Boxoffice (Oct-Dec 1963)

OMAHA Qrville Marsh and Mrs. Leona Larson have taken over the Rialto Theatre at Villisca, formerly operated by Byron Hopkins . . . Carl White jr. was in from Elkhorn, where he has been on the jump with Christmas programming as superintendent of schools. Carl sr. has the Quality Theatre Supply Co. in Omaha . . . Joella Cohen, daughter of Columbia salesman Ed Cohen, was in town on her way from Minneapolis to St. Louis in her capacity as publicity representative with Columbia. Mrs. George Hall has announced she will continue to run the Rosebowl Theatre at Franklin and the Minden Theatre at Minden. Her husband died from injuries received in an auto accident near Lincoln. Jack Renfor of Theatre Booking Service here attended the funeral at Franklin, which was conducted by the American Le I Take A Tip From Me f Exploit More In '64' And Remember To Get Your SPECIAL TRAILERS From Dependable FILMACK 1325 S. Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. gion. Hall was a former mayor of Franklin .. . Bill Burke, associated with Theatre Booking Service, is home from St. Joseph's Hospital after an operation but his doctors will not permit him to return to work for a while . . . Bill Barker of Co-Op Theatre Services was back on the job last week after his operation. Richard Lysinger, exhibitor at Ravenna, has announced he will seek re-election to the state legislature from the new 36th legislative district. He was elected in 1962 for his first term in the old 34th district but is now in the 36th because a reapportionment law passed last session. As a freshman senator, Lysinger was considered to be one of the stronger members of the body and gained commendable stature as a lawmaker. Larry Starsmore was in Lincoln last week from Colorado Springs to observe remodeling activities at the State Theatre. He is president of Westland Theatres, which includes Nebraska Theatres . . . Warners screened “4 for Texas” at the Center. Also given a showing at the Center were “Move Over, Darling” by Fox and “Mail Order Bride” and “Any Number Can Win” by MGM ... A number of exhibitors took advantage of the good weather before the blow of winter to visit the Row. Included were Nebraskans Clarence Frasier, Havelock; Walt Austin, Plainview; Phil Lannon, West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuler, Humboldt; Orville Dodds, Stromsburg; Sid Metcalf, Nebraska City; A1 Leise, Hartington; Don Campbell, Central City, and Iowans John Rentfle, Audubon; Byron Hopkins, Glenwood; Adrian Mueting, Pocahontas; Vern Brown, Missouri Valley, and Sam Backer, Harlan. John Green Appointed Oscars Music Head From Western Edition HOLLYWOOD — Selection of John Green as music director for the 36th Annual Oscar show of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was announced by George Sidney, producer of the presentation. Green, himself a four-time Oscar winner and 11-time Awards nominee, was music director of the Academy Awards presentations in the years of 1945, 1948, 1951, 1956 and 1961. He also served as general director of the Awards Show of 1949 and producer-director in 1952. The Oscar show will be carried over the combined radio and television facilities of the American Broadcasting System from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 13. Directors Guild Awards February 8 in 2 Cities From Western Edition HOLLYWOOD— The Directors Guild of Amer'ca will stage its annual awards dinners February 8 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel here and at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. President George Sidney noted there will be a sharp reduction of nominees this year from 16 down to five. EVERY WEEK OpportHaity Knocks in BOXOFFICE • CLEARING HOUSE for Classified Ads • SHOWMANDISER for Promotion Ideas • FEATURE REVIEWS for Opinions on Current Films • REVIEW DIGEST for Analysis of Reviews Don't miss any issue. Handy subscription blank on last page. NC-4 BOXOFFICE :: December 16, 1963