Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

February 28, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 77 PUREDf PERSONAL T NDIANAPOLIS, IND. — Audiences at the -L Strand theatre at Shelbyville, Ind., this week were highly pleased with the special organ number presented by Fred E. Karch, on the newly installed Marr and Colton instrument. Workmen have been busy for several weeks remodeling the theatre to accomodate the organ. It consists of 2,800 pipes and 45 stops. Mr. Karch went to Shelbyville from Wabash, where he played in the Eagles theatre. He was formerly at the Circle and Apollo theatres in Indianapolis and the Blackstone in South Bend. . . . Declaring that Ed Philion, Jr., of the Century theatre, Mishawaka, Ind., has failed to show or pay for fourteen pictures as agreed in a contract made with the plaintiffs the United Artists Corporation has filed a complaint in circuit court asking judgment of $1,000. . . Herman Lieber, son of Herman P. Lieber, interested in Indianapolis in the Circle theatre and the First National, has been chosen director of the 1925 Jordan River Revue, annual Indiana University musical extravaganza. He was appointed by the board of dramatic control of the University. . . Grace Mohler, for the past year organist at the Apollo theatre in Indianapolis, and previous to that an organist in Dallas, Tex., has taken over the work of organist at the Eagles theatres in Wabash, Ind., to succeed F. E. Karch. Mrs. Sipe of Indianapolis has been in charge of the organ in the Wabash theatre. . . With the incorporation of the Zaring Realty company, Feb. 11, it was learned that work will start soon on the construction of a 1,000 seat photoplay theatre at Fall Creek boulevard and Central avenue, Indianapolis. A. C. Zaring, proprietor of the North Star theatre, M. A. Zaring and Charles L. DeHass, all of Indianapolis, are the incorporators of the company, which has a capital stock of $150,000. rroperty owned at the site is valued at approximately $38,000. The theatre will be of Egyptian architecture and ground dimensions of 88 by 131 feet. Exaw/ct PLACE OALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.^Carston O Dahnken, general manager of the company which owns the American theatre in this city, is extending his stay here another week, looking over the new productions of the local exchanges. He has seen all of the late Fox Tom Mix specials. He will return to San Francisco next week. . . Perry Brothers, owners of the Egyptian and Ogden theatres at Ogden, Utah, have installed a powerful radio broadcasting station on the roof of the Ogden. Musical selections from the pipe organ, jazz orchestra and talks on the current pictures go to make up the programs. The station is KFUR. . . H. W. Braly, Famous Players-Lasky manager in this city, is making a swing over the southern Utah section this week. . . George L. Cloward, Metro-Goldwyn chief here is connecting with the key centers of Idaho. . . John Rugar, formerly exchange man here, dropped in this week from Park City, where he manages the American. . . I. H. Harris purchased the Wilson theatre at Rupert, Ida., last week. This makes his fourth theatre, the others being the Strand at Evanston, Ides, Green River, Wyo., and the Burley at Burley, Ida. . . JH. Nielson, owner of the Rex and Fox theatres at Buhl, Ida., shut down the former house this week. . . Sam Johnson, owner of the Rex at Castle Dale, Utah, was here this week signing for new productions. . . L. A. Davis, local F. B. O. manager, returned Monday from the Western division convention at Los Angeles. Viewed all of the new product. Says he is mighty strong for “Parisian Nights.” He leaves for Montana this week. . . Ned Marin, general sales manager for Universal in the territory from Chicago west, is here inspecting the local office, on his tour of all exchanges in his territory. He will meet Carl Laemmle at Los Angeles. . . Fred Gage, division manager for Universal, was here this week, leaving for the northwest with Marin. . . It is rumored that Universal is negotiating for a site to build a beautiful new theatre in this city. . . /. /. Gillette, operating the Strand at Toeele, Utah, is in looking over new productions. . . . George Mayne, Preferred and Independent exchange owner, returned this week after a two weeks selling trip into Idaho. Had a great trip, placing most of his product. . . Bob Boomer, recently acquired by Mayne as salesmen is in Idaho this week. . . Carl Stern has his United Artists exchange open and ready for business. Office attractive and cozy. Started things with a bang by closing with the Paramount-Empress of this city and the Egyptian at Ogden, for “Thief of Bagdad.” . . . Art Schayer, Salt Lake boy, has been transferred from the Denver territory to sell here for Stern. . . Joe Madsen is Stern’s new booker. Was formerly with Vitagraph in the same capacity. . . Lon Hoss, salesman for Universal is out. Future plans indefinite. . . Jack Hirshman, formerly with Producers Distributing, will replace Hoss, according to gossip. . . C. E. “Doc” Holah, Fox luminary in this territory, is burning up fountain pens signing contracts in Idaho. . . J. R. Keitz, Greater Features manager, returned from a six week jaunt through Idaho. Left again for coal camp district of this state. . . . Keitz added C. W. Enneking to his sales force, working Idaho. Enneking was recently with Fox as salesman. . . C. F. Parr, and associates at the Producers Distributing exchange, are whipping their mounts to the limit in the new Sweepstakes contest between national divisions. Parr is arranging for a big preview on “Charley’s Aunt” next week which will be invitational. Fie expects to have a thousand in attendance. . . Dave Frazier is now working for Parr, putting P. D. C. on the map in Idaho. He was formerly manager in Butte for Universal. . . Parr leaves for the key centers of Montana this week. . . “Fat” Saunders, country store dignitary, is making a big hit at theatres throughout this territory. Gave an auto away at Ogden last week. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Jimmy Woods, of Redding, was a recent Film Row visitor, and spent a long time at the Paramount house. . . G. F. Sullivan, who was on the road for Paramount, has returned to his desk, and says he is more than pleased with the manner in which Henry Haustein handled the booking for him. . . Joseph Pollock, president of the National Screen Service, recently spent several days with Manager Lee, of NOW BOOKING AGNES AYRES ‘HER'MARKET .'LVALUE' CORPORATION ~