C.O.C.A. Times
Issue: 2007-July - Vol 8 Num 2 - Page 30
Mills
Whatheheckisit?
UPCOMING COCA EVENTS
July 27-29 COCA
National Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
It is not a Gambling Device
or Trade Stimulator
by Bill Butterfield
Dave Cook, 623-780-2665
Local Gatherings
It is a Mills Radio Control Box,
which is an accessory for the
Mills Do Re Mi jukebox of 1936.
In common jukebox parlance this
is a "stroller", which acts as a sort
of portable wall box or remote se-
lector. Rather than mount a wall
box in each booth at a location,
this stroller would be moved from
booth to booth by a pretty young
girl who would entice the patrons
to make a selection from the juke-
box using this (then) interesting
technology. It is non-selective; in other words, putting
a nickel in just gets you the next record in sequence on
the phonograph. It worked via FM radio signals and re-
quired a special piece of equipment inside the jukebox
to receive the signal. I have seen perhaps 5 or 6 of these
over the years - jukebox people consider them scarce,
but at the same time not of extreme value. A friend of
mine who has one of these strollers has been trying to
find the required unit for his Do Re Mi jukebox for
about twenty years with no luck.
If it was a Wurlitzer stroller made a few years later,
it would be worth perhaps 10 times the value of the
Mills unit to an advanced Wurlitzer collector. Wurlitzer
made two strollers in the early 1940's.
All members are welcome to attend.
Please call the host to make a reservation.
Space may be limited.
Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Saturday, July 7, 11:30-2 PM - Rich Wolfin
Carlstadt, New Jersey 800-624-8746
Saturday, August 4 - Crystal & Thomas Lucier
San Pedro, California 310-833-2389
Sunday, September 9 - Al Demetruk
Youngstown, Ohio 330-792-5658
Saturday, September 15 - Bill Petrochuk
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 919-304-4455
Saturday, September 29 - Mark Ernster
Cedarburg, Wisconsin 262-67 5-0497
Sunday, October 14 - Sandy Lechtick
Woodland Hills, California 818-712-9700
Check the COCA website
(coinopclub.org) for more updates.
If you would like to host a gathering in your area
please call Bill Petrochuk 919-304-4455.
We are also seeking hosts for 2008.
Fall Membership Meeting
Friday November 9, 7 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, St Charles IL.
Election of officers will take place at this meeting.
Your attendance will be greatly appreciated.
The nominating committee has submitted the following selections.
President- Bill Petrochuk, North Carolina
Vice President- Marsha Blau, Wisconsin
Treasurer- Doug Cain, Ohio
Recording Secretary- Lester Aaron, California
The term of office will be from Jan.I , 2008 - Dec 31 , 2009
Anyone who has been an active member for
two years or more is eligible to run for office.
Any member interested in running for office
should contact the nominating committee
(A lex Warschaw, Paul Hindin or Frank DeMayo).
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
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Whatheheckisit?
UPCOMING COCA EVENTS
July 27-29 COCA
National Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
It is not a Gambling Device
or Trade Stimulator
by Bill Butterfield
Dave Cook, 623-780-2665
Local Gatherings
It is a Mills Radio Control Box,
which is an accessory for the
Mills Do Re Mi jukebox of 1936.
In common jukebox parlance this
is a "stroller", which acts as a sort
of portable wall box or remote se-
lector. Rather than mount a wall
box in each booth at a location,
this stroller would be moved from
booth to booth by a pretty young
girl who would entice the patrons
to make a selection from the juke-
box using this (then) interesting
technology. It is non-selective; in other words, putting
a nickel in just gets you the next record in sequence on
the phonograph. It worked via FM radio signals and re-
quired a special piece of equipment inside the jukebox
to receive the signal. I have seen perhaps 5 or 6 of these
over the years - jukebox people consider them scarce,
but at the same time not of extreme value. A friend of
mine who has one of these strollers has been trying to
find the required unit for his Do Re Mi jukebox for
about twenty years with no luck.
If it was a Wurlitzer stroller made a few years later,
it would be worth perhaps 10 times the value of the
Mills unit to an advanced Wurlitzer collector. Wurlitzer
made two strollers in the early 1940's.
All members are welcome to attend.
Please call the host to make a reservation.
Space may be limited.
Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Saturday, July 7, 11:30-2 PM - Rich Wolfin
Carlstadt, New Jersey 800-624-8746
Saturday, August 4 - Crystal & Thomas Lucier
San Pedro, California 310-833-2389
Sunday, September 9 - Al Demetruk
Youngstown, Ohio 330-792-5658
Saturday, September 15 - Bill Petrochuk
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 919-304-4455
Saturday, September 29 - Mark Ernster
Cedarburg, Wisconsin 262-67 5-0497
Sunday, October 14 - Sandy Lechtick
Woodland Hills, California 818-712-9700
Check the COCA website
(coinopclub.org) for more updates.
If you would like to host a gathering in your area
please call Bill Petrochuk 919-304-4455.
We are also seeking hosts for 2008.
Fall Membership Meeting
Friday November 9, 7 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, St Charles IL.
Election of officers will take place at this meeting.
Your attendance will be greatly appreciated.
The nominating committee has submitted the following selections.
President- Bill Petrochuk, North Carolina
Vice President- Marsha Blau, Wisconsin
Treasurer- Doug Cain, Ohio
Recording Secretary- Lester Aaron, California
The term of office will be from Jan.I , 2008 - Dec 31 , 2009
Anyone who has been an active member for
two years or more is eligible to run for office.
Any member interested in running for office
should contact the nominating committee
(A lex Warschaw, Paul Hindin or Frank DeMayo).
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
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