Famous News (Mar-Apr 1981)

worked, at various times, as manager of the Westmount, Rialto and Avenue Theatres. In 1961, when ‘‘road shows’’ became popular and_ required special promotion, Tony was appointed manager of the Group Sales Department. His first assignment was for Allied Artists’ adventure drama, El Cid, starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren. After many successful years in that branch of the business, Tony was assigned to Theatre Audits, which entailed travelling throughout the Province of Québec. He held that position until his retirement. Tony is an active member in the 306 Maple Leaf Wing of the R.C.A.F. and is involved with many projects that keep him well occupied. He is a member of our 25-YEAR CLUB and has been honored in recognition of his 40 years service to the company. Tony’s friends and colleagues recently gathered at a small informal luncheon in La Barique Room of the Aeroport Hilton Hotel to wish him good health and happiness in his retirement. Cliff Mills recently retired as projectionist at the Century Theatre, London, Ontario after more than 50 years in the business. In the following article, Frank Paul, Manager at the Century, offers Cliff a tribute on behalf of the staff... I met Cliff in St. Thomas thirty years ago when he was firing the boiler in the Granada Theatre. He was the winter projectionist at the Columbia Theatre and the summer projectionist at the St. Thomas and later the Capitol, London. He left London to manage the Capitol, St. Thomas but could not live on the pay. Consequently, he returned to the Capitol, London as _ projectionist. He has just finished off an enviable career at the dual Century in London. At all times, Cliff was a staunch union member but always gave a good day’s work for a day’s pay. He was a credit to his union, Local 105, his profession and certainly the companies he worked for. We in London feel proud to call Cliff a friend and co-worker. Happy retirement good friend and fellow worker. famous ‘players’ FAMOUS NEWS wants to hear about all company-related sports activity. Send in your scores, stories and snaps so that all will be up-todate on athletics at Famous. Dudley Dumond, District Manager, preparing for the big kill. Bowling Every Monday night, the Odd Balls, Saints and Sinners, Bombers, King Pins, Ball Busters, No Shows, Pin Heads and Strikers get together. No, the result is not a gang war, but an evening of fun and fitness. The newly-organized Famous Players Head Office Bowling League was started up by Bea Tinney of E.D.P. Eight teams of four players each form the league which is made up of Famous employees, their friends, spouses and industryrelated personnel. For example, Linda Szorady of the Theatres Inspection Branch of the Ontario Government bowls with the Famous bunch. Linda, who oversees licensing and theatre inspection for the entire province is also president of WOMPI, (Women of the Motion Picture Industry), a film industry service club. The league’s most skillful bowler, Wayne LaForrest, works for Paramount Pictures. October 20, 1980, marked the first night of bowling at the league’s home — Bathurst Bowlerama. The first series (of 12 games) has already ended with the Strikers emerging the winners. That team is made up of Part of the Famous Bowling gang. Top — Debbie Green, Personnel, Rick Jackson, Ontario Censor Board, Gay Spooner, Advertising, Sean Keleher, Accounting. Bottom — Dave Bambrough, Assistant Comptroller, Elly Weinhold, Personnel, Accounting. Dale Stark, Dave Bambrough, Accounting, Jack Goulding of Audit, Steve Hayton, Mailroom and Sharon Paradis of E.D.P. The second series started on Jan. 19 and its winners will challenge the Strikers sometime in April for the big trophy. The Famous Players League is characterized by continual and competitive activity. A Turkey Bowl held in December produced three “‘fowl’? winners — Wayne LaForrest of Paramount, Dale Stark of Accounting and Linda Szorady of the Ontario Government. Following the event, Linda hosted a chili dinner at her home. On another evening, Svend Pederson, Supervisor of Maintenance, became King of the Lanes. (see story next page). At the end of the season, a total of 10 trophies will be awarded in such categories as High Average and High Triple Flat. Finally, the event of the season will be a bowlers banquet at the Royal York Hotel in May with leagues from ll Bowleramas. Trophies and prize money will be awarded at the banquet. For Bea Tinney who organized the league and acts as its secretary, it means a ‘‘great deal or bookwork’’ to maintain individual records of bowlers and update a weekly bowling sheet. She’s even been using the 50-page ‘‘Official Secretary’s Handbook’ given to her by Bowlerama to help with average and handicap calculations. Also helping Bea out are League President Dudley Dumond and Treasurer Eliza Palaroan. ‘‘We just have a super time,’’ says Bea, ‘‘it’s a night out, it’s entertaining, it’s good exercise and we’re all in the same industry.”’ continued next page March/April, 1981 29