The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 4, 1937, Page 3

Bismarck Theatre Provides Handsomely for Patrons’ Comfort LARGE, SOFT SE SEATS, “CRYING ROOM ‘ARE NEW CONVENIENCES Theatre Will Reopen Doors Sun- day Following Extensive Improvements LOBBY IS REDECORATED Completion of Work Marks Chapter in Career of Lead- ing Bismarck Showman A moving picture theater which has provided handsomely for the comfort and Soereaenee of its patrons will re- open loors to Bismargk audiences Sunday at 2 p. m. For a week the Bismarck theater has been closed to permit installation of new chairs and other improve- ments. Sunday it will resume its reg- ular schedule of shows. Its audiences will settle themselves in larger, roomier and softer chairs, ‘They will have a better view of the screen. They will enter the auditor- jum through a beautiful redecorated foyer, And by no means least, mothers with noisy infants will have a sound- Proof, glass-inclosed “crying room” to which they may retire and view the show without disturbing the rest of the audience. A special loudspeaker will carry the dialogue into the sound- proof chamber. Seating Capacity Reduced To permit installation of the new seating system, the capacity of the auditorium has been reduced from 837 to 807. Both the increased slant of the floor—it has been raised from % inch to 1% inches per foot — and a skillful arrangement of the rows con- tribute to the greater visibility which the new Bismarck offers. Greater space between the rows and larger, softer seats are factors in in- creased audience comfort. .Each per- son will have an extra five inches in front of him in which to cross or stretch his legs and an extra three inches of seat width in which to squirm. The new seats are 32 inches from back to back where the old ones were 27 and are 20 inches wide where | the old ones were 17. The deep, soft spring cushions as- sure seating comfort like that of an overstuffed chair. The seats are fin- ished in luxurious blue Automohair and leather upholstering. i 16 Seats In ‘Baw!’ Room The “crying room” is at the rear of the theater adjoining the projec- tion booth. It contains 16 seats. A new ventilating system has also been installed. It is expected to bring fresh, warm air to all parts of the auditorium, New carpeting has been laid in the aisles and in the foyer. Three hun- dred feet of Neon tubing illuminate the handsome, newly-decorated lobby. A new Tiletex floor has also been in- stalled. Patrons will buy their tickets at a new box office, twice the size of the eld one, It can accommodate two cashiers, and contains two automatic ticket-vending machines. At Work Two Months This week’s work marks culmina- tion of a two-month’s program of improvements for the Bismarck the- atre. Two months ago a new modern: istic canopy, containing 1,500 buibs ond 600 feet of Neon lighting was in- stalled. * Since that time workmen have in- stalled a strikingly handsome green- and-black structural glass front, en- tirely modern in design. When the Bismarck theatre assumed its new name two months ago along with its new canopy, in an appropri- ate way, it marked another chapter in the career of one of the Capital City’s outstanding theatre owners. E, G. “Gus” Wingreene, the thea- tre’s present manager, came to Bis- marck from Minneapolis 28 years ago. And it was as manager of another theater with the same name—the old Bismarck theater in the Webb bloc‘: —that he first entered the show busi- ness here. Launched Eltinge He was manager of the old Bismarck 10 years, During that time, in 1920, he joined with E. A. Hughes in '] Once Utility Czar —_—_—_—_— Hardly clothed by his tattered, grimy clothing, black-bearded Sam Velcich, 51, above, arrested as a vagrant in New Orleans, astonished police by producing $16.50 in cash and utilities bonds valued at $6000. A Yugoslavian leunchi the | Saetee annie hehe ot the Ee emigrant, Velcich told of amass- tinge. ing and losing several fortunes, The Eltinge came under manage-| ®d finally eons reduced to ment of Finkenstein and Ruben in his last $6000. 1921, In 1924, J. F. Cubberley of Los An- |Cubberley and Hansen managed the geles purchased the building from Mr. | theater until his death in December, Hughes, remodeled and enlarged it!1936. At that time, Mr. Wingreene and leased it to the Paramount Publix | took over the active management. ccrporation. In 1928 the name was| Wingreene, meanwhile, had taken changed from Eltinge to Paramount. |over the old Orpheum theater in the In 1932 H. O. Mugridge of Minne-| Patterson block, now the Capitol, apolis and Claude F. Hansen of Red-|whose affairs he now directs along field, 8. D., acquired the lease from | with those of the Bismarck. On the theater staff are A. J. Bauer We had the PLUMBING Contract for the remodeling of the new * Bismarck Theatre and installed some new equipment as well as remodeled and rearranged old fixtures. H. A. Thompson & Sons Plumbing — Heating — Gas Fitting — Fire Extinguishing Equip- ment — Gas Appliances — Sewer Tile — Commercial Refrigera- tien — Air Conditioning Bismarck, N. Dak. 205 Seventh St. end E, E. Vesperman, veteran projec- tionists, identified with the motion pictures in Bismarck since the days ot the single handcranked machine. Others on the staff are Ralph Par- sons, asistant manager Della Peter- son, cashier; Ray Boelter, Delbert Cram, John Fortune, ushers; and Mrs, Wingreene, bookkeeper. Forks Woman Heads ~ “Fraternal Congress Grand Forks, N. D,, Dec. 4—(P— Mrs. Laura Butterwick of Grand dent of the North Dakota Fraternal Congress, following her election Fri- Gay night at the close of the one-day session. M. D. Anderson of Fargo was named first vice-president; E. H. Neumann of Alexandria, Minn., sec- ond vice-president, and Cora New- man of Fargo was re-elected secre- tary-treasurer. Murder Jury Unable to Agree, Is Discharged Los Angeles, Dec. 4.—()—Deadlock- ed seven to five, the jury trying Stan- ley Brooks for the slaying of Bthel Ostling, Dent, Minn., nurse, was dis- Phone 64 VANTINE PAINT & GLASS CO. 313 Main + supplied the paints for the decorating of the remodeled Bismarck Theatre The paints used were the famous Benjamin Moore & Co. Products The Modern Vitrolite Front was also supplied through VANTINE PAINT & GLASS CO. CONGRATULATIONS to the Bismarck Theatre from the general contractor for the re- modeling and redecoration of this modern new theatre. A. J. Weinberger CONTRACTOR charged Friday night. Trial was re- set for Dec, 16. Brooks is accused of pushing Miss Ostling from a fifth story hotel window: during a drinking party Sept. 16. Her body was nude except for one stocking. Foreclosures Down Forks Saturday held the post of presi- | rarg. ClO UNION LEADER IN MINNEAPOLIS IS SEVERELY BEATEN Hosiery Worker in Serious Con- dition from Kicks in Stom- ach, Ribs Minneapolis, Dec. 4 —(?)— Vern Simonson, 30, executive board mev- ber of Local 38 of the American Fed- eration of Hosiery Workers, was in a serious condition at hfs home Satuc- ¢ay from injuries which he said were inflicted when a group of men 2%- tacked him Thursday evening. Police said Simonson reported Se eral men seized him as he was to work as a knitter on the shift of a Minneapolis gat plant (Strutwear), knocked him down an kicked him in the ribs and ecient The men fled when an automobile stopped. The driver took Simonson home. Simonson was reported t6 be the leader in an opposition group in tae lccal hosiery union, a CIO affiliate. Second Victim Vincent R. Dunne, truck’ drivers lvbor leader, in a statement issued Friday night said “Simonson is the second victim of violence against la- bor, employed by open and disguised enemies of labor. He was associated with the same group of labor offi- cials as was Pat Corcoran. Whether in or out of the AFL, this group has aiways stood for a united labor movs- ment and against union-splitting.’ Simonson’s beating was reported as @ coroner’s jury investigation of the Corcoran slaying was adjourned Fri- Gay until December 22. Suffering from brain concussions, four rib fractures, abdominal bruises and possibly a skull fracture, Simon- son was in a semi-coma, Mrs. Howard Carlson, sister of Simonson, said. Simonson was a friend of the slain Fat Corcoran, Armed with meager descriptions furnished by two of Simonson’s nieces, police began an immediate hunt for the man who brought him home, believing the stranger may have been a witness of the beating. NDEA to Meet in Fargo in October Fargo, N. D., Dec. 4—(P)—M. E. McCurdy, executive secretary of the North Dakota Education association, announced Friday the association will hold its 1938 convention here Oct. 20, 17, and 28, Plans were discussed at the asoci- ation directors’ meeting for a study of the teachers’ insurance and retire- ment fund, with the idea of recom- mending legislation to strengthen it. A. M, Miller, Minot, N. A. Ment, appointed a committee to #tudy the fund, including J. N. Urness, Wil- liston, chairman; P. 8. Berg, Dickin- son; E. J. Elias, Harvey; Miss Elsie J, Cook, Minot, and W. E. Parsons, 0, VALLEY CITY PREACHER DIES Valley City, N. D., Dec. 4—(P)— Jorgen T, Nasseth, 45, pastor in the | Nazarene church, died here Friday. He leaves his widow, four children, two brothers and three sisters, THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1937 ° re | On Water Wagon, And Wife Is Boss Hackensack, N. J., Dec. 4.—(P)}— It was down in black and white Saturday that Joseph Wolf was on the water wagon—“except on special occasions”—and that his wife was “boss over the house and children.” Signed, sealed and delivered to Mrs, Anna Wolf was his pledge that “I will drink whiskey only on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's, at weddings and births and so forth. “I am sorry for the trouble I have caused my wife and children during my married life,” read an- other clause in the pledge, drawn up by an 18-year-old daughter. TOOTH SOCKET CUTS FISHING TRIP SHORT President to Return to Wash- ington; Jaw Needs Dental Treatment Miami, Fla., Dec. 4—(#)—President Roosevelt arranged Saturday to re- turn immediately to Washington for further dental treatment upon discov- ery that the gum where an abscessed tooth was removed Nov. 18 was fall- ing to heal as rapidly as expected. Three full days were trimmed from hig southern trip schedule, one from his fishing cruise and two set aside for stop-overs in Georgia, to permit him to reach the national capital by Monday evening. Secretary McIntyre said the chief executive's general condition was “excellent,” but added he could not ect the dental treatment aboard ship that he could obtain in Washington. Admits Theft of Car in Moorhead Fargo, N. D., Dec, 4.—(#)—Ralph Brastad, Grand Forks, was bound over to Clay county district court when he waived preliminary examination be- fore E. U. Wade in Moorhead police court, Brastad is charged wtih gran: larceny in connection with the theft ,| Red Cross Roll Call UAW FORD DRIVE TO BE BROADENED SOMETHING Strikes Likely in Long Beach, Kansas City; Threaten Pro- duction Tieup St. Louis, Dec. 4—(#)—The CIO's campaign to unionize the Ford Motor company probably will be carried to two other cities, Long Beach, Calif., and Kansas City, next week, a high official of the United Automobile Workers of America said Saturday. Richard Frankensteen, UAWA in- ternational vice president, said the St. Louis strike, now in its second week, “is part of a carefully planned national campaign to unionize Ford.” “If it becomes necessary,” Frank- ensteen declared, “we will completely ; tle up production by calling out our men in the various material supply companies which supply the Ford plants.” NORTH DAKOTA'S POPULATION IS UP; got SO WAD WE NEVER’ BEFORE! 2 \) yourRe The most hi-de -hilarious mirth - musical ever pro- duced by the studio that always does the unusual! Hit-making 20th Century- Fox tops 20th!,.. Cantor tops Cantor! Outstrips South Dakota Since 1930, Census Bureau Esti- mate Reveals Washington, Dec. 4—(7)—New York state increased the number of its resi- dents 24,000 to 12,959,000 during the 12 months ended eur. 1, the census bureau estimated Friday. Kansas was the only state to lose Population during the period. Population comparisons by states include: Census Esti- Esti- mated mated tion duly1, July 1, States 1930 1936 1937 N. Dak. 680,845 703,000 706,000 8. Dak. 692,849 692,000 692,000 Mont, 537,606 531,000 539,000 Minn, 2,563,953 2,635,000 2,652,000 in Moorhead of a car belonging to Stewart Doyle of Fargo. Brastad con- fessed, authorities said, the theft of the car, Jan. 10, 1936, and its subse- quent removal to Grand Forks. Asks $5,000,000 to Fight Crop Pests Washington, Dec. 4 —(?)}— Senator Murray (Dem.-Mont.) asked congress Friday to spend $5,000,000 in the next fiscal year to fight crop-devouring in- sects, Last. year congress authorized & $2,000,000 expenditure. Dismantle First Carnegie Furnace Pittsburgh, Dec. 4.—(?)—Andrew Carnegie’s first blast furnace fell into the hands of a wrecking crew Saturday. The 65-year-old Lucy was dismantled because it could not compete with modern fur- naces, We are happy to join ENGEL-RAUSCH Third & Broadway Bismarck Theatre on its constructive program and Mr. and Mrs, Wingreene en their able supervision and planning of the many new comforts and conveniences in the new theatre. in congratulating the FURNITURE CO. Phone 1580 Returns Encouraging The annual Red Cross “roll call” will end in Burleigh county this week, Miss Mary Cashel, county executive secretary, said Saturday. Though re- turns on the drive have been coming in slowly, those that have been re- ceived have been encouraging,” she said. Miss Cashel said she had no figures compiled yet. PLUNGES TO DEATH Chicago, Dec. 4—()}—A guest who registered as Charles Gerhard Weh- mann of Minneapolis plunged to his death Friday from a seventh floor’ window in a loop hotel. TONY | TIN © pir ANG * LOUISE Reopening oo, Tomorrow at 2 - 4~ 7 “4 Monday at 2: wo e 20 K O01 SONTS! 1002 Lavenet Gordon & Revel’ ‘1938 song hits? ‘Your Wey Thre tite> Fer Honest Abe” “Swing te Here to Sway” U've Get ity Heart Set On You's A» S/H Bae THEATRE In Des Moines Area Washington, Dec, 4—(#)—The fed- eral home loan bank board reported Friday forectosures on non-farm real estate totaled 11,123 in October, 25.7 per cent below the 14,970 in October, compared with October 1936, and the percentage of decline, included: Des Moines (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North and South Dakota) -632; 1,378; £4.1 per cent. Can’t Sell Liquor in Richardton Basements Richardton, N. D., Dec. 4.—(7)—At a special election Richardton voted 119 to 116 to reject a city commission- epproved ordinance which permitted issuance of licenses to basement liquor stores and beer parlors. ———_"—_-"* | Additional Markets | GRAIN REVIEW olis, Dec. 4.—(F)- somewhat impro’ nd, is favorable Ary ices, and a ver} ket ‘sleaation at all domestic market- centers were factors that thened the wheat market dur- Phone 544 strong casl hi prices were firmer due to improved foreign inquiry and limited offerings of the better grades of beet in the cash market. The gener: quoted ranges wer changed much during the week, but cars sold higher within the Mi olis December wheat ad- cate 3 45 o6St. the week, closing riday at Durum prices advanced with other wheat. Rye was ste: May rye advanced ec for the week, closing Friday at apolis December oats advanced ke nets Posing Friday at 27%c. Barley prices held barley steady to somewhat easier. No, 2 malting was mor Minneapolis De vanced 40. for the re poner Fae day at $1.07. cS :____-"-- We have a few autographed copies of Dr. Quain’s book, “Touring South America,” suit- able for Christmas gifts. Wood- || mansee Stationery. 4064, Broadway ELECTRICAL work in the extensive remodeling of the BISMARCK THEATRE done by R. L. MELVILLE Electrical Contractor Bismarck, N. Dak. Call us for estimates on your next job Phone 179 216 Broadway We congratulate the Bismarck Theatre upon its extensive remodeling, redecoration and installation of its new furniture. The Bismarck Theatre, one of the finest in the entire Northwest, will reopen Sunday. MURPHY “The Man Who Knows Insurance” Phone 577 school and home. We will make a liberal allowance on any competi- tive stapler, regardless of age or condition, toward the purchase of the new Markwell “RF 1”, “RX 46” or RX 45” Fastener. 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