Putnam patriot., 1927-05-27
JIM" MAHONEY
 BACK IN PUTNAM
Came Here As Boy, Returns As Young Man, to Responsible
 Position
State Manager For Regional Theatres
 Corporation

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 Corporation
 Sunny Jim. Smiling Jim Mq- honey. That's what they call him over in Rockville where he has been for the past four years as manager of theatre of the S-A Amusement Company. He is now back in Put nam making this his headquarters and living in the home of l.. Nj. Keith. where he had previously lived. As Rockville bids him regretfui adieu Putnam welcomes him with a cordial "Howdy Do
 James Mahoney is the state mana ger of the Regional Theatres Corpora ton which includes the Putnam Theatres Corporation. This Is a fe- sponsihle position for a young man of about 2s to assume. None who know Jim the Smiling and the Sunny" being affixed Co his name since he left Putnam, doubt that he is big enough for the job
 A Boy in His Teens
 Jim came to Putnam IS 3 boy in his teens. He started at the local theatre and remained for two years when he left to take trip South with the late r.. L. Davis. After his re- turn he took a clerical position at the state police barracks iH Danielson. When Smith and Aiperi organized the Amusement Company with it's added theatres they sought out Jim for manager of their Rockville houses He was at that time ? year. old
 For four years the boy stayed m Rockville and now returns to Putnam young man with the press of Rock lille shnwering him with boquets as he leaves that city The Roekvili- Journal, m a long article devoted 10 young Mahoney says;
 Smiling Jim"
 James Mahoney, better known as Smiling Jim. goes to Putnam where he makes his headquarters. He will be Connecticut manager for the Regional Chain Theatres and his friends wish him much success in his new position Mir Mahoney has been in Rockville for four years and dur ing that time has made an excellent impression. He is director of the Chamber of Commerce and served as chairman of the Fair Committee for two years as well as having been ac- tive on other committees. He will leave Rockville but will make weekly visits here as he will be general mana ger over the local house.
 Sunny Jim
 In column article devoted to past manager Mahoney and the new mana ger. Tom White, the Leader says Sunny Jima Mahoney gets well mcrited promotion. The two men have numerous qualities in common. They like their work, like to please fhe public and are human through and through. genial, generous. gen uemen. With their human qualities they have hustling qualities and eou- t.nuously keep moving, but they arc never too busy To pass the time of day or sit down for few moments and chat with other humans That has been the secret of the success of these two managers.
 Jim" Mahoney's friends. and they are about everybody m Rock vile. keenly regret that he is not Co continue to reside in the city. Jim goes. but he'll be back every Nednes- day with his sunny smile which gave him the sobriquet Sunny Jim. Not only the city,s movie fans. but peo- ple generally will be pleased lo know that he'll be an occasional Rockville visitor, if not permanent , resident During his four years ID Rockville, Manager Jim Mahoney has helped to make the Palace Thea Ire one of the best in it's class ln the country. successful movie ' theatre manager Jim" Mahoney has also been a loyal citizen of the boosting type, whose fellowship and friendship hundreds have prized. He has entered into numerous activities + making for Rockville's best welfare l and has been especially prominent in the Commerce Chamber and the Rockville Far Association Every hodv here will extend best wishes Go him for happy and prosperous fu- ture and all the good things life at- Q lords in Putnam, which will hereaf- 5 ter be known as his stamping 5 ground to stoop 10 the vernacular oi inc dav He becomes Connecticut 3 resident manager for the Regional 2 Theatres Corporation, with head !. quarters in that city, though he'll % to New Haven. Boston and other 1 cities occasionally, in connection with his business.
 4 good man goes and good man comes. Good luck to Sunny Jim Q and greetings and a cordial welcome to Genial Tom ], The above seems fine tribute tt [ A young man A pleasing personel'' .s..J.5s.s lass, 1. with executive ability. are attributes af character which spell success Thn .itiacr. nf Putnam are KIad 1.