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DAILY
Monday, July 7, 1930J
Theater Changes Reported by FilniVTrade1 Boards
MICHIGAN Changes in Ownership
Detroit— Eagle, sold to R. Fox and R. Lawrence by E. Neyer; Detroit — Echo, sold to D. M. Robbins by M. Robbins ; Detroit— LaSalle sold to H. Coffman and H. Kline by Kopping Theater Co. ; Detroit— Mt. Elliott, sold to A. Samson and J. Kozel by Glen C. Stelk ; Flint— Moviedrome, sold to Flint Park & Amuse. Co. by W. S. Reigle : Fremont — Ideal, sold to W. E. Lyon by George A. Howarth ; Port Huron — Grand Riviera, sold to M. J. Chargot by Chas. Staniak; Roseville— Roseville, sold to Jeff Williams by Mike Lasko ; Stephenson — Tivoli, sold to M. A. Nadeau by A. F. Maas; Stockbridge — Starland, sold to L. H. Barker by V. B. Owen; Trout Creek — Trout Creek, sold to Nathan B. Cohen and Samuel L. Kinter by Jimmie Richards ; Ubly — Temple, sold to J. H. Jaroch by Durward Capeling ; Wayne — Wayne, sold to Wayne Theater Co. b: Woodward Theater Co.
Closings
Brown City — Rialto ; Colon — Booster ; Dearborn— Calvin; Detroit — Ambassador; Detroit — Harmony ; Detroit — Jefferson ; Detroit— Koppin Uptown ; Detroit — La Veeda ; Detroit — Oriental ; Detroit — Priscilla ; Ionia — Idle Hour ; Lowell — Strand ; Muskegon — Lakeside ; Owosso — Lincoln ; Rose City — Rose ; Saline — Liberty.
NEW MEXICO Closings
Albuquerque — Savoy.
NORTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership
Belmont — Iris, sold to Thelma Tidwell by Mary T. Brown; Bryson City — Yonan, sold to S. T. Rankin by J. P. Randolph, Jr. ; Davidson — Lincoln, sold to Sam Harris by James Johnson ; Fayetteville — Princess, sold to T. C. Lambden. Jr.. by H. L. Townsend; Franklinton — Globe, sold to A. Rankoff by T. R. Cooke; Jackson — Standard, sold to L. T. Warrick by L. C. Howell; W. Jefferson — Carolina, sold to L. P. Boylin by Hamby & Winkler ; Silver City — Gem. sold to Thomas & Collins by T. C. Lambden, Sr.
Closings
Columbus — Columbus ; Hamlet — Carolina ; Hillsboro — Gem; Lincolnton — Rivoli; Morehead City — Cherry.
NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership
Enderlin — Grand, sold to P. C. Lehman by T. J. Conboy ; Rolla — Munro, sold to Munroe Thea. Co. bv A. E. Munroe.
Closings
Medina — Auditorium.
Reopenings
St. John — Temple.
OKLAHOMA Changes in Ownership
Shidler — Senate, sold to Senate Theater Corp. by E. V. Weaver ; Sulphur — Log Cabin & Rainbow, sold to S. Ingram by Sulok Amus. Co.
Closings
Binger — Am-U-Su ; Gotebo — Pastime; Wolf — Liherty ; Marietta — -Liberty ; — Lyric ; Sapulpa — -Victorian.
New Theaters
Guthrie— Guthrie, Ralph Duby owner cell — Airdome.
OHIO Changes in Ownership
Akron — Miles-Royal, sold to Jos. Marocco, David Berkowitz & Jos. Ciaciolo ; Bowerston — Almo. sold to H. D. Warner by C. B. Cutcher; Campbell — Nixon, sold to K. B. Hodgkin by H. M. Olsen ; Canton — Palace, sold to Canton enterprises Inc. by Publix J Cincinnati — Roosevelt, sold to Roosevelt Amus. Co. by J, Lustgarten; Cleveland -Royal, sold to Anthony Carny ; Columbus — Lincoln, sold to Velma Turk by Marie Amorose; Columbus — Wilmar, sold to Earl Vaughn by R. J. Malcolm ; E. Columbus — Star, sold to W. E. Oakley by L. & E. Snvder ; Hicksville — Huber, Bold to A. J. Thiel & Sons by Clarence A. Young ; Liberty Center — Liberty, sold to K. Thompson by Smith & Thompson; Logan— f i|.r i ,i House, sold to C. E. Oberli by F. A. Koppc ; Lucasville — Sylvan, sold to Amer. Legion by ('. Brandt; Mason — Dream, sold to Hall & Baldwin ; New Bremen — Crown, sold to Wm. Larkin bv T. T. Larkin; Pleasant City— City, si, Id to P. A. Trott by C. C. Call: Portsmouth — Forest, sold to H. Marsh by A. R.
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Closings
Bradford— Strand ; Carroll— Carroll ; Cincinnati— Crescent ; Columbus — Park ; Columbus— New Wonder ; Continental — Palace ; Dayton — Gem ; Franklin — Miami ; Gallipolis — Opera House ; Glouster — Opera House; Jamestown — Venard ; Lancaster — Majestic; McConnellsville — Opera House; Nevade — Screenland ; South Charleston — Garden; Springfield — Band Box; Springfield— Hippodrome ; Springfield — Washington ; Sunbury — Sunbury; West Milton — Buzz.
Reopenings
Byesville — Luna Theater ; Chauncey — Globe ; Columbus — Fifth Avenue ; Jackson Center — Business Men's Club; Nelsonville — Pastime ; Osborn — Venard : Portsmouth — Columbia ; West Milton — Roxie.
New Theaters
Cambridge -Cort, Guernsey Theaters own
OREGON Changes in Ownership
Cove — Cove, sold to Reginald Menegat by Mrs. J. Webb; Elgin — Opera House, sold to E. E. Harmon by Myron Hug & Chas. Barnhardt : Halfway — Toymakers, sold to A. H. Williams by Wm. Musil : Hermiston — Columbia, sold to L. A. Moore by V. Seit/: Portland — Ames, sold to Chas. A. Ames by K. E. Ames; Portland — Kenton, sold to Wm. Cutts by Woodlaw Theater Co. : Portland — Oregon, sold to Victor Depinto by T. W. McFadden ; Salem —Grand, sold to O. I. Schmidt by H. J. ITpdergraff : Union — Cozy, sold to Reginald Menegat by Mrs. J. Webb.
Closings
Birkenfield — Birkenfield ; Fossil — Fossil ; Free-water — ■ Silverstar ; Molalla — Lyric ; Multomah — 'Capitol : Wauna — Wanna.
New Theaters
Lakeview — Roundup Theater, W. F. Ash owner.
Reopenings
Florence — Edwards ; Spray — Spray.
PENNSYLVANIA Changes in Ownership
Allentown — Southern, sold to Victor Hottenstein by R. D. Bensinger; Braddock — Family, sold to Chas. Travoto by M. Richman ; Bridgeport — Broadway, sold to Roland A. Kerns by Mrs. Annie Swede; Coudersport — Coudersport, sold to C. E. Ciawson by F. Arden Burt : Erie — Rialto. sold to E. Ressler & A. Woeckemer by D. R. Bly; LinesviHe — Regent, sold to Mr. Hollis Hayes bv Mrs. Hollis M. Hayes: Hummelstown — Star, sold to J. F.ckenroth by American Legion Post 26t; Middletown — Majestic, sold to Power Amus. Co. by J. P. Rogers ; Middletown — Realtv. sold to Power Amus. Co. by J. P. Rogers; Nantiroke — Globe, sold to Jos. Popp by Geo. J. Buzick : Nuremburg — Liberty, sold to M. Dnhrawski by Angelo Bott; Philadelphia— Franklin, sold to Warner Bros, bv Mack Theaters Tnc. ; Philadelphia — Hippodrome, sold to Warner Bros. Inc. by Mack Theaters. Tnc. ; Quackertown — Karltnn. sold to T. F. Barrett by Geo. H. Kline; Scranton — Period, sold to Mrs. Vera Lesains by Comerford Theater Tnc. ; Sonestown — Sonestown. sold to Gavitt & Houseknecht by Jones & Gavitt : S. Sterling — Lyceum, sold to Chas. Frey Edwards by Ward W. Frey. Closings
Berlin — Rialto; Bellwood — State
— Maryland: Ruttonwood — Garden; Cairnbrook — Pictnrelnnd : Denbo — Denbo Com. Club; Dixonville -City: Glen Campbell — Opera House: Grassflat — Photoplav : Homestead -Tiffany : Newell — Newell : Niners Mil's— Crystal ; Pietcairn — Nemo; Pittsburc -Kevstone : Philadelphia — Nelson : Phi'ad-lohia — Oxford ; Quakerstown — Palace: Rosroe — Roscoe; Salisbury — Dreamland : Southwest — Hecla : SnangW — Grav's: Three Sprines — Lone Star: Twin Torks - State: Warrior Run — Palare; Wh'te Haven — Oriole: Williamsport — Mai.-tir; York— York ; Youngsville — Youngsville; Zelieno^V Strand
Reopenings
Braver Beaver; Emeigh — Pastime; Erie — ■ Lvric ; Glassport — Strand; Hastings — Moose: Hontzdal— Sherkel : Lawrenceville -Lejtion : Mehaffev — Globe : Morrisdale — Dreamland; Six Mile Run — Old Home; Vintondale — Grand.
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RHODE ISLAND Changes in Ownership
Conimicut — Hicrhlight. sold to Geo. Maroun.
SOUTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership
Inman — Inuzu, sold to J. C. Turnage by Regan & Campe ; York — Star, sold to Boyd Brown by Mrs. Quinn.
Closings
Clemson College — YMCA ; New Brookland — Bixie; Sumter — Garden; Walterboro — New Era.
New Theaters
Anderson — Ritz. H. G. Anderson owner; York — Citv Hall. Todd & Tngle owners.
SOUTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership
Canistota — Clark, sold to Rubye Ford bv Clark & Clark ; Carthage — Carthage, sold to Frank Gilbride by D. P. Amshering ; Claremont — Rialto. sold to H. W. Enger bv M. C. Seip ; Ipswich — State, sold to W. K. Shaw by E. T. Quinn ; Pierpont — Pierpont, sold to D. W. Hay by C. B.
Peterson. FredericksClear Laki
owners.
Closings
-Gem.
-New Theaters
— Majestic, Willson
& Chambers
TEXAS Changes in Ownership
Aspermont — Tando, sold to Spoon & Bailey ; Coutulla— Palace, sold to C. C. Guinn ; Follett — Criterion, sold to L. L. Lancey bv Ethel Howlett : Ft. Worth— Phillips, sold to Alamo by R. L. Peck ; Ft. Worth — Orpheu, sold to L. Gordon ; McAdoo — McAdoo, sold to D. B. Embry ; Meridian — Bosque, sold to Levi A. Dunlap ; Pearsall — Rex, sold to H. H. Harris: Roaring Springs — Texan, sold to E. E. Moss; Waco — Gayety. sold to Bright & Gill ; Wheeler — Rogue, sold to Lee & Lemar Guthrie by A. C. Nicholson.
Changes in Name
Wichita Falls — Was Queen — Now Melba, Lester Meyer owner.
Closings
Cotulla — Palace ; Daisetta — Twin City ; Frost — Frost; Granger — Alamo; Laredo — Empire ; Manning — Lyric ; Nordheim — Cozy ; Pampa — Crescent ; Putnam — Palace ; Sherman — Andres.
New Theaters
Amarillo — Rex. Rex Theater Corp. owner; Comanche — Ritz. Mr. Nannie S. Storey owner: Corpus Christi — Fenix, A. R. Pena owner : Tyler — Liberty. Liberty Amuse. Inc. owners.
Reopenings
Port — Lyric.
TENNESSEE Changes in Ownership
Mt. Pleasant — Gem, sold to Philip Koson by Henry T. Pose-v.
Closings
Sevierville — Le Contr
New Theaters
Memphis — Capitol.
Reooenings
Bruceton — Capitol; Greenfield — Majestic; McLemoresville — Civic.
UTAH Changes in Ownership
Amine — Alpine, sold to L. D. S. Church by Lewis Gameron : Circ'evill-' — Auditorium, sold to Karl Whittaker bv M. E. Ricketts ; Monticello — Mnnticello. sold to Frank H. Snearman by Ernest Cooper: Richmond — Opera House, sold to Charles Lindquist by Edwin Dnwdel : Smithfield — Ward, sold to Charles Lindnmst bv Edwin Dnwdel.
VIRGINIA Changes in Ownership
Danville — Biiou. sold to Rialto Theater Tnc. by Danville Theater Tnc. : Danville — Broadway, sold to Rialto Theater Inc. by Danville Theater Tnc. ; Danville — Rialto. sold to Rialto Theater Tnc. In Danville Theater Inc. ; Newoort News — Dixie, sold to Dixie Theater Corp. by G. E. Kessler: Soerrvvil'e — Movie, sold to Col. Carrol Menafee bv L. V. Merill ; Vienna — Town Hall, sold to J. J. Berry by H. L. Jeffries.
Closings
Wilder— Wilder.
WEST VIRGINIA Changes in Ownership
Benwood — State, sold to G. E. Fishe Thos. Scarneschia ; Chester — Lincoln, s to J. Zamsky by H. L. Lutz ; Delbarton Hippodrome, sold to A. Ollie bv O. Hind Lorado — Lorado, sold to G. W. Staten R. B. Ross; McMechan — Midway, so to A. G. Constant by T. L. Rogersoi Manbar — Manhar, sold to Bragg & De: by H. H. Kirk ; Midland — Liberty, sd to W. B. Urling by N. Jameson ; Mound yille— Park, sold to A. G. Constand T. L. Rogerson ; Moundsville — Strand, si to A. G. Constant by T. L. Rogersc Paden City — Virginia, sold to S. A. Pet by Pomeroy & Gaffney; Petersburg Bridge, sold to Fred Mason by H. E. Oates; Phillippi — American, sold to H. Wood by John Seamone ; Pittsburgh Lincoln, sold to John Keil by Vinc( Burnett; Rivesville — Jackson, sold to A. Tower Amus. Co. by S. A. Jackso Whitesville — Liberty, sold to Steve La by Gabany Bros
Closings
Anstead — Anstead; Benwood —State ; B Creek — Star ; Braeholm — Buffalo ; Cab Creek — Hollywood ; Gassaway — Dixie Herndon — Herndon ; Kimball — Rialto ; Lor ado — Lorado; McComas — Mora; Milton-|l
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Milton ; Moundsville — Strand ; PhillippiAmerican : Slab Fork — Florence ; Terr. Alta — Alpine; Thayer — Arcade; War — J Theater ; Wheeling — Rialto.
Reopenings
Grafton — Opera House ; Lorado Lorado Sutton — Victory : War — It Theater
WASHINGTON Changes in Ownership
Coue D' Alene — Audian, sold to W. A. Si mons by Spokane Theater Inc. ; Montesi — Montesano, sold to F. W. Graham by & E. Theaters ; Montesano — Montesi sold to G. D. Sprigley by F. W. Grahi Mt. Vernon — Paramount, sold to Fox 1 Theater by Joseph Dobson ; Seattle — GHftfflo sold to Frazler & Anderson by N. A1 mand ; Seattle — Pantages, sold to Pui Theater Co. by Muller & Russell; Spoil — Empress, sold to A. J. Bishell by E Kepi.
Closings
Aloha ; — Aloha ; Ketchikan — Dream ; Kli tat — Klickitat ; Molson — Molson ; Oakvil Liberty ; Snoqualmie — Sunset ; Vadoi Liberty.
WISCONSIN Changes in Ownership
Appleton — Appleton, sold to Warner B by Brin Theater Inc. ; Clinton — Gem, i to F. M. Barrus by Arch Anderson ; Evi ville — Opera House, sold to Geo. Hueb by Stella Magee ; Kenosha — Kenosha, | to Warner Bros, by Milw. Theater Ciri Madison — Capitol, sold to R.K.O. 1 (for aters by Cap. Invest Co. ; Manitowoc v, Capitol, sold to L. H. Bump by ( ™f| Bros. ; Menasha — Brin, sold to Wa^ | Bros, by Brin Theater Inc. ; Milwauki Downer, sold to Warner Bros, by M I Theater Circuit; Milwaukee — Juneau, j to Warner Bros, by Milw. Theater Circ BM Milwaukee — Kosciuszko, sold to Wa| joj, Bros, by Milw. Theater Circuit ; Milwi i,
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kee — Lake, sold to Warner Bros, by M Theater Circuit ; Milwaukee — Lexing sold to Chas. Burbach by W. Baier i Strain ; Milwaukee — Riviera, sold to . ner Bros, by Milw. Theater Circuit; 1 •"! waukee — State, sold to Warner Bros, i Iti Milw. Theater Circuit; Milwaukee — Ve tfl:i tian, sold to Warner Bros, by Milw. T * ater Circuit ; Milwaukee — Violet, sold H. L. Evans by Herman Schmidt ; M nah — Embassy, sold to Warner Bros. Brin Theater Inc. ; Racine — Allen. soB R.K.O. Theaters by G. G. Bandy; Rac — Rialto. sold to Warner Bros, by Mi Theater Circuit ; Racine — Venetian, sold |jt Warner Bros, by Milw. Theater Circi Say ner — Say ner, sold to Nathan B. Co & Samuel L. Kinter by M. C. Hans' Sheboygan — Sheboygan, sold to War Bros, bv Milw. Theater Circuit : Wi Salem — Rex, sold to Earl Scott by A. Benjamin.
Closings
Green Bay — Columbus Club Auditoriv Independence — Legion ; Winegar — Winef
New Theaters
Lena — Kobe's Hall.
WYOMING Closings
Burns— White City.
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