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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1941 Vol. 100 N. 8 - Page 22

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, AUGUST, 1941
Kohler & Campbell Organization
Holds Larqe and Successful Outing
With a good old time spirit the factory
organization of Kohler & Campbell Inc.,
New York, held its annual outing on July
dent of the company as well as Mrs. White
who was also present, Justus Hattemer,
factory manager and others. On behalf of
participants, as well as those who watched,
had just as much fun as if the sun had
been shining. Valuable prizes both at the
door and for the sports were awarded. In
the accompanying illustration President
White and Mrs. White are seen in the
The Kohler & Campbell organization and friends during annual outing recently held at Alps Castle, Wayne Township. N. I.
12th at the Alps Castle, Wayne Township,
N.J. Master of ceremonies was Peter Nico-
lini who had arranged for a sumptious
dinner at which over 200 sat at tables.
During the dinner the members of the or-
ganization and their families and friends
were addressed by Julius A. White presi-
Erlandson
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our industry. The two methods of seeing that our
standards are observed are:
1. The power of the Federal Trade Commis-
sion acting under a fair Voluntary Code
of Ethical Procedure.
2. The power of an organized, determined
Association, with Regional and Local bod-
ies, whose tentacles reach into the smallest
community.
"The final important constructive problem of this
organization is therefore to put everything we
can behind the strengthening of our National
Association. This can best be done by the organ-
ization of State or Regional Chapters. This means
that man power is needed in every city and state
to cooperate with the Executive Secretary's office,
in enlisting a membership of several thousand
members.
"Each Regional Organization should have itr>
detailed organization of Vigilantes, men and
women burning with the desire to stamp out the
crooks and shysters and chiseling. All manu-
facturers should be urged by all dealers to sign
up under Fair Trade Laws of the several States.
Other constructive legislation should be promoted.
Advertising should be scrutinized. Violations of
the Code of Fair Trade Procedure should be
reported to our central legal staff so that prose-
cution under state and Federal laws can be
begun.
"I plead today, ladies and gentlemen for action!
Constructive actionl Too long have we. talked
about mere trade cooperation. The time has come
for war. The time is ripe for an aggressive fight
against the force of destruction. Here is what is
needed to be done:
the organization Mr. Nicolini presented
Mr. and Mrs. White with a large basket
of cut flowers.
Games were scheduled for the after-
noon but an untimely shower necessitated
these being held in doors. However, -with
a suitable place in which to hold them the
1. Let your directors and officers know you
demand action.
2. Lead in the organization of Regional Asso-
ciations in your home state.
3. See that your manufacturers and whole-
salers work to get a liason or coordinating
committee appointed to establish our Code
of Voluntary Ethical Procedure for the
music industry."
center of the head table while on their left
sits vice president Gustave Behning, and
Mrs. Behning, Mr. and Mrs. Justus Hatte-
mer and Carl Wohlberg secretary. To the
right of Mr. and Mrs. White are Henry
G. Behning travelling representative of the
company and Mrs. Behning.
Musette Sign Dis-
played by Jenkins
The Jenkins Music Co.. who handle suc-
cessfully the Winter & Co. Musette, re-
cently repainted the entire side of its five-
story warehouse with copy featuring the
Musette. Located opposite the Union
Louis Kleber Dies at 86
Louis Kleber, composer and senior Depot, the sign is the largest in Kansas
member of the firm of H. Kleber & Sons, City. It measures 155 x 50 feet and is
Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away recently in visible for a considerable distance, and
Saxonburg, Pa., at the age of 86. He was dominates the skyline and can be seen by
a nephew of Henry Kleber who taught all those passing through Kansas City.
Stephen Foster. He is survived by a son
Frederick L. Kleber of Larchmont, N. Y.
Unique Kranich & Bach Folder
One of the most unique invitation fold-
ers which was sent to the retail trade
before the convention was issued by
Kranich & Bach, New York. Printed in red,
white and blue "with a piano keyboard on
the cover under which was the question
"Going to the Convention?" When opened
it continued, "be sure and visit the
Kranich & Bach exhibit," and the names of
those who -would be present, date and
location. As a conclusion the folder states:
"Our 1941 line of grands and consoles is
the most complete ever shown."
Dan J. Nolan Dies Suddenly
Dan J. Nolan, for many years a promi-
nent member of the music industry and
at one time president of the National Asso-
ciation of Music Merchants, passed away
suddenly from a heart attack at his home
in Cleveland, O., on Sunday, August 10th.
He is survived by a widow Mrs. Gertrude
Nolan.
For several years Mr. Nolan had been
interested in other lines of business be-
sides that of musical instruments.

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