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Friday, May 20, 1927
Theater Changes
NEW YORK
New Theaters
Long Island — Calderones Mineola at Mineola. New York City — Burke, White Plains Ave. Carrol, Utica Ave. & Crown St., Brooklyn. Fleetwood, Morris Ave. & 165th St. Mt. Eden, Inwood Ave. West of Jerome.
Changes in Ownership
Auburn — Strand. Sold to Shea Holding Corp. by J. N. Schwartzalder. Central Square — Temple. Sold to Chas. P. Gilmore by F. Hohman. Hancock— I. O. iO. F. Hall. Sold to Standard Theater Corp. Liverpool — Palace. Sold to Jos. Kooperman by Geo. H. Gray. Machias — Town Hall. Sold to Mrs. Eva Armstrong by H. K. Hilton. Old Forge— Strand. Sold to Mrs. Harry Brown. Roscoe — Criterion. Sold to Standard Theater Corp. Syracuse — Geddes. Sold to Mrs. Anna Merrich by John M. Barran. Harvard. Sold to Harvard Amuse. Co. by Phil Smith.
Closings
Brainardsville — Opera House. Bronxville— Picture. Burke — The Burke. Cambridge — Victory. Burned. Dundee — Beekmau. Permanent. High Falls— Fall View. Long Island: Arverne — The Arverne. Astoria — Arcade, Franklin. Bayshore — Carleton. Bellport — The Bell. Broad Channel — The Channel. Cedarhust — Park. Corona— Colonial. Eastport — Community. Jamaica — Comedy, Plaza. Lake Huntington — Huntington. Maspeth — Arion, New Columbia. Ronkonkoma — Community Hall. Fireman's Hall. Mount Vernon — Embassy. New York City — Academy, E. Houston St. Apollo, E. 180th St. Belle Paree, (.Bronx) demolished. Blake (Brooklyn). Chatham, Chatham Square. Cleveland (Brooklyn). Dniry Lane, Eighth Ave. Elite (Brooklyn). Fifth Ave. (Brooklyn). Garden, Grant St. (Brooklyn). Gate (Coney Island). Globe, Eighth Ave. Gotham (Brooklyn). Hollywpod, Second Ave. Huntington (Brooklyn). Kameo (Bronx). North Star, 106th St. & Sth Ave. Park, Cropsey Ave. (Brooklyn). Park, E. 180th St. Playhouse, 7th Ave. (Brooklyn). Pleasant Hour (Brooklyn). Prospect Place (Bronx). Public Place (Brooklyn). Ray. Eighth Ave. Review, Gates Ave. (Brook lyn). Royal (Bronx). Superior. Third Ave. Verona. Washington, Amsterdam Ave. Windsor, Grand St. Peekskill— Colonial. Pine Island— The Pine. Rosendale— Casino. Saranac Lake — New. Staten Island: Great Kills— The Great Kills. Mariners Harbor — The Harbor. South Beach — The Strand. Yonkers — Park. Riverdale.
OHIO Changes in Policy Senacville — Chaise. Closed every day except Saturday.
Changes in Ownership
Akron — Miles-Royal. Sold to R. D. M. Crosky by Wm. Brill. Balaire — Capitol. Sold to A. G. Constant by James Velas. Cleveland — Ball Park. Sold to Atlas Sav. & Loan Co. by S. Barck. Cozy. Sold to Herman Smith by R. B. Wilkinson. Glen. Sold to T. A. Brennon by J. A. Naegele. Majestic. Sold to B. M. Kelley by C. L. Nyerges. Coshocton — Cinderella. Sold to Harry F. Strong by R. Hosfelt. Fairport Harbor — Lyric. Sold to E. E. Lawrence by H. Palmer. Georgetown — Auditorium. Sold to F. R. Christ by John Reichardt. Ironton — Grand and Eastern. Sold to Jos. Steam by L. J. Frecka. Jamestown — Opera House. Sold to Hatch & Venard by A. M. Ogan. Portsmouth — Forest. Sold to T. R. Searles by Alva R. Pyle. Spencerville — Ohio (formerly Princess). Sold to G. B. Kilmer by Roma McCabe. West Alexandria — Savoy. Sold to Mr. Hunt by J. Van Camp.
Closings
Akron — Grand and Knickerbocker. Amherst — Park. Bethesda — Conservative. Big
Prairie — Monitor. Carrollton — Opera House. Centerburg — Palace. Cleveland — Alvin, Deucan Delmar. Glenside. Golden Eagle. Luna, Mars, Photoplay, Royal, Temple. Venice. Creston — Star. Custar — The Custar. Delphos — Grand, Lyric. Duncan Falls — Duncan. Dunkirk — Grand. East Palestine— Grand. Elmore — Anderson. Fredericksburg— Waldo. Fremont — Gem. Gibsonhurg — Star. Glenmont — The Glenmont. Glen Robbins — Rex. Grayson — Grand. Grover Hill— Strand Harrisville — Gem Holgate —
Palace Jenera — Pastime. Jeromesville — Liberty. Kenton — Empress. Lexington — I )pera House Lima — 'Opera House. London— Monroe School. Lorain — Elvira. Magnola — Benfers, Opera House. Middleburg — Auditorium. Mount Pelier — Pastime. Nevada — Pastime. Niles — McKinley. Oberlin — Rax. Pioneer — Adair. Plymouth — Palace. Roundhead — Pastime. Russell
Point — Princess. Senacaville — Victoria. Seville — Home. Steubenville — Herald Square, Victoria. Sunbury — The Sunbury. Toledo — Klk, Empress. Rialto. Uhrichsville —Opera House. Valley City — Eagle. Vermillion— Erie. Warren — Hippodrome. Wellsville — Grand. West Lafayette — Grand. West Unity — Empress. Willard — Mystic. Yorkville — Community.
OKLAHOMA Reopenings
Avant — Cozy. Guthrie— Paramount (for
merly Opera House). Kiefer — Palace. Tulsa — Rex.
Closings , ey — The Ripley.
Changes in Ownership
Enid — Mecca. Sold to P. Isley by J. Johnston. Kiowa — C. of C. Sold to H. B. Rowley by J. R. Sprague. Lonewold — Liberty. Sold to M. C. Puchurck by Pat Duffy. Stuart — Palace. Sold to Walter W. Adams by V. C. Randolph. Wynnewood — Deal. Sold to Dean Billiard by Art Lewis.
Closings
Chandler — Liberty. Permanent. Cyril —
Dome. Permanent. Supply — School.
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PENNSYLVANIA Change in Policy
Garrett — The Garett. Open 3 days Vestaburg — American. Closed 3 week.
Changes in Ownership
Allentown — Franklin. Sold to Nicola lacocca by L. M. Magners. Austin — Dealing. Sold to Mr. Dealing by Mr. Drake. Corvallis — Majestic and Whiteside. Sold to Universal Chain Theaters by Sam & Geo. Whiteside. Dallastown — Dallas. Sold to N. Appell Enter, by Wagman Bros. Danville— Luna and Victoria. Sold to Comerford Amuse. Co. by Chamberlina Amuse Co. Derry — Gem. Sold to Rachel Bros, hy Mr. Meyers. Easton — Star. Sold to I. Krohn by Geo. Kurlansik. Eldred — The Eldred. Sold to Crawford & Hamilton by Mr. McLaughlin. Elliott — Lorenz. Sold to Mr. Glazier by Mr. Erlain. Ephrata — Central. Sold to J. M. Brenner by I. M. Christ. McDonald — Grand. Sold to Mr. Shurman by Mr. Davidson. Mahaffey — Gem. Sold to Patchin & Wilson by Mrs. M. Mahaffey. Mahnoningtown — Crescent. Sold to Mr. Frank by Capan. Mifflin — The Mifflin. Sold to Juanita Amuse Co. by Carlton Theaters. Milfflintown — Stouffer. Sold to Juanita Amuse Co. by Carlton Theaters. Moore — Prospect Auditorium. Sold to Vincent Comforti by S. J. Hilbronner. Natrona — Liberty. Sold to L. Stein by Mr. Wykonik. Oxford — Glove. Sold to Jos. G. Crowl by B. E. Woodworth. Philadelphia — Apex. Sold to M. Milgram & T. Pilch by H. Lucet. Windsor. Sold to Wm. Friehofer by Morris Strefel. Pittsburg — Lincoln Square. Sold to Alderman & Lazier. State. Sold to R. C. Stanley by Warner Bros. Red Lion — The Lion. Sold to Lion Theater Co. Tremont — Opera House. Sold David Raybuck by Geo. Osman. Tumbersville — Colonial. Sold to East Coast Theaters by Christman & Hildebrand. Turtle Creek — Colonial. Sold to Anthony Tim by I. Golden. Vanderbilt — Lester. Sold to Abatt & Johnson hy Mr. Strickler. Yatesboro — Central. Sold to Mr. Barbarino by Mr Aversy.
Closings
Bryn Mawr — The Bryn Mawr. Permanent. Conemaugh — The Conemaugh. Farrell — Rex. Huey — The Huey. Temporary. Robertsdale — Liberty. Southwest — Hecla.
Union City — Star. Temporary. Westland — Family.
RHODE ISLAND
Bristol — Olympia.
Reopenings
SOUTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership
Anderson — Egyptian. Barnwell — Vamp.
Cherokee Falls — The Cherokee. Landrum — Blue Ridge.
Closings
McCormick — Dixie. Temporary
Exhibitors Daily Reminder
Correct mailing list. "Dead heads money.
SOUTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership
Avon — Star. Sold to A. M. Lower by R. T. Berry. Burke — Community. Sold to Hogrefe & Quinn by L. S. Yeager. Emery — Sun. Webster — Liberty. Sold to Blank & Deeble by W. J. Roggenbuck. Willow Lakes — Half Moon. Sold to Ted Waldow by Thos. Kenny.
TENNESSEE Changes in Ownershio
Dickson — Dixie. Sold to Mose Klein by C. E. Longacre. Knoxville — Central. Sold to P. C. Williams by L. M. Hiscock. Nashville— Peafowl. Sold to Thos. R. Hughes hy Mr. Stone.
Closings
Big Sandy — Pastime. Knoxville — Rivoli.
La Follette — Novelty. Burned down. Lexington— Princess. McMinnville — Strand. '1 renton — Star. Temporary.
TEXAS Openings
Brady — Palace.
Theaters Planned and Under Construction
Colorado. By R. McGill. Crystal City. By Diaz Callahan. Rankin. By W. W. Jackson of Eldorado.
Changes in Ownership
Asherton — Natiojal. Sold to Diaz Callahan. Cross Plains — Ideal. Sold to P. W. Cloud. Crowell — Home. Sold to R. W. Simpson. Dallas — Daingerfield. Sold to Palace, Newsome and White. Denison — Rialto. Sold lo Dent Theaters Inc. Ennis — Lyric. Sold to Robb & Rowley. Floydada — Royal. Sold to T. L. Kennedy. Fort Worth — Odeon. Sold to Odeon Amuse. Co. Hedley — Dreamland. Sold to J. R. Cowan by Cowan & St. Clark. Hempstead — Idle Hour. Sold to D. J. Hinson. Houston — Parkview (formerly Dowling). . Sold to O. C. Jones. Mission — Concordia. Sold to J. G. Gonsales. Pioneer — The Pioneer. Sold to S. R. Black. Sinton— Elaine. Sold to Hall Bros. Stamford — Joyland. Sold to W. D. Meers. Valera — The Valera. Sold to J. N. F'orehand. West Columbia — Queen. Sold to E. J. Hagemier. Woodson— The Woodson. Sold to Allison & Sission. Yoakum — Grand and Oueen. Sold to A. Miller &• T. W. Jones.
Closings
Mu'lin — Lyric. Temporary. San Benito — Pastime. Wortham — Palace. Yorktown — Palace.
UTAH Openings
Logan — Grand. Soldier Summit — Opera House.
Changes in Ownership
Dalta — Pace. Sold to C. M. Pace by Frank S. Beckwith Provo — Gem (formerly Princes*) Sold to I.. N. Strike by J. B. Ashton.
VIRGINIA Changes in Ownership
Galax— Colonial. Sold to M. R. Crabill by Paul Bailey.
WASHINGTON Changes in Ownership
Mount Vernon — Lincoln. Sold to W. D. Ives by E. A. Halberg. (Seattle — Frejmont. Sold to E. H. Beckstead by Dunn & Whitfield. Madison. Sold to Frank M. Darrow by J. W. Le Vigne. Tacoma — Proctor St. Blue Mouse. Sold to W. L.Steele.
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WEST VIRGINIA
Openings
Guyandotte — Shriver. Huntington — It.
Change in Policy
Benwood — -State. Open Sat. only. Big Creek — Star. Open Tues. Thursday and Sat. Bluetield — Princess. Open 6 nights a week. Boomer — Princess. Open 6 nights a week. Christian — Highland. ■ Open Sat. night only. Elkins — The Elkins, Closed Mon. & Thurs. Galloway — Union. Open Tues. Thurs. & Sat. Hansford — Princess. Open Tues. & Sat. night only. Henlawson — Princess. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. & Sat. Junior — Palace. Open Sat. Nigh only. Norton — Y. M. C. A. Open Sat. and sometimes two other days. Powellton — Plaza. Open Mon. Tues-. Thurs. & Sat. Sharpies— The Sharpies. Open every night except Wed. Springton — Silent Players. Open 6 nights a week. Star City — The Star. Open ■ Tues. Thurs. and gat. Sun — -The Sun. Open Sun. Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Sat. Tunnelllton — Virginia. Open 6 nights a week. Van — The Van. Open Tues. Thurs. & Sat.
Changes in Ownership
Besoca — The Besoca. Sold to J. L. Decker by A. Carl Hash. Charleston — Ferguson. Grand. Sold to E. B. Simpson by W. C. Duncan. Hollidayscove — Lincoln. Sold to N. Annis by Mr. Morgan. Kingwood — Arcade. Sold to Scott & Kale by E. O. Bell. Man— The Man. Sold to C. M. Brown by W. H. Bright. Osage — Union, sold to Mr. Evans by Mr. Costelow. Page — Lone Star. Purseglove — Dixie. Sold to Mr. Evans by Mr. Costelow. Tunnelton — Virginia. Sold to Walter Riley by Harry Wolfe. Wheeling — Castle. Sold to James Meyers by Mr. Fowler.
Closings
Bower — Y. M. C. A. Temporary. Cairo — Opera House. Cameron — Virginia. Out of business. Fairmont — Princess. Dismantled. Huntington — American Legion. Family. Sabraton — The Sabraton. Dismantled. Winifred — Opera House.
WISCONSIN Openings Madison — New Orpheum. Milwaukee — Venetian. Racine — Crown.
Changes in Ownership
Dale — Hall. Sold to Birdell Nelson by Otto Wagner. East Troy — Grand. Sold to Dan Kelliher by Glenn Shields. Fall Creek — Town Hall. Greenwood — Opera House. Little Chute — Little Chute Theater. Sold to Anton Koehn by L. F. Matheys. Milwaukee— Wright. Sold to Stephen Wodenjak by A. Wolk. Prairie du Chien — Regent. Sold to L. G. Smith by Geo. Gassen. Sharon — Rialto. Sold to Wm. Anderson by W. T. Davis & Son. Whitewater — Strand. Sold to Frank Fischer by Ken Uglow. Withee — Community. Sold to Dr. L. A. Trepanier by H. B. Hansen.
Closings
Cadott — Town Hall. Campbellsport — Opera House. Permanent. Phelps — Happy Hour. Permanent. Wyocena — Princess. Temporary.
WYOMING
Openings
Cheyenne — Lincoln. Torrington — Wyoming.
Changes in Ownership
Casper — America and Rex. Sold to Plains Theaters Co. by Rex. Amuse. Co.
Belford Gets Cleveland Majestic Cleveland — Jack Belford has taken over the Majestic, West 25th St. from Billy Mike Kelly, and has introduced a combination picture and vaudeville policy, with a daily change of pictures and playing a full week of vaudeville. Admission has been cut to 35 cents.