The Exhibitor (Jun-Nov 1944)

Gene Lowe, former salesman, Republic, has been appointed Monogram branch manager here. He is one of the veterans in this territory and is expected to turn in a bang-up job. . . . Dorothy Finklestein, Loew’s booker is spending a week’s vaca¬ tion in New York. . . . C. J. Latta, Warner Theatres’ zone manager, and Max Fried¬ man, Warner Theatres’ film buyer, were in New York for a three-day meeting with home office officials. . . . Josephine Lasky, Loew’s cashier, was married on Sept. 30, to Carlton Grogan, and is spending her honeymoon in New York. Jack Shea, Shea’s Enterprises, Inc., Dan Gilhulla, manager of Shea’s Jamestown, and Jules Girdin, Warners’ New York office, were in for a meeting with Max Friedman, Warner Theatres’ buyer. . . . Evelyn Kahn, Warner Theatres’ contact office employe, returned from her vaca¬ tion with the announcement that she had become engaged to Raymond Segal, store¬ keeper third class. . . . Harry Thomas and Harry Berkson, Monogram, spent a few days in Gloversville and Albany. — J. P. F. Binghamton Seaman Reno Berretta, former Capitol aide, is home on his first leave. . . . Claire DeRado, booking office, spent her vaca¬ tion at home. . . . Sue Perry, Capitol cash¬ ier, and Marty Collins, aide, celebrated their birthdays on the same day. . . . Ed Charlier, former Star manager, is a proud papa again. . . . Charles A. Ryan Scran¬ ton, was in. . . . Wife of Leanard Ewing, RCA engineer, had her household goods moved from Williamsport and has estab¬ lished residence here. . . . Martha Titus and Frances Taylor are the new additions to the Capitol service staff. . . . Louis Arthuso, Capitol aide, is campaign man¬ ager for former Capitol aide, Michael SeJan, who aspires to be president of the G.O. at Central Hight. . . . Sergeant Jack Lolley, formerly of the booking office, sends his regards to all from France in a letter written to Marge Bentz. . . . Harry Balin reports that Sergeant Rocco Testani, former Riviera doorman, is anxious to hear from the old theatre gang. . . . Private A1 DeRado, former Capitol aide, is serv¬ ing with an anti aircraft unit recently landed in France. — F. D. R. Buffalo Jack Berkson, franchise holder PRC, re¬ lates a very exciting incident about one of his sons overseas. The Mutual Network interviewing wounded veterans at Halloran Hospital, Staten Island, N. Y., came upon a lieutenant who told of how thank¬ ful he was not only to be alive but to be in possession of both his limbs. It seems the officer, severely wounded in one leg was imminently due for an amputation. However, the young doctor attending him asked for a chance to “treat him” which was a success. The lieutenant is alive and happy and in possession of his legs. The radio program director asked the name of the medico, the reply was Dr. Robert Berkson, Buffalo. Is it any wonder that Jay Bee and all of us who knew young Bob are very, very proud? Invitations were issued to the trade and press for the local premiere of “Wilson,” at Bob Murphy’s 20th Century Theatre. . . . Sophie (Massalski) Jurewicz, on the Uni¬ versal staff for many years, who left our midst to raise a family, is one more step on her way, as master John Francis bids “hello” to his parents, sister, and the rest of the world. . . . Bob Clabeau, former Fox booker, is the new booker at PRC, re¬ placing Edward Canty, resigned. . . . Marg Hans is the new stenographer at PRC, re¬ THE EXHIBITOR placing June Roscoe, resigned. . . . J. B. Berkson, PRC, was in from New York to spend a few days in the local exchange. . . . Messrs Henn and Miller, who now operate the Oakdale, have taken over the Seneca, and plan on opening simetime in the very near future. Corporal James J. Culligan, former as¬ sistant manager Shea’s Hippodrome, is re¬ cuperating in Rhoades General Hospital, Utica, after being wounded in action in France. Corporal Culligan has been awarded the purple heart. . . . Don¬ ald Campanella, USN, MM third class, former assistant manager Shea’s Hippo¬ drome, was home on furlough after opera¬ tions in the European theatre. It is rumored that Louie Sanella, Masque, will enlarge and redecorate his theatre, seating approximately 600 when completed. . . . Howard, son of Mike Simon, Paramount, has entered Yale School of Medicine. . . . Peg, wife of Ed Walters, former Paramount booker, advises that he is now somewhere in France. . . . Private Max Kurzel, Marine Corps, formerly con¬ nected with the Shea Roosevelt staff, is in U S. Naval Hospital after being wounded in action at Bougainville. He is now wear¬ ing the Purple Heart. . . . Lieutenant Frank Arpaia, bombardier and navigator, form¬ erly of the Shea Great Lakes staff, is the proud wearer of three oak leaf clusters, a special decoration for being on the first bombing mission of Berlin. He has com¬ pleted 35 missions over Germany. Mrs. Menno Dykstra, Kensington, Buf¬ falo, and Glen, Williamsville, was off to New York, where she intends to see the latest shows. . . . Stanley Kozanowski, Variety Chief Barker, held open house at the local Variety Club recently. . . . George Gammel, Gammel Circuit, after cruising with the Jerry Campbells on their yacht which they recently brought up from Florida, is now a full-fledged sailor. Hilda Uebelhoer, Universal staff, has re¬ turned from General Lawson Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., where she visited her hus¬ band, Sergeant Carl, convalescing from wounds received in the invasion. . . . Tom Murray, Universal branch operation head, was in town for several days on the Schine case. . . . Alice (Ryan) Harter, is subbing for Rose Seidler, who is on leave at MGM to visit her husband in the Army in Mis¬ souri. . . . Mary Bischoff, secretary to Ralph Maw, MGM branch manager, has returned from her annual vacation. . . . Plans are already underway here for the launching of the Sixth War Loan Drive. A. Charles Hayman, general chairman, War Activi¬ ties Committee, Buffalo area, states the motion picture industry in this exchange area will contribute, as always, its money, manpower, and energy to enhance its success. . . . Mary Ryan, MGM office man¬ ager, reports Staff Sergeant Owen Regan somewhere in the Pacific. Gloversville— Schine Home Office News Dave Miller, Universal, Cleveland, was in. . . . Back from a week in Denver, Col., is Dave Salvione. While there, he under¬ went two operations on his nose. . . . Chris Pope, booker for the Albany territory, ac¬ companied Gus Lampe on his trip through that territory to discuss recent home office meetings with the managers. . . . Eleanor Brown, of the publicity department, cele¬ brated. a birthday recently, when her co-workers enjoyed a treat for the occa¬ sion. . . . Alberta Kuss spent a week end with friends in Syracuse. . . . Don Nelson ai’rived home just in time for wife Marion’s birthday. Mrs. Nelson is shorts booker for the Albany territory, and hubby is a sailor just returned from a month or NT-3 so at sea. . . . Gus Schaefer, RKO, Boston, and Elmer Lux, RKO, Buffalo, visited this week. . . . Special editions of the Victory Showman manual went out to our boys in service. . . . Giselda Ambrosino left for Buffalo, where she will remain indefinitely. . . . Ruth Robbins, front office, entertained a Wave friend on leave. . . . Seymour Mor¬ ris, publicity director, trained to Buffalo to attend a screening of “The Master Race,” and also to make a short trip through the Buffalo territory. . . . Helen Phalen, secre¬ tary, operations department, had a happy week end. Her boy friend, a sailor, was home on leave. Rochester Bill Tishkoff says he’s got the ideal spot for his proposed 750-auto drive-in the¬ atre if he can get the Greece Zoning Board’s approval. . . . Sorry to hear that Harmon J. Smith suffered a broken arm in an accident. It is reported coming along nicely and he has been able to carry on his work. . . . Manager Francis Anderson, Century, was planning a lively campaign for “Music In Manhattan.’’ . . . A. E. Haeberle, former bank official, is the manager of the New Park, Franklinville. Rivoli is greatly improved by the bright new paint on marquee, sign and front, as well as brightened lobby. Partner Don Stevenson, home on furlough from Camp Pickett, Virginia, was busy improving lights, projection machines and other equipment. Don Whitington, who has been promoted to a petty officer on an escort destroyer, had a couple days at home. Manager Jay Golden provided a twohour film show and Dr. I. Q. on the stage of the RKO Palace Saturday morning for newsboys of both dailies, the event tying in with National Newspaper Week and re¬ wards to the boys for selling War Savings Stamps. Projectionists Corner: Charlie Mason, Jr., with the Army Air Corps in Australia, was made a sergeant. . . . Abe Orden’s son, Solly, was reported “on his way” after a five-day furlough at home. He is with a tank maintenance unit. . . . Gus Kunz, who has enlarged a one-acre plot to a sizeable farm, reportetd most of his 700 turkeys al¬ ready sold. . . . Maestro Louis Goler trans¬ ported the Odenback Band to the Canan¬ daigua Veterans Hospital and gave the patients a swell dance and entertainment. — D. R. For Reliable Reports On What New Pictures Are Doing, Consult “The Tip Off” Regularly In This Publication. Syracuse The host of friends of Vaughn O’Neill, Loew’s State manager, are being given a treat by hearing his voice over the phone from his home, to which he has been able to return from the hospital after attack of polio. . . . Mrs. Albert and son, Tommy, have moved to Syracuse to join “Vin,” as¬ sistant manager, Loew’s State. . . . Richard Feldman, RKO -Schine Paramount man¬ ager, keeps in practice on his rumba rou¬ tine at the Rainbow Lounge. . . . Peggy Brennan, Keith’s cashier, is glad those week-end rushes are not a daily happen¬ ing. . . . Stewart Steves is reported to be working on an invention to keep paint warm so that he can work on the Para¬ mount marquee all winter. . . . Private First Class Thomas Wlasuk, former sign Stage and Wall Drapes JOE HORNSTEIN has it! October 11, 1944