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OKLAHOMA CITY—The
Home Theatre,
managed by Gene Hucigens and owned by
R. Lewis Barton, sponsored one of the midget
races held recently and gave a trophy to
the Abbott -Costello race winner.
About 7.000 persons attended the race and
saw the feature contest between the two fastest
cars entered. The race was named th-^
Abbott -Costello race because "Buck Privates
Come Home," starring the tw-o comedians,
was playing the Home at the time.
Also in connection with this picture, the
Home gave passes to every person enlisting
in the army during the film's run. The recruits
attended the show where pictures were
taken of them and sent to theij- home town
papers.
The theatre also tied in with six men's
stores which offered wearing apparel to the
first buck private to be discharged by the
army and return home during the run of the
picture. Tlus tiein brought the Home much
additional publicity.
Bowling Alleys Being
Joined With Theatres
From Cancfdian Edition
ST. JOHN—Bowling alleys are being combined
with theatre operations in a growing
number of maritime situations.
Bowling was given a powerful impetus by
the war, and although there has been some
decline in the pastime, the demand for
facilities is still greater than it was before
the war. Most alleys are being kept in
operation through the summer.
In New 'Waterford, the veteran exhibitor
Fred Gregor is reported to be planning alleys
in conjunction with the theatre he will build
in cooperation with Famous Players. Gregor
now operates the Majestic.
Affiliated Theatres Is studying the possibility
of operating alleys in conjunction with
some of its theatres in Halifax, Spryfield,
Shubenacadie, 'Whitney Pier and Sackville.
Indications are, too, that bowling alleys
will be installed in a new theatre being
erected in 'Wedgeport, and it is understood
that Gerry Hoyt. who is building a theatre
near Rothesay, is considering the addition of
alleys.
In Clark's Harbor, bowling and the theatre
have been allied for some years at the
Vimy. Hal Gaudet, owner of the Summer-
.side Capitol, tore out a lunch and fountain
.service several years ago in favor of bowling
lUeys, and H. Cady has doubled the two operations
in Minto for years.
Paddy Picks Up the Purse;
His Owner Goes Betless
%i Trom Midwest Edition
BEATRICE, NEB.—Frank Hollingsworth,
owner of the Victory Theatre here, is an es-
;)ecially popular man during the Ak-Sar-Ben
iiorse racing season.
When he isn't horsing around the theatre,
le's watching his own ponies run in the Ak
aces. That should make tim a pretty good
source for inside dope—that is, except when
;iis own nags are running.
One exception came last week. Frank recused
to tout his own horse, Paddy D.
'lelther did he bet on him.
Iz Weiner, U-I salesman, knew all this.
3ut for some reason—maybe it was the name
—he had confidence in Paddy D. It paid—
on the nose.
Jake Lutzer Appointed
Dallas FC Manager
DALLAS— Appointment of Jake Lutzer as
branch manager, J. E. Mitchell as office and
sales manager, and Howard 'Waugh as sales
representative for Film Classics was confirmed
here this week by Sam 'Wheeler, general
sales manager.
Wheeler was here in conference with John
L. Franconi, former Film Classics franchise
holder, effecting a transfer of the
business following sale by Franconi of his
franchise back to the parent company.
SEVERS UNIVERSAL CONNECTION
Lutzer severs a 22-year period of service
with Universal to accept this new post. He
brings to the office a complete knowledge of
the Texas field, including the economic and
exhibition conditions and a full acquaintanceship
with exhibitors of all classes.
Mitchell, former office manager for Universal,
United Artists and PRC. likewise is
widely acquainted in the trade. His former
branch manager at Universal, "Dutch"
Olsmith, declares him to be a top ranking
office manager. Howard Waugh comes to the
Texas field with a background of long trade
experience, including exhibition.
FRANCONI SPACE DIVIDED
The branch exchange will be maintained
at 308 S. Hai-wood St., through a division of
the Franconi space. Film Clas.sics will have
its own vaults, inspection and shipping rooms
in structures already installed, there being a
duplicate set of these facilities in the building.
Front offices are being reconstructed.
Film Classics will have its own private offices,
separate from the Screen Guild space,
and will have joint front office working
space with the Franconi personnel. Clerical
work for the two units, however, will be
maintained apart.
None of the regular members of the Franconi
organization is separated from it in
this deal and readjustment.
Wheeler .said he is highly gratified that
the company was able to negotiate a purchase
of the Texas franchise and will be able to
maintain a company branch in the important
Dallas film center.
'Abie's Irish Rose' Pulled
When Clergymen Protest
From Midf-rist Edition
AKRON—The scheduled showing of "Abie's
Irish Rose" at the Allen was postponed on
receipt of a letter of protest from Akron religious
leaders. This is the second time these
interests have succeeded in their attacks on
the play. A proposed Little Theatre production
of "Abie's Irish Rose" was canceled here
early this spring as the result of protests
by the same religious leaders.
Rabbi Efraim Rosenzweig of the Akron
Jewish Community Council, the Rev. William
Robinson of the Akron Mmisterlal
Ass'n and the Rev. Edward B. Conroy of the
Akron Catholic deanery wrote to the Cooperative
Theatres Co., Cleveland, owner of
the Allen, urging that it cancel bookmg of
the picture "in the interests of community
goodwill and friendly understanding."
Cooperative Theatres decided to postpone
showing of the film until Milton Mooney,
company president, returns from his vacation.
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