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In this Issue:
• How to use the Screw Starter
by Alex Warschaw ..................... .4
A lot has happened since the last issue.
The April Chicagoland show went off without a hitch. The show
promoters are always looking to improve and are very approachable if
anyone has a suggestion.
Jack Kelly has provided C.0.C.A with a report on the meeting with
some photos. Thank you Jack for keeping our members informed of
what's happening. The C.0.C.A meeting was great. We had a large
turnout and although our scheduled guest speaker was unable to attend
the show due to a family illness, Bill Howard did an excellent job of
filling in. He spoke to the members on how and where to research the
history of a machine and evaluate its true value. He reinforced the
theory that especially with Coin Operated Machines, knowledge is
power. Thanks Bill, considering the amount of preparation time you
had - you did great.
At the meeting the By-Laws were approved, I appreciated the help
from Peppy Bruneau Esquire who reviewed the By-Laws and made
suggestions. Paul Hindin our Past President spoke and filled in the
members on the status of the California Convention in July and the
upcoming election. If you haven 't pre-registered (cheaper) for the
convention there is still time to get in. You can find the forms on the
website. You must be registered to attend. Information on hotel reser-
vations can also be found here. This may be one of the only oppor-
tunities to see some of the world's rarest machines, many are one of a
kind. So if you attend, bring you camera and checkbook as some
machines will be for sale.
Paul also advised the members of the suggested slate for the new
officers. They will be President - Bill Petrochuk, Vice President -
Jackie Durham, Treasurer - Dan Davids and Secretary - Susan and
Kirk Beard. I know all of them well and Paul has come up with a
great group of nominees that will take C.O.C.A to new heights.
continued on page 4
Deadline for Next Issue:
Aug. 20th, 2005
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• Catch Me If You Can
by John Peterson ....................... .S
• Tales of the Hunt -
Pilgramage to Chicagoland
by Sandy Lechtick ....................... 9
Grandparent's Day
by Herb Weinfield ..................... 11
• COVER STORY:
Antique Cigar Vending Machines
by Ken Rubin ............................ 12
• Results: Victorian Casino Auction
by Alex Warschaw ................... .3 l
• Wichita Auction
by Mike Eckles ........................ .31
• Long Live "The King"
by Jeff Frahm .......................... .32
• the Durham Corner
by Ken & Jackie Durham ........ .34
Pencil Vendor or Trade Stimulator
Screen Test
• Chicagoland Show - Spring
by Jack Kelly ........................... .35
• The Wildcat
by Bill Howard ........................ .39
• l 930's Football Skill Game
by John Carini ........................ .40
• The Elk that Chews Gum
by Bill Howard ........................ .41
• Peerless Aristocrat Junior Scale
by Jim and Merlyn Collings ... .42