Coin Machine Review (& Pacific ...)
Issue: 1945 January - Page 47
Jennings Gets "E"
CHICAGO-Another coin machine firm
joined the honored ranks December 14th
when Army and Navy officials conferred the
coveted "E" Award upon 0 . D. Jennings
& Co. during impressive ceremonies held at
the plant on West Lake Street.
Accepting the Award on behalf of the
men and women of Jennings, 0 . D. Jen-
nings declared that it was one of the hap-
piest and proudest moments of his life. In
his brief acceptance speech, Jennings men-
tioned that the "E" Award was based not
only u pon the quality and quantity of vital
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PAOL A. LAYMON
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war ma terials produced by the firm, but
upon ten additional factors. "One of these,"
he said, "was the 'overcoming of obstacles.'
"I cannot think of three more significant
or all-inclusive words than these," said Jen-
nings. "When you can overcome obstacles,
you ca n do anything. America will win this
war because Americans are able to over-
come obstacles.''
The Jennings firm was notified of the
award in a letter from Robert P. Patterson,
Secretary of War, who stated: "You men
and women of the 0. D. Jennings & Co.
have made an outstanding contribution to
victory. You have every reason to be proud
of the record you have set, and your prac-
tical patriotism stands as an example to all
Americans."
Army and Navy officials taking part in
the ceremony included Col. F. J. Schaal,
Commanding, Chicago Signal Corps Depot,
who presented the flag to Mr. Jennings;
Commander R. J . Twyman, Director of
Civilian Personnel, U. S. Navy, Chicago,
who presented "E" pins to Herman Kam-
minga, president · of the Coin Machine
Workers Union; Lt. Margaret P . West of
WAC and Ensign Katherine Castle of
WAVE who added color and charm to the
ceremonies, together with an official Marine
Corps Color Guard.
Jennings Service Mothers were repre-
sented by Mrs. Margaret Solan, an em-
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911 South 11th, Tacoma, Washington
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PUGET SOUND NOVELTY CO .
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ployee, who was presented an '·E" pin by
a wounded soldier recently returned from
a figh ting front.
• E. A. Terhune, vice-president and assist-
ant to the president, served as master of
ceremonies. Billy Chandler's Benedicts from
the Graemere Hotel "Glass House" fur-
nished appropriate music.
W. L. Ru.nzel -P asses
CHICAGO-Funeral services were held
December 14th for William L. Runzel, 73,
founder and chairman of the board of the
Ru nzel Cord and Wire Co., suppliers to the
Coin Machine Industry. Runzel passed away •
at his home on the 11th after a brief illness.
He is survived by a son, William L., Jr., and
three daughters.
Badger Has Batter-Up
LOS ANGELES- Badger Sales is now
represent ing the Batter Up Co. of Milwau-
kee. Batter Up is a non-coin-operated base-
ball machine for parks, fairs and arcades.
A complete sample unit will be on display
at the local offices in the near future.
A. L. Johnson, head technician at Badger,
is back at his post after a trip to Okla-
homa. Ed Harrison, who pinch-hitted for
him, is back operating his music route.
Gilbert Kitt of Empire Coin Machine
Co., Chicago, and K. F. Wilkinson, San
Antonio, Texas, were recent visitors in to
see Happel.
* * *
As a steamer was leaving Athens, a well
dressed passenger approached the cap tain,
and pointing to the d istant hills, inquired:
"What is that white stuff on those dis-
tant hills, captain?"
"That is snow, madam," replied the cap-
tain.
"Well," remarked the lady, "I thought so
myself. But a gentleman just told me it was
Greece."
COIN
MACH /HE
REVIEW
·45
FOR
JANUARY
1945
~rasnn' !1 1Brst llllisfyrs
To Our Friends and Customers
*
9n 1945 May Your Prof its Soar
With Container Salesboards
*
SALES BOARDS
Since my first ad in THE REVIEW many operators have switched to
CONTAINER BOARDS
and are they glad? Yessir, for they have reordered ... some of
them many times.
Are you too busy making money to make MORE MONEY? Lots of
operators are taking it easy now that money "comes easy." ln·sure
TOMORROW! Use only CONTAINER BOARDS and you need not
fear competition.
:FRANK A. SHOWALTER
CONTAINER'S FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE
108 East First Street
Phone: Santa Ana 6991
Santa Ana, California
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CHICAGO-Another coin machine firm
joined the honored ranks December 14th
when Army and Navy officials conferred the
coveted "E" Award upon 0 . D. Jennings
& Co. during impressive ceremonies held at
the plant on West Lake Street.
Accepting the Award on behalf of the
men and women of Jennings, 0 . D. Jen-
nings declared that it was one of the hap-
piest and proudest moments of his life. In
his brief acceptance speech, Jennings men-
tioned that the "E" Award was based not
only u pon the quality and quantity of vital
New Film Releases
For Converted Panorams
QUALITY PICTURES
SERIES 1 TO 13
.
Write for literature
-SEE-
PAOL A. LAYMON
DISTRIBUTOR
war ma terials produced by the firm, but
upon ten additional factors. "One of these,"
he said, "was the 'overcoming of obstacles.'
"I cannot think of three more significant
or all-inclusive words than these," said Jen-
nings. "When you can overcome obstacles,
you ca n do anything. America will win this
war because Americans are able to over-
come obstacles.''
The Jennings firm was notified of the
award in a letter from Robert P. Patterson,
Secretary of War, who stated: "You men
and women of the 0. D. Jennings & Co.
have made an outstanding contribution to
victory. You have every reason to be proud
of the record you have set, and your prac-
tical patriotism stands as an example to all
Americans."
Army and Navy officials taking part in
the ceremony included Col. F. J. Schaal,
Commanding, Chicago Signal Corps Depot,
who presented the flag to Mr. Jennings;
Commander R. J . Twyman, Director of
Civilian Personnel, U. S. Navy, Chicago,
who presented "E" pins to Herman Kam-
minga, president · of the Coin Machine
Workers Union; Lt. Margaret P . West of
WAC and Ensign Katherine Castle of
WAVE who added color and charm to the
ceremonies, together with an official Marine
Corps Color Guard.
Jennings Service Mothers were repre-
sented by Mrs. Margaret Solan, an em-
MAT'S VENDING & NOVELTY SERVICE
911 South 11th, Tacoma, Washington
- - - - - - - - - - - - - REPRESENT/HG
SIBYL STARK NOVELTY CO.
PUGET SOUND NOVELTY CO .
Toys-Games-Dolls-_S_a_le_s_b_oa_r_d_• _ _ _ _ _ c_o_in_M_a_c_h_ine Parts & Equipment
ADVERTISING BOOK MATCHES and ALL TYPES VENDING MACHINES
ployee, who was presented an '·E" pin by
a wounded soldier recently returned from
a figh ting front.
• E. A. Terhune, vice-president and assist-
ant to the president, served as master of
ceremonies. Billy Chandler's Benedicts from
the Graemere Hotel "Glass House" fur-
nished appropriate music.
W. L. Ru.nzel -P asses
CHICAGO-Funeral services were held
December 14th for William L. Runzel, 73,
founder and chairman of the board of the
Ru nzel Cord and Wire Co., suppliers to the
Coin Machine Industry. Runzel passed away •
at his home on the 11th after a brief illness.
He is survived by a son, William L., Jr., and
three daughters.
Badger Has Batter-Up
LOS ANGELES- Badger Sales is now
represent ing the Batter Up Co. of Milwau-
kee. Batter Up is a non-coin-operated base-
ball machine for parks, fairs and arcades.
A complete sample unit will be on display
at the local offices in the near future.
A. L. Johnson, head technician at Badger,
is back at his post after a trip to Okla-
homa. Ed Harrison, who pinch-hitted for
him, is back operating his music route.
Gilbert Kitt of Empire Coin Machine
Co., Chicago, and K. F. Wilkinson, San
Antonio, Texas, were recent visitors in to
see Happel.
* * *
As a steamer was leaving Athens, a well
dressed passenger approached the cap tain,
and pointing to the d istant hills, inquired:
"What is that white stuff on those dis-
tant hills, captain?"
"That is snow, madam," replied the cap-
tain.
"Well," remarked the lady, "I thought so
myself. But a gentleman just told me it was
Greece."
COIN
MACH /HE
REVIEW
·45
FOR
JANUARY
1945
~rasnn' !1 1Brst llllisfyrs
To Our Friends and Customers
*
9n 1945 May Your Prof its Soar
With Container Salesboards
*
SALES BOARDS
Since my first ad in THE REVIEW many operators have switched to
CONTAINER BOARDS
and are they glad? Yessir, for they have reordered ... some of
them many times.
Are you too busy making money to make MORE MONEY? Lots of
operators are taking it easy now that money "comes easy." ln·sure
TOMORROW! Use only CONTAINER BOARDS and you need not
fear competition.
:FRANK A. SHOWALTER
CONTAINER'S FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE
108 East First Street
Phone: Santa Ana 6991
Santa Ana, California
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