Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)

M. E. Wiman Heads Memphis Monogram Memphis — M. E. Wiman, formerly buyer and booker for the Wilby-Kincey Theatres in North and South Carolina, has been appointed branch manager of the local Monogram exchange. Before joining Wilby-Kincey Theatres, Wiman was associated with Paramount-Publix Theatres in New York. While more recently in the exhibition field of the industry, Wiman has had considerable experience in the distribution end. He was a popular booker and office manager for the old Pathe company, after which he joined Liberty Specialty Co. in Charlotte, N. C., as manager. When this company was absorbed by Columbia Pictures, Wiman remained as branch manager, until he joined Paramount-Publix under William Saal. NEWSOM MANAGER KNOXVILLE RIVIERA Knoxville, Tenn. — H. Milton Newsom has been made manager of the Riviera Theatre. He was formerly manager of the Tennessee Theatre, Johnson City. A native of Montgomery, Ala., Newsom began his theatre career at the Paramount Theatre as usher, later serving as doorman, assistant manager and manager. Next he went to Birmingham as manager of the Rialto and Strand, then to Johnson City. FILMROW BOOKERS AT AL-DUN OPENING Atlanta — Filmrow bookers were guests of L. J. Duncan over the weekend at the formal opening of Al-Dun Amusement’s newest house, the Habersham Theatre in Clarksville. Ga. This is the 15th theatre under the management of the Al-Dun Amusement Co., and Clarksville’s only show house. Allen Duncan, son of the president, is business manager. Mrs. Kelly of West Point is cashier. A Martin-Ray Buy Evergreen, Ala. — Announcement has been made of the sale of the Evergreen Theatre by William E. and Haywood Hanna to the Martin-Ray Theatres, operators of the Pic Theatre. The new owners will dismantle and close the Evergreen, leaving the Pic Theatre as the only local house. We Have a Complete Stock of REBUILT PROIECTORS Write for Prices The Queen Feature Service, Inc. Quality Theatre Equipment & Supplies 1912’4 Morris Avenue Phone 3-8665 Birmingham, Alabama May Defer Interstate Case Until Fall Dallas — Government and defense attorneys in the injunction suit of the United States vs. the Interstate circuit and major film companies, seeking to break an agreement forcing minimum prices for subsequent runs in the key cities, may agree, Boxoffice learns, to postpone the hearing set June 30 in Judge Atwell’s court to the fall term, provided, of course. Judge Atwell concurs. ATLANTA (Continued from preceding page) Lorene Cross, contract clerk, and Mrs. Ora Euscha, accounting department. The ballyhoo sound truck of Amity Pictures was redecorated and relettered for the premiere showing of “Slaves in Bondage” at the Price Theatre, Thomson, Ga., Sunday, June 20, midnite show. Among exhibitors on the Row were Col. Sam Borisky, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Ed Beach, Silvertown Theatre, Thomaston, Ga., A1 Sheppard, Waynesboro, Ga., E. J. Hunter, Colquitt Theatre, Colquitt, Ga., Mrs. M. M. Osman, Covington, Ga., Mrs. Violet Edwards, Wrens, Ga., and Mrs. Willingham Wood, Washington, Ga. Riley Davis’ friendly gesture to pet the “nice kitty” captured on the weekend party given by L. J. Duncan at Lake Burten didn’t save him from the vicious attack of a wild cat’s “kitty,” who nipped off practically the end of his finger. Riley turned the kitty, which they named “Tarzan,” over to Mayor Pro-Tern Hailey, who adopted him as mascot of the Atlanta city council. A. C. CHAMP NAMED MANAGER Morristown, Tenn. — A. C. Champ has been made manager of the Palace Theatre here by the Peei’less Amusement Co. Territory Topics (Continued from page 144) Greenwood — A fire at the Dixie Theatre recently destroyed the projection room and threw the patrons into a panic in their attempt to get out. One casualty was reported when a patron pushed his hand into a fan, badly damaging three fingers. NORTH CAROLINA Carthage — W. P. Benner, manager of the Benner Theatre, has installed a new cooling system. Goldsboro — The Carolina Theatres here were the first to install the new air cooling system in Wayne county. Henderson — Mirrophonic sound has been installed in the State Theatre here. Kannapolis — Ushers and doormen at the Gem Theatre here are sporting swanky new uniforms consisting of white dinner jackets, white shoes, dress shirts and black bow ties. TENNESSEE Columbia — A. E. Shortly, manager of the Princess Theatre, has announced that work is under way on the remodeling of the house. Lebanon — Extensive improvements being made at the Princess Theatre will include installation of new equipment, cushioned seats and the erection of a new marquee. The Princess is the only motion picture house in Lebanon and is owned by the Crescent Amusement Co. Manchester — Construction work on the new Lyric Theatre Bldg, will be completed in July, according to reports from the Crescent Amusement Co., owners of the house. Nashville — The Belmont Theatre Bldg, has finished a complete paint job. Selmaer — R. B. Gooch has begun work on the construction of a modern motion picture theatre here which will seat about 600. DO YOU NEED A PLOWED THIS SUMMER? DRAND NEW DLOWERS — 20,000 C. F. M. — With "V" Belt and Pulleys — ONLY - *149'^® CASH SOUTHERN THEATRE SUPPLY CO. P. O. BOX 333 NASHVILLE. TENN. 146 BOXOFFICE :: June 26, 1937.