The Billboard 1925-07-25: Vol 37 Iss 30 (1925-07-25)

Breceecetmifrwe wv weeoees wee 3+ CO 4S =, os ee ee) 25, 1925 MARRIAGES {LE Y-BROCKER—Charles Ainsley, or of the caterpillar ride for Dr. on the D. D. Murphy Shows, was ed to Emma Brocker, of Saginaw, _ in that city June 11. \YRES-WILKES — Dudley’ Ayres, actor, and Winona Wilkes, movie were married last April, it has t been revealed. Mrs. Ayres is the diuehter of Thomas Wilkes, theater r r and former lessee of the Alcazar y ter in San Francisco, where Mr, es was for a long time ie: iding man. \ neymooned in Old Mexico, BLANCHARD-CHILDRESS — Walter ioc) Blanchard, of Pritchett, Tex., well Ay! ’ | T , own in the outdoor show world, and Onal Childress, nonprofessional of Ore City, Tex., were married June 16 at Pitts" T The couple went to lowa to ge, Tex. ] n the Gifford Shows, of which Doc is a member. “ COHEN-WAGONER—The marriage of Herbert S. Cohen, assistant manager and tr rer of the Palace Theater, South Rend 1, and Margaret E. Wagoner, of hester, Ind., took place recently at South Bend. CONLON-FLAHERTY—It has _— just leaked out that Ralph Conlon, of the B. F. Keith Vaudeville Exchange, was married six m a aco to Grace } rty, daughter of Simon Flaherty, owner of the cans nsborough Stadium, Long Island City, N. Y. rR ROP ay PAULETTE — Edward 8S, Brophy, unit production manager for the ( ty ‘aban ne Film Company, producing 4 he Midshipman, and _ Anne Paulette, secretary to Norma and Con Talmadge, were recently married ‘ulver City, Calif. Eddie Mannix, manager, acted as best man, a U LLO« K-McCARTHY — Wynn ome ‘tropolitan Thes lock, appearing at the Me Los Angeles, as the leading tenor and Mary n The Music Bor Revue, Elizabeth McCarthy, granddaughter of former Senator Farnsworth, of West Virginia, were married by the Rev. C, Rankin Barnes at St. James Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Calif., July 16. Mr. Bullock met Miss McCarthy when they were studyng n * in New York. The young woman went to Los Angeles to visit at 1ome of her fiance’s mother, Police Judge Georgia Bullock, and it was decided the couple would be married when she was on the Coast. The honeymoon plans led a motor trip to San Francisco, a s sda in Los Angeles at the Balboa ¢« ge of Mrs. Baware N. Vail, a daughter ‘ot Judge Bullock, in the late summer, and a trip to New York, where Mr, hy 5 rain will appear in The wal ere. ' FELDMAN-PARDUE—The marriage of ouls Feldman, Los Angeles business man, and Geraldine Pardue, movie actress, known professionally as Derelys Pardue, has been announced. It took place June 23, H AR RISON-UPTON—Frank Williams Ha’ rrison, wealthy auto accessories manufac r nd Lucille Upton, sister of Peggy He ykins Joyce, actress, were married at Po rt Chester, N. Y., recently. JE NSE N-BLAKE—Claude Jensen, of the nsen-von Herberg Company, was marr! r it Hood River, Ore., July 8, to Mrs. Hildemay Blake. KERRIDGE-LA VENTURA—Mr. Kere ridge, general manager of Gisborne Motors, Ltd... was married to Miss La Venom 1] Dp seu at Wellington, New Zeaanc Aopen MOPT-WILLTAMS—A. J. Mec Dermott, manager of the Rotorua Theaters, Ltd., New Zealand, was married Sade 30 to Miss J. E. Williams, of MI te “‘HELL-MAY—L. Mitchell, second i ce agent of the J, L. Cronin Shows, and ~~. May, dancer and singer, were married July 4. They will go into vaudeVille thie winter with a new act, Just Ma fore the Storm, billed as Mitchell and 55, IL L-WARDE—Harmon Neill, artist, i \ncela Warde, formerly leading lady ort Lancaster (Pa.) Players, and later or, Me., sprang a surprise on their 1 friends by their recent anment of their marriage, which took a year ago. They are at present oning in the Maine woods, HTL, LIPSsLOR RAINE—Alex Phillips, cameraman, and Jean Worraine, film tr were married at Hollywood, July 8. h-FULLER—A romance of the nd sereen which had been deVeloping for two years was revealed re With the marriage in San Frane co of Rex Xavier Price, Los Angeles tion picture director, and Audrey er, ballet dancer. The ceremony was ce Te ti Cal 7. PRIC ned by Justice of the Peace TL F gast at the City Hall in San » Friday morning, July 10. Mrs. *®" Was a dancer with Theodore Kosoit's ballet. Mr. Price is an ind pendent rector for the movies. He is a gradte of Georgetown University. The ouple will honeymoon in Vancouver, B. ‘ . nd then return to Los Angeles, fre they will take up their residence. RIVERS-HOLZINGER — Lee Rivers, men ber of Charlie Dornberger’s Orchesra, playing at the Kansas City Athletic ‘lub, was married June 25 at Kansas a Y. pos, 00 tuth Holzinger, a non] ession « SANTHUFF-RHINEHART — R. A. S inthuff, of Redford, Mo., and Ruby vine hart, of Lilbourn, Mo., were married ‘ly 13 at Fremont, Mo. ‘The cereme ny vas performed by Mayor Brokaw of Fre CA YW, The Billboard mont. Mrs. Santhuff is the leading lady of the Reliable Comedy Company SCHOFIELD-GRAV ES—Paul Schofield, well-known scenario writer for the Famous Players-La ky Company, and Laura Graves, of Oklahoma City, Ok., were married in that city July 9 by the Rev. W. H. B. Urch, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. Miss Graves met Schofield on a visit to the Pacific Coast two years ago. He had sprung into prominence with such scenarios as The Crowded Hour, New York Life. Coming Thru and After the wedding the couple left for New York, where Mr. Schofield has_ been engaged to write a scenario for D. W. Gr SHELTON-HAFLEY — Hick Shelton, cowboy with the Miller Bros.’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show, and Rene Hafley, champion horsewoman and holder of world’s honors for trick riding, also with the Miller Bros.’ Show, were_ married July 13 at Port Chester, N. ¥. The bride and is a daughter of Coltterntan Frank Mazie Frances Hatley. SMITH-PICKF L—Wh ile playing Bridgeport, Conn., recently, Mose Smith, steam calliope player of Miller Bros.” 101 Ranch Wild _ st Show, and Gertrude Pickel, Hawaiian dancer on the same show, were mart ied by Rev. Alexander Allison. Rae Tullis, snake charmer of the Miller Bros.’ outfit, and Harry Pickel, brother of the bride, were the attendants at the wedding, which was the culmination of a three months’ romance. Mr. Smith, 29 years old, was formerly with the Ringling Bros.’ Circus, and the bride, 21, until last year was with the Walter Main Show. STIER-BRADLEY—Charles T. Stier, high diver in the water circus of the Lachman-Carson Exposition Shows, and Jessie B. Bradley, spri ngboard worker, known as “Leaping Lena”, with the same show, Were mar! ied at Spring Valley, IL, July 2. Judge Robert Simpson, of Spring Valley, performed the ceremony at the water show tank. The groom took a high dive to meet his wife-to-be, who was sti andi ng in the tank. The wedding, which took place after the show, attracted a large crowd. STOKES-CASSELLS — George Stokes, with Ri ‘hard Sisco’s Band on Harry Copping’s Shows, and Elizabeth Cassells, also with the Copping organ’ zation, were married July 13. STOESS-ELLERBROCK — William Stoess, violinist and actin director and announcer of Crosley adfo WLW, Cincinnati, O., was m: ried to Rosemary Ellerbrock, pianist at that station, July 17 at Cincinnati. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Edwin Price, pastor of the First Universalist Church, ‘Walnut Hills. Mr. Stoess and his bride have been associated in work at WLW more than two years. Mrs, Stoess, formerly of Utica, N. Y., has played acco mnpantments for her husband's violin solos practically every day that WLW has been on the air. She also is pianist in the instru mental trios which Mr. Stoess directs, besides s acting as WLW ’s official accompanist, solo pianist and organist. COMING MARRIAGES Clifford Harmon, autoist and balloonist, is to marry Madeleine Keltie, American soprano, it was announced in Paris, France. Miss Keltie, whose home is in Boston, has been successful in singing in European operas. She created a sensation last month when she appeared in Me dame Butterfly at the Opera Comique, Par's Frances Will jams, Charleston dancer and exponent of “blues” songs in the Paris edition of Artists and Models at the Winter Garden, New York, and Lieut.Commander R. H. Steer-Webster, of the British Navy, hare announced their engagement. The marriage is scheduled for next month, Miss Williams is the former partner of Vannessi, and appeared in Innocent Eves with her. Retty Nevins, a member of the singing group in Louie the 14th, at the Cosmopolitan Theater, New York, is engaged to marry Judge J. R. Higgins, of Providence, R. I. Judge Higgins is a member_of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The wedding is scheduled for the autumn. The engagement of Dorothy Dowsey, Broadway actress, to Willie Hoppe, formerly champion billiard player, was announced July 16. ,The wedding is to take place late in August. Miss Dowsey has appeared in several New York theatrical productions. Allan Prior, famed Australian tenor, will be married to Dorothy Janice, whose real name is Janice Dorothy Fredhold, lyric soprano. The date for the wedding has not been set, but it is expected to take place very soon. The couple sang together in the 1924 Passing Show, under the direction of the Shuberts, in New York Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of Lawrence Langner, one of the directors of the New York Theater Guild, and Armenia Marshall, nonprofession ul The intentions have been filed at London, Eng. BIRTHS A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lew Pollack at Park View Hospital, New York, July 7. The father is a songwriter and the mother is Helen Mellette of the Mellette Sfsters. Announcement has been made of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell, at St. Vincent Hospital, Los Angeles, July 7. The father is director of publicity for the Forum, Los Angeles, and the mother is Agnes Weiner, formerly jn charge of the Griffith scenario department. A son was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Thacker at Fort Payne, Ala. Mr. Thacker was an old trouper of the white tops for 35 years as bass player, and is at present engaged by the Ameriean Legion Band of Fort Payne as its director. The new arrival weighed 11 pounds. A daughter was born to Robert Le Burno and wife (Jeanne) at Victoria Memorial Hospital, North Chicago, IIL, July 16. Mother and daughter are doing well. Mrs. Neil McKinnon, known as Violet Kingsley, the last five years with the Dalton Bros.’ Baby Dolls, gave birth to an eight-pound daughter recently. The newcomer will be named Beverley Jean. Mother and daughter are doing fine. ¢ Cigars were much in evidence recently around the Salt Lake Theater Supply Cc Company Office, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Samuel R. Levin, owner and manager, had his chest ——— like a _ balloon t're, all because Mrs. Samuel R. Levin presented him with an eight-pound son, born at a local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Wyer, of the Wyer Revue Company, playing the Fuller Circuit in New Zealand, became proud parents in May. Our correspondent failed to state whether it is a boy or girl. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Seymour are the proud parents of an 814-pound boy, born July 8, at their home in Akron, O. They have been in tabs. for some time, and last season were with Ed E. Daley’s Runnin’ Wild Company on the Columbia Circuit. Mrs. Seymour was formerly Edythe Bates, prima donna, known as “the little girl with the big voice”. They are at home at 131 West Buchtel avenue, Akron, O. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roach July 9 at Los Angeles. The father, a broth er of Hal Roach, producer, is a cameraman with Douglas Fairbanks. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Crick June 10 at their residence, Manly, Sydney, Australia. Crick is general manager in Australasia for the Fox Film Corporation, DIVORCES Hannabelle Crockett, pony in Ziegfeld Follies, was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Richard F. Crockett in the ‘Brooklyn (N. Y.) Supreme Court July 16. Dorothy Gates Herrman, Follics dancer, at Reno, Nev., July 15, obtained a divorce from Philip Herrman, son of a former well-to-do New York contractor. She charged failure to provide and desertion. Mr. Herrman made a property settlement of $5,000 and agreed to pay his wife $100 a month. James Whalen, Chicago business man, is suing for a divorce from Annabelle Whalen, former professional, the suit having been filed at Yucatan, Mex. Helen Cresgman-Carr is asking for a divorce from Alexander Carr, actor, at Los Angeles. She seeks $100 a week alimony. At Chicago, Walter Weekly, traveling agent for the Mutual burlesque wheel, is seeking a divorce from Pauline Weekly, cabaret. entertainer, who is now in El Paso, Tex. He alleges desertion. Harry C. Schreck, known in the profession as Prof. Wallace, magician and illusionist, was granted a divorce from Estelle Schreck, known to the profession as Madame Estelle, mentalist. The decree was granted at Pittsburgh, Pa., May Frank McGuyre, manager and general agent of the Mighty Haag Shows, was granted a divorce from Jean McGuyre by + ae Amos Lewis, at Miami, Fla., July professionally chorister, for Mrs. Ethel Jackson Baynes, originator of the title role in the Merry Widow in the United States, was granted an interlocutory. decree of divorce July 15 from George McLeod Baynes. The decree was signed by Supreme Court Justice Cropsey, of Brooklyn, N. Y., on the report of a referee which recommended absolute divorce, Lulu Cummings coo to Supreme Court Justice May, in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 10, for $175 a month alimony and $2,000 counsel fee, pending trial of her suit for separation against Frank Cummings, of Woodside, L. LL. a bicyclist, on the Keith Circuit. Mrs. Cummings charges cruelty, which her husband denies. De<cision Was reserved. Leonora Amadio has petitioned for a divorce from John Amadio, famous flutist, the action occurring in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Amadio toured the United States with Frieda Hempel. Clara. Masters was granted a divorce June 18 at Los Angeles. Both Mr. and Mrs, Masters are well known in circus circles, Otis Oliver, well-known actor and manager director of Chicago, has recently filed suit for divorce thru Attorney Fred C. Cogshall, of South Haven, Mich., against Vada Lee Heilman, charging desertion and cruelty. Elizabeth Wildman, was allowed $25 a week alimony and $150 counsel fees by Supreme Court Justice May in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 18 pending trial of her suit for separation against Dr. Arthur Wildman, physician, of Brooklyn. former actress, 107 PHILADELPHIA FRED’K ULLRICH 18.—Philly Town's summer amusements can almost be counted on the fingers. They are No, No, Nanette, at the Garrick Theater; When You Smile, at the Walnut; three vaudeville and two burlesque houses, two parks, two large picture theaters and the usual small theaters running movies; in all the smallest number for the summer season in many years. Briefs When You Smile, now in its seventh week at the Walnut Theater, continues to excellent business. Many changes in the cast and comedy have been made, to great advantage for the entire show. AS we saw it last everything has improved, altho we again repeat the show can stand a number of new and novel specialties. No, No, Nanette, continues to fine business at the Garrick Theater despite the hot nights, and it looks like a sure allsummer stay for this show. The free open-air symphony orchestra concerts at Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park, by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra opened Monday night to a capacity attendance. Alexander Sr ‘altel pon ducted a successful program 6 will be followed in a short time by Conductors Dr. Henry Hadley and Richard Hage man. Concerts are also held in different parts of Fairmount Park at night by the Fairmount Park Band. In the city two municipal bands play in different sections every night. Susiness continues Grove and Woodside parks. The swimming pool opposite Willow Grove Park is growing in popularity daily and is now in its second week. A swimming pool at Woodside Park is contemplated for next season. Mr. and Mrs. L. Schubert Lawrence, of the Lyric Theater, celebrated their 10th anniversary on July 13 at Atlantie City. A great many of the cast of The Student Prince Company, now playing there, were guests. Mr. Lawrence has been manager of the Lyric for some time and is well known and popular, The Stanley Theater this week had Recompense, a sequel to Simon Called Peter, as its feature. The added attractions were Herschel Henlere, the mirthful musie master, and George MacFarland, baritone singer. Jan Rubini, violinist, was held over this weely at the Fox Theater and the Doree Opera Company was also an add attraction. Olsen and Johnson were the toppers at the Keith House. They were a bi hit as usual. The closing afterpie titled The Big Surprise Party was a riot and then some. Gus Edwards’ revue this week at the Earle Theater was titled East Side and West Side and again scored. The bus lines now operating in Broad street from end to end are jammed nightly, as is the line to 63d street. Some of the buses run to Frankford via the boulevard and are po pul ar. It is predicted that in 10 years’ time Philly Ltt te will have all bus lines and no trol cars. The subway on Broad street is nearing completion, while the Philadelphia-Camden Bridge is almost ready for use. The two carnival shows now in town, the Tip Top and the Keystone Exposition Shows, are doing nicely. They a 4 in different parts of the city. Only’: ri and concessions are permitted. Riley Showfolk Injured In Automobile Accident Philadelphia, July good at Willow Kittanning, Pa., July 17.—George W. (Doc) Hamilton and wife and a party of five connected with the Matthew J. Riley Shows had a thril ling accident Sunday evening at the juncture of the Indiana nike and the Ford City road at Edgewood. he party was descending the long Edgewood hill on the Indiana pike in a sedan when the brakes refused to hold, the car getting beyond control of the driver, Ben Osborne. According to the carnival people, in order to avert hitting a car coming in the opposite direction, Osborne turned the car to one side, and crossing the road it crashed into a pole. The sedan was badly damaged. The showfolk were touring from Johnston to Kittanning, the stand for the Riley show for this week. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were taken to the Kittanning Hospital, where they received attention, both having received bad cuts on the legs and arms. It was Necessary to put in °0 stitches in the former’s arm and leg. Mrs. Osborne was also cut in a painfu nner, while Osborne escaped with a shock. Their little son was thrown from the machine but was not hurt. Fred H. Ponty of Paradise Park, Rye Beach, N. Y., informs us that both he and Col. f Austin K lly will continue to operate their parks all this season and all next season and for several other seasons. There's been a lot of talk about the authorities shutting them down, but they haven't done so. And thev’re going to continue to run Sundays, teo.