The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

26 THE EXHIBITOR For his excellent work on the premiere of “Drums Along the Mohawk,” which drew 25,000 people to Amsterdam, manager Fielding K. O’Kelly, Rialto, was given a bonus. Lou S. Hart, manager, Glove, here, for his good work on the same picture, which played to record crowds, was given a four-day vacation in New York City. Lou plans to call on many of his old friends in Gotham. . . . Schine organization was well represented at the Variety Club ball in Washington, Mr. and Mrs. J. Myer Schine, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Schine, George V. Lynch and Frank M. Boucher making the trip to the capital for the event. . . . Schines much pleased with pictures and stories in the 20th CenturyFox organ, “Dynamo” on the “Drums” premiere. Jamestoivn Ralph Crabill, district manager, met in Buffalo with booker Max Friedman, Albany, and set up all holiday bookings for the Jamestown district. . . . Charlie Fish, Winter Garden, started “Wahoo” Saturday nights and also incorporated “Askit Baskit” for the audience. . . . A1 Newhall, Palace, visited friends in Hornell . . . A1 Newhall, Palace, is staging a halfhour talent broadcast on his stage weekly. Marlboro State has installed a new heating plant. Smiling cashier is Mrs. Henry Malowitz. Neivburgh At the conclusion of the golf season, Clint (Alabamy) Lake was awarded a handsome prize as the runner-up in the Decoration Day tournament at the Central Valley Country Club. . . . Recent visitors included Jim Frank and Ted Rosenberg, National Theatre. . . . Broadway operators and stage hands bowling team hereby issue an open challenge to the other theatres in town. . . . Netco Theatre League, a newly organized eight-team circuit of four-man teams, opened its schedule at the Central Academy. Due to the late hour at which the games are played the league is unofficially known in local bowling circles as the Insomnia League. Broadway, ushers, and Park shut out, Ritz, operators and art department respectively, and managers won from the Cameo, 2-1. Teams are listed as follows: Park — S. Gilnick, M. Armour, Ruckdeschel, J. Farina; art department — R. Greene, J. Wiley, S. Cannella, W. Krutel; Broadway — A1 Pizzaro, John Lamont, F. Whitaker, W. Duffy; operators — F. McConnell, B. Garrison, J. Tweed, Ken Hill; Ritz — Ray Sharp, Jack Tilton, F. Peacock, W. Lawson; ushers — Abramson, Williams, Bardin, Sutton; Cameo — Bill Mims, K. Hill, Jack McCann, Babe Smith; managers — Jim Murray, Cameo, Clint Lake, Ritz, Fred Schaefer, Broadway, Jack Carroll, Altec. . . . Mayor James D. Tweed, business manager, Local 45, was defeated in the contest for re-election. . . . Frank Peacock, Ritz projectionist, has changed his address. . . . Bob Garrison, Ritz, is still looking for his special bowling ball at the Central Academy. . . . Conrad Fontaine, Academy, has also taken to bowling. . . . Jack (Golden Boy) Corwin was AWOL for the opening of the Netco bowling tournament. ... It looks like Steve Gilnick and Joe Farina will put the Park team at the top of the list. Paramount, New York City, shows are getting break-ins at the local Ritz, which is wellequipped to handle the attractions. Olean Benny Bordonarro, Palace, ran a Star Impersonation Night. . . . Murray Lafay ette, Haven, is happy to have Mrs. Lafayette join him. Poughkeepsie Eddie Unger has started “Lucky Children’s Races” on Saturday matinees at the Playhouse and an encyclopedia giveaway at the Liberty. Rochester Manager Jay Golden, RKO Palace, ran a football rally on the stage night before return of high school football after a 28-year ban. Frank Silva, WSAY sports announcer, served as me for 30-minute show which went over the air. . . . Arthur Krolich, manager, Regent, stressed professional call card service with screen trailer and increased the demand. . . . Managers Lester Pollock, Loew’s, and Charlie Freeman, Century, teamed up to get publicity for Ted O’Shea, Jr., son of Metro district manager in Buffalo, on youngster’s football ability in game between St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and Aquinas in Rochester, including newspaper pictures and story and interview with Frank S. Iva over WSAY. . . . Dave Goodman, manager, Cameo, started Saturday night vaudeville, with acts from Madison bicycling over for second turns. Bill Tishkoff, Murray, joined the Schine houses in offering set of encyclopedias as Book Nite gifts. . . . Manager Arthur Krolich, Regent, became a pipe smoker. . . . Howard G. Carroll, Strand, switched to “Banko” after “Bingo” was banned by district attorney. . . . Manager Jay Golden, Palace, had two “Red Coats” and Indian girl on horseback as street bally for “Allegheny Uprising” ride to office of Arthur C. Parker, city historian, to present invitation to theatre in form of a scroll. . . . Harmon Smith, operator, Grand, was defeated at the polls in the race for supervisor by the county chairman of Republican party. . . . Regent ran “Young America” three days for the Moose Club. Historic United Building, Rochester, which housed city’s first film theatre, the Bijou Dream, was bid in by Rochester Savings Bank at a foreclosure sale. Bijou Dream opened in 1906 and closed in 1913, at which time there were 36 film houses. Theatre was owned by Harry Davis and managed by William B. MacCallum. . . . Rochester Democrat & Chronicle ran an editorial on “Allegheny Uprising” just before opening at RKO Palace. Newspaper praised film highly for its historic value and urged school children as well as adults to see it. Saranac Lake A. B. Anderson, Pontiac manager, recovered from his injuries received in a recent auto accident. Syracuse Gus Lampe won’t be on coaching bench for the Syracuse-Maryland game so Harry Unterfort still has a chance for that 25. . . . Erie Wright gave six baskets containing turkey dinners at the Strand. . . . American Motor and Armature Works is richer by only 900. Mrs. Doss got the big amount. . . . Melvin Denny was seen contracting for ballast for his railroad. . . . William Maxon wonders if he is the only “screw ball.” . . . Robert Sardino does not seeem to be a bit jealous of that new overcoat. . . . Andrew J. Seeley has laid in a barrel of cider as ballast. . . . Ken Wilcox learns not to sign notes for friends. . . . Fred Donohue has replenished his ward robe. . . . Rennie Coates seems to be having schedule trouble. . . . Jack Karp distributed turkeys as door prizes. . . . Lou (Universal) Leiser, as a pool player (in Jack Karp’s opinion) is wonderful at pinochle. . . . Abe (Metro) Harris was seen carrying a new brief case. . . . John (Universal) Scully is rumored practising on a pool table hidden in a cellar. Hymie Menter has purchased the latest type corn vending machine for his Mayfair. . . . George Doss really sold Harry Burgess, Jr., a turkey ticket. . . . Harold Menter has recovered. . . . Hymie Grossman is doing very well with Sam Weltman’s business. . . . Mrs. Sawyer does the work, Dick sits back and takes the credit. . . . Miss Dorothy Collette, cashier, Sid Grossman’s Elmwood, will be married to Duane Estes November 25. . . . Clarence Bailey, assistant manager, Elmwood, had a nice lighted display for “Each Dawn I Die.” . . . Sidney Grossman and family were on a week’s vacation trip. . . . Due to lease requirements, Jack Roe’s Turn Hall will be dark Thanksgiving week. . . . A1 Gilbert, Riviera, believes in “safety first.” . . . Phil Rossomando would still be in dog house except for Jack Meaney. . . . Walter Scarfe is reported to be looking for information. . . . William (Premier) Meany is through with “Grapes of Wrath.” . . . Program for 25th anniversary of Local 376 is selling well. . . . Jack Kerley has invented a new anti-freeze for his car. Erie Cecil and the Mrs. were out nightclubbing recently. . . . Mrs. Genevieve Levy, Cameo cashier, was reported enjoying the floor show at Andy’s Inn. . . . Members of Local 376 who have had phone numbers changed please notify the business manager. . . . Lionel Wilcox, Eddie Cummings, Lloyd Tracy and Robert Dumas have a fondness for a certain ball. . . . We haven’t seen much of Carlton Henry. . . . James Mosher is rapidly improving. . . . Lynn Goff is in the market for a new fishing tackle. . . . Russ Stevens is nearly due for a vacation. . . . Melvin Denny has abandoned his farm. . . . William Bessy reports improvement in health. . . . Joe Cecil has given up fishing. . . . Harry Burley met one of the Syracuse hockey players. . . . Lloyd Tracy has improved bowling. . . . That jug which Eddie Whitford carries is for gasoline. . . . Harry Gurnes was out of circulation for a short time, his sister visiting from Scranton. . . . Jack Karp has added an extra-priced “Bingo” game at the Cameo Wednesday nights. If that little dog ever turns on Fay Woodward (oh, my!). . . . Bill Doss promises to keep any venison brought back for the boys. . . . Ray Roe still thinks Syracuse has a good team. . . . Walter (Super Ad) Scarfe doesn’t make headway selling “Doc” Patrick. . . . Jack Meaney and Louis Boyd have a co-op arrangement for the hockey season. Altec Service Corporation has opened new offices at 220 West Fayette Street. George A. Brown, local representative, is in charge. Full stock of emergency equipment is carried in stock to care for service in central, northern and southern New York State, including the territory of Buffalo to Albany and Malone to Binghamton. Wellsville Jack Searle, service staff, Babcock, resigned. . . . Dorothy Sherman, cashier, Babcock, has been away from duties because of illness. . . . Manager Holly Hollister, Babcock, has been ill. November 22. 1939