Presto
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
April 7, 1928
Much of the material, models and machinery which
was used at the Indiana plant is being shipped to Elk-
horn and several consignments have been received.
No new addition is contemplated at present, despite
the fact that the Holton plant will be somewhat
Holton Band Instrument Co., Elkhorn, Talks crowded under the new arrangement. The Holton
company is now employing about 250 people, and is "At the Baldwin" Feature Heard by Radio
Over Band Goods Manufacturing Section of
enjoying one of the most prosperous years of its his-
Fans Throughout Country Who Testify
Lyon & Healy Plant at La Porte.
tory, according to officials of the concern.
to Musical Qualities of Line.
Other News.
Hessel's Music House at Maititowoc has announced
the
opening
of
a
new
department
featuring
Conn
band
Thousands of people visited the annual Home
That the Baldwin instrument is a big favorite with
Show held at the Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, instruments. This department will be managed by radio broadcasting stations is seen by the fact that
Wis., March 17 to 24, at which the Edmund Gram Norman Berkedal and Clifton Kinard in Manitowoc 158 stations throughout the United States are now
Piano Co. had a display. Among the $10,000 in and Walter Ahrens in Two Rivers. Lyric & Berky's using Baldwins in their studios. Announcing the
Blue Birds orchestra were on hand to entertain visi- artists' name and following with the name of the
awards was a baby grand piano valued at $750 which
tors at the opening of the new department.
was donated by the Edmund Gram Co.
instrument used is the usual custom of announcers.
The A. J. Schneider Music Co., at Kenosha, will "At the Baldwin" is a term familiar with radio fans
The Milwaukee Piano Co., with salesrooms at 270
move
to
its
new
location
in
the
Kenosha
Theater
the country over in the fact that of the 158 stations
West Water street, has incorporated for $100,000.
The store carries a complete line of pianos as well as Bldg., 5919 Sixth avenue, about" April 10. The store using Baldwins, many are super stations whose pro-
phonographs. Signers of the article include Paul F. at present is staging a removal sale on their present grams are heard in the entire North American con-
stock of pianos, players and grands at their old loca- tinent. Of the 158 stations using the Baldwin in-
Netzow, Elmer G. Netzow and John C. Albert.
strument 19 are in the Chicago, which include WGN,
Vesey Walker, formerly in charge of the band in- tion, 3805 Sixth avenue.
The Boyer Music Shop, Inc., has been formed in KYW, WJJD, WEBH, WHFC, WGES and WSBC.
strument department at the Kesselman-O'Driscoll
Milwaukee to manufacture and sell pianos, radios
Co., has opened a music shop and music school at
An interesting poster showing the Baldwin in the
310 Wisconsin avenue. Mr. Walker has been very and musical instruments. Members of the company various studios and the announcers of popular radio
active in band work in Milwaukee as well as in the are L. P. Boyer, Stella Boyer and Lowell Filkins.
The George E. Richter Piano Co., at Madison, stations was displayed this week in the window of the
state, and has formed over three hundred bands in
Baldwin headquarters at 323 South Wabash avenue,
Wis.,
has been incorporated for $25,000. Signers of
Wisconsin.
Chicago. Large numbers of people were interested in
the
articles
of
incorporation
are
George
E.
Richter,
According to H. J. Charlton in charge of the Hol-
the display, which proved a timely advertising feature.
ton Band Instrument Company's plant at Elkhorn, O. E. Olson and R. H. Wood.
The inscription read, "Ghose your piano as the famous
The
piano
establishment
of
G.
G.
Schneider,
for-
Wis., a deal has been consummated whereby the Holton
radio broadcasters do."
merly
at
1320
South
Van
Buren
street,
Green
Bay,
company has taken over the band instrument manu-
facturing end of the Lyon & Healy Co., of La Porte, has been moved into new and larger quarters at 821
ADMIRE THE STRAUBE.
Ind. The sale of the Lyon & Healy band instrument Derby street. Two new and up-to-date piano show
The Lake County Times, which is the Hammond,
department affected the closing of their plant in rooms which will accommodate ten pianos as well
Indiana, and brings into the possession of the Holton as music roll cabinets, benches and music rolls of all Ind., daily newspaper, on March 22, contained a
write-up of a social luncheon in which the Straube
Company all the products produced by that depart- kinds have been arranged in the new quarters.
Grand Piano is referred to in flattering terms. The
ment.
A TOLEDO INCORPORATION.
instrument is the Symphony Model Straube. The
The Holton Company has appointed Lyon & Healy
T. M. Cook, Inc., 2480 Collingwood avenue, Toledo, Straub Piano Co.'s factory is fortunate in being situ-
Co. exclusive distributors of the product bearing that
name and all sales of the Lyon & Healy Co. will be Ohio, has been chartered to manufacture and deal in ated in a community highly appreciative of music of
handled through the sales organization of that famous radios, phonographs, records and appliances. The the better type. The recognition which the Straube
musical manufacturing concern. Holton is the sole company is authorized to issue 400 shares of preferred enjoys in its home community as an instrument of
owner of all the models which were developed by the stock of a par value of $50,000 a share and 1,000 extrordinary musical excellence, is perhaps one of the
Lyon & Healy Co., and will produce the product at shares of common stock of a par value of $10. In- hardest tests that a piano could be put to. The list
the Elkhorn plant. Lyon & Healy has been appointed corporators are Theodore M. Cook, Thad J. Moore, of names mentioned in the article referred to mentions
exclusive distributor of the Holton products in the Eugene J. Davis, Russell F. Kehr, Clyde D. Kiner a number whose prominence is of distinctly more
than a local nature.
and Norman E. Oaks.
Chicago district.
TRADE NEWS FROM THE
STATE OF WISCONSIN
BALDWIN PIANO USED
FOR RADIO BROADCASTING
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MOVING TRUCKS
Manufacturers or
for
PIANO ACTIONS
ONE GRADE ONLY
HIGHEST GRADE
PIANOS
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
1VJI?\X/ Y O R I f
45th St., 10th Aw. & W 46lh. 1 ^ E J W
1 VJM\ PL
Orthophonic Victrolas
Electric Refrigerators
OFFICE*
457 W .
45th Street
Write for catalog and prices for End Trucks, SilJ
Trucks, Hoists, Covers and Special Straps.
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, INC.
DOLGEVILLE, N. Y.
Manufactured by
Self-Lifting PianoTruck Co.
Manufacturers of
FINDLAY, OHIO
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
J BRECKWOLDT, Prea.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT, Sec. & Treas.
THE O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
TELLS ALL ABOUT ALL PIANOS
of
High
Orada
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
XH E CO MSTOCK, C HElSfE"
IVORYTON, CONN
-
-
OHIO
CO.
IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer , Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
April 7, 1928
Much of the material, models and machinery which
was used at the Indiana plant is being shipped to Elk-
horn and several consignments have been received.
No new addition is contemplated at present, despite
the fact that the Holton plant will be somewhat
Holton Band Instrument Co., Elkhorn, Talks crowded under the new arrangement. The Holton
company is now employing about 250 people, and is "At the Baldwin" Feature Heard by Radio
Over Band Goods Manufacturing Section of
enjoying one of the most prosperous years of its his-
Fans Throughout Country Who Testify
Lyon & Healy Plant at La Porte.
tory, according to officials of the concern.
to Musical Qualities of Line.
Other News.
Hessel's Music House at Maititowoc has announced
the
opening
of
a
new
department
featuring
Conn
band
Thousands of people visited the annual Home
That the Baldwin instrument is a big favorite with
Show held at the Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, instruments. This department will be managed by radio broadcasting stations is seen by the fact that
Wis., March 17 to 24, at which the Edmund Gram Norman Berkedal and Clifton Kinard in Manitowoc 158 stations throughout the United States are now
Piano Co. had a display. Among the $10,000 in and Walter Ahrens in Two Rivers. Lyric & Berky's using Baldwins in their studios. Announcing the
Blue Birds orchestra were on hand to entertain visi- artists' name and following with the name of the
awards was a baby grand piano valued at $750 which
tors at the opening of the new department.
was donated by the Edmund Gram Co.
instrument used is the usual custom of announcers.
The A. J. Schneider Music Co., at Kenosha, will "At the Baldwin" is a term familiar with radio fans
The Milwaukee Piano Co., with salesrooms at 270
move
to
its
new
location
in
the
Kenosha
Theater
the country over in the fact that of the 158 stations
West Water street, has incorporated for $100,000.
The store carries a complete line of pianos as well as Bldg., 5919 Sixth avenue, about" April 10. The store using Baldwins, many are super stations whose pro-
phonographs. Signers of the article include Paul F. at present is staging a removal sale on their present grams are heard in the entire North American con-
stock of pianos, players and grands at their old loca- tinent. Of the 158 stations using the Baldwin in-
Netzow, Elmer G. Netzow and John C. Albert.
strument 19 are in the Chicago, which include WGN,
Vesey Walker, formerly in charge of the band in- tion, 3805 Sixth avenue.
The Boyer Music Shop, Inc., has been formed in KYW, WJJD, WEBH, WHFC, WGES and WSBC.
strument department at the Kesselman-O'Driscoll
Milwaukee to manufacture and sell pianos, radios
Co., has opened a music shop and music school at
An interesting poster showing the Baldwin in the
310 Wisconsin avenue. Mr. Walker has been very and musical instruments. Members of the company various studios and the announcers of popular radio
active in band work in Milwaukee as well as in the are L. P. Boyer, Stella Boyer and Lowell Filkins.
The George E. Richter Piano Co., at Madison, stations was displayed this week in the window of the
state, and has formed over three hundred bands in
Baldwin headquarters at 323 South Wabash avenue,
Wis.,
has been incorporated for $25,000. Signers of
Wisconsin.
Chicago. Large numbers of people were interested in
the
articles
of
incorporation
are
George
E.
Richter,
According to H. J. Charlton in charge of the Hol-
the display, which proved a timely advertising feature.
ton Band Instrument Company's plant at Elkhorn, O. E. Olson and R. H. Wood.
The inscription read, "Ghose your piano as the famous
The
piano
establishment
of
G.
G.
Schneider,
for-
Wis., a deal has been consummated whereby the Holton
radio broadcasters do."
merly
at
1320
South
Van
Buren
street,
Green
Bay,
company has taken over the band instrument manu-
facturing end of the Lyon & Healy Co., of La Porte, has been moved into new and larger quarters at 821
ADMIRE THE STRAUBE.
Ind. The sale of the Lyon & Healy band instrument Derby street. Two new and up-to-date piano show
The Lake County Times, which is the Hammond,
department affected the closing of their plant in rooms which will accommodate ten pianos as well
Indiana, and brings into the possession of the Holton as music roll cabinets, benches and music rolls of all Ind., daily newspaper, on March 22, contained a
write-up of a social luncheon in which the Straube
Company all the products produced by that depart- kinds have been arranged in the new quarters.
Grand Piano is referred to in flattering terms. The
ment.
A TOLEDO INCORPORATION.
instrument is the Symphony Model Straube. The
The Holton Company has appointed Lyon & Healy
T. M. Cook, Inc., 2480 Collingwood avenue, Toledo, Straub Piano Co.'s factory is fortunate in being situ-
Co. exclusive distributors of the product bearing that
name and all sales of the Lyon & Healy Co. will be Ohio, has been chartered to manufacture and deal in ated in a community highly appreciative of music of
handled through the sales organization of that famous radios, phonographs, records and appliances. The the better type. The recognition which the Straube
musical manufacturing concern. Holton is the sole company is authorized to issue 400 shares of preferred enjoys in its home community as an instrument of
owner of all the models which were developed by the stock of a par value of $50,000 a share and 1,000 extrordinary musical excellence, is perhaps one of the
Lyon & Healy Co., and will produce the product at shares of common stock of a par value of $10. In- hardest tests that a piano could be put to. The list
the Elkhorn plant. Lyon & Healy has been appointed corporators are Theodore M. Cook, Thad J. Moore, of names mentioned in the article referred to mentions
exclusive distributor of the Holton products in the Eugene J. Davis, Russell F. Kehr, Clyde D. Kiner a number whose prominence is of distinctly more
than a local nature.
and Norman E. Oaks.
Chicago district.
TRADE NEWS FROM THE
STATE OF WISCONSIN
BALDWIN PIANO USED
FOR RADIO BROADCASTING
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MOVING TRUCKS
Manufacturers or
for
PIANO ACTIONS
ONE GRADE ONLY
HIGHEST GRADE
PIANOS
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
1VJI?\X/ Y O R I f
45th St., 10th Aw. & W 46lh. 1 ^ E J W
1 VJM\ PL
Orthophonic Victrolas
Electric Refrigerators
OFFICE*
457 W .
45th Street
Write for catalog and prices for End Trucks, SilJ
Trucks, Hoists, Covers and Special Straps.
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, INC.
DOLGEVILLE, N. Y.
Manufactured by
Self-Lifting PianoTruck Co.
Manufacturers of
FINDLAY, OHIO
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
J BRECKWOLDT, Prea.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT, Sec. & Treas.
THE O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
TELLS ALL ABOUT ALL PIANOS
of
High
Orada
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
XH E CO MSTOCK, C HElSfE"
IVORYTON, CONN
-
-
OHIO
CO.
IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer , Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
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).