International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1945)

Presenting: Edward J. Miller EDWARD JEROME MILLER, I. A. representative and business manager of Local No. 279, Houston, Texas, was a little shaver working as a theatre doorboy in that city when the local was formed in 1913, but he was imbued with strong union tendencies and when the projectionists went on strike in 1914 Eddie, as he is known to his thousands of friends, went out with them. In his Lord Fauntleroy suit he was added decoration to the theatre lobby, but in his street clothes while on strike it was realized that he had the stuff of which good union men are made. Lucien M. Andler, well known as Judge Andler, who at that time was president of the local, shined up to Eddie and just a year later when he was 15, appareled in the long pants provided him by the judge, Eddie was made a member of the local, having, however, taken the precaution to let it be generally known that he was 21 years old. Five years later, in 1920, he was elected secretary-treasurer of Local 279, and he held that post until 1923, at which time he was elected to his present office of business manager. In 1926 he was first elected delegate to the I. A. convention and he has continued to represent Local 279 at all subsequent conventions — something of a record in itself. He was appointed an I. A. representative in 1935, a position he holds to this day. In 1936 he organized the Sixth District in Austin, Texas, and was elected its secretary-treasurer. That post, too, he has held ever since. The War Bond record of Local 279 under the leadership of Miller is outstanding, for with a membership of 53 it has purchased $1,000 in bonds for each member, a handsome total of $53,000 to date. This is in addition to the 10% weekly bond purchases made individually by each member. The membership of Local 279 take great pride in their meeting and club rooms and local offices, which were established under the guidance of Eddie Miller. They contend that their union headquarters are tops and are mighty proud of them. Eddie is the proud father of Nan Grey, a shining star in the radio and movie world, and as proud a grandfather of a new female star to come, Pamela Ann Westrope. His son-in-law is the outstanding and well-known jockey, Jack Westrope. While Brother Miller was born a Yankee in Illinois, he is a Southern gentleman by environment. The fact is highly evident to everyone who has been associated with him at one of his famous Southern dinners. Watching him recline and take a siesta after a well rounded meal is sufficient evidence to brand him as a real gentleman from the South. He shoots a good game of golf, is a past master at gin rummy, and when it comes to betting on horses he puts "Bet a Milbon" Gates in the shade. He is sartorially inclined, being an immaculate dresser fond of striped ties and shirts. He drinks a little, smokes a little and plays a little. And he is always on the spot to help a friend in need. Hats off to Eddie Miller — a swell all around guy. New Style / D5-NS One Piece Door WETVZEL "Smooth-Running " PROJECTORS and replacement parts for various makes of projectors, are precision made for trouble-free operation and incorporate the highest developments in motion picture engineering. Improved Rear Shutter We are actively represented in every part of the world Your Nearest Dealer's Name and Our Parts' Catalog Furnished on Request. New EW-10 & EW-2 Wenzel Projector Co. 2505-19 S. STATE ST. CHICAGO 16, ILL. Always Striving to "MAKE IT BETTER" -^Mtmm^. v \ Shock Proof WG-12 24 INTER1VATIOIVAL PROJECTIONIST