Showmen's Trade Review (Oct-Dec 1940)

Page 32 SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW October 12, 1940 {Continued from page 30) Citys. Frank Hensler, branch manager for Metro, and Ernie Mehl of the Star, are handling the affair, which Hensler promises "will be bigger and better than ever." The initiation ceremonies at the clubrooms last week were pronounced highly successful by participants and initiates. The latter were Bill Lansburg, Paramount; W. G. McKinney and J. H. Harris, H. J. Griffith Theatres; Marty Weiser, Warner Brothers; Stan Goldberg, Monogram; Bill Hardman of RCA; J. Ray Cook, Missouri Theatre, Maryville, Mo.; L. J. Kimbriel, Missouri Theatre Supply; Bud Riley of Republic-Midwest; Bill Porter of Stebbins Theatre Supply, and E. S. Sutter, Castle Theatre, Kansas City. Leo Fmkelstein, Keystone Press, was in charge of the ceremonies. The annual Charity Ball, sponsored by Variety Club for charity, will be held November 22 (Friday) at the Pla-Mor. Earl Jameson, Film Delivery, general chairman of the Ball, is scheduled back this week from Colorado, where he has been hunting. Tent No. 11— Washington Banquet Planned for Nov. 76 . . . Harry Brown Named Genera/ Chairman . . . Other Chairmen Announced. Tentative plans for the annual banquet of Washington's Tent No. 11 of National Variety, were revealed in an announcement by general chairman Harry Brown. The date is set for Nov. 16 and the place is the Willard Hotel. Committee appointments listed Hardie Meakin as assistant chairman, with Carter Barron chairman of the entertainment committee, comprising Gene Ford, Harry Krivitt, Adlai Mann, Tony Muto, Edmund Plohn, Harry Anger, Harry Crull, Clark Davis, Robert Denton and Edward Melniker. A. E. Lichtman was selected chairman of the dinner committee with Fred Rohrs and Tom O'Donnell assisting. Other committees follow : Decoration chairman Herbert Sauber, C. B. Dulcan, Jr. ; Distinguistied guests, chairman Julian Brylawski ; Finance, chairman Sam Galanty; Out of town contacts, cnairman Eddie Fontaine, Charles Olive ; Printing, chairman Archie Engel, Lou Janoff, Sol Sorkin ; Program, chairman Sidney Lust; Publicity, chairman Nelson Bell, Carlton Duffus, Arch McDonald, Jay Carmody, Dan Terrell, Don Craig, William Dolph, Harry Rodier, Bill Hoyle; Reception, chairman Wade Pearson, Harry Lohmeyer, Jack Fruchtman ; Reservations and Transportation, chairman Harry Sommerville, Jerry Price ; Tickets and Seating, Sam Wheeler chairman, with Edward Melniker, Ralph Binns, Phil Bobys and Emil Holz as committeemen. Tent No. 12— Minneapolis Barkers Celebrate Football Victory . . . Many fo Go fo Ohio State Game . . . Farewell Stag for Ben Ashe. The large crowd attracted to last Saturday night's open house festivities at the Twin City Variety club was particularly happy because of Minnesota's football victory over Nebraska that afternoon and the event was appropriately celebrated. Even the visitors from Omaha and other Nebraska spots, who had come to see the game and who attended the open house, weren't too blue because their team had played a fine game and made a splendid showing. It was the Gophers' second successive victory over teams which had been given advance national rating above them, the Univ. of Washington having been defeated the week before. A number of the members are planning to make the trip to Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 19 to see the Ohio State — Minnesota football game; one who already definitely has decided to take in that contest is Abe Kaplan. Some doubtless will go from the game to Pittsburgh for the annual Variety club show there. Chief Barker Ben Blotcky has appointed Bill Elson, Bennie Berger and "Hy" Chapman a committee to arrange a farewell stag for Ben Ashe, long connected with the trade in this territory and a popular and useful club member. Ben is moving to Everett, Wash. The party is scheduled for the Hotel Nicollet Oct. 21. The club hasn't decided definitely yet what sort of a money-raising event it will stage this winter for its charity project, the Milk Fund. Several types of show are under consideration and a decision will be reached shortly, Chief Barker Blotcky says. Tent No. 17Dallas Walter Wanger Honored at Luncheon . . . B. F. White Speaks to Barkers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Estes Entertain. The regular luncheon this week was changed from Monday to Thursday to honor Walter Wanger, Hollywood independent producer. To accommodate the three hundred guests, the luncheon was held in the Grand Ball Room of the Hotel Adolphus. This was the most brilliant and impressive luncheon ever held by Tent No. 17. Seated on the dais were the presidents of several banks, George Dealey, publisher of the Dallas Morning Neivs, civic leaders of Dallas and the movie critics of the Dallas and Ft. Worth papers. Also seated in the audience were the City Council and presidents of the civic clubs. Music for the occasion was furnished by Barker Hyman Charninsky and his orchestra. Wanger was greeted with standing applause, and made quite an impression on the audience with facts he brought out about the movie industry. A large number of out-of-town Barkers made a special trip to Dallas for this luncheon, some of whom were J. G. Long, head of the Long Circuit of Bay City, Mart Cole, head of the Cole Circuit of Rosenberg, Glenn McClain of Victoria and H. E. Werner of Trinity, Texas. In line with the policy of bringing in leading business men of Dallas as speakers at the luncheons, B. F. White, Agent for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company will be the honor guest Monday. Mr. White's subject is to be: "Obligations of business in these changing times." Barker and Mrs. Joe Estes were hosts at the family night party Friday evening at the club. The catch line in their invitation intended to entice the crowd was : "Shrimp in the New Orleans way." It got 'em. At Variety Club Dinner Left to right above are Chief Barker R. J. O'Donnell, Walter Wanger and Gradivell Sears at a dinner in honor of Wanger given by the Dallas Variety Club last week. Will YOU Be in Pittsburgh Oct. 20 Tent No. 19— Baltimore 60 Barkers Attend General Meeting . . . Barry Goldman Wins Award . . . Gives ft To Pep Club. A general meeting was held last Thursday night and over sixty barkers turned out. The charity activities for the winter were discussed, also various ways of raising money for the charity activities. Howard Burman was appointed Chairman of this Committee. It was decided to continue with the regular Saturday night dances and have entertainment on Wednesday nights when the talent could be secured from the stage shows, as every show does not lend itself to supplying talent. Joseph (Dunbar) Grant is recovering from an attack of acute indigestion. He is around again but very weak. Barry (Regent) Goldman was one of the recipients of the Universal Appreciation Award checks. The prizes of this award were given by the salesmen and bookers in appreciation of the exhibitor's co-operation in helping them come one-two in the last two national drives. Barry appreciated the check but endorsed it over to the Universal Pep Club. Great work Barry. The Club thanks you. Barry and the family have taken up horse back riding seriously. Mrs. Goldman and Sonny look swell and sure can ride but with Barry it is hard to tell which is the horse. L. (Pimlico) Garman is to break ground for his new Delux theatre next week. The house will seat 1000 and will be of the latest design. Lou (Ritz) Gaertner expects to open his new house in Dundalk in about three weeks. Tent No. 21 -Atlanta Wilby-Kincey Managers Guests at Club . . . Jenkins Returns from "flying trip". . . Owen and Jack Visitors. Many Wilby-Kincey managers from Alabama and Tennessee here for a three day convention were welcome visitors to the club rooms. All convention sessions were held in the Henry Grady hotel which is the site of the club rooms, making it convenient for the out-of-towners. Dough Guy R. B. Wilby entertained all at a party in the club rooms Wednesday evening. Jimmy Harrison, Wil-Kin booker was King For A Day at the meeting held last Monday. Most of the time was taken up in a discussion as to procedure in electing new officers which will be done at the big meeting now scheduled for Monday, November 4th. Chief Barker Wm. K. Jenkins has returned after a couple of weeks vacation spent in flying about the Southland in his plane. Barker Lionel H. Keene who recently purchased the Kirkwood Theatre reports good business. Barkers Hugh Owen district manager of United Artists and Fred Jack district manager for Warner Brothers, both members of the Dallas Club, were welcome visitors to Tent 21, during the week. Many non-resident Barkers were in town for the Howard-Georgia Tech football game. Starting next Saturday free cocktails are going to be served in club rooms to all members immediately following each football game. This proves a popular club feature. Barker B. D. Benton of Benton Brothers Film Express has returned to the city after an extended vacation through the middle West.