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Texas Theatre News
DALLAS
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tributors committee for a “better break” for independent exhibitors. The purpose of his stop in Washington, of course, is his secret.
O. B. Bridges, former Houston exhibitor, and his wife, were Dallas visitors Wednesday. He said he expects to return to show business soon.
Three qualified exhibitors who sold out their theatres during the year are casting about for new locations. They are Paul Scott, Arthur Keyes, and R. P. Condron.
Earnest Rockett of the Pastime at Itasca, wasn’t on the Row, Wednesday, and that’s news.
The season for tent shows is here, with most activity right now in northwest Texas.
Veterans called last week the quietest one ever on Filmrow. Very few of the regulars were in town Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday didn’t record at all.
Mart Cole Visits Brother
Rosenburg, Tex. — Mart Cole of the Cole circle, Eagle Lake, visited his brother, Clarke, who has fully recovered from a serious illness.
Fredericksburg — Voting in favor of his patrons and deciding to eliminate eyestrain, headaches and a number of other complaints, Walter Knoche installed new projection lamps at the Palace and everybody is happy.
Jayton — After several weeks in remod-. eling, the Kent Theatre has reopened under management of Joe Earnest, former gin manager. Attendance for the first three attractions shown was reported good. It is well understood in Jayton that a good picture show is a proven asset to any growing town.
Kilgore — W. L. Gelling of Jacksonville has been promoted to district manager of the northern Texas territory for East Texas Theatres, Inc., and will make his headquarters here. He has been manager for the circuit over three years.
Littlefield — W. J. Chesher is remodeling the Ritz inside and out, the work following soon after installation of his third theatre with the Palace heading the list for the Chesher interests.
Lubbock — At the Broadway patrons are now enjoying a new sound and projection system which has just been installed by
Manager Andy Mauldin. This theatre lacks little now, if anything, in projection and sound modern equipment.
Nixon — The Nixon Theatre has reduced admissions to five and 15 cents.
Uvalde — With the Strand and Ritz sold to the Griffith circuit interests, Kenneth Taylor, who has been local manager the past several years, will be transferred to Lubbock, where on December 1 he will become assistant manager for the Griffith theatres there. Foster Lyman has arrived to manage the Uvalde theatres under lease to Jack Pickens Theatres.
Weatherford — Lobbies of the Palace and Princess have been redecorated under orders from Willard Sadler, manager.
Texas Finals in "Waltz" Contest Held in Dallas
Dallas — Finals in the “Great Waltz” dance contest in Texas were held this week on the stage of the Palace Theatre. Zone finals will be held November 25 at the Palace, with winners going to New York to try for the national dancing crown and a three-month acting contract with M-G-M.
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