Prescott all taking turns on the Wur­ litzer. We are all new at this, so we shared a lot of bobbles and a lot of laughs - but then that's what it's all about. ALLEEN COLE ALOHA Aloha from Hawaii! eHAPTERNOTE~ Aloha Chapter members and guests were treated recently to a morning of organ movies featuring some of the country's fine organists. Along with the films, member Dan Engelhard gave ALABAMA some "rain" songs, which certainly fit some background information on the "THE MAGIC CITY" has been the description of the weather that organs used. synonymous with the name of Bir­ day. Earlier this year , member Roger mingham, Alabama for many years due At the first meeting, Miss Riedel Angell invited chapter members and a to the city's unbelievably rapid West and Mrs. Don B. Cole had been few guests to his home for an after­ growth. It is no wonder, then, that the elected temporary Chairman, and sec­ noon with his 2/7 Robert Morton. newest ATOS Chapter, born in the retary-treasurer respectively , for organ­ Following a narrated slide presentation Magic City should get off to such a izational purposes. At the second on the history of the instrument, roaring start and triple it's membership meeting, Miss West was elected as members enjoyed a chamber tour and in only two months. Chairman, Jay Mitchell as Vice Chair­ an open console session. The after­ man (also to serve as Program Chair­ noon concluded with an entertaining A small but enthusiastic group got man) and Mrs. Don B. (Alleen) Cole as concert by two fine organists, Frank together at the historic Alabama The­ Secretary-Treasurer. A board of direc­ Loney and Elbert La Chelle. atre in Birmingham, Alabama on Feb­ tors was elected to represent different The chapter also met recently at ruary 4, where we were entertained by parts of the state. They are James E. the Waikiki Theatre, where Consol­ the theatre's regular organist, Jay Dunnavant, Athens, Alabama, Dr. C. idated Amusement Co. staff organist, Mitchell, at the mighty Wurlitzer. He H. Prescott, Montgomery, Travis and Aloha Chapter Honorary Member never ceases to amaze us with his Cavnar, Huntsville, and Don B. Cole, John DeMello performed at the 4/16 ability to play, from memory, almost Tuscaloosa. Robert Morton. Chapter Chairman anything requested and he gave us all a Richard Harger and Roger Angell then chance to hear our favorites. We were gave a narrated slide history of the also entertained by Mrs. Lillian Truss, theatre and the organ. Since the cham­ who was one of the first persons ever bers are located at the top of a 25 foot to play the Alabama Wurlitzer. Then ladder, the slides let everyone have a families completed applications, paid much easier "look" at the organ pipes. dues, and signed a letter of intent to Members Lorene Yap and Jerry form a chapter - these were mailed Smith teamed up to present an enjoy­ immediately to the National President, able concert on the Hawaii Theatre Erwin Young, along with a letter re­ Robert Morton for our April meeting. questing our own charter, and a release Officers of the newest ATOS chapter. From Recently we have had the pleasure from the Southeastern Chapter. left to right: Jay Mitchell, Vice Chairman; Riedel West, Chairman; Alleen Cole, Sec ­ of showing several mainland visitors President Young immediately got retary -Treasurer. around the Island's organ installations. the ball rolling for us and was present After seeing Miss West in action, So if you 're ever in Honolulu, let us at our second meeting on March 1 1, President Young had kind words about know. Our Chapter host , John De­ where he read a letter authorizing our the enthusiasm of the officers and how Mello , may be reached at 373-3076 , or release from the Southeastern Chapter. quickly the chapter got underway. by writing c/o Aloha Chapter, ATOS, Mr. Young then gave a very interesting Miss West certainly had things rolling P.O. Box 88012 , Honolulu , HI. 96815. talk about the history of ATOS. At with the by-laws drawn up and ready Aloha! that meeting we also pleased to have for approval. She has already started a LOWELL ANGELL with us Tom Landrum from Rich­ newsletter that is sure to keep en­ mond, Va., Mac Abernathy from Bur­ thusiasm high. lington, North Carolina, Joe Patten of At our third meeting on April 8, we CENTRALINDIANA Atlanta, Gordon and Linda Johnson, were advised that we had been granted The March meeting was held in the the Secretary and Treasurer of the Charter No. 44, the 38th active chap­ home of Bud and Ada Fisher in Southeastern Chapter, and Bob Van ter. Our membership has grown to 30 Indianapolis. A most interesting pro­ Camp, organist at the Atlanta Fox families. Jay Mitchell again entertained gram included an interview with Dessa Theatre. Mr. Van Camp played a beau­ us with a beautiful program. The con­ Byrd, recalling the glorious days of the tiful program for us, including a sole was then open to the members, theatre pipe organ when she played medley from Show Boat, some Gersh­ with Miss West, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Evelyn the Circle Theatre's "Mighty Wur­ win songs and very appropriately, Jones, Mr. Norville Hall and Dr. Cecil litzer", the 3 manual Barton at the

JUNE, 197 3 THEATRE ORGAN 43 Indiana Theatre and the 2 manual ATOS was the first organist who play­ Marr & Colton in the Fountain Square ed this organ at LaPorte so it was only Theatre, all three in Indianapolis. fitting that she play this 50th anni­ Three selections were heard from the versary celebration. Her program in­ original recordings made by Dessa on cluded several numbers in a variety of these pipe organs. She also recalled her styles popular at that time - 1923. work on local radio shows. Dessa is The program also consisted of a affectionately called "Indianapolis' short silent movie The Knockout ac­ Pipe Organ Queen" and it is always a companied in great style by Jimmy delight to have her participate in our Boyer, another of Indianapolis' well­ programs. known "theatre organ era" person­ Following the interview, members alities. Jimmy also played a group of Ada Fisher, Steve Jones, Ken Double, numbers from the early 20's. Prior to Virginia Byrd Rechtoris and Tim open console time, Jimmy explained Needler each played his own arrange­ the stops on the organ, chamber loca­ ment of "Whispering". This makes a tions , etc. This was a most informative very interesting bit of listening - and entertaining meeting. interpretations are varied and arrange­ Our Education Committee is work­ ments individualistic. We recommend ing diligently and planning many in­ you try it sometime - it's a lot of fun. teresting things for us. There will be The more familiar the selection, the much more to add later about the more challenge to be "different". A seminars and technical sessions, as well Dick Smith tells Patio audience how Al discussion of each person's inter­ as the emphasis they are placing on Melgard influenced his style. pretation is equally interesting. theatre music styling. A 30-minute The Fishers have a 3 manual Conn program was carried recently over Dick Smith played the 3/ 17 Barton in Theatre Organ with electronic pipes, radio station WIAN-FM, Indianapolis, the Patio Theatre to a full house of attached glockenspiel, and Leslie covering an interview with Lee Erwin 1500 on March 27. Dick presented a speaker - a really tremendous instal­ made by Ken Double. Our chapter well received program in his distinctive lation with all the features necessary boasts two weekly programs over this energetic style. A highlight was his to duplicate the "big sound" of the station. They are hosted by Ken, who medley of songs in Jesse Crawford mighty pipes! is majoring in radio and TV at Butler style. Reviewing the show for VOX Eighty-one members and guests met University in Indianapolis. CATOE, Mark Noller said " ... the in the Anderson Music Center in CONGRATULATIONS to Central musician who plays from the heart Anderson, Indiana on Sunday, April 8 Indiana, member Dennis James and makes music rather than plays it." He for another truly reminiscent theatre Heidi Augsberger who were married was referring to Dick Smith, a musi­ organ session. Bruce Thompson, owner recently in Bloomington, Indiana. cian who makes music by putting his of the 2 manual Wurlitzer, Style D, RUTH D. WARD heart, soul , and body into his perfor­ Opus 64 7, installed at the Music mance. While in Chicago Dick made a CHICAGOAREA Center hosted the meeting. new record album , "The Velvet This was the 50th anniversary of CATOE's first public concert of Sounds of Dick Smith" on the 3/10 the installation of this organ in the 1973 with Don Baker at the Coronado Wurlitzer formerly in the Ohio The­ LaPorte Theatre at LaPorte, Indiana. Theatre was sold out. I ts second con­ atre, Lima, Ohio, which CATOE in­ Vivian Arbaugh, a member of CIC- cert of the year was also a sell out. stalled and maintains at Downers Grove North High School. The album will be released soon. Sharing the bill with Dick were Leon Berry (his first public show since his stroke), Ted Day and Russ Young. These well known Chicago rink organ­ ists are celebrating their Silver Jubilee at the console. Each played a few selections which were greeted by wild applause from the fans there to greet them. CATOE marked the event with appropriate plaques for each man. The March social was at the lake­ side home of Fred Hermes, Racine , Wisconsin. Fred's five manual Wurl­ itzer ( ex-Michigan Theatre, Detroit), now up to 31 ranks, was well played by Tom Gnaster. Tom had the op­ portunity to use the newly installed console elevator many times as Fred Don Baker at the Coronado 4/12 Barton during his Feb. 1 CATOE sell out. used his Brenograph to create intricate

44 THEATRE ORGAN JUNE, 1973 came in droves to witness a rising young star. Tom Gnaster did just that - on a newly installed Peter Clark console lift. The effect was overwhelming with curtains parting and console rising in a golden spotlight, organ playing "On I the S.S. Bernard Cohen". Tom outdid himself playing selec­ A_ _ tions from No, No, Nanette, Sun­ flower Babe, and music from Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. His musi­ cal arrangements were quite refreshing, novel, and extremely interesting such as many young organists of the con­ During the Dick Smith Show, Leon Berry, Ted Day and Russ Young received trophies to mark their Silver Jubilees at the console. ~- cert circuit. Record sales after the program certainly bore witness to moving patterns of colors and shapes replaced. Wicks will do the custom Tom's musical ability and rapport with on the screen behind the console. Fred work. The Rockford group is so large the audience. Hermes Jr. played some good Gersh­ and active that they have petitioned Many wet-footed but happy win during refreshment time. The only CATOE to form their own ATOS worshippers at the Five Manual Shrine sour note was an inaccurate map mem­ chapter. CATOE has gladly agreed to sat with baptized soles - water at the bers used to try to find Fred's home. do this and paperwork is underway. edges of their shoes. Heavy rains Most got lost. Rockford intends to maintain some coupled with a quick thaw caused The four manual console at the theatre organs downstate and both much water seepage into the base­ Chicago Theatre has been returned to groups hope this will spark the for­ ment. Even with all the pumps oper­ its lift after a two year rebuilding. mation of a third chapter there. ating, Tom's coattails were slightly CATOE work continues there. The RICHARD J. SKLENAR dampened from water in the pit while Chicago recently used its stage for the being dunked in and out during the week-long run of a live rock show. Brenograph show. The Chicago console will be seen DAIRYLAND When Tom lowered the console and the Oriental Theatre Wurlitzer will into the pit, the magic of the Brena­ be heard, for the Theatre Historical Dairylandand CATOEConclave graph took the show with solo lighting Society will tour there during its an­ A beautiful day for travelling effects as the organ played. One was a nual convention in Chicago July brought out a record crowd of theatre delightful stereo effect of moving 20-22. The Granada, another ABC­ organ enthusiasts to the interchapter Spanish dancers accompanied by a Great States house, was recently sold conclave March 18th at the home of very rhythmic piece. "Virgil Fox and to a local rock promoter. The Century Fred Hermes in Racine, Wisconsin. 'Heavy Lights' have nothing on Tom Theatre has also been closed and will Because the weather previous to the Gnaster and Fred's Freaky Breno­ be converted to shops. meeting had been bad, the trickle of graph" (April Vox CATOE News­ Gaylord Carter returns to the Chi­ early arrivals had found their way via letter). "Bill" and "Silver Threads cago area on May 1 7 when CA TOE muddy roads and detours around im­ Among the Gold" were other pieces, presents its first public concert at the passable lanes. The trickle of cars soon these in the McAbee style, with Brena­ Deerpath Theatre, Lake Forest. The became a deluge, requiring the help of graph accompaniment. spring concert season closes on June police to direct traffic in the neighbor­ During the refreshment period, the 14 with Lee Erwin at the Coronado, hood. Pilgrims driven on by the console was "open" and other club Rockford. Proceeds will buy a new "prophecies of a West Coast fortune members played. During this time trumpet, the last stolen rank to be teller" (recent issue of CONSOLE} Fred Hermes, Jr. also played some good Gershwin. CATOE furnished the BINDERS TO PROTECT YOUR ISSUESOF THEATRE ORGAN artist and refreshments, with Dairy­ land furnishing the organ. Three years This durable casebound cover will bind one full year's ago this conclave drew about sixty issues of THEATRE ORGAN. Imprinted in gold on black the binder becomes a permanent reference people - this year over two hundred! volu~e that protects issues from damage and keeps FRED HERMES them in perfect order. Magazines are held securely in place and can be inserted in only a few seconds. A special pocket will enable you to easily label and identify the year of any volume. $3.50 each (including postage) DELAWAREVALLEY Make check or money order payable to : ATOS Binder. Though sometimes overworked, the Mail to... ATOS Binder P.O. Box 1002 word "brilliant" can be very aptly Middleburg, Virginia 22117 applied to the concert at Dickinson or . . . ATOS Binder High School on St. Patrick's Day, P.O. Box 1314 when the giant of the trade, 6'4" John Salinas, California 93901 Seng (and that's in his bare feet!)

JUNE, 1973 THEATRE ORGAN 45 made the scene. the heyday of the theatre organ ety, under the direction of Professor Each entry in the "musical through organ music and excellent David Kleiler had scheduled two silent docket", as John called it, was played baritone vocals. An evening of nostal­ classics to be shown that night in the with equal technic and ability. Though gic entertainment indeed. auditorium. The films were the sometimes unconventional, John's Plans for the spring and summer Cabinet of Doctor Oiligari and Me­ style treats each selection with finesse include a concert by Karl Cole to tropolis. Although the Society's prime and with all the orchestral discrim­ celebrate the 10-year "second" life of interest is understandably film ori­ inatory single-stop shading that has the 3/8 Kimball in the Landsdowne The­ ented and is, in fact, a part of the made John the musical giant that he is. atre, a jointly sponsored event by Dean academic program of the College, the John's tribute to Bach was mani­ Robinson with the Brookline Theatre, potential which exists between our re­ fested in "Fugue a la Gigue", the and a Hagerstown (Md.) tour to in­ spective organizations is obvious. audience participation piece for the clude the Moller factory, Frederick's Since our installation had reached a evening, wherein he requested that all Tivoli Theatre, and the Dick Kline point where the Main Chamber was clap on the beat while he played. His estate. operational plus a couple of ranks in living metronome carried throughout SHIRLEY HANNUM the Solo along with some tuned per­ cussions, the chemistry was evidently the piece, but never dominated the EASTERNMASSACHUSETTS organ. just right to spark the impulse to use Although this reporter is usually At last!! - Theatre Organ and the organ to accompany the two films. turned off by "The Candy Man", Silent Films in Richard Knight Audi­ The Chapter Vice President Al John's arrangement added a lot of flair torium on the campus of Babson Col­ Winslow handled the necessary ar­ to the otherwise lack-lustre melody lege. rangements with Professor Kleiler and line. Mulet's "Thou Art the Rock" Unlike the human or animal who the "show was on the road"! Al, a the­ provided the selection for an encore. comes into and leaves this world at a atre organist for many years (when The Jolly Green Giant? Well, he defineable point in time, Wurlitzers un­ they were in demand) shared the play­ sure ain't a leprechaun! dergoing restoration come into being ing chores with Bob Legan, a most Our April meeting took us to Pt. more subtly. They enter the world capable and imaginative young man, Pleasant on the New Jersey shore to quietly and grow until they are mature contemporary in repertoire as com­ hear Al Rando at the Beacon Manor enough to be noticed by someone. The pared to Al Winslow's traditional silent Hotel. Al Rando is one of those 3/ 13 pride and joy of the Eastern film style. The combined talent, en­ musicians that has true inborn talent. Massachusetts Chapter has followed thusiasm and diversity of styles pro­ After all - anyone who can master a such a route and it was "noticed", al­ duced a most rewarding evening - not 9' Steinway concert grand piano, Allen though unpretentiously, with no fan­ only for the chapter members who Carousel, Hammond X-77, and Moog fare or publicity (we'll save that for attended but also for those of the film synthesizer in one tonal set-up with the dedication!), on Sunday night society who have heretofore watched zillions of speakers must be in some April I, 1973.The Babson Film Soci- silent films just that way, silent. way genius, anyone. Especially if the artist is blind, like Al Rando. Al consistently has all his equip­ ment balanced and totally under control. His musicianship, coupled with his enthusiastic, bubbling person­ ality, easily captured the complete attention of all listeners. The 50 or so TOSDV folks who were present will assuredly agree that the day couldn't have been more perfect - a beautiful sunny spring day for travel, and entertainment by one of the East's foremost musicians in a first-class tonal experience. Lowell Ayers played an excellent benefit program for us toward the end of March on a Conn 650 electronic instrument. With selections of music ranging from the 1916 "Queen High" score through to the theme music from Oibaret, the program was well varied. The artistic evening was a study in the true theatre organ style that only Lowell can elicit from an organ. Even the old chestnuts in the sing­ along segment were brought to new life. Our appreciation to Mr.Ayers for The refurbished console ( Ex - Loew's State, Boston) now the pride and joy of the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, glows in ebony at the Richard Knight Auditorium, Babson College. - effectively taking us back in time to (J. Peters Photo)

46 THEATRE ORGAN JUNE, 1973 As opposed to its original instal­ ing), gold leaf all over the place, red voices of the organ including a few lation in the State Theatre in Boston, carpeting and down in the front of the well placed "splats" of the Posthorn the organ now speaks through a total auditorium, nestled beside the orches­ and some of the tuned percussion. of about 75 square feet of shutter area tra lift, the console of the Golden The show continued with the Joliet per chamber resulting in a very wide Voiced Barton Grande Organ and of Legion Band, not one of the best, but dynamic range. Even in its partially course it was gold, too. Now the the best in the United States. Rick completed state, the ethereal sounds console is white with gold trim but ill, Locher and Russ Wunderlich were of the Strings, Celeste and Kinura and you should see the scars from next on the program with organ and filtering through the closed shutters her "operations"! vocal work, all done with the precision contrasted with the open shutter treat­ Since 1957 when the Barton went and co-ordination of having worked ment of the thundering Tuba, Dia­ out of regular use at the Rialto, much together on many occasions. phone and Diapasons illustrated that has happened. At that time it was Intermission followed and the this Wurlitzer, when finished, will not intact and everything was working. second half opened with Fran again be one of the biggest but surely an Now? Well, this is why JATOE is busy displaying her artistry by some del­ instrument of great presence, dynamic and we are most grateful to some icate but beautiful use of the piano as range and versatility. CATOE folks for their help. It would a lead and the other voices lending soft We all look forward to the time be easier, and much shorter, to list support. Rick and Russ, and the Band when the instrument will be fully what's left of the 21 ranks to say came on just as strong in the second operational complete with toys and nothing of stripped pre-set action, et half as the first, and Fran closed the other special sound effects so that we cetera. show - a great evening of enter­ can really have fun with some of the Concerts are our only source of tainment." lighter silents such as Chaplin, Key­ revenue and to date we've had Larry We are sincerely proud to be a part stone Cops, Fatty Arbuckle, and the Roou and John Muri. Joliet has been of ATOS. other classics. called the City of Champions for many FRANCES WOOD IR YING For this evening, the modest debut many years and it's all because of of our Wurlitzer, we have our Thurs­ music. So last month one or our LOSANGELES day night and Saturday installation musical contingents, the Joliet Legion crews under the direction of Art Band, which has around 20 national The artist for the March 18th con­ Goggin to thank for an extra effort to championships to its credit, put on a cert at the Wiltern Theatre was David finish up some loose ends at the last three-way concert at the theatre: ( 1) Kelsey, the talented young organist moment and an extra thanks to Art the Band, (2) a Joliet tenor Russ from the San Francisco Bay area. He for his hours of effort, tuning and Wunderlich who was accompanied at presented an outstanding program retuning many pipes. It is this ]f.ind of the organ by Rick Locher, Treasurer which included a nostalgic "Show unselfish giving of personal time by a of JATOE and husband of our Chair­ Boat" medley, the Widor "Toccata," hard core of determined people that man Jan Locher and (3) organ solo - and a medley of great show tunes from will carry the Chapter's Wurlitzer to and for this segment, yours truly the Busby Berkeley musicals from the final finishing and dedication. "crawled" out of about 30 years of Warner Bros. in the 30's. "By a Water­ The Society, perpetuating its ded­ retirement and loved every inch of fall", "Forty Second Street", ication, has brought another Wurlitzer what's left of the organ I knew so well "Shadow Waltz", and "Lullaby of back from the era of its glory to be when it was new. You see I was the Broadway", brought back memories of enjoyed once again by all who care to "pilot" for many years when it be­ Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Jimmy hear those wonderful sounds of the came "air-borne" back in 1928. Let's Cagney singing and dancing their way theatre organ. quote from our dedicated chief of thru those depression days. A fine DICK LINDER engineers of JATOE, Bob Verduin, as Gershwin medley followed by "Blue he wrote about the concert for our JOLIET AREA Newsletter: Greetings from one of the newer "Shortly after eight o'clock on chapters of ATOS - JATOE. - May February 8, the house lights dimmed in we talk about ourselves and what the Rial to Theatre and two grand we're doing? When JATOE came in to ladies appeared, rising from the pit. being late in 1970 we had a ready The two ladies were, of course, Fran­ made project that was and still is a ces Wood Irving and the Golden challenge. You see our number one Voiced Barton. Fran played the true love is the 4/21 Barton located in the style of the l 920's, a style cherished Rialto Theatre in downtown Joliet, by so many of us (myself included). Illinois. Fran did many selections including When the Rialto opened back in "Honey", "Always", and something I 1926 it was typical of the golden know only as a theme from a well oriental splendor of the larger picture known show from the by-gone days of palaces of the 20's. The lobby was a the Golden Age of Radio. full block long, with marble floors, Fran displayed the lush and full totally mirrored walls, crystal chan­ sound of the Tibia, of which our deliers (motorized to be lowered for Barton has the best in the Midwest. Of cleaning - and they were kept sparkl- course she used many of the other Dave Kelsey - (Bob Hill Photo)

JUNE, 1973 THEATRE ORGAN 47 to a close. The Lawrence Welk bubble from the organ department at the machine got into the act after inter­ university. mission, much to the surprise of the The film was The Mark of Zorro organist. He coped with this in fine and Dennis James' accompaniment style and finished off the program was superb, and resulted in a standing with a "Holiday in Italy" medley, ovation. (Unaccustomed, as we are, to selections from his "most requested standing ovations for public presen­ tunes", and a lovely "Easter Parade", tations, it should be remembered that closing with "Bubbles in the Wine", it was perhaps due to the young the Lawrence Welk theme. At the people present, whose enthusiasm is Sunday afternoon jam session at the usually reserved for the guitar-oriented Elks, more than fifty members and rock sound.) guests were entertained by Fernand On Sunday morning, April 8, we Martel, Candy Carley, Al Yates, and were entertained by Lew Betterly at Lyle Knight, among others. In recent the 3/ 10 Barton at the Royal Oak months the "Pay & Play" plan at the Theatre, an instrument which Lew Elks has been re-emphasized by the played when he was the regular organ­ Shirley Obert - (Bob Hill Photo) chapter as a great opportunity for ist at the theatre in the early thirties. members to play a really large pipe There was a well-filled house that Skies" and "I Wish You Love" topped organ. In March, 28 members took morning due to invitations extended off the program with style and flair. advantage of this opportunity and the to Lew's customers and friends of David also performed at the afternoon organ was used on 26 days during the many years. jam session at the Elks building where month. Following our morning program at the 4/61 Robert Morton is kept in SAM DICKERSON the Royal Oak, we moved to the good playing condition by Dick International Gourmet, a private Stoney and his crew. Local members MOTORCITY banquet room in nearby Southfield, who tried out the big Morton included Motor City members gathered at for our annual spring banquet. Mem­ Seth Anderson, Shirley Obert, and the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor on bers took turns at the Conn electronic Paul Hamilton. Sunday morning, March 4, for a pro­ donated by the Lew Betterly Music The spring business meeting of the gram by chapter member Mary Co. for the occasion. chapter was held at the Elks Building Harrison. Mary did an effortless job at Banquet entertainment was two on April 10th. Following the business the 3 / 13 Barton as she played a Laurel and Hardy silent films, ac­ meeting an excellent slide show was program of old favorites and blues companied by several chapter mem­ presented by Chuck Zimmerman who tunes. She was joined by Betty Mason bers, each taking their turn at the has attended most of the chapter at the grand piano in the pit for a organ. None had ever accompanied a concerts and ATOS conventions thrilling finale, "Rhapsody in Blue." movie, and found it is not always as during the past ten years. His color Betty demonstrated what a really easy to do as it looks. slides of organs, artists, and organ excellent pianist she is. Bright and early Saturday morning, activities using available light were An open console session followed, April 28, some 34 chapter members outstanding and brought back mem­ with nine Motor City members taking boarded our chartered Scenicruiser for ories of some of the great concerts their turn at the console. a trip to hear two CATOE instal­ that ATOS has presented over the Our second public organ show at lations. Our own member Reg years. the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor Aldridge donated his services and The concert artist at the Wiltern on was held Thursday evening, March 14. drove the bus. The hours flew by, April 15th was Bob Ralston, the well­ The date had been confirmed months filled with fun and singing. known TV personality and member of earlier to coincide with the wedding of The purpose of our trip was to the Lawrence Welk orchestra. He pre­ our artist, Dennis James and his bride­ attend Hector Olivera's concert at the sented a very entertaining show with to-be, Heidi, held a few days following Downers Grove High School 3/ 10 Wur­ lots of great theatre organ music. He our program. litzer, installed by CATOE. started out with a brief tour of the Word of our first show at the Sunday morning found us at the organ stops to demonstrate to his Michigan last Fall had apparently Patio Theatre where Walter Strojny electronic-oriented fans that this organ gotten around the University of Michi­ played the 3/ 17 Barton. During the is indeed different from the one he gan campus, for a considerable portion open console session that followed, a plays on television. The different of our audience of 1,300 was made up surprise - none other than Pearl sections of the organ were shown off of cheering university students. A sur­ White, who after a couple of short to good advantage as he played "Love prisingly good turn out inasmuch as numbers, shows no signs of having lost Makes the World Go Round" - the our program was held during a student any of her old zip. Tibias, reeds, strings, and percussions film festival. We returned to Detroit, stopping were all heard from. A Palm Sunday Dennis gave the kind of per­ enroute at Svoboda's Nickelodeon medley, an Ecology medley featuring formance that you just can't help but Museum in Chicago Heights. In an animal tunes, and a soaring "Rapsody enjoy and a special duo-performance atmosphere from the turn of the in Blue", followed by selections from of "Maple Leaf Rag" with Heidi at the century we found room after room of the Bob Ralston record albums pit grand piano won the unanimous coin operated music machines, radios, brought the first half of the program approval of our audience, especially phonographs, and you name it - they

48 THEATRE ORGAN JUNE, 197 3 had it. This tavern and musical bench to the United Palace's Grand museum has been operated con­ piano. A rising, young artist, Jim tinuously by the Svoboda family since Leaffe, took over the organ and to­ it opened in 1908, and their great gether they performed George Gersh­ hospitality and friendly manner make win's noteable "Concerto in F". All in it a must place for any family or group attendance certainly agreed that it was to visit. an exciting experience to hear this All those who made the Chicago famous work performed with piano trip enjoyed themselves so much, that and theatre pipe organ! Ashley cer­ we are eagerly looking forward to our tainly proved that he is a talent at next bus trip, now scheduled for some­ home in either the concert or enter­ time in Octo her. tainment mediums, and he has the DON LOCKWOOD unique distinction of being an ATOS The "Big Band Sound" of Alex Rene at the artist holding the A.A.G.O. degree. Riviera in North Tonawanda, N. Y . NEW YORK As in all our meetings at the United It had been some time since we had Palace, members of the United the privilege of hearing our own chap­ Christian Evangelistic Association's there was a piano and electronic organ ter director, Ashley Miller, in a full­ congregation were invited to share the in the room to provide entertainment fledged concert. However, on Monday program with us. We deeply appreciate at this successful affair. evening, February 12, we presented the privilege of meeting in their church Dennis James and Alex Rene' and Ashley at the console of the United and to utilize their wonderful Morton his Big Band Sound joined forces at Palace (formerly Loew's 175th St.) for our programs. the Riviera on March 21 to present an 4/23 "Wonder" Robert Morton the­ HERBERT G. FRANK, JR. exciting program to 1400 enthusiastic atre organ. Joining with us for this patrons. (Before the show got started, special event were members of the Dennis and Heidi, his bride of three Northern Valley (N.J.) Chapter of the days, were introduced to the audi­ American Guild of Organists marking NIAGARA FRONTIER ence.) Mr. James played the Mighty the first time our two organizations On March 9 chapter members Wurlitzer for about a half hour and joined to sponsor a concert. gathered at Baxie's Steak Pit in Lan­ included melodies ranging from semi­ ATOS members were particularly caster, New York for the Annual classical to contemporary. pleased to see Ashley demonstrate, Installation of Officers Banquet. After In the midst of his arrangement of dinner, Chairman Randy Piazza in­ during the first half of the program, "Moonlight Serenade" the great drapes for the benefit of the AGO members, troduced Vice Chairman Al Sliwinski, parted to reveal Alex Rene' and his what theatre organ is all about. He Secretary Elwyn Guest, and Treasurer band, and wild applause rose from the Howard Fisher. The evening's honored played a musically-varied program, audience. The Wurlitzer and 15-piece guests were Ed Tucholka of with emphasis however, on "our kind" WBEN-FM band ventured together in such hits as of music so that AGO members could (through whose efforts our chapter has "Stardust," and "Sentimental Jour­ hear and enjoy it in its intended gained much publicity); Francis ney." setting - a large and ornate movie Kirton, host of a weekly organ pro­ Mr. Rene's men played a tune palace. gram on CHSC-FMin St. Catharines, called "In Heaven There is No Beer," Following a brief intermission, Ontario, Canada; and Harry Pickens, a and Diane McRae, Carol Piazza, and Ashley had a special treat in store for local organist who is featured fre­ Shirley Cole dressed as waitresses, dis­ us. He revealed another side of his quently on CHSC. When the for­ tributed schupers of the foamy bev­ talent when he moved from the organ malities of the banquet were finished, erage to members of the band. Towards the end of this exciting musical program, Dennis and the band performed "When the Saints Go Marching In" and the three gals ap­ peared on stage once again, this time dressed in angel costumes to lead the audience in singing. On April 25 Rex Koury appeared in concert at the Riviera for the first time, and he was extremely pleased with the warm reception he got from the standing-room-only crowd. Mr. Koury's enthusiasm was gen­ erated into his music from the first chord of his concert to the last. A medley from "Paint Your Wagon" included the seldom-played but lovely tune "They Call the Wind Maria," and "I Talk to the Trees." Jim Leaffe and Ashley Miller receive accolades after concert at United Palace. - (Herbert G. Frank Photo) Mr. Koury appropriately played

JUNE, 197 3 THEATRE ORGAN 49 "Sabre Dance" when the Buffalo area might be able to refurbish. Nego­ ed in attending chapter meetings or was paying tribute to its Sabres tiations with management are under other activities. Some of the other hockey team. way and hopefully some more con­ chapters are well spread out too, and if Rex Koury played one of TV's struction and rebuilding will come our they have any ideas on how to make most famous theme songs - his "Gun­ way; probably enough to keep every­ the travel problems and other such smoke" theme, performed as only its body happy and working for several necessary detail lighter, we'd sure like own composer could play it - com­ years to come. to hear about it. plete with horses! Mark Munzel, who runs our Chap­ A good set of Chapter By-Laws has There were other unusual moments ter Technical Committee and espec­ been developed, patterned after the too numerous to mention. But several ially the "swapsheet" and available National and the Oregon Chapter, and things were clear: Rex was a big hit components listings, showed up in the it looks like the IRS will be happy with his SRO audience; his regis­ alley outside the theatre stage door with our justification as a non-profit trations were always interesting, and with a Shopsmith in the back end of organization, which we truly are. If this talented musician has a very lis­ his pickup truck. With Mark at the you don't believe it, ask our hard­ ten able style of playing the Mighty controls of the Shopsmith, several working secretary-treasurer, Doris Wurlitzer. Perhaps next year he'll custom pieces of precision wood­ Garrett. Hopefully, through expanded make another tour to the Eastern working and cabinet making were membership and plenty of partic­ US? turned out. Windchests, relay racks ipation by all members, our efforts SHIRLEY COLE and even the console benefitted from will lead us to an even better activity Mark's craftsmanship. Although some level, with full year-round activity and sudden April showers forced moving several sessions of various types every NORTHTEXAS the Shopsmith into the theatre, it month. Wouldn't it be nice on some of After a tire-squealing, "digout" didn't slow things down very much. the coming hot Texas summer days to type of a start for the 1973 year, the Everybody pitched in to move the sit in a comfortable air-conditioned North Texas Chapter is settling down equipment around as necessary. theatre listening to your favorite the­ to normal cruising speed and still The work on the Fine Arts Organ atre organ music? making good progress. Member Jerry was enjoyed by all participants , and JOE KOSKI Bacon is refurbishing a complete in­ yet it's not all the activity. The of­ strument, including several modi­ ficers have met to discuss chapter fications and additions and installing it business and by the time this appears OREGON in the Fine Arts Theatre in Snider in THEATRE ORGAN, our May meet­ The chapter dedicated another fine Plaza, adjacent to the SMU Campus in ing at the home of Dale Flannery will home installation at their April 15 Dallas. Jerry has 8 ranks working and be history. Dale has a fine installation meeting, this one in the residence of on Sunday, April 15, a dozen or more at his home and the afternoon should Dr. Gordon and Kathy Potter, in chapter members showed up in their be a pleasant one. Portland. best pre-Easter working clothes at We get a lot of chapter activities The business meeting was held prior 8 :30 A.M. to help Jerry's project "sprung" on us in short time frames, to the concert. Dennis Hedberg called along. With the "old pro's" guiding the but that's what makes life interesting. the meeting to order, then gave the neophytes, they all worked on assign­ We just found out that the chapter is latest details on the building progress ed projects in accordance with Jerry's sponsoring a session at the Casa of the Organ Grinder Restaurant. He planning. Some were busy refelting Manana Wurlitzer on May 13, Mother's hopes to start installation of the 34 manuals in the console, others were Day. Mark Kenning, a chapter mem­ rank Wurlitzer within thirty days. Bill building assemblies for new wind­ ber, will be the featured artist. He was Peterson presented the membership chests and ranks of pipes. one of the last ones to play this same with the completed schedule for the The instrument may be best de­ organ professionally in the Worth The­ scribed as a "Bacon Special, Opus 10!" atre before it was moved to Casa to since Jerry is making use of everything prevent its' being buried in the debris he can to develop a real fine theatre when the theatre was demolished. Jim organ for the Fine Arts Theatre. It's Peterson, chief technician on the in­ amazing how much can get done, with strument, has it performing beau­ true craftsmanship, when the project is tifully, and with Mark to tell it what a "labor of love" with everybody to do and the organ to do the speak­ doing something they really like to do. ing, it will be a fine afternoon. This The beginners, including the ladies, are installation is the only installation all learning a lot about the craft of listed in April, 73 THEATRE ORGAN organ-building with the experts leading as a working instrument in a theatre in the way. Texas. Our chapter is the group lucky Jerry's project will not be a short enough to be involved. As soon as one. There's plenty yet to be done, some details can be cleared up, there'll and plans are "in the mill" to make be more concerts, chapter meetings this a monthly event. And it probably and other pleasant happenings around won't end with Jerry's instrument. this particular installation.

There are a couple more instruments One of our problems is the detail Jonas Nordwall poses at the console of Dr. in the area in theatres which the club involved and the distances to be cover- Potter's home installation.

50 THEATRE ORGAN JUNE, 197 3 '73 Convention. PIEDMONT "Sweetheart of our group." As we Dennis then introduced Dr. Potter , Charlotte members hosted the first listened and watched her skillful who gave a short history of his pipe '73 meeting of the chapter on Sunday , fingers glide across the keys with such organ. The organ was built by Gerald March 4, when more than 100 mem­ perfection and maturity , it was hard to Duffy and Dr. Potter and assisted by bers and guests entered the doors of realize that Linda has just turned "Sweet Sixteen." Her Gershwin Bert Hedderly. Also assisting was Parker Gardner Music Company's medley was most outstanding. Her Jonas Nordwall on voicing and regula­ Auditorium and enjoyed an afternoon ting. Dr. Potter 's next door neighbor , of organ music and fellowship. final number was a duo , with Dr. Dr. Deane Hutchison also gave help in Ed Kent welcomed the group. MacDonald at the piano. this department. Dr. Hutchison is a Master of Ceremonies, Buster Richard­ OPAL CANSLER well known concert organist, who has son, suggested we borrow a phrase a large Kimball concert organ in his from the Rodgers Organ Co., "Let's POTOMACVALLEY home. just live a little!" as he introduced the Dr. Potter's organ is a 3/18 Wur­ program. St. Patrick's Day dawned dull and litzer-Morton-Gottfried, with a fab­ dreary but the weather couldn't ulous 3 manual Robert Morton Con­ First performer heard at the dampen the spirits of 107 Potomac sole. The organ chambers are in a Richardsons' Rodgers 33-E was Dr. Valley members who were departing special 2 story building attached to the D.E. MacDonald, in a delightful pro­ on the long-awaited Wanamaker­ rear of Dr. Potter's home. Finally, the gram of tunes played in true theatre Dickinson trip. Travelling in two com­ moment that 95 persons had been style with comments interspersed fortable and full buses we arrived at waiting for , the dedication concert by about each number and its composer. the John Wanamaker Department Jonas Nordwall. Jonas played a fine His recently acquired "Posthorn" was Store in Philadelphia just in time for a program as usual. He made good use of used as he played "Sidney Torch nice luncheon in the Wanamaker the sound of those two lush Tibias, a Style." His "Salute To The Two Mirador Room. We were conducted on Wurlitzer and a Gottfried. Reginalds" - Reginald Poort and a tour of the chambers of the world's There is no doubt about it. The Reginald Dixon (signature tune) was a largest organ, led by Nelson Buechner , Oregon Chapter is a very lucky one highlight of the program. Organ Maintainance Engineer at the indeed! We have some fine in­ In the early 40 's Dr. was the as­ store. The sight of 88 ranks of match­ stallations, and some really good or­ sistant organist at the Kings Theatre, ed Kimball strings in one chamber still ganists to play them. later known as the Gaumont , in has many of us drooling. Our party also We hope that many in attendance Dundee, Scotland , and for several enjoyed a slide presentation showing at the Convention in July will take the years was organist at the Garrison some of the less accessible parts of the opportunity to hear and play Dr. Theatre. organ , as well as some of the organists Potter's installation. Next Buster introduced the charm­ who have played the Wanamaker DON INGRAM ing and talented Linda Kent as the Grand Court Organ.

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JUNE, 197 3 THEATRE ORGAN 51 The organ consists of a total of 469 that " Spring is Here." Birds were ranks of pipes and speaks into the singing and there was a musical 13-story Grand Court of the store. It is shower. We call Doug Bailey 'the old played three times a day , six days a smoothie' although he is not old week, by Keith Chapman who became enough for such a descriptive phrase. staff organist in 1966 at the age of He plays entirely by ear and mostly in nineteen. Keith migrated from San the key of F #. Audience participation Francisco to the East to accept a is 100% as Doug always includes us scholarship at the Curtis Institute of when he plans a program. A featured Music in Philadelphia. He earned his artist at the '72 Convention who play­ Bachelor of Music degree and shortly ed the Loew's Richmond organ, Doug thereafter passed the examinations for Bailey is a chapter favorite. the Associate degree of the American Last year two important events Guild of Organists. He also holds a occurred at the Tivoli Theatre: (1) Master of Music degree from Temple the making of the Concert Recording University. Mr. Chapman is the Direc­ CR0074 "Who Is Ray Brubacher And Left to right; Keith Chapman, Frank Vitale tor of Music at the United Methodist and Nelson Buechner at the Wanamaker What's He Doing With Those Pipes?" Church in Wayne , Pa. His great diver­ organ . which is receiving excellent reviews, sification in music is displayed by his and (2) Hector Olivera's now-famous success in approaching the world of High School Kimball. A tired but debut to the theatre organ world theatre organ. Including the Wana­ happy group returned in the wee small during the Convention. maker performances he has given over hours, singing the praises of Frank Piedmont Chapter joined Potomac 5,600 recitals among which were Vitale, our member who organized the Valley for a meeting in Richmond on several well-received theatre organ con­ day's activities. April 8th. Some of the 22 attending certs, complete with silent movie ac­ The 2/8 Wurlitzer in historic Piedmont members drove six hours companiment. Keith's 45-minute con­ Frederick's Tivoli Theatre is the last just to be there. In all, nearly 200 cert on the giant six manual Grand remaining in-theatre pipe organ in the ATOSers from Pennsylvania, Mary­ Court Organ made us want to return state of Maryland. Potomac Valley's land, Virginia, Washington, North and again and again to hear this fine March 24 meeting featured member South Carolina journeyed to Rich­ organist. Doug Bailey at the fire-engine-red con­ mond for the double-header. Departing from the store at 6 p.m. sole of the Tivoli, through the Jane Sparks, "Sparky", a student of we enjoyed hot chicken box lunches courtesy of Dan Weinberg, owner of Eddie Weaver's and a member of both on the way to Wilmington, Delaware, the theatre and organ. (See THE­ chapters shared the honors with Eddie where we attended an excellent con­ ATRE ORGAN Dec. '72, page 33.) at the Byrd Theatre's magnificent 4/17 cert by John Seng at the Dickinson Listening to Doug one could be sure Wurlitzer. Jane teaches organ in her

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52 THEATRE ORGAN JUNE, 197 3 home town, Durham, N.C. Her pre­ atre with its breathtaking chandelier of sentation was a good example of the everchanging splendor is a fitting high calibre of musicians Mr. Weaver location for the talents 'of Eddie turns out. Jane's playing was clean and Weaver. For the first time in the fine, and displayed that unmistakeable history of our chapter meetings, a Weaver flair. This was Sparky's debut standing ovation was given to our in the Potomac Valley Chapter and, artist - a true master - Eddie Weaver. judging from her reception, we should His musical spell ended all too soon. be hearing much more from her. We continued on to the Loew's Following a brief intermission the Theatre in Richmond for the second console rose again under the capable feature of our double-header. Talented hands of Eddie Weaver and a musical Dennis James presided over the spell was cast. Eddie demonstrated the gorgeous white-and-gold console of

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JUNE, 197 3 THEATRE ORGAN 53 Loew's 3/13 Wurlitzer. His opener, "If SOUTHEASTERN at the Johnson's home in Marietta , Ga. My Friends Could See Me Now" in­ Chapter chairman and Atlanta Fox stantly converted all of us to With the warm sound of the 3/9 staff organist, Bob Van Camp, pre­ "Friends." And we liked what we saw Wurlitzer of Gordon and Linda sented his own accompaniment score and heard. There was an aura of love Johnson, Southeastern Chapter mem­ for a short silent comedy to mark the in the atmosphere as Dennis in­ bers gathered on March 25 for a beginning of the afternoon's enter­ troduced his lovely bride, Heidi. Only Sunday afternoon of film, concert and tainment following the regular another musician would go along with food fare. business meeting. ATOS secretary and a concert tour for a honeymoon. Heidi The meeting was marked with a host, Gordon Johnson and family, is an accomplished concert pianist. She near-record attendance for a home prepared a chili buffet and made their and Dennis perform together whenever meeting as over seventy people arrived Wurlitzer (formerly installed in the both a piano and an organ are avail­ able. Dennis' technical expertise is as Bob Van Camp accompanying silent movies at the Johnson residence 3/9 Wurlitzer, during apparent as his rapport with his audi­ March meeting. ence - a truly remarkable young man. Won't it be fun to be able to say "I knew him when ... !" Our thanks to member Richard Neidich who secured the services of one of the most popular young organists for this tremendous concert. Thanks also to the two chapter members who maintain the Byrd and Loew's organs, as well as the one at the Mosque - Tom Landrum and Dick Barlow. The cooperation of theatre managers George Stitzer and Mr. Sterling is also most appreciated. Former Byrd Manager Robert Coulter was made a complimentary Lifetime chapter member at the By rd meeting. It was our pleasure to share a most memorable day with Claude and Opal Cansler and the Piedmont Chapter. JEAN LAUTZENHEISER

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Gottfried full combination located in East Point , Ga., and built in Tube Model $6500. action. Disassembled 1972. Partially crated 1940. Member Charles Walker is super­ for transport. Full list on request. Price AEOLIAN PIPE ORGAN, 4 Ranks, 2 Man. $3,500. Harry M. Battersby, 609 Old Gulph vising the transformation of the rather Kimball Console, Ideal for home, Late Rd., Narberth, Pa. 19072. "modern" interior into an auditorium model, Good cond., will fit 8' ceiling. in the Spanish style much akin to Complete $3100. FOR SALE -Wurlitzer Concert Flute to 16 several Atlanta neighborhood theatre CUSTOM-BUILT RESIDENCE THEATRE ft. offset chest $250.00 Randy Piazza, 230 of the twenties. ORGAN Two man. 12 Ranks, New console, Jewett Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. chests and some new pipes, A beauty for When dust problems are completely $9500. Many percussions included. Fits 8' FOR SALE - 32' Wurlitzer Diaphones, new alleviated in the long-vacant structure ceiling. resonators $1200.00, 2' - 16' Wurlitzer and upon completion of the newly Newport Organs, 846 Production Place, Diaphone $250.00, (206) 885-2253. constructed organ chambers, the ar­ Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 (714) 645-1530. SIMPLEX ORGAN BLOWER - Single rival and installation of the 3/8 (plus Phase 3/4 hp. 1165 rpm. 5" regulated additions) Moller will begin. ATTENTION ORGANISTS: Have color pressure. $125.00. Write: Thomas Ford Joe Patten, owner of the East photograph of your instrument included in 1197 Canton Street, Roswell, Georgia new series of pipe organ note cards. Write : Point, is noted for his stewardship 30075. 1-(4 04) 993-3638 or 1-(404) Warren G. Allred, Organ Art, Box 309 993-6455. with another Moller - the famous Fox Burlingame, Ca. 94010. Theatre 4/42 organ in Atlanta . He has Victor Pianos and Organs Eight Warehouses been responsible for the care and COLLECTOR'S ITEM . Original pressing of with over 1,000 Pianos and Organs of all upkeep of the instrument since its Leonard MacClain "Melody Mac" recorded makes for home, theatre and church. 500 at the 33 rank, Stanley Theatre Kimball "return to fame" in the fall of 1964. organs, 200 Grands and Player Grands. 300 (since dismantled). Full color jacket with Spinet Pianos. We crate and ship throughout JOHN CLARK McCALL, JR. phote and photos. $10.00 for album. Just a the world. Victor Pianos and Organs, 300 few left. Ted Schiller, Box 93, Joppa, Md. N.W. 54th St., Miami, Fla., (305) 751 -7502. 21085. WANTED - Morton Tibia, 3 manual 260 EXPERIENCED - organ service man and Wurlitzer console. D.C. motor for a Spencer piano technician. For branches from Miami Turbine 10 H.P. 220 V.H. Morch, 127 A to Palm Beach. Victor Pianos and Organs, Bel mill Road, Bellmore, N. Y. 11710. MOST UNUSUAL 300 N.W. 54th Street, Miami, Fla. (305) 751-7502. OPPORTUNITY WANTED - Stage Backdrops, Theatre Advertising Curtains, Props and equipment FOR SALE - 7½ H.P. Blower, Moller Randy Piazza, 230 Jewett, Buffalo, N. Y. Marimba, Block and Chrys. Century Theatre 9<._~eil34E Moller Chests, pipes, etc. Randy Piazza, 230 WANTED - Tibia 8', Viol D'Orchestra 8', Jewett Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Oboe Horn 8' on 5 to 1 O" wind. Lance CUSTOM ORGAN Johnson, Box 1228, Fargo, N.D. 58102, FOR SALE - Complete coupler switches (701) 237-0477. Custom features include built-in for two manuals and pedal - wired to rhythm unit, Reverbatape system, contact rails, also remote electric com­ WANTED - Wurlitzer Marimba Harp. Dale and pizzacato accent. Black satin bination action for same organ. Contact G. Mendenhall, 4428 Pennsylvania Ave., Fair ebony finish. Two Rodgers speak­ Rickert, 4121 Blanchan Ave., Brookfield, Oaks, Calif. 95628. (916) 967-5060. ers and one Leslie speaker includ­ Ill. 60513. ed. All in top condition. WANTED - Victor Pianos and Organs will FOR SA LE - Howard seat, Restored, $150, Call or write: buy 50 used organs monthly for export. or best offer. Mumbrue, 932 Southdown, Following models: Conn 305 - 643, and DEKE WARNER Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48013. 155 Greenfield Ave. Strummers. Allen RMW Theatres and Con ­ Los Angeles, Calif. 90049 You're Invited . . . tinentals.Gulbransen 21 07 and 2131. Ham­ Phone: (213) 472-6944 ATOS NATIONAL CONVENTION monds M3-L 100-M 100. A-100, 83 and C3. July 25-28 - Portland, Oregon Pipers - 300 N.W. 54 St., Miami, Florida 0 33127. Call (305) 751 -75 02.

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