The Exhibitor (Nov 1948-Feb 1949)

THE EXHIBITOR NT3 Spadoni, treasurer. ... Ann Conner was appointed to handle details for the 20th-.Pox Christmas party . The Columbia Christmas party is ten¬ tatively set for Dec. 17, with Donat' s or Actor’ s Colony as suggested spots ....Tony Casella, Roger Sherman, was out ill recently. ... Some of the girls at 20th Century-»Pox saved for an outing in the big city, and on Armistice Day, the following went down to New York to enjoy a radio broadcast, Sardi' s Copabanca and others spots; Pay Spadoni, Betty Kelleher, Belle Shiffrin, Jean Pascyko, and Eva Poti. 0. Tefts has taken over complete management of the State, New Britain, with Howard Richardson relinquishing his interest. .. Bobbie Abbott and her hubby, 20th Century-Pox, went on a trip to Boston to see the YaleHarvard game. Paramount salesman Jack Brown is now sales manager in Boston, while John Kane, Boston booking manager, is now local salesman. Connecticut HARTFORD One of the Hartford area’ s theatremen took part in the Center Grammar School, East Hartford, Parent-Teacher Association-sponsored panel discus¬ sion on "The Comic Book Menace.’’ He was Tom Grasso, principal of the school during the winter months, and partner with Herbert Jaffee, New Britain, in the operation of the New Colony, summer film house at Sound View. Jim McCarthy, Strand, planted plenty of newspaper breaks and mer¬ chant tie-ups in the interests of "A Song Is Bom.’’ Announcement was made that the Court Square, E. M. Loew situation at Springfield, Mass. , is now getting vaudeville for its weekend shows through the. Edward Sherman Agency, New York. Por a number of years, the house was booked through the Arthur Fischer office. New York. Johnnie Silverwatch manages. Lou Cohen, manager, Loew’ s Poli, and his assistant, Norman Levinson, went to town on “Julia Misbehaves.” ....Lee Piegen, former Miami, Pla. , resident, has been appointed student assistant manager, Loew’ s Poli, succeeding Robert Gentner, who had been promoted to assistant manager¬ ship Loew’ s Poli-Palace, replacing Howard Padowitz, resigned. Gentner will be married on December to Miss Arlyne Wol fered. ... Gladys Johnson and Martha Donner have joined the Princess. George E. Landers, Hartford divi sion manager, E.M. Loew circuit, plans to trip out to Detroit, about Christmas to see his daughter, Marilyn, 19, currently touring with "Oklahoma! ”. . . . Manager Tomjoy Grace, Eastwood, East Hartford, reports the appointment of Richard Dibble, replacing Keith Fletcher, resigned. . . Lou Cohen, Loew’ s Poli manager, reported installation of new lobby floor rubber mats. Realart’ s Technicolor combination, "Phantom Of The Opera” and “Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves”, did out¬ standing business at E.M. Loew’ s, as a result was held over for a second week. Irene Moquin, former aide, LoewPoli Palace, is back in the trade again at the Colonial. Miss Moquin, a veteran of navy service during World War II, was recently hospitalized _ Ann Conway, Regal, is now the Warner Strand. Her replacement at the former house is Marilyn Beor. . . . Yvonne Aubin, Regal, walked down the aisle with navy man Eust ice Anderson, New London. The trade was sorry to hear of the passing of 66-year-old Joe Glassman, retired businessman, who was origina¬ tor of neighborhood theatres in Hart¬ ford. ... Prank Albini is new at mana¬ ger Prank Morin’s Regal. He succeeds George Franklin, resigned. Emily Hurlburt, Colonial, resigned ....Richard Gauthier joined the staff at Regal .... Henry Hoff, Strand, was hosted at a birthday party at the Hotel Bond. James P. McCarthy, thea¬ tre manager, had the job of toast¬ master. Massachusetts AMESBURY Joe Bresnahan, Strand, was on a November vacation, and Paul W. Wenzel, Strand, Newburyport, Mass. , covered. CAMBRI DGE The recent gala opening of the Rex was attended by the mayor and city council, the leading merchants of Central Square, representatives from every school of that city, and Admiral Byrd. Screen star Eleanor Powell entertained the children at a special afternoon showing. The eijtire group was invited to view the house, and were extravagent in their praise. This event was broadcast over the local radio network. FALL RIVER Mrs. Mary Murphy, sister of Rear Admiral Richard Whitehead, is new at the Park, replacing Miss Helen Colen. ...Nicholas Tetuan, Strand, has been promoted to private first class in the Marine Corps Reserve. “Popeye” will appear in person at the kiddie show to be held at the Capitol on Nov. 26. The special event, open without charge to youngsters in hospitals and homes of the community, is sponsored by the theatre and co¬ operating merchants. Each boy and girl will receive special gifts. LOWELL Nat Silver, manager. Strand, reports that the baby photo contest conducted by the theatre in conjunction with the Scott Jewelry Company was one of the greatest contests ever conducted by the Strand. INTRODUCING A WORLD-ESTABLISHED CARBON TO AMERICA KEEPING PACE WITH MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION SINCE 1877 ^ STAR CORE — Exclusive feature with Lorraine Carbons achieving a steadier, consistent, more brilliant white light. DIFFERENT LIGHT — Lorraine Carbons produce a blue white brilliancy that sparkles resulting in more depth, better contrast and a 3rd dimen¬ sional effect in black and white or color pictures. ^ COST — Lorraine Carbon advantages are attainable at standard carbon costs. 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