December, 1927. Several members, including Dr. Truss, took a turn at playing the Rodgers. On October 26th, the writer journeyed to Marietta to play for the Atlanta Chapter at Ruby Red's (formerly the Music Grinder Pizza Emporium). The 3/24 Wurlitzer was in excellent shape and the members eHAPTERNOTE~ of the Atlanta Chapter were very gracious hosts. Even though the Sun­ day concert was the purpose of the trip, an impromptu visit to Walt Winn's warehouse on Saturday night proved to be one of the high points. the basement of one of our members. Let us know what's The organ once graced the Temple October brought another type of happening in YOUR Chapter/ Theatre in Birmingham and was re­ entertainment (and exposure) for the moved in the '50s before the theatre Alabama ATOS. The Alabama The­ Send Photos and News to: was torn down. Restoration will be­ atre and Cinema Unlimited began GEORGE THOMPSON P.O . BOX 1314 gin as soon as a permanent location showing a series of classic motion SALINAS . CALIFORNIA 93902 is found. pictures that will run through early Chapter members enjoyed our December. The organ is played every Deadlines September meeting at the home of night and for matinees on W ednes­ Jan . 1st . for Feb ./ Mar . Dr. and Mrs. Orian Truss and had an days, Saturdays and Sundays. The Mar . 1st . for Apr ./ May opportunity to prowl through the writer, resident organist for the Ala­ May 1 st . for June / July mountains of pipes and chests down bama, plays a 30-minute show prior July 1st . for Aug ./ Sept. Sept . 1st . for Oct ./ Nov . in the basement. This really gave the to the start of the movie. Billy Evans Nov . 1st . for Dec ./ Jan . members a first-hand look at what is filling in two nights a week and was in store for us. Also in the Truss Barry Norris is playing for matinees. home is the large Rodgers Trio organ The theatre opens an hour before the that Mrs. Lillian Truss played for the movie starts so that people can take ALABAMA delight of so many before her death. tours of the gorgeous building. Lin­ A good time was had by all in Mrs. Truss, the mother of Dr. Truss, da Whitmire is present to answer Birmingham in August when we had was organist for many years at the questions about the organ and the the fall concert a little early. Our art­ Alabama Theatre, as well as many theatre, as well as to arrange special ist, Bob Ralston, could not appear at other theatres in the Birmingham tours for school groups that wish to our regular fall concert in October, area, and played the big Wurlitzer on come back to the theatre at a later so we decided to go ahead with the the opening day of the Alabama in date. concert in August, despite vacations and back-to-school disadvantages. With a minimum of advertising, we filled almost every seat in the beauti­ ful Alabama Theatre ... atten­ dance was right at 1,900 happy peo­ ple . . . the largest and most success­ ful concert this chapter has ever held. Our 4/20 Wurlitzer held the audi­ ence spellbound for two hours as the talented Bob Ralston used his ten fingers to weave a magic spell over the mass of people. Tony Richards, a young singer, sang several numbers with the organ. His smooth voice, coupled with the huge Altec back­ stage speaker, and the mighty Wur­ litzer proved to be a real crowd pleaser. Bob Ralston is a fine organ­ ist and has proved to us that the peo­ ple will turn out in great numbers to see and hear him. We are diligently seeking a new home in which to install the 4/ 46 Moller pipe organ presently stored in Tony Richards and Bob Ralston capture the hearts of the people of Birmingham, Alabama .

DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 35 The people of Birmingham are program was presented in Laurel, Grinder. It is now Ruby Red's and proving that the theatre organ is very Mississippi, the following Saturday the accent is on Dixie music, like its much in demand and has certainly at the 3/ 13 Robert Morton and a namesake in Underground Atlanta. not been forgotten, at least not here Steinway grand at the Jeff Seale No matter the name, Winifred's the in Alabama. We are appreciative to Studio. There never were, nor will same!! Plitt Theatres for giving us the op­ there ever be again, hosts like the The Atlanta Chapter wants to say portunity to show the people of Ala­ Laurel hosts: Tuddy Soley, Senton Happy New Year to all its friends in bama just how beautiful our mighty Granberry and Sam Lindsay. Ruth ATOS. Wurlitzer is. McDonald was due back in Atlanta JANE TORELL CECIL WHITMIRE early and could not stop at Birming­ ham, Alabama, on the way home BEEHIVE from Laurel. But, Trevor Bolshaw Members and their guests were ATLANTA presented a perfect solo concert at hosted by Cal and Annette Christen­ Hector Olivera, an adopted Bertha in the Alabama Theatre. In sen in their beautiful Emigration Georgia Cracker, was one of the At­ spite of the late arrival, the members Canyon home on Sunday evening, lanta Chapter's Highlights of 1980. of the Alabama Chapter gave us a September 7th. Joann Harmon, He gave us two brilliant concerts in warm, neighborly welcome. Krehl King, Lowell Boberg and Bill March at Dick Weber's Music For those who made the trip to Hagey are professional members Grinder in Marietta. Winifred (a hear the 2/9 Pilcher tracker in Grif­ that displayed their talents at the 2/ 6 3/24 Wurlitzer) and Hector seemed fin, Georgia, in June, the "up close" Wurlitzer organ. Refreshments were to be made for each other, particu­ experience with a tracker-action in­ served and open console was enjoyed larly during the Sunday concert. Al­ strument was an education. July by all so desiring. It was announced so, in March, Dennis James came to brought Ruth and Dolton McAlpin that the 2/7 Robert Morton that had Atlanta to inaugurate Dick Weber's to Atlanta from Starkville, been removed from the Colonial 4/17 Page at Walt Wynn's Ware­ Mississippi, accompanied by his Theatre, Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1957 house. At this concert, members be­ Laurel compatriots: Msrs. Soley, and was installed in Jack Reynold's came aware of a brand new installa­ Granberry and Lindsay. This lawyer residence, was for sale. Two of our tion in a unique setting. An empty cum organist put Winifred through guests, Jim and Don Clark of Og­ warehouse makes for superb acous­ her paces and his "Old Black den, Utah, immediately purchased tics. What is surely becoming a Magic" sent chills up and down my the organ and are in the process of in­ custom are the Saturday night spine. stalling it in their home. Musicales presented by Bob Van Linda and Cecil Whitmire traveled Sunday evening, October 26th, Camp at Walt's Warehouse. The to Atlanta in October from Birming­ was the date for our annual business welcome mat is out to all members of ham. Cecil played Dick Weber's meeting held at the home of Lowell National. When in Atlanta over a Winifred at what was The Music Boberg in Draper, Utah. Gene Brein- weekend, come by and join us. And in April - another Inaugural Concert! This time on the 3/26 Frump (Moller /Standaart) at the Brookhaven United Methodist Church by Sue Walker Goddard. The name Frump was coined by its three owners: John Tanner, James Thrower and James Jobson. In­ cluded in the program were "Suite in C" by William Russell, "A Trumpet Minuet" by Alfred Hollins and Diane Bish's adaptation of Beet­ hoven's "Joyful, Joyful" from the Ninth Symphony. In May, Trevor Bolshaw arrived from England and a whirlwind of ac­ tivities surrounded him! The Fox Theatre was the first occasion we had to hear Trevor and Ruth McDonald of Georgia State University play their program of solos and duets at the Mighty Moller and a grand pi­ ano. It's hard to pick one favorite. These two gifted artists' talents were made for each other. A lot of the credit must go to Joe Patten as the organ never sounded better than it Beehive Chapter officers (L to R): Clare Briggs, secretary/treasurer; Wayne Russell, 1980 chairman; Gene Brein­ did on May 4th. Basically the same holt, 1981 chairman and Mack King, 1981 vice chairman, at Lowell Boberg's Conn 652. (Clare Briggs Photo)

36 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 holt was elected to the office of raunchy) and "Chattanooga Choo­ ly, and Sunday, October 5th, found chairman, Mack King as vice chair­ Choo." An audience of some 350 a nice group of members and friends man, and Clare Briggs was reelected happy souls enthusiastically received at the home of Maurice and Carol secretary/treasurer for the year her offerings, with a standing ova­ Finkel in Shelbyville, Indiana. Here 1981. tion at the end of the concert. Cathy we were entertained with piano and After the business portion was ad­ responded with a beautiful hymn (it organ music . Their home was out­ journed, open console was enjoyed was a Sunday). fitted with several musical instru­ at Lowell Boberg's Conn 652 organ. ments in the organ and piano line. CLARENCE E. BRIGGS Kurt Schackel and Carol Finkel gave us a duo concert on twin baby grands in the living room. The next room CENTRAL FLORIDA back, with a skylight, housed a On October 18th and 19th, the Louisville Uniphone. This organ had Hillsborough County Amateur been removed from the Dream Thea­ Radio Society held its annual "Ham­ tre in Brightwood and placed in the f est,'' which attracted radio hams Lawrence Methodist Church, Law­ from throughout the State of rence, Indiana, for nine years. The Florida. One of the members of this organ was installed with all original group is the secretary of the CFTOS, pipe work. Adjacent to this organ and arrangements were made for was a Hammond electronic. In the CFTOS members to play during the next room, a den, we-found more two-day meet, using the Conn 643 music, another organ. theatre organ belonging to our Finally, at the back of the house CFTOS secretary, Winona Sullivan. in a room recently added, we found The CFTOS also set up a booth another' 'baby.'' Carol refers to their featuring a 12-note demonstration instruments as their "children." chest with a variety of pipes. Society This one was the project of son, members were on hand to demon­ David. It was a 2/3 Morton pit or­ strate the pipes and to answer any gan. It had been installed in 1926 at questions that the radio hams might Columbus, Indiana, with everything have. Considerable interest was Cathy Hoffman, young organist who recently ap­ installed in the pit. The Finkel's had peared at CFTOS concert at J . Burns Pizza and Pipes shown in our booth and in the organ in Tampa . acquired this organ in the spring of music supplied by our members. 1979, and it was installed with all Those playing during the two day On Sunday, January 11th of next pipes in a gigantic box. Another fea­ stint were: Bill Couch, Charles Cos­ year, our society will present "Re­ ture of this old organ, it played ton, Don Rouse, Charles Stanford turn to the 20s,'' an afternoon of player piano rolls. Kurt Schackel, a (chairman of CFTOS), Ewell Stan­ silent films with organ accompani­ very talented young organist, also ford (Charles' father and theatre or­ ment at the Tampa Theatre. Charles gave us a concert on this organ. ganist), Bob Foody, Everett Bassett, Stanford and his father will accom­ The members, guests and a few Lin Phelps and John Otterson. pany at a theatre Conn. Proceeds members of A.G.O., to the tune of Work continues on the Wurlitzer again will help defray costs for the approximately 200, met Monday, to be installed in the city-owned Tampa Theatre Wurlitzer. Tickets · October 13th at the Paramount Piz­ Tampa Theatre, with installation will be available by writing CFTOS, za. Following a business meeting, planned for mid-1981. Weekly ses­ P.O. Box 24794, Tampa, Florida, John Ferguson, on the music staff of sions have completed work on the re­ 33623, enclosing a stamped, self­ the Paramount, made familiar to the lay, with work now proceeding on addressed envelope. Tickets will cost group the many facets of this fantas­ the remaining five-rank chest. As $2.00. The CFTOS hopes that any­ tic instrument. many members of ATOS know, this one headiqg down toward Tampa John Catherwood, organist from work is painstaking and time-con­ way will contact us to say hello. Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan, suming, but it is the reason for our JOHN P. OTTERSON was our entertainment for the eve­ very existence. ning. In an effort to improve CFTOS' Looking ahead into 1981, our hard-pressed financial situation (and group is considering regular organ to help in our work on the Tampa CENTRAL INDIANA concerts at the Hedbeck Theatre, on Theatre organ) we have instituted a Organ enthusiasts and club mem­ the recently refurbished Page, using series of concerts and shows. On Oc­ bers spent a lovely September after­ our local talent and talents of our tober 26th, a young organist, Cathy noon enjoying the music of Ron own club members. Hoffman, played a concert of popu­ Rhode at the Paramount Pizza Par­ MARY LOU HARRELL lar theatre organ favorites at the lor. The chapter, in lieu of a meeting, 3/25 "Mighty Wurlitzer" at the J. attended this concert. Ron's music is Burns Pizza and Pipes, located in more fascinating every time we hear CENTRAL OHIO Tampa. Among her selections were: him and this program was a great The autumn months marked the ''That's Entertainment,'' ''Hard choice of old and new favorites. resumption of major activities for Hearted Hannah" (wonderfully The chapter is on the go constant- the members of COTOS. The Sep-

DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 37 year. The officers are Dr. John Pol­ Phillips, Ralph Schluttenhoffer and sley, chairman; Ed Lough er, vice numerous other talents entertained chairman; Bob Shaw, secretary; and the group as many explored the facil­ Dave Love, treasurer. This decision ity. The building includes flawlessly­ was greeted enthusiastically by the maintained organ chambers, a cupo­ membership, expressing a uniform la with an incomparable view of the gratitude for the fine job these dedi­ Miami River Valley at sunset, an an­ cated men have done in the past and tique auto collection in the lower will, no doubt, continue over the level, an incredible machine shop course of the next year. The major and wood shop that make restora­ issue for consideration by the mem­ tion of organs and classic cars con­ bership was the bylaws revision re­ siderably simpler, a projection booth cently received from a committee of and ceiling-concealed screen, and a ATOS. Due to some considerable main room which very handily ac­ confusion over the validity of the re- commodated fifty people for a ma-

Fred Rieger introduces his 3/42 Moller-Estey player organ. (Bob Clark Photo)

tember 21st meeting, at the home of Lee and Norman Smith, featured Dave Love at the Hammond 2307. Dave presented a variety of popular, classical and religious music which effectively demonstrated the versa­ tility of the instrument. The major item of the business meeting was the annual election for the board of dir­ ectors. Willard Ebner and Bob Shaw were reelected to positions they had held previously. The membership was informed that Bob Gallagher has volunteered as chapter librarian for the fledgling sheet music library. The month's entertainment con­ tinued with Bob Ralston's theatre organ concert at the Ohio Theatre. Sunday, September 28th, brought a near-capacity crowd to the Ohio for an afternoon of musical excellence on the 4/20 Robert Morton theatre Ralph Schluttenhoffer atthe Moller-Estey in Fred Rieger's "barn" during open console. (Bob Clark Photo} pipe organ. The second half of Mr. Ralston's program was a one-hour visions, the issue was tabled until the jor meal with plenty of space to prearranged medley taken from the November meeting by which time it spare. The exquisite character of request lists from his Ohio Theatre is hoped that considerable clarity will Fred Rieger's "Barn" and organ concert two years ago. have replaced the confusion. makes it worth the drive to Waynes­ The October meeting, held amidst Following the business meeting, ville from anywhere! snow clouds and fading autumn Fred Rieger spoke to the assemblage One other significant activity was splendor on October 26th, was a about his marvelous 3/ 42 Moller/ available to the chapter membership treat par excellence. The site was Estey (player) pipe organ. The during the fall. The Ron Rhode con­ Fred and Kay Rieger's "Barn" near "Barn," built in 1969, houses this cert at the Paramount Music Palace Waynesville, Ohio. Following a pot­ magnificent instrument which is a in Indianapolis, on September 14th, luck feast for about fifty members, hybrid of numerous organs. Mr. attracted a good representation from friends and guests, Dr. John Polsley, Rieger played one selection and fol­ the chapter. Reactions were uni­ COTOS chairman, directed a brief lowed with a demonstration of the formly enthusiastic about the Wur­ business meeting. It was announced player unit with one of his more than litzer and Mr. Rhode's skill. that the board of directors, in their 400 player rolls. Open console fol­ October closed with the 6th An­ organizational meeting following the lowed, led by the expertise of Dennis nual "Spook Out" at the Ohio Thea­ September election, had voted to re­ James playing the ''Toccata and tre on Halloween. Dennis James and tain the same slate of officers as last Fugue in D Minor" by Bach. Chris the Robert Morton 4/20 theatre pipe

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------organ grandly embellished the to the Thomaston Opera House screening of the silent classic, The Marr & Colton for a pair of concerts Phantom of the Opera, at midnight - programs of high musical content of October 31st. Dennis could make and virtuosity that we have come to anyone believe in vampires and expect from this dean of theatre or­ things that go bump in the night! ganists. A nice mixture of discerning BOB & PATTI CLARK selections, talented arranging, and skillful playing distinguished these CHICAGO AREA concerts as the work of a fine musical Our variety show at the Chicago artist. As a diversion, Ashley intro­ Theatre occurred October 12th. The duced a highly-talented cellist, Thir­ four acts were well-presented and zah Bendokas, who, with her lovely well-received, as was Frankie choice of numbers, added much to Masters and orchestra. Lin Lunde the well-selected program. As al­ from Richmond, Va., did the organ ways, after Ashley's concerts, we part of the program and also accom­ look forward to the next one. panied the silent comedy. Lin is an Our regular October meeting took excellent musician and the only com­ place on the 12th of the month at the plaint was that his section of the pro­ Thomaston Opera House. Invited gram was too brief. We hope to have were guests from neighboring chap­ Lin for a full concert soon. ters in New York, New Jersey, east­ This may be the last of this type of ern Massachusetts and Rhode Lin Lunde at the Chicago Wurlitzer console. Some Island. We were pleased that many show as vaudeville talent is getting to 2, 100 people attended the CATOE All Star Revue be too costly and in short supply. celebrating the 59th birthday of the landmark movie came. Time will tell. palace in October. (Barnett Photo) To leave as much time as possible Our annual banquet, held in Sep­ for organ playing, chairman Norm tember at the Baker Hotel, St. Ron Rhode and his brother, Chuck, Ray scheduled our chapter business Charles, Ill., was interesting and en­ the singer. We are looking forward session for 2 p.m. and managed, as joyable. Les Hickory from St. to this concert as we have heard ex­ he usually does, to conclude business Charles played the Geneva pipes in cellent reports concerning Chuck. in minimum time. the banquet hall and also a Kimball We have had Ron in concert before There followed open console dur­ on the boat ride afterward. This boat and know he always gives a beautiful ing the afternoon until concert time plied the waters of the Fox River with performance. at 5 p.m. when Lon Hanagan, al­ Les at the console. It seems that all of Happy Holidays and a Healthy ready familiar to chapter members, the 65 attending the banquet also and Peaceful 1981 from all of us to was introduced by program chair­ were on the boat. all of you. Keep smiling. man, Joe Graif as our concert time Sadly we report that William H. ALMER BROSTROM artist. Lon reinforced our recollec­ Barnes is no longer with us. See Clos­ tions of him as a talented organist ing Chord on page 17. Mr. Barnes CONNECTICUT VALLEY and he played a most welcome pro­ lived in our area for many years and The end of the summer season gram for us. his contribution to the field of pipe brought us two of the better events of October 17th and 19th were the organs will be beneficial for all time. the year. autumn dates of Lyn Larsen's most We extend our deepest sympathy to On September 6th, Bill Hastings recent appearances at the Thomas­ his family. He passed on after some and Joe Calliano were hosts to about ton Opera House. Lyn has always time of illness. 75 organ enthusiasts at their place on been popular and this latest engage­ News tells us that the Genessee Cape Cod. They are the owners and ment maintained his popularity here. Theatre, Waukegan, is kept going by loving caretakers of the fine 2/8 We always expect, and do receive a group named Friends of The Gen­ Wurlitzer they acquired from its from Lyn, sure technique, pleasing essee. This group will be giving original home, a theatre in Water­ programming, and a smiling counte­ varied presentations occasionally, bury, CT. nance. At the conclusion of the eve­ thus only time will tell the theatre's Mark Dwyer, chapter member, ning comments heard from depart­ future. was the featured artist of the after­ ing patrons indicated that the con­ By the time you read this our noon concert. A fine, varied pro­ cert committee members have been Thanksgiving Weekender will be gram met with a rousing reception by doing their work well. over. Interest in this affair is excel­ the audience who obviously appreci­ Forthcoming organ concerts at the lent as reservations are near the set ated Mark's generous efforts. Opera House include Lew Williams goal and may go over the mark. A re­ In the evening, hosts Bill and Joe on December 6th and 7th with Bob port will be made later. Walter presented a program featuring Bill at Ralston scheduled for January 31st Strony will have his new disc re­ the console and Joe at the grand pi­ and February 1st. corded on the Mundelein organ ano. Information and tickets are avail­ ready for the gathering and it will be We sincerely thank Bill and Joe able via stamped envelope from a good album. for a marvelous time. Concert Tickets, Box 426, Seymour, Our next show is December 14th at On September 13th and 14th, our CT 06483. Phone (203) 888-9696. Downers Grove High School with good friend Ashley Miller returned WALLACE F. POWERS

DEC. 1980 I JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 39 DAIRYLAND parties at Pipe Organ Pizza-North. tions were nice. We started out the fall season in a We are thrilled to have this opportu­ Member Marvin Horovitz, Win­ great way: as the guests of the Land nity and have set a goal for a spring chester, Mass., graciously hosted the of Lincoln Chapter. Twenty-one concert on this 3/13 Wurlitzer. chapter on October 25th for a regu­ Wisconsinites journeyed to Rock­ Our October social was held at the lar meeting/field trip excursion. A ford, Illinois, on September 27th and home of Fred Hermes, Sr. Fred ac­ fine Marr & Colton was the star at­ enjoyed an interesting and fun-filled companied The Phantom of the Op­ traction, which was also enjoyed by day. We spent the morning at the era at his 5-manual Wurlitzer for the members of the AMICA - Auto­ Coronado Theatre where LOL TOS enjoyment of a capacity audience in mated Musical Instrument Collec­ members gave us guided tours of the his basement theatre. This is an an­ tors Association, Boston Area Chap­ magnificent house. But the golden­ nua l event that is always enjoyed, ter. The former ''home'' of the little voiced Barton was always the center and we thank Fred for this Hallo­ gem was the Thompson Square The­ of attention with many of our mem­ ween celebration. atre, Charlestown, Mass. bers gratefully taking advantage of We are switching from a week After a brief business meeting, the open console opportunity. night to a Sunday afternoon format Tim Bjareby, among others, put the From there we went to the home of as many other groups have found Marr & Colton through its paces. As Don and Marilyn Rublee for a lovely this to be successful. We hope it will one of his crowd pleasers, when he picnic lunch. The weather was just be for us also. was seated on the bench playing, the lovely, and people only moved inside CARRIE NELSON PROD lights were extinguished, then when some lively piano and organ switched on and he was gone, but the duets started with Bob Leutner at the organ was still playing. Marvin's roll EASTERN MASS. piano and Perry Petta at the elec­ player was the invisible organist tronic organ. Another opening, another season without anyone realizing the transi­ at Babson, September 27th, as chair­ Then a drive through Illinois farm tion. A Chickering grand piano in country took us to the home of Bob man Royal Schweiger got the show the main floor foyer can also be on the road. Stuart Hinchliffe, of the and Marsha Tuttle. What a surprise played from the console, so this little nominating committee, read the their farmstead held! The old grain­ 2/5 has versatility. 1981 slate of nominees for office, ery is now a small theatre complete The warm, friendly atmosphere which was accepted as read. William with a 2/ 4 Page theatre organ. And if within was not matched by Mother Carpenter will be our new chairman; that wasn't enough, inside the house Nature outside as a howling gale with George Brunsell, vice president; we found a 2-manual tracker action torrents of rain, flooded streets, Gerald Parsons, secretary; Alvah instrument. Besides the two organs downed trees, branches and power Winslow, treasurer; Timothy Hol­ there were countless other things for lines deterred many from venturing loran and Richard Smith, directors members to play: a player piano, a out in the elements. We hope for a (3 years); Dr. Jonathan Kleefield and reed organ, music boxes and old rec­ future return engagement under Stanley Garniss, alternates (1 year). ord players and everything was usu­ more friendly skies and a united at­ Edward Stanley was appointed a full ally going at once! LOLTOS mem­ tendance! 4-year replacement member of the bers really outdid themselves, as STANLEY C. GARNISS organ committee after having served there followed a fantastic potluck supper. an abbreviated first term. Our guest organist for the evening, We of Dairyland cannot thank Dr. Alan Goodnow, introduced by GARDEN STATE LOL TOS enough for their hospital­ Program Chairman Tim Holloran, Chapter members culminated the ity. We hope to have them come up lost no time with an upbeat "Fine July 4th weekend with an open con­ our way again soon. We encourage and Dandy.'' His program had a nice sole session and a picnic at the Tren­ other chapters to get together with balance of lush, quiet ballad num­ ton War Memorial. Our members their neighbors. It's very rewarding bers contrasting with those bright enjoyed a day filled with good food to share dreams and goals, and per­ and brassy. When concluded, hearty and fine music. Feasting members haps to learn new ideas on how to applause rewarded us with a smooth gathered on the stage while others achieve them! "Nevertheless" encore. played the very responsive 3/14 Speaking of dreams and goals, Open console period, always an Moller. DTOS has finally been granted ac­ interesting time to hear various August proved to be an exciting cess to the Riverside Theatre Wurlit­ talents, had as a highlight, Leonard month for the chapter. Early one zer. A repair crew under the direc­ Winter, a former theatre organist Sunday morning, over seventy of our tion of crew chief Gary Hanson has and long-time member. For months members and their friends journeyed started work sessions, and so far the on the disabled list, Len appeared at to the "Big Apple" and gathered in results are very encouraging. The the console and then at the Steinway the lobby of Radio City Music Hall. temporary stage over the console has grand piano in an impromptu duet Garden Staters were treated to an in­ been removed, the chambers cleaned with Tim Bjareby at the Wurlitzer. credible two-hour tour of the Music out and water damaged chests in­ This was Lenny's first EMCATOS . Hall. We went "behind the scenes" spected. Project chairman, Fred appearance at the console since be­ to view the Rockettes rehearsal Wolf gram got us a story in The Mil­ fore hospitalization - welcome rooms, sound studios, the wardrobe waukee Journal. Members have also back! The sound of music lingered department and the projection been having week night releathering long into the evening and the vibra- booth. Our members explored the

40 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 catwalks high above the auditorium, stood on the Great Stage and viewed the organ chambers. After experi­ encing the magnificent "Manhattan Showboat" stage show, the famous Wurlitzer was demonstrated for us by organists Dave Messineo and Bob Maidhof. We owe many thanks to Mike Cipolletti for organizing such a "wonder-full" day. Autumn was greeted in the grand style under a starlit Mediterranean sky at the Casa Italiana. Our annual banquet was a huge success as mem­ bers enjoyed delicious food and great music. All who attended were delighted by Don Kinnier's concert and skillful accompaniment of a Buster Keaton film at the 3/11 Wur­ litzer. We thank Walter Froehlich for arranging a most enjoyable eve­ ning. We congratulate and welcome our officers for the coming year: Peter Dr. B. D. Rhea turned the posts for his reproduction of a Wonder Morton console on his workshop lathe. Panos, chairman; Mike Cipolletti, vice chairman; and Marjorie Vitikas, of the console on his workshop lathe. LAND O' LAKES secretary-treasurer. Here again - perfection. It was a bright, sunny Sunday RONNIET. STOUT While our chairman, Tom Helms, following a couple of gloomy, rainy is on sabbatical at T.C.U. in Fort days, and LOL member/artist Bob Worth, Texas, completing work on Arndt celebrated the occasion at GULF COAST his degree, Walter Smith has stepped Cedarhurst, August 17th, with a If a picture is worth a thousand in and makes a great effort to fill his concert featuring bright, bouncy words then just look at the accom­ shoes. There is more to do and much tunes. "You Light Up My Life" panying picture and I won't have to to be done in the "step-and-fetch" might have been an ode to the return­ write a thousand words. department that falls to us who want ing sun. Such numbers as "Down­ Our chapter is small, but mighty, to help. town,'' ''Ten Cents a Dance,'' so work continues in our workshop, Restoration on our Saenger Thea­ "Alley Cat," and a girl friend med­ thanks to Dr. B. D. Rhea. He is do­ tre is coming along nicely. Early in ley were refreshingly entertaining ing a beautiful job on the reproduc­ November the powers-that-be held a and danceable. His interpretation of tion of our Wonder Morton. His in­ "bash" in the being-restored theatre "Nola," by Felix Arndt, was brisk novative and original plan for the for all who contributed to the Saen­ and original. While Bob made good pedal assembly is a work of art in it­ ger fund. Much work has been done use of the new capture combination self, besides being extremely prac­ on the restoration; much is yet to be action on Goldie, he also added plen­ tical. It is assembled where the pedals done, including restoring and rein­ ty of exciting and enhancing stops can be brought forward for any nec­ stalling all the seats. Right now the from the tab rail. All in all, he played essary adjustments or repair. theatre is empty of seats and all car­ the pipes as they were meant to be The woodwork on the console is of peting. What a good time to record played - to entertain . . . please ... the finest craftsmanship; the brass the organ! The acoustics are unbe­ excite, and lift the spirit. fittings are artistic perfection. He lievable. The picnic on the bluff in Red turned the posts on the side and top DOROTHYSTANDLEY Wing, September 14th, could have

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DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 41 "Little White Lies" recording as we've yet heard. Acting as his own MC, Lew won his audience over quickly. He's all business, no nonsense, until he turns on his infectious smile. His classical offering was a very polished "Scherzo" from Vierne's Second Symphony. He managed very classical combinations for this selection, which includes lots of pedal melody, and breezed through it with subtlety and authority. In tribute to the late film director, Al­ fred Hitchcock, Lew offered Bob Arndt plays the Wurlitzer at Cedarhurst for the Land O' Lakes August meeting . (Ed Hirschoff Photo) "Bitch's" TV theme, "Funeral March for a Marionette,'' with hu­ been a cold, somewhat dismal affair, LOS ANGELES morous touches. His big production but for Carl Eiler's concert later at The chapter's September 28th number was an excerpt (6½ minutes) the Kilgen in the Auditorium Theatre concert starred youthful Lew Willi­ from Gershwin's 15-minute "Rhap­ and his movie accompaniment which ams, organist at Bill Brown's Organ sody in Blue," but announced he made the difference, Carl gave "My Old Flame'' a slow, sassy inter­ pretation. What came forth under Carl's special talent was an interpre­ tation that surely would have pleased Johnston and Coslow. That's the way that ballad ought to be played on pipes. And that's Carl's forte: a style that gives meaning and expres­ sion to the music and the words. He also persuaded everybody to put another nickel in (the nickelodeon) with his "Music Music Music!" It was typical Eiler fare - entertaining and creative. Member and artist, Lonnie Roach, played his second concert for Lew Williams at the "San Gabe" 3/16 Los Angeles the chapter and guests at Cedarhurst Chapter Wurlitzer. (Zimfoto) Warren Lubich. on Sunday, October 26th. Lonnie's skill as an arranger and music educa­ Stop restaurant in Phoenix. Lew wouldn't play all of it, which is more tor, as well as a performer, were brought the San Gabriel 3/16 Wur­ than most organists who play the ex­ amply demonstrated in his Porgy litzer console up to a lively "Varsity cerpt do. and Bess medley and ballads a la Drag" (1927). He leans toward pro­ His encore was a comedy number, Jesse Crawford. The organ and Kim­ gramming music from the '20s and Robert Elmore's "Rhumba," a ball grand piano are again in tune as '30s, but also included a current selection which appeals as much to fall has arrived, so Lon was able to tune, "The Rose," for the kids. The the eye as to the ear, because the or­ make good use of it, too. A wonder­ '20s tunes included a smooth bit of ganist's physical efforts required to ful October get-together. Ellingtonia, "The Mooch" and as perform it look comical to the ob­ ROGER R. DALZIEL close a recreation of Crawford's server. As music it isn't much, but

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42 TH EATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 those frequent full pedalboard glis­ Now the chapter is making arrange­ for two programs in October. On sandos sure amuse sight gag-oriented ments to give the Wuditzer the over­ Friday, the 24th, Dennis accompa­ customers. Lew didn't miss a visual haul it deserves. nied the Lon Chaney film The Phan­ trick and his audience ate it up. GUANOVERO BANDINI tom of the Opera at the 3/13 Barton His clean, accurate style of play­ in the Michigan Theatre in Ann Ar­ ing, imaginative arrangements and MOTOR CITY bor. The audience was enthusiastic his youthful enthusiasm provided Jonas Nordwall began our fall about Dennis and his pre-Halloween solid entertainment. concert series at the 3/ 10 Barton in program. Our November concert scheduled the Redford Theatre on September The very next night found him at Warren Lubich, well known in the 13th. His delightful arrangements the Royal Oak Theatre, where he ac­ San Francisco Bay Area and a re­ and choice of numbers was well re­ companied four Laurel and Hardy cording artist. Warren's concert was ceived by the audience, many of silent comedies at the console of the set for Sunday afternoon, November whom were hearing this West Coast 3/16 Barton. The evening's enter­ 16 at "San Gabe." At the same loca­ artist for the first time. Sharing the tainment also included a sing-along tion, the 3/16 Wurlitzer was set for spotlight with Jonas was Chet Bogan as well as concert selections. an independent concert by Jerry Na­ and the Wolverine Jass Band, a local Our organ activities at the Punch gano on December 6. Jerry had just group known for their jazz rendi­ and Judy Theatre, in Grosse Pointe returned from a triumphant eastern tions and big band selections. Farms, are once again filling our cal­ tour. Much in demand, both as a endar after a summer recess. Mem­ The chapter was looking for a new teacher and as a performer, is Bill ber Bob Mills has designed and fitted challenge and found it at the Los Thomson, who made his first ap­ a heavy waterproof black vinyl cover Angeles Orpheum Theatre. It has its pearance at the Redford Theatre original 3/11 Wurlitzer, which 1979 Barton on October 11th. Bill pre­ Conventioneers missed hearing by a sented a well-rounded program that hair's breadth; we got it playing, but included several of his own arrange­ old leather and other diseases of ments. neglect and age made it unreliable. Dennis James returned to our area

Fr. Jim Miller at the Punch and Judy Wurlitzer in September. (Bob Becker Photo) for the Wurlitzer console. It extends from the stage over the entire pit area occupied by the console and will pro­ tect it. Bob stitched the cover by hand, then had it machine-finished at a local shop.

The sixth rank was working when Herb Head presented his October program at the Punch and Judy Wurlitzer. Work on the Punch and Judy or­ (Fred Page Photo) gan, by Herb Head and Dave Voy-

DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 43 danoff, is progressing. The sixth another in its continuing series of residence. The organ activities rank was readied in time for the Oc­ noteworthy concerts. The artist on opened with Don Cresswell followed tober program there. that date was a former Radio City by nearly all playing members. The Artists for the First Sunday pro­ Music Hall staffer, James Paulin, Jr. five-hour plus open console enabled grams at the Punch and Judy 2/6 Paulin plays with much gusto, letting all who wished, to play the three­ Wurlitzer were Fr. Jim Miller in Sep­ the listener know there's power be­ decker. Jim Riggs gave an impromp­ tember and Herb Head in October. hind the shutters and imagination in tu concert and again we enjoyed the Bud Bates performed for the Sec­ his fingers. He brought out the or­ professional at work and play. Our ond Sunday event at the Michigan chestral capabilities of the instru­ thanks are extended to our host Bob Theatre in Ann Arbor in September. ment although occasional over-ar­ Chaney for a fine afternoon. Evelyn Markey was the artist there in r ang i ng overpowered delicate The September meeting was held October. melodies whose beauty lies in their at the Cinema 21 Theatre in San Burt Castle and Barry Rindhage simplicity. Playing for a "moving" Francisco. The artist for the morning put on a joint program at the Royal audience between film showings re­ was the well-known Bay Area organ­ Oak Theatre Fourth Sunday event in quires heavier registrations whereas ist Larry Vann ucci. The Cinema 21 September, which included several a listening audience can appreciate (formerly Marina Theatre) has the vocals by Jan Scharrweber. Paul the more subtle blending of the or­ last remaining original installation in Havenstein played the October pro­ gan's tonal palette. the city of San Francisco. The organ gram. Paulin, with technical prowess, is is a divided 2/6 Robert Morton that DON LOCKWOOD an audience pleasing showman. His was installed in 1928. The organ con­ selections were well balanced for an sists of a Tibia, Vox, Diapason and interesting program, the first four of Trumpet in the left chamber and a NEW YORK which were in the same key - does Violin, Kremone and percussions in Sophia Loren, charismatically he carry a torch for C major? the right chamber. Larry, who has beautiful, listened as sounds from Attendance for the James Paulin, been taking care of this organ since the on-stage pipes behind caressed Jr. recital indicated that the chapter 1947, showed his audience that he is her with "Sophia," a song written is growing and that chairman Bob a master of registration and phras­ for the movie idol by Lee Erwin and Godfrey must be doing something ing. Larry gets so much music out of played by him at the 2/12 Wurlitzer. right. Thank you Bob. this organ that it is hard to believe The ATOS Ben Hall Memorial Or­ MARLIN SWING that it only has 6 ranks of pipes. The gan, now in New York's Carnegie Nor-Cal chapter is indeed honored Hall Cinema, was used as Coty Per­ to have such a devoted musician as fumes honored Miss Loren there ear­ NOR-CAL Larry Yannucci perform for us and ly in October. This theatre organ as­ In July, over a dozen members at­ is grateful for all the effort Larry has sociation with a current movie star is tended the national convention in given to preserve this beautiful in­ an encouraging indication that the London. A good time was had by all strument in absolutely original con­ theatre organ is still alive and in the who attended that wonderful con­ dition. present. vention. Reminiscing continued long October 19th, Jim Riggs was to The orchestra section of the for­ after the actual event. have played for us at the Avenue mer Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, Our first chapter meeting after the Theatre. Unfortunately, he was hos­ now a gymnasium for Long Island convention was our annual picnic, pitalized, and on short notice, our University, still houses the 4/26 held this year at the home of Bob past chapter chairman, Warren Lu­ Wurlitzer shipped there June 30, Chaney in Lafayette, California, bich, presented a program for us. We 1928. The console rises anachronisti­ August 18th. Bob has a lovely resi­ hope to hear Jim in the near future. cally from the edge of a basketball dence complete with 3-manual Wur­ The Avenue Theatre, home of the court. 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44 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 Bob Chaney, lsaleen Nadalet and Etta Nivens at Bob's residence 3-manual Wurlitzer. Larry Vannucci at the Cinema 21 2/6 Robert Morton. (Jim McGuire Photo) (Jim McGuire Photo)

commitments, including staff organ­ bert, sent out a call for volunteers to the Berkeley Board of Education, ist for the Bay Area Pizza and Pipes aid in the swift removal of a 3/24 owner of the theatre, through Jud­ restaurants, concert and recording Estey from the Castilleja School in son Owens, one of our board mem­ work, and calliope playing for spe­ Palo Alto, California, before the bers who is the manager of the thea­ cial occasions, Warren opens the portion of the building in which it tre. Our one great disappointment of movie on Friday nights with a half­ was housed was razed to make way the year was being outbid on the pur­ hour organ program including a for new construction. A crew of 12 chase of the San Francisco Orpheum sing-along. He is therefore very fa­ of our members removed and saved 4/22 Morton which we had hoped to miliar with the 3/15 Wurlitzer. Many the entire organ in one week, some­ preserve for the area by installing in of us often enjoy the Avenue Theatre times working into the early hours of the Berkeley Community Theatre. Friday night programs, but we infre­ the morning after a normal day's I would like to acknowledge, with quently hear a concert there. During job. Headmaster Donald R. West­ thanks, the help of Jim Dunbar and part of the program, chamber lights moreland, who initially had doubts Dick Taylor in preparing this were turned on so that the audience about the operation, was moved to column. could see where the chambers were write letters of thanks to the chapter RUDY FREY and identify the locations of the members involved stating, "It was a various ranks. Lighting and staging masterful job, and we thank you!" OREGON for Warren's program was handled In July, the board accepted our Our September meeting was held by photoplayer Steve Denis, who is bid for the 1985 National Conven­ at the Oriental Theatre in Sherwood, also a member of Nor-Cal. Warren tion in San Francisco. We are look­ near Portland, and featured Jack Lubich provided a delightful after­ ing forward to the convention here Coxon at the 5/24 Marr & Colton. noon program on short notice. Our and hope and expect to host an en­ This organ first came from Roches­ thanks to Jeff Hanson, Alex Santos tertaining convention as we did in ter, N. Y., and is the largest ever pro­ and all the friendly photo enthusiasts 1975. There will be two new 4/26 duced by that firm. Its present situa­ for their hospitality. Wurlitzers on the scene! tion can best be described as a giant It has been an event-filled year for This past year we indicated our organ in a tiny, but beautiful theatre. Nor-Cal. Our enthusiasm was stimu­ willingness to install an organ in the The two huge chambers are located lated actually in December, 1979, 3,500-seat Berkeley Community backstage and the massive console is when our Windsheet editor, Bob Gil- Theatre, and communicated this to on a lift.

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DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 45 Jack Coxon is a popular Oregon and Gene Stoller and Bob Roschild directly off a huge downstairs recrea­ musician and is currently on the staff for the theatre. tion room. It now has a Tuba, Sax, at the Organ Grinder Restaurant in On October 26th, thanks to excel­ Tibia, Vox, Flute and two Strings. Portland. His generous program lent directions, we were able to find The console has magnetic stop tabs provided an opportunity to extend the beautiful home of Jerry and and the chests are direct electric ac­ his styling beyond pizza music to in­ Nickie Gaylord, located in the roll­ tion, with all solid-state switching. clude show tunes, ballads and old ing hills southeast of Portland. This The launching of this organ in it's favorites. Jack's registration de­ was our first visit to hear their just­ new home opened with a program by veloped some very exotic solo com­ installed 2/7 Wicks. our ever popular Gerry Gregorius. binations and also made good ac- In 1940, this organ was removed as This was followed by open console.

Gerry Gregorius in the chamber of Jerry Gaylord's "Heinz57." (Claude V. NeufferPhoto)

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Jack Coxon in the lobby of the Sherwood Oriental Theatre. The artifacts in the background are from the now­ POTOMAC VALLEY defunct Portland Oriental Theatre. (Claude V. Neuffer Photo) On Sunday, September 28th, about 100 early risers traveled to the companiment use of the beautiful a 2/ 4 from a theatre in LeGrand, Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virgin­ second Tibia in the foundation Oregon, by Bob Rickett, northwest ia, to hear Eddie Weaver spin his chamber. Jack always plays with pioneer of the theatre organ revival. musical magic from the big 3/28 great enthusiasm which communi­ This was Bob's first organ and was Wurlitzer with grand piano. Eddie cates to his audiences, making him a installed in his Portland home, put on his usual and talented per­ joy to hear. where he built a new console for it. formance with a varied selection of Thanks to Jack Coxon for a fine The new location in the Gaylord pieces. One very enjoyable segment program, Bill Blunk for the organ, home is in an uncrowded chamber, of the program was his arrangement

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46 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 of a set of country music melodies this marvelous instrument, which by few pieces, open console was in that worked out well on the theatre the way, is maintained by former Na­ order. Some very fine musicians re­ organ, beginning and ending with tional President, Tommy Landrum, sponded. Lou Hurvitz, Floyd Werle, John Denver's "Thank God, I'm a and his good friend Dick Barlow. Charles Kokowski, Ron Kragler, Country Boy.'' Another group of The organ was in great shape and Ed­ Ken LaCapria and Dick Price pro­ tunes he called, ''handle with care'' die used everything on it to produce vided the music after which Bob him­ with, of all things, selections by Han­ an outstanding show. self returned to the console to finish del. up what appeared to be the end of the The Byrd Theatre is well known day, but how wrong we were. With and is a true movie palace with a about half the group still present, crystal chandelier hanging over the Floyd Werle sat down at the organ orchestra section. The theatre has console, and big Bob sat at the grand been placed on the Register of His­ piano, and what glorious music they toric places as a historic landmark by made together, from '' Poet and Peas­ the City of Richmond. ant" to Victor Herbert, and a half­ "Sweet Georgia Brown," first in a dozen rousing Sousa marches includ­ straight style and then in syncopa­ ing a foot stompin' "Under the Dou­ tion, brought loud applause from the ble Eagle." This was an old­ audience. Mr. Weaver doesn't just fashioned jam session, and both the play organ, he plays to entertain, in­ audience and the players had a good cluding a corny joke or two such as, time. This is the fun that ATOS is all "How do two preachers call each about. other long distance? ... Parson to DICK HAIGHT Parson!" Well, he said it, I didn't. PUGET SOUND We are having an organ concert Bob Stratton at the 3/12 Austin in his home. (Harold Richman Photo) every month and are indeed fortu­ nate to have not only the organs Progress with the Earle Theatre available but the artists who are so Kimball at the University of Mary­ talented and willing to accommodate land is moving along well. The con­ us. sole is now in place on stage, and On Sunday morning, September when not in use has a very nice "gar­ 21st, we were invited to Bellevue Piz­ age" in which to park, secure from za and Pipes by Jack and Betty Laf­ harm. The chapter's other organ, at faw, members of our chapter who George Mason University, in Fair­ are very gracious in allowing us to fax, Virginia, is being worked on by hear their fine organ so often in con­ members as well, but fast progress cert. We were also very fortunate to cannot be made on this 2-manual have Tom Cotner as the artist. (We Wurlitzer until completion of the understand that he will be with us, as Kimball. a representative of the Conn Com­ The October meeting was held at pany, in the northwest, soon.) Tom

Eddie Weaver. ( Ray Brubacher Photo) the home of Past Chapter Chairman is very familiar with this 3/16 Wur­ Bob Stratton. A fine turnout of litzer, having been a staff organist Getting up at 5 or 6 on a Sunday members gave Bob a big lift in his re­ here in the past. He brought out morning was very worthwhile, and covery from a broken right hip . His some of the delightful tones and em­ enjoyable. The City of Richmond 3/12 Austin sounded great and the bellishments of the organ that went and the Potomac Valley Chapter are master can still beat out some very along with his presentation. He is a very fortunate to have this talent and fine organ music. After Bob played a fine organ technician and was one of

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DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 47 the designers of the Saville church organ. We will be happy when he is permanently in our area again. Tom enjoys pop tunes, and his program was grouped to include some concert arrangements of the turn of the century tunes followed by 1890 tunes. Up to date selections of showtunes from Chorus Line were interesting and tuneful. Chairman Thelma Barclay held a short meeting and open console followed. In October, we were privileged to hear a Seattle artist, Renaldo Bag­ gott, play a concert in the sanctuary of the Church of the Ascension. We are indebted to the Rev. H. Frederick Ron Baggotatthe Church of the Ascention in Seattle. (Ken Gallwey Photo) McLaughlin, the Rector of the Epis­ copal Church, and to Ron who has a Balcom and Vaughan installation interview, we have had many inqui­ been organist for this church for 27 with added theatrical voices, name­ ries about ATOS and we have ac­ years. Ron was a member of the na­ ly: Brass Sax with the sound of the quired a few new members. tionally famous theatre organ duo of Kinura, Trumpet and theatre We, of the Puget Sound Chapter, "Ron & Don" with the late Don tremolo. Ron worked with Balcom would like to extend our best Holi­ Moore. They played twin consoles at and Vaughan on the installation and day Wishes to you and yours, and the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. In voicing. Mary and Sandy Balcom, hope that we will see you in Seattle in who have been associated with every 1981 for the international conven­ big pipe organ installation in this tion. area, were in the audience. Russ THELMA R. SMITH Evans of the program committee ment ioned that on the chest of the RED RIVER Paramount Theatre organ is an On August 3rd, the 1926 classic inscription in pencil, the signature of film, Sparrows, with Mary Pickford, Sandy Balcom dated 1928. was shown again, as last year, on our Ron showed the organ in its local ABC affiliate TV station. The liturgical splendor then came the original organ scoring by Lance lush tones of a theatre organ f eatur­ Johnson, taped on the Fargo Theatre ing the above pipes that came out so Wurlitzer, was included. clearly. We had been looking for­ In the Monday night summer ward to this Ron Baggott concert for series of free classic films at Moor­ some time and it will be a long time head State University (Moorhead, before we forget it. Mn.), the August 4th offering fea­ Chairman Thelma Barclay was in­ tured two silents, The Hills of Ken­ Tom Cotner. (George E. Bt!lston Photo) terviewed on radio station KVI re­ tucky starring Rin-Tin-Tin, and garding the restoration of the organ Convict 13, a rare Buster Keaton addition, they played the Portland in the Seattle Paramount. A clear ex­ film, scored live by Lance on a bor­ Paramount, the Brooklyn Fox, the planation of ATOS and its functions rowed Baldwin organ. Washington D.C. Fox, the Philadel­ was given, stating the international One Saturday in September, the phia Fox, Holly Warner and the Chi­ scope and the efforts of restoration new offices and studios of WDA Y cago Oriental. of an "endangered species," the the­ radio and TV (NBC affiliate) were This organ which intrigued us, was atre organ. As a result of this radio having their open house, with past

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48 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 and present employees on hand to Next was James Rasmussen, who man and Guy Powell have just com­ participate. Our member Hildegarde performed two acts of illusion. pleted the pneumatics on the Marim­ Kraus was at the grand piano in the Lance accompanied a series of slides ba Harp and will start on the Xylo­ main studio, to entertain and remi­ showing the many faces of Lon phone, followed by the Orchestra nisce with the 4,000 people who Chaney, and then the always popular Bells. The intricate work takes time toured the facilities. Hildegarde was sing-along. Following intermission, and patience but they are most a staff musician from 1924-1952. it was time for the feature, the orig­ pleased and encouraged with their A great supply of donated sheet inal 1925 version of Lon Chaney in success on the harp. The manage­ music has come into our hands from The Phantom of the Opera, for ment at the Aladdin had some much various sources and we are preparing which Lance provided an outstand­ needed cleaning and repair work a card file now, with the music to be ing score. As for past shows, Hil­ done just recently. The ceiling lights kept in one of the restored dressing degarde played our chapter grand were removed and the glass scrubbed. rooms at the Fargo Theatre. It will piano in the lobby for preshow enter­ Blue, amber and white bulbs re­ take many Saturday mornings of tainment and also during intermis­ placed, where needed, and the dim­ typing to get through this project. sion. Lunch was served on the mez­ mer board in the projection booth Work continues on restoring the zanine for members and guests. was overhauled so that now all the stage area, where we have cleaned SONIA CARLSON "stars" in the ceiling shine. the red velvet swag curtain under the It was a sad day for all members proscenium and have been tracing when we were notified that the Iliff some of the mysterious old wiring, ROCKY MOUNTAIN School of Theology could not make cleaning receptacles, replacing out­ On September 21st, forty-five the necessary modifications to their lets and more. members and guests met at the Para­ new multi-purpose building to ac­ On October 21st, a free afternoon mount Theatre with the Mighty commodate the installation of our at the Fargo Theatre for senior citi­ Wurlitzer as the center of attention. own Wurlitzer. We will continue to zens was sponsored by Gate City Ed Benoit, a talented member, look for another location after the Savings and Loan Association, with played a short concert, followed by December concert at the Paramount, Lance accompanying the Harold open console. For some it was a sec­ when there should be more time to Lloyd movie, For Heaven's Sake. ond time around at the keys, but for concentrate efforts on our organ. Then Hildegarde played a concert others, it was a thrill to have their Summer passed all too quickly, segment, joined by our chairman, first chance at playing a big theatre but we did gather on Sunday, June Dave Knudtson, at the chapter's organ. Many hours of hard work 29th, at Ed and Ginny Wielgot's baby grand, for two duets. have gone into getting the Wurlitzer home to hear Ron Graham play their Our big show October 30th was a in top shape. Don Wick drives down Hammond. The annual picnic was success in every way. The weather from Loveland, Colorado, at least held on August 10th at Jack and cooperated and the house was full once a week, and is joined by Jerry Nancy Walden's home overlooking for our production on a Halloween Cutshall and Ivan Duff. The organ is the lake in Loveland. As usual, a theme. Our ''Monster of Ceremo­ sounding great. At this same gather­ large crowd enjoyed a delicious pot­ nies," Doug Hamilton, came out of ing the membership present voted to luck picnic, followed by a concert, his coffin to introduce each part sponsor a concert at the Paramount on their 2/12 Kimball, by Pete Ole. of the program. Igor, his assistant, Theatre on Saturday, December 6th. Efforts continue to try to save (Joe Johnson) "hunched" out to Bob Cavarra, Professor of Music at the Paramount, the only theatre re­ help him and also was our door­ Colorado State University, will be maining in the downtown area. The man in front of the theatre before the the featured organist, and Ed Benoit Denver Historical Association hopes show. Instructor of organ studies at has consented to play for a silent that, by the end of the year, the Concordia College (Moorhead) and movie after intermission. Vice grand old building will be recog­ head organist at First Lutheran Chairman Ed Wielgot has all of his nized, and saved, as a historical land­ Church in Fargo, Peter Nygaard, committees in full action. mark. The 50th anniversary was cele­ was our opening artist, and played Work continues each Saturday brated with entertainment each night the ''Toccata and Fugue in D morning on the Wicks at the Aladdin during the last week of August. Bob Minor" by Bach to set the mood. Theatre. Frank Gandy, Charlie Her- Castle played a concert on Wednes-

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DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 49 day night and Ed Benoit played be­ SIERRA an hour before showtime. His per­ fore the movies, A Funny Thing The ninth annual picnic was held formance was also an example of Happened on the Way to the Forum, at the beautiful Sierra foothills home these small Wurlitzers, like the 2/7 at Tom Jones and both performances of Jim and Janice Welch. Always Cal Expo, in their best role - ac­ of The Wizard of Oz. The twin Wur­ most gracious hosts, the W elchs, companying silent films. litzer consoles are the original ones, along with son Jim and his wife October brought members to hear installed in 1930. Any artists who are Alice, outdid themselves with theatre local organist Emil Martin at the traveling through Denver are wel­ organ styled cakes that, along with Grant High 4/22 Wurlitzer. Emil has come to stop and play the instru­ member contributed potluck items, been on the theatre organ scene in ment. made for a fine summer Sunday of Sacramento as long as they have MARGARET ANN FOY food and music. The Welch familys' been here to play and he has done it keyboard compliment includes an all: theatres (nearly all that ever had 18-rank Murray Harris classic organs), radio stations, churches, SAN DIEGO organ, Hammond C-3, grand piano schools, and now pizza parlors. Emil The chapter has continued to pre­ and a yet-to-be-installed 37-rank is in retirement from a broadcast sent monthly concerts throughout Wurlitzer. career and playing three nights a the summer and fall on our 2/ 13 August 18th through September week at Arden Pizza & Pipes. It was Wurlitzer located in the California 1st, Sierra members played 54 mini­ a golden fall afternoon on Sunday, Theatre. Some pipe revoicing has re­ concerts at the chapter 2/7 Wurlitzer October 12th at Grant High, perfect cently been done, and wind pressures at Cal Expo during the run of the for a theatre organ concert featuring changed, so the sounds produced by California State Fair. The tired little many of the fine golden age tunes the organ are quite exciting. Wurlitzer held up well with only oc­ that go so well on theatre pipes. It Artists performing at our console casional glitches and ciphers. Of the was the kind of music we wanted to since our last report: Wayne and sixteen members who either played hear and Emil has wanted to play Cheryl Seppala in an organ-piano or tended the lobby and answered again, since it is not usually in the duo; Chris Elliott in concert and questions, Dave Moreno would have pizza parlor repertoire. silent movie (his professional debut); to win the ''most original presenta­ In late October, Harry Cline and and Gaylord Carter, back by popu­ tion" award. Dave had a bunch of Chairman, Jim Hodges completed lar demand with silent movies. Den­ tambourines, castanets, maracas, the chapter's application for funds nis James is scheduled to appear etc . which he used to entice kids up from the Sacramento County Arts December 6th. onto the stage. Then, from the con­ Commission for restoration of the Chapter membership meetings are sole, Dave conducted his impromptu 4/ 46 Estey in the Sacramento Memo­ held every other month. In August, ''toy counter'' orchestra of kids and rial Auditorium. It's a real crap we met for a potluck dinner at the Wurlitzer percussions through some shoot - there are many more home of Jan White in Rancho Santa rattle-bang novelty arrangements demands for funds than can possibly Fe. Two grand pianos and a Conn that was kind of a youngsters version be awarded and there are so many 652 organ shared the center of inter­ of a sing-along. endeavors that fall under the "arts" est with tables full of food. Our Oc­ September 21st, the chapter en­ category that we just don't know tober meeting was held at the home listed Bay Area silent movie accom­ how much importance the "judges" of the writer, and my wife, Mildred, panist Bob Vaughn to play for a will attach to our preservation of a and featured the unveiling of their public showing of Buster Keaton's rare, early twentieth century ex­ just-completed Rodgers 330 Classic Steamboat Bill Jr. Filmed in 1928 on ample of the art of organbuilding. joined with six ranks of Robert Mor­ the Sacramento River just outside of RANDY WARWICK ton theatre pipes. Open console Sacramento this picture has special followed a mini concert performed significance in a community that is ST. LOUIS by Chris Gorsuch, president of Gor­ now working to recapture its river­ Betty and Bernard Nordmann such Enterprises, which furnished boat heritage. Bob Vaughn's accom­ hosted our September meeting in the solid-state circuitry for joining paniment was absolutely expert and their home just outside of St. Louis electronics to pipes. showed his skill as a real trouper hav­ in Kirkwood. The refreshments were COULTER CUNNINGHAM ing never played the instrument until delicious and a tour of the organ pipe

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50 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 chambers was unusual since they are competitive as so many tried their and measuring of the north end of located in the basement and the hand at imitating the style of hall of the sanctuary, where the organ music is transmitted through floor f amer Dean Fossler, who played this would have 'to be installed. We have grilles to the upstairs where the con­ organ for so many years in Chicago. decided to suggest that the balconies sole is. The organ has eleven playable On October 15th, member Bob on either side of the sanctuary be re­ ranks, ten of which are Wurlitzer, Ault presented an hour program of moved so that the organ chambers and future plans for thirteen. The theatre organ music over radio sta­ can be built there. Our Robert Mor­ Reuter console was purchased from tion KFUO-FM in St. Louis. The ton is a "loud beast" and needs to be a church and looks like a Kilgen roll­ music was all recorded and featured up high to be appreciated. The next top church console of light oak until the resident organist of the Wichita, step is to discuss plans with the you roll the top back and see under­ Kansas Century II Civic Center, church architect. neath a horseshoe type ebony Billy Nalle. (Pronounced Nawl.) Bob For October, Oral Roberts Uni­ 3-manual theatre organ console. hosted another one-hour program of versity very graciously opened their There is a drawer on the left side theatre organ music back in Novem­ Christ Chapel to us on the 19th for a under the lower manual for the ber 1979. Both programs were well­ Sunday afternoon concert on their special effects that are not connected received and we're all hoping that 4/21 Wurlitzer. Our artist was Brit­ to toe studs. Berny started the organ more of the same will be aired in the ish-born John Hickman, who moved installation in 1967 and should be near future over this classical music to Tulsa by way of Australia where quite proud of his work. Since he was station. he was a salesman and teacher for the working on the organ as late as the BILL ANTHONY Hammond Organ dealer in Sydney. day of the meeting and had no time A self-taught organist, he studied for practice, Ken Iborg played the theatre organ technique with musical portion of the evening. Ken, Australian organist Jean Penhall. as always, did a great program of SOONER STATE John's concert was varied and de­ show tunes in true theatre organ Tulsa's Evangelistic Temple is in­ lightful. Since he plays for the New style. One tune was a 1920 hit en­ terested in our 3/10 Robert Morton Life Center church in Tulsa, his pro­ titled "I'm Miss'n Mommies' - and our chapter member-owners gram included several gospel music Kissin"' after which Ken persuaded have agreed that the offer should be numbers. He also included, among Berny to sit down at the console for pursued. This very progressive others, a "Tribute to Bing Crosby," one number, "Kansas City." Open church has indicated that they are a medley of American patriotic console was spirited as it included prepared to make any changes in the music, three selections from The many duets of organ and grand church building that the organ Desert Song, ''Night and Day,'' piano. needs, short of taking down the rock ''The Man I Love'' and closed with a In October, our meeting was wall that holds up the roof (which we rousing rendition of ''Seventy-Six hosted by Frieda Oehlert, Maryan really think won't be necessary)! We Trombones." Harrison and Alice Bauer at the were interested to read in the Oc­ We more than enjoyed John's residence of Sue and Bob Chandler tober /November 1980 issue of THE­ handling of the big Wurlitzer - we in suburban Webster Groves. Due to ATRE ORGAN that the First Bap­ hope to hear from him more often! the hospitality of the Chandlers, this tist Church in Salinas, California, DOROTHY SMITH is our second visit to their home was also a church that definitely which has a 3/13 Wurlitzer that was wanted a genuine theatre pipe organ formerly the WENR's studio organ - as this one in Tulsa does. TOLEDO AREA in Chicago. Bill Oberg, a mathemat­ Our September meeting at the The home of the Toledo Chapter is ics teacher, classical and theatre or­ church was very productive. Though taking on a new look. The Ohio The­ ganist from West Memphis, Arkan­ the turnout was small, Bill Roberts atre is now owned by St. Hedwigs sas, played the musical portion of the brought his scale cutouts of the Parish, who has just recently painted meeting. Bill, who has a 3/12 Wurlit­ Robert Morton, and his tape the entire theatre, added a lot of new zer of his own, performed brilliantly measure, and we had a chance to ac­ electric wiring and is in the process of and received a standing ovation. tually see the inside of the church enlarging the stage. The new paint Open console afterwards was quite building. There was much discussion makes the theatre look quite elegant.

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DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 51 Because the theatre is being re­ ner while listening to Karl Warner at Al's Lowrey and a Lowrey furnished done, we have not been able to con­ the Conn. by Chuck Haag from Zamer Music. tinue with the restoration of our We held another Flea Market Oc­ The remainder of our activities Marr & Colton, so some of the mem­ tober 18th-19th to raise funds for centered around member Bill Taber, bers have taken home chest and chapter projects. who recently recorded The Civic other relay boards to be wired while Midnight, Halloween Eve, found Sound on the Akron Civic Auditori­ others are making some of the parts Walt Strony accompanying The um's 3/13 Wurlitzer. Many of our needed to complete the restoration. Phantom of the Opera at the members attended a concert at the The Robert Morton that once Phoenix Organ Stop. Though not a Lorain Place Theatre when Bill graced the stage of the Strand Thea­ chapter sponsored event, several Taber was at the console of their tre in New Orleans has found its way VOTS members attended and partic­ 3/ 10 Wurlitzer. This is one of the to Toledo. From New Orleans the or­ ipated in a costume contest held dur­ northeastern Ohio organs that our gan was shipped to a church in ing intermission. Walt played an ex­ members maintain. Bill had tempo­ Michigan where it remained until re­ cellent program, even to striking up rarily donated his Post Horn to the cently. Two TATOS members, Joe some appropriate "fill-in" music organ and really made some music Cantu and Charles Bradley, bought during technical difficulties in the that night. His program included old the organ and will install it in Tole­ second reel. and new. He also performed two do's newest Pipes and Pizzas. The in­ MADELINE LiVOLSI duets with Chuck Blair at the "88" stallation will be supervised by our which were included in the Civic own restoration chairman, Dave WESTERN RESERVE Sound album. Ring. Upon the completion of the or­ Our October 19th meeting was at gan, Dave will be house organist. The late summer months seemed the home of Bill Taber and Harold Good luck fellows. All of us are most to bring an increased amount of Wright. After demonstrating the anxious for another pipe organ in musical activity to the lands of West­ unique installation of his 2/9 Wurlit­ Toledo. ern Reserve, or so our members have zer and intriguing us with "Cryin' ANN MOXLEY recently discovered. for the Crocodiles" and "Me and the A business meeting at the home of Man in the Moon," Bill turned the Joe and Lanette Kurpan on August VALLEY OF THE SUN console over to Barry Rindhage of 17th, turned out to be a pleasant Saginaw, Michigan. Barry proved to Our September 14th social was social as well. Open console time at be a talented artist with delightful held at Richard and Evelyn Keith's their 2/ 6 Page followed a delightful charm. His selections included" Just residence in the beautiful cool pines performance by member Bill Taber. a Bird's Eye View of My Old Ken­ of Prescott. For some, it was a return The 23rd of August found many tucky Home" and "What Are You trip, as we enjoyed the Keiths' of our members aboard the Good­ Waiting For, Mary?," performed hospitality about the same time last time II for an enjoyable and educa­ with first-class artistry. year. After a picnic lunch, members tional cruise down the Cuyahoga Season's Greetings from participated in open console at the River and a view of the skyline of WRTOS! Conn 652 and Wurlitzer pipe organ. Cleveland from Lake Erie to the ac­ JIM SHEPHERD Homework continues on the companiment of Mickey Chambers Phoenix College Wurlitzer. We are at the ships' Eminent "2000" grand anxiously awaiting the time when we theatre organ. Starting with "Cruis­ WOLVERINE can resume working on the organ in ing Down the River,'' Mickey pro­ In September and October, the the college auditorium. vided an excellent enhancement to Wolverine chapter was hosted by a A business meeting was held at the peaceful cruise. father-son combination, each having Ferguson's Cafeteria on October A social at the home of Al and their own Wurlitzer installation. 12th. Nominations for our forth­ Rosemary Boehnlein on September In September, we went to the coming chapter elections were made, 21st, turned out to be a pleasurable Royal Oak home of member Chuck and we decided to have a holiday afternoon for all who attended. The Harris where many experienced a re­ season raffle. Some members re­ style was that of an informal pot­ union with an old and much loved mained after the meeting to have din- luck. 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52 THEATRE ORGAN DEC. 1980 / JAN. 1981 formerly installed in the Six Mile Up­ town Theatre in Detroit. This instru­ ment was felt by some to be the best theatre installation in the city. For­ tunately, the sound of this installa­ tion was preserved in the form of many informal recordings and also on an album by the "Dean" of Detroit theatre organists, John Muri. Chuck built a special addition on his home with an extra high ceiling to house the pipework. Our October meeting was hosted by Mert Harris, Chuck's father, and his wife Rita. Mert and Rita have a Wurlitzer with an interesting history. The 3/11 Balaban lA, Opus 2171, was the last of its type built. The instrument was shipped from the North Tonawanda factory in December, 1931, to the Chuck Harris at console of his Style 235 Wurlitzer, formerly in the Six Mile Uptown Theatre. ( Ed Corey Photo) Paramount Theatre in Glens Falls, New York. The organ is now a 3/15, solder joints on the key relay short­ of Mert and Chuck Harris, available plus piano. ing bars and the resulting ciphers to us. This instrument has several inter­ and/or dead notes, Wurlitzer, on Michigan now has four ''pizza­ esting departures from the usual this instrument, realized the "error" pipe'' restaurants, the latest being Wurlitzer with which we are of their ways and replaced the round the Pied Piper Pizza Peddler in War­ familiar. pins with two flat pieces of brass ren. The restaurant is owned by First, the manual chests have no which are screwed to the top of the Henry Hunt and Ken Slaiba and con­ primaries. The magnet cap exhaust pneumatic, and the shorting bar is tains the former Detroit United Art­ ports are twice the size of the normal soldered to these - a definite im­ ists Theatre Wurlitzer. cap. provement. Staff organists are Lance Luce, Second, for those who have suf­ We are indeed fortunate to have so Karl Cole and Virginia Gedz. fered with the problem of broken many fine installations, such as those ED COREY

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