The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

24 THE EXHIBITOR Jurewicz, former steno Universal booker, is an advocate of how to eat and put on weight. . . . Jack Bellman, Republic branch manager, becomes voracious at the sight of lobsters. . . . When Alice McCarthy, Shea’s Buffalo, plays nursemaid to her twin nephews, it is ordeal for the twins, too! Bud Gray, RKO special representative, who has been in Buffalo and Albany territories since January, has been assigned to Dallas, Oklahoma, and New Orleans. Harry Reiners will cover the Buffalo area. . . . Syd Lehman says Harold Raives has his car washed once a year. RKO put out a gorgeous “air trailer” on “Irene” — 13 minutes of sparkling music and elegant singing. Bud Gray says it’s a great bet for exhibitors. . . . Film row traffic at Children’s Hospital is heavy these days. Metro’s Woronov’s leaving with that satisfied look, and their bundle from heaven, and Fred Fox, 20th Century shipper, and the missus entering with anticipation. . . . Mrs. George Sussman, wife of George, 20th Century-Fox office manager and booker, arrived. . . . It’s a boy at the Ken Blakelys, Grand, Westfield, and they named him Kenneth. Herbert Hoch, Rialto, in collaboration with West Side Merchants and the community newspaper, is conducting a 15week gift certificate campaign; merchants distribute tickets to customers making a purchase of 50 cents or over. Theatre also distributes a ticket to each patron; drawing is then held from the stage. Prizes are of real value. Highlight of this campaign is that every Monday night features a different contest. — M. G. E llenville Eddie Scholemson, new Norbury, has negotiated a service agreement with Altec and has also entered into an agreement with Kingston Local 637 for his projectionists. George Seymour, formerly, Hudson, will be the regular projectionist. . . . Recent visitors included Teddy Rosenberg, NTS; Jack Carroll, Altec; George Hornstein. ... Jim Spadaro, Shadowland, is now running “Lucky” twice a week. Gloversville Schine Home Office News More than 75 members and friends of the Home Office Schiners Club enjoyed the club’s annual Spring dinner dance at the Meadowbrook country club, Saratoga. Gayety and good fellowship reigned supreme until the wee hours April 28, when the party broke up. Miss Elena Ardizzone was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements. A1 Marqusee, club president, was general chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Phillips, New York City, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Sliter recently, Mrs. Phillips being Harold’s newly-married sisters. . . . Jerry Spandau, new Universal manager, Albany, was introduced around the home office by Dave Miller, U’s old standby in these parts. . . . Miss Ethel Zerfass, secretary to George V. Lynch, was kept to her home by a severe cold. . . . Dick Sandford, author of the hit tune, “The Singing Hills,” was a guest of his brother, James Sandford here, Jimmy being one of the Schine office force. . . . Bud Silverman, Rochester city manager, was a home office visitor, as was Ray Ferrigno, manager Schine’s Grand, Rochester, and Gus DePauw, manager Schine’s Capitol, Newark. . . . Now that the golfing season has started, Lou Goldstein, chief booker, is out on the links as often as possible trying to improve his game, because Lou is determined he won’t be the worst duffer in the Schine organization this year! Newburgh Furthering the campaign of the Newburgh Chamber of Commerce Safety Council, Newburgh Netco theatres are cooperating in the showing of a safety film, “Learn to Live.” Joseph P. Monihan, council chairman, explained that if the film is well received, others will be billed through the National Safety Council, and shown in the future through the co-operation of Eugene Levy. . . . Conrad Fontaine using comic books as the enticer for kiddies at the Academy Saturdays. . . . Jack Carroll has a couple of bent fenders from a hit and run driver who was later picked up by the police. . . . Big name bands and vaudeville are drawing crowds at the Ritz. . . . We miss the bowling contests on Friday nights and wonder when the boys will get the urge to get together again. With the fine Spring weather your scribe suggests a softball league. Rochester Rochester friends are pleased to hear of Harry L. Royster’s Paramount promotion as chief aide to Sam Dembow, Jr., and Leonard Goldenson. Royster years ago managed the Eastman for Publix. . . . Manager Lester Pollock, Loew’s, sat at speakers’ table for address of Frances Stuart Harmon, secretary to Will Hays, before Rotary Club on “Self-regulation in Motion Pictures.” . . . Producer David O. Selznick was prominent at University of Rochester industrial clinic May 7-9, bringing nation’s business leaders to evaluate higher education in light of present-day needs of business. . . . Golfing days returned for manager Charlie Freeman, Century. . . . Arch McCallum, doorman, Capitol, is ill. William Cadoret, Comerford city manager, is member of board of directors of the convention and publicity bureau. . . . Manager Clayton S. Cornell, Rialto, East Rochester, ran special Tuesday afternoon Americanization show, village schools closing to permit pupils to attend. . . . Lester Pollock, manager, Loew’s, entertained Jewish War Veterans from Canandaigua Government Hospital. ... Jay Golden, manager, RKO Palace, dropped Monday night amateur shows. . . . Gene Leonard’s band is installed at the Century jitterbug contests. . . . Bill Brimmer, house manager, Madison, gives away two puppies to boost Saturday matinee business. Manager Buddy Freeman, Dixie, brother of Century manager, resigned. Joe Deacon, West End, takes over at Dixie, and Ted Whitcomb moves in from Amsterdam, to the West End. . . . Clayton S. Cornell, manager, Rialto, East Rochester, succeeds John B. Tucker, Monroe, who goes to Fostoria, Ohio. Bill Brimmer, Madison, goes to the Rialto, with city manager Bud Silverman taking personal charge of the Madison. Harry Rockowitz, assistant manager, State, moves to Liberty to assist manager Sol Shafer. . . . Wallace Folkins, State, tries Saturday night vaudeville shows. . . . Bill Tishkoff, Murray, stages Friday night jitterbug contests, following lead of Century and Riviera. . . . Selected theatres co-operate with Community Chest campaign by running trailers. Better Films Council members attended Loew's show after annual meeting as guests of manager Lester Pollock. . . . Manager Louis Mayer, RKO Temple, uses news bulletins outside box office to boost newsreels. . . . Albert Fenvessy, Arnett, is studying plans for a new marquee. . . . John Balch, Jr., Capitol usher, played a hero role by leaping into the Barge Canal and rescuing five youths trapped in submerged auto. Balch suffered a gashed nose requiring seven stitches and treatment for cuts and bruises, had to buy a new suit when his shrunk and lost three days’ work at the theatre. — D. R. Syracuse Frank Murphy, having a boat, is now Commodore. Gus Lampe only wants to be Captain, anyway. . . . Mrs. Rap Merriman is in the hospital for an operation. . . . George Phillips is reported breaking ice at Cranberry Lake. . . . George Raaflaub’s son is recovering. . . . We extend our sympathy to Dominick Muratore, whose father died. . . . Andrew J. Seeley, SMP, is back from Atlantic City. . . . Over 100 gifts for patrons were promoted by Dick Sawyer, manager, Phoenix Strand, for a cooking school. . . . Mary Linda, daughter of Walter League, comes to the city for her Sunday dinners. Lucky for Lynn Goff’s son that he bounces when hit by an auto. . . . Eddie Whitford and Jack Bartle are master illuminators. . . . George Brown and wife returned from a short vacation. . . . Jack Meaney is now doing promotion work. . . . Famous steak dinner (paid for by Denny’s pile drivers) is over, with apparently no casualties. Martin Bender, Altec engineer, is a fair bowler, according to Manford Pickrell, RCA. . . . Adolph DenHaise and wife were recent dinner guests of Jack Meaney. . . . “Flash" McNulty enjoys bowling and claims his “waste” line is reducing. We wonder why Horsewegotchie must go to Auburn for coffee. . . . Lloyd Tracy wonders if he should not have remained in Detroit. . . . Rainbow Room is one place in which union business should be taboo. . . . George Doss and Harry Burley were very well treated by members of Detroit MPMO. . . . That multiple cylinder horn on Fay Woodford’s car is a fine plaything. . . Francis Miller has the cast off his broken arm. Frank Murphy, Loew’s State manager was in Boston. Those bells should ring soon. . . . "Bingo” card king, Joe Fitzer, has added to his variety of cards and now has the most popular kind. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boyle were out enjoying the first warm day. . . . We are still watching for the opening date of the Empire. . . . What does that sign mean on William Van Wagner’s car? Leo Dowling is reported to have added a spot in Liverpool to his ice cream business. . . . Cliff Jaquin has resumed his weekly trips to Mexico, by way of Phoenix. . . . Robert Dumas is reported to be in the small loan business. . . . S. S. and S. L. station wagon will soon be on the road distributing advertising. . . . The ushers at the Eckel are a fine bunch of boys and we enjoy bowling with them. — J. J. S. Wartvick Tom Wisner, Oakland, is vacationing south of the border, visiting his brother in Old Mexico. . . . Charlie Finger, Oakland projectionist, was a recent visitor in Rochester. . . . Clint and Jeff Wisner were observed in the big city. May 8, 1940