The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

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156 The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1928 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 155) Manufacturers of the Alto Fibre Needle Cutter | Accurate! The Alto Automatic Stop For Phonographs Accuracy at low cost means satisfied customers. Fits under the turntable. Simple to attach. With a record of ten years satisfactory serv^ ice in the phonograph inItt dustry. Alto Mfg. Co., 1647 Wolfram St., Chicago, 111. Canadian Distributor: Universal Supply Co., Toronto. Ont. Listenwalter & Gough offices about the middle of May and that the executives of his company were highly enthusiastic regarding the 1928 line after having thoroughly tested the new receiver. C. F. McCain Visits Columbia Branch C. F. McCain, president of the Lincoln Fixture & Supply Co., Lincoln, Neb., Columbia distributor, was a recent visitor at the Chicago Columbia headquarters, and was extremely optimistic over the volume of business his firm anticipates transacting for Columbia during the present year. Richard F. McCain, vice-president of the Lincoln Fixture & Supply Co., will in the future devote a considerable part of his time to personally directing the sales activities in connection with Columbia merchandise in the Nebraska jobbing area. W. L. Sprague, district supervisor for the Columbia Phonograph Co., is working with Mr. McCain in every way possible to complete his plans for improving service to Columbia dealers in that territory. Rotometers Enjoy Steady Demand A device which seldom receives news or trade mention in the phonograph industry, but which is one of the most useful articles on the market, is the Rotometer, which tests the speed of phonograph turntables. Seventy-eight turntable revolutions per minute is usually held to be the correct playing speed, and to ascertain whether the turntable is revolving correctly the Rotometer is placed over the shaft in the same manner as a record. The turntable is started, and if the swinging arm of the Rotometer is in direct line with the pointer, the turntable is revolving at the proper speed. For eighty revolutions per minute the top arm is in line with the bottom of the pointer. If the swinging arm is above the pointer, the turntable is revolving too slow, or if below the pointer, the table is traveling too fast, and an adjustment of the motor is necessary. The Rotometer is one of the products of the Lakeside Supply Co., Chicago, and G. C. Fricke, Rotometer head of that organization, states that it is an item for which there is quite a steady demand. It retails for $1.25. The latest product to be introduced by the Lakeside Supply Co. is the Electric Pick-up Tone Arm, which is supplied with a spring, taking up the excessive weight of the electric pick-up, and guarding against wear on the record. The Pick-up Tone Arm is mounted on its base in such a manner as to allow perfect freedom of movement, and the. cord may be con cealed within the arm. Various types of connections are furnished to fit any pick-up, and the arm may be obtained in nickel plate, gold bronze, statuary bronze and genuine gold finish. C. S. Tay, Inc., New Corporation Formed C. S. Tay, founder and president of the Tay Sales Co., one of the oldest and best-known radio distributing organizations in Chicago, recently announced the formation of a new corporation to be known as C. S. Tay, Inc. The new corporation takes over the complete personnel of the old company, and will be operated under the same policies and along the same lines as the former organization. In an interview with a representative of The C. S. Tay Talking Machine World Mr. Tay stated that the Sonora Phonograph Co., for which the Tay Sales Co. were exclusive Illinois and Wisconsin distributors for several years, recently announced its new policy of direct-to-dealer distribution, and on April 30 absorbed the Sonora phonograph and radio division of the Tay Sales Co. Coincident with this event occurred the La Salle Club's purchase of the lease held by the Tay Sales Co., at 231 North Wells street, thus necessitating removal to other quarters. These events determined Mr. Tay upon the formation of the new corporation which came into existence on May 1, being established in spacious and attractive quarters at 17 South Desplaines street. Perhaps of greatest interest to the trade is Mr. Tay's announcement of the appointment of his firm as distributors of Bosch radio receivers. Mr. Tay and his organization are enthusiastic regarding the possibilities of the new Bosch line and predict a widespread distribution of the products. The same lines of radio accessories will be handled as in the past, including Cunningham tubes, Majestic eliminators, Ray-O-Vac and Burgess batteries, Peerless and other kindred lines. In Mr. Tay's sales force are B. A. Marquis and C. M. Holloway, two well-known radio salesmen in the Chicago district, Mr. Marquis having been associated with the Tay Sales Co. since 1922, and Mr. Holloway since 1924. Jewel Jobs Hyatt Portable Radio Jewel Phonoparts Co., Chicago, has been appointed as jobber for the Hyatt portable radio receiver manufactured by the Hyatt Electric Corp. of this city. William Tures, president, and A. H. Davis, vice-president and treasurer of the Jewel Phonoparts Co., who made exhaustive tests of the new Hyatt receiver, have stated that it is in keeping with the standards of quality to which the Jewel organization has always adhered in its merchandising policies. The Jewel Phonoparts Co. has been promi nent in the talking machine field for twelve years and the concern has also been active in radio, having had as products the Jewel loud speaker and loud speaker units, and also acting as distributor for Holtzer-Cabot loud speaker units several years ago. The Hyatt portable radio receiver is offered in two models, Model A Deluxe, a six-tube receiver, and the Music Box, a five-tube set. Chambers and Halligan Open Offices L. A. Chambers and W. J. Halligan, manufacturers' agents, recently opened offices at 549 West Washington boulevard, under the firm name, Chambers & Halligan. The firm represents Silver-Marshall, Inc., and the Potter Manufacturing Co., both of Chicago. Mr. Halligan has until recently been identified with Tobe Deutschmann Co., of Cambridge, Mass., as vicepresident and sales manager. Q R S in New Quarters On June 1 the executive offices of the Q R S Co., Chicago, maker of music rolls, portables, phonographs and amateur motion picture machine cameras, were established at 333 North Michigan avenue, in the new building of that name. The Q R S Co. maintained its headquarters for many years in the Kimball Building, at 306 South Wabash avenue, and the move is being made because of business expansion necessitating larger quarters. J. E. Loeber With Kellogg Co. J. E. Loeber was recently appointed to represent the radio division of the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. on the south side of Chicago. Mr. toeber comes to the Kellogg Co. we'll equipped for his sales duties and his widespread acquaintanceship among Chicago dealers will help him materially in his work. Since August, 1926, he has been sales representative of the city territory for the AilAmerican Radio Corp., and prior to this he was connected with the Howard Radio Co. in Chicago. For seven years previous to his affiliation with the radio industry Mr. Loeber served in the advertising department of the HeraldExaminer, daily newspaper of Chicago. Gordon's Music Shop Opens Gordon's Music Shop was opened on May 2, at 2519 East Seventy-fifth street, by Gordon J. Gallagher. The Gordon Music Shop handles Radiolas, Majestic radio receivers, Victor, Brunswick and Columbia records, radio supplies, sheet music and musical merchandise. In addition Mr. Gallagher maintains a radio service department in the Windsor Park and South Shore district, where he has already built up a reputation for competent service in overhauling radio equipment. Holds Formal Opening WewO'KA, Okla., June 5. — The Carney-Neece Music Store recently held its formal opening at its quarters at 107 South Wewoka street, with a large crowd of local residents in attendance. A line of talking machines, radio receivers and other musical instruments is carried. James Neece, owner of the store, was present at the opening. The new store is undei Ihe management of Jimmy Saylor and O. Stillwell, both able merchandisers. The JEWEL PHONOPARTS CO. Announces its Appointment as Distributor of HYATT PORTABLE RADIO RECEIVERS The most efficient, practical portable receiver on the market — furnished in 5 and 6 tube, one dial models. Write for full information and dealer discounts. JEWEL PHONOPARTS CO. 510 No. Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL.