The Exhibitor (1953)

NT-4 EXHIBITOR Strike back By saving lives, by eas¬ ing pain, by improving services to cancer pa¬ tients, by supporting research that ivill find the final ansivers to cancer . . . That is how your dollars strike back at cancer when you give them to the American Cancer Society. Send your gift today by mailing it to “Cancer” care of your local post office. Give to conquer cancer Charles Simonelli and Phil Gerard, U-I, were in, and then went to James Stewart’s home town, Indiana, Pa., with plans to see his parents, and arrange for the world premiere of his new picture, coincident with the town’s 150th anniversary. Stewart will go back home to head a giant celebration if all plans materialize. Horace Allbright, Warner, Ambridge, Pa., has been recalled to duty, replaced by George Josack, a former employee who had been a film salesman. The State Censor Board is alerting exhibitors to watch their step on sen¬ sational advertising. The board advises that it is flooded with complaints, and there is a state law that gives the board jurisdiction over advertising. Columbia’s “The Member of the Wedding” got its first-run at the art house in Squirrel Hill. . . . Sid Jacobs, Stanley Warner Theatres executive, was coming along fine, and was due to leave Montefiore Hospital. “Angel Face” was sneak-previewed at the Stanley, and “Destination Gobi” was dittoed by the Harris. MGM screened “I Love Melvin” for the critics and disc jockeys. Film Row was sorry to learn of the passing of Sidney Sugarman, one-time Columbia salesman. . . . The Hymie Wheelers, he’s the Screen Guild sales¬ man, and the Mrs. celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. Jimmy Hendel, United Artists branch manager, made deals with practically all the key and sub-key runs to show “Bwana Devil” within the next few weeks. WB’s “House of Wax” is set in the Warner on April 30 when the new WarnerPhonic sound will also be introduced. A1 Hill, Loew’s Penn, took a week’s vacation before climbing into a uniform provided by Uncle Sam. Karl Krug, The Sun Telegraph movie critic, reported that local drive-ins are planning to install new type screens to enable them to operate in the daytime. Kentucky BrooksvilBe The amusement tax permit of the Lyric was revoked by the Kentucky Tax Commission. A. H. Bales was cited by the contmission for admitting patrons without giving them tickets and for failure to tear tickets in half. Last September, the theatre was placed on probation, but an investigation by revenue field agents revealed “continued violations of the statutes and regula¬ tions,” the order stated. A State Revenue Department said the revocation means the theatre cannot be operated and charge admission for amusement. Lexington Permission to operate Fayette County’s first drive-in was granted by Circuit Judge Chester D. Adams, who ruled that the applicants, Richard M. Johnson and J. Walter Rodes, Jr., were entitled to a roadhouse permit. The out¬ door will be constructed on the Belt Line Highway between the Winchester and Liberty Pikes. Circuit Court is the final authority on such matters. Ohio Columbus Cleo Moore, featured in Columbia’s “One Girl’s Confession,” made the rounds of newspapers, radio, and tele¬ vision stations during her stopover here in advance of the opening at Loew’s Broad. Pennsylvania Alquippa Jim Taylor, Jr., was planning to open his Green Gardens Drive-In. Ellwood City On a Wednesday evening, the Manos staged a wrestling bout featuring Nature Boy. The turnout was a big disappoint¬ ment inasmuch as wrestling in several other Manos houses has been very successful. The fact that it was held the same night as a big fight was being shown free on home TV sets may have cut into the passible gross. Meadville Dr. H. C. Winslow, owner, Park and Meade and the only radio station in town, left for Miami, Fla., and then to Havana. Dr. Winslow and several associates have formed a company to erect an antenna high on top of one of the mountains surrounding Mead¬ ville to bring in a coaxial cable on TV service to Meadville residents on a monthly payment plan. Ralph Shadely, Acadamy owner, is back after a five-week vacation and rest in Dallas, where his daughter, Suzanne, is employed as head of the personal shopper’s bureau in the Nieman-Marcus Department Store. Meyersdale Jack Dively, former stage performer and the first man to organize an all¬ girl orchestra, has been named manager, State, following its purchase by T. J. Cramblett. He is planning five acts of vaudeville every other Saturday. New Castle Sam Gould, who took over the reins of the Penn and Victor after many years with Warners in Greensburg, Pa., is waking up the town with live wire exploitation stunts. Salisburg Jesse Cramblett, Village owner, is a father for the third time. Zelienople Bill Thomas, owner, Strand and Kauf¬ man Hotel, who has been taking it on the chin since Route 19 was blocked off for almost a year, is now ready for big business. A new four-lane highway leading into Pittsburgh is expected to boost his famous chicken dinners. March 25, 1953