's summer camp in Colorado.
Dr. Getman was among the first in the medical profession to recommend the trampoline to aid in the development of coordination for physical and mentally handicapped children!

"Nissen's - - A Great Place to Work!"

Issue #1 (Aug. 1, 1957) It's the First BOUNCE That Counts!

The very first employee newsletter from the Nissen Trampoline Company!

Below: A welcome note from George Nissen, along with the announcement of 

a NEW trampoline: the Goliath!

Below: News that trampoline sales are up 25%! 

Orders are coming in from Canada, France, plus mention of Ted Blake, Frank LaDue and Kurt Baechler at the Sporting Goods Dealer Show in Wiesbaden, Germany



Here's a great photo of classic cars parked behind the building!

Plus, check out the "Name our Newsleter" contest prizes listed below.

"Nissen's - - A Great Place to Work!"