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The Wolverine Accordion School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
The beautiful home-like reception room shown above is an
invaluable asset to the Wolverine Accordion School, Grand Rap-
ids, Michigan. It not only provides a comfortable place for
students to wait, with plenty of magazines available for them to
read, but it also has a fine display of new Wurlitzer Accordions
that the students see every time they come to take a lesson. Jack
Guidebeck and Harry Cebelak are the directors of this famous
school. This aggressiveness and ingenuity have made it one of
Michigan's finest exclusive accordions schools.
Wurlitzer Spinette in Kordevon
Ray Miller, distinguished Wurlitzer dealer at Dixon, Illinois,
recently sold a Wurlitzer Spinette in Kordevon to the beautiful
Rainbow Inn, one of Dixon's favorite dining and entertainment
spots.
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PIANO MAKERS BECOME EXPERT
JOCKIES
Dark clouds and threatening showers didn't hold back Wur-
litzer employees of the DeKalb Division and their families Satur-
day, August 24. Approximately 1,500 turned out for the annual
picnic which was held at the Elburn Forest Preserve. Games,
contests, basket lunches and everything that goes to make up a
successful outing were enjoyed by both adults and children.
An exciting feature in the afternoon was actual horse racing.
A number of riding horses were used and employees from various
departments were selected as jockeys. Prizes were given the win-
ners of each race.
Recordings of Lawrence Welk, his Wurlitzer Accordion, and
his fine orchestra were played throughout the day over a special
loud speaker system. After the scheduled program was com-
pleted, all gathered for a delightful evening of dancing in the
large shelter house on the grounds.
SELMER TWIRL-A-ELAG
MANUAL BY E. L. CLARK
This book explains a new phase of the currently popular hobby
of baton twirling. Flag swinging came to us from Switzerland.
In its original version it consisted of slow, graceful movements.
Mr. Clark has added speed and showmanship—combining the
best features of baton twirling with those of flag swinging. The
manual is essentially a picture method, the brief text being illus-
trated by 40 drawings. 32 pages. (Selmer, Elkhart, Indiana. $1.)
OCTOBER, 1JM0
Lt. Col. Frederick A. Victor
STEIN WAYS IN THE FEDERAL
SERVICE
The present National defense measures, do not leave our
piano industry untouched. The burden of National Defense must
be borne by all equally so that it is well to know that our industry
is doing its bit.
On October 15, 1940, Charles G. Steinway, of the House of
Steinway and Sons, joins the "Air Corps Detachment. Institute
of Aeronautics" at Jackson, Miss. There he will undergo 9 to 12
months training in aeronautics, at the end of which a commission
as 2nd Lieutenant in Reserve of the Regular U. S. Army awaits
those who pass the rigid requirements of the work.
Charles G. Steinway (of the 5th generation), is the great
great grandson of the founder of the House of Steinway, Henry
Engelhard Steinway, and the grandson of the late Charles H.
Steinway, President of Steinway and Sons, from 1896 to 1919.
The House of Steinway was founded in 1853 in New York City.
Another member of the House, Theodore D. Steinway, is
a member of the famed Squadron A of New York City, now 101st
Cavalry, New York National Guard. He awaits his call for one
year's training in camp in accordance with the National Defense
measures. Theodore D. Steinway is of the 4th generation, son
of Theodore E. Steinway, present President of the House.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick A. Vietor, of the same Regiment,
101st Cavalry, New York National Guard, is awaiting his call to
duty also. Col. Vietor, Factory Manager, Vice President and
Director of Steinway & Sons, is also of the 4th generation of
the Steinway Family.
Col. Vietor saw service with "Squadron A" on the Mexican
Border in 1916 and in the great World War was Overseas with
the 6th U. S. Cavalry of the A.E.F.
His grandfather, Albert Steinway, saw service in the Civil
War as a private in the 7th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y., and later as
2nd Lieutenant of the 5th Regiment of Volunteers.
Thus the fourth and fifth generation of Steinways are fulfill-
ing their traditional patriotic duty.
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CONGRATULATION
TO MR. AND MRS. CHENEY
Our congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cheney of
Cheney's Music Store, DeKalb, Illinois. On August 29 they be-
came the proud parents of a ten-pound baby girl christened
Gretchen Ann.
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The Wolverine Accordion School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
The beautiful home-like reception room shown above is an
invaluable asset to the Wolverine Accordion School, Grand Rap-
ids, Michigan. It not only provides a comfortable place for
students to wait, with plenty of magazines available for them to
read, but it also has a fine display of new Wurlitzer Accordions
that the students see every time they come to take a lesson. Jack
Guidebeck and Harry Cebelak are the directors of this famous
school. This aggressiveness and ingenuity have made it one of
Michigan's finest exclusive accordions schools.
Wurlitzer Spinette in Kordevon
Ray Miller, distinguished Wurlitzer dealer at Dixon, Illinois,
recently sold a Wurlitzer Spinette in Kordevon to the beautiful
Rainbow Inn, one of Dixon's favorite dining and entertainment
spots.
*
*
*
*
*
PIANO MAKERS BECOME EXPERT
JOCKIES
Dark clouds and threatening showers didn't hold back Wur-
litzer employees of the DeKalb Division and their families Satur-
day, August 24. Approximately 1,500 turned out for the annual
picnic which was held at the Elburn Forest Preserve. Games,
contests, basket lunches and everything that goes to make up a
successful outing were enjoyed by both adults and children.
An exciting feature in the afternoon was actual horse racing.
A number of riding horses were used and employees from various
departments were selected as jockeys. Prizes were given the win-
ners of each race.
Recordings of Lawrence Welk, his Wurlitzer Accordion, and
his fine orchestra were played throughout the day over a special
loud speaker system. After the scheduled program was com-
pleted, all gathered for a delightful evening of dancing in the
large shelter house on the grounds.
SELMER TWIRL-A-ELAG
MANUAL BY E. L. CLARK
This book explains a new phase of the currently popular hobby
of baton twirling. Flag swinging came to us from Switzerland.
In its original version it consisted of slow, graceful movements.
Mr. Clark has added speed and showmanship—combining the
best features of baton twirling with those of flag swinging. The
manual is essentially a picture method, the brief text being illus-
trated by 40 drawings. 32 pages. (Selmer, Elkhart, Indiana. $1.)
OCTOBER, 1JM0
Lt. Col. Frederick A. Victor
STEIN WAYS IN THE FEDERAL
SERVICE
The present National defense measures, do not leave our
piano industry untouched. The burden of National Defense must
be borne by all equally so that it is well to know that our industry
is doing its bit.
On October 15, 1940, Charles G. Steinway, of the House of
Steinway and Sons, joins the "Air Corps Detachment. Institute
of Aeronautics" at Jackson, Miss. There he will undergo 9 to 12
months training in aeronautics, at the end of which a commission
as 2nd Lieutenant in Reserve of the Regular U. S. Army awaits
those who pass the rigid requirements of the work.
Charles G. Steinway (of the 5th generation), is the great
great grandson of the founder of the House of Steinway, Henry
Engelhard Steinway, and the grandson of the late Charles H.
Steinway, President of Steinway and Sons, from 1896 to 1919.
The House of Steinway was founded in 1853 in New York City.
Another member of the House, Theodore D. Steinway, is
a member of the famed Squadron A of New York City, now 101st
Cavalry, New York National Guard. He awaits his call for one
year's training in camp in accordance with the National Defense
measures. Theodore D. Steinway is of the 4th generation, son
of Theodore E. Steinway, present President of the House.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick A. Vietor, of the same Regiment,
101st Cavalry, New York National Guard, is awaiting his call to
duty also. Col. Vietor, Factory Manager, Vice President and
Director of Steinway & Sons, is also of the 4th generation of
the Steinway Family.
Col. Vietor saw service with "Squadron A" on the Mexican
Border in 1916 and in the great World War was Overseas with
the 6th U. S. Cavalry of the A.E.F.
His grandfather, Albert Steinway, saw service in the Civil
War as a private in the 7th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y., and later as
2nd Lieutenant of the 5th Regiment of Volunteers.
Thus the fourth and fifth generation of Steinways are fulfill-
ing their traditional patriotic duty.
* * * ' * *
CONGRATULATION
TO MR. AND MRS. CHENEY
Our congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cheney of
Cheney's Music Store, DeKalb, Illinois. On August 29 they be-
came the proud parents of a ten-pound baby girl christened
Gretchen Ann.
PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN
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All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
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