International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1957)

The function of this department is to provide a forum for the exchange of news and views relative to individual and group activities by members of the organized projectionist craft and its affiliates. Contributions relative to technical and social phases of craft activity are invited. 9n, J/ul SPOTLIGHT LOCAL 162 MEMBER HONORED THE recent annual spring meeting of the New York State Association of Motion Picture Projectionists was one of the most outstanding events sponsored by this group. Attended by delegates from many of the projectionist Locals in the state and by representatives of leading projection equipment manufacturers, the meeting opened with a brief address by Association President George F. Raaflaub who introduced E. Francis Larham, president of host Local 108. Geneva. Larham welcomed the delegates and guests and invited the gathering to the buffet lunch and midnight banquet tendered by the Geneva Local. The afternoon session was devoted to a series of educational talks and exhibits arranged by William H. Ingram, member of Rochester Local 253 and chairman of the Association's Educational Committee. Technical Discussions Thomas Mulroy, sales manager and engineer for the Vicra-Lite Screen Division of the L. E. Carpenter Co., delivered a lecture on projection screen surfaces, illustrating his talk with a series of slides. Willy Borberg, chief engineer for General Precision Labs., discussed the curved gate and its effect upon projection — the improvement of the screen image when projected with the curved gate at high light levels. Slides were used to demonstate comparative moments showing film behavior in both flat and curved gates. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. was represented by H. H. Schroeder and Don Peterson, who discussed and demonstrated the Balcold reflectors. William Spooner of Lorraine Carbons, Boonton, N. J., offered his services free of charge to any theatre or projectionist experiencing difficulty in getting the maximum light from his arc lamps. All that is necessary is to drop a note to the com pany and Spooner will call at the theatre at the earliest possible moment and make suitable suggestions. International Projector ran a film depicting the history of a motion picture projectors — from the days of the early Powers (forerunner of the Simplex), the Lubin, the Edison Kinetoscope, Dressier, Vitascope, Motioscope (later known as the Motiograph), etc., to the present day Simplex X-L. This film, incidentally, created much favorable comment and plans are being made to show it to other projectionist groups. The Association held its business ses Back Issues of IP Available Back issues of IP, dating from 1939 to 1951, may be obtained by contacting Dr. J. C. Burnett, Alpine, New Jersey. Dr. Burnett has advised us that these issues include complete files for the years 1940 to 1944, with one or two numbers missing for the other years. W. E. Butler (center), retiring charter member of San Francisco Local 162, being congratulated by Local President Rexford Elder on the award of a gold life membership card. The presentation was made last month at the Local's regular meeting. sion in the evening with a general discussion on ways and means for improving its financial position. It was decided to hold the forthcoming fall meeting in Syracuse, and the Educational Committee is planning many surprises for the delegates. • During their recent visit to New York, Charles K. Peters, Local 393, Corsicana, Texas and Mrs. Peters were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Klapholz (of 25-30 Club fame). This foursome had quite a time making the rounds and all parties concerned enjoyed the all toobrief visit. • The motion picture industry in Mexico is threatened with an industry strike unless an agreement is reached between producers and film workers. A 50% boost in pay is sought by the Union of Film Industry Workers, the union claim N. Y. STATE ASSOCIATION HOLDS SPRING MEETING AT GENEVA Group photo of delegates and guests at the recent meeting of the N. Y. State Association of Motion Picture Projectionists. Seated, left to right: Walter Scarfe, L. 376, Syracuse; Earl Tuttle, L. 396, Binghamton; William Ingram, L. 253, Rochester; Charles F. Wheeler, L. 108, Geneva; George F. Raaflaub, L. 376, Syracuse; James Brennan, IA 1st vice-president, and H. Paul Shay, secretary-treasurer, 10th District. Standing, left to right: William Spooner, Lorraine Carbons; Thomas Mulroy, Vicra-Lite Screens; Willy Borberg, General Precision Labs.; Arthur E. Meyer, International Projector; E. Francis Larham, L. 108, Geneva, and Roy Fisher, Ethyloid Film Cement. 18 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST JUNE 1957