Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1945)

Two Theatre Projects Talked at Nashville NASHVILLE— Tony Sudekum, president of Crescent Amusement Co., has purchased a building site at 1603 21st Ave. South, and it is believed that he plans the construction of a combined film theatre and recreation center similar to Bell Meade and Melrose. The theatre would probably replace the present Belmont house, which is near this site. Crescent is also expected to build a theatre recreation center on Gallatin Road, East Nashville, as soon as materials are available. Paralysis Patients See Airborne Attack Show CHARLOTTE— The polio patients at Memorial Hospital got a thrill they’ll always remember on a recent afternoon when they were special guests at the airborne attack show at Morris Field in the interest of the Seventh War Loan drive. Their visit to the air base was arranged by Max Bryant and his polio committee of the Variety Club. For many of the children it was the first time they had left the hospital since their entrance; for all, it was a memorable experience; for the Variety Club members, it was another leaf in the long book of good deeds they have performed in their untiring efforts to provide entertainment and cheer for the little shut-ins. Fifty Vehicles in Convoy Variety Club members with their cars, Charlotte firemen under the direction of Chief Hendrix Palmer, and city and countypolice gathered at the hospital shortly after noon to transport the children, their nurses and necessary equipment to Morris Field. When all were loaded the convoy of 50 vehicles, including six ambulances lent by local firms, proceeded to the air base with a police escort. At the entrance to the base they were met by a military escort, and the procession was conducted on a tour of the military installation, then shown to an area reserved for them by their military hosts. The patients were removed from the automobile and ensconced, some on stretchers. AIDS SOUTH’S CAMPAIGN— E. W. Street, above, of the Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, is a member of the industry’s Seventh Loan national committee as southern coordinator. He is rendering assistance to Tennessee’s state exhibitor cochairmen, Kermit Stengel and M. A. Lightman, as well as to other showmen over the southland. others in wheel chairs and folding chairs for the big event. Before it began, the paratroopers who were to participate marched out in full accoutrement and visited their special guests. Little eyes sparkled with interest as the stalwarts of the “bright blue yonder” displayed their battle equipment; little hands timidly held out autograph albums which the paratroopers gladly signed. They chatted and laughed, the children and the airmen, until time for the airborne show to start, then the paratroopers waved goodby to their admiring audience and dashed off to join the airborne troops for a spectacular patriotic performance that drew gasps from a huge gathering. The children sat entranced through the USAirCo GYRA-SPRAY AIR WASHERS Complete with Pump and Motors. . . . Same in 20,000 Capacity ^iL80 Oklahoma Theatre Supply J. ELDON PEEK TELEPHONE 7-8891 708-710 WEST OR4ND AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY 2. OKLA. show. They saw their new buddies parachute to earth from great planes. They witnessed a spectacle of America’s aerial power, and saw gliders, cut loose from the planes which towed them, settle on the sham battlefield and disgorge men, jeeps and arms. Frances Greer to Sing In Memphis Operettas MEMPHIS — Frances Greer of the Metropolitan Opera Co. will sing the lead in “Roberta” the week of July 23 and in “New Moon” the week of July 30 at the Memphis Open Air Theatre summer shows in the Overton Park Shell. Business Manager Joseph Cortese telegraphed Memphis from New York that he had signed Miss Greer, a native of Helena, Ark., who sang at the MOAT two seasons and is a Memphis favorite. “Best news since VE-Day,” Cortese asserted. Deliveries in Limited Quantities Also GLASSINE BAGS Available % and -lb. Size POPPER’S SUPPLY CO. 116 W. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. Phone: HArrison 7941 BOXOFFICE :: May 26, 1945 99