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Convention Notes
(Continued from preceding news page)
C. H. Cordell of Wallace was the center of
friendly gatherings.
W. H. McManus of Spartanburg was overheard
talking over problems of theatre operation
with Jim Hyatt of Lancaster in the
Bryant Theatre Supply Co. room.
H. F. Kincey shook hands with friends
wherever he went. Dusty Rhodes, general
manager of Dixie Drive-In Theatres arrived
late on account of taking his father to Greenville.
The elder Rhodes had been visiting his
son in Atlanta and became ill.
Charley Fortson and Tip Tipton welcomed
all at the Wil-Kin Theatre Supply room.
Doris and Prank Strange were greeting
friends and making themselves useful.
C. B. Roebuck and wife of Hamilton, N. C,
were at all spots seeking information to help
build patronage.
George Carpenter of Valdese was a popular
figure.
Kenneth Richardson of Seneca, who did
some booking between sessions, reported he
now has an artist to help draw attractive
posters and signs for the New Oconee Theatre.
Charley Utley, Pullers Sams jr. and Carelton
Trotter of Statesville were looking for
new ideas in showmanship.
Clinton Whitlock of Rockingham was talking
with first one and then another about
theatre operation.
Arthur Phillips of Walhalla was getting
acquainted with new theatre folk.
Charles Piequet of Pinehurst as usual was
very busy as he is said to be one of the busiest
exhibitors in the country with two very unusual
theatres. He was president of TON &
for 14 years.
Charles Earle of Forrest Electronic Co. was
getting acquainted with many exhibitors, as
was Buddy Hill of Wake Forest, N. C.
J. V. Dwiggins and H. M. Sloop of the
Main Theatres in Kannapolis took this writer
to luncheon the first day.
R. S. Shores of Winston-Salem, who owns
the drive-in Dobson, was attending his first
TON&SC convention.
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Prank St. Clair was a gracious host at the
Manley, Inc., cocktail party at which an orchestra
played for dancing. A girl in Manley
costume passed popcorn around.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard McNally of Fayetteville
were soon surrounded by old showmen
following their arrival.
Frank Harris and crew of Bryant Theatre
Supply distributed drinks and potato chips
in the Bryant room.
R. E. Brantley of the Tryon (N.C.) theatre
did some booking between sessions.
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Mr, and Mrs. Roy Champion of Wilson
were chatting with friends.
P. G. McGee of Winston-Salem related incidents
of his recent trip to Houston and vacation
in Mexico.
A. P. Lassiter of Conway said business was
still fair in his section.
O. T. Kirvy of Roxboro was meeting old
friends and making new ones.
J. K. Whitley and wife were in from Kannapolis.
Delmer Sherrill of Statesville said he almost
had to pass up the convention what
with managing his drive-in and attending
college.
Frank Bedenfield and Francis White were
there.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Wolfson of Miami
made more friends with their smile and
iiandshakes.
JACKSONVILLE
IJarry Meadows, UA special representative,
visited the office of Floyd Stowe, booker,
recently . . . Mabel Conrad, who was at the
San Marco Theatre for the last few years,
is now managing the Edgewood Theatre . . .
Florida State Theatre's annual holiday dance
has been scheduled for December 28 . . .
Louis Pauza, Paramount booker, has left for
the service . . . Abner Camp is with Paramount
as a salesman.
Exhibitors visiting at the Paramount exchange
were Nat Bernstein of Bernstein Theatres,
Miami; James Frew, Skydrome, Lake
Worth, and the Dania Drive-In, Dania, and
K. T. Barfield of Gainesville, Fla.
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New seats in a color scheme of blond
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