NEWS AND NOTES FROM
GRADUATING CLASS BUYS A STORY & CLARK
Mervyn H. Reed, Story & Clark dealer of Sterling, Illinois,
reports the purchase of a style 40-E walnut Story & Clark dynamic
upright with acoustical design by Joseph Klepac, by the graduating
class of the Sterling Township High School as a farewell present
to the high school. The gift was purchased for the enjoyment of
future student bodies. The instrument was dedicated with an ex-
cellent piano solo by Dorothy Pearson.
PHILADELPHIA MUSIC MERCHANTS OUTING
The Late Lt. Col. Frederick A. Victor
IN
MEMORIAM
Frederick A. Vietor, who died on June 18th, was a grandson of
Albert Steinvvay and had been connected with the firm of Stein-
way & Sons in active business for many years. It was only on
March 12th, 1941, that Theodore E. Steinway. Pres. of Steinway
& Sons, announced that Mr. Vietor had been appointed General
Manager of the Company, which office he was filling most effi-
ciently. He had previously held the office of Factory Manager.
Like his grandfather. Col. Vietor was greatly interested in mili-
tary affairs. He was an officer of the famed 101st Cavalry of New 7
York National Guard with whom he saw service on the Mexican
Border in 1916. He was overseas in the World War serving as
a Captain of the 6th Cavalry of the A.E.F. His grandfather served
in the Civil War as a private in the 7th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y.
Col. Vietor was a friendly man of culture, and a real American
patriot. He will be greatly missed. Presto Music Times extends its
sympathy to the members of the House of Steinway, and also to
the Company.
Despite a torrential rain which continued throughout the entire
afternoon and evening, the annual Music Merchants (hiting. held
.'it the Llanerch Country Club on Thursday, June 5th. proved a
great success. The afternoon was featured by two golfing events,
the regular match and the "Kickers Handicap." Winners in the
former were Mr. Rov P. Lindberg (Class A) with a low net of
70, Mr. John M. Duffy (Class B) 71. and Mr. Ray Erlandson
(Class C) 72. Runners-up were Mr. William F. Keidy (Class A)
73. Mr. Bert Jacobs (Class B) 74, and Mr. E. I 1 . Hughes (Class
C) 75. High gross, Mr. J. J. Mattlin, 156; longest drive on the
18th tee, Mr. William F. Reidy; most unusual round, Mr. Ben
Wittlin. The "Kickers Handicap," featuring those golfers who
handicapped their own scores to shoot between 70 and 85 was
participated-in by thirteen of the sixteen players. First prize was
won by Mr. Roy T. Lindberg, second prize by Mr. E. P. Hughes,
and third prize by Mr. Stephen McPhillips. Various Piano Manu-
facturers and local organizations contributed prizes.
During the dinner, which was served at the Clubhouse, enter-
tainment was provided by Mr. Frank Pinkerton, pianist, and the
University Glee Club. After dinner speakers included that eminent
jurist, the Honorable Adrian Bonelly, Lieutenant C. J. Moran.
U.S.N., who spoke on defense problems, and Mr. Earl Prevette,
author of "The Art of Selling by Telephone." Brief talks were
also made by Mr. Ray Erlandson of the Wurlitzer Company, Mr.
Earl E. Rice of Strawbridge & Clothier, Mr. Leo Kilgariff of the
Lester Company, Mr. Onderdonk of John Wanamaker, Mr. Jacobs
of the Jacobs Music Company, Mr. Peyton of the Wurlitzer Com-
pany, Mr. Cashman of Gimbel Brothers, and Mr. Chauncey Bond
of the Weaver Piano Company. An additional feature of unusual
interest w T as a group of solos by Mr. Arthur Williamson, the cele-
brated "fingerless pianist."
EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBIT BY STORY & CLARK
Story & Clark Piano Company, 64 East Jackson Blvd., Chicago,
111., will have an exceptionally interesting display at the Conven-
tion in rooms 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 and 538. The follow-
ing personnel will attend the exhibit: L. P. Bull. Vice Pres. and
Gen. Mgr.; E. F. Story, Treas.; F. F. Story, Jr., Vice Pres. in
Charge of Manufacturing; Gordon Laughead, Sales Mgr.; Wm.
H. Bowles, Eastern Sales Mgr.; Ivar Wernes, Mid-West Div.
Mgr.; Harry V. Williams, Southern Div. Mgr.; Joseph Klepac,
Superintendent; Warwick Anderson, Advertising Counsel. The
following models will be shown: Story & Clark Dynamic Console:
Story & Clark Spinets ; The Storygrand; Styles 47, 50, 54 Grands;
AND T H E STORYTONE. This complete exhibit has a retail
value of $20,000.00.
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