The Film Daily (1936)

THE 18 ■gW DAILV Thursday, June 18,1936 THEATER CHANGES REPORTED BY FILM BOARDS OF TRADE ALABAMA Change in Ownership BREWTON — Ritz, transferred to R. E. Martin Cir; Vaudette, transferred to W. E. Hanna. PRITCHARD— Ritz, transferred to Alex Gounairis. ARIZONA Openings PHOENIX — Phoenix, formerly Apache. Closings YUMA— Lyric. ARKANSAS Change in Ownership HARRISBURG — Radio, transferred to G. W. Haynes by Landers & Moore. HEBER SPRINGS— Gem, transferred to W. R. Lee by W. L. Landers. LEPANTO— Rialto, transferred to G. W. Haines by T. F. Ford. LONOKE — Rex, transferred to Otis Moosier by C. P. Washmon. Closings CARAWAY— Caraway. CALIFORNIA Change in Ownership ANGELES CAMP— Mark Twain, transferred to Harvey Amus. Co., H. V. Harvey, by Mother Lode Thea. Co., Ed. Orway. ETNA— Etna, transferred to Steve Chorak. FENDALE — Hart, transferred to G. W. Taylor. LACUNA BEACH— New Lynn, transferred to R. E. Vincent by Fred Aufdenkamp. LA HABRA — Garden, transferred to H. E. Howard by Chas. M. Werner. MENLO PARK— New Menlo, transferred to Harvey Amus. Co., H. V. Harvey by Boyd Braden. OAKLAND— Royal, transferred to R. L. Ruggles by Elmer Kaeck. OCENA BEACH —Strand, transferred to E. E. Beattie by F. J. Gruber. PALO ALTO— California, transferred to Harvey Amus. Co., H. V. Harvey, by Peterson Circuit, C. E. Peterson. POINT ARENA— Arena, transferred to J. Pellascio by Fern Kendall. SAN DIEGO— Adams, transferred to Thayer & Dean by Kaplan & Klein; New Victory, transferred to H. M. Thomas by G. F. Finck. SAN FRANCISCO — President, transferred to Irving Ackerman by Sam & Herbert Harris. SOUTH PASADENA — Rialto, transferred to Fox West Coast by Circle Theas.; Ritz, transferred to Fox West Coast by Circle Theas. WILLIAMS — Williams, transferred to Elmer Tilton by G. W. Taylor. CROCKETT— Columbia, transferred to Crocket The.a Co., R. A. McNeil, C. V. Taylor, M. Naify, by A. C. Chamberlain; Loring, transferred to Crockett Theas. Co., R. A. McNeil, C. V. Taylor, M. Naify, by A. C. Chamberlain. Openings JACUMBA— Jacumba. LOS ANGELES— Carthay Circle; Forum; Home. MENLO PARK— New Menlo. SAN FRANCISCO— President. Closings LOS ANEGLES— Princess. PORTOLA — Gilda. WOODLAND— National. New Theaters LOS ANGELES— Park. WOODLAND— Legion Hall. COLORADO Change in Ownership DENVER — Roxy, transferred to Abel Davis by Atlas Theas. Corp.; Tivoli, transferred to R. G. Maple by Paris Amusement Co. VICTOR — Isis, transferred to C. G. Diller by M. W. Kessey. Openings BUENA VISTA— Orpheum. DENVER— Cameron. IDAHO Change in Ownership PRESTON — Isis, transferred to Intermountain Theas., Inc. Openings KAMIAH— Kamiah. New Theaters ABERDEEN— Star. ILLINOIS Change in Ownership BETHALTO— Bethalto, transferred to P. W. Brands. BRIGHTON— Brighton, transferred to P. W. Brands. BRUSSELS— Brussels, transferred to P. W. Brands. CHRISMAN — Empire, transferred to Geo. Braber by L. J. Kranzfelder. ELDRED— Eldred, transferred to P. W. Brands. ELSAH— Elsah, transferred to P. W. Brands. NEW BEDFORD— Spratt's, transferred to F. O. Slenker by E. M. Spratt. PARIS— Roxy (formerly Majestic), transferred to Linton Theater Co. by R. F. Scherer. ROCKWOOD— Rialto, transferred to Geo. Paul by Chas. F. House. VILLA GROVE— Star, transferred to Geo. Braber by L. J. Kranzfelder. WATSEKA— Watseka, "transferred to A. B. McCullom by Harpole Estate. WEST UNION — Dixie, transferred to Chas. Prevo by W. A. Prince. Openings BETHALTO — Bethalto. BRIGHTON— Brighton. BRUSSELS— Brussels. ELDRED— Eldred. ELSAH— Elsah. PARIS— Roxy (formerly Majestic). ROCKFORD— Rialto. SAYBROOK— Princess. UPPER ALTON— Gem. Closings ALTAMONT— Alta. BEMENT— Avalon. LIVINGSTON— Eagle. MILAN — Opera House. MOUND CITY— Peggy (formerly Palace). ODIN— Grand. PIPER CITY— Opera House. WARREN— Strand. WESTVI LLE— Eagle. New Theaters ALTAMONT — State. GLENVTEW — Glenview Cinema. MARSEILLES — Mars. PEORIA— Rainbow. PIPER CITY— Piper City. INDIANA Change in Ownership CROTHERSVILLE— State, transferred to Briner & Butler by Hall Bros. FT. BRANCH — -Strand, transferred to Mark Smith by R. C. Thomas. INDIANAPOLIS— Lincoln, transferred to A. J. Ullrich by H. F. Lanham; Roxy, transferred to Ralph Gunion by W. G. Outland. LAFAYETTE — Main, transferred to Lafayette Theas. Corp. by J. Servass. MISHAWAKA— City, transferred to Bud Silverman by J. Fodor. MITCHELL— Orpheum, transferred to L. O. Worland by Guy Collier. MONROEVILLE— New Monroe (formerly Capitol), transferred to F. G. Pennell by W. E. Norris. NEW ALBANY — Elks, transferred to Elks Thea. Corp. by A. Schwarz. SEYMOUR— Rialto, transferred to H. P. Vonderschmitt Enterprises by H. P. Vonderschmitt. UNION CITY— Miami, transferred to K. H. Sink. Openings CORTHERSVILLE— State. FT. BRANCH —Strand. FRANCESVILLE— Francesville. Closings CARLISLE — Lyric. ELKHART— Bandbox. FAIRMOUNT— Fairmount. LAUREL —Bijou. MITCHELL— Orpheum. OSSIAN — Strand. \gw Theaters OAKTOWN — Community. MONROE CITY— Community. RENSSALAER — Ritz. SUMMITVILLE— Town Hall. IOWA Change in Ownership BLOCKTON— Electric, transferred to L. M. Poe by E. G. Menelaus. KENSETT— Community, transferred to H. E. Gray. WHAT CHEER— What Cheer (Masonic), transferred to Fred Fritz by Fred G. Shafer. Openings ASHTON— Ashton. GRAFTON — Open Air Show. KANSAS Change in Ownership ARKANSAS CITY— Isis, transferred to Corbett Ritter by W. A. Weaver. HUMBOLDT— Cozy, transferred to C. A. Bessier by Glen McConnell. JAMESTOWN— Royal, transferred to Abner A. Herbin by R. Scanland. LEWIS — Lewis, transferred to Newton & White by White & Brumfield. MORAN — Ralston, transferred to Ray Miner by C. M. Ralston. MOUNT HOPE— Community, transferred to Chester Christensen by Hays & Christensen. Openings BELOIT— Mainstreet. MOUNT HOPE— Community. Closings ELDORADO— Palace. GARDEN CITY— Kimo. GRIDLEY— Electric. IOLA— Plaza. PARSONS— Uptown. SCANDIA— Princess. New Theaters BURDEN— Royal Airdome. DEXTER— Dexter. GRENOLA— Community. PRETTY PR AI RIE— Community. KENTUCKY Change in Ownership LOUISVILLE — Grand, transferred to Schwarz Amus. Co. by J. Schwarz; Brown, transferred to Brown Theas. Corp. by J. Schwarz; Alamo, transferred to Alamo Thea. Corp. by J. Schwarz; Dixie, transferred to B. E. Thompson by Jacobson Amus. Co. ; Palace, transferred to Schwarz Amus. Co. by J. Schwarz. SHELBYVILLE — Strand, transferred to Midwest Theas., Inc., by J. Schwarz; Shelby, transferred to Shelby Theas. Corp. by J. Schwarz. Closings WALLINS CREEK— Wallins. RICHMOND—State. LOUISIANA Openings JACKSON— Buck. PINEVILLE— H. & T. Enterprise. VICKSBURG— B«ck. Closings LAKE PROVIDENCE— Lake. OPELOUSAS— Bailey. MAINE Openings JONESPORT— Opera Hous*. LIBERTY— Community. WELLS BEACH— Wells Beach. Closings BRIDGEWATER— Bridgewater. WESTBROOK— Scenic. MASSACHUSETTS Openings HINGHAM— DriveIn. Closings DORCHESTER— Franklin Park. FORGE VILLAGE— Abbott. LOWELL — Victory. TAUNTON— Strand. MICHIGAN Change in Ownership ANN ARBOR— Whitney, transferred to W. S. Butterfield by Lester E. Mull. BAD AXE — Bad Axe, transferred to Wm. J. Schulte by B. & F. Watson. DETROIT— Columbia, transferred to Wm. Schram & L. Goldberg by Gus Coplan & L. Goldberg; Kramer, transferred to Ben & Lou Cohen by Krim Bros. GRAND RAPIDS— Fairmont, transferred to Walter Semeyn by Jos. C. Chervenka. Openings DOWAGIAC— Beckwith. Closings ANN ARBOR — Whitney. DETROIT— Cooley; Empire; Gem; Little Cinema; Lyric; RKO Downtown. STANTON— Garden. New Theaters ROMEO— Juliet. MINNESOTA Change in Ownership CROOKSTON — Royals, transferred to Northern States Amus. Co., E. L. Hiller, by J. J. Fournet. MINNEAPOLIS— Westgate, transferred to D. T. Latshow by Carl Fust. NEW PRAGUE— Granada, transferred to A. F. Slavik by John Wright. WALNUT GROVE— York,, transferred to D. H. McNeil by H. F. Ankrum. Openings DULUTH — Strand. ISLE — Isle. ST. PAUL— Selby. WALNUT GROVE— York. Closings BLUE EARTH— Sandon. CROOKSTON — Royale. ST. PAUL — Como; Cameo. New Theaters HENDRICKS— Opera House. MISSISSIPPI Change in Ownership COFFEEVILLE — New, transferred to Foster Bailey & Carl Becker by A. J. Tilghman. IUKA — Majestic, transferred to T. M. Jourdan by Mrs. J. A. Bryson. MISSOURI Change in Ownership DIXON — Dixon, transferred to C. F. Grishaber by H. R. Elkins. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Lyric (formerly Casino), transferred to E. O. Briles by A. L. East. STEELVILLE — Legion, transferred to Vernon D. Thompson by Wm. A. Mathews. Closings HANNIBAL— Broadway-Star. SULLIVAN Lyric. New Theaters MOUNTAIN VIEW— Gordon. NEBRASKA Change in Ownership GIBBON — Gibbon, transferred to H. C. Moffett by R. R. Dutcher. NEWMAN GROVE — Strand (formerly Douglas), transferred to W. W. Youngclaus by Williams & Dehorsh. MERRIMAN — Community, transferred to Roy Faubian by John C. Gates. PALISADE — Oliver, transferred to Hughes & Powell by J. K. Powell . Openings GLENVIL— Audit. NEVADA New Theaters PANACA— Star. RUTH— Ruth. tc NEW HAMPSHIRE Openings ALTON— Opera House. BARLETT— I. O. O. F. Hall. HAMPTON BEACH— Casino and Opera House. Closings DURHAM— Franklin. NEW JERSEY Change in Ownership ELIZABETH— Broad (formerly Capitol), transferred to Elmont Amus. Co. by Strand Amus. Co. FLEMINGTON— Palace, transferred to Imperial Theas., Inc., by Rural Amus. Co. HACKETTSTOWN— Strand, transferred to Imperial Theas., Inc., by Rural Amus. Co. JERSEY CITY— Cameo, 223 Ocean Ave., transferred to Charles Robinson by 223 Ocean Ave. Holding Co., Inc.. KEARNEY — Regent, transferred to Arthur Seigel by RKO Proctor Corp. LAMBERTSV1LLE— Strand, transferred to Imperial Theas., Inc., by Rural Amus. Co., Inc. RUTHERFORD— Rivoli, transferred to Arthur Seigel by RKO Proctor Corp. Closings HAMMONTON— Palace. ^ NEW MEXICO Change in Ownership ALAMOGORDO— Alamento, transferred to> R. E. Griffith Theas., Inc., by Dowdle & Robertson. AZTEX — Mayan, transferred to H. E. Gollagher by J. O. Manning. Openings BERNALILLO— Gem. RUIDOSO— Cryi tal. TUCUMCARI — New. WAGON MOUND— Wagonmound. NEW YORK Change in Ownership ANDOVER — Andover (formerly Lyric),] transferred to Home Ent., Inc., Clayton R, Earley, pres. ASTORIA— Meridan, 16 New. ton Ave., transferred to I. L. M. Co., Inc. by Samuel J. Hochman. BRONX— Rex (for merly Hub), 440 Westchester Ave., transfer red to Hub Thea., Inc., by Mendel & Green' stein; Ritz, 1014 E. 180th St., transfers to Brandrose, Inc., by Bert Amus. Co. BROOKLYN— Bluebird, 781 Saratoga Ave.l transferred to Philip Kugler by Max Senitzer; Euclid, 2701 Pitkin Ave., transferred to! Ronseal Amus Corp. by M. & R. Holding Co., Inc.; Navarre, 1830 Coney Island Ave.* transferred to Isaac Judkovics by Navarre Amus. Corp. ; Oxford, transferred to Harry Brandt Circuit by Unity Amus. Corp. BOLIVAR, Lyric, transferred to Sam GandeU CLIFTON SPRINGS— Palace, transferred to H. F. Sylvester. FRIENDSHIP— Commun. ity, transferred to Sarah Tantillo. GREENPORT, L. I.— Strand transferred to Harriet E. Nugent by N. R. Hartshorn & Vernon Reaver. KINGS PARK, L. I.— Park, transferred to George Morin by Paul Appel. MIN EOLA, L. I. — Mineola, transferred to Soteros D. Cocalis, Dave Rosenzweig & Matty Chrystmas by Nu-Deal Amus. Corp. NEW* BURGH — Cameo, transferred to Eugene Levy & Fidel Amus. Ent., Inc. NEW YORK CITY— Gem, 564 W. 181st St., transferred to Gemma Amus. Corp. by Jaydo, Inc. ; Mai jestic, 1495 St. Nicholas Ave., transferred to Straco Amus. Corp. by Fair Deal Ent., Inc.; Windsor, 823 3rd Ave., transferred tot Brandt Film, Inc., by Fifteenth & Eighth Corp. N. TONAWANDA — Avondale, tram ferred to Jollen Amus. Co., D. Lambe ROCHESTER — Cameo, transferred to Schii Thea. Ent. SENECA FALLS— Seneca, transferred to Schine Thea. Ent. SYRACUSE— Capitol, transferred to Kernan Theas., Inc., Anna Kernan. SYRACUSE — Kernan, transferred to Kernan Theas., Inc. Closings BUFFALO— Shea's Court; Park; ITHACA —Temple. LACKAWAANA— Park. SHERMAN—Ritz. NORTH CAROLINA Change in Ownership LINCOLNTON— Grand, transferred to A. E. Miller by J. F. Miller; Rivoli, transferred to A. E. Miller by J. F. Miller. LITTLE TON — Haliwar, transferred to J. J. Nelson bv J. F. Boyd. MANETO— Pioneer, transferred to F. A. Creef by J. H. Webster. NEW BERN — Show Shop, transferred tc T. B. Kehoe by Show Shop Thea. Co. ROSE HILL — Palace, transferred to M. C. Peter! son by F. L. Fuffell. WARRENTON-I Warren, transferred to Lyle Wilson by Al Rankoff. WELDON — Rialto, transferred tel Lyle Wilson by General Amus. Co. Closings MT. HOLLY— Holly. (Continued on Following Page) inn insane t