Music Trade Review
Issue: 1951 Vol. 110 N. 3 - Page 24
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Edward J. Wall, Lincoln, Neb.,
Dies After Long Illness
Edward J. Walt, 73, Lincoln. Neb.
head of Walt's Music Store, died at a
local hospital Monday. February 26th.
after a long illness.
Mr. Walt was born in Louisville, Ky..
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Phyllis Stephens and Mrs. Harriet
Weaver, both of Lincoln; two sons. Nor-
man E. and Edward J., Jr., both of
Lincoln; two brothers. Rueben of
Lincoln and Otto of Spokane, Wash.; a
sister, Mrs. Ida Wagner of Lincoln, and
11 grandchildren.
Lowrey Organo Representatives
In New Territories
C. H. Michael, vice president and
treasurer, Central Commercial Indus-
tries, Inc., Chicago, has announced a re-
alignment of the Lowrey Organo Di-
vision Sales Territory Representatives.
Al Writer has been appointed South-
western Territory Sales Representative
with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. A.
H. (Buzz) Olson has been appointed
Eastern Territory Sales Representative
with headquarters in Boundbrook, N. J.
Mr. Michael said both men have had
long experience with the company and
have had broad contacts with music
dealers.
EDWARD i. WALT
May 23, 1877. His father, a German im-
migrant, first located in New Orleans,
but later removed to Kentucky and still
later to Kansas City, Mo. The family
moved to Lincoln in 1886.
Mr. Walt began his business career
selling newspapers on the streets, and at
14 obtained a position in the music store
of N. P. Curtice. Later he was a road
salesman for the company.
His next connection was with the
Mathews Piano Co., and when the owner
retired from business, it was purchased
by Mr. Walt.
He joined a local theater orchestra at
15, playing the violin, and for years
made many appearances as the head of
his own orchestra.
In later years his business took most
of his time. In his leisure moments he
composed songs and instrumental pieces.
During the Spanish-American war Mr.
Walt was a chief trumpeter for the Sec-
ond Nebraska regiment of volunteers.
He was a member of the United Span-
ish War Veterans, a life member of the
chamber of commerce, member of York
and Scottish Rite Masonry and of the
Shrine. He had also been president of
the Rotary and a member of the board
of directors of the city Mission.
He was an elder in the Westminster
Presbyterian church.
He was one of the few Nebraska mem-
bers of the American Society of Com-
posers, Authors and Publishers.
24
Eugene Whelan Honored
By Chicago P. & O. Association
At the 66th Annual Banquet of the
Chicago Piano and Organ Association,
which was held at the Hotel Stevens on
February 8th, James V. Sill, vice-presi-
dent and general manager of W. W.
Kimball Company, accepted a hand-
some gift for Eugene Whelan, who was
treasurer of the association for a great
many years, and who retired as retail
sales manager of the Kimball Company
a few years ago after a half-century with
that firm.
Wurlitzer Announces New
Plastic Fabric Piano
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. has just
announced a newly designed piano fin-
ished in Wurlitzer Plastic Fabric, to be
known as Model 2150.
It is available in Ebony, with Ebony
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color plastic fabric; Mahogany, with
Mahogany color plastic fabric; Walnut,
with Walnut color plastic fabric; Ma-
hogany, with white plastic fabric; and
Blond Mahogany, with white plastic
fabric.
It was designed by the Chief of Wur-
litzer's designing staff, William A. Zaiser.
The 37-inch scale is the creation of the
combined talents of Ralph W. Sperry.
Wurlitzer Chief Technician, and Roy
Newstedt. Chief Engineer.
This new piano contains all of the
exclusive technical improvements which
have been developed by Wurlitzer dur-
ing the past fifteen years.
ELECTRIC
DAMPP-CHASER
PIANO
LIFE SAVER
STOPS
•
•
•
•
sticking piano keys
sluggish action
dampness
rust
a real
LIFE SAVER for
Piano Dealers & Tuners
Easy lo sell. Reduces free service calls
. . . Adds new profits . . . Recommended
and used by leading Manufacturers, Dealers
and Tuners. Easy to install. Fits any piano . . . Safe
. . . Rive year factory guarantee. For 117 volts AC/DC.
(Other voltages available.) . . . Wonderful Clothes Closet
Accessory to prevent . . . MOLD . . . MILDEW . . . and MUSTY
ODORS . . . Standard discounts to Dealers and Tuners . . . Order
direct or through your favorite supply house.
Packed in colorful display box with instructions and all necessary
hardware.
LIST plus your installation charges
WRITE TODAY FOR FREE DESCRIPTIVE
LITERATURE
DAMPP-CHASER, Inc.
UNDERWRITERS'
APPROVED
BOX 5 2 0 , HENDERSONVILLE, N. C.
'PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, MARCH, 1951
Edward J. Wall, Lincoln, Neb.,
Dies After Long Illness
Edward J. Walt, 73, Lincoln. Neb.
head of Walt's Music Store, died at a
local hospital Monday. February 26th.
after a long illness.
Mr. Walt was born in Louisville, Ky..
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Phyllis Stephens and Mrs. Harriet
Weaver, both of Lincoln; two sons. Nor-
man E. and Edward J., Jr., both of
Lincoln; two brothers. Rueben of
Lincoln and Otto of Spokane, Wash.; a
sister, Mrs. Ida Wagner of Lincoln, and
11 grandchildren.
Lowrey Organo Representatives
In New Territories
C. H. Michael, vice president and
treasurer, Central Commercial Indus-
tries, Inc., Chicago, has announced a re-
alignment of the Lowrey Organo Di-
vision Sales Territory Representatives.
Al Writer has been appointed South-
western Territory Sales Representative
with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. A.
H. (Buzz) Olson has been appointed
Eastern Territory Sales Representative
with headquarters in Boundbrook, N. J.
Mr. Michael said both men have had
long experience with the company and
have had broad contacts with music
dealers.
EDWARD i. WALT
May 23, 1877. His father, a German im-
migrant, first located in New Orleans,
but later removed to Kentucky and still
later to Kansas City, Mo. The family
moved to Lincoln in 1886.
Mr. Walt began his business career
selling newspapers on the streets, and at
14 obtained a position in the music store
of N. P. Curtice. Later he was a road
salesman for the company.
His next connection was with the
Mathews Piano Co., and when the owner
retired from business, it was purchased
by Mr. Walt.
He joined a local theater orchestra at
15, playing the violin, and for years
made many appearances as the head of
his own orchestra.
In later years his business took most
of his time. In his leisure moments he
composed songs and instrumental pieces.
During the Spanish-American war Mr.
Walt was a chief trumpeter for the Sec-
ond Nebraska regiment of volunteers.
He was a member of the United Span-
ish War Veterans, a life member of the
chamber of commerce, member of York
and Scottish Rite Masonry and of the
Shrine. He had also been president of
the Rotary and a member of the board
of directors of the city Mission.
He was an elder in the Westminster
Presbyterian church.
He was one of the few Nebraska mem-
bers of the American Society of Com-
posers, Authors and Publishers.
24
Eugene Whelan Honored
By Chicago P. & O. Association
At the 66th Annual Banquet of the
Chicago Piano and Organ Association,
which was held at the Hotel Stevens on
February 8th, James V. Sill, vice-presi-
dent and general manager of W. W.
Kimball Company, accepted a hand-
some gift for Eugene Whelan, who was
treasurer of the association for a great
many years, and who retired as retail
sales manager of the Kimball Company
a few years ago after a half-century with
that firm.
Wurlitzer Announces New
Plastic Fabric Piano
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. has just
announced a newly designed piano fin-
ished in Wurlitzer Plastic Fabric, to be
known as Model 2150.
It is available in Ebony, with Ebony
\<>\\ Wuilit/rr I'ianu in l'hislic Ktihric
color plastic fabric; Mahogany, with
Mahogany color plastic fabric; Walnut,
with Walnut color plastic fabric; Ma-
hogany, with white plastic fabric; and
Blond Mahogany, with white plastic
fabric.
It was designed by the Chief of Wur-
litzer's designing staff, William A. Zaiser.
The 37-inch scale is the creation of the
combined talents of Ralph W. Sperry.
Wurlitzer Chief Technician, and Roy
Newstedt. Chief Engineer.
This new piano contains all of the
exclusive technical improvements which
have been developed by Wurlitzer dur-
ing the past fifteen years.
ELECTRIC
DAMPP-CHASER
PIANO
LIFE SAVER
STOPS
•
•
•
•
sticking piano keys
sluggish action
dampness
rust
a real
LIFE SAVER for
Piano Dealers & Tuners
Easy lo sell. Reduces free service calls
. . . Adds new profits . . . Recommended
and used by leading Manufacturers, Dealers
and Tuners. Easy to install. Fits any piano . . . Safe
. . . Rive year factory guarantee. For 117 volts AC/DC.
(Other voltages available.) . . . Wonderful Clothes Closet
Accessory to prevent . . . MOLD . . . MILDEW . . . and MUSTY
ODORS . . . Standard discounts to Dealers and Tuners . . . Order
direct or through your favorite supply house.
Packed in colorful display box with instructions and all necessary
hardware.
LIST plus your installation charges
WRITE TODAY FOR FREE DESCRIPTIVE
LITERATURE
DAMPP-CHASER, Inc.
UNDERWRITERS'
APPROVED
BOX 5 2 0 , HENDERSONVILLE, N. C.
'PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, MARCH, 1951
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