Coin Machine Review (& Pacific ...)
Issue: 1949 July - Page 30
NO WILD PROFIT CLAIMS ...
NO HICH PRESSURE TACTICS
NO MISLEADINC STATEMENTS
ONLY FACTS!
AND THE FACTS ARE-The Kunkel Model "K" automatic hot popcorn vendor has proved its
dependability on all types of locations. Engineered by top coin machine specialists and manufac·
tured by a firm with 30 years experience in coin· operated machines, the Model "K" has consistently
added new improvements to make it the last word in automatic popcorn perfection!
High in Quality-Low in Price-$119.50-for 5c or 10c Models
Write for full information today!
NORSOAMERICA
Approved by
Underwriters' Lab.
356 South Broadway
MAdison 6·3746
of layoffs in local railroad shops. The ef.
fect of this "holiday" is felt all along the
line, in many quarters where it would be
least expected.
The men who make their living with
phonographs and pin ball machines in
Akron can breathe easier again. City coun-
cil there did an about face on the ordinance
passed several weeks ago, putting a three
per cent amusement tax on coin-operated
amusement devices. They did this by ac-
cepting a report from the Taxes and As-
sessments Committee. The vote had the
effect of killing the bill previously passed.
Local phono operators are still serving
music for a nickel and business has been
fair, although much of the trade is now
moving outside for the summer. Nearby
Buckeye Lake and Norwood Park are be-
ginning to get much of the summer busi-
ness, especially weekends and holidays.
Portsmouth's new "anti-gambling" ordi-
nance went into effect, with city officials
declaring it will be enforced. The ordi-
nance covers bell machines, punch boards
and "free play" pin ball machines. Opera-
tors and distributors of bell machines,
punch boards and "free play" pin balls,
who function on a wholesale basis, have
been notified that they must remove their
machines in compliance with the new or-
dinance.
Chief puzzle in interpretation of the
new ordinance is likely to be the portion
covering pin ball machines. Those devices
which do not "payoff" with free games
are not illegal, but simply amusements.
Enforcement officers said it would be dif-
ficult to prove whether or not a pin ball
machine actually provides free games, since
this may be up to the proprietor in many
cases.
Nearby New Boston has introduced an
ordinance similar to Portsmouth's which
would prohibit the exhibition and use of
pin ball machines, bell machines and simi-
lar devices.
Demand for installation of shuffleboards
continues, but the city is pretty well cov-
ered now. Interest still continues to build
in the new game and some of the boards
are now standard equipment in many
amusement areas. As yet, your reporter
has not come in contact with any tourna-
ments.
Demand for soft drinks continues at a
high level. We have had much humid
weather and that usually creates more of
30
Los Angeles. Calif.
Cable Address: NOSOAM
a desire for them than the usual hot
weather. New drinks have been scarce in
making their appearance, while many of
the old ones are oftentimes hard to find.
One of the newer dispensers to show in
Columbus is an automatic coffee dispens-
ing machine.
Akron operators were stymied for 17
days recently when bottled deliveries of
cola were held up by a truck drivers' strike.
The wage dispute was finally resolved.
Many summer candies are making their
appearance as summer heat bears down.
Summer coatings are helping many brands,
but demand is off considerably from colder
weather.
The Ohio Cigarette Vendors Assn. was
formed here recently, with the group's 50
charter members electing Maurice Levitch,
general manager of the Stern Cigarette
Vending Machine Co., Norwood, as presi-
dent. Other ollicers elected are George
Flanagan, Dayton, first vice president;
George Golden, Cleveland, second vice
president; Allen Ziegler, Columbus, treas-
urer, and Leonard Stern, Columbus, secre-
tary.
Initial aim of the association, the officers
said, will be to protect the industry from
unfair legislation and improve the vending
machine business. The group plans a cam-
paign against the proposed three per cent
Ohio sales tax, as it would affect cigarettes.
William D. Bailey, supervisor of the ex-
cise section of the Ohio Department of
Taxation, reported that sales of cigarette
tax stamps for the month of May 1949
increased $11,649 over the same month
last year. In May of 1948 sales totaled
$1,475,378, while this year they reached
$1,487,027.
For the year to date, cigarette tax stamp
sales increased .91 per cent. Sales for the
five months of 1949 were $6,902,787, while
last year the total was $6,840,457.
Warm weather has put the silence on
many pop corn machines, although theaters
are still selling the product. Many loca-
tions are reporting slow business, however.
Penny scale operators are reporting a
slight upgrade in business, while two week-
ends which were holidays helped stamp
machine sales. Otherwise, most machines
are about the same as before.
Congratulations to THE COIN MACHINE
REVIEW upon the occasion of its 16th
birthday and may there be 16 more years
of excellent service to the cause of fur-
thering the Industry!
W. C. Arthurll
I.os Jlngeles
General business conditions during June
can best be termed "static." If there are
any pieces of equipment which are making
the operators heaps of money, your busi-
ness reporter hasn't heard about them yet.
As compared to the over-all business pic-
ture, however, coin machines are holding
INC'R'EASE YOUR PROFITS
WITH THE NATIONALLY ACCEPTED. TRIED
AND TESTED
ADAMS 1c GUM VENDOR
The only fully selective gum vendor that meets all require-
ments. An Adams Ic gum vendor attached to candy or
cigarette machine means more profit for you from your
locations with little added cost. Vends world famous Adams
Brands. Machines and gum available from our local stock.
Write for literature and prices.
MESSRS. PARINA and COMPANY
Exclusive Distributors; in The Eleven Western States
For The Gum fending Corporation
65 Lily Street
UNderhill 1·9788
San Francisco. Calif.
COIN MACHINE REVIEW
NO HICH PRESSURE TACTICS
NO MISLEADINC STATEMENTS
ONLY FACTS!
AND THE FACTS ARE-The Kunkel Model "K" automatic hot popcorn vendor has proved its
dependability on all types of locations. Engineered by top coin machine specialists and manufac·
tured by a firm with 30 years experience in coin· operated machines, the Model "K" has consistently
added new improvements to make it the last word in automatic popcorn perfection!
High in Quality-Low in Price-$119.50-for 5c or 10c Models
Write for full information today!
NORSOAMERICA
Approved by
Underwriters' Lab.
356 South Broadway
MAdison 6·3746
of layoffs in local railroad shops. The ef.
fect of this "holiday" is felt all along the
line, in many quarters where it would be
least expected.
The men who make their living with
phonographs and pin ball machines in
Akron can breathe easier again. City coun-
cil there did an about face on the ordinance
passed several weeks ago, putting a three
per cent amusement tax on coin-operated
amusement devices. They did this by ac-
cepting a report from the Taxes and As-
sessments Committee. The vote had the
effect of killing the bill previously passed.
Local phono operators are still serving
music for a nickel and business has been
fair, although much of the trade is now
moving outside for the summer. Nearby
Buckeye Lake and Norwood Park are be-
ginning to get much of the summer busi-
ness, especially weekends and holidays.
Portsmouth's new "anti-gambling" ordi-
nance went into effect, with city officials
declaring it will be enforced. The ordi-
nance covers bell machines, punch boards
and "free play" pin ball machines. Opera-
tors and distributors of bell machines,
punch boards and "free play" pin balls,
who function on a wholesale basis, have
been notified that they must remove their
machines in compliance with the new or-
dinance.
Chief puzzle in interpretation of the
new ordinance is likely to be the portion
covering pin ball machines. Those devices
which do not "payoff" with free games
are not illegal, but simply amusements.
Enforcement officers said it would be dif-
ficult to prove whether or not a pin ball
machine actually provides free games, since
this may be up to the proprietor in many
cases.
Nearby New Boston has introduced an
ordinance similar to Portsmouth's which
would prohibit the exhibition and use of
pin ball machines, bell machines and simi-
lar devices.
Demand for installation of shuffleboards
continues, but the city is pretty well cov-
ered now. Interest still continues to build
in the new game and some of the boards
are now standard equipment in many
amusement areas. As yet, your reporter
has not come in contact with any tourna-
ments.
Demand for soft drinks continues at a
high level. We have had much humid
weather and that usually creates more of
30
Los Angeles. Calif.
Cable Address: NOSOAM
a desire for them than the usual hot
weather. New drinks have been scarce in
making their appearance, while many of
the old ones are oftentimes hard to find.
One of the newer dispensers to show in
Columbus is an automatic coffee dispens-
ing machine.
Akron operators were stymied for 17
days recently when bottled deliveries of
cola were held up by a truck drivers' strike.
The wage dispute was finally resolved.
Many summer candies are making their
appearance as summer heat bears down.
Summer coatings are helping many brands,
but demand is off considerably from colder
weather.
The Ohio Cigarette Vendors Assn. was
formed here recently, with the group's 50
charter members electing Maurice Levitch,
general manager of the Stern Cigarette
Vending Machine Co., Norwood, as presi-
dent. Other ollicers elected are George
Flanagan, Dayton, first vice president;
George Golden, Cleveland, second vice
president; Allen Ziegler, Columbus, treas-
urer, and Leonard Stern, Columbus, secre-
tary.
Initial aim of the association, the officers
said, will be to protect the industry from
unfair legislation and improve the vending
machine business. The group plans a cam-
paign against the proposed three per cent
Ohio sales tax, as it would affect cigarettes.
William D. Bailey, supervisor of the ex-
cise section of the Ohio Department of
Taxation, reported that sales of cigarette
tax stamps for the month of May 1949
increased $11,649 over the same month
last year. In May of 1948 sales totaled
$1,475,378, while this year they reached
$1,487,027.
For the year to date, cigarette tax stamp
sales increased .91 per cent. Sales for the
five months of 1949 were $6,902,787, while
last year the total was $6,840,457.
Warm weather has put the silence on
many pop corn machines, although theaters
are still selling the product. Many loca-
tions are reporting slow business, however.
Penny scale operators are reporting a
slight upgrade in business, while two week-
ends which were holidays helped stamp
machine sales. Otherwise, most machines
are about the same as before.
Congratulations to THE COIN MACHINE
REVIEW upon the occasion of its 16th
birthday and may there be 16 more years
of excellent service to the cause of fur-
thering the Industry!
W. C. Arthurll
I.os Jlngeles
General business conditions during June
can best be termed "static." If there are
any pieces of equipment which are making
the operators heaps of money, your busi-
ness reporter hasn't heard about them yet.
As compared to the over-all business pic-
ture, however, coin machines are holding
INC'R'EASE YOUR PROFITS
WITH THE NATIONALLY ACCEPTED. TRIED
AND TESTED
ADAMS 1c GUM VENDOR
The only fully selective gum vendor that meets all require-
ments. An Adams Ic gum vendor attached to candy or
cigarette machine means more profit for you from your
locations with little added cost. Vends world famous Adams
Brands. Machines and gum available from our local stock.
Write for literature and prices.
MESSRS. PARINA and COMPANY
Exclusive Distributors; in The Eleven Western States
For The Gum fending Corporation
65 Lily Street
UNderhill 1·9788
San Francisco. Calif.
COIN MACHINE REVIEW
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