Coin Machine Review (& Pacific ...)

Issue: 1939 February

exit of Mary Casperson, who turned in
an efficient fill-in job, from the Decca
picture. However, the unemployed didn't
have Mary's name on their list very
long, for she was grabbed by the Em-
pire Hotel in San Francisco, for whom
she will perform stenographic duties.
Coinings on the Cuff-The church has
been selected, the clergyma n has been
arranged for, the invitations have been
placed in the mail and the bride is wait-
ing demurely, so there won't be any
m ore postponements in the much-de-
layed Bob Chamberlin wedd ing. Valen-
tine's Day will mark the culmination of
old Dan Cupid's strenuous campaign.
Dan, according to reliable reports , is
demanding overtime pay for this job.
Dyna mic Cliff Carter, American Rec-
ord's a ll-a round ace, puts more drive
into his w ork than a college fullback ...
"Speedboat" Johnny Michael vows that
he'll wreak vengeance on those speed-
boat racers who drubbed him with such
regularity last summer . . . Heberling
Brothers have discontinued their phono-
graph operations and are concentrating
their efforts on sales boards and pin
games. That's a tough break for the
boys working at the record houses , for
they'll be missing Sybil Stark, the firm's
record buyer. You'd be surprised what
that gal's contagious smile does to
brighten an otherwise drab day.
A rising threat to Porky Jacobs' crown
as Coin Row's ace laugh-maker: Bob
Walker, who has at least one thing in
common with Comedian Bob Burns-
their first names are identical , . , Frank
Allen, the Decca men, was a former ace
trumpeter in Vic Meyers' orchestra and
he still maintains friendships with lead-
ing bandsters. Recently seen discussing
phono hits with him was Orchestra
Leader Archie Loveland, whose b oys
have been clicking in a big way at the
Olympic Hotel ballroom.
There is sorrow among Coin Row's
fair damsels because Operator Ray
Pepple is minus that cute upper lip
adornment that so endeared him to fem-
inine hearts. A slightly unsteady hand
on January I tried to shave the Pepple
face, which explains the mustache's ab-
sense on January 2.
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Keene 'Fixed Up'
"Here's something to be glad for," grins Jack Moore , well known West Coast
distributor, as he looks over Bally's new IO-way multiple with double reserve,
Hawthorne.
Thus retained in their offices for at least
another year are: president, capable
Martin Mitnick; vice-president, stout,
friendly Frank Engel; secretary, ener-
getic Jack Brandt; treasurer, honest Mor-
ris Stein, and financial secretary, com-
petent Ben Hankin.
These men again will be inducted
into office at the annual banquet, plans
for which are now being laid. This af-
fair, expected to be one of the finest
ever staged by this organization, will
be held during February. The entertain-
ment committee has devoted a great
deal of time and effort to ensure every-
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Fascinating Player Appeal!
I.OW COST
IMPORTANT OUTSTANDING FEATURE
IS THAT PLAYERS CANNOT SEE HOW
MANY WINNERS HAVE BEEN PAID OUT
+Pu sh p lung er here to drop attract ive colore d
ba lls into rul e d wi ndow wh ic h makes total sa le ea sily
counted .
Philadelphia Coin Machine
Operators' Association
Officials who guided the destiny of
this organization during its formative
stages and who have been foremos t in
building one of the most powerful and
beneficial operator groups in the coun-
try were unanimously reelected at the
annual election, held early in January.
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Sensational New Machine for
Operators
EVERLASTING AUTOMATIC
SALESBOARD
Snap and Class!
Beautiful Appearance!
TAFT, Calif.-A. M. "Auld Man" Keene
has been "fixed up" for sure. In his lat-
est picture he wears a big smile and a
number. But the number is harmless
enough - 80Ml3 - and represents the
1939 license plate he expected to put
on his Lincoln Zephyr car. The sad part
is that in Los Angeles recently someone
stole the Zephyr when Keene wasn't
looking, but didn't get the numbers .
Keene says the car had a Reliance
nickel in the "roomy boot" which he
promises to give the finder if he will
return the car.
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President - MARTIN MITNICK, Vice-President
-FRANK ENGEL; Financial Se cre tary- BEN
HANKIN; Se cre tary-JACK BRANDT; Trea s urer
- B, STEIN. Offi ces, Schaff Building, Phila-
de lphia.
By HARRY BORTNICK
one's having a good time. Working
toward this end are: N. Chodaker, chair-
man, Sam Lerner, Frank Engel, A. Fos-
ter, A. Spiegal," Frank Urban and R.
Kulla.
Reelected officers thanked the mem-
bership in brief addresses for aga in
evidencing faith in their leadership,
while members of the board of directors
also made brief speeches. Newly elect-
ed members of the board are Sam Stern,
Sam Pinkowitz, Sam Sussman and Wil-
liam Rodstein, in addition to the treas-
urer, president, vice-president and sec-
retary who also serve.
Can be worked at any price per punch.
Can be used over and over again .
No refills, first low cost only cos+. ·
No servicing , just collections.
7"
X 13"
Size of Ma chine
ACCURATE CHECK ON PAYOUT.
Jobbers, Operators write or wire fo r price list.
TENNYSON and COMPANY
179 N. WELLS ST.
CHICAGO, ILL.
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COM·E AND GET ~EM!
Golden Gate Novelty, reports that his
Blue Streak Diggers are doing big busi-
If you are a fair operator-if you are fair to your business-
ness for the operators and that they are
here is a fair deal for you :
buying them in large numbers this
month.
We guarantee to refund you the entire purchase
An attempt to organize a pin ball as-
price on 1939 Rock-Ola Luxury Lightup phono-
sociation is being made in San Fran-
graphs. You are the judge. You keep the phono-
cisco this month by Clifford Good and
graph only when you are convinced it's the best
C . B. Hitchcock. This section of Califor-
nia has never looked with particular fa-
on the market!
vor on such an organization, principally
This is a fair deal to you, Mr. Operator!
because all former groups were organ-
ized by men outside the coin machine
field. Although neither of these men is
actually in the business, Mr. Good is an
PArkway 9191
attorney who feels closely in tune with
2835 West Pico, Los Angeles
the problems as well as possibilities for
success. According to Hitchcock, the
membership drive has proven very suc-
cessful.
ing, it bore no other distinguishable
More than 100 operators accepted the
pie over the desks.
mark. Even the town was blurred on the
telegraphed invitation of the E. T. Mape
Wolf Sales reports a brisk business in
cancellation. The back was a complete
Co. to join them at a luncheon at the
new and used games this month, par-
Hotel Empire this month to witness the
blank. Since people frequently send in
ticularly in northern California. Several
unveiling of their new Seeburg Pia-Boy.
orders in strange ways, Einar is study-
large shipments of games have also
ing this one under a microscope.
This machine, which is actually a 4-tube
been sent to Australia by fashion-plate
receiver that picks up the music from a
Frank De Sassise has added a second-
Art Brant who announces that exports
phonograph equipped with remote con-
hand parts department to his jobbing
from that source are on the increase.
house. He has also taken over the
trol, won the audience completely. In
Stanley Harris has joined the force of
Northwestern route formerly owned by
the opinion of Mr. Mape it is going to
Wolf Sales and will handle the new
prove a gold nugget for the operators, Johnny Molloca which runs from San
phonograph cabinets for which the com-
Francisco down to San Jose.
for it attracts patrons who otherwise
pany will act as sole distributor.
"The day for commonplace novelties
would not leave their booths to drop a
William Rabkin, president of Muto-
is over," says Ann Mandel, owner of the
coin into the large machine.
scope, and J. Frank Meyer, of Exhibit
latest novelty store in San Francisco,
Advance Automatic is considering the
Supply Co., Chicago, were visitors in
building of a hospital for the use of their
and adds that unless the novelty is
town this month and seemed to be satis-
something very unusual it just doesn't
owner and manager. Heine Grusen-
fied with the activities of their respective
meyer figures he spent about three
click with the operator or the sales
concerns in this part of the West. Ed
months of last year in one and Lou
board customer. She has attempted to Therrien has been appointed Western
Welcher this month underwent an op-
keep her novelties ahead of the times , representative for the Blue Streak Dig-
eration. Lou has revived sufficiently to
as is evidenced by some of her latest
ger machines and has been renewing
additions. An airplane clock with a pro-
take in the last show as well as the
his acquaintance with local jobbers.
peller revolving on the second-hand out-
sights in New York and Miami. He will
Frank Marty, Jr., has been accompan-
side the glass is her latest scoop. Her ied by his girl friend on his last three
return the middle of February by way of
Exposition
novelties
have
also
started
to
his Seattle office .
visits to San Francisco to purchase
enjoy a big trade.
The retail department of Viking Spe-
equipment for his San Jose route. Job-
Dick Tyrrell has spread his wings and
cialty is now headed by L. L. Baker who
bers are beginning to wonder whether
flown from the Viking roost to an estab-
comes to this position with eleven years'
Frank cannot be trusted alone in the big
lishment of his own in Mission Street.
experience in the wholesale department
city.
of Woolworth's and four years as a
Prior to his association with Viking he
Fred Walther, associated with Gard-
spare time operator of candy and nut
spent live years in Los Angeles as
ner & Co. , drove a new car out from
machines. According to Mr. Wilslev,
owner of Vending Machine Headquar-
Michigan this month and stopped in San
his enthusiasm and experience are prov-
ters, a name which he will carry over to
Francisco long enough to slip a large
ing invaluable as business has stepped
his present business. He will be asso-
diamond on his girl's finger. His desti-
up noticeably since his appointment.
ciated with George Barnes who will
nation was Seattle where he will ply
Viking Specialty this month purchased
handle the local trade while Dick takes
his trade until alter his wedding.
the road.
the R. C. King Sales Co. and plans to
W. E. Pierce was a buyer of slots and
manufacture and distribute these scales
Johnny Ruggiero has finally decided
charms for his Hobart, Tasmania loca-
in the future .
that coffee belongs in the corner chop
tions this month and caused several
The most bewildering order of the
house and not in the office, so thumbs
jobbers to get out and dust off the old
month came to Einar Wilslev last week
down from now on with the subtle sug-
atlas.
on a penny postcard. Addressed to Vik-
gestions from visiting operators on a tip-
Conie and Get !!JEni!
Wm. Nathanson
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Lunceford Signed
COME AND GET ~EM!
Rock-Ola 1939 Phonographs
Sold on MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!
This is a challenge. We can prove that the 1939 Rock-Ola is
the best phonograph on the market, and we will give a written
guarantee to refund the purchase price within 30 days. Use the
machine for 30 days and you are the judge.
AND
We give a very liberal allowance price on your old phonograph.
Conie and Get !!JEni!
Wm. Nathanson
PArkway 9191
2835 West Pico, Los Angeles
by American Record;
program aired.
NEW YORK CITY.-Columbia Broad-
casting System's active management of
its newest affiliate, American Record
Corp., got underway last month with
the signing of Jimmie Lunceford and his
IS-piece band to a long term contract
for recording Voca!ion discs, and a net-
work broadcast Saturday evening, Jan-
uary 21.
The first release by Lunceford under
new sponsorship was made January 19
and comprised an original composition
in which his musicians collaborated
with the composer-arranger-leader of
America's "No. 1 Colored Swing Band,"
titled "'Tain't What You Do But the
Way That You Do It," coupled with an
adaptation of the old favorite, "Cheat-
in' On Me," on the reverse.
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