C.O.C.A. Times
Issue: 2003-November - Vol 3 Num 9 - Page 31
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Our last tale comes from Herb We infield of Northbrook IL.
This is the second "Tale" submitted by Herb. Thanks Herb.
This is an unfinished tale and I'll let Herb tell you about.. ... .... .
MOVIE MAGIC
My wife and I were going to the movies. As she went to pick out the seats,
I went to get the popcorn. Would you believe, sitting on the counter in front
of the popcorn machine was a MILLS MYSTERY slot machine (I've
always called it the CASTLE FRONT). It was JUST SITTING THERE!!!
After recovering my composure I located the owner of the machine--- one
of the kids selling the popcorn! It turns out the theatre was showing "The
Good Thief' and he brought it in to hype the picture. Then he told me it
was one of a matched set:
1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent and 25 cent play.
My next question was "Do you want to sell these machines"? Of course he didn't want to, as they were
part of an estate, he had the rest of the family to consider, etc, etc. Not only that, but he wouldn't even give
me his name or phone number.! !
I gave him one of my cards, dangled enough money in front of him that I thought would impress a $7 .00
an hour kid and we' ll see if anything happens. Stay tuned for what could be a real find. Don't ask me what
the movie was about; I just couldn't get into it.
I came back later and took this picture. Because I am an eternal optimist I now await a phone call and a
happy ending, just like in the movies.
-- NEWS PLASH --
NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT THREE TIMES!
Yes, you guessed it! C.O.C.A. members are all invited back to Jasper Sanfilippo's for
Friday nights meeting. If you have been there already, then nothing more needs to be said.
If you haven't, then cancel all other plans and make it a priority to attend.
No where else will you see more music machines, arcade pieces and coin-op.
However, due to a prior engagement the carousel will not be opened for this event.
A bus will be available to transport members for $5.00 each, round trip. A limited supply of
seats are available. First come, first serve. Reservations with payment can be made to
Paul Hindin or paid at the C.O.C.A. Booth. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. 45 spots available.
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_ E_H_U_N_T_(_co_n_tin_u_ed_) ___ )
Our last tale comes from Herb We infield of Northbrook IL.
This is the second "Tale" submitted by Herb. Thanks Herb.
This is an unfinished tale and I'll let Herb tell you about.. ... .... .
MOVIE MAGIC
My wife and I were going to the movies. As she went to pick out the seats,
I went to get the popcorn. Would you believe, sitting on the counter in front
of the popcorn machine was a MILLS MYSTERY slot machine (I've
always called it the CASTLE FRONT). It was JUST SITTING THERE!!!
After recovering my composure I located the owner of the machine--- one
of the kids selling the popcorn! It turns out the theatre was showing "The
Good Thief' and he brought it in to hype the picture. Then he told me it
was one of a matched set:
1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent and 25 cent play.
My next question was "Do you want to sell these machines"? Of course he didn't want to, as they were
part of an estate, he had the rest of the family to consider, etc, etc. Not only that, but he wouldn't even give
me his name or phone number.! !
I gave him one of my cards, dangled enough money in front of him that I thought would impress a $7 .00
an hour kid and we' ll see if anything happens. Stay tuned for what could be a real find. Don't ask me what
the movie was about; I just couldn't get into it.
I came back later and took this picture. Because I am an eternal optimist I now await a phone call and a
happy ending, just like in the movies.
-- NEWS PLASH --
NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT THREE TIMES!
Yes, you guessed it! C.O.C.A. members are all invited back to Jasper Sanfilippo's for
Friday nights meeting. If you have been there already, then nothing more needs to be said.
If you haven't, then cancel all other plans and make it a priority to attend.
No where else will you see more music machines, arcade pieces and coin-op.
However, due to a prior engagement the carousel will not be opened for this event.
A bus will be available to transport members for $5.00 each, round trip. A limited supply of
seats are available. First come, first serve. Reservations with payment can be made to
Paul Hindin or paid at the C.O.C.A. Booth. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. 45 spots available.
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Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).