Paramount Pep-O-Grams (1927)

Page Six P E P-O-G RAMS SEEN AT THE McALPIN Came two moments of exultation in the life of the w. k. Diamond on the eve of March 13th, witnessed by ye writer. Once when he proudly pointed out to V. T. that during the preceding dance (after the customary amount of coaxing) everybody was up and at it, with the exception of two girls who were so engrossed in each other’s words they didn't mind sitting out. And again, when one of the Fair Sex, by virtue of this year's prerogative or otherwise, asked him for a dance. We promised to mention Elizabeth Dohm’s pretty new navy blue frock, and it won’t be our fault if this item does not find itself in print. Which reminds us that blue in all its varieties was1 predominant. Rose Eidelsberg PARAMOUNT PENCIL SKETCHES Sammy Cohen, Pep Club’s foreign representative, enjoying his usual afternoon cigar .... A1 Adams still sporting those loud ties....Tess Klausner going the rounds to visit friends .... Frank Blakely commenting on the good art work of his department. . . . Maggie Russell telling about her boy friend. ... Marguerite Bourdette tearfully leaving the old office to assume other duties which, of course, means the bonds of matrimony. . . .Arthur Bell, the Scotch projectionist, not living up to his nationality Sara Lyons still calling for those prints from the exchange .... Eddie Ugast displaying the latest in men’s fashions .... and Tom Walsh — oh what's the use • — we know all about those kids, Tom. A Contributor. ABOVE THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE Amy Press is a big timer now, she’s been promoted to entry clerk. We are glad to have you with us, Amy It’s a good thing Mae Murray didn’t appear at the Ball, because Miriam O’Conell was a big hit with her “Merry Widow Costume.” No wonder Esther Jablow keeps her girlish figure, she didn’t stay for the dinner at the Ball, she said she wasn’t hungry The Entry Clerks are feeling blue these days. The reason — No more sheiks on bridge William Gold has been away from his desk due to illness. We all hope for his speedy recovery Henry Jung, the handsome ‘sheik’ of the Contract Dept., is recuperating after an operation for appendicitis. We all hope to have him back soon. OUR HONORARY PRESIDENT HAD A SPLENDID TIME One of the happiest people at the Paramount Ball was our Honorary President, Mr. Adolph Zukor. He arrived early with Mrs. Zukor, Mrs. Eugene Zukor and a large party of friends, and stayed late. His greatest enjoyment was produced by the spectacle of so many hundreds of Paramounteers having a perfectly wonderful time in the finest fashion possible. TELEGRAMS OF SINCERE REGRETS ! The exigencies of business were such that some Paramounteers whom we would dearly have loved to have had with us, were compelled to be absent. One of these was General Manager S. R. Kent, who sent the following characteristic telegram to Vincent Trotta, President of the Paramount-Pep Club: Sincerely regret not being able to be with you, but I know you will have a very wonderful evening and may the spirit of loyalty and gcodfellowship which have made this occasion possible continue with us forever. Cordially and sincerely (signed) Sidney R. Kent. There was also this telegram received from Judge Frawley in New Orleans: After looking forward anxiously for Paramount Pep Club Ball, had to leave suddenly for New Orleans. Please convey my heartiest wishes for the most successful Ball we ever had and extend my sincere regrets for not being able to be with you all tonight. Sincerely (signed) Judge Frawley. And Frank Cambria, who produces those effective and spectacular Publix revues , (and who tells you all about their production in this issue), also wired regrets: Regret immensely my inability to be with you tonight. Hoping the event will prove the usual Paramount success. Sincerely (signed) Frank Cambria. AUDIT DEPT. NOTES The Paramount ball is still the main topic of conversation A female member of the Audit Dept, was conspicuous by her absence, giving rise to the thought that the gate was well guarded and that our demon gate crasher was foiled Aged bones were disregarded, and the seductive strains of Lopez music lured the older members of the department from their lairs to the dance floor occasionally A1 Ray nis, our tenor, was present and as usual obliged with a tenor solo, ably assisted by Paul Graemer All in all the affair was voted an outstanding success and regrets were expressed by the members of the department who were unable to attend. DICK EXPRESSES THANKS R. M. “Dick” Blumenthal, who has had a severe bout of illness, and who is now convalescing at a famous sanitarium somewhere between New York and San Francisco, wishes to most sincerely thank all of the Pepsters who have so kindly inquired about his health and welfare during the past few weeks. He left New York on Monday of last week and will be gone for at least a month.