Boxoffice (Jan-Mar 1945)

American Seating Makes VerMeulen Sales Manager H. M. Taliaferro, president of American Seating Company, has announced the appointment of James M. VerMeulen to the post of General Sales Manager of the companj , following the resignation of E. P. Whitley. Mr. VerMeulen assumed his new duties on January 1st. He brings to them a well-rounded experience and ability in both sales and production, developed during nearly 20 years’ associa "HOW I CUT CARBON COSTS \0-25%" You burn every inch of Droll Processed Carbons. Simply place the copper sleeve on the female end of the drilled carbon; dip the male end of the other carbon in Droll carbon weld cement; insert in the copper sleeve and press firmly together. A permanent, solid weld and perfect electrical contact are effected. Joint and sleeve are consumed without altering the light color or intensity. You can't tell on the screen when they are burning through. No hand feeding necessary! Here at last is a continuous carbon trim. Available for these high intensity trims: Negatives Positives 6mm x 9” 7mm x 9" 7mm x 12" x 14" 8mm x 12" x 14" and 13. 6-mm x 22” (machined for adapters) providing 20 minutes more burning time. Order today. Shipped f.o.b. Chicago at regular carbon list prices plus $1 per hundred for milling, drilling and clips; less 5% 10 days. Welding cement without cost. Write tor details today DROLL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY 1 351 East Ohio Street Chicago, III, tion with American Seating Company. VerMuelen was formerly manager of the Eastern Division and the New York office of the company and, during the past few years, has been superintendent of operations in the war production program at the factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nayfach Added to Staff M.P. Planning Institute Mr. N. Straus Nayfach, Registered Architect of San Antonio, Texas, is one of the latest recruits in the cooperative movement for greater coordination in theatre planning. By recently becoming a member of the Architectural Advisory Staff of The Modern Theatre Planning Institute, Mr. Nayfach has placed his experience and knowledge at the service of theatre owners and builders. Mr. Nayfach has been most active in Texas architecture in the housing field and has planned approximately 20 commercial and theatre structures. In 1940 he designed and completed the outstanding El Teatro Nacional in San Antonio, an elaborate project which seats nearly 2,000 persons and represents a smart combination of Spanish and Modern in design. At present, Mr. Nayfach is working on a very large postwar theatre program, project perspectives of which will be featured in this publication from time to time. Designer Alfons Bach Joins Bigelow-Sanford Alfons Bach, well-known designer, has been appointed consultant to the Department Planning Service of the BigelowSanford Carpet Company, according to an announcement by the company. Mr. Bach has a background of many years in design work — both in exteriors and interiors. He has assisted in the designing of departments of a number of large stores throughout the country. He also has worked in an advisory capacity for manufacturers in the home furnishings trade. AMPLIFIERITS A MIRACLE OF TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION THEBALLANTYNECOi! IAHA,2,NEBRASKA,U.S.A. LICENSED UNDER U. S. PATENTS OF WESTERN ELECTRIC CO. INCORPORATED PD '50 SERIES F i E TOPS IN QUALITY THROUGHOUT, — THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE K RECORD OF THE ’PD-50T SERIES AMPLIFIER IN HUNDREDS OF THEATRES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD UNDER MOST SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, IS A GENUINE TRIBUTE TO THE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FEATURES THAT MAKE POSSIBLE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERUPTED LOW MAINTENANCE COST OPERATION 'Ntwmm eoummi 1 1 1 ENZEL PROJECTOR COMPANY W 2505-19 S.STATE 5T. CHICAGO lb, ILL. MODEL NS-40 THE ALL “N” ONE JOB 35 M/M REWINDER This is a new model for adaptation to a motor drive. The live end is fitted with a special shaft and a 10-inch pulley. A special feature is the auxiliary "Snap-On" handle that instantly converts it into a hand rewinder. More economical too. BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GEARS TO WEAR OUT. Be sure to send for complete descriptive folder W. C. 14. Mention your dealer's name. CHAIRFAST Securely fastens LOOSE CHAIBS TO FLOOR $2.50 Package JOE HORNSTEIN, INC. 630 NINTH AVENUE. NEW YORK CITY Or Tour Supply Dealer BOXOFFICE :: February 3, 1945 29