Music Trade Review
Issue: 1929 Vol. 88 N. 3 - Page 4
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The Music Trade Review
Brunswick Business Brisk
PORTLAND, ORE., January 13.—George Fullman,
in charge of the phonograph and radio depart-
ment of the Portland branch of the Brunswick-
Balke-Collender Co., says that the last four
months in 1928 showed up very well from a
sales standpoint. Their new radio has been
very well received all over this territory, to-
gether with their combination sets, which are
big sellers. No doubt the Brunswick radio has
contributed to this result. Their record business,
said Mr. Fullman, has been excellent, and the
Al Jolson record "Sonny Boy" has helped this
very much, as the record has proved the biggest
seller they have ever handled. This he attrib-
utes to the continued showing of the Al Jol-
son picture "The Singing Fool" all over their
territory. This record, according to Mr. Full-
man, will eventually be found in the library of
every one owning a phonograph.
JANUARY 19, 1923
Appointed Distributor for
Majestic Radio Style Show
Edison Radio-Phonograph
for Metropolitan Dealers
Los ANGELES, CALIF., January 12.—H. R. Curtiss
Co., formerly the Splitdorf-Bethlehem Co., has
been appointed Edison phonograph and radio
distributor for southern California and Arizona.
C. E. Foote, sales manager, reports that the
new line is being received with considerable en-
thusiasm by both music and radio dealers
throughout the territory.
Music Dealer Found Dead
MILLERSBUKG, PA., January 14.—Harry L. Krieg,
thirty-two years old, owner of a music and radio
store here, was found dead in his automobile
with a bullet wound in his head and authorities
are investigating the case. He is survived by a
widow.
Seventeen Hundred Retailers in New York
Territory See New Majestic Line at Hotel
Pennsylvania
Close to 1,700 dealers in the metropolitan dis-
trict of New York who handle Majestic radio
receivers were the guests of the distributors of
the Grigsby-Grunow Co. products at an elabo-
rate radio style show and banquet held at the
Hotel Pennsylvania last week, when the several
new and improved models of Majestic receivers
for 1929 were shown for the first time.
Leonard C. Welling was chairman of the
Committee of Distributors in charge of the
affair, and the details were handled in masterly
fashion. Herbert E. Young; general sales man-
ager of the Grigsby-Grunow Co., acted as
toastmaster and also took occasion to thank
the jobbers and dealers in the name of the
company for their very successful efforts dur-
ing 1928. The speakers included James J.
Davin, promotion manager of the company,
and well known throughout the music indus-
try through his long connection with its various
divisions, and E. H. McCarthy, metropolitan
divisional sales manager for the company.
Following the banquet and the style show
the guests were entertained with an all-star
program presenting such notables of the stage
as Moran and Mack, Belle Baker, Florence
Moore, Phil Baker, Ruth Etting, Arnold John-
son's Band and many others. The entertain-
ment program was broadcast through Station
WABC, New York.
A feature of the evening was the appearance
of Mayor James J. Walker, of New York, who
dropped in for a few moments while the festiv-
ities were at their height and who made a
brief address in his characteristic style.
Music Merchants Launch
New Service Department
Executive Offices of National Association of
Music Merchants to Provide Legal and Sales
Helps for Dealers—To Issue New Insignia
Reproducing Grand (Welte
Mignon-Licensee)
The ultimate in reproducing artistry—built to satisfy the
most critical. Welte-Mignon (Licensee) Action in rich
brown Mahogany case finished by New England's finest
craftsmen.
Poole Piano Company
Cambridge A
BOSTON, MASS.
The National Association of Music Merchants
announces a new department for the executive
office, designed to provide various kinds of
service for members, including legal advice and
sales helps. One of the first items of service
will be the providing of decalcomania transfers
for use in show windows, bearing the insignia
of the Association, and the message "For the
Promotion of the Cause of Music and Music
Trade Interests, Dedicated to the Service of the
Public and the Furtherance of Music Education
Nationally."
It is believed that the use of the signs will
prove of advantage to the merchant by endors-
ing his standing and position in the community.
The transfers will be delivered to members be-
fore the end of January.
It is possible that the Association will adopt
the design used for the transfers as the official
seal of the Association. This subject will be
presented at the next Board of Control meet-
ing for approval, and, if it meets with the ap-
proval of the Board, will be presented at one
of the sessions at the next convention.
Opens New Store
PHILADELPHIA, PA., January 13.—Max Mersky
has entered the music business. His store will
be known as the Kensington Music SWp,
located in the heart of the industrial section of
Kensington, at 2622 Kensington avenue. This
new store will be devoted to the sale of musi-
cal instruments, rolls, sheet music and talking
machines and radios with accessories.
The Music Trade Review
Brunswick Business Brisk
PORTLAND, ORE., January 13.—George Fullman,
in charge of the phonograph and radio depart-
ment of the Portland branch of the Brunswick-
Balke-Collender Co., says that the last four
months in 1928 showed up very well from a
sales standpoint. Their new radio has been
very well received all over this territory, to-
gether with their combination sets, which are
big sellers. No doubt the Brunswick radio has
contributed to this result. Their record business,
said Mr. Fullman, has been excellent, and the
Al Jolson record "Sonny Boy" has helped this
very much, as the record has proved the biggest
seller they have ever handled. This he attrib-
utes to the continued showing of the Al Jol-
son picture "The Singing Fool" all over their
territory. This record, according to Mr. Full-
man, will eventually be found in the library of
every one owning a phonograph.
JANUARY 19, 1923
Appointed Distributor for
Majestic Radio Style Show
Edison Radio-Phonograph
for Metropolitan Dealers
Los ANGELES, CALIF., January 12.—H. R. Curtiss
Co., formerly the Splitdorf-Bethlehem Co., has
been appointed Edison phonograph and radio
distributor for southern California and Arizona.
C. E. Foote, sales manager, reports that the
new line is being received with considerable en-
thusiasm by both music and radio dealers
throughout the territory.
Music Dealer Found Dead
MILLERSBUKG, PA., January 14.—Harry L. Krieg,
thirty-two years old, owner of a music and radio
store here, was found dead in his automobile
with a bullet wound in his head and authorities
are investigating the case. He is survived by a
widow.
Seventeen Hundred Retailers in New York
Territory See New Majestic Line at Hotel
Pennsylvania
Close to 1,700 dealers in the metropolitan dis-
trict of New York who handle Majestic radio
receivers were the guests of the distributors of
the Grigsby-Grunow Co. products at an elabo-
rate radio style show and banquet held at the
Hotel Pennsylvania last week, when the several
new and improved models of Majestic receivers
for 1929 were shown for the first time.
Leonard C. Welling was chairman of the
Committee of Distributors in charge of the
affair, and the details were handled in masterly
fashion. Herbert E. Young; general sales man-
ager of the Grigsby-Grunow Co., acted as
toastmaster and also took occasion to thank
the jobbers and dealers in the name of the
company for their very successful efforts dur-
ing 1928. The speakers included James J.
Davin, promotion manager of the company,
and well known throughout the music indus-
try through his long connection with its various
divisions, and E. H. McCarthy, metropolitan
divisional sales manager for the company.
Following the banquet and the style show
the guests were entertained with an all-star
program presenting such notables of the stage
as Moran and Mack, Belle Baker, Florence
Moore, Phil Baker, Ruth Etting, Arnold John-
son's Band and many others. The entertain-
ment program was broadcast through Station
WABC, New York.
A feature of the evening was the appearance
of Mayor James J. Walker, of New York, who
dropped in for a few moments while the festiv-
ities were at their height and who made a
brief address in his characteristic style.
Music Merchants Launch
New Service Department
Executive Offices of National Association of
Music Merchants to Provide Legal and Sales
Helps for Dealers—To Issue New Insignia
Reproducing Grand (Welte
Mignon-Licensee)
The ultimate in reproducing artistry—built to satisfy the
most critical. Welte-Mignon (Licensee) Action in rich
brown Mahogany case finished by New England's finest
craftsmen.
Poole Piano Company
Cambridge A
BOSTON, MASS.
The National Association of Music Merchants
announces a new department for the executive
office, designed to provide various kinds of
service for members, including legal advice and
sales helps. One of the first items of service
will be the providing of decalcomania transfers
for use in show windows, bearing the insignia
of the Association, and the message "For the
Promotion of the Cause of Music and Music
Trade Interests, Dedicated to the Service of the
Public and the Furtherance of Music Education
Nationally."
It is believed that the use of the signs will
prove of advantage to the merchant by endors-
ing his standing and position in the community.
The transfers will be delivered to members be-
fore the end of January.
It is possible that the Association will adopt
the design used for the transfers as the official
seal of the Association. This subject will be
presented at the next Board of Control meet-
ing for approval, and, if it meets with the ap-
proval of the Board, will be presented at one
of the sessions at the next convention.
Opens New Store
PHILADELPHIA, PA., January 13.—Max Mersky
has entered the music business. His store will
be known as the Kensington Music SWp,
located in the heart of the industrial section of
Kensington, at 2622 Kensington avenue. This
new store will be devoted to the sale of musi-
cal instruments, rolls, sheet music and talking
machines and radios with accessories.
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