February, 1932
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THE COIN M A C H I N E J O U R N A L
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Coin Machine Operators
By LEE S. JONES
President, Coin Machine Manufacturers Association of America
Gen. Sales Mgr. of J. P. Seeburg Corp.
Chicago and the Sherman Hotel will
welcome the operators of America,
February 22-25, at the first exhibit
under sponsorship of the Coin Ma
chine Manufacturers Association of
America. No operator, nor manufac
turer, can afford not to be in.attend-
ance, as this year there is a unity of
effort among all manufacturers to
make this Show a success.
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The manufacturers have done
something never heard of before in the
conduct of convention by pledging
themselves to spend the receipts of
this show on entertainment of high
caliber for their guests. We intend to
conduct this convention absolutely
without profit. The manufacturers are
united in the one thought to supply the
operator with good food, good displays
and a good time.
The coin-operated-machine indus
try, from manufacturer to operator’s
mechanic, has shown in this period of
depression a better record than most
any industry which can be mentioned.
If the operator will take the time, and
the small amount of money required,
to attend the convention, he will as
sure himself of a successful year.
Industry Is Extensive
The coin-operated-machine indus
try embraces many phases, and, to
carry on, the manufacturers are large
purchasers of materials from varied
sources everywhere in the United
States. Thus, when the industy is suc
cessful, additional employment is
granted to many men in other lines.
Not only do their purchases help the
general business of the nation, but the
far-reaching effect is felt even in the
smaller communities.
There is no operator who does not
own one or more automobiles, and it is
likely that there is no business which
address and business unless you wish.
This Show is open to all. There will be
no requests to join any associations,
nor anything to hinder you from doing
just as you please. There will be a few
meetings and addresses, by leading
members of the trade, but it is entirely
optional whether or not you attend.
Much care and thought have been ex
pended by leading manufacturers who
desire to address you, and it is sug
gested that each operator attend the
short meetings, but that is a matter
entirely up to you. You are our guest,
and we wish you to do as you please.
Convention exhibits will be open
daily at 12 o’clock noon, and continue
until 10 o’clock at night.
Attractive Exhibit Hall
The Association has set aside a sum
of money to decorate the convention
hall and mezzanine floor, td make the
whole meeting more attractive to you
and your ladies. On Wednesday eve
ning, February 24, at 8 o’clock, the big
banquet will be held. Splendid music
and entertainment will be provided,
and we particularly desire you to bring
your wife, daughter, or sweetheart, as.
souvenirs will be given all ladies. The;
entertainment will be of high caliber.
As said before, the manufacturers have,
spent much time and effort to provide
displays and a good time for every op
erator in attendance.
Success for the Show is absolutely
assured, from the fact that at present
more exhibit booths have been reserved
than any year previous for any show.
We will spend the money which the
manufacturers pay for their space to
entertain operators. We expect to
have the largest operator attendance
ever had at any Show. The manufac
turers have done their part. The rest
is up to you. Will you join us?
LEE 5. JONES
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requires the running of those automo
biles more than the operating business.
The automobile industry is making a
hard drive for new business, and claim
that they are the barometer of the na
tion’s success. It naturally follows
that we, in this industry, are large cus
tomers of the automobile industry.
This is merely mentioned to illustrate
what is meant by the far-reaching ef-
feet of our activities.
At this Convention the visitor will
have the opportunity of actually ex
amining every type of coin-operated
machine now on the market. We bar
no exhibitors who have anything in the
coin-operated line to show.
When you come to the Sherman Ho
tel, your entrance into and departure
from the Exhibit Hall will be abso
lutely without annoyance. There will
be no cards to sign, no badges to wear,
nor any necessity of giving your name,
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