The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

August 15, 1924 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 67 Formation of Trade Association Feature of Month's Activities in San Francisco Kohler Investment Co., Sonora Jobbers — Plans for Radio Exhibit Completed — E. L. Gray and E. B. Folsom Pass Away — F. B. Long With Heine Co. — Other Trade News of the Month San Francisco, Cal., August 4. — The outstanding feature of the past month in the music trades was the long-expected and highly successful Western Music Trades Convention which took place the latter part of last month. A detailed report of the various meetings and of the formation of the Western Music Trades Association, which was an outgrowth of the convention, will be found .in another section of this issue of The World. There is no doubt but that the convention was fruitful of good results and those present gleaned much useful knowledge from the constructive business meetings. Kohler Investment Co. Sonora Jobber The Kohler Investment Co., of this city, which is understood to be a subsidiary of Kohler & Chase, has been appointed Sonora distributor for this territory, a move which has excited considerable interest among Sonora dealers on the Coast. The Kohler Investment Co. is well qualified to properly represent this popular line of phonographs and radio phonograph combinations, having the facilities of rendering the high type of service to which the dealers throughout this territory have become accustomed. The Magnavox Co., former Sonora jobber, has relinquished the wholesale Sonora business. Plans Complete for Radio Show It was recently announced by A. S. Lindstrom, chairman of the executive committee of the Pacific Radio Association, that plans are completed for the radio exhibit to be held August 16-21 in the Civic Auditorium and that practically all the space has been sold. AH the national manufacturers of receiving sets will have space, as will many individual dealers. F. B. Long With the Heine Co. Frank B. Long, manufacturer of the Melodiola, a San Francisco product, has taken over the management of the talking machine department of the Heine Piano Co. The new location-of this company in the heart of the city has proved a big factor in stimulating sales. Wiley B. Alien Co. Adds Audak The Wiley B. Allen Co. is using the Audak record demonstrator for the purpose of extending its record sales and simplifying its service to record purchasers. Besides their popularity with the consumer the Audaks cut down the amount of floor space necessary for the operation of the record department and greatly increase efficiency. Death of Edward L. Gray Edward L. Gray, a brother of Walter S. Gray, of the Walter S. Gray Co., phonograph accessories jobber and distributor of the Strand phonograph, passed away the latter part of last month. Mr. Gray had been connected with the talking machine trade in this city for many years. At the time of his death he was connected with the W. S. Gray Co. Remodel Branch Store The Kohler & Chase branch at 2460 Mission street has been remodeled and six new record demonstration rooms have been added. The need for more space has long been felt to meet the growing trade in this section. E. B. Folsom Passes Away E. B. Folsom, secretary and treasurer of the Magnavox Co., Oakland, one of the original founders of the company, died the latter part of July. Heart trouble is believed to have been the cause of his death. He apparently was in good health until very recently. Lester Smith in Olympic Swim Brunswick dealers in this territory followed the swimming contests at the Olympic games in Paris with interest, and local pride was aroused when Lester Smith, assistant to J. Coltart, manager of the Brunswick Co., won his second heat in the 400 meter, free style, swimming contest. National Guard Secures News in Gamp Via Radio During the recent encampment of the Twentysecond Regiment Engineers, N. Y. N. G, at Camp Smith, Peekskill, N. Y., the regiment was enabled to keep in close touch with the Democratic Convention and also to receive the broadcasting from a number of stations through the installation of a Lafayette neutrodyne set secured through the courtesy of the Kor-Rad Co., which, knowing that the regiment was to be at camp during the Democratic Convention, considered that the men would like the news as promptly as possible and therefore sent the radio set for their use. Quoting from the July, 1924, issue of the Castle Bulletin, the official publication of the regiment, the following appears: "It was found that this five-tube Lafayette neutrodyne set gave the fullest satisfaction both indoors and out. It also proved that the location at Camp Smith is most satisfactorily situated for getting the best results in radio receiving. This fact is important because in the past many regiments have left their large radio sets at home for fear that they could not be used." Arthur Lyons, in charge of the New York recording laboratories for Gennett records, joined the rank of Benedicts last month and he and Mrs. Lyons spent an enjoyable honeymoon trip to the Thousand Islands and nearby points. QUALITY RECORD Pressing SANDERS, Inc. SPRINGDALE, CONN. Near Stamford Telephone Stamford 3980 'Stovepipe" Now Playing Blues for Gennett Records Shelbyviixe, Ky., August 5. — The photograph is a likeness of "Stovepipe," a new addition to the list of Gennett artists, whose first recording, "Sun Down Blues" and "Stovepipe Blues," has just been released by the Gennett Laboratories of the Starr Piano Co., on record No. 5459. "Stovepipe" was discovered by Mrs. Lyons, of the Caldwell-Lyons Phonograph Co., which in addition to being a Starr distributor also oper "Stovepipe," New Gennett Artist ates a retail business. "Stovepipe" came into the store one day carrying a guitar and asked for a harp, stating that he played both instruments together, and after a demonstration arrangements were made with the Gennett Laboratories' to have him make a record. "Stovepipe," prior to his entrance into the recording field, played for a quack doctor to draw the crowds while the "doctor" sold his medicine. "Stovepipe" has a style of playing all his own, and his first record is in considerable demand through the South. The delights of the Victor portable on a holiday trip form the basis of the extensive portable newspaper advertising of Merrifield & Son, of San Luis Obispo, Cal. A Ray -0 Vac for Every Radio Use Not just "a battery" — but a scientifically designed battery for every specific radio use. Ray-O-Vac Batteries improve reception on the sets you sell and make a satisfactory as well as cleanprofit item in themselves. 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