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February, 1931
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
ZENITH'S NEW LINE—ZENETTE
The Zenitli Radio Corporation of Chicago announces
that shipments in fair volume are being made of the
new Zenette line of table model receivers.
"We would have presented a low-priced line to the
public months ago," says A. T. Haugh, general sales
manager of the company, "except that our engineers
were not satisfied to add 'just another midget' to the
already swollen list of midget manufacturers. We
couldn't do that because anything that is made by
Zenith must be of the highest quality—in whatever
price class it falls.
"We are in position to supply the majority of the
public with the lower priced high quality set as well
as the radio buyer who wants the very best that is
made and where price is not the first consideration.
The Zenette takes care of the first group of buyers
while the Zenith fills the requirements of the second
group.
"Jt is a pleasure to record here that the radio busi-
ness in general and ours in particular shows every
tendency for a splendid volume in 1931. Zenitli shows
a splendid financial statement and with the advent of
MODEL R ZENITH.
WEAVER PIANO CO., INC.,
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Weaver Piano Co., Inc., was held at the office of the
company, Broad and Walnut streets, York, Pa., Fri-
day, January 30.
The following is President W. S. Bond's report:
"The piano industry has for over two years been
passing through a most severe period of depression
and readjustment.
"Many manufacturers with the weaker financial
structures were forced out of existence. Others, more
or less weak in faith have either liquidated their busi-
ness or have gone into other lines and have met
equally severe depression there. Some of them failed
in the new business of their choice. More than 50
per cent of the piano manufacturers of ten years ago
are now out of the picture.
"Liquidation by many dealers and manufacturers
has made it difficult for going concerns, but we have
done a fair volume of business the past year. We
sold more pianos locally at retail in December, 1930,
and in January, 1931, than in the corresponding
months a year ago, which suggests that the recovery
of the piano industry is under way. We have also
succeeded in strengthening our financial structure.
Two years ago we had total indebtedness of $162,-
800.29, whereas now our total indebtedness is less than
$4,000 which is not due, and we have $101,200.83 on
deposit in banks.
"The public is rapidly returning to a realization of
the importance and value of the piano as the basic
musical instrument for all professional musicians of
every kind as well as for all amateur musicians and
for all students of music. Conservatories require a
year of piano instruction as a foundation for every
other kind of music study.
"The public is, also, realizing the fact that person-
ally producing music has far more value than merely
hearing it. Many of the radio programs are stressing
the value of musical training for children in creating
harmonious family life and in building mind and char-
acter in the children, also in equipping them with
pleasing earning power for the future either as a pro-
fession or as a part time opportunity. The value to
great men and women of playing the piano as a diver-
sion and for inspiration for the performance of great
tasks is also realized more than ever before.
"Your president, therefore, has faith in the future
of the piano industrv."
W. S. Bond, Charles F. Baer, R. A. Panics, V. K.
Keesey, Esq., and Walter L. Bond were elected
directors.
The board met at the conclusion of the stockhold-
ers' meeting and re-elected W. S. Bond, president;
C. F. Baer and R. A. Paules, vice-presidents; Waller
L. Bond, secretary and treasurer; C. D. Bond, general
superintendent.
A dividend of $2 per share was declared. This is
the 83rd consecutive semi-annual dividend of this
company.
STEINWAY GRAND IN
HIGH SCHOOL OPENING
MOPKL I> ZKX1TH.
the Zenette line, certainly a rosy picture for the future.
Radio sets can be bought for less money today con-
sidering performance, quality and appearance than at
any other time in the history of the industry."
New Zenith Personnel
A. T. Haugh, general sales manager of the Zenith
Radio Corporation, manufacturers of Zenith and
Zenette radio receivers, announces the following ap-
pointments of new district sales managers:
W. T. Vollborth, formerly district sales manager
for Grigsby-Grunow Co., covering Ohio, Indiana and
Michigan, with headquarters at Detroit.
W. A. Shirk, formerly district sales manager for
Grigsby-Grunow Co., covering the Northwest terri-
tory, with headquarters at Minneapolis.
1.. J. Horan. formerly associated with Semite, U. S.
Radio and Television, will cover Southern Illinois.
Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, with headquarters at
St. Louis.
V. L. Summers, formerly associated with the All-
American Mohawk organization, will cover Southwest
territory, with headquarters at Dallas.
Mr. Haugh also announces the appointment of Don-
ald J. Pieri, who has been associated with Brunswick-
Balke-Collender, U. S. Radio and Television, United
Reproducers, to handle special sales work witli head-
quarters at Chicago.
The new Zenette line, it is said, is keeping the Zen-
ith factory running full time and some overtime. This
is the first time in sixteen years that this veteran
radio manufacturer has produced a quality line at so
low a price. The new models range from $57.50 to
$94 without tubes, and are available either in table
models or consoles.
Glenn Ellyn, beautiful western suburb of Chicago,
dedicated its new auditorium of the high school last
Sunday,, February 6, .when at the exercises Sunday
afternoon a very meritorious program of music was
presented. This- -community school, known as the
Glenbard School, gives particular attention to music
in its curriculum, and the two organizations—the Glen
Ellyn Band and the Glenbard Orchestra—furnished
an unusually good musical performance, considering
that the performers were all amateurs. Their outfit
of instruments, largely from the Conn factories at
Elkhart. Ind., were conspicuous for attractiveness as
well as for their musical excellence.
One of the delightful features of the musical pro-
gram was the newly-purchased Steinway Grand piano,
of which the school is justly proud and which will
have an important part to till in all future musical
entertainments at the school.
The
JESSE FRENCH
JUNIOR
There Is Quality
In the Midget Field
The proof is in the
Junior—a small precision
built radio with the
same fine features found
in the most expensive
consoles.
Quality of performance
and appearance mark it
as the aristocrat of the
small radio field—
and it is backed by 55
years of experience in the
building of fine pianos.
SCHILLER CO.'S ANNUAL MEETING
At the annual meeting of the Schiller Piano Co.,
held in Oregon, 111., last month, the following were
the elections: Edgar B. Jones, president; Charles D.
Etnyre, vice-president; B. F. Shelly, secretary; Cyrus
F. Jones, treasurer. The directors are Edgar B. Jones,
Charles D. Etnyre, B. F. Shelly, Cyrus F. Jones, G. R.
Haas, Walter C. Scott and J. C. Seyster.
PIANISTS
If you want to make a biff hit send for a copy of
"PIANOLA CONCERT RAG"
PRICK :<5e POSTPAID
Play this number and your audience will ''Stamp" you as a
THE JESSE FRENCH and
SONS PIANO COMPANY
NEWCASTLE
INDIANA
"HUMAN PIANOLA"
OTTO WELCOME, 2043 So. St. Louis A r c , Chicago, III.
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February, 1931
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
ZENITH'S NEW LINE—ZENETTE
The Zenitli Radio Corporation of Chicago announces
that shipments in fair volume are being made of the
new Zenette line of table model receivers.
"We would have presented a low-priced line to the
public months ago," says A. T. Haugh, general sales
manager of the company, "except that our engineers
were not satisfied to add 'just another midget' to the
already swollen list of midget manufacturers. We
couldn't do that because anything that is made by
Zenith must be of the highest quality—in whatever
price class it falls.
"We are in position to supply the majority of the
public with the lower priced high quality set as well
as the radio buyer who wants the very best that is
made and where price is not the first consideration.
The Zenette takes care of the first group of buyers
while the Zenith fills the requirements of the second
group.
"Jt is a pleasure to record here that the radio busi-
ness in general and ours in particular shows every
tendency for a splendid volume in 1931. Zenitli shows
a splendid financial statement and with the advent of
MODEL R ZENITH.
WEAVER PIANO CO., INC.,
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Weaver Piano Co., Inc., was held at the office of the
company, Broad and Walnut streets, York, Pa., Fri-
day, January 30.
The following is President W. S. Bond's report:
"The piano industry has for over two years been
passing through a most severe period of depression
and readjustment.
"Many manufacturers with the weaker financial
structures were forced out of existence. Others, more
or less weak in faith have either liquidated their busi-
ness or have gone into other lines and have met
equally severe depression there. Some of them failed
in the new business of their choice. More than 50
per cent of the piano manufacturers of ten years ago
are now out of the picture.
"Liquidation by many dealers and manufacturers
has made it difficult for going concerns, but we have
done a fair volume of business the past year. We
sold more pianos locally at retail in December, 1930,
and in January, 1931, than in the corresponding
months a year ago, which suggests that the recovery
of the piano industry is under way. We have also
succeeded in strengthening our financial structure.
Two years ago we had total indebtedness of $162,-
800.29, whereas now our total indebtedness is less than
$4,000 which is not due, and we have $101,200.83 on
deposit in banks.
"The public is rapidly returning to a realization of
the importance and value of the piano as the basic
musical instrument for all professional musicians of
every kind as well as for all amateur musicians and
for all students of music. Conservatories require a
year of piano instruction as a foundation for every
other kind of music study.
"The public is, also, realizing the fact that person-
ally producing music has far more value than merely
hearing it. Many of the radio programs are stressing
the value of musical training for children in creating
harmonious family life and in building mind and char-
acter in the children, also in equipping them with
pleasing earning power for the future either as a pro-
fession or as a part time opportunity. The value to
great men and women of playing the piano as a diver-
sion and for inspiration for the performance of great
tasks is also realized more than ever before.
"Your president, therefore, has faith in the future
of the piano industrv."
W. S. Bond, Charles F. Baer, R. A. Panics, V. K.
Keesey, Esq., and Walter L. Bond were elected
directors.
The board met at the conclusion of the stockhold-
ers' meeting and re-elected W. S. Bond, president;
C. F. Baer and R. A. Paules, vice-presidents; Waller
L. Bond, secretary and treasurer; C. D. Bond, general
superintendent.
A dividend of $2 per share was declared. This is
the 83rd consecutive semi-annual dividend of this
company.
STEINWAY GRAND IN
HIGH SCHOOL OPENING
MOPKL I> ZKX1TH.
the Zenette line, certainly a rosy picture for the future.
Radio sets can be bought for less money today con-
sidering performance, quality and appearance than at
any other time in the history of the industry."
New Zenith Personnel
A. T. Haugh, general sales manager of the Zenith
Radio Corporation, manufacturers of Zenith and
Zenette radio receivers, announces the following ap-
pointments of new district sales managers:
W. T. Vollborth, formerly district sales manager
for Grigsby-Grunow Co., covering Ohio, Indiana and
Michigan, with headquarters at Detroit.
W. A. Shirk, formerly district sales manager for
Grigsby-Grunow Co., covering the Northwest terri-
tory, with headquarters at Minneapolis.
1.. J. Horan. formerly associated with Semite, U. S.
Radio and Television, will cover Southern Illinois.
Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, with headquarters at
St. Louis.
V. L. Summers, formerly associated with the All-
American Mohawk organization, will cover Southwest
territory, with headquarters at Dallas.
Mr. Haugh also announces the appointment of Don-
ald J. Pieri, who has been associated with Brunswick-
Balke-Collender, U. S. Radio and Television, United
Reproducers, to handle special sales work witli head-
quarters at Chicago.
The new Zenette line, it is said, is keeping the Zen-
ith factory running full time and some overtime. This
is the first time in sixteen years that this veteran
radio manufacturer has produced a quality line at so
low a price. The new models range from $57.50 to
$94 without tubes, and are available either in table
models or consoles.
Glenn Ellyn, beautiful western suburb of Chicago,
dedicated its new auditorium of the high school last
Sunday,, February 6, .when at the exercises Sunday
afternoon a very meritorious program of music was
presented. This- -community school, known as the
Glenbard School, gives particular attention to music
in its curriculum, and the two organizations—the Glen
Ellyn Band and the Glenbard Orchestra—furnished
an unusually good musical performance, considering
that the performers were all amateurs. Their outfit
of instruments, largely from the Conn factories at
Elkhart. Ind., were conspicuous for attractiveness as
well as for their musical excellence.
One of the delightful features of the musical pro-
gram was the newly-purchased Steinway Grand piano,
of which the school is justly proud and which will
have an important part to till in all future musical
entertainments at the school.
The
JESSE FRENCH
JUNIOR
There Is Quality
In the Midget Field
The proof is in the
Junior—a small precision
built radio with the
same fine features found
in the most expensive
consoles.
Quality of performance
and appearance mark it
as the aristocrat of the
small radio field—
and it is backed by 55
years of experience in the
building of fine pianos.
SCHILLER CO.'S ANNUAL MEETING
At the annual meeting of the Schiller Piano Co.,
held in Oregon, 111., last month, the following were
the elections: Edgar B. Jones, president; Charles D.
Etnyre, vice-president; B. F. Shelly, secretary; Cyrus
F. Jones, treasurer. The directors are Edgar B. Jones,
Charles D. Etnyre, B. F. Shelly, Cyrus F. Jones, G. R.
Haas, Walter C. Scott and J. C. Seyster.
PIANISTS
If you want to make a biff hit send for a copy of
"PIANOLA CONCERT RAG"
PRICK :<5e POSTPAID
Play this number and your audience will ''Stamp" you as a
THE JESSE FRENCH and
SONS PIANO COMPANY
NEWCASTLE
INDIANA
"HUMAN PIANOLA"
OTTO WELCOME, 2043 So. St. Louis A r c , Chicago, III.
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