The Film Daily (1930)

THE ■2&2k DAILY Friday, August 29, © NEWS OF THE DAY © * EAST * Pittsburgh— Similarity of names has resulted in the change of Columbia Film Service, Inc., to Alexander Film Service, Inc. Columbia Pictures has an exchange here and both names have been causing confusion among the trade. Brockton, Mass. — Alexander Hurwitz has joined the staff of the Rialto as assistant to Melvin F. Morrison, manager. Pittsburgh — Warner Bros, has taken title to the Kenyon, formerly operated by Mark Browar. Other houses to soon be added to the Warner chain are the Smoot and Lincoln, Parkersburg, W. Va., and a Beaver Falls house. Williamsett, Mass. — The Willow has been purchased by George E. Hammond, former manager of the Suffolk, for a reported sum of $100,000. After remodeling, the house will be reopened Oct. 1. Enlenton, Pa. — The Theatorium is now dark. Toledo — Vacancy caused by resignation of W. V. Willie has been filled by W. Marsh Golliner at the Paramount. Pittsburgh — W. C. Dodds has been appointed manager of Warners' Belrnar. Pittsburgh — Warners has promoted Robert Dunbar from short subject booker to salesman. * WEST * Racine, Wis. — Plans for remodeling the R-K-O theater building at an estimated cost of $25.,000 have been approved and a permit issued. Norfolk, Neb. — Richard Gaston has succeeded Carl Rose as manager of the Granada and Lyric. Rose has been shifted to Marshalltown, la. Luck, Wis. — The village board has leased the Hall to Mrs. Jessie Wipple, formerly manager of the house at Grantsburg, Wis„ for showing of pictures on Saturday and Sunday. St. Paul, Minn. — A long lease on the Hamline has been acquired by George W. Ganstrom, who will install sound equipment and remodel the house in general. Jewell, la. — Sunday shows have finally won out here after four attemots. Beaver Dam, Wis. — Fox West Coast has acquired from J. C. Gross the Odeon and Davidson theaters. After remodeling, the houses will be reopened on Sept. 1. Minneapolis — The Paradise and the Princess have been reopened after being dark for the summer. Janesville, Wis. — The Meyers and elOedere FORTY EIGHTH STREET WEST of BROADWAY <AfiujQ/orfo^ Resident and Transient 450 OUTSIDE ROOMS Each With Bath and Showei Serving Pantry $3 to $6 PER DAY Special Weekly or Monthly Rates The Best Food in New York D. M. PEPPER MANAGING DIRECTOR Beverly have been merged and a new corporation formed. James Zanias will manage the former, while C. J. Gpetz will continue at the Beverly. San Diego, Cal. — Jack Edwards has been appointed assistant manager of the R-K-O Orpheum. Naugaunee, Mich. — J. J. Ryktonen has relinquished control of the Liberty to E. Ringuette. San Francisco — William Edmonds has joined the National Theaters Syndicate as booker. He was formerly owner of the Peerless exchange. McCook, Neb. — Fox houses here will be managed by James E. Hughes, formerly manager of the Fox, Alliance. Fred Glass succeeds Hughes at Alliance. St. Cloud, Minn. — Joseph Elias has been named manager of the Grand replacing J. Newton Truce, who has been shunted to Publix's New Englang division. Paso Robles^ Cal.— Walter Berger, former Educational booker, is now managing the T. & D. theater here. Munsing, Mich. — Reopening of the Delft after complete remodeling has seen the inauguration of a new de luxe policy. Koppins circuit. His other houses are the Rivola and B vard. Milwaukee — Manager Warren resigned from the Strand. Detroit— Jim Allen has suo ed N. Ayers at the local W; exchange. Des Moines, la. — Jess Day centlv with Publix, has joined local R-K-O house. * SOUTH i Leonard, Tex. — John Fuller | act as manager of the Gem, re ly purchased by Roy Fuller. Atlanta — After being with ] for the past nine years, Gi Jones has joined the local National office as booker, sue ing H. F. Johnson. Dallas — R. F. Mims, former salesman, has joined Advance ' er Service here. Lexington, N. C— E. C. C will manage the Lexington, rec leased by his father from the A: ment Enterprises, Inc. Stockdale, Tex. — Thomas ding will continue as manager < American which has been pure by Elmo Hardin from Mrs. V Holland. Mankato, Minn.— L. O. Kirken „ berg has been placed in charge of * the Grand, Publix house. Duluth — Publix is reopening the Garrick. Waupaca, Wis. — The Palace ha been acquired by Burt Wheeler formerly with the Wheeler Theate< Co. Rossasy Reopening Bklyn Ho Ben Rossasy, who operates Forest Park, Wopdhaven, L. I. acquired the Adelphi, Brooklyn expects to reopen it with soun or about Sept. 5. — — — — i TEW New Richland, Minn. — Management of the Faust will be taken over by Henry J. Brejlein. His brother Edward formerly operated the house. Milwaukee — The Merrill, after IS years, will be closed by Glen Musgrave, who is supervising that house and the Strand. Los Angeles — Baffa Bros, have disposed of their interest in the Capitol to Colton & Greenbaum. Duluth, Minn. — Ed. Seibel has replaced Clarence Brown as manager of the Publix Strand. Detroit— J. C. Ritter has added the third house to his chain with purchase of the Rialto from the THE BIGGEST THING IN SIGHT!