The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

72 The Talking Machine World, New York, February, 1928 M. F. Burns to Become Cunningham Sales Manager E. T. Cunningham Executive to Take Over New Post on March 1 — At Present Is New York District Sales Manager of Firm M. F. Burns, at the present time New York district sales manager of E. T. Cunningham, Inc., manufacturer of Cunningham tubes, will executives in the radio and electrical industries. Though his principal activities have been in the East, he numbers his friends from coast to coast. His experience includes sales and merchandising with the Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. and the Robbins Electric Co. of Pittsburgh. When E. T. Cunningham, Inc., opened its New York office in 1923 Mr. Burns was appointed Eastern district sales manager and has been successful in that capacity. Stromberg-Carlson Set Installed in Sedan Car Major M. K. Lee Has Receiver Built in Back of Front Seat for Entertainment While Touring — Speaker Mounted on Roof of Car New Jewel Reproducers Introduced to the Trade M. F. Burns become sales manager of the organization on March 1, according to an announcement by E. T. Cunningham, president. Mr. Burns succeeds Herbert H. Frost, who has tendered his resignation, effective February 29. Mr. Burns is one of the best-known sales The new Jewel reproducers, No. 33 and No. 34, recently introduced by the Jewel Phonoparts Co., Chicago, are practically the same in design and construction with one exception. The No. 34 Deluxe model is enhanced by a twocarat Saffo brilliant, cut and polished the same as a diamond, which adds an attractive touch to the reproducer. In mechanical construction the Jewel reproducer contains several outstanding features. The special aluminum diaphragm is hand-made by a secret process which gives it certain qualities which bring forth exceptional tone quality and volume. The diaphragm is the result of exhaustive experiments, and it is said to respond to all frequencies without exaggerating one more than another, producing as a result a solidity of tone and volume which music lovers appreciate. The new No. 40 reproducer has been especially designed to produce volume for dance music. It is constructed in a rigid manner and, according to the manufacturer, will stand hard usage and abuse. Because of its performance, attractive price and neat design, the No. 40 is expected to be a popular product. An interesting installation of a StrombergCarlson radio receiver was recently made in the back of the front seat of a $13,000 Cunningham sedan, owned by Major M. K. Lee, of the United States Air Service, who makes his home in Baltimore and New York City. The cone speaker has been mounted on the roof of the car, the antenna being built into Unique Stromberg-Carlson Installation the top. The receiver runs off the storage battery of the car, utilizing dry cell "B" and "C" batteries. Major Lee possesses a StrombergCarlson receiver in his home in New York City, and is so satisfied that he chose a similar instrument for entertainment while touring. Ad Men Plan Conclave Robert N. Watkin, secretary of the Will A. Watkin Co., Dallas, Texas, has been re-elected a director of the Retail Merchants' Association of Dallas. The annual convention of the International Advertising Association will be held at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich., from July 8 to 12. Retail advertising and merchandising activities will occupy a prominent place on the convention program. Helycon Motors Precision Built The use of the Helycon Motor has proven profitable to makers of phonographs because of: — ease of installation — its few parts — the interchangeability of parts — absence of trouble when installed. No dimension of any Helycon Motor has ever been changed. Helycon Motors are precision built to furnish smooth, silent, dependable power. Power ! Helycon Motor No. 102 provides ample power for the new electrically recorded records. Smooth, silent, dependable power. Power ! Power to play from four to four and a half 10-inch records with unvarying speed with one winding. No. 102 Illustrated catalogue of Helycon Motors, Tone Anns and Reproducers sent on request POLLOCKWELKER, Limited Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Established 1907 Cable Address: Polwel, Kitchener. Code: A.B.C, 5th Edition, Bentley's