Coin Machine Journal

August, t THE
New Type Stand
Makes Appearance
A new type of collapsible steel
stand has made its appearance in
the trade.
This new stand resembles a
wooden pedestal stand, but is made
of a light weight metal and designed
to withstand the abuses that go with
the operation of machines.
It is reported that several manu­
facturers have adopted the new
type of stand as standard equip­
ment on their games and other ma­
chines. The stands may be finished
to match the color scheme of the
various machines.
In a demonstration at one of the
manufacturers, a 250 pound weight
was placed on the stand and ex­
periments made to demonstrate its
ability to stand up under operating
conditions.
The manufacturers, the Midland
Specialties Company, report they
have designed the stand to resist
vibration and to be non-rocking. It
is also pointed out that the stand
may be used for all types of games
or machines, regardless of size. The
stands are collapsible and weigh
only ten pounds.
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One concern making a double
playing game of more than ordi­
nary dimensions has adopted the
stand, it is reported. Another fea­
ture also pointed out is the finish
which resists wear and takes a pol­
ish the same as a wood cabinet. The
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new stand enhances the appearance
of the wood cabinet as it gives the
appearance of being a solid unit
from top to bottom. Bell operators
are reported to have found it adapt­
able to their needs.
Philadelphia Operators in
Membership Drive
At a special meeting of the execu­
tive board of the Philadelphia Coin
Machine Operators Association held
on July 19 it was decided to inaugu­
rate an intensive drive to increase
the membership of the operators’
association, says Harry Block a live
wire association man. The initiation
or entrance fee has been reduced
from $50.00 to $12.50 for a limited
time only. All operators of coin
operated machines in that territory
are being urged to join now that
they may benefit from 'the far reach­
ing and business building activities
of that strong and growing organi­
zation. Many operators were glad
to pay $50.00, the regular entrance
fee. The special $12.50 fee which is
temporary and subject to recall at
the discretion of the executive board
is expected to bring in a.number of
new members.
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The association will hold a picnic
at Atlantic City, N. J. on or about
August 11. All new applicants for
membership will be invited to at­
tend the picnic and spend a glorious
day at 'the seashore.
Jack Brandt, secretary, 1810 N.
7th St., Philadelphia is handling the
details of the outing. ‘
New Precision Lock
A new type of lock, designed and
constructed especially for coin and
vending machine application will be
introduced to the coin maehine in­
dustry within the very near future.
The new locks will be manufactured
and sold by 'the Illinois Lock Com­
pany, Chicago. This lock, con­
structed on a precision scale it is
said, it will be sold at popular prices.
A novel merchandising plan, it is
said, will be used to introduce the
lock to the operator and manufac­
turer. New catalogs and specifica­
tion sheets are being prepared for
distribution.
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Kirk to Push Steeple Chase
Clyde Kirk, who is known 'to the
industry as the man who put the
Lark over, has joined hands with
the Exhibit Supply Co., in charge
of the Standard Games Co., a divi­
sion of that company. Mr. Kirk will
devote his attention to the new
Steeple Chase game recently intro­
duced by that concern.
The new steeplechase marble
game is the first upright playing
field to appear since the advent of
the pin game. Six colored marbles
representing horses star't the race
from the top of the machine, chang­
ing positions on the turns and at
the jumps.
Marbles are raised to starting
point by means of a manual lift.
The game may be used for amuse­
ment only or as a trade machine.
A score card with parlay feature is
provided showing position of field
at finish.
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