3712 W. SCENIC AVE., MEQUON, WISCONSIN 53092
Phone: (262) 242-3131 OR E-mail: Bedvibr8or@aol.com
Lately I've been working on a 1904 Caille Caillo-
scope peep show. The 100 year old finish was aliga-
tored and black. After stripping it down to the beau-
tiful tiger grained quarter sawn oak there they were.
The dreaded white paint dots scattered about on the top
and sides. Most of the projects that I have done over
the years seem to have had this same symptom. These
paint dots seem almost impervious to all solvents and
strippers available. I finally got them off with a lib-
eral application of elbow grease and lacquer thinner.
Why are these dots found so often on old coin-op? Is
it really some kind of strange fungi? Or did the same
inept sloppy painter go around the country painting the
walls and ceilings of every arcade, saloon and cigar
shop? Was this guy mad at the machines for taking his
pennies and nickels? Perhaps the machines were just
too heavy to move around or came in handy as a step
ladder to the high places. I've talked to other collectors
and they too have found the white paint dot syndrome
present on many of their machines. I guess we should
be thankful that we have these great machines to work
on and enjoy; dots and all!
I hope that you were able to attend one of our local
gatherings this year or the Phoenix convention in July.
If you didn ' t get to Phoenix be sure to check out the
article and photos in this issue. I thank all of you that
stepped up and hosted a local gathering. If there wasn't
a local gathering near you this year why not host one
next year? It is up to all of us to keep our club active
and growing.
The next convention will be held in New York City
during September of 2008. Ken Rubin will coordinate
the event with help from Ed Mazzola.
A full weekend is planned with an optional dinner
and Broadway show on Thursday. Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday will feature collection and museum tours,
banquets, room to room trading and of course the auc-
tion. More details will be available on our website
(coinopclub.org) and at the meeting in Chicago on Fri-
day Nov. 9 or at the COCA booth during the show.
Our meeting will be held at the St. Charles Hilton
Garden Inn and will begin at 7:00 PM. Light refresh-
ments will be served and we will have a cash bar.
Election of officers will take place at this meeting.
The nominating committee has submitted the follow-
ing selections: President-Bill Petrochuk, North Caro-
lina; Vice President-Marsha Blau, Wisconsin; Trea-
surer-Doug Cain, Ohio; Recording secretary-Lester
Aaron, California.
Anyone who has been an active member for two
years or more is eligible to run for office. Any mem-
ber interested in running for office should contact the
nominating committee. (Alex Warschaw, Paul Hindin,
or Frank DeMayo). Nominations will also be accepted
from the floor.
Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. If you
have any questions please call me at 919-304-4455.
See you in Chicago.
Bill Petrochuk COCA President
In this Issue:
• Fourth Annual Convention
by Bill Petrochuk (cove r story) ....... .4
• Advertising & Bottle Scales
by Jim and Merlyn Collings ... 18
• The Little Novelty Store
by Tom Gustwiller .... .... .......... 10
• Auction Results
by Doug Cain ............................ 20
• COCA Profile - Rick Akers
by Rick Akers .......................... 12
• The Fey Collection
by Dan Sidlow ..... ......... ........... 22
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• Tales of the Hunt by Jack Freund
The Long Way Home .. .
by Dave Burritt ....................... 25
• COCA Web-Site
by Ken Durham .......... ............... 30