HARMONY COMPANY HAS NEW PRESIDENT
Front View of the Harmony Company
1750 Lawndale
Avenue,
Factory
Chicago, III.
HARMONY COMPANY HAS NEW PRESIDENT
Mr. John T. Higgins, who has a splendid reputation in
the business world becomes the new president of The Har-
mony Company, Chicago. It is one of the largest manufacturers
of stringed instruments in the country. Mr. Higgins is familiar
with all phases of production and merchandising. And in ad-
dition he is full of driving force and enthusiasm for his job,
and has other personal qualities that make him a real leader.
The Editor of Presto Music Times made a visit to the
Harmony Company plant a few days ago and had a pleasant
time. He saw some of the inside of the factory which is a most
up-to-date and efficient one. The interviews with Mr. Higgins
and some of the officers were most enjoyable. Mr. Higgins
made the following statement about his new position and as-
sociates:
"The one thing I would like to declare to every member
of the trade—jobbers and retailers alike—is the fact that the
established policies of this 48-year old concern will remain
the same. These policies are highly regarded in the trade, and
it will be my effort, as well as those about me, to see that the
ideas of satisfaction to our customers established by those
who preceded me, will be steadfastly maintained.
"That never-end search for improvement in the quality
of Harmony Co.'s products will be scrupulously continued and
will always be maintained.
"The question of service to our customers, is of course,
having my immediate attention. Important studies are going
on throughout our factory. These studies will have our most
minute examination with the additional objective of further-
ing the importance of our values—and always at the lowest
prices.
A. A. ANDERSON
Accounting
MAY,
NINETEEN FORTY
JOE GRASER
Factory Operations
JOHN T. HIGGINS, President
"I am distinctly fortunate in having in our organization
men whose experience, training and background will mean
so much towards a successful 1940.
" 'Chuck' Rubovits, with our company for more than 5
years, will assist me in merchandising, designing and sales.
'Chuck' is well known in the trade through his fine service
and contact with our customers, and will continue to execute
these important duties.
"Joe Graser, with the company for more than 16 years,
will now be in full charge of all factory operations. Joe also
supervises the purchasing. He has had extensive experience
in sources of supply and in the selection of proper materials.
"A. A. Anderson, who has been with the Harmony Com-
pany for seven years, will now, as credit manager, be respon-
sible for accounts.
"Robert Putter, our New York representative for the past
5 years, continues at his post, responsible for Eastern sales,
and also to assist with the general sales development. Putter's
long experience makes him of great value to our customers as
well as ourselves.
"The fine cooperation and loyalty of these men, in addi-
tion to the enthusiasm evidenced by those jobbers and retailers
with whom I have talked, give me good reason to believe that
this fine old established business of ours will go forward in
1940."
CHARLES A. RUBOVITZ
Designing and Sales
ROBERT PUTTER
Eastern Sales
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