Valley News from Van Nuys, California • Page 28

MA friiml 24.A--l«r. I I Von Kluys (Calif July SO, 1M5 puna CHATTB By PENNY BLEILE I 1 It seems that whenever -young performer gets in the potlight, regardless of I-what his or her profession jnay be, the first thing the does is cut a Latest entry in the field is Duke who has come out with a new single titled "Don't Just Stand There." While we are on the subject of new singles, have you heard the latest by the Beatles? It's "Help" and if the Beatles aren't wild enough for try Glaus Ogerman's RCA "Victor rec- of 11 Chad and Jeremy have another disc out. This one is -titled "I Don't Wait to Lose Baby." Then there's Darren's record of You're Mine. 1 Although it's not very new -we would like to nominate 'for our "Worst Record of the Week" award the cut of Mia" by Jay and the 'Americans. They have taken what was a beautiful Eong and completely butchered it.

Two records that are re- i ceiving considerable play around town and on the ock and non-rock stations are "Where Does Love Go" by Charles Boyer and the album by Boulou, 13- who is being billed as the "jazz sensation from France." 1 Neither one will find many listeners in the younger set of teens hut their older brothers and sisters will go for these two new records, as will their parents. Elvis Presley also has a new album out titled "Elvis For Everyone." The title like a politician's campaign slogan. Tom Letirer to Appear in Santa Monica How does a teacher of cal' culua and analytic geome- try with the highest degrees Jn mathematics become an 1 Entertainer? I easy, according to jfplk-tune singer Tom I ilehrer, who will fly down -from San Francisco's hun- i withing the next to appear at Santa IMonica Civic Auditorium on I night Aug. 7. 11; Lehrer, who admits to -JJeing an egghead became I -ftd up with American folk ipngs per se and decided he write his own and I -lampoon the old ones in cx- Istence.

Going step farther than the Smothers Brothers, he turned out melodies with lyrics sharp, bawdy and excruciatingly funny, A few years ago he wrote special material for the television show. "Tfcat Was The Week That also the satirical vein, but hen turned around and song on the side for Rod Taylor "to sing in the film, "A Gathering of Easles." Appearing with will he The Gateway Trio. Milt Chapman, Betty Mann Walter, who also max fun with thHr sincinc work. TOURNAMENT USING new Royal gets under way at Valley Teen Center in Van on Aug. 2.

Practicing from left Gary Fochey 18, Terry Guinn 18, Melinda Harris 1C and Keith Winners of tournament will receive college scholarships. For further information about playing game visit Teen Center at Recreation Districts Slate Luau, Two 'Gemini' Events The Los Angeles City Dept. of Recreation 'and Parks is going all out in an effort to plan activities that will keep teenagers busy the reminder of the summer and also give them an opportunity to have a good time. Among the events scheduled are -a luau in the West Valley and two "Gemini Holiday" events in the East Valley. Palm trees and Hawaiian decor will set the mood at the Teen Times and Tours Luau to be held on Thursday, Aug.

12, from 5 to 10 p.m. -at the Northrldge He- creation Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd. Today is the deadline for signing up for local transportation from Valley recreation centers to the luau. Offer Dinner Mrs. Judy Taylor, Teen Times and Tours chairman, said the evening's 'activities will include talent show with teenage bands and thespians competing for perpetual trophies.

There also will be dancp contests and prizes. The $2 Beatle Tickets Sold Locally for San Diego Show Tickets for the two performances of the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 29 and 30 have already been sold out but you can still get them for the performance of the group in San Diego on Aug. 2R. Actually the Aiyr.

2S show Anil be the first appearance of the group this in Southern California. Tickets available locally at the two Sight and Sound Stores in thp Valley. Xo mail order? arp beinff ynu haven't your tickets for the Hollywood Row 1 perform don't worry yet. The tickets were nn; to out until after Julv i.s so yon plemy of um; to en them, provided you were one of earlv ones to order. fee Includes transportation and a Cantonese dinner.

Auditions for the Battle of Bands contest which will be held at the luau were conducted at Reseda Park last Wednesday. East Valley District recreation centers are planning the twin events which they have titled "Gemini Holiday" for teenagers. Event Slated First of the big events is the "Orbit of Disneyland" which will be held on Aug. 5. Teens may up for the event at their local park.

The "orbit" gets under way at 3:30 p.m. and reentry will be at midnight when the group returns. 'Landing -at Sepulveda Recreation Center" is the second "Gemini Holiday" and will be held on Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Included in the day's events are free gwimming, a barbeque, dancing and entertainment.

Transportation from individual centers to the Sepulveda Recreation Center ran be obtained by contacting the director at any local center. Teenagers are advised that they must secure a form to have filled out by their parents giving them permission to go on both trips. School dress is called for at both events. Teens should bring pocket money for the Disneyland trip and must supply their own swimming suit for the Aug. 12 event, King Family Set In Record Pact Negotiations for "one of the most important artist acquisitions in the history of Wa mer Bros.

Records'' were concluded when K. Maitlanrt. president of the company, announced ih? signing or The Kinc Family to a long terra exclusive rrrordinc contract. WORM 17400 Victory Blvd. or coll 342-3186 or 987-1911.

Scholarships at college or trade school of winners' choice include $50 for first, $25 for second, $15 for third and two $5 awards. More tournaments are scheduled after first comes to close in Teen Center's efforts to aid deserving Students Of area. The News Photo by Evan Samuels Joe Palooka' Golf Tourney Takes Shape KirkwoorTs Bowling Center in Studio City is unveiling another project aimed at teenagers in the San Fernando Valley. Since the "20-20" Club, held every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., has become so popular in providing the teens with a music and dancing outlet, Kirkwood's felt the need for some concentrated daylight activities for them.

The center now is registering youngsters, from 13-17, for a "Joe Palooka Miniature Golf Tournament." It will be divided into two divisions, both boys and girls, for ages 13-15 and 15-17, There will be a first and second place winner and runner-up in each group with the winners receiving a handsome trophy and dinner for four at the Bella NapoK Restaurant. The runners-up will receive a trophy and five free games of bowling. The putt-putt golf course, adjoining the bowling center, will offer those youngsters registering for the tournament special discount prices for practice rounds. And every Saturday, between 10 a.m. and noon.

they can play free of charge. The tournament, to be held in about one month. is expected to draw some of golfdom's top professionals to work with the youths and assist in the judging. Plans also are under way to provide a golf clinic for teenagers where they can learn the fine points of the pame and possibly provide the incentive to take up the game seriously. Both the tournament ami jrolf clinic will be cosponsored by the Studio Ciiy Chamber of Commerce.

The following column written by Mrs. K. K. Blew, young adult librarian at the Van Xuys branch library, 14357 Krwin -where thpse books may be found. If you like suspense mysteries with a foreign flavor read "The Woman With the Portuguese Basket" by Eva-Lis Wuorio (Holt, 1965).

Unsuspecting teacher-on-leave Adelaide Perry buys a Portuguese basket in Lisbon to carry the usual odds and ends acquired by any traveler touring Europe. Jn so doing she walks into an mazing and frightening series of adventures. Mistaking her for'a spy "they" have orders to follow her and find out by any means what she knows, and if she has delivered her information to the U.S. Secret Service. In Day the Broke" (Harcourt.

1965). Ronald W. Clark gives an account of one the greatest adventures of all time, the triumphant first ascent of the Matterhorn. the last of the great mountains of the Central Alps to be conquered by man. It is a story of high adventure with a tragic aftermath of death and mystery.

The period prior to 1865, during which English climbers predominated, is now known as the Golden Age of Mountaineering, and it was an English group that finally pushed its way to the top first, arriving just before an Italian party from the other side. Chance brought the jrroup if four Englishmen together just before the climb. Although all four made the summit, only one returned, writer, an English together the chain of circumstances hphind this disaster that is so unusual the story sounds like the wildest fiction. ROCKERS BIG ndon How ircut The following article was written exclusively for Teen Talk by Linda Aspen 19, of Canoga Park. She and her friend, Sandy Noreen 18, of Granada Hills, are on a 10-week tour that will take in most of the countries of Western Europe.

This article, the first in a series, is written from London. By LINDA ASPEN LONDON--Apple-green parks, throngs of people going places, fireman's-red double-decker buses, the bustling tangle of left-sided traffic, 8,000,000 residents--impressions of London. Two fresh and eager school girls arriving in England, Sandy Noreen and wanted to get acquainted with the British. Often we had just a little difficulty with the Cockney, Portsmouth and Liverpudlian accents, but naturally the common language made it possible to talk with many people. And that we did--with students shopgirls, businessmen, hotel owners and persons on holidays.

Of the many and varied things we talked about the number one interest was education. The schools here are organized quite differently titan ours. Five and 6-year-olds attend primary Seven through 11- year-olds attend a junior school. A very important test is given at age 11. It determines if one goes to a grammar school or a secondary modern.

The first teaches academic subjects and the latter is similar to a trade school although some academic subjects are taught there. Large Classes At 16 one may a school but most choose to continue education. At age 18, students can enroll in a college which is three- year school or a university which is A four-year school. Throughout the school years, classes are usually large, 35 to 40 students in a class, although the country schools tend to be small. Teaching is a -very popular profession for jrirls to enter.

The young men seem to aim for the science or engineering fields. Another important ques- Combo Returns for Performance at Teen Center i The El Dorados, a MX- piece combo playing a combination of the new English or Mersey sound as well as rhythm and blues, will perform tonight at the Valley Teen Center, 14700 Victory Van Xuys. This combo got their start at the Teen Center in 1964 and recently played in Las Vegas and Pandora's Box in Hoilywood. Futiire groups to perform at the Teen Center include the O-Jays, Spats. Riving- inns.

Olympics. Coa5tcrs, Ventures and For further information on ihe dance call or 987-3911. WHEN YOU DECIDE TO GO TO SUMMER. SCHOOL FTER PARfHTS TOLD The Roiling Stones are still firmly fixed in Ihe number one album spot but are getting plenty of competition from Robert version of "Siam- iwr Hob DyJan is now an the second spot among the singles with his version of 44 Uke A Rotting Ji those Stones sure do get around. TOP TEN SINGLES I Got You Babe Sonny ft Cher Like A Rolliajr Stone Bob Dylan 3--HoU Me, Thrill Me, KIM Me Mel Carter ft- -V 1 4--Satisfaction Z--lt Ami Mr Babe ft--Hung on Tou 7--All I Really Want to K--Fm Henry the VfTI, I Am 5--1 Feel A Whole Lot Better in--You'd Brtlrr Cowir Home TOP FIVE ALBUMS RoWiu: Rolling 2--Snmmrr Robrrt Gouirt 3--Marianne Faithful Marianne Faithful J--Sound of QST Rolling Cher Clark FRIENDLY DUO Enlgcmd's singing Chad, left end Jsreroy im podure lakeii by Bererly Sotecion when visited them crt television studio to cblcnn special iirtwview.

tion we had was about da- length, ting customs. Not to our hair, surprise we discovered young people do much the same as we in California. straight, squared Parties Held Pictures and a Wimpy bar (the equivalent to one of our hamburger chains) or dancing in one of the many nightclubs are very popular among teenagers here. Of course private parties are big, often held on very v. v.v.-.^-jvfv^-y; wojwwrcw.s.o.'' LINDA ASPEN IXfedoa short notice.

Sandy and I were invited to a barbecue in the forest. Fads in fashion are always of interest. At present Mary Quant styles are important, -also short straight boots and medium We noted fellows fall into three classes. First the Mods who wear suits, vests, bright colors, hush uppies, and drive motor scooters. Second is the Rockers: They wear dark colors, often jeans, leather vests and jackets, "winkle picker" boots, land often U.S.

AnnV surplus jackets. They drivt cycles. Both the Mods and fcrs are very big over here. Third class is students who dress casually, very similar to those teens in the United States, A few of the current slang words used here are: "Bird" which means girl "digs'' which is a room and "on the shelf 1 which means a person 21 'and unmarried. Next dateline i be Amsterdam.

Martha Hindenach Attends Assembly Marthp Hindenach of 6641 Langdon Van Nuys has returned from tht llth National Hi-Y Assembly at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Miss Hindenach represented the Mid-Valley YMCA at the conference which is held every three years for YMCA service clubs for high school age youths. Chad, Jeremy Announce Work Plans for Summer Editors A 7 This is the second and jinril pnrf interview irith Ihr. English singing stars Chad and Jeremy Ihcy in Los Angeles taping a television show.

The interview teas obtained by Reverly Solomon 15. of Hollywood, who lunched with the duo during a in rehearsals. Miss Solomon is a student at S. Grant High School. By BEVERLY SOLOMON Richard Simon, publicity agent for Chad and Jeremy took me to the studio where they were taping their show and introduced me to the singers.

Q-- Who your hair? CHAD: I used to cut Jeremy's hair for 10 cigarets. It's a waste to pay so much to Ret your hair cut when you can use the money for something rise. JKREMY: Yob. like dffa- reus or clothes. Q-- What you think of LiTerpool? CHAD: There's nothing really to see there.

A dirty old industrial in Ijondon; you see anyone in Liverpool anymore. was born and brought up there and it's really nothing. What are ynm going afirr loavr JEREMY: 1 will re- for a play in Hotel. 31 "5 by fl ankowiiz with music by John Karry and lyrics )jy Trevor did "Mrs tot a I xivel ow Hug will raw? JEREMY: If it's a shonilrt run for about nine rn still be able to work durina: the day, the Trictit. to 1 of the studio.

I walked back with them, unable to believe this was really happening tp me. I took some pictures of them and thanked thecfi very much for the interview. As I left the studios, the familiar sounds of the English due filled the air anj! the two pleasant from Britain waved hyp over the strings of their new song, "Before and After." ChWy Mindreb Named to Sing Flta Titte Theme i Minstrrte, whose two UVUT of Italy this year have placed them at the top of the Kalian record charts. ivc re rihosen by 3 reca or Federioo Feljini to sing thfc main titie theme for his neir fata, "Ghaltetta di Spiriti.i* which TdJl star wife, Giai3irtia The song "Bofasor was for the tihree-hour-pliw film Ff t- himself, u-ho that It he performed hy the Minstrels. Marking a new the C5o3uTnhia the.joonj? is as an aniaijiam of ivs" and )i hard hra1, a-nd an in film.

Jeremy, bp A- -r this a Oh3irnrn At the end of this month 3'm do one my -a iif arwut. that bry -arre a lo -wii the New.