Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)

EAMFORD IS ELECTED AS CITY COUNCILOR Ashville, N. C. — Carl Bamford, vicepresident and general manager of the Publix-Bamford Theatres, was recently elected a member of the city council. Bamford came to Asheville in 1909, his first theatre job being at the old Princess Theatre, of the S. A. Lynch interests. Continuing with this organization he later became manager of the Majestic, Galax and Princess Theatres. MODELL BURCH MADE ADEL, GA„ MANAGER Nashville, Tenn. — Miss Modell Burch, manager of the Majestic Theatre here, has been made manager of the Adel Theatre in Adel, Ga. Eddie McLeod has been made local manager, replacing Miss Burch. Death of C. M. Wills Charlotte — Charles M. Wills, 58, fatherin-law of “Cy” J. Henry Dillon, manager of the Republic exchange, died suddenly at Myrtle Beach, S. C., April 30. Mr. Wills was superintendent of the press department of the Charlotte Observer and its oldest employe in point of service, having been connected with the paper continuously 41 years. OKLAHOMA CITY (Continued from page 89) fith grows ever bigger as the circuit last week took over the Temple and Thomas theatres, Kingfisher, appointing Melvin Blackledge manager. By their new window signs you shall know them — Allied and A. & M. Film exchanges . . . W. R. Howell is connected with the installation of new equipment in Pete Crown’s new Bartlesville theatre. Howard was previously reported as consulting engineer for the theatre, which will open soon . . . Columbia’s C. A. “Dewey” Gibbs attended a divisional meeting May 1-2 in New Orleans. Exhibitors seen on Filmrow the past week include: D. G. Hughes, Heavener; W. O. Kemp, Poteau; R. E. Brazil, Wetumpka; D. C. Dyan, Pawnee; A. D. Brawner, Hooker; Miss Ada Terry, Konawa; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Carlisle, Hinton; Charles Rook, Watonga; C. A. Runyon, Barnsdall; A. B. Momand, Shawnee; John McGinley, Wilburton; Leonard White, Weatherford; Carlos Jones, Lawton; Frank Miller, Marlow; Pete Crown, Pampa, Tex., and Wright Hale, Spearman, Tex. "Roving" Circuits Booming in South Memphis— One-night stand theatre circuits are growing by leaps and bounds in the mid-south, W. M. Snelson, Republic Pictures manager here, reports after an extensive tour of the territory. Snelson says one man or a group of men, equipped with portable equipment, will sign up about six towns in a concentrated area where there are no shows, and show in each town for one night. “The problem is becoming increasingly difficult for film men,” he said, “and is one that is destined to confront the entire industry before many months.” Mr. Snelson says the difficulty is most apparent where the product is sold for a short period in which it is shown in any number of towns, with no accurate method of keeping tab. Temporarily, he has adopted a weekly selling policy. F. S. FALKENBURG TO BIRMINGHAM POST Birmingham, Ala. — ^Francis S. Falkenburg of Columbia, S. C. has been made manager of the Alabama here, according to R. M. Kennedy, district manager of the Alabama Theatres Inc. Palkenburg was formerly manager of the Carolina Theatre in Columbia, S. C. He has also managed theatres in Greensboro, Hickory and Durham, N. C. and Miami, Fla. RUFFIN AMUSE. CO. ADDS GREENFIELD Greenfield, Tenn. — The Ruffin Amusement Co. of Covington, Tenn. has leased the W. L. Hall building here for a modern theatre. An ordinance permitting Sunday shows has been passed by the city council. Consult Us About Your Equipment Needs Before You Purchase! The Queen Feature SerYiee, Ine. Quality Theatre Equipment & Supplies Morris Avenue Phone S-8665 Birmingham, Alabama TERRITORY TOPICS FLORIDA Moore Haven — Mrs. Mary Kayes Davis, who recently purchased the Glades Theatre here, has completely renovated the house and installed new and modern equipment. GEORGIA Clayton— The Rabun Theatre will be closed for two weeks for remodeling work, according to Manager Tomlin. Eastman— According to reports, Caut. J. J. Brown will erect a new theatre building here at a cost of $20,000 with a seating capacity of 800, and which will be occupied by the Princess Theatre. Fitzgerald — J. T. Taylor has installed a photo-electric cell at the drinking fountain in the Grand Theatre, which has attracted considerable attention by patrons, young and old. MISSISSIPPI Baldwin — A new cooling system has been installed in the Lyric Theatre here. Mendenhall — Mendenhall Theatre, operated by Herbert Everett of Magee, was destroyed by fire recently. He carried no insurance. Mt. Olive — The formal opening of Mt. Olive’s new theatre was held April 19, according to G. L. Rawls, owner and manager. Rolling Fork — The new Royal Theatre has completed the installation of the new sound system and the opening is expected soon. NORTH CAROLINA Lenoir — Special equipment for the hardof-hearing has been installed in the State Theatre here by Manager A. A. Hutchinson. SOUTH CAROLINA Bishopville — Remodeling work is being done on the Lyric Theatre here by C. B. Andrews, owner and manager. TENNESSEE Mt. Pleasant — Plans have been announced for the remodeling and redecorating of the Paramount Theatre here. New Foley Theatre Foley, Ala. — G. H. Buley, owner of the Palm Theatre, has announced plans for the construction of a new theatre building. The house will cost approximately $18,000. AMITY EXCHANGE 109 Walton Street ATLANTA distributing iSKS yOUTH HAS ITS FUNG / ^Slaves in LOUISIANA — MISSISSIPPI — ALABAMA FLOKIDA — GKOKGIA MONARCH THEATRE SUPPLY CO. qUAUTV SUi»ilEME LET LIVE PRICES I 494 So. Second Street Tel, S‘4870 | EVERYTHING FOR OEPENO ABLE SERVICE I MEMPHIS, TENN. I «^TH E MOVIES” BOXOFFICE :: May 8, 1937. 93