Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 December 1920 — Page 13

BUSINESS OF THEATERS BEST KNOWN, REPORT Owner Sees No Let Up in Play House and Movie Patronage. CHICAGO, Der. 17. —In ancient days every king with weighty problems on lit* mind had his Jester to crack Jokes and play funny antics to prevent hiii from worrying. Today the people role and their Jester, the real and reel stage, lift worry oTr unemployment and reduced wages from their minds. With industries In all parts of the country slashing wages and letting out thousands of workers, the theatrical and motion picture basinets is at the height of Its prosperity without any sign of a let np, according to local movie and theater owners here. Every theater in Chicago is on joying full honses, according to Harry J. Powers, veteran theatrical owner. Powers owns a controlling Interest and manages five of Chicago’s lending theaters. PEAT TO CAPACITY ETEKT NIGHT. . ‘We never had a greaser volume of ouslness." said Powers. “Our honses Play to capacity every ntght and we are generally told out the day before.” Powers said business depression has not shown any effect on the theatergoing public. “It would be a tragedy if the people didn’t have the theaters to help them forget their troubles,” he said, “and perhaps that's the reason why we haven't been hit as hard as other industries.'' Powers predicted a reduction in theater prices. “But It will be gradual and may be years before it reaches the pre-vrar price," be said. Top price theater seats here is $5. Before the war they were 52.50. Powers declared theatrical prosperity Is general. An Instance he cited was the receipts of the Follies In Detroit last week which he said totaled $44,000. Movies are doing a tremendous business at all prices, according to motion picture men. HABIT ACQUIRED DURING WORLD WAR Lon Houseman, who is siding David Griffiths In staging a spectacular production here at $2 per eeat, said the house Is being filled at every performance. “The people were educated during the war to like amusement and now know what a relief It means to be entertained In time of trouble," said Houseman. "I look for continued prosperity In the movie game." Lesser priced movie owners also said they are enjoying a successful season. Long rows of regular patrons can be found every nlgbt at slmcst any movie.

SOVIET AGENT e KEEPS CHEERFUL Martens Not Downcast Over Decision to Deport Him. NEW YORK, Dee. 17.—Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, the unrecognised Russian soviet ambassador, was cheerful, though disappointed, today over the decision o f the United States Department of Labor to deport him. “I'm glad to note that the deportation order is based on the fact that I am the representative of the Russian soviet government. and not on the charge of spreading Bolshevist propaganda here,” he said. “You know, I have admitted all along that I was the Russian soviet representative.” Asked what he would do ahout the deportation order, he answered: “My first move will be to wire Moscow for orders. It will be for Moscow to decide whether I shall resist further the deportation proceedings, by an appeal to the courts, or whether I shall comply with the American Government's request.” Erskine Re-elected Reserve Director Special to Times. , SOUTH BEND, -!. Dec. 17.—Reelection of Albert it. Erskine of this city as a Class B director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Is announced. The Chicago bank has Jurisdiction over the Seventh Federal Reserve district, embracing parts of the States of Indiana. Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and lowa. The directorship term is three years. Mr. Erskine Is present of the Studebaker Corporation.

New Building Body Is Named ‘Boosters’ w A "boosters" club of 500 members to raise a fund with which to erect anew building for the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations In Indianapolis was suggested at a dinner last night by Charles F. Coffin, president of the chamber. The use of a building by business men’s clubs that now assemble at hotels and the need of a dining-room that could serve 500 guests was urged by Mr. Cof9n. It is reported that a number of persons Indorsed the plan, provided a membership of 500 for the club could be obtained. Another similar dinner will be held in January, and will be devoted to a discussion of the work being done in the schools toward Americanization. WAR WOUNDED TO MEET. All ex-service men who were wounded In oervice are Invited to attend a meeting at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon on the thirteenth floor of the Odd Fellows’ ►building. The meeting has been called by James W. Mellen, a wounded soldier, for the purpose of organizing a local post of the National Disabled Soldiers' league. Attorney Thomas D. McGee and Mr. Mellen will make the principal talks.

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Churches to £id in Relief Work / —- Caleb S. Denny, chairman of the Indiana branch of the European Relief Council, has received a telegram from Herbert Hoover, stating that all funds raised by Protestant church on Doc. 19 will be applied relief work of the European Council. The Information sets at rest all doubt ss to Protestant cooperation in the Hoover relief plans. For some time Protestant churches have been supporting relief work among the childr**>, of Europe, but in the future all children’s work jrrill be coordinated* under Mr, Hoover's direction in the Interest of economic distribution. Now Wife of Viscount LONDON, Dee. 17.—Viscount Stuart, son and heir to the sixth Earl of Castlestewart, and Miss Eleanor May Guggen helm, daughter of Solomon R. Guggenheim of New York City, were married here Thursday. ' HINTS TO AL’TOISTS. If you are going to make a long tour don't wait until the last minute to begin getting things ready. 0.-e •Until your car thoroughly before you start.

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Rushville Jury Sets Aside Codicil to Will Special to The Times. RUSHVILLE, Ind., Dec. 17.—A Jury here set aside the codicil to the will of the late Mary Groves, and found for the plaintiff, Nellie Hunsinger Wright. The case occupied the Circuit Court all week, and the Jury based Its verdict on the evidence of Rushville neighbors of the deceased, who stated that the will was changed a few hours before the death ts Mrs. Groves, ar.d that she was unduly influenced in making the change. The will involvad a considerable amount of property and a big estate.

Railroad Turntable Basis of $2,500 Suit Special to The Times. SOUTH BEND, Ind.. Dec. 17.— Letting an unguarded railroad turntable tempt children to merry-go-round rides is declared to be contributory negligence ln ( a suit filed through anew friend by Mildred Cowell, 8. The petition state* that the child sufferod permanent Injuries when she was thrown from the huge plaything into Us circular pit and asks for $2,500 compensation. The defendants are the Michigan Cen-‘ fral ar.tl New York Central Railway Companies.

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