The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

102 The Talking Machine World, New York, July, 1928 BRIGHT NICKEL AND OTHER FINISHES forentzen. Snap Coyer stays OPEK OB. CLOSED ,/Jf MANY SIZE S&INVjf 0THER 5TYLES (tio.7-C)/Jf AND SIZES kioR Stay-Arm Manufacturer of PHONOGRAPH AND RADIO CABINET HARDWARE AND METAL SPECIALTIES 155 Leonard St. NEW YORK, N. Y. Samples and Prices on Request rNONSPILL-i I NEEDLE CUP ' PATENT PEN 01 NO NEW — Distinctive, Individually Designed and Plated — QR1LLES Dubilier June Sales DeForest Radio Stewart -Warner Greater Than in 1927 Co. Reorganized Distributor Moves George Palmer, Sales Manager, States Present Trend Is for Quality Components Rather Than on Price Basis Indebtedness Has Been Canceled and New Financing Completed — James W. Garside New President and Manager The Dubilier Condenser Corp., New York City, reports having received a promising volume of orders for the coming season, and that business for the month of June was markedly greater than that for the corresponding period of a year ago. In referring to this excellent business George Palmer, general sales manager of the company, stated: "There is every indication that a brisk radio season is just beginning, and that there will be plenty of business for all of us. One factor which is most noticeable in present radio trade is the demand for the better grade of components by the manufacturers of radio sets. Whereas a year ago such items as condensers were bought largely on a price basis, the demand for this season is for quality and reliability, first of all, and price as a secondary consideration. This attitude is certain to be reflected in a marked decline of servicing on the part of radio dealers, which must mean a substantial saving for the entire radio industry in the long run." ELECTRIC MOTORS By the Manufacturers of the world-famous Thorens Motor new electric motor will shortly be placed on the market by Hermann Thorens. Samples will soon be available. Write for descriptive literature. A wide variety of lone arms and sound boxes is also available. 1 ^ia. < Complete recapitalization and reorganization of the DeForest Radio Co. has been announced. It is said that all indebtedness has been canceled and new financing has been completed. The plant in Jersey City is being remodeled and re-equipped for utmost efficiency, according to the announcement. James W. Garside, an executive long experienced in production and merchandising activities, has been elected president and general manager of the DeForest Co. The new board of directors is as follows: A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr., trustee, Duke Foundation, chairman; Wiley R. Reynolds, chairman of board, Reynolds Spring Co.; James I. Bush, vice-president, Equitable Trust Co.; Arthur B. Westervelt, vicepresident, American Trust Co.; Harris Hammond, president, International Petroleum Co.; P. L. Deutsch, president, Sonora Phonograph Co.; Victor C. Bell, A. D. Mendes & Co., and Olando P. Metcalf, Metcalf, Mclnnes, Allen & Hubbard. An advisory board, comprising men long prominent in the radio and allied industries, reporting directly to the president, will shortly be announced. The new organization plans the early production of a complete line of perfected vacuum tubes, as well as radio receivers and accessories. The DeForest Co. will also be associated with the Sonora Phonograph Co. in the production of radio receivers and phonographs, it has been announced. John L. DuBreuil Is Fada Chicago Manager John L. DuBreuil has been appointed manager of the Chicago office of Fada Radio. Mr. DuBreuil brings to his new position a wellrounded experience in executive and sales duties. He has been associated with the Columbia Graphophone Co. and the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., and latterly was vice-president and general manager of the Pennsylvania Phonograph Distributing Co. His earlier experience was gained with the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. THORENS, Inc. °scar GroganStarts Tour Sole Distributors for U. S. A. 450 Fourth Ave. New York City Oscar Grogan, popular Columbia recording artist, started a three months' tour of Loew's Southern circuit on July 9. The tour will conclude in October with Ohio and Canadian dates. Stewart-Warner Sales Co. Now Located in New and Larger Quarters — Full 1929 Radio Line Being Displayed Omaha, Neb., July 7. — The Stewart-Warner Sales Co., this city, has moved to larger quarters at 2559 Farnam street, in order to have adequate facilities in that city for a complete New Home of Stewart-Warner Omaha Branch display of StewartWarner radios and auto accessories. L. W. Peterson, popular and capable manager of the StewartWarner Sales Co., is the exclusive distributor in the Omaha territory. "In selecting our new location," Mr. Peterson said, "much thought was given to securing adequate space not only for our sales floor but also for housing ample stocks of merchandise to supply our great numbers of dealers located throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. We have a full showing of the new 1929 Stewart-Warner radio line (series 800), including the famous new Model 801-A, with built-on reproducer and built-in light socket antenna, and also models with the new receivers installed in the consoles." New Edison Portable Phonograph on Market Thos. A. Edison, Inc., Orange, N. J., introduced last month an attractive new portable phonograph embodying a number of original structural features of Edison design, including a new type of sound box. The new instrument is light in weight, attractively finished, has a compartment for an adequate number of records and is possessed of tonal qualities that compare favorably with much larger machines. The first models introduced to the trade are equipped to play lateral-cut records exclusively. Ted Lewis and His Band, exclusive Columbia record artists, sail for Paris this month to complete an eight weeks' engagement at the Casino and Ambassadeurs' clubs.