connect with the trailer, and by 8 p.m. the procession headed for the North. At Paraparaumu, ATOS mem­ A\~ A\IJ)10IL101(3~ ber, Len Southward had been storing the blower and other parts, and these To Wallace Oaumann of l\noxville were awaiting our arrival. The final Mr. Baumann researched and wrote the cover story. "The lift was completed, dinner was ser­ Beautiful Tennessee." for the October / November issue of ved and we called it a day. . In the publication of the story. he was Len is the owner of the 3/ 16 Wur­ given no credit for his work. litzer special, Opus 2075, which was This is particularly embarrassing because the story shows previously in the Civic Theatre in that a great effort was put forth and much time was consumed Auckland. This will eventually be documenting the article. He went so far as to search files. old installed in a concert hall that he is newspapers, and other documents in order to list all the or­ building, in conjunction with a ganists who had played the Tennessee . vintage car museum - but that will We offer no excuses for this gross oversight and can onl y be another story. humbly apologize to Wallace Baumann, admitting that he Sunday, at 7 a.m. saw us on the deserves more than an apology after the fact. The lack of cred­ road again, all in high spirits, one of its for his efforts is inexcusable. the most beautiful days you could It is sincerely hoped that Mr. Baumann will accept the apol­ ever have in mid-winter, with the ogies of the staff of THEATRE ORGAN and the editor. George mountains glistening in their mantles Thompson. of snow. With a stop at Taupo for lunch, the mountainous area all be­ hind, Jumbo rol!ed on, bearing a canvas that announced the return of the Wurlitzer to Auckland. We were welcomed at 6 p.m. by Vice Chair­ l\noxville~§ man Jack Granwal, who had or­ ganized a band of willing helpers, Tenne§§ee Theat.,.e and by 7:30 p.m. Opus 1475 was housed in its new temporary home, the Hollywood Cinema. Here it will Clo§ed be reassembled and played until by Wallace W. Baumann some future date, when, hopefully, it will be installed in a concert hall The Tennessee Theatre. the cover habilitation Center of Fort Sanders to be built at MOT AT. story in the October-November 1978 Presbyterian Hospital. Knoxville. A "live" weekend of music at THEATRE ORGAN. closed Octo­ sponsor of the program. Billy Barnes. MOT AT was presented the following ber 3. 1978. just two days after its Tennessee house organist from 1937 week and over 12,000 people visited 50th birthday, which passed unno­ to 1942. returned to play the 3/ 14 the museum and to see the new ar­ ticed. Two months unpaid rent Mighty Wurlitzer for the event. D rival. The console of Opus 1475 was caused the C. B. Atkin Estate. own­ on view, and the grand old lady ers of the building, to ask the lessee. ~ew Cataloaue ··L~~ smiled at everyone. For many people, Tennessee Theatre Classics. to va­ young and old, it was the first time cate the premises. The Organ Literature Foundation they had seen the control centre of Poor management, and a com­ is the largest supplier of organ books a Wurlitzer . pletely unprofessional approach in and recordings in the world and Music filled the air for two days, operating the theatre caused its de­ offers the most diversified stock any­ organ societies and dealers provided mise. Attendance at first was very where. They are also active in re­ instruments and players - they were good. but poor advertising and poor prints and the publishing of original everywhere, in the fire station, the marquee and exterior sign displays works on organ history. car museum and the oddest of places. were early evidence that the opera­ The foundation has announced a The mammoth , tion was doomed to failure. new catalogue "L" offering over 800 the and player pianos The theatre was closed November items. Over 160 of these are new and worked overtime, as did a pipe band. 3. 1977. by ABC Southeastern The­ were not previously listed in the for­ a choir, strolling players, a xylo­ atres and was reopened March 15. mer catalogue. There are new books phone and harmonica player. Now 1978 by the new company with much and over 100 new recordings. Cata­ comes the task of rebuilding the or­ fanfare. The theatre was opened logue "L" is available free to any of gan, and, under the direction of John again for one evening. October 19, our readers who care to have one. Parker, enthusiasts gather each for a special benefit showing of The Sincerely yours. Sunday to help in the project. All are Has(v Heart starring Patricia Neal. Henry Karl Baker helping to make history and to dem­ former Knoxvillian, who appeared 45 Norfolk Road onstrate the aims and ideals of the in person in connection with the Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 American Theatre Organ Society. D dedication of the Patricia Neal Re- Telephone: (617) 848-1388 D

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