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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17

Henry Coleman and Mrs. Romeo
Mancini; euchre, Mrs. Alger Chat
fin; canasta, Mrs. James Cummins,
Sr., Mrs. Al Langen, Mrs. Nell
Reid, Mrs. AL Cauley, Mrs. Robert
Lambert, attendance prizes.
Others present were: Mrs Paul
Enders, Mrs. Kenneth Bardon,
Mrs. F. ]. Brady, Mrs. Bernard
Burns, Mrs. Bernard Conway, Mrs,
Joel Cutler, Mrs. John Dooley, Mrs.
Lee Foreman, Mrs. William Gal
lagher, Mrs. James Hennigan, Mrs
James Kaveney, Mrs. John Kell,
Mrs. Robert Kennedy, Mrs. Rish-
ard Lee, Mrs. Edward Loney, Mrs
John Loney, Mrs. Mareno Mancini
Mrs. John Lanigan, Mrs. Thomas
Mcclure, Mrs. Homer Plymell
Mrs. James Sheehy, Mrs. Edward
Slyh, Mrs. John Stahl, Mrs. Charles
Welsh, Miss Becky Brady, Miss Jo-
ann Henry, Miss Dorothy Sexten
Miss Patricia Sexten..
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Society, Social Events And News OF The Clubs
London Man And Canadian Bride
To Return To Ohio To Reside

The marriage of Miss Joan Bey-
or, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
fred Beyor of Montreal, to James
II. Sexton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edmond Sexton, of London, was
solemnized recently in St. Mich
aels Church, Montreal The Rev
erend Father Ryan officiated.
Joseph Heprohon played the we'd
ding music. Chrysanthemums had
been used to decorate the church
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a
gown of embroidered tulle fash
ioned with a fitted bodice, with
bateau neckline, long sleeves that
pointed at the wrists and very
full skirt of frothy frills that end
ed in cathedral train. Her elbow
length veil of imported illusion was
held by a coronet of tulle and seed
pearls. She carried a cascade bou-
quet of red roses.
Miss Joanna Mastro, maid of
honor, wore a floor length gown
of lilac chiffon designed with a
scooped neckline and full skirt. Her
hat was of organza leaves and she
carried a bouquet Of mauve carna-
tions.
Miss Reta Bergeron and Miss
Dona French, bridesmaids, wore
floo rlength gowns of turquoise
tulle, designed with scooped neck
line and full skirts. They wore pic
ture hats and carried matching
bouquets of blue carnations.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Water Sales In
Cities Gave Biz
Revenue In Ohio

COLUMBUS - Revenue of Ohio
cities from the sale of water last
year was in excess of Sc million
dollars. Next to the property tax,
it was the biggest source of muni-
cipal income.
To furnish this water, the cities
spent 81 million dollars for the
operation and maintenance of their
waterworks. This does not include
additional millions which went for
the retirement of bonds.
Reports submitted to State Audi
tor James A. Rhodes by city audi
tors or finance directors show that
100 of Ohio's 143 cities own water
works.
The reports show that, with the
exception of municipal cemeteries,
all public service enterprises owned
by cities were operated at a profit
Twenty-nine cities own electric
plants. Their revenue last year was
S27, ,648,174 and expenditures for
operation, maintenance ano inter-
est were S20,807, ,4S4.
Transit systems in six cities had
revenue of $50, 2,086, TAG and expendi-
lures of $27, ,087, ,083.
Sixteen cities operate airports
and last year they had revenue of
So, ,239,233 and expenditures of ST.
148, ,357.
Gas plants in five cities reported
receipts of S4,O28,6O6 and expendi-
lures of $3,451, ,878.
There are SO city-owned ceme-
teries in Ohio and this is the only
class Of public service enterprises
that operated at loss. Revenue
was $1,004,472 and expenditures
were 81, 1928
Ten markets showed revenue of
S426, Isl and expenditures of S213,-
672.
Parking garages and other opera
tions brought the total revenue of
the cities public service enterprises
in 1856 to- SIPS, ,966, ,981, new rec
ord. Total expenditures for opera
tions. maintenance and interest
were $94, ,242, $40. This was exclu-
sive of bonds retired.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Piano Students
In Recital At
Farquhdr Studio

Mrs. Donald S. Farquhar pre-
sented her students of piano in a
recital in the studio at her home
on Whitaker Drive, Sunday after
noon of last week, for the pleasure
of the parents of her young artists.
Participating in the recital and
the numbers they played were:
Sunrise and Unfinished Sym
phony," by Lynn Sue Pernod;
Wooden Shoes" and Indian War
Dance" Lindsey Chesbrough; "Or
Parade and Home on the Range,
Maureen Hackett; Minstrel Show.
boat" and "Dreamland, Susar
Pinnegar; Spinning Song" anc
Rock and Roll Waltz" Margaret
Ferguson; I'm the Middle of az
Island" Mary Farquhar.
Follow the Clean" Susan Far
quhar; Brahms Waltz" anc
Skaters Waltz" John Bridgman
"Carleana" and when Day i,
Done" Marzanna Turvy; Polly,
June Ellen Rea; Manhattan Ser
endade," Jon Sherman; "Spaghett
Rag" and Fascination" Mar!
Kay Fender; Roll Dance" anc
Washington Post March," Dem,
Bussard; Kitten on the Keys,
Judy Deck.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Gloria Brill Is
Feted At Shouer

Miss Gloria Brill, bride-elect OF
Paul F. Green, was honored last
Monday evening at miscellaneous
shower at the home of Mrs. How
ard K. Thompson, Summerford
Pike.
Winners of contests were Mrs.
Robert II. Green of Grove City and
Miss Judith Turvy of London.
Attending were: Miss Ruth Anne
Tull, Mrs. Dean Brill, Mrs. Robert
H. Green, Mrs. George Ashmore
Mrs. Dwight Simpson, Miss Judith
Turvy, Mrs. Frank 0. McCord
Gifts were sent by, Mrs. Max Por-
ter, Mrs. Talmage Young, Miss Al
ma Ofenbacker and Mrs. Robert
Sims.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Spiger re-
turned last week to their home ir
Horton, Kansas after visit at the
home of their son-in-law ano
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester M
Chase, East First Street.
Mrs. w. A. Holman, East High
Street, has gone to Burlingam
Michigan, to spend the holidays
with her son-in-law and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Milliken anc
their children.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17

Little Miss Carole Cadieux, flow
.er girl, wore a floor length gown
of deep yellow tulle designed with
bateau neckline and full skirt with
hat of organza leaves. She carried
deep yellow carnations.
Lloyd Beyor, brother of the bride
was best man and the ushers were
Norman Beyor and Charles Elle-
ment. Dennis Belanger was page
boy.
The mother of the bride wore a
gown of royal blue silk velvet with
matching hat, grey mink stole and
a corsage of light blue carnations-
After the reception in Vaudreuil
Inn, the couple left for Quebec
City the bride travelling in rose
wood suit with brown felt cloche
and brown suede accessories. Her
corsage was Of deep gold carna-
tons.
The couple will reside in Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Catholic Ladies OF Columbia Haze
Christmas Party At Club House

The December meeting of the
Catholic Ladies of Columbia was
combined with the annual Christ
mas party at the Coover Club
House Tuesday evening.
HoStesses were Miss Louise Cole
man, president; Mrs. Millard Gist
and Mrs. James (. Cummins, Jr.
The unexpected heavy snowfall
caused the late arrival of some
guests and while the others waited
they were invited to the dining
room where Mrs. Gist presided at
the punch bowl
But eventually buses, cars and
other means of transportation re-
turned those who 'toil'' outside the
city, safely back to the environs,
and it was time for the party to
begin.
The Club House was lovely in
holiday attire and tables held at
tractive yuletide favors and place
cards, handiwork of the hostess
committee, assisted by Mrs. Cletus
Higgins.
Father Edward Reidy Joined the
group for the delectable dinner
which was followed by a brief busi-
ness session and election of Off
GERS. Mrs. Robert Henry, elected
president, will be installed along
with her corps of officers at the
January meeting.
Mrs. Higgins played the piano
for the group singing of Christmas
Carols. Christmas poems were Civ
en- by Mrs. Cummins and Miss
Coleman, and delightful French
version of an old, old Christmas
story was presented by Mrs. Gist.
Then sleigh bells sounded-and
the roly poly gentleman with the
white whiskers arrived to distrib-
ute the gaily wrapped packages OF
the gift exchange.
A "gab fest" followed this por-
ton of the evenings activities
while tables were cleared and re-
arranged for cards.
The committee presented score
awards to: Mrs. Jerry Cullivan anC
Mrs. William Powers; bridge, Mrs
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17

New ideas can be good or bad,
just the same as old ones.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Daughters Of
Isabella Have
Yule Party

Coover Memorial Club House is
already taking on a gala look with
its colorful and artistic Christmas
decorations for the many clubs
that will have their holiday festivi-
ties in the charming atmosphere.
One of the early groups was the
Daughters of Isabella which went
up one Monday night of last week
for a delicious dinner, gift exchange
and cards concluding the planned
entertainment.
Special guests were The Rever-
end Father Edward j. Reidy of ST
Patrick's Church and The Rever-
end Father McFadden of SITS. Sim
on and Jude, West Jefferson.
Prizes awarded for the contests
went to Mrs. Edward F. Hackett,
Sr. and Mrs. Philip Mcdaniel for
bridge; Mrs. Don Rife and Miss
Louise Coleman for canasta; Mrs.
Leo McElroy and Mrs. Romeo
Mancini for euchre and special
prizes to Mrs. Dean Garrard and
Miss Nell Connor.
Mrs. Maurice Beathard and Miss
Jean Sparling, co-hostesses, were
assisted in the plans by Mrs. Jerry
Sullivan, Miss Catherine Higgins,
Mrs. William Dennehy, Mrs. Fran
els Beathard, Mrs. Al B. Cauley
and Miss Ann Eagleton.
New ideas can be good or bad,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17
Trinity Boys Choir Tells Christmas
Story In Song At Phi Beta Psi Party

Though it is an annual affair,
there is always some element of
difference AND surprise in each
Christmas party for members of
Phi Beta Psi Sorority.
Last Tuesday nights dessert
was no exception. The dining-room
where the guests assembled until
it was time for the signal to go into
the assembly room and be seated,
had a refreshment table centered
with a handsomely decorated tree
and lighted red candles. The as
sembly room establishment was
key-noted by a large handsome
tree in one corner which impelled
attention and admiration as the
guests streamed into the room.
Other smaller motifs carried out
the decorative theme.
This year instead of having San
ia Claus distribute the gifts, the
array of parcels with their gay
wrappings, bore the names for
whom they were intended and each
guest found her place by locating
her gift. The long tables had swags
of long leafed pine down the CEN
ter with gayest of baubbles scatter
ed through and lighted candles
ornamented with colored ceramic
gnomes. Favors were tiny "red
nosed frosty snowmen."
The committee had invited the
Boys Choir of Trinity Episcopal
Church, directed by Miss Anne
Dickerson, to give the program fo1
the party. Accompanied by Miss
Dickerson and their mentor, the
Reverend Sanford c. Lindsey, the
sweet voices of the young boys il
their choir robes, in solo and en-
semble, told the beautiful Christ
mas story in melodious carols. A
the conclusion the choir was giver
a great ovation for their fine pre-
sentation.
Included in the Choir member
ship are: Richard Barkalow, Johl
Bridgman, Larry Burt, Tom Clark
Terry Dodds, G.. Florea, L. Florea
Randy Gray, John Gordon, Barr.
Jenkins, c. Marinelli, j. Marinell
Ralph Miller, David Nixon. G. Rip
ley, L. Ripley, John Thiel, Ere
Ballard, Don Morrison, Jim Vest
Terry Vest, Byron Vogel, Jim Kid
well, G. Londergan and Jon Sher
man.
After the guests had filed out
the diningroom for refreshment:
Mrs, Harold Hunter, the sorority
president, took up the necessar
, business, principal of which wa
placing in proper hands the wor
of the sorority's Christmas for fam
lilies in the community who ar
decided to be worthy of then hell
The committee for the Christina
party included, Mrs. John Decl
: Mrs. Fred Dengler, Mrs. Joseph o
Connell, Mrs. Ted Hunter and Mr.
Eileen BARLEY, who invited tn
: guests to the dining room fo
t punch and cookies after the bus
ness session.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17

There is too much animal cour-
age in society and not sufficient
moral courage.
Mary Baker Eddy
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-17

Self control is only courage I'm
another form. as
Samuel Smiles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12
Progressive Unit
Acts to Consider
Citizen Mercer
At the meeting Of the George

At the meeting Of the George
town Progressive Citizens Asso-
citation last night, the old ques-
ton Of whether or not to
merge with the Georgetown
Citizens Association" was
brought up again.
Shortly before the meeting
was to adjourn, a motion was
put, to the group to form a
special committee of five to
meet with a similar committee
from the other association to
discuss possible amalgamation
The motion was seconded,
but Mrs. Harold Hinton, presi-
dent of the association ruled it
out Of order on the ground it
had not been examined by the
legislative committee.
After a lively discussion on
the constitutionality of her rul-
ing. it was decided to add an
amendment to the original mo-
ton. This amendment was
that the legislative committee
was to examine the motion and
report to the association at its
next meeting on whether to
form the special committee
This was passed by the group.
Earlier in the meeting, Har-
old Gray. president of the Fed
Grafton Of Citizens Associations,
congratulated the association
for making Georgetown an ex-
ample to the whole city of what
can be done by Woodworking
citizens groups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

attend college, must take al
least two years of science and
two years of mathematics.
IF there is a shortage Of
teachers. then the Board OF
Education must decide to drop
other subjects" Mr.. Newell
said.
Culture and the arts are not
going to save our country from
the Russian scientists" Mr.
Newell added. TOO many OF
our students take easy courses
just to get by on"
The group. which met in St
Marks and the Incarnation
Lutheran Church. Fourteenth
and Gallatin streets NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

Associations to back its plan
for an investigation. according
to Clifford Newell.
Mr.. Newell. who presented
the resolution. indicated the
Board of Education would not
take action against the lack
Of interest" of the students in
the sciences until Congress Or
ders the board to re-evalute
the program.
Under the present curricu-
lum requirements. all high
school students are required to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

elected the following officers:
E. w. Kibbey, president; Mrs.
Rose Anderson. Fred Morgan
and Mrs. Frank Pollard. vice
presidents: Miss Edith Weltner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

recording secretary; Miss Ethel
lWeltner. corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Lena Heitmuller,
treasurer; Mrs. E. w. Kihbey
assistant treasurer; Mr.. Newell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

and Mr.. Kibhey, delegates to
she Federation. and Mr.. Kib-
hey, Mr.. Newell and Mrs. Clara
Boyer. delegates to Northwest
Council
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

take one course in a science
but do not have to study any
mathematics. The honor stu
dents, or students planning to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12
Probe of D. c. Schools
Science Courses Asked

District high curriculum attacked for its
low requirements last night the Arkansas
Avenue Community Association voted to Congress order
an investigation.
The association expects the Federation Citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

long, low hood new engine designed for closer toler.
ances and more torque than any other fine car new
transmission with slken sensitivity And between you
and the road new suspension that dampens shock and
noise like no other car before it.
In every respect, here is an uncommon car with
uncommon elegance. Lincoln with the clean line and
sweep of the classic Continental. Lincoln with
length, breadth and spaciousness unmatched in the
fine car field Lincoln with richness and luxury that
set it beautifully apart from all others.
Make your fine dreams come true. Today, see how
easily YOU can own the completely new Continental
Mark iii or the Contnental-nspred Lncons for 1853.
Enthusiastically The finest in the fine cor field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-12

Look again You can afford to- For in 1853 the classic
Continental Mark iii (above and the Continental
inspired Lincoln Premiere and Capri below priced
within the reach Of nearly everyone who has ever
considered owning fine car.
The reason? This, we at Lincoln feel is the year for
elegance This is the year have opened modern
new plant to build Lncolns and only Lincolns. Now.
more Lincons can be made with the Continental eye
toward elegance and detail, and they can be priced
within the means of everyone with feeling for gracious
living.
Now the pride of o,uuing Lincoln awaits you. But
more than that, behind the wheel lies thrill Of per.
Torrance and handling that came alive only
in the handbut Continental Of yesterday Under that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14

nights the curtain rises at Sis
pm. at Undercroft Auditorium.
Charlotte Blevins is the groups
Joan of Arc. Floyd Lancaster
the Dauphin. i. The Children's
and Teen Theaters OF the Ar
llngton County recreation de-
partment will present Star
Song one-act Nativity play. as
part OF the annual Welcome
TO the Christmas Season" at
Wakefield High School There
Will be two performances. to-
night at 8 and tomorrow at
2pm -. The Dramatic Coun-
Gil OF the Woodside Methodist
Church will stage The Beth
lehem Road" tomorrow at 4:30
and 8 pm. at the church. $3.50
Georgia avenue, Silver Spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14
HOLLY WOOD
DALEY Plans TunefuI Movie
By SHEILAH GRAHAM

be married to Hargitay by then
Michael Wilding travelled
from London to Beverly Hills
with the silver blond Mrs. SUI
san Nell. When asked. is 1t a
romance" Michael. always the
gent, replied, You'll have 10
ask Mrs. Nell" An Mrs. Nell
would say was. Ridiculous !
I've known Michael for years
and years Well that's a
change. at least. from Were
Just good friends"
Curt JurgenS travels like a
king while on location for Me
and the Colonel" In France,
His $4,000 trailer features a
modern kitchen and a shower
stall. A driver and a cook
travel with the trailer which is
pulled hither and thither by a
Mercedes Benz. Curt stocks
only the finest of foods and.
every day. serves champagne
and caviar for lunch. His
guests are costars Danny Kaye,
NicOle Maurey and AKIN Tam
irOff. Also producer Bill GOetz
Life can be beautiful
The televiSion tide is turning
we hope. Some Of the best
directors and producers from
video are signing movie con-
tracts. Phillip Barry. jr., and
Milo Frank are now producing
at Metro. And Playhouse COS
Marty Manulis plans TO hang
his producers hat at Goth Gen.
tury-Fox.
Leslie CarOn. now in London.
has signed with Jean RenOir
for Three Bedrooms in Man
hattan"-to be made in Paris
in the spring, after her current
Anna" for Sidney Box. The
26-year-old Leslie vows. no
more dancing on the screen:
says it interferes with her nor
NAL life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14
Civic Unit Briefed
On Redevelopment

Members OF the Pleasant
Plains Civic Association were
briefed last night by two Of
ficials Of the National Capital
Housing Authority on pre-
liminary plans TO redevelop the
Merton street public housing
project.
Addressing the association
we're Walter Z. Washington,
special assistant TO the execu-
tive director. and George w
Miner. relocation and site man
ager, They indicated this prof.
ect Of TIA units, with not more
than two bedrooms in each,
VIII cost 81 million.
MI. Washington said a re-
cent study OF the area showed
that 100 families are living in
81 dwellings under generally
overcrowded conditions" and
are violating the District
housing code.
The meeting conducted by
Nelson c. Roots. president, was
held at Monroe School. Georgia
avenue and Irving street NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14
WHERE
AND WHEN
Current Theater Attractions
and Time Of Showing

Stage
Arena - "Answer the
Flute. 2:30 and $3.50 pm.
Catholic University TT h G
Merchant Of Venice: $3.50 pm
National--'Miss Isobel": 2:3O
and $3.50 pm.
Shubert-'"Two for the See
saw; 2:30 and $3.50 pm.
Screen
AmbassadOr--"Rodan":: los
2:50. 4:35. 6:i5. 8 and GAS pm
Apex-"Raising A Riot: Z
and 9:55 pm.
CapitOl-"Les Girls; l1:15
am. 100. 1925. 5:25. 7:35. 9:35
and ll:40 pm.
Columbia - April Love-,
ll.40 am. lao. $40. 5:45,
7:45. 9:45 and 1850 pm.
DupOnt--"Wild Oat"; /. 3:i5
5:35. 1855. 1915 and IL pm.
keith's Land Unknown:
li:20. sos. 7:55 and l0:45 pm
Macarthur - Cast a Dark
Shadow; 2:25, AIS. 6:l5. 8:05
and 9:55 pm.
Metropolitan - "R o d a NJ:
ll:25 am. los. $50. 4:35
6:25. $40, 9:55 and 1l:40 pm
Ontario - "Raintree Coun-
ty"; ? and $50 pm.
Palace-"Man in the Shad-
ow".. 1918 am. los. 2:55,
4:45. 6:35. 8:25. 1915 and
li:40 pm.
Playhouse - Nights of Ca
biria"; ll:l5 am. lis. 3:20.
5:25. 1880. 9:35 and 1875 pm.
Plaza -" And God Created
Woman: ll:l5 am. l:25. $3.50.
SOS. 7:45. $50 and IL pm.
Trans-Lux-"Pal joey, IL
am. los. $40. $50, tbs. 900
and ll:l5 pm.
uptOwn-"Around the World
in 80 Days; 10 am, 2 and $50
pm
Warner-"Seven Wonders OF
the World: 2. 5 and $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14
You'll Have Long Woit
For New Films on N
BY HARRY MACARTHUR

There haven't been many men biting dogs around here
lately but something newsworhy
day Hollywood movie studio bit teeviSon.
Warner Bros felt 1t necessary arise and announce in
rm tones that its poSt949 feature films either
available to wKRcTV in Cincinnati other televsion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-14

retract anything said in the
past about the contribution of
unions to the high cost OF film
features. Clearing up all the
various contractual Snarls in
volved Is a major problem to
be solved before post 1899 films
can be released for yideo show :
ing.
Movie exhibitors may yet
erect a statue OF James Caesar
Petrillo. the fellow who sees
that his musicians get their
share.
LOCAL DRAMA - The Mt.
Vernon Players production of
Maxwell AnderSon's Joan OF
Lorraine" opened this week and
viii run through next Satur-
day night. with the exception Of
tomorrow and Monday. Other
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--~~---->------~------~-
ing their appetite for movies
right there at home.
What II the commercials do
intrude and foul up the mood
Of the motion picture? What
II the crowd scenes look like
riots in an ant colony? It's for
free and viewed in comfort. AS
Bea Lille observed one time
while impersonating a GeiSha
girl in a musical show, it's bet
ter with your shoes of. She
obviously was talking about
watching movies on televiSion.
So the movie exhibitors view
with alarm the threat of more
feature pictures on TV. They
are doing a number of things
TO prevent any such thing hap
pening. in the manner OF men
fighting for their lives. which
they may we'll be.
An organization known as
the Theater owners OF Ameri-
ca, for instance, is actively
working TO block further sale
of theatrical films TO Tv out
lets. 1t has put a research
service to work in the hope
of finding strong support for
its contention that the sale
of pictures TO television was
economically unSound and det-
rimental TO all segmentS Of the
industry.
An even more drastic move
is being limited at. Weekly Va
riety reports the rumor that a
group of TOA members is con-
sidering the purchase of the
remaining big Hollywood
backlog-Paramount'S pre-
August, l94S. pictures. Buying
them. that is, not to show them
but to keep them from being
shown on TV.
Before the whole scare is
over the theater owners may