During the 1920's Edward or "Smitty" as he was known, was employed as the head finisher at Peppler Furniture Company. Music was Ed's first love and he spent more than 25 years as choir director and organist at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Hanover. In the mid 1930's, Ed grew tired of factory life and started his own business, Smitty's Piano Sales. Eventually more than 3,500 pianos were sold by Ed and his three sons - Elmer, Gordon and Lloyd..

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