Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1931)

June 2 7, 1931 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 69 P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L l-T — SHOWMEN NEWSETTES FROM EVERYWHERE l-E-S E. E. CARLSON recently purchased a half interest in the Star Theatre, Frederick, Wise, from L. F. Buck. The partners plan to establish a theatre in Grantsburg. BERNARD EDMUNDSON, manager of the Rialto Theatre, Asbury Park, was recently married to Miss Adeline Parker of Dallas, Tex. Edmundson lately won a promotion from the assistant-managership of the Asbury-Paramount Theatre. F. F. KISLINGSBURY recently made a flying trip to Dallas, Texas, where he formerly managed the Melba Theatre. Boys are asking "Who's the lady and when does it happen?" * * * FRANK FISHER has succeeded Bernard Depkin, Jr., as manager of Warner Wisconsin theatres. Fisher was a former operator of a chain of theatres in Wisconsin. 4^ ^ ^ WILLIAM SHORT is the new manager -of the Bijou Theatre, Rosendale, Highland, N. Y. * * * JOHN REED is now in charge of the Publix theatres in Abilene, Texas, succeeding W. E. Drumbar. * * * C. E. WILLIAMS has taken over the management of the Marion and Lincoln theatres, Marion, Va. * * * MARSHALL GOLLNER \yill have charge of the house in Steubenville, Ohio, when this house opens the latter part of June. Gollner was former manager of the Paramount Theatre, Toledo. * * * PAUL TOWNSEND is the new manager of the Empress Theatre, Oklahoma City, succeeding James Dawson, resigned. * * * HARRY ROUDDA is the new manager of the Maryland Theatre, Chicago, 111. Roudda was formerly with the Lane Court. * * * E. P. MALONEY has made several improvements to the New Pasco Theatre, Grand View, Mo., among which is installation of sound and thorough remodeling. * * * M. R. BARLOW has reopened the Star Theatre, Bovey. Minn. New sound equipment has been installed. G. H. MERCER is the new manager of the Princess Theatre, Texarkana's newest motion picture theatre. Before locating in Texarkana Mercer was a theatre operator in Longview, Tex. WILLIAM BIGGS, owner of the Adair Theatre, Adair, Iowa, is making extensive repairs to his theatre, following considerable damage by fire. * * * LAWRENCE STARSMORE will be appointed the new manager of the Rialto and Burns-Paramount theatres. Colorado Springs, Colo., it is reported. John P. Read, former city manager, was recently transferred to Dallas, Tex. LEW STANLEY, manager of the Grand Theatre. Perry, Iowa, recently installed new seats throughout the house. * * * W. D. RHODES is the new manager of the Alamo Theatre, Burlington. Iowa. The house was recently closed to permit redecorating and installation of new sound equipment. J. F. CROSSON has been appointed manager of the Majestic Theatre, Stuttgart, Ark., succeeding Paul Jones. Crosson has been associated with the Warner Theatres in various cities for the past eight years. Jones goes to Camden, Ark., where he will manage a theatre. * * * W. H. HALL has been appointed resident manager of Paramount-Publix interests in Texarkana, Tex., succeeding E. B. Hands, Jr., transferred to New Orleans. * * * PHIL LANNAN, of Omaha, Neb., has purchased the Nebraskan and Rivola theatres, West Point, Neb., from William M. Miller. Lannan has been an operator of several houses in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, * * * S. E. COFFIN, a veteran showman, is the new manager of the Paramount Theatre, Helena, Ark., it was recently announced by M. A. Lightman, owner of the circuit which bears his name. The Lightman chain now numbers approximately 22 houses in Arkansas. M. R. KRUMVIEDE has installed a new cooling plant in the Lyric Theatre, Preston, Iowa. ROBERT A. McNEIL, general manager of the Golden State Circuit, operating in the Greater San Francisco field, recently sailed for a several weeks' tour of the Orient. WILLIAM WILSON, formerly assistant to William Goldman, zone manager of Warner theatres in the Philadelphia district, has been appointed supervisor of the 31 houses in Phill)'. Edward Peskay has been recalled from the St. Louis district to become Goldman's assistant. Changes were made for the reason that both men are extremely familiar with local conditions in the theatre field. * * * C. C. PERRY, former Publix division manager in Rochester, has been transferred to the New York office. It is reported that the Rochester office has been abolished. HARRY ROYSTER, formerly Rochester, N. Y., city manager, is now in full charge of all houses in that cit3% under New York. Independence Day^Elfcct SPECIAL NATIONAL COLORTONE EFFECT FOR YOUR SCREEN PRESENTATION^ TELEPHONE 22e W.56fkST. COLii-7262 N«u,YorKCliy HERBERT KAUFMAN, manager of the Regent Theatre, Rochester, N. Y., is on a vacation to recover his health. His position is being temporarily filled by Charles Tibbits. * * * HOWARD COHEN, manager of the Century Theatre, Rochester, recently tendered his resignation. His successor is not announced at this writing. * * * R. G. WOOD, manager of the Granada and Rivoli Theatres, Indianapolis, Ind., was lately paid a visit by Universal field representative, H. Rathner, in the interest of making about $30,000 worth of improvements to these houses. Contracts have been l . .. * * * LEO AND ELMER HAENLEIN, lessees of Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio, recently inaugurated the installation of talkie equipment with considerable pomp and ceremony. A dinner preceded the dedication by a number of city officials, including the Mayor. A grind policy will be maintained from dusk to midnight, with four changes weekly. E. BERENSON, manager of the State and Redwood Theatres, Bogalusa, La., has inaugurated a matinee policy at his theatre in view of the fact that the local theatrical business has been holding up in excellent shape. * * * EVERETT BENNETT has leased the Exhibit Theatre, one of the original houses built in Columbus, Ohio. The house has been dark for several months. New sound equipment will be installed and other improvements made before opening. % ^ ^ FRANK GAETHKE AND HAROLD MAKISON have formed the Park Theatre Company for the purpose of operating the Park Theatre, Barberton, Ohio. TORRENCE E. HEMBLY, owner of the Imperial Theatre Building, Charlotte, N. C, is reported as having plans under way for the restoration of the property as a theatre to be operated at popular prices. The building was severely damaged by fire, and, up until time of the fire, Publix held the lease. * * * JOSEPH MODI, manager of the Modi Theatre, a first-run house in Barnesville, Ohio, is installing new sound equipment. * * * FRANK CRONKHITE, an old time vaudeville actor, who has been doing pretty well this last year or so in operating the Park Theatre, Glens Falls, N. Y., will run his house this summer on a Saturday and Sunday schedule. He will install new sound equipment, and is also considering the addition of vaudeville in the Fall in the event business at that time warrants the move. * * * GUY KENIMER is now located in Jacksonville, Fla., as manager of the Florida Theatre, a Sparks house. * * * JESS CLARK is now in charge of the Palace Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., and is also reported in charge of the Imperial. ^ ^ 4^ JOHN MACKENZIE, formerly with Paul Bienstock, manager of the Astoria Theatre, Astoria, L, I., N. Y., is now manager of the FoxValley Stream Theatre, Valley Stream, N. Y. * ^ * EARLE HOLDEN is now in charge of the three Sparks theatres in Ocala, Fla., the Dixie, Etta and Temple.