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. . . How<br />

REFRESHMENT<br />

SERVICE<br />

NAPM Cites DeMille<br />

BUTTERLIKE AROMA .<br />

. . stops<br />

em in their tracks — makes 'em want to<br />

eat popcorn.<br />

^<br />

BUTTERLIKE<br />

APPEARANC<br />

. . . gives your popcorn a golden hue<br />

. . . makes it look good enough to eat!<br />

BUTTERLIKE TASTE .<br />

.<br />

that satisfying flavor that makes<br />

'cm \\ant to eat more popcorn!<br />

POPSIT PLUS<br />

ONLY ^^'^^'M^^^'f-m Q,vE5<br />

YOUR POPCORN THESE THREE FEATURES!<br />

pURt<br />

Plus less cost per bag, fewer<br />

"duds", easy to measure<br />

accurately, pours in all weather<br />

OoW<br />

Made by C. F. Sinonlii's Sons, Inc. phua. 34, pa.<br />

Is a cluttered concession counter<br />

your bottleneck?<br />

The first annual Golden Ear of Popcorn Award was<br />

presented to Cecil 8. DeMille, Paramount Pictures<br />

Corp in recognition of his picture, "The Greatest<br />

Show on Earth." His grandson, Jody Harper, presented<br />

the award on behalf of the /National Ass'n<br />

of Popcorn Manufacturers which created the trophy<br />

at its recent convention. It will be awarded annually<br />

for outstanding industry service.<br />

Rich Moves Up in Sweets Co.<br />

Sam E. Rich has been elected vice-president<br />

of the Sweets Co. of America. Inc..<br />

according to an announcement by William<br />

B. Rubin, president. Rich has been sales<br />

manager for many years, in charge of sales<br />

promotion of Tootsie Rolls. Tootsie Candies<br />

and Tootsie Pudge'n Frosting Mix. He is<br />

well known in the theatre field and is a<br />

member of the Candy Evecutives club.<br />

Your counter space is valuable'<br />

The SODAMAKER presents<br />

a flat, Formica top. No gooseneck faucets, dispenser heads or other<br />

obstructions to interfere with speedy service. Top is hinged for easy<br />

access to large gravity-type syrup pans. Faster service means more<br />

profit!<br />

.... Dealer Territories Open ....<br />

SUPERIOR REFRIGERATOR MFG. CO.<br />

822-824 Hodlamont Ave. St. Louis )2, Mo.<br />

Weisbach Joins Dod's Root Beer Co<br />

Ben W. Weisbach<br />

has been named assistant<br />

national sales<br />

manager in the fountain<br />

flavor division of<br />

Dad's Root Beer Co.<br />

Weisbach joined<br />

Dad's after six years<br />

of varied and extensive<br />

experience in the<br />

field of advertising<br />

and sales promotion. Ben W. Weisbach<br />

Improvement<br />

^ PAYS...<br />

Do It<br />

\ NOW!<br />

MOVIES ARE BETTER THAN EVER<br />

About Your Theatre?<br />

The NEW Patented SPEED-SCOOP<br />

Three times more efficient. Scoop ond pour a<br />

bogtui of popcorn in one single easy motion.<br />

Made of light, stoinless aluminum. Cool hardwood<br />

hondle. Perfectly balanced for maximum<br />

efficiency ond speed. Only S2.50 ot your Theatre<br />

Supply or Popcorn Supply Dealer.<br />

SPEED-SCOOP<br />

109 Thornton Ave., Son Francisco 24, Colif.<br />

Peanut Week Promotion<br />

Exhibitors can help boost peanut sales<br />

at their concessions by tieing in with National<br />

Peanut week. February 1-7. The National<br />

Peanut council. Washington. D. C,<br />

suggests that peanuts and peanut products<br />

be prominently displayed, and suggests the<br />

use of point-of-sale display cards and signs.<br />

The council offers to help theatremen in<br />

their efforts to make the most of the sales<br />

event. It is anticipated that the peanut<br />

king and queen for 1953 will be selected<br />

from the entertainment field.<br />

28 The MODERN THEATRE SECTION

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