ILFEBRUARY 4, 1939 11111.1r 15 Cents Voh 51. Ño. 5

SIDNEY WALTON Commentator "Newsreels Before Networks" February 4, 1939 The Billboard

CLARENCE E.STEINBERG Veo-Pres ldent and General Manager JOE DAVIS President VIE I acrla.nr'i_ -jottislctocsry F HENR KL ICKMANN nEW MiSicalELhtor

AFEW TIMELY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED TO WRITERS OF SONGS

1.Have you ever thought you could write a lyric, melody or complete song suitable for publication? 2. Have you ever submitted your song or songs to a publisher only to receive a rejection? 3.Have you ever wondered what your song lacked in merit, construction, form of technique that caused its rejection for publication and commercial use? 4. Haveyou ever desired (without receiving) a competent, honest and constructive criticism of your song from the pult- /isher's (or commercial) point of view? 5.Is it worth $2.00-to have your lyric, melody or complete song carefully examined, honestly and frankly commented upon and constructively criticized by QUALIFIED EXPERTS under the personal supervision of JOE DOTS, one of America's outstanding music publishers?

IF YOUR ANSWER TO ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS "YES" THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE SHOULD BE OF VITAL INTEREST TO YOU

While we must realize at the outset that there are no magic formulasor shortcuts inthe writing of "hit" songs(some of our greatest writers toiled hard and long before attaining success), we also know that there isa "RIGHT" and "WRONG" way ofdoing everything-whetheritbe building a house or creating music.And this self-evident truth is applicableparticularly to the writing of music for publication and commercial use.

In recognitionof the song writers' long -sought need for aid andassistanceintheconstructionof songs commerciallyacceptable, MUSIC FRIENDS SERVICE,INC.,was foundedby JOE DAVIS,itspresident. Mr. Davis is also president and owner of JOE DAVIS, INC., one of America's foremost music publishers and a member of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS Cr PUBLISHERS.Publisher of over one thousand important musical compositions, JOE DAVIS for a great number of years hasencouraged and developed "unknown" talent. He isresponsibleforgiving many outstanding composers and artiststheirfirst "break" by issuing theirfirst copyrighted musical publication.Included among them are:

LARRY CLINTON, writer of "My Reverie"; "Dipsy Doodle"; "Shades of Hades," etc. RUBE BLOOM, writer of "Soliloquy": "Spring Fever", "Serenata," etc. FERDIE GROFE, writer of "Grand Canyon Suite": "Suez," etc CAHN and CHAPLIN, writers of "Please Be Kind"; "Until the Real Thing Comes Along": "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen": "Darkies Have Music in Their Souls." LEON BERRY, writer of "Christopher Columbus": "Queen Isabella,"etc. CARSON J. ROBISON. writer of "My Blue Ridge Mountain Home": "Little Green Valley": "Barnacle Bill the Sailor," etc. PHIL COOK, writer of "It Don't Do Nothin' But Rain," etc. EARL HINES, writer of "Rosetta""Deep Forest,"etc. REGINALD FORESYTHE. writer of "Serenade toa Wealthy Widow": "Deep Forest." etc. VICTOR ARDEN, writer of "Honeymoon Waltz," etc. CLAUDE HOPKINS. writer of "I WouldDo Anything for You," etc. HAROLD ARLEN, writer of "Stormy Weather"; "Minor Gaff,"etc. EUGENE GIFFORD, writer of "Casa Loma Stomp"; "Smoke Rings," etc. JIMMIE DURANTE, writer of "Daddy, Your Mama Is Lonesome for You" (He is the famous radio, picture and stage start. PAUL DENNIKER, writer of "S'posin" "Beside an Open Fireplace," etc. FRANK WELDON, writer of "I Like Mountain Music": "Breakin' the Ice," etc. J. FRED COOTS, writer of "You Co to My Head"; "Santa ClausIs Comin' to Town," etc. FLETCHER HENDERSON, writer of "Dynamite," etc.

MUSIC FRIENDS SERVICE, INC., offersa legitimate and valuable service to you song writers who desire to have your musical efforts,lyricor melody, instrumental selection or complete song carefully examined and honestly commented upon by qualified experts under the direct personal supervision of JOE DAVIS in an effort to aid you in writing a song the "RIGHT" way.Ifyour song possesses merit but may be improved upon, appropriate sugges- tions will be made to you:ifitislackingin any important essential orfundamental, these defects will be pointed out and suggestions for their cor- rection will be made.In any event your song will receive an impartial, FRANK and authoritative opinion by our staff of song experts.

Please bear in mind that we DO NOT PROMISE TO HAVE YOUR SONG PUBLISHED. Itisjusta criticism service to aid and assist youin correctly writing your songs.

However, should your song have unusual merit, it will be submittedto JOE DAVIS, INC., andifaccepted youwillbe offered a song -writers' royalty agreement providing for the publication of your song ata specifieddate with ABSOLUTELY NO FURTHER COST TO YOU WHATSOEVER. This is not a promise to publish every song sent in for criticism, but writerswith talent have always been encouraged by JOE DAVIS and you may be one of the fortunate ones tohave your song published by one ofthenation'sleading music publishers, JOE DAVIS, INC.

You may avail yourself of this service, our expert opinion and criticismfor the small cost of $2.00 foreachsong submitted, whether complete or consisting of only alyricor melody alone. It may prove aprofitableinvestment.

Fill out and return the coupon below, together with your manuscript and $2.00 in money order or cash. IF YOU SEND CASH PLEASE USE REGISTERED MAIL. Your song will receive our earliest attention and our criticismwillbe sent you not later than two weeks after we receive your lyric,melody or complete song.

(DETACH HERE) MUSIC FRIENDS SERVICE, INC., DEPT. B., DATE 1619 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. GENTLEMEN: Ienclose herewith money order , cash ,(if cash,use registered mail),in the sum of Two ($2.001Dollars, together with my manuscript which you agree to criticiseand return. Itisunderstood that you do not promise to have my song published and will not be responsible for anydamage orloss theretointransit. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: Vol. 51 O) February 4, No. 5 The World's Foremost Amusement Weekly 1939

Published weekly at Cincinnati, O.Enteredessecond-class matter,June 4,1897, at Post Office, Cincinnati, Under Act of March, 1879. 84 Pages. Subscription. $5 per year. Copyright 1939 by The Billboard Publishing Company. LEAN CROP OF NEW NAMES e Wage Claim Assignments Revealed Too Few Orks Developed Into In McCoy Wild West Bankruptcy; Guilty Are Asked To " Come Clean"Top Timber in. the Past Year

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-As a resultplainly stated that his office "bore the of the communication from L. B. Green -brunt". ofhelping the workers when haw. of La Fayette, Ind., in Hartmann'slegalbattlesweretakingplaceover Radio remotes have lost their magic-bookers much Broadcast of The Billboard, January 28classification of the case as either equity issue, Richard A. Harman, attorney fororbankruptcy."We do not propose concerned-offices single out promising bands for spe- many wage claims now pending againstto carry the entire burden in Wilming- the defunct McCoy Wild West Show,ton, but we will be glad to correspond cial bally-1938 gave less than 10 new names today said that he had received a long-with attorneys representing other wage distance call from an Annapolis lawyerclaimants," Harman stated. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-It wasn't so many years ago that all a band leader inquiring into Harman's experience in He pointed out that it will take con-needed was 13 weeks of sustaining dance remotes on the networks and he was ripe pressing his wage claims at Wilming-siderable time now in order to check andto cash in as a national name.In fact, he didn't even have to drag his original ton, Del.Thru contact with this lawyerdouble-check the claims, but he be-band along for that trek thru the hinterlands where the gelt is gravy for the and from other sources Harman has re-lieves that a large part of the worktraveling tootlers.It was enough to plunk down your dollar at the ballroom ceived reliable information that some ofshould have been done by now."Wegate just to see your unseen maestro "in person," even if his pick-up band sounded the wage claimants have "sold" their (See WAGE CLAIM on page 60) as tho every instrumentalist resented the presence of the others under the same claims, or assigned them, in some cases shell.But as the dance followers grew to as many as three different persons, up in the ensuing years, especially since and that such claims have been filed swing became ascientificstudy, the as many as three times. band boys and their bookers stunted "Of course such tricks can't get by aSLA. Willing To Co -Operateself -growth and continued milking the bankruptcy court," Harman said, "and moneyed well until It ran dry. it would be very advisable for those who True, there are more names of national did try this stunt to come clean now prominence in the ork world today than and to write to their attorney in eachOn Home Project---McCafferyin any other decade.And the competi- case and tell the facts." tion among them for top kale is almost This might expedite settling of the CHICAGO, Jan. 28.- The Showmen'sduring that timeandaware that nothinglethal.However, it's these same names claims, Harman said, as settlement willLeague of America is ready and willing toconcrete had been done toward a projectand familiar faces that have come down Inevitably be delayedifhearingsareco-operate with those interested in theof that type, took the lead and duringthru the years, with the ranks of new- ordered in disputed cases as to whoproposed Showmen's Home. League rep-the year past has raised a substantialcomers diminishing to almost a nil point should get the money. resentatives have never refused to conferamount of money to be used in further-as we approach the present year. In fact, with those of similar organizations anding the cause of a Home. "Anotherthingisthechargesofhave had the idea In mind that at some as the industry takes stock of the past 'padding,'"theWashingtonattorneytime it would be advisable that all show- Cites Large Contributions year, it becomes alarming to face the declared."It is claimed that numerousmen's organizations get together for a "All moneys contributed to this fundfact that all too few new names have claims have beenfiledfor wages in are deposited in a bank account sepa-been added to the top drawer during greater amount than actually due.Ifpractical nationalization of the project. those 12 months. any claimant has done this he should These are points in a statement byrate and apart from its other funds and President J. C. McCaffery of the SLA inare plainly earmarked 'Showmen's Home Basing judgment strictly on box-office immediatelyadvisehisattorney and Fund.'The trustees of the Fund arevalues, an urtbfficial survey of opinions thus help himself get the money thatcommenting upon an editorial in The among the industry's leading bookers really is due him. We do not contendBillboard regarding apparent division ofamong the best and most widely known that the audit of the books or theopinion in outdoor show ranks as tooutdoor showmen 1n the country.Inreveals that fewer than 10 bands stepped feasibility of the present set-up. making their decision to serve as membersinto the "real money" name class during amounts shown by the schedules filed of this board they have brought with1938.Singling out the chosen few, the by the McCoy outfit are correct, but if "The editorial in The Billboard of Jan-them their experience in so-called 'starkgolden rings go to Larry Clinton, Artie claimants have alleged greater amountsuary 21 entitled 'A Home for Troupers'realism' obtained in their money -makingShaw, Blue Barron, Gene Krupa, Skinnay than due them the best thing they canhas excited a great deal of attentionworld, but none of them have forgottenEnnis, Sammy Kaye and there you about do is to admit It now before much moreamong show people, particularly the mem-that there must first come an ideal andhaveit,with opiniondividedasto delay. bers of the Showmen's League of America,then the fulfillment of it. Count Baste belonging to that select "We had a couple of pipe lines whilethe organization that has taken what circle. Whilethereareundoubtedly the show's affairs were before the Wash-might be termed the first practicable step "We know thatan engineer mustdozens of others who "feel" they belong, ington courts. We learned about accusa-toward the realization of a home for thevisualize his bridge before he builds it. That might be called an Ideal. An archi-the basis of selection was strictly the tionsof claim solicitation and aboutaged or Indigent showmen," said Presi- (See DEBUNKING RADIO on page 13) attempts to split the workers to pre-dent McCaffery."The feasibility of atect must visualize his building before vent effectiveeffortsin behalf of theproject of this type Is always the cause (See SLA WILLING on page 60) claimants." for argument pro and con. The origina- Urges Working Together tors of the undertaking welcome all con- structive suggestions and only by suchDance Teachers In This Issue Harman suggested that "1f the attor-argument and criticism can the rough neys representing claimants can get to-spots of the plan be sanded out. Organize Union Pages gether or communicate with each other BroadwayBeat, The 5 it might be possible to weed out the "True, the Circus Saints and Sinners NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-With vehementBurlesque 26 duplicated claims and it might also beClub of America, formed for the purposeopposition from the dance school owners, Carnivals 41-48 possible to work together In order toof building a home for old troupers,dance teachers this week proceeded toCircus and Corral 32-34 facilitate settlement." fathered a plan, but thru the years noth-organize themselves with intentions ofClassified Advertisements 49-51 Referring to the first days the showing has come ofit.The Showmen'sapplying for an American Federation of Coin Machines 64-84 was stranded inthecapital, HarmanLeague, having been on the side lines Endurance Shows 28 Labor charter in the near future. Fairs -Expositions 35-37 Movement, started by ballroom teach- Final Curtain 29 ers to curb growing practice of free les-General News 3-5 --- sons from senior pupils and "gratefulGeneral Outdoor 59-63 Pink -Slippers Demonstrate Hartmann's Broadcast 60 alumni," also has the support of manyLegitimate 16-17 assistants who help compose member-Letter List 30 and 51-52 But First They Ask the Cops ship in the many dance teacher associa-Magic 28 tions.Their rallying to the causeisMinstrelsy 28 NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-After first seek-Hence an advance guard consulted withviewed as a schism in the ranks, leavingMusic 1 1-15 ing police advice on what constitutesthe police for a determination of the lawthe teacher associations to become out-Night Clubs -Vaudeville 18-25 right employer groups. Notes From the Crossroads 60 assaultandbattery,80pink -slippedof assault.Mere resistance, they were Orchestra Notes 12 WPA-ers staged a sitdown strike in theadvised, was not subjectto penalty. Locally the Dancing School Board ofParks -Pools 38-39 balcony of the Federal Music Theater toThus, when the guards attempted to oustTrade at a meeting of its own MondayPipes 57-58 "arouse sympathy"for renewed WPAthem, the strikers clung to each othernight resolved to buck any unionizationPossibilities 4 appropriation. The strike, third abortiveand to near -by posts.Shouting seemedwhich attempted to establish minimumRadio 6-10 attempt in recent weeks, lasted aboutto be equally legal, so women screamedsalariesforteachersortoforcetheRadio Talent 9 half an hour, until Paul Edwards, ad-to their hearts' content. employment on anything but the hourlyRepertoire -Tent Shows 27 ministrator, directed 50 WPA guards to Despitecareofguardsto preventbasis.Owners also horned in on theRinks -Skaters 40 evict the strikers following his warningcharges of assault being levied againstmeeting called to organize the teachers.ROUTES IOrchestra, page 14. Acts, that such violent devices would nullifythem too, several persons were scratched New group, to be known temporarily Units and Attractions, 21 the effect of their appeals.Two sittersand clothes were torn In the processastheDancing Teachers'Local,hasand 59. Dramatic and Musical,59. Carni- were arrested when they refused to re-of carrying the strikers out bodily.Sixelected the following officers:Jamesval,59. Circus and Wild West, 59. Mis- frain from picketing. received medical care.Previous strikesForlenza,president;ThomasWalters,cellaneous, 59. vice-president; Samuel Pollack, secretary -Show Family Album 50 Tho anxious to create a big enoughwere at the Adelphia Theater and at Sponsored Events 53 disturbance to get their plight publicizedheadquartersoftheNationalServicetreasurer; W. J. Weeks, recording secre-Thru Sugar's Domino 4 in the newspapers. the WPA-ers were alsoBureau, but at these the strikers dis-tary; George Tabatchnick, Larry Auto-Wholesale Merchandise -Pipes 54-58 concerned with keeping within the law.persed under their own power. rino and Paul Klein, trustees. World's Fairs News 31 1 The Billboard GENERAL NEWS February 4, 1939 Opera -on -Tour Decision Pcsci&i1itieS

Clears Vode-Visions' Path isa week in which GLEANED BY MEMBERS OF THE BECAUSEmatters ofthis immediate import do not NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Supreme Court'sHarold M. Lehman, treasurer and sponsor BILLBOARD STAFF order enjoining the American Federationof the opera productions, when the pres- plead for attention, the opportunity is of Musicians and the International Alli-entationofFaustwasdisturbedin The purpose ofthis departmentisto an ideal one in which to rid our system ance of Theatrical Stage Employees fromBirmingham,Ala., November 15 by a benefitproducers,bookers,agentsand of certain thoughts on talking comedians interfering with the productions of Op-stagehand strikecalledin compliance others concerned with the exploitation of that have long been accumulating.At era -on -Tour,Inc.,has given Horn &with international agreement between talent in the major indoor fields thru The the outset we acknowledge our thanks to the AFM and the IATSE. Billboard's coverage of every branch of the Westbrook Pegler,the Scripps -Howard BlythEnterprises,promotersofthe show business.. columnist, who ina remarkably keen Vode-Visionsplan, new impetus and Vode-Visions interpreted the Justice's column several weeks ago delivered some hope.Resumption of negotiations withremarks as being In its favor.Since the SHOWMEN INTERESTED IN SPECIFIC pertinent remarks on the comedy situa- the AFM are scheduled for next weekcourt approved operas using recordings "POSSIBILITIES" MAY ADDRESS THEM IN tion and by these remarks set us think- despite the AFM', intention to appeal thewhich were not made by union musi- CARE OF THE NEW YORK OFFICE OF ing more deeply about today's sermon. decision in the Appellate Division of thecians, Horn feels that he, too, would be THE BILLBOARD, 1564 BROADWAY. Pegler's piece deserves reprinting in full Supreme Court.Union officialsIookupheld by the courts in employment of but space is not available for that.To upon the court ruling with worry, fear-non-union hands if the AFM persisted quote Pegler in spasms is not possible ing the wedge may encourage other unitsin withholding use of its own members For FILMS because the gentlemen who guard his of the same type to buck the dictatesfor the purposes of making the music FRANCES ANDERSON-young and copyright portals insist that one must of the unions.Theater owners feel thetracks.By the same token the other attractivelegitactress caughtre- serve Pegler whole or not at all.So our decision may bring the unions more inunions would be obliged to either offer cently in the Brattleboro Theater's readers shallbe pleased only with a line and willing to meet terms of thetheir services or desist from picketing. production,Shakespeare's Merchant casualmention of anoutstanding employers. During trial it was borne out that the 1939, in Brooklyn. In a freak produc- thought that appeared in the column we Tho the musicians' union argued thatIA had no grievance against Opera -on - tion, and with brutally ineffective di- liked so well. the mechanical music seriously affectedTour, that there was no hesitancy on the rection, she still established herself part of Local 1 to provide the company as a young player with great insight In effect, Pegler stated that one of the welfare of its members thruout the its the deplorable traits of the composite country, Justice Kenneth O'Brien heldwith a crew when it had started and emotional sensitivity.Also, she talkingcomedianoftoday-and we there was "no existing labordisputetour.Men quit work only upon order has a beautiful speaking voice. Defi- assume he means as we would like him between the parties." and that the unionsof the International, in compliance with nitely rates a test for the screen. to: the highly successful funny man- were not justified in combining to pre-its reciprocal theater agreement with the is that he strikes the attitude invariably vent the plaintiff from conducting itsmusicians.Stagehands look upon both that he is honoring an audience by his business.Suit was instituted by Mrs.the opera and Vode-Visions projects as august presence; that the audience had grand employment opportunities. better listen carefully to everything and Operating against the defense of the For VAUDE watch every gesture becauseitmight SIDNEY WALTON AFM, too, was Mrs. Lehman's offer to RUTH WENTON-singer caught at never again have an opportunity to see carry a stand-by orchestra equal to that Marie's Crisis Cafe, New York. An him at the same level of prices.Of used by the San Carlo and Gallo opera attractive Viennese, she is a colora- course, that's not exactly what Pegler (This Week's Cover Subject) companies.Joe Weber, president of the tura soprano who sings in Italian. wrote, but the thought is the same and AFM,turned down thecompromise, French,Spanish, German and,of we concur wholeheartedly. however, fearing further legal entangle- course,English. Sheisobviously IDNEYWALTON first saw the light of dayments which may have charged his union There is, Indeed, something basically in Washington May 30,1913, hi okeh for vaude as a single or as fea- wrong with most of our comedians of but with "shaking down" the opera company Also schooling took place all up and down the Atand accepting salaries for men who were tured singer in a larger act. the gabbing genre.That something is Boston, West New York would be worth a try in a revue in a plural but, grammatical or no,it con- !antic seaboard, In not performing services. singing and dialect -speaking part. sists of many items diverse in character Atlantic City, Baltimore and his home town Vode-Visions has been dormant since but all adding up to the general condi- He ultimately left school to go in for actingthe summer, when Weber forbade AFM of smugness and condescension. and trained with the famous Vagabond Playermembers from making thenecessary tion of Baltimore and at the Johns Hopkins Uni Most assuredly there is something wrong recordings.Vode-Visions has appealed if such be the case-and itis..In the versify Playshop, during which time he actedto the departments of Labor and Justice, For NIGHT CLUBS school of criticism that we attended it in over 100 productions.He also sang in thecharging the musicians with monopoly HELEN WARE-blond and attrac- was taught that a comedian should be Baltimore Civic Opera Co., studied music after-and restraint.That disposition is still tiáe member of the vaude act of Earl the humblest ofbeings. He should, wards, and then went to New York for a sessionpending. Horn expects, the, that his LaVere and Helen Ware, caught dis- likeChaplinandthemostfamous of summer stock. project will get under way without Wash- playing an impressive lyric soprano clowns of history, make himself the butt Hisradiostart occurredinBaltimore,atington's decision on the strength of the voice and a refreshing personality at of jokes; the gloomy, bewildered merry WEAL, and he remained there for three yearsO'Brien ruling.Union officials privately the Oriental Theater, Chicago.She andrew who figuratively and even liter- as announcer, movie commentator, emsee, newsadmit that the way appears clear forshould do well in night spots, par- ally is the target for a kick in the pants. editor -commentator andfinally dramaticdi-him now. ticularly the smarter and more in- But most of our present-day rib ticklers rector.Returning to New York, he went with timate rooms, for she makes a fine have abandoned what has served as a WHN as sports commentator and a year later appearance and delivers pop tunes tradition for hundreds of years.Some was writing his own news commentary. He Portland Aud Rate -Change with magnificent taste. of them hire a stooge or a company of left the stationto free-lance and did com- PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 28.-The city stoogestotakethewhacks. Others mercials on WEVD, WMCA and WNEW, wascouncil recently adopted an ordinance don't evenbother. They depend on Paramount News commentator fora while, increasing minimum rental of the Civic their charm of manner and ease in de- joined ratee as featured narrator on foreignAuditorium to $112.50.It also providesAFA's 1st Meeting livery to put over gags fabricated by events and eventually wound up in radio again,for the city to share 1n gate receipts gents who have better card files than on WOR and the Mutual network.He stillwhen such minimum rental is permitted. gag -writing talent.The result is favor- narrates Paramount Pictorials, the latestre- Of Branch Managersable; otherwise our top -rank comedians In the past, favored groups were allowed would be walking the streets or picketing lease of which is "Night in Paris." to rent the building for $87.50, the actual NEW YORK,Jan. 28.-American Fed-WPA headquarters to restore them to February 5 is his first anniversary at WOR,operating cost. eration of Actors during April will holdthe rolls.Of course the public enjoys and during the past year he has distinguished Of the 185 shows there last year, 12its first meeting of branch representa-them but not as it used to enjoy the himself on such network commercials as "Thewere given the so-called "tree rental"tives.Question of local autonomy willzanies who were funny because God VoiceofExperience,"theBromoSeltzer-of $87.50.The new scale will Increasebe chief topic of discussion-one branchendowed them with a precious gift of Stoopnagle show, "Famous Fortunes" and thetheauditorium'srevenues$1,200toof the membership leaning toward the It will not affect dates clowning. Mennen's People's Rally; special events such as $1,500 a year. belief that the AFA can best function The funny man of another day didn't the Howard Hughes round -the -world flight and already scheduled. under such a set-up. know where his money for next week's sustainers like "Jazz Nocturne" have also made Localautonomywouldnecessitatemeal and board was coming from, but his name well known to dialers. self-support by the locals and paymenthe was half fed by the belly laughs of Walton holds a speed record for making spotNo Changes in Syracuse ofapercapitataxtotheparentappreciativeaudiences and he would transcriptions. He turned out 114 of them in organization. forego a night's lodging for a chance to three hours, and his transcribed narrations areLicenses Recommended bowl them over at the Palace, the Bijou currently heard daily for different products on SYRACUSE, Jan. 28.-Circus, theaterStage Friends Elect or Kronkheit's Opera House.Of course eight New York stations 24 hours a day. Heand pinball licenses in Syracuse will be he was a foolish, Impractical guy. He is married to Rosalie London, actress, and has aexempt fromincreasesthisyearif CHICAGO,Jan.28.-StageFriends'went to one extreme-fanatic devotion 14 -month -old daughter.The Walton, live inrecommendation of the license commit-Club, -Inc., local theatrical charity org,to what was truly an art form. He Forest Hills, L. I. tee of the city council is accepted. elected Sophia Schaefer Carlo for its newdidn't give a hang about storing away Sidney'shobby is currentevents. He Pinball machines will be continued atpresident, succeeding Edith Carpenter.the shekels for rainy days.He lived wouldn't go back to the stage if they gave him$25 each, having earned $20,000 in 11Other officers include Evelyn Simmons,only in the present.His offspring-the the Theater Guild on a platter.Last year hemonths at that rate.Legitimate thea-vice-president; Nene Henrici, treasurer;rich,neurotic,pampereddarlingof was asked to direct a Broadway production; he ters will pay $150, and movies are gradedCaroline Spies, secretary, and Margarettoday's high-pressure show business- read the script, held one rehearsal and handed Circuses run fromMoore Webb, financial secretary. has about as much love for the theater it back to the producer. from $25 to $150. as a prostitute for her trade. With him $100 to $300 a day, and floor shows from it's How much? and How sure am I _of $50 to $125 a year. Tess Gardella May Sue getting it? NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Tess Gardella, A smartcodeItisand thankful SUCCESS Hospital Bookings known as Aunt Jemima, says she mayshould we be that the actor has at last on the Stage Institutelegalproceedingsagainstareached the stage where he places a high [I.more often the result of proper Inflection and Negro actress using her name.Allegedvalue on his services; where he prepares odulation than of any other factor. BUFFALO, Jan. 28.-Ray S. Knee- for tomorrow by striking good bargains Let me read yourlineswith you. If my land, Buffalo talent and music book- impostor played Christmas week at thefor his services today.But we wonder iticism la not valid, I will take no fee.It I can er,was severely injured when his Auditorium, St. Louis. Miss Gardella was prove your delivery, we can agree on the fee. notified by friends that they had readwhether the theater is being helped by rite automobile skidded on an icy high- this streamlining of our comedians. We BOX 530, The Billboard, New York City. way near Lockport, N.Y.,and turned in newspapers that she was appearingwonder only for rhetoric's sake. Actually, over twice.He is in Buffalo General at the St. Louis spot. we are convinced that the theater has Hospital with double fracture of the lost something that itwill take long leg and concussions and lacerations. to regain-within our times if ever. Even tho he will be confined to the TMAT in Philly Drive One suave comedian started the vogue. CLINTON HOTEL hospital for about four weeks, he in- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28.-Theatricalof looking and appearing to think over tends to go on with his bookings for Managers, Agents and Treasurers' unionthe heads of the audience.He was a 10th Street, Below Spruce, thecoming month, includingthe local has launched a drive to organizestandout' way back when he started be- PHILADELPHIA,PA. Firemen's Golden Jubilee Ball, star- employees of sports promoters here. cause his work was so different.He was Seven Stories, Elevator Service. ring Henry Busse; Austin Wiley for The union is also trying to get closed -accepted by audiences as the Peck's Bad Newly furnished and decorated.Running the D'Youvllle College prom; Reggie shop contracts with the management ofBoy of vaudeville and revue.He was water in all rooms. Rooms with bath. Spe- ChildsforSt.Bonaventureprom, the Shubert Theater, a burly house, andindeeddifferentand most charming. cial Theatrical Rates by Day or Week, from Olean, N. Y., and the Shriners' Dance. the Academy of Music, home of theHe still is today-and makes today just ' $1.50 per Day; $6.00 per Week. Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. (See SUGAR'S DOMINO on page 62) February 4, 1939 GENERAL NEWS The Billboard 5 13roadway Beat One Iowa Is Enough Windy City Seenas Swellish By GEORGE SPELVIN WATERLOO,Ia.,Jan.28. - Two THE new Yacht Club show has one of Iowa theaters in a city of 50,000 is thegirlsrushing acrossthefloor one too many, a District Court judge Tee -Off for Tyro Tunesmiths carrying a shotgun, ,. "Where are you here decided January 20.He sus- CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-This burg hasone-shot writers and ghosters.Then, of going?" asks Lester Allen-and the galtained the contention of Rosenthal been the jumping-off placefor morecourse, there's the usual bunch of near answers, "Going to audition for NTG." brothers that the use of the name songwriters than any hamlet west of thebig shots who for some reason or other .. King Features Syndicate, which lros Iowa for the Mort H. Singer theater Hudson andisstilltheace provinghave their moniker tagged on to a new bought Len Lyons' column, will send it "constitutes unfair competition" and ground for the neophyte.Tune scrib-song.. When friends pin 'em down and around the country as Broadway Medley temporarily enjoined the Singer man- blers have a better chance to get thoseask, "Did you really write that song," instead of The Lyons Den. . The agement "from any further useor first few ditties off the presses In Chitheir answer is "No, not exactly, but I Angostura Bitters people (the company display of the name. than In New York, thus making a "sam-poured the coffee." Is owned by Frank Morgan and family) John Dostal, manager of Singer'sple case" for themselves before trying publish a recipe book for drinkees which to crash the big time. Another angle which has grown into also includes tips to the barman: one Iowa, announced the verdict would a healthy racket and also helped to cause be appealed to the Supreme Court. Number of legit song publishers heresongwriters to steer clear of the Windy of them is: "The taproom clock should can be counted off on one hand, butCity is the "publishing school for be- be a few minutes fast to facilitate clos- every one of them is anxious to giveginners" game, which gets the novice ing at the curfew hour." . So thenew dance floor which willbe raisedthe beginner a lift, and if the finished next time you're kicked out of a saloon21 inches from the regular floor to takeproduct catches on here over a radioto send his note formulas to the "pub- look at your own watch instead of thecare of the floor show. ,. ,Bill Shilling lisher" along with a sum of lucre to station or with atraveling band orcover thecosts. Song never appears, clock in the place.. . . Guy Palmertonsays that it's not true what you hearact the apprentice has about 50 per cent is out of the hospital after a seriousabout Orientals-they don't always paymore on the ball when he tries to pitchnor does the "angel."Recent case of bronchial Infection siege and Isgoingtheir debts. . . Lee Frederick, a chorus this was Daryl C. Doran, a local song girlat in New York's Tin Pan Alley league.promoter, who was sent up to the clink to Florida to convalesce. . . . Kathryn Jack Lynch'sroof gardeninTrouble is, the guy who thinks he is Kuhn, the costumer and stylist,saysPhiladelphia, is a Monday morning com- for two years for defrauding the malls. muter to New York for her dramatic roleanother Gershwin hasn't got the pa-So the present set-up doesn't leave that she weighs performers before meas- tience for anything less than the Mainmuch for songwriters here uring them forgowns-because theyIn Anne Hirst's sketches, My DaughterStem, with the result that he can waste ifIt'sthe often take on weight very quickly andand I, on WHN. , The Maria Karson fame and fortune trail they're after, but Trio, instrumental act, is trying noveltyaway a "career" waiting for the breakit's a good place to get a start if they then blame the gown for being too tight. in New York. And as most of 'em seemcan cold -shoulder the glamour for . But ít'5 even tougher to alter suitsIdeas-such as hanging peaches on thetofigurethisway,there'sJustno a than dresses, and so there are tailorsbullfiddle when playingPealin'thereason for any more than the handfulwhile.Te-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-? around town who also find it necessaryPeach, ,,. It ought to suggest hundredsof publishers already here. toweighcustomersbeforefittings-of variations for those ambitious enough Present crop of songwriters in Chi has especially drinkers, who take on moistureto think them up. , .. In one of the adsnarrowed down to a few oldtimers like H. GRADY MANNING weight overnight. for Universal's Son of Frankenstein, theWill Rosslter (also a veteran publisher), invites you to stop at drawing of the monster makes him lookWill Harris, Egbert Van Alstyne, Charlie Latest example of that rarity, a femalepositively cute. , . Could it be thatHarris and a few moderns headed by Joe songwriting team, is Florence Tarr andthey've filmed the Ritz Brothers' skitDuMond, Allen Grant, Nelson Shawn, Fay Foster, whose new song, My Journey'sabout Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Sylvia Clark, Ruth Frank, Larry Shay, HOTEL End, goes on the Ford program February Lou Holzer, Charles Kellen, Paul Fogerty 26, with John Charles Thomas singing Legit production is at the worst stand-and Harry Kogan, not to mention several it. . . . Leon & Eddie'sis still for this time of year that even the building aoldestinhabitant can remember;not CONTINENTAL only are no new productions being an- iFormcrly Kansas Citian I nounced, but evenalargesliceofMiss Skinner Debuts previous announcements is being with- ROOMSNew improvements - drawn- . . Optimists have hit on a including entirely new theory that everyone is waiting to seeWith Co. in "Candida" WITH BATH what happens after the startof the CHICAGO, Jan.28.-CorneliaOtis lobbies, cocktail fair;If the big clambake on the mudSkinner, in her local debut with other lounges andrestaur- flats fails to hype the business of thoseactors on the same stage, made a poor 150ants; new furnishings shows running, the boys will stay cageychoice In George Bernard Shaw's moth- and figure they've saved some dough,eaten Candida. Not only is she at a dis- anddecorations,air- MUSIC... butifthefairbrings customerstoadvantage In that she has difficulty in SERVICE conditioned rooms, Broadway playhouses, then the dammed -accustomingherselfto company but AS USUAL Professional Asset up production schedules will be releasedalso has to put up with a lifeless charac- suites and public Home Study in a flood. ,,, Anyhow, that's the theoryterization in a play that has long had da tiny spaces-willmakeit Attractive Feu -but it doesn't do much to help theits day. She moved into the Grand for a tamodelin5truly pitiful little ingenues and juveniles who thegreathotel Convenient Term couple of weeks prior to its New York in the Gateway to the Payments hang around the Stem drug stores pray-presentation, but here's hoping that this II. GRADY MANNING Complete Conserva- ing for work. . . The Palace Theateris left somewhere on the road and the P esidrnf Southwest. tory Courses Building, which bans pianos, ought toMain Stem will see her in something ban radios, too-or else ban The Bill- Baltimore at 11th Street Radio offers many opportunities to instrumentalists fresher and in something of more con- board's radio department.. . . If youcern. and vocalists.So do clubs, hotels, resorts, privateever want a really good time, try writing omheetrae, public schools.In spare time-in your Most of the Candida leads, as a matter own home-you may learn fo play your favorite in-a column with a sappy daytime serialof fact, seem as if they have lived ages-KANSAS CITY running full blast next door.. . There - ago or, better still, have never existed. MISSOURI strument tinder skilled instructors. were plenty of kids who went with TheIt Is only the sincere efforts of the per- Check Course Which Interests You American Way as extras, just so's they'dformers that give the vehicle any cre- Courses: Piano,Harmony,\'oi, e.PublicSehnnlget what they figured would be an "in"dence and some reason to the customers Music, Violin, Comet, Guitar, Trumpet, Mandolin,with the Harris office; the gals all woretc be patient to the end. Get into the their brightest dresses during rehearsals Miss Skinner labored tnru the titular Tenor Banjo, Organ, Accordion. Saxophone, Clarinet.-so that "maybe Mr. Kaufman will no- Write today for descriptive catalog and easy pay- role and lacked ease in some of the Road Show Business ment plan. tice me" . Questions brought up byimportant scenes.She will require a few an event of the week: How can you tellweeks, undoubtedly, to polish up in this Hundreds of menaremaking big University Extension Conservatorywhen an FTP-er is on a sit-down strikenew experiment, a departure from her moneyoperatingTalking Picture and when he isn't? And how many of the Dept. 23U 1525 E. 53d St., Chicago. lo. one -woman triumphs.Dorothy Sands Showsintheaterlesscommunities. 80 sit -downers had any. experience Incontributed a creditable Job as Miss Gar- We rent 16 mm talking pictures for professional show business? nett.Rev.Morell'ssecretary,secretly from $20to$25 in love with her stuff-shirted employer. per week, and She had most of the laughs and they rent and sell Projectors. Now Available on 16mm, for Showings Pitt Legit Famine were sorely needed. Write today in Schools - Churches - Clubs Onslow Stevens was not too impressive Towns Without Theatres in Morell's role, but the stiltedly written Ideal Pictures Corporation Aids Little Theaterscharacter is more to blame than the man attemptingits Dept.B.B. PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28,-With lightest characterization.John 28 East 8th Street, Chicago, "HIGH SCHOOL GIRL"schedule in months at Nixon, legit fansCromwell enacted the rather silly role III. with are turning to semi -pro and little thea-of Marchbanks, the' 18 -year -old poet and tersforfare,finding new plays onCandida's outspoken lover.A few of the Cecelia Parker average of one a month. Newest will bespeeches ring true and that is to Crom- EQUIPMENT NEW& USED well's credit.Stanley Harrison made an THEATRE Length,7Reels. Dynamite, social shouter about bootleg wormsPICTURE IIEONINES. SOUND [GUI SCREENS amusing caricature ofCandlda's father, New Prints,$176.75. coal mining by Louis Kolakosy, to be PORT111.11. PROJECTORS. IN CAMERAS. G AAAAAA OR SETS produced by Ede Toldi for Laboratorywhile Philip Faversham appeared accept- RECTIFIERS. AAAAA [TING ARC LAMPS NEN/1110, VENTILATING Used Prints,$105.00 and$122.50. ably In the minor role of Alexander Mill, TANS. CARBONS FILM TICKETS NIAIO LANIS NO Theater.Author Is head of State jus- SUPPLIES Trades Considered, a curate. IROsonTNT tice department's parole office. WRITE ION ENE! Other premieres in past few months, (Before press time Harry M. Forwood. EASTIN 16mm. PICTURES CO. of Misa Skinner's press department. In- MOVIE SUPPLYra COLtd. none yet rushed for by Hollywood orformed that A. P.Kaye, who played Ma 5. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL.., Davenport,Iowa. Broadway, have been at Kilbuck, Catho-Candida's father with Katharine Cornell's licGuild and Playhouse.Top -moneycompany in 1937, replaced Stanley Har- grosser in amateur circles, envy at timesrison, who took that role temporarily.) ofpromanagers, is Y Playhouse, averag- THE FILM WEEKLY ing $1,200 for two -night performances. Sam Honigberg. S PLATESSUCTION FEATURE! Latest, directed by S. Don Moll, was AUSTRALIA Featherweight-no gagging-Dead End, 50th production since group CoveringtheMotionPicture andEntertainment Natural Taste-Hold. Better. Marshall,ThomasMackin, Nicholas Field Generally. Singers, Speaker. Ilkthewas organized 13 years ago. Bleyker, trustees; Jake Haesely, sergeant Conducted by KEVIN BRENNAN, extratongueroom.clearer 198 City T is Building,Pitt Street, mouth.All forme false teeth at arms. Sydney, -by mall-as low e. $9.76.St. Paul IA Elects Australian Ogle* or THE BILLBOARD. 60.day trial.Write for FREE catalog and impressionmaterial. We trust you. 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Mend photos and de-responding and recording secretary: Wil- Double Price. You May Reach Us By Phone (from Everywhere). 100,000 ... 20.00 scription of experience. AD. 7510.THE TOLEDO TICKET COMPANY,1,000,000..150.50 DR, J. EDWARD MALONE, liam P. Kradler, business agent; Harry No C. O.D. Orders Double Coupons, 20941 W. Pike Street, Long Beach, Calif,Nelson, assistant butlnesa agent; Ralph Size: Single Tick., 102". GET OUR PRICES. Toledo, O., U. S. A. DoublePrice, h The Billboard RADIO February 4, 1939 Conducted by JERRY FRANKEN--Communications to 1564 Broadway, New York City Use of Radios Over radio Survey of Mason Cíty, Iowa 50% Every Day of LOCAL STATION MAKES VERY STRONG SHOWING INMason City Study Figures showing dailylistening STUDY OF FARM CENTER LISTENING ... STATION WHO, habits, as reflected in use and non- use of receivers in Mason City, Ia., DES MOINES, TOPS WEB STATIONS; WCCO NEXT e e e proves the amazing fact that on every day of the survey more than half of the Mason City residents CHASE & SANBORN, BENNY, VALLEE LEADERS queried had listened to the radio. By JERRY FRANKEN tentage of radio use in Mason City is ations.Listening seems to be divided This is on nighttime listening only. comparison or radio use in a previous between WHO, NBC Basic Red outlet Thursday, Wednesday and Friday CONTINUING theseriesofradiofarmlocationsurveyedby Market for Des Moines, andKGLO. To alesser were the first three.While Thurs- programsurveys,TheBillboardResearch Corp. for The Billboard. Thisextent, WCCO figures. day is usually a good day, Wednes- presents in this issue the first portionwas Watertown, S.D.,where the eve- WHO Tops in )Feb Shows day is not so well intrenched. That of a survey of Mason City, Ia.Subjectning use of radios came to only35per Sunday is fifth on the list is also of this part of the survey is eveningcent.However, the Watertown survey KGLO's strength shows up in the surprising, usually figuringinthe program listening in a representativewas made in May. half-hour programs.In the hour pro- first three nights of the week on farm city location. Another highlightistheshowinggrams,WHO dominates,with the rest radio use.Figures for all days: One high spot of the survey, pre- of the results divided among WCCO, Not made by Mason City's independent sta- (See RADIO SURVEY on page 10) Listen-Listen - pared by Market Research Corp. oftion, KGLO (a CBS Northwestern group Day ing ing Total Pet. America, is the proof it offers of theand North Central Broadcasting System Thursday.. 114 48 162 70% power of radio in such a center asaffiliate).Owned and operated by theDetails on Leading Wednesday. 105 55 160 65% Mason City.Of 1,104 residents queriedlocal Mason Citydaily.The Globe - Friday ....103 56 159 65% on evening listening during the weekGazette, this station evidences, by theLocal Shows in M. C.Monday ...98 60 158 62% the survey was made (January 5 toprograms reported in this survey, good Sunday ...96 59 155 62% January 11, inclusive), 694 said theylocal area showmanship ability-local In answer to two telegrams sent Tuesday ..93 60 153 61% had used their radios.This is slightlyarea meaning its service area, not theKGLO,Mason City. Ia., only sketchy Saturday ..85 72 157 54% more than 62 per cent, an unusuallylimits of the city alone. information was obtained regarding the high listening percentage. A study of The Watertown survey showed thatvarious outstanding local programs on the various programs heard shows thatlisteners reported hearing 18 stations.that outlet. Information follows: SENEFF, allon one year sustaining. there were no special event broadcastsMason City listeners showed their pro- "SPORTS CAMERA" withJim NBCThesaurusprogramsinclude ofoutstanding nature which might,gram service came from 13 different Woods. On theairtwoyearsfor"Concert Hall of the Air," on two perhaps, have had a tendency to in-stations.However, most of these sta-Schmidt Brewing Co. Direct. years;"Musical Workshop," "Old crease use of radios during the surveytions were reported but once or twice, EMIL AND COMMANDERS,Refrains," "Music Graphs," one year, period. this going for XEPN, Mexico;WLW, WALLY WALLACEand HUCKall sustaining. More interesting than this high per -Cincinnati, and several Chicagosta- SHAFFERorchestras,andBETTY (See DETAILS ON on page 10) 15 -MINUTE SHOWS Leading Programs in Mason City (Reported Heard Seven Times Weekly) Sports Camera L KGLO-32 32 (Mason City,la.) EVENING PROGRAMS (Reported Heard Five Times Weekly) Amos 'n' Andy 110:00-10:15) N 15 times) WHO -121; DK-3 N 13 times) WLW-6; DK-1 131 TWO HOURS AND 15 MINUTES' SHOW " 1 6:00- 6:15) (Reported Heard Once Weekly) jack Armstrong S WHO -44; DK-1 45 L WHO -33 33 Iowa Barn Dance Frolic L WHO -28 28 Captain Midnight Singin' Sam S KGLO-33 33 HOUR SHOWS (Reported Heard Four Times Weekly) (Reported Heard Once Weekly) Little Orphan Annie 5 WHO -30; DK-1 31 13 Chase & Sanborn N WHO -67; DK-2 69 Town Crier L KCLO-13 Kraft MusicHall N WHO -66 66 Rudy Vallee Variety Hour N WHO -59 59 (Reported Heard Three Times Weekly) 58 Good News of 1939 N WHO -58 N KCLO-20 20 45 Music by Cugat Town Hall Tonight N WHO -45 S WHO -14 14 39 Dick Tracy Kay Kyscr N WHO -39 Dance Hour L KGLO-11 11 Major Bowes' Amateur Hour N KRNT-12 12 12 Texaco Star Theater N KCLO-12 (Reported Heard Twice Weekly) Cities Service Concert N WHO -11 I1 Lux Radio Theater N WCCO-6; DK-1 7 Golden Cloves Program N WHO -15 15 Campbell's Playhouse-Orson Welles N WCCO-1; DK-4 5 Barry Woods N KGLO-13 13 Musical Workshop l KGLO-11 11 HALF-HOUR SHOWS The Old Refrains L KGLO-11 11 Sammy Kaye's Orchestra N KGLO-5; OK -1 6 (Reported Heard Three Tintes Weekly) Music Graphs L KGLO-6 6 Lone Ranger S KGLO-331 DK-1; N WCN-1 35 (Reported Heard Once Weekly) 16 Uncle Ezra N WHO -16 (Reported Heard Twice Weekly) Betty Seneff L KGLO-11 11 Johnny Presents (Russ Morgan) N WHO -25; WCCO-1; DK-1 27 American Viewpoints N KCLO-7 7 Concert Hall of the Air L (6:30.71(Thurs.) KCLO-7 Song Fellows L WHO -7 7 L 16:35-7) (Tues.) KGLO-4 11 National Radio Revival N WHO -6 6 junior Music Hall L 15:30-6:001(Thurs.) KGLO-7 Organ Reveries L KGLO-5 S L (5:30-5:451 (Tues.) KGLO-4 11 Wally Wallace's Orchestra L KGLO-5 Cab Calloway's Orchestra N KGLO-5; DK-1 6 (Reported Heard Once Weekly) 10 -MINUTE SHOW jack Benny N WHO -63; DK-1 64 (ReportedHeard Six Times Weekly) N WHO -43 43 45 fibber McGee and Co. North.Iowa Forum L KGLO-45 One Man's Family N WHO -42 42 Battle of Sexes N WHO -36 36 Fitch's Bandwagon N WHO -31; DK-1 32 NEWS PROGRAMS 31 Hour of Charm N WHO -30; DK-1 WHO -129 (7 times) 129 25 News 110:15.10:301 L Al Pearce and His Gang N WHO -25 L WHO -90 16 times)" 90 N WHO -23 23 News 16:30. 6:451 Carnation Contented Program News (6:00- 6:051 L KCLO-80 16 times, 80 N WHO -23 23 17 times) 48 For Men Only 23 News (10:00-10:151 1 KGLO-48 Pall Mall Program N WHO -23 L KCLO-45 16 times) 45 22 News 1 7:00- 7:05) Manhattan Merry -Go -Round N WHO -22 L 15 times) 34 19 News (8:00- 8:155 KCLO-34 Death ValleyDays N WHO -19 19 Human Side of the News-Edwin C.Hill Your Hit Parade N KGLO-18: DK-1 WHO -11 (2 times/ 11 17 16:15-6:301 N The Wonder Show-lack Haley N KCL0.17 WHO -8 14 times) 8 KGLO-12; DK-4 16 News (OK) - Eddie Cantor's Camel Caravan N Headlines of the Air 15:45.6) L WHO -6 (once) 6 N KGLO-14; WCCO-1 15 l once) 6 Camel Caravan-Benny Goodman 14 News 19-9:15) L KCLO-6 American Album ofFamiliar Music N WHO -14 KCLO-5 (2 times) 5 N WHO -13 13 News (DKI Lady Esther Serenade (Guy Lombardo) Sports News 16:45.7) L WHO -5 (2 times) 5 Melody alyd Madness )Robert Benchley N KGLO-13 13 9 Joe E. Brown N KGLO-9 Farmers' Forum L WHO -8 MISCELLANEOUS N KCO-8 Vincent Lopez Music 1DK) - WCN-6 16 times) 6 Quaker Party N WHO -S Vox Pop L WHO -S 8 Campana's First Nighter N WCCO-7 7 SPECIAL EVENTS Emil and His Commanders L KGLO-7 7 6 Jackson Day Dinner-President R It Buddy Clark's Musical Weekly N KGLO-6 N KGLO-26; DK-1 27 WHO -6 6 (8:30-91 Cosmopolitans L Basket Ball Came 17:30-8:30) l KGLO-15 15 Father Robert A. Walsh L WHO -5 5 (Austin Vs. Mason City Hi) N WHO -4; DK-1 5 Pepsodent Program-Bob Hope Madison Square Carden Boxing Bout19-10). N WMT-5 5 HuckShaffer'sOrchestra L KGLO-5 5 February 4, 1939 RADIO The Billboard 7 EVENING PROGRAMS HEARD IN MASON CITY, IA. FROM JANUARY 5 TO JANUARY 11, 1939 Neu? Programs Program Number Hour Programs Pre ram Number Llsi ning Hoary Origin Station Listening Listening Heard Origin Station Listening

5:00- 5:15 The Voice of North Iowa Press L KOLO 1 8:00- 8:30 Vox Pop N wMA0 5:00- 5:15 CaptainMidnight WHO 33 8:00. 8:30 Battleof Sexes N WHO 36 5:10- 5:15 Barney Barnard's Band L WHO 4 8:00- 8:30 We, the People N RNT 2 5:00- 5:30 SilverTheater __ N WCCO 1 8:00- 8:00 TexacoStar Theater N KGLO 12 _ 5:05- 5:80 LeightonNoble'sOrchestra N MOLO 1 8:00- 8:00 Major Bowes' Amateur Hour N KRNT 12 5:15- 5:30 Single' Sam 8 KOLO 33 8:00. 8:00 Good Newsof1939 N WHO 53 5:15- 5:30 Mystery Play L WMT 1 8:00- 9:00 Campbell's Playhouse(Orson Welles)__N WCCO 1 5:15- 5:30 DickTracy 8 WHO 14 8:00. 8:00 Campbell's Playhouse (Orson Welles)__N DK 4 5:15- 5:30 The MadrigalSingers(WPA1 L KOLO 2 8:00. 9:00 Alka-SeltzerNationalBarnDance_ ___N WMT 5:15- 5:45 Vox Pop L WHO g 8:00- 9:00 Ford Sunday EveningHour N WCCO 5:30- 5:45 JackArmstrong 8 WHO 44 8:00- 9:00 Ford Sunday EveningHour N OK 5:30- 5:45 JackArmstrong 8 OK 1 8:00- 8:00 Lux Radio Theater N WCCO 8 5:30- 5:45 Jr.MusicHall - L K OLO 4 8:00- 9:00 Lux Radio Theater N DK 5:30- 5:55 MelodyParade L KOLO 2 8:00- 9:00 Town Hall Tonight N WHO 45 5:30- 8:00 Jr. Music Hall L KOLO 7 8:00-10:15 Iowa Barn Dance Frolic L WHO 28 5:30- 8:00 The Lone Ranger 8 KOLO 33 8:15- 8:30 GeorgeE.Sokolsky L KGLO 5:30- 8:00 The Lone Ranger 8 DK 1 8:15- 8:80 Music by Cugat L KGLO 12 5:30- 8:00 Nighttime onthe Trail N KOLO 2 8:15. 8:30 Music Graphs L KOLO e 5:45- 6:00 Little Orphan Annie S WHO 30 8:30- 8:45 AlohaLand L KGLO 2 5:45- 8:00 Little OrphanAnnie 8 DK 1 8:30- 8:45 Welter Wlnchell N WMT 4 5:45- 6:00 Headlines of the Week L WHO e 8:30- 8:45 Talk -W. B.Danforth L KGLO 2 5:45- 6:00 FatherMaurice Sheehy N ROLO 3 8:30- 8:45 Master Singer L KGLO 1 5:55- 8:00 News L KOLO 2 8:30. 9:00 Camel Caravan -Benny Goodman Ork__H KGLO 14 8:30- 8:00 Camel Caravan -Benny Goodman Ork__N WCCO 1 6:00- 8:05 News L KOLO 80 8:30- 9:00 HuckShaffer'sOrchestra L KGLO 5 6:00- 8:05 News L OK 1 8:30. 9:00 The Pall Mall Program N WHO 23 8:00- 6:15 Amos 'n' Andy N WLW 6 8:30. 9:00 American Album of Familiar Music____ N WHO 14 8:00- 6:15 Amos 'n' Andy N DK 1 8:30 9:00 DeathValleyDays N WHO 19 8:00- 6:15 Easy Ano, N WMT 1 8:30- 9:00 Jackson Day Dinner-Pres. Roosevelt__N KGLO 26 6:00- 6:15 Keystone Song Fellows L WHO 8 8:30 9:00 Jackson Day Dinner-Pres. Roosevelt__ N OK 1 6:00- 8:30 Saturday Night Swing Club N WBBM 1 8:30. 9:00 Fibber McGee andCo. N WHO 43 6:00- 8:30 Avolon Time N WHO 1 8:30- 9:00 Information Please N WMT 1 8:00- 8:30 Jello Program -Jack Benny N WHO 63 8:45- 9:00 Irene Richfor Welch N WMT 1 8:00- 6:30 JelinProgram N DK 1 8:45- 8:00 Irene Rich for Welch N DK 2 6:00- 8:30 The People's Platform N KOLO 3 8:45 9:00 DanceHour L KGLO 2 6:05- 6:15 Hits endBits L KOLO 4 8:45- 9:00 Musical Workshop L KGLO 11 6:15- 8:30 Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons_ ___N WMT 6:15- 6:30 VocalVarieties N WHO 2 9:00. 8:15 OrganReveries L KGLO 5 6:15- 6:30 Sports Camera L KOLO 30 9:00- 9:15 The OldRefrains L KGLO 11 6:15- 6:30 Human Side of News -Edwin O. HIII__N WHO 11 9:00- 9:15 News L KGLO e 8:30- 6:35 NavyNews L KOLO 4 9:00. 8:30 Famous Jury Trials N WMT 1 8:30. 8:45 Musicgraphs L KOLO 3 8:00. 9:30 Pepsodent Program -Bob Hope N WHO 4 0:30- 6:45 Horace Heidt's Orchestra N WMT 1 9:00- 0:30 Pepsodent Program -Bob Hope N DK 1 6:30- 6:45 News L WHO 90 9:00- 8:30 ColumbiaWorkshop N KGLO 2 6:30- 6:45 Sports Camera L ROLO 2 9:00- 9:30 Guy Lombardo's Orchestra N WCCO 4 6:30- 7:00 The Chicagoans N KOLO 4 9:00- 9:30 Lady Esther Serenade (Guy Lombardo) N WHO 13 6:30- 7:00 Concert Hallof the Air L KOLO 7 9:00- 9:30 Grand Central Station N WJR 6:30- 7:00 The Wonder Show -Jack Haley N KOLO 17 8:00. 9:30 Melody and Madness (Robert Benchley) N KGLO 13 8:30- 7:00 Joe E. Brown N ROLO g 8:00. 9:30 Melody and Madness (Robert Benchley) N K RNT 8:30- 7:00 UncleJim'sQuestionBox N WMAQ 1 5:00- 9:30 Cosmopolitans L WHO e 6:30- 7:00 Fitch'sBandwagon N WHO 31 8:00. 9:80 CarnationContented Program N WHO 23 6:30- 7:00 Fitch'sBandwagon N DK 1 9:00- 9:30 True orFalse N WMT 2 3 N 6:30- 7:00 Seth Parker N WMT 9:00- 9:30 True orFalse DK 1 6:35- 7:00 Concert Hallof the Air L K GLO 4 9:00- 9:45 Your Hit Parade N KGLO 18 6:45- 7:00 Betty Sennett L KOLO 11 8:00. 8:45 Your Hit Parade N DK 1 6:45- 7:00 Songfellows L WHO 7 9:00-10:00 Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical 6:45- 7:00 Opportunity Knocks L WMT 2 Knowledge N WHO 39 6:45- 7:00 Golden Gloves Program L WHO 6 9:00-10:00 KraftMusicHall N WHO 56 6:45- 7:00 ThisBusiness Week L WHO 1 9:00-10:00 Madison Square Garden Boxing Bout__ N WMT 5 8:45- 7:00 NorthIowa Forum L KOLO 2 9:15. 9:30 DanceHour L K GLO 11 8:45- 7:00 Sports News L WHO 5 9:15- 9:45 Emil and His Commanders L KOLO 7 6:55- 7:00 News L BOLO 2 8:30- 9:45 Uncle Ezra's Radio Station E-Z-R-A__N WHO 18 9:30- 9:45 Barry Woods N K GLO 5 7:00. 7:05 New. L KOLO 45 9:30- 8:45 MusicbyCugat L KGLO 8 7:00- 7:30 Johnny Presents (Russ Morgan) N WHO 25 9:30.10:00 Buddy's Clark's Musical Weekly N KOLO 8 7:00- 7:30 Johnny Presents (Russ Morgan) N WCCO 1 9:30-10:00 Americans at Work N KGLO 2 7:00- 7:30 Johnny Presents (Russ Morgan) N OK 1 9:30-10:00 Farmer's Forum L WHO e 7:00- 7:30 The Green Hornet N WMT 3 9:30-10:00 HeadlinesandBy -Lines N WCCO 2 7:00- 7:30 The Green Hornet N DK 1 9:30-10:00 Father Robert A. Walsh L WHO 6

7:00- 7:30 Campana'sFirstNighter N WCCO 7 - 9:30.10:00 Eddie Cantor's Camel Caravan N K OLO 12 7:00- 7:30 Warden L.E.Lower N WMT 1 9:30-10:00 Eddie Cantor's Camel Caravan N DK 4 7:00- 7:30 The Quaker Party N WHO B 9:45-10:00 American Viewpoints N KOLO 7 7:00- 7:30 Al Pearce and His Gang N WHO 25 8:48.10:00 CapitolOpinions N K GLO 3 7:00. 7:80 One Man's Family N WHO 42 9:45-10:00 Barry Woods N K GLO 8 7:00- 7:30 Gang Busters N WCCO 3 9:45-10:00 Golden Glove Program L WHO 9 7:00- 8:00 Rudy ValleeVarietyHour N WHO 55 10:00-10:15 Amos 'n' Andy N 7:00- 8:00 CitiesServiceConcert N WHO 11 WHO 121 10:00-10:15 Amos'n'Andy N 7:00- 8:00 Chase A Sanborn Program N WHO 87 DK 3 10:00-10:15 News L 7:00- 8:00 Chase A Sanborn Program N DK 2 NGLO 48 10:00.10:15 News L WMT 7:00- 8:00 Kate Smith Hour N KRNT 1 4 10:00.10:15 News L 7:00- 8:00 ThisIs New York N KOLO 4 WGN 1 10:15-10:30 7:05- 7:15 NorthIowa Forum L KOLO 45 Red Morro With Mildred Bailey A Orb N KGLO 2 10:15-10:30 Jack Crawford's Orchestra L K GLO 7:15- 7:30 The TownCrier L KOLO 133 4 10:15.10:30 News 7:30- 7:45 Musical Workshop L KOLO L WHO 129 10:15.10:30 WallyWallace'sOrchestra_ L 7:30- 7:45 GeorgeHall's Music Hall L KOLO 2 N GLO 5 10:15-10:30 HalLeonard's Orchestra L 7:30. 8:00 For Men Only N WHO 6010 23 10:16.10:30 7:30- 8:00 AmericanLegionHour L ROLO 3 Sammy Kaye's Orchestra N KGLO 5 10:15-10:30 Sammy Kaye's Orchestra N 7:80- 8:00 Burns and Allen N WCCO DK 1 10:30.10:45 NationalRadioRevival L WHO 9 7:30- 8:00 Eddy Duchin N WMT 19.1 10:30-10:45 SportsHeadlines L WHO 2 7:30- 8:00 The Lone Ranger N WON 1 10:30-10:45 Back to the Bible 7:30- 8:00 Professor Quiz N WCCO 2 L WHO 2 10:30.11:00 7:30- 8:00 Professor Quit N DK WHO Band on Parade L WHO 2 10:30-11:00 CharlesBaum's Orchestra N N 7:30- 8:00 KOLO StudioParty L KOLO 3 GLO 4 10:30-11:00 7:30- 5:00 Voice ofFirestone N WHO Cab Calloway's Orchestra N NGLO 5 10:30-11:00 Cab Calloway's Orchestra N 7:30- 8:00 Voice ofFirestone N 2 OK 1 DK 10:30-11:00 7:30. 8:00 HobbyLobby N WMT Tommy Dorsey andHis Orch ____N WMT 2 7:30- 8:00 Tommy Dorsey -His Trombone and His 10:30-11:00 VincentLopez'sOrchestra N N GLO 8 10:45-11:00 HerbieHolmes'Orchestra N Orchestra N WHO K GLO 2 10:45.11:00 LouBreese's 7:30- 8:30 BasketBall Gamo --Austin Vs.Mason Orchestra N VHO 2 10:45-11:00 Ray Kinney's Band City H L KGLO 15 N WHO 2 TropicalMoods L 7:45- 8:00 NGLO 2 11:00-11:15 American Legion Dance L WHO 2 Ranch Boys 7:45- 8:00 I( GLO 1 11:00-11:30 Kay Kyser's Orchestra N K GLO 3 7:45- 8:00 News L KGLO 2 11:00-11:30 SammyKaye'sOrchestra N N GLO 11:00-11:30 Benny Goodman N K SO 8:00- 8:15 News L K G LO 34 11:00-11:30 BudFisher'sBand N WHO Bend Wagon L 8:00- 8:15 WMT 1 11:00-11:30 Olen Gray's Casa Loma Orchestra N NGLO 1 8:00- 8:30 Hour of Charm N WHO 30 11:30-11:46 JoeReisman'ºBand N WHO 8:00. 8:30 Hour of Charm DK 1 11:30-12:00 PaulPendervis Orchestra N KGLO 1 8:00- 8:80 Hollywood Playhouse N WMT 2 Henry _ 11:30-12:00 King'sOrchestra N NGLO Hollywood Playhouse N 8:00- 8:80 DK 2 11:55.12:10 MissingPersons'Bureau L WHO 1 8:00- 8:30 Manhattan Marry-Oo-Round N WHO 22 (Continued on page8) 8 The Billboard RADIO February 4, 1939 AFRA'S STRONG POSITION

"Hair of Dog" WGN Announcers Union Enters Peace Meeting JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jan. 28.- A JeffersonCityradioannouncer Signed by AFRA showed up for a broadcast recently CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Present activity with a dog of uncertain parentage and. displayofstrengthput up by With Most Odds Favoring It trotting along rather abjectly at his American Federation of Radio Artists heels.Asked for an explanation, he with the ad agencies has proved to be a gave the following: general hypo for the union in enrolling He dropped into Columbia, Mo., radio workers heretofore undecided as to NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Meetings open-CIO, while APRA and the other talenthome of the State university, for an what course they should take regarding ing today between the American Federa-unions are AFL unions. evening, had a "whale of a date" and organization. Indication of this was seen tion of Radio Artists and a newly cre- The new agency committee, in -addi- visited members of his fraternity. Ahere this week by announcement that ated committee representing advertiserstion to LaRoche, Includes John Reber, little hazy about details, he admits to all announcers and sound men at WGN- and advertising agencies find the unionJ. Walter Thompson Co.;J. G. Sample, having come out of the general melee in an unusually strong position.When with $11, a pint of whisky, the dog Mutual have joied AFRA.Move was it was agreed late Friday night to holdBiackett - Sample - Hummert; Chester doubly significant since this is the first Bowles, Benton & Bowles; Leonard Bush, and a headache. major MBS station which APRA has even the meetings, a general impression inComptonAgency; W. B.Ruthrauff, When last seen he had managedpartially organized, plus the fact that it the trade was that AFRA would nego-Ruthrauff & Ryan, Don Francisco, Lord to lose the bucks, the pint and theis generally supposed that the Mutual tiate, but union spokesmen state this is& Thomas. The most impartial observers cerebral buzz, but the dog was still net will be AFRA's next step for nego- entirely out of the question and thatfeel that this committee will meet with trotting along dejectedly at his heels.tiation of contracts. the only reason they are meeting is toa union in an impregnant position, con establish a system whereby the ad agen-sidered even more remarkable since the AFRA announced some time ago that cies can sign the AFRA Fair Trade Code. due to the peculiar set-up of MBS com- The meeting averted a strike called forunion is not yet two years old. FCC Hearing Revealspared with NBC and CBS, the union Sunday morning. would probably deal separately with the CHICAGO, Jan.28.-Atpresstime stations comprising the MBS web, and The Columbia and NBC networks werehere Friday agencies, with few excep-CBS's Net Workingswith the present development at WON it instrumental in getting the two groups,tions, were holding up their signing of WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Appearanceis expected that this outlet will be nego- AFRA and the agency committee, to-AFRA's fair code contract, majority of tiated with first.Nearly all the actora gether.Chains asked the union to agree of Columbia Broadcasting System execsand singers at WGN are already on the to a request made by Chester LaRoche,them stating they would make no movebeforetheFederalCommunications until the New York bunch made a de-Commission this week was dimmed byAPRA rolls and now with the addition of Young & Rubicam, agency committeecision. of sound men and announcers the union chairman, to meet.It was said that the Neisser-Meyerhof, P. K. Wrigleypolitical efforts to change FCC's set-up.will no doubt begin bargaining very soon conference would continueuntiltheand a couple of small independents wereAppearing for CBS were W. B. Lewis,with WON and probably for all depart- problem had been settled. the only signers here so far. One agencyFredE.Willis,PaulKesten, Arthur called AFRA after receiving the codeJordan and Arthur S. Padgett. Lewisments at the same time. The new agency committee has powerTuesday and asked if it took effect im-spent first day on CBS programs; Willis'WGN is owned by Col. Robert R. Mc- to act for both agencies and their clients.mediatelyafteraffixingasignature.revealed inner working of InternationalCormick's Chicago Tribune, which, inci- To the claim that clients had been keptWhen told it did agency retorted that itBroadcasts, and Kesten testified on CBSdentally, has been the only Chi news- in the dark on the 10 -month AFRA ne-could see no reason to start paying thepolicies and sales, rates and other com-paper giving no space in its news col- gotiations the answer is made that mostscale before the others did and wouldmercial phases of net operation. umns or otherwise to the present APRA- clients regarded the actors' deal, accord-hold out till the mass went in. agency strike situation. ing to one agency executive, as a com- After stating In an interview with The Jordan and Padgett were questioned paratively minor problem and did notBillboard last Friday that the Blackett-atlength on operationsof Columbia realize until the past two weeks thatSample-Hummert agency here could notConcerts Corp. and community concerts,Patsy Kelly Set AFRA really meant business. negotiate with APRA without sanctionwith FCC counsel George Porter cross- It was learned last week that one ofof its clients, J. G. Sample, president ofexamining and trying to bring out theOn Bob Hope Show counsel for the American Association ofthe firm, met the next day with AFRA'svast scope of CBS and NBC concert bu- AdvertisingAgencies, which had been reaus when considered together.Point NEW YORK, Jan.28. - JamesL. conferring with AFRA for some time, wasnational secretary, George Heller, andindicated was that the two nets con-Saphier, who returned this during the confab offered a counter-trolled available talent and dates.Nextweek after a six-month stay in Holly- also counsel and general United Statesproposal which Heller turned down. This wood, set Patsy Kelly as a regular on director for the International Bedeauxwas the first direct meeting AFRA hadweek CBS casewillbe presented by Co.This group is regarded by labor as Lawrence W. Lowman, W. B. Lodge andthe Bob Hope Pepsodent show.Starts one of its "arch foes."Labor protestshad with the Chi B -S -H exec, result ofFrank Stanton, who will present testi-February7,with Pat Wilder, playing last year caused cancellation of plans forwhich came to nil and with no wordmony with special emphasis on lack ofHoney Chile, leaving the week before. the former King of England, the Dukeforthcoming after B -S -H received a copyservice duplication. Miss Kelly guest -starred on the show a of Windsor, to visit this country whenof the code Tuesday. fortnight ago. labor learned that Bedeaux was In charge Agencies here having New York head- Saphieralso brought Julian Blau - of plans.Bedeaux and Four A counselquarters definitely state that acceptance stein,formerUniversalstoryeditor, is George Link.Itisindicated thatof the code will have to come from that"One i%lan's Family" back with him as a new member of AFRA felt this was one of the reasons noend.Whether they would then sign as his organization.Blaustein will work progress had been made afterall thea natural consequence was not learned.To Grow Older in the East, Saphier returning to Holly- meetings.It is also a reason the strikeMeanwhile the Chi local was ready to wood at the end of January. walk out when and if national board set HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 28.-What is be- call was decided on for January 29. lieved to be one of the longest contracts From the union standpoint,eithera deadline. ever inked in the history of radio was Sunday or Thursday, preferably Sunday, announced here today upon the signingACC, WBNX Set New Pact was the best day to strike.Radio re- of the staff of One Man's Family to a NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-American Com- ceivers are not only most in use on thisNBC Signs June Travis new seven-yearticket.New contractmunicationsCommission,CIOradio day, but Jack Benny, Chase & Sanborn, took care of the entire staff of the showtechnicians' union, and WBNX, Bronx Screen Actors' Guild and other leading CHICAGO, Jan.28. - JuneTravis,out of KFI-NBC for Standard Brands,station, have- set a new contract replac- shows broadcast that day.A suddenmoviegalanddaughterofHarryInc. Showfirststartedballyhooinging the one expiring Wednesday(1). Sunday strike would have hit the net-Grabiner, vice -prez of the Chi WhiteTender Leaf Tea February, 1935. Agreement, to hold until October 1, 1940. works quite a blow, placing on them' theSox, signed a contract here Friday with Gives wage increases to about 20 per onus of getting the schedules completed.NBC, according to C. L. Menser, program Show is scripted by Carlton E. Morse.cent.Contract affects six men. The networks'attitudeisthat theymanager.Altho Miss Travis has notJ.AnthonySmythe,MinettaEllen, ACC has negotiated agreement with would not have lost money, other thanbeen assigned to any particular programMichael Raffetto, Bernice Berwin, Kath-WQXB providing for increases of more on increased talent costs, by a strike,as yet, it is expected that a new dramaticleen Wilson, Page Gilman and Bartonthan 50 per cent, effective between now since time contracts provide no emer-sustainer here will be framed around theYarborough were among those gettingand the first of the year.No contract gency strike clause. actress. the nod from sponsor execs. inked yet, held up pending settlement of Indications are that Monday's confer- a minor point, according to the ACC. ence will start off with two major bones of contention.One is the APRA scale. the other the demand for an AFRA shop. Fred Allen Renewed Thruout the week, when agencies andEvening Programs Heard in Mason City,la. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Fred Allen has advertisers were meeting, it was con- been signed for two more years on the stantly stated that they would not ac- FROM JANUARY 5 TO JANUARY 11, 1939 Town Hall Tonight series. New contract cede to an AFRA shop.This talk super- (Continued from page 7) with Bristol-Myers goes into effect in seded the previous insistence that the Hour Number fall of 1939 and runs until June, 1941. scale was too high and that it would Listening Pro Heard Orirams gin in Station Listening Programtocontinueasfullhour make radio costs prohibitive.Union's Wednesday at 9 p.m. over the NBC -Red. answer to these arguments is that its 12:30- 1:00 Sammy Kaye's Orchestra N KGLO 1 Allen will take his usual three-month committee,Mrs. --Emily Holt,national summer vacations.Young & Rubicam executive secretary, and George Heller, 1:00- 2:00 Rhythm Club _ KGLO are the agency. assistant secretary and treasurer, has no D lt Short Wave DK DK Singing Cowboy WLS right to take any action which would INSTITUTE LIFE INSURANCE, formed countermand the desires of the member- DK Spanish Music XEPN this week at a meeting of a group repre- ship. AFRA membership, theypoint OK Muslo WMAQ DK Music WLW senting 76 legal reserve life insurance out, voted the scale and conditions now UnitedStates and sought, and they will not be changed. DK Music WccO companies of the DK Music WGN Canada. named J. Walter Thompson its Other than the one advertiser and advertising agency. agency, the William Wrigley Co. and DK Paul Sullivan WLW Neisser-Meyerhoff, AFRA has no con- OK Football Game DK tracts. But theunion'sstrength,it DK OldTime Songs WENR appears, has been sharply brought home DK News KGIO For World Fair News to agencies and advertisers in the an- DK News WHO nounced support of Equity, SAG, Screen OK News Wcco Completenews of the World Actors' Guild, Guild of Musical Artists, Fairs (New York and San AmericanFederationofActors,the Key-"N" Network Programs American Communications Commission, "L" Local Pro grants Francisco)will be found on CIO Technicians' Union and the News- "S" Spot Programa paper Guild.Active support was voted page 31. by the performer unions.The Guild Is This survey prepared for The Billboard by Market Research Corp. of America. February 4, 1939 RADIO The Billboard 9 FCC Revision FiguresasLong- `av cTalet'ttByJERRY LESSER Drawn Political FootballGameSOME TIME ago I columned that if The following radio artists per - WASHINGTON,Jan.28. - Eventsmore than a month ago. you wanted to meet your friends try 'formed at a benefit for the Blessed moved fast this week after Chairman Senator Wheeler disclosed he believedthe18th floorof CBS any Monday Sacrament Church in Jackson McNinch revealed, despite his earlier de-the FCC could no with fewer commis-afternoon. Well, this must have started nials, that thru a triple -play from Tom-sioners and that hearings on a changesomething. Anyhow CBS has instituted Heights the other night: Uncle Jim my Corcoran to Roosevelt to McNinchin the Communications Act would geta new stringentrule,towit, Margie Harkins and Dinty Doyle acted as the Administration was planning to re-under way very soon. The Senator's em-Morrow will no longer give audience to masters of ceremony, and introduced vamp the Communications Commission.phasis, however, was upon the short-actors and Earl McGill will handle all Fred Waring and his aggregation, Under pressure from Congressman Wig-comings of the American system of ra-casting. This Is being done In fairness the Merry Macs, Senator Ford, Tim glesworth(Mass.),Dirksen(Ill.)anddio-namely the question of newspaperto both CBS and to the actor.It will and Irene; Felix Adler, the clown; Case (S. D.), McNinch revealed that theownership, super -power, trading ofli-enable the office force to get its work Murray Silver, Ford Bond, Harry Von President had addressed a letter to Sena-censes and amount of advertising con-outwithoutinterruption andallow Zell, Harry MacNaughton and Pat tor Burton K. Wheeler and to Repre-tinuity. more time for selection of casts. This Barnes. . . Sydney Smith opens sentative Clarence F. Lea asking for a re- Little argument has been raised overwill give opportunity for many actors soon with Maurice Evans in "Henry shuffle in the FCC. the need for formulating a policy onto work who have not in the past be- IV.". . .Gay. W. Lee O'Daniels of Next day Senator Wheeler made nubilebroadcast radio and other communica-cause of the limited time for casting. Texas has lust made aVocaIiort the President's letter, which said: tions, but the manner of its administra-This seems fair.Actors will gain by record of High Falutin' Newton, a "My dear Senator: tion has left many minds in questionhelping McGill and Miss Morrow in this novelty comedy songwrittenby "Altho considerable progress has beenespecially by those who have revieweddecision. . Mrs. Earl McGill, who Grace and Scotty, NBC artists.. . . made as a result of the efforts to reor-the "progress" of the McNinch regime.is known to Broadway as Constance Betty Garde doubles between her ganize the work of the Federal Com-Prognosticationof outcome by thoseBrown, is making rapid recovery from Kate Smith and Broadway shows. munications Commission under existingwho privately indulge in the sport hasan appendectomy performed last week NBC is starring Richard Gor- law, I am thoroly dissatisfied with thebeen that "this purge will not washat St. Luke's Hospital. . . . Jack Rubin, don in a dramatic serial to compete present legal framework and administra-down as easy as the others."Long andof the Ed Wolfe agency, recently re- with CBS's starring Ray Collins... tive machinery of the Commission.Ipainful hearings are expected, with Mc-turned from a cruise to South America. EdithHazen,radioactress,will have come to the definite conclusionNinch policies headed for considerableHe is counting the day and says It's just marry Alfred Fox, Los Angeles bar- that new legislation is necessary to ef-question."Misuse of public power" has330 more days until he sets on another rister, this week.She is continuing fectuate a satisfactory reorganization ofbeen mentioned by Representative Law-cruise. her radio work after the splicing. the Commission. rence J.Connery, who this week re- "New legislation is also needed to layvived his late brother's radio investiga- down clear Congressional policies on thetion resolution. By substantive side-so clear that the new A billis expected next week for the administrative body will have no dif-Senate consideration.It is expected to0?oettige,ts aKú Q9eiwieSPAUL ACKERMAN ficulty to Interpreting or administeringsuggest a three-man Authority. More them. funds for a bigger staff will be included.JOHN U. REBER, J. Walter Thompson lejt Thursday (26) !or KOA, Denver, "I very much hope that your commit-Ultimately Chairman McNtnch will retire radiohead, due back from Coast to resume his position as announcer. tee will consider the advisability of, suchgracefully to the Federal Power Commis-next week.Stan Quinn to Coast to West End Brewing Co. has ap- new legislation. sion, itis figured. workonChase& Sanbornshow. pointedComptontohandleits "I have sent a duplicate of this letter Observers after weighing possibilitiesAgency's Ed Rice comes east for a stint advertising. in both directions see the situation inon a new daytime program. . . . Brooke to Chairman Lea of the House Commit-this manner: tee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Temple, announcer, has resigned from RASH ofWorld'sFaircoinbanks and I have asked Chairman McNinch of The Administration has weight to ItsWHN and is working for Harry S. Good- argument that a change is needed be-man, radio producer. Goodman trekked breaking out, with Esso offering one the Commission to discuss this problem for 35 cents.. . Harry Goodman work- with you and give you his recommenda-cause of the FCC's past record-thatto Baltimore and Washington last weeking on one for American Oil, to be dis- tions. "Very sincerely yours, policies are needed after the Commissionon business.. . Ruth Thayer advanced has been vacillatinginitsexecution.to the copy department in Comptontributed at filling stations for 10 gallons (signed) "Franklin D. Roosevelt" of gas. . . NBC notes: H. Weston But on the other hand the Corcoran-Agency. . . Mary Marlin program pull- Immediate reaction was a catching ofMcNinch background of the suggested Conant, sound effects man, has a new breath by trade men in the capital, espe- ing a lot of mail inquiring for the namedaughter. Norman Ward resigned from cially with a second reading that Chair-change increases the amount of opposi-of the theme song used as program in- tion which the bill will face.Patronagetro.It's Claire de Lune. electrical transcription department this man McNinch would be in on the recom-and other Inducements may help the week, to go with RCA Mfg. Co., New mendations for change. measure pass, but it won't be without a York.Ranald MacDougall, formerly in The chairman himself hurriedly is-strong tussle.There are too many in March of Time set for a February transcription division, now working on sued his own statement, which declared scripts. Replaces James H. Hill, resigned. that he was whole-heartedly in favor ofWashington who want to get a few licks 3 start on NBC Blue. . . . Nehi at the Administration, Corcoran and switching to Columbia. . Marek Weber's option has been taken PresidentRoosevelt'ssuggestionsand Bar- up on Carnation program. even went so far to state that he hadMcNinch. bara Weeks new to "Howie Wing" recommended the changes "some time cast. . Lawrence Tibbett back SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y., Jan. 28.- on the Circle Sunday (5).. . ago."The "some time ago" did notThis resort town may soon have a radio Hal Sherman K. Ellis appointed adver- Kemp, of Stack -Goble, ailing. . tising agency, beginning April, for wash down so well, since the chairmanstation of its own. Establishment of one, Charles Anderson recently returned Burnham & Morrill, Portland, Me., himself had denied knowledge or the in-proposed by Frank Levine. local radio from London, where he had been packers of bread and canned goods. tention of recommending changes sug-store owner, is being considered by the pursuing studies with BBC under a Irving Landis has quit the gested in news story which appearedChamber of Commerce. RockefellerFoundationfellowship, sales staff of Atlas Radio. Debate Centers on "Excessive"eLicaat gtielS By HAROLD HUMPHREY Costs of N. Y.Baseball Deals HAROLDTRUE,chief news announcer Becker was absent from his "Chats NEW YORK, Jan. 28. ---Completion ofsteady broadcasting and the repetition for WXYZ, Detroit, was appointed About Dogs" show Sunday, Capt. Will the sale of broadcast rights of the homeof product names stemming from it. studio manager this week to succeed Judy, publisher of dog books, pinch- games of the New York Giants and Reason that Socony and General MillsRussell H. Neff, who resigned for an hitting. Yankees last week to three sponsors cre-are regarded in a better position is be-exec job with Knox -Reeves agency In ated considerable talk in radio circles.cause of their deal with the Dodgers,Minneapolis. . . Arthur Harre, com- Question was whether GeneralMills,rights of which went for a shade lessmercial manager at WAAF, denied the RUTHRAUFF&RYAN agency framing Socony Vacuum and Procter & Gamble,than $80,000.However, another claim isrumor that there was to be a staff shake-up at that outlet. . . Patricia another Rhythm at Noon show for the three bank -rollers, had made a dealthat since the Dodgers and Giants are Dodge, to start Sundayifeverything which would be profitable to them. Mainalways home together the broadcastsClayton, one of the Three Graces war-goes thru.Outlet will be WBBM and point, because the two New York clubsare in competition to themselves, exceptblers, and Gail Watts, member of thecast will Include Forrest Lewis and John sold home games only, without Sundaywhen the Dodgers and Giants are oppo-Four Grenadiers, plan to wed soon.. Hearn, who will team up as "Two Dark games.is whether the advertisers willnents at either home field. Jack Fulton has eviden,tly forsaken radioKnights," a black -face duo. Hearn used find the commercial time each will get Figuring allangles, New York base-for keeps, reporting he will front histo work with Charlie Mack, of Moran sufficient to make a profit or at leastball broadcasts are expected to run toown band soon. .Aubrey, Moore &and Mack (Two Black Crows), before break even. nearly $1,000,000. Wallace agency contracted a half-hour General Mills and Socony There are options for Mack died. . John McCormick and stand a better chance,itisclaimed,future seasons.Clubs can cancel at theon the WLS National Barn Dance for Edward J. Funk & Sons, growers of a newCarl Burkland, of WCCO, Minneapolis, because they are also sharing the broad-end of season if the gate is hurt too were in town this week for a visit,, castsof the Brooklyn Dodgers, whilemuch; sponsors can if the return Is toohybrid seed corn. . Radio Sales, Inc.,This department received a hurry -up call P. & G. has only its share of the homelow. A finalfactorin favorof theWBBM's sales section, opened a branchthis week from Julian Bentley, news edi- New York contests. sponsors is the expected publicity andin Milwaukee this week, appointing Mar-tor at WLS, asking if we knew anyone Each club plays 77 home games, for agood will they'll get. tin J. McGeehan as account exec. who would want to book a two -year -old total of 154 games, less the Sunday at- A scramble is now on for the announc- tractions.There are usually about 24ing jobs.Red Barber, General Mills' freak heifer.Seems aPrairie Farmer Sundays in the season.This leaves 130staff man, is figured for the Giant -Yank Those are very enticing spot an- listener has one and figured It should make him eligible for the show biz.. . games.Rain may-and usually does-games, altho nothing's set.Others men- nouncements airing from WLS this Marge Kerr leaves the NBC press depart- lower this total.On this basis, radiotionedareWaiteHoyt,formerbig - week, beckoning anyone who has men figure each sponsor willaverageleague pitcher who built up a rep last $147 to take an all -expense trip to ment this week to rejoin the Tom Fiz- from 35 to 45 broadcast games.Noyear thru local broadcasts: John O'Hare, the New Orleans Mardi Gras-it's a dale publicity firm in the New York of- exact figure can be given because of theArch McDonald, Earl Harper, Mel Allen "Prairie Farmer" promotion. fice.Edith Perron, of the Howard G. weather and double-header uncertain-and Joe Bolton. Paul Luther has Joined up with "Don Mayer p. -a. office, will take her place. ties. Another angle which may crop up will Winslow of the Navy." . . P. K. The rights to the New York clubs wentbe the re-enactment of the games of Wrigleywillsponsoraseriesof in the neighborhood of $125,000 each, orteam thatisaway. Kelloggcereals, waxed dramatizations of the lives of What's in a Name $250,000.To this must be added broad-which have been trying to get Into base- the present Cub players some time ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28.-Roy Shaffer, cast time cost, announcer and produc-ball, may re-enact the away games. next summer.They'll be 15 -minute WEW's Lone Star Cowboy, claims a tion fees and a final hunk for consider- shots spotted overseveraloutlets record on the number of aliases he able exploitation and promotion to be CHICAGO. Jan.28. - P.Lorillard, thruout the country by the Neisser- has used.Just a few are Rambling done.On the basis that each sponsormaker of Old Gold ciggies, will sponsor Meyerhof agency. . NBC actress Yodeler,Tennessee Kid, Mississippi Is sharing costs and games evenly, theWON's Cubs and Sox home ball games Mercedes McCambridge embarks on Tadpole,Louisiana Bullfrogand argument is advanced that the costs perthis year for the third consecutive sea- a South American cruise Wednesday. Reckless Red. game make it too tough to sell enoughson,according to Quin Ryan. WON's Sickness siege has hit WIND's Despitestrongtendencytoward of each product for a return.Since thegeneral manager.Deal was set by Len- staff,withStellaWhite,Lucille Aquaria, Shaffer claims Lone Star sponsors will rotate games, there is alsonen & Mitchell,Inc., Bob Elsonwill Whittal, Nancy Galloway and Rita Cowboy is final. lost some of the cumulative value ofannounce. Clifford all out recuping. . . . Bob 10 The Billboard RADIO -REVIEWS February 4, 1939

"Federal Theater Project of Program Note the Air" Information coming tothe New Reviewed Thursday,9-9:45 p.m. Program I?evicujs York office of The Billboard Indicates Style-Dramatic. Station-Sustaining EST Unless Otherwise Indicated ski programs are clicking well. A on WEVD (New York). content seems somewhat pulp -style forcontestants similarly possess the right number of stations have started vari- one-third of anation,presentedcredit clothing house trying to dignifyproportions oftimidity, decorum and ous types of the snow shows within Thursday by the FTP Radio Division, is,installment buying.Drama uses flash-enthusiasm. the past month or so and audience of course, an adaptation from the FTP'sback narrative to reveal witness' story, Audience participationis encouraged reaction is good. successful play, first presented over oneends asking listeners their opinions onvia tune teasers, with offers of prizes Most shows give tipsonhow to ski year ago by the Living Newspaper unit.gulit or innocence of accused parties.for correct replies. Weiss. and then weather and snow reports. The radio version is a good one, repre-Tie-in of D. A. lends prestige note and senting a successful condensation. While credulity than can possibly counterbal- areshownin Pro - script had to be pruned to radio timeance caliber of dramatization.Frank. the"Leading limits,it came over with much ofits "Swing to Chiclets" grams" box. originalqualityofintermingledterse ReviewedThursday, 7:30-8p.m. As a final word on the KGLO show- drama and narration. "Meet the Club Women" Style-Musical.Sponsor - Americaning, it should be noted that previous Stage presentation had a socko stage Chicle Co. Station-WIZ (NBC -Bluesurveys have shown that most local setting showing a cross-section of tene- Reviewed Tuesday, 12:15-12:30 p.m. Style-Interviews. Sponsor-Lang'snetwork), stations have greater audience strength ment dwelling.Production over WEVD Low budget program sponsored by theduring the day, when network competi- naturally had no such visual aid, butCreamery,Inc.Agency-Addison Vars,manufacturer of Chiclet chewing gum, for those who had seen the play itisInc. Station-WGR (Buffalo). with the Adrian Rollini trio; Bob Car-tion is not as strong as it is at night. quite likely that the original drama was Even tho this is another program ofroll, baritone, and an unbllled gal singer KOLO's daytime status will be shown reconstructed with full effect.Even forthe question and answer variety, thiscalled Miss Chiclet.Rather than handlein next week's issue of The Billboard, listenersnot familiar with the stagenew twice -weekly spot merits some at-the show on a straight announcementwhich will present an analysis of day- production, the job done by the FTPtention.It brings the listener in directbasis, attempt is made to use light andtime listening. Radio Division was adequate-the pres-contact with the different local wom-airy dialog, a la the Crosby cheese show. entation retaining much of the tech-en's clubs,, their ideas and reactions toIt doesn't quite come off, but script im- nique first brought to the theater by themodern problems. provements shouldn't be too hard toDETAILS ON Living Newspaper.Adaptation, a good Sig Smith writes the questions andmake.Even tho the various numbers (Continued from page 6) one, was done by Sylvia Altman. Webbconducts theinterviewshimself. Heare introduced as described, they are "JUNIOR MUSIC HALL," with Lawrence directed. createsaninformalandinterestingalso introed as tho the selection to bekid talent, two years. Yarn, which will soon be released asatmosphere.When caught theinter-heard, whether vocal or instrumental, a plc, is an indictment of slum condi-viewing came from the Summit Parkwas the greatest thing that ever came "TOWN CRIER," co-operative com- tions thruout the country.Situationsunitof the Buffalo Home Bureau, a mercial. Transcribed music. On the air portray ineffectual attempts at legisla- out of a loudspeaker. good-sized organization with 234 women Rollini triois a standard act, withtwo years. tive reform and show slums as breedingmembers. Average housewives called up- Details on the leading local shows on grounds of crime, juvenile delinquency,on for interviews (six in all) voiced un-vibes, bull fiddle and guitar.A small etc. Ackerman. expectedly worldly and generally well -outfit that makes big music, altho theWHO follows: postedexplanations and opinionsonaccent on Rollini, banging on his bells "IOWA BARN DANCE FROLIC" or chimes, seems too much.The doghas been on the air since 1931. A live "Bill Pitts Passes By" such current questions as housing prob-house and the git player should be al- lems, education, vocational opportunities,lowed the lead once in a while. Rollini'stalent show, running two and a quarter Reviewed Wednesday,12:35-12:45criminology and family budgeting. Someswinging on chimes is introduced as newhours from October thru April and one p.m.Style-Narrative, comment. Spon-of the interviews are recorded and thenand is an okeh novelty. and a half hours other months.Pro- sor-Manhattan Soap Co.Agency-transcribed when clubmeetings and gram features American folk music and broadcasts don't coincide. Carroll, singer, was described as the Franklin Bruck, New York. Station- Commercial object of the program is to"baritone find of the year."Might beis sold on participation basis in half- WBEN (Buffalo). introduce and promote sales for Lang'sso, since only three weeks of the yearhour periods. Sponsors and agencies in- Informal comment and human inter-Milk, now obtainable in throwaway paperhave past.But if Carrollis the bestclude Mantel Lamp thru Presba, Fellers est stories are the chief subject of Billcartons. Warner. bary1939producesit'llbea tough& Presba; International Harvester thru Pitts' spot, which is heard tri-weekly for winter, lads. Voice is adequate on swing,Aubrey, Moore & Wallace;Murphy 10 minutes and on Sunday evening for "Zany Family" weak on ballad and no good for lines,Products thru Wade Advertising a quarter hour.Pitts, who possesses a of which he had quite a few.Did threeAgency; Geppert Studios thru Coolidge pleasingvoice and impressive manner Reviewed Wednesday, 4:15-4:45numbers, with Miss Chiclet doing one,Advertising; Flex -o -Glass thru Presba, of presenting his short tales, selected hisp.m.Style-Variety-crazy show.Sus-A-Tisket A-Tasket.I thought that one narratives from all spots of the globe had been well interred.However, sheFellers & Presba; Smith Brothers Mfg. when reviewed.Subjects were refresh-taining-WABC (CBS network), Newdid it quite nicely and could take an-Co. thru R. J. Potts Co. Featured acts ingly unusual and not of the current -York. other tune. are Pete Angel and his Mountaineers; event or political -comment variety.He At times the Zany family is screwy Commercials seemed quiteself-con-Tillie Boggs and CliffCarl, comedy talked of rich men in Russia and ex-enough to be funny and call up a heftyscious. team; Lem and Martha, comedy team; plained how they acquire their posses-guffaw.For the most part, tho, this sions and how little they can do withhalf hour of comedy is labored, weighted John Bates produces. Franken. Faye and Cleo, vocalists; Jerry Smith, them once accumulated.Also touchedby a few Zanies who are too self-con- the Yodeling Cowboy; Louisiana Lou, on the status of art and music in thescious and material old enough to talk.RADIO SURVEY vocalist; with average supporting cast Soviet Republic of today.A South Sea If treated individually, some of the of 60 entertainers. missionary and his plight comprised an-Zanies earn praise.The cleverest bit in (Continued from page 6) "CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT" isa other shortsubject. Human interestthe show Is both the name and dialecticsKGLO and KRNT, CBS Des Moinesdramatictranscribed-programfor was aplenty and other little incidents,ofToscaZany,theshow'smaestro.station.In the hour shows, Masonchildren, on five 15 -minute periods per some of humorous nature, were well pre-Charles Cantor really goes to town as theCity's tastes are orthodox, with Chaseweek and produced by Blackett-Sample- sented and selected. Italian orchestra leader with a fast and& Sanborn, Bing Crosby, Rudy Vallee furious spiel.Delivery is effective. A Hummert. Show startedOctober10, Pitts, who recently changed sponsors, and "Good News" the first four rank-1938, for Skelly Oil thru B -S -H. ought to do all right for his new boss.second highlightis the take -off on aing shows, fairly well lumped together Commrecials, given by Al Taylor, studiocommercial plug.It had substance. Be- "FARMERS FORUM" is an off -the - announcer, were short and well worded.yond these two, the Zanies don't giveas far as total mentions are concerned.line transcription from WLS, Chicago, Warner. much.As Romeo, Barry Wood's croon-Fred Allen's "Town Hall Tonight" isand features Sam Guard,editorof ing leaves much to be desired.Rutha strong fifth, as is Kay Kyser's LuckyBreeders' Gazette, and music. Program (Tetra) Carhart's sopranoing butcheredStrike show in sixth, but Major Boweson WHO one-half hour each Friday "We, the Jury" Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. The sketch,and the Texaco variety show, tied at staged as the finale, was hopeless. night since September 2, 1938. Client is Reviewed Monday, 10:30-10:45 p.m. Charlie Zany (Charles Martin) headsseventh with 12 votes, do not maintainHess & Clark; agency, N. W. Ayer Style --Drama.Sponsor-Spear's Men'sthe family, but isn't outstanding.Stillstandings reported in other cities sur-& Son. Clothing Store.Station-WJAS (Pitts-to be heard from is Ima Zany, who isveyed.It should be noted that only "SONGFELLOWS," quarter - hour burgh). scheduled to join the crew in the nearthose programs reported heard by fiveshow, formerly with NBC in Chicago. Twice -a -week quarter hour aims forfuture. Weiss. or more listeners are included in theTalent composed of Carlos Fessler, bari- masculine audience by dramatizing fic- category of "Leading Programs," thetone; Richard Neher, bass; Kenneth tional court cases, then awarding prize full list of which is shown on this page. hat to listener who writes in best verdict, "March of Games" Black, second tenor; Stuart Steelman, Four half-hour programs were re-first tenor, and William Austin, accom- as judged by Allegheny County District Reviewed Wednesday, 5:15-5:30ported heard twice weekly.Two of Attorney Andrew Park. Production com- p.m.Style-Juvenile quiz. Sustaining panist.It has had numerous sponsors these were chain shows, the other twoduring four years with WHO. Longest bines studio staff for two long mer--WABC (CBS network), New York.KGLO shows; namely, "Concert Hall chandising plugs with transcription act- Tho specifically described as a program schedule was five 15 -minute broadcasts ing, in see -saw formula that keeps onefor young people up to the age of 16, thisof the Air" and "Junior Music Hall."per week for five months in 1937 for wondering when record leaves off andquiz has an appeal which knows no agePhilip Morris program leads this twice -Curtiss Candy, thruE. W. Hellwig. announcer begins. limit.For the school -going audiencea -weekgroup, with Cab Calloway'sPresent sponsor is Keystone Steel and Show is welded fairly smoothly, butitis a chocolate -coated examination indance remote the other entry. Wire Co., on for two 15 -minute periods mental alertness.Rather than a series Network programs on WHO againper week.Started October 26,1938, of pedagogical text -book sticklers, authortake over the dominance in the half-thru Mace Advertising Agency. BILLY Natalie Purvin Prager has framed ques-hour programs, with Jack Benny the tions which are everyday -like and fas- cinatingfor Junior because they areleader by a comfortable margin. Fibber within his average experience, and forMcGee is second; "One Man's Family," SWANSON adults because the subjects are recurringthird,and"Battleofthe Sexes," or current. fourth.Oddly enough, Camel cigarets' AUDITIONS and his MUSIC Present your bestefforts on the bestre- More direct bid for a young audience,two programs were only one mention cordings made.we will take your program ON TOUR is made thru the presentation of a ju-apart, Eddie Cantor with 18 and Benny off the air from any station in the country, nr YOU can make your recordings in our studios venile cast.At 14 Arthur Ross is anGoodman with 15, bringing them in 13th when you are in New York. Mgt. CONSOLIDATED RADIO ARTISTS. apt Professor Quiz, natural and in com-and 14th.First local program in the Write today for rate card! plete command of the situation.The half-hour bracket is WHO's "Farmers' A. A. RECORDING COMPANY Forum." Another is EGLO's "Emil "The bestInoff -the -air recordings!' and his Commanders." 3543 Broadway, New York City. RAY KINNEY Local shows also fare well in the Edgecombe 4-7600. and his Native HAWAIIAN ORCHESTRA quarter-hour grouping.As to be ex- NOW APPEARING pected, "Amos 'n' Andy" are far and Nightly at the Hawaiian Room, Also with HisALOHA MAIDS away in the lead, and other network RADIO SCRIPTS In the New Musical Hit, favorites also come in for a good deal HOTEL LEXINGTON oflisteningstrength,but thereareAND CONTINUITIES New York. "HELLZAPOPPIN" several WHO and more than half aIt olio Versions of Standard )'lay.,,al.,o Juvenile Se- And on the Air via NBC Saturday, 1: 0 P.M.-Sunday, 11:30 P.M. rials with casts from one to six voices. dozen KGLO shows in this group. They JOHN LAWRENCE, Worthington, Ind. February 4, 1939 MUSIC The Billboard 11 Conducted by M. H. ORODENKER-Communications to 1564 Broadway, New York City UTOPIA IN BALLROOM FIELD

Chi Niteries Give Pardon, Please Nod to Rumba Orks NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Oscar Levant, Iowa Ops Call for Ballroom one of the prize pupils on the Infor- CHICAGO,Jan.28.-Popularityof mation, Please airshow last Tuesday, Latin orchestras and music has reached called the card on composers borrow- new heights on night club row in the ing musical ideas in composition from Associations in Each State near North Side.Tested In a couple of fellow composers.Asked to identify rooms and netting successfulresults, several songs by name, Levant picked others have followed suit.Sonny Gold- out the Rogers and Hart My Heart stone and Nick Dean were among the Stood Still, musical comedy song suc- Annual convention a fond dream-would provide for first to ballyhoo this type of music a few cess, as a Tschaikowsky compo. Apolo- months ago when they reopened the getically, to cover his fellow Tin Pan protection against unscrupulous bands and bookers- Colony Club and attracted a good class Allcyites, Levant said that the simi- operation advantages in group action of trade with Jose Manzanares' outfit. larity in songs on part of present-day Similar atmosphere prevails in the Monte songwriters may be explained as "an Cristo Restaurant, where Juan Pineda unconscious influence." DES MOINES, Jan. 28.-Their first annual convention this past week now past and his Latin American ensemble fur- and glorious history, many members of the Iowa Ballroom Operators' Association, nish the entertainment. comprising ballroom proprietors and managers and dance promoters, are enter- Following suit, Joe Miller, of the 885 taining fond hopes that the industry thruout the United States will show equal Club, changed his band -stand policy andBasic Assured 26C Gate initiative in organizing similar State associations.It is only in a nation-wide net- ushered in Eddie Varzos to feature tan-At Canadian Campus Trot work of State organizations, they believe, that the ballroom field will find its basic gos and rumbas.Similar dances get foundation as an important industry. A united organization, they claim, will be headline spot in the Pump Room of the KINGSTON, Ont.,Jan.28.-When able to eliminate chronic evils and ail- Ambassador East, dished out by HowardCount Bade comes to Queen's University ments that have beset the field since the McCreery and his band. Added competihere February 17 for the Science Formal, days when ahorse and buggyfirst tion entered the field this week with thethe sponsoring EngineeringSocietyisMusic in Person Is brought a band out of 'Chicago into the reopening of the Miami Club by Natevirtually assured a gross of over $2,600 hinterlands for a dance promotion. Their Belgrade. Music is dispensed by Ramonfor the dance. Attendance, on the basis fondest hope is that the new year will Arias and his La Conga Ork, and theof advance reservations, will include atReturning to Favorbring together other State associations budget calls for an increase in advertis-least 375 couples, with ducats going at NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 28.-The increas-when convention time rolls around again. ing to sell this new policy. $7 for each boy -belle combination.Re-ing desire of American audiences to hear With a web of State associations seen cent appearancesofEarlHines and as the only solution to their booking and Among other spots tinged with LatinClaude Hopkins have made colored bandatheir music "Inperson"provided a atmosphere during dance sessions are thepopular on the campus. pleasant topic for the annual banquet ofoperation problems, an exchange of ideas Chez Paree, which offers Don Orlando's Campus clubs are making much adothe local musicians' union at the Fairfaxis the least of advantages offered.The combination during intermissions of Louover American name bandsfortheirHotel last Sunday. That music in theIowa ops point out that a national body Breese's Band, and the Blackhawk Cafe,dances. LastFriday Bunny Beriganfleshisreturningtopopularfavorcould and would provide for legislative which features Don Pedro's outfit Tues-bagged $800 as his share for playing ataugurs increased employment opportuni-protection, group insurance rates, nego- day nights. the annual At Home of the Arts Society:ties for the looters.The interestintiate with ASCAP, offer legal and tax ad- The Levana Society, women's undergradmusic aroused by the radio forms thevice and, thru a clearing house, regulate its basis for the desire of the public to hearband routings and asking prices, at the Martone Swell at $250 org,hadHenryKingfor twopersonal performances, saidC. Wileysame time warding offunscrupulous formals yesterday and the day before. Grandy, prez of the Norfolk Orchestralbands and bookers. CANTON, 0., Jan. 28.-On his way to Association. Altho inclement weather held down a location at Lantz's Merry -Go -Round,Himber Socko at $1,755 Because of the high standards set byattendance to 40, conclave here at Ft. Dayton, O., Johnny Martone proved a the radio, bringing the best orchestrasDes Moines Hotel was a huge success. profitable attraction for Moonlight Ball- BUFFALO, Jan. 28.-Richard Himber,and musicians into every home, membersVic Shroeder, widely known Midwest room at near -by Meyers Lake Park lastmaking his first appearance in this city,were warned that they must work dili-band booker from Milwaukee, discussed Sunday. In the face of near -zero weathergrossed a swellish $1,755 for his one-gently to make their performances "How To Get Most Out of Territory band brought out 1.000 dancers at a 25 -night stand at Hotel FillmorC-BallroomThe outlook for more jobs is better thanBands."Russell Facchine, who heads cent ducat sale to make a $250 intake andlast Saturday.Dance was promoted byat any time since the advent of "canned"theone-nightdepartmentforMusic gave the ballroom one of the best SundayBennie Kerner.At 85 cents in advance,music, opined Ralph Ricardo, attorneyCorp. of America in Chicago and is rated night grosses of the winter. Band openedalmost half the crowd buying ducats thefor the union. as one of the leading authorities in the the following day in Dayton, set by Lewcheaper way, and $1.10 at thedoor, field, analyzed the band booker's prob- Platt for three weeks. Himber attracted 1,800 dancers. One- lems and his relationship with band night stand was highly exploited andJohnson -Foster Bookings managers.His spiel explained why op- band went over neatly, both musically eratorscannot buy name bands ex- Artie Shaw to West Coast and financially. DALLAS, Jan. 28.-With unfavorablecepting at certain times.Pointed out conditionsfacingSouthwesternball-that a good location job takes first pref- HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 28.-With Robert roomsand niteries,Johnson -Fostererence in bookings in order to promote Benchley answering the studio call, ArtieNeat $750 for Osborne Agency reportsbooking commitmentscommercial radio contracts; then thea- Shaw heads for the West Coast March for big name bands are slowing down.ters, with one-nighters in ballrooms to 13 to continue his swing stints on the BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Jan. 28.-WillCall is for territorial names, especiallyfollow.The IBOA attorney, speaking on Old Gold airshow.Possibility that theOsborne, playing at Ritz Ballroom lastthose that can also put on floor diver-"Social Security and Excise Taxes." re- show will be picked up in the townsSunday, did a mighty nicebusiness,tissement.Office has Johnny Randolphvealed that a ruling as applied to ball- Shaw takes in on his tour, providing,drawing1,000dancers. Ducats wereat Southern Supper Club, Houston; Wil-room operatorsis expected within 30 however, the line charges are not tooupped for the date, box office scaled atson Humber at Casino Park Ballroom,days. The Iowa rep for ASCAP explained high.Else, another maestro will fill in75 cents for both sexes bringing in $750.Ft. Worth, Tex.; Chan Chandler, Aragonthe functions and operations of that per- for four weeks until Shaw arrives here,Not bad at all. Ballroom, Houston; Layton Bailey at Theformance rights society.Final speaker, Lud Gluskin having the in for the sub- Grove, Baton Rouge, La.;Billy Yates,Omar Kenyon, of Toronto, well-known bing.Deal is also on fire to have Shaw NEW ORLEANS Local174 oftheChez Ami, Buffalo; Marshall Van Pool atMidwestoperator,discussedtheim- fillin the other days of the week atAmerican Federation of Musicians hasthe 400 Club. and The Debonaires at theportance of show business practices in Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles, theelected the following officers for 1939:Glass Hat, both in Shreveport, La., andthe ballroom business. booking, depending onthepurchaseG. Pipitone, president and business rep-touring in Texas and Oklahoma, Bert Howard Turnley officiated as presiding price, since Shaw will be nicked by theresentative:Dave Winstein. vice-presi-Massingale and Jerry Johnson.Agencyofficer.Tom Archer, IBOA prexy, was L. A. musicians' union for stand-by men.dent; Robert Aguilera, recording secre-has also been submitting Emery Deutschvoted to continue in that post.It was tary; R. L. Chabao, financial secretary,for one -fighters in this territory, a Wil-also decided to publish a monthly house Thompson to FBMC Rosterand W. B. Miller, sergeant at arms. liam Morris Agency band. organ for the membership and out -of - State operators as well.Lynn Geil will CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Consolidated Ra- be in charge of the publication. dio Artists here released Lang Thompson this week, and band immediately joined the ranks of Frederick Bros.' Music Corp.Clarification Soughton 5 -DayR-O'K Lawyer Emphatically Outfit, personally managed by Bert Ger- vis, is currently filling an engagement at Denies CRA Merger Talks Schroeder Hotel, Milwaukee. Scale on Out -of -Town Tourings NEW YORK, Jan. 28. - Bernard L. Miller,attorneyforRockwell -O'Keefe, PHIL CUSICK was elected president NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Test case in-been paying local scale. Understood thatdenied most emphatically that there is 'of the Wilkes-Barre, Pa., musicians' local,volving scale paid by Paul Whiteman toWhiteman claims he had permissionany foundation to the story given to a succeeding Frank Magalskl,Vice-presi-his musicians while playing out-of-townfrom AFM to do this. reporterofTheBillboardbyHarry dent post goes to Myron Rheil; Charlesbookings is expected to result in a gen- Tricky angle, however, is that a bandBerman, attorney for Consolidated Radio E.Tite, recording secretary;Pompifio may be originally booked for five daysArtists, that he was discussing or con- Forlando, financial secretary, and Petereral clarification of traveling band situ-and then get one or two legitimate can-sidering a merger ofhisclient with J. Kleinkauf, treasurer. ation.Local 802, American Federationcellations.These cancellations place theConsolidated.Berman's statement that of Musicians, brought the case to thebooking in the less than one week cate-the merger was "on again" was published attention of the executive board of thegory (five days constituting the week)on this page last week. Doubling in Brass American Federation of Musicians-Jackand automatically mean paymentof "Mr. Berman had called me by tele- Rosenberg and Max Arons, president andNew York scale.Whether a band, inphone one day and discussed most in- SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-Now that the chairman of the 802 trial board, respec-such a case, can go by the original five-formally with me the possibility of re- State Legislatureisin session. Vic tively-making the trip to Florida lastday booking and pay the out-of-townviving our negotiations of a year ago on Meyers is doing double duty for his weekfortheexpresspurpose. AFMscale, or whether it must go accordingthe merger of both offices," said Miller. bread and butter.He works with his execs had made no decision at time ofto actual dates played and pay New"It wasn't even in the embryonic stage, gavel all day, presiding over the State going to press. York scale, means in many instances theand I hadn't even spoken to my client Senate in his capacity of Lieutenant Whiteman jam hinges on the AFMdifference between profit and loss.Theaboutit."Miller further added that Governor, and swings the stickat ruling stating that when a New Yorkpoint has always been a headache toBerman would enter into a joint denial night as director of his own band atband plays a series of engagements outband leaders and bookers.Local 802,with him on the published story and its TrianonBallroomhere. Gavelor of town forless than fivedays,thenow waiting for a ruling from the AFMramifications as given by Berman to The stick,it'sallthe same thingto leader must pay pro rata on New Yorkboard in Florida. plans to summon someBillboard reporter.Berman had been Meyers, since he's the harmony leader scale in the event New York scaleisof the musicians for interrogation. Thecloseted withCharlie Green, Consoli- for politicos and pipers alike. higher than the out-of-town local price.out-of-town priceisgenerally 85 perdated prexy, and could not be reached Whiteman, according to union execs, hascent of the New York price. at press time. 12 The Billboard MUSIC February 4, 1939

The Champagne Music of LAWRENCE Orchestra Notes Siteef-Íhusie feacets (For Week Ending January 28) WELK By M. H. ORODENKER Acknowledgment is made to Mau- Observations of Metro's Broadway Serenade flicker was rice Richmond's Music Dealers' Service, Currently CHASE HOTEL, St. Louis, Mo. rewritten to provide a spot for LOUISInc., Music Sales Corp. and Ashley KWK and MUTUAL. AT THIS rate, it looks like one Car- negie Hall in New York City isn'tPRIMA, his trumpet and his swing gang Music Supply Co., of New York; Lyon BRUNSWICK-VOCALION RECORDS DIXIE FRANCES is back home in & Healy; Carl Fischer, Inc.; Gamble going to be enough for all the swingerooLos Angeles. having parted company with Hinged Music Co. and Western Book Exclusive Management clamoring for admittance on the concertthe Biltmore Boys, for whom she warbled and Stationery Co., of Chicago. FREDERICK BROS. Q,MUSIC CORP. stage . . now it's DUKE ELLINGTONthe ditties at Carlton Hotel, Washington who has leased the lair of long hairs for RAY NOBLE and JOHN SCOTT Position New York - Cleveland - Kansas CRT an April 12 performance which will beTROTTER, Kraft Music Hall maestro, set Lnst Wk. This Wk. highlightedby OttoCessana'sSwing I I. Umbrella Man to play for the opening events of the 2 2. Deepina Dream Symphony, excerpts from Duke's ownSan FranciscoFair,which Negro opera, and for the occasion, El- bows on 5 3. Jeepers Creepers lington is writing a special alto sax con-the 18th . CARLOS MOLINA comes 4 4. You Must Have Been a Beau- certo for Johnny Hodges, his star pupilto San Francisco on the 16th to replace tiful Baby MUSIC by GOLLY . deal is also on fire for the ArthurJoe Sudy at Sir Francis Drake Hotel 7 5.F.D. R.Jones band remains on the Coast till June, 8 6. This Can't Be Love Judson concert bureau to tour Ellingtonwhen Molina returns to Chicago to sum- .since 9 7.They Say I CECIL GOLLY next season in classic halls ORCHESTRAIso many of his former side -kicks in themer at Frank Hutchins' Villa Moderne. 6 8. Two Sleepy People Benny Goodman Band have blossomed 10 9. I Must See Annie Tonight CLUB GREYHOUND, Jeffersonville, Ind. Iout for singular careers in orkdom, BUD 3 10. My Reverie I 13 11. Thanks for Everything Exclusive Management IFREEMAN, top tenor sax tootler, has WesternBandstands been bitten by the batonitis bug and is ChaseHotel,St.Louis,gets BLUE 11 12.All Ashore I FREDERICK BROS.10,MUSIC CORP. I 15 13. Hurry Home hounding the booking offices for some-BARRON for 10 days, starting March 10 14.You're a Sweet Little Headache INew York -Cleveland -Kansas City one to build a band around him . EMERSON GILL opens an indef - Iafter occupying the same band stand atstay this week at Van Cleve Hotel, Day- - 15.I Have Eyes Hotel New Yorker and the same radioton, O. .. TOMMY CHATFIELD, a new I "Music Played Smart" -Styled by studioforthe Kool commercial, theR-O'K property, starts this week at Cen- I Spencer Opens Pub House Little DORSEY BROTHERS are squaring offtury Club, Tulsa, Okla. . . BERT I Iinto separate corners that'll put theirD'ORSAY takes in a fortnight, starting NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Norman Spen- IJOE HART box-office value to the real test the 5th, at Westwood Club, Little Rock,cer, one-time mUsical director with War- IJimmy has been set to open March 31Ark., Blue Steele bowing out . . .it's an and his ORCHESTRA ner flicker factory, opened his own mu- I Iat the Strand Theater, New York, andindef engagement for CHARLES COS-sic publishing firm here under name of now comes word that Tommy opens thatTELLO at Detroit's Commodore Club ... I On Tour week, on a Wednesday, further down theBUDDY FISHER draws an early summerNorman Spencer & Son.House's first street at the Paramount Theater .. abooking, opening June 2 at Buckeye Lakeblack and white is The Things That You I Exclusive Management Promised To Do, collabing of George A. bit of news that ENOCH LIGHT has been(O.) Park dansant . . . JACK FULTONGibbs Jr.for the music and Johnny I FREDERICK BROS:in MUSIC CORP. signed for Vocalion records calls to mindand the Southern Gentlemen in for a that it won't be surprising to this cornermonther at Nicollet Hotel, MinneapolisSantos with Spencer for the wordage. I New York - Cleveland - Kansas City Ito find that many, many best sellers on RUDY KEEBLER fortnights it at other labels will be moving over to theSt. Nicholas Hotel, Decatur, Ill. Brunswick - Vocalionlabelsmighty,16th brings CHAUNCEY CROMWELL forLetter Wrinkle for Plugs mighty soon . switch for COUNTasix -weekstretchatPaxtonHotel, and BASIE, among the first, is about set ...Omaha . . originally set for a fort- NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-In line with HERBIE W. Winchell made much ado over thenight, HAL MUNRO finishesa thirdmusic pubs' growing interest in direct fact that KAY KYSER is grabbing offmonth and still hangs on at Milwaukeemail exploitation of new songs is David $12,000 a week for his showing at theAthletic Club . . . JERRY FODOR startsGornston's ideafor pushing Kissthe HOLMES ORCHESTRA Strand Theater, New York . . ,it is nothis second half year at Front St. Gar-Girl Friend, written by Arthur Jones I and Gornston and published by the lat- Currently Featured known whether the CBS Swing Show isdens, Toledo . . . LANI McINTIRE opens I EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL. preparing a reprisal against WW for call- the 3d at Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City,ter.Pub is sending a letter around on Chicago, Ill. ing Kyser a swing band, but if it is top Mo... . JOE VETO starts an indef staywhich is pasted a small copy of the lead I WORM and CBS. salaries that make horn-blowings, the this week at Congress Hotel, Chicagoline and lyric of the number. Miniature Exclusive Management professionalcopybears I very same Kay did much better for him- . Music Box Ballroom, Omaha, has authors' and FREDERICK BROS.Q.MUSICCORP. self earlier this season for his week RUDY BUNDY for the February 3 week,publisher's credits and copyright data I at the Stanley Theater, Pittsburgh, the and brings in CARL (DEACON) MOOREas well. New York -Cleveland -Kansas City mighty Kyser walked out with $13,700 on the 28th for a fortnight . Bundy and regardless of all the puns also takes in three days atTurnpikeCa - pointed at vaudeville, it is an Interestingsino, Lincoln, Neb., on the 24th, with commentary to note that the calls for Moore for a similar stretch on March 17Headlines Inspire Songs HOWARD BECKER Kyser total 40 consecutive weeks of the- . . DEAN HUDSON one -nights it to PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28. - Dr. Billy aters, altho previous bookings do not Chicago from a Florida vacash via theRichter, local dentist, and Billy Hays, ork Orchestra permit him to accept even 10 weeks, college campuses . plays the Aragon and his and Trianon ballrooms, respectively, onleader, penned a tune called Refugee. Ten per cent of their royalties will go currently featured the 18th and 19th. for German exiles.Cashing in on other LANTZ MERRY -CO -ROUND, Dayton, O. 1 Down South headlines, Bobby Lyons, pianist at Eddie Exclusive Management Rice Hotel, Houston, gets RUSS MOR- Harris' Tavern here, cleffed Glamour Girl NewYorkNews No. 1. FREDERICK BROS.0,MUEIC CORP. GAN for the summer insteadof the spring season. . slated to start May JAN GARBER, rather than Kay New York -Cleveland-Kansas City 25 for an indef stay . . . RAY ALEXAN-IT'SKyser, who gets the Hotel New Yorker DER and his Dixieland Band locate atcall to usher in the summer . . . Jan Pony Club. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for theopens late in April, at which time he WALLY remainder of the season and then backstarts a cigar commercial airshow. Musical ederns I looks like LOUIS ARMSTRONG goes into Design to Minneapolis, the hub for their one- S TO E FLER RALPH nighting , always harboring a warmthe Cotton Club in March .. . EDDIE I spot for Fort Worth, PAUL WHITEMANPROVOST takes over the stand at Mur - and his Orchestra Dancing returns to ray's in Tuckahoe, Mitchell Ayres bowing WEBSTER I that Texas town for the On Tour SouthwestExpositionandFat -Stockout . . . BUS eta HARDING is the new FLORENCE RUSS I DAVIS Electronic Plano BODINE Show, March 10 to 19 ... DAVE RUBIN-swing -out at the Onyx Club . VAN Exclusive Management Currently IOFF has his fiddle under the chin again,ALEXANDER preems his band at Chez TANTILLA GARDENS, Richmond, Va. concertizing on the 12th at ArlingtonFirehouse, where the MILT HERTH TRIO FREDERICK BROS.BROS. Q MUSICSICCORP. Exclusive Management . HAL IArmory, Mobile, Ala.,along with theare just as important an item NewYork -Cleveland -Kansas Clay FREDERICK BROS.,a MUSIC CORP. IJacquesFray -MarioBraggiottipianoKEMP starts a two-weeker at the Para- twosome .Shrine Club in Birming-mount Theater, thereafter locating at New York -Cleveland-Kansas City ham resumes the Saturday dance seriesWaldorf-Astoria Hotel . . WILL OS - at Highland Park Country Club withBORNE takes in two weeks at the Strand PAUL SMITH, who turned his PickwickTheater. starting March 3 . . . JEAN Club cove over to OLIVER NAYLOR, whoDARLING, former Our Gang comedy RAY HERBECK moved over from the town's Club RexPave, is Paul Martell's new chantress at andhis JACK TRACY dancery, where COLEMAN SACHS movesthe Arcadia Ballroom. MUSIC with ROMANCE andhis in , BENNY STRONG draws a hold- over thru the winter at Bluegrass Room THE BILTMORE, Dayton, Ohlo "BOULEVARDIERS" of Brown Hotel, Louisville. EDDIE Notes Off the Cuff BRUNSWICK-VOCALION Records. New Towing the South. CAMDEN plays the Driving Club, Atlan- MIKE NIDORF, R-O'K exec, goes Flor- Exclusive Management CEDAR LANE CLUB, OPELOUSAS, LA. ta, the 11th, en route to the Southernida vacationing this week, as does LOU Exclusive Management Mansions, Kansas City, Mo., where heMARTIN, maestro at Leon & Eddie's, FREDERICK BROS.la MUSIC CORP. opens the 16th for a monther . . FREDERICK BROS.11:1 MUSIC CORP. New York . . . LARRY CLINTON and KING'S JESTERS open this week atthe MILT HERTH TRIO have Warner NewYork -Cleveland -Kansas CIty New_ York -Cleveland-Kansas City Claridge Hotel, Memphis . . . EMERYmovie short assignments, while ARTIE DEUTSCH opens this week at AdolphusSHAW is doing a brief Se for Paramount Hotel, Dallas, marking the first for a after two years at Manoa Inn, "SONGS FOR ALL" by William Morris band to play the hotel'sPhiladelphia, JACK ADCOCK moves over and Century Room , Deutsch replacesto Bill Black's Club Parakeet .. . RUBY JIMMY FRANK DAILEY. who goes to CincinnatiNEWMAN sails Saturday(4)with his EDDIE PAUL to start a four-weeker on the 7th atband for a 24 -day cruise on the Nor- AND HIS ORCHESTRA BARNETT ORCHESTRA Netherland Plaza Hotel followingmandie to Rio de Janeiro, going into Held Over Broadcasting "New Moods in Music" their Adolphus stand, Deutsch goes toRainbow Room, New York, on their re- Indefinitely. WGAR NicolletHotel,Minneapolis,opening featuring ESTHER TODD turn . . . GEORGE COLSON, former COLUMBIA (CBS) On Tour March 10. nitery scribe for The Billboard, handling BALLROOM. Cleveland. the publicity for Jimmy Dorsey, with Exclusive Management Exclusive Management MAURICE ZOLOTOW, another ex -staffer, 1 FREDERICK BROS.a MUSIC CORP. Culled From the Coast taking on Count Basle for the publiciz- FREDERICK BROS.10 MUSIC CORP. New_Yerk - Cleveland -Kansas City AL KECK returns to Matteoni's Res-ing ... and so we send our cuffs to the New York-Cleveland-Kansas City taurant, Stockton, Calif. . .finalecleaners. February 4, 1939 MUSIC The Billboard 13 DEBUNKING RADIO REMOTES

Chi Inns Still Nix Swinging in the Cradles C -Note Wire Charge PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28. -Swing has Air -Lanes Built Only Handful swayed Into the public school curric- CHICAGO, Jan. 28. -Local Loop hotels ulum. Beginningnextfall,Mt. passedtheirfirstanniversarywith- Lebanon High School will teach jazz outradioremotesveryquietlyand in the Instrumental music depart- Of Big -Money Names Last Yr. also without changing their status, thus ment, also organizea dance band spiking the hopes of song pluggers, ork aimed to please jitterbug tempos. leaders and radio stations that at the Course in sending jive will be taught Band booking agencies alarmed -select names from year-end period wires would go back. by A. S. Mlescer, first prexy of the Hostelry managers are still sticking by Pennsylvania School Music Associa- rolls for special builder -uppers -recordings seen as their ultimatum that a C note a week tion.Radical innovation to curric- important as wires -box-office value counts is too much coin for air time, and sta- ulum is reported based on students' tions are Just as adamant about reduc-desires for music training that will (Continued from page 3) and -comer put it, "From 10 to I o'clock ing the figure, claiming that this charge help them earn a living in college and box office.As a classic example, thereeach night people have a choice of 20 no more than covers their expenses onafter, on school board's Intention to is the meteoric rise of Barron from aor 30 orchestras on the radio.That's Installation and maintenance. train a number of young amateur $600-$800 a week attraction to a $4,500competition.You've got to work hard Only hotel on the air (WBBM) now Is bands now organized in the com- draw in theaters in leas than 12 months;to cut yourself a chunk of listening Edgewater Beach on Chi's swank North munity, and "because it's time we did or the case of Basle from a catch -as -audience."But the band bookers can't Shore drive, returning several weeks ago. something that had life and pep in it catch -can attraction for colored danceunderstand why the band boys yelp but without a murmur from the Others, around here."Town is white-collar promotions at$200(more orless)atheir heads off for a wire, and when who evidently do not feel $100 worth suburb, home of high Income earners. stand to a position where his marketthey do getit proceed to do nothing of envy.Opinions vary on what the price, during the same year, boomed toabout it --giving out stock standard stuff outcome willfinally be, some feelingare shelling down, 1.e., the Merry Gar-$750 and more a night for private par-on their half-hour periods when the lis- the situash will crack open before springden and Melody Mill.Others on the airties and colleges. tener can so easily twist the dial.And onaccountofthepressurebeinglocally include Colosimo's, Yar Restau- While radio remotes played a promi-then blame the booker when their stand- brought by bands and bookers.How-rant, Chez Paree, Old Heidelberg, thenent part in the nourishment of theseing in the band mart fails to rise. ever, with few exceptions thru 1938 the names, especially in the case of Barron The realization is being brought home inns were able to get all the names theyBlackhawk and Grand Terrace, and Basle, the almighty network wirethat phonograph recordsgive Justas wanted in the ork field and evidently isn't as mighty any more.As one up -much impetus indeveloping a name. still figure that advertising gained thru especially when a single recording can use of a radio outlet is not worth what do the trick.Larry Clinton, they opine, is asked. Music Items by Ray Kinney and the Aloha Maids. can definitely mark his ascending to The Dipsy Doodle, and withalldue This attitude is a puzzle to radio menSongs and Such: Larry Clinton's newest adventure in tho, because they are deluged with calls swinging the classicsis a streamlinedcredit to all other factors, the fact re- from small joints that are more than Ken Hecht and Sid Bass have a newversion of Poor Little Buttercup, to bemains that Artie Shaw's recorded version willing to pay the bill but whose orksone called You're Something New Underfollowed by another Gilbert and Sullivanof Begin the Beguine Is the most re- the Sun, which Charlie Barnet, currentfavorite, I've Got Them on My List. quested number when his band takes to are too small or too bad. Example la themaestro at the Famous Door, New York, is the stand. And even looking back a few Town Club in Cicero, which got a WBBMgoingtointroduce. BarnethimselfMusicMenand Matters: years,itisImpossible to overlook the wire last week with only a small Negroturned songwriter with Knocking at the Martin Block, creator of the Make Be-Marie episode in the career of Tommy combo to offer.Smaller ballrooms, too,Famous Door, dedicated to that famedlieve Ballroom on WHEW, New York, isDorsey.It is also significant that two 52d street swing emporium. the newest recruit to tunesmithing ranks.of this crop stepped out of other bands This week he signed a long-term contractonto the top of the ladder -Krupa out TheJovialHostof You Asked for It -You Got It, latest Captivating Rhythms, creation of Abel Baer and Charlie Tobias.with Irving Berlin, Inc. of Benny Goodman and Ennis out of IS set foraplug from E. B. Marks Music. Jimmy McHugh Is in New York afterHal P. Firm isalso issuing a special Henze-several years of slaving in the Hollywood Looking forward and hoping for what =JACK= pop pin edition of The Cockeyed Mayor o/picture mills.He's set to do the musicthe new the band book- ifaunakakai as featured in the musicalfor a new Shubert show, still untitled. ing agencies are no longer content to let nature takes its own course.Names GILLETTE arevaluableproperties, and valuable and HIS Famous NBC ORCHESTRA properties mean higher askingprices, Songs With Most Radio Plugs and higher asking prices mean bigger Featuring GRACIE WHITE Lady of Swing andmorefrequentcommissions -to ONTOUR. which principle the booking office dedi- cates itself. Mgt. CONSOLIDATED RADIO ARTISTS. "Eyes" Best in Air Derby; Not to be construed as meaning that all the other bands on their rolls will be relegated to secondary consideration nor that opportunities wall be limited to a "Jeepers" Still Up There chosen few, the leading band booking agencieshavesingledout themore promising names from their lists in the hopes of adding them to the big -money y - °o rt Songs listed are those receiving 10 or more network plugs (WJZ, WAIF, WABC)class this year.Even if only one or two «o /' l ü-/ilf EOP%DR between 5 p.m -1 a.m. week days and 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sundays, for the week ending j Thursday, January 26.Independent plugs are those received on WOR, WNEW,make the grade,itwill be worth the TOUR DIRECTION- SOUTHEASTERN ORCHESTRA SERVICE- 001111151 S.C. extra -added that will go into all of them. WMCA and WHN. Film tunes are designated as "F," musical production num-At Consolidated Radio Artists shining bers as "M." Based on data supplied by Accurate Reporting Service. stars are being polished for seven hope- The Position Title fuls.. Among swingers, the nod goes to Publisher Pluae Les Brown, Jan Savltt and Charles Bar- 8 1. I Have Eyes (F) Famous 34 24 net.On the sweeter side, the potential 3 2. Jeepers Creepers (F) Witmark 28 24 Eaves are Al Kavelin, Gray Gordon, Joe ILTMORE 4 3. Thanks for Everything(F) Robbins 26 24 Sudy and Paul Martin.It is understood 2 3. You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby (F) Remick 26 13 that the George Lottman office here will and their 1 4. This Can't Be Love (M) Chappell 25 27 be retained to handle the special public- 7 6. Deep In a Dream Harms 23 25 ity in connection with the building -up BOY ORCHESTRA 7 6. Hurry Home Spier 21 16 process. Now Playing 13 7. F. D. R. Jones (M) Chappell 20 29 Frederick Bros. Music Corp. enters the CARLTON HOTEL. Washington. 6 7. Get Out of Town (M) Chappell 20 18 5 7. Two Sleepy People (F) field with three sleepers that show prom- Mgt. CONSOLIDATED RADIO ARTISTS. INC. Famous 20 13 iseof grabbing off a prize bag -Law- 9 8. I Go for That (F) Famous 19 8 rence Welk, Ray Herbeck and Herbie 11 9. Could Be Santly 18 17 Holmes,all 7 9. Between a Kiss and a Sigh Santly 18 15 devoted to the cheek -to - 10 10. Umbrella Man cheekinspiredsyncos.At Rockwell - Harms 17 18 O'Keefe, with For a very pleasant engagement 13 10. Room With a View Bregman 17 16' theHanson -Williams at the 16 10. It's a Lonely Trail Berlin 17 10 agency here playing no little part in the 12 11. They Say publicizing, a watchful eye will be kept SAINT PAUL HOTEL Witinark 16 24 out for Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Red St. Paul, Minn. 9 12. I Must See Annie Tonight Bregman 15 11 12 13. My Reverie Robbins 14 12 Nichols, Little Jack Little, Will Osborne Manythanks to 21 13. Singin' in the Saddle Powell and Joe Venuti. 14 3 Even 10 13. I Long To Belong to You Red Star 14 2 atMusicCorp.ofAmerica. MR. BYRON CALHOUN 14. I Cried for You which undoubtedly harbors the greatest Miller 13 10 collection Manager 14 14. Swingin' the Nursery Rhymes (F) Witmark 13 o of names onitsrolls,the and thanks to 20 15. From Now On (M1 Chappell 11 12 machinery for building new box-office - 15. Let's Stop the Clock Remick 11 9 names this year will get into motion as URIEL DAVIS - 15. I Promise You ABC 11 5 soon as Willard Alexander, who is hud- (Meyer Davis Music) 20 15. Penny Serenade Shapiro 11 4 dled with the other execs, completes the inmakingthis engagement - 16. You Look Good to Mr Bregman 10 6 selection of the more promising pros- possible. pects. "hankie an? ECHO MUSICA New Style in Dance Music Kyser Folio Released NEW YORK, Jan. 28. -Miller Music la Conceived and Played by PAUL MARTELL releasing a folio, Kay Kyser's Musical inallhis dance arrangements overStation WOR ('lass, containing 15 hits of yesteryear, Kyser's biography, pictures of his band, goIKKie Just released, "ECHO TANGO," composed by Paul Martell anecdotes about famous songs and ques- and Their Orchestra and now being used ashis theme song. tions in the Kollege of Musical Knowledge Published by E.B. Marks vein. Book was compiled and edited by i Irving Lehrer, Kyser's press agent. 14 The Billboard MUSIC February 4, 1939 (Routes are for current week when no dates Parks, Bobby: (Plaza) NYC, h. Paul, Eddie:(Columbia) Cleveland, b. are given.) Paul, Frank:(Trocadero)Boston, ne. Paul, Toasty: (Oraemere) Chi, h, A Pendarvis, Paul:(Palace) San Francisco, h. Ackley, Carleton: (Rancho San Pablo) El Cer- Perez, Chuy: (Club Zarape) Hollywood, Be. rito, Calif., nc. orchestra Routes Perry, Ron: (Boca Ratan) Miami, h. Alexander, Russ: (Pony Club) Ft. Lauderdale, Peyton, Jimmy: (Plaza)Pittsburgh,re. Ma., nc. Following each listing appears a symbol.Fill in. the designation cor- Phillips, Ray: (Crawford House) Boston, h. Alexander, Van: (Chu Firehouse) NYC, nc. responding to the symbol when addressing organizations or individuals listed. Pierce, Ross:(Old Vienna) Cincinnati, re. Alomona, Harold: (City Dump) NYC, nc. Pooley, Bob: (Deshler Wallick)Columbus, Ambassadors, Four: (Congress) Chi, h. cb-cabaret; Americans, Four:(Hill) Omaha, h. ABBREVIATIONS: a-auditorium; b-ballroom; c-cafe; Piemonte, Vic: (Warwick) NYC, h. Angelo:Bertalottl's) NYC, nc. -country club; h-hotel; mh-music hall; nc-night club; p-amuse- Press, Jack Arnold:(Berkeley -Carteret)As- Apollon, Al:(Onondaga) Syracuse, h. ment park;ro-roadhouse;re-restaurant; s-showboat t-theater. bury Park, N. J., h. Axtell, Billy: (Gold Front) Cheboygan, Mich., Prima, Leon:(Bradford Penthouse)Boston. re. nc. B Prima, Louis:(Jitterbug House)Hollywood. nc. Baila, Emil: (Florentine Gardens) Hollywood,Fielder, Johnny: (Plaza) San Antonio, h. Lake, Sol:(606 Club) Chi, ne. Probost, Eddie: (Murray's) Tuckahoe, N. Y.. nc. Fielding,Allen: (Floridian)Miami Beach,Lally,Howard: (5o'Clock)Miami Beach. ro. Baker, Ken: (Roseland) NYC, b. Fla.,is. Fla., c. Barnet, Charlie: (Famous Door) NYC, nc. Flo -Rito, Ted:)Trocadero)Hollywood, nc. Lande, Jules:(St. Regis) NYC, h. Pryor, Roger: (Palace) Cleveland, t. Barrie, Dick: (Brown Palace) Denver, h. Fisher, Jack: (Vienna Room) Boston, re. Lane:(Laurel - in - the - Pines) Lakewood, R Barrett, Hughie: (Sagamore) Rochester,Fodor, Jerry: (Front St. Gardens) Toledo, nc. N. J., h. Ravazzs, Carl: (Utah) Salt Lake City, h. N. Y., h. Fomeen, Basil:(St. Moritz) NYC, h. Lang, Sid: (Hi Hat) Chi, ne. RenatichmI.nh.,Joe:(Netherland Plaza)C1ncin- Barron, Blue: (Loew's Broad) Columbus, O., t.Forman, Lou: (President) NYC, h. Lang, Teddy: (Club Cavalier) NYC, no. Barrows,Charlie: (Stockholm)Somerville,Frankie & Johnnie: (St. Paul) St. Paul, h. Lankford's,Walter,Concert Band:(LegionReid,BIB:(Club Continental) NewHaven, N. J., re. Franks, Wee Willie: (Ye Old Tap Room) NYC, Rodeo) Miami Beach, Fla., Feb. 4-11. Con., ac. Bartel, Jeno:(Piccadilly) NYC, h. nc. LaPorte, Joe:(Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. Reisman, Leo: (Strand) NYC, t. Baum, Charles: (St. Regis) NYC, h. Frederics, Jan: (Boulevard Tavern) Elmhurst,Lapp, Horace: (Royal York) Toronto, Ont., is.Relyea, Al: (Lens) Troy, N. Y., ro. Becker,Bubbles:(Westwood Supper Club) L. L. ro. Le Baron, Eddie: (Rainbow Room) NYC, nc. Renard, Jacques:(Cocoanut Grove)Borten, Richmond, Va., nc. Fulton, Jack:(Nlcollet)Minneapolis, h. Legge, Wade: (Royal Arms) Buffalo,re. nc. Benson, Ray:(Surfside Club) Miami Beach.Funk, Larry:(Village Barn) NYC, ac. LeHarr, Billy:(Spa) Richmond, Ind., nc. Reyes. Chica:(Continental) Detroit, nc. Ma., nc. Furry, Wendell:(Casa Marina)JacksonvilleLevant, Phil:(Groves)Orange, Tex., nc. Reynolds,Maurice: (DreamlandGardens) Berger.Carl:(Mecca)Guyandotte, W. Va., Beach, Fla., h. Lewis, Sabby: (Royal Palms) Boston, nc. Oneonta. N. Y., nc. 31 -Feb.1,t. Furst, Joe: (The Brook) Summit, N. J., ro. Lewis, Ted: (Royal Palm) Palm Island, Fla., hRhythm Boys: (Stevens) Chi, h. Berick, Joe:(Riviera)Pittsburgh, nc. Light, Enoch:(Taft) NYC. h. Rlcardel, Joe:(Yacht Club) NYC, ne. Bernie, Ben: (Pennsylvania) NYC, h. G Littlefield. Frank:(Ritz -Carlton)Boston, h.Riley, Mike: (New Penn) Pittsburgh, re. Bonick, Lewis:(Dempsey -Vanderbilt) Miami,Gagen,Frank: (DeWittClinton)Albany,Lombardo, Guy: (Roosevelt) NYC, h. Rio, Rita: (Casa Banana) NYC, nc. h. N. Y., h. Long, Johnny: (Statler) Buffalo, h. Robbins, Billy: (Coronado) Worcester, Mass., h. Bono, Americo: (Chet Amil Buffalo, nc. Gamble, Jack:(Lincoln Terrace) Pittsburgh,torch, Carl: (Jefferson) St. Louis, h. Roccaforte, Joseph:(Camel Cafe)Flushing, Brandwynne, Nat: (Essex House) NYC, h. nc. Loro, Syl: (Garde) New Haven, Conn., h. L. I., re. Bragail, Vincent: (Ambassador) NYC, h. Gait John: (Shelton) NYC, h. Los Gauchos: (Club Gaucho) NYC, nc. Rodrigo, Nano: (Havana -Madrid) NYC, no Brandt, Eddy: (Stevens) Chi, h. Gasparre, Dick: (Ambassador) NYC, h. Loss, Jimmy: (Oakdale) Augusta, Ga., nc. Rogers,Y., Hh.arry: (Half Moon) Coney Island, Breslow, Irving: (Jack Stamp's¡ Phila, nc. Gates. Bennie: (Royal Palm Club) Miami, ire.Loveland, Archie: (Olympic) Seattle, h. N. Brigode, Ace: (Aragon)Cleveland, b. Gendron, Henri: (Colosimo's) Chi, nc. Lowe, Bert: (Lenox) Boston, h. Rogers, Buddy: (Roosevelt) New Orleans,Is. Brooks, Fats: (Maple Grovel Huntsville, Ala.,Gilbert, Paul: (Arabian Supper Club) Colum-Lowry, Babe: (Sylvan) Odessa, Tex., nc. Rogers, Eddy: (Belvedere) Baltimore, h. bus, O., nc. Lucas,Clyde:(Mark Hopkins)San FranRohde, Karl:(Westminster) Boston, h. nc. Gill, Emerson: (Van Cleve) Dayton, O., h. deco, h. Brooks,Billy:(Queen's Terrace)Woodside,Golden. Neil: (De Witt Clinton) Albany, h. Rollin), Adrian: (Belmont Plaza) NYC, ]t. L. I., nc. Gonzalez, Ralph:(St. Moritz) NYC, h. Lyon, Milt: (2 o'Clock Club) Baltimore, nc. Rommel], Ronny: (Clinton Ford Pavilion) Brown, Rudy:(Log Cabin)Atlanta, nc. Gonyea,Leonard:(New Pine Ledge)Eau M Rosendale, N. Y., b. Brown, Red: (Fordson) Dearborn, Mich., h. Claire, Wis., nc. Rose,e,Maurie: (Ringling) Sarasota, Fla., h. Bryson, Jack: (Taft) New Haven, Conn., h. Gordon, Gray:(Edison) NYC, h. McCoy, Clyde: (Palomar) Loa Angeles, b. Royal Palm Boys: (Royal Palm Club) Miami. Bush, Eddie:(7 Seas) Hollywood, nc. McCune, Will:(Bossert)Brooklyn, h. DC. Gray, Glen: (Waldorf-Astoria) NYC. h. McDowell, Adrian:(Andrew Jackson) Nash-Ruhl, Warney: (Lincoln) Hancock, Mich., b. C Green, Johnny: (Bali -Bali)Chi, nc. ville, Tenn., h. Calloway, Cab: (Cotton Club) NYC, nc. Grenet, Eliseo:(El Chico) NYC, nc. McFarland Twins: (Rainbow Grill) NYC, nc. S Camden, Eddie: (Henry Grady) Atlanta, h. Grier, Jimmy: (Topsy's) Los Angeles, no. McFarlane, Frank: (Chateau Modern) NYC,Sabin, Paul:(Colony Club) Hollywood, Fla.. Campbell, Jan: (Riverside Club) Utica, N. Y..Griffin, Benny:(Savarin)Buffalo,no. ce. nc. Griffin, Jack:(Little Rathskeller)Phil's, ne.McGill, Billie:(Northview) Sault Ste. Merle,Sachs, Coleman: (Club Rex) Birmingham, no C ndullo, Harry:(Atlanta Biltmore)Atlan- H Mich., h. Salamack, Tony: (Blue Meadow Club) Lexing- ta, h. Hall. Sleepy: (Show Bar & Bermuda Room)McGrane, Don: (Paramount) NYC, h. ton, Ky., ne. Candu)lo,Joe:(Versailles)Hollywood,Fla., Forest Hills, L.I.nc. McGraw,Eddie:(Brodhead)BeaverFalls,Sanavia, Aguste: (Cuban Casino) NYC, nc. nc. Hamilton, George (Stotler) Cleveland, h. Pa., h. Sanders, Roy:(Wyomissing Club)Reading, Canova, Vic: (El Dumps) Chi, nc. Hamp, Johnny: (Adelphi)Phila, h. McIntire, Lanl:(Muehlebach) Kansas City, Pa., ne. Carle, Frankie: (Seven Gables) Milford, Conn.,Harding, Buster:)Savarin)Buffalo,e. Mo.. h. Saunders, Hal:(Montparnasse) NYC, re. ro. Harding, Buster: (Onyx Club) NYC, nc. McIntire, Dick: (Hula Hut) Hollywood, ne. Schenk, Frankie:(Aragon) Lima, O.,b. Carlson, Bill: (Trianon) Chi, b. Hardy, Bob: (Flamingo) Boston, nc. McKay, Coyle:(Jefferson Beach)Detroit, b.Scoggin, Chic: (Heidelberg) Jackson, Miss., h. Causer, Bob: (Syracuse) Syracuse, h. Harris, Phil: (Wiltshire Bowl) Los Angeles, re.McRae Bros.: (Havana Casino) Buffalo, ne. Shaw, Artie: (Lincoln) NYC, h. Chatfield,Tommy: (CenturyClub)Tulsa.Hauser, Will:(O. V. Tavern) Cincinnati, noMeshann, Jay: (Martin's) Kansas City, Mo.,Shaw, Maurice:(Dempsey's, NYC, re. Okla., nc. Hawkins, Erskine: (Savoy) NYC, b. sae. Shelley, Lee: (Le Mirage) NYC, nc. Clinton, Larry: (Meadowbrook) Cedar Brook,Headrick, Pearl:(White Swan Club) Johns-Manazanares, Jose: (Colony Club) Chi. ne. Sherman, Maurie: (Oriental Gardens) Chi, re. N. J., cc. town, Pa., nc. Mansfield, Dick: (Dupont) Wilmington,Mule, Noble: (Paramount) NYC, h. Coe, Jay: (Governor Clinton) NYC, h. Hetdt, Horace: (Biltmore) NYC, h. Del is. Skinner, Fred: (Capri) Hollywood, nc. Collins.Bernie:(Ansley)Atlanta,h. Heller, Jackie: (Benny the Bum's) Phila., ne.Manuel, Don: (Gig Gallesux) Peoria, Ill., nc.Smith, Joseph C.: (La Rue) NYC, ne. Contreras, Manuel: )Henry)Pittsburgh, h. Smith, Stuff: (La Salle) Chi, h. CoquetteBand: (Paramount) Springfield, South, Eddie:(Blatz's Gardens) Milwaukee, , 'Joe:Joe: (Newhouse) Salt Lake City, h.Orchestra Routes must be received at the Cincinnati offices notSpaIIErr, Paul: (Blltmore) Palm Beach, Fla., h. Costello,Charles' (Commodore Club) Detroit DC. Steel, Leonard: (Ft. Shelby)Detroit, h. Costello, Diosa: (Road to Mandalay) NYC, nc. later than Friday to insure publication. Stoefler,Wally:(Tontine, Gardens)Rich- Courtney, Del: (Rainbow Room, New Ken- mond, Va., b. more) Albany, N. Y., h. Strong, Benny: (Brown) Louisville, h. Crocker, Mel: (Richmont) Lexington, Ky., h.Hendricks,Dick:(Pia -Mor)Cedar Rapids,Manse, Art: (Dell's Inn) Poughkeepsie. N. Y.,Stutz, Dick: (Brown Derby) Boston, nc. Cromwell, Chauncey: (Club Delevan) Buffalo, Ia., b. ro. Sudy, Joseph: (Sir Francis Drake) San Fran- nc. Henderson, Fletcher:(Grand Terrace) ChBMario, Don: (Firenze) NYC, re. cisco, h. Crosby, Bob: (Paramount) NYC, t. nc. Joe: (Hickory(Hickory House) NYC, nc. Sylvio, Don: (Bertolotti's) NYC, ne. Crosby,June: (CommunityCoffeeShop)Herman. Pete: (Casa Mariana) Boston, nc. Marehard, Jack: (Plaza) NYC, h. Binghamton, N. Y., c. Hernandez, Frank: (Royal Palm Club) Miami,Martin, Dave:(St. George) Brooklyn, Is. Thompson, Lang: (Schroeder) Milwaukee, h. Cummins.Bernie:(WilliamPenn)Pitts- nc. Martin, Freddie: )CocoanutGrove) LosThompson, Grant: (Wellington) NYC, h. burgh, h. Berth, Milt: (Chcz Firehouse) NYC, nc. Angeles, nc. Tisdale Trio: (Coq Rouge) NYC. nc. Cutler, Ben: (Rainbow Room) NYC, nc. Hoagland,Everett:(ElPatio)San Fran-Martin, Lou: (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Tlsen, Carl:(Troika) Washington, D. C.,re. D cisco, b. Marton), Johnny: (Lntz's Merry -Go -Round) Torte,Norman: (ElChico) Binghamton. Hobbs, Elon:(Main Central)Asbury Park, Dayton, O., nc. N. Y.. nc. Daley, Jack: (Corktown Tavern) Detroit, nc. N. J., h. Master. Freddie: (Nut Club) NYC, nc. Towne. Loren:(Hl -Ho Club)Wichita, Kan., Davies, Al: (Clarendon)DaytonBeach,Hodalski, Frank: (Orpheum) Springfield,Maul, Herble: (Sliver Moon) Pueblo, Colo., nc.Tolbert, Skeets:(Plantation) NYC, ne. Ma., h. Ill.,b. Maya: (Monte Carlo) NYC, nc. ne. Davis, Eddie: (Larue's) NYC, re. Hoffman, Earl: (Ivanhoe Gardens) Chi, nc. Menking, Ray:(Casa Loma Gardens) Steu-Trace, Al: (Sherman) Chi, h. Davis, Fess: (House of Jacques) OklahomaHoist, Ernie: (El Morocco) NYC. nc. benville, O., ne. Tracy, Jack: (Cedar Lane) Opelousa, La., nc. City, Okla., nc. 'neo, Heckle:(Edgewater Beach)Chi,h.Merel, Al:(Altus)Sulphur Springs, Fla., b.Travers, Vincent: (Paradise) NYC, nc. Davis, Paul: (Bide -a -Wee Club) Muncie, Ind., ell,Ed: (Buena Vista)Biloxi,Miss., ne.Messner, Johnny:( n) NYC, h. Travers, Ted: (Lookout House)Covington. nc. er, Bob: (Wonder Bar) Cincinnati, nc. Meyers, Vic'(Trianon)Seattle, Wash.,b. Ky., nc. Davis, Milton: (Hamilton) Washington,Huston, Ina Ray: (State) NYC. t. Molina, Carlos: (Lowry) St. Paul, h. Trini, Michael: (Don Ce-Sar Beach) Pass -a - D. C., h. Millington. Basso:(Black Cat) NYC, nc. Grille, Fla., h. De Angelis. Harry (Copley -Square) Boston, h. Moilca, Leon: (El Patio) San Francisco, b. Trombar, Frankle: (Claridge) Memphis, h. Dens. Eddie. (Congo) Boston, nc. Irish, Mace: (Chanticler) Millburn, N. J., no.Moon, Billy:(21 Club) Grand Rapids, Mich., Del Mar:(St. Nicholas)Decatur,Ill.,h. Tucker, Orrin: (Palmer House) Chi, h. nc. V Dell,Lou: (Woodside Gardens)Woodside,Jas, Al:Iy: re)Pr Morgan, Russ: (Stanley) Pittsburgh, t. L. I., nc. James, Sonny: Boston, . Morris, Ken:(Gray Wolf Tavern)Sharon.Val, Lou: (Swing Club) NYC, nc. Delman. Cy(Miami Biltmore) Miami, h. Johnson, Johnny: Rio) NYC, nc. Pa., nc. Valentine, Jimmy: (The Midwood) Brooklyn. Demetri, Danny: (Gray Wolf Tavern) Youngs-Johnson, Pete: (Lone Star) Kansas City, Mo..Morton, Gerry: (Savoy Plaza) NYC, h. re. town, O., nc. ne. Morton. Hughie: )Anchorage) Pittsburgh, nc.Yams, Eddie:(885 Club)Chi, nc. Denny, Jack: (Casa Mariana) NYC. nc. Jurgens, Dick: (Aragon) Chi, b. Mosley, Snub: (Woodmere) Bellmore, L. I., cc.Velasco, Emil: (Danceland) Whiting, Ill.,b. Deutsch, Emery: (Adolphus) Dallash. Munro, Hal: (Athletic Club) Milwaukee, cc. Vernon, Val: (Homestead) Coraopolis, Pa.,b. DeVodi, Don:)Surfside Club) Miami Beach, Murphy, Francis: (Ten Eyck) Albany, N. Y., h.Venuti, Joe:(Belmont Plaza) NYC, h. Fla.. de. Kane, Allen: (Gibson) KCincinnati, h. Veto, Joe: (Congress) Chi, h. DiPardo, Tony: (Gibson) Cincinnati. h. Kardos. Gene: (Hungarial NYC, nc. N Vorden,Vivian: (CafeVenice)Galveston. Donahue.Al: (PalmIsland Casmol Palmlearson, Maria: (Onestal Canton, O., h. Nagel, Harold: (Pierre)NYC, h. Tea., nc. Kassel. Art: (Bismarck) Chi, h. Vouzen, Nick: (Coq Rouge) NYC, ne. Beach, Fla., nc. Kavelin, Al:(Nixon)Pittsburgh, re. Napolean, Phil:(Paradise) NYC, nc. Donath. Jena: (Walton) Phila. h. (St. Francis) San Francisco, h.Nelson, Ozzie: (Palace) Chi, t. W D'Orsay, Bert: (Westwood Club)Little Rock,Kay, Herble: Newton, Frank: (Cafe Society) NYC, nc. Wagner, Solly: (Rose Bowl) Chi, nc. Ark.. nc. Kay, Georgle: (Stage Door) Westport. Conn., nc. Nielson, Paul: (Moonlight Gardens) Saginaw,Wallace, Rudy: (Trocadero) Boston, no. Dorsey. Jimmy: (New Yorker) NYC, h. Ltaye, Sammy: ¡Commodore) NYC, h. Mich b. Walton, Jack:(Schenley)Pittsburgh, h. Dorsey, Tommy: (Earle) Phila. t. Keck. Al:(Matteonl's) Stockton. Calif., re. Niosa, Bert: (Brant Inn) Burlington, Ont., h.Walton. Vern: (The Tavern) Reno, Nev., ns. Duerr, Dolph: (Green Derby) Cleveland, cc. Keebler. Rudy: (St. Nicholas) Decatur, Ill.. h.Noble, Leighton:(Stotler)Boston, h. Ward, Frankle: (Bradford Penthouse) Boston, Dukes & Their Duchess: (Webster Hall) De-Kellams, Eddie: ¡Old Vienna Cafe) Indianap-Norton, Eddy: (Kit Kat Klubl Des Moines, nc. nc. troit. h. olis, nc. Norvo, Red: (Ben Franklin) Phila, h. Warren, Richard: (Stork Club) NYC, nc. Dunes Boys:(Hollywood Beach)Hollywood,Keller, Leonard: (Marcel LaMaze) Hollywood,Nottarage,Al:(VillageCellar)NYC,nc. Webb, Chick: (Park Central) NYC, h. Fla., h. re. Nottingham. Gary: (Bel Tabarin) San Fran-Weber, George: (Henry) Pittsburgh,h. Durando:(La Conga) Hollywood,nc. Keller. Willard A.:(Royal Worth) W. Palm cisco, nc. Weeks, Ranny: (Club Mayfair) Boston, ne. E Beach. Fla.. h. Weems, Ted: (Lyric) Indianapolis, t. Edwin. Earle:(Princess Pat) Milwaukee, nc.Kndis, Bonny: (Book -Cadillac) Detroit. h. O'Hara, Ray (Greenwich VillageCasino)Weldon: (Armando's) NYC, nc. Eldridge, Roy: (Arcadia) NYC. b. Kent. Larry: (Rainbow Rendezvu) Salt Lake NYC, nc. West, Ray: (It Cafe) Hollywood, nc. Ellis, Joe: !Queen Mary) NYC. en. City. nc. Olmes, Major: (Webster Hall) Pittsburgh. h.Wharton, Harry: (Village Barn) Phila, no. Engle.Freddy: (UniversityClub)Albany.King. Wayne: (Drake)Chi. h. Olson, Gail: (Sir Walter) Raleigh, N. C., h. Widmer, Bus: (Plamor) Cheyenne, Wyo., ne. N. Y., nc. King Henry: (Peabody) Memphis, h. Orlando, Don: (Chez Parse) Chi. nc. Williams, CI e m : (Arcadia -International) Engles. Charles: (Harry's New York Cabaret)King. Jay: (The Brook) East Orange, N. J.,Orozco, Ladislao:(Bas Tabarin) NYC, en. Phila. re. Chi, pc. ro. Owens. Harry:(Beverly -Wiltshire)Los An-Williams. Ozzie: (Esquire Club) Toronto,Oct., Ennis, Skinnay:(Victor Hugo) Los Angeles,Kinney Ray: (Lexington) NYC. h. geles, h. DC. nc. Kirby. John:(Famous Door) NYC, nc. Owens. Freddie: (New Windmill)Natchez,Williams, Ernie: (Subway) Kansas City, Mo., Ernie, Val:Versailles) NYC. nc. Kirk. Andy: (State) Boston. b. Miss., ne. Estes, Robert: IEnsley Chateau) Birmingham.Knopp. Johnny:(ScuthmoorIChi.h. Ozenbaugh. Leon:(Pepper Tree Inn) River-Wood. Guy: (Arcadia) NYC, b. DC. Kraemer. Ray: (Belvidere) Sault Ste. Marie. side,Calif., nc. Y F Mich.. h. p Young, Johnny: (Excelsior House) Snydan Fads, Frank: (Village Brewery) NYC. nc. Kuhn. Dick:)Astor) NYC. h. Pablo, Don: (Palm Beach) Detroit, no. Lake, N. Y., h. Farber,Burt: (FlorentineRoom.Gibson) L Page. Hot LIDS: (America) NYC. h. Z Cincinnati, h. Laeser, Walt:(Cabin Club)Pt. Lauderdale,Palmer. Skeeter: (Seneca) Rochester, N. Y.. h.Zarin, Michael: (Roney Plaza) Miami Beagh, Ferdl, Don: (Stratford) Bridgeport, Conn., h. Fls., nc. Panico, Louis: (White City) Chi, p. Pia.. is. February 4, 1939 MUSIC The Billboard 15

ÍÍZusic iKtte The Revieuuíng Stand Ott the ÍZeeatis cf the quality Kuhn exhibits here.Unit By DANIELRICHMAN Herbie Holmes was formed five years ago, with the result By M. H. ORODENKER (Reviewed al Marine Dining Room, Edge-that the slapped -together characteristic Off the Top Shelf water Beach Hotel, Chicago) noticeable in many small outfits of similar OriginalsIt) THUS FAR this pillar has come across ANEW, young maestro from the heartstructureishappily lacking.Kuhn's SINCE the music publishers and the no better example of the ideal dance . of Mississippi, piloting a 13 -piece ag-music Is consistently smooth, smart and waxworks fail to see note for penny remote program than that offered onegregation bent on bringing to promi-polished in a varied and extensive library.on record royalties, the note writers have midnight by GEORGE HALL (Peabodynence sweet -flavored swing with plenty With Kuhn bringing excellent tone andbeen taxingtheircreativegeniusin Hotel, Memphis, WABC).The only re-of trimmings, particularly from the vocaltechnique to a tenor sax, Charles Shaw atorder to meet their recording require- gret connectedwithitwas that1tdepartments.It's a lively, versatile in-the piano, Len Herman doubling on ac-ments.However, such flagrant lifting couldn't have been transcribed for thestrumentationofthreefiddles,threecordion and vibes, Roy Seymour handlingof musical ideas from standard composi- edification of the majority of maestrisax, four rhythm and three brass, andthe drums and Hugo Melange the bass,tions augurs the psuedo composers no currently enjoying the luxury of a wire.while, generally, their run of the millcocktail sippers are regaled with a mu-good, be they maestro or music writer. The object lesson of such a transcription,dance session may not have as muchsicianly treatment of pops, show tunes,And it certainly does not speak well of If heeded, could not fail to brighten thefinesse as that of their veteran brethren,waltzes, rumbas, tangos and standards inan industry, just catchingItssecond dance remote situation considerably. they make up with youthful enthusiasmcontinuous medley form.Sax and ac-wind, to foster such false premises- A breakdown of the half hour caughtdisplayed both vocally and instrumental-cordion divide melodic lines mostly, withtho it may beaneconomical and ex- reveals, out of 10 numbers, five pops,ly and a disarming personality on thethe piano getting in a few well -placedpedient device. two of them done individually and dis-part of the smiling leader. licks.Rhythm is sharply defined, mak- For instance, Van Alexander, a new- tinctively; two novelties, one unsullied Holmesgivesout withagenuineing an excursion on the floor as enjoyablecomer to the Bluebird label, peddles a by the stigma of familiarity, the otherSouthern accent in both announcementsas the vista from the sidelines. slow and unobstrusiveballad, Dream cloaked to a new arrangement; one cur-and songs. Has a warm, homey type of Boys go in for a bit of ensemble sing-Caravan. Razaf,Davisand Edwards rent lesser known musical comedy tune,voice that is easy to take and should being on novelty pops, and Bonnie Boydtake the composer credits.But for all and two former hits from Broadwayparticularlypleasingto thefemmes.comes thru for the distaff side on thethis threesome was able to do we'll bet shows.Pocketful of Dreams, All AshoreOther vocal cohorts include Gene Bab-ballads. Formal afternoon attire is orig-our last rusty needle that even Rimsky- and They Say supplied the straight popbitt, romantic tenor and brother of Harryinal and apropos. Further showmanshipKorsakow would be ashamed to ownup dance stimuli, while originality of treat-Babbitt, of the Kay Kyser school; Lloyd toit, in spite of the fact that the Russian ment nullified the "what, again?" reac-Bundling, Arno Lewis and a sweet -look-touch 1s the "Requesto Tune Table," il-composer used it as the theme for his tion to My Reverie and You Must Haveing songstress named Nancy Hutson, wholuminated board at one side of the standShehehazade. Alexander redeems himself Been a Beautiful Baby. Dolly Dawn (notalso has a pair of soothing pipes. Aon which patrons signify their requestson the flip over, giving a right rhythmic the least of the reasons for the band'strio, the Rhythm Rebels, is composed Ofby chalking up numbers. Cards at eachtreatmentto Diga-Diga-Doo. Andy successful performance) lent the differ-Babbitt, Hutson and Lewis, and theytable list more than 200 standards andRazaf, this time with James P. John- ent touch to Reverie by singing bothharmonize favorably with nice arrange-current pops with a number assigned toson, concocted Havin' a Ball, for which choruses played, with the ork in thements of pops and novelties.In theeach tune. Richman. Fats Waller gets in his familiar groove background for the whole number.Forstages of development is a glee club. on a Bluebird label.Fats is in oneof Beautiful Baby it was Miss Dawn and a Boys have been going for a couple of Larry Clinton those rare moments when he's up to male trio, using the seldom -heard verseyearssincethe maestro'sgraduation snuff and the tune Is to his likings, just and warbling two choruses with a differ-from the University of Mississippi. Most(Reviewed al Meadowbrook Country Club,as when it was better known as Flat ent, clever set of lyrics for the second. of them are in their early twenties but CeJarbrook, N. J.) Foot Floogie.Plattermate has Fats in a docreditableinstrumental work and CLINTON proves that smart commer-rarer moment, playing Edgar Sampson's Highspot make a good, neat appearance. Theme cialism combined with superior awingDon't Try Your Jive on Me on the pipe THE HIGHSPOT of the 30 minutesof When It's Darkness on the Delta 1sarranging is a pretty sure-fire bet to at-organ. Side was made in London during came midway with Beethoven Wrotestamp of this outfit. Honigberg. tract the cash customers in large num-his recent European tour, and his blues It But It Swings, wherein la Dawn came bers. The majority of the Meadowbrook'astyle makes the bellows very mellow. up again with a superior bit of swing current constituents being of the genus(See OFF THE RECORDS on page 69) caroling.In the musical arrangement Maurice Shaw jitterbug in its more sophmoric form, Hall makes use ofall the tricks sug-(Reviewed at Jack Dempsey's Restau-Clinton leans heavily on the swingaroos, gested by the title, and the result is a rant, New York) with a dash of Dixieland thrown in for highlyentertaining jumble ofswing, SHAW has been around town for somegood measure. With Larry wielding the symphonies andrecitative.Patteris time, playing society dates, occasion-pen on most of the arrangements the amusing and the contrast between theal hotel spots and boat cruises.An ex-result,of course,ishighly satisfying snatchesof Beethoven melody playedcellent violinist, he commands a four-whether for dancing or listening. as the master Intended and the socksome here that includes piano, bass and Altho accenting the sock stuff, Clinton. stuff 1s the sort of material out of whichaccordion.His fiddling dominates, thehowever, is shrewd enough to break it up great dance remotes are made. others providing good background, andwith enough softer, sweeter rhythms to Shadrack, Hall's second novelty, is notit all blends into the unobtrusive musicplease those to whom shagging is not exactly a familiar radio number, but thedesired in this big, noisy eaterie. everything in life.It's at this point that maestro obviated any chance of boring Not for dancing, selections are in theBea Wain enters the proceedings with listeners by giving them an arrangementsemi -classic mood, with occasional Latinthat lovely, limpid voice, making My completely different from that of severalpieces interspersed for change of pace.Reverie sound new all over again and other bands frequently airing the song.Latter songsgivetheaccordionist a Upholding the musical comedy end werechance for solo squeezings, with ShawImparting an added beauty to Deep Purple My Heart Belongs to Daddy, from Leavebanging the maraccas. Denis. and similar numbers that make her mo- It to Me, and the two immortals, Only ments in front of the mike a delight. Make Believe and I Got Rhythm. Rou- Ford Leary, trombonist, has come into tine this whole melodic assortment in Carl Nebbe his own as a vocal attraction and leaves its proper balance, as Hall did, and you (Reviewed at Ring's Ballroom, the patrons clamoring for more of Shad - have a dance remote out of the top Lincoln, Neb.) rack, The Devil With the Devil, OM Man drawer. River (as Kern never intended it), etc. SLANIPIJ for one-nighting, extra razz-Charlie Blake and his drums also make Good Idea matazz added by an electric organ on which Reed Hurlbutt fingers, Nebbethem forget their terp efforts to crowd LEE SHELLEY (Le Mirage, New York,carries 13 men. Leader is Dean Horning,around therostrum.Clinton's own WEAF) relieves the monotony of anwho handles some of the vocals. tunes, like A Study in Stuff with its otherwise lackluster air performance by Platformconductindicatesthey'rebroken rhythm and hand -clapping, fur- a stunt that is Imaginative enough toonlyfor hideaway spots,tailoring ofther enhance the entertainment quotient. capture the interest of late -hour dialers.clothes and general appearance countingIt's in this showmanly approach to the He sprinkleshis announcements withagainst them 1n better spots.Music isjob that Clinton excels, aside from the references to "the cat and the fiddle."good, however, and will satisfy the aver-acknowledged quality of his music -mak- with the "cat" described as "slinking inage terpster.Showed improvement overing. and out" to offer a few "mystery cho-last appearance here. Oldjleid. Instrumentation is five brass, four reed, ruses."The "cat" actuallyisShelley himself, with the "fiddle" his swing vio- four rhythm, with the maestro switching lin.The Idea is an attention -getter and Johnny Johnson from trombone to trumpet. Bits of stick - takes the program out of the run-of-the- waving and clarineting in addition leave millcategory. Selectionof numbers, (Reviewed at El Rio, New York) thoseunfamiliar withhisarranging however, is uninspired; the only intruder THIS outfit is less a band attractionability even more impressed with his on what seemed like a convention of than a concession to those patronsmusical versatility. Richman. current pops was Tschaikowsky's No Starofthispseudo -Spanishniterywhose Is Lost.A few more excursions intodancing pleasuresfail to include the originality like this would have been ofrumba and 'tango and who must of Cliff Kyes Infinite help. necessitystickto American rhythms. (Reviewed at Pia -M or Ballroom, Carrying unconformity to its other ex-Johnson's music at no time amounts to Lincoln, Neb.) treme, however, was JOE VENUTI (Bel-more than a background for the fox-trot-WITH the rostrum piled high with mont PlazaHotel, New York, WOR).ting couples weaving a pattern in front,r drums on which both maestro Kyes This was less a dance remote than aofIt,and the rhythmic and melodicand Dell Lee, the regular skin -beater, Venuti recital both as a composer andsetting is only fair at best. take turns, this band bangs away merrily artist.The nine numbers stretched over Set-up is piano, fiddle, trumpet, sax -in the swing fashion of the day.Set- 30 minutes Included five of the maestro'sclarinet, drums and bass.Six men offerup includes threesax,three rhythmOhl BoylThey're Knockouts!Newest Orchestra original compos, which seemed to be lay-nothing individual in the way of instru-and two brass.Center of attention Is onDesigns; Four Flashy Colors; 200 14022 Window Kyes and Lee most of the time.KyesCards, 99.00; 1,000 Paper, same, 914.00; 9%x22 ing it on a bit thick:Three ballads andmentation or orchestration, and defi- in. Cards, 200, 88.90; 1.000 Paper, same, 812.00. a swingeroo were the only representationnitely on the minus side are the weak,features himself quite a bit on a xylo-Cash with order.Special Bills engraved to order. Tin Pan Alley had to combat the Venuticorny sputterings loosely designated asphone, while Lee sings. 912.00 up.Wire roar order NOW, or writefor onslaught, whichisslightly unfair totrumpet solos. Repertoire is mostly pops Unit started five years ago in St. Louis,aamplm. New Date Book and Price List. those listeners who have their currentand musical comedy tunes, turned out intraveled all over the upper Midwest andCENTRAL SHOW PRINTING CO. favorites and expect to hear them arounda continuous stream with all the inspira-is speeded for the halls where the bounce the witching hour. tion of an assembly lineat the Fordtrade is heaviest. Old field. MASON CITY, IA. Inclusion of a band leader's brainchil-plant.Scattered vocals by the violinist dren on his remotes is one of the bestsupply an occasional break In the mo- ways to build individuality, but carryingnotony. Richman. the th'ng to the point where it seems that it's the pop music that's being in- Dick Kuhn ROLL TICKETS cluded can be harmful. The great un- seen audience very easily can get the(Reviewed at Broadway Cocktail Lounge. Printed to Your Order idea, justified or not, that a maestro has Hotel Astor, New York) Cheapest GOOD TICKET on the Market 100 000 for difficulty getting into his hat if he ex-IT ISN'T often that a five -piece combo hibits too much of his own composing. called upon to meet the differentiated And Venuti's 20 minutes of his own workand exacting demands of cocktail loung- Keystone Ticket Co.,ShamoDkin, Pa. $17.50 tug: ..10.76 out of a half hour were much too much.ers turna in an all-round performance Cash With Order-No. C. O. D. STOCK TICKETS -415.00 per 100,000, any assortment. 16 The Billboard LEGITIMATE February 4, 1939 Conducted by EUGENE BURR-Communications to1 564 Broadway, Now York City hers of the hit Two a Day at the Holly- wood Playhouse got the ax due to the budget slash ordered from Washington. The American Way Code Sticks, Says League, Others were let out from Run Little NEW YORK, Jan. 28. - The157 GinGun. extras appearing in the $300.000 ex- Peter O'Crotty, who has been handling travaganza, The American Way, the publicity for the project, handed in opening at the Center Theater to- Mulling Enforcement Plans his resignation this week.Don Victor, night, don't feel at all flattered over his assistant, followed suit.O'Crotty is thefact that they have valets to reported to have gone with Leon Schies- assist them in dressing and make-up. singer to script cartoon shorts: Reason: The extras are getting $15 Central distribution agency, "library" plan like that in Jane Settle has taken over reins for per week, and the boys who dress London, amalgamation of agencies are among sugges-local FTP. them get $35. tions-others hold that present set-up will work out

Borden Upped to M. E. American Academy Students NEW YORK, Jan. 28-The theater ticket code, in principle, is here to stay, but its plan of operation may undergo some drastic changes toward greater rigidity CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Gail Borden, for-Present Noel Coward Comedy of control by managers over distribution of tickets, League of New York Theatersmer dramaticeditorofThe Chicago NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Last Friday the announced today, summarily answering attacks and threats made during the weekTimes, was named managing editor ofstudents of the American Academy of by Actors' Equity Association; Theatrical Managers, Agents and Treasurers Unionthatpaper, succeeding Louis Ruppel,Dramatic Arts presented Noel Coward's and the Associated Theater Ticket Agencies.It was unanimously agreed at thewholeftfor New Yorktobecomethree -act comedy, Hay Fever. The cast League's executive committee and board meeting Wednesday that there will be nopublicitychieffortheColumbiaseemed to have a grand time and, what going back to the old -order, because Broadcasting System. Borden joined theis more to the point. so did the audience. even the present code, tho ineffective dramatic staff of The Times In 1929. The most distinct pleasure of the pro- in part. itis estimated, has brought a and hope to have vaude and dramaticThe theatrical duties for the paper willduction was the altogether capable per- new audience to the theaters, reduced shows running here in a few weeks. be handled by Robert Pollock, legit, andformance of Helen Gunderson in the part buys which previously sacrificed hits for It was reported that around 40 mem-Doris Arden, movies. of Judith Bliss, the most feverish of destined flops and proved to producers the feveredBlissfamily.Miss Gun- that the public wants box-office service. derson displayed a nice sense of show- Since there is a difference of opinion on manship and an invaluably flexible voice. how the code should be constructed, the She also forbore to go overboard in those board, acting as a committee, will Inves- spots where going overboard might be tigate the possibilities of a central dis- From Out Front forgiven in any young performer. Judg- tributing bureau (first reported by The Billboard October 29), the library system By EUGENE BURR ing by her work last Friday, one may ex- practiced in London, a consolidation of pect to hear of this young lady in the brokerages and a tightening up of the When Keith Winter's The Shining Hour was presented several years ago ontheater. Lurana Allison and David Mar- system in force. Broadway it turned out to be an honest, clear-sighted, well -written and oftentin, as Sorel and Simon Bliss respectively, Tho equipped with plenty of circum-dramatic plea for honesty In emotional and matrimonial problems.In it, the wifedid thoroly convincing jobs as the rude stantial evidence, the League has notof a man who loved and was loved by another woman went to that woman, know-but amusing brother and sister of the pinned on to either the box-office em-ing that she alone could make the husband happy, and asked her to do just that,piece, and Peter Jaye showed a nice ployeesorthemanagersblameforno matter what happened. Then she, the wife, went out and killed herself.Theability for character work in the part of present leaks in the code.It is known,husband at first fell prey to all the easy sentimentalities that literature and lifeDavid Bliss, the novel -writing head of however, that a few managers, tho nothave prescribed for such a situation; he wanted to part forever from the womanthe mad family.Charles Lang was suf- deliberately violating the regulations, dohe loved.But she, remembering the wife's words, convinced him that they mustficiently juvenile as Sandy Tyreil. Louise nothing to enforce them among em-remain together.The wife had been clear-sighted enough to know that, even thoRandall, as Myra Arundel. posed a hit ployees.They have not been in favorthe affair were broken up, her own happiness would have been Impossible; she knewtoo much, and John Stout, as Richard of code since its inception.Supportersthat a love such as her husband had for the other woman, overwhelming, completeGreatham, and Linda Barrett. as Jackie of the pact, however, feel that a systemand honest, was entirely right and anything that might stop it was wrong; deathCoryton. were stiffandlackedstage can be devised which will work despitewas easier for her than life, with or without her husband; and, unless that deathpresence. Orpha Dickey gave some amus- the opposition. enabled the flowering of her husband's love, it would have been pitifully, tragicallying readings as Clara, the maid. Cyclonic attack by Gustave Gerber,useless. The whole play was an earnest, honest and sometimes brilliant argument There was a curtain -raiser, the third attorney for the TMAT, earlier this weekagainst the dishonest and sentimental pusillanimity of Victorian "morals." act of Herman Heijermans' The Good worriedtheLeaguememberslittle. Now The Shining Hour has been made over into a film, with thosegreatHope. Even performed by veterans this Threat of box-office strike provoked theactresses, Joan Crawford and Margaret Sullavan, condescending to take over thewould be a dreary piece, and one wonders reply: "Let them strike.Maybe that'sroles that were played on Broadway by such comparative tyros as Gladys Cooperwhy an act of itis presented by the what is needed to clear this thing up."and Adrienne Allen.It was originally this corner's intention to see the pictureAcademy when there are so many fine Others in the League viewed the outburst(the spectacle of the Misses Crawford and Sullavan on the same screen must becomplete one -act plays to choose from. as meaningless, resenting the attitudesomething unmatched since the Cherry Sistersretired)-but fortunatelythisIn the same vein as The Good Hope and of both Gerber and the agencies in as-corner read the reviews first.And, not wishing to risk a case of acute apoplexy,on the same theme is Synge's Riders to suming the right to tell the managersthis corner stayed away. the Sea, a really fine and playable and how to sell their wares.Managers, ac- The changes made by the master minds of Hollywood could, however, be gath-complete drama in one act.The cast cording to spokesmen, demand "the sameered from the reviews (for film critics, unlike their stage brethren, try to givewhich struggled gallantly with the third right of property as bestowed upon anyreaders at least a faint idea of what the piece under discussion Is about).It seemsact of The Good Hope included Rosalind business man who may market his mer-that the changes were many. The locale was changed from England to WisconsinScott, Carol Poten, Marjorie Lynn, Don chandise as he pleases." (a negligible switch except ,from A geographical standpoint). The woman loved byKeefer, Gilbert Grant, Jerrold Atwater. Inclined to believe that there are toothe husband was turned from an intelligent woman of the world into some sortBetty Blum, Audrey Lyons and Janne many outlets for available ticket product,of night club hostess (in order to give Miss Crawford a chance to appear on a danceStoner.Particular mention should be some producers are promoting the planfloor, which Is the only place where her great acting talent can express itself tomade of the good work of Miss Scott for a central office, which might find itthe full).The wife does try to commit suicide, but-hold your breath the otherand Mr. Grant. necessary to recognize onlyhalfthewoman rescues her!And the original marriage continues upon its only slightly From what has beenseenofthe present number of brokers. However,interrupted course to make for what someone evidently thought was a "happy"Academy's present graduating class, the details of a central office are notas-ending! general level of ability seems to top that sembled. Investigation may uncover of last season. M. A. B. other solutions to the problem. This, frankly, Is unbelievable-even to one who has noticed and howled at Advocates of the "library" plan pointsimilar Hollywood idiocies in the past.In essence It takes the entire point of The out that thru the English system theShining Hour and not only denies It but also serves as a perfect example of the manager is always incontrolof hisnauseating cream -puffery against which the original play fought-and it still calls tickets,becauseoutletsmerelyhaveitself The Shining Hour! FTP Shows Score charts of seating vacancies. English sys- All right-the intelligence of the Hays office (which seems slowly but surely tem even goes so far as to list namesstruggling up to an eight -year -old level) would have prescribed the original play; of ticket purchasers. It is held that suchit was dangerous to the public protected by the Hays office, because it containedCoast Record a system could very readily be institutedthe germ of an honest Idea. But why did MGM, producers of the picture, then use LOS ANGELES. Jan. 28.-All-time high here, even with the greater ticket turn-the title and such of the characters as fitted into their Elsie-Dinsmorish purpose?for Federal Theater productions was an- over and hectic trade sessions.DirectAs it stands, Mr. Winter gets the blame from all those thousands of filmgoers whonounced last week when it was stated lines between outlet and theater wouldnever saw the original play.Even a few of the New York reviewers, who hadthat the three shows running in this prevent confusion and dispatch trans-obviously never seen the original, took it upon themselves to blame Mr. Winter forvicinity have grossed in the neighbor- actions as quickly as they can be con-the nausea and the saccharine. hood of $160,900 so far for their respec- summated under the present over-the- This seems not only unfair, but absolutely criminal.Frankly, I think thattive runs, thought to be an all-time high counter system. Mr. Winter should have some recourse to law.His reputation as a thinking, adultfor legit shows in this vicinity. Others hold that thepresentcodeplaywright has been Irreparably damaged by a film company which bought his play Is basically adequate, if amended hereand then used its title and some of its characters for a picture which represented Run Little Chillun still continues to and there, to enable the League to trackeverything against which the original play fought. be the leader.It has been packing them violations. There Is, of course, no recourse-but the dishonesty involved is palpable andin sinceIt opened 28 weeks ago and down more definitelyany disgraceful.It can only make a lover of the theater thank Thespis that thefrom all indications shows no sign of Until changes are agreed upon by theDramatists' Guild several years ago made it harder than ever for Hollywood toslacking off in the near future.With a League and Equity, the League will con-acquire stage plays for cinema production on the Coast. 55 -cent top.ithas pulledIn around tinue to enforce the present code as best $92,000 for its stand at the Mayan. it may, assuring brokers it has no inten- In a somewhat happier vein is another motion picture, The Great Man Votes, tions of letting up, sniping to the con-which falls within the province of this column only because it marks the screen FTP's Two a Day is a decided hit, still trary. debut of Peter Holden, one of the greatest actors of the legitimate field.Peter, Ingoing strong after 14 weeks at the Holly- case you have forgotten, was the seven -year -old Pud in On Borrowed Time. wood Playhouse.Has a $1.10 top, with His debut is entirely auspicious even tho thehighly touteddirection ofmajority of seats going for 75 cents and Coast Pink -SlippersGerson Kanin tends to make his superb naturhlism appear often abitstiltedlow being 55 cents.It has pulled In and stiff.But no mere director can cloud even the edges of Peter's forthright and$63,000 for its run. magnificent gift. Also he is aided by an excellent supporting cast, including John Volpone replaced Bird of Paradise at Plan Own Theater Barrymore (rumored to have once been a stage actor himself) and the finest actress inthe Belascothree weeks ago.Staged LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28.-Plan for aHollywood. Barrymore does a grand humorous job, even tho it'sa bit heavy onwith asserted hesitancy, it has been a co-operative theater movement by someoccasion, and the finest actress in Hollywood (her name Is Virginia Weidler, indecided hit.Stefan Zweig has rewritten 400 workers recently dropped from thecase you're interested) offers one of her always honest, sensitive and luminouslythe Ben Jonson opus, giving it a mod- local Federal Theater Project here wasbeautiful jobs.Miss Weidler, who has been my favorite screen actress ever sinceern slant.Show features Edwin Miller announced recently.Members of Unit,I first caught her about four or five years ago, is now reaching the parlous age ofand Barney Brown. mostly professionals, are reported to beabout 10 or so; but she is as fine as ever, making the glorified, brash, annoying tots of Leaning on Lefty, which just closed attempting to rehabilitate themselves inCinemaland look sick by comparison-and, for that matter, making the over-at the El Capltan in Hollywood,; did fair the new theater group. whelming majority of the adult players look just as sick too. biz. with Sejanus at the Biltmore get- Members of the unit hope to have The picture, unfortunately, Is something else again.Itmight have beenting an average take for the opening shows that will compare favorably withreally terrific, but it turns out to be loose. aimless, utterly inconclusive and generallyweek. FTP productions, It was learned. Thosesappy.A good deal of this must be laid at the directorial door of young Mr. heading the movement report they haveKanin. the new Wonderboy of the Coast. Indications point to a continuation of an accumulation of suitable material But anyhow Pud came thru, so everything's really all right. a good legit year in this locality. February 4, 1939 LEGITIMATE The Billboard 17

work as Bunthorne, the figure that wasDaniel Conway, Russell Conway, George Cotton, supposed to satirize Oscar Wilde; and,Edward Crosswell,Harry Crox, Tom Curley, New plays on I3ioaduuay tho he fails to present quite so ridiculousKenneth Dana. Bud Davis, Louis Delgado, San- ford Dody, Clark Eggleston. Herbert Everson, a burlesque of Wilde as that offered byGilbert Fates. Eugene Francis, Jerry Freeman, Reviewed by LuEene IGurr Robert Morley up the street, he still doesVincent Gardiner, Herbert L. Goff, Carl, Cose, manage to appear ' amusinglyfoolish.DonaldHaggerty,GilbertHaggerty, ernon erally lacks a sense ofhumor. There is aLeslie Rands, as the rival Grosvenor, alsoHammer, Robert Hanley, Michael Harvey, Wil- MARTIN BECK suspicion that he meant much of it, fromdoes excellent work, and Darrell Fan -liam Hawes, James Hayes, Carl Johnson, Peter Moffat Johnson, Curtis Karpe, John Kerr, Robert Beginning Monday Evening, January 23, 1939the bottom of his heart.Jack Point,Court, William Sumner and John DeanKerr, William Layton, Michael Leonard, Edward coupled with themagnificentmusic.do well enough as the dragoons.TheMann, Jules Mann, Remi Martel, Gaylord Mason, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARDcompensates most of us for the absencesoprano average rises appreciably aboveGordon Merrick, Gordon Mills, Carman Mitchell, of satirical shafts. that in various of the other operettas,Cecil Natapoff, Melvin Parks, Lee Parry, Albert An operetta with book and lyrics by W. S. Gil- But with the emphasis thus necessarilywith Viola Wilson rather than HelenPatterson, Charles Payne, George Repp, Nat bert and music by Arthur Sullivan.Stagingshifted almost entirely to the music, andRoberts singing the title role-tho Mar-Salk, Raymond Santos, Nat Seigel, Tom Speidel, uncredited. Settingsandcostumes un - gery Abbott, the beet soprano In the com-Don Starr, Rodney Stewart,Elliott Stranger, credited. Musical director, Isidore Godfrey.with that music taking on breadth and Jerry Sylvon, John Thomas, Jerome Thor, Harry Press agent, Wallace Munro.Stage manager,depth and dramatic qualities untouchedpany, is still kept Inexplicably in a minorTodd, Carl Urbont, Alan Wenfield, Albert Wait - Harry Arnold. Assistant stage managers,T. by the general lilting lightness of thepart.Evelyn Gardiner is the Lady Jane. ley, Gene Yell. Penry Hughes and Harry Haste.Presented byother items in the series, the Yeomen be- the D'Oyly Carte Opera Co. comes a test of the vocal rather than the The Children-Bobby Barron, Vivian Boule, Sir Richard Cholmondeley (Lieutenant of the Buddy Buehler, Gloria Carey, Kenneth Casey, Tower) comic or enunciatory powers of the com- Teddy Casey, Pattee Chapman, Norman Clerc, Leslie Randspany. And that, in the case of the D'Oyly CENTER Robert Cushman, Gene Douglas, Alice Fitzsim- Colonel Fairfax (Under Sentence of Death) Beginning Saturday Evening, January 21, 1939 John DeanCarte troupe, is more than a little un- mons, Bob Gewald, Danny Hood, Claire Howard, Sergeant Meryl)(of the Yeomen of the fortunate. Mr. Green, acting Point with Buddy Irving, Walter Kelly, Kenneth LeRoy, Guard) Darrell Fancourttouching dramatic effect and using his THE AMERICAN WAY Tommy Lewis, Audrey Lodge, Constance Lodge, Leonard Meryll (His Son) Tom Hancocksmall voice to best possible advantage,A play byGeorge S.Kaufman and Moss Hart. Virginia Lodge, John Long, Lorna Lynn, Buddy Jack Point la Strolling Jester) Martyn Greencornea thru with colors flying-except In Staged by George Kaufman. Technical di-Matthews, Patricia Minty, Donald O'Day, Elinor Wilfred Shadbolt (Head Jailer and Assistant rection and lighting by Hassard Short.Set- Pittis, Janet RegAn, Ronald Reiss, Eric Roberts, Tormentor) the last few moments, when the direction lames Roland, Peggy Romano, Dickie VanPat- Sydney Granvilleforces him intoa sort of flour -barrel make- tings designed by Donald Oenslager, built byten, George Ward, William Welch and Bob First Yeoman Leonard Osborn T. B. McDonald Construction Co. and paintedWhite. Second Yeoman Manse) Dyerup and a great many op'ry-house contor- by Triangle Scenic Studios.Costumes de- First Citizen C William Morgantions. It's a pity, for up to that point he signed by Irene Sharaff and executed by Eaves The Community Novelty Band. Second Citizen William Sumnerturns in a really magnificent Job. Sydney Costume Co. Special music composed and The Opening Scene Takes PlaceatEllis Elsie Maynard (a Strolling Player) arranged by Oscar Levant.Orchestra underIsland in the Year 1896.The Rest of the Play Helen RobertsGranville comes thru nobly as Wilfred, the direction of Oscar Levant.Press agent, Is Laid in a Smail American Town. Phoebe Meryll (Sergeant Meryll's Daughter) doing perhaps his best job of the entire John Peter Toohey.Associate press agent, Marjorie Eyreseries; Darrell Fancourt, as the sergeant, Bcn Kornzweig.Stage manager, William Mc- Altho the official opening of the New DameCarruthers (Housekeeper ofthe is in better voice than I have ever heard Fadden. Assistant stage managers, FranklinYork World's Fair Is still more than two Tower) Evelyn Gardinerhim before, the slower and more dramatic Heller, Henry Ephron, William Atlee, Barbaramonths off, the fair came to Broadway Kate (Her Niece) Margery Abbottmusic giving him infinitely greater ease; Adams and William Torpey. Presented bylast Saturday night. On Sunday there Chorus of Yeomen of the Guard, Gentlemen.and Leslie Rands does well with the tiny Sam H. Harris and Max Gordon. Citizens, Etc, Martin Gunther Fredric Marchopened at the mammoth Center Theater ACTS Iand II-Tower Green. role of the lieutenant of the tower. Irma Gunther Florence Eldridgea spectacle called The American Way, But the others suffer badly, with JohnImmigration Official James MacDonaldconceived by George S. Kaufman and The big news from Martin Beck's rococoDean andHelenRobertscompletelyLisa Gunther asaChild Moss Hart and presented by Sam H. playhouse on 45th street this morning Issnowed under by the vocal requirements, ..Loma Lynn, Norma Clerc, Virginia LodgeHarris and Max Gordon.It is a perfect that Martyn Green, up to the last fewand with Evelyn Gardiner giving to TheABoy Bobby Barronfree attraction for the fair, combining moments of the last act, is the best JackScrew Must Twist, that magnificent num-Another Boy Bob Whitesurfacepatriotism, Judge Hewitt Bradford Hunt tremendous noise. Point that ever was or, for that matter.ber, probably the worst rendition it hasMrs. Kennedy Jeanne Wardleyhuge -scale staging, blatant flag-waving, that ever will be. Jack Point, as you un-ever received in the years since the operaMrs. White Grace Valentineobvious tear -jerking and undoubted mass doubtedly don't have to be told, Is thewas written. Even Marjory Eyre, charmingDr. Squires Sydney Grantappeal. strolling jester of The Yeomen of thetho she is, did a most unsatisfactory vocalOtto Heinrich Maurice Wells As a play Itis buried beneath the Guard, the opera in which W. S. Gilbertjob as Phoebe-tyro there is a suspicionClara Heinrich Elsa Ersi Samuel Brockton really spectacular staging, the work of bowed slightly in the general direction ofthat she may have been hampered by a McKay MorrisHansard Short and Mr. Kaufman; but 1t cold, A Political Speaker Robert Rhodes Arthur Sullivan and furnished a book Another Political Speaker lames Moorebills itself as a play-and the tale Is of that was somewhat more serious than One more thing, however, among theWinifred Baxter Ruth WestonMartin Gunther, a German emigrant, usual. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Co., whichassets-the altogether beautiful singingA School Teacher Mary Murraytaking him from 1896 to the present. is packing them In at the Beck. got aroundof MargeryAbbott In the infinitesimal partAntonio Coletti John Longstopping on the way to indulge 1n a to It in the course of the G&S repertoryof Kate. Miss Abbott is far and away theAlex Hewitt as a Child sort Monday night. best soprano in the company-there's Buddy Buehler. Robert Cushman,of panorama of American history. Thus hardly a legitimate comparison-and whyKarl Gunther as a Child we see a McKinley -Bryan election rally. The Yeomen is nectar to some and more Teddy Casey. Buddy Irvinga town picnic, the outbreak of the first or less anathema to others (this reporter,she kept to minor roles must remain aBobby Tommy LewisWorld War, a Liberty Bond campaign, major mystery. Anna Janet Foxthe return of the boys from France, if anybody caree, thinks it's nectar). Cer- Incidentally, Martin Beck, who is justlyFactory Workers a tainly Sullivan. trying to break out Intoproud of an excellent playhouse, might Edward Fisher, Sidney Stone, Brant Gorman, country club listening to the radio dur- what he thought were "better" fields.like to know about the activities of the James Russo ing Lindbergh's flight, a bank panic, a poured into it some of the loveliest musiclad who sells souvenir programs at theMrs. Brockton Eileen Burnsview of the WPA and a highly colored of the repertory, a long succession ofdoor, a high-pressure blackjacker whoMrs. Hewitt Jeanne Shelbypicture of a foreign bund murdering beautiful melodies that fillthe house The Chairman John Lorenza real American. As for Martin Gunther with wave after wave of glorious song.tries toembarrasscustomers into buyingMayor McEvoy Hugh Cameron-who doesn't get lost so completely as his throwaways.It's "little" things likeDr. MacFarlane Le Roi Operiiyou might expect in this gigantic shuffle Gilbert, on the other hand, omitted al-that that send patrons to picture palaces.Jeff Allen Kearns most all his satire, contenting himself Mrs. Squires Mary Brandon-he works asasmall cabinetmaker with a highly romantic plot (based of Tennis Girls and refuses to let a local grand lady course on the inevitable mistaken iden- MARTIN BECK Mona Moray, Ruth Strome, Gerry Carr, force him to turn down the business of tity) and turning his usual tomfoolery Katherine Duncan, Marion Edwards a despised suffragette-for isn't America Beginning Thursday Evening, January26, 1939Lisa Gunther Adrienne Mardenfree to all thought and allspeech?So into sometimes bitter and sometimes Alex Hewitt Alan Hewitt really touching lyrical discourses upon PATIENCE Karl Gunther David Wayne (See NEW PLAYS on page 62) the fate of a jester in a world that gen - Tommy Walter Kelly An operetta with book and lyrics by W. S. Gil-Mandolin Player Staging Stephen Sandes bert and music by Arthur Sullivan. Helen Dora Sayers uncredited. Settingsandcostumes un -A Young Man Alex Courtney For World Fair News BROADWAY RUNS credited. Musical director, Isidore Godfrey.Another Young Man Edward Elliott Press agent, Wallace Munro. Stage man-Martin Gunther's Grandchildren: Complete news of the World Performances to January28, Inclusive. ager, Harry Arnold.Assistant stage man- Karl Gunther, Age 9 Dickey Van Patten agers,T.Perry Hughes and Harry Haste. Julia Hewitt, Age I1 Elinor Pittis Fairs (New York andSan Dramatis OpenedPerf. Presented by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Co. Mary Hewitt, Age 10 Claire Howard Officers of Dragoon Guards: APolitical Speaker Richard Lloyd Francisco)will be found on Abe Lincoln in Illinois Colonel Calverley Darrell FancourtAMinister (Plymouth) Oct.15___ 123 Major Murgatroyd William Sumner Walter Beck American Way, The (Oenter)Jan. 21___ 0 Julia, Age 21 Barbara Woodell page 3 I. Lieut. The Duke of Dunstable.... John DeanMary, Age 20 Dear Octopus (Broadhurst)_Jan.11___ 22 Reginald Bunthorne la Fleshy Poet) Gretchen Davidson Gentle People, The (Be - Karl, Age 21 Whitner Bissell lasco) Jan. e___ 28 Martyn GreenEd Lorenz Hem Come the Clown. Archibald Grosvenor fan Idyllic Poet) Jack Arnold John Williams George Herndon (Golden) Dec. 7___ 64 Leslie RandsHenry Courtney ImportanceM Being Fewest, Mr. Bunthorne's Solicitor Wynn Dyson Ward Tallmon The thevinl) (Vander Townspeople, Immigrants, Guests, Etc.-Eve OF TOME belt) Jan.12___ 20 Rapturous Maidens: Abbott, Suzanne Ashbrook, Cathie Bailey, Mary liene elm Kiss the Boys Goodbye The Lady Angela Marjorie Eyre (44th Year) (Dfiller'el Sept 28___ 148 The Lady Saphir Ivy SandersBennett, Evelyn Bernie, Louise Buck, Eleanore 11 -In -1 Course-Stage, Screen. Radio. )Mamba'sDaughters (Empire)Jan. 3___ 31 The Lady Ella Margery AbbottCampsall, NatalieChilvers, LauraChurch,Choice-Drama, Dance. Opera. Each Department e Merchant. of Yonkers. The... Beatrice Cole, Ethel Darling, Celeste DeBellis, School initself. (Guild) 30 The Lady Jane Evelyn Gardiner GRADUATES-UnaMerkel,LeeTrecy, Fred As- Dec. 28___ Patience la Dairy Maid) Viola WilsonDorothy Downs, Helen Edwards, Ruth Enders, taire, Peggy Shannon, Etc. Oscar Wilde(Fulton) 130 Norma Green, Claire Greenwood, Ann Hague, Bound Chorus of Rapturous Maidens and Officers of Speelallets In discovering, developing and exploiting Outward (revival) Lola Harris, Nina Hill, Mary Hoban, Cynthia new Stage, Screen end Radio Talent (Playhouse) Dec. 22___ 47 the Dragoon Guards. Holbrook, PrimrosePath,The (BM - ACT I-Exterior of Castle Bunthorne.ACT CarilHulings,LilaKing, DorothyALVIENE THEATRE & STUDENT STOCK CO.. more) -fan. 4___ 30 Knox, Betty MacDonald, Marvel Maclnnis, leanassuring New York appearance, while learning, plug Roket to theMoon (Wind- II-A Glade. Martel, Dorothy Louise Miller, Lois Montgomery,moving picture filming, voice recording and realo. (SeparateOsagelib lidren'.ScreenActingDept.) sor) Nov. 24___ 75 On Thursday night the D'Oyly CarteMay Muth, FlorrieNadel, Edna Nagy, Doris For Spring Meeting (Moreseo) 11ec. 8___ 80 Catalog apply Secretary, T. BELL, SS W. 85th Tobacco Road (Forrest)... Dec.4.'33_2088 contingent at the Martin Beck TheaterNewcomb, Grace O'Malley, Margaret Owens,Street, New York. Life(Mansfield) got around to the last announced item JudyParrish, JeannieBellePerry,Martha WhiteaSteed, a (eCort) Jas- lO___ 34023 Pickens, Gloria Pierre, Jean Porter, Mary Ro- in the Gilbert and Sullivan repertory,mano, Sylvia Roseman. Lesley Savage, Louise Musical Comedy even tho the full G&S list is far fromSegall, Frances Thress, Mary Stevenson, Daphne The 1939 Supplement to exhausted. From now on, however, theSylva, loan Vitez, Julia Walsh, Peggy Wells, FRENCH'S CATALOGUE OF PLAYS Rocs From Syracuse, The troupe willrepeatthe operettas alreadyMary Williamson, Lois Winston, Janice Winter, LAtvia) Nov. 23_ 80 presented on a real repertory basis, chang-Nancy Whitman, Lynn Whitney. IS NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION D' yly Carte Repertory ing the billeach Tcwnspeople, Immigrants, Guests, Soldiers, (Beck) Jan. 5___ 28 night. Thus this lastPolicemen, Sailors - AlbertAmato,Robin Send for Your l' SAMUEL FRENCH Pirates &Trial by Jury, item-which happens to be Patience-Batcheller, Alan Bendier, Joseph Beale, Herman The was given on Thursday only.It's next copy today. 25-27 W. 45th St., New York Mikado, The .tan. 0___ 0 Belmonte, Ronald Bennett, Milton Blumenthal, 811W.7th St., Los Angeles lolanthe .fan.12___ 4 appearance won't be until February 11. Orin Bornstein, Joseph Bush, Eldridge Carson, Pinafore & Cos and Banjos. 18___ 5 That seems fitting enough to this mis- TheGondoliers Jan.19___ 4 Penmenof the Guard, The Jan.23___ 4 anthropic corner, which has always con- Patience Jan. 26___ 1 sidered Patience an extremely minor Item Hellzapoppin (WinterGar- The company does a AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS den) Sent 22___ 153 1n the Savoy lists. I Married an Angel nice enough job by it, but nothing la Fn1N. DFnIN 1814 BY FRANKLINH.5 ARf ,FN . T 11___ 304 offered to change the original opinion. KnickerbockerHoliday (Barg-HaY At least one customer would have been THE foremostinstitution for Dramaticand Expressional Trainingto morel Oct 19___117 America. Leave It to Me (Impede!) Nov. 9___ 96 much happier if Ruddigore, say, had been The courses of the Academy furnish the essential )'insandNeedles(Labor preparation for Teaching and Directing as well asforActing. troce: ...... Nov..27,'37 520 included instead.Ruddigore isn't in the Set to Music (Music Boz)Jan. 18___14 announced repertory at all. SPRINGTERM BEGINS APRILI. / Martyn Green continues his excellent FOR CATALOG AddressSesrstery, llooml45,CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK ¡8 The Billboard NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE February 4, 1939 Conducted by PAUL DENIS-Communications to 1564 Broadway, New York City NITERIES SOAKED BYTAXES

N. Y. Spots Pay 10 to 15 Pet. Names-on the Cuff Club Talent PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28. - TwoNew York City: Camden (N. J.) newspaper men who OLD HEIDELBERG OCTET is now In Of Gross to City, State, U. S. have been writing puffs for actors for its 10th week in the Crystal Terrace of years have decided to crash the night the Parle Plaza Hotel, St. Louis.Outfit club racket themselves. comprisesJacksonMurray,manager - NEW YORK, Jan.28.-Localnightcabaret license, $10 restaurant license, They opened a spot, tabbed the baritone;EdwardFreckman,pianist - club owners are getting together again,$5 checkroom license, $5 for a carbonator Front Page Cafe, and have had phe- arranger; Emerson Trent and Raymond this time to see what they can do aboutlicense, $5 license for man who handles nomenalsuccessfeaturingcuffo Hentschel, second tenors;Art Katzel pushing a bill introduced to the Statecarbonator and a $3 license fee to run names. The scribe -nabobs are Walter and Leslie Mardall, top tenors; Walter Legislature in Albany by Assemblymanthe air compressors, among others.If Carley,ofThe Camden Post, and Person, baritone, and Carl von Bitted Francis J. McCaffrey Jr. to reduce thethe particular operator owns the build- CharleyHumes,ofThe Camden and Bill Garner, bass. . THE VAR - liquor licensefees, which would baseing that houses his club he must also Courier. RONES (Carlos and Dolorez) have just thelicensingfee on the amount ofpay a building and water tax. The spot is on the site of the old concluded their second week at the New liquor purchased instead of the current And included in the pay-off is the tax Hudson Cafe, a favorite during the Villa Club, eight miles out of Toledo. blanket $1,200 fee. The bill, which wouldthat ASCAP collects from nitery owners prohibition era. TED MERRIMAN and his Holly- only affect four counties in New Yorkfor music, ranging from a minimum of wood Stars That Shine are booked for (New York, Bronx, Kings and Queens),$120 to $2,400 a year. two weeks at the Lodge Club, Tucson, is designed to reduce the straight licens- All San Fran Ariz., after which they go to Riverside ing fee to $800, plus a sliding scale onMidwest Hotels More Park, Phoenix. . GEORGE GEDDIS the amount ofliquorpurchased by and his pal, Rowdy, are at the Club hotels, night clubs, restaurants, tavernsHopeful, Says Booker Clubs Now AFA Gloria, Columbus, O. and saloons. JERI WITHEE this week concluded a CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Eddie Sligh, local SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-Americanrecord engagement of 14 weeks at the Operators of large night clubs buyingbooker handling a number of hotels inFederation of Actora has effected a 100Wivel Restaurant.... JULIO ALVAREZ, approximately $200,000 worth of potentthe Midwest and South, reports thatper cent closed shop with cafes andof Florence and Alvarez,accordingto beverages a year are frowning at themanagers are more hopefulthisyearnight clubs in this area, according toRipley's cartoon January 25, learned to measure, however, because this wouldthantheywereatthesame timeAl Smith, AFA representative. An agree-dance in an insane asylum. mean that their licensing fees wouldin 1938.Spots that folded after the holi-ment was recently reached with the 585 BOB ESTES signed for a three-month jump to around $4.000 to $5,000, whiledays lastyear are continuing to runClub, last remaining spot to be signed.return engagement at Paisley Chateau, small owners purchasing around $25,000shows and are showing no signs of clos- New officers of the local were InstalledBirmingham, Ala., after his booking at worth of liquor would only have to paying, reports Sligh. at ceremonies (n the Knights of Colum-Maple Grove, Huntsville. Ala.. . . ALAN $1.000. Hostelries in such cities as Louisvillebus Building recently. SMITH added another week as the Maple Night club owners generally, however,and St. Louis use an average of three Grove's emsee, and Loretta Fitzimons are beefing about the other taxes thatacts in each show, usually a dance team, held for her 12th week . RUFE they have to pay to the State, city andnovelty and emsee.Dance single goes DAVIS has been called from Ft. Worth, federal governments, which, they claim,into spots where band leader handles theShow Boat Changes Hands Tex., to Hollywood for a role in Para - eat up a good 10 to 15 per cent of theirshow. mount's comedy, Some LikeItHot. annual Income.With business condi- FORT WORTH, Tex., Jan. 28. - TheGene Krupa also in it . JACKIE tions so poor the taxes keep most of theChez Paree Shows Out Show Boat, night spot near here, closedDUNCAN, midget, in his sixth week at little guys in the red. under the management of Bob Carnahan,Casa Nova Club, Buffalo. The total tax payments at the end of OMAHA, Jan. 28.- Floor shows atand has been reopened by Jimmy Far- CARLO LEVINS, appearing at La Pa- the year amount to staggering propor-Chez Paree night club were dropped lastrell and Davey Jones until May, whenloma Club, Miami, expects to go to Ha- tions.Taxes paid to the federal govern-week as a result of an edict from newlyCarnahan will again take over for thevana In March. . DICK NEWELL, ment include the liquor tax of $1 perelected officials of Pottawattamie County,summer, with name bands again beingjuggler, went into his third week at the gallon for spirits alcoholic contentIa., that gambling featured. Silver Rail, Utica, N. Y. of more than 24 per cent; 40 cents per The club, locatedcloserto Omaha Other spots to close temporarily are RUBY NEWMAN and ork, sailing on gallon for sparkling wines; 10 cents perthan CouncilBluffs,Ia.,the countythe Ringside Club and the BlackstoneNormandie February 4 for the ship's gallon for still wines and 31/2 cents perseat, has been a popular night spot hereHotel's Venetian Ballroom. Both are to24 -day cruise to Rio de Janeiro, will gallon for beer. and booked top talent for the shows. reopen within the next month or two. provide nightly dance music.Also In Also paid to the federal government is entertainment line-up willbe Arthur Murray dancers and Fairfax.. . MAR- the $20 bond to dispense liquor, 1 per TINET, now at Rainbow Room, New cent gross receipts tax, 1 per cent of annual wages paid for Social Security It's Maisie and Hazy Now ---- York, goes back to Europe for March (old -age pension) and 10 per cent of the opening at Casino de Paris in Paris. Says heisdisappointedat American total amount paid to the State in un- bookers, who have cried for novelty acts employment insurance taxes. That Classy Ballroom Team and will not use his trained crow. TheStatealsocollectsagoodly MARY RAYE AND NALDI leftfor amount of taxes from night club op By PAUL DENIS Miami Beach to open an engagement erators,including 3per cent ofthe at the Palm Island Club before returning annual pay roll towards unemploymentDear Paul: for the March show at the Chez Paree. Insurance, 1.78 per cent of $100 of wages HAL HAZY dropped in at the club again last night and gave me a long spiel towards Workmen's Compensation and about teaming up with him. He says a girl can't get very far doing a single $1,200 for a liquor license. and what I ought to do is to form a ballroom team with him. Chicago: Local government collectsa goodly I says to him, "Eleanor Powell and Ginger Rogers aren't doing so bad as single REVISED line-up of the new Chez sum,too. Thecitycollectsa $150dancers:" but he says, "Look at Rogers. She's nothing without Astaire."Well, thatParee show opening February 10 includes left me with Powell only and I was afraid to argue because. Hal is so smart that heLupeVelez,HarrisandShore,Paul could probably think up a good argument against Powell as a single. Haakon and Gloria Day. Return of Raye Hal says a girl all alone like me has to spend so much time fighting withand Naldi has been set back until March. New Madison, Wis., Club gyp agents, arguing with coffee -and -cake bookers and attending to a lot of other ART GOLDIE, the p. a., has been detail that I can't possibly have the time to push my career.(I have to admitout of circulation with a sprained ankle. MADISON, Wis., Jan. 28.-Bí11 Hom-there's a lot of truth to that.)He says I need a partner who will argue with the mels' Club Hollywood, which opened toagents, worry about paying commissions, order new photos, contact the boys on turn -away businesshererecently. isthe papers and get them to give us a plug and do a lot of other things to put usHare and There: giving two floor shows nightly.Bandinto the big time. JAY MASON'S RHYTIiME1TES are at is Ken Ketchen's andisaired twice * * the Tally Ho Club, Dayton. O. ... JACK nightly over WIBA. I've been thinking a lot about this business of doing a team act.Joe Pursent,LENNY and Statler Twine booked into the Club operates every night except Mon-my agent, says I ought to be ripe soon for a spot in a Broadway show and I'm alwaysUrca Casino, Rio de Janeiro, recently days. hoping that The Billboard will put me in its Possibilities column as a good bet forgave a command performanceforthe a revue-but while waiting for the breaks I have been having a tough time.LastPresident of Brazil, according to Her- year I worked 33 weeks out of 52, my average salary when I worked was $37.50, andman Fialkoff, booker.... MOORE AND Jim Bennett for Mayor? when you deduct commissions, costumes, make-up, fares and ballet slippers youREVEL open another four -week engage- DETROIT, Jan. 28.-Jim Bennett, cur-haven't got much left. ment at the Roosevelt Hotel, New Or- rently producing the line at the Colonial Really, I've often thought that a partner would be nice.He could argue withleans, February 14. Theater, may be a candidate for mayorJoe Pursent, for example, because whenever I ask Joe for a good booking he usually neat fall.Petitions are being circulatedends by borrowing a ten-spot froth me. Two Bands at Boston Troc by friends.Years ago Bennett put a stop Anyway, when Hal dropped in today we talked again about the team. He showed me pictures of himself and his former partner, Daisy Dale, just to prove BOSTON,Jan.28.-TheTrocadero to a similar move and may do the same inthat he looks handsome in tails and with his hair greased down. He says DaisyClub here is now presenting two bands. the present race. left him to mafry a club booker in St. Louis because the booker promised to keepTasks Crosson and Earle Foxe. Each is her working steadily. in at $1,000 weekly and theclubis packed. Third of a Century HAL says we ought to call the team Hazy and Maisie so that the new team will Southland Club, closed for one week DETROIT, Jan. 28.-A celebration sound like his old act. Hazy and Daisy, and some bookers might book us think-aspenalty foritschorinessinging almost unique in night spot annals ing we're the old team.I didn't like that idea, so Hal says, "All right, I'll be a sport.Christmas carols to swing music, is doing was held last week by Manager Gene Let's place the flames according to the alphabet." We started to list the alphabetgood business on reopening. Lazotte, who acted as host to a capacity and sure enough H came before M. Really, I think Hal knew it all the time. The Lawrence Hofbrau announces a crowd and presented a special floor I told Hal that if he were a gentleman he should let a lady's name precede his.new policy of seven acts twice nightly. show at the Club Frontenac. The oc- But he says, "Look at Veloz and Yolanda and Tony and Renee DeMaroo.YOU casion marked the completion of a wouldn't say Veloz and Tony are not gentlemen?" third of a century of the club's op- We kept arguing and finally I says. "Hal, you're not chivalrous."So he getsMansfield Club New Policy eration. mad and says, "Maisie, I'm from the South, and that is one remark I cannot permit MANSFIELD, 0., Jan. 28.-Greystone, This spot was one of the two or three to pass."Well, I got frightened and thought he would invite me to a duel, but Hal says, "It's okeh: let's make it Maisie and Hazy." ace nitery here, has announced no ad- leading night clubs of Detroit for Well. now that that's settled, we've got to think of getting pictures, gettingmission,nocover,twofloorshows many years before prohibition, and some routines and figuring how to split the salary and expense. nightly.Bert and his Four Flirts are has been the only one to make a come- Please write me. Paul.This la the first time I've ever teamed with anyonecurrent, In addition to Fred Judd and back since repeal. and I need advice badly. MAISIE. his orchestra. February 4, 1939 NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE The Billboard 19 AFA Demands Cotton Club in Fine ShapeWinchell Loves the Chorus Written Pacts NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-The Cotton ClubdeniesvigorouslythatBilly Rose's Casa Manana is the only big On Club Dates Broadway cabaret that has managed Kids --Ever Since He Was 13 CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-American Federa- to weather the financial storm and tion of Actors here is refusing to license points out that It (Cotton Club) has . agents resorting to no -contract methods. never had a creditors' meeting, never Confesses why at launching of AFA "Winchell Chapter" Club bookers,particularly, havebeen went thru bankruptcy or receivership, making verbal agreements with acts to and has always turned in a profit. -recalls when he had holes in the seat of his pants- playone-nightaffairsand,incases where the dates failed to materialize, Richman predicts chorines will be treated as ladies soon the performers did not get paid and the AFA was in no position to hold theTalent Agencies NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-WalterWinchell grabbed the spotlight Thursday as offices responsible. champion of chorus girls' rights when he was honored speaker at the formation AFA is demanding thatall bookers LUCILLE BALLANTINE, of Chicago,of a Walter Winchell club composed of AFA chorus girls.The "Winchell Chorus issue play -or -pay contracts for any andbooked an unusual Latin show foraGirl Chapter" was okehed by the AFA Council in recognition of Winchell's crusad- alldates andisinstructing membersSpanish party held in Detroit Saturday.ing for "the kids," and Winchell told the well -dressed chorus cuties who giggled not to accept any engagements unlessIncludedintheline-upwereNinoconstantly that he "started liking chorus girls back in 1910" when he was a 13 - employed thru written contracts. Rinaldo, Corinna Mura and Jose Castro.year -old kid with Gus Edwards' flash act at $15 a week. He admitted he was so Guy Magley, local AFA head, reports poor that he had holes in the seat of that by this week nearly 50 Chicago MARVIN WELT, veteranagent,hashis pants and had to wear a raincoat agents have been licensed.He statedjoined the Halperin-Grebbin office, Chi-even on hot days. When he was canned Elsie Janis Set that the licensing of the Music Corp. ofcago, and will be the firm's rep betweenby Edwards, a chorus girl called Irene Americaisbeingnegotiatedin Newthat city and New York. Martin saw him crying and, upon dis- York between Ralph Whitehead, AFA's covering why, persuaded Edwards to letFor Frank Fay Vaud executivesecretary, and W. H. Stein, Winchell stay in the act. vice-president of MCA. The union is at- BILL PARENT,Chicago,thruthe Since that time, Winchell said, he has NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Elsie Janis will tempting to sign all of the MCA officesKelly-Bahlkeoffice,Cincinnati,hasnever forgotten chorus girls. He recalledbe on Frank Fay's first straight vaude at the same time. booked the following acts for the Procterthe time he paid 25 chorines $2.50 eachbill at the Hudson Theater, along with & Gamble employees' show to be heldto cover a salary cut they got in Brook-theMerryMaca,SixDebonairs and at Music Hall, Cincinnati, February 4:lyn and then said he became interestedothers. Lou Holtz, Szita and Annis, Professorin the AFA'a work when a chorine com- Philly Musicians Lamberts, the Four Earls, Elaine Dowlingplained the AFA would not permit her to Fay says he considers the Janis book- Girls, Bob Ripe, Stevens Brothers andwork the Paradise Restaurant becauseingas a first-rate achievement, Miss Deny Nitery Feud Bear, the 16 Adorables and Bill Bardo'sshe had disobeyed AFA orders whileJanis having been deluged with offers Orchestra. working the Hollywood Restaurant.Heever since her Sunday night concerts PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28.-A. Rex Ric- said he got together with AFA's Execu-caused such a furor. cardi, secretary of the musicians' union, tive Secretary Ralph Whitehead and got Fay again emphasizes he will avoid Local'77,vehemently denies published reports that his organization was feud-Bouche Club Cuba'sthe matter straightened out. the "cavalcade of vaudeville" idea and ing with local night spots, causing key Winchell saidit was fine for namethat he plans to present good talent that places to engage traveling bands. acta to back the chorus kids, closing withcan stand on its own feet without sym- "On the contrary, the union has doneFirst Theater -Cafe the punch line, "It's swell to be impor-pathy introductions. its utmost to co-operate with night club HAVANA, Jan. 28.-Albert Bouche, oftant, but it's much more important to operators and released them from con-Villa Venice, Chicago, has taken overbeswell." Thatgot him offtoa tracts so they could engage name bandsold site of Chateau Madrid and has re-terrific hand. of AFA acts to collectinfull when in order to attract the tradeto keepnamed it Bouche's Villa Venice. Policy Councilman Harry Richman said thetheMajesticTheaterstraightvaude them in business," Riccardi said. will be theater -restaurant, the first oneAFA's progress was fine and thatitfolded Sunday and also the loss of salary "The only operator we've had troubleever presented in Cuba.Spot is about"won't be long before you will be treatedwhen the Hollywood Restaurant flopped with is Arthur H. Padula at the Arcadiaeight acres and includes open danceas ladies instead of as chorus girls." hadconvincedhimthatperformers and Anchorage-and the only thing wefloor, gaming rooms and other attrac- President Sophie Tucker called Win-should cease being overly sympathetic did was to stand on our rights and seetions.Bouche last week arrived fromchell a "sweet boy" and then Council-to shoestring employers and that they, that the men were paid.And if that'sFlorida with 26 femmes for the spot. man Gus Van told how the AFA col-thru the AFA, should be just as tough feuding-then we're feuding." lected his salary when he wasn't paid offas other unions incollecting salaries. Padula, as president and spokesman Artists engaged already are Macloviain Minneapolis a couple of years ago. In the case of the Majestic, the acts Ruiz and Guadalupe, dancers; Clement Executive Secretary Ralph Whiteheadasked the AFA not to call a strike, pre- of the Philadelphia Restaurant Owners'Cuby, Frank Schochurt, Helen Wherle,presided and said this meeting wouldferring to take a chance with the man- Association,declaredthatthetrendGeorge Lazzeroni, Evelyn Kincaid, toward traveling bands was due to dis-Patline Karolinko Smolen, Anita Joanbe the first of a series of weekly meetingsagement. As a result. the acts collected satisfaction oflocalclubswiththe to "acquaint chorus girls and all mem-about 25 per cent of their salaries.In "tactics of the local union leadership."Gabriel,SallyChristy,JulieFrancesbers with the AFA's work." Next Thurs-the case of the Hollywood, the cast re- Bryan,RitaJason,EloiseMcGowan,day's meeting will vote on establishingfused to file salary claims until it was Genevieve Chandler, Elaine Sheets, Adaa "Sophie Tucker Fund" to raise $50,000too late and the spot had already closed. Fight Fair Competish and Marie Hollingsworth and Edna Otts.forhospitalization ofneedy members About 200 chorines attended the meet- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan.28.-Con- and will also vote on empowering theing in Edison Hall, where ensuing meet- certed endeavor of niteries during the AFA Council to demand a salary bondings will be held Thursday afternoons. next few months will be to beat off theUnions Back AFA from night clubs and theaters that ap-Councilmen Eddie Miller, Frank Lynch, competition from attractions at the Cali- pear unable to pay off in full. Sid Williams, Jessie Noble and Charles fornia Fair by stressing to patrons a Whitehead explained that the failureMosconi also were on the platform. bigger array of talent than during anyHotel Negotiations time in last 10 years. CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-The Trades and First gun fired has been a boost inCraftsCouncil,controllingsome20 talentand advertisingbudgets.Nexttrade unions inlocalhotels,finally month will see the start of an extendedcleared the way for Guy Magley, local exploitation campaign to stimulate poorAmerican Federation of Acto}s represen- business. tative,to negotiateindividuallywith A n n o u n ce m e nt eachhotelemployingentertainment and to count on co-operation from the T&C group. lÍ2ate2ial Signing of hotel rooms by the AFA has been held up for several months due BERNARD BURKE to the union's efforts to bring them in Pltctecticlz guteau collectively. According to Magley, the at- tins Opened Offices nt torneys representing the trades council i A FreeServicefor Readers had advised him to deal with all the hotels at once. 22 West Forty -Eighth Street, Radio City, NewYork ATTENTION is direci:ed to The Bill- Magley yesterday contacted Ernest By_ board's Material Protection Bu- field and Frank Bering of the Sherman reau embracing all branches of the and Ambassador Easthotels. Others ISuite 302 Phone, Bryant 9-8780 showbusiness,but designedpar- servednoticeincludetheEdgewater ticularlytoservetheVaudeville, Beach, Drake, La Salle, Stevens, Black- Night Club and Radio fields. stone, Bismarck and Palmer House. Those wishing to establish Idea or material priority are asked to inclose descriptions of same in a sealed en- velope.bearingonitsfacetheir Arcadia, Philly, signature,permanentaddressand other information deemed necessary. Upon receipt the packet will be dated, Reopening Doubtful attested to and filed away under the PHILADELPHIA,Jan.28. - Stock- name' of the claimant. holders, creditors and management of Send sealed packets, accompanied the Arcadia -International held meetings by letter requesting registration and last week to determine whether to re- return postage, to Elias E. Sugarman, open the spot. EDDIE SMITH The Billboard'sMaterial Protection No decision has been reached. As one Bureau,8thFloor,Palace Theater official put it, "We're trying to figure FormerlyLEDDY f SMITH Building, New York City. whether to bury the corpse or to give it TheBillboardtakesevery ble a blood transfusion." precaution to safeguard packets submitted The Arcadia closed last Saturday night Announces the Opening of New Offices for registration with the Bureau but does when the cooks, bartenders, waiters and ACTS DESIRING SELECTIVE REPRESENTATION not guarantee or assume any liabilityin other help walked out during the dinner connection with same. hour after demanding they be paid back Communicate The Bureau is not designed to supplant wages. In any way the service performed by the It was reported that it will ultimately 22 WEST 48th STREET BRYANT 9-0543 U. S. Copyright Office. Washington,D.C. reopen as a restaurant without any floor TheBillboard'sintention with regardto entertainment. An orchestra will be re- NEW YORK CITY the Bureau is to provide a means of estab- tained. as there was no dispute with the lishing priority of ideas that is not within musicians' union, Clem Williams crew the scope of the Copyright Office. having been paid virtually every penny due them. 20 The Billboard NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE February 4, 1939 Lucky Boys) and the old-fashioned dance Trianon Room, Ambassador work of Pat Rooney who, by the time Hotel, New York thisisin print, will be succeeded by Night Club Reviews anotheremseeingcomedian(Rooney The upper classes wine and dine and moves to Colosimo's Thursday). dance here and the music and floorcomedy tap.Polished work. Kay AustinAn intimate atmosphere, excellent food The visiting fireman will get the Im- entertainment is short but just right.pranced thruaflashyacro numberand fair talent make the club a popularpression that the College Inn is now an In other words, no big show-just thespiced with good tricks.Youthful andrendezvous for tourists and locals. open market for amateurs and will won- ballroom team and two bands alternat-bright are the Dancing Dietrichs, swing Pretty De Lores, willowy brunet song-der what happened to the nitery that ing for dance music. team, whose Jazzy concoction to St. Louisstress and dancer, draws a solid handonce established Ben Bernie, among other The team, in its sixth week, is Rosa -Blues is a highlight. with her sweet and husky vocals.Althocelebrities. The room must have an lean and Seville,a handsome couple Jessie Roselle, Sophie Tuckerish bluesonly a youngster, De Lores has genuineincreased budget for talent, since noth- that perform smoothly a waltz, Braziliansongstress, holds her own with currenttalent and sells her songs and dancesing but an impressive show, generous Maxixe, tango and a Portuguese Foda.hits.She is a good showman and haswith plenty of personality.She special-with strong acts that will fit in this in- The girl is an attractive sleek brunet ina strong and melodious set of pipes to doizes 1n Latin numbers, and her dances,formalatmosphere, willservethe flattering lively white Kuhn gown andcredit to most of the favorites she deliv-particularlyLaCucharacha,areex-purpose. Seville's nimbleness and careful handlingers.Mary Jane Brown, shiny little tap -tremelygracefulandskilled. Looks Theeightmodels,decentenough provides the proper complement.Theirstress, continues with modern, pepperygood In evening gowns. lookers, appear in bathing suit, sport dancing is of the effortless style so im-steps, while Joel and Annette, here in Latin band, headed by Manuel Garza,and long gown parades, walk around the portant in society spots and their rou-their 25th week, thrill the rounders withsticks to sweet side.Garza warbles oc-elevated stage a couple of times and de- tines are properly highlighted by spinsa sock apache display in which the girlcasionally, but without umph.Frankpart to the same silence that greeted and lifts. gets her share of punishment and, in aDoyle,veteran emsee andpianist,isthem.The Jitterbugs jitterbug to ex- Dick Gasparre leads his 11 men, pro-later show, return with a fast tango andpleasing.Could Improve with effort athaustion if encouraged by the patrons, viding insinuating rhythms that are en-novelty strut. originality. and due to the scarcity of other talent ticing for the dancing and pleasing for Only comedy act is the double -mean- Patsy Haley, shapely young blonde,get plenty of encouragement. just plain listening.Violins and melodying song piping of Dolly Sterling, whoshows promise with her acro tapping. The Four Whitsons do most of the predominate,therhythmsbecominggoes over big.She gets in some spicyShe is energetic and lithe. Striking Win-funny sight stuff and acro tricks fa- sharper later in the evening when morelines and the boys howl for more. nie Powell, ex of the Fort Worth Casamiliar in the act of the Six Lucky Boys. patrons are inclined to dance.Alternat- Elevated dance floor is of considerableManana, is another dancer with eye ap-It is wholesome material and well pre- ing is Vincent Bragale and South Ameri-help to the back -of -the -room and barpeal and has a neat novelty routine. sented. can Band, which does a competent dancespenders, who can now do away with Ruth Beaucaire draws plenty of gig- Pat Rooney, too, held his own with music job. neck stretching.Only drinks are servedgles with her comic specialty.Jerrythe time -tried steps that brought him Eleanor French, society deb,Is notand a dollar minimum is still in effectMcRae, cowgirl band leader from Hono-fame, but is not too strong as an emcee, singing with the band at the moment,nightly. lulu, appeared as guest performer andparticularly in such a large room. Would Happy Powers, comedy singer, doing the SolLake'sfour -piececombinationwas up to her usual high standard Ingo much better In more intimate niteries. band vocals now. dishes out swingy dance music and playstap, singing and guitar and sax numbers. Red Stanley's jazzy septet is midgeted Gertrude Dutton and Edward Crooka satisfactory show.The Tripoli Trio Service 1s good and prices reasonableon the large band stand formerly popu- offerinstructioninthe Samba andstroll between ork sessions. in bar, small dining room and main roomlated by outfits more than twice that Conga Thursday nights, with prizes go- Sam Honlgberg. 'which seats 150butlacksadequatesize.It is a hot enough and pleasing ing to best dancers among patrons. Gas- dancing space.Decorations are in Rus-enough combination but cannot do jus- parre's Band plays Viennese waltzes for sian motif with distinctive murals. tice to the spacious College Inn.Red Tuesday night contests. Dempsey's Bar, Miami J. N. Crastlneck1s manager -owner. himself is featured on the trombone and WilliamAdlerand Stanley Gunn. sings comedy songs, while Mickey Sabol Ensembleplay Beach, Fla. andFelixGiobboareothervocal during luncheon and cocktail hour ($1.25 assistants. minimum).Dinneris$3. Food and Moore and Revel, the most amusingRestaurant De La Paix, St. service are faultless. dance satirists in show business, share Don and Audrey LeMairearestill Harry Sobol is the p. a. the feature spotlight with Joan Abbott, Moritz Hotel, New Yorkaround to teach the Lambeth Walk, Paul Denis. Harry Stevens and Vaughn Monroe and among other steps, and Carl Marx clowns his orchestra in the new show. Finedancemusic andapleasantaround the tables. Sam Hontgberg. For witching -hour entertainment andenough floor divertissement make this 606 Club, Chicago an environment in which to lose one'sdining spot right on Central Park one Casa Manana, New York inhibitions Dempsey'sisa good pre-of the most enjoyable in town. One of the few spots In which thescription. BandisBasilFomeen'selght-piece Billy Rose's 10th Streamlined Varieties shows are directly responsible roe the Since owner Benneh Gaines' formulacombo led by Fomeen's excellent accor-(vaude's sugar under any other name nightly crowds.It profits greatly fromforentertainmentcallsforasisterdion playing. Fomeen gets solid backingtastes just as sweet), plus a production convention trade, which in January wasdancing team as show opener, the brunetfrom three saxes, trumpet, string bass,number from a deceased legit show and probably the most prosperous of the en-Burke Sisters have been replaced by thedrums and a trick piano, that adds bril-as an afterpiece a display of "talent in tire year. No less than 15 acts are used,blond Steamer Sisters, who manage toliancy to the music.The piano 1saexile," commercially matches up with any including an emceeline of four girlssucceed in filling a tough assignmentFomeen brain child-a combination ofof Rose's former bills and with its ex- and seven strip specialties.The latterfollowingthetalentedBurkes.Guyreed organ, piano, cymballon, vibraphoneploitation advantages should pack the item, in particular, brings the boys inChurney, singer, is In a very difficultand chimes, and all handled easily fromhouse. and, surprisingly enough, you find somespot, for1tIshis mission to remindtwo keyboards.Fomeen gives distinc- Running slightly over two hours, show competent talent In the other depart-the audience that the show is on. Hetion to his music by deviating into for-was ushered in Monday (January 23) ments too. almost succeeds. eign tunes and then slipping right backwith the customary opening -night con- Margaret Faber's livelylineisstill There is no doubt that the show isintopop numbers withoutasinglefusion,off -tempo musical accompani- here,opening and closingthehouron the moment Moore and Revel snakebreak. ment and timing of acts.Despite the length bill with snappy routines,Billytheir appearance.These two poke fun The alternate band isGeisha Man-presence of the Three Stooges, the bill Carr, another veteran, emsees most ca-at their contemporaries Ina mannerkowsky's Serenaders (piano, violin, stringseemed a little thin on comedy, altho pably and, by this time, is personally ac-which provokes genuine guffaws.Forbass and cello) and it does a fine JobRose's intentions were good.Other ex- quainted with a good percentage of thedownright brittlesatirethis teamiswith concert music.In addition, on thehilarating acts, however, make up for customers. He keeps the shows movingtops.As an added novelty Miss Mooreoff night for Fomeen's Band, this quar-this void. with admirable rapidity and airs a cropburlesques an operatic diva who reachestet also handle the dance music. Opener is the Four Vespers' doing a of current and old tunes in round, tenorhigh C interrupted by an unexpected The "floor show" isn't much-but cer-neat teeterboard turn. They work nicely voice. burp.For the high in low comedy Misstainly enough for patronage that doesn'tand fast, going thru the orthodox somer- appear Interested in too much entertain- Disrobing clanlistsMarianPeters,Moore should be awarded some sort of saults, double flips, hand-to-hand acro Yvonne Nova, Collette, Carmen. Patriciaplaque. ment. Dorothy Roland and Eddie Pierce.work, climaxedwiththeomnipotent Perry, Deemer and Princess Aloha.Miss Blond Joan Abbott appears and sings.a shapely blonde and a tall, clean-cutthree high. fellow, provide interesting ballroom rou- A touch of light comedy dancingis Peters is a vivacious red -head who de-She has Improved since last year, andtines. livers' a feverish tassel rumba.Yvonnelast year she was better than the year Their opener is a pictorial ver-performed by Dorothy Fox, a fugitive has astriking Latinpersonality andbefore. sion of Rubenstein's Romance.Then afrom legit, doing impressionistic dance parades thru a teaser, using a shawl for Harry Stevens is a holdover from thelively stunty rumba and a sprightly mu-workinmodernstyle.A somewhat coverage andeffect.Ease and graceprevious show.He is a hard-workingsical comedy number featuring handcomely brunet, Miss Fox has quite a mark Collette's interpretative nude dis-boy who captures the crowd 100 permovements.Miss Roland isattractivenimble style and scores with a bit satir- play, while Carmen, exotic disrober, workscent.Harry banjoes, sings, jokes andin a sparkling black Kuhn kown thatizing a chorus girl looking for work. with more effort In a brief Hawaiian cos-comments. Music is by Vaughn Monroeseta off her blond hair nicely. The team Jack Durant, who came into the Casa tume. Miss Perry 1s an attractive brunetand Don Ferrara. alsohandles thenightly"instructionon the heels of the last show's closing, who has a way of holding the attention. Publicity by Carl Erbe. hour" between shows. is held over as emsee; also doing a com- Lovelylittlebrunet Aurelia Colomaedy turn and imitations,interspersed Dagmar is another impressive and shape- Lee Simmonds with full back flips.His act is unusual, lydisrober, while Princess Alohacli- captivates her audience with her cameo- maxes the undress parade with a fast like.beauty, but her. singing Is deficient.doing character imitations of Paul Muni, Gleam Dinner Club, Hardly above a whisper, it couldn't makeHerbert Marshall and Clark Gable, each and hot strut to Jungle rhythms. itself heard despite the mike. She sangclimaxed with an acro flip and the re- Sandwiched in between this eye -ap- San Antonio Latin and English numbers. mark, "But can he do this?"Durant pealing septet are strong dance and song Roget isthe friendly host and Boblooks nice on the stage, emsees capably, specialties.June Scott is on early in a This spot, in the downtown sectionReud is the hotel's p. a.Dinner from $2.trieshis handatsinging,whichis tux outfit to warble Birth of the Blueson the fringe of the Mexican quarter,Food, service and atmosphere excellent.u. s. g., but withal seems to be a little and go Into a Tea for Two musicalcontinues to pack in a midnight throng. Paul Denis. confounded in his new comedy role. He doesn't seem to know what to do with his hands either, so he wrings them. Lillian Roth's return to Broadway was College Inn, Sherman Hotel,marred by the blatant blares of Jack Chicago Denny's Band.La Roth. who is quite a looker, tho a little more mature looking The new entertainment set-up here isnow, did a couple of ballads in the style BOBFLINCHand his anything but an improvement over somethat elevated her to stardom some years of the Indifferent policies that have ?timeago.Numbers were on the sentimental and gone in the last year.Once onepashy side, including I Married an Angel of the brightest spots in the Loop, Itand Get Out of Town. now finds itselfin desperate need of As an enter - PERSONETTES a guiding hand that will lead it out of its doldrums. Marionettes of Well -Known Personalities A seven -piece band that is strictly for the small seaters, eight models that do little modeling and no dancing, and a "WORLD'S FAIR REVUE" similar number of jitterbugs culled from PARADISE RESTAURANT, New York neighborhood theater contests compose ThisWeek, COLONIAL THEATRE. the gist of the show.It's a sad com- Bluefield, W. Va. * Indefinitely * bination that can't be brightened even Next Week, PALACE THEATRE. Huntington. W. Va. Tha"k, to M.C.A. with some lively acrobatic nonsense by For Open Time Contact the Four Whitsons (formerly of the Six JACK SHEA. February 4, 1939 NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE The Billboard 21 tamer she's still a good bet for anyone'stionally well by John Murray Anderson.called Tropic Holiday, followed by Lewis nitery. Aside from the basic idea of presentingina clever version ofacurrent hit.MorrisAgency Lands The Salicf Puppets, a standard vaudeartists who have been expelled from theFranklin D. Roosevelt Jones, in which turn, held the rapt attention of every-dictatorshipcountries, whichiscom-he is joined by his shadow, Snowball one and are certainly one of the out-mendable enough, the revue is musicalWhittler.As an encore Lewis offers hisFt. Worth Casa Show standing numbers of the show. Puppet-and entertaining and is capable of stand-old stand-by (about a thousand ears of FORT WORTH, Tex.,Jan. 28.-The eers work on a raised stage in back ofing on Its own feet.There is a lackcorn rolled into one) and then intro-Citizens'Committee ofForth Worth, the band stand, and the act is as charm-of exceptional talent, but as a unit theduces Terry Lawlor, no newcomer here.headed by Amos Carter, is understood ing as ever. group shows to good advantage. The redheadlooks good but soundsto have decided to permit the William Gomez and Winona area well -co- The opening, called the Verboten Over-better. Morris Agnecy to produce the show at ordinated agile dance team with nary ature, runs too long, but features sections Loretta Lane, of Lewis' troupe, fol-its Casa Manana this summer for six movement out of place. They did threeof the classics composed by the Strausses,lows Lawlor in a few well -devised turns.weeks beginning July15. numbersthatcontained many trickMendelssohn, Offenbach and others, nowand then the Fielding girls appear in a turns, spins and difficult routines thatbanned in Germany and Austria.MaxFlamingo number which is one of those The committeehas appropriated are exceedingly well executed. Willenz, of Austria,isemsee (andisriot -of -color things.The tall judys in8150.000tounderwritetheventure. way off in his gag timing), and in ironicthis act are more than striking. EleanorMusic Corporation of America had the BaritoneEverettMarshall,afteraFascist salute shouts the word "verboten"Tennis bends her toenails in a ballet atshow last year. short runintherevivalof Blossomwith each song introduction.The piecethis point. Time, is marked down as a headliner andis dramatically portrayed and touching. Fair. makes his presence known immediately Hells Linda, with a throaty contralto Radio Aces come next and look like with a strong, almost belabored delivery. an excellent bet to become minor Ritzs.Rapp Plans Own Club Marshall is quite a showman, a greatvoice;VilmaKurer,attractivered-Not as screwy, but a lot of people are headed soprano, and Beatrice Lind, oper-gonna like them better.Theo Troy. CINCINNATI, Jan. 28.-Barney Rapp, mugger and exudes personality all overatic singer, were all pleasing with indi-next, slows things up somewhat with awhose ork is currently holding forth at the place. On the other side, he is thevidual renditions and a short harmony is (See NIGHT CLUB on page 28) the Gibson Hotel Rathskeller here, possessor of a pleasing voice.He sangbit by the three. mapping plans to operate his own nitery The NightIsYoung and You'reSo The D'Artois were entertaining with here,using the Club 4444,originally Beautiful twice, once because Rose wrotesatiric dance numbers; Bob and Bertie built and opened by Izzy Schneiderman the song for the Fort Worth Fair andHellmanpolishedoffveryneatlyaNorth Dakota Clubs Hit some four years ago and dark the last again becauseaTexas muck -a -muckpianissimo arrangement of Rhapsody in Came late.He tears the house down. BISMARCK, N. D., Jan. 28.-North Da-two years.The spot is located on one Blue. Outstanding was Erna Rubenstein,kota liquor dealers and night club oper-of Cincy's most heavily traveled high- The Three Stooges, with Eddie Lawtonan attractive blonde and a talented con-ators are alarmed over possibilities thatways.No date has been set for the atraighting, on a return trip to Rose'scert violinist.Herbert Ertel sang a cry-a State or municipal liquor control sys-opening. palatial saloon, slay the house with theiring version of Eili Eili that just doesn'ttem will be set up by the State Legisla- screwy routines, overworked gags andbelong in a night club, even under theture now in session. their seedy -lookingappearance.It'spresent setting. hard to find another comedy combo And in keeping with the present-day Senator Walter J. Trout has a measureUnits Okeh in Pittsburgh that can provoke as much laughter. manifestations of patriotism, the finalemaking it unlawful for any person other than an employee of a municipal liquor PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28.-Vaude book- Closer on thefirstportionistheisclimaxed with the singingofthestoretosellorbarterintoxicating Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones productionStar-Spangled Banner, with a papier-liquors. ings In Western Pennsylvania cities are number from the late Sing Out the News.mache Statue of Liberty rising in back Under the present system the Statebecoming numerous, with unit shows in Number is built around the hit tune ofof the band. aemand and doing big business, accord- Yes, Rose has the semblance of a hit,obtains revenue thru a stamp tax, withing to agent Joe Hiller, of National The- the same name, and if there ever was a control vested in incorporated munici-atrical Exchange. pip this is It.About 30 colored peopleand with some Judicious pruningitpalities or thru county commissions. His office' is playing participate in the skit and do a grandwill probably do well. Hollywood Laugh Parade in Johnstown job of putting over a production num- Sydney Spier continues to do a capable and Erie, Jitterbug Jamboree and Broad- publicity job. Sol Zatt. way After Dark it the Flood City, and ber without elaborate scenic effects. Loew Profits Decline Hollywood Hilightsin the Lake town. Music for the show is played by Denny, Seems movieland monikers helps draw who also plays for dancing.His accom- NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Yearly reportcustomers. paniment on opening night was muchChez Firehouse, New Yorkof Loew's, Inc., and subsidiaries shows a too loud for the show, and those who This place is best known as the nightprofit of $9,924,934 for the fiscal year needed him for vocals found the com-club where John Hoysradt first inflictedended on August 31, 19/8, after amorti- THEATRES petition of his brass section pretty tough.his mimicry and acid impersonations ofzation and writeoff of charges, minority COMPLETE Otherwise his music is very swingy andthe big wigs on the night club goinginterest, taxes, etc. tuneful. public. This sum, after preferred dividends, is UNITS Rita Rio and her all -girl band provide Hoysradt's rise thru a subse-equal to $5.65 a share on 1.599,053 no- THE Vaudeville the relief tunes, and what they lackquent appearance at the Rainbow Roompar common shares.Previous year's fig- musically Rita makes up in shapely ap-and then a successful London engage-ures were $14,426,062, which came to ACTS pearance and umph. She swings a meanment is now history.It also made the88.46 common share. baton, among other things. Firehouse as an entity in night -]tong, VSSUN FAIRS Second portion of the show is a 30 -but the streamlined mellers being run Sensational minute Refugee Revue, staged excep-upstairsat the American Music Hall,Vaude Back at Springfield HOOKING 41( from where most of the talent is lifted AGENCY FREE ACTS

and the audience, too, hasn't been pro- SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan.28.-E. M. ductive of much ever since. Loew's Court Square Theater here re- Sun's Regent Theatre Bldg.,REVUES The latest "sophisticated comedy" as-turns to vaude with a policy of six acts SPRINGFIELD, 0. RODEOS Greatest signment has been handed toLesliethree days a week. Bert Green will con- Array r Litomy, doubling from his upstairs en-duct a pit band. 'SUN BBOOOyNS./ Talent BUT THE gagement in Naughty Naught.Litomy City has not had vaude for more than In RHAPSODY IN BLUE does threebits, which are somewhat10 years. ` ENDER THE SUN"America. amusing but a little thin.Personal Es- cort number is saucy and clever but too Favorite of the Southland slow, altho he was first "tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute."Withal. however, Litomy has a lot of presence PAUL and poise and a droll manner which he couldusetogoodadvantagewith stronger material. Ri1(y a tMANANA WHITEMAN Clare and Sana Sisters, skating act, do Zs: 7s and his ALL-AMERICANBANDa fast whirlwind bit but do not partic- ularly shine in this intimate atmosphere. Feb.6-Cotillion Club, Savannah, Ca. Feb.7--Gasparilla Ball, Tampa, Fla. Playing for dancing and featured in Feb. 8-Gasparilla Ball, Tampa,Fla. the show is Milt Herth (Omar the Swing Feb.9-University of Florida, Gainesville, Maker), a three-piecemusical comboTHE FOUR VESPERS Fla. featuring an electric organ, piano and Feb.10-"Ye MysticRevelers,"Jackson- drums, manned respectively by Herth. JOE KAESER TED FORBES ville,Fla. Frank Froeba and Dick Ridgely, Herth's swingology on the organisdeft and JAY RHOADES WILLIS EPPS tuneful and definitely a novelty. Van Alexander's Band provides the iianageuu'Hi. CHESTERFIELD PROGRAM dancing rhythms, with his 11 -piece crew Coast to Coast CBS of mostly brass reminding youofit HARRY KILBY, RKO Bldg., Radio City, New York when itplays.His arrangements arc Wednesday -8:30 P.M. tricky and nice, but the ever constant blare and noise is a discourager. Spot is operated by John and Jerrould a00KED EXCLUSIVELY WY Krimsky.Jack Diamond is the p. a. TiE ORIGINAL ARTISTS Sol Zatt. MANAGEMENT, INC. 17 Cml. 45tA V1. as. t/oat Royal Palm, Miami, Fla. wen11,11 2 M When you can get two shows for the HOLLYWOOD STAR DOUBLES priceof oneit's bargain day In any man's language. A NEW SENSATIONAL BOX OFFICE ATTRACTION Owner Art Childers has supplemented Tice Rising Card Routine the Ted Lewis show with a Marjorie BREAKING RECORDS EVERYWHERE and Fielding production that tops allpre- ACTUAL SCREENDOUBLES FROM HOLLYWOOD viouspresentationsatthe downtown Silk Production. nitery.Almost from the moment Lewis WHO LOOK, TALK, SING AND DANCE LIKE Originated by makes his appearance to thecolorful Merry -Go -Roundfinale,inwhichall MAE WEST-GRETA GARBO-HUGH HERBERT-ZASU members of the cast appear, including Lewis, Terry Lawlor, the RadioAces. PITTS-BING CROSBY-GINGER ROGERS-EDWARD Frank Paris, Eleanor Tennis, Theo Troy. ARNOLD AND DEANNA DURBIN SIEMS& KAYEHouston and Harden, Loretta Lane and Currentlyat Charles(Snowball)Whittier,It'sthe WallySharpies. Master of Ceremonies LEON & EDDIE'S, New York kindof show that makes after -dark THIS WEEK-ORIENTAL THEATER, CHICAGO isfullyprotected by copyright. Anyone entertainment an exciting diversion. copying above illusion willbe prosecuted In the best dressed show to ever ap- Direction-WM.MORRISAGENCY Mgt.-HOWARD BRUCE to full extent of law. pear in these parts, the Fielding girls make their first appearance in a number

I, , 22 The Billboard NICHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE February 4, 1939

(Routes are for current week when no datesfi 1 w given.) Jackson, o (Cotton NYC, nc. Jackson, Connie(Plantation)est(Clu NYC,nc.'( A Jackson, Stone Reeves& (Club Alabam') Chi. A. B.C. Trio (Paradise) NYC, nc. nc. Adrian, Iris (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Acts -Units -Attractions Janet of France (Janet of France) NYC, re. Ails. Roscoe (Harry's New York Bar) Chi, nc. Jarvis, Johnny (Fifth Ave.) NYC, 5. Allen, Roberta (McAlpin) NYC, h. Jarvis, Sam (St. Regis) NYC, h. AllenVicki (Blackhawk) Chi, nc. Jennings, Don & Sally (Bismarck) Chi, h. Allen. Lester (Yacht Club) NYC, nc. Routes Joel & Anette (606 Club) Chi, nc. Ammons, Albert (Cafe Society) NYC, no. Johnson, Mae (Cotton Club) NYC, nc. Anderson. Helena (Midnight Sun) NYC, nc. Following each listing appears a symbol.Fill in the designation corre. Johnson, Charlie (Black Cat) NYC, nc. Andre, Julia (Crisis) NYC, nc. spending to the symbol when addressing organizations or individuals listed. Johnson, Mary(Merry -Go -Round)Newark. Andrea, Andre (Downtown Casino)Detroit, nc. nc. Johnson, Marjorie (Garbo) NYC, re. Andrews, Joanne (Queen's Terrace) Woodside, EXPLANATIONS OF SYMBOLS Johnson, Mary Vee (Midnight Sun) NYC, nc. L. I., nc. Johnson, Lucille ,Belmont -Plaza) NYC, ne. Antoine & DuBarry (Woodside Gardens) Long a-auditorium; b-ballroom; c-cafe; cb-cabaret; cc-country club; Jonay, Roberta (2 o'Clock) Baltimore, nc. Island, nc. h-hotel; mh-music hall; nc-night club; p-amusement park; ro-road Jones, Owen (Leone's) NYC, re. Arden, Dolly (Casa Nacionale) Havana, nc. Jones, Tommy (Harry's New York Bar) Chi. Arden's, Don, Artist Models (Lookout House) house;fe-restaurant; s-showboat;t-theater. nc. Covington, Ky., nc. NYC-New York City; Phila-Philadelphia; Chi-Chicago. Jordan, Kay (Palace) Houston, t. Armstrong, Maxie (Ernie's) NYC. no. Joyce, Marion (Bedford Rest) Brooklyn, nc. Armstrong, Harry (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, JJuanita & Champions(BelleVueCircus) nc. Manchester, England. Arren & Broderick(EarlCarroll's)Holly-Coy, Lyda Mae (Netherland Plaza,Cincin-Francine, Anne (Le Coq Rouge) NYC, re. Jules & Webb (Hollywood Beach) Hollywood. wood, nc. nati,h. Franklin, Cass (Hollywood Beach) Hollywood, Fla., h. Ates, Roscoe (Capitol) Washington, D. C., t.Crane, Gladys (Maxim) Bronx, NYC, nc. Fla.,h. Juvelys (Capitol) Washington, D. C., t. Atterberry Players [Del Monica's) Miami, no.Crane, Ford (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Frederick & Yvonne (Blackhawk) Chi, nc. K Aunt Jemina (Oriental) Chi, t. Craig, Reginald(Earl Carroll's)Hollywood,Fredericks, Charles (Midnight Sun) NYC. nc. Austin, Kay (606 Club) Chi, nc. nc. Fredysons, Seven (Shubert) Cincinnati, t. Kahn-Aahlm (Casino Russel NYC, nc. Crawford & Caskey (Palmer House) Chi, h. French, Eleanor (Ambassador) NYC, h. Kapelova, Klavdla (Russian Kretchma) NYC, B Crosby, Bob, & Band (Paramount) NYC, t. nc. Cross & Dunn (Palm Island Club) Miami, nc. C Karavaeff, Simon (Russian Kretchma) NYC, Bailey Sisters (Palmer House) Chi, h. Cummings, Don (Pal.) Chi, t. Gall & Diane ()Wan's) Buffalo, nc. nc. Balo, Ddnald (Selwyn( Chi. t. Gale, Al (HI -Hat) Chi, nc. Karma, Karin (Tokay) NYC, re. Baker, Bea (885 Club) Chi, nc. D Gale Sextet (Royal Palm Club) Miami, nc. Karolls (Biltmore Bowl) Los Angeles, no. Baldwin & Bristol (Hance. Inn) Phia, no. D'Armour, Franklyn (Paramount) NYC, t. Gale, Judith (Fifth Ave.) NYC, h. Karoszy, Ethel(Tokay)NYC.re. Ballard & Rae (Hackney Empire) London 30 -D'Avalos. Rodolfo[Versailles)NYC, re. Gallagher, Joe (Radio Franks) NYC, nc. ',Carson's, Marla, Musicales (Onesto) Canton, Feb. 12, t. Dagmar (606 Club) Chi, nc. Gallagher, Jim & June (Gay Nineties) Miami 0., h. Bellew, Julie (House of Murphy) Hollywood,Dancing Dletrlchs (606 Club) Chi, nc. KaKay, Dolly nc. Beach, Fla., nc. tc(Dle Frolics) Daley, Cass (Paramount) NYC, t. Beatrice (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc. Baker, Bonnie (Palmer House) Chi, h. Dane, Olga, & Swingsters(Century)Balti-Gardiner, Madeline (Freddie's) Cleveland, nc.Kaye, Evelyn (Biltmore)NYC, h. Ballero, Mark (Continental) Miami, nc. more, t. Gavin, Margo (Harry's New York Bar)Chi,Kaye, Marco (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. Banjo Bernie (Plantation) NYC, nc. Daniels, Jean (Plantation) NYC, ne. nc. Kelly, Paula (Rainbow Room) NYC, no. Banks, Sadie (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. Daniels, Muriel (Hungarial NYC, re. Gay,Sally(HollywoodBeach)Hollywood,Kenney, Billy (Cortez) El Paso, Tex h. Bannister, Barbara (Le Mirage) NYC, nc. Fla, h. Daniels,Billy(Mammy'sChickenFarm)Gerrin, Dorothy (Earl Carroll's)Hollywood,Kermit & Demris (Washington-Youree) Barclay, George (La Fonda) Hollywood, nc. NYC, no. nc. Shreveport, La., h. Barr & Estes (Pal.)Cleveland, t. Dare & Yates (Oriental) Chi, t. Gerrits, Paul (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood, nc.King, Anna (Garbo) NYC, re. Barrie, Ann (Pepper Pot) NYC, nc. Dare -Devil Davit (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. Ghezzis, Les (Chicago) Chi, t. King, Carol (Paradise) NYC, nc. Barrie, Grade (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. Darlo & Diane (Casa Nacionale lHavana, nc.Gilbert, Ethel (Radio Franks) NYC, nc. Kinney, Ray (Lexington) NYC, h. Barrie, Mickey (Mother Kelly's) Miami Beach,Datsko, Yasha (Russian Art) NYC. .e, Gifford, Jack (Cafe Society) NYC. ne. Kirk, Joe (Merry -Go -Round) Newark, no. nc. Davis, Dolly (Lexington) NYC, h. Gilrone & Janice (Hungarial NYC, nc. Kitchell, Iva (Village Barn) NYC, h. Barron, Blue, & Oreh. (Loew's Broad) Colum-Dawn, Alice (Continentale) Miami, nc. Kramer, Dolly(Barrel Club)Vallejo, Cant bus, O., t. Dawn & Darrow (Nixon) Pittsburgh, re. Ginger & Patsy (Bat Gormley's) Lake Charles, nc. Barsony,Dr.L.(Zimmerman's HungarialDeCamp, Ronnie (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. La., nc. Kramer, Leon (Hungarfa) NYC, re, NYC, nc. Gleason, Art, & Julie Sanborn (Gates) Lowell, De Flores, Felipe (Havana Madrid) NYC, nc. Mass., 0; (Park)Woonsocket,R.I.,5;Kress, Carl (Onyx) NYC, nc. Bates, Lulu (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc. De LaPlante, Peggy (Jimmy Kelly's'NYC, (Strand) Framingham, Mass., 6-8, t. Kruger, Jerry (Club 18) NYO. nc. Baylos, Gene (Yacht Club) NYC, nc. nc. Glover & Lamas (CopacabanaI Rio de Janeiro, Beaucaire, Pierre (Monte Carlo) NYC, nc. Deauville Boys (Top Hat) Union City, N. J.. nc. L Behan. Arthur (Gay Nineties) NYC. nc. nc. Gomez, Romero (El Chico.) NYC. nc. LaMarr, Henry (Murray's) Tuckahoe, N. Y.. Bell's Hawaiian Follies (Palace) Jacksonville,Del Rios (Rosy) NYC, t. Gomez & Winona (Casa Manana) NYC, nc. nc. Fla., 3-5, t. Dell. Helen (Bertolotti's) NYC, nc. Gonzales & Menen (MeAlpin) NYC, h. Lane Lovebirds, Jack (Paradise) NYC, nc. Belmont Bros. (Show Boat) Pittsburgh, nc. Denault, Helen (Chateau) Rochester, nc. Goodelle, Nieta (Road to Mandalay) NYC, ac.Lane, Mary (Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. Belostotsky, Boris (St. Regis) NYC, h. Denning, Ruth [Club171 Hollywood. nc. Gordon, Paul (State -Lake) Chi, t. Lane, Joyce (The Drum) Coral Gables, Fla., Bemis, Beverly(Lyric)Indianapolis,t. Del Rio, Diana (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. Gordon, Connie (Green Gables) Drums, Pa., nc. Bennet, Ethel (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. Dermody, CUR (Tic Toe) Montreal, Que., no. nc, Lane, Loretta (Royal Palm Club) Miami, nc. Benson, Ina (Radio Franks) NYC. nc. De Thury, Ilona (Tokay) NYC, re. Gower & Jeanne (Chicago) Chi, t. Lane, Judy (Club Tivoli) Juarez, Mexico, nc, Berle, Milton (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. D'Ivons, The (Continental) Miami, nc. Gray. Jack [Park Lane) NYC, h. Lane, Jackie (Chicken Coop) Grand Rapids, Berman, Herman (Roumanian Village) NYC.Diamond Brothers (Savoy) London, h. Greben, Michel (St. Regis) NYC, h. Mich., no. nc. Di Palma, Angelo (Nixon) Pittsburgh, re. Gree, Mira (Casino Russel NYC, nc. Langford,Robert(VarsityClub) Burette Bettine (El Rio) NYC, nc. Dixon, Alice (Kit Kat) NYC, nc. Green, Al (Pioneer Nut) NYC, nc. Calif., nc. Billettl Troupe (Shrine Circus) Amarillo, Tex.Dominguez, Paquita (El Chico) NYC, nc. Oreen, Bennett(Mother Kelly's) MiamiLansing, Don (Dempsey's) Miami, nc. Birse, Darla (Russian Kretchma) NYC. re. Donnelly, Harry (Gay Nineties) NYC, nc. Beach, nc. LaRue, Eddie (Varsity Hall)Portland, Ore., Bishop. Cosine (Maple Grove) Huntsville, Ala.,Dorita & Valero (El Chico) NYC, nc. Grey,Betty(Bismarck)Chi,h. nc. ne. Dorsey,Jimmy, & Band(NewYorker)Guy, Barrington (Plantation) NYC, nc. Lassen, Sigrid (Armando's) NYC. re. Shire, Dorothy (Hungarfa) NYC, re, NYC, h. Gyldenkrone, Baron (Wivel) NYC, re. LaTour, Jona (Chateau) Rochester, no. Boaz, Jean (Alms) Cincinnati, h. Laurie, Jack (Swing) NYC, nc. Bolton, Jean (Royal Palm, Miami, nc. LaValle, Billy (Wonder Bar) NYC, ac. Bonard, Peggy (Ernie's) NYC, nc. La Vernes, The (Monte Carlo) NYC, nc. Bond, Gertrude (Elysee) NYC, nc. Night Club and Vaude Routes must be received at the CincinnatiLaZellas, Aerial (Auditorium) Dallas, Borg,Igna(Colosimo's,Chi,nc. LeBaron, Peggy (Wive)) NYC, re. Bowes,Major, "Schoolof Swing"Unit offices not later than Friday to insure publication. LeBeau, Rus (Savarin) Buffalo, no. (Tower) Kansas City, Mo., t. Lee, Bob (Wive)) NYC, re. Bouvier. Yvonne (St. Regis, NYC, h, Leeds, Sammy (Gibson) Cincinnati, Is. Brock.Heine(Pan -PacificRink)Los An-Dorsey, Tommy, & Orch. (Earle) P5115, t, Legg,Harris(Pan -PacificRink)Les An- geles. a. Dowling, Tom, & Sis (McAlpin) NYC, h. H geles, a. Bronday, Arthur (Happy's)Glendale, L.I.,Downey, Morton (Plaza) NYC. h. Hager, Clyde (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc.LeMaires, The (College Inn) Chi, no, nc. Doyle, Buddy (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc.He Ines,Tate & Simpson (Leon & Eddie's,Leimomi (Lexington) NYC, h. Brooks, Artie (Chateau) Rochester, nc. NYC, nc. Droyson, Danny (Paramount) NYC, t. Hale,Johnny(New Town Casino)MiamiLengel, Maxine (Pioneer Nut) NYC, ne. Brown. Jimmie( Commodore[ NYC, h. Drayton Sisters & Jack (Chez Ami) Buffalo, Beach, ne. Leonard, Hazel (Roumanian Village) NYC, nc. Brown, Art (Capitol) Washington, D. C., t. Hale, Teddy (Kit Kat) NYC, nc. LePaul (885 Club) Chi, nc. Brown, Barbara (Nut Club) NYC, nc. Duanas, The (Downtown Casino) Detroit, nc.Hallow, Bunny (Hollywood Beach) Hollywood,Lerner, Max (Lyman's) Los Angeles, nc. Byrne, Kathleen (Chateau Moderno) NYC, nc.Duke, Maralyn (Royal Palm) Miami, nc. Fla., h, Le Shay & Leda (Top Hat) Union City, N. J., Burnett,Denise & Louise(EarlCarroll's)Dumont, Valerie (Village Casino) NYC, nc. Hammond, Earl F. Eskimo Troupe (Ice Follies nc. Hollywood, nc. Dunn, Vera (Tic Toe) Montreal, Que., nc. of 1937) Atlantic City. Lewis, Dorothy (St. Regis) NYC, h. Burns, Kathleen (Crisis) NYC, nc. Dunn, Biddle (Ernie's) NYC, nc, Handy, W. C. (Cotton Club) NYC. nc. Lewis, Texas Jim (Village Barn) NYC, nc. Byers, Enis (Yacht Club) NYC, ce. Duncan, Midget Jackie (Frank's Casa Nova)Hank the Mule (New Town Casino) MiamiLewis. Meade Lux (Cafe Society) NYC, nc. Byton, Dorothy. Girls (Stevens) Chi, h. Buffalo, nc. Beach, no. Lewis. Ralph (Merry -Go -Round) Newark, Durant, Jack (Casa Manana) NYC, no. Hanscom, Joan (Montparnesse) NYC, nc. N. J., nc. C. Durkin, Nellie (Swing) NYC, nc. Harrington, Pat (Club 18) NYC, nc. Llbuse, Frank (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, ne. Calloway, Hazel (Plantation) NYC, nc. Duro, Fred (Brevoort) NYC, h. Harris, Connie (Kit Kat) NYC, nc. Lind, Della (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, no. "Calling All Stars" Unit (Colonial)Dayton, E Harrison & Fisher (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood,Lit, Bernie (Bessemer House)Steelton, Pa., O.. t. Edwards & Arden (State -Lake) Chi, t. ne nc. Campbell's Trio (Santa Rita) Tucson, Ariz., h.Elaine & Henry (Garbo) NYC, re. Harrison, Spike (Gay '905) NYC, nc. Liszt, Margaret (Hungarfa) NYC, re, Carlyle Sisters (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Elderblooms, The (State -Lake) Chi, t. Hartman, The (Plaza) NYC, h. Lombardo, Guy, & Band (Roosevelt) NYC. it. Carpenter. Imogene (Weylin) NYC, h. Engel, Joan (Casino Russel NYC, nc. Harvey, Sharon )Hungaria) NYC, nc. Lombard, Leda (Queen Mary) NYC, re. Carr, Billy(606 Club) Chi, nc. Entenza, Johnny(Geo.Washington)Jack-Hayworth, Seabee, Revue(Rialto)Durham,Long. Avon[ Plantation NYC, nc. Carr, Alexander (Roumanian Village)NYC. sonville, Fla., h, N.C.,31;(Carolina)Burlington Feb.1; Lorraine,Billy, & Ed Furman(Bill'sGay nc. Enters & Borgia (Hollywood Beach) Holly- (State)Salisbury 2;(Gem) Kannapolls 3; '90s) NYC', nc. Carroll, Della (Merry -Go -Round) Newark, no. wood, Fla., h. (Paramount) Hickory 4,t. Los Rancheros (Weylin) NYC, h, Carter & Bowie (Barney Gallant's) NYC, nc.Evans, Red (Strand) NYO, t. Healey, Eunice (Century) Baltimore, t.. Louise, Mary (Merry -Go -Round) Newark,n0. Cassandra (Patio Club) Palm Beach, nc. Everetts,The(New Town Casino)MiamiHeidi, Horace, & Band (Biltmore) NYC, h. Lucas, Nick (Roxy) NYC, t. Carter & Bowie (Barney Gallant's) NYC, re. Beach, ne. Herbert, Florence (Bill's Gay '90s) NYC, nc. Lucien & Ashour (Chez Paree) Chi, ne. Carter, Betty (Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. Hickory Nuts (Wive)) NYC, re. Carlos & Carlto (Havana -Madrid) NYC. nc. Higgins,Peter(Lookout House)Covington, M Carpenter, Thelma (Black Cat) NYC, nc. Fagan, Nutsey (Village Nut) NYC, nc. Ky., nc. Case Brothers & Marie (Orpheum) Memphis, t,Fairfax (White) NYC, 11. Hildegarde (Palm Island Club) Miami, no, McCabe, Sara Ann (Shubert) Cincinnati, t. Castro, Jose (Palmer House) Chi, h. Fenton, Joe, & Co. (Casino Municipal) Nice,Hill, Florence (Plantation) NYC, se. Masks, The (Gray Wolf Tavern) Youngstown, Chandler. Patsey (2 o'Clock) Baltimore, nc. France, t. Hill, Betty (Chateau) Rochester, nc. O., nc. Chapman, Dick (Armando's) NYC, re. Farmer Ray's Hill Billies: Winchester, Va. Hilliard, Jack (Royale Frolics) Chi, nc. Macks, Three (Nixon) Pittsburgh, re. Chiquita(Bedford Rest) Brooklyn, nc. Farrell, Bill (Place Elegantel NYC, nc. Hilliard, Harriet (Pal.) Chi, t. Madera, Nedra (Gaucho) NYC, no. Claire. Jean (Piccadilly) NYC, h. Fawn & Jordan (Le Mirage) NYC, nc. Hilton, Maude (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. Madge & Lillian (Pioneer Nut Club) NYC, ne. Clark Sisters (Maple Grove Inn) Huntsville,Fay, Vivien (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood, nc. Hin Low, Florence (Royale Frolics) Chi. nc. Madison, Rudy (Gay Nineties) NYC, nc. Ala., nc. Faye, Gloria (Rose Bowl) Chi, nc. Holliday, Billie (Cafe Society) NYC, nc. Makarenko. Daniel (Rainbow Inn) NYC, re. C'audet, Marguerite (Lowry)St. Paul, h. Faye, Gladys (Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. Holman, Libby (Versailles) Miami, nc. Mallory, Mickey (Swing Club) NYC, nc. Chary, Michael (La Cava) NYC, re. Faye & Wellington(Royal York)Toronto,Holmes, Joanne (Savarin) Buffalo, nc. M'Nellis, Maggie (Blackstone) Chi, h, Clements, Curly (Wivel) NYC, re. Ont., h. Hollywood Doubles (Oriental) Chi, t. Mangean Sisters (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, ^obey. I.ew (White) NYC, h. Fazio, Joe (Casa Manana) Palo Alto, Calif.,Hopkins, Bob (New Villa)Toledo, O., nc. nc. Collette. Joan (606 Club) Chi, nc. no. Hourckle. Johnny (Bol Tabarin) NYC. nc. Manners, Carole (Colosimo's)Chi, nc. Collican. Bill:(Crisis) NYC, nc. Fears. Kay (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC. nc. House, Billy, & Co. (Shubert) Cincinnati, t. Manno & Strafford (Edgewater Beach) Chi. h. Collins & Beasley 'Plantation) NYC. nc. Felton, Happy, & Band (Chicago) Chi, t. Howard, Shemp (Stage I) Hollywood, nc. Mara (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. Collins & Patrick (Arrow) Los Angeles, t. Fenton, Mildred (Drake) Chi, h. Howard, Joe E. (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC,Marcey & Roberta (State -Lake) Chl, t Colonic). Aurelia (St. Moritz) NYC. h. Fink. Henry (Ike's Chop House) NYC, re. nc. Marco & Romola (Club Tivoli) Juarez. Mex- Comets of Swing (Geo. Washington) Jackson-Fiske, Dwight (Colony Club) Chi, nc. Hoysradt, John (Chez Firehouse) NYC, nc. ico, nc. ville.Fla., h. Fitzgerald, Ella (Park Central) NYC, h. Hubert. John (Fifth Ave.) NYC, h. Marget (Tokay) NYC, re. Conklin & Thomas(Capitol)Washington,Fitzgerald.Lillian(Plantation) NYC. ne. Huggins, Johnny (Kit Kat) NYC. nc. Marks (Piccadilly)NYC, h. Fitzsimmons,Loretta(MapleGroveInn) Marks. Tony (Bismarck) Chi, h. D. C.,t. Hunnington Sisters(Dublin)Columbus,O., Marlynn & Michael (Rainbow Grill) NYC,no. Connors, Jack (Onyx) NYC. nc. Huntsville, Ala., nc. nc. Continentals, Three (La Marquise) NYC, re.Ftoretta & Boyette (Deshler-Wallick) Colum-Hunter, Alberta (Tony's) NYC, no. Marsh. Gloria (Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. Cook. Aileen (Ruben Bleu) NYC, nc. bus, h. Hutchinson. Hal (Biltmore) NYC, h. Marshall, Everett (Casa Manana) NYC, nc. Cooker. Etiz (Kit Eat) NYC, nc. Fontana. Georges (El Rio) NYC, nc. Hutton. Marian (Paradise) NYC. nc. Hameeltle, l. Jerryh. (Geo.Washington)Jackeml- Cooper & Dixon(College Inn)San Diego,Forbes. Marta (Chez Firehouse) NYC, nc. Hutton, Ina Ray, & Orch. (State) NYC, t. Fla., Calif.. nc. Forrest, Delano (Ernie's) NYC, nc. Hyde, Herman (Shubert) Cincinnati, t. Martin, Claire(Essex House) NYC, h. Coquette Band (Paramount) Springfield,Foster. Goe. Girls, 18 (Earle) Washington. t. Martin. Mary (Rainbow Room) NYC, no. Mass.,t. Foster. Gae, Girls (Roxy) NYC, t. Martinet (Rainbow Rssm) NYC, nc. Conies & Palmer (Queen Mary) NYC, re. Fox, Gloria (Edgewater Beach) Chi, h. Ice Follies 1930' Syracuse Feb. 1-6; NewMattison's Rhythms )Shubert) Cincinnati, t. Cortez, Sammy (Kit Kati NYC, nc. Frances, Emma (Diamond Horseshoe)NYC. Haven. Conn.. 12. Marvey. Gene )Warwick) NYC. h. Corvino & Ardella (Exposition) Aurora, Ill.. h. nc. Irving. Jack (ClubAlabam'1 Chi, nc. (See ROUTES on page 58) February 4, 1939 NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE The Billboard 23 Musicians' Union, The Difference $ 1,500 Would Have Kept Alive Otis Chatfield Taylor, in his "1,001 Cleveland Palace, Chicago Nights" column in The Chi- cago Herald and Examiner, draws a Vaude Try, Says Robitschek; Kyser in Trick Deal distinction between vaude and night club entertainment. CLEVELAND, Jan. 28. - Kay Kyser, Club talent, beitever so good, Acts Claim $3,950 Still Due thru an agreement with the local mu- never receives the appreciation ac- sicians' union and the Palace Theater, corded acts by vaude audiences, he NEW YORK,Jan.28.- Ridiculinghouseemployees,$1,318. Robitschek whereby the house will employ a pit says. reports that the backers of Kurt Robit-says the company owes approximately band for four additional weeks, will play Full appreciation, according to schek'sill-fated three -a -day vaude$2,000insalariestotheperformers. a week's engagement at the Palace be- Chatfield, comes when the act per- venture at the Majestic Theater were re-Wage claims filed with the AFA, how- ginning March 10. forms "on a real stage with an alertsponsible for its folding after a three-weekever, amount to $3,950 for performances Angleis that the Palace stage has orchestra and a sober audience." attempt, Albert Clurman, attorney forplayed, hot including the full run of been dark for some time, and the house "The essential element to a good the backers, stated that "We're just thethe contract. The only performers to be agreed to restore flesh if the musicians' performance isthe subtle play be- suckers that put up the money." paid off in full,It was stated by AFA, union could induce Kyser to make the tween the actor and his audience, Clurman, brother of Harold Clurman,were Vera Nargo and Gloria Rich, initial appearance. Milton Krasner, prexy and that doesn't occur in a night director of the Group Theater, said that Robitschek insisted that if the stage- of the Cleveland local, contacted Kyser club-let alone on a screen." the corporation, Vaudeville Artists, Inc.,hands' union played ball with him and and put on the heat, but Kyser begged of which he was the treasurer, was treat-didn't stick him with 14 stagehands at off because of previous booking commit- ing this thing strictlyasa businessan average of $70 apiece he could have ments. 150 Vaude Houses venture, and becauseitdidn'tclickcome thru and remained open.Despite Krasner next got in touch with Bill after a three weeks' trial, they decidedpublished reports the Local1 reduced Goodheart, head of the New York office to pull out rather than face more pos-the crew from 14 to 4, the producer said of Music Corp. of America, who also putIn England Now; sible losses. that it was only reduced from 14 to 12, a damper on thedealforthe same Robitschek, however, claims that theyand not out of the goodness of the reasons.Krasner went farther up the2,000 Foreign Acts should have given it better than a threestagehands' union, but because he moved ladder to Jules C. Stein, president of weeks' trial,. pointing to the success ofthe band from the stage back to the pit. MCA. who was in Chicago at the time. LONDON, Jan. 28.-There are 150 the-Heilzapoppin,which,hesays,didn't He said stagehands charged him $246 Result: Ryser will play the date, butaters using vaude acts in England, ac-make any money for six weeks and thenextra on their working time but not the provisions of the contract were thatcordingtoHarryFoster,ofFoster'scaught on.Losses on the part of theduring a regular production to put up the Palace would have a pit crew forAgency, which imports a lot of Americanbackersareestimatedtobe$10,000.five backdrops, and $90 to take them four additional weeks after Kyser's en-talent here. Robitschek claims that payment of an-down. And, says he, "you couldn't argue gagement. Foster, in a statement to The Londonother $1,500 could have kept the housewith Jacobi (Vincent Jacobi, business EveningNews,defendedtheuseofopen. agent of Local 1); they are worse than EAST LIVERPOOL, 0., Jan. 28.-Eastforeign acts here and insists that the While Robitschek says he is going toa dictatorship." Liverpool musicians' association, in anquota system of limiting the number of"move heaven and earth" to determine Robitschek also said, at the end of the effort to revive Interest in flesh attrac-foreign acts admitted would be imprac-why the vaude revival took a powder, hefirst bill which ran two weeks, he went tions here,will sponsor vaude billoftical. says it's his own opinion that the stage-to the Board of Directors of the com- 10 acts at the Ceramic Theater February hands' union, the side street locationpany, of which Benjamin J. Weinberg, 3. Matinee and two night shows are "If the real figures are given, it wouldand a sad lacking of a knowledge ofsaid to be a banker, is secretary, and planned.Pit band will include three ofbe seen that, over a period of 12 months,show business on the part of his backersrequested additional money.According the number of foreign artists' engage- to Robitschek, they promised to put an the city's outstanding orchestra leaders,ments would not exceed 25 per cent Ofcaused the folding. RileyNorris,FrankCravenandEdthe total number of variety artists work- According to the house gross, whichadditional $10,000 into the venture but McGraw.Revue will include a line ofing in Britain. was $40,000 for the three weeks, moneyreneged when they saw the first week 12 chorus girls. should have been made, it was figured,of the second billfailing, despite the "The increase In the number of per-but Robitschek claims there was flagrantgood notices.Clurman denied that the mits to foreign artists has come aboutmismanagement on the part of the cor-board promised to get It up. because the number of establishmentsporation, but Clurman passed the buck When askedifthe corporation was Rogers Books St. playing variety acts has increased." on to Robitschek, saying that he wasgoing to assume responsibilities for the Foster adds that in 1935 there werein charge and not they. wage claims that were made, Clurman George and Utica 74 theaters using vaude; in1936, 194 An audited report for the first ninesaid that If any assets were left the houses and In 1938. 150 theaters. days of operations, covering the periodactors would be paid off. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Vaude policy In 1935 work permits were issued tofrom December 30 to January 7, reveals Robitschek said that he is still going at Riviera, Brooklyn, has not only bet-1,683 foreign artists; in 1936 there weresalaries of the performers, $8,000; musi-to revive vaude because he believes that tered its own opening business figures2.047. and in 1938 Foster estimates 2,000.cians,$2,478;stagehands,$1,547,andthere is a public interest in that enter- but has enabledthe sell tainment form, but wouldn't go into a similar policies to two more Class A the- legit house again nor a side street.He aters.At the Riviera increased patron- claims that he has some people in show age has warranted adding Saturday mid- Vaude Grosses business seriously interested in forming night shows. an entente with him for another try. On February 17, the St. George Thea- ter. St. George, Staten Island, will insti- tute a full week, name act and house Roxy Film Murders Other Benson Sets Acts band policy, returning to flesh after five years.Starting February 14 the Stanley Theater,Utica,N.Y.,willintroduce B'way Houses; Para DownFor L & J Circuit vaude forTuesdays, Wednesdays and CHICAGO,Jan.28,-JohnBenson, Thursdays.Helen Morgan is expected to local booker appointed by Harry Clark startthe vaudeballrollingfor the NEW YORK.-The Roxy, becauseofvaudethisweek. Last single -featureto book acts for his time on the Lucas Stanley. the heavy exploitation campaign on thepolicy and acts, including Joy Hodges of& Jenkins Circuit in the South, reports Last week for the Friday thru Mondaypicture Jesse James, garnered more in Itsthe films, wound up with a fair $16,500.that the first two Shows have already appearances of Molly Plcon, Sid Garysecond week than any new bills in the been set and the third, to leave Mon- and RoscoeAtes, the Riviera grossedother theaters took in for their initial PITTSBURGH. - Fifteenth Majorday, will include the Rixforda, Woolsey $5,500.Bookers Al Rogers and Williamweek, including the Music Hall.RoxyBowes unit to play Stanleyin threeand Clair and Herb Schriner. Miller report setting George Jesse] andgross was $62.000, compared to Radioyears, this one, dubbed Champion Ama- While Clark will make occasional trips City Music Hall, which had The Greatteurs of 1938, grossed $15,000, weakerinto Chicago, selection of all acts will be Gus Van there for week of February 3.Man Votes on the screen and a thinthan most preceding Bowes troupes. Onhandled by Benson. Clark is presently stage revue, using Sam Barton as thethe screen, Duke of West Point. attempting to augment the L. & J. dates only outside act.M. H. had a very weak as well as tie in other theater chains in Sparks Circuit take of $58,000.Roxy bill will run at NEWARK, N. J.-Tommy Dorsey andneighboring areas. least two more weeks. band had them standing at the Shubert The third week of Benny Goodman atall week long, the gross for the week Drops Stage Shows the Paramount. along with Zaza, ac-ending January 28 being a socko $19,600.Calkins, Hurley Resign JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,Jan.28'. -counted for only $22,000, which is en-This more than compensates for the Sparks Circuit, operating 73 theaters intirely credited to Goodman because theprevious poor week with Harry Rich- NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Chief organizer the Southeast, has suspended bookingpicture is a smeller.Opening week ofman heading the bill. Harry R. Calkins and outdoor organizer stage shows until after the season, butLeo Reisman at the Strand, along with Other vaude house, the Paramount,Dan Hurley resigned from the AFA Sat- willcontinue week-endfleshintheDick Todd and Jay and Lou Seiler, plusgot away to a strong opening with Dukeurday after two years with the union. Palace here.Circuit had been spottingThey Made Me a Criminal, had a takeEllington but slipped during the middleNo successors have been appointed as small units in eight or nine of Its the-of $38,000, which is below the averageof the stanza and wound up with ayet, aters-not on any regularwheel,butStrand opening -week grosses. fair $14,000. wherever the units could be placed to Loew's State had a very good week, Empire, town's only burlesque house, most advantage. grossing $30,000.Drawer at the Stateslipped after Ann Corio's strong $6,100Norshore Vaude Out Gene Austin has been playing Sparkswas the p.a. of Ann Sothern, picturesweek and only managed to get $3,500 time, booked recently on one-nightersname, along with Roger Pryor's(herwith Valerie Parks. CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Balaban & Katz for 11 days, except 1n Jacksonville andhusband) Band.Pix was Sweethearts. Dorsey at the Shubert proved to bepulled shows out of their neighborhood Tampa, where he was set for two days. potent opposition not only to the otherNorshore Theater last week.Vaude was PalaceandArcadetheatershere, CHICAGO.-A real wintry blast slicedflesh houses but to the straight filmtested there Saturdays and Sundays but owned by Sparks Amusement Enterprises, spotsaswell. Loew's,Proctor'sandfailed to bring any material increase in have been running bank nights for threea cut from the weekly gross pie bothBranford all had strong bills but feltreceipts. or four years. Thousands attend Mon-over the week-end and during the week.the Dorsey draw. Regular week-end vaude now booked day nights, mostly in the streets. However, some fine attractions held their by Max Turner, of the B&K office, In- own due to their unusual appeal.Ted cludes Sunday dates in the Great States Weems andband,veteranfavorites, LOS ANGELES,-Paramount, for the Party for Al Reid boosted the weak screen sister Zaza to aweek ending January 25, hit its aver-theaters in Decatur and Joliet, I11. fair-to-middlin'$31,000. An unusualage gross of $18.000 with Judy Canova, NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Employees ofpicture at the Palace, on the other hand,Fanchon & Marco Revue and Rube Brooklyn Paramount, Fox and Strandwas responsible for a nice $19,500, withWolf's Orchestra.Pic, Paris Honeymoon. It Was Bad Enough- theaterswillgiveabirthdaydinnerstage bill headed by Tony Martin and MONTREAL.-Loew's, for week ending CHICAGO. Jan. 28.-Thereisno Wednesday, February 8. for Al Reid. gen-Harris and Shore furnishing good sup-January 21,fellone G below normal more privacy in the opening -day re- eral manager of Fabian Brooklyn Thea-port.Flicker in case was John Barry -gross of $8,000, with Sylvia Froos head- hearsals at the Oriental here. ters, at Michel's Restaurant, Brooklyn. more in The Great Man Votes.State -ing stage bill.Pic, Spring Madness. Management is advertising a "pub- Tickets are in charge of Harold Fisher,Lake continued with its average figure licrehearsal"Fridays, opening the Charles Doi- and William McLaughlin:of $13,000, this time with I3iondie and PHILADELPHIA. - BenBernie'sOr- house at 9 a.m. and letting the early publicityh>:ndled by JoeLee, Sonnyvaude show topped by the Gang Busters,chestra, with Mary Small providing the birds see how a new show is whipped Schleng'r and Teddy Trust, and enter-a combination that would have grossedsock vocals, was good for $21,000 at the into shape. tainment arrangements set by Al Rogers,more in ideal weather.Oriental, withEarle Theater this week.The take was They willalso see the acts with Bill Miller, Charles Dowe and Williampoor pix,hasn't been doing too welltwo grand over par.Picture was Warner sleep in their eyes. McLaughlin. and Is changing to doublebills andBros.' O// the Record. 24 The Billboard NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE February 4, 1939 brand of taps, but it's nullified because Loew's State, New York it includes almost every trick that was (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 26) Will Mahoney's private stock for years. State's show is weak, with Ina Ray Vaudeville Reviews The turning on and off of the one -leg Hutton's Band and Marie Antoinettetically the same, and the absence of theX (Republic)and Smashing the Spytapuntilitdouble-crosseshim, the (MGM) on the stage and screen. house line Is not too conspicuous. VerneRing (Columbia), Sam Honigberg. staggering across the stage to land in a Buck and band occupy the stage and heap finally, the hasty struggling out of Miss Hutton is blond and good to lookthe maestro continuesasemsee. A the jacket to placeit where the fall at, and she waves her baton vigorously.fault with the current five -act layout does the most harm-it's all there. But she really fronts the band with moreis thatit's snail paced and could be Orpheum, Los Angeles unorthodox tho interesting anatomicalremedied with a couple oflively and(Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Jan. 25) Franklyn D'Amore and a fern assistant gestures.In fact, were the band andwell -spotted band numbers. Five topnotch acts and Al Lyons' Band,round out the bill with a choice collec- baton to disappear Miss Hutton's gyra- with Janalee Moore taking care of thetion ofacro stuntscleverly handled. tions would very much resemble those Sisson and Neal, good-looking blondes,vocals, make for a good bill.Top actFirst part of the turn has the pair dis- of a femme about to do a peeling act.open with a slow but pleasing whistlingeasilywas LeonNavara,whosegag,guised as a couple of tramps, with the This technique naturally 1s calculated toand harp offering, the former carrying"How To Play Piano in 10 Easy Lessons,"disrobing down toconventionalacro shunt audience attention from the bandthe major burden talking and whistlingwas well presented.Revere knows hiscostumes coming while the girl is bal- itself to Miss Hutton, and maybe thisin succession.It's an assurance to theaudience andgetshismaterialoveranced on D'Amore's head.Revelation is not a bad idea.Ork, however, hascustomers that she uses no whistlingnicely.He traveled the musical trailthat tramp No. 2 is feminine gets oohs merit and at times swings out rathercontraptions andisreallyproducingfrom the classics to low-down swing. Hisand ahs. well, but it does not seem to be as wellwith her throat and lips. stuff was done with pantomime, with House was farfromcapacitylast integrated as it might be and is often on Dare and Yates and their hand-to-a wisecrack or two thrown in for goodshow opening night, due to zero weather. the brassy side.Tunes included Swinghand balance satire are clean and funny.measure.His chief crowd pleaser was Daniel Richman. the Blues, What Do You Know AboutThe boys go about their work with easehis take -off on an old-time piano player Love? and Echoes, among others.Missand perform nonsensical take -offs of bal-playing for a Western thriller. Hutton changes her gown and vocalsancing feats that are inherently amusing. Tommy Martin presented some baffling Capitol, Passaic, N. J. occasionally, looking uniformly well and Don Zelaya,too,isa veteran whotricks with cards, coins and handker-(Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Jan. 25) singing uniformly so-so.Instrumental-seldom misses.After proving himself anchiefs.His best bit was making a small ists are given a chance to do individualartist at the piano he earns attention forlump of paper grow into an egg. Martin Typical of the nabes reverting to an stints, andsaxophonistandflashhis chatter on the whys and whereforesknows how to work to the best ad-inexpensive flesh policy which still car- vantage. ries the aroma of an amateur houris drummer show well. of our physical response to certain musi- this house, wherein the jitterbug con- Maurice andBettyWhalen,acrocal notes.Closes big with a medley of Rosemary Dering contributed several Victor Herbert tunes. ballet numbers that were out of thetestisstill the biggest draw on this dancers, are a youthful team who do a ordinary.Her best was an interpretativeone -show -a -weekplan.Businesshas nice turn.Man holds girl in various Bulbous Aunt Jemima (Tess Gardell) been good, and on this night, the coldest contortionistic poses, some of them verystill has her personality of old but notbit on a fox hunt.Combined with graceful and intricate. clever costuming, this item was well re-this winter, the house was full. Sponsor- Turn at timesthe voice. Its shortcoming is particularlyceived.Miss Dering also did an effectiveship tie-up with local newspaper helps. appeared rather inexperienced but dis-noticeable in her medley of old tunes.rendition of Liebestraum. Happy Lewis is the house emsee on an played no fault that more work cannotShe should attempt tunes that would Paul Bauer and Co., two men and aotherwise changing bill.He'll not ex- iron out. not tax her pipes and place emphasisfemme, presented tap routines that werehaust himself too quickly because he Winsted Trio, two men and girl, are aon swing hits which suit her get-up. okeh.Their stuff was well paced andkeeps his antics down to a minimum. good harmony turn.Men play guitars, His patter strikes the necessary happy giving the trio's numbers a solid rhythm. Closing feature rounds up nine Holly-backed with eye -filling costume changes. wooddoubles,managed by Howard Walter Thompson sang ballads thatmedium to bridge the gap between his Arrangements are unusual, making muchBruce,most of whom do resemble themade for a good filler in the show.He50 per cent kid audience and the other of minor key stuff, and delivery beats half of adults. the tunes out in solid fashion. Did welloriginals but not all possess talent. Thehas a good voice and appearance. standoutisLorraineGrant,acute Biz fair at this show. Dean Owen. Only other approach to a vaude at- with Pocketful of Dreams, This Can't Be tractionisthe Clark Sistersintheir Love and Umbrella Man. youngster who has an impressive dra- matic soprano. She impersonates inquiring reporter bit.Stooge's double- House okeh late show. Deanne Durbin and stopped the show Paramount, New York talk-pig-latinrenditionofAlexander's Paul Ackerman. when caught.Next in line are some(Reviewed Wednesday Evening, Jan. 25)Ragtime Band and A-Tisket A-Tasket good Impressions by Elizabeth Talbert stopped the show.Prior to that, how- House this week has a good naturalever,the audience suffered thru Eve Oriental, Chicago Martin(Greta Garbo)and a funnytie-up, with Bing Crosby on the screenSaunder's chirping, the usual tap and Hugh Herbert by Tom Herbert.EarlinhislatestParamountfilm,Parissoft-shoe speeding by Red and Slatery, (Reviewed Friday Evening, Jan. 27) Haddon croons a chorus of Bing Crosby'sHoneymoon, and brother Bob on theNegro team, and fancy rope numbers There's apparently an audiencefortheme song and goes into a tap dance,stage with his band. by Tom Swift.Personality of the ma- this new policy here-two pictures andEzelle Poole and Charles Clark clown Connection received good exploitationjority never got beyond the footlights. vaude-as business was quite healthyaround as Zasu Pitts and Joe E. Brown,in newspaper ad copy and lobby dis- Theaters will have to offer better than thruout orening day.Last show caughtPearl Alton resembles Ginger Rogers butplays, but aside from a short announce-this to make the return of flesh a vaude had a full house.How long this willneedsdancinglessons,andVirginiament over the p. -a. system as the Crosby continue remains to be seen, for theRendel is the last to appear with a sexycrew rises out of the pit, the relation-comeback. Sylvia Weiss. pictures will necessarily be independentsMae West.Unit is emseed by Wallyship is played up not at all during the or remnants to the major lists. Sharpies. 65 -minute show.Still preferring, as he State -Lake, Chicago The vaude presentation remains prac- Screen twins are The Mysterious Missalways has, not to trade on Bing's name, Bob turns in an excellent theater per-(Reviewed Friday Afternoon, January 27) formance on his own with no other than Eight acts again, massed 1n a bill that the single reference to his illustriousstartsslowly and builds to astrong kinsman. finish.A letdown in business first show Crosby instead elects toboast, andopening day, and the detractions were 7íe justifiably, about his ork, pointing outthe Jesse James opening at the across - the recent nomination of four ofitsthe -street Chicago, which did overflow- members by Paul Whiteman for an all-ingbusiness,andthenewdouble American swing band, and giving thefeature-vaude policy at the around -the - rostrum over to them for some minutes.corner Oriental. Verne's Birds in Toyland flash opened Result is one of the most entertainingand the usual tricks, such as seesaw DEL RIOS parts of the show, with Eildie Millerbalancing and a merry-go-round ride. (sax), Bob Zurke (piano), Ray Bauduc ( J. J.-PEARL - MACK ) (drums), Bobby Haggert (bass), the PWwere performed.One of the cockatoos nominees, plus four other Crosby men,closes the act counting numbers on a Now in Their Third Successful Week. heating it out In a Bauduc opus, Smokybell. Man and woman work the turn in Mary.Band within a band, called thefamiliar fashion. Bob Cats, garnered one of the biggest Edwards and Arden, interpretative tap ROXY THEATRE, New Yorkhands of the bill, forcing Bauduc anddancers, executed two numbers and a Thanks to Haggert to encore with a drums -basshot finish neatly. Bobby Edwards is the duet, and Haggert to turn soloist withbetter dancer, excelling in turns, while JESSE KAYE, FANCHON & MARCO OFFICE The Whistler and Hts Doghouse. his femme partner is an attractive and On thestraightmusicalside,thelivelylittleassistant.Opened with a Crosbyttes did nobly with FDR Jones,rumba and followed into a musical com- featuring Billy Butterfield on trumpet;edy design to Make Believe. Jeepers Creepers, embellished by a Nappy BobNeller'sventriloquism workis Lamare (guitarist) vocal: Tea for Two,above average technically and commer- with some grand piano soloing by Zurke;cially.His dummy's face nets laughs and The Girl Friend of the Whirlingwith various gestures, and the line of II Dervish.Marion Mann, fem warbler,talk is amusing. A strong bit is Neller's /1) delivered herself of Get Out of Town,singing session, in which Al Kvale, the Martha (in this case, von Flotow withband leader, is used as an extra member 511a1Gf6?iace etty Vhelan bumps) and Two Sleepy People effort-of the Charlie McCarthy clan. lessly.Band's showmanship was topped The Trado Twins, next, held their own off with three of the boys in an admittedwith their satire of two customers in a version of how Sally Rand does not do amovie house and novelty dance, in which fan dance.Crosby exhibits his brother's Loew's state easy and personable nonchalance, doing a nice job of emseeing and fronting his ¿kincgi4. and 63aGzy, N.Y. C. 16 men. Casa Daley can't seem to lose her habit (signed)gettgóDlas of show -stopping, and repeats the hit shescoredherelastsummer. Miss VO N N E Daley sings with every bone in her body, PSYCHIC WONDERS" and there are few single acts around "AnontOXOfflCE&AmtsDOC.M,IRVIN6 that have more on the entertainment SENSATION. ball.Material is much the same used 4313 Roosevel+Bledy Philo.Pa. during her last appearance here, but it'sgood enough to stand repetition. Story of a romantic indiscretion told in snatches of pop songs using half reg-BELL' 0AN ular and half original lyrics is a howl. Pew -holdersweren'tsatisfiedtolet * -FOLLIES 1270 SIXTH AVENUEMiss Daley go even after two encores, Now Playing RADIO CITY NEW YORKOld Man Mose Ain't Dead and Ants in Southernstates. My Pants. Met. Bob Hicks Pag, Danny Draysondisplaysa superior 914 -21st Ave., Altoona, Pa. February 4, 1939 NIGHT CLUBS -VAUDEVILLE The Billboard 25 one is atop the other thruout the num- ber.The boys are clean -looking per- sonalities and have a sharp line delivery. Looks Lit -e Steady Job Vaudeville Notes A Versatile Maitre d' Marcey and Edwards, acro balancers, NEW YORK. Jan.28. - Russian THE SIX LUCKY BOYS have let 'two NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Moscatelli, were on briefly and Impressed with aKretchna, night club,ishonoring men go and changed their name to the maitre d'hotel of the Rainbow Room, number of strong tricks.Both the man Mischa Usdonoff, Cossack dancer, who Four Whitman Brothers, the originals in is an amateur magician, has a good and woman bear the burden, and the has been with the spot eight yeah.. the act. Opened at the Sherman Hotel, knowledge of medicine, and is an in- work is neat and effortless.Girl is also Thisis claimed a record run, and bhicago,last week. . .. BALABANOW ventor. an attractive and young brunet. during this time Usdonoff has built FIVE come into the State -Lake. Chicago, His current brain child is a stabi- Thanks to Bert Walton, the veteranup a reputation as the "noisiest of week of April 14.. . DAVE SMASON, lizerfor ocean-goingvessels which funster, the Elderblooms, the featured cabaret performers." veteran pit maestro In Chicago, is now would enable them to cross in half gold -starmothersfromBillyRose's Thisísbadenough,butonly the relief conductor at the Palace in the present time with less rocking Casa Manana, stopped the show. He scratches the surface. that city. and fuel consumption.Expects to built them up properly and then It was, FactisthatUsdonoffatthe FIFI D'ORSAY and Andrews Sisters are have It completed next year. easy going for them to warble a trio of Kretchma has been hurling knives headlining show booked by Consolidated tunes and walk off to a big hand.It from his teeth since January, 1932. Radio Artists for the American Educa- was a nice gesture to bring one of them tional Convention in Cleveland Febru- back and have Walton make a brief ary 28.WalterLogan OrchestraforNew Sales High spiel 1n her audience. invitations to come out and dance indancing. . ABBOTT and ARLINE the aisles. joined the BroadwayRevueof1939, In his own next -to -closing spot Wal- Screen attraction Fighting Thorough-touring Ohio now.Unit produced by ton sold his act with little effort.It isbreds (Republic). Rex McConnell, Dave Bines. . MERRY MACS signedFor CRA in Chi a smoothly woven piece of comedy that for Frank Fay's vaude venture at Hud- seems to ripen with age.Had a hard son Theater, New York, beginning Feb- CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-Stan Zucker, man- time getting off when caught and the ruary. MacsgointoBelmont -Plazaager of the Consolidated Radio Artists closing act was forced on due to time February 7 and will play both spots sim-office here, revealed today that the firm's shortage. Miami Niteries ultaneously.... MAX KING is emseefnglocal sales for January exceeded $100.000, Paul Gordon had the final spot and the amateur shows at the Flagler The-the highest figure for any month in the his bicycle sight feats looked as intri- ater, Miami, Fridays.Policy is now inhistory of CRA in Chicago. He expressed cate and were as entertaining as ever.Hold On DespiteIts second year.... BUSTER WEST andconfidence in the future of the booking Uses a regular two -wheeler, an elevated Lucille Page, JackMajor,Learyandbusiness and claims that the office will contraption and a tr(-pedaled vehicle Craven, Ben Berl, Billy Blake, Three Non-go above the $1,000,000 mark in business and works each to the hilt. AppearanceGambling Ban chalants,Three DancingChefsandthis year. in tails is okeh. George Lyons sailed for Melbourne, Aus- Leading accounts sold by CRA this MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28.-The areatralia, last week. On screen, The Sharpshooters (20th -now beasts of three top-notch song and month Include the Carnation Hour, which Fox), no box-office stimulant. piano teams in Carroll and Gorman at AFA reports: Georgia St. George, dis-renewed Marek Weber for six months over Sam Honigberg. charged from Haleman Hospital, Phila-NBC: Chez Paree, Chicago, which bought the Five O'Clock, Cross and Dunn at Palmdelphia, will continue treatment in NewRuss Morgan for four weeks, with options, Island, and Owen and Parco at MotherYork... . VIRGINIA NAUGHTON, whoopening March 3: Lowry and St. Paul Kelly's.Each act is a standout at Itsbroke her leg singing at Leon & Eddie's,hotels, St. Paul, which, respectively, will Radio City Music Hall,respective spot and is doing much toNew York, Is now singing again. . use Carlos Molina and Les Brown: South- swell the tills.Of the three, the KellyWILL HAYES is confined to his home,ern Mansions, Kansas City, Mo., which New York duo offer the dirtiest lyrics; Carroll andill.... LILLIAN STEEL discharged fromsigned Eddie Camden: Claridge, Memphis, (Reviewed Thursday Evening, Jan. 26)Gorman are the most personable, andthe French Hospital, New York. . which brings in the King's Jesters Tues- The show at the Music Hall this week!Cross and Dunn have the best material.FRANK WAKEFIELD recuperating fromday: the Music Box, Omaha, which le seems to start out on a dreary Monday Club Continentale is now offering oneillness at Wilt Wyck Convalescent Home,bringing in Rudy Bundy, and Paxton and run belaboredly to the followingof the best shows on the Beach with JoeHudson, N. Y. . .. EVA MOCCIA is re-Iintel, Omaha, which signed Chauncey Friday. Lewis, Lillian Carmen, Marc Ballero andcovering from bronchial pneumonia....Cromwell, It's just about the same showEnrico and Novello.All have appearedRENEE RICHARD Is working after oper- the M. H. has had since it opened, withat the Beach before and there is no sem-ation at French Hospital. New York. a few different names and settings andblance of an egg in the quartet.Con- two bright acts to relieve the resplendenttinentale is again among the leaders here DAVE BINES is booking a line of 16 boredom. with one of the best of the winter bandsgirls into the Palace, Cleveland, week ofNames, Bands for Program le built on Johann Strausshi Alex Batkin's bunch. February 3, . . WALLY JACKSON waltzes,whichmeantautomatically helping arrange benefit program for SingNewark, Hartford that the Blue Danube was to be the con- Check-up on The Drum cash box re-Sing inmates on Washington's Birthday. cluding number.It was. veals that the Coral Gables spot did just KING SISTERS, harmony team, signed NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Will Osborne The choralas well without Dwight Fiske . andfor two Columbia shorts. . ensemble opened the show in a hansomDwight's $1,250 nut could never, never be FAYand Andrews Sisters opened yesterday at cab number, sitting in cab replicas andclassed as hay. COURTNEY is now under managementthe Paramount, Newark, N.J., booked singing persistently.Ruby Mercer's en- of Ed Kirkeby, of the Phil Ponce office. thru the Dows, who have also set the gaging presentation of Liebeswaltzer is of Sheila Barrett opens there Thursday, FRANKLYN D'AMORE, Anita, GraceInternational Casino revue February 3 considerable aid.She has a very pleas-and amiable Emil Melanson is holding hisand Nikko, Harold and Lola, Syrettoe,week, Louis Armstrong Band February breath . ing voice and considerableability at and his pursestrings.. , Hoffman Girls are included in the Inter-10, Artie Shaw Band February 17, Ted using it. Sheila figures around $700. national Casino show, set for tour ofLewis Band February24,Joe Venutl Appearing in the portion of the show After the season Sally Keith will un-theater dates, starting February 25 atBand and Dick Todd March 10, Jimmy starting Wednesday are Kay. Katvs anddoubtedly be looked back to as the pierState,Hartford.FiveweeksalreadyDorsey March 17 and Jimmie Lunceford spot's No. 1 performer. slated will wind up at San FranciscoBand March 24. Kay, two men and a girl acrobatic dance The Southland Rhythm Girls, who drew team.They have a good turn, the girla crowd at Esquire last winter, are nowWorld's Fair in March .. , BILLY GAX- Dows also have lined up for the State, getting quite a workout in her acro con-enticing them to Mother Kelly's. TON, Victor Moore, Olsen and Johnson,Hartford,Conn.,Ellingtonthis week: tributions. Al Trahan, Molly Picon, Eddie Garr, BillBenny Goodman February 3 to 8, Kay It is then time for the expected pre- Lady Vine, who received little or noRobinson, "Fats" Waller and others will billing at the Five O'Clock. all season, hasappear at NVA benefit at Alvin Theater,Kyser February 9 to 14, Hal Kemp Feb- cisionworkbytheRockettes,thatquit and is now at La Conga. ruary 15 to 19, Roger Pryor Band and New York, February 19. . . regimented troupe who live and breathe Local musicians are turning up their . KATHRYNAnn Sothern February 22 week, Jimmy and have their movements all out of thenoses at Ted Lewis' music. SPELLMAN, singer and composer, is nowDorsey March8.Vincent Lopez unit same mold.Paul Remos and Company, under management of Public RelatlbnsMarch 15 and Artie Shaw March 22 week. highspot act,is next.Remos has two The swishy type of entertainment atGuild, New York.... RUTH TEXAS in midgets with him, and after a dance andHollywood's Club Ha Ha is drawing veryNew York as good -will ambassador from well. . . Jackie Maye is In the top aseriesofbalance work on Remos' Texas... SPURGATS finish four weeks For World Fair News hands they climb a high pole on hisspot there. on theRiviera and go toUniversal shoulder.One plays chimes atop the The bar in the Wofford Hotel is featur-Theater, Genoa, Italy, in March. pole, the other balancing off the up-ing Joe Beer's Ork and the yodeling of SANDRA LYNNE has fileda salary Complete news of the World right portions.Act should net off fastMal Burke and Dot Parker. claim for two days against Al Trahan, Fairs (New York and San after this routine, instead of prolonging King Rector. the musical midget, nowclaiming she worked with him at the it.Can play anywhere. xylophones at Reid's Marine Terrace. Majestic. New York, for 16 days and was Francisco)will be found on The ballet and chorus conclude, and Conspicuous by its absence is the Miamipaid only for 14. the safari saw daylight. finally. Biltmore Hotel's lavish supper show this YATES AGENCY, thru Murray Gor- page 31. year. . Cy Delman's Band is thedon, appointed exclusive booking rep for Picture is Gunge Din, which meansmain attraction now. good business. Jerry Franken. Bamboo Garden, Washington.... JACK Drawing most of its share of the BeachW. KINGSLEY hasopenedhisown crowds is Roadside Rest . , . two danceagency, Variety Entertainment Bureau. ETN floors and Jack Eby's music are attrac-Hartford, Conn. . . J.J. FRANKLIN. Palace, Akron, O. tion angles. brother of Harold Franklin, now asso- BULL Roney -Plaza show has added Georges No. 20 (Reviewed Monday Evening, January 16) ciated with Jack E. Lewis, of Worldwide PRICE ONE DOLLAR Nicelyentertaining and Jalna . only about five peopleTheatrical Circuit, San Francisco. layout,ledbyin town haven't taken a bow on discover- NEW. BRIGHT, ORIGINAL COMEDY Henry Busse's Ork, a better -than -average MARTY WHITE has opened the White 15 Monolnaues, .7 Aets for Too Males. combo, provides the musical backgrounding them. Way Booking Bureau, New York. Harold Arts for Male andBennie. IS Parodic7 for the introduction of a pair of Holly- The Fleetwood Hangar, which housedElwitt is associate.... EDDIE SHERMAN Ventriloquist Act. Female Act. Trio, Quar- the Ritz Brothers some years back. Is now tet and Dance Specialty, Tab and Bnrlragne. wood entertainers. operates out of his New York office all le Minstrel First -Parta, Overtures and Fi. open.. . . Win( Shaw sings a group of popular Joe Fischer's music is on tap.week except Thursdays now. . . BER- rate, 4S SlonoRts,Blackouts, Rrrie, NARD BURKE, who opened his own Scenes, Dance Band Stunts. Hundreds of tunes. Attired in white, she is lovely to Jokes and Gags.Remember. ~ALLY'S look at and sings acceptably in her pe- agency last week in New York. is cele- BT'LLETIN No. 20 ie only one dollar; or culiar half -talking style.Lots of per- brating his 30th year as an agent and trill send you Bulletins Non. 10, 11, 12, 15. sonality. Gus Sun Building still has with him two acts that were 15. 17, 19 and 20 for 94.50. with money - Sharing honors la Benny Baker, roly- on his originallist:William Mandell, back Guarantee. polyfilmcomedian. Baker letshisPop -Priced Units whom he booked 30 years ago Into the WM. McNALLY stooges work for him, so that it is hard Manhattan Theater, New York (on the e1East 125th Street, New York totelljust what he can do off the SPRINGFIELD,0.,Jan.28. - Bobsite of what Is now GimbeI's Store), and screen.He tells funny yarns that get aShaw, general manager of the Gus Sunalso Hardeen, whom he bookedinto lot of laughs, and Is ablyassisted byBooking Agency, with headquarters here,Pittsburgh at that time. Dixie Roberts, who doesaneat tapannounces that the Sun offices in Chi- PATRICIA ELLIS goes into the Para- routine. cago and Detroit are organizing severalmount, New York, February 8 with herSCENERY Busse's music is soft and sweet, nevervaude units, each comprising 'five actslatest film, Back Door to Heaven, on"", Drops. Viet Sete, Clrloreman. Draw Curtain,. and an ork, to play Midwestern theaters. t trerxtina r,a inmeut. real hot.He emseeatheband and the same bill. . . . THREE STOOGES superbly trumpets Tulip Time and When The YatesAgency, New York, Sunwilldo four vaude weeks after their Day Is Done. One of the surprises of therepresentative in the East, will organizecurrent run at the Casa Manana, NewSCHELL SCENIC STUDIO, Columbus,0 show is the hit scored by the band'svaude shows to play that sector, ShawYork, and then return to Hollywood for guitar player. Don Huston, who imitatessays. Units will be built to sell frommore shorts for Columbia.. . . WYN-' some topflight radio warblers, building8125 to $150 per day. TON AND DIANE, with Jimmy Dorsey's JOE MALL AMUSEMENT OFFICES lip to it with some laughable monkey Beginning M.rnday. John W. Todd willBand atthe Earle,Philly, have been CAN USE Singles and Doubles-Novelty and business that brings applause. be manager of the Gus Sun Vaudevillegetting new dance ro(rtines from Lanni Vaudeville Acts.Break Your Jump. There is Roberts and Martin for theAgency, Detroit, succeeding the veteranRussell. of the Wally Jackson studio, WRITE-WIRE AT ONCE, local jitterbug's, who consistently resistJack Dickstein, who is retiring. New York. 987 Hippodrome BIds., Cleveland, O. 26 The Billboard VAUDEVILLE -BURLESQUE February 4, 1939 N. Y. Follies Another What -s -It? NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Leon and Burlesque Notes Eddie's, 52d street hot spot, joined Houses Want CommissionerMossthisweekin (Communications to New York Office) changing the name of burlesque to a more haloed type of entertainment- New York: has Hemp and Beck, Billy Purl, Haywood Burly Tag Back "the 'light' musical comedy field." CHARLES ELBEY, new producer atandRenee,SanderoandDeHaven, In a press release announcing the the Eltinge, dates back nls burly careerMelanie and Labaue add Ben Melton. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Campaign to coming of the new show, opening to the Columbia Wheel, when he wasScott Humbert, of Detroit, is the pro- have name burlesque restored to the so- February 3, "Rags" Ragland issol- a dancing juvenile with Jimmy Cooper'sducer.... BOBBY VAIL is subbing for called Follies houses was started Monday emnly described as "one of the fun-shows and others and also produced atPhil Silvers at the Gayety, Cincinnati, at a dinner meeting in Hotel Astor of niest comedians ever to appear onthe time Cooper's Black and White re-this week. operators and representatives of allied the'light'musical comedy stage." vue. . MANNY KING replaces Hank crafts, City Censor Francis X. Masterson Russell Trent, burly straighter, wasHenry at the Eltinge February 3, whenFrom All Around: and Ellas E. Sugarman, editor of The also placed on the mantel with the Hank will have completed a record stay SALLY WALKER, chorine stripperand Billboard.Tho invited, Tom Phillips, announcementthathe,"another of 20 consecutive weeks without a lay-now ablonde,isstillwith Frances president -secretary of the Brother Art- comedian from the'light' musical off. . . . MARY MURRAY has rejoinedParks' Debutantes of 1939, current at ists' Association, did not attend. Phillips comedy field," would assist Ragland the Bob Ferguson show on the Hirstthe Gloria Club, Columbus, O.Sally doubts the sincerity of the operators on and double as emcee, Circuit after an operation for appen-was a visitor at the home office of The grounds that they have not signed the dicitis in a Detroit hospital. Was out ofBillboard during a visit to her home performer union contract. the cast three weeks, with Billie Dia-town,Cincinnati,lastweek. . A membership meeting of the BAA at mond substituting.. LANNI RUS-JUANITA BATES isa recent addition the Union Church Sunday night will CuriesqueReview SELL, of the Wally Jackson studio, isto the Debutantes' line-up.... MABEL determine course of action to be taken Continental, New York staging a new dance routine for SunnyFRANCIS, burlesque blonde, now in Bos- to force operators tosign.Caucuses Lovett... GRACE BEREL, from Westton, charges that a former sweetheart held this afternoon discussed feasibility(Reviewed Friday Evening, January 27)New York, N. J., is a new parade girl athas threatened to throw acid in her face of a strike now.Vote will be taken up Continental has been kicked around athe Eltinge. EDDIESINCLAIR,and murder her husband. She obtained at the Sunday meeting. lot, having played English pictures, bur-dance teacher at the Albertina Rasch(See BURLESQUE NOTES opposite page) Convinced that the return of namelesque and more recently, foreign films.studio, engaged by General Manager Moe burlesque would help business, particu-Moe Costello now has it showing burlyCostello to put on the dances for a spe- larly during the World'sFair,dinner"revues," but with a difference.Usualcialsextet of three males and three meeting appointed a committee, consist-pony chorus has been discarded, and afemales at the Continental. Oriental 2 Films, ing of two members from each union,team of six youngsters, three boys and two theater operators, censor Mastersonthree girls, do occasional dance routines. and Sugarman, to take up the matterThey are trained by Eddie Sinclair, and LILLI DAWN, following three weeks ofVaude Fight State - with Mayor La Guardia.Masterson de-the idea seems a good one-these hoofersRepublic stay, opened January 29 at the clared that the censoring board had nodoing much better than the usual lineTriboro. . MARJORIE ROYE openedLake 8 Acts, Film at the Shubert, Philly, last week.. . objection to the return of the burlyof tired femmes.Instead of usual six or 28.-Expected price title, and that he would co-operate withseven showgirls, Continental has 14, plusJOEY SHAW was replaced by John Head CHICAGO,Jan. Committee in securing its restoration. peelers. A vaude act or two has been in-In the Bob Ferguson show on the Hirstand policy tangle between the State - Present at the discussion, also, wereserted in order to give the bill more of aWheel.Head remains two weeks andLake and Oriental, pop -priced combina- ex -judge Hyman J. Keit, who presided;musical comedy or revue touch, but es-then rejoins Bozo Snyder for their vaudetion houses, took form yesterday when I.H. Herk and Abe Minsky, ofthesentially the program is burly. act, . JOAN LEE made the Conti-the Jones, Linick & Schaefer Oriental Gaiety; Max Rudnick, of the Eltinge; nental opening January 27afterall.switched to double picturebills and Harold Raymond and Jerry Adler, of the Comedy in the hands of Rags RaglandChanged her mind about handling thevaude and unit shows, retaining its top Star; Sam Briskman, of the Continental;and Bob Carney, with Johnny Cookopening number and so Louise Stewart.admission scale of 40 cents week nights Joe, Harold and Eddie Weinstock, Davestraighting.Ragland isa good comic,booked in her stead, is set for a laterand 55 cents week-ends. Recently house Bell and Manny Hertzig, of the Republic;and Carney and Cook are usual burlesquedate. . HAZEL WALKER was forcedlowered its afternoon price from 35 cents Victor Lapolo, Eltinge scenic artist;Altypes. but the boys need sharper material.to leave the Republic January 24 for ato 25 cents to compete with the neigh- Fleischer,Republicaccountant;JakeLines have been cleaned up but sketchesminor operationin Medical Hospital.boring State -Lake figure. Goodstein, attorney; Andrew Derby, as-are very thin and dragged out excessively.Steffie, due to open January 27, substi- Balaban & Katz, at the same time, con- sistant censor, James Hooper and JoeMimi Reed, femme straight, does goodtuted . MYRNA DEAN, a Dona Davistinue to offer eight acts and compara- Causley, of the 42d Street Property andtalking job, but might very well dropfind, replaced Sherry Britton as a newtively strong features for a 25 cent -40 Merchants Association; Jack Casey, Vin-her dance routine. strip teaser at the Eltinge January 27.cent scale and is in the market for flashy cent Jacoby and Frank Powderly,of Strippers show the usual failing of try-Manicka,dancer,succeededIsabelleunits to break up the vaude set-up at Local 1, stagehands'union;Franking to sing instead of concentrating onBrown. . PAUL RYANreplacedintervals.First one comes in week of Murtha, of stagehands' Local 4; Josephtheir posteriors.Maxine DeShon, how-Johnny Cook at the Republic Janu-February 17 with the return of Anton Beason and Charles Kilhern, of operators'ever, really delivered a very passable vocal,ary 27. Scibila's Wakiki Nights, augmented with Local 306; Fred Marshall, of the ScenicSo Help Me.Strip was good.Joan Lee talent for the local showing. B&K have Artist Union; Morrie Seaman and Halalso preceded strip by singing, but should CHARLES (PEANUTS) BOHN, comic,considered for a time slicing the eight - Olver, of Theatrical Managers, Agentsdrop the vocal stuff.Ditto Dorothy Mayenow in Europe, is working with Kenzaact policy to five or six acts, but will and Treasurers' Union; William Feinbergand PeachesStrange.Miss Strange'sVinton (Mrs. Bohn), Ted Ray and Lesliehold on to the current number to com- and Harry Suber, of musicians' Localstrip is unusual and must be seen ratherRomney doing comedy sketches betweenbat any possibility of increased com- 802; Martin Lacey, of truekmans' Localthan described. DeShon's stint was gen-vaude acts.January 18 found Peanutspetition from double features at the 817; Gilbert, of the building service em-erally best, with Strange's scoring well onand company at the Hackney Empire,Oriental. ployees' union, and Frank Stevens, ofits novelty angle. London.This date will be followed by JL&S let out its house line of 16 girls the electric services. Tenors were better than usual, Murrayothers in vaude until Bohn opens in hisand will use the stage -band revue idea, White and Leon Murray singing the showown English -castshow February20,retaining Verne Buck, the pit maestro, as excellently. sponsored by the Wade Ross office in=see.Billy Diamond, booker for the Teasers, Acts, Bill had a tinge of vaudeville with liv-London. He gets salary and 30 per centhouse, states that the Oriental will now ing Statue act of Elaine and Janice andof the profits.Expects to return touse a headliner weekly, preferably a Hol- dancing of Bob Carney's two kid daugh-America in June. . . IKE (GAYETY)lywood name, as well as an occasional Line Go in SLC ters.Slaine and Janice turn, five femmesFEINBERG and Dave (Curly) Kalman,unit. SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 28.-Managersand one man, pose amid water falls, withoftheEltingestaff,are spending a Andy Flor and George Allen of the Roxyman and woman in center doing themidwinter vacation at Miami Beach and Theater have experimented with severalchanges.Carney's two kids are just be-Hot Springs. . BILLY KOUD, pro- types of shows at Utah's only continuousginners. ducer, who was relieved by Charles ElbeyDave Cohn's Placements flesh house and have at last seemed to Showgirls were Carol Stevens, Anneat the Eltinge, where he doubled, is now NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Howard Mont- find what the public here wants. Carlson,JoyceJordan, Yvonne Hart,centeringhisactivitiessolelyat thegomery as producer at People's, suc- At firstthey brought in a musicalYvonne Lind, Buster Phillips, June Mar-Gaiety. . ROSE LaROSE back to theceeding Charles Elbey, who went to the tabloid. changed weekly but using theshall. Flo Hanley, Virginia Wilson, DisieStar, Brooklyn, February 3 after a longEltinge. same cast, directed by Solly Fields, withRobinson and others. stay out on the Coast and recently on (Boob) The Sherry Britton and Walter Maxine Fields as dance mistress. Production by Allen Gilbert looks good.theMidwesterncircuit. . . JACKMcManus at the Star, Brooklyn, yester- overhead was found too high.Then a Paul Ackerman. RYAN, in Chelsea, Mass., pastels theday. four -act vaude show,usingtraveling news of his mother's death January 15. Jean Mode into Gaiety yesterday. acts, was brought in, along with a house Dolores Weeks into Gaiety January 20. line of eight girls.Then units were ex- GINGER WALDRON, new strip teaser perimented with.Tom Keene unit didNew Faces in L. A. here from Boston niteries and the Co- Lillian Murray, Steffie, Sunny Lovett fair, Major Bowes' Rodeo unit doing even lumbia there, soon to appear in localand Charles (Tramp) McNally into Re- better. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28.-New faces are public yesterday. But it has been found that an out-in line for Follies show.Dorothy WahlFollies houses under Dave Cohn's di- Inky Gordon and Co. opened at the standing dancer, bordering on a strip-and Jade Rhodora opened Saturday. Janerection. . . . NAT MORTAN placedStar, Brooklyn. yesterday. tease. with vaude acts and the girlsDobbins was assertedly set for an appear-Charles Raymond, new dancer, at the Jean Caton, Columbia, Boston, Feb- crowd the house every time. ance here but canceled at the last min-Eltinge February 3.Also Mammy Jinny,ruary 6. ute.Murray` Greene and Elsa Langsame spot, January 27. . . . TEDDY Bay JohnsolLand Louise Rogers, same bowed out last week. Eddie Loy, comic,WHITE, assistant producer at the Star,spot, January 23, and Jerrie Sargent at and an unannounced prima donna willBrooklyn, is also managing June Taylor,People's January 23. Burlesque for Youngstown augment the new bill. featured parade girl at the Continental. YOUNGSTOWN, 0., Jan. 28.-Third at- . MARGO MEREDITH, at the Rogers tempt since fall to make burlesque go Memorial, Saranac Lake, N. y., writes ofMiss Thaw Breaks Wing here was launched this week, with thele featured each afternoon except Satur-meeting two old-time burlesquers, both reopening of the Princess Theater withdays and Sundays. Henry Prather, iden-co -patients, in Emma O'Neil and Jack CINCINNATI, Jan. 28.-Evelyn Nesbit burlesque and pictures from 11:30 a.m.tified with the house several years ago,Edwards. LatterwasaformeracroThaw, burlesque's latest added attraction, until 11:30 p.m. daily. A 10 -cent matineeis sponsoring the new venture. dancer with Jean Bedinl's Chuckles ofcurrent at the Gayety Theater here, broke 1922. Also, still another, Happy Benway,her arm in two places this afternoon when now no longer a patient but cured andshe tripped on a step backstage of the living in the village of Saranac. UNO. Cox Theater, where she had been visiting Ethel Barrymore.After having her arm Chicago: set at Jewish Hospital she returned to MARY GRANT opened on the Midwestthe Gayety stage tonight. BO B CARNE Circuit at the Casino, Toronto, Friday. .. NEW FACES at the Rialto here this AND week include Marie Toe, Harry Clexx. WANTED JEAN AND ROBERTA JackLaMont, JackCoyle,Charmaine, AT THE CONTINENTAL, BROADWAY AND 52d ST., NEW YORK CITY. Gail Lawrence and Dean Lee. NextFri-CHORUS GIRLS day newcomers will include Paul West, DANCING AND PARADE. EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE MANAGEMENT State All In Pass Letter.Salary 522.00-Ono Day SAM BRISKMAN AND MOE COSTELLO Mona Lleslie, Wanita Bates and JeanOa. Write FOR A LONG AND PROSPEROUS EXISTENCE Carter, CAPITOL,Toledo,stock GEORGE YOUNG i companybookedby Milt Schuster here,RoxyTheatre, Cleveland, O. February 4, 1939 REPERTOIRE -TENT SHOWS The Billboard 27 Conducted by BILL SACHS-Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. MISNER PLAYERS, after a 10 -day so- Ginnivans Make Ready journ in the Kansas City,Mo., area, For '39 Canvas Season Rep Ripples where they presented their lyceum at-1Court DramaReveals traction in schools and colleges, left for A Trouper's Loyalty PLEASANT LAKE.Ind.,Jan.28.-JACK AND RENE KEATING are pro -the South and West this week. . Frank and Grace Ginnivan, of the Gin- ducing at the Rosy Theater, Knox-PALMA DUNN, ingenue, is now sojourn- nivan Dramatic Co., have returned toville, Tenn., and not George B. Hill, asing 1n a Kansas spot. ELIZABETH CITY, N. C., Jan. 28.-All their home here to begin preparationserroneously stated here last week. We he drama of the showboat is not enacted KURTZ BROTHERS have a small trickon Its gently heaving stage.The Origi- for their 1939 tent tour. Show will opendidn't mean to incite a riot at the Rosy, playing halls and schools in Britishnal Floating Theater company, steaming about May 1 at the usual break-in stand,so please fo'give.. . . R. W. BRAY plansColumbia and report business good...southward thru the lagoons and inland Ashley, Ind. to open early in April with a new un-RALPH AND REBA HERBERT, who spentwaterways of North Carolina, recently Much new equipment will be addedder -canvas picture opry to present Thea part of last winter fishing in Keyfound an understanding judge who had for the new season, the Ginnivans re-Cowpuncher, an all -color sound plc por-West, Fla., are back there again tryinga heart for showfolk. port, and a number of new faces willtraying the life of a cowboy. A talkieto repeat last year's record (for them) be seen in the company roster.TroupeonIndianlife,aplclabeledThecatch... NORMA GINNIVAN is at her The company put into port for a two- will again present a repertoire of plays,FrontierTrailerand amultiple pos-home in Dayton, O., reading manuscriptsday stand, offering Ten Nights in a augmented by a line of vaude specialties.ingactalsowillbeoffered. Musicfor her summer opry.She will springBarroom. The troupe drew applause The Ginnivans have discontinued theirwill be supplied by a Hammond organ.with a new repertoire of playa the com-and hisses from the local audience, but band, using only an orchestra and a NEIL AND CAROLINE SCHAFF-ing season. . LEW BELMONT is atthe real drama of the showboat was p. a. system. NER, who have conducted the Schaffnerhis home in Evansville, Ind., where hebared in recorder's court the next day Players under canvas for many summers,is making preparations on a tent showwhen one of the workers on board was are now appearing in Iowa theaters asto play Southern Indiana, opening inhaled into court for failing to pay for Toby and Susie, the characters played by two brooder stoves he had allegedly de- Ella Kramer Is Signed April. ... CALIFORNIA PLAYERS, un-stroyed. them in a network's broadcast. . . . H. V.der the management of Harry D. David- The stoves belonged to a local For Sunbury, Pa., Park DARR, formerly of the Darr -Gray Stockson,will return totheirold canvascitizen. Co., is now directing an amateur groupterritory in the Cache Valley of Utah In a voice supercharged with emo- SUNBURY, Pa., Jan. 28.-Ella KramerIn the South. . . ADDISON AULGER,in May after a three-year absence. David-tion, the defendant, William Haddock Co., old favorite in Sunbury and vicinity,of Aulger Bros.' Stock Co., has hit outson is at present at his home in LosJr told the presiding judge that the has been signed by R. M. Spangler,for Northern climes after spending fourAngeles. .. .E. M. GRAY is booking alife of a showboat itinerant was any- owner -operatorof Rolling Green Parkweeks in Kansas City, Mo., visiting friends.circle of Southern Indiana and Northernthing but a remunerative one. here, for another season at the park's . . . DOLLY AND SONNY DU VEIL areKentucky towns for a dramatic show "We have no money, Your Honor." the playhouse, opening May 27.Bills willrecent additions to the cast of the Goldento open soon.Gray will make his baseactor said in a firm voice."We haven't be changed each Monday and Thursday.Rod Showboat In St. Louis. . THEin Cincinnati. . HARRY LAriitR !sbeen paid in eight weeks."Revealing The Kramer company has playedaFOUR McKAYS, Margaret, Tudor, Rossrehearsing a one -night -stand attractionthat the peripatetic theater had sunk total of 68 weeks in Sunbury since itsand L. K., of Herbert Walters' Comedians.in New Orleans to play the Louisianarecently and had to be refloated at con- first engagement here back In 1923. recently visited several North Missouricountry, opening in another week. Seven -siderable cost, the actor went on to say: circleswhile vacationing between sea-people unit will play school auditoriums"We understand that Mrs. Howard (the sons. . . . CLARENCE KLEIN hasand theaters. owner) isn't able to pay us anything yet, Tolbert Tattles signed up with the Wallace Bruce Players. DOTHAN, Ala., Jan. 28.-Warm weather and we aren't pressing her." circling in Kansas. VTIDA LORRAINE has terminated her With a note of loyalty worthy of True hereis bringing signsof itching feet r contract with the Chick Boyes West- and consultations with road maps. The ern company to join the cast of the Gol-Blue Harold himself, be added: "We Tolberttrucksarebeingoverhauled,JOEHAGGERTY,leadingman,has ter- couldn't leave her now. Well just have den Rod Showboat in St. Louis. . to depend on the crowds we draw at our new bodies are being added 1n some minated his contract with the Mc-AMBER WIGHT and Mickey Thornton casesandallarebeingcleanedinWhirter Show In the Carolinas to rejoinhave signed for the coming tent seasonstops on the way southward." preparation for their gleaming coats ofthe Feagin-Wilson Players working ailwith Henry L. Brunk's Comedians. . The understanding judge, perhaps ex- yellow which will announce the arrival periencing a fleeting moment of nostalgic Iowa loop. . . . TOBY YOUNG'S Come-JO ANN MANNERS, formerly with the of another season and another Milt Tol-dians are again trouping the Lone StarMorgan-Helvey and other Midwest shows,yearning, continued prayer for judgment bert Show. State after several weeks' layoff during in the case. Manager Buddy Hale has been the cen- was in Kansas City, Mo., last week-end. The showboat headed on down the teroftelegraph andspecialdeliverythe holidays.Show begins its north- . WILLIAM BALTHAZOR'S unit. ward trek soon. . . . ELLIOTT HURD,which opened recently on a circle out ofcoast for Savannah, with several two - boya for the last few days, as repliesformer show printer well known in the night stands schedule¢ at small coastal tohisinquiriesforfeaturematerial Sioux Falls, S. D., reports good business.towns along the way. keep pouringin. Altho the type ofrepertoire field as Hurd of Sharpsburg. BILLY WIGHT, juve, left Kansas show has not definitely been decided, ItIa.,is seriously illin a Du Quoin, Ill.,City, Mo., recently to join the Brasfield isassumed that the show will againhospital.. . . LOUIS FITZROY recentlyPlayers, rotating in Georgia. . JOEMaritime Players Airing be headed by some radio or stage name.joined the Newman -Lyons PlayersInCHENOWETH, withJustus - Romain With some 18 members of last year'sNorthern Arkansas. . . . HERSCHELLPlayers for many years, has entered com-Plays Over Station CHSJ outfit wintering In Dothan, it has beenC. WEISS, Kansas City, Mo., playwrightmercial Imes in an Oklahoma spot. "Old Home Week" theentirewinter.and former repertoire manager, has com-HARVEY TWYMAN, former circle stock ST. JOHN, N. B., Jan. 28 -Maritime Toby Eastman and Co. continue to packpleted arrangements for the presentationmanager,is now with Station KOIL.Players, under the management of W. E. them at the local hot spot, Kokomo Inn,ofhisBiblical drama, The Nazarene,Omaha. . HARRY AND JUANITADan Ross, working a circuit of Canadian with no signs of a let-up. during Holy Week in Kansas City's newGOLDIE, formerly with Morgan-Helveytowns with the base in St. John, are now Red Jenks is sporting a new 1939 mod-Municipal Auditorium. . HARRYPlayers, are now playing night spots inbroadcasting weekly over Station CHSJ. el Chevrolet in preparation for the sea-Khmers:It, former manager of the Goldfeand around St. Louis... . CLIFF RAY - The plays broadcast to date include son's trek. Cole Stock Co., was in Kansas City, Mo.,NOR is terminating his contract withDavid Garrick, Rip Van Winkle, Lady of Erwin Behmer has been spending hislast week-end.Keiffer is out of the bizthe J. B. Rotnour Players, circling inLyons and Caste. Maritime cast includes spare time building gadgets in his trailerand in commercial lines. . DAISYIllinois, to join the Ripley "Believe It orIsobel Coutts, Margaret Griffith, Laura until he can now show off for hoursJOHNSON closed recently with the Jim-Not" show at the San Francisco fair.F. Ross, Emery Sewell, Walter Butler, surprising people with the various usesmy Warren troupe at Lawton, Okla., on TOBY AND BERTHA SHELTON,Ted Daley and W. E. Dan Roes. of each. account of illness. . . . DID KINGDON,former managers of the Shelton Players, DeB. Holly,programdirectorof Bill Miller is another that is ready andformerly of the Sid Kingdon Players, wasare now sojourning In Arkansas... . CHSJ, Is assisting in the production and raring to go with lettering and repaint-a Kansas City, Mo., visitor this week.MANY MIDWESTERN SHOWS are pre-direction of the radio broadcasts. ing, and all of us are waiting for that . EMILE CONLEY, formerly with thesenting the old outlaw play, Jesse James, warm spring day that sees the outfitPeruchi Stock Co., recently joined thehoping the publicity being given theHayworth Is Booked Ahead roll down the road for the start of an-J. B. Rotnour circle in Illinois.. . picture will swell the b. -o. take. other season. H. R. FERGERSON. HIGH POINT, N. C., Jan. 28.-"Sea- Bee" Hayworth, whose rotary unit Is now working exclusively for the Wilby-Kincey Kinseys Doing "Ten Nights" theatersthru North Carolina, reports CANTON, O., Jan. 28.-Madge Kinsey It Pays To Be Neighborly! that the company Is booked ahead until Players, in their fifth week at the Grand March 25 on that circuit.Show uses Opera House here, are currently doing By E.F.HANNAN this town as its base, and, according to a revival of Ten Nights in a Barroom, PERSONALITY has always played ashake hands with their friend.He IsHayworth, thecircle has panned out its first presentation here in many years. profitably since the opening.Troupe is The Kinseysareplayingitwithout great part in the success of masterone of them. change from the script which they haveshowmen.All the great names of show But too many times the opposite laIn the houses on a flat buy basis. Hay- used for more than 40 years, accordingbusiness have been built more or lessthecase. Managerandperformersworth has recently added a new flashy to Madge Kinsey.Jack Davis and or-around this particular forceIn man'sassume an upstageair and think ofbaggage trailer to the outfit. chestra continue in the pit, with Billmake-up. Years ago a small show touredtheir public in terms of hicks and hill- Gieb doing vocals at each performance.New England seasonafterseason.Itbillies.Any small showman who as- survived thru two generations of ownerssumes such an attitudeis writing hisBURLESQUE NOTES - and closed only when conditions madeown death warrant.Folks, particularly (Continued from opposite page) Masters Plan 2 More Units It impossible to operate. small-town folks, take quickly to showa warrant for the arrest of the man, KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 28.-Kelly people who come amongst them in awhose identity is still kept secret, after and Gladys Masters, managers of the The show was known as the Martzfriendly way, and the mouth-to-mouthtelling her story to a Municipal Court various Kelly Bros.' circle units in theEntertainers.Al Martz had the Yankeeadvertising that can come from suchjudge therelastweek. Miss Francis South, sojourned here briefly this weekhabit of getting close to the natives Infriends Is an asset that cannot be won(Mrs. Michael Tammaro) claims to have en route to Nebraska to visit with rela-every town he played.He talked theirIn any other way.As much as any-lived in terror for more than a year. tives and friends.They will return tolanguage, inquired about their families.thing else, this has been the downfall ofTammaro also testified that the man their Louisiana headquarters soon to or-asked aboutbusiness and thecrops.many so-called summer theater projects.told him he would kill him and throw ganize two more Kelly Bros.' shows inThey in turn waited for Al and paidThe actors, insteadof courting favorhis body in the river.... Central and Southern Louisiana, withto attend his show. He was one of them.with their patronage, have in many In- Baton Rouge as headquarters.RalphAl G. Field followed the same course instances assumed a superior attitude-a Masters will continue to manage thethe cities where his minstrels appeared.sort of "I'm from Broadway" air-thus show now circling out of Monroe, La. Hotel clerks of Field's day will tell youignoring the townsman only to wake up that local friends were legion in theirlater to the fact that the townsman 14x22,22x28paper and card- inquiries forAlG. The Field show,had returned the feeling, resulting in board posters, one -sheets, Dunbar, Swanson in Mergerwith Al G. at the helm, always prospered.one more busted project. heralds, etc., for all occasions. ST. CLOUD, Minn..Jan. 28.-Harry Down in Texas a tent show operator Smalltraveling shows can weld a Quickservice,lowprices. Dunbar's Comedians, who recently movednamed Harley Sadler has in late yearsfriendship among natives in their terri- Write for free catalog. their Kansas circle into Oklahoma, withplayedthesamerolewithsplendidtory that will make It almost impossible headquartersatElkCity,closedlastresults.Harley neverworriedaboutfor any other show to break In, and BOWER SHOW PRINT.(,SEA,FOWLER,IND. week. Dunbar andentirepersonnelopposition. His friends,alwaysloyal,now that many small outfits are play jumped into St. Cloud and opened thiswere bound theSadler show shoulding under local auspices it seems good week under the management of S. Swan-prosper.The Sparks Circus has beenbusiness to build up such afeeling. son, boss of two Big Ole units, whosebuilt around the genial character of ItsGet a reputation for being a good fellow headquarters are here.Only two daysowner. Charles Spark's.It's an every-well met, and they will even help youGLEN RICE,Notice! were lost in making the long trip fromday occurrence with the Sparks show tofind excuses for bringing them a poor Please Contact Oklahoma.Dunbar merged his troupefind the boss surrounded by local celeb-she": occasionally.It pays to be neigh- E. H. LITTLEJOHN with the No. 2 Big Ole unit. rities.They come on the lot eager toborly. Bonnie'Theatre, Helper, Utah, atOnce.Important. -'L '!!,° 79`'+r"":9"7r.7`z,t, 4 ivtteitm.. rep -

28 The Billboard February 4, 1939 ing schools and service clubs in Grants For the dinner session, his rhythmpa- Pass,Ore.,pensthathewillstarttions were held in restraint. And so was soon to frame a new layout.... W. W.the enthusiasm of the fork -and -spoon Magic DURBIN Ring No. 71, IBM, Cincinnati,trade opening day.The after -theater Minstrelsy will stage its annual banquet and showhours found both throng and tootiers in By BOB EMMET By BILL SACHS at the Gibson Hotel, that city, February,a mellow mood for his w. -k. swing effu- 3. . . DR. C. J. OKEY, Marvin Jonessions.And from there on it'll be the (Cincinnati Office) (Communications to CincinnatiOffice)and Syl Reilly, oftheColumbus,O.,cash register that will have to ring the magic fraternity, are back browsing in ANSWERING INQUIRIESofrecent BLACKSTONE, after winding up hiethe Florida sun after a trip to Havana,bell and write the final chapter. date, Walter Brown Leonard says that week's stay at the Shubert, Cincin-Cuba, last week. The trio recently en- In addition to dance drive Webb dishesTony Pastor worked in a kid show min- nati. last Thursday night (26), departedtertained the 50 guests of the Alexanderout to the sitters and sippers, the bandstrel of the Great Raymond and Waring immediately for Milwaukee, where heHotel. St. Petersburg, Fla., with an eve-and several complements make for anMenagerie on April 1, 1847, doing black - was slated to defend himself Friday inning of magic. . THE GREAT ZOGIoverly -longfloorshowdedicatedtoface, and that Dan Rice, who once did a lawsuit filed by the Bert Levy Circuitand Co. are reported to be doing nicelyswing.Bardu All, who fronts the band.blackface in minstrelsy, died February of VaudevilleTheaters,Inc. Levy is makes the announcements. Band opens22,1900. Leonard wonders if Al Tint seeking to collect $205 in commissions,in the Fax and Commonwealth houses remembers when he and Nick Glynn which Blackstone claims he has alreadythru Western Kansas. Troupe comprisestheir horns wide openfora couple Clarence and Gladys Frank, Jess andstomperoos-swell jitterbug fodder. Awere on the Al G. Field Show in 1905-08. paid. Blackstone opens Friday (3) at theGoldie Otstott and the Prince. Show isChick Webb Quintet from the stand Palace,Cleveland.Blackstonegreeted L. THOMAS comes thru local magi all week athisbackstagesporting several new effects. . JEAN(piano, drums, bass, clarinet and flute) CHARLES quarters during his Cincy engagementF'OLE, Pittsburgh fooler, last week playedstep out on the floor for the chamberwith some data on Milt Boyer's Who, andtheCincinnatiMagicians' the Red Horse Tavern, Steubenville, O.music brand of barrelhousing. And saveWhat and When Minstrels, about which ClubHe's still on tour with the Art Shaulfor Webb's beating of the skins, there isC.E. Duble recently inquiredinthis tendered him a receptionatKiefer's in Grill, Cincinnati, Monday night(23).Revue. . HAROLD L. HARLOW, ofa lack in showmanly and musical at-column. Thomas was with Boyer Altho Blackstone was forced to trim hisRushville, Ind., writes that he recentlytributesthatmakessimilarslap-to-1903-'04 and last saw the show in ques- show to 55 minutes for the Shubert en-came across some old paper on Durno,gethers socko-the Benny Goodman triotion in Denver in 1905. Personnel of the gagement, the local magic lads were loudthe Mysterious, and Co., while cleaning.and quartet, for instance.At Its bestshow in 1903 follows: Milt (Pop) Boyer,. intheirpraiseofhisperformance.out an attic of an old building whichit's a musical wait until the Four In.eowner;WallerStock,blackface;Jack Blackstone also grabbed off considerableformerly housed Melodion Hall in Rush-Spots take over.Harmonizing foursome,Westhaver, tenor; Mons Forbes, slack -wire newspaper space during his Queen Cityville.Harlow is anxious to know howwith one _ad picking the bass stringsjuggler; James and Davis, blackface and engagement.... LOS ANGELES Societylong ago Durno toured. Can any of youand another the guitar, sing in closestraight; Vern Patterson, bass drum and Of Magicians, atitsregularmeeting,readers help him? ... PRINCIPE NOTAESharmony for the sweet and swing songsprops; George Young, cornet; Bert Wil- electedthefollowingofficers:RobertMAJAHARA, described as European courtwith equaleffectiveness. Inkers alsoliams, bass and tuba; Felix (Fid) Givens, (LaFollette) Bailey, president; George W.magician,dancer,illusionist,artist,relief between the dance sets. violin and orchestra leader; Ira Haynes, Putnam,vice-president; SidMarion,linguist and world traveler, played the The inevitable hoofing is also on tap,bandmaster; Bert Parker, female imper- second vice-president, and Arthur Valli,College of William and Mary -V.P.I.and in the tappings of Derby Wilsonsonator; Nat Blossom, blackface; George secretary -treasurer. Eachmonththe(N. D.), in Virginia, January 18. A newsadds much to the entertainment.EllaPeck, clarinet;Charles(Sob) Thomas, club sponsors a mammoth magic show,clippingfrom TheNorfolk Ledger -Fitzgerald, who means as much to Webbtraps.Therewerealsootherswho with the performers on each particularDispatch credits the Majahara with say-for the ditty selling as his drum -sticks,Thomas cannot recall. program receiving 60 per cent of theing that "Blackstoneisthegreatestsings the songs from way deep down. Be gross. With five local magic clubs tomechanical magician in this country to- JIM GREEN and his Sugarfoot Green day and Houdini, of course, the greatestit a nursery rhyme, a rhythmic pop, aMinstrels were caught at Rosenberg, Tex., draw from, attendance at these affairs sob song or a blues ballad, Ella is with-January17 by Leon Long, magician. has been large. . FRAKSON, backof all time." out peer. And for the flash finale, WebbOutfitisplaying two and three-day on the West Coast after a trip east, was has his Inning at the drums to the beat-stands under canvas, Long reports, to honored by the Los Angeles Society of ings of Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie. Magicians with a dinner at Cook's Cock-NIGHT CLUB Ed Wiener press agents for the hotelgood returns. tail Lounge, LosAngeles, January18. (Continued from page 21) and Al Wilde for the band. H. H. WHITTIER, of Chicago, asks: Among those present were Frakson andcontortion number, but a save is made M. H. Orodenker, "In these days of calling for remini- family, Russell Swann, the Great Leon,by Frank Paris'puppeteers. Floyd Thayer, Monk Watson, LaFollette, Jitterbug scencesofold-timeminstrels, why Vail, Dr. Raymond Stone, Caryl Fleming,routine is okeh. doesn't someone give us a line on Luster's Houston and Harden, dance team, axe Minstrels,HennesseyBros.,Donnelly Dr. Trask. Bernard Giannini. Max Asher,excellent. Club Gaucho, New York Bill(Genii)Larson. Jack Wilson and Lee Simmonds. andHatfield,Marlowe's.Beach and others..., TUCKER KEY has just trans- The new show here is one of thoseBowers?" ferred his magical'activity from the Hi -Cocoanut Grove, Park Cen-authentic Latin shows that can't help Hat Club. Daytona. Beach, Fla., to the pleasing. PONSFORD MINNESOTA MINSTRELS, Rainbow Room of the George Washing- tral Hotel, New York Nina Orla, a lovely little brunet,isall Indian boys, will play the Pine Point ton Hotel, Jacksonville. Fla. . W. C. back and she is again singing charmingAuditorium, Ponsford, Minn., in February BOYD, Indianapolis: Blackstone is not This isn't the first time that ChickLatin love ditties, Her Portuguese sambaand will be headed by Chief Ben Ellis, slated to play Indianapolis this season.Webb has broken down the racial bar-is especially effective.Marfta Ellis, at-according towordfrom Hiawatha rier.Last year he invaded the palefacetractivebrunet,offersauthoritativeSummers. confines of Levaggi's, Boston's exclusiveSpanish dances. Tarant and Dacita, ball- DON AND THELMA GREENWOODeatery, and turned it into a meeting -room team, are good -lookers and perform EDDIE DOYLE, of the team of Doyle are playing West Coast towns afterand -greeting place for the campus lightscastanet dances that hold close interest.and Brown, recently met five old-time a holiday visit with theirparentsinswinging from New England's ivy -cladNedra Madera snaps off one of thoseminstrel men in one day.After closing Portland, Ore.They have just finishedcloisters. torridrumbas that shakeeverythingrecentlyatthe Roxy and Blackstone an engagement at Lyons' Music Hall, Nor is this the first time that sepiabut-well, everything. theaters, Cleveland, Doyle met Reese V. Seattle.Don is presenting manipulativesyncopators held sway in the palm -treed Pedro Valli doubles as host and ernsee,Proctor, with whom he trouped on the magic, and Thelma. Oriental mysteries.26th floor of the Park Central.Somedoing both jobs well.He also joins theAl Co. Field Minstrels during the seasons They will head eastward in the spring,eight years sinceit was Noble Sissle.Gaucho Rumberos for sessions of Glaresof 1896-'97.Following a visit with Proc- with Philadelphiaastheir goal. But at that time it was considered aclacking.The Rumberos provide musictor, who is now connected with a rail- MAL B. LIPPINCOTT typewrites that hisContinental flavor to featurea sepiafor dancing and the show.One of theroad express company, Doyleleftfor agent. Ronnie Dressler, purchased a newband here.There are heavy obstaclesmusicians, Irving Montanez, plays anSouthern Ohio.Stopping in Mt. Vernon, Pontiacstationwagon recentlyinthat Webb or any other colored comboinstrument seen rarely in these parts.O., for gas, he discovered the manager Beaumont, Tex., but not from the moneyhas to overcome to make a go of it inIt is a marimbula, a large triangular -typeof the station to be Harvey Moore, of he's made in East Texas, as business hassuch environs.The band and all thatbox which provides a combination per-the Harry Ward Minstrels in 1900.In been lousy there. They are set in schoolsgoes with it has enough of what it takescussion and bull fiddle sound when theDelaware, O.. while stopping for lunch. in Beaumont, Port Arthur and Houstonto deliver.And if Webb can overcomeends of metal prongs are plucked. Doyle found the owner of the lunchroom which no magish has cracked in severalthe prejudicesit means a golden egg Three Gauchos, men, are strollers, sing-was Theodore Murphy, another member years, according to Mal. ... JOHNNIEfor Chick's already feathered nest. ing and instrumental. Paul Denis. of the Ward Minstrels in 1900. At Card- EADS (Calvon), working professionally ington, O., Doyle met Harry Shunk, of the last four years and currently play the Frank Dumont Minstrels in Phila- delphia, season of 1890.Later in the day at Columbus, O., Doyle nearly ran down a pedestrian whom he found to Endurance Showsbe 011ie Young, known as the "Ace of Jugglers" with the Field Minstrels in (Communications toBILL SACHS, CincinnatiOffice) 1896-'97. January 22, with Stanley West and Chad E. St. Louis Biz Perks: Alviso taking first prize; Earl Clark andhe spends mostofhistimeat the 6 Teams, 3 Solos Hold On Tillie Sweet, second; Duffy Tarantinowalkashow." and Jackie Anderson, third, and Johnny E.ST.LOUIS,IllJan. 28.-NowRusso and Clovis Natty, forth. AFTER THE CLOSE of the PortAr- playing to good business after a slow thur,Tex., show, Earl Clark and Jackie start, the local walkie has six teams and FANS IN ST. LOUIS would like to readAnderson struck out for Omaha to wait DENISON'S Minstrels three solos remaining, with 18 -minutea line here on Pat O'Reilly and Bonnieuntil another contest, and Tillie Sweet elimination sprints in force nightly. Ferguson, now Mrs.O'Reilly;Chubbyand Duffy Tarantino are lingering In Those remaining are Viola Comerford Houston until Pop Pughe hangs out the ROLL 'EM INAmerica'sunrivalledselec- O'Reilly, Ann Kingdom, Ernie Bernard,banner again. tionof mmpplete Minstrel and George Walker, Jack Duval andFritzie and Jimmie Bergmoni, Blackie AISLES""°First ` ruses,ace Opening Choruses,Minstrel JoanLeslie,Murphy and Mary LouLatasse, Edna and Whitey Maddox, Tillie Hastings,TomandEddieMcBride, IT IS REPORTED that local showmen SEND FOR Gaags, Comedy Posters, son Make -`u'ú andDuffyTarrantino,EricLawson,helped no little in making the Johnson. SPECIAL o n,Wive. Bones, Tam- Francis and Cliff Shaw and George andBetty Lawson, Glenn West and Clyde CATALOG bourines-everythinginto to out Leona Bernstein.Solos are Joe Seltzer, City, Tenn., walkie a success, an example and into youri show. Hamby.Drop in a line to the columnof how getting off on the right foot, SendIncSr Special Minstrel Phil Rainey and Arnie Ray. and let your St.Louis friends knowgetting local co-operation and good will Catalog. Personnel includes Moon Mullins, Artwhere you are and what you're doing. can make a contest a greater benefitin Denison 's Plays Enter Wolfe, Jack (Dead Pan) Kelly and Tony every way. Cohere. Establishedover60 Lewis, emcees; Johnny Agrilla and Eric POP DUNLAP informs us that Hughie years. Send forCatalog. Lawson, floor judges; Jules Zachery andHendrixson and Johnnie Reed were in LON JARVIS. Gene Williams, Bob- T. S. DENISON & CO. William Ludwig, trainers; Cecelia Agrillaan auto collision New Year's morningble Davis and Sam Allen are laying over 203 N. Wabash Ave. and Sally Boatwright, nurses; Joe Kellybut miraculously escaped serious injury.in Johnson City, Tenn., for a spell. Jim- Dept. 15e, Chicago, Ill. Emma Mitchell and Jerry Wolfe,They have returned to California andmie Hoffman and Wiggles Royce are also cashiers:PhilMathieuandJohnnyexpect to enter the contest scheduledthere. Minnenhat. doormen; Mom George andto open in Bakersfield soon. Sammy Lurco, kitchen. Managerial reins HAL J. ROSS. whose ad on his new are headed by Joe Da Prato.Ed Quinn show appeared in last week's issue, has CHAIRS & COTS RENTED is bookkeeper. ART WENCHinformsthatTony Folding Chairs, Steel Cots and Pads for Rent (Charlie Chapman) Lewis, who formerlybeen forced to postpone the opening due for Endurance Shows. worked with Moon Mullins, is now em -to a special event coining up in the Port Arthur Show Winds Upseeing at the Canadian Club, East St.town the same week the Ross show was MOUND CITYCONVENTIONNSERVOICE ST. LOUIS.MO. PORT ARTHUR, Tex., Jan. 28-LocalLouis (Ill.) nitery."Have seen him andto have opened. The city has asked Roes 1928 Franklin, contest closed a short but successful runhe is doing fine work," says Art, "althoto set back his opening for several weeks. -.,-.79~1141147477-.

February 4, 1939 The Billboard 29 ALARCON-Senor Y.. 84, who headed -r REYNOLDS-EICHAR-Harry Reynolds the Spanish Troubadours, consisting of and Fern Lou Eicher, head of the Fern himself, his wife, two daughters and a Lou Eicher DanceStudio,Janesville, son and which played the vaudeville cir- eFinal Wis., January 21 in Dubuque, Ia. cuits for many years, at his home in Curtain STARNES-EDWARDS -Ed L. Starnes, Oklahoma City January 17.Survived byDana Musical Institute, Warren, O., andDicken's Christmas Carol and writingchief engineer atStation KFJZ, Fort his widow; one son, Alfred Alarcon, of Sanover a period of 40 years conducted manyand starring in a comedy, A Cure for theWorth, Tex., and Florence Edwards, non - Antonio, medicine show operator; twomusical organizations.Burial in Con-Gout. In 1911 Ricketts and Al Christiepro, In Fort Worth January 18. daughters, Mrs. Rosa Fitchen, San An-neaut. took a company to Hollywood and made ZENOFF-RAFTENBERG-A. J. Zenoff tonio, and Mrs. Lita Mayer, Oklahoma FAHL, -C. S. (Bill), showman, suddenlythefirst movie there, The Best Manand Dorothy Raftenberg, associated with City, and two grandchildren, Rose MarieJanuary 26 at the home of his brother inWins.He discovered and directed suchStation WRJN, Racine, Wis., in dramatic Alarcon and George Mayer. Kalamazoo, Mich.Services in Arlington,early screen stars as J. Warren Kerrigan,work for the past seven years, Decem- ALEXANDER-E. B., West Coast show-Ohio. Ethel Clayton, Bryant Washburn; Jackber 31. man, January 11 at his home in Ingle- GARDNER-Fred C.,58,vaudevillianConway, now an MGM director, and his wood, Calif., after several months' illness.for many years, in General Hospital, Losown wife, Josephine Ditt.The picture He was recently ride operator with AlAngeles, January 20 of a chronic stomachwhich brought him greatest fame as Anderson's amusement zone at Balboaailment.His trained bulldog act wasa director was Damaged Goods, starring awtiny 771ait)tiayes Park, San Diego, Calif.Services Januaryknown as Gardner's Maniacs. Survived byRichard Bennett. Of late years he had 14, conducted by Inglewood Lodge ofhis widow, Hazel, and two daughters.been playing small bite, his last appear- Hilton Stark, member of the Dunn Elks, with burial in Inglewood Cemetery.Services January 23 In Huntington Park.ance being in the Son of Frankenstein;Boys, radio quartet, and Virginia Ben- He was a member of the Pacific CoastBody was cremated. Survived by his widow, asisterandning, daughter of William J. Banning, Showmen's Association. HAMETY-Alexander, 76, in St. Cath-brother. musical director of Station W I'MJ, Mil- erine Hospital, Brooklyn, of cancer.He ROBERTS - George H.,72,in Newwaukee, soon. BAILEY-Joshua B., one-time circuswas the father of Mrs. Tom Hasson.In-Haven, Conn., after a short illness.He Harold Koenigsberg, counsel for the man who trouped with a number of wagonterment in Brooklyn. was solo saxophonist and clarinetist withAmericanFederationofActora,and and med shows, recently in Boothwyn, HOEH-Jacob, 78,retired music in-the Pyramid Shrine Band for over 40Beatrice Kahn, nonpro, soon. Pa.Services January 26 in Chester, Pa.structor and for many years a memberyears. BASSETT-Mrs. Carrie,62,sisterofof leading bands, at his home in Cin- STEVENS-Mrs. George H., performer, Hank Whitman, for many years withcinnati January 19.Hoeh had touredof a heart attack January 22 in Danville, /Ji'LtKS Rosalie Nash Players and Coburn's Min-the country with bands In the '90s andIll., where she was visiting friends.Mrs. strels, of a heart attack at her home In Stevens' home was in St. Louis. Noblesville, Ind., January 8.Survived byhad been acornetistwithSmittie's, A son to Mr. and Mrs.William J. her husband, three daughters and threeWeber's and Brandt's bands.He had STRINGFELLOW-Elzie E., 63, former retired from band work about 20 yearstheatrical official, in St. Anne's Hospital.Heineman January 21 in the Mary Im- brothers.Interment in Riverside Ceme- Chicago, January 19.He had been withmaculate Hospital, Jamaica, L. I. Father tery, Noblesville. ago and from musical instruction aboutthe old Bijou and Columbia theatersis Western sales manager for Universal twoyearsago. Survivedbythree Pictures. BODENWEIN - Theodore, '74, recentlydaughtersandthreesons.Servicesthere and was active in theatrical groups in New London, Conn., after a lingeringJanuary 23, with burial in St. Mary'sin Chicago.For the past 15 years he A daughtertoMr. and Mrs.Bill illness.He was well known to theatricalCemetery, St. Bernard, O. was with the Commonwealth Edison Co.,Miskells in Omaha recently.Father is press agents, having for many years been HUBBARD-James Grayson, 42, con-Chicago.Survived byhiswidow,amanager of the Orpheum Theater there. editor and publisher of The New Londoncessioner atcarnivals and fairs for adaughter and a son. A 6 -pound son, Charles Maxwell, to Day. number of years, in Detroit January 20 SWEENEY-John, 75.atColeBros.'Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, January 11 BONE-Raymond H., retired orchestraafter a long illness.He was a Worldwinter quarters, Rochester, Ind., JanuaryinBuffalo.Fatherisstaff announcer director, January 4 in San Francisco. HeWar veteran.His widow survives. Burial19.He was with Adkins and Terrell thefor Station WHEN. Mother is the former led the old Orpheum Theater orchestrainParkviewCemetery,Detroit,withpast five years and had been with variousMartha Norcross, of the Norcross Sisters, in that city for 10 years and subsequent-members ofthe Michigan Showmen'scircuses since coming to this country 50harmony trio on NBC and WHEN. ly conducted the Peninsula Theater or-Club acting as pallbearers. years ago from Capetown. Africa, with a An eight -pound son, David A. R., to chestra in Burlingame, Calif.Survived HULBURD-Merritt, 35, former movieshipment ofanimals.Circus attachesMr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts in Trinity by his widow, Agnes M., and two sisters.producer, January 22 in Palm Beach,found him seated in chair with his BibleLutheranHospital, KansasCity,Mo., BRINER^Frank A., 71, stage managerFla.Hehadbeenassociatedwithonhislap. IntermentinRochesterJanuary 6. in South Bend, Ind., for over 40 years,Samuel Goldwyn in production of Hurri-Cemetery. A daughtertoMr. and Mrs. Don in that city January 21 after a week'scane,DeadEnd,StellaDallasand UBERT-Charles,60, minstrelgagMarshall January 21 in St. Agnes Hos- illness.At the time of death he wasDodsworth. Recently he had been con-writer, January 22 in Los Angeles.Hepital, Fond du Lac, Wis. Father is an- emplo3ed at the State Theater there.nected with The Saturday Evening Posthad been known as DickUbert,thenouncer at Station KFIZ. Hewasadrum major duringtheas an associate editor. minstrel man, and authored a book on A daughter January 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Spanish-American War. minstrel gags.His widow, Grace, sur-Charles Brennan in Milwaukee. Father CORBETT-John J.(Jack), in Syra- KRAUSE-Captain Otto, 56, husbandvives. is Station WISN engineer. cuse, N. Y., December 12.Survived byofLotte Lehmann, operastar,in a WEIL-William G., 58, musician, Jan- A seven -pound son to Mr. and Mrs. his daughter, Rita. tuberculosis sanitarium at Saranac Lake,uary 23 in his home in Detroit. He badAndy Devine in Cedars of Lebanon Hos- CRANDALL-Percy Clinton, 38, radioN. Y., January 22. Besides his widow,been in failing health for several years.pital, Los Angeles, January 24.Father script writer and actor, January 15 inhe is survived by four children. He had played various vaudeville circuitsis the film comedian. WilshireHospital,Wilshire,Calif. A LEIGH-Mis. Frances Barnum Thomp-and for many years was pianist at the A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Anson native of Colorado, Crandall played manyson, 86, last granddaughter of Phineasold Orpheum Theater. Mansfield, O. HisWeeks inEvanston Hospital, Chicago, roles on the Eastern stage and at oneTaylor Barnum, at her home in Bridge-widow, a son and parents survive.Serv-January25. Fatherisan orchestra time was a member of the stock companyport,Conn., January 26 after a two.ices and burial in Grand Rapids, Mich.leader. at the National Theater, Chicago. Hisweek illness.Her mother, Mrs. Caroline WENZEL-Mrs. Margaret,85,grand- A son, Gary Marion, to Mr. and Mrs. radio serials include Si and Elmer, Syca-Barnum Thompson, was the eldest of themother of JamesKennedy, Matawan,L. M. Baugh, of Mineral Wells, Tex., in more Street, Crimson Trail, Moving StoriesBarnum children. N.J.,musician,killedinstantlyinTemple, Tex., January 18.Mrs. Baugh of Life and Magic Island.Survived by MORGAN-Robert D.,56, bass singerSouthern Pines, N. C., when struck by aisthe former Grey Downs, who was his widow, Caroline; two sons, a sister andinconcerts and chautauqua, recentlytrain.Services in Keyport, N. J. Texas Sweetheart No. 1 atthe Fort his father.Services January 16, within Bronxville, N. Y., after a brief illness YEARGAIN-Mrs. Sunbeam, 62, at herWorth Frontier Fiesta in 1937. burial in Inglewood (Calif.) Cemetery. from pneumonia. BornatSt.John,home in Fort Worth, Tex., January 19 A son to Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Fitz- DEVOE-Newman Benson, 82, veteranN. B., he started singing as a memberafter a year'sIllness. Mrs. Yeargain,gerald in Des Moires January 9. Mother Northeastern Ohio musician, January 23of a boys' quartet there.Survived byformerly Sunbeam Scobell, was a circuswas former secretary to Hale Bondurant, his widow, Louise; four brothers and two radio sales manager. in Conneaut, O.He was a graduate o sisters.Services and interment were atand stage performer of the'90s. She Yonkers. was born in France, a member of a cir- NEELEY-Harry Leroy. 53, well knowncus family, but had been out of show D HELEN WARE in the circus field, suddenly January 26business since she moved to Fort Worth isci tees in Norfolk. Va., where he was employedabout 30 years ago.Services January 23 Helen Ware, 61, former prominent in Fort Worth, with Christian Science Mrs. Ethel Butterworth from Charles as a member of the crew of the barge,and Eastern Star services. Butterworth,filmcomedian,inLOS actress,ofathroatinfectionin Westmoreland. of the Martin Towboat Burial inAngeles January 23. Carmel, Calif., January 25. She made Corp. Neeiey last appeared in the saw-Greenwood Cemetery there.Mrs. Year - her 1899 the gain's only survivor is a cousin, Louisa stagedebutin at dust ring with Newman's Three -RingBrettner, of California. Criterion Theater, New York, in the Circus. A daughtersurvives. YOUNG-Charlotte, 45, acrobat: Jan-Bank Night No Lottery, play The LittleMinister,featuring NEWMAN-Sarah, 78, at her home inuary 6. She worked with acts of Young Maude Adams, and later played with New York January22. She was the Pennsylvania Judge Rules Rose Stahl and William Bonelli in An mother of David Newman, of Detroit, aLa Dell and Poodles and Dotty. Survived American Gentleman. by her husband, Charles;a son and MEADVILLE, Pa., Jan. 28.-In Penn- partner with Thomai Moule in a circuitdaughter.Burial in Cedar Grove Ceme-sylvania'sfirstcourt decision on the During the 1901-'02 season, she be- of theaters in Detroit and secretary oftery. Flushing. L. I. came understudy to Blanche Bates in the Detroit Variety Club.Besides her subject, Judge O. Clare Kent in Com- the play Under Two Flags, and played son she is survived by seven daughters. ZETTLEMEYER - Julia, 77, veteranmon Pleas Court here recently ruled that the star role for one week when Miss Burial in New York January 23. stock and rep performer, professionallyBank Nights are not lotteries. Bates became 111.The same season known as Julia Zettell, January 11 at Judge Kent declared that, "to consti- she joined F. C. Whitney's Quo Vadis NORTHROP-Mrs. Estelle, 41, in Bridge-her home in Cleveland.She gained hertute a lottery, three indispensable ele- port, Conn., January 22 after a short ill-earlystageexperiencewith company, playing Lygia. She was oc- ness. theoldments must be present together: prize cupied in stockworkduringthe She was awell-known sopranoHolden Stock Co. in Cleveland and laterchance and consideration. season of 1902-'03, and the following soloist and also did considerable radiotoured for such managers as William "In the instant case the plaintiff ad- work, being cne of the first sustainingKibble, Leon Washburn, Thomas Afton, year joined Robert Edeson, playing artists on WICC. Bridgeport. mits that the elements ofprize and Madame Alvarez in Soldiers of For- ThomasL.Finn.Clarence Harmountchance existIntheadvertising plan tune;subsequentlyappearingin PENCE-D.E. (Gabe),57,veteranand others.Survived by a son, Harry,conducted at the theater, but contends Resurrection, His Grace de Gram- showman said to have been the orig-of Cleveland; a grandson, Theodore Zet-the remaining indispensable element- mont, In the Bishop's Carriage, The inatorofthecrime show Nora.intlemeyer,Clevelandattorney,andaconsideration-is wanting, wherefore no Kreutzer Sonata, The Road to Yes- Aransas Pass, Tex.. January 18.Survivedgranddaughter,Marte.Interment inlottery exists." terday and others. by his widow and son. Erie Cemetery, Cleveland. Miss Ware became a leading woman RICE-Mrs. Tillie Agnes Brown, sister in repertoire in 1907-'08 with Arnold of Ed C. Brown, former circus man, in Daly, gaining much comment and at- Tremaine Hospital, Eunice, N. M., Janu- Theater Congress Postpones tention for her role of Annie Jeffries ary22. Survived by her father, two %Zancayes in The Third Degree, which opened in brothers and a sister.Burial in Rich- NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-New York fes- New York, February, 1909. Thereafter mond, Mo. BATES-LENNART-RayBates,radiotival of the International Theater Con- she played important roles in many RICKETTS-Thomas, 86, prominentengineer, and Betty Jean Lennart, radiogress,Inc., together with that of the plays, and in time was beingco- English character actor and said to haveperformer, January 21 in Des Moines. American Section of the Societe Un1- starred with such ofd favorites as Loubeen one of Hollywood's first film di- FOX-HAZEN-Alfred Fox, nonpro, andverselle du Theatre, has been postponed Tellegen,Hampden,Stahl,Bates, rectors, in a Hollywood hospital JanuaryEdith Hazen, radio ingenue, in Los An-to 1940.The Congress, meeting Janu- Walsh and others. In films she was 20of pneumonia. BorninEngland,geles soon. ary 17, found the time too short and seen in CrossCurrents,Speakeasy, Ricketts came tothiscountry when HACKER-BROUGHAM-William Pennyfunds inadequate tocarry thru such The Virginian, Romance of Manhat- he was 17 and early in his career directedHacker, conductor of the Albany (N. Y.)plans for a meeting during the local tan, Napoleon'sBarberandNew Broadway plays for Charles Frohman.PhilharmonicOrchestraandconcertWorld's Fair.Instead a representative Year's Eve. His theatrical experience began in 1882pianist, and Edna Brougham, nonpro ofwill be sent to the annual, which will She was a native of San Francisco. and included four years as stage directorAlbany, in that city recently. probably be held in Belgium some time Survived by her husband, Frederic for Shuberts.Ricketts helped organize MOORHEAD-LANGFORD - Joe Moor-between May and July. Group has made Burt, writer, actor and artist. the old American Film Co., Chicago. Inhead, vocalist, and Elizabeth Langford,no plans for participation in either of 1906heenteredmovies,playinginvocalist, in Augusta. Ga., January 16. the world's fairs.

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Sian...Davis CarlO. Florida Expo. Gordon, Patricia Lbumtw, Resale Yerrin,Lea Adams, WalterC. Andrews, law. S.J. Davis. Cal & Elsie Shows Carver,Sonora Love, Billie Pern. Mhi ErnestA,IIi+. Sol Andrews, Gus Bimbo, Geo. Caruthers,R. C. Davis,Chas. Cassandra,Lady Gordon,Patsy Lucas, Marlene Peterson, Margaret Adkins,Doc Tom Anlheny,Bob Bimbo. Steve Ca,b, A. B. Florida Fun Show Cassandra, Mary Gnbbe.Ella Adler, Felix Anthony,Eugene Dingman. Harry Floyd, Bill; Castle. Coke GraverLudwig. Nellie YierceI;relyu Cason Show CO. DvsDavis,Chen Everett Luken, .lance M. pierce, Annabel] Adolph.Clarence Arbriabl.Roy Binham,Dick Cass.Dann? Davis,Geo. F'lord $. W. Celeste. Queen Gray Pitthuan,FrancisAgee, John Archie,Walter RichardCassidy, Eder. Floyd Wm. (Grip) Chapman, Dliae Pat G Henrietta Lutheran, bírs. Davis, Homes Folay,Barton Gregory,Gregory', Kay JohnPester , Olga Agnew, Prof. W. R.Arend, Lee, & Trio Sackett, Spooks Castiella, A. J. Davis, John Q C'haulsett,Ednis Lydell,Sandra Porter,Mrs. Mary Akavvella,Dr.E. Arena,Tommy ClydeCastle, John R. reel,, :Luvicc J. F nl, CIter L. °Bickel. Mrs, Gregory, Mrs. Argenbright, (toyP.Ruler. W. Ford Prot 0. Elizabeth Rex°°Lynne, Mimi I'ewell.Ern Alabama Rides Catalano,Tony Davis, Orval P. Gregory, Thelma tIdAnlle,Hrs. V. Procter, JosephineAlnire,Fdw. Armstrong. Amos Bahop,Brownie CateCecilL. Dawson, De A. L FordJoe Clanton,Iota p[,gh.Jlrs. Ruth Albena Show Lee Bishop, Geo. Cave,Lloyd H. Ford,Porter Q CInfLDIrs.A.C.Griffin,Beatrice McArthur,Mrs. Dawson Harry LomaIrefetey.Dtrs. Alamo$how Arnold.V' 11 (Whfry) Chacbma.DDke Day, Efdor Forrester, Tex Coffey. Mrs. L.N.Grimes, Marion not JimmieAldrich, Wm. F. Arnold. Woodrow Bishop's Clee Fm Chambers. Bob Forsythe. Robt. Colette, :lane & Gloria\I,.(:, beIh,tl, Day,Jockey Forth, Allan Gwim, Mrs. GeorgeMcCeskeo'bier. Itay Mrs.'aria Aldridge, A. A. Arnie,Billy Bixler, Walter F. Chambers. Earl DeBella. Colin, .lean Rosa Raymond, Marie Aldridge, L. H, Aetbee,u, Cony Black, Joe ChapmaJimmie DeLegge, BoiüyMae, Fortune, Geo. Collins, Carrie Hahn,Din,Pegg Reno,Mrs. Helen Alexander,Bob Arthur,Billy K. Black.Cap.Lewis Foss, hn CowsBetty Hei¢, Sylvia McClellan, Mrs. Chapman,Earl UeLiun,Leo Foster, Victor J. Holland, Jean CoraReverman, Mra G.Alfredo, Al Arthur,John R. Black,Joe ChapmanL. nei.mug, Franck Cordray. Evelyn McClung, Mrs. C. David Asher,' Charlie Markham. Henry Chase, líowa(S DeWitt F Fouts James Cornell..Iola Halligan,Leona Reynolds,Mrs. Alfred,C.E. Aska, Magician Blackstone, Doc Fowler,!LJ. Cotton.Mrs. Dan Hnmmersetirnidt. C.C. Ali C. W. Blair, Norman (81ím) DeWitt,Iiarrs Fox, Geo. Mrs.llelenMcCoy. Mrs. T. F. Jimmie Asti'. Nnjceb Chexterfietd, De DetVoltF, Limon Conrfney, Foe G"hbscls,)[wry Reynolds,Joyce Ali.Koran Bcu Astfka, $.W. Blair, \Pally C'hilherg,C.V. Doan, Doe M. Fox, J. A. Cowan. Louise Hamrick,Gail Fool: Hancock. Mrs. Vera McGibbon, Shirley MaxwellAllenC.L. Remedy Co.Blake,Kenneth Childs, Pete Dean. Bay Roy E. Onddey,Mrs. N;dng Rice.Nellie Allen, hdd-r Astroingnn. James Blodgett, Harold Childs. Geo. A. Foy. Jack BeanieHard, Mae MrlCinlet DeckerRalph ['rn-DIVUe M Hard,DIrs. Edna McLain,Doroth7 Iticharda, Allen, eartyG Arkin, Alfred Bloom. .lack Chino,Waiter Deisbars A. Craig, Eleanor McLain, Mre. Anrette D.Allen, Jean Atkins,Geo. tltlurkiei ChrbsseJos.J. lleitz, Wm. ceseso Crane,Mrs. Pet Harnett,Beverly Riddle,Annette Allen,Jon. D. Atkins, Geo. Bob & Jewel Crane. Mrs.SydneyHarris,Mrs. LeonaMcMahon. MarionElizabeth Uhrk;tensen, AlwardDelaney,Pat I'r ncia, John Biggs, Mrs. Ella Allen, Ovid Manny Al M. Christensen, Big Delaney, Samcad Francis Trio Harris, Rachel Mack,\fader Maser. Mra.PLiI] Allen,Pxul A, b,ntic Cuuwtnl Bolen,JonasRed White Delmar. Fred Fraegee, the Culbeehouse.Mrs. Mackey, Mr,, Rob¡sun Mrs. Allm,, Vernon Es-po. Bonds,Billie Chrintmau,Fused Delmar,Hypnotist Dingicien CurleyHarrisonEmma Alyne, Jack Atterbury. Boners,Blackie HarrisonMrs. J. \'inlet Lillian Ernest V. Owmee le.Jos, Frank, Dully Oulverheuse.bin. btae,lackir Rogan, Stella Amok. Jame, It. Atterbury, W. A. It,x,knuut,Russell Chubb. W. Demetro. Tom Frank,P.G. Red J. 1 Harrison. Louise Rnax.Mrs.Mellen Ambler,Walter Augustino,Louis Bookman, Shorty Chance,Tony Curren,Mrs. Harrison,Mrs. Mallard, Vtrgtnu Demetro, Walter Franklin, Ace Charles W, Mareelle Dempsey. Johnny Franklin, Eugene Curtis,Mrs.PeggyHurt, Ethel Devneut & F'rnnka, W. E. Cuzeked, Mrs. Bartel, Irene Keueysys Shows Mgr. StellaHartley. Virginia Demt¡s, Hockey Frazier. Harry Darnell, Mrs. .tuneHartwell, Beim When Writing for Advertised Mail,Please Use Postcards. Uminis, Harry 1'rederickg,Freddie Dan le,DDekey Haven. Díre. x$venn Seniann,Eerie Fredericka,Billy Daniels, :tea. R. K Havens,June Also state how long the forwarding address is to be used. See LETTER LIST on ,gage 51 February 4, 1939 The Billboard 31 Ihu 1939 World's - ATLANTIC - - PACIFIC - 1959 New York World's Fair Golden Gate International Fxposítion < Flushíng, L. I. San Francisco -..1/..1.1...1 Opens April 30 Opens February 18

Ops Prepare Special Events? Three Show Culling Out Seen United Front About 700 Non; SetDeals Closed In "Resignations" SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.- Recent

NEW YORK, Jan.28.-Fair officials resignations of some department heads announced the first list of nearly 700 have led to conjectures of a wholesale Concessioners' Associationspecial days and events to be observed Folies, Mae West's `Palace'freeze -outbeingworked outatfair readiesforironing outon the grounds during 1939, putting an headquarters.Ray Smith, who was di- end to fear in some quarters that "the and Cantor night spot arerectorof finance ever since Treasure fun zone problems New York World's Fair believesItself announced by Connick Island got a foothold 1n the bay, threw toobig and important to indulge in in the sponge when he couldn't see eye

petty tie-ups with organizations thruout to eye with the way script -book sales NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Meeting at thethe world." A separate special events SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-Signedwere being handled.Expo officials ap- Yale Club this week, about 20 repre-department has been lining up workingthis week were contracts which closedparently tried to make a mystery of his sentatives of signed concessions in theagreements with foreign nations, Statessome of the biggest production dealsgoing. fair's amusement and exhibit zones offi-of the Union, large and smallcivic,sinceChiefDirectorHarrisConnick Since the dissatisfaction exhibited by cially organized the Concessioners' Asso-educational,fraternalandindustrialstarted buzzing around for bigger andSmith the fair management is said to ciation of the New York World's Fair.associations for more than a year, andbetter attractions. Entertainment whichhave discovered that resignations should Temporary officers were elected, by-lawsit was revealed this week that in addi-he said will be ready for delivery in-be covered with dignity and that when adopted and initial plan of action out-tion to the 700 celebrations already re- lined by the org, which has been formed cludes Folies Bergere, apaches'n' all,fora department head quits it might make leased additional tie-ups will be Hyde. six -weekrun;Mae West'sPalaceofpeople think there was lack of harmony. expressly for the purpose of presenting As usual at large fairs, the New York a united front to fair officials in ironing Education andEddieCantor'snight So with the announcement this week event has receivedco-operation fromclub.FoliesBergerewill come fromthat Walter Reimers was no longer to out problems facing concession operatorstransportation, housing and informationNew York, the run scheduled to be frombe director of special events, an explana- individually and collectively. This week'sconcerns in making arrangements feasi-March 17 to April 27 at top of 75 cents.tion was that Reimers was retiring to action was prompted by two previous un-ble for mass entry Into the city and enter a hospital for a physical check-up. official meetings called by a few individ-Flushing fairgrounds.Excursion rates, Cutting Down Passes His post is being filled by Ren Con- uals to get the ball rolling toward definiteetc., are being worked out by railroads, organization. Expo office is working to cut down thedon, former assistant.Sherwood Hall airlines and bus services. credentials list, a check-up being madealso resigned from the same department. Harry G. Traver, operating rides and a Accordingtoannouncement,each show in conjunction with Harry C. Baker,State and Alaska, Hawaii. Puerto Ricoon all cardholders, and expectations are heads the slate of officers until May 10,and the Virgin Islands will have specialthat the number will be greatly reduced. when permanent officers will be selected. SanFranciscoboardofsupervisorsRemoval of Workers Halts days, as will most of the 80 -odd foreignadopted resolution Joe Rogers, of Dufour & Rogers' Strangenations exhibiting.Special ceremonies a notifyingfairThreatened Labor Dispute As It Seems show, was elected first vice-will be held, of course, on Decorationofficials that no one in the City Hall or president; Harry Dash, Cuban Village,Day, Independence Day and Labor Day,elsewhere should be given a free pass. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-First labor second vice-president; Dr. Martin Couney.the three legal holidays falling in theIt is likely the management will decreedispute on Treasure Island since a one - Baby Incubators, thirdvice-president;span of the fair.Opening day, Aprilthat there will be no free tickets forday strike nearly a year ago threatened Jordan T. Mott, Parachute Jump, secre-30, will see the first big special attrac-anybody except those actually employedon Tuesday but was settled when a tary, and Harry C. Baker, rides, treas-tion when President Roosevelt attendsat the fair. numberofnon-unionworkerswere urer. toofficiallyset the fair onits way. Lyn Fox, press bureau manager, mak-taken off construction jobs. For Emergency Action Complete listing of special events anding the check-up, is having all news- Workers, reported at from 75 to 100, Officers were also elected to act as andays according to date will appear inpaper correspondents in and checkingwere ordered off jobs on demand of emergency committee to confer with thefuture issues of The Billboard. their work to ascertain the legitimacyunion agents, who declared they were fair management immediately on press- oftheir purpose inobtaining passes.non-union men. ing problems facing their end of the fair Supervisors see no good reason for news- Building Trades Council has an agree- project.First item to be treated, ItisReplica of Irish Scenic paper people getting free tickets exceptment with the expo management pro- understood, Is the strip ticket proposition those working on the grounds. viding for all -union work and with a being considered by the Fair Corp. Con-Wonder Will Be Presented clauseguaranteeingnostoppageof cessioners feel that certain alterations Big Opening Broadcast work.Agents' demands for removal of should be executed before the ticket is NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-T. H. Rennie, Opening day will see a radio broadcastalleged non-union workers were based on representing the Aquatic Entertainmentgo out over 250 stations in this countrythis. given the fair's okeh. Co., Ltd.. Glasgow, Scotland, this week Other points of controversy to receivesigned contracts and met financial re-ifexpo officials consummate the deal. attention of the emergency committee asquirements to produce a semi -walk thruBig network shows, however, won't take soon as possible include allegedly unfairshow in the amusement zone featuringthe air until April. Insurance stipulations set down by the Victor Wetter and Nlckie Page, here as Gleanings fair management and double -feature fire-aminiaturereplicaoftheGiants' Causeway. ancient scenic wonder of Ire-advance guard for the Gayway's Midget By WALTER K. SIBLEY works displays apparently scheduled byland.Rennie, who returned to ScotlandVillage being put on by Leo Singer, have the fair in the exhibit and amusementimmediately,said that theattractionspent alot of time at expositions in SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-Notmany zones. will be mechanical in the most part, willChicago, Dallas and San Diego.Carpen-more working days before the premiere. AskEased Risk Rate cover several thousand square feet andters have descended on a tract and areLate arrivals coming in from all over Concessioners will attempt to ease in-will feature a novel front. beginningtoconjure up the under-the world demanding immediate service surance rate requirements and are op- Attraction will be under managementpinnings of a town. forget for the moment that they are posed to a strong fireworks spectacle inof William Dick, also of Glasgow, who is For six -day bike race beginning Marchthe ones that are late-not the exposition the exhibit zone, claiming that it willexpected to reach New York next week12 a 10 -lap saucer will be a duplicate ofcompany. Red tape has been thrown out (See OPS PREPARE on page 61) with designers and engineers.Accordingtheonein Madison SquareGarden.of the windows, rules are being broken, toRennie,showwillexhibitactualEdward S. Martine, Santa Monica, Calif.,adamant policies have been washed off stonesfromtheoriginalCauseway,has a diving -bell concession. Fair's radiothe books and more work will be done marking the first time that these stonesprograms will be broadcast in English.by concessioners in the next three weeks Firm Plans To Provide have left Ireland. Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japa-than laymen could do in three months. nese. A translux theater 1s being in-They're always late but they are always Loans to Concessioners stalled by Julian A. Harvey. ready for opening day and what a merry NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Claiming ap- chase they lead the exposition officials proximately 82,000,000 available for loans On Flushing Front in order to accomplish this! to fair concessioners, Play Fair Manage- Alexander von Seitzwill have the ment Corp., Inc., has established offices By ROGER LITTLEFORD JR.-AFA Works on Schedules largest registration book in the world herewithplanstopartiallyfinance NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Tangible progFor Employees on Gayway ready forsigningof names of expo money -lacking amusement project oper-ress was made this week toward solving visitors.The tome is 51,1 feet wide,'1 ators.In behalf of the firm Executivesomeofthemany problemsfacing SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-Americanfeet high, 30 inches thick and weighs Vice -PresidentLeonLoeb, who untilamusement zone concessioners when 20Federation of Actors will have completely21/2 tons.This book will hold 5,500,000 last July was an executive in the fair'ssigned attractionists organized an asso-sewed up entertainment at the exposi-signatures and four full cowhides were entertainment department, said the firm tion as soon as an agreement is reachedused to make the covers. willoffer ciation to offer a united front at the financial backing up to 40fair's executiveoffices. Associationiswith the fair management for workers per cent or sufficient to see an attrac- on the Gayway, it is said. First contingent of An Clachan Vil- tion safely thru its pre -fair preparationheadedbyandcomposed ofmany lage arrived from Scotland in the persons and construction period. talentedveteransoftheexposition Wage scale and hours are being workedof Donald J. Cameron, architect: Thomas It is also the intention of Loeb to at-game, a fact that should be of untoldout for talkers, lecturers and performersBrown, supervising inspector, and John tempt to obtain sub -concessionspacevalue to the newcomer who has hiswho were inadvertently left out of theGentles, archeologist.William Russell, for signed major attractions thru per-future invested in entertainment projectsAFA contract negotiated some time ago.one of the owners and general manager. sonalcontactswithlocalamusementon Flushing Meadows. Group is under jurisdiction of the AFA.arrived in New York recently, where he catering concerns.Major handicap to There are numerous problems to be Al Smith, AFA secretary, said the mostis concluding some business. the fair's amusement area at presentironed out.Just a few are (1) exorbi-favorable terms will be sought for this is an apparent inability of many signedtant insurance specifications;(2) un-classofworkers. Exposition Director At the Pacific Coast Showmen's Asso- attractions to secure finances sufficientwieldly book -ticket proposal;(3)over-Harris Connick called Smith's attentionciation banquet in the Hotel Biltmore, to put their projects in operation. emphasisofnightfireworksintheto the fact that such workers were notLoa Angeles, on January 17, Frederick Loeb feels that with construction costsexhibit zone rather than the amusementcovered in the existing agreement, whichWeddleton, director of the division of taken care oftt should be an easier tasksector's Fountain Lake;(4)lack of ais only for principals and chorus work-concessions of the GGIE, was host to to obtain additional money from otherlate -evening reduced gate admission toers.Connick said he wantednolaborparty that trekked from San Francisco sources. (See ON FLUSHING FRONT on page 61)trouble at the fair. (See GLEANINGS on page 61) 32 The Billboard CIRCUSES February 4, 1939 Conducted by CHARLES WIRTH-Communicationsto 25 Opera Place. Cincinnati, O. Ringling Animals, Parker-Watts Property Arrive Adds Elephants At Peru Quarters PERU, Ind., Jan. 28.-After being dark Buys 2 from W. C. Rich- the past season, Peru and winter quar- ters again take on aspects of old-time ards-Watts, Webb, Ken- circuscity.First movement occurred past week when five baggage and stock nedy return from South cars moving 15 elephants, 40 resin backs,

4 camels and other Ringling property SOUTH FT. SMITH, Ark., Jan. 28.- came from Sarasota, Fla. Ira M. Watts, manager of the Parker & Bulls were in charge of Superintendent Watts Circus; Joe Webb and Joe Ken- Larry Davis.Will work Shrine dates nedy returned from a trip to Macon, Ga.; until opening of road season of the Ring - Sarasota and Pensacola, Fla., and Mobile. ling -Barnum circus. Ala.At Pensacola Mr. Watts bought two Al G. Barnes property, consisting of elephants from W. C. Richards, which big top, menagerie tents, poles, wagons, will be added to the herd here. cookhouse,lightplants,etc.,shipped Thirty-seven men are at quarters pre- herepastseason,isbeingsentto paring the show.Paint shop, under Sarasota. direction of Bruce LaFarra, has finished Second movement from city was to theadvancetrucks.The mechanics, JESS ADKINS and Zack Terrell, who again will have the Cole show on Grand Rapids, Mich., of five bulls and under supervision of Frank Nally, have the road, moving this season on 20 cars.A new corporation was formed by eight Liberty horses in charge of Davis turned out 10 trucks.The woodwork- them and Jess L. Murden at Indianapolis, Ind., January 19. for indoor date.Other dates are con- ing department,in chargeofCharles tracted.Capt. Terrell M. Jacobs and Brady, is building a band wagon to be wife,Dolly, who have been breaking drawn by eight horses.Big -top depart- a mixed group of 50 cats at Sarasota, ment, in charge of Red Monroe, is get-WPA Has TurnawayC. W. Webb Ill; will play indoor dates.Davis' assistants ting seats and equipment In shape. Russell Show Will areGeorgeLafferty,SlicerMadison, Charles Oliver has arrived from his GeorgieFrench,HarryBrown,Gabe home at Noblesville. Ind., and has takenAt 212th Armory; Again Be on Road Davis, Barney Kilbain, Wavy Klein and overthewinter -quarterscookhouse. Cecil McComas. Hazel King is breaking horses and Jimmy ROLLA, Mo.,Jan. 28.-C. W. Webb, James Gould is in charge of stock at O'Conner has broken three elephants toChecks for CFA manager of Russell Bros.' Circus, is veryfarm. do rope walking. Jimmy Bowersock has NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-The WPA Fed-Ill, having been in bed for six weeks.It Johnny Agee, with property, arrived the ring stock in excellent shape. Jimmyeral Theater Circus closed its engage-may be necessary for him to go to ahere recently. Watts is acting as purchasing agent andment at the 212th C. A. Armory Januaryhospital and it is not likely that he will Sam Marratta issuperintendent.Bill21, having excellent business.At thebe able to troupe before late summer Durant and Shorty, sailmaker, are recentSaturday matinee more than 2,000 adultsif then. Cole Show Plans arrivals.Skinny Dawson is still gettingand children were turned away. An esti- His wife is going ahead with work at plenty of publicity for the show. mated thousand people stood up duringquarters here and show will be on road Recent visitors at. quarters were Jackthe show.These figures were estimatedas usual. Withheld for Month Hoxie and DixieStarr,Julian Rogersby the police department. Frank Hardy, SOUTH BEND,Ind.,Jan. 28.-The and Bert L. Wilson and wife. last year on Robbins Bros.' Circus, andMcClung in Schools in La. Associates Investment Co., which took Major Charlie Paterno, director of em- over the property of Cole Bros.' Circus CORNELL,Wis., Jan.28.-Herbertployment for Federal Project No. 1, vis- EUNICE, La., Jan. 28.-C. C. McClung'slastseason, and JessL.Murden, of Goerke, who has been with the Ringlingited.Paterno is a member of the staffanimalcircusunitisplayingschoolRochester, Ind., one of the incorporators show for a number of seasons, will beof Paul Edwards, administrative officerauditoriums In this State, business beingof the new Cole Bros.' organization, state boss billposter and special agent of theof Federal Arts Projects. spotty.Best town was Monroe, withthat they are not ready to release any Parker & Watts Circus. Checks are coming in from membersAlexandria second.Thirty-two animals,plans for another month. alsomostly monkeys, are in the 45 -minute The Associates company is financing CANTON, 0., Jan. 28.-Marion Wallick,ofthe Circus Fans'Association. program.Show is carrying five people.feedbillsfor animals in quarters at of near -by Dover, last season with themany letters assuring staff of show thatVic Girard weeks Rochester.The show Parker & Watts Circus,will be withthere will be a big turnout of Fans on left from a herd of 25.It is expected the same show again this season, he In-CFA night.In the "typical American that a parade will be given. formed The Billboard representative here.boy" contestbeing conducted by theFeast for Gargantua He reported he had contracted to doshow more than 700 photographs were LONDON. Jan. 17.-By way of cele- his knife -throwing act with a partnersubmitted for consideration.The luckybratingeighthbirthday,Gargantua, in the side show and willalso assistlad will sit with the Fans on February 3.gorilla from the Ringling-Barnum cir-Three Musicians Manager William DeBarrie on the front Sidney Shalett, a feature writer on Thecus, held press reception at the Olympia. and with second openings. New YorkTimes,interviewedseveralPhotographers were admitted into sleep-Attach Haag Trucks members of clown alley for a feature ar-ing compartment.Baskets of oranges, ticle in The Sunday Times, reports Wen-peaches and a chocolate cake made up THOMASVILLE, Ga.. Jan. 28.-Alleging Carmichael Says That the birthday feast. back salaries were due them from the dell J. Goodwin. Mighty Haag Circus. which closed late Removal of Poles Would in December, three of the show's musi- cians, Murray. Thomas and Deatrick, at- Take Away Much Glamour tached several trucks. Red Oak, Ia. Let's Have a "Different" Circus Executives of the Haag show were in, Editor The Billboard: Thomasville January 18 trying to ar- I read with interest in The Billboard, By ROBERT D. GOOD rangesettlement apdreleaseof the dated January14,thearticle by the trucks, but according to D. Roy Hay, lo- Ringling designer. Charles LeMeire, who How often have we heard people sayto the big top, which would be a com-cal attorney for the musicians, no setts-, says that the tent poles must go.If"circuses are all alike"! How often, too,bined menagerie and horse fair.Thefactory agreement was reached. this is accomplished I think that muchhave we read, especially in the last year,main entrance would lead patrons into glamour will be taken from the circus.of "streamlining" the circus! this tent in which would be displayed To my surpriseIhave found that At present there seems to be a won-all the performing wild and domesticanimals shown in our averagecircus there are a great many people who goderful opportunity for some wide-awakeanimals used in the show, as well as themenagerie.Then, too, most cities boast to a circus every chance they get andshowman toexplodethis"all -alike"ring and baggage stock attractively ar-of zoos, which put to shame the offer- (See CARMICHAEL SAYS on page 36) theory and make the public say "thisranged as a "horse fair."The ends ofing of the average circus menagerie. For circus is really different," due to beingthis tent would be partitioned off tothese reasons and because wild animals streamlined to a noticeable degree. contain at one end the dressing roomsare so common in the movies, menageries Banard Has Good The past few years' experiences haveand at the other end quarters for thehaveceasedtohavetheattraction definitely proved that something mustworkmen. value they had formerly. be done, and quickly, if the circus as an A good small parade would not be If found feasible another department Week at Newark, O. Institution is to survive. amiss. An exceptionallyfinebandcould probably be eliminated.That is NEWARK, 0., Jan. 28.-Banard Bros.' The lack of interest on the part ofwagon drawn by 12 or more extra -finethe commissary or cookhouse. Arrange- Circus was here last week, auspices ofthe public is due to various causes. ThePercherons or Belgians and a good snappyments might be made to have some local Federation of Labor.Attendance wasradioand movieshave made peopleband atop the wagon would be surecaterer feed the show personnel as was very good; town heavilybilled.Showblaseandlessinterestedincircusto draw customers to the "wagon." Onedone years ago.In this case the local presented in two rings and steel arena,entertainment. Theautomobile,too,fine outfit as described would impresspatronage angle would be worth a great programrunninganhourand45hasmadeitpossibleforthemtothe public more than some of the so-deal to the show. minutes. go after the entertainment they wantcalled parades with shoddy, worn-out A show of this size could easily be The program: Madam Banard's dogs into see.Years ago many communitiesequipment and poor stock.The showloaded on a 15 -car train, and because of Ring 1 and Ott's dogs in Ring 2; Lerchhad to wait for the annual visit of theshould bebilledasaEuropean -typeits compactness many lots could be had Duo, Romanrings;clowns;Banard'scircus for entertainment. circus and the performance consist ofin centers of towns."A circus in town three bears; Fonda and Gladys, double False advertising and gross misrepre-10 or 12 of the best acts obtainable tois worth two in the suburbs." traps; clowns; Kramer, with riding dogssentation on the part of some showsform a well-balanced program.All seats In fair-sized towns a two or three-day and monkeys; iron jaw; Captain Banard'shave made the public distrustful of allshould be comfortable and afford goodstand could be made, thus keeping down circuses.This has done more harm tovisibility.Most important ofall.thetransportation costs.It is evident that pony drill; high -diving monkey; single admission price should be nominal and traps: clowns; Lerch's comedy table act;thecircusbusinessthanwemight a circus of this size could be handled realize.People are not as dumb as somewithin the reach of the average man'switha minimum ofequipment and Reta, on the loop; comedy shooting actmanagers and press agents would likepocketbook and notrequiretheex-labor, therefore at a minimum expense, by joeys; bucking mules; Captain Sellsthem to be. penditure of a big part of a week's salarywhich is most desirable for the times. with his five African lions.A 12 -piece for him to take the family.For the The public still has the price to see band played the show.Was promoted bestseatsthe toppriceshould not and handled by Roy Barber. Real"streamlining"shouldbethe the circus if the circus arouses its in- salvation of the smaller circuses. Anexceed $1, lower if possible. terest sufficiently.Attendance at ball innovation which should be an imme- No side show would be carried, as ingames, prizefights,bingo,etc.,isas diate success would be a circus builtmost cases they are not worth the roomgreat if not greater than ever, proving Theaters for Blomberg along the lines of a one -ring Europeanthey take up.Menagerie also could bethat the public has the money if the COLUMBUS, 0.,Jan.28.- Barkercircus, with the four center poles ondispensed with, as most of the menageriesentertainment attracts. Bros.' Circus, a motorized unit, spon-the outside of the center ring.The tentwith the smaller circuses contain more So why not give us a real "stream- sored by William(Bill)Blomberg, ofwould be circular, or better still, slightlyvacuum per square foot than any otherlined" circus, one thatisreally "dif- Dayton, is on a tour of Middle Westoblongandseatbetween3,500andtentintheentireshow. Achild'sferent," and the man in the wagon will theaters.Blomberg reported fair suc-4,000 people. knowledge of wild auntie's is not veryagain have to hustle to sell his tickets. cess with his Christmas Santa parado. There would be only one tent adjacentgreatly improved by the assortment ofIt seems worthy of a trial. February 4, 1939 CIRCUSES The Billboard 33 ate Showfolk Hear \\ addell Preach at Home -Coming po,STC,a!rti P¡1(íTb O"u/'ly N,p, odu, Irons ArtWithCitcus larts 15 eatsCl9a COLUMBUS, 0., Jan.28. -Memorial Hall here was the scene of a large crowd Straight Rerroductiona of any Photograph By THE RINGMASTER afternoon of January 22 to hear Doc or Drawing. One copy Negative made per (FromThe lot.Glass "Mirror" finials only. OFA BillboardDated Waddellpreachhis"PenniesFrom President Secretary February 2, 1924) Heaven" sermon. It was an honor home- 100,52,26; 250, $4.65; 500, $7.90; MELVIN D. HILDRETH W. H. BUCKINGHAM coming of the Scioto County organiza- 1,000, $14.25. 716 EraseBldg.. Thames Bank, lead 50%Cash with Order, Bal. C.O. D. Washington, D. 0. Norwich, Conn. tion headed by Hon. Herbert Davidson. Originals returned unharmed. SATISFAO. (Conducted by WALTER HOHENADI:L. Editor Louis Chase, for five years assistantpresident, and Mrs. Emily Wagner Sten- TION GUARANTEED. "The White 'Pope," cue Ilobenadel Printing manager of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Cir-zel, secretary, both former showfolk out Company. Rochelle, 111.1 cus,severed 11,10 Lobby Photos, Special, Now 12 far his connection with theof Portsmouth, O.Waddell was born $2.25. D. W. Stock. Get our prices on any ROCHELLE, III., Jan. 28.-Mr. and Mrs.Mugivan,Bowers & Ballardintereststhere. irefromMiniaturesup to 40100Blowups. Burt L.Wilson visitedthe Parker &after 10 years with that firm.... J. D. Circus people were largely represented SPECIALLY DESIGNED GROUPINGS Watts winter quarters five mile southKessler, veteran showman and for yearsby a delegation headed by Dode Fisk, AND GREETING CARDS TO ORDER. Of Fort Smith, Ark.They were enter-manager of the Alhambra Theater, Can-Clyde Rinaldo, Able Stark, and Fred tained by Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Watts.ton, O., was assembling a circus, which Hunter, ex -circus man, now scout for the OfKNO ART. 301Neavice \t., DAYTON.(1. who like and appreciate Circus Fans.he announced would take to the road inBoston Bees.It was planned to have They are anxious for the Fans to holdApril. . Billy Exton signed to handleJulia Marlowe, the great actress, present, their convention on the show this year.the banner department of the Sells -Flotobut absence in France -prevented.She Charles Sparks Tent No. 14 held itsCircus for his fourth season. . Dukeheads the organization's honorary mem- regular monthly meeting at the homeMills signed to have the side show onbership roll, having been reared in Ports- of Lillian and Margaret Roarke in Nor-the John Robinson Circus. . . . Bill-mouth. wich, Conn.The meeting was largelyposters employed by the Foster & Kleiser attended.L. Perry Raymond, boss can-Advertising Co., San Francisco, Seattle ATTENTION! and Los Angeles, went on strike January You can have depend- vasman of the tent, was given a minia- able electrla current at ture circus wagon full of cigars.It was16 for higher wages. Says "Barnes Show Ina than city rata with his birthday anniversary.The wagon aUni (portable Bill Denny. for many years in advance lighting plant. We was made by our national secretary,of Barnum & Bailey circus, and St Sam-Status Uncertain" make all glass to handle Walter M. Buckingham. It's a great job,mons. who had the opposition brigade from 10 to 0,000 bulbs. CINCINNATI,Jan.28.-People who LightInweight, com- a model of wagon No. 119 of the Ring -on the same show, were heading a bill -were supposed to be with the Al G. pact, dependable. Write ling show. posting plant at Washington C. H., O.Barnes -Sells -FlotoCircusthecoming KarlL.King,ofFort Dodge,Ia., Manager Tom Atkinson canceledseason have been notified that the show nationally known bandmaster and com-the Atkinson Circus' scheduled trip towill not go on tour.However, when Honolulu because tit American Steam- j1174)1 poser, led the WHO 38 -piece band in queried about the matter, Henry R. :=i Electric Planta. its broadcast of January 23.Followingship Co. refused transportation of the(Buddy) North, Ringling public relations Askfor Cat.B-2. his introduction King spoke of his rid-elephants and other large animals. . . . director, wired The Billboard from Sara- ing the famous Barnum & Bailey "TwoVernon Reaver, manager of the Robertsota, Fla., that the "Barnes show status Hemispheres" band wagon.The firstRingling Concert Co., which closed atis still uncertain." UNIVERSAL MOTOR CO.GS11"s S" numberplayedwashiswell-knownSarasota, Fla., January 19, went to his Barnum & Bailey March. home in Des Moines, Ia., to rest a few Mrs.EmilPallenberg,ofClinton,weeksbeforegoingeasttojointhe BullsforBuck's Jungleland Conn.. and her daughter, Dibirma, haveRingling-Barnumcircus. . F. C. SARASOTA, Fla.,Jan.28.-Four ele- returnedfromanextendedtripInWeaverannouncedthattheFlyingphants ofthe Ringling herd left here Europe. Weavers had retired from show businesslast week for New York, where they will TENTS -BANNERS About 30 members of Nemrod Grotto.and were on their ranch at Ellsworth,appear in Frank Buck's Jungleland. 2E -Ft.RING MAT AND RING CURB. Calif. Good is New. Norwich,Conn.,wenttoWorcester, No new activities have been launched CIIAIRI.i;Slilt I t'I:a-BERNIE MENDI:I.SOIY Mass., evening of January 20 to attend Joe (Dare -Devil) Cobb, former trouper,at quarters pending the return of John theindoorcircussponsoredby thewas on the police force at Birmingham,Ringling North, now on a European tour. O. HENRY TENT & AWNING CO. grotto In that city.They met manyAla.... Billy Dick and Art Powell were General. Manager George W. Smith 4911North Ciar, , Chicago. III. old friends. booked to again be with Golden Bros.'said he had no idea how many shows Circus. . Bee Jung opened in vaudethe Ringling interests would put on the at the Knickerbocker Theater, Philadel-road this season and that he had re- phia... Paul and Louise Etz and Geneceived no instructions concerning the WPA FEDERAL THEATRE Picked Up in Macon, Ga. andMary' EnoswereplayingvaudeHagenbeck- Wallace Circus or the Al G. MACON, Ga., Jan. 28.-Charlie anddates 1n New York. Both acts were withBarnesshow,whichcompletedthe Presents Its the Hagenbeck-Wallace Winter Circus.Ringling route last season. JulesPoplin,formerlywithDownie John Downing. formerly of the 3 RING CIRCUS Bros.' Circus, played the Ritz TheaterWalter L. Main cookhouse, was booked Friday and Saturday. Al Rock, from Ft. Steele To Close April 1 Featuring Valley, is a regular Sunday night visitorto be with the Main show. . . . Robert CAPT. ENGERER'S to Macon. always bringing his wife andDaley, clown, died at Fort Worth. Tex.To Prepare for Summer FIGHTING LIONS Miss Virginia.James Mortimer Beach . Fred Ginnett, famous British circus has changed his quarters from the Cen-owner and a member of one of the old- GOLDEN MEADOW. La.,Jan.28. tral to the Dempsey. est circus families, died of pneumoniaBuck Steele, who has a Wild West and Let UsBid On Your The Kress Troupe, past season within London January 21. . C. A. Pelke,trained horse show in Southern Louisi- the Downie show, passed thru here onfor eight years In the concession depart-ana add along the gulf since November, TENTS&BANNERS ment ofthe Ringling-BarnumcircuswillcloseApril 1 to prepare for the We makethem the way you want them made. way to Atlanta to join a musical show Espertly MaybeTENTS & BANNERS.Reason. for one week, then to South Dakota toand later with Sells -Floto Circus. andsummer season. slay Priced. play indoor dates.The Butters wireMabel Ward, member oftheFlying Texas Jay Davis, who is in advance, act is working around Nashville, Tenn.,Wards, were married in Chicago Janu-has an interest in show, which moves on AMERICAN TENT & AWNING CO. ary 21. four units and has 12 people and 12 CARLA.WAGNER,Owner. and Lexington, Ky. Robert Spear is one 271 South Broadway. Denver, Colo. ofthegreeters head ofstock. Show has had good at thecircus head- weather and only missed five days.In quarters. More Acts for Cleveland line-up are Joe Steele; Chief Clearwater, Ray Rogers, of Barnett Bros.' Circus, wife and two sons; Rose Steele, Old Un- managed to get sway from York. S. C., CLEVELAND, Jan. 28.-Acts contractedcle Dave and two clowns. long enough to visit Macon over Sunday.for the Grotto Circus here February 6-18, AERIAL ORTONS Eddie Jackson isstillhelping to takein addition to those previously men- America's Fastest Double TraperoAct. care of his sister, who some time agotioned,arethe Loyal-Rep(tvskiridingPriddy on Lecture Tour "We're With It." broke a leg in Akron. O. 'He writes thatact; Captain Proske's tigers; Janet May. SHRINE CIRCUS, Lansing, Mich. she isstillin the hospital but doingaerialist; Bobble Warinner, Bonnie and CANTON, 0., Jan. 28.-Al Priddy, who very nicely. Gloria Hunt.working elephants; Flyingwas with major circuses,is appearing Mrs. Addle Sparks is improving nicely before Eastern Ohio civic clubs, giving at the Dempsey Hotel. Concellos; Del Rio midgets: the Voises. WANTED QUICK aerial bars;Florence Tennyson, singer;accounts of what goes on behind the FOR CIRCUS OUT ALL WINTER. Davenportridingact:Florescu,highscenes on circuses and recounting manyN'Olt BAND-Trombone.Bass, Baritone. Drummer. of his own experiences with the big tops.i,o"iih Acts. Elephant Zinn. CAN ('LACE follow. perch: Nelda and Perez, aleo high perch; log people: Oil Wilson. -till Heath, 011ie Polk, Kid Rex Ingham's Indians RinkWrightDuo,balancingladder;Much of the time is given over to dis-Bunt, Winner lass.Make salaries low. Address Theo Nelson,as Snow White leadingcussion of trained animals, Priddy hav- HILL 8.MASON CIRCUS, DeQulney, Le. To Move Into South Carolinaher Seven Dwarfs. ing started his circus career as a care- LEXINGTON, N.C.,Jan. 28.-Rex A feature of the circus will be thetaker of animals in menagerie. PICTURES Ingham's Congress of American Indianspresentationofanelenhn tittothe 40 Viewsofthe Tim Mer, It;id West, including is in the schools of Rowan and David-childrenofCleveland. BABY LEE recently arrived in NewLh'inter Quarters. Chicaer rli,,uiin,, and onthe road. Following the Only completeset in eci+tame, made by Announcer son counties this week. Mrs. Dot Shores.engagement the bull will be at home inYork and met a number of friends at show. I0 Pictures, Postpaid. $2.00. Com- general agent, has returned from Souththe Brookside Zoo. Hubert's Museum-Alex Linton.Sealo,nnicte theset of 40, Postpaid. $3.00.Prompt Service. AiI,iress Carolina. where she spent past two weeks Melvin Burkhardt and Johnny Cum-HARRY THOMAS. Radio Station WBAX, Wilkes. lining up schools.Outfit will move into mings. Barre. Pa. that State from here.Jerry Burrell and troupe visited at Lexington. Lulu,Albertino Offered Major Jack X. Van Buren has hisEngagement With R -B Show Indian unit in Tennessee and will jump into South Carolina in the near future. LONDON, Jan. 16.-Lulu and Alber- tino have been offered an engagement with the Ringling-Barnum circus,to WANTED Mrs. A. Nelson Improved open at Madison Square Garden, New CIRCUS SEASON -1939 York, and work thru tour.Both an - PEORIA,Ill.,Jan.28.-Mrs.Hildapeeredthisseasonin BertramMills' Freaks, Oddities, Midgets,Giant, Fat Girl, Dancing Girls, Oriental Musicians, Nelson Burkhart informs that her moth-Circus at the Olympia, where they were Scotch Band, Snake Act, Fortune Teller, Tattooed Man, Novelty Musical Acts, er, Mrs. Arthur Nelson, mother of theseen by John Ringling North. well-knownNelsonfamilyofcircus Lulu is most famous of British woman Side Show Acts of all description.Write fame, Is at her home in Mt. Clemens,clowns and plays several musical instru- Mich.,greatlyimproved after under-ments, with trumpet as specialty.Her going an operation in a Detroit hospital.father is Joe Creston, doyen of clowns "DUKE" DRUKENBROD Mrs. Nelson entered the hospital Novem-still working in Britain.Brother and 923 FIFTH ST., NORTHWEST CANTON, OHIO ber 22for an operation on her eyes.sister have vaude musical specialty under She remained there for 28 days.Hername of Crastonians and appeared in sightwasgreatlyimprovelbythelast Royal Performance at London Coli- operationandsheisgettingalongseum.Albertino is Lulu's husband and THE LAST "WORT)" IN YOI?R LETTER TO nicely. partners her in musicalentrees. ADVERTISERS, `BILLBOARD"

' .I February 4, 1939 :;I The Billboard CIRCUSES ticipate in the rodeo at the San Fran- cisco fair. Under the Marquee UNIQUE PLANS for ticket sales for 15th annual midwinter La Fiesta de Los By CIRCUS SOLLY Vaqueros Rodeo, Tucson, Ariz., are being McCOY WILD WEST wage claim as-Janesville, Wis.The Fanning; recently made by the Junior Chamber of Com- merce.J. C.(Jack) Kinney has been signments revealed.See page 3. signed with the Parker & Watts Circus. named rodeo boss, and Earl Thode, arena DODE FISK 1sclicking with indoor NO PERSON iswelcome that wears out director.Rodeo Association of America his welcome. rules will prevail.Local officials have events in Central Ohio. erected an adobe shack on a downtown LEE AND MOLLYSTANTON, known street from which tickets are being sold. JACK ROONEY. former Hagenbeck-to circus, dramatic tent and carnival Wallaceexecutive,isdoing nicelyintroupers, are located at Fort Worth, Tex. OFFICIALS of the nine -day Houston Texas with his tent show. The Stanton addition of new bungalow Rodeo, Fat Stock and Horse Show are CLARENCE M. HOGE joined the Hayescottages is a point of interest. Joe D. Hughes, horse show manager; & Watson Show, now playing the sticks Frank Y. Dew and Reese B. Lockett, MELL KIDDIE CIRCUS is playing the rodeo managers and arena directors; Tom in Southern Alabama. Fox theaters in California to fair busi- R. Booth, superintendent of rodeo live L.RAY CHOISSER, calliope. player,ness.Has 12 more houses in that State, stock; W. A. Lee. office manager, and will attend the fair meeting at Spring-then goes to Oregon and Nevada until W. B. Warren. secretary.Show isa field, nl., this week. March. member of the Rodeo Associationof America, KENNETH WAITE. clown, willplay GEORGE SINGLETON, formerly with Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus,is now lo- WHAT'S BECOME of the cow waddles the Shrine circuses at Minneapolis andcated at the Universal Studios in charge with the old 101 Ranch? We have news St. Paul for Mrs. Edna Curtis, of canvas for circus picture, with Scotty on some of them, but would like to Dunn as assistant. know about the remainder of them. Jack PHYLLIS DARLING is working night BILLY PAPE and Conchita, with Brown, the boss cowboy, later became clubsaroundChicagowhilevisiting BERNI (ZOO ZOO) MILLER, formerly the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circuslast Silver Dollar Brady; Ken Williams made with friends, Claude Jarboe and wife. with the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, pro- season and who played vaude dates rodeos thruout the United States last ART LIND while playing night clubsduced a baton -twirling number at the when the show closed, are now with year; Mark Raynor is in Nebraska; Floyd In Cincinnati last week called at TheOrientalTheater,Chicago,weekof Polack Bros.' Circus. Shumacker isa policemanin Kansas Will be at the Cleve-January 20-26. City,Mo.,whileCurlySpencerwas Billboard offices. killed at Pottsville, Pa., in 1929. land Grotto Circus. WORD COMES from Geneva, O., home CALL IT what youwill, but the mentalof Walter L. Main, that it has not been WHERE are the following who ap- attitude has a lot to do with a man's success.decided whether the Main show willThe Corralpeared with the old 101 Ranch Show travel by rail or motor, also that organi- from 1910-'14?Vern and Edith Tent - JOHN ALVAJONES. formerly with thezation will play from two-day to week By ROWDY WADDY linger, Fred Burns, Ves Pegg, Tommy Al G. Barnes, Hagenbeck-Wallace andstands, WHAT'S DOIN', Tex Marks and ShortyGrimes,Chet Byers, Tommy Kirnan, Mingling shows, has been engaged as Myette?Let the column hear from you.Hank Durnell, Ed Lindsey, Milt Hinkle, treasurer of Parker & Watts Circus. ELEVENTH ANNUAL reunion of circus Harry Walters, Lafe Lewman, Clarence folkat Criterion Restaurant, London, ART MIX is doing a whip and ropeand Grover Shultz, Amos Clayton, Bill ED WILLIAMS. who has played severalJanuary 15 set up a new record in at-act in Kansas City, Mo. Pickett, Mexican Joe, Fat Mix,Otto Indoordates, stopped offinNewark,tendance.Americans present were John Cline, Johnny Baldwin, Bessie Herberg, N. J., last week and visited with Williamand Rowland Tiebor, Emmett Kelly, Four EARL STRAUSS is training some newBeatrice Brosseau, Mabel Kline, Ethel Postak, of the Ringling-Barnum show,Queens of the Air and Starnes Anavanstock at Rich Hill, Mo. and Juanita Parry, Martha Allen, Billie Foursome. and Buster Mack, Bailey Sisters, Virgil HARRY LaPEARL and his clowns have STEVE HARPAN, bronk rider of theandBessieBarnett,WesandMrs. been contracted to produce clown num- T. JEFF MURPHREE, who clowned forold101 Ranch Show,iswinteringatRodgers, Princess Winona, Wayne Beas- bers for the St. Louis Police Circus 1nseveral years,recently visited Al Rocko ranch near Kansas City, Kan. ley, Buck Jones, O'Dell Osborne, Tillie April. and wife, who were with the Downie Baldwin, Blanche Magahey, Fred and show. Alis managing the Peach The- PINKY BARNES will handle publicityRalph Beckman, 011ie Swan, Uncle Dan BERT NELSON. who has been work-ater. Ft. Valley, Ga.. and Murphree isand do trick riding and roping this sea-Boynton, Dan Dix, Bill Caress, Joe Lewis, ing in pictures with his animal unit, willwiththeStandardChemicalCo.asson for Clyde Miller. Mike Quinlan, Frank Grotgote, George open in a downtown Los Angeles theaterpoliceman. Conners,HarryParrish,FredBrunk, next week. HARRY BUTLER, old-time arena di-BillyFaulkner,GypHarris,Shorty IF YOU PLAY the same territory regularly,rector and promoter, is reported to be inPhillips, George Tyston, Arthur Davis, GLENN PURDY is with the LaPearlsee toit that there is a change in the per-Kansas City, Mo., on business. Tom Campbell, Johnny Feeney, Smiley Circus Revue doing eccentric dance rou- formance. You can't fool the natives. Brown, Eddie Welch, GeorgeO'Brien, tines and comedy Juggling in theaters CLYDE MILLER and son, Bill, recentlyEddieClark, Tommy Durkin. William and at night clubs in the South. E. J. (RED) RUMBELL, who had beenvisitedin Kansas City, Mo., while enTinker. Hughie Corrigan, Brownie Gavin, in the Veterans' Hospital, Johnson City,route to Rich Hill. Mo., where they areBrake Bill, B111 Bush, Jim Nolan, Little GEORGE HANNEFORD FAMILY wasTenn., three months, left there last weekwintering almost all of their stock. Jack, Dynamite Jack,BillyRutledge, at the recent Grotto Circus, Worcester,for Chicago. En route he stopped off in Buster Lampkin. Bennie Hubbard, Bill Mass. When not working George teachesCincinnati and visited The Billboard of- PASCAL PERRY,rifleandpistolHarper, Ralph Duval, Mike Welsh and acrobaticwork athomeinGlensfices.He was with Lewis Bros.' Circusmarksman, formerly with Ken MaynardBlacki.e Williams. Falls, N. Y. last season and after show closed madeon the Coast, is working vaudeville dates fairs. in the East. FOR THE FIRST TIME in the 43 -year NORMAN HANLEY, band leader,is history of the Fort Worth (Tex.) South- wintering in Greenville. N. C., conduct- PERU, IND., QUARTERS took on an M. R. THOMAS, commander ofthewestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show ing the Firemen's Band.With him areairof spring with thearrivalof15Sunshine Post, V. F. W., announced lasthere a dance band will furnish music Ray Gosnell, drums, and Bennie Waters,elephants and 40 menage and Libertyweek that the organization will sponsorfor the 19 rodeo performances staged in cornet. horses of the Mingling shows followinga rodeo to be staged at Ihring Field,connection with the event.Paul White- the date of the Chicago Shrine Circus.Sarasota, Fla., early next month. man and orchestra were signed Janu- MARK SINGLETARY. formerly withGordon Orton, pastfiveseasons with ary 20 by Manager JohnB.Davis of the Honest Bill Circus as car manager, hasMingling -Barnum, is in charge of horses Stock Show. Whiteman's Orchestra not returned to his home in Montgomery,and working them out daily to keep BILLY WALKER, 11 -year -oldropeonlywillplayfor two performances Ala., after a brief vacation in Florida.them in good form for other winter en-artist of Danbury, Conn., who is said todaily of the rodeo, but also for night Will again be on road this season. gagements. do all the rope tricks of the late Willdancing at the Round -Up, new night Rogers, made his Broadway debut re-spot on grounds.He also will furnish AERIAL ORTONS, upon completion of THE FOLLOWING are with MiltF.cently with the Elsie Janis show at thethe floor show entertainers. Whiteman's Chicago Shrine Circus engagement. spentTaylor's One -Ring Circus in California:Music Box Theater.Billy is the son ofappearance atthe rodeo undoubtedly a week with the Orton -Fanning Duo at(See UNDER THE MARQUEE on page 56)Mr. and Mrs. William L. Walker. will Jack up attendance, as the rodeo, WEAVER AND JUANITA GRAY halewith the stock rodeo events, has been been contracted to present their tricklosing popularity because of its sameness and fancy riding and roping and high-from year to year. Arrangements already school horse acts at the rodeo to beare being made for two of Whiteman's staged in Tucson. Ariz., next month. Theradio broadcasts to be made from there. 1939DATE BOOKS Firstreports were that square dance Grays are carrying an extra trick ridercontests would be substituted for the NOW ON SALE with them this season. night club show. but the square dances now willbe given after the matinee Arranged Especially for Your Needs NEW OFFICERS of the Cardston, Alta., RodeoAssociationincludeDr.V.V.rodeo, and the night club show after Christie, president;S. B. Kearl,II.R.the night rodeo.Rodeo Is believed to Dated From January 1, 1939, to Sloan, vice-presidents, and J.Y. Card,be the first one in that section to use W. H. Duce, R.G.Wolff,secretaries.name dance bands, January 1, 1940. Warner Linder was named delegate to The most convenient memorandum book for the Southern Alberta Rodeo Convention.No McCoy Wagons to Bary Managers, Agents and Performers in all branchesofthe show world.Actualsize JOHNNY MULLENS has been named SPRINGFIELD, Mo.,Jan.28.-The 23/0x51/2inches-justfitsthevestpocket. arena director for the El Paso(Tex.)Springfield Wagon and Trailer Co. states Contains complete calendars for years 1939- Sheriff's Posse Rodeo.Port Daggett willthat the only wagons of the Col. Tim 1940, U. S. and World Maps, 110 pages for assist him.Felix Hickman is president,McCoy Wild West show disposed of were whileR.H. Bookerwill handle thethe ones sold in Washington, D. C., last dailymemorandums, spaceforrecording secretarial chores. summer.It was recently reported that receipts and disbursements of money, census Howard Y. Bary had purchased all the figures,and much other valuable information. JULIA ALLEN. who formerly operated the Julia Allen Wild West Show, is rais-McCoy wagons fromtheSpringfield PLENTY OF SPACE FOR BOOKINGS, ing stock on a farm at Hudgins, Va. Shecompany. ROUTES AND SPECIAL NOTATIONS leftshow businessin1928 and has For sale at all offices of The Billboard.Mailed lived in Hudgins since 1930, when her to any part of the world for 25c each. husband, who was better known as Fritz LOOK Cash With Order Williamson, died. IN THE WHOLESALE ALL MAIL ORDERS SHOULD BE SENT TO JASBO FULKERSON, clown, left Fort MERCHANDISE SECTION CINCINNATI OFFICE Worth. Tex., January °l3 for Los Angeles. forthe Name in gold letters from which point he will sail for Sidney. The Billboard Publishing Co. Australia, on February 1, where he will LATEST NOVELTIES,PRIZES on covers,15c extra PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES each line. 25 OperaPlace.Cincinnati,O. appear at the Royal Easter Show.He for plans to return May 5. in time to par- February 4, 1939 FAIRS -EXPOSITIONS The Billboard 35 Conducted by CLAUDE R. ELLI$-Communications to 25 Opera Place,Cincinnati, O. FIGHTS CARRIED TO SOLONS

Managers in Wash. S. F. Target To Add Attractions N. C. Battles SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-North Pacific Fair Association, a new body, plans to co- Of Neb. Body ordinate fairsin Washington, Oregon Tax Increase and Western British Columbia as a re- sult of the second annual meeting of Legislation will be aimedWashington Fairs Association here in New Washington Hotel on January 21, Managers, showmen pool at board-Reed is winnerwhen 45 representatives of 15 fair boards fund against proposed levy amid turmoil of debate conferred with concession managers and discusseddates. Entertainmentfea- -Wilson for cleanliness

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 28.-Dissatisfac-tures are more 1n demand than ever at tion over management of Nebraska Statefairs of the Washington group this year. RALEIGH, N. C., Jan. 28.-Officials of Fair here threw into a turmoil of debateas the fairs will take part in the golden fairs and showmen attending the sixth the annual meeting of Nebraska Associa-jubilee being celebrated In the State. annual meeting of North Carolina Asso- tion of Fair Managers in the Cornhusker Managers agreed unanimously to adopt ciation of Agricultural Fairs in the Sir Hotel here on January 23-25.The fightthe golden jubilee theme, each fair to Walter Hotel here on January 20 and 21 was carried into the State Fair board'swork out its individual program and to pooled a fund of $500 with which to (See MANAGERS IN WASH. page 37) fight a proposal now before the General share of the convention for the storm- Assembly to graduate the tax on agri- iest session in history of the annual cultural fairs uplrard to $300 for shows meetings. playing within five miles of towns with By a vote of 34 to 32, State Fair Sec-MAFA To Protect WIN H. KINNAN, Degrafl, new 10,000 population. retary Perry Reed, Henderson, Neb., de- manager of Ohio State Fair, Colum- They had hoped to see the tax re- feated E. J. Millie, Loretto, to hold hisExceptions Period bus, who has been active 30 years duced this year rather than increased. post. Among countyfair menJoe in the field of fairs,is said to be Altho the proposed schedule would begin Steele, Kimball, became president; A. D. able to call every Ohio fair manager at $100, instead of the present $200 flat Raun, Walthill, vice-president, and ChetFor Pari-Mutuels and horseman by hisfirstname. tax, extension to the higher $300 bracket G. Marshall, Arlington, secretary -treas- NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Jan. 28.-On Born in Bellefontaine, 0., July 27, would hit showmen considerably harder urer, re-elected. the second day of the annual meeting 1884,he became connectedwith in the aggregate than the current levy. Tom Leadley, editor of The Nebraskaof Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs As- Logan County Fair there and the Ninety-five fairs of record in North Caro- Farmer, read a report of a poll he hadsociation in the Hotel Northampton on State Fair in 1909.He was secretary lina last year paid $18,600 to the State in conducted among fair men and agricul-January 19 and 20 in a closed session of Logan County Fair three years; taxes for privilege of operating one week turlists, which showed feeling againstdelegates adopted a resolution expres- assistantsecretaryofForestCity each. the State Fair board over theState.sion opposition to any change in the Fair, Cleveland, three years: man- Leadership in the fight against the Leadley concluded by calling It "an oldStatepari-mutuelslaw which might ager of Ohio State Fair in 1916, and proposed tax increase is being taken by men's club."Retiring President W. B.alter or Interfere with the existing ex- 12 years secretary of the Grand Cir- (See N. C. BATTLES on page 37) Banning, Union, defended the State Fairception dates, August 15 -September 30. cuit and manager of North Randall by showing increases in money take after No pari-mutuels betting may be held Trotting Track, Cleveland. pari-mutuels were legalized, the amountduring those dates excepting at recog Va. Officials Vote of money other State fairs get to runnized fairs.Members referred to rumors on in comparison to Nebraska, and maderelating to the filing in the near future accusation that Leadley's report resultedin the Legislature by some proponentsWhite Reports Plans Made To Banish Off -Color from hand-picked balloting. of pari-mutuels betting bill which wouldFor Sioux Falls Extension Wedge of the county fair fightfor (See MAFA TO on page 37) Shows, Concessions a change in State Fair administration SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Jan. 28.-John F. RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 28.-Resolutions was handled by Stanley Matzke, retiringMrs. Don Detrick Honored White,newsecretaryofMinnehahapledging members to bar Indecent shows associationpresident, who lashed out County Fair here and 12 years secretaryand every form of grift from their mid- BELLEFONTAINE, 0.,Jan. 28.-Mrs.of South Dakota State Fair, Huron, re- (See S. F. TARGET on page 37) Don A.Detrick, Midwest secretary ofports that plans are being made for thisways when contracting for1939 were the United States Trotting Association,year's fair to be wider in scope, inau-adopted by Virginia Association of Fairs Ohio Has New W. F. Head was elected honorary member of Logangurating an annual district exposition.in22dannualsessioninthe John County Fair board here on January 16.The fair is expected to draw from theMarshallHotelhere on January23 COLUMBUS, 0.,Jan.28.-ArthurWin H. Kinnan, elected to the board inlower end of Sioux River Valley, embrac-and 24. Hamilton. Lebanon, former RepublicanDecember, was formally sworn in at theing parts of Iowa and Minnesota, and Reports of officers showed the asso- speaker of the State House of Repre-meeting.He is new manager of Ohiopremium classes will be expanded. ciation in thriving condition.Falling sentatives. has replaced Earl H. Hane-State Fair. off in number of fairs in the State in feld, former State director of agricul- New grounds have been donated andthepastnineyearswasattributed ture, directorof Ohio participation In a WPA project, calling for grand standlargely to business depression.Secre- the NewYork World's Fair. Hanefeld Pa. Farm Show Hits Recordand bleachers to seat 5,000, exhibitiontary Charles B. Ralston said it was prob- was named to the $6.000 a year post by buildings and a half -mile race track,able three more fairs would be added to the World's Fair commission shortly be- HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 28.-Pennsyl-will be started in the spring.In keepingthis year's listof 22, dates for which fore the recent change inState ad-vania Farm Show here on January 16-20withexpansion plans,anenlargedwere set. ministration. amusement program will be arranged, Change in political com-drew 570,000, officials of the exhibitionhe said. Officers: H. B. Watkins, Danville, presi- plexion of the commission resulted Inhave estimated, topping last year's record dent;CharlesA.Somme, Richmond; dismissal of Hanefeld. attendance by 30,000.M. J. Grimes, di- T. B. McCaleb, Covington; R. W. Hanes, rectorof the show, estimateddaily Petersburg; W. L. Tabscott, Lewisburg. attendance at the no -gate indoor showYoung Revue for LouisvilleW. Va., vice-presidents, and Charles B. as: Monday. 110,000: Tuesday (Inaugura- Ralston,Staunton,secretary -treasurer tion of governor also staged In town), CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Ernie Young's Re-were re-elected. 150.000; Wednesday, 100.000; Thursday,vue, it was announced from his offices, 110,000. and Friday, 100,000. will be feature night attraction for the first time at the 1939 Kentucky State WOOSTER, 0.-Walter J. Buss, secre-Fair, Louisville.The Young office alsoRevival for Morton County tary of Wayne County Fair, announcedhas contracted the Red River ValleyAfter a Lapse of 10 Years that Jack Raum's circus unit has been(Minn.)circuit,comprisingfairsin contracted for four days and nights ofWarren,Ada,Hallock,Fertileand MANDAN, N. D., Jan. 28.-After a lapse the 1939 event. Barnesville. of almost 10 years, Morton County Fair Association has been revived and a $65.- 000 reconstruction program launched. William Cummins, association president, said reconstruction would begin with a McGowan Wants Publicity Headcrew of 30 working under a WPA appro- priation.Later renovation work will be done to grounds and buildings. For N. D.; Act Budgets Hold Up Plans call for a new half -mile banked FARGO, N. D., Jan. 28.-D. F. Mc-While place for the 1940 convention wasrunning track and baseball and kitten - Gowan, manager of North Dakota Stateleft to the directors, it was tentativelyball diamonds.Addition to the grand Fair for Grand Forks, tried to sell Northagreed that it will be In Grand Forks,stand will provide seats for 5,000.Pres- Dakota Association of Fairs at its an-which generally alternates with Fargo.ent buildings consist of live -stock, 4-H nual meeting here on January 19 and 20 Attendance, about 50, reported suc-Club and merchants' pavilions, live -stock on the idea of hiring a trained publicitycessful 1938 annuals and were of thebarns, home products and administrative and advertising man on a co-operativeopinion the outlook for 1939 is betterstructures.A picnic area and parking basis but heads of smaller fairs bucked,than usual,believing that conditionsspace will be provided. CHARLES W. GREEN, secretary leaving the plan cold for the time being.have improved materially.Those who Aiding Cummins are Mark Wynkoop. of Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, and He declared he would continue workingcompletedbookingentertainmentse-engineer; H. M. Leonhard, architect; J. R. a director of the International Asso- for the project, however, hoping to selllected bills which will cost them as much.Fitzsimmons, chairman of Morton Coun- ciationofFairs and Expositions, the idea eventually and pointing outas in 1938. ty board of commissioners, and J. L who has received the 1938 "Saddle that intelligent publicity and advertising Contracting included:Minot, grand-Rovig, secretary of Mandan Chamber of and Bridle" Honor Plaque for his provided by the association's own manstand revue, Barnes -Carruthers; midway,Commerce. work as a noted horse -show fudge. would be welcomed by the press andAmusement Corp.ofAmerica;Thrill Besideshavinggreatlyadvanced would prove a big factor. Day, Jimmie Lynch and his Death Dodg- Missouri State Fair under an "Every- H. L. Fluke, Minot, was elected presi-ers.Grand Forks, midway, AmusementVail Repeats in Syracuse body Pays" policy. he took time out dent, succeeding E. W. Mueller, James-Corp. of America; Thrill Day, Flash Wil- SYRACUSE. Jan.28.-Director Paul lastfall, on leave of absence,to town.Other officers named are E. W.liams' Thrill Drivers; auto races, RacingSmith, New York State Fair, has awarded organizeandmanagethe 1938 Vancura, Fessenden, vice-president; DickCorp. of America.Jamestown and Fes-the auto -race contract to Ira Vail, Man- ArkansasLive -Stock Exposition in Forkner,Langdon,secretary -treasurer,senden, midway. Fairly & Little Shows.hasset, N. Y.This will be the 12th year Little Rock. and McGowan and Mueller,directors.(See McGOWAN WANTS on page 37) of Vail management of auto races here. 36 The Billboard FAIRS -EXPOSITIONS February 4, 1939 grand -stand tickets in 1938 brought inpresident;Harry B.Correll,secretary; Kansans See Floor Show $3,442. Jacob H. Maust, treasurer; Carl H. Flick- The Needles During Greatest Banquet enstine, superintendent of concessions; HAZLEHURST, Miss. - Chamber ofHarry K. Gilmore, Albert G. Naunes, CINCINNATI, Jan. 28.-There were TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 28.-Annual ban-Commerce is backing a move to acquirePaul D.Jacobs,D. Tilden Kline,di- rumblings of the recent slaying of a quet of the State Association of Kansasa permanent plant for Copiah Countyrectors.Mr. Kline, who was elected di- 12 -prong elk prior to attendance at Fairs during the 16th annual meetingFair.A fair association committee hasrector for the first time, died of a heart the annual meeting of Rocky Moun- in the Hotel Jayhawk here on Januaryannounced raising of its required shareattack in less than seven hours after tain Association of Fairs in Havre, 10 and 11 was the most largely attendedfor a PWA grant.About eight acreshis election. Mont., on January 22 and 23 by in history of the organization, reportedare to be used for carnival grounds and HaroldF.DePue, North Montana Secretary -Treasurer George Harman, Val-erection of stock pens and exhibition KENOSHA, Wis. - WestKenosha Falls;Harry L. ley Falls, who was re-elected for thebuildings, to be completed in time forCounty Fair Association re-elected M. M. StatePair,Great Benjamin Kaskin. Fitton, Midland Empire Fair, Billings, 15th consecutive year. the 1939 fair. Schnurr,president; Mont.;ArtBriese, Thearle-Duffield Floor show, provided thru courtesy of vice-president; E. V. Ryall, secretary, and Fireworks Co.;T. P. Eichelsdoerfer, Vic Allen and B. C. Truex, Paragon En- HOUSTON.-A series of five good -willJ. W. VanLiere, treasurer. Regalia Mfg. Co., and Fred H. Kress- terprises, included Lang and Lee, Jug-excursions thru 101 towns in Texas and mann, Barnes -Carruthers. So a cou- glingSensations;Jimmie O'Neill andLouisiana on behalf of Houston Pat Stock RACINE, Wis.-Racine County Agricul- ple of editors of The Billboard stayed company, barrel jumpers;- Bobby Gil-Show and Livestock Exposition will beturalSocietyelectedGeorgeCoake. their copy pencils only long enough bert, violinist; Pauline Small, vocalist;launched soon. said T. P. Wier, chair-president; John Borgenson, vice-presi- to be mildly needled upon receipt of Lowell and Bernice, roller skaters; Dotman of the manufacturers' committee ofdent; E. A. Polley, secretary, and George this wire on Monday from Havre: Burdett, girl globe walker; Burns Twins,the show.Four -page folders to ballyhooWeiler, treasurer. Annual report showed "Claude Ellis and Al Hartmann, The novelty dancers; Betty Carr, acro dancer;the show have been distributed.W. O.a balance of $2,185.28. Billboard, Cincinnati, 0.-En route to Randall and Carr, adagio dancers, andCox, secretary, said entries insure an Great Fallsforelk steakdinner. Zada Maddox, pianist. all-time peak. BEAVER DAM, Wis.-C. J. Schoenfeld Wish you were here. (Signed) DePue, Among show and attractions people was elected president of Dodge County Fitton,Briese,Eichelsdoerferand registered were H. W. Anderson, M. A. ARKADELPHIA, Ark.-W. F.Spivey,FairAssociation,succeeding H. E. Kressmann." Srader,Anderson-SraderShows;Benpresident of Clark County Fair Associa-Krueger.Othersnamed wereHarry Broadbeck, Broadbeck Shows; Amy Cox,tion, said plans for enlarging the scopeReckner, vice-president;J.F.Malone, Paul Cholet, Renee DuPrie, Amy Coxof the annual event include the acquir-secretary, and E. R. Frederick, treasurer.tions in the automobile and steelin- Booking Office; Charles Rotelo, Elite Ex-ing of permanent grounds and erection dustries, however, show evidence of ap- position Shows; W. A. and Ralph Gibbs,of a plant thru a WPA project.I. D.Association reported loss of $3,273.13 Inproaching the limit of immediate ex- Gibbs Shows; A. H. Sutton, Fair Pub-Jones is chairman of the location and1938. pansion possibilities, and littleor no lishingHouse;LutherFuller,Fullerbuilding committee.Larger exhibition MARSHALL, Tex.-Central East Texasadded stimulus from these important Family; Ole Graham, Graham Bookingbuildings, rodeo arena and barns areFair Association re-elected Knox Lee,industriescanbelookedforduring Agency;C.P. Klein, Klein Fireworks;also planned. the next several months.In fact, some C. G. Buton, J.L. Landes Shows; Vic president; Tom J.Agnor, Mrs.N. P.slowing down in automobile production Allen, Paragon TheatricalEnterprises; WEST POINT, Miss.-Directors of 23 -Cockrell, Erik Littlejohn, W. T. Kieley,may occur as dealers become completely W. B.Currey,vice-presidents; W. M. R.H.Pearson,PearsonDecorations;County Northeast Mississippi LivestockThomas, treasurer; John Broggitti, sec-stocked with new cars and the early Frank Sharp, Regalia Mfg. Co.; RussellAssociation voted to double the amountretary; Grace Keck, assistant secretary,rush to buy new models subsides. Green,E.G.Staats & Co.; Don M.of premiums to $3,150 this year and Likewise,steelmanufacturershave Brashear, Tidwell Shows; B. C. Truex,add classes.The association accepted aand B. M. Browning, general superin-been working to a considerable extent Truex Fireworks; Ray Anderson, Thearle-gift from the city of a 27 -acre plot fortendent. on steel for the new automobile models Duffield Fireworks Co.; W. E. West, D. E.permanent grounds, to be shared with and also to fill orders which were placed Belknap, W. E. West's Shows. Clay County Fair Association.A group MEMPHIS,-Raymond Skinner was re-recently during the temporary decline of business men are ready to under-appointed president of Midsouth Fairin steel prices.When this business is write cost of buildings. Association. partly cleaned up some decrease in steel Perey Turnstiles To Check output might occur.It now appears unlikelythatexpansioninbuilding G. G. Expo's Ferry Crowds CARMICHAEL SAYS - activity or in a number of other less SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28.-To facili- Fair Elections (Continued from page 32) important industries can be sufficient tate handling crowds on ferry boats go- HERBERT, Sask. - Herbert Agricul-who think the same as I do. The reasontooffset these developments, and no ing to and from Golden Gate Interna-turalSocietyelected:President, Neiswhy I know thisis that I have in-large additional increase in industrial tlonalExposition,aturnstilesystemNelson; vice-presidents, Joe Berezovaky.terviewed about 75 people on the sub-production before spring is indicated. registering at any time the number en-O.A.Jahnke:secretary -treasurer,H.ject and they all say that if it is a good In general the outlook isfor some Tilston-Jones. fast-moving show the little space the inconsumer tering and leaving Treasure Island will pole in front of them requires doesn'tadditionalimprovement be installed, reports the Percy Turnstile But they did saypurchasing power and demand for farm Co. ROSTHERN, Sask.-Rosthern Agricul-bother in the least products in the United States in the The Perey people say they will furnishtural Society elected: President, Hermanthat those high blue poles were a sightnear future, followed by a period of about 450 turnstiles, the automatic de-Roth; vice-presidents, A. W. Friesen, F.and they consider them of relative stability. Henschel; secretary -treasurer, C. J. Wil-circus. vices aiding in handling crowds at Island I would like to ask ahowgoers if they INCOME: ESTIMATE RAISED ferry terminals, at San Francisco Ferrykinson. would go to a movie as often as they SAE has increased its estimate of 1938 Building and Oakland Pier.Turnstiles do if they had to sit for two hours oncash farm income from marketings and for 17 types of tickets will be installed, THIEF RIVER FALLS. Minn,-S. E.a hard board seat or a hard foldinggovernment payments to $7,825,000,000, Including coin -operated devices control-Hunt was elected president of Penning- as compared with the $7,500,000,000 esti- ling entrances to ferries. ton County Agricultural Society; W. E.chair.I think the answer would be no. succeedingAnd if it was as hot as it gets in themate of last summer. Reasons for the Da.hlquist,vice-president, big topI think the answer would beincrease are the improvement In demand Hans Anton; R. J. Lund, secretary, andno again.Why not try to straightenfor farm products and the purchases Fair Grounds E. O. Peterson, treasurer. these two uncomfortable factors insteadof surplus commodities by the Surplus of taking something away from the cir-Commodities Corp., wl1fch are resulting DES MOINES, Ia.-A 620,683 WPA pro- BOTTINEAU,N.D.-FredBrainard larger income from meat animals, ject to continue sanitation work on Iowawas re-elected president of Bottineaucus that the people like to see and goin County Agricultural Society, and Lloydthere expecting to see.Comfort is onedairy products and fruits and vegetables. State Fair grounds under sponsorship of of the great things 1n our lives. The 1938 income estimateincludes city and State fair authorities has beenTarvestad, vice-president. frommarketings and approved by the federal government. I read In The Billboard of December$7,125,000,000 BLOOMSBURG, Pa.-Columbia County10, 1938, the article by P. M. Silloway,$500,000,000in government payments. Agricultural, HorticulturalandMe-Why a Biggest Show on Earth? I enjoyedIn 1937 marketings yielded $8,233,000,000 MANSFIELD, O. - Richland Countychanical Association, sponsor of Blooms-it very much, as there was much truthand government payments $367,000,000. Agricultural Society reported that $3.500 BruceSneldman,in 1t. H. M. CARMICHAEL. Cash income totaled67,944,000,000in of its debt was paid last year, leavingburgFair,elected 1936 and 64,328,000,000 in 1932. $344 at the start of this year as com Income from live stock and live -stock pared with $92 in 1938. The board bor- products hasdeclinedlessthisyear rowed $300 in 1938 to meet expenses. than the income from crops.In the Total debt Is now $4,000.C. L. Mitchell, Agricultural Situation first 10 months of 1938 the income from chairman of the board of county com- marketings of live stock and products missioners. Informed directors that the Condensed Data From December Summary by U. S. Department of Agriculture, totaled$3.304,000,000 comparedwith county will provide an additional $500 Washington, D.C. $3,529,000,000during the same period for financing the 1939 fair, making a of1937. Marketings ofcrops yielded total contribution for 1939 of about $4,- IMPORTANT agricultural news of theingofsurpluscommodities by the$2,499,000.000 of cash income in the first 500.Receipts in 1938 were $15,803, while government. A deal Involving the export10 monthsof 1938 comparedwith expenses were $15,950.Admission and month included signing of a recipro-of 20,000,000 bushels of domestic wheat$3.199.000,000 in the like period of 1937. caltrade agreement with the Unitedto flour mills in the United Kingdom Dairy products have been the principal Kingdom, announcement of the Agricul-was announced by the Department ofsustaining factorin income from the tural Adjustment Program for 1939 and livestock and productsgroup,with WANT MORE REVENUE the raising of estimates of farmers' cashAgriculture on December 1. marketings during the first 10 months income in 1938 to $7,625,000,000.The DEMAND: UP MORE yielding $1,243,000,000 of cash income for trade agreement permits United States Industrialactivity during Novembercompared with $1.241.000.000in1937. wheat toenter the United Kingdomcontinued the advance which has beenMeat- animals returned $1.529.000.000 of YOUR ORGANIZATION? duty free on the same basis as CanadianIn progress since June. More than halfcash income compared with $1.668,000.- and Australian wheat:it abolishes theof the ground lost in industrial produc-000in1937,andpoultryandeggs Read British duty on American lard, abolishestion from the summer of 1937 to the$439,000,000 compared with 8502,000,000. duties on certain fruit juices and reducessummer of 1938 has been recovered. The Thecropsgroupinclude:Grains, "BINGO BUSINESS" duties on fresh apples and pears.Theimprovement in consumer purchasing$701,000,000 of income from marketings adjustment program makes a reductionpower apparently has been less marked,in the 10 months this year, compared --LIT lingo in the A Column A6 intheacreagegoalforwheat butaltho data are not yet available for thewith $942,000,000 in1937:cotton and virtuallyno changeinothermajorlast two months. Manufacturing plantscottonseed, $525,000,000 compared with WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE crops, and It offers considerably increasedhave been able to increase production$607,000,000; fruits and vegetables, $765,- Department conservation payments to producers ofto some extent merely by taking up000,000 comparedwith $991,000,000. cotton, corn, wheat and rice.The in-the slack with existing working forces,Governmentpaymentstotaled$395,- THIS WEEK and EVERY WEEK creaseinthe 1938 cash Income esti-and the recovery of consumer Incomes000,000 compared with $355,000,000in mates is the result of improved domesticand purchasing power for farm products1937.Index of prices of farm products demand for farm products and the buy -willfollow moreslowly thegeneraldeclined one point during the month spread of business improvement. ended November15. The index was The sharp increase in industrial pro-94 and compares with 107 in November duction in recent months has been alast year. FIREWORKS reflection mainly ofincreasesin the During the last month of record prices FOR YOUR FAIR-FOR YOUR PARK --FOR YOUR JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION, output of steel, automobiles and tex-of grains as a group were unchanged, FROM THE DOORS OF OUR FACTORY AVAILABLE TO YOU EVERYWHERE. tiles and a marked pick-up in buildingcotton advanced, fruits were up slightly. GET OUR PRICES AND BE CONVINCED. activity.The latter has continued atdairy products were up, egg prices ad- PIONEERS IN THE FIELD. an accelerated pace, with a very sharpvanced, meat animals were down. Lower ILLINOIS FIREWORKS CO. rise from September to October, afterpricesoftobacco were primarilyre- r.O. ROO : ,_. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. allowing for seasonal tendencies. Opera -sponsible for the decline In the index. .T

February 4, 1939 FAIRS -EXPOSITIONS The Billboard 37 Three County Fair Association, host to stories of running Kansas Free Fair. He Canada B Contract the conclave; Northampton Chamber of said the biggest mistake any showman Commerce, speakers and others having a Fair Meetings ever made was to play anybody for a part in making the 19th annual meeting sucker If he Intends to do business with To Young -Hamilton Illinois Association of Agricultural him year after year, and he cautioned one of the biggest.At the banquet on Fairs, February 1 and 2, St. Nicholas WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 28.-Westernthe previous night 232 attended. everyfairman todelivergoodsas Hotel, Springfield. E. E. Irwin, presi- advertised. Canada Fairs Association, known as Class At the closed meeting members heard dent, Springfield. B,at the annual Western Canadiandiscussion offlows and Whys of State Barnes -Carruthers contracted Bellvílle. Prize Money, Concessions and Progress South Texas Fair Circuit, February fairs meetings in the Fort Garry Hotel 6, Lagrange. Kan.; Burwell, Sidney, Culbertson, Tren- here on January 16-18, awarded contractsMade in Judging andClassification.If DistrictCourtroom, ton and Cambridge fairs; Williams & Lee for 1939 grand -stand attractions on theany member had a complaint he was free G. A. Koenig, president, Lagrange. got Elwood and Orleans; Lew Rosenthal circuit to Ernie Young in conjunctionto express his opinions without fear that AssociationofTennessee Fairs, got Beatrice and reported five and a half February7,NoelHotel,Nashville. withthe George HamiltonBookinghis remarks would be broadcast thru the weeks of the D circuit of fairs garnered Agency, Winnipeg, in addition to themedium of disinterested persons. O. D. Massa, secretary, Cookeville. at the Havre, Mont., meeting.Thearle- awards of other contracts as announced Despite havoc caused by the Septem- Louisiana StateAssociation of Duff ield Fireworks Co. ticketed Trenton, inThe Billboardlast week. ber 21 hurricane and flood, Massachu- Fairs, February 7 and 8, City Hall, Burwell; Sidney, Ia., and Red Oak, Ia., Joseph Trimble, president, and Keithsettsfairs escaped with comparatively Eunice.P.O. Benjamin, secretary, and Northwestern Amusement Co. took small damage. Tallulah. Stewart, secretary, both of Portage La Total loss of 16 fairs MississippiAssociationofFaire, Oakland, Neligh, Stanton, Beatrice, Pierce Prairie,Man., were in charge of theamounted to $25,000, according to fig- and Hartington. ures of Secretary -Treasurer A. W. Lom- February 9 and 10, Edwards Hotel, Western Canada Fairs Association meet- Jackson. J. AL Dean,secretary, Annual banquet acts included Straight ing, and J. P. Curror, Prince Albert, firstbard.Figures as to damage at Eastern Jackson. Sisters, Phyllis Patterson and May Brody, vice-president, was chairman of the newStates Exposition, Springfield, were not West Virginia Association of Fairs, Fisher Sisters, Betty Whitmore and Janis Canadian Mid -WestFairsAssociationincluded. Nearly half of the $25,000 February 17 and 18, Ruffner Hotel, Beecher, Rolling Rockets, Will Schroder gathering in absence of President W. J.loss was suffered by Sturbridge Fair. Charleston.J. O. Snapp, secretary. Family, Margaret Niles,Alice Persson, Cowan, Yorkton, Sask., who is in a hos- The named executive committee, Morgantown. Phyllis Marshall, Bernice Miller, Beverly pital.Fred W. Kemp, Edmonton, presi-headed by Past President L. A. Stevens, New YorkStateAssociationof Neil, Dot Williams and Don Saunders, for dent, and Sid W. Johns, Saskatoon, sec-voted to hold the 1940 annual meeting County Agricultural Societies, Febru- Franklin Vincent and Barnes -Carruthers; retary, were in charge of the meeting ofin the Hotel Bancroft, Worcester, on Jan- ary 21, Ten Eyck Hotel, Albany.G. Mercedes Banks, Paula Hunter, Jones Western Canada Association of Exhibi-uary 18 and 19.Annual 1939 spring W. Harrison, secretary, 131 North Pine Brothers and Phillips and Wolfe, for Ole tions, Class A circuit. meeting will be in that city on April 28. avenue, Albany. Graham; Freddie Langenheim and Skip JohnEast,Saskatoon,wasnamedRepresentatives voiced enthusiasm and Dean's hillbillies, for Ernie Young. Oskar president of Western Canada Associationoptimism on the outlook and consensus Ontario Association of Agricultural Sederholm, president of the Danish Com- of Exhibitions; Fred Robinson, Regina,was that, barring adverse weather, Mas- Societies, February 23 and 24, King munity Fair Association of Copenhagen, sachusetts Edward Hotel, Toronto.J.A. Carroll, vice-president; Sid W.Johns,secretary, fairs would have the best secretary, Toronto. Denmark, gave a humorous account of treasurer, re-elected.. year since1930. Registration showed fair troubles and incidents which proved Western Canada Fairs Association re-that 17 Massachusetts fairs were repre- the business much the same the world elected Joseph Trimble, president.sented, as were five from Vermont, twoThomas Shows, Art B. Thomas; Affiliated.over. Others elected are G. M. Cooke, Lloyd-from New Hampshire and one each fromBooking Agency, Vince Markee; Globe Show -Attractions Visitors minster, first vice-president; J. B. Hol-Maine and Connecticut. Poster Corp., Sunny Bernet;EdgarI. den. Walter S. Kelly signed with seven fairs Show and attraction reps present in- Vegreville,secondvice-president; Schooley Productions, Edgar I. Schooley;cluded J. L. Landes Shows and Elite Ex- W. D. Strang, third vice-president; Keithto handle candy pitches.Henry Rapp,Ernie Young Agency, Ernie Young; Flash Stewart, secretary, re-elected. American Fireworks Co., signed BrocktonWilliams Thrill Drivers, Flash Williams;position Shows, J. L. Landes, C. G. Buton; and Topsfield.Frank Wirth was muchLew Rosenthal Attractions, Lew Rosen-J.C. Michaels AttractionsCo.,J.C. in evidence, and George Hamid signedthal, Milton Stultz; Williams & Lee At-Michaels, William Groth; Northwestern N. C. BATTLES numerous fairs.Al Martin, whose circustractions, Gladys Williams; Northwest-Amusement Co., Leo Semb, Jule Miller; (Continued from page35) in Worcester was so successful he couldern Amusement Co., Jule Miller, LeoW. E. West Motorized Carnival, Jameson leave it to attend the convention, signed White, W. E. West; Gibbs Show, Inc., Dr. A. H. Fleming, Louisburg, re-elected Sembe; Barnes -Carruthers, Fred Kress-W. A. and Ralph Gibbs; Interstate Fire- president of the association.John W.with six county fairs to produce stagemann, Charles Reef, Rube Liebman; De- shows.Frank Wiswell, executive presi- works Co., Albert Reader: Garrett Sound Robinson, Hickory. was re-elected vice- Waldo'sAttractions; MusicCorp.ofSystems, Bill Garrett; Williams & Lee, president, and new officers are W. H.dent of the United States Trotting As-America, Everett Johnson, Hogan Han- sociation, advocated the Billy Williams; Paragon Agency, Vic Al- Dunn, Wilson,secretary,and M. W. returnofcock; Fairly & Little Shows, Noble C.len; Tom Drake Agency, Tom Drake; Williams. Monroe, vice-president. harnessracingtoallfairs. GeorgeFairly, Phil Little; John B. Rogers At- Dr.Flemingpointedout Ventry and his Stetson Band were booked Model T Derby, Al Roth; Collins United thatof tractions,J.K.SmithJr.;JimmieShows, R.L.Collins;Flash Williams $104,606.30 grossed by 27 fairs in theby Topsfield Fair.William A. Creed,Lynch's DeathDodgers,PatPurcell, Lawrence,Mass., Century ofProgress ThrillDrivers;Ernie Young Agency, State last year expenses were $101,510.93. Frank Winkley; Zimdars Greater Shows.Ernie Young; John B. Rogers Produc- Totalof$35,243.94 wentforpremi-Shows, was a newcomer.Paul Denish,Al H. Fine; Melvin's United Shows, Percy Hamid's New Englandrepresentative, tions, J. K. Smith Jr.; Truex Fireworks, ums; 859,359.22, labor and equipment; Jones, A. M. Balderston; Regalia Mfg.B. C. Truex; Thearle-Duffield Fireworks $5,070.68. taxes to State and counties.smiled broadly over bookings contracted.Co., William A. Lindeman, T. P. Eichles- Out -of -State showmen took about $75,000 Co.. R. W. Anderson; Clyde S. Miller doerfer;Hinck's Congress of Thrillers,Rodeo,ClydeMiller;HartzlerPublic on 22 fairs and $50,000 of this was spent C. W. Hinck; Thearle-Duffield Fireworks inthe counties beforethe showmenMANAGERS IN WASH.- Address, W. L. Hartzler; Central States Co., Art Briese; Goodman Wonder Show,Shows, P. M. Maser; Fuller Family Cir- moved out, Dr. Fleming said. (Continued from page35) Max Goodman. About 60fairsecretaries and twiceco-operate more closely with others to cus, Luther Fuller;Frederick Amuse- that many show and attractions people ment Co., R. S. and J.C. Frederick; make this the State's greatest fair year. Harper Dogs and Ponies, Fred Harper; attendedtheconvention,whichDr. WashingtonFairs Association re- Fleming, of Franklin County Fair. termed S. F. TARGET Regalia Mfg. Co., Frank Van Brocklin, electedPresidentChapinD.Foster, Frank Sharp; South Dakota Dirt Track "the largest and most enthusiastic meet-Chehalis, andWaldoCarlson,Che- (Continued from page35) ing the association ever had." against the State Fair set-up as a "wheelAssociation Auto Races,Earl Matron; halis,secretary -treasurer. A.E.Bar- E. G. Staats & Co., Russell Green; Ewalt Lobby Committee Named tel,manager of Western Washingtonwithin a wheel, a closed corporation, and Fair, Puyallup. was elected vice-presi-more interested in control than eitherAmusement Co., Thomas Ewalt; Barnes - At the annual banquetJ.Melville success or good will for the State show."Carruthers, Jack Polk; Anderson-Srader Broughton, Rateigh, Democratic candi-dent. His position on the board of di- Shows,Inc., -H. W. Anderson, M.A. date for governor, paid high tribute torectorswill be filled by Earl Linius, County fair men appointed a commit-Srader;Peggy Thomas; Rhoades Fire- managers and entertainers at agricul-Grandview. tee of five to meet a committee of fiveworks, Ralph Rhoades; Amusement Corp. tural fairs for their part in the State's Speakersincluded W.J.Robinson,from the State board of agriculture toof America, L. Clifton Kelley; Central advancement. "I am sure that NorthState director of agriculture; Mr. Bartel;form some plans to streamline the StateStates Independent Shows, Jimmy Car- Carolina will place no hindrance in theLloyd Spencer, advertising counsel;Fair from administration down to policy.penter; Ole Graham, Inc., Ole Graham; path of an agency that has helped soHenry Walker, State 4-H Club leader:Matzke headed the county fair group,Schroeder Family Band, Will Schroeder; much to advance this State," he de-Lyle.Abrahamson, Tacoma; J. A. Guit-and R. R. Vance, Hastings, the StateIllinois Fireworks Co., George McCray; clared.His remarks were received withteau, director State FFA, and O. M.board'sfive. County fairgroup gotSavidge Rides and Shows, Walter Savidge; enthusiasm by the fair men, who namedPlummer, manager of Pacific Interna-the 10 in agreement to oust Perry ReedConsolidated Amusement Enterprises, a legislative committee to lobby againsttional Live -Stock Show. by setting Mr. Millie In nomination. Mr.Billie J. Collins; Lew Rosenthal Enter- theproposedtaxIncreasebeforea Vance, acting as chairman, so the com-prises, Lew Rosenthal, MiltonStultz; General Assembly faced with the problem mittee said, was charged with makingGus Sun Exchange, E. F. Lampman, E. J. of raising more money to meet increasedMcGOWAN the Milne nomination, but when it cameNewman; Earl Hammond's Alaska Eskimo cost of government. (Continued from page35) time he rose and entered the name of John W. Wilson,Cetlin & Wilson Perry Reed, Then C. Y. Thompson, oneShows, Earl Hammond; Fairly & Little Shows and president of the AmericanHamilton and Langdon, midway, Fairlyof the committeemen, entered Millle'sShows, Noble C. Fairly. CarnivalsAssociation,Inc.,toldthe& Little Shows; revue, Lew Rosenthalname. Rumble was heard from the SHORT TAKES: Perry Reed's 1938fi- meeting. "It is our aim to remedy theAttractions.Fargo, midway, Goodmancounty fair group, which, after the votenancialreport showed$7,500inthe old evils.We are going to make theWonder Shows. was counted showing Reed's retention ofblack, best in nearly 10 years.... Ernie carnival a decent place for ladies and Resolutionsadopted indorsed thethe job, broke into a roar of protest.Young reversed the usual procedure- gentlemen to go for clean entertain-United States Trotting Association andStan Matzke, leader of the move, sawinstead of using flutter -fluid on the fair ment." Talent for the banquet flooragreed to co-operate with the North Da-his head roll off the list of State boardmen, he gave them candy. . M. H. show was provided by offices of George A.kota Junior Chamber of Commerce tomembers when he was voted out whileBarnes made one ofhisrare appearances Hamid,Frank Wirthand JamesF.recognize the 50th anniversary of State-all others went thru uncontested. out this way, very happy about how Victor. hood this year.Mr. Finke, discussing But the fight is not ended, accordingthings turned out in Canada. .L. At the opening session speakers in-highlights of the Chicago annual meet-to county fair men, who went imme-Clifton Kelley was exploiting the Rubin cluded W. E. Fanner,- chairman of theing of the International Association ofdiately into meeting to draft some pro-& Cherry Exposition. . Jack King, State commission in charge of NorthFairs and Expositions, urged members toposed legislation to be submitted beforeslugged by two guys on a country road, Carolina'sexhibitatthe New Yorkstage aggressive campaigns to sell fairsclosingdateforbillentriesat thehad his blackened eyes given sympathy World'sFair; W.KerrScott,com-to public and exhibitors alike. He spokeunicameral sessionhere. Revisionofand caress from two young things-nice missioner of agriculture: Allen J. Max-at a Dutch lunch given by Red Riverthe State Fair administration will besympathy If you can get it., .. Barney well,commissioner of revenue;J.L.Valley Fair Association, Fargo. He urgedtried by law. Oldfield,The Billboardman, got sick Walters, secretary of Cherokee IndianNorth Dakota fairs to co-operate with just as the banquet show opened, but it Fair,and Norman Y. Chambliss, co-the national exhibit council and affiliate Shubert Is Fair Head wasn'tbecauseofVicAllen's drum partner with George A. Hamid in a stringwith the national organization to divert J.F. Shubert, Shubert, became Statebeating.... Buzzers for hand -shake gags of fairs in the State.Elected directorsexhibit money of great manufacturers toFair president, succeeding Mr. Banning.were used liberally by Billy Williams.... were Mr. Chamblisa, Dr. J. S. Dorton,smallerfairs. B.E.Groom, GreaterFirstvice-presidentisJamesBoyd,BillieJ.Collins' new bookingoffice Shelby; C. H. Hight, Henderson; F. A.North Dakota Association, urged study ofKearney: second, Gates Lilley, Paplllion;name is pretentious and his card is al- Whiteside,Gastonia; C. L.Parnell,the live -stock show from the viewpointtreasurer, Emerson Purcell. Broken Bow,most that big.... C. G. Buton picked Mebane: A. J. Grey, Rocky Mount, andof placing greatest emphasis on the classand Mr. Reed, secretary.Directors areup weight since thelastconvention. J.L.Clayton,Leaksville. Grey andof live stock best adapted to the area.J.S. Golder,Oakland;E.J.Millie; . Convention martyr: Stanley Matzke, Clayton are new members, succeedingOther speakers included H. E. Billing,A. A. Russell, Geneva; R. C. Johnson,Seward, who went down protesting to P. W. Blum, Winston-Salem, and T. R.Fargo, State 4-H Club leader; RichardMead. the last. Walker Jr., Littleton. Crockett, Langdon, and Harry Greer, It was not a convention of idea ex- Fargo, who explained the merger of trot-change on operation of county fairs, but MURFREESBORo,Tenn.- Mid -State MAFA TO- ting associations. one themed and aimed for the target ofColored Fair Association here, organized breaking up the control by the samelast fall, recently sent a bill to the Legis- (Continued from page35) Attractions Reps There people of the State Fair. lop two weeks off the exempted time. Maurice W.lature asking for an annual appropria- Amusement Interests and repre-Jencks, Topeka's genialfairmanager,tion of $2,000, reports Dr. JamesR. Pat- Other resolutions expressed thanks tosentatives presentincludesArt B.handed the meeting a few laughs withterson,secretary.

Wc_ 38 The Billboard PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS February 4, 1939 Conducted by CLAUDE R. ELLS-Communications to 25 Opera Place,Cincinnati, O. RISK DRIVE FROM NEW BASE NAAPPB Moves Exec Quarters

Chicago offices to change location-convention body considers spot for 1939

CHICAGO,Jan.28.-After having been situatedintheHotel Sherman here for the past three years, the execu- tive offices of the National Association of Amusement Parks, Pools and Beaches will be moved to Suite 1130, 201 North Wells Building, northeast corner of Lake and Wells streets,it being the feeling of officers, said Secretary A. R. Hodge. that independent offices will place the association in a better position regarding convention accommodations. The new offices are commodious and MAURICE PIESEN JOHN WENDLER GEORGE H. CRAMER modern and provision has been made MEMBERS AT LARGE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the American Recreational EquipmentAssociation, for the accommodation of members who recently appointed for 1939 by President George A. Hamad, are Mr. Piesenand Mr. Wendler, andMr. Cramer is amem- will need a Chicago office when passing first vice- thru the city for the purpose of receiv- ber ex -officio.With them besides the president on the committee are the other officers, C. V. Starweather, ing mail and telegrams and meeting president; R. E. Chambers, second vice-president; Harry C. Baker, treasurer, and R. S. Gesell, executive secretary. appointments previously made by mall. Shortly after moving into the new headquarters Secretary Hodge will launch Wild Animal Farm StartedAttaches To Give the 193r public liability insurance cam-Enlarged Pittsburgh paign, which promises to be the biggest By Phelan iu Boston Area in association history.Convention loca-Zoo Ups Attendance Ideas on Policy for tions committeeisinvestigating hotel BOSTON, Jan. 28.-Charles W. Phelan, accommodations in New York and Chi- PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28. - Arnoldwho recently retired as general manager cago with a view to determining loca-Schaumann, head keeper at Highlandof the Yankee -Colonial Network, madeKey West Playland tion of the 1939 meeting. Park Zoo here, operated free by the zooknown today that he has begun founda- KEY WEST, Fla., Jan. 28.-Resumption commission,reportsthatattendancetion of a wild animal farm at George- Secretary Hodge invited all members town, suburb of Boston.The farm isof normal wages after the holidays and of the association and friends to visitduring 1938 greatly exceeded that of an influx of tourists boosted last week's 1937. Stone bear pits with limestonealso to serve as a zoo and there arebusiness in Plsyland Park here close to the new offices when in Chicago and 4o bedailyexhibitionsoftrained suggested thatallcorresponding withpools were completed early last year and opening -week gross.Ben Beno, trapeze more than 25 grizzly, black, European,animals. performer, was enthusiastically received. him during the year make note of thecinnamon and polar bears installed In Phelan, who alsoisawaiting con- new address. firmation from the Federal Radio Com-Wiltsee's Side Show continued to draw, thepits drew crowds.Shipments ofmission to open two independentand the Ridee-O, Rolo -Plane and Octo- Alaska Kodiacs and wild fowl are ex-radio stations at Salem and Lynn, Mass.,pusweretopmoneygetters. Cold Changed Steamer Schedulepected soon. (See WILD ANIMAL on page 40) weather on Thursday kept patrons away, Recent additions Include pairs of Afri- but on Saturday. with warmer weather, Made for Lake Erie Spots can water buffalo, peafowl, ostrich and about 6,000 had passed thru the en- SANDUSKY, 0.,Jan. 28.-C. & B.gray fox and three Australian emus, giantA. C. Publicity Fund Nixedtrance by 8:30 p.m., and attractions re- Transit Co. steamer Goodtime excursionsgull, several species of African monkeys, ported good business.Manager Curtis Brazilianocelot,peccary,four nine - ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 28.-The much -L. Bockus has leased the location for from Cleveland to Cedar Point and Put - ballyhooed$50,000publicityfund,to in -Bay will not be operated this year, itbanded armadillos; an elephant, a largehave been raised by private subscriptionnext year. was learned this week.The line's serv-tusker, and a guanaco, giving the zoo aand used to boost the resort this year McKiernan & Van Cellette'sHolly- ices will be limited to seven-day cruisespair for breeding. thru an outside agency, throwing out thewood Revue closed January 21 to ful- by the steamer Seeandbee, the present Cold weather has halted work on newpresentpublicityset-up, was junkedfill Florida fair contracts and was re- line to Buffalo, and possibly occasionalseal, elephant and hippo bathing pools,this week when Commissioner Frank B.placed by Alice White's Ginger Girls. excursions by the City of Erie. (See Enlarged Pittsburghopposite page)Offsent back thechecks had beenMrs. Julien reported that. she arrived in Hundreds of high-school groups, collected.The idea, conceived by groupNew York on January 18.First of a church societies and other organizations of business men, was given thumbs downseries of weekly meetings was held Tues- have made a ride on the Goodtime anFree Acts Pull Good Gate by the Press Club and several otherday for the purpose of making construe. annual event.Decision to curtail busi-For New Dixieland iu Jax bodies that waged a campaign against (See ATTACHES TO on. page 40) ness after 47 years followed an industrial it. Commissioner Offsaid the plan survey just completed for the board of JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 28.-Dixie-failed because of lack of support. directors.Burning of the old ship Cityland Park, operating here since Decem- A. C. Aud Gets Fed Funds of Buffalo last spring was believed to beber 1, has drawn 38,000 five -cent admis- ATLANTIC CITY.-The sixth annual ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 28.-Two WPA the basic cause of the decision to limitsions to date, said Dick Oldham, pro-Children's Week will be staged here onprojects for repairs to cost more than the activities of the line. prietor.Recent freeacts were Capt.June 23-30, It was announced by Alvin$150,000 at Municipal Auditorium re- The Erie may be used this season, itFrank Cushing's Thrill Show; Mrs. Mar -Pofenberger, chairman of the committeeceived okeh from Washington this week was said, to replace the Goodtime on (See FREE ACTS on page 40) in charge. and will furnish work for 235 men. One the Cedar Point run and also for the calls forroofing,brickpointing and traditional moonlight rides. In the event electrical work and the other provides the excursion steamer run from Cleve- for expenditure of $34.957 to reconstruct land to Cedar Point is abandoned, of- a portion of the ice-skating rink, 125 ficials of the G. A. Boeckling Co. here, feet long and 100 feet wide. operators of the amusement center, are expected to make other arrangements for handling excursionists the season, which Carl Sinclair Builds Home opens late in June. CANTON, 0., Jan. 28.-Carl Sinclair, manager of Meyers Lake Park here, plans Pier Opera Head To Bring to move his family into a home Ile has Just completed on the former site of Young Singers From Abroad Lakeside Country Club on the shore op- ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 28.-Jules Falk, posite the park.George Sinclair, head director of music for Steel Pier, who In of the park, and Mrs. Sinclair, supervisor 1938 received the Baldwin Award for of bathing beach and bathhouse privi- outstandingpromotion of musicin leges, have occupied a home within the America during the prior year, sailed park since last fall. for Europe on the Ile de France this week to bring back a number of young American singers now abroad for appear- Object to Tourist Camps ances with Steel Pier Opera Co. and to ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 28.-Thehotel prepare material for presentation of two men of this resort are going to fight for new works to be given American pre- their share of the New York World's mieres this summer. Fair money. They have already started The opera company, in its 12th con- a fight against the proposition of Mark secutive year, has given more than 400 O. Kimberling, superintendent of State performances. police, to license 5,000 tourist establish- GLENS FALLS, N. Y.-Extension of the ments to handle overflow fair crowds. Adirondack Mountains summer season, BOYS AND GIRLS WILL SLIDE down the elephant'strunkon this novel with closing on the last Sunday in Sep- piece ofplaygroundapparatus at the Chladren'a World of the New York World's ROCHESTER, Ind.-Fire of undeter- tember instead of on Labor Day, is one Fair.It was designed by Brooks Stevens and is 11 feet high and nearly 30 mined origin destroyed Fairview Hotel of the alms of Adirondack Resorts Asso- feet long.Stevens is drafting plans for other modernistic and streamlined and Dance Pavilion on LakeManitou ciation.Robert F. Collamer, manager of apparatus for the fair. including teeter-totters with lifelike heads of animals here onJanuary22.Harry Paige, owner, the Queensbury here, is treasurer. and birds and a climbing structure called a "Junglegym." estimated damage at $100,000. February 4, 1939 PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS The Billboard 39 operate with the President's Birthday The Pool Whirl Ballcelebrationslastweek,especially since F. D. R. is such a swim enthu- THE OUTSTANDING HIT OF THE CHICAGO SHOW By NAT A. TOR siast. Which reminds one of Mack Rose's (All Communications toNat A. Tor,suggestion that certain types of swim Mangels New Kiddie Ride Care New York Office, The Billboard)tanks should run specialsessions on offdaysforchildrenafflictedwith Good News paralysis. Arrangementswerecompletedlast ROTO-W H I P week to conduct the second world's ORDERS PLACED NOW WILL RECEIVE EARLY SPRING DELIVERY. high -diving championships around Dec- oration DayinPalisades (N.J.) eCaw9 ,9stawD W. F. MANGELS, Coney Island, New York, N. Y. Amusement Park, which was the site of the initial competish a few years By ALFRED FRIEDMAN ago. Plansareforthecontestto Coldest snapinseveralyearsJust be conducted in the big salt water poolabout brought things to a standstill. sÉLUSSE SKOOTER' CA RS at the Jersey resort instead ofin aRoller chairs, often discussed but never THESE CARS WERE USED IN ROCKAWAY PLAYLAND, ROCKAWAY BEACH, N. Y. portable tank as the first meet.So theinstalled at any of the Island beaches, Guaranteed To Be in FirstClass Condition. proposed battle of jackknives and backmay be a reality next summer at Long Have 20 Cars for Immediate Disposal at a Fraction of Their Original Cost. flips should interest a bigger field thanBeach. Also Hate Steel Floor Plates. before.There willbe no restrictions THESE SHOOTERS MUST BE SOLO BY FEBRUARY 15.WRITE US TODAY. whatsoever, and as the diving will be An attempt will be made to put oysters Ono DAMON-CHAPMAN RECORDING TURNSTILE. Price, $15.00. into a big tank instead of a portableand clams on a popularity plane match- ing the hot dog with World's Fair visi- CLEVELAND WRECKING CO. R°kawaych CBeachhannel!N.IY.' one the sky's the limit! Lelle Harbor 5.4025. Ofcourse,allplansaretentative.tors, and Long Island fishing interests Cash prizes will be awarded to winners.are behind the move.The Long Island and the tourney will be open to menDaily Press carried a quarter -page fea- and women.But sponsors want ideasture, with photos, on Oscar Buck Sr. and opinions.Many divers failed to(dad of the carnival operator), depicting Auto -SKOOTER-Water enter the first competish, even tho theythe elder Buck's capacity as a Merry -Go - were present, because, they said, theyRound manufactut er and how his prod- SHOWMEN were bridge or pool divers. Some per-ucts have enlivened many of the Island's CET THE RIDES THAT PAY YOU formers have been belittling the exploitsbeaches.Ice skating is winning favor BIGDIVIDENDS EY8RY YEAR. of Sol Solomon, who was winner in thenightly with thousands at R1is Park, Ne- LUSSE BROS., INC., B ROOTER 2809 N. Fslrhlll St., Phila., Pa., U. S.A. first tourney.The writer has had noponsit, where the pool serves as a rink. AOTO WATER SHOOTER. opportunitytodiscusstheproposed A. J. Kenny has been named for a 1.088E BROS., LTD.. CmW here, Sr RlePwar. Landed W.C.2.Eeelaed. competish with him, but I am certainsecondtimepresident ofRockaway he will be willing to defend his title,Chamber of Commerce, which is tryingWorld's Pair but, afterall, he scouts for he is as anxious as others to dispelto work out a feasible method with of-around by air, rail and boat in inspec- any rumor. ficials for underpasses to the beach, nowtion of proposed rides and attractions Who is the highest diver in the world?that there is to be a highway fringingfor the big show. WANT TO BUY So far as this column is concerned, thisthe beach off to bathers.Unified plan The winter sports and snow trains GIANT question was answered when Solomonfor a series of gigantic fireworks displayswhich fared so badly last winter are dived from the highest perch in openthru summer on the Long Island shore.having a go of it again. We are having competish in Palisades Park three yearsin which shore resorts will co-operate, iscolder weather on the Atlantic Coast FERRIS WHEEL ago. But the PoolWhirlisopen-to be discussed shortly. Word from Petethan at any time since 1936.On the minded and so will concede that carnivalLeister, local concession operator, now atnight of January 23 it was 18 degrees 75 FEET HIGH OR MORE divers had alittleedgeoverbridgeMiami Beach, indicates the 200 or morebelow in Montreal, while Rex Billings is leapers in that first fray. The most im-Long Islander concessioners in Floridabasking in sunshine in Miami, Fla. Most portant thing is for all high divers toare having a reasonably good season. of us would not mind changing from fur Will Pay Cash communicate with this column at once. Tho Long Beach by no means pro-coats to abbreviated bathing suits, but BOX 931,CareBillboard, To make the meet a success the major-poses to spike effectiveness of rules andhow about the return trip the latter 1564 Broadway, New York City. ity of competitors must be satisfied. Soregulations pertaining to operation ofpart of February? what are their desires? concessions and games on the Board- Norman Bartlett has been sending out walk, it plans to adopt a "more lenientto his friends a six -year metal pocket Resumes Race Policy policy in granting permits to deservingcalendar with the New York World's CONCESSION GAMES Harry Lanzner pepped up operationsoperators." Fair trylon and perisphere on the reverse on his Park Central indoor tank, New side.Do you suppose this calendar is LOCATIONS WANTED York City, the past few weeks by having responsible for his speed in advancing Locations far Games at either Amusement his work so that he will be ready for the Parks orBeaches. CAN PLACE One or ithousevarious championship races. ten Games If your Park or Beech looks In- The natatorium shoulddo wellthisQwte'icaKÍ¿ecteafiawopening in April? teresting. summer with the World's Fair crowds, Traube asa Prophet HARRY GERMAINN and one presumes Lanzner wants to ThatfellowLeonard Traubeisa P. 0. Box 292, Newark, N. J. make certain that people will hear ofequipment associationcourageous chap. Your author has al- P. S.-Want to book for the Fall and his place.Intra-college meets are being Winter months of 1939 and 1940 8 Kiddie ways boosted for him as a baseball play- Rides for my Indoor Carnival.These Rides staged at the Park Central with re- By R. S. UZZELL er but as a prophet he takes us so com- must have flash and beInA-1 operating sultantballyhoo. Lanzner ran swim pletely by surprise as to catch us off order. meets continually when Joe Laurie was Alfred W. Nichols, of Revere, Mass..guard. We never suspected him of being manager a few years ago. who is with John T. Benson on the Wild All during lastAnimalFarm,tells us that some lionsa prophet or the son of a prophet.His year, however, activities were practicallywill run from a spider and some ele-write-up of the close of the World's Fairwalk game note, is running midget auto nil.It's good to see the change. phants will run from a mouse but, whilein the January 28 issue of The Billbpardraces on the site of Funland Park, Miami, he does not fear wild animals, he prefershas all but counted the change in theirFla.CharlieSeel, who had a mouse not to have a steel door of a wild animalpockets and the buttons on their coats,game on the Walk last summer and who StopBeingBabies! as of November 11, 1939. will return in 1939, took his mice to Key Publicity up north this winter anentcage freeze shut in cold weather while West, Fla.Harry (Steel Pier p. a.) Volk swim activities in Florida has been wayhe is in the cage with the animals. Even We got an order by cable from theis sunning in Miami.Sid Lubin, who behind previousseason'srecords.Atin warm weather your author preferredother side of the earth just four hourshad the old-time movies on Hamid's first I thought editors were just gettingnot to go intoacage where Benson wasbefore it was sent, which hardly puts la doing plenty of club working to get a $10 bill,We do haveus in the same class with Leonard, butPier last season tired of publishing the usual Miami legqueer notions at times. with his new gift of foretelling the fu-work. art, but the p. a.'s in action down south ture he can, no doubt, tell how this all Al Gold, the Boardwalk's No. ,1 news are no slouches and the ideas are still The New England park meeting hashappened.While thehired man ofphotographer, signed with the city pub- there-but not enough of them arebeen set for March 21 in the MangerGeorge Harald Traube kept his feet onlicity office with instructions to shoot breaking.Heard something last weekHotel, Boston. The later date has beenterra firma, but just what has happenedplenty of bathing beauties for next sea- that might be one of the reasons forchosen to insure better weather thanto him since returning to The Billboardson's publicity.Mayor C. D. White has thislistlessness. Seemsone,publicitycan be promised for February or earlyis beyond our power of analysis.Thisokehed an appropriation for the annual crowd handles Miami Beach and anotherMarch dates. may be only a temporary outburst, but ifHeadliners' Frolic.Idea of the planning crew beata the ballyhoo drums for the "Daddy" Rich Passes it continues we shall speak to his wifecommission to taxvisitorsishitting city of Miami.Instead of working hand and little daughter about it. rough bumps, with the Atlantic City in hand, the two factions, according to a Daddy Rich, he of baby show fame, Beverage Association throwing in the reliable Informant, have been tearing athas passed on at 77 years.Pneumonia was too much for him this time.He latest wrench. eachother'sthroats.Toillustrate,went thru tt in 1932 and recovered in whenever one group arranges a beachtime to attend our convention in the MILWAUKEE. - ErnestUntermann. stunt for still photos or newsreels the atlantic City superintendent of Washington Park Zoo, other stages something on the same day.Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City, reported to the county park commis- Snthis way working press boys musthis last attendance at one of our con- ventions. He was a pioneer promoter of By W. H. McMAHON sion that animals are worth $51,539, a decide between the two, with the resultthe baby show and at one time the na- $3,371drop from ayearago. Most that one or the other gets across. Manytion's best.He hailed from Bridgeport, ATLANTICCITY,Jan.28.-Amongvaluable is Yacob, hippoptamus, worth times newshawks have suggested post-Conn., to which place his remains werewalk spots still defying wintry blasts are$4,000.Zoo population declined by 13 poning certain stunts so that both can Johnny McClay's bumper, shortly to beto 840 specimens during the past year. covered, but inallinstances onereturnedforintermentinMountain be Grove Cemetery.Lucius M. was hismovedintobetterquartersoppositea decrease in number of birds more than office refused to co-op with the other. Hamid's Pier; Miller & Simms' radio par-offsetting an increase in mammals and All of which seems a shame, because thename, but "Daddy" was hisgreetinglors, Murray Rosenblatt's sport center only losers are Miami and Miami Beach.from all who had known him profes- reptiles.There were 328 mammals, 489 sionally.He had not missed Mineolain Convention Hall, a new golf set-upbirds and 23 reptiles at the end of 1938 Thereforestopbeingbabies, boys.(L. I.) Fair in many years.As a judgeon Central Pier, Mike Sursock (Abdullah)as compared to 285 mammals, 551 birds Southern beaches and pools are having and the usual line-up of shops.Rosen-and 17 reptiles in 1937. enough competishasitis from skiat a baby show he had no superiorsblatt, who had the skating rink on resorts. and few equals. Hamid's Pier last year and has an amuse- These unusual winter winds do notment machine concession and sports cen- help Coaster building.Vernon Keenanter in the Auditorium, has leased WaltzENLARGED ,PITTSBURGH Dots andDashes was making progress on the new Coaster (Continued from opposite page) Joe Ruddy, coach of New York A. C.forPlayland, Rockaway Beach, whenDream Arena for roller-skating events. pool team, was to have gone to Europethat gale of January 21 upset about two The Harvey (Apollo Theater) Ander-slated to be occupied this spring, but with Marvin Nelson, marathon star, with Fortunately, the structuresons are vacationing.Irving Berlin iswork will soon be completed on the 100 - the latter plotting a two-way swim ofweeks' work. reported giving up his summer homefoot monkey island.It is expected that was very slightly damaged and can all giraffe, the Channel. . They're still tryingbe set up again. here.Phil Thompson, manager of thework on a proposed primate, to get Georgia Coleman to go into the Auditorium, this week sailed for Algiersrhinoceros and reptile house will begin Eleanor Holm water act when she plays Bartlett Speeding Up aboard the Vulcania.George A. Haroldthisspring. Woodlands surrounding Radio City Music Hall in New York.- George P. Smith Jr.is supposed toisexpected here shortly to confer onthree new waterfowl pools are being re- Ironical that more tanks did not co-have an officejob at the New Yorkpageant plans.George Ruty. of Board -planted. in The Billboard February 4, 1939 organ and operates nightly except Mon -Bockus, Robert Coleman, George Dor- clays, with matinees on Saturdays andman, Charles Cohen, George Hirchberg. Sundays. Chet Dunn, Chris Smith, Annette Mc - I?inIs and SIitrs Kiernan, Emma Van Cellette, June Cole- JOHN E.A. COX, new manager ofman, I.Colvin, Charles Everschop and By CLAUDE R. ELLIS (Cincinnati Office) White City Park Roller Rink, Worcester,Simon Krause. Mass., reports that the Roll -o -Way Girls' Mr. and Mrs. George Whitehead, of FIRE caused by an explosion of un-are for advanced skaters who wish toClub staged a party on January 18, nov-Kaus Shows, motored from Miami and determinedorigin destroyed Alfredpractice dance steps and trick skating.elties and a pair of skates being givenwereguestsofthe management on Maher's Skateland Roller Rink, Green-A two-ply floor with waterproof feltingaway. Cox, a veteran rink man, hasJanuary21. Congratulatory messages ville, O., on January 23, causing damagebetween layers was laid last year, inter-managed rinksin Spofford and Man-were received recently from Mr. and estimatedat825,000. About 80 wererupting business only for a short time.chester, N. H.; Salisbury Beach, Mass.;Mrs. Stanley Reed, of the Tip Top Shows, skating inthe frame structure, con-Rink has an electric organ. ThursdayWarwick, Oakland Beach, Central Falls,and GusKants,ofPittsburgh. structed 20 years ago, when the fire brokenightsaredevoted to instructioninPawtucket, Providence, R. I., and Meri- Al out.Until six years ago the buildingwaltz, collegiate, 14 -step and schottischeden, Conn.On the White City rosterBloomenthal took over his Rolo -Plane was known asPalais Garden, dancedances. are Mrs. Una Fay, cashier; Frank Dilido,on January 16 and was pleased with the pavilion.The body of a boy who left firstweek'sbusiness. Barney Tassel skateroom; Paul Tynan. floor man, andvisited here for two days. the building but re-entered to get his BEBEE RINK, Astoria, L.I.,is beingBruno Mascowski, checkroom. coat and did not return was found laterdecorated and generally improved in ex- A surprise birthday party was tendered in ruins of a cloakroom.It is believedpectation of a busy season next spring WILLIAM SNELL, formerly of the skat-Bob Coleman January 22 in Gulf Stream he died of suffocation. and summer.It Is within close approaching act, Renee and Evans Brothers, re-Hotel, attended by Mr. and Mrs. Royal, of grounds of the World's Fair, Flushing,ports he will be general manager of aMr. and Mrs. Stiner, Dixie Keple, George ARENA ROLLER RINK, New Castle,and management hopes to attract manyrink being constructed in Atlanta byHertzberg, Charles Cohen, June Cole- Pa., will hold a six -day jamboree andrink -minded expo visitors. Kahn brothers, of Philadelphia.Rinkman, Helen Hull, Mr. and Mrs. Saltzberg, indoorfestival,ending on March4, will accommodate about1,200and isAnnette McKiernan, Emma Van Col- featuring acts and team races, reports scheduled to open on February 15.Itlette, Sam Applebaum and C. L. Bockus. owner J. E. Richardson. THE Seidemans, operators of Rockawaywill be equipped with Chicago skates. Petite Helen contributed a pantomime Arena, Edgemere, L. I., will greatly en- act.The affair was emseed by Little large roller-skating facilities within the Sammy.Reportedby Bill Eaton. ISAAC CAPLAN'S Waverly Roller Rink,next few months, hoping to make their HERMAN P. THOMAS and J. H. Gray Baltimore, will hold a valentine maskspot one of the largest in the East. Openand son, Gerald, Harrisonville, Mo., leased party on February 18, reports Gordonthree years, the rink has done unusuallya building near Warrensburg, Mo., for a Gibson, publicity director.A pair ofwell, considering that it had to overcomeroller rink which opened on January 7.WILD ANIMAL shoe skates will be awarded as doorthe attraction of the six -mile woodenThe Grays operated a rink near Harrl- (Continued from page 38) prize, and awards will be made for cos-Boardwalk at Rockaway which, up to thesonville last summer and fall and planhasa100 -acre farmatGeorgetown, tumes. On the roster are Max Caplan,point of their opening, was a favoredto reopen it in May. where he has been stabling and train- manager;Jerry Clark, floor manager;site for skating.Rink is home of the ing his string of race horses.Last fall Herbert Evans, instructor; Jerome Cap-Rockaway Rollers, skating group of more "WHEN TRAVELING thru the Middlehe turned over his thorobreds to his lan, skateroom; Edna Syms, concessions;than 300.Facilities for more than 2,500West I come into contact with manyformer trainer and now will devote all Ben Ayd, Clint Bosley, skate boys; Win-skaters will be provided in the new rink.rink managers and find most of themof this acreage to the animal farm. nie Caplan, wardrobe, and Sylvia Caplan. doing good business;" writes Peter J.There will be a small admission charge Cashier. MANAGERS of a rink in Schenectady,Shea, Detroit. "Well -managed rinks con-and freeparking space for1,000or N.Y., Edward Miller and B. General,tinue to operate year after year becausemore cars. BECAUSE of protests of district resi-have leased the boxing arena at theroller skating Is not a fad, as some would George Trayman, formerly with the dents against lease of a portion of theCapitol Theater, Albany, N. Y., from Paulhave us believe. I recently visited GeorgeSparks Circus,has been engaged to historic Palace of Fine Arts for a roller-Gregortus, lessee of the arena, the latterZindel'sColiseum Rink, operatingintrain Phelan's animals. skating rink, San Francisco park com-retaining its use for only Tuesday eve-Grand Rapids. Mich., since1910, and "There will be a dignified, beautiful missioners rejected a proposal of pro-nings each week. The rink will be oper-found a good crowd. Rinks in Bay City,zoo anddailyexhibitionsof trained moters. CityLs without a roller rinkated the remaining days and nights.Mount Morris and two in Flint, Mich.,animals," said Phelan."I plan to pub- since Golden Gate Pavilion was con-Roller skating is said to be somewhat ofare within a radius of 30 miles and arelicize the farm extensively and to make verted Into a dance spot a month ago. an innovation in Albany, as no rink hasdoing business.While in Grand Rapidsit the means of bringing thousands of been operated there in some years andI met Ed Rexo, formerly of the skatingvisitors to this part of New England." RAY KEYS, who opened a rink in Fol-itspopularity seems assured, judgingact of the Rexos, who toured the United lansbee, W. Va., in November, was recipi-from the first week's business.MillerStates and Europe years ago.He is now ent of a poetry recently, written by and General plan to open a roller rinkmore than 70 years old but doesn't look a The First patron and boosting roller skating asain New York City. day older than 55.He makes his home healthful and entertaining diversion. in Grand Rapids." Rest Skate A. D. PIERSON, operator of Moonlight SKATELAND,Cleveland,remodeledGardens Roller Rink, Springfield, HI.,re- ROYAL ROLLERS, Dusty, Lucky and and enlarged last summer, is drawingcentlyleased Moonlight Dance Pavilion,Rusty, were recent visitors to Warner increased patronage, reports Francis J.Troy, Ill., and converted it into a rink,ParkRollerRink,Chattanooga,and Baldwin, Ravenna, O.Rink's main floornaming it Moonlight Roller Rink, reportsdemonstrated dance steps for patrons, is 78 by 210 feet and a 21 by 138 -footAlvin N. Hysler.Floor is 112 by 50 feet.reports Jack Britton, manager. balcony rink is devoted to instructionErnestHayesisfloormanagerand of beginners.Two other floors, one 40 Charles Okey is in charge of the skate - WHILE in Tampa,Fla.,the Royal by 40, and the other 21 by 220 feet,room. Rink is equipped withan electricRollers visited Harry Warner's Davis Isle Coliseum Roller Rink which has a 250 by 350 -foot floor and skates nightly ex- cept Sundays, reports W. G. Christian- -Advertise Your Valentine Party son Jr., manager. The act left for Win- - ter Haven, Fla., January 29 to play theRICHARDSON BALLBEARING SKATE CO. six -day Florida Orange Festival ending Established 1854. 1939 CALENDARS on January 28. 3312-3318 Ravenswood Ave.. Chicago, III. NEW ARENA Roller Rink, Cuyahoga The Best Skate Today at Low Cost are still available Falls,O.,isoperating nightly except Mondays. Norwood Carnes is at the elec- tric organ.Matinees are held on Satur- SKATING or the New No. 97-39 Window days and Sundays. RINK TENTS Card at 10c each-$8.00 per 100. SHOW AND CONCESSION. FREE ACTS NEW & USED TENTS. (Continued from page 38) CAMPBELL TENT & AWNING CO. They Will Help jorie Bailey, high pole; Arthur Dunn. Monroe at Third, Springfield, III. aerialist, and Ting, strong man. Boxing is staged on Thursdays and on Fridays gate awards are made. Silas Green Min---HERE'S A NEW HOCKEY FIBRE WHEEL- PACK YOUR RINK strels were booked recently, Foe Rink Skates, et the Lowest Prices Ever L. C. McHenry's rides include Ferris Owners, Now You C nered.Afford To Equip Your Wheel, operated by Cleveland Haney. Rink Skates With Them.Get Rink Owners' Others are doingit. Place Your Prices. SpecsMorgan;Chairplane,Mrs.Mc- BEST MAPLE WHEEL IN THE' COUNTRY. Henry, Charles Fallen; Merry -Go -Round, Only 75c per Set. Sample Set. Poatpald 31.00. Order Now. Prompt Deliveries. Blackie Argo, Eddie Harrison, and Loop - REWOOD Your Old 2 -Pc. Bushings at 60c per o -Plane, Eddie O'Hara.Other rides are Set.Finest Roller Skate Ball Bearings at Best Joseph T. Britt's Tilt -a -Whirl, Mrs. Britt, Prices in U. S. HICw. LAKE FrankGeisendaffer, Tom Lambrecht; OMAHA FIBRE PROD CO., 520mahaPlNab. CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO., Ferris Wheel, Tora and Trooper Britt. and Red Brady's Octopus, Alex Evanchek, No. 321 Billy Ricks. Concessioners include Tom Richards,RINK MANAGERSFloor Dressing pan game; George Bell, glassware; Don Eliminates: DUST - PUMICE - DANGER. Gives a finish that holds on the turnspreserves and Bellette, flasher; J. Zoller, high striker;takes the wear.Easily applied, cleaned or removed. WANTED WilliamHamilton;SammieBellamy; HEALTHY - DUSTLESS - ECONOMICAL Dick Oldham Jr.,bottle ball;Marion You add 32 parts water beforeusing. Altee, duck game; Jewell May Jones, jin- $4.00 per Gal., C. O. D.25,;, With Order. FOR NEW CASTLE, PA., ARENA ROLLER SKATE gle board; Janey Argo, penny pitch; Will GAGAN BROTHERS Hall, Mary Amos, balloon pitch. Thun-444 SECOND ST.. EVERETT. MASS. JAMBOREE AND INDOOR CARNIVAL der Sky presents Indian acts and Dutch Jones, boxing bouts, and also on theTramill Self -Locking Sectional Floors Opening February 27 to March 4, 1939 roster are Lillian Pauline, gate cashier; teen and are being used in buildings a, ,roil as under T. O. Thornton, tickets; Sam Oesche,tents. Send 10 cents for information on mu sectional superintendent. floors and special rink tents. They aregettingthe One Week ofHilariousFun and Laughter money everywhere.Have builtportable floorsover 25 SKATING ACTS AND EXHIBITIONISTS yeTRAMILL PORTABLE SKATING RINK CO., ALSO RACING TEAMS WITH UNIFORMS ATTACHES TO 3900 East 15th Street, KansasCity, Me. SendFull Information, Photos and Prices. (Continued front page 38) tive suggestions on management. Man- WRITES FOR ALSO WANTED - CONCESSIONS. NO X. ager Bockus was appointed chairman pro p RICE ONSKATING RINK TENTS WriteorWireI. E. RICHARDSON, Owner, Arena, New Castle, tern and George Dorman was secretary. Fulton Bee Sd Cotten Mills Pa. BonuswillbepaidforeachIdea adopted.Talks were made by Manager February 4, 1939 CARNIVALS The Billboard 41 Conducted by CLAUDE R.ELLIS. ROBERTDOEPKER, Associate. Communications to 25 27 Opera Place, CincinnatiO. MSWC Installs Club Committees To Survey Officers, Board

Dinner features party Feasibility of Home Project - Mrs.GraceGosswins Decision is reached at joint meeting of SLA, NSA and membership award CSSCA in Richmond, Va.-wide difference of opinion

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28.-Impressive cere- apparent regarding values of proposed institution

monies marked Missouri Show Women's Club's ninth birthday anniversary party RICHMOND,Va.,Jan. 28.-Conference here on January 22 of delegates of the and Installation dinner In the Mezzanine Showmen's League of America, National Showmen's Association and Circus Saints Tea Room of the American Hotel here and Sinners' Club of America on various plans for constructing a home for aged on January9, reports Kathleen Riebe. and infirm troupers terminated, after a discussion of ways and means thatcon- Festivities got under way with a salute sumed eight hours, in a decision to survey, thru three separate committees, the to the flag and invocation by Mrs. Daisy feasibility of establishing such an Institution.Local business leaders joined in the Davis, chaplain, after which Mrs. Nell discussion, and the club delegates were warned of the proposed project's expensive Allen,asinstallationofficer, thanked character and unlimited responsibilities. the retiring officers and presented them Former Gov. Harold G. Hoffman of with appropriate gifts. New Jersey headed the CSSCA delegation, New officers were then inducted into Morris To Manage George A. Hamid the NSA and Milton office and instructed in their duties. Morris the SLA. Edward Fenn acted as They were Mrs. Anna Jane Pearson, MRS. MARGARETTE FARMER, Sam Lawrence Org spokesman foragroup of Independents. president; Mrs. Daisy Davis, first vice- new secondvice-president ofthe All had plans in embryo, none a definite president; Mrs. Florence Parker, second Ladies' Auxiliary of the Pacific Coast PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28.-Milton M.scheme for establishment of the home. vice-president;Mrs.CatherineOliver, Showmen's Association, altho a new- Morris,Washington, D.C., widely The NSA committee consists of George third vice-president;Mrs. Grace Goss, comer to the Coast, has won many known outdoorshowman,hasbeenA. Hamid, Max Linderman, Arthur E. (See MSWC INSTALLS on page 43) friends since Joining the Coast De- named manager of the Sam LawrenceCampfleld, Oscar Buck, J. L. Greenspoon, fenders.She has had more than 10 Shows for the coming season, it wasSam Lawrence and Art Lewis. years' experience in outdoor show announced here. The CSSCA committee: Governor Hoff. Goodman Wonder Signs business and for several years was Starting in the business when carni-man, Charles A. Somme, F. Darius Ben- Six Northwestern Fairs associatedwiththeWest Coast vals were young, he has been active inham, Fred Pitzer, Remmie Arnold and Amusement Co. many executive capacities, having beenTex O'Rourke. CHICAGO. Jan. 28.-After an exten- part owner of the former Morris & Castle Milton Morris, former president of the sive trip thru the Northwest, during Shows, later manager of several carnivalSLA, said he would announce his com- which he booked six fairs, President Max organizations, and last season affiliatedmittee later.He did not feel that he Goodman, Goodman Wonder Show, IsBen Williams Making with the Goodman Wonder Show. was authorized to act without consult- en route to quarters in Little Rock, Ark., ing the league's officers. where he win look over activities beforeAnnual Southern Tour These committees are to gather ac- leavingforabriefvacationInHot NORFOLK, Va.,Jan. 28.-BenjaminSutton To Return to Road curate data concerning cost of building Springs,Ark.,reportsBeverlyWhite.Williams, of the Ben Williams Shows, (See CLUB COMMITTEES on page 43) Fairs booked include those at Rochester,accompanied by his daughter and busi- OSCEOLA, Ark., Jan. 28.-F. M. Sut- Minn.;LaCrosse.Wis.;Sioux Falls,ness manager, Mildred Williams, andton, who retired from outdoor show S. D.; Fargo, N. D., and Owatonna andchauffeur,AugustusKennedy,spentbusiness a year ago to conduct a nightEddie Lippman To Manage Mankato, Minn. Monday night here en route south forclub and cafe here, will return to the Goodman reported that while two oftheir annual midwinter tour. road in1939 with his Great SuttonIdeal Exposition in 1939 his European agents are lining up fea- While here the Williams party visitedShows, he announced here.He recently CHARLOTTE, N. C., Jan. 28.-Edward tures new to this country, he is not atWilliam Judkins Hewitt at his sister'spurchased new canvas from U. 8. TentA.(Eddie) Lippman, past three years liberty to state what has been booked.home in Fox Hall Park, Art Lewis Shows'and Awning Co., and has placed ordersmanager of Endy Bros.' Shows, has been At quarters in Little Rock artisans andquarters and Oscar C. Buck Shows' quar-for new banners with Baker -Lockwoodengaged in the same capacity for the mechanics are losing no time In carry-ters in Portsmouth. Co., he said. IdealExposition Showsfor1939by ing out extensive plans made before the Williams said that following a visit to President William Glick,itwas an - new year.Some 80 men comprise thethe Royal American Shows in Tampa. pounced here this week. staff.On part of the Northwestern tripFla., the party would head for San Fran-Montana Circuit to Zeiger Active in show business since1911, Goodman was accompanied by C. W.cisco, via the gulf States, Texas and up Lippman has been in executive capacities Finney, new general agent. the Pacific Coast, with probably a dash BILLINGS, Mont., Jan. 28.-ContractswithsuchorganizationsasSheesley into Mexico, before returning to Newto furnish midways on the Class B Cir-Greater Shows; Levitt, Brown & Hug- York early in March. cuit of Montana fairs, starting in Havre,gins;GreatMiddleWest,Bernardi Conklin To Augment Endy Main objectives of the party are to at-were awarded the C. F. Zeiger UnitedGreater, World's Exposition, John Marks Shows for Quebec Dates tend opening of Golden Gate Interna-Shows here on January24,reportedand Blue Ribbon shows and Rubin & tional Exposition, a visit with Walter K.Manager C. F. Zeiger.It will mark theCherry Exposition. HAMILTON, Ont., Can., Jan. 28.-EndySibley and other showmen at the fair.organization's third year on the loop. Bros.' Shows, augmented by some of theUpon his return to New York, Williams Conklin Shows' equipment, will furnishwill attend to the shipment of someC. & W. Book N. C. Fairs Carolina Dates on World's the midway attractions at the Valley-amusement devices toCaracas, Vene- field. Sherbrooke, Quebec City and St.zuela, for the fair to be held there. GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 28.-Re-Exposition's Southern Trek Hyacinthe fairs,allin Quebec, it was turning to winter quarters here from the PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28.-Owner -Max announced herethis week by J. W. annual meeting of North Carolina Asso-Gruberg, in announcing the World's Ex- (Patty) Conklin. Rea With Great Lakes Expociation of Fairs in Raleigh on Januaryposition Shows' Southern route for 1939 Manager Dave B. Endy visited here INDIANA, Pa., Jan. 28.-John T. Res,20 and 21, John W. Wilson announcedthis week, said the organization has been with Conklin on January 24. owner of Res Attractions,saidherethat the Cetlin & Wilson Shows signedcontracted to furnish the midway fea- last week that after some pleasant sea-contracts for the 1939 Stanley Countytures at seven North Carolina and one sons with the Happyland Shows, he hasFair,Albemarle; Rowan County Fair.South Carolina fairs. Art Lewis Lists Eleven signed with the Great Lakes Exposition'Salisbury; Wilson County Pair, Wilson; List Includes the Lumberton, Clinton, Fairs on Southern Route Shows, managed by C. D. Clark and AlRocky Mount Fair and New KinstonConcord, Tarboro, Durham, Beaufort and Wagner, for the coming season. Fair and Exposition. Wilmington fairs,allNorth Carolina, NORFOLK. Va.,Jan,28.-F.Percy and Georgetown (S. C.) Fair. Morency, secretary of the Art Lewis Shows, announced here this week the organization's list of Southern fairs for Pete Thompson To Manage 1939. Three Girl Shows With Ideal Numbering 11, list Includes Great Rad- ford (Va.) Fair; Galax (Va.) County Fair; CHARLOTTE, N,C.,Jan. 28.- Pete Shenandoah Valley Fair, Staunton, Va.; Thompson will manage the girl shows, Allegheny County Fair, Covington; Lex- three in number, on the Ideal Exposition ington (N. C.) County Fair; Williams- Shows, opening the season here April 3. town (N. C.)Fair; Southside Virginia All will be office -owned.There will be Fair, Petersburg;Emporia(Va.)Fair; a revue with all new canvas and the Vance County Fair, Henderson, N. C.; front repainted, and posing, dope and Person County Fair, Roxboro, N. C., and rumba shows. Thompson last year was Pitt County Fair. Greenville, N. C. with the Art Lewis Shows. Brown Amends MSA List Starr Silver State G. A. CINCINNATI,Jan.28. - GeorgeH. EL PASO, Tex., Jan. 28.-Bill Starr Brown, secretary of Michigan Showmen's has been named general agent of the Association, in a letter to The Billboard Silver State Shows for 1939, owner Paul this week stated that in the report of Tows announced here.Starr, who han- the club's annual election, which ap- dled the press duties last year, succeeds peared in the January 21 issue, several Louis Ringgold, now general agent for names of members of the board of Mel H. Vaught's State Fair Shows. governorswere omitted. Theywere Lester Davis, Frank Hamilton, Frank Wagner. Louis Wish and Harry LeVine. Danville Fair to Jones RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 28.-While at- HERE'S THE HAPPY GROUP of members of the Happyland Shows attended a lawn party staged by Mr. and Mrs. William who tending the Virginia fair meeting here. A Home for Troupers? honor at the latter's home in Gibsonton. Fie., G. Dumas in their E. Lawrence Phillips, owner of the John- dinner, served by the ladies, was followed byon January 8.A delectable ny J. Jones Exposition, said his organi- President J.C. McCaffery, Show- guests. entertainment furnished by zation had been awarded the midway men's League of America, discusses Those at the festivities included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tahash,Mr. and contract for the 1939 Danville (Va.) Fair. the proposed Showmen's Home. Sec Mrs. Frank Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Miller, Mr.and Mrs. Harry Boyles, Mr. After conferring with President A. D. page 3 of this issue. and Mrs. Bernie Matteson; Mr. and Mrs. V. L.Dickey and sons, Bobby and Starling and Secretary H. B. Watkins, Jimmy; Buck Allsup, George Spanyer, Mr.and Mrs. Fred Bedford, Mr. and Owner Phillips left for Orlando, Fla., for Mrs. Joseph Alexander, William Hartwickand Lucille Whalen. a short stay at his home there. 42 The Billboard CARNIVALS February 4, 1939 Mrs. MacMahon Honored gtownten eayue On Birthday Anniversary Pacific Coast

-NEW LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28.-Mrs. William ClwleiticaMacMahon waspleasantlysurprised here Sitaw11e11's Qssla CARNIVAL TENT recently when her showfolk friends ten- LOS ANGELES, Jan.28. - Monday dered her a party in celebration of hernight's méeting, with President Harry 165 W. Madison St., birthday anniversary in her suite In the Chicago,III. Hargraves presiding, attracted 105 mem- DESIGNS Rutland Hotel, reports Stanley F. Daw-bers. Otherofficerspresent included Pit Shows -GirlShows -figShows. CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-President McCaf-son. Party lasted untilearlyin theJoe Glacy, first vice-president; John R. What Do You Need? fery presided at the January 26 meeting.morning and allvoted the evening aWard, third vice-president, and Ross R. Write-Wire-Phone With him at the table were Vice -Presi-success.Feature was the lunch servedDavis, treasurer.New official family is dent Frank P. Duffield, Treasurer A. L.under direction of Mr. and Mrs. Lewnow well under way and some radical BAKER - LOCKWOODRossman, Secretary Joe Streibich andKorte and John (Spot) Ragland, whochanges have been made in the new by- 17th Er Central. Kansas City, Mo. Past Presidents Edward A. Hock, Sam J.sent to Virginia for a 20 -pound ham,laws and constitution by the special AMERICA'S BIG TENT HOUSE. Levy and C. R. Fisher.Committee re-which was baked by Fern Chaney. committee which worked six weeks on Eastern Representative-A. E. CAMPFIELD, ports were interesting and showed co- Otherdelectablesincludedstuffedthe job.Changes have been approved 152 W. 42nd St., New York City, N. Y. operation inalldepartments.BernieUtah celery, baked beans and Waldorfby the board of governors and the books Mendelson and his committee have beensalad. Plentyofliquidrefreshmentwill be off the press soon. busy making arrangements for the Samprevailed. Apartment was beautifully Communications: From Joe Streiblch, SHOW J. Levy Testimonial Party, which wasdecorated, and Mrs. MacMahon receivedShowmen's League of America. acknowl- morl heldtonight.ApplicationofS. E.many nice gifts, including a loungingedgment of flowers sent at time of burial TRAILER Kramer was presented for ballot at therobe, handkerchiefs, vanity case, house filled of E. B. Alexander, Mrs. Francis E. Wag- CANOPIESnextmeeting.President McCafferyslippers and a huge vase withner, noted California writer, lettered she phoned Kansas City, Mo., for a reportnativeflowers,thepresentofherenjoyed the club'sChristmas dinner. ontheconditionofBrotherHarryhusband. She inclosed an original poem written Fulton Bag t1 Cotton Mills Hennies, who is seriouslyill.Reports Those enjoyingthefestivities wereafter the dinner, paying tribute to the indicate he is slightly improved afteraMr. and Mrs. Lew Korte, Mrs. Margaretteorganization.Ladies' Auxiliary sent a serious relapse.Others on sick list in-Farmer, Mrs. Eloise Kelley, Clara Woods,note thanking the club for the friendly clude Colonel Owens, Tom Rankine andBen Korte, Mrs. Marge Corey, Mr. andgestures on part of the new officers and Tom Vollmer. Mrs. Joe Krug, Stanley F. Dawson, Mr.pledging support in matters concerning Mal M. Fleming is in American Hos-and Mrs. Claude Berle, Mr. and Mrs. Tedthe parent organization.There were no pital for attention.Max Goodman re-LeFors,SpotRagland.BettyWilson,new members or reinstatements. Chair- Important Announcement VivianGorman,FernChaney,Vera New 1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Passenger Carsturned from the Northwest fair meetings men of the various standing committees available forImmediate delivery, and promises to be with us for a fewJaneck, Roberta Korte and E. L. (Yel-were asked to take seriously the duties days, Welcome letters were received from low) Burnett. they had accepted.It is the club's in- CHAS. T. GOSS Mrs. Beatrice Maxwell, W. D. Bartlett and With STANDARD CHEVROLET COMPANY, tention to have the committees meet at East St. Louis,III. Ladies'Auxiliary.Brother Elwood A. more frequent intervals.Banquet and Hughes writes that he is pleased to ac- ball report was held in abeyance, but tt cept the chairmanship of the 1939 ban- i-ieattQwte)ticawas the consensus that the event was a quet and ball and promises to put it highly entertaining one.Weekly award PENNY ARCADE over in real style.Report on the Show- went to Charles Gammon. FOR SALE men's Home conference at Richmond, Sitcw men's Matter of obtaining new quarters was Va., has not yet been received from eta,discussed by FirstVice -President Joe With 60 Machines, Including 5 Diggers In good Brother Milton M. Morris.Condolences ,ondition.;Will sacrifice.) Address ReidHotel Glacy, John T. Backman. H. C. Rawlings W. B. STOUT. Harriman, Tenn. have been extended to Brother Rudolph and CharleyHaley. When President Singer, whose wife died recently. Brother Hargraves askedfor astanding vote to John D. Starkey writes that there is not Ladies' Auxiliary indicate what proportion of the mem- much change in his condition.Brother January 20 meeting was called to orderbership favored a change from the pres- Merry -Go -Round Tops Starkey is in Odessa, Tex.Richard J.by First Vice -President Ruth Ann Levin,ent location 80 per cent voted forit, Caterpillar TneeliFerris Soot Carers.Sano 30Bulver,Owatonna, Minn.,sentinaReports of committees were read andwith a downtown location preferred. A lu JO per cent. Tents, all sizes; price on application,pledge for the Showmen's Home Fundapproved, and Mrs. Rose Hennies was and a message of appreciation has beenelected to membership and introducedcommittee to handle these details will ANDERSON TENT & AWNING CO. BrainerdSmith,be appointed soon. Fair St., Northampton, Mass. sent.Several members sent dues duringtomembers. Helen President Hargraves then told the en- the week and this action is much ap-Elizabeth Yearout and Mrs. Al Baysingertertainment committee that it was his preciated.President McCaffery and hisreported an excellent time in St. Louisintention to provide various activities committees have been busy making plansand brought back flowers from the Mis-at different intervals, and Chairman Al Showmen's League of for the summer. Brother Jack Duffieldsouri Show Women's Club, St. Louis, forFisher stated they would begin with and Pat Purcell visited.Mike Rosen ad-Mrs. Letty White, who is ill in MenorahPast President J. W. (Patty) Conklin's America viseshe will leavesoon to get ready forHospital, and an invitation to a dancevisit here,Brother Dan Meggs' sug- the summer.Jimmie Simpson advisesto be staged there on February 24. Elsiegestion that more ceremony be Incor- he is taking things easy at his home.Brizendine was awarded the evening'sporated in the initiation of new mem- Ladies' Auxiliary prize, donated by Ruth Ann Levin. bers received favorable comment. Initia- Mrs. Mettle Crosby was hostess, as- Ruth Marton, entertainment commit-tion fee is now $10, with the dues, as sisted by President Leah M. Brumleve, attee chairman, called for a meeting ofin the past, 810 per year.Lunch and the January 26 social.Beautiful prizesher committee with members of therefreshments served after adjournment. 165 W. MadisonSt., Chicago prevailed.Sister Louise Rollo won theHASC entertainment committee to dis- evening's award,a handmade pair ofcuss a joint entertainment.Mrs. Dun- Ladies' Auxiliary SHOWMEN'S HOME FUND pillow slips.Mrs. Evelyn Rosen, guest,can,chaplain, adjourned the meeting Meeting was called to order at 8 p.m., Previously Acknowledged $21,850.00 chose a perfume set as first prize. Sisterwith a benediction, after which the en-with President Mario LeFors presiding. Late Receipts 300.00 tertainment committee served a lunch, HARRY W. HENRIES, General Chairman Lucile Hirsch was awarded an odd setarranged by Ruth Ann Levin, in honorFirst Vice -President Mora Bagby. Second Drive for Funds. of pictures, and Pearl McGlynn chosea Vice -President Margarette Farmer and WRITE FOR PLEDGE CARD. lovely picture.Maude Geller was ten-of the ladies who will soon be leavingEdith Bullock, secretary -treasurer, were A Home for Aged and Infirm dereda hand -painteddish,and Idafor the road. the other officerspresent. About 65 Chase won the box of figs and newtons. attended.Many suggestions were heard Showmen Members received SisterMrs.Charles and taken under advisement.Members Showmen's Home Trustees Driver enthusiastically after an absenceÍÍZicitiyartSitcwwtel2'swere sorry to learn of Past President FRED BECKMANN - Chairman of some time.She has been Ill. Peggy Forstall's illness, and flowers were M. H. BARNES - Treasurer ordered sent to her at the hospital. House E. W. EVANS - Secretary Club's regular bi-weekly meeting will committee, functioning under the ca- I.W. Conklin W. R. Hirsch he held on February 2.Another social, association M. I. Doolan Max Linderman with Sister Maude Geller as hostess, will pable direction of Nina Rodgers, served Max Goodman E. Lawrence Phillips be held on February 9.Club is formulat- DETROIT,Jail.28.-Club'sregularadelectablelunch which was com- Rubin Gruberg Carl Sedlmayr ing plans for a big party to be held inmeeting on January 21 was presided overmended by all members.Marge Corry Harry W. Hennics Elmer C. Velare the ,West Room of Hotel Shermanonby President Stahl.Also seated at tableand Ruth McMahon furnisheda16 - Worthy of Your Co -Operation (See SHOWMEN'S LEAGUE on page 53)were First Vice -President Edgar J. Mc-pound ham. Beer was donated by Rose Millen, Past President Leo Lippe. Treas- (See PACIFIC COAST on page 56) urer O. A. Baker and Secretary George BLUE RIBBON SHOWS, Inc. H. Brown.Meeting, the first conductedShowfolk Friends Lay WILL PLACE FOR 1939 by the new officers, was well attended SHOWS:10.10-1, Athletic, Mechanical City, Glass House, Monkey, Fun House. Snake, Illusion. and members were well pleased withBlooie-Blooie to Rest Crime or any Show of merit.Will furnish tops, panel fronts and complete outfits for Girl Chairman Leo Lippa'sreporton the Revue, Posing, Narcotic. Minstrel: also tops and front, to reliable Showmen.Will buy or success of the annual dance. book Life or Unborn Show and Penny Arcade.Useful Show People write. RICHMOND, Va.,Jan,28. - Funeral CONCESSIONS: All open except Bingo, Cookhouse. Diggers. Mike Rosen not with us. The Grim Reaper reachedinto ourservices at the Frank A. Bliley funeral RIDE HELP for 10 Major Rides.Those with truck and semi -trailer experience preferred. State ranks for the second time in two weekshome here on January 19 for William F. former employer and experience. Chief Won a Posey. Jack Hardy, Chief Long Wolf. Deacon BrotherJimmieHubbard. Hampton, can place you.Those who have written, write again. Mall was misplaced. andtook Troyk, better known In outdoor show Winter Quarters: PHENIX CITY, ALA. President Stahl had the assembly standcircles as Bloole-Blooie, whose death was in silence for one minute for Hubbardreported in last week's issue, were ar- and the late Jack Maxwell. ranged by Charles A. Somme, president Plans to cover MSA members with a JGen. E E,R.. EMPIRE STATE SHOWS soli JUróIóce am;s of the Virginia State Fair, Richmond, NOW BOOKING FOR SEASON OF 1039. blanket insurance for burial have almostand member of the W. W. Workman RIDES. SHOWS and LEGITIMATE STOCKCONCESSIONSthat put out stock, with or without been completed. New members includedTent of the Circus Saints and Sinners' it ansportation.will sell exclusive on the following: Conk House and Grab, Bingo. Frown Custard. Del Delbridge, Ben Morrison. Jack Davis, Candy Apples, Popcorn and Peanuts, Ball Comes, Penny !'itch.A few choice wheels still open. Club.Pallbearers included Cash Miller. WE POSITIVELY WILL NOT TOLERATE DRIFT OR IMMORAL SHOWS IN ANY FORM. Charles H. Wade, Glen H. Rothfuss andfor whom Bloole last worked, and James OPENING IN APRIL-ROUTE WILL CONSIST OF 28 WEEKS. Daniel Lewis.Dues were received fromZabriski, William Marcum, Fred Leather- Iorraine W-dlaee, ell$ Benita, Bill Purchase, Ernest ('anon get is touch withts.WANT six or eight -piece Band, Cu.! Band preferred. Capable Animal Man to takenameofell -framed Menagerie; Brothers Ralph Barr, Vic and Ed Hor-man, Joseph Lee and Thomas Heath, )Ian and Wife who understand big Reps.For those yawn:: can offer space at Quarters. witz, K. G. Barkoot, Roy Myers, Earlfellow members on the John H. Marks EMPIRE STATE SHOWS, P. 0. Box 102, Catskill, N. Y. Ingalls, John Mulder, John F. Reid andShows. William J. Dumas. Members are glad that Brothers Hymle GENERAL AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES Stone, Harry LeVine and Waldron SallustHeth Gets Georgia Annuals 7 RIDES 25 CONCESSIONS 7 SHOWS are on their way back from Florida, and OPENING IN SOUTH TEXAS MARCH 8-18. were pleased with Brother J. C. McCaf- NORTH BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 28. Fairs and Celebrations Already Booked. More Pending. fery'svisit.Just a reminder to those-Joe J. Fontana. L. J. Heth Shows, said WANTED: One Flat Ride with own transportation; also one Kiddie Ride.Will book Shows of merit with own outfit.Want two Girls for Revue;alsoa Male Accordion and Guitar Player. who have not paid their 1939 dues. Afterhere this week that he had contracted Want Colored Performers for Minstrel. February 15 dues will be $10 instead oftheorganizationtopresentmidway WANT HIGH SENSATIONAL FREE ACT. of features atthe1939 Americus(Ga.) Can Use Legitimate Grind Store agents;Also a Few More Concessions. $5 because the blanket insurance, Address: P. O. BOX 760. GREENVILLE. TEX. whichwillbeinstalledby PresidentSumter County and Hawklnsville (Ga.) i Stahl. Pulaski County fairs. February 4, 1939 CARN I VALS The Billboard 43 Burke. Ruby Francis, Beatrice Giuliani, Mildred Laird, Millicent Navarro, Elma Obermark and Inez Jaap. EVAN S ea11tjLoglos.' Citculafin9 &cm MONEY MAKERS CLUB COMMITTEES Rely on Evans 48 Years' Experience for l.Llie4tÍldty (Continued from page 41) Latest and Best Amusement Equipment. Pup Sit. and maintaininga homeinvarious By STARR DeBELLE sections of the country, results of which are to be submitted at another Joint ili Bloomer by the Sea.Fla. of tourists. Always willing to co-operate,meeting in New York in the near future. II Week ended January 28, 1939. the staging of this spectacle started at Visibleassets on which the project i O Dear Mixer: 7 p.m. and again held the crowd offrests at this time were shown to be the : the lot. 20 -acre tract of Mrs. Charles Ringling Arrival of Ballyhoo Bros.' Exposition at Sarasota, $22,000 available from the Orange Special marked the show's fifth Nobody could get the brothers to com-SLA, $7,000 from the NSA and a few appearance in this spot.In 1935 themit themselves regarding the rest of the show was rained out; in 1938 bitter coldweek's grosses.Having resolved on Newthousands to be contributed by the tents 4 weather killed the date;1937 was theYear's Day neveragain topulltheof the CSSCA. Spokesmen for the Dexter bad yearof unemployment intheseswitch on pay day, but not saying any-Fellows Tent, New York, however, said parts, and in 1938 we arrived too earlything about paying off in the dark, thethey were confident 50 members of that for the tourists and orange picking. Wepaying off of all employees was post-tent would donate $1,000 each on call. againreturnedbecausethebossesponed until the show started north and Mayor Fulmer Brightof Richmond 0000 cautioned the conference against plung- wanted to play it under normal condi-will be handled while going thru tunnels.ing into the construction program before 1) tions to seeIfit could be good, Pete MAJOR PRIVILEGE. r yve Ballyhoo saying: "IfitIsn't red this making sure of an adequate maintenance 1_1_1_112' ._1 1_ 71. 1_ year we will play It till it does come red." fund for the home. Unloading of the show's 700 peopleMSWC INSTALLS Wide Difference of Opinion and animals (mostly dogs) was a sight (Continued from page 41) The meeting was marked by a wide SHOOTING GALLERIES worth seeing. Allcreeds,colors andsecretary and travelingrepresentative,differenceofopinionrgeardingthe races unloaded from the stock, flat andand Mrs. Gertrude Lang, treasurer. Onvalues of a haven for the outdoor profes- IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Evans ShootingGallerieshaveproved baggagecars. Some hopped offthethe board of governors are Mrs. Normasion's old and indigent.The New York prectleal and successful for hundreds of caboose,severaldropped outoftheLang, chairman;Mrs.Judith Solomon,delegation from CSSCA and NSA Presi- satisfied users. Every Galleryisassem- bled and testedbefore shipping.Easy possum bellies andafew climbed offMrs. Lela Gerety, Mrs. Mayetta Vaughan,dent George A. Hamid led the optimist to set up.See cataog for complete line the rods, which they had been riding byMrs. Kate Dodson, Mrs. Peggy Smith,faction, while NSA -itsArthur Camp - of Supplies and Parts for all makes of force of habit.Of course, the show'sMrs. Kathleen Riebe, Mrs. Viola Fairly,field, Mayor Bright and local business Shoot ng Galleries. elitetraveledfirst-classin ourgaylyMrs. Millicent Navarroand Mrs. Clelamen were obviously in doubt as to the painted coaches. Jacobson. merits of the project.Morris, speaking FREE CATALOG The long room -huntingprocessionwas President Pearson then appointed thefor the SLA, stated that his organization Wheels of every type.Everything for soon formed, the 700 people and ani-following committees: Finance, Lora Pot-did plan to build a home but that at the Midway.Writs today. mals silently plodded towards the mainter, chairman; Nell Allen, Ruby Francis,no time had they said when, intimating drag in an orderly manner, becomingVirginia Laughlin and French Deane.that it would be many years before SLA H. C. EVANS & CO. ladies and gentlemen of the midway.Sick and hospital, Grace Goss, chairman;felt wealthy enough to undertake such 1520-30 W. Adams St., Chicago, III. Several carried their bed rolls with themNellAllen, FlorenceParker, Kathleena venture.Hamid and the CSSCA plan to let the landlords know that a roomRiebe. Leah Brumleve, Francis Keller,to start building by the ;.,,t of 1940. was not as compulsory as they mightBlanche Latto, Phoebe Carsky, Hattie NSA members are de . r'"'ly split on think and thus hold down the rates.Howk, Helen B. Smith and Lela Gerety.the home propositionerarelookingtions should unite in a common drive Naturally most of them would check outEntertainment,NellAllen,chairman;forward to the reports Da the fact-find-to aid their old and needy, whether the after the wagons were unloaded. NormaLang,French Deane, Marying committees with keen interest. Manymeans be by home, pension or tie-ups When the city's hotel zone was reachedFrancis, Florence Parker, Irene Burke.believe that the home idea should bewith previously established public and the entire lineof marchers suddenlyDaisy Davis and Catherine Oliver. Daisysubstituted by other means of aid, whileprivate institutions.All seem to want to broke and the rush was on to see whoDaviswasappointedchaplain,withanother group is of the opinion thatknow more about the costs znd problems could get in first.Streets rang out withMillicentNavarro named sergeantatthe home is feasible.Nearly all agreeof each system before their organization cries from those who had been in thearms.Kathleen Riebe again was namedthat in any case all outdoor organiza -takes definite steps in any direction. different flats, rooming houses, privateto handle the publicity.Retiring Presi- homes and hotels, such as "It's a bowldent Norma Lang opened the birthday and pitcher"; "Nix, lay off; they havebox, adding a substantial sum to the "THE RIDE OF TOMORROW" mouse -trap rooms"; "It's a three -flighttreasury, and President Pearson outlined Jacob's ladder";"The hypeison insome interesting programs for the com- there"; "Thisjointdoesn't want dogs";ing year. "It's on the line, and the mark says, 'No DelectableDinner SILVER STREAK cuff' "; "This joint has stalls, not rooms; Moving into the banquet room, mem- strictly a riding academy," etc.Quite abers found the tables beautifully deco- GIVES YOU COLOR AP- crowd leftthe runs to witnessthisrated with flowers, presented by Grimm PEAL - CAPACITY - strange performance, finding it more in-& Gorly,florists; Ladies'Auxiliary. DAZZLING SPEED - TAN- teresting than the unloadingofthe train.The room -hunting ballyhoo gaveShowmen's League of America; Ladies' DEM SEATING-THREE Auxiliary. Heart of America Showmen's MECHANICALLY BANKED the show an unlimited amount of pub-Club, and Mrs. Judith Solomon, who licity that money couldn't have bought.was Unable to attend.Mrs. Inez Jaap TRAINS - THE MODERN Monday night found all wagons on theplayed a lively march on the piano as STREAMLINED PROFIT lot but not on location, having buriedthe officers and guests of honor took PLUS RIDE FOR 1939. themselves in the deep sand.A localtheir places.A delectable dinner was bingo party that was being held down-served.It consisted of sea -food cocktail, SPILLMAN ENGINEERING CORP.,North Tonawanda, N. Y. town kepteveryoneaway from theparadise salad, American special steak, WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDER OFAMUSEMENT DEVICES lot, and the digging out and moving ofbaked potato, asparagus tips, hot rolla, the wagons was held up until Tuesday.celery and olives.Chocolate parfait was By nightfall everything was in placeservedwiththebirthdaycake, the and setting up was wellunderway,annual gat of the founder and mother guaranteedingthemidway anearlyof the clbb, Marietta Vaughan. SOOMERAIIG Wednesday opening.Wednesday after- The Famous Ride Sensation noon the chairman of a local business President Pearson acting as toast mis- men's civic club requested of the bossestress in place of Viola Fairly, who was Send for Illustraled Circular. the re-enacting of our 700 andanimals'unabletoattend,readtelegramsof BOOMERANG MFG. CORP. congratulations and good "wishes from HARRY WITT, Sales Mgr., wild room hunt as presented on ourMrs.MariettaVaughan;Mrs. Mabel arrival on Sunday for the entertainmentPierson; Mr. and Mrs. Maiden, Danville, 366 HAMILTON AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Ill.; Mrs. Virginia Kline; Vesta Kleimann, Paris, Ill.; Heart of America Showmen's Club and Ladies'Auxiliary:Business NATIONAL and Professional Women's Club, Paris, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bean, Danville, UNITED STATES TENT SHOWMEN'S Ill.,and InternationalAssociationof AND AWNINGCO. Showmen. S. T. JESSOP,Pres. GEO. JOHNSON, V. P. Grace Goss was presented with the OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE OUTDOOR SHOWMAN, WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF ASSOCIATION first prize offered in the membership HIS NEEDS AND OPERATING PROBLEMS. DEAL WITH THE HOUSE "WITH AND FOR YOU." drive.Mary Francis, representing the ArtOrganizationbyandfor Ladies' Auxiliary of the Pacific Coast 701 North Sangamon Street (Phone: Haymarket 04441, Chicago, III. Showmen's Club; Helen B. Smith, Ladies Showmen and Allied Fields. Auxiliary, HASC, and Nell Allen, Ladies' Auxiliary,SLA,werepresentedwith BENEVOLENT corsages, while the new president and Invest in the Time -Tested the retiring president received bouquets PROTECTIVE-SOCIAL of roses.President Pearson alsoreceived TILT -A- WH(RI (Hospitalization and Cemetery Fund) bouquets from the Eli Bridge Co., Leon- ard Bros. and Lora Potter, and corsages Flashy --- Reliable --- Money Getter Dues $10 Initiation $10 from Harry Hoffman and Mrs. Mat Daw- son.Interesting talks on the growth of For Particulars, Price and Terms Write SixthFloor, PalaceTheaterBldg., the club were made by the past presi- SELLNER MFG. CO., Inc., Faribault, Minn. dents.At the conclusion of festivities 1564 Broadway members retired to the Maryland Hotel clubrooms, where the husbands and boy New York City friends enjoyed a lunch and refresh- ROCKET RIDE ments. 22 Bullet shaped Stainless Steel Cars.Seats Se Those present included Grace Goss, on Adults, 120 Children Per Trip.Complete Center crutches as the result of a serious fall; Dome Revolves in Opposite Direction of the Speed- Kathleen Riebe, recovering from a recent ing. Weaving Trains or Rockets.Thrilling!Safe! WANTED Proven! Modern! For one of the hest Side Shows. crerything new.operation; Elizabeth Yearout, Helen B. e,aidtreatment. merit. Freaks Smith, MaudeBaysinger,NellAllen, ALLAN HERSCHELL CO., INC. nbefeature`tOpening February li errshat N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Fat Stock Show. Ft. Worth Fat Stock Show to fol-French Deane,Norma Lang. Mary low.Write or wire Francis.DaisyDavis,GertrudeLang. RO -LO FUNHOUSES - KIDDIE AUTO RIDES MRS.J.E. FIRESTONE, STREAMLINED CARROUSELS Care Bill Haines Shows. Houston, Tee.LoraPotter,FlorenceParker,Irene 44 The Billboard CARNIVALS February 4, I939 to take his own funhouse on the road next season. 3 EVERY manager ought totake a winter Miduay Confab vacation far, far away from his winter quarters and thus get an insight Into what others are PROVEN By THE MIXER doing. MONEY MAKERS (Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, O.) CHARLES (BOUNDING)JOHNSON has EPIDEMIC of banquet stomachs! pictureineveryboudoir onthe route-returned to the Great Southerly Shows Muggie' Machine Maxie. in Mt. Vernon, Ala., where he is present- LOOP -O -PLANE ROBERT SICKELSis spending layoff ing a free act after a three-week absence. months at home in Louisville. BEN GARLOCK'S photo gallery again has been contracted with the O. J. Bach JACK BEAL,generalagentofthe OCTOPUS A GOOD MIDWAY merits and gets theShows for next season. Peerless Exposition Shows, returned to attention of the paying public. Pittsburgh after a short visit in Parkers- ROLLO PLANE SAMMY GREEN, sinceclosing withburg, W. Va. CHARLES VIERECK has contractedJames E. Strates Shows, has been work- Developed and produced by one manufacturer his corn gamewith the Wyse Greater J. R. EDWARDS, of the shows bearing in less than 5 years. Shows, reports Owner H. L. Wyse. ing in stock in the Bailey Theaters,hisname,reportshavingcontracted Write fordescriptiveliterature. Atlanta. Myers Concessions, Toledo, for the frozen Mace your order for spring delivery NOW. THE LATE Henry I.Pollie once said, "Ex- custardprivilegeonhisOrganization pensive oppositionisfinancial suicide to the AMONG SHOWFOLK winteringinfor 1939. EYERLY RIDES GUARANTEE BIG PROFITS box office."Boy, page Clarksville, Tenn. Hudgins, Va., are Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Weisman and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence MINSTREL show stageproducertohis EYERLY AIRCRAFT CO. JACKCOHEN, concessioner,cardsWeisman and son, Charles. manager:"Boss, we aregoingtohave to Salem, Ore. from Bath, N. Y., that heisin the 'pat' the show tonight.Someone done stole ABNER K.KLINE, SalesManager. Soldiers' Hospital there and is desirous CONCESSIONERS who liveinglass housesour musicians." EuropeanSuppliers of reading letters from friends. should pull down the shades before going to LUSSE BROS.,Ltd., Blackpool,England. the cookhouse to attend dally sessions of the PATRYAN, who has been working for MYRON COLEGROVE again hasAnvil Club. the Caller Times Publishing Co., Corpus booked his concessions with the O. J. Christi, Tex., pencils that he again will PENNY Bach Shows. JOEBAKER advises from Seattle thatbe associated with Billy Roeen's corn among showfolk awaiting the opening ofgame on the Greater United Shows. PITCH LEOGRANDY reports that C. B. Haw-the season there are Harry Goodwin, ley has booked two concessions with theSpike Huggins and Harry Merkle. GAMES O. J. Bach Shows: MARY GORDON, automobilestunt Sire 46046". artist,isdoing her Death Leaps with Price $20.00. LeVERN RAYMOND has returned to Sire 48x48". "YES, we booked six fairs at the last meet- Captain Cushings' Death's Holiday Cir- With 1 Jack ing. Our show isso well known that thehis home in Ohio from the hospital incus in Dixieland Park, Jacksonville, Fla.. Pot. $30.00. fairofficials contacted us first." Los Angeles, where he was for somereports Mildred Gouldsberry. Size 48x48", with 5 Jack Pots, $40.00. time. PARK SPECIAL WHEELS SOMECARNIVALS have their routes BOBBIE BURNS resigned as general 30" In Diameter. Beautifully Painted.We for the season set, and contracts for oth- GOLDIE AND ORVILLE STEVENS,manager of the Australian pygmyex- carry In stock 12-15.20-24- end 30 number ers are being rapidly closed. formerly with Hughey Bros.' Shows, arehibit,West Fifth street, Cincinnati, and Wheels. Price $12.00 operating their photo gallery on Mainleft for New Orleans, where he will va- BINGO GAMES DISPOSE of that surplus property andstreet in Piedmont, Mo. cation. 75 -Player Complete 55.52 excess baggage in the way of helpless 100 -Player Complete 7.25 talent.Now's the time for it. MANAGEMENT ofthe Raw Deal Shows LOOKS like size of shows Is no longer rated by the number of cars, wagons or trucks car- SEND FOR CATALOGUE. ried but by the number of loudspeakers on Full of New Games, Blankets, Dolls, Lamps. Aluminum Ware, Canes, etc. the midway. SLACK MFG.CO. FREDMEYERS pens from Macon, Ga.. 124-126 W. Lake St., Chicago.III that he will not be with the L. J. Heth Shows as agent, as previously reported. but that he has signed with another ASTRO FORECASTS organization. AND ANALYSES JOHN H. KOHLER has returned to his Single Sheets, 8'z x14, Typewritten. Per M$5.00 home in Decatur, Ill., after undergoing Analysis, 3.p., with Blue Cover.Each .08 an operation in St. Mary's Hospital there Analysis, 8-p with White Cover. Each .15 Forecast and Analysts. 9-p., Fancy Covers, Ea .05 on November 16.He's reported well on Samples of the 4 Readings, Four for 25c. the road to recovery. No, 1, 94 -Page, Gold and Silver Covers. Each .80 Wall Charts, Heavy Paper, Size 28,34. Each 1.00 Gazing Crystals, Ouija Boards. Planchettea, Eto. DAUGHTER of Mr. and Mrs. Al C. NEW DREAM BOOK Hansen, Gladys J. Hansen, is author of 120 Pages, 2 Sets Numbers, Clearing and Pol- two poems recently appearing on the icy.1200 Dreams. Round in Heavy Gold editorial page of The Memphis Press - Paper Covers. Good Quality Paper. Sample.$0.15 Scimitar. NOW TO WIN AT ANY KIND OF SPECULA- TION. 24 -PageBooklet,BeautifullyBound. THOSE cookhouse managers who insist upon Samples, 25c. PACK of 79 EGYPTIAN F. T. CARDS. Answers makinglongtripsonpoorrubbershould All Questions, Lucky Numbers, etc., 35c. blame no one except themselves if they fail ZODIAO FORTUNE CARDS, FineSetof80 Cards. 35c. to check in on time. MENTAL TELEPATHY, Booklet,21Pages. Each, 25c. RECENT visitorstoWallaceBros.' Shipments Marie to Your Customers Under Your Label. No cheeks accepted. C. O. D., 25% Deposit. A GROUP OF IZAAK WALTONS, headed by S. R. Dodson, father of C. G. Shows' quarters in Memphis were Wil- and M. G. Dodson, owners of Dodson.'s World's Fair Shows, after an afternoon's iam Strode and T. J. Smith,Osceola, Our name or ads do not appear in any merchandise. fishing joust during the elder Dodson's recent holiday visit with his sons in SIMMONS & CO. Miami, Fla.The boat used is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, grab 19 West Jackson Blvd., CHICAGO stand operators.In the group, left to right, are Mrs. C. E. Sherman, S. R. Instant deli -err..end for Wholesale Prices. Dodson, Mrs. S. R. Dodson, Harry Johnson, C. G. Dodson, Mrs. C. G. Dodson and Mrs. Harry Johnson.In the background is a sail fish measuring 6 feet 11% BIG ELI NEWS BUDDHA PAPERS-SUPPLIES inches caught by Mrs. Sherman.Next largest was a king fish weighing over FOR JANUARY -FEBRUARY 1939 ASTRO DAILY. HOURLY FORECASTS, 25 pounds, annexed by S. R. Dodson. a Now Ready for Mailing. Buddha Papers, 1-9-7 and 35 -page Readings, Zodiac Display Charts. horoscopes in It styles, Apparatus A ONE -CENT POSTAL CARD for Mind Iteadere,MentalMagic-SpiritEffects. Is AllYouNeed To Get Your FREE Mitt Camps, Hooke, Graphology Charts. D. FAIRLIE,torch diver, is in Generaloffersaprizeof $2 inbrassto thefirst SAMPLE COPY. 166 Page Illustrated Catalog (No. 17) With Sup- person this season who asks, "Where do we plements. Hospital, Montreal, recovering from a Most comprehensive Imo of Apparatus and Supplies go next week?" You'lllikethisIssue. Good pictures,In- recent eye operation. structivearticles, newsyshortItems,the in the World. Catalog 30c.None free. kind that Is of Interest to every Ride -Owner, NELSON ENTERPRISES MANAGER of the Great Pinhead Shows has WALTER BOLINGER,of the former S. Manager and Operator. Buy a one -cent Post- 188 S. Third St., Columbus, O. decided to retain his old staff for next seasonW. Brundage Shows,ispromotinga alCard and sendfor the FREE Sample againstthe counsel of his confidential advisers,Golden Gloves boxing tournament in copy we've saved for you. Piedmont, Mo. Sol's Liberty Shows MR. AND MRS. KENNETH WALTERS, ELI BRIDGE COMPANY with five concessions, have been booked MR. AND MRS. L. E. (Roba) COLLINS NOWBOOKING FOR with the O. J. Bach Shows. Publishers, SEASON 1939 continue toclick with cafe they are Opp. Wab. Sta., JACKSONVILLE, ILL. 223, CARUTHERSVILLE, MO. operating during the winter In Pied- r"'"Z:Box O. J. BACH Shows have contracted Mr.mont, Mo. and Mrs. W. A. Delaney's concessions for next season. W. D. BARTLETT advised from Miami The NEW KIDDIE AIRPLANE SWING that he has booked a set of diggers with Attention Weisel Owners and Park Managers GOLD MEDAL SHOWS JOHN R. WARD, of the John R. WardWallaceBros.' Shows for the coming NOW CONTRACTING Shows, recently visited at his mother'sseason. SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS home in Memphis. i FOR SEASON 1939 HEWERS of wood and drawers of water are Address: P.0. BOX 8. New Albany, Ind. WONDER whether those Florida fair man-rapidly becoming more disgusted with con- agers will live up to the no -graft policies thatcessions "flashed" withthreeblankets and they ranted about last spring.-Colonel Patch.a shawl. HARRY L. SMALL is taking life easy , a(,, 1\1 I West Bros.' Showsin Baton Rouge, La., while Mrs. Small JAMES L. REED,ride foreman, reports `,pt Now Contracting he will again be with Wallace Bros.' SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS is visiting relatives in Boston. Shows, making his sixth season with that FOR SEASON 1939. organization. Address BOX 67, Morley, Mo. AL C. HANSEN, Hippodrome Shows, was a recent overnight visitor in Mem- Plan on addingone ofthese rides to your present phis. LEO GRANDY cards from Ormond, equipment.Sales doubled last season,proving Fla., that Jimmie Devito has booked his the popularity of the Swing. Seating capacity. 1$ children.Weight about 2,000 lbs. Air- ABIE STARK,wintering in Columbus.two concessions with the O.J. Bach planes are actually driven by the speed of the WANTED TO BUYO., has signed with the Gooding GreaterShows. propellers, giving the children the impression of No. 5 or No. 12 ELI WHEEL. Must be in go0d ruling in a real plane.Description and prices condition. Address Shows for 1939, reports Doc Waddell. upon request. PAUL W. FAUN, who is vacationing in SMITH & SMITH, Springville, Erie Co., N. Y. BOX D-170, care The Billboard, Cincinnati,O. WHAT I advocate for 1939 Is a ride boy'sTampa, Fla., reports that he's planning February 4, 1939 CARNIVALS The Billboard 45 Ark., the latter now organizing the Fourand athletic show operator and past sea-candy privilege for next season, making RAY RAYETTE, after closing with the States Exposition Shows. son with the Tidwell Shows, is in Veter-hisfourth consecutiveyear with theLook at Life Museum in Portsmouth, O., ans'Hospital,Muskogee,Okla..andorganization.Harry has been spendingspent a two-week vacation at home be- AFTER A SUCCESSFUL engagement atwould appreciate readingletters fromthe winter in Philadelphia pitching foodfore joining the Mary Webb side show El Paso (Tex.) Sun Carnival, the Charlesfriends. remedies and monogram neckwear. for remainder of the winter. Jack Taylor Greiner -Sidney Presson Girl Show has ishandling the emsee chores on the been booked fol an indefinite stand at MRS. RUBY PEARL KRUG, wife of HARRY LEWIS continues to rule asWebb unit. the Open Door, Tucson, Ariz., night spot.Clarence H. Krug, F. H. Bee Shows, re-Casanova at the Pete Kortes Museum In turned to her home in Erin, Tenn., afterNew Orleans, while Billy Ellis still holds L. CLIFTON KELLEY, of the ACA, re- RAY NELSON, who has been off theundergoing a physical analysis in Noble'sthe reputation of being the unit's Beauturned toChicago Thursday from a road for the past three seasons to operateMemorialHospital,Paris,Tenn. SheBrummell. JoePreveau his own business in Ponca City, Okla., andSwedeNorthern trip.L. S. Hogan, also of the would like to read letters from friends.Peterson are holding down the frontACA, andJ.C.(Tommy)Thomas. reports that he will return with a new door in commendable style. Johnny J. Jones Exposition, who head- illusion show next season. WHENEVER Ianswer some promoters' ads quartered inChicago the past week, armfuls of mail and jobs galore arrive. But TIMOTHY GREEN, after spending thehave departed for other fields. I ALWAYS buythehighest pricetype-when Iwire for money to join on, all activi-last 10 winters as head bartender in a writer on the market during summer becauseties cease. I was just wondering If they wereClare (Mich.) hotel, has taken time out it will hock for more scratch during winter.-broke,too.-Road Map Johnson,the Hop -to go fishing thru 10 inches of ice at JOHN F. ENRIGHT, of the F. E. Good- John Onceayear,p.a for Gate Cr Bannerscotching Trouper. Houghton Lake, Mich.He says he willing Amusement Co., who left Florida for Shows. return to the road next season with twoa week to attend the annual Ohio fair AFTER CLOSING with the Southernstores on a leading carnival. meetings in Columbus, O., has departed AUSTINDRAKE letters from Alton,States Shows in Live Oak, Fla., Mr. and for Ruskin, Fla., to resume his fishing Ill., that he has been spending the win-Mrs. C. E. Kidd left for Baltimore and DEAR MIXER: Kindly contradict the un-feud there with George Pence, ride unit ter there building a new cannon to re-Abilene, Va., where they have been va-founded rumorthat I willreturntotheforeman with the Gooding organization. place the one destroyed byfirelastcationing. They have booked their photo Duke Cr Shilling Odorless Midway as the fea- season. gallery at Camden (S. C.) Shrine Circus.ture dancer on the Turkish Nights Revue.I E. L. BLYSTONE, Bly the Rice Writer. have decidedtostickwiththe laundry:now appearing with CarlJ. Lauther's TAYLOR BROTHERShavesigned SINCE CLOSING at the Sun Carnival,Lizzie Schmidt, featured native dancer. Oddities on Parade Museum in Pitts- theiraerialactswithHeller'sAcmeEl Paso, Tex., Milo Anthony has been burgh, letters that he received a con- Shows for next season.Before joining,playing one-night stands under canvas HUBERT'S MUSEUM, New York, ontract from Dufour & Rogers as a Christ- however, they will go on an extendedin West Texas to good business with hisBroadway, grabbed off plenty of news-mas gift and willappear with their hunting trip in the Mississippi Delta. Freak Museum.Billie Baker continuespaper publicity recently when it signedStrange as It Seems show at the New as annex attraction. Grover Cleveland Alexander, affection-York World's Fair. JACK TAYLOR, who contracted his ately known as "Old Pete." to the base- mental act with Mary Webb's side show C.D. SCOTT, manager of Scott Bros.'ball world, to relive his baseball past THOSE dollar -in -hand contracts which some after closing with the Mighty Haag Cir-Shows, is in Virginia on business, andand act as lecturer. carnivalmanagers force employeestosign. cus, also will handle the front on Ray giving nothing and taking all and even asking Rayette's annex on the Wise & Sutton MR. AND MRS. GERALD BARKERthem to sign away all rights of a laborer as Shows next season. and son, Lawrence,are spending thewell as healthandlife,areinsultstoa winter in Miami, Fla., trying their handworker's intelligence and take advantage of SOME years ago a manager who had always at landing kingfish.They will leave forhis circumstances.-Cousin Peleg. paid his agents in brass at close of the season their home in the North about March 1 became incensedbecause another agentto to prepare for opening of the Greater WALTER HALE, recently engaged as whom he had sent $13 to join his show be- Karl Middleton Shows' season. publicitydirectorbyHenniesBros.' came sick and could not report immediately! (See MIDWAY CONFAB on page 48) HAPPYRAY WARE, part of last sea- son with Byers & Beach Shows, has been confined in General Hospital, Nashville, FEATHERWEIGHT Tenn., since November 16.He cards thathe'dliketoreadlettersfrom BINGO SHEETS friends. Size 5.': x8.Very large numbers. Packed 9.000 to the Carton. Weight 13 lbs. Numbered from O. WHITE, cookhouse manager on sev- 1 to 3,000. Printed on wrote and a additional eral carnivals, pens that he did not take colors. Serial number In red.gold In bloct" to the road last year and expects to re- of 1.000. 1.500, 2.000, 3,000. main in Centralia, Ill., where he is op- PRICES :Minimum Quantity1000. erating a cafe to good business, until next year. PostageExtra. Loose Sheets (not In Pads), per 1,000..31.25 ROSE CITY SHOWS concluded a week's Numbered Pads of 25 Each. per 1,000 stand in Morgan, Ga., on January 21 to Sheets 1.50 satisfactorybusiness,reports Manager Largest Sheet on the market,Immediate dells - 8. J. Western.Harry Lamont is general cry. Samples free. agenting the shows, with Sam Hausner J. M. SIMMONS & CO. handling adjuster's chores. HARRY (DAD) WARD, associated with tite De Lure Shows of America 19W. JACKSON BLVD. Chicago, Ill. MOST of the cookhouse general agents who several years and the past season joined the Hot Stove League at close of busi- The Billboard agent on the organiza- W. E. WEST MOTORIZED CARNIVAL ness last season are returning to their respec- tion,is pictured here with one of NOW PLACING SHOWS, RIDES AND CON- tive winter quarters to get first-hand Info.- CESSIONS THAT DON'T CONFLICT. the members of thefinnytribe Shows mitts or without oar, outfit.I have new Tops Milo (Not Sol McGoof. which he has been bringing in from and Fronts.Can place Capable Managers for Girl Lake Okechobee, Belle Glade, Fla. Snows.Must have Flashy DancersManager for JACKPERRY cardsfrom Bowling Athletic Show. Must have talent.All Concessions He has been spending the winter as ooen except Corn Game. Can place Capable Grind Green, Fla., that he has booked Merry manager of a tourist camp there. Store Agents, Ball Game Agents and Agents for Rose Perry, fat girl, with the West Shows. PhotofurnishedbyMrs.C.M. Stock Stores. .105 McKenzie, Lloyd Cook. Geo. For- tune. Arthur Ernest write. Want Truck Mechanic, He adds that altho the Florida spots Simmons. Ferris Wheel Foreman and Useful People in all de- aren't so good they have been managing ROYE. LUDINGTON, left, general partments. Have Fairs booked in Oklahoma, Kansas to play to fair results. manager of Crafts 20 Big Shows, is and Nebraska. Show opens inApril.No Grift. being interviewed here by the an- Have complete Frantrsp far Minstrel or Hillbilly or DENVER (KID) CURLEY, veteran girMrs. Scott is handling the winter unit in any Stage Show.Pay yourownwires.Boo 176, his absence.Quarters activities, with nouncer on the "Man on the Street" Cherryvale, Kan. Gus Litts as foreman, are progressing, program, aNationalBroadcasting reportsB. M. Scott. Co. West Coast feature, while riding Keeping in Step in a Ferris Wheel at Los Angeles ALL NEW BUT THE NAME LETTERHEAD carnival manager tohislot CountyFair, 'Pomona,lastfall. Showmen who visit other midways man:"Bill, whenallthese show andride Radiotechnicians,aidedby ride often return to their own lauding operatorsgettheirstuff loadedontheir menoftheCraftsorganization, the beauty and modernism of the trucks be sure to throw my switch box on hooked up the broadcasting appara- Great Sutton Shows organizationsvisited. Never did a one of them.And make sure thatit's one tusin such a way thatlisteners WILL OPEN EARLY IN APRIL AT carnival reach the top without a co- that will show up at our next spot." caught the voices of ride patrons OSCEOLA, ARK. operative investing and beautifying while midway scenes were described Want to book Shows, Rides and Concessions. spirit on the part of allits Inde- FRANK GASKINS,veterantrouper, by theannouncerasthewheel Willfurnish new tents and panel frontsfor having spent many years in carnival and turned.Another feature was the Shows. Will sell exclusive on Cookhouse, Corn pendent attraction operators. 10 -minute broadcast emanating from Gaseo, Erie Diggers, Mouse Joint, Custard, Pop Carnivalmanagersspendthou- circusfields,Isoperating a hotelin Corn. sands annually for electrical effects, Laurel, Miss.Count Zaino, midget ma- the top of the wheel.Photo by P. O. BOX 304, OSCEOLA. ARK. Jimmy Lynch. . chromium,paintandmodernistic gician. has been spending the winter fronts.Yet when the independent there. operator is asked to keep his own equipment up with the trend of the MR. AND MRS. CON WEISS, who are JOHN T. REA cards from Indiana, Pa.,SAM SPENCER EXPOSITION SHOWS spending the winter in Eau Gallie, Fla.,that he has re-signed Mr. and Mrs. FredWANT small Merry -Go-hound. Co,tard. Nos ellic.. times, as well as go along a line ofhad visits recently from Jack Haskins;M. Bedford on his Musical Revue; Wil- Groceries. Toys. Ham and Bacon. Candy Appl., L progress with the management, he E. Linbuscher, Rocky Glen Park, Scran- Cream, knife Rack, Cane Rack. Blankets, Spot -the. frequently shies away from the whole liam Siebert, lecturer on Unborn Show,Spat, Pitch "ltd -U -Win, String Game, Fishpond. Mitt ton, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bantlyandalmostallformer side-showCamp, High Striker, Long Range Lead Gallery, Ciga- deal-and then cannot see where the and Bill Whitmore, Bantly Shows, andemployees for the Great Lakes Expositionret Shooting Gallery, Ball Games, Photo Gallery. other shows visited had looked so Floes, Scales, Hoop -La, Peanuts. Electrician to drive Harry Copping. Shows for next season. Transformer Truck. Want Dog and Pony Show, One - hot. Ring Circus with own outfit.No grfft wanted. Cook- Of course, this doesn't go for all. CARL CARLOTTA cards from Los An- THERE'S alotofgood hidden talent onhouse, part privilege meal tickets. Arcade. Motor- drome. 20 8. MAIN, BROOKVILLE, PA. It is a fact that many inelie operators geles: "Last year was one of the besteverymidway. Allshouldbegiven equal havebeenprogressiveenoughto seasons I ever had, and it looks as thoopportunity to prove what they can do.That neonlzeandotherwisemodernize oldtimesarereturning. Havejustold dread of "spoiling a good workingman" isZIMDARS GREATER their shows and rides.All should be taken delivery on a new car, and sinceunfounded. Many big -shot managers drove more than willing to spend money closing my show have been planning tostakes and put up ridesat one time or SHOWS,Inc. with a carnival that gives them arent a local night club." another. route. Itwill NOW CONTRACTING 1939 SEASON help tb hold that Address P. O. BOX 247. route, not only for the office but for AGAIN the bosses are talkingabout C.J.FRANCO, general agent Model NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. them as well. Money thus spent will puttingout two showsthisspring. FromShows, made a flying trip to St. Peters- add to patronage, and the expendi- the appearance of their equipmentIbelieveburg, Fla., last week from Raleigh, where ture will soon be made up.Most itwould bea good ideafor them to gethe attended the North Carolinafair managers now demand of all opera- one show out.-Egbert Ironbender, artistic andmeeting to confer with Manager W. R. Geo. T. Scott Shows tors that they go modernistic.The modernistic blacksmith. Harris regarding business and the shows'NOW BOOKING SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS day of allowing farmers to tie their opening.He reports that he has about FOR 1930. horses to the ride fences has passed. HARRY C. DUVALLhas signed with CAN IILACI'. Tilt,Loop -o -Plane, Aulo Baby Itid.. completed the route thru Eastern ter-or n hat haveyou? Opening in May. Address all mail the James E. Strates Shows for the prizeritory. CEO. T. SCOTT. Boo 40, Dlahman, Wash. 46 The Billboard CARNIVALS February 4, 1939 Hawaiian Show. J. Berman; Joe Kenlaw, James E. Strates electrician; C. B. (Heavy) Whaley, fore- SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 28.-Work here Winter -Quarters News and Gossip man Merry -Go -Round;AlSmith, as- iscomingalong Merry -Go - sistant;Eddie Kertz, Chairplane fore- nicely. man; Harry Ware,assistantlot man. Round has been repainted and new light As Reported by Representatives for the Shows Wives of ride managers are in charge of effects installed.Crew is steadily In- the cookhouse here. creasing,andIdealweatherpermits Several new shows and rides will appear much outdoor work.Owner James E.Wallace Bros. Crowley's on the show this season, with the or- Strates will return here about February ganizationplayingNorthand South 1 before visiting the Tampa (Fla.) Fair. MEMPHIS, Jan. 28.-The writer re- CORPUS CHRISTI,Tex.,Jan. 28.-Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Pennsyl- Harold Inglish Is doing all the buyingcently returned to quarters from a pro-General Agent E. W. Wells returned tovania territory. Reported by Karl Smith. here, while Choc and Mona Phillips arelonged vacation with relatives in Penn-quarters here with contracts to furnish still in Tulsa, Okla., as is Les Applegate.sylvania and found much work had beenthe midway attractionsatMansfield Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon write fromdone during his absence. Show occupies(Mo.) Ozark Summit Exposition; ConroeReynolds & Wells Bartow, Fla.. that they will return tothe three-story brick building on North(Tex.) Montgomery County Fair; Liberty quarters about March 15.Mel and GuyFront street, formerly used by Zimdars(Tex.) County Fair, Mt. Pleasant (Tex.) WENTWORTH, Mo., Jan. 28.-General Dodson visited while on their way backShows, and all trucks are stored in rearFairandStockShow; MontgomeryManager Reynolds and the writer have County Fair, Coffeyville, Kan., and Amer-returned to quarters here from the fair to Miami, Fla.Joe Baker isa dailyof the building. On the top floor is the meetings in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and visitor here.Ed Seaman and Jack San-paintdepartment;woodworkingandican Indian Exposition, Anadarko, Okla. born are in charge of a large lumbershops department are on the secondHe brought the new office wagon withWinnipeg.Crew is being increased in him from Springfield, Mo., and equip-order to have everything ready for open- camp.Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Allen arefloor, with sleeping quarters and storage ing.All show fronts are being rebuilt here and will be associated with Jackspace on the ground floor.Seven menment and files are being added. and rides repainted.Show has booked Baillie.Tom Evans and wife have beenare employed, with more to be added Dad Britton, chief electrician, has thethe fairs at both Mankato, Minn., and catching their share of fish each Sunday,later.Fourteen new cresting$ are beingnew transformer wagon ready, and a newMarshalltown, Ia., again.W. H. (Buck) Keith Buckingham isin Tampa, Fla.,made for the Merry -Go -Round and theMinstrel Show front, 'designed by OtisMcClanahan has returnedto gethis but will return soon.Mrs. Inglish at-horses have received their annual coat ofVaughan, is under construction.Abnerequipment in shape, while Tex Baker, tended the South Carolina fair meetingvarnish. Chairplane has been overha'tledK. and Virginia Kline visited and theirFerris Wheel foreman,isoverhauling at Columbia last week.Reported byand painted, while the Ferris Whee 'has"movies" were enjoyed byall.Ticketthe ride. S. J. Putnam. received its first coat of white paint. boxes are ready for the scenic artist and Al Kish is expected soon to supervise Tilt -a -Whirl, new last season, has beenquarters work is expected to be finishedbuilding of the Casa Loma, girl revue. touched up a bit, and the Loop -o -Planein10 days,after which concessionersKenneth Price, Motordrome operator, re- Rubin & Cherry and kiddie rides will be overhauled andwill do theirbuilding,repairing andports from Providence thathiswife painted. Three new topsand newpainting.Fred Webster, former chiefunderwent a serious operation there and MOBILE,Ala., Jan.28.-Workisbanners have been purchased.Officialbillposter,iswinteringinElDorado,that an infection developed.It will be rapidly progressing at the fairgroundsopening has been set for the third weekArk.Recent visitors included E. L. andsome time before he can come to quar- under direction of Superintendent Natin March in a town near here and for theMolly Stanton, Rev. E. S. Matheny, Fredters.Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are visiting Worman.Mrs. Nat Worman, who hasfirst two weeks out no gate will be used.and NettieHunter, Jack Rooney, Edin Corpus Christi, Tex. Management re- been under a physician's care for aboutStaff, which remains the same as theBratt and family, Jack Dalton, Mannycently purchased two semi -trailers and 10 days,is much improved in health.last two seasons, includes Ernest E. Far-Levi, Alice Josephine Jones, Porter Lor-tractors.Recentvisitorswere Fred Ralph Williams, press agent with therow Sr., owner -manager; Walter B. Fox,ing,Rev. CarlWirth,CharlesOríes-Strombo, Strombo Shows; Dug Thomas, show last season,is connected with ageneral representative; Jack L. Oliver,heimer,Allen Douda and Rev. JohnDug Thomas Shows, and Mr. Campbell local newspaper. business manager; Margaret Miller, sec-Campbell.Reported by Doc Waddell. and Mr. Williams.Reported by W. J. Visitors this week were Mr. and Mrs.retary; Mrs: Dorothy Farrow, treasurer, Lindsay. J.A. Waters, Snapp Bros.' Shows, asidand Ross Crawford, lot superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Abner K. Kline.Mr. andErnest E. Farrow Jr. is convalescing from Mrs. Rubin Gruberg are en route toa recent appendicitis operation at his Buckeye State Florida for a few weeks' vacation and aparents' home here, but expects to re- visit to the Tampa, Fla., Fair.Mobile isturn to school soon.William Wallace NATCHEZ,Miss.,Jan.28.-General making extensive preparations for thehas been ina Murray, Ky., hospital Manager JoeGellerhas returned to Mardi Gras.Reported by Frank S. Reed. quartershereafterspendingseveral almost all winter undergoing treatment weeks in Hot Springs, Ark.Quarters are for a ruptured blood vessel in his leg. incharge of Pat Brown, master me- Mrs.Amelia Wallaceiswinteringin chanic, and show isbeing completely Murray, as is Charles Q. Troop.Mr. and motorized.All old equipment is being Mrs. M. F. Tillotson are in Indianola, overhauled;several new trucksand 3000 BINGOMiss.;Arthur Sorrell and wife are in trailers have been added and a new of- Heavyweight cards, black on white.wood mark-Sunflower, Miss., while William Avery is er.printed two sides. No duplicatecard.. Put fice wagon purchased.W. N. Clay ar- upin the following size Sets andprices: at his home In McComb, Miss.Mr. and rived here on January 20 to direct re- 33cards. 55.25; 50 cards, $6; 75 cards, $0.50;Mrs. Abe Frank made a flying visit here 100 cards, $10; 150 cards 512.50; 200 cads, painting and remodeling work.Mr. and cards. $20; Re-recently and returned to their Clarksdale Mrs. Date Curtis have returned from mainingngcaaol5Ó cards sold $5.00 per 100. home the same day. theirannualtripto the Everglades Recent visitors included James Lough- ofFlorida,ashasDouglasDouglas. Bet of 20 LightweightBingo cards,51.00. lin, West Bros.' Shows; L. J. Heth, L. J. Mrs. Joe Geller isin good health and Heth Shows; Joe Gabler, Buckeye State her pet parrot, Mickey, has been keeping Shows, and Dr. F. H. Angel, Bald Knob, her company. RENO Ark.Reported by Walter B. Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Freer, who are installing 3000 a new cookhouse here, have their daugh- Made in 30 sets or 100 cards each.Played in 3 ter and son-in-law as their guests.Mr. rows across the cards-not up and down.Light- and Mrs. F. R. Rainey, bingo conces- weight cards.Per set of 100 oarde with markers.World of Fun $5.00. sioners, have been here all winter. "Key All Bingo and Lotto sets are complete with wood STAMFORD, Conn., Jan, 28. - With MRS. BERTHA (GYP) McDANIEL Check" Harry is still doing business with markers.tallyanddirectionsheet.Allcardsopening date near, shows' quarters activ- (right), operator of the Rocky Road localcitizens.Visitors Included Hugh size 5x7. ities at Greenville, S. C., will get Under to Dublin and the Arcade on the Hart,paymasterRinglingcircus,and THIN BINGO CARDS way soon with a crew of 10 starting work Johnny J. Jones Exposition, who has Hoskins L. (Dud) Deterly. Bingo cards, black on white, size 5x7.Thin cardson all show fronts and painting and re- such as used in theatres, etc.They are marked or been on an extended sojourn in Cin- Punched in playing end then discarded. 3.000 differ=pairing of rides, owned by the manage- cinnati, will shortly be leaving for White City eat cards, per 100. $1.25, without markers.Set ofment. A 150 -foot Ten -in -One front, a Dixie and the Jones quartersin markers. 50c. 70 -foot Minstrel Show front also will be VENICE, Calif., Jan. 28.-With show Automatic Bingo Shaker, real class $12.50 Augusta, Ga., to prepare for spring Lapboards, white cards, 83/4 x14. Per C 1.50built.Jim Conley, ofConley Trio, has work. She attended the Indiana and slated to open February 18, quarters ac- Stapling Bingo Cards on same. Extra, per o .50beencontractedtofurnishthefree Ohio fairmeetings.Shown here tivity has increased.More men have Bingo Card Markers,Instrips, 25,000 for1.60acts.The Conleys also will have a large with Mrs. Claude R. Ellis, the gals been put to work, with Casey Taylor in Send for free sample cards and price list.We par isbeingre- C. D. expense. Animal Show.Manager J.E.Steblar seem to be reacting to some crack charge. All equipment Instantdelivery.Noycheek.accepted.- has returned from a trip thru Pennsyl- by RedHicksormaybe Sunny painted;trucksoverhauled and new vania and New York, where he looked Bernet. lighting effects worked out.New office J. M. SIMMONS & CO.over the territory and also booked some to replace the one wrecked last season 19 W. Jackson Blvd.. Chicagofair and celebration dates.He's well has been built. It will serve as office and pleased with the outlook for the next transformer unit and Manager Corey has DO YOU NEED MONEY? season.This will be the first time ihWeyls ordered new transformer units to be SPOT CASH PAID FOR OLD STAMP 17 years that the show has played that placed in it, under supervision of Casey Collections and Accumulations.All Lots Held territory.Many new faces will be seen PAINESVILLE,0.,Jan. 28.-Owner-Taylor.Painting and lettering will be Intact Until Deals Are Closed.Highest Prices Manager Ed Weyls with Business Man-directed by Max Williams. Pa Id. on the midway this year. Our References: Members American Philatelic Ray Simpson will operate the bingo.ager Frank R. Graves have returned here Staff, excepting Walton de Pellaton, society. having been promoted from assistant tofrom an extendedbusinesstripwellwho made other connections, remains WE SPECIALIZE IN FILLING WANT LISTS. manager. Vera Steblar Is going to greatpleased with results.Two sound cars,the same, with C. F. (Ted) Corey, man- B. & B. STAMP SERVICE expense to improve her pop -corn stand.one in advance, will herald the showager -owner; Mrs. C. F. Corey. president; 5020 Southwest Blvd., St. Louis, Me. Joseph Steblar will return to quartersthis season, with F.A. Todd, secondArthur Hockwald, general agent; Marge soon from Florida, where he has beenagent, inchargeof the advancecar.Corey, secretary -treasurer; Lucille King, ®____®oawwknoknow190vacationing. Whitey Davis, ride superin-Harry Frobees, European Swaying Polespecial agent and publicity; Claude Ken- tendent, will accompany him.Charlesact, has been contracted as one of thener, lot superintendent; Casey Taylor. HAPPYLAND SHOWS, INC. E. Morfoot has been signed as assistantfree attractions.The writer is recover-superintendentoftrucksandrides. Best In the Middle West. manager and 1sat work in quarters.ing from a severe cold contracted duringFrank Forrest's Ten -in -One, as well as Contracting Shows and Concession for Reported by J. E. Steblar. therecentandsuddenchangesofmany of last season's concessions, has 1939 Season. weather.Reported by R. L. Overstreet.been booked.Joe Krug will have the Address: GIBSONTON, FLA. cookhouse and Ethel Krug the sweet Model shop, while a new Girl Show, owned by Smith's Greater Van Dees, and several shows under su- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,Jan.28. - pervision of Frank Forest and Max Wil- SUNSET AMUSE CO. President W. R. Harris' new Greyhound APEX, N. C., Jan. 28.-Activities areliams will grace the midway. May Coll- NO PAY CATE. Bar and Grill, which he opened recently,progressing in quarters here. New facesyer, high diver, and the Great Barrett, Want Legitimate Concessions. seems to be the mecca of all the show -arearrivingdaily.Manager K.F.aerialact,will present the freeacts. SHOWS - We Have the Equipment. folks here.C. J. Franco, general agent,(Brownie)Smith has been attendingFormer is a holdover from last season. P.0. Box 571, OakPark,Ili. is here talking over business of the show,fairmeetingsinseveralsurroundingShows plan to play Oregon, Washington, which will open the first week of April,States the past two weeks and reportsUtah, Nevada, Idaho and California ter- and play Eastern territory. He will leavebooking several good fairs and promi-ritory. GeneralAgent Hockwald re- for Baxley, Ge., quarters soon to startnent celebrations for 1939.Show is toturned from a booking trip in the North- MELVIN'S UNITED SHOWS building three new show fronts and pre- west and reports conditions look favor- WANT Cookhouse. Rides and Show.;. Unit ana"I. be enlarged tisis season.Shows' roster conflict, C'4;nee.;ajone that work Inc ,cock: absolutelypare for opening.Show will travel byincludes K. F. (Brownie) Smith, owner -able.He will leave soon on a scouting no grift.Hale Lairs in North Dakota. Canada.trucks this year.Harris recently pur-manager; Mrs. K. F. Smith, secretary -trip in Idaho and Montana. Many show - Iowa and Mlsaouri. Long season South.Ride Bch/ and Fureman Inr new Tilt -a -Whirl. chased five new trucks.Reported by C.treasurer; Ed Fuzz, lot superintendent;folk have visited here.Reported by Lu- BOX 184, 8t. Paul. Minn. J. Franco. Karl F. Smith, manager Twenty -in -One;cille King. February 4, 1939 CARNIVALS The Billboard 47 merits.All reported an enjoyable time. Kline's Greater Reported by R. W. Pratt. HATTIESBURG, Miss., Jan. 28.-With good weather, much work is being doneKrekos West Coast outside under direction of Glen Alien. NEW ENGLAND MOTORIZED Show opens here March 4 and folks are OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 28.-With the reporting every day.Manager Robert R.season opening set for March 25, quar- Kline returned from a business trip, andters activities will get under way Feb- while away purchased six new trailersruary1, with Ralph Deering in charge from the Fruehauf Trailer Co.Haroldof the construction department. Twelve CARNIVAL, INC. Griffen will have charge of the new cornmen will be used in the painting and game and also has his new sound truckcarpenterdepartmentsunderAngello Opens Middle of April Near New York City booked.Theodore Meadows is the newTerrila's direction.Ralph Deering will electrician.Construction has started onhave chargeofthe new transformer the marquee and the new Girl Revue andwagon, transformers and the lighting CAN PLACE Loop -o -Plane(Dick Smith,write),Whip or Minstrel Show fronts.Rides have beentowers whicharetobeconstructed. any other Flat Ride. overhauled and new lighting effects In-Charles Walpert againwill have two stalled. concessionsandbingo,whileHarry SHOWS-Will furnish new fronts and topsforreliable Mrs. Robert R. Kline Is in Chicago onMeyers will be back again with two con- business for the show and while therecessions. Charles Youngman also will showmen. What have you?Carol Miller, write.Can place will buy new wardrobe for the Girl Re-have two concessions, as will Christen- vue.N. C. Petit and family are spendingson, of pop -corn note. Monkey Show, Snakes, Illusion, 10 -in -1.Special proposition the winter in Tampa, Fla.With them Ed Helwig will have the ball games, given Motordrome and Fun House. Can place Penny Arcade areMr.andMrs.C. Hopper,whowhile Martin Arthur again will have the have signedtheir fishpond with themajor side shows.William T. Jessup, (Bill De Vaul, write). show for 1939:Visitors included Docgeneral agent, contracted several festivals Bass, Harold Griffen; John L. Murray,andfairs upon hisreturn from the CONCESSIONS-Cook House, Pop Corn, Bingo and Diggers Fruehauf Trailer Co., and R. D. Burrow.Oregon fair meetings. Among them was International Equipment Co. Dick Gum-the annual Klamath Falls (Ore.) Bucka- booked. All other Concessions open. No exclusives on mells will be in charge of the bilipostingroo Days and Elks' State convention. truck.He is wintering at his home InManager Mike Krekos has been lining Wheels or Grind Stores. Dolton, Ala.W. D. (Rube) Wadley isup attractions and getting ready to open in the North lining up dates.Reportedhis No. 2 show, George Kocan is busy FREE ACTS-Have booked Captain Buster Gordon's New by Joe Cussack. with his night club 1n San Francisco. Cannon Act. Louie Leos, shows' auditor, is wintering Captain Cordon being shot over two Ferris in Paris, France.He expects to return Wheels. Have also booked Captain Cordon's sensational about March 1. A. H.(Bert)Lea, manager -secretary Oregon Multanomah Water Act consisting of four people. Miner's Model Exposition Fair, Portland,visitedthe writerlast PHILLIPSBURG, N. J., Jan. 28.-Quar-week and both visited the Golden Gate FAIR SECRETARIES-We have a few Fair Dates open.Will ters activities are slated to begin soon.International Exposition.Arthur Cray - be pleased to hear from you, or willsee you at Albany Fair A new top for the kiddie auto ride hasnor, of the shows' promotional staff, left been ordered, as have new lights for thefor Los Banos, Calif., to prepare for the meeting. Ferris Wheel and tubs forthe Babyshows' appearance there.Hans Jackaro. Octopus. Two concession tops have beenBillboard agent, also will have charge of RIDE HELP-Communicate with P. S. McLAUGHLIN, Busi- purchased from Leroy Krauss. the adjustment department.Reported Mickie Vagtell reported from Georgiaby Mike Krekos. ness Manager, 33 Crissman St., Forty Fort, Pa,All others that he will have a new pop -corn stand address with the shows this season. Showfolk re-signed for 1939 include Meyer Pimen-United American Hone Address tell,Raymond Parker,' James Brown, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 28. W. J. (Billy) GIROUD Willie Stout and Blackie Stain.R. H.-Owner -Manager C. A. Vernon returned 50 Salisbury Ave. Miner Jr. will take out a ride unit for Stewart Manor 1658 BROADWAY Phone,Col.5-9367 his father.He has 10 spots booked, andto quarters here January 5 after a six - week vacation in Texas.Quarters are Long Island, N. Y. NEW YORK CITY Suite 512 Owner Miner has purchased a new housenow officially open, with a crew of 10 at trailer for him. Reported by R. H. Minerwork. L. E. Harvey, electrician, is build- Phone, Floral Park 6344 (After 6 P.M.) Jr. - ing a new lighting system. Wayne Hern- don, master mechanic and builder, Is re- modeling the Mix -Up and building three new fronts.Management recently pur- Fuzzell's United chased a Dodgem. \WIIILW~,~1.\\,~11_aa"71~`~ J. C. Wilson has re-signed his eating NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 28.emporium, Baby Ride and Penny Arcade -Work is progressing in quarters here.with the show.Al Zeidman, manager of Among recent visitors were Mr. and Mrs.Mrs.. Vernon's corn game for the past HILDERBRAND'S UNITED SHOWS Abner K. Kline, of Eyerly Aircraft Corp.,four years. will be back again. while C. andMilfordSmith,Baker -Lockwood,C. Vernon, C. A.'s brother, will join the who was given some orders for side showofficial staff as secretary.His daughter andothertentequipment. Generalwill be private secretary to Owner Ver- AND COMBINED CIRCUS Manager Fuzzell has contracted a localnon.P. H. Hill's Girl Revue has been building concern to erect a permanent FA building to house his shows and a newre-engaged.Reported by S. Evans. On 16th Annual Tour of the Northwest electrical truck is being constructed. A modernistic arch is being built and W. Pi Playing the best Celebrations,Fairsand Still Dates. J. Dunne reports that he has orderedHilderbraild's United re new banners and belly cloths for his WANT SHOWS Museum of Oddities, and that Professor LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28.-With the many counter attractions slated for the Ten -in -One. Will furnish complete tent and banner line,andwill offer Wade's Mentalist and Temple of Knowl-West Coast for 1939, shows are rushing edge acts have been contracted.Harold / special inducement toarealshow. Clippard again will have charge of thetheir 1939 edition to rapid completion bingo with Goldstone's concessions, as-to take the road In March. Owner O. H. Mechanical Show - Fun House - Motor Dromc. sisted by Bill Krug and Otto Robisch.Hilderbrand and General Manager Ever- ett W. Coe are sparing no expense in 1,4 WANT RIDES Jimmy Stepina will manage Mrs. Gold -attempting something different for the stone's fishpond and George and Ruthcoming season.Numerous giant Holly- Tilt -a -Whirl - 8 -Car Whip. Heiman have signed as managers of thewood Klieg lights will be Installed and Midway Cafe, making their fifth seasonthe circus side shows will feature novel WANT CONCESSIONS 1n that capacity.Mr. and Mrs. Barneyfronts and lighting effects.Management Rambo will direct the ham and baconis attempting to obtain the same effects Fj Frozen Custard - Fish Pond - Bumper. No coupons. stand for the second consecutive season.on a small scale as an exposition, and Other Ten -Cent Concessions,write. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Pratt have purchasedHilderbrand and General Manager E. W. e new car to haul their pop corn andCoe report they have created somethingeP. O. Box 302 Los Angeles, California peanut stands.Pratt also will handlenew in the line of traveling carnivals. the mail man and Billboard agent chores.Reported by Walton de Pellaton. Winter Quarters, 14th at Alameda Street. General Manager Fuzzell, accompanied by his publicity agent, left for an ex- tended tour of the North.Mrs. FuzzellLee Bros. recently entertained a number of show - NORTH TOPEKA, Kan.,Jan. 28.- folks with a buffet lunch and refresh -Owners Coleman Lee, better known as Curly Lee, and S. O. Lee have moved show equipment here and quarters work HAPPYLAND SHOWS, Inc. WANT MORE REVENUE willget under way about the middle for of February.All equipment is almost Can Place a Good Side Show new and will not require much work, This Show has been efficiently .and profitably operated by john T. Rca over the same territory. just a little touching up.Show will be on our Midway, for the past five sears.Itis only through the mutual desire of Mr. Rea YOUR ORGANIZATION? motorized and this season will be its first and the management, for a change of scenery, that we are in a position to contract a new show. ontheroad. Management plansto A contract with us will assure its owner every co-operation on our part to make 1939 a Read open some time in April and play the pleasant, profitable season,s now completely booked in excellent territory. An inquiry will Middle West. S.O.Lee purchased a bring you a very attractive preposition "BINGO BUSINESS" Merry -Go -Round recently and has moved Openings Available for Other Showmen With or Without Outfits. it to quarters here. Address A Column About Bingointhe There are several show people winter- JOHN F. REID WILLIAM G. DUMAS ingInTopeka, and visitorsincluded 3633SEYBURN ST.,DETROIT, MICH. CIBSONTON, FLORIDA. WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE areNelson Wells and wife.ofFrisk Shows; C. H. Brewer and wife, Ray Arm- Department strong, Harry Bass and Jim Hart. Cole- man Lee left on a 10 -day business trip, THE LAST "WORD" IN YOUR LETTER TO THIS WEEKandEVERY WEEK and Ben Kast has booked his concessions. Reported by Mrs. C. Lee. ADVERTISERS, "BILLBOARD" 4.8 The Billboard CARNIVALS February 4, 1939 for the Shreveport. La., quarters of the ¡/'; Hennies organization. QWteíicalt CatK(Oals TED C.TAYLOR cards that General Agent Joe J. Fontana, L. J. Heth Shows, Museums recentlyvisitedtheFunlandShows QSscciation. Om. quarters in Marietta, Ga., and reported Address Communications to Cincinnati Office some good bookings and a better outlook By MAXCOHEN for 1939 than last seasonJoe was gen- ROCHESTER, N.Y.,Jan. 28.-During eral agent and secretary of the Funlandthe past few days there have been some conclusion of festivities each was givenorganization two seasons. developments in connection with the Lauther's Oddities Biz a sandwich and soft drink and a personal wage and hour law activities in which gift from the mayor in the form ofa NORMA NORMAN cards from Seattle:the carnival industry will undoubtedly Continues Satisfactory book. "Wintering here seems an endless activ-be interested.In a report filed by Elmer PITTSBURGH,Jan.28.-Coldand Business during the eighth week heldityof meeting showfolk.The townF. Andrews, wage -and -hour law admin- stormy weather continued to hold swayup well with weather conditions favor-seems full of them. Have been present-istrator, with Congress he declares in here, but warmed up enough on Satur-able.George Rody, accordion and lead-ing my sex exhibitions at the Star The-substance that surveys by his depart- day to give Carl J. Lauther's Oddities oner; Eko and Iko, xylophones, banjo andater under Hal Compton's management.ment have failed to produce evidence of Parade the biggest single day businessguitar; Allan Greenstreet, banjo; ThelmaLouis Louise, my sister, is wintering inany widespread layoffs resulting from of the engagement.Unit is now in itsand Doris Parent, accordion and ukulele;Tampa, Fla." adoption of the new labor standards. In sixth week here, and business IsstillHoppie, frog boy, musical saw, and Jack fact, it is his claim that there was slight- above expectations, despite the weather.Halligan, mentalist, guitar and soloist, MICKEY WARD, past two seasons withly more employment in December, 1938, Harley Rogers,billedasPretso, thepresented a musical jamboree over Sta-the side show on the James E. Stratesthan the seasonal increase -from Septem- Human Pretzel,is slated to join nexttion WWL recently. Reported by Roy B.Shows, is wintering in Washington, D. C.,ber to November, 1938.From figures week.Ralph Sprague is constructing aJones. where he is in charge of the Polle Park-submitted by Administrator Andrews, he glass engine to be used as a window inglots. He reports thatAlicePetestimates that the minimum 25 -cent - belly.Carl Lauther Jr. celebrated his Burns, formerly with W. H. Smith's sideper -hour wage rate affects only about 17th birthday anniversary on Wednesday.Philadelphia Houses show, is wintering there and will return300,000workers,and thatlessthan Herbert Walberg and Raleigh Brander - to the road next season. 1,500,000 received shorter hoursorover- berg have been alternating on front PHILADELPHIA,Jan.28. - Eighth time pay as the result of the 44 -hour ticket box.Cavilla, one-man band, leftStreet Museum enjoyed good business GEORGIA, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisi-work week. for his home in Charleston, S. C., onthis week with the following: Musicalana committees wishing to raise money for However, the administrator recognizes business. Johnson; Ernie Magill, comedy cartoon-their organizations get in touch with us.Wedeficiencies in the present Fair Labor Manager Lauther is planning to con-ist; Seiko, magician; Poses Plastlque andhave dates open during February and March.Standards Act, and has recommended struct two new midway shows for theillusions.Dancing girls are in the an-Will book shows,ridesand concessions forcertain amendments as follows: (1) Sim- coming season.Reported by Paul D.nex. South Street Museum reported theour long string of 20 fairs.Have three signedplification of the law without a change Sprague. best business of the season this week.with 17 pending.Positively will not play anyin its fundamental principles.(2) Incor- Attractions include Margery White's Jit-stilldates;allcelebrations.-Suit Cr Case'sporation in the law of provisions reliev- terbug Revue; El Diablo, hot iron dem-Enshrouded Playland. ing the employer from retroactive penal- Weather, Tie -Ups Help onstrations; Harry Wilson, human enig- ties where he operates pursuant to ad- ma. Dancing girls and Prince Singh, MAX GOODMAN,Goodman Wondervice of the administrator and later finds Kortes in New Orleans mentalist, are in the annex. Show, stopped off in Chicago on his waythat the advice is bad by reason of a back from theNorthern winterfaircourt decision.(3) Further definition of NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28.-Pete Kortes' meetings and conferred with his generalarea of production insofar as it affects World's Fair Museum's stand here thisMIDWAY CONFAB agent, C. W. Finney.Max intends toagriculture. week was featured with a party on Fri- look over work at quarters in Little Principal amendment ofinterest to day afternoon when over 600 orphans (Continued from. page 45) Rock, Ark., then relax a while at Hotthe carnival industry is, of course, the were the guests of Mayor Bob MastreiShows, visited The Billboard CincinnatiSprings, Ark. second, which provides for elimination and Owner Kortes.Ticket sales wereoffices last week while en route from of retroactive penalties.Confusion has suspended for three hours while the kid-Chicago to the Tampa (Fla.) Fair.At BILL POWELL pens from Los Angeles:arisen as the result of the specification dies roamed the exhibition hall.At theconclusion of the fair he plans to leave"Attended the Pacific Coast Showmen'sofdefinitions of general terms incor- Association Banquet and Ball here, mak-porated in the ant by Congress. and the ing itagrand slam as I also made theadministrator has pointed out that, al- NationalShowmen'sAssociationandtho he can advise employers on some Showmen's League of America affairs.questions, there is always a possibility Among the few Easterners here were Lewthat a court will overrule his decision. Dufour, Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Sibley,Whether the amendments desired by the Mrs. Bertha Melville and Nate Miller."administrator will be adopted is some- CAllBERc'soRLo E?OSITION SIIDYiS, INC. thing no one can predict at this time, JAMES DEWEY, general agent for va-althoitisreasonable to expect that Show Opens Early in April in North Carolina rious carnivals for the past 15 years andsome changes in the act will be made. who was associated with Russell Bros.' We Have Contracts With the Following Southern Fairs Circus in 1935, has been signed as gen- eral agent and placed In charge of adver- LUMBERTON, N. C., FAIR DURHAM, N.C.,FAIR recently and both enjoyed a swell Italian tising,publicity and promotions withdinner.Jack is working on a concession CLINTON,N.C., FAIR GEORGETOWN, S. C., FAIR the Funland Shows for 1939, reports Teddeal withofficialsofthe New York C.Taylor. Dewey isinquartersat CONCORD, N. C., FAIR BEAUFORT, N. C., FAIR Marietta, Ga., and has begun his duties.World's Fair. TARBORO, N.C.,FAIR WILMINGTON, N. C., FAIR SOME carnival managers who do not own EDWARD K. JOHNSON was pleasantly NOTE-We will announce in The Billboard on February 20 five more and operate the money -making attractions onsurprised recently in Columbia, Tenn., outstanding Northern Fairs. their midways carry a number 'of attractionswhile en route to the Columbus (Ga.) that lose money annually.They take this lossquarters of the Blue Ribbon Shows, of CAN PLACE Showmen with realcarnival experience atalltimes. on their own shoulders while a number ofwhich he is general agent, when Mr. and small -salaried shows mop up and are operatedMrs. E.B. Braden, who were visiting WANTED-Fat People.We haveabeautiful framed oufit for Fat Show withE. B'ssister,happenedtosee on percentage basis. WANTED-Manager to take complete charge for by independent showmen.Naturally, these "loss shows" are carried to provide a higherJohnson sittinginthe lobbyof the beautiful framed Girl Show Revue. Prefer one that has costumes. WANTED type of amusement for midway patrons.ButHotel Bethel. The Bradens wouldn't take -Musicians and Performers for Plantaion Show.Will book Midgets. We why not takealittle sweet with the bitter?no for an answer, with the result that have beautiful framed Midget Show. Johnson was their guest at a delectable dinner in the home of Mrs. A. B. Gold- Will sell exclusive on Wheels and Grind Stores, JACK GALLUPPOletters from Plain- WANT CONCESSIONS. field, N.J.,that he has recovered fromman, Braden's sister.Others in on the Palmistry, Diggers, etc.Will sell exclusive Popcorn, Peanuts and Candy a recent attack of the flu, causing himparty were Mrs. Ben Chapman, Mrs.F. Apples. to spend the holidays in bed.He saysM. Braden and Clyde Foster, who owns that Al Crane, Long Island, visited himcarnival grounds in Columbia. WILL BUY OR BOOK Octopus and Rolloplane. WANTED-Ride Help of all kinds.Must be sober and reliable. Foreman for 8 -car Whip and Foreman for Tilt -a -Whirl. HAVE FOR SALE-I2-Car Lindy Loop, good as new.A realbargain. Complete Wax Show with 25 figures.Beautifully framed.Cheap. MAXGRUBERG, Manager,P. O.Box 101, Philadelphia, Pa.

WHITE CITY SHOWS, Inc. OPENING FEBRUARY 18, NEAR LOS ANGELES. WANT RIDES-Octopus, Roloplane, Baby Rides. WANT SHOWS - Fun House, Animal Show, Manager for Athletic Show. WANT CONCESSIONS - Will sell X on Corn Game. Want Palmistry, Watch -La, Diggers, Cigarette Shooting Gallery, Fish Pond, Penny Arcade or any other Legitimate Concession. No Wheels or Coupons. Want Ride Help That Can Drive Semis. 40 WEEKS IN THE WEST. All Address: C.F. COREY, Mgr., 1839 1. Main St., Los Angeles, Calif. IDEAL EXPOSITION WANTS FOR SEASON 1939 OPENING IN CHARLOTTE, N. C., APRIL 3. A PORTION OF THE CROWD of 3,041 which visited Pete Kortes' World's YOUNG, GOOD-LOOKING GIRLS - Specialty Dancers, Chorus Girls, Girls for Posing Show, Fair Museum, exhibiting on the main stem in New Orleans, on January 7. Blues Singer and Rhumba Dancers. Prefer two Latin Girls.Also Piano Player, High Class Talker for Posing Show and Ticket Sellers.These are office shows.Salary paid every week On the following day 2,485 paid to witness the show, boosting total attendance by the office.Mr. Glick never misses a pay day.McCary and lack Ward write. for sir weeks to an estimated 50,000.Kortes opened a No. 2 show on South. Address: PETE THOMPON, 516 East Kingston Ave., Charlotte, N. C. Rampart street in the Mardi Gras City on January 14, with Hank Gowdy han. P. S.-For Sale.4 for 10c Picture Machine.A-1 condition. dling the managerial reins.Picture, furnished by Roy B. Jones, was snapped by an Item -Tribune staff photographer. February 4, 1939 The Billboard 49 Ckssífícd Advertisements Sot in undone slyle. No cots. No herdera. Advertinmacuts sent by AT LIBERTY telegraph -.till not he inserted talks.. money is aired with copy.We re- COMMERCIAL 5eWORD(Firct rge Black ) serve the ri,Iht to reject any advertisement or revise copy. 2e WORD(Flat LiceLine andLaHomo Black ) to WORD(SmallTypo) lOc a Word Figure Total of Words at One Rata Only FORMS CLOSE (in Cincinnati) THURSDAY No Ad Less Than 250, Minimum -52.00.CASH WITH COPY. FOR TOE FOLLOWING WEEK'S ISSCE CASH WITH COPY.

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IMPERIAL, lings,$12.00 dozen. FRANK LAMB, 5792WEST COAST AMUSEMENT CO., 820 S. Lisbon 2015 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Iroquois, Detroit, Mich. Ave., Tampa, Fla. x75 STEWART G McGUIRE lc GUM AND 25 AGENTS- STREETMEN - SELL NOTE BOOKS - Heide Candy Machines -Some of these are new features, everybody buys; 200% profit;FOR SALE - LIVE PORCUPINES, $4.00 FORFOR SALE OR TRADE -WANTED BANG -A - particulars, sample 10c.SIMMONS, 315 East Deers or Wurlitzer 616.For sale, 25 Deucesjust slightly used, others three weeks. Whole one or $7.00 a pair.Shipped express col- or part, $10.00 each.1 /3 deposit with order. 5th, New York. fe4lect. IVAN C. KIMBALL, East Stoneham, Me.Wild, each $11.50; 25 Mills Fruit Kings, used two weeks, each $16.50; 10 Daval Tallys withbalance C. O. D. BRUNNER SALES CO., 84 AGENTS -300% PROFIT SELLING COLD LEAFFOR SALE -LARGE, GENTLE FEMALE ELE-Fruit Reels, each $17.50; cannot be told fromOakland St., Manchester. Conn. f e4x Lettersfor store windows. Free samples. phant;doesniceact;cheap forcash. new. 15 cent and 110 -cent Jennings Chiefs,75 NATIONAL JERGENSleLOTION DIS- METALLIC CO., 439 North Clark, Chicago. x F O B New York.CAPT. V. H. WALKER,serials over 127,000, each $27.50; 1 10 -cent pensers-Latest model, practically new. Will AGENTS - DISTRIBUTORS - EARN BIG COM- 103 W. 98th St., New York. Mills Blue Front G. A., $37.50; 1 5 -cent Millstrade. Make offer. PAUL BURCH, 1845 Extraordinary, $30.00; 2Bally Reserve,lateGrant, Denver, Colo. fel 1 mission selling Newest Razor Blades, Keener, model, each $15.00.One-third deposit, bal- smoother, 10-20 shaves to each blade. Re- 100 DIFFERENT KIND VENDING MACHINES peat sales build business.Write for terms and ance C. 0. D.CLINTON VENDING MACHINE BOOKS, CARTOONS, COMPANY, Clinton,la. x -Always something different.Write for sample to MARIPOSA, 116 Broad St., New York. our low price list.RAKE, 5438 Woodland Ave., x INSTRUCTIONS, PLANS FREE - ASCOS NEW 1939 LIST OF USED. Pa. fe4 Guaranteed Perfect Vending Machines nowPhiladelphia. ATTENTION, SUBSCRIPTION SALESPEOPLE -\. ready. Write ASCO, 383 Hawthorne Ave., If you work east of Rockies and north ofYOU CAN ENTERTAIN FOR ALL OCCASIONSNewark. N. I. tfnx Mason-Dixon line, write forproposition. with our Trick Drawings and Rag Pictures. COSTUMES, UNIFORMS, 1 AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL, 538 5. Clark,Catalog 10c. BALDA ART SERVICE, Oshkosh, GOODBODY'S BARGAIN LISTIS WAITING Chicago. xWis. fe25x for You. We Buy, Sell or Exchange. GOOD - WARDROBE BODY, 1824 East Main St Rochester, N. Y. BE YOUR OWN BOSS - OPERATE USED -NEW fel 8 Clothing Business from store, home, auto. A-1 WINTER COATS -FUR TRIMMED, $3.50 Up to 300%profit. Everything furnished.( BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LOWEST PRICES ALL TYPES EQUIPMENT - up; Costumes, $1.00: Hulas, $3.50. Bar- Catalog free.PORTNOY, 566-B Roosevelt, Chi- Jobbers and operators write for used equip-gains. C. CONLEY, 310 W. 47th, New York cago. fe4x ment.Post card will bringlatest price list.City. BARGAIN BUYER'S CUIDE TO DIRECT SUPPLY MARION COMPANY, Wichita, Kan. fel8 BEAUTIFUL BIRD PICTURES - HANDSOME Source -Lowest prices possible.$1.00 post BARGAINS- FLASH BAND COATS. CAPS, HICKS. Box 8, Brooklyn, N. Y. fel IxNORRIS PENNY NOVELTY VENDERS-PORCE- OrchestraJackets, Trunks, Tent Curtains, and genuine feathers.Sell on sight!Large paid. lain, $4.00; Aluminum, $3.75; Tom Thumb profits!Free particulars. Samples, 10c stamps.BE INDEPENDENT WITH A PAYING BUSI- Cykes, Fans, Overcoats, Minstrel, Illusions, Bus. MARQUEZ-BAQ, Apartado 1176, Mexico City. Peanut Venders, $1.50. Machines like new.WALLACE, 2416 No. Halsted, Chicago. ness of your own.Details for 3c stamp.WHITT NOV. CO., Columbus, Kan. fel8 CROWDER SPECIALTY G NOVELTY CO., INDIAN RELICS, BEADWORK, CURIOS, SACRIFICE - TEN A. B. T. MODEL F GUNS, Weapons, Old Glass, Catalogue 5c; 5 Arrow- BIG MONEY TAKING ORDERS -SHIRTS, TIES,Owosso, Mich. x excellentcondition,$12.00 each. JACKheads, 20c.Eagle Feather Indian War Bonnet, Hosiery, Underwear, Pants, Uniforms, Dresses,PITCHMEN!SOLICITORS! - MAKE EXTRAARNO, 1043 E. 9th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. $9.00, fine. INDIAN MUSEUM, Northbranch, etc. Sales equipment free.Experience un- Stamp money with new Stamping Outfit. Kan. x necessary. Write NIMROD, 4922-A Lincoln,Checks,Plates,Fobs. Catalog69-Bfree. SPARKS, $19.50;PENNYPACKS, $7.50; Chicago. fe25xC. H. HANSON. 303 W. Erie, Chicago. x Zephyrs, $9.50; Centasmokes, $7.50; Smoke Reels, $17.50; Reel Races, Reel Dice and Reef EXPERIENCED RURAL ROUTE SUBSCRIPTION TEN CAREFULLY SELECTED PROFESSIONAL fast sellers and easily21, 5430; Q. T., $29.50 and 535.00; World FORMULAS Men wanted for Attractive Club National candy formulas:all Series, $95.00; Hi -Ball, $39.50; Hoops, $19.50;C Magazines. Liberal proposition. PUBLISHER, made at home; $1.AL POIRIER, Box 130,A. B. T. Targets, $12.50; 120 Pack Cigarette J 630 Shukert Bldg.. Kansas City, Mo. fe4xDutton, Mont. fellVenders, $19.50; Turf Champs,late model,EXPERT ANALYSIS -RESEARCH. INDUSTRIAL Development.Newest guaranteed Formulas. JOBBERS- "WEDDING RING PUZZLES." $29.50; Paramount, $49.50; Odd Ball, Jitter- Biggest catalog free.Nominal prices. GIBSON Production ma- bug, Peachy, St. Moritz, $40.00 each; Zeta, Samples 35c; gross $18.00. COIN -OPERATED MACHINES $29.50; Pace Blue Front, $35.00; Green Lite, Chemists, BH-1142 Sunnyside, chinery nearly finished.State wants.A. S. Chicago. tfnx TERHAAR. Lemon Grove, Calif. fe25 $29.50and$34.50; World'sFair,$35.00 SECOND-HAND Thunderbolt, $35.00. LEHIGH SPECIALTY CO.,FORM UL A S - LATEST MONEY MAKERS. LORD'S PRAYER, TEN COMMANDMENTS ON 2d and Green Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. x Write for free literature describing newest U. S. Pennies -Carded, $4.50 gross.Samples Formulas for Fast Sellers.H. BELFORT, 4042 Bracelets, $1.50 dozen.PERKINS, TEN PREAKNESS,$25.00;FAIRGROUNDS. SOc dozen. $50.00; one Gottlieb Multiple Races, $50.00;N. Keeler, Chicago. 1104 Lawrence, Chicago. Notice one Mills Big Races $39.50.Sell or trade for MAGAZINE AGENTS AND CREW MANAGERS Gottlieb Grippers.FRED W. LAVELL, E. 517 -Spare or full time.Supplies and instruc- Only advertisements of used machines Sinto Ave., Spokane, Wash. FOR SALE -SECOND-HAND tions free.Write DAVIES COMPANY, Box 119-8, Chehalis, Wash. fel8 accepted for publicationinthis column. USED CIGARETTE MACHINES OF EVERY GOODS Machines of recent manufacture and being description. The most complete line in the MAGAZINEAGENTS - INCREASE YOUR country. Send forlist. X.L. COIN MA- Write PUB- advertised extensively in The Billboard by profit 30% by working for us. manufacturen, distributor or jobber may CHINE COMPANY, Inc., 1353 Washington St.,CORN POPPERS -GASOLINE. ALL ELECTRICS LISHERS' CIRCULATION SERVICE, Inc., Dept. Boston, Mass. x Giant Geared Popping Kettles, Long -Eakins F. 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago. not be advertised as "used" in The Bill- board. WANTED -MILLS CHERRY VENDERS, MELONRotary, Caramelcorn equipment. NORTHSIDE MAILORDER - BOOKS AND ARTICLES. EX- Venders,withor withoutMilco. WriteCO., 1925 10th, Des Moines, la. apbx ceptional.Sell by mail.Use our powerful H. C. COIN COMPANY, 224 N. Weadock,COTTON CANDY MACHINE - LATE MODEL literature. Bigprofits. Particulars free.A REAL BARGAIN LIST -OVER 500 RECON-Saginaw, Mich. Will STAMFORD, 3762-T Broadway, New York. Nashville.Used three weeks, $65.00. ditionedMachines,Payouts,Phonographs, WILL TRADE WURLITZER AUTOMATICship subject to examination, $10.00 deposit. fe4xLegal Machines.Write today and save money. H. C. FEES, 2706 Logan. Des Moines, la. BADGER NOVELTY, 2546 N. 30th St., Milwau- Phonograph for 36 Number Roulette Outfit NEW 15c SELLER FROM THE NORTHERN or Carnival Wheels, Salesboards or Merchandise. FINEST New Eng-kee, Wis. fel lx FOR SALE -BIG CAME TROPHIES. Maine forests.. You can't miss. O'BRIEN, 89 Thames, Newport, R.I. private collection inthe U. S. 2 Bighorn land territory taken.Sample 10c.TURNER,AAA -1RECONDITIONED -100 UP-TO-DATE Sheep, 3 Caribou, 4 Mountain Coats, 2 Moosc, Portland, Me. WILL TRADE WURLITZER PHONOGRAPHS, 10 Bradford St., Counter Machines, $4.00 and up; 50 Skee Cigarette Machines, Watling Scales for Track3 Mule Deer, 2 Bear Rugs.W. B. GAMBILL, NUDI DECALS FOR DECORATING DRINKINGBall Games, all types, in excellent condition,Times, Vest Pocket Bells, Q. T. or GroetchenCrandon, Wis. x Glasses -Big laugh.Send 15c samples. Par- at $27.50 and up. Floor Samples, NoveltyColumbus. O'BRIEN, 89 Thames, Newport,MONSTER SET ELK ANTLERS. $15.00; BEAU- ticulars free.JACOLAC DECAL CO., 1315 5.Carnes, Pay Tables and Counter Games at re-R. I. tiful Silver Fox Scarf, $4C.00: Open Mouth Ashland Ave., Chicago. duced prices.GRAND NATIONAL SALES CO., STRANGE'S TAXI- 2300 W. Armitage Ave.. Chicago, Ill. fel lxWURLITZER 616A PHONOGRAPH. PRAC-Wolf Rugs, $12.50 each. SAMPLES- WHOLESALE CATALOG, NOVEL - lically brand new, will sacrifice $95 cash.DERMY. Clarkston, Wash. fe4 ties, Photos, Cartoons, Books.Name listed.AAA -1 BARGAINS - ZETA, $32.50; TRACKSend deposit to cover transportation charges. POPCORN MACHINES-CRISPETTE, CARMEL. National Trade Directory for 25c.P. 0. BOX TimesR. H.,$85.00;Aksarben,$45.00;Will ship C. O. D., balance with examination crisp, Cheezeklst, French Fried, Potato Chip B-290, New Haven, Conn. xDerby Time, $59.50; Fleetwood, $34.50; Preak-privileges. J. W. UNDERWOOD, Dell Rapids,Machines.LONG-EAKINS CO., 1976 High St., ness, $19.50; Center Smash, $14.00; Bally Re-S. D. Springfield. O. fe25x 1. SELL BY MAIL - FORMULAS, BOOKS, PIC-serve, $16.50: Mercury,$8.50; Beamlite, tures, Novelties. Signs. bargains! Big profits.$19.50, Ski High, $16.50; Fairground, $45.00.$4" BALL CUM. FACTORY FRESH, lie BOX;140 PAIRS CHICAGO ROLLER SKATES. Particulars free. F. ELFCO, 438 North WellsYour choice, $10.00: Caroms, Photo Finish, Hit Tab, Stick, Midget Chicks. every Vending $150.00 takes all.See them, you will buy. St., Chicago. tfnxand Run, Hi -De -Ho. THE MARKEPP COM-Gum. AMERICAN CHEWING, Mt. Pleasant.Size ones tonine.D. WEACENER, Macomb. SELL SOCIAL SECURITY PLATES - SAMPLEPANY, Cleveland, O. xNewark, N. J. fe4x III. lee.Particulars free.RELIABLE SALES CO. ALL LEGAL MACHINES -10 HERCULES ONE7 BELL SLIDES, $7.50 EACH; 2 CHANGE MAS 6 W. 28th St., New York City. fe25x Way Penny Grip Testers,$7.00 each;5 tees, $10.00 each; 2 Dial Vendors, $27.50 each;IDixie Domino, $6.50; 62 Deuces Wild.i FOR SALE -SECOND-HAND SLOANE'S MEANS SUCCESS - THREE FAST - A. B. T.Big Game HunterPennyPistol Selling,ProfitableItems- Athlete'sFootTargets, $9.00 each: 25 Four Column Ever -$12.50 each; 10 Fruit Kings, $17.50 each; 10 Ointment; Corn, Callous Liquid; Foot Shampoo. Ready lcMerchandisers, $6.50 each. ROB -Kounter Kings, $17.50 each; 1 Merry Go Round,Il SHOW PROPERTY Beautiful meritorious packages.Sample 25c.BINS CO11418DeKalbAve.,Brooklyn,S4.00; 2 Mill Wheels, $5.00 each; 6 Puritan SLOANE PRODUCTS, Inc., 143 W. 41st, Dept.N. Y. fellBells, $5.00 each; 2 Skill Draws, $8.50 each, 25 Tallys, $18.50 each: 5 Wild Deuces, $17.50AEROPLANE SWINGS - STATIONARY PARK S., New York City. A. B. T. MODEL F TARGET SKILLS. $15.00:each: 6 Zephyrs, $8.00 each.Some of above Model. Made by J. W. Ely Co.Cost new WHERE TO BUY AT WHOLESALE 500,000 Three Way Grip Testers. $3.00.Perfect con-machines with original boxes, slightly used. All$7,500.Sixty foot Tower, six Aeroplanes. No Articles.Free Directory and other valuabledition guaranteed. CHARLES PEARRE, Wes-A-1 condition.4 Dux, $5.00 each: 15 Stonerelectrical equipment.Needs paint, few minor information. MAYWOOD B. PUBLISHERS. 925 laco, Tex. Races, 55.00 each; 4 Speeds, $5.00 each; 1 repairs; otherwise very good condition. Stored Broadway. New York, fe4xDIGGERS- ERIE, BUCKLEY, MERCHANTMEN.Track Meet, 56.50. One-third deposit,bal- near -by.With proper lighting will make won 107 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IN HOME OR Mutoscopes, Iron Claws, cheap-Arcade Ma-,nice C. O.D. All orders under $20.00, fullderful flash and money-maker.This ad tells Office. Business of your own. Fullpar-chines,CigaretteMachines,Mills Weighingcash with order.Prices F. O. B. Miami. SOUTHwhole story.Will consider any reasonable cash ticulars free.ELITE, 214 Grand St.. New York. Scales. NATIONAL, 4242 Market,' Philadel-FLORIDA AMUSEMENT CO., INC., 4435 N. W.offer.What am I offered F. O. B. Cars? BOX fe25xphia, Pa. Second Ave., Miami, Fla. x45, Forsyth, Ga. 50 The Billboard CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS February 4, 1939

ARCADE MACHINES - ALL TYPES. THREE Electric Penny Pitches, Transformers,Belis. Twenty dollarseachcomplete. JOE FRED- CTHEATRICAL PRINTING J ERICK, 2432 Smith, Detroit, Mich. BARGAINS-CAROUSELS. TWO PORTABLE 40 Ft. BUMPER SIGNS -50 7x18",$2.25;5x28", Spillmans, two abreast, $1,250.00; Show Family Album $2.95 cash, postpaid. three abreast, 51,750.00.Both complete with IN 2 -color 11x14" Window Cards, $2.50; 14x22, $4.00.SOLLI- good organs and power units.Fine condition. DAYS, Knox, Ind. Write KENT AMUSEMENT CORP., 5410 Gwynn - dale Ave., Woodlawn, Md. x LETTERHEADS AND ENVELOPES - REGULAR NINE IRON CLAW DIGGERS-TOP, FRAME, Size,neatly printed. 100 each for $1.00 etc.Ready to operate. LA BELLE, 8209 postpaid. THE KEYSTONE CO., 109 Bradford 10th St., Sulphur Springs, Fla. St., Dayton, O. SEVERAL SLIGHTLY USED MIDWAY GAMES- PRINTING SPECIAL - 100 81/3x11 LETTER - List free."POP" BAKER, 2907 W. Warren, heads; 100 63/4 White Envelopes, printed to Detroit. your 3 or 4 line copy,both only $1.00 post- paid. Free sample.F. C. CRAMER, Box 993. SIXTEEN AND TWENTY-FOUR SEAT CHAIR- Chicago,Ill. x planes-Motor, Fence, Ticket Box.Sixteen - foot House Car.CALVIN GRUNER, Pinckney- WINDOW CARDS-FOR ALL OCCASIONS AND ville, III. purposes. Flashy14x22 designs,3 to 5 fel 8 colors, 53.00hundred. TRIBUNE PRESS, SPILLMAN TWO -ABREAST 32 FT., $2,500.00; Fowler, Ind. Allan Herschel!, $1,650.00; Whip, $700.00; WINDOW CARDS -14x22, ONE COLOR, 100, also Chair -o -Plane.Will buy 2,000 ft. Mini- $2.50.50% deposit, balance C. O. D., plus ature T -Rail.J. B. ALEY, Route 4, Anacostia, shipping charges. THE BELL PRESS, Winton, D. C. Penna. TRUNKS-H. & M. and TAYLOR THEATRICAL 100 6 -PLY 14x22 CARDS, $2.65; 5,000 4x9 Trunks. Slightly used.Also other makes. Dodgers, $3.75 postpaid; 1,000 Envelopes or Pig sacrifice, $5.00 up.SAVOY, 60 East 59th, Letterheads, $2.50.CRESSMAN, Washington, New York. fel lx N. I. felt "UNDERGROUND," CHINATOWN SHOW - 1,000 BUSINESS CARDS, $1.00; VELLUM FIN- Copyrighted, complete transformation from ish, heavy stock. Free cut service. THE "Hop Joint" to "Chinese Laundry."Scenery, DIXIE BUSINESS CARD CO., AI89 Jefferson, props. Will sell outright.WALT H. ERON, Memphis, Tenn. 887 47th Ave., San Francisco, Calif. x 3 1937 PAL DRIVE IT YOURSELF AUTOS; Loop -O -Plane; 16x28 Corn Came Top and Frame; complete Blower Outfit, 12x16.C. T. CWANTED TO BUY ) McMAHON, Marysville, Kan. fe4 QUICK FINISH CAMERA OR OUTFIT-WRITE at once, describing fully and naming lowest HELP WANTED price to THE SKIPPER STUDIOS, Georgetown. 7 BEN B. LIPSET, known profess onally as Violini in 1916 when he ap- S. C. WANTED TO BUY OR LEASE -40x90 PORT - BIG SHOW PEOPLE, DOING TWO OR MORE peared in vaudeville, is shown at the left.He is now a New York artists' able Skating Rink complete.C. A. POWELL, acts, Single Riding Act or Team; also Ele- representative. Aliceville, Ala. phant with own transportation.Agent who tan and will double.Side ShowandConcert To therightisthe Whiteside Trio,lefttoright,Billand Mary WANTED TO BUY FOR CASH-USED RIDES privileges torent. State lowest salary and Hasselbring and Thomas F. Whiteside, wire act, snapped season of 1916 and other show property.Have forsale allletter. WHITTMARSH BROS.,Plenty - Kiddie Auto Ride. HAROLD DE BLAKER, wood, Mont. when en tour with Campbell Bros.' Circus. Whereabouts of the Hassel - 102 Birch St., Paterson, N. I. brings is not known but itis understood they are living.Whiteside tours WANTED SALESMAN-BANNER AND PHONE WILL BUY OR LEASE USED TENT-ABOUT Salesman. Clean deal.Contact HARRY C. with a wire,trapeze, loop -the -loop and swinging ladderact andisat 120x220. What have you? CECIL POTTER, TAYLOR, Patois Royale, South Bend, Ind. present located in San Francisco. 4700 Denton Drive, Dallas, Tex. WANTED -3 TEAMS MECHANICAL ACT, EX- perience. New device at World's Fair. Must The Billboard invites its readers to submit photos taken from 15 to furnish good references.BOX 928, care Bill- 20 years ago.It is specially requested that pictures be CLEAR and that board, 1564 Broadway, New York. they be accompanied with complete descriptive data.Group photos are At Liberty WHITMARSH BROS.Cr BROWNLEE CIRCUS preferred, but pictures of individuals who are STILL LIVING will be Wants Riding Act-Leo.E. Barton write. welcomed.They will be returned if so desired.Address Show Family Advertisements Bars. Cannon Ball, Traps, Wire, etc.Will lease 25-27 Opera Elephant with own transportation.Side Show Album Editor, The Billboard, place, Cincinnati, O. So WORD, CASH (First Line Large Blank Privileges for sale.WHITMARSH-BROWNLEE Type).2c WORD, CASH (First Llne and CIRCUS, Plentywood, Mont. Name BiOd, Type/. lc WORD, CASH (Small Type). (No AdLauThan 250). Figure Total of Word. at One Rate Only. MOVIE ROAD SHOW BARGAINS-35MM.CLEARANCE SALE OF NEW AND USED "4 FOR Sound Portables, complete. Limited quantity, 10c" Picture Machines, Enlargers. Cameras ( LOCATIONS WANTED Universals, with Amplifiers, Speakers.Equip-and Equipment. We carry complete stock of ments fully guaranteed.At attractivelowsupplies at lowest prices.Get our January Sale prices. Request Special Bulletin.Also 16MM.Bulletin.THE PHOTO MACHINE SUPPLY CO., AT LIBERTY WANTED-GOOD LOCATION FOR COMPLETESound Projectors. CONSOLIDATED THEATREP, O. Box 714, Louisville, Ky. fe4x Modern Penny Arcade,Short,Long SkeeSUPPLY CORP., 1600-B Broadway, New York, 1 Ball Alleys, Photos.GLAZIER, 395 Florence,N. Y. fe4xREGULAR $275.00 STRIP PHOTO OUTFIT - ACROBATS Highland Park, Mich. Makes 4 for dime; also 3 for quarter size photos, $125.00 complete.HASSAN, Box 971, THE WORLD'S BEST PASSION PLAY -16 ORParkersburg, W. Va. fellGIVE ME THE BREAKS AND OPPORTUNITY - 35MM. Sound or Silent. SCREENART, '729 Am anxious to get in touch with either a 7th Ave., New York City, ROLLS DEVELOPED - TWO PRINTS EACH CMAGICAL APPARATUS ) fell and two Free Enlargement Coupons, Flying or Casting Act where opportunity exists 25c.for a real try -out.Have had gym instructions UNUSUAL BARGAINS IN USED OPERA CHAIRS, Reprints, 2c each; 100 or more, 1c SUMMERS' STUDIO, Unionville, Mo. and local experience. Am young and ambitious. A CATALOGUE OF MINDREADING MENTAL Sound Equipment, Moving Picture Machines, fel lxDo not drink, smoke or chew. One hundred Magic Spirit Effects, Horoscope, Buddha andScreens, Spotlights, Stereopticons, etc. Pro- per cent good health.EDDIE KEALEN, Marble- 1939Forecasts,GraphologySheets, Books,jection Machines repaired.Catalogue S free. head, Ill. Crystals, Lucky Pieces, Palm Charts.Most com-MOVIE SUPPLY CO., LTD., 1318 S. Wabash, plete line in the world.158 illustrated pageChicago. fe4 CSALESMEN WANTED ) catalogue 30c. NELSON ENTERPRISES, 198 AT LIBERTY South Third, Columbus, O. fel 8 WESTERNS, SPECIALS, ROADSHOWS, SELL OR EXCITING FUN! - FOOL YOUR FRIENDS! Rent. Buy Silents. Projectors for sale. Com-SELL BUSINESS. CARDS, BUSINESS STATION- AGENTS AND MANAGERS Side-splitting laughs.Rush 25c (coin) Giant plete Tent Outfit. LONE STAR FILM COM- ery,SocialSecurity Books, Book Matches, PANY, Dallas, Tex. Gummed Tape, Advertising Pencils, Salesbooks, Surprise Catalog,Jokes, Tricks, Magic, Puzzles, RuLber Stamps, Advertising Specialties. Novelties. FreeTrickincluded. LAWSON 35%AGENT AT LIBERTY-WITH CAR. TOMMY 35 MIL, SOUND ON FILM-WESTERNS, AC-commission.Money -making specials. Experi- VICK CO., Dept.111-2, Queens Village, N. Y. ence unnecessary. TOMPKINS, GeneralDelivery,Henderson- fe4x tions, Drama, Sex, Gangsters. List.APOLLO Free sales portfolio.DAVIDville, N. C. EXCHANGE, 117 S. 9th St., Newark, N. I. LIONEL PRESS, 312 S.Hamilton, Dept.FC, LARGE PROFESSIONAL MAGIC CATALOGUE, fel lxChicago. xMANAGER OR PROJECTIONIST -20 YRS. IN 25c.MAX HOLDEN, 220 W. 42d St., New show business. Will get results anywhere. York City. fel 8x EDDIE DUNN, 206 E. Mound St., Columbus. Ohio. MAGIC-MENTALISM, SPIRITISM, FORTUNE SCENERY AND BANNERS fe4 Telling. Luminous Paints,Ghost Effects, PARTNERS WANTED ) MANAGER FOR DANCE ORCHESTRA -BALL - Handwriting, Palmistry Charts.Catalogue 1Oc. room. Nation-wideexperienceandref- REILLY, 57 E. Long, Columbus, O. MAN PARTNER-TO TEAM WITH GIRL 18BEST CARNIVAL AND SIDE-SHOW BANNERSerences. Write BOX C-73,Billboard,Cin- PINXY-STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL PUPPETS, for Ballroom and Exhibition Dancing. Must on Earth. Positively no disappointments.cinnati, O. Ventriloquial Figures, Punch and Judy andbe young and neat and not over five feetNIEMAN STUDIOS, INC., 1236 S. Halsted St.,THEATER MANAGER-For run-down house any - Marionettes.PINXY, 1261 N. Wells, Chicago, seven inches tall.BOX 365, Billboard, Chi-Chicago, Ill. fel l here, any size.Your proposition mine. Ex- r'aestpert aalz. `Vriteon. ears' experience. Ill.Illustrated folder free. fel 1 cago. SHOW BANNERS FOR 1939-NEW OR USED. FifteenTOM MORROW,Boa 254. Large or small.We haveit.Write your Cocoa. Ele. VENTRILOQUIAL FIGURES -24 -PAGE ILLUS-PARTY WITH $1,000 TO INVEST IN CLEANwants.Studio of DON LUTTON, 627 Prospect tratedCatalog,10c. FRANK MARSHALL, Carnival-Work in office and receive 25% ofAve., Kansas City, Mo. 5518 S. Loomis Blvd., Chicago, Ill.Used by allnet profits for 1939. References exchanged. AT LIBERTY leading ventriloquists. fel 8BOX C-67, The Billboard, Cincinnati. WORLD'S BEST SIDE SHOW BANNERS-NONE better.Prices right.Order early.HILL & SHAFER STUDIO, R. F. D.1, Augusta, Me. BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS CMISCELLANEOUS PHOTO SUPPLIES AND fe4 J FOUR GLASS SISTERS-ALL GIRL NOVELTY DEVELOPING Swing Band featured currently at Lindy's, FOR A GOOD DEAL SEE RAYMOND SELLHORN CTENTS -SECOND-HAND Minneapolis,willbeavailablefor bookings at the trailer shows. New and used. No innight clubs,hotels,etc.,after March 1. payments during winter months. TRAILERACT NOW - 4 -FOR -A -DIME OPERATORS. Piano, Sax doubling Clarinet,Electric Guitar HEADQUARTERS,Sarasota,Fla., andEast Send for free catalog of complete line ofDRAMATIC TENT OUTFIT-ALMOST NEW.doubling Spanish Guitar, Drums. Two featured Lansing, Mich. íel8money-makers.MARKS- CrFULLER, Inc., Dept. Top 40x110.Rent percentage basis,sell.Vocalists, Tap Dancer,Novelties and Stored riere, good territory.TALBERT, 527 E. Hill- NEW HIGH STRIKERS, $135.00; GUM WOODBC -11, Rochester, N. Y. a fe25x2d, Albany, Ore. billy Numbers.This is a real attraction. Write Mauls, $4.50; High Grade Striker Rubbers, NAN GLASS, 2915 StevensS.,Minneapolis, $5.00.I. B. ALEY, Route 4, Anacostia, D. C.ALL 4 FOR 10c OPERATORS-SURE WE HAVESIDEWALL BARGAINS - 7.68 OZ. DRILL,Minn. fell the new Superspeed Paper; also full length hand -roped, clean, white, good as new. 7 Cameras. Write for reduced prices on Machines AT LIBERTY-At Once!Rix -Piece Danre Band. ft. high, $18.00; 8 ft. high, $21.00 per 100 ft. Slodem,sweet andswingstyle. Threesales. and Supplies. WABASH PHOTO SUPPLY, Terre long. Show, Carnival, Bingo and Concessiontrumpet. piano and drums,Experienced infloor CM. P. ACCESSORIES & FILMS Haute, Ind. fe4Tent Bargains.KERR COMPANY, 1954 Grandshows andpolio.lot rompleted Western tour. Ave., Chicago. Wire O11t'ilESTD.1, 1101 .fenny Lind St.. Mr BUILD YOUR OWN 4 FOR 10c PHOTO MA - fellxItresport, 1'0. ATTENTION, RELIABLE EXPERIENCED MOVIE chine. New' improvedCamera,together187 NEW LISTED TENTS FROM 20x2os TOHOTEL TRIO-Violin.Cello,Piano,doubling Operators-Sound Projectors, Weekly Pro-with plans for building the booth now only 40x300s. What Size do you want?All re- Reed, Rhythm. Wonsan. two men, young. AP- grams Rented. Show theaterless towns, real$10.00.Enlarger only $10.00.Backgrounds,conditioned,goodas new. A-1. White - pearance,union. Packard. New locationany. opportunity.No. 521 STATE THEATRE, Pitts-$2.50 each.OLSON SALES CO., 903 Walnut, Khaki. Bargains. Tops only. Stamp withwhere. Experience. ten years: three States. Hotels, burgh, Pa. x Des Moines,la. resorts. Booker writeTRIO.77 Walnut. inquiries.SMITH TENTS. Auburn, N. Y.fel l Eclubs.lmira.N.Y. fe4

.1 February 4, 1939 CLASSIFIED -LETTER LIST The Billboard 51

RECOGNIZED 11 -PIECE UNION BAND avail -ACCORDIONIST - SOBER, RELIABLE, GOOD PIANO PLAYER -A -IMUSICIAN, EXPERT ash February 14. Now working nix -week location appearance. e of the Southwest's most prominent spots. Or- Fine instrument.Best of refer- ATLIBERTY enced with dance bands and shows ofall ganized three years. and can furnish best of refer-ences. Experiencedin show and orchestra. types, sight read. etc.Locate or travel.Wire, ences. Combination includes three vocalists,sing. Age 28. Can go anywhere.Write JOHN Mc- write details.JIMMIE EDWARDS, 3962 Wal- ing loo, novelties, entertainment. doubles, four mod-CORMICK, JamestownStar Route,Boulder, PARKS AND FAIRS lace St., Philadelphia, Pa. ern both sweet and swing.Complete li-Colo. brary;fronts,amplifier,transportation. Willgo YOUNG MAN-PIANIST, ORGANIST AND AR - anywhere for reliable work. Locate or travel.Photos. AT LIBERTY-High Divteta and hope Walking Dog recordings and further details gladly sent InterestedALTO SAX - CLARINET-ARRANGE, PLENTY Act. Attractive dog climbs 50 -ft.ladder and rangerdesirespositionwith dance band. Parties.A guaranteed attraction at a price you experience. Ride, sweet.He who payethdives into net. Also climbs 30 feet and walks tightradio or hotel ensemble.Broad experience, can afford.Write or wire BOX C-26. Billboard.fish cakes saveth thy stamps.BOX C-95, care rope. H. BATSON, 230 Central Ave., Atlanta, Ga.good appearance, single. Preferlocation on Cincinnati. fellBillboard, Cincinnati, O. telSWest Coast, but if necessary will gb anywhere. ROY SANDERS' SYLVANIANS-11 lien, union. CAILEY-Swinging Slack Wire and CombinationAddress BOX C-88, Billboard, Cincinnati, and Desires location. Now playing first-class club. ALTO SAX AND TRUMPET-TEN YEARS' EX- Juggling Acts for Circus, Fairs, Carnivals Celo-allow time for forwarding. DEL EDWARDS, 1017 N. 9th St., Reading. Pa. brationa. 443 W. 26th St., New York, N. Y. perience. Also sing solo or 3d part. A-1 PIANIST-All essentials.Arrange for small hand. mite club man.Union. 7 -PIECE ALL -GIRL DANCE BAND-Sweet and HERB HALL, Suring,CHAS. AUGUSTUS - High -Class Trapeze Artist, Have car. Available immediately. BEATRICE wing. play fine floor slow, and can contribute spe- Wis, Committees wanting a real feature novelty act forSIBOLE, 2722 Hall Ave., Marinette, Wis. fro cialty numbers to scone.Will augment. BOX C-55, 1 door circus and other events, get in touch with me. PIANO - Thoroughly experienced all lines.Fine Billboard. Cincinnati, O. AT LIBERTY-TENOR OR ALTO SAX, CLARI- have complete and flashy apparatus and do a real take -off and rhythm.Double accordion and fea- net. Read,take -off,tone,transpose onact. Literature and price on i'eeeueet, Addressture fine voice. Arrange, compose and have good tenor.Prefer club or hotel location. Married.CHAS. AUGUSTUS, care Dreier Drug Co., 602 library of specials, mostly standards. Age 21. union. AT LIBERTY No panics. RAY LEE, General Delivery, Middle-Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. sober, nice appearance.Ten years' classical back- ground. Only emi-name or name handsreply. ton, Wis, fel l FRED AND MARIE GUTHRIE - Four separateMUSICIAN, 4806 E. New York St., Indianapolis, BILLPOSTERS acts for price of one.Double Tight Wire Act,Ind. c AT LIBERTY-BAND LEADER. EXPERIENCEDSingle Trapeze Act, Lady Butterfly Iron Jaw Act J in circus work.LLOYD MASSEY, R. No-I,and Double Trapeze Act. Reasonable. Write for LITHOGRAPHER AND BILLPOSTER AT LIB-Mt. Carmel, III. details.Bradner, O. fell( AT LIBERTY erty for carnival or small circus.25 years' HAVE MAY AND JUNE Open Only-If best experience.W. D. JONES, 20 Ellis St., Saugus,AT LIBERTY - TRAP DRUMMER. STEADY scanted in way of clowning contact for full de- ik Mass. KITO, The Billboard, Woods Bldg.. Chifa2ó VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS rhythm, faker, own outfit, work reasonable.tails.

Non-union, strictly sober.Write or wire AL PATMORE, Greenfield Park, N. Y. AT LIBERTY KEN HEATH-America's klotorsycle Ace, with hisTHE DALTONS - BLINDFOLD ROPE SPIN - riders in a two-hour thrill show with spectacular fling,something new andoriginal. Also stunts.Motorcycle and automobiles in crashes and DRUMMER-VIBRAPHONE SOLOIST, EXPERI-smashes. Trick riding, motorcycle polo and a numberFancy Rifle and Pistol Shooting.Work Bull- CIRCUS ANDCARNIVAL ienced, dependable, MUSICIAN, 307 Glen -of flaming events which are very spectacular at night whips.Two people, dress Western style. Two lake, Toronto, Can. fel l shows. Marge, America'sDaredevilSweetheart,complete acts. Slim,16 years old, features er the' up flaming automobiles and stays with themcomplete Rope Routine (Blindfold), including ADAM AND EVE, HALF MAN -HALF WOMAN,DRUMMER-YOUNG, UNION, EXPERIENCED.when meshed.Motorcycle flaming wall mash, riderfront jump through and side skip. Boy does Sweetorswing. Availableimmediately,in bathing trunks.Daredevils that do not uw crash- First-classactfor museum or sideshow.CARL WAY, Independence, Kan. ing helmets.Now booking for the 1939 season. all rifle shooting,Bookec to March 25.Avail- Address RICHARD BLAND,Billboard,Cin- {{'rite immediately for complete details and openable after that date for circus, fairs, theaters. cinnati. FIRST OR SECOND TRUMPET-SOBER, YOUNG,time. All letters answered promptly, KEN HEATH,Address Centerdale, R.I. 1318 Francis St., Jackson. Mich, AT LIBERTY-ELEPHANT MAN, THOROUGHLY goodreader,experience. Preferlocation, fell A-1 TEAM-Harry and Era La Keane. Med, vaude- experienced.Sober and reliable.Handle anysmall combination. Consider anything. AllMIKE KELLY'S World's Only Bicycle Riding Chute ville or picture show. Comedy doubles for two letters answered.VIRGIL CLARK, 1217 Wes- weeks. Don't play our own music.Some dancing. kind. Trainer. BLACKIE BOWMAN, 1005 Act.Riding down hundred foot chute from highMan, Toby, up in acts and bits, met them on: doable Woodland, Emporia, Kan. sels Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati. fe4tower. Crashing flaming glass and solid wall house on five foot stage so everyone can see.Write MIRE trumpet.Lady works in acts. bits and double Mann GIRL BASS-VOCALIST. YOUNG, RELIABLEKELLY, Goshen, Ind- fell when necessary.Rave ear and living tracer.Salary BAND LEADER-EXPERIENCED, SOBER, COM- and union.Thoroughly experienced. Solid your limit. Sober and reliable.Write, don't wire. petent.At liberty for coming season.BOXrhythm and attractive.Consider any reliable Pilot Point. Tex. CH -48Billboard, Chicago, Ill. work immediately. JANE MORTON, 1414 S. AT LIBERTY AT16 RTV-Team with car.All set. ready to Newton, Sioux City, la. as. Any show.Singles, doubles. acs, bits, piano. MERRY-GO-ROUND FOREMAN,16 YEARS' State salary. What AL & experience, guarantee Organ Repairing, Tun-GOOD BARITONE EUPHONIUM SOLOIST FOR PALE, Billboard, Cincinnati. ing,etc. Painter. PIANO PLAYERS Scenic Sober,reliable. good band. February 15,DE CARLOS, 319 AT LIBERTY- (I. W. COURTNEY. Tramp Jteg- L. E. QUINLAN, 52 Third Ave., Ottawa, Ont.,Walnut St., Macon, Ga. fe4 glee. ,31so Vent. and Punch. Can. 181 North Lemon GUITARIST-ELECTRIC SPANISH AND SPAN-EXPERIENCED PIANIST-SOLOS, SONGS, AP- Ave., Chicago, Ill. AT LIBERTY-Josephine Martin, good Joking and ish. Young,single, name experience, vo- oearance, ability, excellent reader. MAURICE SENSATIONAL Harmonica -GuitarNovelty Art- Young. Have first-class wardrobe.Single Traps, LUCKETT, Eddyville,Ky. Don Pedro, "The Swinging Rascal." Played polls Chair Balancing Traps, Little Rings, Ride Menage.calist, four years with hotel units, strolling and tiler spots throughout United States.Free In travel. {Cork airy height.Been with leading circuses andorchestra. P. -A. System and '38 sedan.Lo-PIANO PLAYER - MODERN, READ, FAKE,BOX 929, Billboard, 1564 Broadway, New York. Eastern State fairs. Write or wire,3034 N. 32cation preferred. Available on short notice, transpose, Sober, dependable.Have card. St.. Kansas City. Kan. fe4 MUSICIAN, "Top Hat Grille." Springfield,III. Join immediately.Can furnish Alto Sax andVERSATILE ACROBATIC TEAM-For cantle. 'ile,med.or road show. Salaryorpercent. AT LIBERTY-"Dust Bowl Rangers."Two young.OLD-TIME CIRCUS AND MINSTREL TROM-Drummer It needed. CHET HUGHES, Savannah,(ILF.NNY AND FORD. care The Billboard. Cin- good-looking men. Featuring one of the emartest Tenn, fe4cinnati, O. Western horses appearing this season. All stunt and bonist wants to locate.Qualified for super- riding tricks. addition and subtraction on numbersintendent of machine shops, automatic, hand and many other interesting accomplishments. Alsoscrew, grinders, heat, treat and harden all steels, Mounted Yodeling Ranger. Will work ring, stage.labor cost, direct, indirect, overhead, materials. Aced, Russell Howard,Babe Joni.), Charlie side show. free act, concert or what have you. Photos LETTER LIST Hearn, Millard Howard, Gary Jnrrrden, Von K. Handle men. Can lake full charge of office and page Heath,J.A. Howard, Jimmie Joismi, Cbarile to pliable managers cob'.PAPPY'S RANGERS,shop.Will consider other line.F. W SCHEFF- (Continued from 30) Howard, Oscar Box 204. Le Mars, Ia. LER, Route 1, Williamstown, W. Va. Frederist AmuseGreen'sUnitedShows Hefferan,Dr.Jan, Howard, Jos.IL Joy,Jimmie AT LIBERTY--Guew-Your-Weight Agent. Also, Heinmen, Tubb& Howdy, Clyde Joyoe, .Task Guess -Your -Age,Height,Name. All on sameOUTSTANDING TRUMPET - YOUNG, RE -Freeman, kütch Green, Wm. ileiler,Al Howe. Aerb ((Crutch Danced joint. Freeland, R.F. Greenepoon, J.L. Heller, Bib Howell,C. Fafka,John Can join at once or coming season.Good ap- liable offers only.ALFRED TRYGAR, 21943 Greggory,Chester pearance. HERMAN. 5307 Wayne Ave., Chicago.Gratiot Ave., East Detroit, Mich. Freeman, B. Heller, Chas. Howell, R. D. Gain,\Y le,'ke Freeman,Johnnie Gregory, Carl O. Heller,Erwin Ho. Gregory, Lacuna Kaiser Mechanical RIDICULOUS TRIO-Three Regular Clowns. bestTENOR SAX, CLARINET AND DRUMMER -Frenchie, Doc Helves, Neale Hubbard,HubbardPaul Slmry ofprops. Frew Acts. Go anywhere. Address Two strictly modern swing and commercial Fretette,Art Gr5 bung, Otto Hendershot, J.B. Hubell,Arthur Billboard, Chicago. fe1R Frith, James B. Gretanos, TheSix Henderson, Billy Hudspeth, Tex galiatobohen. style musicians. Want good, steady locationFry. Sticks Grtbbens, M. L. }Tenrle.rson, E. G. Huett, Willie Byron W. with reliable band.Available immediately. A-1 Griffith,Eddie 1a°e. Henry J. Fuller,E.M. Griffin, Jack (Grabhn+ Humpy%xne.Sack AT LIBERTY experience, union, ages 24. Good readers, playFuller, Hubert Henderson,T.kf. Aufforrl,D. Stack Kane. Dina Galligher, Orville Griffin,WillardB. Henderson,Tommy Ang¢uns.L.L. any style, floor shows, tenor sight transposes, Griffith,D.B. Farmer,R. L. tone, take off.Drummer solid, finest equip- Gaedno John Hendricks, Cecil Hughes, T. E. GardnersElephantsGriffith, Donald Hendrichs,Paul Hull,JohnJ. Kxrnan. doe DRAMATIC ARTISTS )ment.Have car.State best offer.No panics.Garfield,Doc RalphGueth,Louts Henry Hull.Hebert hxrtncr. punk B. BRYANT, 50 Shaw Ave., Newark, N. J. Garner, Joe Goons, Hemon Hendrix,PaulC. Hull, Sam Knshia. Ttcr. C. Garrett Jce Gunn,Geo. Henoesoe Cecil Hammel, Ray C. I{xnfmxn. pied CHILDREN'S THEATRE DIRECTOR - GRAD- TRUMPET, DOUBLING SAXICLAR.1 ANDGarrett, Edw. Gupnrak, Paul Hennessey, Col, Huusacker,Bobby Kaufman,Ham Haley. C.F. Kaufel1, ' uate Director, B.D.A., desires position chil- Arranges. Union,fineappearance,showGarwood, L. O. Geo.Hrmeinger. Harty Gasdia, Donald Bagger,/ Jr.. Jos Henry, Gus F. (Magician) IR'rrstatt deer'stheatre.,Experienced. Recommenda-experience, KEN. FOELLER, 36 Academy Ave., Halley. V. SI. Kean, Frank Scotty Middletown, N. Y. fe4 Gates,Bill Henry, Speedy Hunt, Harry Kid titans and references exchanged. MARY E. Gatewood, Cliff Hale, Thomas A, Heppding, Wm. Hunter, Harry Keating. KOONTZ, Massillon, O. fe18 Dalton, Harold Haley, Joe Herman, Jaek Hunter,Paul. Babe TRUMPET AND ALTO SAX MEN-YOUNG, Show li rrlrr. Tohnny sober, reliable,fine readers, well equipped.Gavin, Jce Aern, .Clouts Enterprise Gay,Billy Ind1, D.D. (Doti Bernd,Jat Hurd, James SI. Keller,J. fully experienced.P Stateallfirstletter. No Hall Kenneth AT LIBERTY Gecoma John HerringtonBill Hurley.Joe Panics please. BILL BROWNING, LYLE JOHN-Gentach,J.T. Hall, OtisJohn]tellerAerwitgt(;bas. Hutson,y' Thomas Kelley Chas. SON. 521N. Madison, Lebanon, Mo. George, Frank Hall, Raymond Hesnault,Blackie Hutton, M. C. Keller. I. H. Gerber, Joe }Intl, Sam Hess, Geo. Haler, Ed Kelley, Jack W. MISCELLANEOUS VIOLINIST - UNION, SOBER, RELIABLE, 20 Gerd,, Fred Haller. Oecnr J. Heth, Floyd H. Ibberaon. Bert Kelley, Thos. W. years' experienceintheater, radio,dance.Geyer, Birt & Halligan, Charlie ITeth. Roh Ingle,. E.L. Belly, Lesrmtia age 38, go anywhere if steady,DAN SALA - BillieHalm, Eugene J. Hertl,teJohnnieE.Inham, Ralph W. Kelly',Lewis AMERICAN PALMIST-Young nian drshes con- Gibson, DavidJ. Ham, Prof. A. Heors, The Isbell, Chas. E. Kelh, 'fed R. nectionwithreliable'howfor coming season. ZAR, Hotel Palms, San Antonio, Tex. fel IGibson, Don & lismilton, apple` Hickman, Geo, & Isla. Louis Kendall, Charlie Experienced reader. ot6cc stenographer, magician and IreneHamilton, Wm, Bill PaulJackson, Dick, Kennedy. Glenn A eotrilou,iist. Give best offer infirst VIOLINIST- COMPOSER -TEACHER - Hammel!. Ray Murat.. (Union). Available for concertwork.Gilbert, Harry L. Hickman Musical Show Billy leflor. .tlEXANDI-lt. 020 E. 7th. Tucson. Ariz. Gilbert,J.C. Hammered, Allen Hicks, J)ave Jackson, Eddie Kennedy, ,h SAcramento 2-7256, HENRY BIRSH, 105E. Haneket, Glin Gilbert M. llirbn rd,Ti.H. (Bono) (3eils-8terlin 1 CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE-Reliable, sober.97th St., New York, N. Y. fe4 Hannon, Sousa Feuned. John Experienced promotion.sales.distrlbntion. crew Gila, (scar Arthur J. Jackson, N. Gill, Chas, Hansen. Leo High,igginsL. L Jackson, Jerry Kennedy,L.R. management. etc. Handle anything. Want goodALTO SAX, CLARINET AND BARITONE-Read. (Heydayl I:ced,e,ly. T. P. Annerie:d,r phrase. (:illiand. P.itl S Hilburn, Dicke Jackson, R. nection. WriteI. WINEGARDEN. Reliable. union. Prefer location, Na Borth Hanson,G.MorseHllderhand, Clealon Jackson, Red Kennon, O. W. 48 Wilma Ave.. London. Canada. panics.ics. MILT ALLEN, 1203 5th Ave., Columbus.fell Kenyan, Jack Ga Girard, Frank Hanson, Wm, Hilderbrandt, Col. Jacobs, Jack THEATRES, SCHOOLS, Auspices and Agents, At- Giroud Sr,Billy HAPPY DRYS Shows James T. Juerh, Lon Kepley.JesseIt. tention --Book a fast-moving mystery show, hav-BASS PLAYER-Fiddle and Horn. Fine tone. AgeGiroud Wm. Harbaugh, Chas. C.Hill, B. Jacobin, Jnhn A. Kerr,S.A. ing coninly and spectacular illusions.Spiry num- 27. Sober, reliable.Experience all lines. Can joinGish. J.ew Harcourt, Vernon Hill, Geo. Jacobs, Duane Reubler, Carl bersfortheatres, complete show for auspices and Wire, write BOB BEATTY, 520 Ellis, Au-Gladden, Clyde Harden, Wm. (Mncuehlan)Jahn, Carl [:imluil. Wade vrcll s,tschool program. KAYLO. 1326 Dewey. gusta,Ga. G. .d. Chain,.Harick Co. Atli,J.E. James, Alf KittyKimball.I'hax. Itel, it,Win. mb4 Goerny,Rohl. Harnett, Wm Hill, James W. James, Curly Kembxll. Lee DRUMMER-Working hit desire change. Sweet,Goetz, Jos. A. Harter, Ray Hill, Milton .f:amelte..lece Kimmer, Marvin TICKET SELLER SECRETARY - Fast, accurate ring, Dixie, ,jam,, reuL cot shows, some singing.Goff, Newell Harrington, Geo. Hills. Prof. Jansen, Elmer T.e-ter ypist. Good correspondent.t Ness outfit, Age 21, single, no habits.Cur, go any - Goias,Jay Barris, H,ng Darnin D.Jason, Fred Rimman. ,'i:sik 30. Can double sta.seroSai.gstage. here. Consider anything lenendable.Experienced Golden, Geo. Harris, Boyd Hinkle, Merlin Jay & Lucille Riug ,.f ns,tit Curtis St., Albany. Calif. both big and small units, lots of novelties.AnswerGolden, Nat Harris,Dick (Shorty)Jennings, Bob King, pot fe4 all.Write or wire BUD WAMSI-EY, Phoenixville. Golden, B. Harris, Geo. Hippodrome Show,Jennie¢.. Ted King. Kelly Pa. Golden Volley ChapDia Hirsh,Lionel Jett. C. C. King. U.),rl GUITARIST-Orchestra type. Shows Harris, Harry Hldon, Jimmie Jimae, Eddie Yer Kinzer,PnulE. AT LIBERTY Single, sober, neatGoldstein, Al Harris,Jay(Fat)Hoack, Hugo Jimiso. die Firby. Alrin ml experienced-Free to travel.Like to loin a Goldsteinbring Barris,Red Hobart. Itminl, Jobe, FredFred Rimy'.H. Al. good dance o ehr siaorvaudeville unitnotI. a Golub, Meyer Harris, Tony Hobbs, Johnnie, John isVivian Kirk,H.II. small. Good rhythm. fill-in, hot figures, solos, ete.Gongelos, Geo. Harrison, Eddie RiderInlets.It.I. is irk.1',,.,. M. P. OPERATORS JRead,fake. Age19. Writeorwire JOAN Gonzalus,Blacker Harrison, Jess Hobson, HomerJohnson,Johnson, Andrew' 101,keudall. 1I RECTOR. Route 2. hickory. N.C. fe4 Gordon, Freddy Hart,B.K. Hodge, Jimmie Carl Kirley'.Dr. .T. ,I, TENOR SAX, ALTO AND CLARINET-ExcellentGordon, John Hart, John (Al.)Hodges.Hilton (hank)If irtmt. In. I. rod PROIECTIONIST- 18 YEARS'EXPERIENCE. take-sff, good reader and tone. Transpose snd Mar Gordon,Jos, S. Hart, Lieut.Chas Hoffman, W. Johnson, Chas. Islamic. Frank Capable of handling any type of equipment.lead tenor. Young, single and sober. Refer tos- RB+t.Red }'ogen1Mickey Johnson,CharlieB.KlineEilli Sober and dependable. Go anywhere.Writeti,n but no panics.Available immediately. MU-Gordon Hartzell, John v. , S. L. Johnson, FnanfLL. SICIAN, 7544 Kingston Ave.. Chicago, Ill. GormanJr._,apJas.F.Harvey,Henry Hoge,Clarence Johnson, Harryors/K.Knight,H.B. stating full details. JOHN MARCUM, Hunting- Gorman, Tom Harvey, Jack Monroe Johnson, Hindu Knight. Herb don, Pa. fellTENOR SAX-Doubling Clarinet, read, ton., take- Gould, Jerry Harweth, W. A. Holdenkamp, Chick CharlieKnight,Jacls , If, transpose and sing spine.Union. ConsMer all G n.Harry Hastings,Harold Holder...R.R. Johnson,JeneJ. Knock. Coo rail PROJECTIONIST - Hove Powers machine. cnm- reliableoffers.JOE HARTINGI:R, 1561 Proper Grabs, Louie Hatcher, Ward Holden, Swede Johnson, Merlin Koartez, sound.weatheretrservices or Chico chants' y. Soon Ish Sr.. Green Bay. Wis. Grady, Barton Hatfield, L.E. Halsey, GeraldL. "Pole favorable orwhat Grady.Kelly Hatton, Thomas Holt, Archie Bid Johnson, Mike Foban,%sielii have you? HARRY D. BENSON. Chesterton, Ind.TRUMPET-Any chair. Available Feb.1. Just A.C. John finishing two years with name hand playing finest Graham, Jr..ralmm Baveratac(SlewfootlHoeycutt, Red Jnhson, \shunM. Kolbtt.CarlHang hotels. Consider only well-known handsWrite,.r Grrlmen,.Roy Comedians BongJohnson, Ted Koerie, pnldie AT LIBERTY wire BOX 334, West Capron]. Minn. fell Grainger.Edmund Haverstick,Geo.E.Hood,John Johnston,Slack Kramer, Karl K. TRUMPET-Shalern, line phrasing. tone and range. Gramegna, Thomas Haverty, Ted Homer, Harry Jones. Buhl Keeggeq Herb Good reader, go and ll i lllr Location preferred. iio,r,a. G. Hawkins, Fraelk Hosmer, J.E. .loner,Cory Recoso, Arthur T. MUSICIANS State all in first letter.MUSICIAN. 1120 N. Slate.Graybill, Al Haworth, J. W. Houck,Myron Imes, Elmer A. Kama the Great sit.. Chicago, Ill. Green.CliftonT. Hayes, Amato (M(ke)Jones, Glen I.x Bell,Cecil Green.Harley Rage,, IIamld Point, Paul .lourx, \tack LaDale,Billy A-1 DANCE TRUMPET-PLENTY EXPERIENCE, TRUMPET-light t.bike -mil',maid rage andGreen, Jack E. Hayes, Pat }lough,HerbertA.Julies,Owen LeGraue, Bert tom.Union.GEORGE CLEMENTS,1203 5thGreen,Husaell (Whitey)House, Edd Jones, Peg LaSluri. Art MUSICIAN, General Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Ave., Columbus, Ga. Green, Thomas H. Haalewoed, SheltonHosts, J. 0. Jones, Scottie La\hur. Frenchy 52 The Billboard LETTER LIST February 4, 1939

LePage, Louis klcNight, Slim Moseley. W. P. Perry,Ernest Ryan, H. E. Steele, Buck Waits, Pete Wialey. J. T. Johnson, J. C. Pearl & Co.. Mixon IaParr, Henry Ne\iff, John F. Mow, Chas. perry,lack Ryon, George Steele, Harry Wald, Jack Wilbur. James Kaiser, Heinz Petrovie, F. J. I.a Rose. James DtcPeak, Jack & Moss, Geo. Wm, Perry, Joe Sacks, Loma Steele. H. L. Walker, Karl .7. Wilder.Joe Kane, Paul P¡cciani, Jerson LaRue. Don .JimmieMoten, Bennie Perry, Paul PopeyeSadler, Ides ShortySteele, J. E. Walker, Kenneth Wilkins, GroverC.. Rarri, Mooney & Pleasant. Slim LaRue. Freely McSnadden, John (Groh.)Pesa, Fred Sailor Jack Stein. G. Dewey Wall, John A. Willard. Clyde H. Napes['lover,Donald LaRue. I,. E. R.Mottle, E. B. Peters, Fronk Sakobie, Jimmie Stephens, W. P. Wall, Ralph Williams, Bert- Easbua, Rev. C. Price, B. LaVell, Frank K. McWilliams. Eddie Moyer, Capt EugeneSaliaberry. Fred E. SpeedyWall. Ted PainterKay. Lou Prince, Mickey Labelle, ('rril D. 11c1V¡lliams. Paul Mullen, Joe Peters, Lowell Salute.1Tankic Stephenson. Geo, Wallace & Wallace Williams, Billy Kelly, Frank liangel, Dan Fahey, Frank Mace, Jim Munson, Ted Peters Jr. & Sr., Samson, Jeck LWalsh, Arthur E. (Cornfield)Keiser, Raymond Regan. John A. Lake. Dlaser Mack, Charlie Murdock. Robt. K. Wm. Robt.Sanders,Doc W. Steppins, Sam Walsh, Jack Williams, Charlie King. Billy Richiy, Willie T.;mrar, Col. Leon Mack, Ritchie Maclee, the OssifiedPeterson, henry P.Stevens, Geo. Walter. Ed KidKlobeke, Webster Robison, Frank Lamarr, Harry Mack & LaRue ManPetrillo,, Nick Sandy. John (Mechanical Man) Walters. Clarence Williams, Claude La Follette, GeorgeSavage, Ted Lambert. Bill Mack, Doral Murphy, Al H. Pevie,Jack Sanford, Joseph Stevens, J. J. Walters. Diane Williams, HamboneLambert, Joe W. Schreiber. Harry Santaatee Med. Co. Williams,JackP.Larkins, Jack ' Scott. Dun Lambert, K. E. Mackey, Jerry MnrnhY, Don K. Phelps, Otto Stevens, Jackie Walton, Lou Stem, Jack Lamont, IL Sfary, Wm. Murphy. 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Eva Taylor, Helen Dunsertb,Mr. & Rocco, Mr. & Mrs. Slel',,ole, Red Ulcer.Joe Likona,Mrs.Geo.Ventry, E. Walter Metnrd.Binger Mitchell,Chars, Parish,Lester Rocco,R. W. South, Earl Mrs. James K. Park&Lane Rocco,W. C. Spahr.Freddie UIeY Bras. Lindy, Dot Vernon, Jean Dated,, Dud (tenable. Herbert McCormack.Bill Mitchell. Frank Ullmann.Jatxlnc Lades, Pauline, &Walton, Olive Eldridge, Wm. A. Roscoe, Jack Sletormrek,Jess Mitchell,Green Parker,H. 1,. Rodriguez, George Spaulding,SpauldingBill Parker, Jimmie Geo. Shaun, Underhill,Howard Harry KilpatrickWilson. Mary Eno:wiler,LeunardRowley, Stewart McCrary. E. D. yl'rhell,GI. Rudy. Underwood. W. A. Marlowe, Given Yaeotino, Agnes Everhart, Bob Vincent McDaniel. Walter SIitehell,.Toe Parke,Bobby Ito8eisl,Ken Speaele, J. A. Parks. Carl R C W 4peightaSol Unger,Sol Fink, Howard RullsoRuloff), A. L.Mitchell.Lawrence Spencer, Art Usher,Whitey Flannigan. Mr. & Runge, Mr. & Mrs ofMitchell,Iwo Parks. Joseph Rogers, H. V. Bib Vail. 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McFarland,Tex Mitchell, Tom RosenBros.ShowSprague,Ellsworth Van, Herman Earth, Anthony Gail Mrs. Ed Singalee MCFeetere, Ham Sitchell Eddie Paturnoe,Nick gesso,H. E.Van Roans. Joe Barth, Ben Ferguson, Robley Gent. Buster G. Smith, Mr. & Mrs McGhee.Gerald 1154Art PaulJr.,Ohnries Beatty, d- Fourteen Uncles Gents. The Three B. E. Modernistic Snow B.IUsicr Roy Spiing,Tony Vanderburg Bros. George D[cGlone Ken I[oss,i3ieAI Snnregmt, Arch L Circus Family Gaylor, Guy Geyer, Billy E. Smith, H. B. McGowan, Lindy )loll, James Slim Paul, John Ross, Leonard VanLamb.Ruddy Berkey,Teddy Gerson.Paul Gilbert,Jack (Blnckie, Joa.Montana, Bull l'aulert,Albert SL.Claire, Al Gibson, Spencer, G McGrathJr., Montana, Jimmie Pavan, Lours Rounds, James& St Clare&O'Day VanSickle,RoyJ. Braunstein, Frank bin,C. Benny N. EdnaSt.Jolla,Art Van,JackG. Bresnahan,JohnE.Gilbert, Edwin Givot,Sydney Cornwall McGuire, Thomas Montgomery, Bert Paygoe, Chas.F. Vann.Dan & ErieBrown. T. A. Giroud,Walter P. 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Strout,Mr. &Mrs McKnight Clarence Moore, Vernon Pelletier, Paul rotor.Dick Show Ilanlmun,Harold Farl Peluso, Johnnie ttoyster'Nat Stanley,E. B. Piolna. Cu. Coffey,Judge Jim Hayes. K. Slim Moore. W. F. Edward Violas.The Coyote. Chief Haynes. Thomas C. Healy, Sobee 7'i[f Moore, tit. Wm. Penner. Roy itnbii,,Marty Stanley. Beth, Robert Totten.'TheeLL,Mr. &Mee. McLachlan, A. Iinehuch,Jack Stanley, Iloward VirginiaShow greasy, Art Denton,William McLauchlan. Ilan Morgan, T. i'enturf. Frank VouStein.Geo.D. Crenshaw, Hilly RoeHermit,Carl 1[esnault,Blackie Johnny lt.T. Morgan, Willie J. Pent.. Frank C. Itiintbell, E.J. Stanley.L L Hull,RalphG. VanNess, Thomas Mclean, Runge, II.E. +auleY.Louis J. \caddell, 1'vggy Dahlstadt. Arvid Houston, William 0Bd,,o,c, l'larcuco Slurring, Billy Perdriat, Eugene Wadsworth,F. W.Da vis, Nelson It. K. hunter,LeroiF. Vaughan,George F. Perdue, Aunes ltm,ge,\Vhltie Stanley,Paul Wwiuon,atson. McLeod. Lloyd Sl erne ll, M. Stanton, Steve Ii'nd.,rnrl h, JohnnieDel t',d. lour linnets, Eddie Hutton, M. C. Haroi MrMnl,on,Ja,.,ea Morris, Elmer Perkin/1, Armand G.Runyon. Johnnie Delorey, lace.Miller lugloston,Corp. BurtI. Morris,Dl in n Perkins,SydE. lloau, Gabe Startler,I.,L. [Wagner,C', W. E. McManus, Wm, Itch Stasick,George R., Wagner, F. Leaman Troupe Jahn, F. Carl Bob Wilson,u tQ Henry Slurna, G. Walter Perkins, Tom Russell. Wagner. Geo. J. Devereaux, H. K. Johnson, George Jaxon Wong, Nee MaNelf. Jack Murteuaen. Leo Parkiaaon. Perk Ryan, Buddy Steanburg, Wm. February 4, .1939 The Billboard 53 title, as have the C.F. Edger Shows. Principal circus act with the latter being Mabel Stark. Show closed contracts for A spectacular the Northeastern Montana Fair Circuit. night and day ex- Sponsored LVe11tS All is hustle at the Crafts Enterprises, hibition, breath- less, spine -tingling with a large force getting things ready andthrill -packed. Veteran, Lodge and Oilier Organization Festivities for the opening of the season.Archie Send for pictorial S. Clark Is commuting between Gilman circular.AVAIL- ABLE F O R Hot Springs and quarters here. FAIRS. PARKS Conducted by CLAUDE R.ELLIS C. A. Corey is readying his White City andCELEBRA- Shows for the coming season, and Arthur TIONS,/ (Communications to 25 Opera Place, Cincinnati, 0.) Hockwald, general agent, has been in I'I andoutoftown on bookingtrips. Sports Show Signs Acts Owner C. H. Hilderbrand, of the shows World's Highest $35,000 Grossed by bearing his name, is in Vancouver, B. C., Aerial Act. No .tai BOSTON. Jan.28. -New England Nets-No Safety 10SpHERJ Sportsmen's Show, to be operated byon business.Harry Wooding again will Devices! Finish- Sig /ON Worcester Shriners be general agent of the United Shows. ing with a 500 -THE Campbell -Fairbanks Expositions in Me- footslidefoe WORCESTER, Mass., Jan, 28: Alethefachanics Building here for nine days,Frank Forest has contracted for the Life." Circus,directedby Alwillpresentacts, including Emil LeirTen -in -One and two grind shows with Grbtto Shrine the White City Shows.Doc Cunning- Permanent address, Martinin Municipal Auditorium hereand his Trained Otters; Joe LaFlumme care of THE BILLBOARD, Cincinnati, OhIO, on January 16-24, drew big crowds atand12TrainedWolves;Pallenberg'sham is recuperating and will have his each matinee and night show, grossingBears; Bruce Parkhurst, 9 -year -old rifleponies and dogs workinglocalspots. more than $35.000. expert;Perry Greene, champion woodOtto Tanglieber, high act, is wintering in chopper, and Nee-Dah-Beh,IndianVenice, Calif. On the bill were Adele Nelson's Ele-emaee andballadsinger. Acts from George L. Morgan and Fred Stewart phants; Harry Lamarr, trapeze; Georgenight clubs and theaters willalso beare in charge of the Hilderbrand United WANTED Hanneford,ridingact;SixAntilecks.used.Barnum Hawley will again haveShows' quarters here. Earl (Spot) Kelley INDEPENDENT RIDES aerialists; Variety Gambols, seven acro-most of the concessions, with Bernardpurchased two rides and willinstall At Veterans' Park, On Beautiful La C. bats;Will Morris and Bobby, comedyWolff having six candy booths. John W.them at Sacramento, Calif.C. F. Zeiger ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. cyclists;HarryRittley,tables;FrankHall again has the program concession.does not plan to open as early as he did 20,000 Crowd. PrevostandBluchLandolf,clowns.Last year's show drew 175,000. last year.Frank J. Morgan, recovering V. F. W., 233E Mecosta, Mich. InthesideshowweretheGibbs from a recent Illness, is associated with Contact EARLE J. SMITH, Sisters, Siamese twins; Carlson Sisters, Al (Moxie) Miller at Ocean Park Pier. fat girls;Cookoo, the Bird Girl;Ajax,Taylorville Will Celebrate Ralph Dobbs has his wonder dog work- sword swallower; Stella Logan, tattooed ingclubsand specialevents. JackFLASH - Conditions Good - FLASH artist; Takyama, top spinner; Habib, fire TAYLORVILLE, Ill., Jan. 28.-Certifi-SchultzIsrecovering from arecent (Ellwood (SHOWSt SCO) Calling cate of incorporation was issued recently RIDES-y r eater; Dewise and Derdin, handless won- severeillness.Jack Beachisgetting No Gritt. ders; Aloa and Alice, alligator boy andto the Taylorville Centennial Association,ready for the season at Balboa Beach. 4TH ANNUAL FIREMEN'S JUBILEE, girl; human volcano and crucifixion act.sponsor of the seven-day celebration to MAY 28TH TO JUNE 30. where he willbe associated with Al Write FRISCO FIREMAN be staged in connection with ChristianAnderson.Wallace O'Conner has con- Ellwood City, Pa. County Fair here, reports C. C. Hunter,tracted with Clark's Greater Shows forCare R. J. Miller, chairman and fair secretary.Organiza-theBagdad NightsGirlRevue.Joe Advance Sale Adds tionsplanning floatsfora historicalDe Mouchelle leaves soon to look over parade and represented on committeesspots that will likely be included in the includecitycouncil,Associationof DO YOU KNOW? Shows to Schedule W. C.HugginsWestCoastShows' -FLORESQUEstillhas Commerce. Christian County Fair anditinerary. JoeGlacyhasbuiltnew some open bookings for 1939 1'EH.RE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 28.-Ad-parent -teacherassociations,American and you may have the oppor- Legion and Auxiliary and civic clubs. fronts for the three shows he'll have tunity to book them TWO vance ticket sale for the third annual with the Huggins organization.L. H. HIGHLY ARTISTIC ACTS eight -day Zorah Temple Shrine Circus (Bill) Williams will have a new ride on which do not need any in. here for the benefit of the charity fund arodnetlan? is ahead of previous years, necessitating the Clark Greater Shows. Walter Miller, -FLORESQUE saysend tats last year with the Conklin Shows, is allthe SHOW WORLD extra shows, reports E. J. Murphy. Clar- agreesthat NO CIRCUS. ence White Is general chairman. working at MGM studios.Capt. Frank NO FAIRS, NO PARKS. FOR the 11th year the four -day Cum-Phillips has finished his chores as as- NO CARNIVAL MIDWAY has e Main show attractions booked includeberland County Motor Show in Amherst,sistant technical director on a film here. cam lets THRILL SHOW without THE EARTH'S No.1 AERIALIST? WillH.Hill'sElephants. Upside -DownN.S., sponsored by North Nova ScotiaHe left for New York,Grace De Garro, -FLORESQUE has Invented and Millettes, Three Rossards, Flying Bee -Highlanders and the Canadian Legion,Ada Mae Moore and Gladys Forest are pretada NEW ACT foryour bees, Steiner Trio.Six Marks;Torclli FA RS? ThisactIsguaranteed will be directed by Frank J. Elliott, ofin the picture. SUPER THRILL also. NOW watch Sisters,animals, and Mlacahua, tightthe Frank Elliott Shows.Mrs. Elliott Will Wright is in town for a short him "GO TO TOWN" with two of wire.Chris Cornelia will be producingwill assist. visit.Santa Anita race track has pro- the World's most hazardous Acts.. and has the most brilliant lighting clown and music will be furnished by vided winter jobs for many showfolk. equipment traveling on the road to- the Shrine Band.Lower floor of the MOOSE CLUB, Greensburg, Pa., hailFrank R. Conklin was in town for brief day? -FLORESQUE hasthrilled buildingwillbe turned over tosidecontracted Weyls Production Co. to pre-visits. He'swinteringatMonrovia, the great AMERICAN public for FOUR YEARS German Village, and Isst II EUROPE'S newest Importation? shows and concessions. sent attractions at Moose first annualCalif., and much improved In health. Caro of THE BILLBOARD, Cincinnati, Ohio. again under direction of Fred Nicolas,Spring Festival, reports R. L. Overstreet, will have a bar, German band and cab-assistant manager of the Weyls company. aret features. Event will be exploited with contests, industrial parade and special days. Blue Ribbon Signed Again IN THE WHOLESALE SHOWMEN'S LEAGUE- IS Zleats 090 MERCHANDISE SECTION COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 28.-Blue Rib - (Continued from page 42) son Shows have been contracted for the for the March 11.Tickets are now on sale. An (From TheBillboardDated GreeneCounty FourthofJulyandinteresting and enjoyable timeisan- LATEST NOVELTIES,PRIZES Home -ComingCelebrationinLinton,ticipated. Members were elatedwith February 2, 1924) PREMIUMS AND, SPECIALTIES Ind., said General Manager L. E. Roththe lovely birthday anniversary card re, of the shows. while on a visit to wintercelved from Sister Phoebe Carsky, who quarters in Phenix City, Ala.This willis In Miami, Fla.She expects to return JohnnyJ.JonesExpositionwas be the fifth consecutive year for thesoon.Be sure to forward all mail toawarded the midway contract for theBrundage Shows were awarded the mid- shows in the Hoosier spot. the Ladies' Auxiliary in care of Show-Class A Canadianfairs,withLevitt -way contract for the 74th annual Elk- men's League of America, 185 West Madi-Brown -Huggins Shows taking the Classhorn (Wis.) Walworth County Fair... . son street, Chicago, Ill. B circuit. . W. M. Madison Was inConeessioners and Showmen's Club of Sarasota Contracts RAS Chicago laying plans to put his NationalAmerica moved to largerquartersat Exposition of Progress and Chautauqua804 Market street. St. Louis. . . .After SARASOTA. Jan. 28.-John Neel. presi- on theroadin1924.... JohnT.conducting the eating emporium on the dent of Sarasota Junior Chamber of ias Qtt Fetes Wortham Shows changed titleto theZeidman & Polite Shows for five years, Commerce, announced that the Royal LOS ANGELES, Jan.28. - WesternWortham Shows. .B. M. Silver wasJoseph Oliverl signed in a similar ca- American Shows have been contracted forshows seemed to have theIdea thatre-engaged manager of concessionsofpacity with the T. A. Wolfe Shows. the 1930 Sarasota County Agriculturalthereis an added draw in using theLevitt -Brown -Huggins Shows.... Heart Fair. companion feature to the annualtitles carnival and circus. Hilderbrand'sofAmerica Showmen's Club's annual F. Percy Morency joined the staff of Pageant of Sara de Sota. United Shows have added the circusTacky Party in the ballroom of thethe Bernardi Greater Shows as special CoatesHouse,KansasCity.Mo.,oncontractingagent. . Mrs. Bertha January27provedhighlyenjoyableRogers, well knowninoutdoor show tt',,,.1.II. Clayton Wood,Francis Dolan, Williams O'Brian, Jack as well as financially successful. businessasarideoperator,diedin Wright. Risk Whitey Men 1, 11 , Eddie Happy Downie, Lewis Pacific Whaling Co.Zeidman & Pottle Shows purchased sev-American Hospital, Chicago, on January Ain.,.'vex(Zeb) 29. . R. H. Miner, owner -manager of Alien.1,,,. Efbee . Park, Robert eral wagons and a flat car from I.J. MAIL ON HAND AT Or.nrJ'idel er, Leonardnd l'eirino,. Nick Polack. Miner's Model Shows, purchased a Flyer Fisher, AlAllman, Remolds, L C. W. . (Big Ilat)Rocco Amusement Contract to furnish the midway at-ride frbm Joseph G. Ferari.. . . T. A. ST. LOUIS OFFICE Auteuger, II.'Doe) Flanagan. 'P. A. Co.tractions at Virginia State Fair, Rich-Wolfe Shows were awarded contracts to Baldwin,Billlie rat-ke. ArtBase Tickler, mond,wasawardedtotheGreaterfurnish the midway attractions at Co- 990 Arcade Bldg. &lame Croy. Edward J. lumbia and Spartanburg(S.C.)fairs. carnival aeock, John C. HerbertSheesley Shows.... Dick Dykman pur- Bern!.Gene Harley Amusement easonn'sGa chased the property interests of his part- . Ed C. Dart. of Fairyland Park, Kan- Women Pi -eras. Lairs Co. Carnivalner,M.F. Joyce,inthe Dykman &sas City, Mo., arrived in Baltimore to Billick.harry Hann, Sandell Seib, Berman Buren, Mary II Holmes.Charlotte Hodson, Harry Joyce Shows. . . . Walter A. White wassupervise presentation of the John M. Brown, Mrs. Tom Hunting. Ethel D. Bird. Joe Sherburne.n Bradley, Phil Kemper, Geo. H. Sken(loLloyd1 appointedassistantmanageroftheSheesley Circus Co.at the Baltimore Bryce. Min.Ii.,' Jackson, Mrs. L. M. es,evner.u Virgil Isranda & Miller Jack CherryShows. . . . S. W.Federation of Labor circus in the armory. Castle, Mrs. LouisaJames. Mrs. Helen Knox,nnx, Harry Smith,Itobt. Rubin & (lemons, Mrs. r w's.51. -sirSneed Lassiter, Fred BellyKelly, Edith Bre.l. non Sorenson Bra'.' !Creel, Annabelle Bridges. J.C. t..., Blackie Carnival Collins, Mrs. Rachel Brooks.o . George o Stanley Staley. Ed Collins, Mrs. Slim Langford, Mrs. Brovan, Herbert Lee,ee. Jolly Stevens,Gee. W. Texas Georgia Brown, El mer Lewis, R. Paul Swisher,F.C. Conley,Mrs.Ted T.oltase. Miss Jetry Brush. Ernest Lewis, Sailor Taylor, Raymond Corley. Betty Met'ey. Mrs. Fred Ili/MI-.Tack. Adolph Liberty AmusementThaw. Jon. Crane, Mrs. SydneyMcl'eak, Mrs. Co.Thompson, C.C. SHRINE FAIR and EXPOSITION Jackie}lanyard. Clay e. Bernet!,B. C. Limas.L, Gen. runt,. Ft IMARRACCI TEMPLE - PRINCE HALL AFFILIATIONI Davidson, Mrs. Paige, Patricia Borer, Fronde Slav -ball. Al Vaughan,Eddie GeorgePhillips. Miss Campbell's Parted McGreger, Harold Virginia Amusement DiSanti, Miss Juanita Ctvuival G.(Blackie) Hall, Detroit, Michigan.February 20-26. Jennet en.ean. 'Mildred Campbell. Eddie \Illler.It. Wise &Sutton Forrest Dunn, Mra. FrancesRed Wing, Prinexsa ( siting'Miller.Bertram WANT - Shows and Concessions.Rides Booked. Gibson. Mary & Sweet, Mrs. Ines Cns.teel. H.W. Milrbrli. Earl S. Wade. ClydeC. Exhibit Space and Program Space. JackieTaylor, Mrs.Iris Castle. W. J. Modern Midway. Wagner, w. J. WANT-Men toSell linger, Anna SteuartCorley, Al ' CarnivalWald,.Till nla.nB. WANT-Contest Man to Come On WIRE. Hager.Mrs. Wadley, Sirs. Crane, Sid Norwood, John Wellioger. J. L Dorothea Marie ouse. Curly Nye's Ind Wells. Delmo Address E.L. WADE. 289 Elmhurst, Detroit, Mich.Phone: Townsend 8-1506. Henderson.,Mrs. tt'alla. ,Elbe] DanielDaniels,Cialver Gas CarnivalWillardIlls WarrenWilliams, Maud Dobbs, Bob Wizard 54 The Billboard February 4, 1939

PRIZES NOVELTIES PREMIUMS SPECIALTIES

Conducted by MAYNARD L. REUTER-Communications to 1564 Broadway, NewYork ORGS ACTIVE FUND RAISERS

Lodges Supplanting Churches Bingo Bill in A Column for OPERATORS fr DISTRIBUTORS of SALES - As Most Aggressive Campaigners BOARDS, SALESCARDS and

TRADE STIMULATORS. Conn. Senate

Brotherhoods turn to bingo, salescards, raffles andauc- tions to get dough for charity funds - merchandise Bill introduced to legalize awards are backbone of successful drives bingo in State - certain By BEN SMITH restrictions cited NEW YORK, Jan. 28. -Greater fund-raising activity than ever before among fraternal orders is currently threatening the generallyaccepted supremacy of Operators are always interested in get- churches in the field, a study by The Billboard shows.Taking their cue from theting advance information on new items. HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 28.-A bill to churches with proven money -making campaigns, such groups as the Lions, theManufacturers should be just as anxiouslicense bingo has been introduced into Elks, the Eagles and the Moose are conducting bingos, bazaars, salescard and raffleto get this advance information to them,the State Senate seeking to legalize bingo Campaigns to a greater extent than ever attempted previously.These methodsfor the salesboard operator, if he likes anunder provisions oflocaloptionand of fund-raising are the most widely used in the order named, altho such old-item, can gain for it quick public ac-police licensing. The bill is offered as an time stand -byre as vaude and minstrelceptance and widespreaddistribution.amendment to the gaming statutes and shows, auction nights, picnics and indoorManufacturers have been able to breakwill permit operation of bingo only by circuses arestill being used to bringretail outlets with the salescard's helpcivic, educational, fraternal, charitable in money needed for charitable pur-that they could not crack in any otheror religious groups. poses. way and manufacturers who have had Licenses would be limited to one bingo that experience will work with operators Merchandise, asinthepast,con- party a week for any group and would BINGOtinues to play an important part in sell-at every opportunity.Not only do theybe fixed on a basis of $5 for each party ing games and events to customers. Theget a nice volume of business from theor $150 a year, such fees to go to local operator directly, but thru his effortsauthorities. V! use of gifts not only makes it possibledevelop large orders In other channels. arNGO for orgs to offer prizes of much greater Merchandise awards or personal By m°mráº, apparent value, but they have been able We are willing to do our share inproperty would be the only awards made, to avoid the headaches so frequently re-spreading the word on new merchandisetotal for one evening not to exceed $250 JOHN ¢mm sulting from cash awards. if the manufacturer will co-operate byIn value. CARY dropping us a line when he has some- Brotherhoods Lead thing new to offer. Each item illustrated No third party would be permitted ACCORDING TO REPORTS and Statis- While it is true that religious organ-on a salescard receives some of the finestto share in proceeds of bingo games, tics from all over the country a bigizations have been consistent and suc-publicityobtainable. Anditdoesn'tdirectly or indirectly, and it is provided shadow is being cast across the businesscessful In recent years in their effortscost the manufacturer a cent. that help in operating the games shall be field by a popular American game knownto obtain funds thru bingos, bazaars voluntary without payment of wages. as bingo.It seems that bingo has grownand raffles, indications of late are that No persons except members in good into an industry of amazing proportions.brotherhoods are in the lead. This is due A new deal was introduced in Newstanding of thegroupoperating the In his syndicated column the humorist, York last week which may be the fore-bingo would be permitted to be con- to a number of reasons: runner of other deals with a higher take.nected with it, and accurate records of H.I.Phillips, makes some interesting 1. During the last decade the busi-Deal features the Remington -Rand Mon-proceeds must be kept.These will be observations on this fact: ness man has run up againsta newarch Pioneer portable typewriteron aopen to police inspection at all times, "WHAT PUZZLES this correspondent,"problem. He's had to do more than just101 -hole card with a $31.45 take, 1 tothe bill provides. stated Phillips, "is why, when the econo-pull in his horns and sit tight. He's felt35 cents.It gives away two typewriters, The bill provides that not less than mists list the major industries, the keya growing desire and need to hold outone to the seller and one to the winner,10 or more than 40gamescan be con- industries of America, they don't includea helping hand to the fellow on thein addition to four Eversharp pencils asducted at one sitting. bingo.... Few enterprises in the historyother side of the track who hasn't beenconsolation awards. No games would be permitted except of the country have had such a rapidquite able to make a go of it. The plight when approved by localoption,and growth as bingo. Here is an item which may goover It must now outrankof the needy has, in many cases, led di-despite the take.Remington -Rand hasany violation of the regulations would General Motors and U. S. Steel in therectly to frequent benefit and charitablespent considerable money in nationalbring an automatic suspension of license flow of money in and out of the business.drives. publications creating consumer demandwith renewal barred for oneyear. In fact the heads of either corporation 2. Anotherreason whyfraternalfor Its typewriters and the boys working would probably swap their business fororders have gone in stronglyforthethe Pioneer deal should be able to cash bingo any time if cash receipts were allsupport ofcharitablecausesisthein on this demand.At least the menEvery Day Is Pay they were thinking of ..." unifying effect suchactivity has onbehind the Monarch Novelty Co., which THOSE are some pretty big statements.members. Without some definite,con- But stop and consider. Even a few men-structive program no club can succeedcreated the deal, think so. Day, But These Will tal calculations by a casual bystanderin maintaining its morale and respect The Monarch Novelty Co. was organized point to the fact thata substantialof the community. recently to develop and sell deals to op- chunk of the American income Is paid 3. New membership drives are beingerators.The Pioneer dealIsItsfirstBe the Big Ones out each year in pursuit of this gamestaged by these orgs as gradual economicand it expects to have more, with varied NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Pitchmen, sales - and it doesn't seem to be losing popu-recovery takes place.At present suchtakes, before the year is out. card operators and others who find It to their advantage to work factories and larity. drives are in fullswing.New blood Murray Weitz, of Fredmore, is another THE PAYOFF on the popularity anglebrought into the ranks assures contin- office buildings on pay days will find is a divorce suit in which an aggrieveduation of their vigorous public-spirited (See DEALS on page 56) their red-letter days listed in the com- husband named bingo the correspondent.policy, pilation published by Sales Management His wife. it develops, had been spending inanarticleentitled Do Purchases all her time attending bingo parties. Seek Advice library for amateur promotion schemes.Coincide With Pay Days in Muncie and WITH SUCH widespread devotion to With these incentives it could hardlyBut resultsarefar from amateurish15 Factory Cities? the game, it would be well to considerbe expected that brothers would remainand some fine uses are made of the According to reports from 60 repre- some of the things we can do to insureon the sidelines while other non -promoney. They'vebackedfund-raisingsentative cities, every day is pay day for its continued success.It is very signifi-groups cleaned up withbingosanddrives for many purposes ranging fromsomeone, but '71 big ones remain in 1939. bazaars.They abandoned many tradi-bird baths for city parks to a woodenIn general these days are Fridays and cant that when large games are stagedtional methods ofmoney -raisingandleg for a local relief recipient.In Mc- for cash stakes the authorities usuallysought the advice oftheexperiencedAlester, Okla., the Lions took in $212the1st,15th and last dayofevery frown upon them. Unfortunately,aspromoter.These men confirmed whatfor their Crippled Children's Fund bymonth. with every other prosperous business, anthey already suspected, namely, that theoperating a bingo. In Stamford, Conn., It may be advantageous to pitchmen irresponsible element is bound to creeppublic was showing an almost feverishthey auctioned off prizes for a $288 net.and salesboard ops to clip the following in.Such men usually exploit the fieldinterestin bingo and salescard cam- list of pay days for future reference: to the limit, running it into the ground,paigns.They followed the old show- Prize Games Get Big Play February 1, 3,10,15,17, 24; March 1, while honest, conscientious groups areman's policy of giving the public what It Is interesting to observe the public3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 31; April 1, 7. 14, 15, 21, obliged to take the consequences. There-it wants and before long the proceedspsychology which accounts for the pop-28; May 1, 5, 12, 15, 19, 26, 31; June 1, fore ops interested in building up a good,ran far ahead of their fondest hopes.ulardemandforgameslikebingo.2,9,15,16, 23, 30; July1, 7,14,15, legitimate business must avoid the prac-It's only natural that these clubs shouldWhereas in the past dances, theater and21, 28; August 1,4,11,15, 18, 25, 31; tices which invariably bring grief. Don'tconcentrateonthemosteffectivecard parties were relied upon as sureSeptember 1,8,15, 22, 29, 30; October kill the goose that's been producing allmethods offilling thestrongboxes.revenue getters, people now crave the6,13, 14, 20, 27; November 1, 3, 10, 16. those lovely eggs. Professional directors are finding themchance to win a worth -while prize.The17,24, 30; December 1,8,15,22,23. increasinglyinterestedinpropositionsappeal of valuable merchandise awards to29, 30. LEWIS BOSCO. one of the youngerof this proven type. lucky winners is what brings home the men in the bingo business on his way up, bacon. comes thru with some interesting dope. Lions Active Backed by effective promotionalof winning a valuable prize almost for In the winter time he helps conduct Members of the Lions' Club appear tomethods, ithas been found that thenothing has a magnetic attraction for games for his dad in and around Jerseybe se energetic in their benefit drivesappeal of bingos, salescard deals, raffleseveryone.In some Instances clubs re- City. As soon as the summer seasonas any organization and a few pages fromandbazaarswill dump much -neededport takes that would do proud any pro (See BINGO BUSINESS on page 56) their magazine could serve as a referencecash into depleted treasuries. The lurefund-raising org. February 4, 1939 WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE TheBillboard 55

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End yourcorrespondencetoadvertisers by men- 014-K CENTRAL ST..KANSAS CITY, MO. tioning The Billboard. CHAMPION SPECIALTY CO., 56 The Billboard WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE February 4, 1939 BINGO BUSINESS (Continuedfrompage 54) opens up he hurries to his own layout With the Ladies fPfR E known as Larry's Bingo Casino at Seaside Heights, N.J.There he is reported to ELGIN"KWIK-SHAVE" SOCIAL have one of the classiest set-ups on the Here and Theresere The Eastern Coast. ELECTRIC DRY SHAVER LEWIS REPORTS attendance at the By VIRGINIA KLINE games he and his father are running Is SECURITY decidedly on the upgrade and ahead of BELLE GLADE, Fla., Jan. 28. -Mr. and lastyear. One angle they've workedMrs. Morris Voltaggio winter here, where 69ca. very successfully is Chenille Bed Spreadthe former has a trucking line.During Night.On this night the stage is at-the summer he manages theLatlip QUANTITY tractively flashed with a wide variety ofShows. They have a daughter and a PRICE chenille spreads.Each winner has hisPekinese dog to keep them company. or her choice of a chenille spread or some Miami: Juanita and Eddie Strassburg 111":,1.; FREE! other merchandise award. Advance bal-are located at the North Miami Zoo. lyhoo centered on Chenille Bed SpreadJuanita isa former president of the Night attracts a lot of women to theLadies' Auxiliary of the Heart of America game, Bosco reports."It seems mostShowmen's Club and still has the club's NEW 1939 women want to own such a spread andactivities at heart.We talked over all DEPENDABLE SELF-STARTING MOTOR. the late news and social events. Eddie's prefer to play bingo in the hope of win- eDOUBLEEDOE SHAVING 1-EAD. CATALOGUE ning one to going to the store and pur-Chimps look fine and Big Sammy seemed chasing one."He reports he also stagesto remember us.The Strassburgs would STREAMLINED CASE. AND LOWEST PRICE LIST ON like to winter 1n Kansas City, Mo., but Quilt Night, Blanket Night and other Inquality and perform. SOCIAL SECURITY AND nights featuring other typesof mer-the mild climate here is so good for the Reaches a new high 25 OTHER NAME PLATE ITEMS animals they dislike taking them north. ance---comparesfavorablywithotherhigher. - ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF chandise. priced sharers -yet U aetoundindy low priced. A SPECIAL game twist that makes theThe Dodsons were at the fair meetings, Made for 110 -volt A.C. current only. Indi- STAMPING MACHINES women go for special game cards is offer-butI saw theirbeautiful homes on vidually boxed, complete withe,,rd and plug. ing of a boudoir set as special game prize.Northeast 89th street.Both homes are This prize usually consists of a chenilleexactly alike and right out on the point THE IDENTIFICATION CO. bedspread, a quilt, a blanket, dresser andso all can be near the fishing. GELLMAN BROS.IP1NarlhraaHhSs.MNNEAPISIS.MRIN. boudoir sets.One needs no imagination I stopped at 011ie Trout's Trailer Camp (World's Largest Distribu- to picture the flash and appeal such anand Aggie is carrying on Just as 011ie tors of Social Security award has when displayed attractivelywould want her to.The place looks on the stage. wonderful and vastly improved since I Plates and Machines) HOW ABOUT chipping in some inter-saw it two years ago.Dave and Sally Dept. B, 1560 Broadway, esting news? Stevens are in an apartment on 13thELCIN 6WN6iNAm New YorkCity.. street, Miami Beach, Just across from RENEWED POCKET WATCHES DEALS Harry Richman's home. Both look good NEW YELLOW CASES and Dave is much heavier, browner and (Continued from page 54) healthier. Funland has been turned into .potit, SEND who is cooking up some new deals fora Midget Auto Racing Park and business $2.25 the spring.He is rather secretive aboutseemed to be good.The Endy brothers. D.CATFOR them now but says the boys will hearDave and Ralph, don't seem to miss the GABRIEL - IEZZI v¡/V'(bf/ about them as soon as they are ready. cold winds of their native Pennsylvania2115 S. 18 ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. At the recent Coin Machine Show inand are satisfied to remain in Miami all THE SILVER DWARF Chicago, Bozo, the wonder dog, featuredwinter. ATTENTION! on a 300 -hole hit -and -take board and Key West:I have never seen so many DISTRIBUTORS-STREETM Elsa $95O ALL -CHROME RADIO on a 20 -hole card, created quite a stir,bridges on so little land.There aretwo GET ON THE BANDWAGON WITH THE IVORY. $8.50) shows here, Bantly's and a combination JITTERBUG TWINS according to reports.Ideal Sales, Inc.,of several others.Both have good loca- Anerice's Most Popular 10c Item.Worn as The only allchrome was the sponsor. Dress and Coat Charms by Famous Movie Stars. radio on the market! tions, but neither was very enthusiastic Fast Seller -Big Proflts-Sells on Sight. Size: 63, x 4'1s a HAPPY LANDING. about business.Mrs. Bantly is attend- 57.80 per Gross. Plus Postage -Assorted Sam- 4a.á". Complete ing the fair meetings in the North, but ples and Details 250. .ithaerialand 4 HOLZER and MOORE RCA metal tubes. Mr. Bantly is here, gettingagood coat 625 Main Avenue, Passaic, N. J Special 000 PACIFIC COAST of tan.Since No. 1 and No. 99 highways Hole Saloshoard (Continued from page 42) close here, we were forced to turn back. Write Dept. B.54 top FREE Clark, who came in from the springs, Punta Gorda: This is the home of Mr. where she is spending the winter. Pastand Mrs. Charles Hertzberg, of KeystoneBULOVA - GRUEN President Clara Zeiger also was on hand.Shows. The former was attending the as were Past President Martha Levine,fair meetings, but the latter was at home Ethel Krug and Peggy Forstall. ELGIN - WALTHAM and with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. (Reckless) WRIST AND POCKETWATCHESENTSES Letters were read from Mrs. Ed Foley,Johnson we had an enjoyable visit. They FOR LADIESANDGENTS. WALTHAM Foley & Burk Shows.She also inclosedhave a comfortable home and lots ofReconditionel and Guaranteed Like o dues for the coming year.Toots Eppleroom for thevisitorswho come here to New. Start At POCKET WATCHESreturned from a trip to Oklahoma, whilefish and hunt game.Mrs. Hertzberg 16 Sim, 15 Jewels, InHazel Fisher and Verna Seeborg came 1939 SAVAILABLE Black and gave me some unusual Panama shells for WRITE FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE. Chromium Engravedgravedin from Oakland, Calif., after being ab-my fishpond in Oregon.She has not Gat°° sent a week.Relley Castle returned tobeen feeling so well and is undergoing NORMAN ROSEN Each $3.50San Francisco after attending last Mon- Wholesale Jeweler. Same, 17J - 53.95. treatment on her eyes as a result ofare-801 HANSOM ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. day night's meeting.Florence Webbercent automobile accident. AbovePrices Intotelooked like a new member in her "Blue," of 3.Samples 500 Extra.Special Price for Large Sarasota:Quarters of the RinglingHannefordrecentlyvisitedtheMer- Quantity Users. 20'k Deposit, Balance C. O. D. as did Vera Downey.Latter was verycircus here is a sight worth seeing. Huge SEND FOR WATCH AND DIAMOND CATALOG.much in evidence in the moving pictures chants. She has recovered from her PLYMOUTH JEWELRY EXCH., 163 Canal. N. Y. buildings house the lions and other ani-broken knee accident. of the party given by Olga Celeste lastmals and a wonderful site has been set spring at the Lincoln Park Zoo in honoraside for the elephants where they can of the Auxiliary and PCSA.Olga has HERE'S AN AMAZING OFFER invited the Auxiliary and PCSA to bebe out of doors almost all of the time. ROMIG & ROONEY CIRCUS played a (I`JIS! 1IItoe'175'tNeatttw,,,r. Porn and Modoc, the Patterson elephants,return date at Red Rose Tavern, Detroit. .1 Piny íf1, her guests at the zoo again on Januarywhich I know by name, were there, butOther Detroit spots played were Clyde's 29. Moving pictures again will be taken and presented at the following meetingI'm sorry to say I could not recognizeCafe, Silver Star, Vern's OAPs. El Paso IN, Ill of the Auxiliary. them in the group of 30.Several ridingCafe, Royal Gardens, Spanish Villa, Red 11t(tai 7l acts were out in the open ring, and itRose Inn, and Mahopac Inn. Lake Orlon. w Weekly award went to May Ward. Noseemed warm enough to open, but even Program includes horses, mules, pontes, II 1%. bingo was played since the time wasa circus must have a rest and they candogs, riders, aerialists, wire walkers, ac- .111,1 II AUE I 044 VA taken up in viewing the moving pictures.get it here.I next visited the Ringlingrobats and clowns.Owners of title are Door prize, presented to the club byMuseum, and while it houses some veryCarlA. Romig, of Reading, Pa.,and Rosemary Loomis, was awarded Esterrare and wonderful old paintings and artElizabeth Rooney. formerly of Riding DON'T BUY Carley. A large blackboard was pre- They, with sented the club by Estelle Hanscom, whotreasures, Itis not kept up very well.Rooneys, of Baraboo, Wis. ANY WATCHES Thereis an admission charge and aseveralassistants,aredailybreaking Until You Get Our New 1939was much in evidence at the meetingchargetopark the cars, but few at-stock. Catalog,ShowingtheGreatestand was welcomed back to the fold.tendants. Value. In Rebuilt Watches In theHowever, she did report that this would Unless it is due to the usual Country. decay of the climate, I should think it be her last meeting for some time be-could be kept in better condition.Just ALL SHOULD BEAR with the operators of PHILA. WATCH & cause sheleaveswith the Crafts Shows on my personal opinion of course.Off nowcircuses, and especially the smaller ones, the JEWELRY CO. February 1.Ruth McMahon also willto Winter Haven for the Citrus Showcoming season. Let's help promote employ- P.0. Boo 206. Philadelphia. Pa.leave with the Crafts organization. Lucille ment by giving them all the encouragement Zimmerman, accordingtoreports,isand then the big one at Tampa. possible. Sacramento,Calif.,bound. In about v HOT VALENTINE CARDSthree weeks many more ofthegirls THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS ina re- No. tPostcards,3cliff., per 100 .75 UNDER THE MARQUEE - cent issue carried a lengthy article con- No. 2Baronial. colors, rr 0 1.50will leave to join their respective shows: No. 3 Folders with Poetry, per'' 1.50some will be able to come in occasionally, (Continued from page34) cerning Robert E. Weaver, a young Peru, No.4 Folders Cartoon Set's. "1.60while others bid adieu until next year. Ind., artist and winner of the Chaloner No.5 New Baronial,. ...per "1.00 Henry Brothers, Happy Glenn and Clif- He has two forth- No.8 New Series Folders. per "2.00After adjournment lunch was served byford:Mason's monkeys: Capt. WilliamFoundation Award. PHONEY FUNNY DIPLOMAS FORStella Linton and Ethel McDonald un-Dedrich's military ponies and dogs: Cer-coming paintings, again featuring some VALENTINES, 30 dí6.. in colors. Oro., 2.00. Leolt.der supervision of Nina Rodgers, housero] and Wasson. aerialists. Show hasphase of life of the circus.He shipped Comic Cutouts and Folders In riot of colors, 50 Jiff. his to San Francisco, assts., at 30. 40 60 and 75c gross.Retails up tochairman, and the wonderful ham bakedbeen playing under Parent-Teacher asso- latestcreation Sc. gro. to box. NEW HOT DECALS. for Whiskeyby Marge Corey was cut. All were givenciations past five years.Milt and Almawhere it will be shown at the Golden or Highball glasses..5 dí6. on strip . Jitterbugs, doz.a vote of thanks for their thoughtfulnessTaylor state they expect to be with theGate International Exposition.Titleof strips, 1.00, Naughtles and JITTER JANES, large,to the members.Rose Clark also was his entry is "Those Riding Hannefords." S to strip.2.00 dos. strips. Big One coming season. It depicts the troupe of bareback riders JOKE ITEMS. Doz. COMIC GIFTS, Doz.givenavote of thanks for the beer. Panty Calendar.. .80 Dog Book 1.60 WHEN HAGENBECK-WALLACE Circuswho lived in Peru for a number of years. Fried Eggs .. 1.00 Hope Chest 1.80 closed last year Ted and Betty MerchantThe painting is four by five feet andit Sop. Magn'g Glass .76 No. No. Best 1.36Houston to Greater United took up quarters in Studio City Valley.took seven weeks to do the job.His . Fora Stinker .90 Miss Bubbles .70 They have played some theater dates,last year's prize winner was "Wagon 97." SAMPLES OF VAL. CARDS. FOLDERS, Dlplo. DALLAS, Jan. 30.-J. George Loos, which was awarded second place in the e rasand New Valentine Catalogue, 50c, or Samplesmanager of the Greater United Shows,featuring Smoky Starin drama and of 50 Jeke Items and Cat., 2.00. poses. Ted Is now working at WarnerHalgarten Award Competitionatthe MAONOTRIX NOV. CORP.. 138 Park Raw. N. Y.said here today that his organization hadbeen awarded the midway contractBros. as horse trainer In pictureSweep-National Academy of Design Show.It forthe1939 Houston Fairand Ex-stakesWinner. Hetrainedthestaris now a part of a traveling exhibition E ndyourearresoon dentetoadvertisersby men of young American artists. tioning TheBillboard. position. horse,Firefly,in the picture. Grace February 4, 1939 WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE -PIPES The Billboard 57

Newest Styles RINGS and LOCKETS oAK-wrrot ALSO BALLOONS 1939 ENGRAVING PINS A department for Pitchmen, Demonstrators, Novelty Sales- Timely Prints men, Medicine Showmen. Agents, Streetmen and Others. for All Events Inthe Oak lino there are appro- by BILL BAKER priate items for all occasions. Use this (Cincinnati Office) featureof the Oak line to boost profits. WALTER BRITTON . $15 per day. "Tucson is hostile topitch - Ask Your Jobber, or formerly of peeler fame, is working as amen, but I worked the railroadyard write us for details. at pay day, anyhow.it seems that three Jewelry Salesarevery big now.We have the prison guard for the State of Alabama. WMOAK RUBOBERCO best selling styles in Cameo and Whitestone HerecentlyvisitedStanleyNaldrettfellows burned up the town recently, so Rings; the best Locket Values. when the latter was in Birmingham. others have to suffer." Also, a complete line of 1939 Engraving Pins featuring the New Ice -Skate Pin and undergoing Engraving Machine Outfits. Also Leather MR. AND MRS. BILLYDE GRAY ITAPPEARS that everything is Goods and PhotoJewelry. Writefor and Jimmy O'Donnell recently opened a a change.Are you, going along with it? Catalog No. 23 Today. PERPETUAL PROFITS! chain store in Birmingham. Ala.. for a Y.E-S!Every Tavern, Cafe, Bus Station, Cigar week-endwithEddieSchlrico'sgyroBLACKY BEARD . Store, and dozens of other outlets will collect prof- loot outfit. is reported to be clicking, working gaps its for you not once, but continuously. HARRY PAKULA & CO. in Miami, Fla. Route Men-Operators-Distributors Your first sale to any customer is Just a stars. 5 No. Wa bash Ave., Chicago,III. RELIABILITYis a greatasset inany Profit. pile up and Conti we to increase. You lust profession, especiallyIn Pitchdom. HAROLD(TOMMY) THOMPSON . keep right on making money fie long es you follow through.Nothing liket for steady Income. pens from Milwaukee that his opening CURRIER MFG. CO., CURLEY RIVERS . in a Kresge store there with varnish 39 Terminal, Minneapolis, Minn. ELGIN & WALTHAMisworking doorwaysinBirmingham,proved a bloomer because the store was Ala.. on blocks and blades to good takes,being picketed.He adds that he expects WRIST WATCHES $2.95 to get the long green in a neighborhood SOMETHING NEW CREDIT MR. AND MRS. JACK HUBBELL ,, Kresge store and that the town is loaded MOATS («EMIES In New Cases, are reported stillin Birmingham, Ala.,with demonstrators. IN BUSINESS SIGNS Send for Circular. showing the Biggest Bargains in Just Out! REFLECT-O-LITE Rebuiltwatchesand unredeemedDiamondsinwith their needle layout. MOTTOES-New "Sliver Spar- the country. TRIPODOPININCS: "How can a pitchman kle Process" (NOT TINSEL)-s rikingly beau- state his policy if he has none?" tirul. Merchants, professional people buy fast. H. SPARBER & CO. PHIL SLOAN Sample, 10c; 12 for $1; 100 fr $5 (400% 108 North 7th Street. St. Louis, Me.continues working his jewelry in Bir- profit).Sells for 260. mingham, Ala. C. J. BUTTERFIELD . . ACE BUSINESS BUILDERS, ace tie -form worker, is managing a fill- 2-417 8. Dearborn St.. Chicago. U N D E R W O O D THE EASIEST way to go down to defeating station for the winter in Sterling, (Also Sacred Mottoes) isto have no regard for moral or financialIll., his home town. obligations. PENS alk PENCILS is COMBOS DAVID THOMAS . NEW 1939 LINE MAXY MAXLAX . writesthat hisboys areclickingin OF PENS, SETS AND COMBINATIONS Buy Direct From Manufacturer. blew Into Birmingham, Ala., last weekDaytona Beach, Fla."Just read a pipe FOR BETTER GRADE PENS SEE from Tampa, Fla. from C. Schroeder at Van Alstyne, Tex.:" GRODIN PEN CO., 0N92,York City. he says. "My car broke down there at Write for New Price -List. JEFF FARMER . the time Dr. Ward was there and my pens from Elizabeth City, N. C., that heboys did a cowboy routine one night ARGOPEN -PENCIL CO.,Inc. DEMONSTRATORS HOT will work there only a few days, thenforhim. Dr. Ward was doing good 220 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, N. Y. SENSATIONAL OFFER COMBO.go into Tennessee and Kentucky for thebusiness there, and the town is A-1 for SLOANE'S NU -FOOT POWDER - SHAMPOOStobacco markets.Says he'd like to see for Tired,Aching, Burning, Perspiring Feet. med and I sure hate to see it close, be- 1ºt Quality, Blue, Double Edge. Packed5s.Cello. SLOANE'S CORN AND CALLOUS REMOVER pipesfromDoc A. Anderson,Jackcause Texas is one of the few remaining An Iodized Liquid. Flowers, Blocky Kessler. Southern JackStates in which med shows get a break. HOT DEMONSTRATION!!!Sell Powder for 39c Wilson, H. Schneider and Doc Brummitt. and give Liquid Free.Bookings last months-Big Why don't the fellows who have played -Per Repeat Business. towns which have sincebeen closedBLADES 52 1O FREE WITH EACH DOUBLE GROSS -1 Doz. WHAT'S DOIN' inCleveland and who Is Single Edge-packed 5s, $4.50 per 1,000. Jars Athlete's Foot Ointment (Regular 50c Seller). make a real effort to open them again? Electric Shavers, Guar. 1Yr. Ea. 855, Dozen $10. DOUBLE GROSS - 1Gross Each of working St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo.? Because they are known they should Send tollamount or 50% deposit. Powder and Liquid (All Handsome- $900 city BLADE CO., Box 230, Buffalo, N. Y. ly Packaged) stand a better chance with the Complete Spiel and Worker Free. EDDIE(SHIFTY) LEWIS fathers.Has anyone a better idea?" Sample 25c - 50% Deposit With Order. pencils from St.Petersburg, Fla.,his SLOANE PRODS., Inc. home for the last 10 years, that he has IT DEPENDS UPON you alone as to whetherMEDICINE MEN D pl3R. iv'v cliy.been working there for three weeks tobusiness will be goodIn1939. Writecloy for new eatairgue of Tories, Oil, salon, business that is nothing to brag about. Seep. Tablets, Herbs, etc.Lore prices-rapid service. He met several of the pitch fraternity LEON DUBIN . GENERAL PRODUCTS LABORATORIES 3 Assortedbut they failed to stay there because ofarrived in Reading, Pa., recently after a Manufacturing Pharmacists IripE\ Samples financial conditions, he says.He addsweek's stay in Trenton, N. J., and went187 E. Spring St., Columbus. Ohio. Postpaid that this is the first year the city hasinto the waffle -iron business with By seen such a drop in tourist trade. HeKatz and Ray Levine. Says he has been 50cand hiswife had planned to remain doing very well.He has two demonstra-SLOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED there until spring but have now decided Lions running in town, one in theF. W. Sharp Needles( Retells $2) 1,000 Needles 28c Tailor Needles 1 000 Needles 500 tofind greener pastures. Grant store and one 1n Pomeroy's de- Millinery Needles 1,000 Needles 97c PLUNGERS,-+ partment store. Embroidery Needles 1 000 Needles 80c ASS'TD PEN, Mfrs., 187 Lafayette, N.Y.C. CHEROKEE MEDICINE CO.. Self Threading Needles 1,000 Needles $1.30 Needle Threader& on Cards Gross 35c is preparing for next season in quartersSTANLEY NALDRETT . Army A Navy Needle Becks. Gross1.16 at Paris, Tenn.A new stage and new World's Fair Needle Books.100 Complete4.60 We Maitufacture Line of Pens. after three weeks of good business in Needle Package With Needle Threaders, Meehan cal Pynic Is and Gift Sets.ete sceneryare beinginstalled, and unitBirmingham, Ala., left January 22 for a Big Seller (Big Profits) .100 Complete1.95 planstoplaytwoandthree-weekweek's stand in Columbus, Ga., with his Samples 25c.Small Orders Gladly Filled. stands, with a change of program eachjuicer layout. Deposit on C. O. D. Orders.Free Circular. night.Recent visitors included Mickey PILGRIM NEEDLE CO., 874 Broadway. N. Y. Price and family, Tom Sadler and family, UNDERESTIMATING your competitorisa SOUTHERN PEN CO. Texas Jack, Texas Rose and Joe (Toby)bad habit. Menu acturers Since 1913. Purcell and family. M. PINTCHMAN Takes Pleasure InAdvising That IC N. Union St., Dept. "F", Petersburg, VA. JACK MURRAY . He Has Formed The Send $1.00 for Samples.Prompt Shipments. ONEOF THEBOYS writes that the fellowsis reported working herb tea in a chain MAJESTIC BEAD Ii NOVELTY COMPANY who arecontinuallysquawking about badstore in Birmingham, Ala. 307 FifthAve., New York City. businessshouldgetinto a town that has Will Be Glad to Hear From Every $1.00 Gets you $ 5.00 old friends and customers. In- not been burned up. TED TRAVERS . troducing a New Line of Lab Yes, air.realprofit. Goodrich est Styles Rings, L so k et a, Bone Worker e alwayshave is in Birmingham, Ala., lining up a tea Crosses and Jewelry for Dem- dough,andwhen you tell pros- 'BEN MOREHOUSE . . layout. onstrators end Engravers. Send pect. Ranee are madebytheblastsfrom Miami,Fla.:"Have been $2.00 for Samples or Write for Goodrich Co.. Est. 1884. they boy catalog. with confidence.Pltehmen. Win-working here the past four weeks pass- dow Workers. Distr.. write for lowing out plenty of knife sharpeners andBARNEY KAPLAN . Best season ahead.glass cutters.Worked a parking lot thein his first pipe from New Orleans, says: Samplegro.am "Weather hereis Each Hone In GOODRICH, first week and did not do so hot, but wonderful and the**** BLADES 50n Sliver De 1500 West Medium, now I'm working in a leading hardwaretown is open. Percy Abbott a real friend WORLD'S BEST VALUES Chicago. No. 1-5 to a Box, Oeilophaned, Luxe Ben. Dept. 80.2, store, which is a 100 per center.Willof the boys.Gets them readers on time 1,000 Blades. $4.SO remain here until March1. Boys,Ifand fixes any trouble they getinto. No. 2-Famous "Champion" Brand, B to SOCIAL SECURITY PLATES There's plenty of sunshine here but no Box, Cellophaned. 1.000 Blades.....RS Elise 3%02 you're thinking about coming to Miami No. 3-Pilgrim De Luxe "Hears Duty." A Real 100 Plates, $ 4.50to work be sure to have a good-sizedmoney." He -Man's Blade, 5toBox.Cello- 1000 Plates,40.00 phased. 1,000 Blades...... 7.00 "- b. r. with you, as readers are high; city. SOCIAL SECURITY 100 Double MEMORIES: Do you remember when Fred Orders for 100 Blades or more gladly fled upon -,..,,...:,.-..j .,-._:,..., Cases, 3.00$22; county and State. $36, and there's(Size) Cummings first took to the road with full payment plus postage.Deposit on C. O. D. 100 Single only one good parking lot in town for Orders. (Big Profits.)Samples 10c. Cases 2.00 cleaner? When Harry Z. Austin pounded the SINGER BLADE CO., Sample Plate loci $15 per week. There are plenty of pitch - Ivoriesand otherwiseentertainedwiththe 901 Broadway. New York. with Name and Num-men here,but only three of us are ber, 255. late Pete DuVall's med opry?When R. A. Send forCircular. working. Would like to read pipes fromMiller was "going around the world on a CharliePrice,Dick Fordand Chiefdeck of playing cards?" YOU.CAN MAKE BIG MONEY HART MFG. CO. 8grorg,wNtY.t.Mex." ' MRS. FRANKC. KEITH . ~ wt*"HOOVER UNIFORMS! CLIFF ASKINS . . . of the F. C. Keith Players, operating in Bit carol's for ambitious men end women In vsw Guaranteed, Blue. Double Edge, Packed Ss, Cello. owded field with (meow nationallyedrertied -5~110d writesfromTucson,Ariz..thatheWestern Arkansas under canvas with H Lanier line of smart. exclusive Uniforms for rested. ran., fountains, hotein erns, a ea, omeea, boo- $Z.5.. plates pictures and vaudeville, gave a surprise tors, dentist), etc. Not house -to -house. No wayked downcialtherescurityfromSeattle,allW shedinner party January 17 in honor of her r BLADES (urns bbumine .. S d poet red ow"fer Sit,ale ridge-peeked S4.50 per 1,000. The North Coast States are good, hehusband'sbirthday. Thetablewas 25% Deposit ,silhitt e. Bul. e'ii. says, and have free readers for disabledspread under the heated tent.Mr. and IdeaIÍeaasodmonlneº-fling and Wuipment sett PE®. JEDRO CO., 132 W. 92nd St., New York City.veterans.Reader in Arizonais$5 toMrs. Leo Thompson were recent visitors wiL176 h 0. 58 The Billboard WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE -PIPES February 4y 1939

on the show but have left for Iowa W VeroBeach. FruitFestival,Jan. 30 - visit relatives until the spring opening. Feb. 4. Pitchdom Five Years Ago MD. -Baltimore.Dog Show, 3-4. Keith roster at present includesEvaand MICH.-Alpena.Wirter Carnival, 27 -Feb.5. ------/! Bill Auton (the Musical Autons), Buddy Lansing.Indoor Circus, 30 -Feb. 4. Morris, Charles MacDaniel, Harry and Royal Milton (Dusty) Rhodes was cor-MINN.-St. Paul.Winter Carnival, 23 -Feb. 5. Bessie Mae Dawson, Capt. Frank Rolla- N. Y. -Bath.Fire Dept.Fair -Carnival, 2-4. ralling some lucre in Tampa, Fla. . . . OHIO -Toledo.Sportsmen & Home Builders' REMCO BLADE DEAL way and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Keith. TheFred Vail was enjoying good weather but Show, 28 -Feb. 5. Keiths plan to open a platform show asnot much business in Chicago. , . OKLA.-Tulsa. Home Show, 31 -Feb. 4. soon as weather permits. S5.00 Candid Type Camera H. T. Maloney was vacationing in Co- (Feb.6-11) lumbus, O. . The Maitland -WilliamsARIZ.-Phoenix.Rodeo, 9-12. YOU CAN OBTAIN the respect and honorFun Show was clicking with candy andCALIF. -Oakland.Dog Show, 11-12. FREE WITH EVERY 500 of everyone only after you have done yourmed sales workingVirginiaterritory.COLO. -Lamar.Live -Stock & Poultry Show, part well. George Shields was store -showing 8-10. it in Texas with Cecil -Cecilia to goodFLA.-Miami Beach.Legion Rodeo, 4-11. AWAITING THE MARDI GRAS ILL. -Chicago.Merchandise Fair, 6-10. returns. . . , Doc A. Anderson was find-MASS. -Boston. N.E.Sportsmen's & Boat REMCO InNew Orleans are Jake Rubin, Joeing "gold in them thar hills of Virginia" Show, 4-12. MICRO TEITED Bouner, Red McCoy, Slim McKnight,with strop dressings. . . Billy RimmerMICH.-Ironwood.Winter Carnival,10-12. Barney Kaplan, Nate Youman,the Greatwas managing to obtain a few orders for Petoskey.Winter Carnival, 3-12. RAZOR BLADES MINN.-Crookston.Poultry Show, 6-10. Venick and George Burger. farm papers working Jacksonville, Fla.N. Y. -New York. Natl. Notion & Novelty Ex- 300 D. E. BLADES . Among the boys working the auto hibit, 6-11. (20 Pkgs. of S's)ei69c - 100 $2.07 CHARLES KLINGER . show inHartford, Conn., were C. W. New York.Dog Show, 12. 100 S. E. BLADES scribes from Chicago: "Whilevisiting O. -Cleveland.Grotto Circus, 6-18. (25 Pkgs. of 4's) Q 87c - 100 .87 Oleson, V. Nontello, W. Bannister, P. J. Natl. Home Show, 10-18, 100 REMCO THIN D. E. BLADES here I could not resist going down to C. PA. -Philadelphia. (20 Pkgs. of 5's) @ 1.05 -700 1.05 Sullivan, McC sin,MarkCohen,UTAH -Ogden.Poultry & Live -Stock Shaw, the Maxwell Street Market, where I metJohnny Meyers, JayLewis, A. B. Hoff- 7-14. TOTAL - $3.99 many oldtimers, the most notable beingman and Eddie Del nont. . Murray. 113 Deposit - Balance C. O. D. James Wells, of sharpener note, who isKy., proved a redl ine for Jeff Farmer now working med. Send 10e for Sample & New Catalog. It was bitter cold,with sharpeners ant hones. ,EddieROUTES but Wells held his tip and turned to aBechtell's pitch stor 1 on Houston street, realold-time passout.Wells has anFort Worth, Tex.,vas clicking. (Continued from page 22) REMCO BLADE CO.odd bally-atraineddogthatdoesGreenville, Miss., pet ved the banner spotMasters, Johnny (Murray's) Tuckahoe, N. Y 134 WEST 32D ST., NEW YORK CITY. startling and amusing tricks.Also met nc. of the year for Bo) Posey. PopMaurice & Cordoba (Book -Cadillac) Detroit, b. Ralph Pratt, of transferine fame, whoKane and Harold Nc roman, erstwhile penMayo, Andy, & Co. (Strand) NYC, t. was working to good takes.I'd like toworkers, were corra ling the long greenMeehan, Neece (WonderBar) Baltimore, h. read pipes from Lester Kane, Al Rice,with a coil demon( tration at the Cin-MenofManhattan, Eight (Capital) Washing- Here's An Item That Sells Itself Frank Libby, Jimmy Miller and Tom ton, D. C.,t.. cinnati Auto Show. . . . Homer BognerMerriman, Ted (Lobby No. 21 Juarez, N. M. FOR PITCH PROMOTION Barret." was finding business to be picking upMerry Macs (Onyx) NYC, nc. The New Medicated THINGS WE NEVER HEAR: "Let's fake ain Ft. Wayne, Ind., working streets andMiami Mannequins (Geo. Washington) Jack- doorwayswithbl ides,combs,comb sonville, Fla., h. ATHYGIENIC leaffromthePitchman'sbook. Byhiscleaners, Mich',Princess(Merry-Go-Roued)Newark, indomitable couragehe isableto surmount razors an frazor sharpeners. ne. FOOT GLOVE the greatest obstacles." -Local merchant. . Doc Laushell ' las in Columbus, O..Michon, Michel (Russian Kretchmai NYC, ne. Gives QUICK RELIEF laying plans to spri ig a new med operaMignon (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. and COMFORT to Sore - Miller Trio, Jim (Gay Nineties) NYC, nc. BOB POSEY ,.. in the spring. . . . Aching World'sFalr Doc Price blew intoMiller, Susan (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood, De. Feet. scribes from Jackson, Mich.: "Haven'tCincinnatiafters uccessfullyworkingMills, Star & Tracy (Yacht Club) NYC, nc. BIG SECRET - Keeps seen very many of the knights sinceViradex in Columbus,O.,forseveralMock, George (Gray Wolf Tavern) Youngs- the toes apart and pow. October.The snow is pretty deep andweeks, . Doc Go ge M. Reed was pre- town, O., nc. deredatalltimes -pre - Modie & Lemaux (The Ranch) Seattle, nc. rents rubbing and chafing it has been very cold.I'm not settingparing for his anneal road tour after aMoffett, Adelaide (Plaza)NYC, h. oftoeswhile walking - the world on fire, but am working every-successful week's si and in a ColumbusMake & Poke (Plantation)NYC. ne. worn with under hos- day.Where is everybody hiding?Pipe(O.) chain store.. . Kid Carrigan wasMona, Jean (HI -Hat) Chi, nc. iery. MONEY MAKER. in,Al Decker, AlCover, George andpresenting his healtl t talks in Dayton, O.,Montmartre Boys(Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. Act at once.Write to Martha Barry, A. L. Richards and Bobby Monoff, Yvonne (Rose Bowl) Cho, nc. to remunerative res ills. . Doc TedMonti, MUD. (Savoy -Plaza) NYC, h. MEDICO CORPORATION Dale." E. Dunlap was fin ling lucrative pick-Moore & Revel (Dempsey -Vanderbilt) Miami 327 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, Wis. ings working the S)uth CentralStates. Beach, Fla., h. BABE KEATING ... Tom Sigourne y, after a successfulMoore. George W. (Nouville Casino) Menton, isworking Georgia with med on astand on State str let, Chicago, moved France, nc. veteran's reader and wishes to give the Morgan,Johnny(BoulevardTavern)Elm- ASSURED BY 08 his store to Clark itreet in the Windy hurst. L.I., nc. REPEAT ORDERS boys the low-down on Georgia spotsCity. . . . That's a .1. Morgan, Russ, & Orch. (Stanley) Pittsburgh, t. worked since Christmas. "Newnan, Morrison Twins (CafeVenice)Galveston, FUR COATS CATALOG whereIworkedonthecourthouse PITCHMEN'S SAYII CS: "Say,littletown, Tex., De. r,Ooata. square, is very good.At Dalton I haddon't you cry, you'll Morton. Eddy (Frontenac) Detract. h. aleles, rave my med show byMurphy, Dean (Rainbow Room) NYC, no. tARdelet ees a good Main street corner; Carrollton hadand by." -Doe Roberl Smith. Murray & Alan (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. od SéW). aaror been worked with med, so I only made Murray, Steve(Little)NYC, nc one pitch. Had to see the mayor for cityT. A. CEE JR. Murray. Alan (Esquire)Miami, no. reader of $1 a day.Gainesville is fair.has a nifty idea'orselling fountainMurray, Arthur, Dancers (Netherland P1aaa1 pens. Cincinnati, h. Duluth has a good Main street corner For a belly 1.e rapidly draws penMurray, Elizabeth (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC. and readeris$2.50 a day without asketchesofmemt ersofhistipto nc. H.M.J.FUR CO. soldier's . license. Lawrenceville hasdemonstrate the of iciency of his pens. N ISO W.28 ST. plenty of home guards, but a road manHe recently worke 3asmalllotoffNadine & Charles (Glass Bucket) Kingston, N.Y.C. can get some money there.Reader isCherry street, Mac sn,Ga., to a good Jamaica, nc. crowd. Naturals, Three(Netherland Plaza)Cincin- free on courthouse square.One lot on nati, h. Decatur street, Atlanta, can be worked Nazarenko,Iasha (St. Regis) NYC, b. for three months on a $15 city license.BILL DABNEY . Neil & Clark(MidnightSun) NYC, nc. Doc Bob Smith, Louis Chapman andworking socks, and Joe Smith, ties, didNeller, Robert (State -Lake) Chi, t, FUR COATS Salem Bedoni, pipe in." good business recen fly on Downie Bros.'Nelson, Ozzie, & Orch.(Pal.)Chi,t. $11.50 Circus lotin Mao in,Ga., where theyNestor, Henry (The Drum) Coral Gables, nc. Guaranteed Non -ripGenuine Fur Coats. THIS YEAR like any other year there will Nevins, Thelma(2o'Clock) Baltimore, nc. Deposit, Balance C. 0. D. stopped off on tin it way to Valdosta,Nichols, Freddy (Tic Toe) Montreal, Que., ne. $2.00 be the successes andfailuresinPitchdom.Ga., and Florida. Club) NYC, nc. Money refunded within 3days if not In which class will you be? Nicholas Bros. (Cotton satisfied. Realflashforsalesboards, Nicholson, Jane (St. Regis) NYC,, h. bingooperators,agents,salesmenor BILL WILHELM .,, Nickerson, Flo(Geo. Washington)Jackson- TOM ADKINS , , ville, Fla., h. storekeepers.Other Coats from $8.00 is reported to be in Atlanta. isworking card merchandise in Ma-Niessen, Gertrude (Versailles) NYC, nc. Up. con, Ga. NSgey, Ruth (Radio CityRainbow Grill) NYC, nc. WAYNE FUR CO. EDDIE EGAN F,. 8761 Linwood Ave., Detroit. DAD PARKER . ,, Nixon & Sans (Riverside) Milwaukee, t, isreportedworkinginNewHaven, Nolan, Bob (Royal Palm)Miam:-.,nc. Conn., to good business. isclickingwithblades and soapinNorman, Patricia (Lyon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Macon, Ga. Norman, Karly (Woodside Gardens) Long Is- H. OWEN.,, land, nc. Veterans Wake Up! saya there's plenty of demonstrators in IT WAS D.F.(H00T1 McFARLAND, weNovy, Mischa (Casino Russel NYC, nc. Noters ,Oraltolargerquarters. Old-timersare stores in New Haven, Conn. believe, who once remarked: "The big shot back in line selling oar Veteran,joke Books. Dfae- in Pitchdom does not pose, he leaves that toOakes, Jimmy (Club Tivoli)Juarez, Mexico. uinrss-2c to5c. Sell10c to25e. Other rd., noble features. Holiday Flashes. Patriotic Calen- THE PATH to success is a hard one.Watchthe fellow who wishes to be thought of as a nc. dars, Welcome Cards, etc.2r. to ,r Send 10e Layour step. big shot." Samples. VETERANS' SERVICE MAGAZINE, 189 Duane St., New York City. WHY ARE SOME . DAVID FRANKS,,, of "Sugar Dice" the boys and girls so negligent aboutfor18yearsa demonstrator inthis signing their names to their communica- ELGIN & WALTHAM country and England, from whereloe Roll 'Em and Eat! tions to the column? We received two oforiginallycame,writeshisfirstpipe REBUILT WATCHES $ 75 them again last week, one of which wasfrom Washington."My activities," he Protected label. The pattern of the spots, when a nifty from Toledo, but neither had a rapped aroundcubes ofgranulat dsugar, 7 Jewel, 18 Size, In 8. tells,"have been confined to10 -cent peppermints, carmels, milk chocolate or other ton. H.Engraved Cases,at 1 John Henry appended, with the resultstores and in the summer to Virginia Section, forms dice.Survey indicates that almost Bend for Price List.Money Rack If Not Satisfied. that they had to be tossed into theBeach Park.I handle English Silken everyone whose opinion was asked wouldIm- CRESCENT CITY WATCH MATERIAL CO.. If they are worth writing mediately buya50 package because of Its novelty. 113 N. Broadway, St. Louis. Mo.wastebasket. Taffy,a commodity entirelydifferent Use this label on an excellent confection and you they are certainly worth signing. Don'tfrom other taffies.I have a spectacular will have two reasons for buying Instead of one - you think so? novelty and desire for good candy. Business in. demonstration showing the processof valves only opurchase anddistribution the SOCIAL SECURITY PLATES manufacture, including a display of taffy packages, ut ownerdoes not have the time to r Universally needed. i to million buyers. A. C. SELLS .,, pulling by hand.My commodity has properlysupervise.This is your opportunity for ) en..ive, lily: tremendous profits and a money maker. 7939. Cash In on the markets Cn by Bunco Salesmen and agents wanted full or part time.Altotells from Macon, Ga., that he's beenbeen featured in The Dextrose Digest, a Parties, the two World's Fai Carnivals, Bridge w plan tells how to employ others to work for you. sellingwholesalenovelties and pitch -bookletpublishedbyCornProducts Prizes. Vending Machines, Novelty Stores. the No lunacy needed,werstart you in business.No ex - men's supplies. I am buying a trailer and ex- fifty-eight Beer Dealers -and hundred periodic necessa y. wait.Act now.Free out- Sales Co. thousand LunchRooms Restaurants. fit. FEDERAL NAME PLATE CO., 287 Broad- pect to make fairs this year." Owner will dispose of exclusive rightsfor a rea- way, New York City.Dept. (B-1). REALLY LIVING Isto live tohelp live. sonable cash offer or cash and small from a rated concern. LOUISPORTER NEW! FLY IN SUGAR - NEW! Events for 2 Weeks 16156 Oakfield Ave.,e. Detroit, Mich. One of the cleverest l:iuch provoker, and funniest effects ever created.\\'heu a guest drops one of these real looking lamps of sugar in his hot tea or coffee, SPICY COMIC BIRTHDAY CARDS you can imagine his surprise when an imitation fly floats to the surface. The Hot, peppy, laughable; every adult buys; 20 new sugar has the fly concealed inside and when the sugar melts, it rises to the (Jan.30 -Feb. 4) designs, spice and flash, white card printed two colors surface. Imagine the fun!One lump to the package. CALIF. -Indio.Riverside Co. Fair, 3-5. with envelopes. No cheap Junk, but fast 10c sellers. Our Catalogue of Thousand Other Laughs Free Upon Request. Pasadena.Dog Show,4-5. AGENTS! SALESMEN! STOREKEEPERS! DOZEN. 81.00. 25% Deposit With Order. GROSS. $10.80. COLO. -Denver. Stock Show,28 -Feb.4. Amazing profits on small Investment.100. 52.50; Exclusive with FLA.-MiamiBeach.Legion Rodeo 28 -Feb. 4.500, 810.00; 1,000, $18.00;samples, 20for $1.00. Tampa. Pan-American &Hernando De COMIC SHOP, 2483.A Kensington Ave., Phila.,Pa. FRANCO AMERICAN NOV. CO. NEW YORK CITY. Soto Expo., 30 -Feb.18. February 4, 1939 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 59 O'Connors, Three (Orph.) Memphis, t. Shipstead. Roy (Pan -Pacific Rink(Los An- O'Day. Darlene(Bismarck)Chi,h. geles, a. Yevo & Doro (rCleveland,Y nc. O'Dell, Dell (E) Rio) NYC, nc. Shore, Willie(Rose Bowl) Chi, nc. Yost Advertising NYC, nc.Silver, Hal (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. Men,Four (Diamond Horseshoe)NYC, Novelties O'Hanlon, Kathleen (Pepper Pot) ac. Complete line- Oldfleld, Emmett (Earle) Washington, D. C., t.Simmons, Diana (Ernie's)NYC, nc. Host's, Ben, Varsity Eight (Orpheum) Mem- eellnloid, rend. Oliver, Josue (Black Cat) NYC, nc. Simpson Sisters(St. Regis) NYC, h. phis, t. metal, rubber. Orchids, The Three (Rose Bowl) Chi, nc. Sisson & Neal (Oriental) Chi. t. Youngman, Benny (Hi -Hat) Chi, nc. paper, Ohm, tac- Orla, Nina (El Gaucho) NYC, nc. Smith, Alan (Maple Grove Inn)Huntsville. t i1 e. leather. Ortega, Esa (St. Regis) NYC. h. Ala., nc. Dozens of new Ortega, Rosita (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. Smith,Cyril(New TownCasino)MiamiZelaya, Don (Oriental) Chi. t. items. Beach, nc. Zudella (Foeste)Sheboygan, Wis h. Book Matches P Smith, Jean (Rainbow Grill) NYC, nc. New; free te: Paley, Nellie (Gallant's) NYC, nc. Solar, Willis (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc. top quality: Pan-American Trio(Mother Kelly's)MiamiSothern, Ann (Pal.) Cleveland, t. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL lowest prices. Beach. nc. (Routesare week Office Sunelles Pancho & Dolores (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc.Sperry, Frank (Roosevelt) NYC, h. forcurrent whenno Steeloffice fur- Parker. Murray (Barkley's)Brooklyn, nc. Spivak, Eli(Penthouse) NYC, re. dates are given) niture. desks. Parker. Ray (Gray Wolf Tavern)Youngs-Stander, Lionel (Earle) Washington, D. C.. t.Along Came Juliet:Johnston City.Cl.,l: cabinets, chairs. town, O., nc. Stephany, Karen (Orange City) Orange City, Harrisburg 2; St. Joseph 3; Springfield 4-5; tables, of all Parks, Roy (The Drum) Coral Gables, Fla., nc. Fla..h. Decatur 6; Hamilton 5; Girard 9;Carlyle kinds, dozens of Parks, Barbara (HI -Hat) Chi, nc. Stoker Bros.. Six (William Penn) Pittsburgh 10; Chicago 11-12. officeappliances: Worcester, Mass., h. 4-5, h. Angela Is 22: (Orpheum) Sioux City, Ia.,1; low prices. Parks, Joey (Mayfair) Stone, Mary (Colosimo's)Chi,Sec. Office (interns Parraga, Graziella (Larue's) NYC, re. (Iowa)Cedar Rapids 2;(Orpheum) Du- A 11 standard Patricola, Tom (Diamond Horseshoe)NYC,Stone,Paula(New Town Casino)Miami buque 3;(Orpheum) Hannibal, Mo., 4. forms for office nc. Beach. nc. Bachelor Born: (Cox) Cincinnati; (Cass) De- book- Paul, Fred (Garde) New Haven. Conn., h. Stone, Beebe (Black Cat) NYC, nc. troit 6-11, keeping,systems, ac- Paul & Paulette (Collslmo's)Chi, nc. Stooges, Three (Casa Manama) NYC, nc. Bankhead, Tallulah: (Ford) Baltimore 2-4. 1100 counting, inven- Payne, Johnny (Elysee) NYC, h. Storms & Leo (Riverside) Milwaukee, t. Barrymore, Ethel:(Hartman) Columbus. O., fad/ Selling tories, sa lee. Pecera, Lewis (Montparnesse) NYC, nc. Stuart & Gllrone(Evergreen) Bloomfield, 30 -Feb.1; (Victory)Dayton 2;(English) purchasing, etc. Pedro & Dolores (Harlem Casino) Pittsburgh. N. J,. nc. Indianapolis, Ind., 3-4. Spegill forme nc. Sullivan, Lee (Paradise) NYC, nc. Bergman, Elmer (Reynold's Red Roof) Wor-BUSINESS for lu sNewes. Suzanne & Christine(Continentale)Miami. Brand Petry, Gedda (St. Regis) NYC, h. nc. cester, Mass., nc. Flash Phillips, Jimmy (Bill's Gay '90s) NYC, nc. Cohan, George M.: (Cam) Detroit. Biggest oney- Phillips & Kohl (Earle) Washington, D. C., t.Swenson, Sammy )Putnam & Thurston's)Connors, Hughie (Lido) Worcester, Mass., re. NECESSITIES ker yet - Plere & Roland (St. Moritz) NYC, h. Worcester, Mass., re, Ellis,John, Rip Van Winkle Co.:(Windsor Whyworryalong -itl( PICI'O -fndi- Pliner & Earle (Blackstone) Chi, h. Swifts, Three (Rosy) NYC, t. schools)Detroit, until Feb.15. cheap,low -moving, short - vidual Pb o t o - Poliakova, Nestle (Russian Kretchma) NYC.Sydell, Paul & Spotty (New Yorker) NYC, h.Goldberg, Nate (Plymouth) Worcester, Mass., t.profitknick-knacksand graphicPoe t Sykes, Harry (Capitol) Atlanta, t. gadgets? Here's chance Cards (or adver- Hendrickson, Roy (Eden Gardens) Worcester,tocallon B U S I N ESS tising camp e, Pooley, Bob (Bancroft) Worcester, Mass., h. T Mass., re. HOUSES ONLY fillingstations, Pope, Glen (Road to Mandalay) NYC, etc. Kiss the Boys Goodbye: (Harris) Chi. sell BUSINESS NECES- restaurants, Powell, Ethel(La Cava) NYC. re. Taft, Ted & Mary (Oriental) Chi,t. Larrymore, Francine: (Wilbur) Boston. SITIES! You don't have shops, etc. Prof- Pryor, Roger, & Orch. (Pal.) Cleveland, t. Tal Sings (Forbidden City Cafe) San Fran-Lunt & Fontanne: (Municipal Aud.) Kansasto be a super -salesman to its $2.50 to cisco, nc. City,Mo.,30 -Feb.I;(Forum)Wichita,make money with K&B 520.00 per or. Talent, Bill (Palmer House) Chi, h. Kan., 2;(Shrine business necessities der. Rabb, Joseph(Tokay)RNYC,re. Tate, Katherine (Queen Mary) NYC, re. Aud.)Oklahoma City. they SELL Radio Aces (Royal Palm Club) Miami, nc. Taylor, Betty Lee (The Drum) Coral Gables, Okla., 3-4. THEMSELVES! And ev- Rambeau, Clay (Alms) Cincinnati, h. Fla., nc. Of Mice and Men: (Plymouth) Boston. ery item is used elp and must Ramon & Renita (The Drum) Coral Gables,Taylor & Allen (Geo. Washington) Jackson-Our Town: (Selwyn) Chi. be bought over and over again. Fla., nc. ville, Fla., h. Shadow and Substance: (American) St, Louis; NO EXPERIENCE OR Rand, Wally (Show Bar) Forest Hills, L.I.,Templeton, Aiga (Rainbow Room) NYC, nc. (Cox) Cincinnati 6-11. INVESTMENT NEEDED. nc. Terrace Boys Skinner, Cornelia Otis: (Grand) Chi, Everytincl ou need to make (Barney Gallant's)NYC, heStars in Your Eyes: (Shubert) Boston. diing our brand-new, b gingcolorful catalog contain- Randall Sisters (Earle) Washington, D. C., t.Tarrant & Dacita (El Gaucho) NYC, nc. Susan and God: (Hanna) Cleveland. ing more than 1100 sure-fire, fast -selling business ne- Randolph, Amanda (Black Cat) NYC, nc. Terry, Muriel (Garbo) NYC. re. Tobacco Road: (Nixon) Pittsburgh. cessities - FREE SAMPLES - and a proven, Raoul & Reyes (Palm Island Club) Miami, nc.Thelma & Velma (Venice) Galveston, Tex., c.What a Life: (Locust St.) Phila, testedsellingplanthat ASSURES YOUR SUC- Raoulettes (Green Gables) Drum, Pa., nc. Theodora (Eastern Star) Detroit, c. CESS) SEND NO MONEY, simply mail the coupon Ray, Iris(Pepper Pot) NYC, nc. Therrien, Henri (Geo. Washington) Jackson-Women. The: (Forrest) Phila. below -do it NOW! Raye & Nardi (Royal Palm) Miami Beach, ville, Fla., h. KAESER & BLAIR, Inc., Fla., nc. Thomashefsky Boris (Rainbow Inn) NYC, re. Pugh Bldg., 402 Pike St., Dept. 182, Raymond, Little Louise (Lookout House) Cov-ThreePeppers(Mammy's Chicken Farm) MISCELLANEOUS Cincinnati, O. ington, Ky., nc. NYC, re. Arthur, Magician: Midway, Ala.,1-2; Brooks Rayes, Belly (Drake) Chi, h. Timmie & Freddie (Cotton Club) NYC, nc. 3-4. Reade, Janet (Colosimo's) Chi, no. Tisdale Trio (Coq Rouge) NYC, re. Birch, Magician: Benton, Ark., I; Hot Springs1KAESER & BLAIR. Inc.. Dept. 182. Red & Curly (Kit Kat) NYC, nc. Titan Trio (Palmer House) Chi. h. 2; Malvern 3; Jonesboro 6; Monroe, La., 7; Pugh Bldg., 402 Pike St., Reed. Diane (Village Casino) NYC, no. Todd, Dick (Strand) NYC, t. Bastrop 8; Haynesville 9; Gibsland 10. Cincinnati, Ohio. Reed & Mele (Royale Frolics) Chi, nc. Tomack. Sid. & Reis Bros.(Royale Frolics)Burro Ball: Cresco, Pa., 1; Scranton 2; Plain- Reiter, Erie (St. Regis) NYC, h. Chi, nc. Gentlemen: Yes. I rertaiuly AM interested in field, N. J.,3; Orange 4. dignified. profitable,stealsyear 'roundwork Renee & Lora (Happy's) Glendale, L. I.. nc.Toy & Wing (Strand) NYC, t. Campbell, Loring, Magician: Wellington, Kan., Please send nyour hitnew catalog. and Rhodes, Dorothy (Black Cat) NYC, nc. Trado Twins (State -Lake) Chi, t. 1; Eldorado 2; Hutchinson 3; Ellinwood 6; everything I need to start making volleyi(u Rhythm Rockets, Sixteen (Capitol) Washing-Treymour, MillieSavarin) Buffalo, nc. Dodge City 7; Goodweli, Okla 8; Goodland, mediately . . ABSOLUTELY FREE! ton, D. C., t. Troy & Lynn (Pal.) Chi, t. Kan., 9; Norton 10. My name is Rice. Sunny (Rosy) NYC, t. Troy, Theo (Royal Palm Club) Miami, nc. Daniel. B.A., Magician: Gainesville, Ga., 2; Richman, Harry (Road to Mandalay) NYC,Tullah & Miy (Colosimo's)Chi, nc. Toccoa 3; Calhoun Falls, S. C., 4; Walhalla Address nc. 6; Central 7-8. Richie, Jack, & Rhythm Rangers (Reedsville) De Cleo, Magician: Marysville, 0., 30 -Feb. 11. City State Reedsville,Va., 1; (Park)Richmond 2-5;Underwood &Underwood(Trocadero) Boston,Fred'sKiddieCircus:(Temple)Ardmore. (Franklin) Franklin 6-7,t. nc. Okla., 2;(Ritz) Sulphur 4. Rigas, Belle (Oetjens) Brooklyn, re. Uppercue, Virginia (Mon Paris) NYC, nc. Jason,Ventriloquist:(Oriental)Milwaukee. Riggs, Curly (La Fonda) Hollywood, nc. Usdonoff, Mischa (Russian Kretchmal NYC, Wis..3-4. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Rileys, Four (Walton Roof) Phila, h. no. Long, Leon, Magician: Corpus Christi. Tex.,Insurance for House Trailers. Automobiles, Trucks. Rios, Rosita (2400) Washington, D. C., h. V 14. Concessions, Skating Rinks. Animals, Etc. Rita & Ruben (Gray Wolf Tavern) Youngs- Look at Life Museum: Akron, 0., 30 -Feb. 4. "SHOWMAN'S INSURANCE MAN," town, O., nc. Valda(Plantation)NYC, nc. McClungZoo &SchoolCircus:(Parish Roark, Edith (La Marquise) NYC, nc. Valdez, Tito & Corinne (International) NYC, schools) Evangeline,La., 1-14. CHARLES A. LENZ Roberts & Martin (Murray's) Tuckahoe, N.Y., no. McNally's Variety Show: Forest Hill, Md., 30- Now 835 17th Ave., N. E., St. Petersburg, Fla. nc. Valli, Pedro (Gaucho) NYC, nc. Feb.4. Robbins, Billy(Coronado) Worcester. Mass.,Van & Victor (Village Cellar) NYC, no Magrum, C. Thomas, Magician: Mt. Vernon. no. Velez, Angela (Barney Gallant's) NYC, nc. Mo.,I; Ozark 2; Springfield 3-5; Boonville Robins, A. (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood, nc. Velita (Jimmy Kelly's) NYC, nc. 6; (Lincoln Univ.) Jefferson City 7; Newton.IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Robinson Twins (Chet Parse)Chi,nc, Villon, Rene (Harry's New York Bar) Chi, nc. Ill.,8; Bridgeport 9; Linton, Ind., 10. New 1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Passenger Cara Rockwell& The(FlamingoClub) Orlando,Vine, Billy(Tic Toe) Montreal, Que., nc. delivery. Write Vodery's, Will. Choir (Cotton Club) NYC, nc.Marquis, Magician: Cisco, Tex., 1; Sweetwater available Fla., nc. 2;Ballinger 3; San Angelo 6; Coleman 7; Rodrigo & Francine (Stevens) Chi, h. Von Losen, Emily (Drake) Chi, h. Santa Anna 8; Brownwood 9. CHAS.eT. GOSSe Rogers, Jimmy (Mon Paris) NYC, nc. on With STANDARD CHEVROLET COMPANY, Rolling Cloud, Chief, Dog Town Follies: Wash- Oddities Parade:Pittsburgh,Pa., 30 - East St. Louis,Ill. Feb. 4. ington, N. C.; Columbia 5-11. Wallace, Beryl (Earl Carroll's) Hollywood, nc.Ricton's Dog Circus: Wagener, S. C., 30 -Feb. 4. Romas, Aerial (Shrine Circus) Amarillo, Tex.,Walton, Bert (State -Lake)Chi, h. Rippel, Jack Splash: Norway, S. C., 30 -Feb. 4. 30 -Feb. 4. Wally, Nathan (St. Regis) NYC. h. Romeros, The (Drake) Chi, h. Warner, Stanley (Riverside)Milwaukee,t. Stout's, L. Verne, Theater Workshop: Apple- Rooney. Pat (Colosimo's) Chi, nc. Warren & Myra (Geo. Washington) Jackson- ton Wis.,1; Sheboygan 3; Kiel 3. Clark's Greater Shows ville, Fla., h. Ulis & Clark: (Cherokee) Augusta. Ga., 1-4. Rosaleen & Seville (Ambassador) NYC, h. Watson, The (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. World's Fair Museum: New Orleans, La., 30 - Now Booking for Season 1939 Rose, Johnny (Pioneer Nut) NYC. nc. Feb.4, Shows, Concessions. Opening in March. Rosin!, Paul (Belmont Plaza) NYC, h. Wayne. Millie (Savarin)Buffalo. nc. Address ARCHIE CLARK. 840 South Los An- Ross, Geraldine (Midnight Sun) NYC, nc. Weems, Ted, & Band (Lyric) Indianapolis, t. gelesSt., Los Angeles. California. Ross, Nester Al (Wonder Bar) NYC, nc. Wells, Daphne (Arnsando's) NYC, re. CARNIVAL Roth & Shay (Opera House) Leicester, Eng-Welsh, Roberta (Queen Mary) NYC, nc. land. Wemdling, Mary Louise (Hungarla) NYC. nc.(Routes are for current week when no dates Bagel. Yvette (Colosimo's) Chi. nc. Wences (Dorchester) London, h. are given.In some instances possibly Ruskay, Blix (Cafe Society) NYC. nc. Wencil, Ray (Faust Club) Peoria, Dl., nc. mailingpointsarelisted.) ToSettleanEstate Russell, Robert (Hollywood) NYC, re. West, Everett (Chez Paree)Chi,nc. WillsellTilt -a -Whirl, 9 -Car Portable, extra good Ryan, Tommy (Commodore) NYC. h. Westfield, Catherine (Pal.)Chi,t. Crafts 20 Big:(Fair) Indio, Calif.,1-5. shape: also 10 -Car Kiddie Hide. Can be seen here Whalen & Wood (Colonial Inn) Singar, N. J.,Evangeline: Lockport, La. tChillhoireePark. Termstoreliablepeople. S nc. Liberty Am. Co.: Crystal City, Tex. Allrepliesto JOHN GALLAGAN, Box1270. St. John, Alice (Wivel) NYC, re. Whalen, Maurice & Betty (State) NYC, t. Pan Yan: Hattiesburg, Miss.; Laurel 6-11. villa, Tenn. Saksonsky. Simeon (Russian Kretchma) NYC.Whaley, Bert (Brevoort) NYC, h. Rocco: Claxton, Ga. nc. White, Doris (Pepper Pot) NYC, nc. Sorenson Bros.: Empire, Ga. Sandoval, Eduardo & Nlcardo (Gaucho) NYC,White, AnnQueen Mary) NYC, re. Tassel), Barney: Lake Worth, Fla., 6-11. nc. White, Jack(18) NYC, nc. Texas Kidd: Palacios, Tex. Sandow, Leon (Garbo) NYC, re. White Sisters (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. Tip -Top: Darien, Ga. MOTOR CITY SHOWS Sava. Marussa (Russian Kretchma) NYC, nc.White Bros. (McVan's) Buffalo, nc. Virginia Am. Co.: Olar, S. C. NOW BOOKING SHOWS. RIDES AND CONCES- Schaff, Mitzi (Diamond Horseshce) NYC, nc.White, Belva (Miami Club) Chi, nc. West Texas: Marta, Tex.; Alpine 8-11. SIONS, Scotti, George (Garbo) NYC, re. West's World's Wonder:(Fair) Vero Beach, Can Hook any Attraction that does not conflict. White, Danny (Royal Palm Club) Miami, nc. Address Scott, June (606 Club) Chi, nc. White's Lindy Hoppers(Cotton Club)NYC, Fla.; West Palm Beach 6-11. VIC HORWITZ, 459 Prentis St., Detroit. Mich. Scott, Virgie (Black Cat) NYC, C. nc. Wise & Sutton: Moultrie, Ga. Seat, Don (Caliente) Chi, no. Whitmans, The Four (College Inn) Chi, nc. Segal, Saul (Pioneer Nut Club) NYC, no. Whitney, Eleanor (Pal.)Cleveland, L CIRCUS AND WILD WEST Seiler, Jay & Lou (Strand) NYC, t. Whittler, Charlie (Royal Palm Club) Miami, UNITED AMERICAN Reims & Kaye (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, nc. nc. Davenport, Orrin:(Vocational School Field Setz, Val (Pal.) Cleveland, t. Wicke, Gus "Popeye" (Radio Frank's) NYC, House)Lansing, Mich., 30 -Feb.4;(Public SHOWS Shaw, Helen (Old Roumanian) NYC, nc. :re Auditorium) Cleveland, O., 6-18. NOW CONTRACTING Shaw, Ralph (Holland) NYC, h. Wilcox, Verne (Chateau) Rochester, nc. Polack Bros.: Amarillo, Tex., 30 -Feb.4. Shaw, Wini (Walton Roofl Phila, h. Wilkey & Rae (Century) Baltimore. t. WPA: (244th C. A. Armory) New York, N. Y., What Have You? Shaw, Miriam (Edison) NYC, h. Williams, Pearl (Hickory Houser NYC, re. Address:Box17,NorthLittleRock,Ask. Shayne & Armstrong (Hollywood Beach) Hol-Williams, Jack (Palmer House) Chi, h. lywood, Fla..is. Williams,Janice(Paramount)Springfield. Shea, Jack, & His Radio Round -Up (Colonial) Mass., t. Bluefield, W. Va., 3-4; (Pocahontas) WelchWilliams, Gwen (Queen Mary) NYC, re. HELLER'S ACME SHOWS, INC. 5; (War)War6; (Palace)HuntingtonWillard, Harold (Gay Nineties) NYC, nc. WANT SHOWS - Plantation, Monkey Circus, Dog and Pony, Motordrome. Speedway, Working 8-11, t. Willis, Claire (Brevoort) NYC, h. World, Fun House, Mickey Mouse, Rolo Fun House, Penny Arcade, Girl Revue Good proposition Sheridan, Nora (El Rio) NYC, nc. Wilson, Charlie (Commodore) NYC. h. for man to tote full charge of 150.Ft. Circus Side Show complete. WANT RIDES: Will book Winston & Lollet (2 o'ClockI Baltimore, nc. or buy half Interest In the following Rides:Sliver Streak, Rideea, Rocket. U Drive It, Loop -0 - Wolandi (Key West) Key West, Fla., p. Plane or any new and novel Ride or Show. WANT Concessions ofallkinds.WANT Scenic Wood, Peggy (Geo. Washington) Jacksonville, Painter to paint Rides and Show Fronts.Foreman for Rides, Whip, Merry-Go-Rcsed, Ferris Wheel, McMAHON SHOWS Fla., Clalrplase. Kiddy Rides.WILL BUY Ocean Wave. Want Sound Truck Man with me last season. WANT SHOWS -Athletic. Native Hawaiian, Hill. h, Concessions all open, Corn Game. Diggers, Cook House, tickets from office for rent. Custard, POP Billy, Fun House, Midget; Foreman for Ferris Wheel.Woodrow, Bill (Lexington) NYC, h. Corn, Wheels, exclusive; American Palmist. Stanley write.Want to hear from following: Reckless Carrysesall, Tilt -a -Whirl and other Rides.Conces-Woods & Bray (Lookout House)Covington. Johnson, Mr. Bible, Mrs. Boardman, Stack Hubbard, Frank Parkins, Clark Coley Jr., DePhil, Ross, sions all open exceptt Cook Rouse.Bingo, Diggers, Ky., nc. Frank Turner.Rides and Concessions will open Greenville. S. C., March 18th. In bean of town. Popcorn. Penny Pitch.Positively no grift.PlayingWoodsum,Gertrude (Copley -Square) Bos- Grand Opening, Rides, Shows, Free Acts. Concessions, April 3d.Address HARRY HELLER, all Celebrations and Fairs after July 3. Show opens ton,h. 471 North 11th St., Newark, N. J.Phone Humboldt 3.0474, until Feb. 9ththen General De- early les May at Marysville. Kan. Wright. Charlie (Buckingham) NYC, h. livery, Greenville, S. C. O. A. McMAHON, Muysellle, Kan. Wyte, Una (Bandbox) NYC, nc. ilfl 7'hr' Billboard GENERAL OUTDOOR February 4, 1939 opinionson suchschemesinothersome managers can beso damnablybank on It that Jarmes has the biggest St ates. thickheaded. title incaptivity.His letterhead reads: "The army of broken flat -joint oper-"GlennJ.Jarmes andBaileyBros.. tiartinann's i T T ators last fall, compared with the num-Greatest Show Under the Sun. Big In- ber oflegitimate concessionoperatorsternationally Famous Comoined Rail- u H. NYE busts loose with his opinionowning transportation equipment androad Shows, united with the Great Lon- I3ioadcast L on the question raised by a con-stock and with money to winter, shoulddon European Circus and Royal British cessioner as to whether there is really aprove something.Other proof couldbeMenagerie."Quite a large order for a IN HIS article, Legality of Prize Con-moral difference in a haul of a nickel atfound in the comparative financial con-young fellow just proposing to start out. test, in last week's issue of The Bill-a time and one of much larger propor-dition of legitimate shows and racket board, Leo T. Parker, attorney at law,tions.In itself the question is absurd.shows. citedseveralhigh court decisions ondeclares B. H., and we are fully in agree- "After all, good white space in TheSLA WILLING - the question of chance that struck us asment with him on this. Billboard should not be wasted on the (Continued from page 3) being very valuable to everybody Inter- "A patron," he points out, "can standdiscussion.None are so dumb as thosehe prepares its plans for construction; ested in contests of various kinds andin front of one concession or go from onewho will not see.Give a calf enoughpublic-spirited men and women interested merchandise. As Parker putit: "Theto another and get rid of several dollarsrope and it will hang itself.The racketin a charitable enterprise or. project, tho fact that 'chance' enters into distributionpossibly, but during that time he hascrowd 1sfast using up the rope andit might involve a large outlay of money, of prizes to patrons of amusement placeshad the pleasurable excitement of actionspace behind the eight ballis gettingvisualize it as an ideal before proceeding does not always result in the schemeand uncertainty.He has been enter-more crowded every season," to carry it out.In other words, there being unlawful." tained for the evening just the same as must be an ideal first and fulfillmentof In a Colorado case it was shown thatif he had gone to the movies or any that ideal later.In stating this we quote chanceticketsweredistributedIn-other place ofentertainment.Heis Notes From the the trite saying: 'Nothing ventured, noth- discriminately to citizens.These ticketssatisfied. On the other hand, in front of ing gained.' weredistributed not when admissiona flat joint he is clipped, pure and sim- "No OtherMotivos" ticketswere sold,butirrespectiveofple, loses his bank roll, has no enter- Crossroads those who purchased admission tickets.tainment value for his money, goes away "Unquestionably, and something each In other words, the persons who heldadissatisfiedpatron and becomesa By NAT GREEN one of us must admit, none of the back- the chance tickets received them with-knocker." ACHANGE from one side of the fenceers of the project will benefit personally out charge in every respect and were not to the other makes a big differenceby its completion.They expend time, required to purchase anything of value Aside from the so-called moral aspect, effort and money toward the completion or an admission ticket to receive theNye cannot see why some managers don'tin a person's views. We have just readof a Home out of nothing more than the consider this matter from a dollars andaninterestingarticlein the Chicago These chance tickets.The court heldthis Stadium's hockey booklet.It was writ-sense of aiding the unfortunate. plan not unlawful. cents standpoint. people are working solely for charity and "Only so much per capita can be ex-ten by Robert E. Hickey and is titledphilanthropy for the security of those Anothercaseofgreatinterest waspected from so many patrons." he argues.The Circus and the Big Stadiums. Fivethat need .the Home's care at the end. the decision on "chance" in Alabama. It"The man who comes to the carnival lotyears ago when he was handling pub-There are definitely no other 'motives was disclosed that chance tickets werewith his family and a few dollars andlicity for a circus Bob would have in-behind the launching' of the haven. distributed to citizens to induce themloses those few dollars on a joint 1s alldignantlyrepudiatedtheidea heis "Dissenters and pessimists are always to come to a free show in order that thethru and money which would have gonepromulgating today, becauseIt wouldat hand, but even they at times serve a management might have the opportunitytorides, shows and legitimate conces-have been good business sense to do so.good purpose.However, no purpose can during intermission to sell the patronssions is diverted to the support of theNow that he's with the indoor circusbe served by disparaging a project unless merchandise.The court held that thisflat -Joint operator,hisassistants andgroup itis but natural that he laudsconstructive criticism can he offered at was not a violation of the State lawssticks. How can the'office'get anyIndoor shows as far superior to the cir-the same time.At no time have the designed against lotteries, saying: "Therebenefits from a concession that mustcus under canvas.While on first read-League representatives refused to confer is no law which prohibits the gratuitousfirst support the operators and the out-ing the article may seem to be a knockwith representatives of the various show distribution of one's property by lot orside men and their women?The rideat tent shows, itcannot be denied thatorganizations thruout the country but, chance." owner with an investment of severalpart of what Hidkey says is true, and aon the contrary. have had the idea in These schemes of pulling crowds strikethousand dollars'makes'the midwayperusal of the article by circus men inmind that at some time in the future It us as being possible of adoption by car-and gives up a percentage of every dollargeneralmight awaken them tothewould be advisable that all showmen's nivals and other traveling amusementtaken in. The flat -joint operator is goingnecessity for modernizing the circus. organizations get together and plan for a enterprises for at least a part of eachto take care of 5 to 10 people before "The public," says Hickey, "prefers thepractical nationalization of the project. localengagementinthetwo Stateshe 'sees' the office-that's natural. Andindoor stadiums to the tents. as com- concerned. and especially on off nights.the 'heat' from Joints keeps away pa-forts are possible in the buildings that Questions forConsideration The two high court decisions, too, mighttrons!Itisallso obviously a badare not obtainable under canvas.The "In consideringan undertaking of this be used to good advantage in gettingbusiness proposition that it's a wonderseats are priced at a scale, whereas onakind various ideas. of necessity, would be road tour there are only general admis-presented, such as the pension system, sions and then an extra charge for re-contracting with other established in- served seats.The concession stands arestitutions thruout the country for cleanand manned byahigh-classcare and keep of members of the organiza- personnel, and the ushers and tickettions in lieu of building a central home; attendants are gentlemanly and courte-the prior connection and occupation of GREATER UNITED ous." persons who are eligible for entry Into These questions can Continuing,Bobsays:"Performers,the Home, etc. property men,riggers andallcircusbe and should be thoroly gone over before attaches are happier when appearing atactual construction is commenced. the Stadium than when on tour.In "The sum raised in the tart year by the Chicago they have large, spacious well -League speaksloudly andisindica- SHOWS tiveofthefactthatthecontrib- ventilated dressing rooms with runningutors, many of whose contributions were Octopus andRidce-owithowntransportation,also water and baths, whereas on the road the they are forced to dress in a crowdedquitelarge,aresympatheticto Minstrel League's plan,All contributions were Side Show(willfurnishtent),GirlRevue, tent with a water bucket serving as themade voluntarily and no pressure has Show 'Sugarfoot Green, wire). shower and tub combined." been used to obtain them. WANT The article is too large to enumerate "As with the steam engine, which, in- LONG SEASON -40 WEEKS here all of what Bob claims are advan-cidentally, was first a dream of its In- tages of the Indoor over the outdoorventor, there were persons supposedly in OPENING DATE circus. With some of his conclusions wepositions where they should know who can't agree.The circus under canvas also has itsadvantages, and if circussaid 'It can't be started.' When the en- LAREDO, TEX. FEB.15 to 26 owners aresufficiently businesslike togine was started the same people said, keep step with progress and give the'[t can't be stopped.'This can be liter- WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION public the consideration to which It isally applied to theShowmen'sHome proj- ect.There is no question that it can be R'ire J. GEORGE LOOS, LAREDO, TEXAS entitled they need not fear indoor com-started and that It can be controlled for petition. the benefit of show people as a whole.

J.C.McCaffery,presidentofthe Harmony Should Prevail Showmen's League, off for the Tampa "The Billboard is to be thanked for WANTED fair. . Dave Williams, known asbringing 'up the issue.Everyone wants WANTED WaxotheMechanicalMan,didato help those less fortunate than himself, Frankenstein character for one of theand harmony should prevail in this en- exhibitors at the coin machine show.deavor,The League welcomes sugges- DODSON'S WORLD'S FAIR SHOWS The skating team of Duke andtions and, as the Philadelphia lawyer Noble is temporarily out of the running.says, 'Is always ready, able and willing' to FOR SEASON 1939 . Duke Is in a Huntington (W. Va.)co-operate with those interested. OPENING IN HUNTINGTON, W. VA., MAY 151 hospital as the result of an accident, "The editorialintimates that other OUR LAST FAIR IN NOVEMBER and Noble is doing a single around Chi-questions might be overlooked'ifthe WILL BOOK any money -getting Show that does net conflict with what we have.Especially cago. . Roy Barrett, now playingproject can be demonstrated to be the want Monkey Show, Midget Show, Animal Show, or any meritorious Show. WANT Freaks for dates for Orrin Davenport, will appearbest and most logical plan for the aged, finest framed Side Show on the road, Girls for Girl Show (This is anOffice A ion), Musi- with the Chi Stadium Circus. .J. C.indigent and needy.'In other words, if ciansfarBand.Will furnish Wagons for Boomerang Ride or any new Ride that we do not (Tommy) Thomas, of the Johnny J.it can be shown to be practicable. The have.Show will operate its own Wheels and Grind Stores. WANT Concession Agents that Jones Exposition, off for parts unknowntest of its practicability is whether the can and will work as per instructions. WANT first-class Builder that candesign and build after a sojourn in Chicago. . G.H.Home, when completed,willaccom- Fronts. WANT a first-class Man that can handle Sound Truck and take care of repairs on all (Blackie) Williamson, circus boss prop-plish the purpose which its founders show -owned Sound Equipment. erty man. wintering in the Windy City. Since that purpose HAVE FOR SALE Single Loop -o -Plane, first-class condition; first $500.00 takes it.80 -Ft have in mind. Round Top with two 30 -Ft. Middles, all Poles, Stakes and Riggings, Top and Side Wall in fair Lloyd (Uptown Whitle) MerrellIstogivecomfort,securityand condition, also 18 Lengths of 8 -high Blues in No. 1shape.First $600.00 takes all, F. O. B. has announced his engagement to Mar-happinesstotheveteransofthe Huntington, W. Va. Musicians address CHARLES CLARK; Pit Show Attractions, RAY garet Schwegel, an Evanston girl. outdoor show world,without question CRAMER; all others address care J. W. (Patty) Conklin and Neil Webba Home of this sort is not only the most DODSON'S WORLD'S FAIR SHOWS, 1109 N. E. 89th St., Miami, Fla. returned home from the Winnipeg meet-efficient but is the only means by which ing via Chicago, stopping off 4or a couplethese purposes can be attained.In view of days before going on to Hamilton,of this does it not seem that all valid ob- Ont. . Eddie Gilmartin, manager ofjections have been answered?" the Savoy, is bringing the South Side GEO. F. DORMAN SHOWS spot to the forefront as a recreational WANTS center with roller skating, fights, etc.WAGE CLAIM FOROPENING MARCH 11. Frank Mayer in from New York (Continued from page 3) 40 Weeksof Celebrations and Fairs and All Winter inFlorida working on the new Ringling program. RIDES, SHOWS and Legitimate Concessions of all kinds. Can Place Cook House.Will do not care to institute petition to the Sell Exclusive Stock Wheels to responsible party. Address referee or the court, or both, unless CEO. F. DORMAN SHOWS, Box 387, Key West, Florida. Regardless of how large that proposedotherattorneys Joinwith us," Harman Committees in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and New England write. show of Glenn J. Jarmes will be, we'llsaid. - ..TC+Zi'7/^,.- 411,11111P~PerAOT F.Tt?acTr.

February 4, 1939 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 61 a triple gang will be put to work on a Brice New Prexy building. Sally Rand has increased the frontage Of Pa. Fair Group of her show by 40 feet so as to make a CHARRO DAYS CELEBRATION HARRISBURG Pa.,Jan.28.-Williambetter presentation. BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS BriceJr.,Bedford, was advanced from vice-presidency to presidency to succeed Headsman's axes have been cleaned, 11 DAYS-FEBRUARY 9-19.INCLUSIVE iI NIGHTS the late Samuel B. Russell, Lewistown,polished and whetted to razor edges for (Averageattendance lastyear 35,000 daily) by Pennsylvania StateAssociationofa wholesale purge thatisanticipated. County Fairs at the 27th annual meetingOperation departments are in process of MIGHTY SHEESLEY MIDWAY in the Penn -Harris Hotel here on Janu-assembling, and many a guy who has FURNISHING ALL ATTRACTIONS ary 26 and 27.Large delegations at-held a soft seat will feel cold steel be- tended, 50 fairs being represented. hind theearssoon-Itisgenerally WILL CONSIDER SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS FOR THIS CELEBRATION Mayor John A. F. Hall welcomed theassumed that there will be many "resig- -ALSO A FEW TOP FREE ACTS convention.Program listed numerousnations-" AddressI.M. SHEESLEY BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS speakersontimelytopics. Annual turkey dinner to the hotel ballroom was Governor Olsen, even tho on a sick attended by 400. John S. Giles, Reading,bed, found time and strength to giveway of "Pete" taking a position which was toastmaster, and speakers Includedthe rush to practically the entire fairwould be permanent. the new governor of the State, Arthurcommission, including our president, Le- RAY E. "Pop" DUNLAP H.James,and Tommie Richardson,land Cutler, who happened to be on the Harry Illfons, firmly sold on the idea humorist. board.This mass dumping will not af-that the fair is to be a great success, is ANNOUNCES An excellent floor show was presentedfect the fair, as the commission had tonegotiating for another attraction which The Opening of the Executive Officesor with acts offered by George A. Hamid,do only with the State's participationwould give him three, Inc., and Frank Wirth agency.Furtherand spending of $5,000,000 allotted for THE RAY E. "Pop" DUNLAP details in the next Issue. that purpose.Mr. Cutler is, of course, still the president of the GGIE and noON FLUSHING FRONT- ENTERPRISES, Inc. doubt will retain this post until end of (Continued from page 31) Guess -Your -WeightScales.Frozen Custard. OPS PREPARE- the expo. encourageentertainmentseekers who New York's World's Fair, 1838, at (Continued from page 31) might not be interested in exhibits, andSuite 312, 1660 Broadway. New York City, with take too much interest away from the Uniforms to be worn by guards and(5) excessive red tape and restrictions by R. M. "DICK" EDWARDS In Charge. midway at a late hour at night. Majorityticket sellers, on display in one of the bigstore windows on Market thefinancialengineering and design of concessioners are opposed to the book street,departments. World of Pleasure ticket as it stands today and will attemptsurely are nifty. If the association corrects only a few to obtain a price revision for individual GreenwichVillageattraction,tobeof the apparent fair -thrust evils facing Shows attractions. showmen Its efforts will be well worth the Contracting Shows and Concessions for 1838 Season. Dues to the new organization were setoperated by John R. Castle and Harry Address FRANK MILLEIR, Seber and fast taking shape, will be atime and energy.It has been proved 16884 Stansbury,Detroit,Mich. at$10annually, withprovisionsforfine-looking show, and under capableat other fairs that the individual hash't Tel.Vermont 6-2127- assessments at any time. Membership ismanagement of these veteran showmena chance. subject to approval of the membershipshould give a good account of itself. committee and is restricted to conces- Penguin Island sioners holding contracts direct with the Over 1,000 people attended the pre - One of the more Interesting ground-I. Harry Six Attractions. Fair Corp.In the case of villages andexposition opening of the Chinese Village Opens Atlanta.Ga., Monday, March 20. want breaking ceremonies this week was atTilt-a -Whirl, Chairplane. Forbale exclusive Ceok- similar attractions composed of manyon January 21, when ceremonies wereAdmiralRichardE. Byrd'sPenguinhuuse,Bingo,Pootorn.Photos. Sl,uo, sub -concessions, a maximum of five mem-held in Chinese and English, and visitorsIsland site.On one of the coldest daysownoutfits and transportation-AddressJ. HARRY berships from each parent enterprise isvoted the attraction the greatest of itsof the winter Byrd and Fair PresidentSIX, Bryan, Ohlo. permissible to insure sufficient repre-kind they had ever seen. Grover Whalen officially launched con- sentation for the larger enterprises. struction on the concession that will There is talk that an effort will befeature no less than 50 of the human- FOR SALE GLEANINGS- made to unionize talkers on show fronts.like birds from the South Polar regions. OCTOPUS, CHAIRPLANE, LOOP One of the boys who was figuring outProject will also feature a copy of theWill BeokMotordrome. Other Good Showson (Continued from page 31) the difficulties of doing this successfullytiny shack in which Byrd stayed alone Good I'ertontage. for the affair.Officials of the PCSAsaid that front men were divided intofor a long period on his last antarctic WEST BROTHERS SHOWS, Morley, Mo. graciously placedthis partyattablethree classes, grinders, second men andtrip and in which he nearly died. Byrd will handle the catering. . Contract No.1,where they held court duringopeners.He said an opener had to beis reported to be financing the project the festivities.In the party were Fred-a master salesman, thoroly familiar withpersonally and profits will go into ais not executed as yet, however. , erick and Mrs. Weddleton: John nix, ofhis subject, as much so 1n fact as a sales- Section T, the old nemesis, is still not fund for future polar expeditions, It isallocated, and recent reports have gone "Strange as It Seems" note: Lew Dufour,man for a commodity and that he had tounderstood.Leo McDonald, veteran of Mrs. Bertha Melville, Mr. and Mrs. Jakehave personality, a good flow of Englishmany an expo, la general manager. so far as to predict it will be converted Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Sibley.and know when to say "10 cents."He into a parking lot, making the Parachute Nate Miller, Will Wright. Marie Morrissaid the second man should have some Harry C. Baker, who previously hadJump the lower terminal of the midway, and Mrs. Margaret Welch. knowledge of the attraction and should which would be an economic blow to be able to take up where the openersigned for several rides on the FlushingCuban Village,adjacent tothestill - Lee A. Sullivan, of the Eli Bridge Co..left off, and that the grinder should bemidway, filed final plans this week forempty T plot. touring California on business, droppeda man with stentorian pipes,able tohis giant Coaster In conjunction with Congress has been asked to appropri- into our offices after a trip to Treasurework almost continuously, but not nec-Harry G. Traver. . Cuban Villageate an additional $1,346,000 to supplant Island.He said he was more than sur-essarily with much knowledgeofhisresumed construction after a temporarythe $3,000,000 in federal funds previously state layoff. .R. J. Sipchen, head of Sun prisedatthebeauty and ofattraction.He said thatClif WilsonValley, the Winter Wonderland village,provided for U. S. participation in the readiness of everything and would surelywould probably have quite some troublein town for construction details and toexhibitarea.Fair has already spent return to visit the fair. in securing an opener from the localconfer with his concession chief, Frankthat amount and more on the govern- union who has had experienceasa ment's exhibits. . . The government Frank Burke,ofthe Frank Burkeherpetologist, that the, union would haveD.Sheen.Reportedthelatterhasinaugurates a series of weekly Coast -to - Shows, who visited Treasure Island.isconsiderable trouble supplying a manlined up an exceptional sub -concessionCoast broadcasts February 5 to ballyhoo wintering in Mesa, Ariz., and he and Leewho had made a study of astronomy tolist. . Old New York, Messmore & Sullivan have been doing the town. Damon -George Jessel village, still hav-its national show case at the fair.Six take the front of the Strato-Rocket anding difficulty in finding sufficient finan-cabinet heads, representing departments Herb Usher. Los Angeles. will have aso on. cial backing and might lose its option.that are pertinent parts of the exhibit, number of concessions at the fair if his Roland Bardell and Maxwell Harvey, ofwill speak, it is understood, along with plans mature. Pee Jay Ringens writes that he may other Washington headliners. pop into San Francisco any time now, asthe concession department, will attend AnticipationDepartment - Senator Hort Campbell. veteran showman,ishis contemplated trip to Buenos Aires isopening of San Francisco's Golden GateJohn J. Dunnigan, chairman of the New seen around town, and there must beoff.Said he has his fill of the OrientExpo February 18 as official observers ofYork State World's Fair commission, has something in the wind, as Hort does notand other foreign countries and wouldThe World of Tomorrow. . Andintroduced a bill in the Legislature pro- waste any time gadding about. like to work the States for a while. George P. Smith Jr., also of the conceshviding for continuance of the World's department, plans to plane it FriscowardFair inscription on 1940 auto plates pro- Rumors are that there will be an in- Victor Roper and his wife, now within March. . Joe Rogers, partner in ternational six -day bike race on Treasurethe Pete Kortes Museum in New Orleans,the Dufour & Rogers Strange as It Seemsvided the fair continues another year. . As if it won't. Island during the fair, track to be laidwillresign shortly and come to Sanshow, leaves shortly for the Coast to in the coliseum, which isas large asFrancisco to become associated with onesupervise opening of their Life unit at Madison Sonare Garden and can seat up-of the major attractions on the Gayway.the San Francisco function.He'llbe back in New York 10 days following theTransportation Firm Buys wards of 10,000. Harry Hargrave, prexy of the PCSA, debut. . . . Others with attractions onBusses for W. F. Terminal Lew Dufour. who flew back to Newdid not arrive at the banquet recentlyboth coasts this season, Harry C. Baker York after the PCSA banquet, perfectedgiven by the organization in Los Angelesand Chi Wilson among them, will be NEW YORK, Jan. 26-Plans fora allhis plans and has the Life Showuntil the affair was half over. It devel-practically commuting from east to westcombination World's Fair bus terminal, building under construction. oped that Harry, Mrs. Hargrave and herfor the next two months. sight-seeing headquarters, World's Fair father were clipped by a drunken driver R. H.(Dick)Mocklntosh, theBir-information booth and line-up of novelty A unique show in negotiation for theof another car while en route to themingham park and expo man, off forconcessioners took definite shape this Gavway that should attract a lotofBiltmore Hotel from their home in Ven-the South after a week of negotiationsweek when the W. F. Transportation attentionif the deal goes thru is anice.Mrs. Hargrave's father was slightly Co. disclosed purchase of 50 busses of exhibition of part of the ashes of Chris-injured and Harry had his face slightlyhere. He hasthepop -cornsub - topher Columbus and many mementos concessions in the Children's World and40 -passenger capacity from Mack Trucks, burned, but Mrs. Hargrave escaped un-is interested with Baker in rides.He'llInc., to be utilized for express service and relics of the great explorer and dis-scathed. from midtown Manhattan to the grounds. coverer.Everything in connection with be back in town February 15-for good. In addition to the fair -going busses the show is said to be well authenticated Jake Newman, representative of Clyde Cy D. Bond, of the Dodgem Corp.,B. J. Kellen, president of the firm, said and is arranged to make a fine presenta-Beatty,issort of will-o'-the-wispy-indown from New England to check con- tion. again, out again; today, San Francisco;struction on thefirm'srides. that 25 modern busses would be purchased tomorrow. Los Angeles.He knows howGeorge A. Hamid is busy lining up de-for sight-seeing tours thruout the city Grace Stormer, of Los Angeles Cham-to keep busy. signs and detalla of his one -ring circusand that the terminal's location in the ber of Commerce, who conferred with set for Darling's Children's World, which,block surrounded by Seventh and Sixth Chief Weddleton regarding booking a Frank Zambrino, general manager ofincidentally,is farthest along in con-avenues and 50th and 51st streets would big show founded on days of the goldthe "Believe It or Not" show, who is instruction as big units and villages go. harbor at least 40 concession stands of rush, is one of the ultra -ultra ladies oftown now for good, is busily engaged in various kinds.Information booth will California and when she decides to dogetting together what he says will be be one of several "streamlined" build- anything she usually does it. the greatest Ripley show ever assembled. MCA's Music Hall ings on the site, erection of which is Regardless of reports to the contrary,planned shortly. Looks as tho the great war painting, William Russell, general manager ofwe wager the fair -constructed theater Firm hopes to capitalize on out-of- the "Pantheon de la duerre," which wasthe Streets of the World, resigned toknown as Music Hall will house a thea-town visitors' trade between Broadway such a success at Chicago's A Century oftake a much more lucrativepositionter -restaurant project a la Internationaland Radio City.President Kellen re- Progress. will be featured on Treasurewith one of the big utility companies.Casino, etc.Music Corp. of America willvealed that he is lining up concessions Island.Building plans are being rushedThe Streets company was reluctant tobook and present the show, and Ralphand that the project will be ready to thru, and if negotiations are completedlet him go but could not stand in theHitz's National Hotel Management Co.open by April 30, World's Fair debut day. 62 The Billboard GENERAL OUTDOOR February 4, I939 been able to point to one single advan- tage that had accrued to either America SUBSCRIPTION COUPON or the American ideal from that butchery their hysteria -rousing might have ap- The Billboard. peared a bit more justifiable. The second act tells how Martin loses 25 Opera Place, all his money trying to save the bank owned by his friend, how he manages to NATIONAL Cincinnati, Ohio. rebuild a nice livelihood In his old age SHOWMEN'S despite the depression (Messrs. Kaufman Please enter my subscriptionto The Billboard,for which I inclose and Hart conveniently forget to explain ASSOCIATION the precise method), how his grandson O $5 for one year, 52 issues. joins up with some evil group (which is never specified and which is never Palace Theater Building shown advocating anything subversive $8 for two years, 104 issues. New York. to the American ideal, Messrs. Kaufman and Hart evidently thinking that the NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Roll call of of- $10 for three years, 156 issues. wearing of brown uniforms should be ficers for the January 25 meeting found subversive enough-tho thatalsoin- only Jack Greenspoon present, and he cludes the Boy Scouts) and how old presidedInhis usual breezy manner. Name Occupation Martin, forgetting his argument on the Jack advised that all officers would at- suffragette, goes out to stop the lad. tend the annual meeting and election on January 31, at which time a full report Address New Renew Here the authors have the secret so- Would be made regarding the joint meet- ciety kill the old man because he dares ing of the Showmen's League of America, to oppose it-and then the whole town City State turns out to give him a fine burial, with Circus Saints and Sinners' Club of Amer- the 250 ica and National Showmen's Association entirecastof s.nging The held in Richmond, Va., January 22 with Star-Spangled Banner. This isa trick regards to the Troupers' Home project.treasurer, Ida Harris;secretary,Anitaexplain this in very much detail.Any-well known to old-time vaudevillians; Greenspoon announced that committeesGoldie.President Packtman again ap-body who has seen a dozen or so of thewave the flag or sing the anthem at had been appointed by each club andpointed Magnolia Hamid chaplain andcomics work should understandverythe finale and the customers applaud- that further details would be forthcom-Edna Lasures sentinel.Installation din-clearly what we mean.Regardless offor the flag or the anthem. By the time ing at next week's meeting.Executivener will be held February 27. More de-the foreign language employed; regard-they have left the theater they think Secretary Liddy told the gathering thattails will be given next week. less of the predominance in an audiencethey have been applauding the show. the polls would be open from 7 to 9:30 Next big event on our calendar is Feb-of persons acquainted with that lan- The holes in the play, as a play, are p.m.andimmediatelyfollowingtheruary 12, when we stage another bingoguage and its idiom, a comedian whopainful and obvious-but there is not election the meeting would be held. party.Present sale of tickets indicateslapses into foreign -language asides andthe slightest doubt that it will exert a it will go over the top. gag lines is ill bred, to say the least, andpowerful masseffect. Thisisonly Mack Harris, reporting for the eligi- Andthe Auxiliarygrows-Berthahe is guilty of insulting the audiencenatural;ifan authoriswillingto bilitycommittee,advisedthatJackGreenberg has been proposed by Sisterthat he is well paid to entertain-anddescend to the use of unabashed tear - Feldberg had sponsored the applicationsLillian Faber.Sister Mildred Helfandby the audience itself. jerking he will undoubtedly draw tears. of Michael Buck and Justin Van Vliet,has returned from a Florida vacation As If gagging esotericallyis not badNostalgic memories are easily evoked If and that Alfred O. McKee, recipient ofand this week donated agift to theenough, Itis a fact that nobody willyou cram a play full of funny old cos- gold life membership card for proposingbingo prize list.We received a nicedeny that rank obscenity that wouldtumes and customs and have the char- 50 or members, was proposing A. Josephletterfrom SisterBess Hamid fromresult in a comedian's being hissed off theacters say things like "Oh you kid!" or Geist and Louis Meisel. Tampa, Fla. stage even in the vilest burlesque house"23, skiddool" at proper intervals. And Counsel Max Hofmann was on hand At week'smeetingPresidentis tolerated when uttered in a foreign this language.But quick as a flash, wordsIt is easy to arouse enthusiasm-of any for the meeting after a spell in MedicalPacktman graciously donated $15 towardgarbled that only those who know thesort-if you are willing to hire a brass Arts Hospital.We are sorry to reportthe Bess Hamid Sunshine Fund, aug- band to march around the stage. that other brothers ill at this time arementing the fund even more than waslanguage well understand-in short, a Sam Taffet and Dick Collins, but bothexpected.All members partook of coffeespecies of double talk employed because As a picture, the pageant at the Center are expected to be up and about withinserved by the club, cake by Presidentthe wise -guy comedian knows that he isis somewhat less than satisfying. Surely the next few days. Packtman and apples and oranges fromdoing the wrong thing and delights inthere was never another small town as Sisters Lillian Tobias and Vi Lawrence.getting away with it thru the mediumwarm-hearted,easy-goingand self - For comedy at the meeting Sergeant of tickling the ego of those who prideimmolatingasthatchosenbythe at Arms Weinberg deserted his regular themselves on knowing the meaning ofauthors.And (here lies auctorial dis- post and was seen seated on the daisRice Operation Delayed what he is saying. honesty) Martin Gunther is pictured as with Chairman Greenspoon, Dr. Jacob E.F.Albee once prohibited "hell" Cohen, Counsel Hofmann and Executive ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28.-W. H. (Bill) Rice a typical emigrant when, as a matter of and "damn" on his stages. He was try-fact, he was nothing of the sort.For Secretary Liddy, whereupon he was askedwill not be operated upon for at least 10ing to keep vaudeville on what he be- to read correspondence, and he reportedweeks because of his weak condition, hislieved was a high standard.He cameeach Martin Gunther who had a village thatJ. W(Patty) Conklin expectedsurgeon, Dr. Everts Graham, has justforward with his edict a little too late.banker walk 1n on him and offer to set to be in New York within the week andnotified Tom W. Allen, who has been han-The tide of saloon dialog on the stageshim up to a factory there were literally was pleased to note the progress of thedling the hospital arrangements.Ricewas already turning and rushing full atmillions who broketheir hearts and organization. Meeting adjourned in timehas been in a local hospital for three dayshim. But he meant well. We firmly be-their bodies fighting the poverty of city for members to tune in on the Louis -to go thru the clinic and for observation.lieve that our position is not akin toslums, the rigors of the soil, the dif- Lewis heavyweight title bout and over that of Albee when we warn managersficulties of an alien land; such a one, 50 members were grouped around the now that they had better put the kiboshwho had met with financial defeat but radio. Great Eastern To Return on foreign -language gagging beforeitintellectual freedom, could have given Members werepleasedtosee Tom ATLANTA,Jan.28.-GreatEasternistoolate;before the practice givestrue power to the enunciation of the Brady at the meeting, and Murray ZandShows again will take the road this year,birth to dangerous reactions-sociallyAmerican ideal-but not a Martin Gun- proved a good heckler.Harry Sussman,under management of W. T. Martin,and commercially. We don't appeal tother who had a factory thrown in his Jack Linderman and Jackie Owen arereports Hank Sullivan.Opening is setthoseguiltyofindulgence. If theylap. acknowledgedto be the long-distancefor March 27.Sullivan has been namedpossessed the common sense necessary The settings of Donald Oenslager are pinochle players, with Max Levine andassistant manager, and Harry Huntingfor this type of appeal to hit its targettremendously effective, the costumes of Mannie Klein writing from Miami Beach,ride superintendent. the practice would not exist and thereIrene Sharaff are authentic and excel- Fla.. that there is plenty of competition would be no cause for our tirade. lent, the staging of Messrs. Kaufman down there along those lines, and yetSUGAR'SDOMINO - and Short is a splendid fulfillment of Max Glynn postcards from Miami that The world is too sorrowful, anxiousan amazingly difficultjob.And the he will return soon to join the paste- (Continued from page 4) and intense.It needs belly laughs ashuge cast also contributes notably, with about 15 times more than he did in abadly as a babe needs constant nourish-Fredric March etching Martin in the board shufflers in the clubrooms. Seemsless complex era.The boys trying toment. That is why we espouse burlesque as tho something is_ wrong somewhere!remain on top and the younger onesin the face of its standing as the gutterbroad outlines necessary to get an in- Ben Williams says he is on his way toclimbing up began to imitate him. Withof the show business.The world needsdividualcharacterizationoverinthe Florida and then on to the Pacific Coast.the supreme confidence of the stockyardthe species of belly laughs burlesquevastness of the Center Theater, with Others of our members seen recentlyspecies they felt thatif he could hithas made famous.It needs the hee-McKay Morris doing a real'y outstand- were Doc Cann, World of Mirth Shows,the bell they could, too, simply by em-haws that real comedians can give it.Iting job as the banker, with Ruth Weston and MorrisLevi,well-knownconces-ploying the same formula.And thereenjoys after a fashion the verbal humoraiding greatly with her portrait of a sfoner,formerlyconnectedwiththewas started a new trend-to our way ofof the condescending funny men, but itfamily friend, and with a large number Lynch Canadian Shows.Billy Glroud,thinking a trend towards oblivion. Whatneeds more than that to shake it outof the almost innumerable supers con- Philip S. McLaughlin and Ross Manning,they couldn't be expected to understandof its doldrums. Nobody ever condemnedtributing verycreditable jobs. If of the New England Motorized Carnival,was that their model (he still remainsvaudeville, burlesque, two-reelers of theFlorence Eldridge is many degrees less have been lining up their personnel forunmentioned but one has to be awfullysilentdaysandtabsoftime -fadedsuccessfulasMartin'swife,thatis the coming season. dumb not to know who heis)wasmemory for their pratt falls, kicks inalmost unnoticed in the sweep and flow A number of members have writtenunique-and he still is. thepantaloonsandbladder -bangingof the pageantry. requesting absentee ballots for the elec- They couldn't understand thathiscomedy.Those were the days when a But the fact remains that The Ameri- tion, which has been taken careof.aloofness, condescension and suavity areworld was not filled to the gills withcan Way has about as much relation to Among these is Joseph I. Goodman, inas natural as their hunger for giganticsophistication but down at the mouththe drama as Over There had to music. the South, as are many members. Sincebilling and deafening applause.Theyand at the heels, too. We don't advocateThey both inspired auditors to gallant there is no contest this year, with butlifted themselves out of their old moldsroughhouse comedy as a panacea. Butdeeds of derring do-dying of scurvy In the one ticket In the field, the resultand started wearing new and 111 -becom-It will help.What will help more andfront-line trenches or voting against the being a foregone conclusion, this indi-ing ones. They made more money. Mostwhat might restore the public's waningRepublicans, as the case may be-but cates that members are taking a keenof them are still making plenty.Butinterest in the theater is the emergencethey add singularly little to the annals interest in the welfare of the organiza-they are killing the goose that laid theof funny men who leave their riches,of American art. tion.January 31 meeting will be im-precious eggs. The public has only oneswellheadedness,condescensionand The American Way will almost un- portant, what withtheawardingofway of showing resentment or dissatis-self-imposed superiority in the dressingdoubtedlybeatremendoussuccess, plaquesfordistinguishedservicetofactionasappliedtoits amusementroom and walk out on the stage or be-dragging, in fair visitors by the thou- NSA and other important matters. tastes.It can't show it on the air be-fore a mike with the very simple butsands and living for years as a suitable Birthday congratulations go to Presi-cause sponsors measure tastes by surveysimportant and all-pervading purpose ofpageant for primary schools in search of dent George A Hamid, February 4; Clair-of debatable value. Mr. Horsepuss mightmaking folks laugh like the very dickens.material to meet the mental require- mont H. Scofield, February 5; James R.not like Comedian Bigshot but he might ments of the pupils. A few may not like Kelleher, February8;Hon. Harold G.stillbuy Wolkowitz'sbreakfastfood. it-those whose love for the American Hoffman, Lou Cedar and Charles Hor-The public can stay away from theatersNEW PLAYS ideal is too honest, sincere and deep to row, February 7; Adolph Schwartz andwhere the condescending comedians are staging reflexive admiration parties and (Continued from page 17) permit them ever to make it cheap or Charlie Halliday, February 8. that is just what they are doing. Thea-the lady's husband, who owns the localblatant;but they are undoubtedly in Ladies' Auxiliary ter managers know the truth and theybank, comes and compliments him forthe minority.That the "patriotism" of Club's entire slate of officers was re-will tell you. his stand and offers to back him inThe American Way Is the patriotism of elected for another term at the January Another Item that galls us in the de-starting a furniture factory.When the100 per centers and the Dies Committee 24 meeting.Dorothy Packtman, presi-portmentalrepertory of the smoothieWorld War breaksoutMartin,rich,ratherthanthatoftheFounding dent; Rose Lange.firstvice-president;comics is their tendency towards gaggingsends his only son off to war and death.Fathers is probably too inconsequential secondvice-president,Madge Block;in foreign languages. We don't have toAnd if Messrs. Kaufman and Hart hadto matter. February 4, 1939 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 63 Bockus To ManageThe Mixer Says: HARVEY WILSON -Clifford Groscurth Show, after playing seven dates, all one- T.1. TIDWELL SHOWS AND CARNIVAL New Dorman Showsnight stands, closed at Dawson Springs, KEY WEST, Fla., Jan. 28.-Curtis L.Ky., on New Year's night because of poor OPENING MARCH 1 Bockus, George F. Dorman and Robertbusiness.Wilson, who has had fun - HAVE CONTRACTS FOR THE FOLLOWING FAIRS AND CELEBRATIONS: Coleman have formed a partnership herehouses on the Johnny J. Jones Exposi- to launch a new show under the title oftion for the past five years and is con- Ector County Live Stock Show, Odessa, Tex.; South Plains Stock Show. George F. Dorman Shows, with openingtracted with that organization for the Lubbock, Tex.; Panhandle Plains Dairy Show, Plainview, Tex.; West Texas set for March 11,Bill Easton reports.coming season, has gone to Tampa, Fla., OilFestival,Big Springs, Tex.; American Legion Celebration,Blackwell, Bockus will manage shows. Present plansfor a vacation, and Groscurth is tending Okla.; Anthony Fair and Race Meet, Anthony, Kan.; Winfield Race Meet, call for the organization to tour the Eastbar for his brother in Owensboro.Ky. Coast. Dorman has had wide and varied Winfield, Kan.; Greenwood County Fair, Eureka, Kan.; Coffey County Fair, experience in outdoor show business and JACQUES E. GOULDE, who worked a Burlington, Kan.; Allen County Fair,Iola,Kan.; Cherokee CountyFair, for many years was owner -manager ofline of toys during the holidays to good Columbus, Kan.; Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo, Visita, Okla.; Ottawa County the Rice & Dorman Shows.Colemanresults after closing with Beckmann & Fair, Miami, Okla.; Caddo County Fair, Anadarko, Okla.; North Central spent many years with World of MirthGerety Shows as lecturer on the Life DistrictFair,Graham, Tex.;Eastern New Mexico StateFair,Roswell, and Benny Krause shows, while BockusShow, has returned to San Antonio for N.M.;Central West TexasFair,Haskell,Tex. 6OthersPending. since 1919 has been owner and managera rest after undergoing an operation In of the shows bearing his name. Illinois.He says he expects to be as WANT SHOWMEN WHO CAN STAND PROSPERITY AND PRODUCE. Quarters will be maintained in Play -good as new when the season opens, CAN PLACE RELIABLE RIDE HELP WHO CAN DRIVE SEMI -TRAILERS. however.Goulde has trouped for the WANT ONE MORE SENSATIONAL FREE ACT. land Park here and many innovations arepast 15 years with such organizations being planned. Many of the shows and HAVE FOR SALE-LINDY LOOP IN PERFECT CONDITION. concessions now operating at Playlandas Morris & Castle, United Shows of here will be associated with the shows.America, Goodman Wonder, Royal Amer- Address BOX 954, Sweetwater, Texas. Bockus will leave next week on a tripican and Beckmann & Gerety shows. north to attend the fair meetings and JOE FREDERICK infos from Detroit arrange early bookings. that he has booked his penny arcade, animal show and a concession with the Weer Shows for next season.His other MILLER BROS. GREAT AMERICAN Shooting Gallery Owner unit, comprising a penny arcade and Wins License Renewal Suit grind show, will play celebrations and SHOWS (Original)' WANT fairs.He reports that he recently pur- WANTED FOR THE SEASON 1939-OPENS IN MARCH. NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-New York Su-chased a semi -trailer to haul the large SHOWS-Used Shows ofallkinds. Will furnish complete Outtiits far same.CAN USE Talker preme Court Justice Aaron J. Levy sus-unit and is buying new machines to re- and Managers for Side Show, Darkest Africa. Minstrel. Midgets.RIDES-Use any new Rides. WANT place old ones, since he will play the Octopus. Rolloplane. Skooter.Also want Foremen for all Rides, capable driving trucks.CONCES- tained a contention of Louis Apel, owner SIONS --Place Concessions of all kinds except Bingo and Cook House and Popcorn.Will sell exclusive of a shooting gallery at 161 W. 49th street,same territory as in other years.C. D. Wheels. Shooting Gallery, Froaen Custard, Photo. Palmistry.Legitimate Concessions only. PLACE this city, that License Commissioner PaulClark and Al Wagner, heads of the newly useful Carnival People, Special Agent, lot Mon and Business Manager.Those who wrote before write again.All address BOX 443, Vicksburg, Miss. Moss was "capricious and unreasonable"formed Great Lakes Exposition Shows, P. S --Can use Freaks of all kinds for our Museum, Girl for Sword Box and nmrons. Write or in refusing to Issue Apel a license andvisited him recently. wire MAURICE MILLER. 88 Patton Are., Asheville, N. C. handed down a decision today ordering the immediate Issuance of a license.Re- LOUIS T. RILEY, owner of Dixie Belle cently Apel brought suit claiming refusalShows, pens from Miami, Fla.: "Left my to renew the license on the part of thehome in Owensboro, Ky., on January 2 commissioner and stated that the onlyand drove thru the South, where winter reason given to him for being turnedshows seem to be having a difficult time. down was a statement that "it was theAt least I found them that way when I IMPERIAL SNOWS, Inc. aim of the commissioner to protect per-visited.Saw Frank Kingman and H. C. Brown in St. Augustine. Fla.Both were 1 sons doing similar business at the Newwith me last season and have signed for MOTORIZEDI York World's Fair." 1939. They are not working in the show WANT Free Act. Must be High, Sensational, Daring and Flash. SHOWS: Monkey Show, Me- Commissioner Moss argued in court chanical, Crime, Illusion, Posing. Midget and Fun House, also Penny Arcade.RIDES that line but are doing okeh. Am enjoying don't conflict with M. -G. -R., Tilt, Autos, Wheel, Loop or Glider.CONCESSIONS: All open that Apel carried no liability or workmen'smy visit here.Will go to quarters about except Bingo, Ball Games, Cook House, Photos, Palmistry, Popcorn and Custard. HELP: compensation insurance, that his galleryFebruary 15 to oversee the work to be Ride Help that drive Semis, Concession Workers. was barred because its range was less thandone under direction of Bill Williams. 30 feet and that prizes were given.Jus-Some of the boys have been there all E. A. HOCK, 3011 Montrose Ave., Chicago,III. tice Levy on being assured that Insurancewinter and have not missed a meal." had been taken out saw no reason why a license should not be issued and accord- "YOU willfind nothing presented in bottles; ingly issued his judicial ukase. no wax figuresinthis show.""It costs no more to goinhere thanitdoestothose little shows; you don't have to sit down and Sheesley Completes '39 wait.""Nothingsold ontheinside;our 1. 1. PAGE SNOWS WANT audiencesenjoythe showincomfort and Fair Route With 9 Dates do not have to lean on arail.""We offer Shows of all kinds. especially Ten -in -One. Minstrel. high-class Sit -Doan Girl Show, Crime Show. Big Snake Show and Illusion Show. We have and will famish Outfits for above Shows. Also furnish no after -shows nor special behind -the -curtain complete Outfit for Monkey Show. Top and Front Also have Outfit for small Hawaiian Show ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28.-Mighty Sheesley exhibitions,etc." Thesecracksareoften with 50 -ft. Front.CAN PLACE one more Flat Ride, prefer Octopus or Ridee-O. WANT all kinds Midway, which concluded its list of fairheard on allsides of a midway from stereo- of legitimate Concessions except Cook House and Corn Game. WANT ESI'ECIALL.Y Pitch-Till-Wiu. bookingsatthe Texasfairmeeting, Bowling Alley, Palmistry. Scales. Bali Games. String Game, Hoop -La, Fish Pond, Bumper, Cotton typed talkers. Each knocks the other; what Candy, Candy Apples, Photo Gallery. Popcorn. Peanuts, Short Range Gallery. Mouse Game, Diggers Dallas, tonight, announced the followingone says the other must.Real talkers take up ,d Merchandise Wheels of all kinds and any other legitimate Concessions. Nn racket.Opening about route for 1939, according to W. H. (Bill)this valuable time in selling their own shows April 8, under strong auspices. Everybody address J. J. PAGE, Boo 705, Johnson City, Tenn. Rice, representative. and not belittling their neighbors. Numbering nine, list includes Missis- cessions.Owner Harry H. Winters has sippi Valley Fair and Exposition, Daven- RECENT ADDITIONS to the Wintersreturned to Tampa, Fla., for a vacation port.Ia.:All -Iowa Fair. Cedar Rapids;Attractions for 1939, according to Sec- Freeborn County Fair, Albert Lea, Minn.;retaryCarlO. Bartels,includeEarlbut has been busy booking units for theRED RIVER SHOWS Miller, office staff; Mack Stark, officeshow instead.Albert A. Beresoff, also South Dakota State Fair, Huron; Clay residing in Tampa, reports that his eye- WEST'S BEST. CountyFair.Spencer.Ia.;Tri-Statestaff and scenic expert; John Young, OPENINGAPRIL24, CHILLIWACK. B. C. Fair, Amarillo, Tex.; Panhandle Southelectrician; Mike Mutt, pop -corn stand,sight is improving and plans to leave for Plains Fair, Lubbock. Tex.; West Texasand Mr. and Mrs. William Mackey, con -Canton. O., soon. IN CANADA ON THE PACIFIC COAST Fair,Abilene, and Brazos Valley Free WILL 8ótis the following: Concessions. Photos. Popcorn and CandyFloss. WILL SELL. AND Fair, Waco, Tex. BOOK 10018Bingo, new lastyear. SHOWS: Animal Show or Monkey Speedway. Girl Revue. one Ride ptMerry-Go-Rouol andFerrisWheel. WANTRide Help for Ferris Wheel. Address B. & V. SHOWS NOW CONTRACTINGSEASON 1939. Where Are You Wintering? T. BAKER, 914 Strathcona St., Winnipeg, Man., ti ANT Ball Gaines, 1'ib'h'ril Wins. Long Ram, Canada. toy. lino -La. Sib fond, Cigarette Gallery.liar, Store, Bowling Alley, Knife Rack and Grind Stores Kindly give the information on this blank and LAST CALL-BLUE RIDGE SHOW-LAST CALL of all kind.No Wheels. Ringo sold.Cook House. AllPeople ContractedReportInPerson. Dublin, Candy Apples Waffles still open.Pop Corn. Cus- mail to The Billboard, Cincinnati, O., for our records Ga., February 15.Open Saturday. February 18. tard sold.Shows. Drome, Monkey Circus. Illusion. WANT few more Concession..Following are sold: Animal, 10 -in -1. Hawaiian. Fun House. Mechanical of circus, carnival and tent shows in winter quarters: Corn Game, Cook House. Photo Gallery, Pon tarn. City and Grind Shows. Rides: Will book or lease Mouse Game. Diggers.Will sal exclusive on Penny Kiddie. Mop. Tilt. Octopn., Shooter. T.00p or Rollo - Arcade, Frozen Custard. Mitt Camp (two camps). plane. 193 Passaic Bt.. Garlbld. N. J. WANT Merry -Go -Round, Octopus, Tilt -a -Whirl. Title of Show Loop -o -Plane or itoloplone.Will nay half of trans- GOOD OPPORTUNITY --Orr take Side City Park. portation after ]pining. lied Brady. Elsner. Myers wire foryear,anAmusement Center.withBathing at once. Have six Shows.WANT Minstrel Show Reach and Pavilion. Picnic Grnnnds well developed. Kind of Show mid Ten -in -One with own equipment and transom. Ball Grounds, Trailer Camp and a few Concessions bairn, 25%. No Free Acts wanted. Have Captain (Dance Hall in process) to be developed. On N. Y. Don Cherry 120 -ft.High Dive Act and Captain Routes 5 and 20.We are anxious to hook -In a va Is it Flat -car, Baggage or Motorized' Karl Snnderlands (anions Linn Act.Have Prof. riety of Mali -rhos nod safe Rides. on a flat rote or Vincent Bellamy White Rand and our own Sound percentage for and re- Car.Address JOE K ARR. Box 548, Dublin, Ga. options. nwills higtal holnsn responsibleparties. T P. S.-Show Folk. Welcome at Rraddy's Camp. retion and opportunity will stand rigid investim,tion. Owner FREDK. A. RUSSELL, Pres. Park Board, Geneva, Manager LEEBROS. SHOWS NOW BOOKING SHOWS. RIDES AND CON- Winter Quarters Address CESSIONS. WANT All Concessions open.Want to hear from capable Athletic Show. Girl Shown, any Show of merit with Strictly reliable Novelty andCirrusActs for Spring own outfits. Want to book or buy Mix -Up. Will and Summer Rookiugs.l'refer those who will be in hookKiddieRides. WANT clean Cook House. the Northwest Territory. Want to hear from Delaughter. E. Cook, Bock Frank- FLORENCE E. REINMUTH. Office .address lin.No grift wanted. 2212 Nlcollet Avenue, Minneapolis. Minn. P. O. Box 48. North Topeka, Ken. ACT PROMOTIONS. Acts. Concessions Wanted for CUMBERLAND, MD.. INDOOR CIRCUS. WANTED FOR February 21to 25. RealItighI'ower Promoter who must prnrinre al Opening date and stand for ]939 if definitely MILLER AMUSEMENTS purrCAN USE few high-class Citrus Art... Inc -hol- Opening Elnora, La.. Saturday, February 11 ing Wild Animal. (theyi open: Novelties. rn,l Stock Concessions,810.00 week. Photo Gellevy Peanuts.Popcorn. an rand, set F7 5,00. hiders b0 Motordrome, Whip Promoterwire. ail others write Foreman. Billy Wadsworth write.AddressBOIL MACKMCK INLEY. 33 Baltimore SVeat. 1224, Baton Rouge. LA. 64 The Billboard February 4, 1939

AMUSEMENT MGBNE1 A Depa2tmerztfz Opeia,tau, Jobbez2, Di2t2ibuto22 ancQ Manufactu2e22

Conductedby WALTER W. HURD-Communications to Woods Building, Randolph and Dearborn Streets, Chicago UNEMPLOYMENT4I As the cartoonist in The St. Louis Post -Dispatch sug- So baffling is the problem and so serious are the possible gests, unemployment marches on into 1939 as the most serious consequences that first of all everybody should forget partisan problem of the time, despite wars and rumors of wars abroad. issues, old prejudices, false moral ideals, old economic theories If we become worried about wars abroad we should and face a new day.The worst single factor in the whole remember that jobless millions laid the foundation for the muddle is,of course, the fact that the great majority of things that disturb the peace of the world today.Several people still see everything thru partisan spectacles.To the countries found a way to solve unemployment for the time great majority the party is still greater than the nation.It at least by making soldiers of them or putting them to would be much easier to get at the facts if partisan politics making war supplies. could be sidetracked. Authentic reports at the beginning of 1939 indicate that Then everybody needs to clear his brain of a lot of old we have an army of unemployed that still totals 10,000,000 fogy ideas.There were a lot of people who used to think that persons who would like to have jobs if they could get them. the "gold standard" was God-given and as holy as the Ten The coin machine industry should give Commandments. Minds arestillbe- its heartiest support thru the year to any fogged with a lot of theories that need and all practical ideas that would pro- to be unloaded. vide a job. Among them must be a lot of moral Marriner Eccles some weeks ago concepts that have outlived their day. stated the cáse in words which should Not so long ago we discarded prohibi- be remembered : "I believe the most basic tion with the result that many thousands right of all is the right to live, and next of jobs have been provided. Morals to that the right to work.I do not think gave way to the need for jobs.There that empty stomachs build character... . was a time when cigarets were bitterly Further than the right to eat and the fought on moral grounds, but time has right to a position, I think the individual, made the tobacco industry to provide whether rich or poor, has the right to thousands of jobs, extending even to a decent place to live...a right to the farms.Many industries, including security in old age and to protection the motor industry and the movies, against temporary unemployment." have grown up to provide jobs and yet they have also changed the morals of Fortunately, as we move into 1939 a nation. anincreasing number ofpeopleare beginning to face the facts and to realize Ten million new jobs calls for a lot c InuuPo.1DupevJ. that playing partisanpolitics now is nUOOtpI0,0lOf Murofier Op.^ of new work.Revival in big indus- playing with human misery. Maybe the tries will have to come to really make time will come when to play politics with jobs and human a dent in that army of 10,000,000 unemployed.But while misery will be counted just as traitorous as to betray the our best minds, worry and try to find some way to revive country in time of war. industrygenerally,there arescores of minor industries ifgiven a The problem of unemployment in a country as rich as and small new industries just beginning that ours puzzles all people who think honestly and fairly.The littleencouragement could make thousands of entirely Public Affairs Committee, Inc.,a statistical organization, new jobs. released the information some months ago that "25 per cent more goods is being produced by 20 per cent fewer workers." Among theseminorindustriesisthecoin -operated machine industry.Altho it has a long history, the coin - In other words, research workers have confirmed the operated machine industry began its modern period with the above fact that industry as it is geared today can produce worst days of the depression back in 1932 and has since more than it did in 1929 and still do it with fewer workers given thousands employment thru its three great divisions, than ever. music, vending and amusement games.For the benefits And still worse is the fact that while industry has learned that it extends to business and industry, the coin machine how to do away with 20 per cent of its jobs since 1929, there industry competes very little with any other business. Hence has been an army of young people growing up and seeking the jobs it creates are almost new jobs altogether. jobs.This young army is sometimes estimated as high as 2,000,000 a year.Young people growing up and seeking This message of employment forallshould be the jobs while industry learns new ways to decrease the num- message of the coin machine industry during 1939.Pensions ber of jobs available. for the aged, health protection and many other ideas now That is one of the darkest problems the country has being discussed are part of this one great national problem. ever faced. The coin machine industry will do its part. February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 65

travels each month. . Lew Wolf, Fitz man 1n Utica, N. Y., reports that New York State eps will agree that it's "Bally again for '39." . Art Nyberg, EASTERN FitzBaltimore man -Friday,not only thoroly enjoyed the CMMA show this year but brought home that really swell E I.AS I1 ESradio he won in the drawing at the banquet.In fact, Art was so happy that he treated all present for a round NEW YORK, Jan. 28. -George PonserIn the Celtic Cafe, and when he asked reports that he willsoon spring thefor the check found that this little de- biggest surprise in the industry. . tail had been attended to by Jimmy Morris Hankin isgoing at top speedBuckley. . Bert Lane, Seaboard, off SHIPPING with Wurlitzers and S & M ciggy vendersto a flying tsart for'39 withGenco, Mills In Atlanta, and Columbia, S. C.. and Western lines. S. O. Klotz, also of Atlanta, who was seen rushing out at the big and beauti- .David Buckman, London distrito KEENEY'S "PASTIME" ful banquet at the CMMA show just in who attended the CMMA show, made time to catch the 11:05 to Geo'ga, is one an outstanding hitwithleaders. of the real oldtimers in the coin biz and Dave won acclaim as being "one New Console Game will once more be back selling to the really swell guy."His contest with men there. . Ben D. Palastrant, of Jack Mitnick and Joe Ash at the with "match -point" principle Supreme, Boston, reports that he will 885 Club in Chicago will not soon have something of special interest to be forgotten.And lust wait until 9 -COIN HEAD tell the Bostonians soon. Ben reports a Dave bringsback that "hotfoot great year with the phonon. gag" to London. . . Bill Rabkin, International Mutoscope prezy, will CHANGING ODDS Joe Ash, George Ponser's man in find his machines displayed at both Philly, proved himself the leading the New York and San Francisco Punster at the CMMA show and the world'sfairsthisyear. Gordon combination of Joe Ash and "Dyvie" Mills,of Oakland, Calif., who has FROM 1 TO3 Buckman, of London,isone that San Francisco concession, made quite WINNERS ON won't be forgotten for many moons a purchase from Bill for the Frisco . to come. . Jack Mitnick, who is fair luhile at the CMMA show. EACH PLAY again with George Ponser, claims Mac Mohr, of Mohr Brothers, Los Angeles, is on his way to New York that his Ritz phone cabinet that fits to look over a new idea for his ter- "DOUBLE" LITE almost every make proved unusually ritory which is proving red hot in popular with the phone epa who DOUBLES ODDS saw It. . Dave Stern, of Royal New Jersey and New York and has Distribs, Elizabeth, N. J., will soon already spread to Chicago.It is not be announcing an important dis- coin operated.Mac alsowillbe Also Made in tributorshipforwhichhewas sales representative for Daval Mfg. Skilltime Model Dice orNumber Symbols on Top Class chosen by a leading manufacturer. Co. in Los Angeles. Dave is going to open in New York City very soon. . Jack Fitzgib- Mike Munves gave sit pin games bons is preparing biggest campaign to the Sea View Hospital, Staten ALSO SHIPPING "SPINNER -WINNER" in his firm's history on the new Bally Island, where they were seen by line.He will lead off with the Bally Mayor La Guardia, who made tour of Beverage Vender, which created a inspectionthererecently. Mike Console -Action Counter Game great deal of interest at the show, as hopes the mayor will recognize how Well as the ice-cream bar vender and coinmen have always endeavored to theother machines seenat the help charitable institutions. 8 -Coin Selective Slot Taking CMMA show. Iris Kay, who has been with Modern Vending Co. for many years and who Pennies, Nickels, Dimes or Quarters Herman Pollock, who travels the New is reported to have written thou- England territory for Fitz, reports hav- sands of phono contracts without CHANGING ODDS FROM ing just purchased a new car to take one singleerror,willbe married care of the 3,000 or so miles that he February 11 to Sanford Smolin, of 2 TO 1Upto 40 TO 1 Loa Angeles.Nat Cohn will throw officeparty forIrisFebruary10, Furnished inDiceor Number Symbols Gum which he claims will be best in the Vender firm's history. WATCH THE BIRDIE! POT SHOT Payout Table Standard They joke about that,butit'sno Fitzgibbons Okehs (Also in Free Came Model) jokethatpicture -takingisalmost shipments start immediately asbasica human traitaseating. PHOTOMATIC appeals toevery Bally Supreme man, woman and child for that rea- NEW YORK, Jan. 28. -John A. Fitz- son. That's why PHOTOMATIC is gibbons, of Fitzgibbons Distributors, New 1 H KEENEY & COMPANY theonly coin machine thatisas York, reports that the jobbers and oper- profitable todayas it wasfive years ators in his territory have placed Bally's "771e House that Jack Built" Supreme on locations and "have found it ago. Consider that fact and . . . to be quite a fine money maker." 2001 Calumet Avenue Chicago Fitzgibbonsdeclares,"Iamquite INVESTIGATE pleased with the way Bally Supreme is International Mutoscope Reel Co.. Inc. moving. The other jobbers tell me that theoperatorslikethefast action. TREMENDOUS STOCK REDUCTION SALE 518 West 34th St., New York. PAYOUT TABLES NEW NOVELTY GAMES CONSOLES particularly the new feature, the kicking Feed Bag _ $99.50 KeyLite $88.50 Triple Entry $189.60 bumper.It keeps the player Interested Quinelle.7 coin mull_ 55.00 StonerRitz 59.50 BklllTl me 179.60 41EMBPRIMIN Ak-Ser-Ben 50.00 StonerBaseball 19.50 Kentucky Club 119.50 In the game at all times and allows for Derby Cheese 49.50 COUNTER GAMES TrackOdds 99.60 high scores.I expect Supreme to be Stoner Champ 49.60 Columbia $38.50 Riviera 99.50 among the leading Bally sellers in my Flasher 42.50 Reliance.50 A 250__ 25.00 Long Champ 89.50 GRANDSTANDS $12500 terIitory." Skill Derby 39.50 Baby Reserve 19.00 Paddock Club 89.60 Paddles,molt. 35.00 Tally 18.50 Pick 'Em " 89.60 Arlington.. $20.00 Paddles ...$32.50 Hot TIP 25.00 LuckyPack,new ___ 17.50 DeweyJr. 69.60 Air Derby.. 15.00 Paddock..18.00 GrandDerby 25.00 Gl nger 15.00 LincolnFields, New Al,' Races.. 15.00 Peerless 8.00 Entry 22.50 Auto Punch 15.00 JohnsonHead __ 59.60 Pikes Peak. 18.50 Parlay Vow 22.50 Track Reels 9.00 Galloping Domino 48.50 Fairgrounds. 45.00 Preakness.. 22.50 Arlington 20.00 Cent -a -Smoke 9.00 Chuckelette.7Coln _ 49.50 FotoF in ish .12.50 Qeinella ... 85.00 Lady Luck 15.00 MillWheel 7.50 Exhibit's Races, 7 coin48.50 Golden Wheel 12.50 Racing Form 12.50 Derby Day 15.00 Horses 8.00 Jockey Club, 7 coin__ 49.50 Mills 1.2-3. 39.50 Rita 42.60 Miss America 15.00 Pick -a -Pack 8.00 Liberty Bell 37.50 BigRace.. 39.50 Sportsman 20.00 CollegeFootball 15.00 PuritanVender 5.00 ClubHouse 32.50 DerbyChamp 89.50 Ten Grand 15.00 BellSkill 5.00 Dark Horse 29.50 Zeta 25.00 Golden Wheel, 12.50 Sweepstakes 5.00 Deminette 29.50 WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON Policy 12.50 Match Em 5.00 Bunco 27.50 SLOTS AND CONSOLE MODELS High Card 12.50 Drew 21 4.00 De Lux Bell 22.50 Top 'Em 12.50 Jumping Jack 3.00 Dominola 22.50 Pamco Races 10.00 Gold Rush 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS Classic 10.00 Solitaire 3.00 Bally Popcorn Popper_$110.00 BallyMultiple 10.00 BlackJack 3.00 Exhibit'sVender _ 98.50 SAM MAY & COMPANY, Bump-a-Lite 10.00 Rotary Merchandiser__ 50.00 Queen Mary 10.00 Paces Races, No. 2478_$99.60 Keeney Bowlette ____35.00 2011-13 Maryland Ave. Balto., Md. Heavyweight 10.00 Paces Races, No. 3548_ 76.00 JenningsScale 28.50 OneBetter 10.00 Paces Races, No. 1938_ 75.00 JungleDodger 22.80 Pinch Hitter 10.00 Paces Races, Na. 1570_ 85.00 NationalElec.Scale_ 15.00 BallyDerby 10.00 Paces Races,Na. 877_ 65.00 Evans Rallette 15.00 DailyRaces 10.00 Ray's Track, No. 4408_ 46.00 Harmony Bell 15.00 TERMS: 1/3 Deposit With Order, Balance C. 0. D. MAYFLOWER NOVELTYCO.. Inc. GET KIRKS 1507 UniversityAve Nee. 7284. St.Paul,Minnesota. GUESSER -SCALE (PENNY BACK IF YOU ARE RIGHT) with he tWATCHYOUR /WURLITZER-$164.50' HEART BEAT 'llature Model24 RICE MUSIC COMPANY 137 N. E.23D STREET GREATEST Like New OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. MONEYMAKER EVERBUILT C.R.HIRH5C0. -1 RLL*--- CHICAGO COIN'S Sam Wolberg 2626 W.WASHINGTON MECHRNICRI and Morrie Ginsburg, of the Atlas ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD - YOU'LLBE BOULEVARD Novelty Co., take time out from con- CHICR60.ILLIN015 OPERRTION vention duties for the cameraman. SATISFIED WITH RESULTS 6i5 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES (MERCHANDISE SECTION) February 1,, 1939

,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ITOPPER! \'- Designed topro - 1 11 Vida operators E jw A with maximum serviceand sales 7.71 1 appeal at a LOW , PRICE. Vends ev- erything-candies, peanuts,pistach- ios,charms,etc. I II ll A Capacity 5 lbs. service call is almost an unknown thing Vender of Aims for Mueckenheim as a result of this careful operating policy. $6.75 SpecialIntro. To Lessen Calls ductoryOffer: Db;i'ftOIT, Jan. 28.-RalphMuecken- 1 Tapper helmhas taken over the operating route"Life" Mag Pies 10 lb. Candy of hisbrother-in-law, Lawrence Eder. who operates the cigar stand In Detroit's 1 gr. Toys City Hall. Snacks Vender Allfor$8.75. It consists of a number of venders, CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Life, in its Jan- chiefly nut machines and some candyuary 30 issue, appearing on news stands PEANUT & GUM venders.Mueckenheim is planning toJanuary 27,carried a picture of the expandlargely in the candy vendingSnacks three -column bulkvenderin VENDING MACHINES field,which offersvery good oppor-connection with a story on industrial tunities for the future, he believes. Hedesigners. has been particularly encouraged by a Appearing under the department head- Only and up ing Modern Living, the feature told and $2.40 steady if not spectacular pick-up week Over 60,000 sold. depicted the work ofnineindustrial 1 /3 Deposit With Order, Balance C. O. D. after week for the past few weeks. Send for circular and easy terms. Mueckenheim is approaching the in-designers,oneof whom was Russel Order Now dustry with a policy that many olderWright, designer of the Snacks vender FactoryDistributor operators have not yet learned-to re-for Dave Bond, of the Trimount Coin duce service calls to a minimum byMachine Co., Boston.Life reported that frequent servicing and inspection of ma-Vogue, fashion magazine, would portray chines-preventive service,it might beIn color the clothing of the future de- called.His focal point of attention issigned by these industrial designers. the most wearing parts of the machines If reports are correctLife will soon -those that wear out oftenest and re-carry a pictorial review of the coin ma- VICTOR VENDING CORP. quire replacement.These areallin-chine industry, a report which has been 4203Fullerton Avenue, Chicago spected and tested regularly, so that ain the making for some time. WRITE FOR LOW PRICES

NORTHWESTERN On Peanut, Bell Gum and Package Vendors. DE LUXE Also Table -site Venders. Sup- cigarette pliesfor The World's Finest AllMachines. Bulk Vender.Slug New PennyCigaretteVenders proof. Porcelain at a Low Price. finish.Operates on either penny o r merchandisers' nickel.Vends pea- nuts, pistachio nuts, Self-Sery Mfg. Co. smallcandya n d many other kind of S. Broad andWickman St. confection.Sample Palmyra,N. J. vender complete association with 20 pounds Communications to M. Reuter, The Billboard, 1564 Broadway, New York City. CANDY..,$IT.95 All the machinery is now in motion to make the World's Fair dinner and $1Cash With Order, dance of the New York CMA, scheduled for the Hotel Pennsylvania March 11, a Balance C. O. D. memorable affair, Matthew Forbes, manager of the group, reports.At the meeting UNIVERSAL VENDOR held this past Thursday ev .ling, January 26, committees were appointed to take America'sFinest Bulk Vendor of M. T. DANIELScare of the various phases of the program. Appointments to committees included: ItsKind. General committee, M. Berger, chairman;J.Bloom, W. S. Peek, S. Yolen, B. c Ln 1027 E University Ave., Wichita, Kan. Orowitz, M. Lascan ,A. Gosch.Entertainment committee: W. S. Peck, chairman; $6.S5 In quantity M. Lascan , A. Frazier, L. Serlin.Banquet and ticket committee, S. Yolen, chair- Vends Everything man; R. Hawthorne, A. Jacobs, A. Frazier, W. S. Peek.Program committee: J. FREE Bloom, chairman; M. Lascan ,A. Gosch, A. Denver, A. Jacobs, G. Vassar, B. 5 lbs.candya or Meltzer, M. Berger, B. Orowitz, S. Yolen, B. Rosenblatt.Reception committee: A. peanuts 500 Gooch, chairman; M. Berger, G. Vassar, R. Hawthorne, H. Pincus, L. Schwartz. ball gums and MSEL-MOR Patronesses committee: Mrs. S. Yolen, Mrs. W. S. Peek, Mrs. A. Gooch and Mrs. M. bracket with each. Forbes. Matthew Forbes is ex -officio a member of all committees. LUCKY BOY JENDOR $ 25 The S. R. O. sign was hung outside the door of the CMA of New Jersey meet- 55.95 ing room this past week, as the membership turned out en masse for one of the Write for quantity most active meetings the group has held in some time.Election of officers was prices of new and SAMPLE the main order of business. A novel note was injected into the proceedings when used machines. (CHEAPER IN QUANTITIES) Martin M. Berger, president of the New York CMA, was asked to take over the RAKE gavel and conduct the election.After the smoke of battle had cleared away the 5438 Woodland new roster of officers turned out to be John Sharenow, president; Max Jacobowitz, Ave.,Phila.,Pa. GUARANTEEDHi'5 YEARS! vice-president;Michael Lascari, secretary, and Leonard Ziegler was re-elected treasurer.Four members of the board of directors were re-elected to their posts, namely, Charles W. Stange, Harry Zing, Leon Eskin and Mrs. Martha Lewis.New Vends all Candies, board members are Jack Grout; Samuel M. Malkin, president emeritus; Michael Toys, and Ball Herman and Mrs. Babe Kaufman.Sam Malkin, Charles W. Stange and John ONLY25LEFT ! Late. Brings BIG- Sharenow were elected delegates to the interstate group. SNACKS GER P20FITS! Besides the election of officers other events on the program were talks by Messrs. Hartzel and Klein, of the A. DuGrenier Co., and H. Meyburg, of the Everyone $1195 Kenton Davis, CPA for the association, also read his report. Rush Your Ask. Any Smart National Surety Co. Order Operator! Special guests at the meeting were representatives of the New York CMA, includ- Quick! Each ing Martin M. Berger, president; W. S. Peek, trasurer; board members Sam Yolen, Bample, $12.85. LOTS OF 5 Aaron Gooch, Jackson Bloom and Alex Frazier, and Matthew Forbes, manager. Master 1oec...$6.75 GREAT STATES MFG. CO. Banquet committee reported that all is in readiness for the big affair sched- 2-10-1 Vendors Dept. E. 1601-09 E. 39th St.. Kansas City, Mo. uled for Sunday, February 19, at the Hotel Robert Treat in Newark. Present indt- (New Models). 7.50 EscltsiiveChicago Distributors: Central Vending Globe Type to eo.,3718 Ogden Ave., Chicago. Ill. cations point to the fact that attendance will top last year's figures. Pean't Machinees 2.75 Winding up the program was the induction of new officers by Retiring Presi- 1 /3 With Order, Bal- dent Sam Malkin, as well as a few remarks from the new president, John Sharenow. ance C. O.D. Used Cigarette Machines The treasurer, Leonard Ziegler, was the happiest man of all, it is said, for dues collections reached a new all-time high. CHARMS 75c Gross"" 81ió ú77s warfs. New, 1839 Catalog:Write: LOW PRICES Slugs are again making their appearance in the coin boxes of some of the VENDING MACHINE EXCH., members of the New York CMA. Manager Forbes is hot on the trail of the culprits ASCO383 Hawthorne, Newark, N. J. and EXCEPTIONAL VALUES and most probably will have unearthed the root of the evil by the time this is in NationalNo. 2 $ 2.50 NationalNo. 3 9.50 print. There is nothing more disconcerting to the average op than a slug "plague." NationalNo. 5 6.00 Every pack of cigs his machines vend as the result of the injection of spurious Rowe Aristocrats-B-Column. Iron Stand 22.50 coins is a direct loss which cannot be recovered. Two things are greatly dimishing Stewart-McGuire-B-Column 22.50 the loss from slugs, however. One is the improvements being made in slug -proof PAY LESS-GET MORE! Stewart-MeGu Ire -4 -Column. Iron coin chutes and the second is the speed with which culprits can be apprehended Be lieat pith them Latest and Stand 17.60 Finest SPECIAL Venders. Na.lonel No. 6.26-Enclosed Stand 37.50 thru the help of an association. Factoey King . Silver Charm Gorretta Candy Vendors -6 Column. 37.50 Write forSpecialOffer.your F. O. B. New York City. Looks like legit theaters will be ace spots for cig merchandisers in New York Jobber or factory TERMS: 1 /3 Cash, Balance C. O. D. City.After a hearing before the general welfare committee of city council, Council- AUTOMAT HENRY WERTHEIMER man Keegan said that a pending bill regulating theater smoking will be amended 2426 Fullerton. Chicago. to make it apply equally to legitimate theaters and movie houses.At the present (Buy Only Origina,. Genuine 381 FOJRTH AVE., - NEW YORK, N. Y. time smoking is permitted in the balconies and boxes of most of the local movie SILVER K, N05.1 February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES (MERCHANDISE SECTION) The Billboard 67 houses.Bill will restrict smoking in all ++ theaters to sections with fireproof floor FOR VENDING MACHINES coverings and ash receivers. Who Makes Candy Bar Venders? j Aninterestingcommunicationhas "To the Editor-In your article of December 24 issue of The Billboard you HARD SHELL come in from a Midwestern op seeking state that you checked 16 different candy bar vending machines at the De- - information as to just what methods to employ in combating a competitor who cember show. persists in offering exorbitant commis- "My partner and myself are now representing a candy company and are Boston Baked Beans C sions to locations.This isn't the first going into the candy vending machine business. "What we would like to know is where we can find out where these ma- time we've discussedthis problem in chines are made. We would appreciate itIf you would give us a list of the Smooth BurntPeanuts this column, but since it recurs so fre- ` quentlyit'sworth goingintoagain. manufacturers of 5 -cent candy vending machines. A: There is nothing unusual about an oper- "Itiswith regretthat we cannot attend the January show at the Fruit Dibs ator getting the hair -brained idea that Sherman Hotel. he can secure all the locations in town "Any suggestions you may make to help us get started will be greatly N simply by upping his commission a half appreciated. We are interested in machines that will give the public at least 10 2Black & White Licorice cent or cent.He figures that even tho or more bars. G. P. M., Ohio, January 14, 1939." his profit margin will be smaller, his li Dibs D take will increase due to an increase inbuilding about a year ago their businessprocess of popping is visible in a glass volume. Experience,however,proveshas been growing steadily. chamber. Rainbow Peanuts that this Isn't the case, and the op who The principals of the firm are Thomas "Of great importance Is the fact that conceives such a notion had better sitJ. King, Paul A. Crisman and Jos. N.this is the product of a company backed Dainty Cup Eggs down and do some heavy thinking beforeColumbo.The firm operates as a dis-with 20 years' experience in the design f going ahead. tributingorganizationspecializinginof nothing but pop -corn machinery." El There are many ways of combating thebulk and other types of vending ma- LicoricePetites "excess commission evil."Operators canchines.The first floor of the building raise their commissions to a still higheris occupied by the machine and service Mint Patties level than that of the competitor anddepartment, and the general offices andKirk Develops S thus make the war a short but bloodymerchandise section are on the second one.They can meet his rate and suffer 2 PANS a loss of earnings.Or they can followfloor. Guess-er Scales the time -proved sensible course of sit- Delegatesto therecent convention CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-The engineers of DE LUXE ASSORTMENT: ting tight and using salesmanship to off-were invited out to see the plant andC. R. Kirk & Co., after months of re- set the competitor's unsound commissionits efficient arrangements.Many weresearch and testing, recently developed: 200 Charms- 40 Varieties rates until he mends his ways or putssurprised to see such an organizationKirk's Guess-er Scale, to take its place himself out of business. devoted to the marketing of vendingwith other Kirk scales as an outstanding No lead - No junk. machines. The three partners have hadcontribution to the coin -operated weigh- The last method has been found to be f Fill the best in many cases, especially in lo-long operating experience and try to putingfield, announced a spokesman of in Coupon for Price List .l calities where the operator maintains athat experience Into their new distrib-Kirk & Co. * ------close uting organization, they state. relationshipwiththelocation He continued, "After long experimen- owner.By emphasizing the quality of tation we havedevelopedan all - the service that has been rendered on mechanical guessing scale requiring no different occasions at all hours; by re-New Pop -Corn electrical connection whatsover." calling to the location owner's mind any Claude R. Kirk, president of the firm, unusual favors extended during the past; said: "I am extremely proud to present by pointing out that the location hasMachine Announcedto the scale operators of the world the always received a new machine ever so firstall -mechanicalscale. Iwish to often. etc., operators can neatly explode CLEVELAND, Jan. 28.-The U. S.give my thanks to my engineering andI the dream that a higher commission isPop -Corn Machine Co.,Cleveland, re-mechanical staff for the entirely satis- 2 allthat's needed to take away theircently announced what it terms to befactory and simplemechanism which locations. "the world's only completely automatic pop -corn vending machine," they have developed and perfected to Itwon't be long before the higher make the most advanced guessing scale toIC commission bird will have to cease his The announcement read as follows: ever made. r. tactics or go bankrupt.Just look at "This machine uses, as a popping unit, I know," he continued, "that a weigh- the facts for a moment. Suppose a firmthe famous Frenchflake automatic pop-ing mechanism of this type, with its is doing a business of $25,000 a yearping unit, thousands of which are 1nbeauty, its accuracy and its player ap- before it increases its commission rates.national operation.The popping systempeal will virtually solve the problems of The greatest possible gross profit thisfeedscornandseasoninginproperthousands of operators. We have had amount ofsalescould give the firmcharges to the popping plate, where it isastounding results on both known good would be 25 per cent or 96,250. Out ofcontrolledwithanelaborateheat -and known poor locations.The tried this amount must come allexpenses,control system.Corn cannot burn onand true two -for -oneappealofthe sales,deliveryandservicingexpenseFrenchflake units, and as each operationGuess-er cannot be denied. 2NEW SILVER KINGS plus general overhead.Let's say beforeabsorbs allof the seasoning, rancidity "The Guess-er scale has been In pro- based on 28 yearsofexperience. we know upping the rate the firm's commissionhas neverdevelopedinany French -duction for the past 30 days and quan- "SILVER KINGS" to be the ONE THRIFTY expense was close to $2.500, leaving aflake popper. tity shipments have already been made buy, the real "K log of Vendors." gross profit of $3,750 to cover all the to the New England States, California, above expenses excluding commissions. "The next important department isand to the Scott, Adickes Co., of London, PROFITS ROLL IN - the vending of corn from a heated oven. Operating Now this firm decides to up its com-Fully popped anddeliciously French -England. We are running at the present World'sFinest mission rate one-half cent, and this in- time approximately 30 days behind on Vendors. Hun- fried pop corn is served at the rate oforders.However, small orders for quan- dreds now coin- crease is not offset by any lower priceone bag every 20 seconds-three a min- ing money with from the tobacco jobber.The amountute -180 per hour at 5 cents-capacitytities of 5 to 10 scales are being given S ILVER of money itloses by virtue of higher preferred attention so that distributors KINGS. Vend commissions reduces its gross profit to$9 per hour continuously. may obtain samples quickly as possible." anything - can- "Bagsandsaltarevended auto- dy,nuts, gum, $2.617without allowing anythingformatically.Unlike past machines, every etc. Yousin- overhead or operating expenses.In or- P ipservicethe function is automatic after the inser- machinesa n d der to bring the gross profit back to the Philadelphia's 3% collect the prof - levelitpreviouslyenjoyeditwouldtion of a nickel, Its. Scores of have to increase its business by $7,000 "In keeping with the necessary high locations aI I qualityofconstruction,the machineSales Tax Killed aroundyon a year or approximately 30per cent. are now ripe Then the firm would be realizing theemploys National slug rejectors of the PHILADELPHIA, Jan. city for one or more latest type. 28.-The arnz- same gross profit of $3,750 which it had council recently decided not to pass the Ingofthese made on a $25,000 gross, only it would "From a human -interest standpoint,3 per cent sales tax ordinance over the makers.oay-Small have to take in $32,000 to doit.Tothe styling of this machine was carriedveto of Mayor S. Davis Wilson.This Investment puts you on the road accomplish this the firm has to secureout by one of the leading national in-proposed measure had been a moot ques- tofinancialin. almost one-third again as many loca-dustrial stylists in a combination of red,tion here for some time and business dependence in a tions,purchase new equipmentandwhite and blue. leaders had opposed it vigorously. delightfulbusl- ness úti your necessarily add to Its service cost and "Popped corn is blown up into a cir- A mass demonstration against the levy o Unbeat-n . otherexpensesdue totheincreasedcular glass fountain from the heatedwas scheduled at the city hall by busi- ablee for bi g volume of business. oven, from whence St is evenly measured.ness and labor leaders, but was called steady EXTRA income as a side line or part UnderstandthattheabovefiguresA self -leveling oven control starts theoff when It was announced that the time.Everything furnished for a gulch start. show that a man must get approximately SPECIAL - One Vendor, 10lbs. G8s4x popper working as the level of the corncouncilmen would not attempt to pass Candy, t Gross Charms . . 77 one-third as many locations to realizeisreducedtherein,andtheentirethe tax. One Sample Machine, Only 58.50. the same profit as he formerly enjoyed Ask for Special Information on Vending. when he increases his commission just Send for FREE Catalog. Write Today. one-half cent.So it's easily seen that Factory Distributor, if the other operators in the community simply stick to their guns and see to it ATTENTION: VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS that their service is up to snuff, etc., it 68 won't take long for the higher commis- WRITE FOR FREE SAMPLES AND PRICES OF OUR NEW TORRPH4I.LA.SOPA. sion op to be in bad straits financially. For it's surprising how many location PEANUT -SHAPED CHEWING CUM owners will not be able to see the wis- dom of changing operators for the sake And Better Ball Cum of a few extra pennies.Without the People Buy It Because They LikeIt BANKRUPT STOCK extra locations that are needed to bol- GREATEST VALUES EVER OFFERED, ster his volume of business the excess 274 Penny Bulk Vendors S 2.75 commission op is soon licked. U. C. GRANDBOIS CO. Kalamazoo, Michigan 190 Northwestern DeLuxe Merchandis- ers 8.85 34 FourColumn Gum Machines 8.00 42 Advance Duos (With Stands) ... 7.75 3 Horoscope Scales (Kirk) ...... 75.00 Vender Distribs All Machines Like New-In A-1 Condition. Write.-,Wire--Phone ABSOLUTELY LEGAL PROFIT-SHARING Push Bulk Ideas MACHINE OWNERS SERVICE CORP. CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Exhibiting for the NOVELTY COUNTER VENDOR SENSATION 344 Rush Street. Chicago,Ill. first time at the recent January coinEASTERN machine show in Chicago, the principals of King & Co. report that business pros- 350MULBERRY ST. ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD - pectsforbulkandothervending TID-BIT $175QSAMPLE I $1550LOTS OF 5 YOU'LL BE SATISFIED WITH machines are excellent.They state that NEWARK, N.J. i Deposit, Balance C. O. D., F. O. B. Newark, N. O. since moving to a commodious two-story RESULTS 68 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES (MUSIC SECTION) February 4, 1939

TT .11t SY,i\'SKiS,. FW.F4.'. iga.2¿.0t. JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIÍ1111111111Kinney Represents Portraits of Record Buying Guide Rock -Ola in Wash. SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-Well-known coin Record Artists machine man, A. It.(Bud) Kinney, of An Analysis of Current Songs and Recordings From the Seattle and Everett, has been appointed One of a seriesof thumbnail bio-EStandpoint of Their Value to Phonograph Operators Rock -Ola distributor for the State of graphical sketches of band leaders and Washington with the exception of the other artists whose recordings are enjoy-E By DANIEL RICHMAN Efar eastern section.Kinney is known ing widespread popularity in phonographE Tabulation is based upon radio performances, sheet music sales and thruout the Northwest as manager of machines. = record releases of the week. Reports from music publishers as to the relative =the Hart Novelty Co. in Everett and of = importance of certain songs in their catalogs are also considered, as well as =the Northwest Sales Co. in Seattle. ELLA FITZGERALD = information received each week from prominent operators. The Northwest SalesCo.will soon When one thinks of Chick Webb, the undertake a presentation of the new name of Ella Fitzgerald most naturally= GOING STRONG-KEEP THEM IN 1939 line of Rock -Ola Luxury Light -Up comes to mind, since their long associa-E UmbrellaMan. Once again the same titles are going to appear in thisEphonographs. Kinneypromisesthat tion as maestro and vocalist has made= section, since there has been no appreciable change In either sheet =these presentations will be made in the them as nationally famous a combina-= music status or radio and phonograph favoritism for this leader and the =principal cities in the State of Washing- tion as Red Norvo and Mildred Bailey. followers directly under it.A new disc by Guy Lombardo has come =ton so that all interested parties may The sepian Miss Fitzgerald was born 23= along on this one to challenge Kay Kyser's supremacy in that direction =have an opportunity to see and buy. years ago in New York City, and spent= and a switch might be in order in case yoúr patrons are wearying a little =Kinney, In speaking of his appoint- the early part of her life in the River- bit of K's version. ment, said: "Naturally we're pretty 'set dale Orphanage, a short distance outsideP. thecity.During her yearshere,in leepersCreepers.This is the type of fast, novel ditty that has remarkable =up' over getting a chance to handle which time she saw the harder side of staying powers, and with its patron saint,the Warner flicker Going Rock-Ola's new Luxury Light -Up phono- life, she nurtured a growing desire to= Places, now going places in neighborhood theaters, the songiseven=graphs and are prepared to do a fine job become a singer with an orchestra whose stronger than before. Don't go taking this one outof It.yet,We sincerelybecause believe it's that still we will = = good for several more weeks. Al Donahue, as before. sell more Rock -Olas this year than any rhythmic interpretation would be theE phonograph in the past because the new perfect complement for the melodic fire They Say.One of the really worth -while ballads of the winter, and remain- _Luxury Light -Up models have so many in her soul. frig high in favor with a public appreciative of that fact.Artie Shaw's=features that appeal to the operators, Ella's first public appearance was at recording Is one of the reasons for its sustained popularity. _locations and their customers." Harlem's Apollo Theater in an amateur=Thanks forEverything.Another picture tune that's being helped by the= hour contest.Chick Webb happened to= second -run showings of its film (20th Century -Fox's Thanks for Every- bethere,becameinterestedinthe= thing) and that will continue to hang around as long as the movie does. _ quality of her voice, and, undaunted by Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw divide honors for the best phono bet. _ the fact that the judges thought she was= Sweet Little Headache.The lonenewcomer to theexalted classification Distrib To Show a little less than good and therefore gave= of "Going Strong," and an item that no operator should overlook.The= her the gong, he approached her after-Ei first of the Paris Honeymoon songs to reach hitdom-in the machines, 1939 Phonographs wards and asked her if she would be at any rate-and as done vocally by Bing Crosby and rhythmically by= willing to be coached by him for an= Benny Goodman a definite must. _ OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 28.-An Im- ultimate place as vocalist with his band. portant showing of the 1939 line of See - burg phonographs by the Sooner Novelty She was not only willing but eager, and STOCK THEM = from theresultantpolishingprocess COMINGUP-BETTER Co. will be an event here the first week there evolved the Ella Fitzgerald who has 1 HaveEyes. Not as strong yet as SweetLittle Headache,itscompanion =in February.State ops will view the won the acclaim of swing musicians and= from the Crosby picture, but it should be under the needles now re- _new remote -control feature of this mod- fans alike as one of the greatest song= gardless.Another week will probably seeithurdleintotheabove =el, many for the first time. delineators of current music. = division.Again, Bing for the words, Benny for the music.The two E The Sooner outfit is moving to new records just about cover the whole situation. _and larger headquarters at 405 Northwest Ella'scareerhas beeninextricably The third of the triumvirate of P. H. songs that is = linked with Webb's ever since that after- The Funny Old Hills. Second street February 1 and the show ...1. apt to amount to something.Right now more or less of a dark horse, _will be held soon after.According to noon several years ago at the Apollo.= Hills may surprise everyone (Including itspublishers)by ultimately Managers Wolfe and Byerly, entertain- She has appeared with him in his stage,= surpassing its colleagues.The one and only waxing is Crosby's, in case = willbe ballroom and club dates, and her vocalE ment and refreshments other choruses are among the brightest spots you couldn't guess. _features of the show, which is expected on Webb recordings.It has been said CouldBe. A light and Infectious wedding of tune and lyric that shows to attract a large number. that Benny Goodman, with whom sheP. more than the usual amount of promise.Johnny Messner does it up appeared on his Camel Caravan com- right with a disc In just the proper mood. mercial on CBS, offered her $5,000 to Deep Purple.Altho it's still a hit early to make predictions, this department = Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jones, phonograph loin his band, but, remembering what will risk the dangers of going out on a limb and will boldly state that=operators from Altus, transacted busi- Webb had done for her and being con-= this looks like the next No. 1 song of the country.It's hard to figure =ness here the past week. tent to remain with what she considers= how It can miss with a public that took My Reverie to its bosom, con- _ sidering also its obvious advantages of a lovely melody and lyric, the de-14 the greatest swing band 1n the country, cision to bend every effort toward making it a hit by Its publishers, and = she refused. É= a recording by Larry Clinton. with a Bea Wain vocal, in the same grandEMilwaukee Coin A-TisketA-Tasket,forwhichshe . style that pushed Reverie Into the front rank.This seems like one of= wrotethewords, brought her added= those naturals, In every respect, and ops ought to hop on It immediately. Adds Phono Line fame, and despite all the versions, ar-= IUps to Her.This novelty is not setting the world afire, but it has enough = rangements, recordings and performances= of what it takes to carve a nice niche for itself in popular esteem. Guy MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28.-Sam London, of that hit, hers, backed by Webb's Band, Lombardo does this type of thing very well, and if you prefer a complete =head of Milwaukee Coin Machine Co., is pretty generally acknowledged to beP. vocal treatment there Is Barry Wood's excellent disc. _announced recently the appointment of the most outstanding. ThisCan't Be Love.A strong radio favorite and sheet music seller but not =his company as distributor for the See - as potent with the nickel -droppers for some reason.However, It's goodEburg line of phonographs for the State enough to warrant a word of warning here to the effect that ops ought =of Wisconsin.Salesrooms and offices = have been completely remodeled to pro- to look out for it. Eddy Duchin does the best job of waxing, as he usually Texas Music Firm vide larger floor space and greatly In- does with these musical comedy ditties.This one is from the smash = Broadway hit The Boys From Syracuse. creasedfacilitiesfordisplayingand servicing the new line, London reports. Entertains Ops "We are happy to be able to offer SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 28.-Music op-= OPERATORS' SPECIALS ourcustomersthispopularlineof erators from Southern Texas recently Listing covers those songs which in themselves cannot be classified as =phonographs," said London, "and to be converged at the Plaza Hotel, San An-= popular nation-wide hits, but which are, or give every indication of becom- =in position to render complete service. tonio, for a festive banquet as guests of= ing, successful phonograph numbers. 1.Of course, we are continuing with new and used coin machines of all kinds and the Southern Equipment Co., distributorEWhat This Country Needs Is Foe.They're going for this Eddie De LangeE of records thruout Southern Texas. The version of a swingeroo based on the comic strip catch line.It's become =rendering the same service for which occasion was a socialevent and the= quite a profitable item for the machines, so get it 1f you haven't done=we have become famous." wives of visiting operators added greatlyE so already. _ to the occasion. = HoldTight.This looks like one of the best discs-from an operator's Many were the problems, situations= standpoint as well as a listener's-that the Andrews Sisters have turned = and plans for the future, etc., discussed out since Bei Mir B£st Du Schoen. Better hop on the band wagon with &laio over coffee cups and after the dinner,= this one, and fast = served in one of the private dining roomsE'Tain'tWhat You Do.Jimmie Lunceford comes to bat this week with a = BUFFALO, Jan. 28.-A novel yet prac- in the hotel.The Southern Equipment= honey of a record for the phonos, one that has already caught on nicely tical stunt was staged at the Hotel Stat- Co.invited the displayof new 1939= and gives every indication of being a successful operator's special. =ler,Buffalo,recentlyattheannual phonographsfromvariousmanufac-=jungleDrums.Artie Shaw makes his latest contribution to the music boxes President's Ball of the Greater Buffalo turers.Following the dinner the phono-= with this African stomperoo.You know what Artie and his clarinet =Advertising Club. graphs were put into practical use as mean to your cash customers, so don't waste any time. _ theguests danced away the evening= Swingin' atthe Sugar Bowl.They'll be swinging at the Sugar Bowl and = every place else that has this Bob Crosby study in heat under the needles._ Wurlitzer automatic phonographs were hours. When the Bob Cats take off as they do here there won't be a jitterbug playing in various strategic spots on the Wilkinson.Rock -Ola first floor and mezzanine of the hotel. K.F.(Ken) for miles who won't be in seventh heaven. The object was twofold: First, to offer phonograph distributor in San Antonio,= Where Has MyLittle Dog Gone?The nursery rhymes are still with us. andg. was named officialphotographer and this is a pretty fair example of the breed.Dolly Dawn and her Dawn =music played by the nation's topnotch secured severalgood picturesof the Patrol make it sound even better than it actually is.It's a good item =bands for those who wandered away from group. in the current manner and ought to play to nice returns in the phonos. the ballroom dance floor, and second, to let the ad-clubbers know that Robert Said Wilkinson: "It was a grand ges- B. Bolles, ad manager of the Rudolph ture and a great party!Some of us GOING DOWN-NOT WORTH PUSHINGEWurlitzer Co., is running for a director- had never met and you can bet that weE ship of the ad club.Bolles has for his didn't take long to get acquainted. Our My Reverie, All Ashore, LambethWalk, TwoSleepyPeople,IWon't Tell =campaign manager Homer E. Capehart, many thanks for a pleasant, profitableE a Soul, Sixty Seconds Got Together,Mexicali Rose. Wurlitzer'svice-president and general evening go to the host, the Southern manager. Equipment Co." WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIr February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES (MUSIC SECTION) The Billboard 69 OFF THE RECORDS (Continued from page 15) Baby Production Larry Clinton, who has produced some Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Bob) Dillon of our biggest hits from our biggesthave a new1939model baby boy hits, goes way out on a limb on a couple called Robert Adair Dillon. Shipping Victor platters.His svelte canary, Bea weight is seven pounds and it was Wain, makes the purchase price legiti-first introduced in Chicago on Jan- mate with her soulful singing of Deep uary 14.Dillon is in the phonograph Purple, a song smash among sad songs.sales division of the Rock -Ola Mfg. But for the flip over, Clinton's own A Corp., Chicago.Dillon says the new Study in Red, it was undoubtedly meant model boy is somewhat musical at to be a One o'Clock Jump-only it pans night (blues songs chiefly) and that out as a paralytic hop.Nor is there the design was modeled somewhat for any spark of genius or originality in his the latest Rock -Ola phonographs. Variety Is the Spice of Life, which is undoubtedly the result of listening toTommy Dorsey's recording of Stop, Look and Listen too many times. Plattermate is the oldtimer Temptation in standard sock setting. There is much for the needle fiends seekingclarinetnourishment when Buster Bailey and his Rhythm Busters (JohnKirby'sBand)giveouton Vocalionforsixconsecutiveclarinet choruses to his own composition, Man With a Horn Goes Berserk. But it proves very little excepting that Tiger Rag is the proper setting to go berserk, espe- pecially when you can lick the black stick with the wizardry of a Buster. But Baileyisnot alone in aping Vincent Lopez on an anthem.Duke Ellington, who certainly doesn't need such com- poser credits, authors The Boys From Harlem beat out on the same label by his star pupils billed as Cootie Williams and his Rug Cutters. Basically,it's Cootie tootling a coupla swell trumpet choruses to the tune of Tiger Rag.As for our own ears there's an added kick in hearing the bass player finger the same figures Duke scored some 12 years ago when he recorded the Tiger as the Because... he's on record best sellerJungle Band for Brunswick.Nonethe- lists everywhere! less. Bailey makes his couplet completer with Light Up, some swell tea Jive cut Because... he's one of the great clari-by a real jive gang, while Cootie makes netists of the day! up forIt with a growl concerto in a. Because... Bluebird records his newDelta Mood. bits the minute they're created ...Your Ovie Alston, who tempers the har- lemese beating with syrupy strumming machines can run neck -and -neck withfrom an electric guitar and makes it all THE Broadway with the new, popular tunessound swellish, achieves a distinction of LATEST CABINET CREATION on Bluebird Records, style with his Twinkle Dinkie ditty on Vocalion.Without the battery -charged THE NAMES THAT NAB git box, it's mediocre music for Spare- At A Price YOU Can Afford !! THE NICKELS ARE ON VICTORribs and Spaghetti, even more so for his coupling of Home-Cpokin' Mamma and Here is the cabinet that will make your $40 phono- AND BLUEBIRD RECORDS Walkin' the Dog.Musicians, and you graphs worth $300or more toyou!Just place old don't have to be a hep cat, will get machine into this beautiful, illuminated cabinet and Last minute Hash on newest MI5, plug in.No fuss.No special tools needed. BLUEBIRD quite a kick out of the Spareribs side, Requires 8.10075-They Say-Arts Shaw and his which the labeltells us Alston com- less than 5 minutes!Operators everywhere report Orchestra. posed.It's one of those sock chorus greater profitsimmediately.Don't wait another B-10081-Jungle Drums-Artie Shaw and day. . get back into the money this quick,easy his Orchestra. licks Eve used to woo Adam and musi- way.You can't lose -5 -day money -back guarantee 13-10074-What ThisCountry NeedsIs cians, ever since, have been forcing the on every cabinet. Foo-Eddie DeLenge and his Orchestra. F. O.B. Order YOURS nowt VICTOR same attentions upon Sweet Sue.Vo- 26141-Deep Purple-Larry Clinton and calion also represses a dandy Artie Shaw OMAHA DIRECT From Factory to You his Orchestra. double,theswingfave'satompology. 26144-Blue Low andtheBlues-All Star Band. Fee Ft Fo rum, and his Chant, which is HOW TO ORDER Alcohol resisting- ffrerq a shorter way ofspellingSt. James Send Only $15 per cap. Cabinetssturdily Cigarette burn 91G;1^i Infirmary. 'net with order, balance constructed of qual- on delivery. Specify color ,root. It Pays to Use Ziggy Elman, Benny Goodman's preferred and give make itymaterials-ex- Fear beautiful trumpeter, blossoms forth as a Blue- and model ofyour pert workmanship, shades:Troubador VICTOR AND bird maestro, using most of his team- phonograph. Red, AmazonBrown, mates.His first sides, Sugar and 29th References: Dun & Finishedinlatest MidniteBlue and S. Innovation giving Mohave. BLUEBIRD RECORDS and Dearborn, sound like the Goodman Bradstreet,U. effectofmother 'nominates in vari- wrong. Andasforthe National Bank of Victor Division, RCA Mfg., Co., Inc., Camden, H.J. gang gone of pearl. ety of brilliant col- maestro, he must have used the baton Omaha. ors-Just plugin! A Service of the Radio Corporation of America instead of his bugle.However, Ziggy 5Day Money Back Guarantee. Write, Wire orPhone Your Order Today! does come thru with a swell treatment with top trumpeting for .Bublitchkl, a traditional Russian air, backed with his own compo(there's undoubtedly an easier way than the traditional 10 easy I. RECORD MONEY MAKERS lessons to become a composer), Fralich WINNERS OF THE WEEKin Swing, for which nothing happens "Manufacturers of Quality Cabinets" untilElman hitsintohisYiddish - wedding groove uncovered during the 4 SLAP HAPPY Bei Mir Blot Du Schoen era,We don't OMAHA NEBRASKA Duke Ellington-The Aristocrat of recall off hand, but for those trumpeters Jars-offers another enticing swing finding trouble copying the notes off the session for your machines. record, they are found either on page 1, or maybe page 2, of Kammen's album THE PLYMOUTH of fralichs. 193LIKEGULARS $37a50 /yh After that session we can only recom- ROCK mend Guy Lombardo's sugary treatment ROCK -OLA NEW Anotheroutstanding achievement OTHER MAKES AT SIMILAR BARGAIN PRICES. for Phil Lang and a triumph for coin on Decca for Thanks for Ev'rything and machines. Deep Purple or his We Speak of You Excellent Mechanical Condition and Appearance. !3Cash Often and The Umbrella Man.And if With Order. Balance C. O. D., F. O. B. New York.First Come- that doesn't wash itall down, there's FirstServed! EXPORT BUYERS THE BOYS FROM Victor's belittling of Lombardo on the Cable: Bluebird label, but forallthat some HARLEM swell sides in the Porgy and Bess songs, EAST COAST PHONOGRAPH DIST, INC, "EASTCOPHON" Cootie Williams'RugCutters cut It Ain't Necessarily So and I Got Plenty 625 -10TH AVE. (Tel: LOngacrc 5-4877) NEW YORK .1" a new novelty groove for the swing. o' Nuttin' or I'll See You in My Dreams stars. backed by Ridin' High from Red, Hot and1 Blue.And 1n searching out the sweet strains, Sammy Kaye commands atten- tion on Victor with A Song of Old Hawaii AT and Little Lad and Among Those Sail- ing with Mexicali Rose. SENSATIONALLY WE GIVE TERMS WU BLITZ ERS LOW PRICE TO ESTABLISHED OPERATORS IN KENTUCKY, INDIANA, OHIO AND TENNESSEE. Get In Touch With Us. 616 Write or Wire THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS MILLS DANCE MASTER $17.50 I WURLITZER P-12 $39.50 SEEBURC 1935 SELECTOPHONE... 17.50 SEEBURC A SYMPHONOLA 39.50 SOUTHERN AUTOMATIC MUSIC CO. BABE KAUFMAN "'al (1'. 642)E 250 W. 54th St., N.Y, C. 620MASSACHUSETTS AVE.. 542 2ND ST., 312 W. 7TH ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. LOUISVILLE, KY. CINCINNATI O. 70 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939

Raconditioned Ready to Set on Location and Priced Low T}ADE IN Phonographs, Capahart, 1088 model What the Records Are _$35.00 MillsDance Master 17.50 Mills Dance Master De Luxe 94.60 Mills Do -Re -MI 44.60 ALLOWANCE MillsStudio 115.00 Rock -Ola, 1938 model 49.50 For any kind of Mills Slots to apply Rock -Ola Rhythm King, 12 'words on any Ilterns listed below. Doing for Me--- 75.00 Seeburg Melody King, Model K or Q. 15 records ___ 126.00 Seeburg ESO 176.00 SeeburgSelectophone 17.50 In this, the operators' own column,market now. When A-Tisket A-Tasket Seeburg Selectophone De Luxe 85.00 began to wane I wondered what would Seeburg Symphonola, Model A, wal- the music merchants of the entire na- nut 49.50 tionhelponeanothertoselectthesubstitute or if there would be a number Seeburg Symphonola, ModelB, C that would have the demand of the or D 59.50 biggest money -making records.Itis aChick Webb -Ella Fitzgerald tune. How- Seeburg Symphonola, Model B.X. 100.00 servicebythe operatorsandfortheever My Reverie has almost set up re- Seeburg Symphonola, Model HJ.R.J. operators. When contributing to thisceipts equal to that number and the Seeburg Symphonola, Model Orson column be sure to include the name of 296.00 Larry Clinton hit came along Just at Seeburg Symphonola, Model Rex_ 159.50 the recording, the name of theartistthe right time.. Wurutter P400 69.60 I have noticed that some operators are and the type of location the recording Wurlitter618 125.00 goes best in. getting good salesfrom TwoSleepy CONSOLES People, but it has been my experience BallySkillField 8 40.00 Address communications to this number is not commanding the lead BallyTeasers 39.60 Chuck -a -Letts 30.ee It should.This number puzzles me, for Exhibit Races 64.60 WHAT THE RECORDS AREit seems to have excellent melody and Galloping Dominoes 79.50 KeeneyKee Dell 105.00 DOING FOR ME, the waxings are exceptionally good.I Kentucky Club 125.00 explain this fact (to myself) by reason Kentucky SkillTime, 1938(like THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHINGthat competition is so strong the Sleepy new) 146.00 Stoner'sSkillDerby 85.00 piece was unable to break thru. TrackKing 49.50 COMPANY, The Umbrella Man isoneofthe TrackTime(redcabinet) 99.50 SLOT MACHINES 1564 Broadway, New York City.niftiest numbers I have heard during GraetchenColumbia, 60______532.50 the past few months. Its popularity is Jennings Duchess,6c 10.00 growing steadily.I don't hesitate to say Jennings Little Duch, triple d.P., 1 o 17.50 that from the operator's angle this tune K. &S. Bell,lo 7.50 Louisville will take a perchalongsideA-Tasket. Mills Blue Front, single J. P., 10o 37.60 Jeepers Creepers doesn't live up to its Mills Blue Front, D. J.P., so 37.50 Mills Dewey, 60 46.00 January 14,1938. name when it comes up the ladder.It MillsCross Diamond(es.render) 20.00 ALL -STEEL SAFE STAND has done anything but "creep" into my MillsExtraordinary, 5 or 10c 22.50 To the Editor: Mills 8. O. K., es. D. J. P..6c 19.50 Weighs 47 lbs. Empty. At this time our big money makerslists of bests. Mills Q. T., Oreen Front (late mod- Include: My Reverie, by Bing Crosby; The movie Angels With Dirty Faces el) 36.00 was recently in Asbury for a week. Dur- Mills War Eagle, 10c, 20 stops 22.50 You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, Mills Wolf Head, D. J.P., 6c 16.00 also by Crosby, and Two Sleepy People,ing the time the film was on the local Pace Bantam, 60 12.60 screen we had quite a demand for the Pace Comet, 25c ____ 20.00 by Fats Waller. The favorite artist here WatlingRolla -Top. 10c______25.00 seems to be Bing Crosby. Benny Good-number and its popularity was main- Watling TwinJ.P., 10c 15.00 man, Tommy Dorsey, Hal Kemp andtained for a week or two. With the ad- Wading Twin J.P., 10 ball gum_ 17.50 Guy Lombardo are favorites of manyvent of more swingy tunes this number NEW MACHINES READY FOR IMME- has gradually lostits position.How- DIATE DELIVERY people. Groetchen Columbia I find that it. is worth while to watchever, giving credit where credit is due, MillsVest Pocket Bell the movies and stock up on the num-it is not very far from the top of my Stoner's Chubbie bers from them. An example of this Islist. W. B. Dandy Peanut Vander You're a Sweet Little Headache from the They Say,Have You Forgotten So WRITE FOR PRICES movie Paris Honeymoon, as well as theSoon?, Heart and Soul, Who Blew Out selectionI Have Eyes.Bing Crosby'sthe Flame?, Girl Friend of the Whirl- Cable Address WB 30. discs of these two numbers both promiseing Dervish and You Must Have Been a to go over big. Beautiful Baby are numbers that have NO VELTY Inthisterritorytherearemanydrawn consistently good receipts for me 'VV. S CO., INC. locations where string bands and cow-along the shore. A bevy of such tunes 3500 N. GRAND BLVD.. sr. LOUIS, MO. MILLS VEST POCKET BELL boy recordings will get better play thanis always welcomed and appreciated by With new Reel Set -Up.Tube will the leading orchestras.The selectionany operator. MAX LEVINE, not empty. Hill Billy Swing, by Jimmie Revard, and King Amusement Co., several orders to take care of his lo- Sweet Sue, by the Hoosier Hot Shots, Asbury Park, N. J. cations. do their share In bringing in the nickels. W. C. McClincy, of Elmira, N. Y., who The colored artists that go best here are is one of the largest operatorsinthis Fats Waller and Georgia White. city, placed several big orders with the Ifind that most people usually go ÍJer:rzsylOarrra Atlas Novelty Co. to take care of his by the orchestra or singer rather than locations. the name of the song.This Is especially PITTSBURGH. Jan.28. -HarryJ. true where the Jitterbugs and the onesMiele,manageroftheWilliamsport George Scrofani, Merchants' Amuse- interested in the field of popular musicAmusement Co., Williamsport, Pa., wasment Co., of Johnstown, Pa., was very hang out.For spots where the oldervery active at the coin machine showbusy at the show.He was seen several patrona go our best bets are Waynein Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Gua Knieriem,times in the company of Ernie Walker, of King, Guy Lombardo, Bing Crosby andof Cumberland, Md., were present pur-Fort Worth, Tex.; Tom Singleton, of Sammy Kaye. chasing new equipment fortheirlo-Syracuse, N. Y., and Art O'Mealia, of I think your column is a great helpcations. Pittsburgh. for all operators, and I know that I will not go wrong In selecting and. buy- One of the few disappointing things of Gust Georges, Leon Paschaledes, George ing records that are listed fil your Recordthe show was the absence of the popular(Butch) Glausser, Al Klodell, Fred Ludfn Buying Guide. Louis(Lakie)Grossman, oneoftheand several other of the Pittsburgh oper- HELEN L. HESS, largest operators of the Pittsburgh area.ators were too busy to make the show. Manager Record Department, But we are told they are hoping that MILLS SQUARE BELL Pan-American Amusement Co., Sam Shapiro spent only two days atthey will be at the next show. The Console with The complete Mys- Louisville, Ky. the show, as he had to hurry back to Due to the fact that Phil Greenberg, tery Bell Mechanism. his operations In Pittsburgh. manager of the Atlas Novelty Co.. of Sam Chaban and a party of friendsPittsburgh, was busy filling orders for Asbury Park, N.J. spent only a few hours at the show.Seeburgs, he was unable to be in Chi- Chaban had to leave early in the weekcago. Many inquired for him. Neverthe- January14, 1939. for Florida. less his assistant, Art O'Mealia, was over To the Editor: to the Seeburg factory rushing orders Frankly,I amwell pleased with theDave Smith, of New Castle, Pa., wasthru for Atlas so that Greenberg could numbers that are being placed on thelooking over phonographs and he placedfill his many orders.

TRIPLE TJRN TABLE SAFE Wcichs 640lbs.Empty. WRITE US 005 CIRCULARS AND PRICES. PALMANTIER-KING SALES CO. 1107 W.Tusc. St., Canton, Ohio MUSIC OPERATORS and wives at the Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, at banquet given by Southern Equipment Co., record distributor thruout Texas. February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 71 HAND LOAD

A. B. T. MODEL "F" TARGET. It's Legal and a Proven Winner. 'Phone, Wire or Mail Your Order Today. Terms; 1 /3 With Order. Balance e. O. D. A. R. (BUD) KINNEY (center), recently appointed distributor in State 0/ HAND LOADED ROL -A -TOP THE VENDING MACHINE CO., Washington, is all set to go with Rock-Ola's phonographs.Jack Nelson, TWIN JACK POT BELL 205-15 Franklin St.. Fayetteville, N. C. Rock -Ola vice-president (left), and I. F. Webb, Rock -Ola executive (right), HOW IT WORKS: The lack Pot does extended offer of full co-operation. not fill automatically from the play in the machine, it must be loaded by hand. It releases automatically, however, when Operators fully understand, he says, the 3 bars are hit. how this automatic playing every 30 HOW JACK POT IS LOADED: There is WISCONSIN' minutes attracts extra customers. a lock in the center of the Eagle.You Advertising Staples is very emphatic about wishing put your key inthelock, turn it and the goldEagle comes rightoff,asitis OPERATORS!- to control the amount of advertising attached to the lock.Then the loca- placed on the records.He says that tion owner drops the coins In the Jack anything more than a dozen words at Pot which is empty. We havebeenappointed Wisconsin On Records Dletrlbutorfor the beginning and the end of a good Equipped with Mystery Payout: 3-5- J. P. SEEBURO CORP. musical selection would kill the adver- 10-14-20 and Jack Pots.Built In lc, tising idea altogether.For that reason 5c, 10c, 25c play. WE NEED 200 :lutalnatic timer promiseshe desires to retain control over the 15 -DAY MONEY -BACK GUARANTEE USED PHONOGRAPHS advertising angle of the business. Such Write for Circulars and Prices. WillOfferspecialtrade -Inallowances new featuresforusingproducts as beer and cigarets are being MADE ONLY BY regardlessofage or make! Write for adv. records on phonos advertised in his present set-up. further Information! Advertising men, he says, tell him that WATLING MANUFACTURING CO. the record idea provides a medium which MILWAUKEE 4640.4660 W. Fulton St. Chicago,III. COIN MACHINE COMPANY CHICAGO. Jan. 28. -John Staples, ofcan be checked as toitsadvertising 2816 W. North Ave., Milwaukee. Wis. Washington, was In Chicago today tovalue much easier than radio.Hence it Est. 1889 -Tel. Columbus 2770. demonstrate a new phonograph attach-will have a very definiteadvertising Cable Address, "Watlingite," Chicago ment developed to "pep up the play offield. 4111~1ft. such machines."He had Justcome He describes the mechanism as being 1939's New, Money -Makingfrom the East, he said, where very simple and flexible.It can be in- demonstrated the device to the Rudolphstalled by the operator in 15 minutes Counter Machine Wurlitzer Co.The device Is shown onand may be easily removed at any time the patent application to be an "auto-without defacing the machine in any PHONOGRAPHS matic record -selecting mechanism." but full pos-way.It automatically times, shifts and THE BIGGEST BUY IN USEDAUTO- GET -A -PACKthat does not indicate the plays the one advertising record, and MATIC PHONOGRAPHS TODAY! sibilities of the invention. the time interval of playing can beset It is a new idea, according to Staples.to one hour or most any interval other ROCK-OLA'S IMPERIAL Records to bring to the automatic phonographthan 30 minutes.The half-hour In- With light -Up Grille. Multi d some definiteusesas an advertisingterval is suggested as the standard In- RecordSelector. Machine It has been definitely testedterval for full advertising value. complete with HI -Boy Pho- 1 815 medium. nograph Stand. Formerly in such locations as the Squire Grill in Staples says that he formerly was sold wholesale 5376.00 loPlay. Washington, where overaperiodofwith the Oriole Coin Machine Corp., of NOW Small, eight weeks it increased the earnings ofBaltimore, for four years and that he 1 /3 Cash Deposit Quiet a phonograph as much as $3 per week.had full experience in the musicbusi- he said.It has been carefully checkednesswhile with that well-known organi- Automatic Coin Machine Sales Co. Cigarette by advertising agencies' and manufac-zation.He now operates phonographs 800-810 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, 111. Type turers' representatives so that facts arein Washington. Jackpots. available to show what it will do. $1.25- How It Works $25.00. Staples explains that his mechanism permits the use of one record on any standard automatic phonographs which contains abrief advertising plug for OVER 100 STYLES It really gets the play.Choice of some product and the device will auto- TO SELECT FROM. blue,silver,redand green krenklo maticallyshiftand playthisrecord enamel.A.B.T. Visible Slot.Also every 30 minutes.The automatic de- THEGINAL made In WONDER BELL style, ORI RED -WHITE & BLUE tc-5e.10c-25c play,Jackpot up to vice has been carefully developed to not 560. Order one or each today. interfere with customers who deposit a THE LEADER OF ALL JAR DEALS. coin and their choice of a record.The AwERIC11E1,fmLiE 5: 80 WINNERS. THE MARKEPP CO. alwaysgetstherecord he 1850 Tickets. Each E lehDot 1Lots) á1.00 3328 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, O. customer Takes In 592.50 JARS. 30c Extra. selects and he never has to pay for the Pays Out 72.00 1410 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, O. advertising record.This. Staples de- Please State Your Business When is the important feature of his Profit $20.50 I Writing Us. clares, o 55 WriteUsfor Full Particulars on Our Complete Line ofJar device, that itwill not interfere with Deals. ALSO SEND FOR CATALOG. theplay ofcustomers and that the customer will not be disgruntled by hav- -603.001.00 PHONOGRAPH HEADQUARTERS ing paid for a record that contains an WIS. DE LUXE CORP. advertising plug. 1900.12 North 3rd Street, Milwaukee, Wis. SPECIAL As the planisbeing worked now. 1 GALLOPING DOMINO $69.50 Staples explained, an advertising agency 2 RED HEAD TRACK TIMES 99.50 69.50 makes a contract to place one advertis- DISTRIBUTORS I GRAY HEAD TRACK TIME ing record on each of so many machines WURLITZER 1 TAN FORAN 34.50 WURLITZER USED 39.50 at $1 per machine for the week.The PHONOGRAPHS 1 DERBY DAY CONSOLE PHONOGRAPHS at LowerPrices CAROMS 14.75 advertising recordisbeing limited to PHOTOFINISH 14.75 not more than a dozen words at the P 30s $47.50 CLOCKER 19.75 beginning and the end of the record. P 412s or P 312s . . $54.50 EAGLE EYE 89.50 otherwise it is a standard musical record. 616s $95.00 89.50 RAYOLITE Every 30 minutes during the day and DISTRIBUTORS PERMO.POINT NEEDLES -PRICE SCHEDULE. evening the record automatically plays. 3 to 10 400 300PHONOGRAPHS 11 to P9 320 MILLS DANCE MASTER $ 49.50 giving the advertiser a definite number 100 or More 30o ROCK -OLA NO. 2 69.50 of broadcasts while the location is giving EVERY INSTRUMENT GUARANTEED 100% PERFECT CONDITION WURLITZER P-12 69.50 its patrons that much free music. MECHANICALLY AND LOOK LIKE NEW. WURLITZER 412 79.50 TERMS: 1 /3 Deposit WithOrder,Balance C. O. D. HARRYH. COHEN ROCK, IMPERIAL 20 169.50 (Order From Either Often.) WURLITZER 616-A 139.50 PERFECT CONDITION OHIO SPECIALTY COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1920. Sport Page. $70; Fairgmounds. $40 Each; 2 for $70; GERBER & GLASS 2 Arlington. 1 Proakness, $22 Each;1Watling Dou- I 713 E. BROADWAY ble J. P.. 520; 1 Jennings Front Vender, $16; 5225 12 W. COURT ST. Wren or Wire Orders 914 DIVERSEY BLVD. for all; S5Ettrafor Crating. CINCINNATI, O. shipped Same Day Received. LOUISVILLE, KY. CHICAGO, ILL. JOHN R. SMITH, Effingham,III. 72 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939 operator could afford to pay. Operators who have seen and purchased our cabi- Correspondent Tells Troubles nets say that we have done just that." Wood Products Co.nowuses 75 YOU CAN'T per cent of Its equipment in the manu- TELL THE DEPTH Encountered in French Lottery factureofthe cabinets, according to Grace. The cabinetsare handsomely OF THE WELL BY PARIS, Jan. 28.-The suppression ofprinted perhaps 100 and while the print-finished, giving the effectof mother THE LENGTH OF the French lottery, effective in Decem-ing is being done they have a few moreofpearl,and areilluminatedin THE HANDLE ON ber of this year, which has been con-series run out where they do not possessa variety of brilliant colors.Cabinets THE PUMP! And, ducted by the government since 1934, hasthe original. are cigaret burnproof and alcohol resist- you never will know what great been expected for some time. The capital prizes are one of 5,000,000 In this case the cabinet ministers havefrancs,twoof 3,000,000,threeofing, Grace says. money-makersthe gameslisted been much more generous in time allow-1,000,000 and six of 500,000 francs and "The most beautiful cabinet creation herereallyareuntilyouplace ance than that given the bell machinesseveral thousand ofsmaller amounts.I've ever seen," is the way George Her- them ON LOCATION! Every in1937, when the outlawing was ef-With 12 chances in 1,500,000 for a capitalman, production manager tor the com- game here YOU CAN BUY fective on the instant and confiscationprize,it can be readily seen the lawpany, puts it.Herman has been in the WITH CONFIDENCE - AND was commenced before the ruling ap-of averages is in their favor. business for the past 28 years and is BUY RIGHT! peared 1n the "Journal Office" or in If one of the capital prizes does comerecognized as an authority on cabinet- the daily press. to them and they have too many ticketsmaking. George Ponser. This article is not written with theout to cover, as has happened several The cabinets are made to fit prac- intention of criticizing the passing or tically all makes and models of phono- Chieain's times, the banker takes the original (itgraphs, Grace says, and orders are being Straight Novelty enforcing of French laws, but to showis the only one that will be paid on) tohandled without delay. or Free Play someone has blundered. the lottery bank, draws the amount won MIAMI When the suppression of the lotteryand leaves for parts unknown, leaving Davals was announced, L' Oeuvre, a daily paperthe owners of the fractions holding the BrandNew Double Reserve particularly antagonistic to the slots, ap-bag and their tickets. pearedwithaneditorialdemanding, Of course, thereare honest dealers CcSGdy Patb, 72.e DOUBLE TREASURE "Why suppress the lottery and permitwho have been established for years and the slot machines to continue?"Thewho handle mostly the fractions of the ASBURY PARK, N. J., Jan. 28.-Mac only machines in operation since 1937 (CQ) Levine, of the King Amusement Exhibit's different veteran societies -and which toCo., is an ardent collector of miniature St Noveaylty are those of the amusement type, anddate have taken 70 per cent of the many to pose such a question is much themillions that have been won.That aboats.To say the least, his collection CHIEF arFrraighteePl same as pointing an accusing finger atracket, in proportions impossible to esti-is highly interesting and educational. He Keeney's children playing marbles. mate, exists is not denied and Itwillhas over 50 models, a good many of them Possibly when the payouts were inbetopurge theseundesirables fromoriginals. vogue during the 16 months they werethe organization that new formulae will POT SHOT legal a minor racket was started butbe established. Peter Vetrano, of the Convention Hall I Ball Free Play Model or crumbled when there was nothing to Amusement Co., has been elected to an 1 Ball Multi -Free Play Model exist on but amusement machines. The office in the newly organized Republican ALSO lottery in its four years of cancerlike How It Works club.Pete's a hustler and will make SPINNER - WINNER existence has become the racket that the aggregation an A-1 director. drew theracketeersfromthemore This is an interesting and unusual dangerous and less profitable adventuresreport on the French lottery and its Operating conditions to and around to develop the sale of fractions of lot-relation to the amusement machines Asbury are improving and wide-awake tery tickets into a super -racket.That in France.It clearly indicates thatops are looking forward to a banner the lottery will not be suppressed in De-'the cry of "racket" against coin -oper- year.Several have extensive plans un- cember, as stated, is quite safe to pre-ated amusement machinesisoften der their hats which include the pur- 1.11,1°T,110 sume.A new system or formula will raised by much bigger interests. chase of thenewestandlatest be inaugurated for the disposal and sale A similar situation to the French equipment. 33 WEST 60thST., of tickets in an endeavor to bring a developments led to the repeal of the NEW YORK CITY larger percentage of the total into the Florida. slot license law. A newspaper All night diners in the area still hold public treasury by a more tight controlconnected with racing news interests the lead as the top spots for cigaret 11-1S East Runyon St., NEWARK, N. I. of the selling agents and the handling started the crusade against slots. Rac- vending machines. 1435 Bedford Ave BROOKLYN, N. Y. and disposal in general. ing and bolita interests maintained influentiallobbiesandsomebody There seemstobea demandfor 900 North Franklin, PHILADELPHIA,PA. In the first two drawings tickets were counter games.Nearly every . storein sold only by licensed tobacco shops andaroused the churches and financed this resort sector seems to be using a banks.At the time the entire ticket their drive.So the slot license law was repealed. machine of some type or make. had to be purchased and costing 100 In France there is a daily newspa- francs ($3) was a hardship or impossibleper, supporter of the lottery racket, Paramount Amusement Co., of Avon - for about 60 per cent of the French leading the crusade against amuse- by -the -Sea, is putting out some new ma- population.It was decided to permit chines. Conover is one person who really anyone established to buy the entire ment machines. understands good games. He has recent- ticket and cut it as he wished, IOths, ly built one that is sure to be a "wow." 20ths, etc., and charge a small amount as commission in the sale, thus 10ths He's a strong booster for Stoner prod- were sold for 11 francs, 20ths at 5.50Money and Time inucts, too. francs. The new coin machines in town were To be established meant having moneyWestern Cabinets inspected by a group of location men enough to rent a vacant store, engage from out of town.This can mean but a sign painter to print bank on the OMAHA, Jan. 28.-The old saying thatone thing-businessis picking up in window, buy a few tickets and the trans-beauty is only skin deep may be appro-all localities. formation was completed, the formerpriatelyusedInthecabinet-making racketeer was now a banker and author-business, according to an opinion ex- Sales of Pin Games are on the boom. ized government agent for the disposalpressed by L. R. Grace, general managerThereisa growing optimism among of lottery tickets in fractions. of the Wood Products Mfg. Co., Omaha.buyers.Art Seger, of the Casino Amuse- The government issues 1,500,000 tick- "It takes a lot more than a few piecesment Co., with Harry Zink, of the Coast ets; these are purchased by agents, aboutof lumber, a handful of wood screwsCigaret Service, are in Chicago looking 80 per cent going to different war veter-and a bottle of furniture polish to makeover new equipment. Beforeleaving * Mills Vest Pocket Bell $49.50 ans' organizations and bona fide estab-a cabinet of outstandingdesign andfor the Windy City Seger had a lot to A completely automatic Bell with mechanical nxy- lishments,thebalancetothenewlybeauty." Grace said. "When we decidedsay in praiseof the new Paramount out.Makes money like a Blue Front. Use it over, established banks and agents.All haveto manufacture Illuminated cabinets forgame. where. Ask for newest merchandising oilers. their own tickets printed; If these areold phonographs we were prepared to Boyle Amusement Co. l Oths or 20ths the originalisplaceddevote money and time to produce the The advent of heavy snows on the in the safe and the fractions put onfinest piece of merchandise on the mar-Jersey Coast doesn't seem to have ham- , 522 W. flirt St., Oklahoma City, Okla. sale, but instead of ten loths there areket, and produce itat a price everypered the receiptsabit. The diner trade on cigarets from machines is still holding up.The pin -game operators caught two exceptionally good week- ends in a row. Long Branch Recreation Pieris get- ting ready for summer. The buildings MILLS VEST POCKET BELL will undergo improvements and repairs as soon as possible.Danny Maher is anticipating a big season.The World's $49.50 Fair will send millions of people to the Coast,and Maher says Long Branch Give -Away Prices is the spot. 10 MillsFuturityBells, 50 Play,In Dominick Scaglioneis back in Long good condition.Each 530.00 Mills War. EagleBells,55,10c, 250 Branch.He'll soon get plans under way Play.Each 20.00 for the operation of his games on the Pace Comets, So. 10c Play. Each 18.00 Boardwalk. Jennings Chiefs Bells, 8e Play. Each 25.00 MillsQ.T. GreenFront,used three Kyle (Bonnie) Bonnifield says he has weeks, 1c play. Each 30.00 never seen such a midwinter upturn to S Desale Talles, used one week. Each_ 18.00 Each and Same in Exhibit 35 Game. the pin -game business. He is right in 50 Peanut Machines uked 30 days, at a bar- the midst of a bunch of them, with the gain. 23.00 each while they last. Beach and Casino Amusement companies 25 8 -ColumnAd LeeNut andCandyMa- operating within stone's throw. And, too, chInea, used 3 weeks.likenew, cost $38.50. Bonnifleld knows games-he's a veteran Each now 818.00. Stands $4.00 each. in the amusement biz. Send 1/3Deposit WithOrder. We've misted seeing Herman Ruben on the Boardwalk lately.Here's odds O. & S, NOVELTY CO, he's selecting new and quality prizes 1005 Broadway, Rockford,W. for his Radio concession. ) Hy Bromberg, whose nimble fingers ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD -- JIM BUCKLEY, general sales manager of Bally. Mfg. Co, shows Meyer tickle the ivories in Jack Arnold Press' YOU'LL BE SATISFIED WITH Marcus (right), of Markepp Co., Cleveland, "how to do It on Hawthorne, 10 - Band at the Berkeley Carteret Hotel, la RESULTS way multiple with twin reserve." an ardent pin -game fan. February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 73 Slot License OpFUZU IE ctieS Watch the- Poe9r In Michigan l0 . H \O P ( Petitions to amend Consti- Not a make -shift tution so that slots, hand- 44%) ' a real game. M.P Player drops, books may be legal

spins or shoots LI.IEI coin.Accurate DETROIT, Jan. 28.-A proposal to record of pay- legalize bell machines is gaining con- outs.6 -tumbler siderable support from various groups in lock. Triples cig- Michigan. The planIstoplace an arette sales. amendment to the State constitution LEGAL -CLEVER upon theballotin November,1940. AMUSING! Under the proposal, essentially similar Sample $3.95 to that discussed for Nebraska and other '(D.p.,eel. C. O. D. Western States, proceeds would be used tClie1 (Cn..r., for payment of old -age pensions. The Michigan plan calls for a license STAR MFG. & SALES CO. of $1,000 per year per slot machine- roughtly a 400 per cent tax on the value 3901.05 WAYNE - KANSAS CITY, M0. of the business, figuring á machine as worth $250 on the average.Only one license would be issued for each 100 of population, but any one county could exclude machines by popular vote. ONLY A FEW LEFT ! Payments of old -age pensions would begin at $50 per month under the plan. Petitfbns are now being widely circu- ACROSS THE BOARD lated in the State thru an established organizationseekingtosponsorthe Rock-Ola'ssensationalone-shot amendment, which would also license table. handbooks. Low PriceWill Surprise You Dan Baum in AVON NOVELTY CO. Stamp Business 2923 Prospect Ave. ST.LOUIS,Jan.28. -Dan Baum, Cleveland. Ohio owner of the Baum Novelty Co., who needs no introduction to the coin ma- chine Industry, has entered Into part- nership with Erwin Diehl, business man Western Games of this city, in the stamp business. The new firm will operate under theThe Smallest Automatic Payout in the Workl- Intrigue Bell Op name of the B. & B. Stamp Service, with offices located at 6020 Southwest CHICAGO, Jan. 28. -"The stir causedboulevard, St. Both men are among operators by Western ProductsmembersoftheAmericanPhilatelic Mills Vest Pocket Bell! exhibit of pay tables during the recentSociety and the Society of Philatelic convention has produced highly satis-Americans.They plan on going into$49.50 F.O.R.CHICAGO MILLS NOVELTY COMPANY. 4100 FULLERTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. factory results."states Sales Managerthe new venture on an extensive scale. Don Anderson. buying and selling stamp collections and "I am especially proud to report oneaccumulations. case in particular as having direct bear- ing on the influence of our games in theoperatingfield."saidAnderson. "Favorablecomment onthevariousHarry Hoppe ,. il-11: 1,1.L',12.-, 17 r. games we offered at the show. Derby l. .,:n .,,'.»..v,:°';.,.. ALL THE PROFITS Clock in particular, attracted the atten-Postpones Trip tion of a veteran operator of Kentucky ¡5s`i who prior to that time had operated CHICAGO, Jan. 28.- Harry Hoppe, , _n. bells only.After an inspection of West-foreignrepresentativeofthe Exhibit o4° 3°i2 d" ALL THE ACTION ern's pay tables Jim Ashcraft, the op-Supply Co., announced recently that he erator who previously had not beenhas been forced to postpone his trip rúiiiriiiiiii::.:Zii interested in such equipment, placed athru the Orient due to the terrific de- of a Slot in 3 -Bar Jackpot substantialorderforseveralof themand placed upon Exhibit's production games in the Western line. facilities in supplying the I demand for All Tickets Are Actual 3 -Color "Ashcraft's decision to operate West-currentgames,principallyofChief, i ern pay tables is coincidental with thefree play and straight novelty game, and mum:NaeaN N aá ai Reproductions of Slot Symbols. generaloperators'trendtoWesternof Longchamp, new low-priced console. games.In the face of an example like Hoppe stated: "Because of this con- this it Is obvious that the money -makingdition we are not 1n a position at this rinnwanififili* Jackpot Dumps 13 Times. abilityof our games hasplentyoftime to consider any additional foreign s. business. .u.mNwe=eeáá.o...... a strength," Anderson said. No. 2423 - 2400 Holes. Takes In $120.00; Average Payout, $65.56; Average GrossProfit,$54.44. PRICE $5.50 EACH Send for Folder NC -17 - It's Packed With New Profit -Makers. 3c HARLICH MFG. C0.141CÁGOsILL.lvd.,

ALL USED EQUIPMENT SHIPPED OUT IN A-1 CONDITION USED NOVELTY GAMES Airway $16.00 Exposition 535.00 Paramount (Reserve) ..$56.00 Bally Reserve 16.00 NepPY Dayt 6.00 Peachy 45.00 Bally Rocket 10.00 XI -Lo 80.00 Ricochet 6.00 Belly View (Reserve) 30.00 Hole 'Em 6. Sox 5.00 Bambino 15.00 Keens 10.0000 SnappyShort 22.50 12.00 Long Beach 8.00 Stoners Races 8.00 Bulls Eye 22.50 Carnival Mad Cap . 5.00 Swing Chicago Baseball 6.00 Keeney Multi Free Races Turf Nings 10.00 Chico Derby 6.00 (Free Play) 82.50 Turf Queens 15.00 Dux 8.00 Napa 17.50 Vogue ...... 5.00 Electric 21 6.00 Odd Bell(Rasarre) 60.00 Zephyr (Bally) 16.00 USED AUTOMATICS AND CONSOLES USEDCOUNTER GAMES. Bang Tells $60.00 Deuces Wild $12.00 Track Tiros (Red Head) 80.00 Skill Draw 7.60 Turf Champs 15.00 Zephyr 12.00 Pacific Dominole 22.50 Mounter King 12.60 Preaknesa 22.60 Reel Races .. ..4.00 Write for Price Vest Pocket Bells. Aso Write for Special Price* an Slots. We Carry a Complete Stock of Used Slot Machines. TERMS: 1/9 Deposit With Order. Balance C. O. D. We Are Distributors for Mills Novelty Co. and Carry a Complete LI e of Their Products. *020 OLIVE STREET, OLIVE NOVELTY C O . Br. Lours, Mo. PHONE - FRANKLIN 3620.

JULIUS PACE, Dixie Coin Machine Co., New Orleans, and Ray Becker ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD - YOU'LL BE (right). Keeney & Co. salesmanager,drink a toast to Keeney's new Sptnner- Winner, counter game. SATISFIED WITH RESULTS 74 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939 EXHIBIT'S 1939Sphinx Comments On Games at Show MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28.- Bill(The Sphinx) Cohen, head of Silent Sales Co., COLUMBIA `LONGCNAMP' was back in the city this week after attending the annual coin machine con- SILENT AUTOMATIC vention in Chicago. He reported a good time and also Is telling the trade here what he saw in the way of new ma- PAYOUT BELL chines. Thousands of Columbia Bells on lo- The Sphinx says: "After viewing the cation are demonstrating the suc- two coin machine shows there Is quite cessofItsbrilliantmechanical a trendtowardmerchandisingma- principles. chines.The greatest advance in these Double Jackpots,self -loading, shows over others is that manufacturers pay Alternately, their capacityis adjustable. Each Columbia can have realized it is useless to put slip- be converted from nickels to dimes. shod stuff together and call them games. quarters or pennies, change parts "Models of new games and machines Included, no experience needed. shownthisyearwerecomplete,de- Columbia Is completelyslug - veloped along sound lines, proven appeal proof,becauselast coins played and were well made. Heretofore I have are paid out first. always predicted that not more than 5 Turret escalator shows last six coins.Completely silent In oper- per cent of new games shown would go ation -creates no unwantedat- into production. tention. "After seeing the two shows I am pre- dicting that 90 per cent of the games and machines shown will go into pro- GROETCHEN duction and that the machines turned out will be a success.The manufac- TOOL COMPANY turingindustry hasImproved that much." 130 N.IUnion St. Chicago New Groetchen RE -CONDITIONEDGAMES SLOTS -5c Play. 2 Gottlieb Derby Day, 3 One -Two -Three ...529.50 Items Going Well 35 Mills Blue Fronts ..527.50 9 -Coin Head $39.50 6 Zetas 19.50 CHICAGO, Jan.28. -"Since the ex- 40 Jennings Chiefs .... 17.50 5 Jennings Multiple 7 Odd Balls 89.50 8 Melon Bells ...... 47.50 Races 99.50 12 Bally Reserves 14.50 hibition at the coin machine show three 15 Cagle Commanders.. 27.60 4 Jennings Parlay Races 69.50 2 Hot Tips 19.80 of our new Items have shown thru sales 1 Q. T. 17.50 8 Jennings Paddock Club 59.60 3 PhotoFinial) 12.50 1 Bantam 10.00 1 Keeney's Dark Horse. 29.50 2 Acrossthe Board 39.60 results how well they attractedcon- 2 Little Dukes 10.00 7 Keeney's 1937 Skill - 1 Grand Stand 119.50 vention coinmen;' declared an official of 100 Play. time, Red Heads 75.00 2 Sport Pago 89.50 the Groetchen Tool Co. 1 Mills Blue Front 830.00 1 Pamee Bells 19.50 3 Stoner Champs 39.50 lc Play. 1 MillsRio 49.60 4 Derby Champs 59.50 "The new Skill Jump Game, one of 10 MillsBlue Fronts.$27.50 2 Sklllfields, 7.7oln DIGGER MACHINES. thefirstsuccessfulverticalmarble 1 WerEagle 17.50 Head 34.50 Exhibit Merchantman: games, 1 JenningsDuchess 10.00 PAYOUT TABLES AND RE- Dome Tope. 815.00: drew muchattention. Skill 25c Play. SERVE GAMES. Flat Tops $10.00 Jump has a number of inclined surfaces, 1 War Eagle $17.50 3 Big Race $24.50 Black Cabinet Mute - manually controlled by the player, down 1 Rolletop, Watling 20.00 18 Fairgrounds 39.50 scopes 20.00 I to5 Mystery Selections Pays on Win, 1 Mills Liberty Bell 12.50 9 Fleetwood 34.50 Brown Cabinet, Fen Place, Show and Daily Double. Up to $6.00 which balls must roll before they can CONSOLES. 4 Klondike 49.60 Front 49.50 Top. Changing Odds, Spinning Lights Under enter scoring pockets.The game was 3 Jennings Pickem 559.50 2 Flashers 39.50 1 /3 Deposit With Order. Dial. shown In two models, one with a color- 306 E. BALTIMORE ST. The Sensation of the Coin Machine Show. ful ski background and the other with an MT. ROYAL NOVELTY, INC. BALTIMORE, MD. ornamental playing field called Balance World's Lowest Price, Only $99.50 the Budget. "Sky Fighter Is the name of a real- istic anti-aircraft machine gun.It was MONARCH SCORES AGAIN WITH ee. EXHIBIT SUPPLY CO. a convention favorite.A player directs 4222 W. Lake Street, Chicago, HL a searchlight uppn an attacking squad- ron of planes and at the same time shoots the coin -operated gun firing 250 shots for a nickel.Every shot and every LITTLE POKER FACE! RECONDITIONED & GUARANTEED'hit is registered, and targets light up at You've Seen the Rest - PAYOUTS. 2 Mills H'-Boy.595.00 2 Turf Ch'mps.$17.50 each bit. The game 1s entirely different Now See the BEST ! 3 Fleetwoods 3 Rac'g Forms 12.50 from the Ray -Guns andisentirely 37.50 Little "POKER FACE" with deuces wildisa NEW 4 Gott. Mot 3 Gott. HI -Card mechanical in operation. counter money-maker for you!It's a real profit ace be- tiples , 95.00 (Clock, 2 Bally Sta. Myst.) .... 12.00 "The new Metal Typer commanded cause it has so MUCH player appeal.Everybody knows Little Poker Face gives hies . 29.50 3 Foto-Flnlsh. 10.00 much interest.It is a novel name plate Poker.Everybody plays Poker. 4(Rebuilt) 1. 2 Golden machine which enables the customer to It to them with thrills -action --suspense. Players can't 2-3 29.50 Wheels... 10.00 resist.Plays 1c, 5c, 10e, 260.Legal Bel. Gum Vendor. 4 Arlingtons 27.50 2 Caroms ... 10.00 stamp 32 letters or figures upon an at- Beautiful Metal Cabinet, 93/4 8x8 % .Weight 13 lbs. 2 Big Races 25.00 2 Classics . 10.00 tractivemetaldisc;"concludedthe Deal yourself the winning hand. . rake in the big 2 Gott. Derby 2 Preak ness official. profit pots. . .with Little Poker Face! (Tkt.) . 24.50 Days (No 2 Preakness Clock)... 10.00 Order Your Sample NOW. 1 /3It (No Tkt.) . 21.50 Deposit. Balance C. O. D. Write CONSOLES. 7 4 Paces Races, 2 Exh. Races.S49.50 Buckman Tells of for Quantity Prices. L EA. Brown Cab, 2 Track Times. Series 5,000 Tickets, '37 d ap, with Red Head, se - English Market MONARCH COIN MACHINE CO. Check flee 2,000.. 85.00 1731 BELMONT AVE., CHICAGO Separator .5139.50 3 Ttack Times, NEW YORK, Jan. 28. -David Buckman, 10 Skill Times Without (19351 ..149.50 Tickets, '37 ofAutomachines,Ltd.,London, who 3 Skill Times Red Heads .75.00 came to attend the CMMA show at the (1937 Red 2 Evans Bang - Hotel Sherman In Chicago and who has WE BUY, SELL AND EXCHANGE Head) 88.50 tails . 65.00 WANTED TO BUY 1938 Bally Skill Field, Feto -Finish 512.50 4 Bally Skill 4 Evans Gallop. won the affection of every coinman who Like New $50.00 Sport Page...... 100.00 Grandstands Fields .... 99.50 Dominoes . 65.00 met him, brought much cheer from the Flashers 45.00 Air Races 10.00 BLOTS, Winning Tickets PAYOUT TABLES. NOVELTY TABLETS. 2 Jenn. 10c Dix- 9 Mills 5c Blue English market for the U. S. coin ma- Handicappers Fairgrounds $52.50 Zeta ...... 532.50 le Melon Bells, Fronts, Dbl. chine industry. CONSOLES FOR SALE. Proakness 22.50 Bally Reserve, Late Mod. 20.00 Brand New, J. P., With Buckman reported on the progressive- Rosemont 525.00 Derby Days 12.60 Homestretch 10.00 Orig. Cases. $75.00 Gold Track Times, Red Head 55.00 Heavyweight 12.50 COUNTER GAMES. 15Jenn. 5c Dix- Award $25.00 ness of English coinmen and the fact Track Times, Grey Head 80.00 Rover 26.00 Superior Cigarette Ma. le Melon Bells. 3 Mills Sc Q. that they are continually forging ahead, Derby Day 39.60 Center Smash .. 10.00 chine. New $12.50 Brand New, T. (Set. 3600. using the new games and the new ideas Liberty Bell 39.50 Carom 10.00 Grandstand 19.50 OrigCases 69.50 3847, 39.50 Mills 1-2-3, Rebuilt.. 54.50 Zephyr 15.50 14Jenn. Blue 9773) 25.00 Just as quickly as they are formulated Tanforans Chiefs ... 22.50 2 Mills to Q. by the Industry in this country. CLEVELAND -CHICAGO AMUSEMENT SALES CO 5 Mills 5c T. (Set. 2729 PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND, O. Melon Belle, 7569) ... 22.50 "Tho there are restrictions on some Skill Buttons 2 Mills 50 of the equipment now popular here,tend the English operator has achieved a one of America's best customers.We A Side Star 10.00 machines of many types are in operation Venders .. 55.00 2 Watling 10 10.00 major accomplishment in satisfying thewill always feel a close kinship with the 5 Mills Be 2 Watling in England and are being made moreBritish temperament toward an amuse- American operator. Melon Belle, 5c Rolatops 19.50 and more popular by ,the energetic ef-ment hitherto wholly unknown in Eng- "Not only do we feel thankful to Without 2 Mills lc Blue forts of the British coinmen," he stated. Skill.... 49.60 Fronts, Dbte. lieh history. America's great coin machine industry "It Is my belief," Buckman continued, "We have learned that the ingenious but will continue to work closely with NOVELTIES. "that eventually the British market will it for the benefit of all concerned." 5 RenaniA World 8 Wurlitter Skee prove itself the most progressive in themanufacturing methods as used by the Series ..596.00 .Rolla, 14 -Ft. areof such Buckman returns with the greatest 2 Flee. Crack Crated, Ea..540.00 world.The operators in our countryAmerican manufacturers Shots.... 49.50 Uncratd, Ea. 25.00 have a great deal more to contend withsuperior craftsmanship in this field thatnumber of games that he has ever pre- 2 Marksman..25.00 2 Yet withthey have won the plaudits of all masterviously purchased here. On this trip he 3 Exhibit HI - Rangersi .. 15.00 than do the operators here. craftsmanship in our own country. The 2 Elec.Eyes, alldifficulties we have developed one made a specialty of purchasing counter - 2 Daily Doss. 15.00 I Tkt. 10.00 of the most outstanding businesses ingames that we daily receive from Amer-type machines, which have been going 2 Eels. Rotaries, Op n Escalator, 556.00 are marvelous fromevery He NEW OUTSTANDING SENSATIONS: the history of the amusement industryica truly over here with tremendous force. 8toner's CHUBBIE-5-BALL FREE PLAY: in England. standpoint.It is Indeed thrilling for anbelieves that purchase of this type ms - Gottlieb TRACK RECORD -1 -Ball Payout Englishman to come so many thousandschine for the British market is only 1 /3 Deposit With Order, Bel. C. O. D.. F. O. B. "Wherever the Englishman travels to- s.a(eeere. Md. day he comes upon the same popularof miles and not be disappointed onebegun and that these games will prove types of American games as do Ameri-bitby thefinefactories,thetre-themselvesamongthe bestmoney cans traveling in this country. We havemendously interesting experimentationmakers the English market has ever had. SAVOY VENDING CO. and workmanship constantly going on "There is no doubt," he concluded, "of import duties to contend with that theand the thrilling way In which opera- 4116$ W. FRANKLIN AT.. BALTIMORE. MD. average Americanoperator would be the great interest already apparent in appalled to pay. There is no doubt thentions of huge magnitude are conductedLondon to see the machines that we that with the waiting for machines toin America. have purchased.We will have them arrive, with the higher prices and with "There is every reason to believe thatready for our operators by the time we year correspondencer soon onet advertisers by merle the British market will continue to bereturn." End tlonln9 The Billboard. certain legal factors with which to con - February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 73 / ' LOOK! sAliE'S`522TO sl/S BUI' MILLS VEST POCKETBat FROAII JOE CALCUTT CLEARANCE SALE Machines listed below are slightly used aná like new 'Because and offered subject to prior sale Joe Calcutt has Vest Pocket Bells IN STOCK - PRE -TESTED, PACKED SLOT MACHINES and READY FOR INSTANT DELIVERY - 5 MILLS Brown FrontI.P. Cherry 1 WATLING ROLATOP Ven., 5e, CA $20.00 Your Wire, Phone Call or Letter actually Venders, 5c, serial 439000 $59.50 2 WATLING ROLATOP V., GA, 10c 20.00 5 BONUS Cherry Ven., ser. 43000 65.00 brings you this sensational BIG Money -Maker WATLING GOOSENECK, 10c 15.06 11 MILLS FUTURITY, no CA,ser WATLING ROLATOP V.. CA, 25c 25.06 OVERNIGHT! THE TIME YOU SAVE GETTING over 385000 22.50 WATLING BELL, 25c 25.06 16 MILLS EXTRAORDINARY Vend- ON LOCATION EARNS YOU AN EXTRA PACE BANTAM, lc 15.06 ers, no GA, ser. over 423000 25.00 PACE COMET Ven., Sc 15.0C $5.00 TO $15.00!!HURRY! SAVE MONEY! 8 MELON Ven., Sc, No. 430000 52.50 PACE COMET Ven., 10c.. 15.01 Y RUSH YOUR ORDER to Joe CalcuttNOW!! 1 MELON BELL. 5c, No. 430000 49.50 PACE BELL, No I.P., 25c 10.00 6 MILLS BONUS Venders, serial JENNINGS lc DUCHESS . 15.0C VestPocketBells SOLD in Over5,000 over 428000 52.50 4 IENNINCS Side Ven., noI.P., 5c 7.50 LESS THAN 90 DAYS!By ordering from 1 MILLS FUTURITY, 5c, CA 25.00 2 JENNINGS Double I.P.Fr. V., Sc 17.50 Joe Calcutt you'll BE FIRST toCAS/ 3 MILLS DIAL Venders, Sc, Fruit 12.50 1 JENNINGS CHIEF BELL I.P., 25c 25.00 3 MILLS CHERRY BELLS, 5c 49.50 1 IENNINCS BELL, no J.P., 25c 10.00 Mills Vest $4950 O' EN "SILENTLY" with 8 MILLS Blue Front, GA, 5c 37.50 1 JENNINGS CENTURY, 50c 35.00 3 MILLS Regular, CA, Sc 1/3WithOrder. We Ship. Pocket Bell! 22.50 2 CAILLE CONSOLES, Sc 45.00 Balance C. O. D. 5 MILLS RedFr.,CA,Sc,serials 2 CAILLIE Single J.P. Vender, 5c 10.00 over 366000 39.50 4 MILLSI. P. Bells, Sc, serials 4 MILLS Red Fr., no GA, Sc, serials 424647-424660 49.50 over 368000 39.50 4 MILLS I. P. Bells, Sc,serials THE VENDING MACHINE COMPANY 2 MILLS SILENTS 17.50 409323-409828 45.00 205.15 FRRNISLIN STREET FRYETTEVILIE.N.C.2119llddrrs.etV/,VSIOTr' 1 MILLS SKYSCRAPER BELL, Sc 20.00 MILLS J.P. BELL, Se 22.50 2 MILLS WAR EAGLES, 10c 22.50 MILLSI.P.BELL,Ic 22.50 2 MILLS CHERRY BELLS, 10c, serials MILLS I.P.BELL, le 27.50 over 339000 52.50 MILLS I. P. BELL, 10c, No. 341264 35.00 1 MILLS Blue Fr., GA, 10c 37.50 MILLS I. P. BELL, 10c, No. 365743 35.00 Patents and Inventions 2 MILLS RedFr.,GA,10c,serial MILLS WAR EAGLE, 10c, No. over 367000 39.50 333080 22.50 I MILLS Regular, CA, 10c 27.50 ByGAILLARD HUNT MILLS SKYSCRAPER, 10e 30.00 I MILLS Blue Front, no CA, 25c 37.50 MILLS SKYSCRAPER, le 20.00 Patents are issued once every weekcoin operation,this is an electric rifle - 2 MILLS Red Front, GA, 25c 35.00 4 PACEI. P. BELLS, Se,serials inWashington, and -target game which could be adapted 3 WATLING CHERRY MELON I. P 28762M-70005 30.00 by the Patent Office . There is a glass -faced target Vender, lc 35.00 1 PACE I.P. BELL, 10c, serial No D. C.Reports of devices and inventionsto this use. 1 WATLING ROLATOP Ven., lc, CA 20.00 300569 30.00 relating to the coin machine industry whose rings consist of channels contain - 4 WATLING TWIN I. P. Vender, Sc 17.50 1 WATLING Twin J.P5c, No.63524 17.50 are reported for our readers by Gaillarding light bulbsso that when a bulb Hunt, patent attorney, 707 McLachlen lights up it illuminates a ring and shows Building, Washington, D. C.Further in-the number of points scored.An imita- STANDS tlon rifle is connected to the target by a quiries may be sent to Mr. Hunt or to 2 MEILINK DOUBLE SAFES $20.00 I 100 BOX STANDS $4.25 TheBillboard. Reportsindicatetheflexible cable carrying several wires, the 1 MILLS DOUBLE SAFE 20.00 100 FOLDING STANDS 1.25 date under which the patent was issued.rifle resembles a real one except that its lock is a housing for the operating Frozen Confections mechanism.The wiring is arrangedso CONSOLES VENDING MACHINE No.2,140,587. that when the rifle is "fired" one of the 5 Cal. Domino 1938. with or with- 1 PADDLE WHEEL $ 25.00 FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS.Georgetarget lights will light up in accordance out remote control,with latest im- 1 MILLS SQUARE BELL F.S 115.00 W. KalbltzerJr.,LosAngeles,Calif.,with the following principles: provements. used 6 wks.,like new,$185.00 1 GALLOPING DOMINO, Cash Pay, assignor, by mesne assignments,to J. P. 1.Leveling.In the rifle housing there 1 BALLY SKILLFIELD 50.00 BlackCab.,No.1948.... . 85.00 Seeburg Corp., Chicago, Ill., a corporationis a metal ball in a bowl constituting 2 PACES RACES Ch. Sep., 5c, 1 RAYS TRACK, Check Sep., Sc of Illinois.December 20, 1938. a level indicator similar to the anti -tilt No. 5384-5292, Light Cab 145.00 Play, No. 4501 37.50 tables. 2 PACES RACES Cash pay, 5c, No. 2 KEENEY TRACK TIME, 1938 Mdl. 120.00 This is a machine to vend such articlesdevices used on some pinball 5122-5049 145.00 I BALLY CLUB HOUSE 35.00 This indicator is in the main circuit so 1 as ice cream bricks, candy -covered ice PACES RACES Ch.Sep.,Black 1 AFRICAN GOLF F. S. 130.00 cream, etc.In general conformity itisthat the target will not light up unless Sc,No. 3577 90.00 1 BALLY LEXINGTON F.1. 160.00 liketheconventionalarticlevenders, the gun is held level, and a small pilot 1 PACES RACES, 25cPlay, Cash IKEENEY SKILL TIME, 1938.... 145.00 with two or more compartments where light in the housing is shunted across Pay, Light Cab. 145.00 1 BALLY HOME STRETCH 149.50 the articles are stacked and a cylindrical the circuit so the player may tell when 1 BALLY DIXIE F. 5. 200.00 1 CIGARETTE Ven. F. S. 60.00 rotary vending gate at the bottom whichit 1s level. 1 CHUCK-A-LETTE 27.50 has an article -receiving pocket for each 2.Achance device which determines compartment. When the pocket is up- which target lamp will light up.This permost an articledrops intoitand constitutes a rotor or flywheel in the 2 PACES RACES 5c CASH PAY. BRAND when the gateis rotated so that the housing which carries a brush wiping pocket is down the article drops into several contact plates, each plate being NEW $225.00 EACH the discharge chute.In this case theelectrically connected to a single target pockets are in staggered position so that lamp, etc. they willvend anarticle from each In operation the player aims the rifle. 5 -BALL NOVELTY compartment in rotation.The gateIsholds it level and pulls the trigger, caus- rotated by a coin -controlled slidebar ing the rotor to spin.He then releases 3 PALM SPRINGS $32.50 1 SIG RICHARD $10.00 thru a rachet mechanism so that the the trigger to stop the rotor.If he still 8 PARAMOUNTS F.S. 35.00 1 EXHIBIT BASKET BALL 25.00 gate turns always in the same direction.holds the gun level one of the target 3 TURF CHAMPS, Cash Model.... 12.00 1 BALLY BOOSTER 10.00 lightup,chance deciding 1 SKIPPER 10.00 3 ZETAS, Reg. Mod. 29.50 The coolingisderived from "dry Ice" lamps will 1 8.50 placed in a receptacle at the top of the which light and for what score.If the SKOOKY compartments, anditisthe particular gun is tilted in any direction the circuit meansforInsulatingtheapparatusis broken and the player scores a "miss." 1 -BALL against heat that constitute the chief The height of the target can be fixed 9 MILLS, 1-2-3 Orig. Mod. $29.50 1 CAROM, Cash Pay $ 8.00 novelty.Suitable insulating material isso that when the gun is aimed at the 11 MILLS 1-2-3, Late Mod. 85.00 2 THREE UP F.S., New 45.00 packed between the compartments andbull's-eyeandnotcantedit will I BALLY BONUS 10.00 1 RAILROAD 10.00 the casing of the machine, and similar be level. 3 EUREKAS 89.50 1 PIKES PEAK 10.00 material surrounds the cylindrical metal - 6 JUMBOS. Cash Pay 10.00 2 FOTO FINISH 12.50 9.00 1 S. 10.00 vending Des. 112,598.DESIGN FORACORN - 1 CLASSIC KEENEY BIG TEN F. lined chamber in which the 1 BALLY DERBY 11.00 gate operates.In order to prevent heatPOPPINGMACHINE. Charles J. Cretors. 2 MILLS POST TIME 8.00 from entering between the metal surfaceChicago, Ill.December 20, 1938. of the vending gate and the walls of An ornamental designfora corn - COUNTER GAMES the chamber these walls are covered with popping machine. 2 ABT F TARGETS, Late Mod.....$17.50 IGOTTLIEB 3 -WAY GRIP TES 5 9.00 corrugated rubber, the ribs of the cor- 4.00 1 DAVALARITHMETIC 3.50 and Des. 112,620.DESIGN FOR A COIN - 2 PENNY SMOKES rugationsextendinghorizontally CONTROL DEVICE.Ken C.Shyvers, 3 LUCKY PACKS F.5 13.00 2 GOTTLIEB STEEPLE CHASE F.S. 11.50 providing dead -air spaces between thenChicago, III.December 20, 1938. 5 DEUCES WILD, New, Orig. Cases 15.50 1 BALLY RESERVE COUNTER, and against the gate.Accordingly, even An ornamental design for a coin box 4 DAVAL TALLY, Used 10 Days.. 15.00 Model F.5. 15.00 during the vending operation, the cool-of the type used forremote controlof ness of the contents is preserved. electric phonographs. PHONOGRAPHS Target Apparatus 5 ROCK -OLA IMPERIAL 20, Fac- 5 ROCK -OLA RHYTHM MASTER Des. 112,621.DESIGN FORACOM- 16, Factory Rebuilt with Electric No. 2,140,071.TARGET APPARATUS.BINATION COIN - CONTROL DEVICE tory Rebuilt with Electric Grille William L. Dysart and Roy J. Newlin, and Stand $120.00 Grille and Stand $100.00 AND MOUNTING THEREFOR.Ken C. (Above are F. 0. B. shipping point.) Louisville. Ky.December 20, 1938. Shyvers, Chicago, III.December 20, 1938. Altho the patent does not mention Same as above, withthe addition of The above prices are effective February4,1939. Write usfor prices on any new the wall mounting. machine you may be interested in, as we can make prompt delivery F. 0. B. factory or Get our prices before buying elsewhere, as we guarantee to meet Des. 112,644. DESIGN FOR AN F. O. B. Richmond. 1AlVE'NTORS any clean competitive prices. Tint, counts in applying for patents. Don't risk de-AMUSEMENT GAME CABINET. John F. lay m Patenting Your invention. Send sketch or modelMeyer, Chicago, Ill., assignor to the Ex- for instructions or write for new 48 -page FREE book-nibit Supply Co., Chicago, Ill., a corpora- 0. let, 'Patent Guide for the Inventor." No charge for Richmond, Va. I,nlimivary information.1'n,n,pt, careful. eflimenttion of Illinois.December 20, 1938. A MOSEIEY VENDING MACHINE EX, Inc CLARENCE A. O'BRIEN AND NYMANpinball layout with a diamond similar Day Phone 3-4511 Night Phone 5-5323 BERMAN, Registered Patent Attorneys, 6022 Ad. am. Building, Washington. D. C. to a baseball diamond In the center. 76 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939

Chi Coin Majors OPERATOR'S CARDED Makes Debut COUPON GAMES DOUBLE CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Sam Gensberg lt - and Sam Wolberg, officialsof theChi- BEST cago Coin Machine Mfg. Co., have an- SELLERS nounced the releaseofMajors, new novelty game. TREASURE Said Wolberg, "Majors,as thename SMALL THE ONE AND ONLY 5 BALL NOV- Infers, is a big-time game for big money QUICK returns. With baseball in the air these TURN- ELTY GAME WITH TWO RESERVE days, we're getting the Jump on the gun by turning out a baseball novelty game OVER JACKPOTS INSTEAD OF ONE that's bound to give operators a long- time hold on their locations. We feel that DOUBLE ACTION! DOUBLEPROFITS! Majors is the hottest game in many DOUBLE PEP! DOUBLE APPEAL!-plus 2 months. RESERVE JACKPOTS WITH A MINIMUM OF $2.00 AND A MAXIMUM OF $12.40 "High score playonwhich player may EACH! PLAYER MAY WIN ONE OR BOTH win, or home runs that may win, or IACKPOTS! ALWAYS OFFERS A BIC IN- both; giving the player a double chance CENTIVE! PLENTY OF INTERMEDIATE to win is a feature of Majors that has AWARDS! THE BIG AND FAST TAKE OF already provedits drawing power on THIS INEXPENSIVENOVELTY CAME teat. DWARFS THE EARNINGS OF CONSOLES, Gensberg described Majors as a game ONE -BALLS AND OTHER MORE available in both free game and straight EXPENSIVE GAMES! models. "There are features on Majors that in themselves are major attractions ORDER DOUBLE TREASURE -together they offer the most powerful appeal that pin game operating has yet seen. A wordy description would not do 513 Coupons $25.65 Darn'Is justice to the moving players, the home - Average Payout 16.40 theLine run bumpers, the extra 1,000 -point skill SIDE lane shots, the flashy lighting and color- Average Profit $ 9.25 ter'7t ful playing field and backrack. Distrib- utors and jobbers have responded nobly GAY GAMES, INC. to Majors, anticipating a similar response MUNCIE, IND. KICK from operators and players alike." GOING BIG! McCall Improving 3 GREAT MODELS ! Lane Takes Mills' From Auto Mishap ONE MODEL 1. StraightHi -Score. ONLY 2. Hi -Score with ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28.-A. McCall, of PRICE $50.95 Reserve Eastern Agency the McCall Novelty Co., of this city, was Bank! NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-"Busy as a bee"able to be moved from the hospital this $I09.5° 3. Hi -Score With sums up the state of affairs at Bertweek and is now confined to his home. FREE PLAY! He is rapidly recovering from the serious Lane'sSeaboardSales,accordingtoautomobile accident he experienced on F.0.8. CHICAGO reports. and "Leading the march," declares Lane,Saturday, January 14, the day before he easily worth 315 N.HOYNE "is Genco's fast -stepping high -score hit,expected to depart with the St. Louis 8 Bubbles,featuringthe new five -waydelegation to the CMMA show. much. DAVAL MFG. CO. CHICAGO scoring Idea which is doing such a sen- McCall was on his way home on that sational job on locations thruout thisday preparatory to packing up his grips territory.Ops say that Bubbles isato get ready for the trip to Chicago worth -while follow-up to the sensationalwhen he had his accident.According to Stop and Go game that we recentlyMcCall, he did not mind the injuries BUY PERFECTLY RECONDITIONED MACHINE featured. he suffered or the fact that his new CARGO _.$17.50 PALM SPRINGS 028.00 WORLD'S FAIR....522.50 automobilewasdemolished,buthe 24.50 NAGS .. 23.50 "Our appointment as Mills distributor GENCO TRIPLE RITZ EXHIBIT'S BOUNTY 50.00 is already resulting in additional Easternhated to miss the CMMA show. PLAY 35.00 SWING 14.50 action on the Mills hits, especially the According to hisphysicians. McCall Vest Pocket Bell, Square Bell and 1-2-3willbe able to leave his home during STILL GOING STRONG - STONER'S CHUBBIE Free Play.Also on Mills' great Moviethe next few days but willbe com- f/3 Deposit, Balance C. O. D. Machine. pelled to get around on crutches for the Writ_ for Complete List of Used and New Carnes at Lowest Prices. "The Vest Pocket Bell Is far and awaynext several weeks untilhisleg and the swellest idea I've ever seen.It isknee are completely healed.. swell In looks, in the way it takes in. the, BUDIN'S SPECIALTIES, Inc. TRO,PK1 ^8--7528 dough and initseaseofoperation. There are many, many locations in thisWerts Deals Going territory who will and are already grab- bing the money -making opportunitiesWell -----Shoemaker Pot Shot Draws afforded by this new small bell.I place my okeh onitwithoutreservation, MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 28.-In the after- emphatically and definitely," he con-math of the recent coin machine show Player Good Will cluded. comes the report from the Werts Nov- CHICAGO, Jan.28.-"If a player falls eltyCo., thru HaroldM. Shoemaker, to secure a winner on our new Pot Shot advertising manager, that resultant busi- payout table or free game it's entirelyblames himself, not the game. ness has been beyond expectation. hisownfault,"claimsRay Becker, "Pot Shot has a shorter playing field Says Shoemaker: "At the convention Keeney & Co. sales manager, "becausethan most pin games, with only sixboth the exhibition of new deals in our there is not a single spring, bumper orholes running in a straight line acrossprivate showrooms and the display at pin on the playing field to interferethe middle of the short playing field.our booth were well attended. Operators with his making a skill Shot into theOne of these holes is illuminated withwho viewed the new products displayed proper hole. the insertion of the coin chute, the holemuch enthusiasm.'This year Werts has "That is why, in observing the playitself indicating the odds offered. Andwhat we Want; was a frequent com- on a Pot Shot, you never see a playerif a winning hole has been made cor-ment. getting sore at the game because he hasrespondingly numbered light shows on "It is no wonder that this enthusiasm failed to secure a winner.If he loses hesthe backboard," Becker concluded. was shown, since there were two new, al- together different types of tickets shown; with jackpot cards and carded deals galore carrying out the new styles. MILLS VEST POCKET "The names Dice Game, Chuck Luck, Automatic Bell Payout Counter Machine. Reels, Gold Bars, Roll 'Em, Reel Hit, Site 80708". We now have Ie stock for Imme- diatedelivery conservative models-Bell Reels Lucky Dogs, Skyscraper, Golden Eggs or Cigarette ReelsSpecify when ordering. and many others are now understood by all those who visited the private pre- KEYSTONE NOV. & MFG. CO. view of new merchandise.Since the show many others have had the oppor- 26tlh& Huntingdon Sts. tunity to view them and have liked them PHILADELPHIA, PA. very much," Shoemaker added. Western Will Fete Ops At Mills Phone Showing PERFECTLY RE -CONDITIONED KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 28.-Western Distributing Co. will hold the premiere PINBALL GAMES showing of the new Mills 20 -record pho- Stoner Rile ..$20.00 Ball/ Reserve.514.00 nograph In its showroom here February 6. Bally Zephyr.. 10.00 Silver Flash.. 10.00 Charles Schlicht and a factory engineer Swing .... 17.00 Oay'.Imo ... 18.00 Stoner Zet,.. 25,50 Rose Bowl... 8.00 will be on hand to explain the details of construction and operation. 1/3 Deposit With Order. Balance C. 0. D. Operators thruout the territory have ASK FOR PRICES OF OTHER USED GAMES been Invited to come In for the day. E. Refreshmentsandfreeeatswillbe D.ROBBJ N5 8t CO.BROOKLYN,IN.Y. served.Western Distributing Co. will CARL HOELZEL, United Amusement Co., Kansas City, Mo., with Chevro et handledistributionthruoutWestern hewonat CMMA Coin Machine Show, receives congratulation of Jtm Buckley Missouri and the State of Kansas on the End your correspondencetoadvertisersby men- Mllls line. tioning The Blliboard. (left), general manager'of Bally Mfg. Co. 111,11,'February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 77 parties, abundantly supplied with good music and refreshments, promote good Pension Aid fellowship. "I have never approved of the piece- work basis of payment In my plant," continued Groetchen."I sin not Inter- ested in how many pieces a man can In N. D. Bill turnout,buthowgoodhecan endangeringhis make them without health and safety.Concern for the em- Proposes graduated feesployees' welfareisfurther manifested Nlir thru a continuous education insafe on various pay -out devices,working methods thru the provision of crvbbié s also operator fee numerous safety devices and excellent medical care. "When asked why our plant always BISMARCK,N.D.,Jan.28. -Statelooks spick-and-span, in spite of tre- Whet!!T Senator Walter J. Trout announces he is drafting legislation to legalize and li-mendous manufacturing activities, I re- cense coin machines of all types now op-ply: 'You have to value orderliness and erating in North Dakota without benefitcleanliness as one of the essential re- of the law's blessing. quirements for the manufacture of qual- Trout declares, "The State might asity goods.No good work' can be done dry well cash in on them as long as we havein sloppy surroundings.Once you have diele them anyway."He would not estimatedecided you want cleanliness, you have 17~ what licensing fees would bring, but said,to pay the price for it by allowing em- "Rest assured that it is no small sum."ployees sufficient time from their work Other legislators interested in taxingfor cleaning up and by providing enough coinmachinesestimatedtheStateporters, sweepers and window washers shouldraise"notlessthan $250,000to keep your plant clean. annually." "To sum it up in an expression often The North Dakota Assembly convenedheard at the Groetchen factory, "It's a for a 80 -day session on January 8. swell place to work." Purpose of his plan to license all coin machines In North Dakota, explained Senator Trout (Renville County), would You'll like Free Play be to finance the State's old -age pen-Refresh Locations sion plan. Chubbie. In addition to the Licensesformachines from whichWith New Games cash, merchandise or other articlesof free game feature, it has all value may be received would range from CHICAGO, Jan.28. -"Refresh your $15 to 8200, depending upon the size oflocations!" is the word being sent out the tantalizing play appeal the coin used to operate the madhine,from headquarters of Genco, Inc., rela- Senator Trout explains. tive to the new novelty game Bubbles of Chubbie. The 15 num- Music machines and other devices,recently released. solely of an entertainment nature would AccordingtoMeyerGensberg, co - bered and illuminated be licensed for from $5 to $50 under theofficial of the organization, the earning tentatively framed measure. reports on this unusual new game in- bumpers, the unique extra Sheriffs would Issue the licenses.Atdicate that itis having a tonic effect quarterlyintervalsrevenuescollectedon the nation's locations."We could ball feature - and the five from license fees would be apportioned,liken the effect of Bubbles on locations ball play. It's fully metered 75 per cent going to the State's old -agetotheeffectthataneffervescent, assistance fund and 25 per cent towardsparkling drink has on a fatigued per- and priced thecounty'scontributiontoold -ageson," said Gensberg."It pepa him up assistance. just as Bubbles peps up players and Operators of the machines would belocations. at only required to take out licenses also, their "Introducing a new playing trend in fees to be as high as $500 a year. novelty games, Bubbles offers players three-way scoring for a three-way op- portunity to win awards.Play is sim- $8450 28 Nationalities ple and easily understood by players, and the strong appeal of the scoring chances is effective in producing con- In Groetchen Plant tinuous play. CHICAGO, Jan. 28. -Recently itbe- "Bubblesisavailableinbothfree came known that there are 28 differentgame and straight novelty models, and nationalitiesrepresentedamóngtheeach type is now in rush production on personnelofthe Groetchen ToolCo.the Genco lines," advises Gensberg. When asked to comment on this, Rich- ard Groetchen said: "Ability and -talent are not limited to any one nationality or group.In our labor policy we have80 Tavern Owners AU60IIA. II.I.. sought to give expression to the Ameri- can ideal of democracy and equal oppor- tunity to all. Ask Bell License "As a result our employees represent a MANITOWOC, Wis., Jan. 28.- Some typicalcross section of the American80 Manitowoc County tavern keepers WANTED Gr ná°StandsWinningTlckete WE OFFERFOR SALE people: representatives of many nation-voted January 25 to draft a bill for sub- CONSOLES. BallyEntry, $35.00 Bumpailte $18.00 alities working side by side with one an-mission to the Legislature which would Jon. Liberty Bells (Cat).$37.50 MirBig Races 35.00 Grand Prize (Jack Pot) 15.00 other, contributing their many talentslegalize bell machines. Engaged to draft Jen. Derby Day (Sat).. 37.50 Fairground, 45.00 Dally Races 10.00 towards the common goal of turning outthe bill, Attorney A. D. Strouf suggested Same In Slant Tops 49.50 Fleetwood, 49.50 SLOTS. 7 -Coln Head Jockey Club 45.00 sport Pegas 56.00 2 Jennings Sliver Chiefs a finished product of excellent quality.that each of the 300 tavern keepers In 7 -Coln Head Exhib. Races 45.00 Beat'Em "When anew employeejoinsthethe county contribute $25 or $30 to raise Single Coin Ohuckalette. 39.50 14.00 5c, complete with Cab. RedHead Track Times. 85.00 Top'Em 14.00 Base, Used 3 Weeks.$85.00 Groetchen organization he soon feelsa fund to promote the measure."Bell Bally Need Track Times. 19.50 Preakneae 20.00 1 A -C Multi -Ball, 50, that he 'belongs.'This spirit of com-machines are not harmful if they are Bally Teasers ... 59.50 Arlington 27.50 complete with Cab. '37Bally Skill Field,.. 69.80 DerbyDa Base. Like New.... 86.00 radeship and teamwork Is encouraged byconfined to taverns where children can- Mi,,America 14.00 Mills Se Cherry Bells .. 45.00 the Groetchen management. Employees'not play them." Strouf declared. '38 Bally Skill Fields.. 89.50 Green Front 1c Q. T... 28.50 DeLuse Bells ...... 25.00 Caroms 14.00 Grean Front 6c Q .7... 29.60 Late Serial Ray's Tracks 35.00 College Football 14.00 Callle 6c, í0c or 260 ONE -BALLS, Lady Luck 79.60 Commantlers ... 26.00 Mills 1-2-3 (Reversed) .959.50 Paloaka, Sr 14.00 Jennings SJ 26c Chiefs. 36.00 Stoner's Champs . 85.00 ~CORau, 14.00 Half Deposit, Bal. C. O. D. CLEVELAND COINMACHINE EXCHANGE,2338CIevelrospectAve..

ONE HALF FREE oaaaar 121 W1' 500t4 tül:4'1 Bringssin the Cash P 50 1500 -Hole F-4885 Takesin $37.50 j,, Pays out $20.00 'K - PRICE$1.17 EACH +++.1++ +}++++ +443 "Writefor new low prices on " i::; .'nEt : Thick and Semi -Thick Boards . .T, .""t. 1F+4+f .+ +rfitta- CHAS. A. BREWER & SONS . The Largest Board and Card T} House in the World. I 6320 Harvard Ave. .411114444,114 11 ;;«...»«.... » Chicago,U.S.A. '»' TWO LOVELY LADIES set the stage for DavaL's Penny Pack.In the background may be seen a section 0/ Daval's booth and the slogan, "Daval is the line for '39." Advertise in The Billboard -You'll Be Satisfied With Results.

1 78 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939 Conventioneers Like Criss Cross BROOKLYN, Jan. 28.-"Operators and jobbers who saw Robbins' new Cries Cross counter skill game at the CMMA coinmachineshow,"commenteda spokesman of D. Robbins & Co.,"proved that they like thisgame by placing plenty of orders. "Criss Cross particularly appealed to all operators and jobbers who have had such a pleasant experience with Bingo, the game which Robbins introduced several months ago.Many predictions were made that Criss Cross would have Evans' even greater player appeal than Bingo. COUNTER GAME HIT! D. Robbins & Co. call particular atten- tion to the fact that, altho Criss Cross and Bingo are intended for 1 -cent play POCKET EDITION (a ball of gum is vended for each cent played), both these machines can also be GALLOPING DOMINOS operated with nickels by simply enlarg- Setting the pace for ALL ing the coin slot." Said Dave Robbins: Not Coin Operated! noveltygames. Theplayer "Our only worry right now is trying to A SURE BET FOR OPERATORS!Ideal wins on one or all of the three get enough machines to fill our orders in restricted territory!No coin slot- ways to score. Fully metered. promptly." operates in entirely new way! Novel coin receiver remains locked until coun- ter attendant clears it!Played by plac- ing coins under selected numbersin Merchants To Aid coin receiver and pushing spinner rod. Absolutely gyp -proof!Enables oper- ators to give locations larger percentage Fight on New Bill of receipts-locations pay winners from their share! OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 28.-Hopes of operators here are that merchants and Convenient LOW y FREE PLAY, wide,t7" long, their pleas will. be heard as the coin 8" high, PRICE machine industry in Oklahoma faces a At Your Jobber, or Write, Wire or Phone crisis due to adverse legislation now pro- Haymarket 7630. posed.House Bill No. 125 and its com- panion, Senate Bill No. 56, introduced in the Legislature a few days ago, would N. C. EVA N S & CO. seem foredoomed to defeat by the very 1520-1530 W. Adams St., Chicago, III. fact that they seek to combine all pre- vious unfavorable proposals into one law. PRICED F.0.B. Yet Oklahoma operators feel that their CHICAGO. interests are threatened as never before and they are marshaling every force at hand to fight the proposed measures. Several bills legalizing and licensing MACHINE various types of coin -operated equip- ment and salesboards are due to be acted upon at this session.House Bill125; CLOSEOUTS however, would make these measures 26-BANG-A-DEERS, Practically GENCO, INC. valueless for the simple reason that it Brand New $149.50 outlawseverytypeof coin -operated 89-TALLYS, Used Ten Days 14.50 equipment in which the player stands 90-BALLY RESERVES, Free to win or lose and makes it mandatory Game Slot With 2 Meters15.00 for officers to seize and destroy any such 1-KEENEYS DERBY CHAMP. 59.50 equipment. In short, if the bill becomes. 69.50 a law it actually will be illegal for an 14-11ACLY . EAGLE EYES Oklahoma citizen to have a slot ma- RobinsonSales Co. chine, pin game or salesboard in his own 2995 Grand River, DETROIT, MICH. home. Temple 2-5424. Already in its second reading,the bill GLOBE 1939 SPECIAL is exciting a lot of comment from State newspapers.It I0 the most far-reaching CENTS act of its kind ever to come before the HOLESPLENTY of ACTION 5A SALE Legislature of this State.In brief, it BARREL STYLE TICKETS. definesthe terms slot machine and WANTED AT ONCE Each Combination repeats 12 times.Field Rows contain 100 salesboard, provides jail sentences and SLOTS - PIN TABLES - VICTROLAS. Tickets; 1Each $15, $12, $10, $9, $8, $7, $6, $5, $4, $3, $2. fines for operating or possession of the HIGHEST PRICES PAID. and 87 $1.00. same and for officers falling to enforel We also Loan Money on MI Slots and Action Rows contain 15 Tickets: 2 $25.00, 1 $10, and 12 $5.00. the law on same.It also provides for Equipment. Takes In $126.00. Average Payout, $84.00. immediate removal from office of said officers. SIMCO Price $4.90 Ea. The fact that this bill would directly COIN MACHINE EXCHANGE injure the thousands of State merchants Simco Will Loan U Dough. GLOBE PRINTING CO. by depriving them of thesebusiness 26 13th Street, Augusta, Ca. 1023-27 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WRITE FOR OUR 96 -PAGE CATALOG. CORRECTION! Inlastweek's Monarch advertisement A T LfI S UfI L U.E PARADE the WRONG ADDRESS appeared. The CORRECT ADDRESS is' THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL MONARCH COIN MACHINE CO. KEENEY'S B TEN FREE PLAY $79.60 1731 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. KEENEY'S HIT NUMBER FREE PLAY 54.50 BRAND NEW, IN ORIGINAL CRATES. stimulators at a time when business is Reconditioned Phonographs Guaranteed none too good anyway seems to have SEEBURG'S MODEL A $59.50I WESTERN'S BASEBALL 5169.50 been calmly ignored by proponents of SEEBURG MODEL B Plenty of Player Appeal.For Use In the bill. SEEBURG MODEL59.60.C 59.50 All Territories. SEEBURG REX 159.60 WURLITZER P12 49.50 WURLITZER 919 109,50 WURLITZEN 913A 124.50 Still Going Strong, Panama Good Market MILLS DO RE MI 44.50 MILLS VEST POCKET BELL. MILLS SWING XING 44.50 For Nickel Candies ROCKOLA RHYTHM MASTER 59.50 ONLY $49.50 ROCKOLA REGULAR 49.50 WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-The Depart- TERMS: 1 /3 Deposit, Balance C. O. D. ment of Commerce, in a report issued Write for Our New Price Bulletin Listing Complete Line of New and Reconditioned here, describes Panama as a small but Paytablos. Consoles, Phonographs. Noity Games. Slot and Counter Games. attractive market for all types of low ATLAS NOVELTY CO. and medium-priced candies. The report 2200 N. Western Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. 1901 Fifth Ave.. PITTSBURGH, PA. points out that the 5 -cent numbers are Assoclate OOlre: ATLAS AUTOMATIC MUSIC CO., most popular in Panama and represent 3151 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich. Cable Address: "ATNOVCO.' JIM ASHCRAFT, Lexington, Ky.,. about 85 per cent of the market needs. operator, grins approval of Western The Items most popular include taffy, Products pay tablesafterplacing chocolatebars,peanutliars,butter- order with Western for first of this scotch, caramels, suckers, stick candy fltIERICfl'S LflRDEST DIRTRIDDTSRS type of game 'ce has ever bought. and gum drops, according to the report. February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 79

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ORDERS FOR ALL TYPES OF LUCKY STAR COIN -OPERATED DEVICES REVOLUTIONARY lil baby CONSOLE Cl) BOTH NEW AND USED IM- 1 aúi WITH JOE CALCUTT o S giant MEDIATELY SHIPPED TO . r/ .% w 4 assures every r EARNING POWER! ANY PORT IN THE WORLD! importer complete ANOTHER Evans Scoop! Oc- and expert knowl- SAVE MONEY! BEFOREedge of his needs -4 cupies no more space than -the result of over co an ordinary safe -stand. . . but MAKING ANY PURCHASES 20years'experi- has 7times the earning power enceinexport of any single coin slot! i shipping -and the LUCKY STAR packs the play- finest merchandise X3 W CABLE: "Coinsiots" U.S.A. O ing appeal of the original Dewey regardless of price. machinein a modernversion. Q The Vending Machine Co., Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A. 7 different colored numbers on r.7 References: Dun & Bradstreet; any Bank inFayetteville, N. C., CO thefielddialtochoosefrom or your own Bank. m . . . or all7 may be played at in once. Odds are same as num- ber played -from 2-1to 50-1. * NOVELTY PIN GAMES * VENDING MACHINES* COUNTER GAMES * Moderne streamlinecabinet of American Walnut.Size 33" philosophiesandhisrareanecdotes. hrgh, 20" wide, 23" deep.Vari- Tom Watling Commented one observer, "He is a man coloredfield-Spinner-lite and of relatively few words and a great deal same high standard of mechanical of action." perfection as Galloping Dominos. Is Celebrating While Tom Watling no longer is the EVANS NEW 7 -COIN CHICAGO,Jan.28. -Tom Watling,active head of the company, he still keeps founder of the Watling Mfg. Co., is cur-a guiding hand on its management. Said HEAD rently celebrating the 50th anniversaryhe, "The business is now being managed Greatest coin head in the in- of the founding of his firm.He startedby my two sons, John and Burns. But, dustry!Positively eliminates ov- 1889 don't you forget. Tom is still on the job businessInCincinnatiin and erlapping and lamming .. .puts moved to Chicago in 1892. Since then heevery day watching the bank roll.By has persevered in making it one of the bestallowing my sons to run the business, an end togypinggrief! En- known and outstanding coin manufac-I cannowspend my spare time in the gineered to accept the new Jef- turing concerns. Today it -is said thatexperimental department." fersonnickel. be Is the only living man who has been At the recent coin machine conven- The only 7 -coin console ever with the industry since its inception. tion Tom Watling was very much in offeredatsuch a ridiculously Tom Watling himself is one of theevidence.Older operators pointed him low price! best known characters in the industry.out as "the Tom Watling" to younger op- See It at Your JobberorWrite, Not only because he Is the elder, buterators who had not yet met him. When 814500 Wire or Phone Haymarket7630. alsobecause ofhis philosophies andgreeted by coinmen Watling was apt to methods In the handling of his business.greet them with some caustic remark Recently, to celebrate the anniversary,which outstretched H. C. EVANS & CO. 1520-1530 W. ADAMS ST. CHICAGO he caused to be published an elaboratehand and smile. When the occasion de- mailingpieceinscribed,"YouCan'tmands, all agree that he is a man who Laugh Off 50 Years' Experience In THIScan say what he wants to say, get what Business!" His signature was reproducedhe wants to get and forcefully put him- hand, and pay off in the and he had signedit. "Tom Watlingself on top of the heap. same way as in the ac- Himself." It is this man, Tom Watling, the gruff tual game. Royal Flush The signing of the signature In thisindividual who thru . the force of his POKER wins chancetopunch manner typifies the man.He isin-own character and personal philosphy in Table Stakes jackpot tensely proud of his achievement andhas brought the Watling Mfg. Co. suc- withthepossibilityof told the writer of this article at thecessfully toits 50th anniversary.To recent coin machine show that "I amhim all credit is due. winning $25. Weekly now starting on the way towards my Truly,hismost recentphilosophy, BOARD! Commitments invited. "You can't laugh off 50 years' experience second 50th anniversary."Asked as to All the appeal and color We sell tooperators what he attributed his success, he sud-In this business," fits the man, Tom only!inquireforfull Watling Himself. of poker on a salesboard! denly flashedaneatlyprintedsign details. which read, "If you want to grow old, GOLD BELL profits and mind your own business. (signed) The ,,hilosophy of Tom Watling." player appeal built into SUPERIOR He is a man of few words, and when this newest Superior he does speak his manner of sincerityBally. Supreme Has PRODUCTS and his gruffness Insure that those to sensation. 2400 -holes of whom he Is speaking will listen.Coin -Kicking Bumper color and action. Tickets 14N. Peoria St. men who have known him for many CHICAGO, Jan. 28. -Discussing Bally's bear five -card poker Chicago, III. years have enjoyed his witticisms, hisSupreme, new five -ball high -score game, Jim Buckley, general sales manager of Bally Mfg.Co.,stated that the new AFTER THE SHOW CLEARANCESALE!! kicking bumper featureis Because of Purchasing New Machines at the Show, We Are Online a Few Numbers at Prices You creating a Can't Afford to Pass Up.All of These Machines Are Reconditioned, Cleaned and In FiretClass sensation on location. Working Order. "The kicking bumper," heexplained, GENCO SKI Hl $12.50 STONER RACES 510.00 PREAK NESS (Cash Modal) 27.60 GENCO SILVER FLASH 10.00 "is right smack in the middle of the BALLY BULL'S EYE 15.00 CHICO TURF QUEENS 16.00 playfield.Looks like a regular spiral STONER VOGUE 7.50 BALLY AIRWAY 12.50 GENCO HOME STRETCH 5.00 CHICO SNAPPY 17.50 bumper, but when you hit it -well, it DAVAL ODD BALL 45.00 GENCO JUNGLE 17.50 hits right back!Kicks the ball north, GENCO CARNIVAL 7.60 GENCO LONG BEACH 7.50 south, east and west -sends it scooting BALLY RESERVE ($24.75 Model)..20.00 STONER TURF CHAMPS 15.00 to BALLY BABY (Like New) 7.50 DAVAL TALLY (Counter) 15.00 over the board, socking bumpers hither GROETCHEN HIGH TENSION 8.00 DAVAL SEQUENCE 5.00 and yon! Which, of course, starts the STONER SHORT SOX 8.00 GENCO ZIP 36.00 score climbing at a dizzy rate and gives GENCO SLICK (Free Game) 46.00 EXHIBIT TOPS 10.00 One -Third Depoelt in Cash, Cashier's Checor Money Order Must Accompany Order. the high -score fans five -figure fever. State Method of 5 Ipment Preferred. "In addition to the kicking bumper, WIRE! WRITE! PHONE! Supreme has 11 rollovers.Most of these MORRIS NOVELTY COMPANY, INC. rollovers score a grand or a goose egg, 4505 MANCHESTER AVE., Phone: Franklin 0757. ST. LOUIS. MO. depending on whether ornot corre- sponding lights are lit -a feature which PAY -OUT TABLES. CONSOLES. COUNTER GAMES. Insures plenty of suspense. Supreme also Superior Cigarette has sound effect, as a bell rings every 27 Preakness $ 22.50 20 Kentucky Clubs $110.00 Reels (New) $12.50 15 Bally Reserves 19.26 17 Red Head Track Tally, (Like New) .. 18.00 time 1,000is scored on rollovers. Two 261-2.31 (One Week Times 89.50 Vest Pocket Bells (New) 49.50 other old favorite play -stimulator Ideas Old) 120.00 5 Grey Head Track Bally Baby Resee'ms arealsofoundinSupreme, namely, 8 Stoner', Champs 49.50 Times 68.50 (New) 20.50 2 Pamco Roeemonts 27.50 1 /3 Dep., Bal. C. O. D. progressive score and out -ball return. 12 Bally Entry, 92.00 3 Bally SkillSelda ... 49.25 WILL BUY "We startedbuilding and shipping 1 Hey Day 62.50 14 Zetas 29.60 Grandstands - Sport Pages - Supreme on the opening day of the 1939 12 Fairgrounds.. 49.50 3 Exhibit Races 41.00 Thistledowns - Paces Races - coin machine show, and many operators 15 Flickers 9.75 1 Jockey Club 40.50 1938 TrackandSkillTimes found by the time they got home from 3 Galloping Dominos 79.00 2 Shoot the Moon . , 39.50 - Derby Day - £perks. TOM WAILING, granddaddy of 'em the show that their sample Supreme had 2618 Carnegie all, who is celebrating the 50th an- piled up a tidy profit.As a result re- MODERN AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE, INC.,CLEVELAND,OiIO niversaryof the founding of the peat orders are coining in thick and Watling Mfg. Co.He says,"You. last, and we expect to be in volume pro- can't laugh off 50 years' experience duction on Supreme for a long time in this business!" to come." Advertise in The Billboard -You'll Be Satisfied With Resulte 80 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939 STS Dye BALLY SUPREME more malzers CRISS - CROSS KICKING BUMPER and BINGO Legal Everywhere! IS KICKING COLLECTIONS UP These fascinating Counter Skill Games ran be operated EVERYWHERE, as a FROM COAST TO COAST ball of gum Is vended for each penny.

"Tested" Award Cards are included to be used where award. for skillmaybe given. 11 ROLL-OVERS $3.00 to $5.00 weekly profit per game SCORING 1000 TO 2000 are reported by operators. For ONLY a STEADY Incomewith a smallinvestment order CRISS 1750 BELL RINGS FOR EACH 1110 CROSS and BINGO TO -DAY: EA.

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Pinballs Win WESTERN SUPERIOR LIGHT - UP PLAYFIELD PAYTABLES / ARE CHANGING THE OPERATINGI FULLY In N. Y. Court PICTURE- For The Better ! / METERED Strengthen Your Locations With Jury acquits location own- I DERBY CLOCKPayeable.kpotI ADJUSTABLE ers - defense attorney Console, Legal' terIlls prosecution 11Iljtlst BASEBALL Profitable. See Your Jobber Now.

44 IN. WATERTOWN. N. Y., Jan. 28.-Com- plete victory in the court war against WESTERN PRODUCTS, INC. BY FREE FLAY Statepoliceeffortstodrivepinball 22 IN. machines out of Watertown loomed here 925 W. North Avenue. CHICAGO. MODEL 589.50 last week as a second acquittal indicated that the prosecution of 21 cases Is about ready to collapse. Write for literature on Bally's complete line of Novelty A jury of five women and one man and Payout Games. Counter Games, Consoles, Twin heard the latest case, against Mrs. Mary t¡,Pullet LOWEST L.Hulburt,candystoreproprietress. Belland the sensationalBally Beverage Vender. Without calling a single witness she was acquitted in 12 minutes. That made the PRICES score two acquittals and one disagree- .44110 ment in the series of trials, and after EVER BALLY MFG. COMPANY Mrs. Hulburt's victory it was announced that several other trials would be post- OFFERED Takes In @ poned a week. 2640 BELMONT AVENUE CHICAGO Sc 530.00 The prosecution also lost another fight Jarpayout $12.00 for the right to destroy the machine Card Avg. seized in Mrs. Hulburt's atore.Corpora- 10.29 tion Counsel Ormiston moved for destruc- Avg.Payout tion of the machine and City Judge 22.29 Harry J. Goodwin refused to grant the Profit.29 order, asking counsel for both sides to deal avg.$7.71- 800 numeral style fASTfR file briefs. tickets. Failure to secure a single conviction 47seal card. in the cases already tried was a surprise For refills to State police who took the witness 5lhss a cards In GetAhead down lots. stand and testified to payoffs.Attorney Each.Jars25c. MelvinF.Kinkley, who handled the Holders 25o successful defenses, declared that there WriteToday HAMILThON will be no convictions; that the sensa- tional city-wide raids were unjustified Jar Specialty Co. and that none of the machines will be 80í3y E. Willard Person Weighing Scales destroyed.Thus far he has made good. St., Muncie, Ind. Results of the cases have been heart- eningto pinballoperators who have Non-Clogging-Long Lived-LowerCost been harassed In Northern New York the State AttractiveDesign -Unvarying Accuracy up to now.A few months agoae Lg ipolice made a similar serles of raids in $PECIp Nothing in vending machines earns more than person -weighing scales Ogdensburg. t MtCpNoS . especially HAMILTON Low -Cost, High Profit PERSON -WEIGHING ETYKM=s+ebp SCALES. Unsurpassed for steady, year -in and year -out service. Pick 60 good, average locations in your own home town, watch earnings step up, TURÑIVALOTOÑ í '4.60 and then level off forasteady, high annual Income.Your first ÑOME gRRAOES 14.60 investment is far less, and your net income much more, when you 4.60 HpP BÉACH ,.'_-'8.60 place HAMILTONS. G Ut - 60 IfYour Distributor 12.00 Cannot Supply - 60 OAR ÓUPY 1L0 -'__ _ .60 Hamilton Scales, write direct to RtEjÑNIH MÉET RÉBOPPD _ SCO ' 16060 AOTR ..-' 8.00 THE HAMILTON SCALECO., D1910 V TO EDO, óiE.ó. MY5 p FLpBH - Largest Exclusive Mfrs. of Person -Weighing Scales. SILV PER 8T OAM oZt4oc. gKIPrwIT T.,C fl[LL 03L.r'VEI.T The Sensational Board

1,11's INDOOR SPORTS Per5Sale SALESBOARD YOU GET THE THRILL OF PLAYING REAL POKER! Tickets printed Infull color as playing cards, and represent winning OPERATORS and losing Poker Hands.Winners repeat 12 to 48 times.. 253 Winners. 12 ROYAL FLUSHES and Last Bale on Board, each tPunch InRoyal JACKPOT containing 100 Holes, paying Read 15-10.9-8-7-6.5.4.3.2 and Se. 51.00 ACE JACKPOT has 30 Holes, contains 2 $25.00; 28 $6.00. Board Takes In, 2580 @ 5c $128.00 "DEALS" Pays Out (Average) 77.97 Acolumn aboutnew salesboard PROFIT (Average) $ 60.03 ideas, PRICE (Semi Thick) $6.80 dealsandpersonalities. Inthe AJAX MANUFACTURING CORP. 119.125 North 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Write for 1939 Catalog. BERT LANE(right)andFred Wholesale Merchandise Iverson, Seaboard Sales,offer mu- Department tualcongratulationsonGenco's Bubbles, for which. Seaboard is East- THIS WEEK and EVERY WEEK The Last "Word'in Your Letter to Advertisers, "Billboard". ern distributor. February 4, 1939 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 81 "They're Tops"-Say Ops! TRACK RECORD FIRE ALARM 4 -WAY PLAY 5 -BALL NOVELTY RESERVE JACKPOT FULLY METERED New, tantalizing, gyrating ball action never Fires player's enthusiasm with new skill New, lively, wide open field features and play! 2 Mystery Captive before seen! Balls step up players' points!Numer- . . no springs! New fieldrailoflive New catalinbumper posts ous opportunities toscore extra gum rubber! thousand points, controlled by ringed with live rubber! lights!Bell rings,3 -color lights $50 TOP AWARD I flash on field and background, blazing progress of play! Free Jackpot Reserve with $50 top award! Ball roll-over contacts! Freestep-upofRéserve! Free Multiple feature!Winning holes lightupforWin,Placeand 1001 NEW THRILLS! Show!Mystery Selection and Every inch of the color- Odds! Fullyadjustableby simplenewcontrol -board ful field and backboard switches! No complica- packsa wallop of ex- tions!May be operated citement and surprises! 4 ways by simple New livelyballaction. change of switch ... Multiple withRe- Massive backboard with serve or without, realistic fire scene! $7450 SinglewithRe- Magnificent cabinet! A C Operated serveor without. New simplified mechan- More new features absolutely fool- thanany 1 -Ball ism, DE LUXE Payout on the proof! market! Seeit! GRIPSCALE You'llagreeit's 3 -Way Strength Tester the greatest 100% Legal ! money - makerof IMMEDIATE Inproductionone solid recent times! year and no let-up! Has DELIVERY ButtonIndicatorControl for competitive play . . Tension Adjustment . ON ALL Bell Adjustment ... Non - $19950 Clog Slot.6 -Suction cup A C Operated base holdsitse- MACHINES curely to counter. C,Q;n Metal Stand $2.50.PP vvMU O. i'iaTTLIES & CO. 2736CHICÁGPALINO"ST. DUO -GRIP, 3 -Way Tester plus Reels 524.50

kota,WesternWisconsinandupper Michigan. -$1.25 PER DEAL. The eventis being held during the Twin City St. Paul Winter Carnival, which Is the TOM MIX big "Mardi Gras" of the Great Northwest. A heavy attendanceisexpected. All coin -operated equipment will be ondis- Coin Show playin one mammoth room under the RADIO RIFLES auspices of the combined Twin City dis- Factoryrecondi- tributors.Lunch and refreshments will be servedallday and evening.The tionedonedlikenew. '1'o hold affair inSt. Paulannual meeting and election of officers 1/3 Deposit,Bal- of the Minnesota Amusement Games As- cash Feb. 3-expect large num- D. sociation, Inc., will be held at 7:30 p.m. anceC.O. "Bringyouroperator'sregistration ber of coinmen to attendcard,"says the committee."If you GET A HIT. PECK'N. 5-8tar FINAL 1280 Tickets 1280 Tickets 1280 Tickets REX AMUSEMENT CO. don't have one apply at the registration tS 6c, $83.00. @ 6c, $03.00 ,850, 883.00 ST. PAUL, Jan. 28.-On Friday, Feb-desk for one.Valuable door prizes will Av.Pay. Av. Pay. Av. Pay. 701 Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y. ruary 3, a Northwest Coin Machine Showbe given as one of the many special ____$40.60 ____$42.00 ___$39.85 will be held atthe Midway Club, 1931events to entertain the visiting coin ma- Av. Pft. Av. Pft. Av. Pft. University avenue, St. Paul.The coinchine operators. ____$22.60 -___S21.00 ____$29.16 machine Jobbers in the Twin Cities have This is the first undertaking of this 2280 Tickets2280 Tlckete 2280 Tickets @ 6o @ 60 @ 50 co-operated in this undertaking to showkind by the live -wire coin machine men __$11.00 _ $114.00 __ 5114.00 all the new machines to the operators1n the Twin Cities and Itla expected 11v. PaY4 Av. Pat. Av. Pay. SALES BOARD of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Da -to be a huge success.The Twin City ___ 73.15 ___ 88.80 coin machine men do things in a big Av. Pft. Av. Pft. Av. Pft. way and they are usually successful in __$44.00 ____$40.85 anything they undertake. 1280 Ticket Deals-$7.25 per dealIn dozen OPERATORS! lots forrefills. RefillsInclude Tickets, Jack- pot Card &JaLabel. Jars 250 each. Holders You cannot afford to be without 26c each. Complete deals $1.76 perdealIn dozen lots. Sample deals $2.26 each Complete our latest catalog of moneymak- Keeney Shipping or $8.00 for a Ithree complete. ing premium deals.Write today 2280 Ticket Deals-$1.76perdeal In dozen for your copy, also for big list of lots for refills. Jars 25c each. Holders 25c each. New 1939 Games Completedeals 3226 eachIn dozen lots. close-out cash and step-up Sample deals $2.75 eachcomplete or $7.60 CHICAGO,Jan. 28.-"Location tests for all three complete. If 2520 tickets are de- boards. and releases having beenmadebefore sired add 250 per deal. 1 /3 deposit with order, their introduction at our private show- balance on delivery. Tickets Only: 1280's $8.00 Doz. H. G. PAYNE COMPANY ings, we were able to start shipments on 2280'5..515.00Doz. 2520'5..$19.00 Doz. both Pastime,our new console, and Send for Catalog of Other Winners. 312 Broadway,Nashville, Tenn. Spinner -Winner, ourcountergame, WINNER SALES CO. within one week after their presentation "PICKA WINNER WITH WINNER." to the trade." 3907 ARMITAGE AVE.,CHICAGO, ILL. Making that statement, J. H. Keeney. headof the HouseThat Jack Built, con- OPERATORS tinued his remarks by saying: "Releases on Pot Shot, our new fast -playing one - JOBBERS ballpayout table, which also comes in a free -gamemodel,havealreadybeen DISTRIBUTORS made, so that we will be shipping this PARTY WITH ACCESS Ifyou operate Jar Deals, it will pay you ei game within the next few days. To QUANTITY of SLOTS write for our illustrated literature and su" "Boththepayoutandfree -game low prices. models of Pot Shot have now been out and CONSOLES LOUISVILLE NOVELTY MEG. CO. on locationtests," concluded Keeney, Desires Contact With Person Who Has Manulacturerº of Quality Jar Deals. HERE'S TIIE MAN who invented "and reported earnings and mechanical Sufficient Influence to Arrange for the Satis- 330 East Breckfnrldge St..Louisville, Ky. Robbins' new CrissCross counter performancehave been such as toJustify factory Operation of This Type Equipment. skill game. He. is Irving Mitchell, of our Jumping right into volume produc- BOX 361, THE BILLBOARD, D. Robbins & Co Brooklyn. Mitchell tion of this new idea in pin -gameplay CHICAGO, ILL. your advertiser: by men - End corresp ndenccee to is married and has two children. principle." 82 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES February 4, 1939

. PLAYER WINS ON HIGH SCORE --- HOME RUNS OR BOTI WO 211(10 311170 1 MOO 5ranc ORODüDO' non son 9000 2 9.-1 f,. 1 1High score recorded on back - rack ... player wins on high IJOD 3 score.

Home Runs recorded. Player 2also may win on Home Runs. Players advance arounddiamondwith 4 3every bump. q,1000 pointsifball passes thru when red 5 lites are on. le?1°"jou've 5Each bump counts100points. l 6 6Home Run Bumper. lofiq 7 1000 pointsifball passesthru in \ when green lites are on. seen Ole, 7 gHome Runwhen green lite is on. long

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ifball 10 1000points NOVELTY -:a passes thru when am- 9 berliteison. 1950 liEach bump counts 100 MAJORS points. When all liter are FREE F7 on, each bump counts 1,000. :8950 litesare GAME Q 12 If all litg thru gives Home Run. Immediate Delivery!

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1 7 2 5 DIVERSEV BLVD. CHICAGO, ILL.

FLASH !- - -LOOK ! The Original New Reels 3 WAYS TO WIN means EXTRA PROFIT "TWIN JACKPOT" with Genco's Universal's Sensational New Twin jackpot Feature Is Now Available in the Original "New Reels " BUBBLES Dumps Jackpots right into player's hand.An ab- High -Score hit!Plain or solutely exclusive new feature found only on Uni- versal's Original "New Reels." Works lust like a free play! slot machine.Steps up play in every location.

2520 SIZE. Write for complete details and new low factory Takes In 2520 15 5c $126.00 prices. Mills' Money Makers: Pays Out (Actual).. 82.00 "DOUBLE JACKPOT APPEAL" IS BROUGHT TO YOU VEST POCKET BELL Mills Vest Pocket Profit (Actual) $ 44.00 ONLY BY UNIVERSAL 97 WINNERS. MOVIE MACHINE Sold to Operators, Jobbers and Distributors Only. FREE PLAY 1-2-3 Bell --Automatic 1260 SIZE. Takes In 1260 M 5c $63.00 SQUARE BELL Pays Out (Actual) 40.50 UNIVERSAL MANUFACTURING CO. Payout Profit (Actual) $22.60 DEPT. BB18 MANUFACTURERS ONLY 97 WINNERS. 104 E. 8th Street KANSAS CITY, MO. SEABOARD SALES,INC. Thetittles.AutrmaticSlot Machine Inthe world with mystery payout.Only 80708, weighs 619TEfiTH RYEnuE, BEW vORH,fi.v. only 16Its. V rst Pocket Bellwill earnfor Phoe:lllisaun,.n 7-5688 you the sane profits as the large size slots. A connientnachire to operate in closed territory. Cash box bolds 545.00 Innickels. ATTENTION OPERATORS & JOBBERS SICKING MFG. CO. Inc. 25 GAMES IN ORIGINAL CRATES, FACTORY CLOSEOUTS, AT REDUCED PRICES. WRITE FOR COMPLETE, LIST. 1922 FREEMAN AVE..-- CINCINNATI, O. De Luxe Centerpacks.$ 8.50 Reserves $21.60 Stables $39.50 Penny Packs 7.50 Odd Ball 52.50 Preakness 22.50 G -Man Grips 5.00 Lightning 37.50 Fete -Finish 19.50 Gingers 14.50 Airway 22.50 Fairgrounds Mills Q. Ts., 1c.... 23.50 Zephyr 27.50 Fleetwood 66.50 Keeney'. Free Bambino...$14.50 Races $40.00 Cargo 12.50 TERMS: 1/3 Deposit, Balance C. 0. D. Odd Ball,,.. 39.00Ski HI 12.50 Bally View... 32.50 Bally Reserve12.50 FOR SALE Review 27.00Zephyr .. 11,00 GRAND NATIONAL SALES CO., 2304.06 ARMITAGE, CHICAGO, ILL. Nags' 24.00Silver Flash.. 9.50 STONER ZETAS $34.50 Yale 24.00Bulls Eye.... 9.00 HI Lo 22.50Airway 8.00 BALLY RESERVES 18.50i Swing 17.00 Chico Base - We also have other late Novelty Carnes. Snappy 14.50 ball 7.00 Write tor exceptionally attractive LOW FOLLOWING $6.00 EACH:Vogue, Power PRICES! SPECIALS THE OUTSTANDING GAME Play, Equallte, AutDerby, Home Stretch, In First -Class Used Games. EXPORT Turf Kings, Boo Hoo, His 'n Run, Rocket, OF THE SEASON! We Cover the World." Cadet ..519.50 I Jitt'rb'g $34.00 Cable Address: Booster. I/3Depotit, Balance C. OD. Exposit'n 29.50 Springs 82.50 "NAT NOVCO." 1 /3 Cash Deposit. Under $10.00 Full Cash. Grand I World's Merrick, N. Y For Export Cable: "COINMACHIN", N. Y. Slam . 19.50 Falr ..23.50 CHUBBIE BeautifullyRoe ndltioned.They Look Into Na. JOE ROTHKOP Really Look and Work Like New! tional'sGrowing 1 /3 Dep., Bal. C.O.D., F. O. B. N. Y. Write for Prices Reputation for the MAX MUNVES 4317 Celifom a Ave., Omaha, Nebraska. Leading New 655 West 167th St., New York, N. V. NATIONAL NOVELTY CO., MERRICK, L. I.N. Y. Gamesat a Pricel OUR 1939 RESOLUTION TO GIVE THE BEST VALUES IN NEW AND USED EQUIPMENT.

TO PLEASE EVERY CUSTOMER WHETHER LARGE OR SMALL. TO MAKE ALL HAPPY WHO DEAL WITH US NOVELTY GAMES TO THIS END WE PLEDGE THE UNTIRING EFFORTS OF OUR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION IBALLY LINE-UP $ 7.50 2 BALLY THUNDERBOLTS 19.50 3 BALLYVIEW ... 29.50 3 BALLY PALM SPRINGS ... 22.50 1 BALI Y SUSPENSE _.. 39.50 In Order To Be of Utmost Service To Our Customers, OurHome Office and 1 BALLY ARROW -HEAD 59.50 Plant Is Kept Open On Saturday Afternoons and Shipments MadeUntil 6:00 P. M. 6 BALLY EUREKA, Free Came Model . 64.50 1 BALLY BAMBINO 12.50 2 BALLY WORLDS FAIR 19.50 1 CHICAGO COIN SPOKES 12.50 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 1 CHICAGO COIN PEACHY .... 27.50 NOTICE I CHICAGO COIN NAGS 16.50 That We May Offer Faster Delivery and Better Service. We Will 1 CHICAGO COIN PEPPY 21.50 Stock in Our I CHICAGO COIN EXPOSITION 21.50 Warehouses All the New Carnes Exhibited At the 1939 Coin MachineShow As 3 DAVAL CREEN LIGHTS 29.50 Released By Factories.Shipments Will Be Made From Warehouses Or Fayette- 2 DAVAL ROBIN HOOD, Reserve Model 29.50 3 DA VAL ODD BALLS 39.50 ville, N. C., Immediately Upon Receipt of Orders. 1 DAVAL WAR ADMIRAL 9.00 2 EXHIBIT BOUNTY ...... 39.50 1 GENCO RECORDER 22.50 SLIGHTLY USED AND REBUILT SLOTS AUTOMATIC PAY TABLES 1 GENCO TRIPLE PLAY 32.50 I CENCO RAC TIME 32.50 3 MILLS 5c LION HEAD Double Jackpot Bells. Reg. Payout $24.50 5 BALLY ARLINCTONS $24.50 4 CENCO KLICKS 34.50 2 MILLS Sc LION HEAD Double Jackpot Bells. Mys. Payout 29.50 3 BALLY KLONDIKES 49.50 1 KEENEY HIT NUMBER 39.50 6 MILLS 5c SKYSCRAPER Double Jackpot Bells, Reg. Payout , 24.50 2 BALLY BLUE RIBBONS 89.S0 4 STONER ZETA ... 24.50 S MILLS 5c SKYSCRAPER Double Jackpot Bells, Mys. Payout 29.50 9 dALLY DELUXE PREAKNESS 47.50 6 MILLS Sc WAR EAGLE Jackpot Bells. Regular Payout 35.00 7 BALLY REGULAR PREAKNESS 22.50 7 MILIS 5c WAR EAGLE Jackpot Bells, Mystery Payout 39.50 17 BALLY FAIRGROUNDS 46.50 SPECIAL OFFERING 2 MILLS 5c YELLOW FRONT Mystery Cold Award Bells 39.50 19 BALLY FLEETWOODS 42.50 17 MILLS 5c BLUE FRONT Mystery Bells or Venders, with or 3 BALLY GOLDEN WHEELS 14.95 without Cold Award 49.50 2 BALLY RACING FORMS 12.95 7 MILLS 10c BLUE FRONT Mystery Bells or Venders, with or 4 BALLY ROVERS 24.50 s295o without Gold Award 52.50 RESERVES lb BALLY STABLES 32.50 66 4 MILLS 25c BLUE FRONT Mystery Bells or Venders, with or 3 BALLY ENTRY without Cold Award 55.50 26.50 These games are guaranteed to be in strictly 1 BALLY JUMBO first-class condition. 6 MILLS 1c BLUE FRONT Mystery Cold Award Bells or Ven- 7.95 A good location will ders 1 BALLY BONUS pay for a machine within one week's time. 44.50 9.95 1 1 BALLY PEERLESS Crab a bargain now while you can. MILLS SOc BLUE FRONT Mystery Bell without Cold Award. 59.50 9.95 3 MILLS Sc Q. T. BELLS. Like New 42.50 1 BALLY MULTIPLE 9.95 48 MILLS Sc CHERRY BELLS 59.50 2 MODEL "8" TRAFFICS15Balls , 4.75 21 MILLS 5c CHERRY SIDE VENDERS 64.50 4 GOTTLIEB MULTIPLE RACES 39.50 CONSOLES 12 MILLS 10c CHERRY BELLS 62.50 1 GOTTLIEB MAN -O -WAR 99.50 3 BALLY RAY'S TRACKS. Cash Model .$ 37.50 7 MILLS 10c CHERRY SIDE VENDERS 67.50 3 GOTTLIEB FOTO FINISH 12.95 6 MILLS 25c CHERRY BELLS 1 JENNINGS RACING CLUB 4 BALLY RAYS TRACK, Check Model. 39.50 65.50 12.95 4 MILLS 25c CHERRY SIDE VENDERS 1 KEENEY WINNING TICKET 1 BALLY TURF SPECIAL 29.50 70.50 129.50 23 MILLS 5c MELON BELLS 4 MILLS CLOCKERS 2 BALLY LINCOLN FIELDS 42.50 69.50 12.95 14 MILLS Sc MELON SIDE VENDERS 3 MILLS RAILROADS 4 BALLY SKILL FIELD 42.50 74.50 12.95 6 MILLS 10c MELON BELLS . 72.50 21 MILLS 1-2-3 TABLES 32.50 1 EVANS HIALEAH SPECIAL 99.50 4 MILLS 10c MELON SIDE VENDERS 12 MILLS 1-2-3 TABLES (Late Model' 1 EVANS BANG TAILS 77.50 99.50 79.50 3 MILLS 25c MELON BELLS 1 EVANS GALLOPING DOMINOS 79.50 .. ..75.50 5 MILLS HIBOY TABLES, Like New. 119.50 3 MILLS 25c MELON SIDE VENDERS 1 WESTERN FEED BAG 1 JENNINGS LIBERTY BELL CONSOLE.39.50 80.50 79.50 1 WATLING 5c WONDER VENDER with Cold Award 1 WESTERN QUINELLA (Single Slot' 4 JENNINGS DERBY DAY CONSOLES 42.50 24.50 29.50 4 KEENEY TRACK TIMES, '38 Models 119.50 1 WATLING 1c WONDER VENDER without Gold Award 24.50 2 WATLING Sc TWIN JACKPOT FRONT VENDERS 2 KEENEY TRACK TIMES, '37 Models 79.50 22.50

3 KEENEY SKILL TIMES . 129.50 COUNTER GAMES 2 MILLS SQUARE BELLS. .. 129.50 12 DAVAL PENNY PACKS, Latest 4 PACE MARATHONS, Check or Cash Model $11.75 Payout Reconditioned --AUTOMATIC PHONOGRAPHS --Dependable 139.50 11 BUCKLEY CENT -A -PACKS 9.75/

4 DAVAL SMOKE REEL Gum Venders 13.7' , 11 MILLS DELUXE MODEL DANCE MASTERS. 12 Records S 39.50 21 MILLS DO RE MIs, 12 Records 4 DAVAL SMOKE REELS without Gum 49.50 Venders 11.7aá 1 MILLS ZEPHYR, 12 Records PACES RACES 79.50 5 DAVAL JOKER WILD Gum Venders 13.75 1 MILLS REGULAR DANCE MASTER, 12 Records 32.50 3 DAVAL IOKER WILD without Gum An Excessive Stock on Hand - Some Brown 1 ROCK -OLA MULTI -SELECTOR, 12 Records 42.50 Venders 11.75 Cabinet and Some Black Cabinet Jobs - Some 17 MODEL"K"SEEBURGS, 15 Records 84.50 9 BENNETT DEUCES WILD 12.75 Check and Some Cash Payout.THESE MUST 5 MODEL "K" SEEBURCS, 20 Records 149.50 7 BENNETT LUCKY PACKS 12.75 MOVE. 1 Save Money -Get Our Prices Before SEEBURC ROYALE, 20 Records 169.50 1 EXHIBIT SKILL DRAW 9.75 Purchasing Elsewhere. 2 MODEL 616 WURLITZERS, 16 Records 109.50 2 EXHIBIT TURF TIME 9.75 4 MODEL 616-A WURLITZERS, 16 Records 124.50 6 DUCK SOUP (Brand New' 1.00 5 MODEL 24 WURLITZERS, 24 Records 179.50 3 CROETCHEN ZEPHYRS 11.75 1 MODEL 716 WURLITZER, 16 Records 109.50 3 GROETCHEN GINGERS ... 18.50 COLUMBUS PEANUT and I MODEL 316 WURLITZER, 16 Records 94.50 CONFECTION VENDERS MISCELLANEOUS 4 VENDER FOR EVERY PURPOSE. THE ARISTOCRAT COIN -OPERATED POOL TABLE 4 BRAND NEW AD -LEE PENNY SHOPS.$18.50 We Are Distributors for These World Famous 1 USED AD -LEE PENNY SHOP...... 14.50 Machines. Price List and Descriptive Circular 3 NEW DELUXE STANDS FOR PENNY BRAND NEW. SIZE, 41/21[9 FT Mailed Upon Request. $262.50 SHOP 4.00 1 SIZE 4x8 FT._ ...... _ . 237.50 JENNINGS PREMIER DIAL SCALE 27.50 Shipment Within Fire Days From the Time Order is Received. 2 ROCK -OLA LOBOY SCALES 34.50 2 MILLS DIAL SCALES 27.50 Order a Sample.You Will LikeIt. 1 TERMS MILLS MODERN SCALE 39.50 To speed deliveries 1/3 Certified Deposit must accompany all orders. We ship balance C. O. D., F. O. B. Fayetteville, North Carolina. REFERENCES Bradstreet Cr Dun; any Bank in Fayetteville, ALL OFFERINGS ARE MADE N. C., or your own bank. SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE mACHunE,compAnw fCAP SO4(`t4 ICM9lar.alr,l2l,l,f2y 1 n 11~A(¢mrrbdunere ote COI110PERRTED DEVICES 205-215 FRANKLIN ST. FAY ETTEV ILLE,n-C.U-B.il. 4

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WURLITZER DOESBOTH EFFICIENTLY iKfat9e otSmall 1ocatioss Whether it be a palatial dining room or a lunch counter ... a "swank" cocktail lounge or a drug store soda fountain. ..both locations need Wurlitzer music and both are important for greater profits to the Music Merchant. The Wurlitzer "Five Hundred" answers the de- mand for the finest, most modern De Luxe Automatic Phonograph equipment. With the piano key -board selector, 24 records-and color- ful rich design, it will add to the crowd pulling power of any location. But equally important is the Wurlitzer Counter Model 61.Only 21" high, 21%" wide and 18" deep-it will fit on counter, table or bar.The "Sixty -One" now makes Wurlitzer Music avail- able for locations where limited space does not permit a large Wurlitzer...or for "second room" locations.Plays 12 records, fully selec- tive, with illuminated cabinet.

THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK Canadian Factory: RCA -Victor Co., Ltd., Montreal, Que., Can. TURN IN YOUR OLD INSTRUMENT UNDER Sold Only `g WuR LTzER MUSIC COUNTER MODEL 61 MERCHANTS FACTORY TRADE IN ALLOWANCE PLAN