Wurlitzer Co said George Howell was elected vice chairman succeeding Sid Weiss who was named chief executive officer. Weiss became vice chairman in December 1986. Weiss and Leonard Friedman Wurlitzer chairman led Wurlitzer Investments Ltd a Texas partnership which purchased a controlling interest in Wurlitzer. In other action Frank Rubury was elected president and chief operating officer of Wurlitzer effective April 27. Rubury was formerly president of Horsman Inc a subsidiary of Drew Industries Inc &lt;DRWI.O>.
WURLITZER <WUR> ELECTS NEW TOP OFFICERS