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up. A tour was taken through the solo and accompaniment chambers with Seth Evers, our crew chairman, show ing us pipes, chest work and blower. The tour had to be cut short because of a program at the theatre, but we could see that much work had been done. In addition, much has been ac complished in the theatre itself, espe eHAPTERNOTE~ cially painting in the proscenium area to restore the original color scheme. In July we met at the home of John Edited by Grace E. McGinnis and Eloise Otterson. Chairman Ed Chapman presided at the business ALOHA To those of you coming this way meeting. Work is progressing on the who would like to know who is play rewiring of the chests. Nine chests are Honolulu, Hawaii finished with three chests and the elec 808/235-3005 or 808/533-4524 ing the organ around town, Betty DeRosa and Gene Pickett play the tronic wiring to be done. Members The thirty percent of the Aloha Hammond X-66 at the Pearl City also enjoyed open console at the Ot Chapter members who attended the Tavern. Bob Alder plays at the Hono terson's Baldwin Cinema II. Among convention in Detroit are still glowing lulu Art Academy three days a week the members who played was Al Her over their experiences, to the envy of for both silent films and during inter manns, organist/teacher, who dem those members unable to attend. mission for films of the '30s and '40s. onstrated his fine playing technique From hotel accommodations to bus Although Aloha Chapter has not with several well-known standards. transportation, concerts, boat ride, been able to consider concerts be Afterwards, several of the members pre-glow and after-glow, meeting art cause of limited playing time and fall journeyed to J. Burns Pizza & Pipes ists and mainland ATOS members ing plaster from the theatre ceiling, for some fine entertainment on their who had visited Hawaii, and even to the chapter would appreciate notice Wurlitzer. sweltering in the Fox, the convention of concert artists coming to Hawaii in SANDRA SHOOK was an enjoyable and memorable ex the event a concert can be arranged perience shared by our members. with Consolidated Amusement Com CENTRAL INDIANA Motor City has our appreciation for pany. Our P.O. Box number is 88012, Indianapolis hosting the convention so efficiently. Honolulu, Hawaii 96815, and our 317/283-3410 or 317/786-2160 Our whole-hearted congratulations to concert chairman is Frank Loney. them for their effort. We also ap Chapter members have been busily The Conservatory of Music, Terre preciated the cooperation of the playing convention recordings and Haute, Indiana, was the setting for Detroit Theater Organ Club in allow filing photos, anticipating next year's the May 16 meeting of Central Indi ing us access to the Senate Theater or convention in San Francisco. ana Chapter. We attended this event gan. It was one of the highlights of the Our fondest Aloha to everyone in with other friends and guests of the convention. ATOS. Conservatory, a total of approxi The Aloha Chapter maintenance mately 300 people. Mr. Russell Mc committee has been hard at work this Coy, a teacher at the Conservatory, past year releathering, installing a presented a program of several selec Post Horn and Diaphone, etc., and at tions on a Rodgers organ. He was fol this time everything is working on the lowed by several of his young stu Hawaii Theatre 4/16 Robert-Morton. dents, ranging in age from six to Finally, the club room is clear of pipes eleven. A finale was presented on and the organ is now concert-ready. It eight organs, one grand piano, and never sounded so good! Unfortunate drums played in unison by instructors ly, club playing time is limited to two at the Conservatory. hours on Sunday mornings because Another organ of interest to the the theatre opens at ten o'clock. Art Tampa Central Indiana Chapter is the one be Gordon of Consolidated Amusement 813/384-1854 or 813/863-2264 ing installed in the Long Center for Company has been a friend of the Performing Arts at Lafayette, Indi Aloha Chapter _for many years, al Our June meeting was held at the ana. A dedication of this organ has lowing us use of the organ and pro Tampa Theatre giving members an been set for mid-September with Ken viding us with a club room. Our chap opportunity to see the Wurlitzer in Double, Central Indiana Chapter ter is most grateful. stallation. After a short reading of the member, performing. It was also The sister Robert-Morton 4/16 in minutes, members watched as the noted that Ken would be featured at a Waikiki Theatre III is still playable console and Lee Wilson, our liaison Conn organ as part of the Center's but needs a lot of work. Because the chairman, were lifted from the pit to Mid-summer's Art Festival from building is scheduled for demolition, the stage as a Wanamaker organ rec June 26 to July 5. extensive repairs have not been con ord was played. This was a surprise as Prior to the Festival event in Lafay sidered. we knew the console was not yet wired ette, the Central Indiana Chapter held SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1982 THEATRE ORGAN 45 their June meeting at Long Center the day will be Laurel and Hardy's all with fifty members and guests attend talking feature, Hogwild! ing. Along with chapter members, Detroit's John Lauter entertained there were several members from a TOE Chicago Area Theatre at the Oriental Theatre in August. local group, the Lafayette Hi Not Or Organ Enthusiasts CATOE's organ crew got the organ gan Club, present. Mr. Carroll Cope patched up and playing, which is 312/ 470-0743 or 312/627-3245 land of Lafayette has been working more than can be said for what was a with this group for four years since CA TOE ends its second decade Rapp & Rapp Theatre. With the suc the theatre, formerly known as the with a royal splash at the Chicago cess of E. T. at the Chicago Theatre, Mars Theatre built in 1921-22, was Theatre September 12. What started Bob Chaney has been contracted to given to the city of Lafayette by Mr. out to be cookies and cake at the play intermissions; twice nightly and Dennis Long. The Tippecanoe Arts Oriental Theatre on Randolph Street on weekends during the run. Federation, comprised of forty art has become a gala affair at the won CA TOE was called upon to identi and music groups, is working hard to derful Chicago Theatre on State fy and evaluate what turned out to be restore this theatre and install a pipe Street. Our program, "Remember a Reproduco Photo Player. The organ. The installation is now about Radio," will feature Lyn Larsen at owners of the Image Theatre on Chi seventy percent complete. the console of the Mighty Wurlitzer. cago's near-north side, found it under Mr. Ken Double presented a pro Jack Bethards of San Francisco will a coat of pink paint, being used as the gram on a Conn following the busi lead the Greater Chicago Orchestra in foundation for the thrust stage. ness meeting. He explained that the the radio themes and melodies of Value: $0.00. Conn will be for sale after the pipe Rudy Vallee, Anson Weeks, Ray No October finds Rob Calcaterra at organ is complete. The Conn had ble, Jesse Crawford, and others. Our the Patio Theatre for CATOE's an been donated for use in the theatre. guest host for the day is to be Mr. nual Halloween show. A second per The chapter is looking ahead to Rudy Vallee himself! Mr. Vallee has formance will be for school children pleasant summer experiences, both offered to sing some of his best as part of CATOE's ongoing educa individually and as a group. known vocals with the organ and or tional program. And a good time was chestra. CATOE's vintage film for had by all. CHRISTOPHER CARLO CENTRAL OHIO Columbus 513/652-1775 or 614/882-4085 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO CHAPTER CORRESPONDENTS June 27 found COTOS members Let us know what's happening in YOUR chapter. Our goal is to make gathered at the farm of Marvin and this section as interesting and useful as possible for all of our readers. Karen Boerger for the annual picnic. Here is how YOU can help : The featured artist was Karen Boerger DO remember you have an international audience ; playing her Conn 652. Karen pre pay attention to deadlines - we have to meet them, too ; sented a varied program of popular check the spelling of artists' names; and show tunes as well as favorite tell us about theatre organs in your area, public and private; hymns. Open console followed with tell us about theatre restorations in your area; several members, including Stanley tell us about your community involvement, new artists, scholar Jay, Jay Pontius, Ted Guyson, and ships, promotional programs involving your chapter ; Betsy Richard, displaying their prow tell us about coming events and how visitors to your area may ess at the keyboard with a wide obtain tickets ; variety of selections which continued tell us who is playing what organs and where; through the dinner hour. An atten include photos whenever possible ; and dance of about 35 members and send your chapter bulletins to the editor - they are very helpful. friends brought forth a panoply of DON'T include the program each of your artists plays- mention, per home-cooked and baked delights to haps, an outstanding arrangement; be topped off by the Boerger's hand include news that is only of interest to your local chapter, or churned ice cream.

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