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PRESTO-TIMES
October 29, 1927
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
military devices of a special nature were developed
under his supervision.
With Victor Five Years.
S. T. Williams, Chief Engineer, Named to Succeed
Mr. Williams' Victor connection dates from No-
vember, 1922, and shortly after it began he was made
C. S. Wickes, Who Retires.
chief engineer. In this capacity he played a part
The executive offices of the Victor Talking Ma- of
first importance in developing the Orthophonic
chine Company announced on October 20 the resig-
from a mathematical formula to a perfected
nation of C. S. Wickes, general superintendent, who Victrola
product. During the last commencement
thereby ends a long and successful career of twenty- commercial
St. Lawrence University conferred upon him
live years in the Victor service. Mr. Wickes will be season,
degree of Master of Science in recognition of Mr.
succeeded by S. T. Williams, who is at present chief the
accomplishment in making the new Victor
engineer at the Camden plant of the Victor Company. Williams'
instruments practically, as well as scientifically, pos-
Mr. Wickes plans to take a long rest, an experience sible.
which he has never allowed himself during the quar-
Mr. Williams will undertake his new duties assured
ter century of his connection with the Victor Com-
pany. From his coming to the organization in 1902 of the valuable cooperation of all with whom he
up to the present, his career has been one of con- comes in contact in the Victor organization. His
spicuous success. In co-ordinating the Victor manu- marked and generally acknowledged ability, his geni-
facturing facilities to meet the problem of changing ality, his infinite patience and tact, are regarded as
from the old style Victrola to the new types Mr. highly valuable assets.
The change in the position of general superin-
Wickes accomplished what was perhaps the most
important achievement of his Victor career. He tendent is effective as of October 19.
leaves the company with the good wishes of all his
associates and with thorough appreciation of the
work accomplished by him during his long period
of service.
His Great Experience.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
S. T. Williams brings to his new responsibilities a
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
background of technical training and experience of
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
the first order. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
University (1913) and three years later received a
is now ready. If you haven't received
second degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
your copy let us know.
He has been technical editor of the "Motor World
1305-09
North 27th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Magazine," has undertaken editorial work for various
kindred publications and is the author of a book on
automobile repairing. During the war he joined the
staff of the Naval Aircraft plant at Philadelphia,
organized by the Government shortly after the out-
break of the war. Here he became experimental
engineer and later assistant chief engineer, and in
these capacities was responsible to a great degree for
the development of the flying boat known as the
Navy F-5L, a parent of the present PN-9. Other
NEW VICTOR SUPERINTENDENT
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
WEICKERT
and Damper
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence J
T
Sole Agents for
Hammer
^Wanted: Young Men!
Felts
Grand and Upright Hani'
nxerm Made of Weickert Felt
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
O young men iookiner for such an opportunity we
have an unusual offer. Right now in numberless
cities and towns in theUniced States, there is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for thla exceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. They meet the best peo-
c n P r '
FREE
Pie and soon establish a wealthy cTien-
*ele. We can fit you for this profession
Send for free book- in L oroximately 12 short weeks' time!
let which tells all
Now don't say you are not a musician!
about our practical Y ou don't need to be. In fact. 60 per
and thorough train- c e n t o f < ) u r Kraduates never took a music
in* course, faend lesson And now they are earning from
for it now!
J250 to $5uO a month!
This is the opportunity you are lookine for Pull yourself out
_ ^ u of the rut. Make a place for yourself among the
-**"^ best people. Our complete course in our new J8B,
000.00 laborstory fits you for a real paying pro-
fession. You can doit. Others have with no better
backing than you have. Kind out the farla anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO
TUNING
L
oik Building. DaHIO
" Port*- Ind.
1'olk Colleire of 1'iano Tuninu. La Porte. Ind.
Please aend me a copy of your free booklet.
1 like the idea of becoming a professional
piano cxDert.
Name
Addreu
Crossman Lumber
Company
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
Folding Organs
School Organs
All thicknesses
Dealers' Attention Solicited
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Tiny Colnola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
HIGH GRADE
Practice Keyboards
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/cod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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PRESTO-TIMES
October 29, 1927
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
military devices of a special nature were developed
under his supervision.
With Victor Five Years.
S. T. Williams, Chief Engineer, Named to Succeed
Mr. Williams' Victor connection dates from No-
vember, 1922, and shortly after it began he was made
C. S. Wickes, Who Retires.
chief engineer. In this capacity he played a part
The executive offices of the Victor Talking Ma- of
first importance in developing the Orthophonic
chine Company announced on October 20 the resig-
from a mathematical formula to a perfected
nation of C. S. Wickes, general superintendent, who Victrola
product. During the last commencement
thereby ends a long and successful career of twenty- commercial
St. Lawrence University conferred upon him
live years in the Victor service. Mr. Wickes will be season,
degree of Master of Science in recognition of Mr.
succeeded by S. T. Williams, who is at present chief the
accomplishment in making the new Victor
engineer at the Camden plant of the Victor Company. Williams'
instruments practically, as well as scientifically, pos-
Mr. Wickes plans to take a long rest, an experience sible.
which he has never allowed himself during the quar-
Mr. Williams will undertake his new duties assured
ter century of his connection with the Victor Com-
pany. From his coming to the organization in 1902 of the valuable cooperation of all with whom he
up to the present, his career has been one of con- comes in contact in the Victor organization. His
spicuous success. In co-ordinating the Victor manu- marked and generally acknowledged ability, his geni-
facturing facilities to meet the problem of changing ality, his infinite patience and tact, are regarded as
from the old style Victrola to the new types Mr. highly valuable assets.
The change in the position of general superin-
Wickes accomplished what was perhaps the most
important achievement of his Victor career. He tendent is effective as of October 19.
leaves the company with the good wishes of all his
associates and with thorough appreciation of the
work accomplished by him during his long period
of service.
His Great Experience.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
S. T. Williams brings to his new responsibilities a
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
background of technical training and experience of
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
the first order. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
University (1913) and three years later received a
is now ready. If you haven't received
second degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
your copy let us know.
He has been technical editor of the "Motor World
1305-09
North 27th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Magazine," has undertaken editorial work for various
kindred publications and is the author of a book on
automobile repairing. During the war he joined the
staff of the Naval Aircraft plant at Philadelphia,
organized by the Government shortly after the out-
break of the war. Here he became experimental
engineer and later assistant chief engineer, and in
these capacities was responsible to a great degree for
the development of the flying boat known as the
Navy F-5L, a parent of the present PN-9. Other
NEW VICTOR SUPERINTENDENT
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
WEICKERT
and Damper
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence J
T
Sole Agents for
Hammer
^Wanted: Young Men!
Felts
Grand and Upright Hani'
nxerm Made of Weickert Felt
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
O young men iookiner for such an opportunity we
have an unusual offer. Right now in numberless
cities and towns in theUniced States, there is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for thla exceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. They meet the best peo-
c n P r '
FREE
Pie and soon establish a wealthy cTien-
*ele. We can fit you for this profession
Send for free book- in L oroximately 12 short weeks' time!
let which tells all
Now don't say you are not a musician!
about our practical Y ou don't need to be. In fact. 60 per
and thorough train- c e n t o f < ) u r Kraduates never took a music
in* course, faend lesson And now they are earning from
for it now!
J250 to $5uO a month!
This is the opportunity you are lookine for Pull yourself out
_ ^ u of the rut. Make a place for yourself among the
-**"^ best people. Our complete course in our new J8B,
000.00 laborstory fits you for a real paying pro-
fession. You can doit. Others have with no better
backing than you have. Kind out the farla anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO
TUNING
L
oik Building. DaHIO
" Port*- Ind.
1'olk Colleire of 1'iano Tuninu. La Porte. Ind.
Please aend me a copy of your free booklet.
1 like the idea of becoming a professional
piano cxDert.
Name
Addreu
Crossman Lumber
Company
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
Folding Organs
School Organs
All thicknesses
Dealers' Attention Solicited
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Tiny Colnola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
HIGH GRADE
Practice Keyboards
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englev/cod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).