The Exhibitor (Jun-Oct 1943)

THE EXHIBITOR NTS Ware Bernard J. Satz, manager, Casino, and Mrs. Satz, vacationed in New York. The Ware River News tells the following story about Bernard Satz, manager. Cas¬ ino: “Bernie Satz has been bothered with rabbits eating his Victory garden, so he sent away and got a rabbit trap, a fine big box-like affair made, however, with wire mesh, and not boards. As he let his Great Dane dog Peter out on Monday morning, Peter made a dash for the trap in the garden, and let out a yowl, and rolled over in the dirt trying to rub his nose. There was a skunk in the trap, in¬ stead of a rabbit. Bernie cautiously investi¬ gated and found that the skunk was :not at all friendly. He learned that a skunk in a box trap can be carried gently away to some place where he can be disposed of. But this skunk is in a wire mesh trap, and can see anyone who approaches, and resents it. Now Bernie feels that he is worse off than before. ” Worcester Catherine Brennan joined the staff of the Elm Street. . . . Nipmuc, Mendon, was re-opened with a burlesque policy. . . Bob Robison, manager, Plymouth, and Mrs. Robison were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradna. Manager Harold H. Maloney, Loew’s Poll, got his picture on the front page of the Worcester Telegram when he aided a Worcester girl in identifying her soldier fiance in a newsreel. . . . Mrs. Stina Gus¬ tafson has been on vacation from the Elm Street. Better Films Council classified no pic¬ tures for adults only, but recommended “Follow the Band,” “Good Luck, Mr. Yates,” and “Hit the Ice” for the family, and “The Avengers,” “The Desperadoes,” “Bombardier,” “Dixie Dugan,” “DuBarry Was a Lady,” “Halfway To Shanghai,” “Margin For Error,” “The More the Mer¬ rier,” and “Murder in Times Square,” ifor mature-family audiences. Walter Quist, Elm Street, has been on vacation. . . . Bob Robinson, Plymouth, got out several thousand teaser cards on “Pituri.” . . . Guy Palmerton expects to extend the season at the Playhouse. . . . Ray Greenleaf received a medical dis¬ charge from the navy. . . . Shirley McDon¬ ald resigned at the Elm Street. Gene Costello has been subbing as man¬ ager, Olympia. . . . James Taylor, Greendale, returned from a vacation. . . . Clyde Joslin, Park, is back after a vacation. . . . Natalie Thebodeau, Capitol, has been at Hampton Beach, N. H. . . . Ralph Eaton, Plymouth, announces these aides: M. Alexander, A. LaPorte, R. Willette, H. Browne, R. Francis, W. Norwich, N. Sears, R. Willette, H. Browne, R. Francis, W. Norwich, N. Sears, D. Cook, G. Marko, E. Couture, and F. Salem. Lillian Domiano, Capitol, returned from Provincetown. . . . When Bobby (Ukel Henshaw played the Plymouth, it was a double reunion with manager Bob Robi¬ son, for they not only used to be stage partners but also were brothers-in-law. . . . Sam Saxton, Warner, has been substituting as manager of the Lawrence house. Elizabeth Burke, Greendale, was ill with appendicitis, Elizabeth Haynes replacing. . . . Elmer Daniels, manager, Capitol, has been vacationing at Leicester, Leo Lajoie handling the house. . . . Peggy Ryder, Park, has been enjoying the surf at Hampton Beach. . . . Elphege Lebel, Plymouth, enters the army on Aug. 27. Joe Nozzolillo has returned from Texas to the Plymouth. . . . David Levine is :aew at the Greendale, succeeding Alec Di Rienzo, who joined Loew’s Poli. . . . Web¬ ster Square Legion Post bought $25 worth of tickets from the Park to use as field day awards. Greendale, taking advantage of new legislation that allows use of 15-year-olds as employes up to 11 P. M. for the duration, aided Walter Wickham. . . . Phyllis Mac¬ Kinnon returned to the Park after a vacation. ]\ew Hampshire Concord Richard J. Morey, former handsome Star aide, signed up as utility repair¬ man, and has been inducted into the army engineers. . . . Lenwood Durepo, Star man¬ ager, went to Limestone, Me., on his an¬ nual vacation. The Mrs., deputy state treasurer, was with him. Nashua Irving S. Dunn, manager, Colonial, has been called to duty in the army, and reports at Fort Devens, Mass., on Sept. 1. Employes at the Colonial and group of friends feted manager Dunn at a dinner party at the Kernwood Hotel, and pre¬ sented him with several gifts. He has made a host of friends in Nashua. Portsmouth John W. Howe has been appointed direc¬ tor of music and organist at the Universalist church. Hhade Island Newport Newport theatres were planning special programs initiating the Third War Loan campaign. ... At the Paramount, John McQuill has been added to the staff, and Ruth Hansen has returned to her duties. . . . Bernice Blythe, Paramount, is on a 15-day vacation. . . . Manager Hellpen, Paramount manager, was at one time con¬ nected with circus publicity. Incidentally, it has leaked out that Hellpen is an old time golfer. Manager Tully also considers himself as at least familiar with the game, and Harry Horgan, Opera House, might be enticed to take part in a triangular match. At least it has been suggested that there be a theatre championship match. Providence “Destroyer,” Columbia's drama, had a world premiere at the Strand, on Aug. 16. highlighted by the personal appearance of Marguerite Chapman. . . . Twice during the evening the sale of tickets had to be stopped. The entire city and the sur¬ rounding territory was made “Destroyer” conscious, with 30 war plants in the area carrying placards announcing the open¬ ing of the picture and the personal ap¬ pearance of Miss Chapman. The festivities opened with a parade of navy and coast guard men and volunteer organizations through the streets of the city, headed by the navy band from near-by Brown Uni¬ versity. In addition to the service men and volunteer organizations, over 200 navy mothers, to whom the premiere was dedi¬ cated, marched in the parade. The climax to the rally occurred at the City Hall, with the massing of the colors, where Miss Chapman pinned gold stars on five navy mothers whose sons had lost their lives in combat. This also served as a focal point for a war rally and Wave recruiting drive, of which Miss Chapman was named hon¬ orary recruiter. DISTRICT MANAGER M. N. WOLF and branch manager Tom honor roll plaque in presence of families of employes now in the Donaldson attended the recent ceremonies at Metro’s Boston service. Girls of the exchange acted as hostesses. The affair was exchange where Sergeant Rahilly, former booker, unveiled an a success from all angles. August 25, 1943