Showmen's Trade Review (Oct-Dec 1941)

November 1, 1941 SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW Page 31 News From 13 Tents Look It Over; Read About Your Friends Damon Bostwick, brother of the groom, and his wife. Also in the bridal party were Lieutenant and Mrs. Kirb'1'. During the past week visitors at Tent No. 17 included E. Wilson from Los Angeles; A. B. Mueller from Palo Alto ; S. Charles Lee of Tent No. 25, Los Angeles ; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blakely of Mt. Grove, Missouri. Barkers A. N. Sack, Karl Hoblitzelle, A. J. Delchambre, H. S. Leon, Maurice Caranas, and J. M. Estes celebrated their natal dates during the past week. The regular Monday luncheon this week had the largest attendance so far this season. The principal guest of the luncheon was Miss Pauline Wright, who gave a most thorough and interesting review of the current literary sensation "Berlin Diary." Tent No. 18— Dayton Henry Burkhardt Welcomed Back to Town; Charley Kemper a Visitor; Officers Mapping Movies for Shut-ins This tepee seems a bit more home-like now with the return of genial Henry Burkhardt from New York City. One of the leading philanthropists of Dayton, Henry only recently retired from the packing house business and donated the buildings and the land upon which they stand (something like 23 acres in all) to the city for a recreational project. This is only one of the many charitable contributions that has characterized the life of this grand person. Speaking of pleasant surprises that favorite character Charley Kemper, comic star of "George White's Scandals," got lonesome during a layoff and wheeled in from Wheeling for a week's stay. Right now officers of the club are busy mapping out the fall schedule for the showing of motion pictures to shut-ins. Social activities of the past week included a delightful visit from the Sweater Girls, youthful Hollywood starlets now on a personal appearance tour, and the showing of the DaytonTennessee football game films by Harry C. Baujan, head football coach at the University of Dayton. The night club atmosphere here was highlighted by the return of "Bob and the Twins" to Harry C. Condron's 2800 club. And Chief Barker William A. Keyes made one of his all too infrequent vocal appearances at Emanuel Catholic church last Sunday. Tent No. 19— Baltimore Club's New Quarters Atop Stanley Theatre Opened With Ceremony; Big Crowd Attends; Committee Lauded The Club had a fine opening of its new clubrooms atop Warners' Stanley theatre. Notices for the event were made up and sent out to members by Barry Goldman, secretary, and a capacity crowd assembled for the event. They found a fine spacious room finely furnished and decorated and splendidly staffed and the old lock from the former, headquarters in the Belvedere installed on the new entrance door so that all members could come in with their own keys. Through the courtesy of I. M. Rappaport, H. Ted Routson and Bernard Seamon, of the Hippodrome, the Four Ink Spots and other acts at that theatre during that week, played at the opening of the clubrooms and were enjoyed very much. The house committee, including O. D. Weems. chairman, Rodney Collier, Edward F. Perotka, Joseph C. Grant and Morton Grant, has done everything in its power to make the clubrooms comfortable for members. Tent No. 20— Memphis Hallowe'en Dance Set for Saturday; Lightman Back From New Orleans; Mothers Milk Bank Benefits The Club will hold its annual Hallowe'en Dance on Saturday, November 1st, at the tent quarters with Barker Bernard Woolner in charge of arrangements. Chief Barker M. A. Lightman has just returned from a combined business and pleasure trip to New Orleans. Tent No. 20 realized a tidy sum from the recent Variety Club sponsored rodeo in Memphis and the proceeds, of course, will go toward the support of our local charity activity, the Mothers Milk Bank. Tent No. 23— New England New Headquarters in Statler Hotel Scene of Open House Next Monday; Stars of Stage, Screen to Attend Next Monday night, November 3, the Club will move into its luxurious new quarters at the Hotel Statler. It will be open house but only for members, their wives and sweethearts. Stars of the stage, screen and radio are expected to be on hand for the gala occasion. There will be plenty of impromptu fun such as only a Variety Club can stage. Those who have not already seen them will have an opportunity to inspect Clubrooms, library and bar. Tent No. 24— Charlotte Banquet Nov. 8 Promises to Be Biggest Ever Held in City; Several Visitors at Club Headquarters With Chairman T. D. Kemp, Jr., of the entertainment committee reporting the appearance of movie star Pat O'Brien and Chief Barker Heck Everett announcing the acceptance of Gen. Bill McGraw as principal soeaker and M. C. for the affair, and with Barney Rapp and his band to furnish the music, the First Annual Charit} Banquet to be held by the local tent next Saturday evening at the Hotel Charlotte, promises to be the outstanding event of the season. In addition to the above there will be an important feminine movie star. First Asst. National Chief Barker Bob O'Donnell and Chief Barker Paul Short of Dallas, have also signified their intention to attend. Many other nation wide personalities are also expected including Sen. Albert (Happy ) Chandler of Kentucky, Gov. Broughton of JUVENILE PREMIERE Believed to be the first of its kind staged anywhere, a world premiere for children was held recently at the Center Theatre, Miami, Fla. The attraction selected for the event was "The Royal Mounted Patrol," a western starring Charles Starrett. Despite unsuccessful efforts to have Starrett appear in person for the special occasion, Columbia cooperated in making it one of the biggest picture-opening events in the memories of Miami kiddiedom 'and children have good memories, too!) Tickets were sold in advance. A microphone was placed in front of the theatre to announce the children as they arrived. Boys and girls riding their own ponies were admitted free. Over a thousand invitations announcing the premiere were mailed out, and as authentic and stagy as possible. It would be surprising indeed if other theatremen didn't follow Manager Gordon Spradley's new and novel idea in their own situations. X. C. and Gen. Hugh Drumm, Commander of the U. S. Army on maneuvers in this vicinity. The demand for tickets is so great it is feared many will have to be turned away due to the limited seating capacity of 400. There will also be an immense floor show headed by Barney Rapp and his band and including famous acts from vaudeville, stage and radio. Henri Montet, chef of the Hotel Charlotte, has prepared the finest meal at his command for the occasion. Truly there has been nothing like it ever to be held in this city. Barkers Joe Brecheen and Howard Marx gave another great show for the boys as CoKings for a Day at the luncheon last Monday. Jake Wade, noted sports authority and sports editor of the Charlotte Observer, was the speaker. The next luncheon will be held Nov. 17 with Barkers Frank Beddingfield and A. B. Craver acting as Co-Kings. The Barkers threw a party for George Olsen and his band during stop over en route to Columbia, S. C, to open several dates booked by Southern Enterprises out of this city. Other visitors during the week included J. Gifford of New York City and K. D. Triplets of Raleigh, N. C, as guests of Barker Ralph Jackson. Barker Sam P. Farber of the Cleveland Tent No. 6 also paid a visit to the Club rooms. Barker Dick Pitts had as his guest R. W. Packershausen of New York City. Buffalo Boling did the honors for Bill Webb of Shelby, N. C. and A. W. Bowdowin of Toledo. O. Mrs. Gene Dyer entertained for Mrs. Westley McDonald of Washington, D. C. Tent No. 22— Oklahoma City Frank C. Walker, Postmaster General, and long associated in the show business himself, recently visited the Variety Club of Oklahoma. Pictured above are some of the members who greeted him, the staff of the local post office, and the Mayor of Oklahoma City.