Movie Age (1927)

PAGE 12 MOVIE AGE Mr. Ralph Falkinburg owner of the Majestic Theatre at Lexington, Nebr., has bought the Rialto at Cozad, Nebr., and took possession of the newly ac¬ quired house last Monday, August 15. Walter J. Hagadone will manage the Cozad house. * * * W. C. Brimmer, manager of the Ohama First National office together with his wife leave tomorrow August 21 for Norfolk, Va., where they will spend their vacation. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Brimmer live in Norfolk and it has been the yearly custom of the Brimmers to go there for their vacation. * * * Henry Friedel, booker in the Omaha office for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was seen last Saturday night wandering about the streets with a “far away look in his eyes.” We couldn’t fgure out what was wrong with the boy, but later learned that his wife was spending the week end in Kansas City. That’s right Henry, you don’t miss ’em ’till they’re gone. * * * George Adams of the Tabor Theatre at Tabor, Iowa is spending his vacation at Spirit Lake, Iowa. * * * Herman Booth is the new salesman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer out of Omaha. * * * Percy Doe of the Electric Theatre at Arcadia, Nebr., was in Omaha on busi¬ ness the first part of last week. * * * Nick Paper, new owner of the Sun Theatre at Lincoln, Nebr., was in Omaha l*k«t week arranging bookings. * * * Miss Hazel Anderson and Mrs. Fred Thortson are spending a two weeks va¬ cation in the Colorado mountains. * * * Emiel Grosse of the Gem Theatre at Beemer, Nebr., was seen along Movie Row last week. * * * The Community Theatre at Platte, South Dakota which was operated by Harry M. Anderson has been leased to another party. We have not yet learned who the new operator is. * * * Ed Awe of the Palace Theatre at Sioux City, Iowa and J. C. Kennedy of the Empress at Akron, Iowa were visi¬ tors in Omaha the middle of last week. * * * Mrs. W. H. Mason of the Empress at Malvern, Iowa and Mrs. W. W. Hockenberry of the Liberty at Oakland, Iowa were in Omaha the early part of last week to arrange bookings for their theatres. * * * One of the Seff brothers of the Radio Theatre at Correctionville, Iowa, was in Omaha last week. * * * Among other exhibitors seen along Film Row during the past few days are “Skinny” Ebersole of the Majestic, at Avoca, Iowa; Jerry Brown of the Phoe¬ nix at Neola, Iowa; F. W. Denny of the Community at Daykin, Nebr; Andy Moore of the Parmalee at Plattsmouth, Nebr.; and Mr. Moore the new owner of the Strand at Orleans, Nebr. * * * The Liberty theatre at Weeping Water, Nebraska, is reported as being closed temporarily. * * * The old Opera House at Sidney, Iowa, which has been used lately as a picture house is being torn down. * * * The Royal theatre at Sioux City, Iowa was reported as closed a few weeks ago, but word comes to us that such is not the case. * * * Pictures are again being shown in the Garner Hall at Gamanche, Iowa. * * * The Liberty theatre at Pleasanton, Ne¬ braska, closed its doors the first of Aug¬ ust and will remain dark until October 1st. During this time the management will have ample time to do whatever re¬ pair work that might be necessary. * * * The Ray theatre at Miller, Nebraska, is reported as closed part time. * * * The Isis theatre at Arnold, Nebraska, has been closed temporarily, and will re¬ open as soon as the hot weather is over. * * * The Mason’s theatre at Modale, Iowa; the Legion theatre at Ledora, Iowa; the North theatre at Columbus, Nebr., the Empress theatre at Rowan, Iowa; the Legion theatre at Hull, Iowa, and the Williams theatre at Pickrell, Nebraska, are reported as being closed. Some of these houses will reopen as soon as the hot weather is over, and others are un¬ dergoing repairs. * * * W. H. Dixson has sold the Rex theatre at Brunswick, Nebraska to G. E. Fer¬ rell. * * * Howard Bell has sold the Bell theatre at Cantril, Iowa. We have been unable to learn the name of the new owner. * * * Report comes to Movie Age that Stern Brothers have bought the Strand theatre at Fort Dodge, Iowa, from J. B. Julius. * * * Nelson & Carr are the new owners of the Star theatre at Gowrie, Iowa, having bought the house from Theo. Larson. * * * May Ellen Gipple has sold the Majestic theatre at Letts, Iowa, to Ed Schroeder. * * * Edwin Schroeder is the new owner of the Midway theatre at Montpelier, la. * * * Fred Dykeman has sold the Speedway theatre at Springfield, So. Dak., to C. E. Henderson. * * * • McDonald & Davis, who have been operating the Star theatre at Exline, Iowa, for the past several years, have sold their interests to B. C. Withrow. * * * C. H. Olderog has purchased the Springfield theatre at Springfield, Ne¬ braska, from W. E. Dyer. * * * Fred Ketchner has sold the Empress theatre at Albert City, Iowa, to the American Legion. * * * The Casino Theatre at Richmond, Iowa, which had been owned by Father Schaefer was bought by Rev. Mr. Stahl. J. J. Robertson has bought the Star Theatre at Farnhamville, Iowa, from C. H. Worsely. Wesselman Buys Strand Bldg, and Equipment in Nebr. Pierce, Neb. — Eric Wesselmann has purchased the Strand theatre building from Ernest Peters. Mr. Wesselmann also purchased the fixtures from Joe Douglas, and after remodeling the thea¬ tre, will be in charge of operations. Spencer, Nebr. — John W. Blair pur¬ chased the Moon theatre building not long ago, and has now purchased the equipment from C. Gehlson. Mr. Blair will make a few improvements and re¬ decorate the interior, taking possession September 1.