Music Trade Review
Issue: 1950 Vol. 109 N. 9 - Page 25
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F. Kelso Davis, Pratt Read & Co., Addresses
Knabe Sales and Technical Division
F. Kelso Davis, advertising and sales
promotion manager of Pratt, Read &
Co., Ivoryton. Conn., has for many
months been traveling throughout the
country and appearing before the sales
and technical divisions of various piano
and technical advantages of the Pratt.
Read piano actions and keys.
On September 8th he addressed the
sales and technical staff of Wra. Knabe
& Co. at 534 Fifth Ave., New York.
N. Y. In honor of this occasion, Clarence
Hosts and Guests at the Knabe Supper—L. to K.—( 'lurence M. Pet tit, Manager, Wm. Knabe & Co.;
F. Kelso Davis, Pratt Read & Co.; Robert Lot'oiicst. Knafoe Organ Department; Miss Kathryn
. Hutchison, Manager, Knabe Service Department; Arthur W. Wright. Knabe Sales Manager, and
'
Collins Griggs, Organist.
merchants in the interests of promoting
a better knowledge of the construction
M. Pettit, manager of the store, tendered
the entire organization a buffet supper,
preceding the talk given by Mr. Davis.
There were approximately 30 members
of the organization present, and that the
evening was enjoyed by all can be at-
tested to by the accompanying photo-
graphs which were taken at that time.
Among those present from the sales
staff were Nicholas Lang, M. I. Finger,
Herchel Sailer and Walter Butler. Clar-
ence M. Pettit, manager and Arthur W.
Wright, sales manager, acted as hosts.
Mrs.
Irene Prouse, secretary to Mr.
Pettit, and Miss Kathryn Hutchison, who
for many years has been manager and
has built up the service department,
were also present. From the service de-
partment were John De Gaurdi, head
tuner, J. Dannie, John Heilman, Wallace
Maganin. Paul Di Novo, Thomas Cos-
telion, Milton Cheek, William Ward,
Philip Balzer, Leo Reilly, John Doll, Al
Biondi, Martin Nichols. Oscar Gerhardt,
Joseph Holmes, Dominic Trasi, Frank
Loprette. Winfred Thompson, Stanley
Sharock, and Carmelo Forestieri.
Those from the organ department who
attended were Collins Griggs and Robert
Lofquest.
Those who attended Wm. Knabe & Co. Buffet Supper: Standing—I,, to R.— Nicholas Lang, J. Dannie, John Heilman, Wallace Maganin, Paul Di Novo,
Thomas Costelion, Milton Cheek. William Ward, M. I. Finger, Philip Balzer, Leo Iteilly, John Doll. Al Biondi, Mrs. Irene Prouse, Herschel Salter, Martin
Nichols. Collins Griggs. Oscar Gerhardt, Joseph Holmes, Dominic Trasi, Robert Lot'q.nest, Frank Loprette. Winfred Thompson, Stanley Sharrock, Carmelo
Forestieri. Seated—L. to R.—Walter Butler, Charles Brady. Clarence M. Pettit, Manager; Miss Kathryn Hutchison, Manager of Service Dept.; F. Kelso Davis,
Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager of Pratt, Read & Co.; Arthur W. Wright, Sales Mgr., Win. Knabe & Co.; Oscar Anderson, John Di Oaurdi, head tuner.
Dampp-Chaser Folder Tells
About "The Piano Life Saver"
Dampp-Chaser, Inc.. Hendersonville.
N. C. has issued a very attractive folder
in black and (orange which can be used
by the piano merchants or the tuners in
exploiting the Damp
of the Dampp-Chasers, states: "Electric
Dampp-Chaser, piano life-saver, stops
sticking piano keys, sluggish action, rust
and dampness. Protects your piano at
all times." On the inside is shown how
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, SEPTEMBER, 1950
the Dampp-Chaser works in hot weather,
in damp places and in cold weather. In
respect to the success of this device, 0.
Jack Buckley, sales manager, stated re-
cently. "We are proud of the deluge of
unsolicited recommendations and praise
which our Dampp-Chaser receives, and
know that our slogan 'The Piano Life-
Saver" means what it says to these piano
users, dealers and tuners."
Contra Costa Junior College
Buys Hazelton Style M Piano
A. C. Concalio reports the sale of a
Style M, Mahogany Hazelton piano
manufactured by Kohler & Campbell,
Inc., New York, to Contra Costa Junior
College of Richmond, Calif.
Mr. T. Bradshaw, Supervisor of Music
of the Richmond schools has also pur-
chased a Hazelton studio model.
Wurlitzer in Plastic for School
Forest G. Smith. The Piano Shop,
Hallowell, Me., has announced the sale
of a Wurlitzer Piano, finished in Plastic
Fabric, to the Waterville High School,
Waterville, Maine.
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F. Kelso Davis, Pratt Read & Co., Addresses
Knabe Sales and Technical Division
F. Kelso Davis, advertising and sales
promotion manager of Pratt, Read &
Co., Ivoryton. Conn., has for many
months been traveling throughout the
country and appearing before the sales
and technical divisions of various piano
and technical advantages of the Pratt.
Read piano actions and keys.
On September 8th he addressed the
sales and technical staff of Wra. Knabe
& Co. at 534 Fifth Ave., New York.
N. Y. In honor of this occasion, Clarence
Hosts and Guests at the Knabe Supper—L. to K.—( 'lurence M. Pet tit, Manager, Wm. Knabe & Co.;
F. Kelso Davis, Pratt Read & Co.; Robert Lot'oiicst. Knafoe Organ Department; Miss Kathryn
. Hutchison, Manager, Knabe Service Department; Arthur W. Wright. Knabe Sales Manager, and
'
Collins Griggs, Organist.
merchants in the interests of promoting
a better knowledge of the construction
M. Pettit, manager of the store, tendered
the entire organization a buffet supper,
preceding the talk given by Mr. Davis.
There were approximately 30 members
of the organization present, and that the
evening was enjoyed by all can be at-
tested to by the accompanying photo-
graphs which were taken at that time.
Among those present from the sales
staff were Nicholas Lang, M. I. Finger,
Herchel Sailer and Walter Butler. Clar-
ence M. Pettit, manager and Arthur W.
Wright, sales manager, acted as hosts.
Mrs.
Irene Prouse, secretary to Mr.
Pettit, and Miss Kathryn Hutchison, who
for many years has been manager and
has built up the service department,
were also present. From the service de-
partment were John De Gaurdi, head
tuner, J. Dannie, John Heilman, Wallace
Maganin. Paul Di Novo, Thomas Cos-
telion, Milton Cheek, William Ward,
Philip Balzer, Leo Reilly, John Doll, Al
Biondi, Martin Nichols. Oscar Gerhardt,
Joseph Holmes, Dominic Trasi, Frank
Loprette. Winfred Thompson, Stanley
Sharock, and Carmelo Forestieri.
Those from the organ department who
attended were Collins Griggs and Robert
Lofquest.
Those who attended Wm. Knabe & Co. Buffet Supper: Standing—I,, to R.— Nicholas Lang, J. Dannie, John Heilman, Wallace Maganin, Paul Di Novo,
Thomas Costelion, Milton Cheek. William Ward, M. I. Finger, Philip Balzer, Leo Iteilly, John Doll. Al Biondi, Mrs. Irene Prouse, Herschel Salter, Martin
Nichols. Collins Griggs. Oscar Gerhardt, Joseph Holmes, Dominic Trasi, Robert Lot'q.nest, Frank Loprette. Winfred Thompson, Stanley Sharrock, Carmelo
Forestieri. Seated—L. to R.—Walter Butler, Charles Brady. Clarence M. Pettit, Manager; Miss Kathryn Hutchison, Manager of Service Dept.; F. Kelso Davis,
Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager of Pratt, Read & Co.; Arthur W. Wright, Sales Mgr., Win. Knabe & Co.; Oscar Anderson, John Di Oaurdi, head tuner.
Dampp-Chaser Folder Tells
About "The Piano Life Saver"
Dampp-Chaser, Inc.. Hendersonville.
N. C. has issued a very attractive folder
in black and (orange which can be used
by the piano merchants or the tuners in
exploiting the Damp
of the Dampp-Chasers, states: "Electric
Dampp-Chaser, piano life-saver, stops
sticking piano keys, sluggish action, rust
and dampness. Protects your piano at
all times." On the inside is shown how
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, SEPTEMBER, 1950
the Dampp-Chaser works in hot weather,
in damp places and in cold weather. In
respect to the success of this device, 0.
Jack Buckley, sales manager, stated re-
cently. "We are proud of the deluge of
unsolicited recommendations and praise
which our Dampp-Chaser receives, and
know that our slogan 'The Piano Life-
Saver" means what it says to these piano
users, dealers and tuners."
Contra Costa Junior College
Buys Hazelton Style M Piano
A. C. Concalio reports the sale of a
Style M, Mahogany Hazelton piano
manufactured by Kohler & Campbell,
Inc., New York, to Contra Costa Junior
College of Richmond, Calif.
Mr. T. Bradshaw, Supervisor of Music
of the Richmond schools has also pur-
chased a Hazelton studio model.
Wurlitzer in Plastic for School
Forest G. Smith. The Piano Shop,
Hallowell, Me., has announced the sale
of a Wurlitzer Piano, finished in Plastic
Fabric, to the Waterville High School,
Waterville, Maine.
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J
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