New theatre slated to open September fifth with $50000 addition
The Avalon theatre in Brandon briefs its completion with a 40 by 100 foot cement block structure featuring 348 seats, modern projection gear, cry room and soundproofing. Construction used 9045 cement bags and 6050 bricks with suppliers including Russell Cabinet Fixtures and J J Crowe Co. Winnipeg firm J M Rice installed Ballantyne projection and sound systems. Booking agents include Mrs Chas Krapp of Winnipeg and distributors United Artists Paramount Rank Monogram and Columbia.
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E. C. Shepherd
J. Holloway & Son
Brandon
Russell Cabinet
J. J. Crowe Co. Ltd
Russell and Angusville
Smellie Bros. & Co
J. M. Rice & Co
Winnipeg
Ballantyne Royal
Ballantyne
Helen Ashey
Shirley
Marie Storey
Olga Bulischuk
Chas. Krapp
Avalon
United Artists Corporation Limited
Paramount Film Service Limited
J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors
Monogram Pictures of
Canada
Columbia Pictures
Bing Crosby Returns to Avalon Russell with Just For You
Bing Crosby headlines the new Avalon Theatre Russell engagement opening Friday September 5 with Just For You in Technicolor. Co stars Jane Wyman and Ethel Barrymore. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 30 with additional screenings on September 6. Three different pictures will be shown weekly at the Avalon this fall.
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the Avalon
Nick Magnowski
Peter Ashey
Harold Davies
Bing Crosby
New Avalon Theatre
Russell
Bing
Manitoba
Paramount
Jane Wyman
Ethel Barrymore
Casper
Ing
Avalon Theatre
Shower Becomes Garden Party For Wilma Wishart In Shellmouth
The home of Mrs. Hooper hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Wilma Wishart on a Friday evening. Two young gardeners wheeled a decorated garden cart filled with gifts into the room lush with flowers. Corsages were given to Wilma and her mother by Mrs. Jim McLennan. Guests enjoyed a dainty lunch and social hour before Wilma invited friends to visit the nursery at Dropmore where she and her fiancé will reside. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance with upcoming travel and teaching duties mentioned.
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Hooper
Wilma Wishart
Jackie Harris
Tarry Roberts
Wilma
Jim McLennan
Dropmore
L. Langford
Winnipeg
E. Ridgway
Foam Lake
E. Patterson
P. McLaren
M. Busch
Ninette
H. J. Vosper
Jim Richardson
Toronto
Mrs. A. Johnson
Fine Appointments Feature New Avalon
A tour of Russell's new Avalon Theatre highlights its 343 leather and plush backed green seats 40 by 100 feet with staggered rows and slope for clear sightlines. The 7 by 8 foot baw room for mothers and children, soundproof, rest rooms, oil burning air conditioning, two tone walls and beige ceiling are praised along with neon marquee, lighting, and emergency power features.
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Avalon Theatre
Russell
Nick Magnowski
Main Street
Axminster
New Avalon Theatre
Birth announced for Bauming son in Roblin hospital
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Andy Bauming on the birth of a son in Roblin hospital last week. Several visitors arrive from Saskatoon Calgary and Link later to visit local families including Mr and Mrs A Turta Mr and Mrs H Turner and Mr and Mrs J Robertson.
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Andy Bauming
Roblin Hospital
Phil Grosse
Saskatoon
A. Turta
Phil Zimmer
D. A. Bradley-Hunt
H. Turner
Linklater
Reg Bassil
Calgary
J. Robertson
Jim Richardson
Rset
First Night Proceeds Benefit Memorial Rink
Attendees at the Avalon Theatre opening night contribute indirectly to the Russell Memorial Rink through proceeds charity. The event draws Yawrens and others for a community kickoff with funds allocated to the rink’s memorial fund.
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Memorial Rink
Yawrens
Avalon Theatre
Russell Memorial
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J. Calvert
Westwoods Hardware
Shellmouth
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