Austin American-Statesman from Austin, Texas • 12

THE AUSTIN STATESMAN All the News That's Fit to Print Since 1871. Page 12 Friday. August 29, 1930 EX-MAYOR FACES from the Erwin Is Termed Natural Showman RIOTERS DIE IN CHAIR OSSINING, N. Aug. 29 (US) Three participants in the Auburn prison riots of last winter, convicted of -causing the death of Henry Sullivan, convict leader in the riots, were electrocuted just before midnight.

They were Claude Udwine, William Force and Jesse Thomas. Pretty Lillian Roth, who's also a clever little comedienne, helps bring in the laughs in "Animal Crackers," Parsmount's offering for its formal opening tonight. She even understands the antics of the four mad Marx brothers. PARAMOUNT WILL BRING SMART ATTRACTIONS A graduate of the University of NE YEAR IN JAIL Texas, T. Wilson Erwin, now dis trict managing executive of the Paramount Public corporation in Central Texas, went to work for FELICITATIONS that organization one year after I I I Miracles Tou will find them In the marvelous entertainment 5 and in the almost un- believable beauty of the new Paramount.

his graduation, succeeaing iwu-erts as manager of the old Majestic in 1925. Erwin's training and college edu cation all led toward a lawyer PUBLIX THEATRES On the completion of the SCRANTON, Aug. 29. (UP) E. B.

Jermyn, twice mayor of Scranton, faced today a prison sentence of one year in the county Jail and a fine of $500 for his implication in the "slot machine racket" which involved about 130 city and county officials. This sentence was given Jermyn late Thursday by Judge George E. Maxey who gave out a Bimilar punishment to Perry J. Friend, cousin of the former city executive i i 5 -r -v I "A -i iff Wf "lv, Hi wi --4 i 4 ill Other Miracles Less spectacular, because they happen every day, are the miracles of service you see performed in our Austin owned store. THEATRE ana former city civil service commissioner.

Execution of both sentences was postponed until Monday shingle. In 1927 while yet managing the Majestic, he received his degree as Doctor of Law. Just how he got Into show business is not quite clear even to himself. Self admittedly he has a legal mind, yet he possesses the interest and imaginative qualities of the born showman. Without attempting to explain the instinct or acquired Qualities that have led him to the top in theatre business, he does state that he considers his legal training a great asset in overcoming the thousand and one obstacles that confront and keep outsiders from the actual heights of successful showmanship.

In 1929 Erwin left Austin to take up heacquarters in Dallas where he has remained since. "Possibly," Erwin "that change of address was the worst blow that show business could have dealt me. Austin is home to me, and to leave It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do." pending an appeal by the convicted men. Praiseworthy in its architecture unprecedented for completeness commendable, for the spirit and ideas behind it we take pleasure in extending sincere good wishes. a L.

NOVY, Mgr. WAS TOO" LOVING LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29. It's all Griffith Drug right to love your husband, but when It comes to too much love. Store Thomas W.

Gluek doesn't like it. Coming successively after the jfremiere tonight ot the Four Marx Brothers' "Animal Crackers," four ot the greatest talking pictures ever made will enter the Paramount Theatre on its semi-weekly change of program policy. They are the widely discussed Manslaughter" with Claudette Colbert and Fredric March; Charles Rogers' and Nancy Carroll's latest "Follow Thru," adapted from the name, and produced entirely In a name, and produced entierly In a new process natural color film; Love in the Rough" with Robert Montgomery and Benny Rubin, popular film clown, and the much publicized "Dawn Patrol," Richard Barthelmess" "Journey's End" of the air, with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Neil Hamilton. In "Manslaughter" Claudette Colbert definitely established her bid to steiler renown uoon the screen.

As Lydia Thorne, reckless young society girl who does anything she believes she can get away with, Colbert gives one of the most lifelike performances witnessed to date. Stardom is assured for her in the future, following the wide ncclaim brought on by her work in "Manslaughter." "follow Thru" brings Buddy Rogers (Charles now, if you please) at the request of one hundred thousand feminine fans) and Nancy Carroll together for tha first since "Illusion." The plot deals with women amateur golf champions, and provides a number of highly interesting situations. It is understood, that the new color process used is the best yet perfected. According to theatrical critics, Richard BBrthelmess gives the finest and most sincere characterisation of his career in "The Dawn Patrol" sir thriiler scheduled for the Paramount two weeks from tomorrow. Th picture ha been aptly described as the "Journey's End" of the air.

It presents the story of three young men, Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks, and Neil The Austin Owned Store Scarbrough Bldg. He recently sued his wife for divorce complaining that her love for him caused her to stic'3 so failure to pay income ta3c is charged actors closely to his sidt that he was un LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29. (AP) Income tax liens were filed today against several dozen persons. Including six motion picture stars, whom revenue agents alleged failed to make complete returns on their able to attend to business.

He nearly sufferad a nervous breakdown on her account, he said. NEW TORPEDO LONDON, Aur. 29 A new torpedo tested between Weymouth and Portland may revolutionize warfare, it is said. It haa an eight-cylinder engine, instead of the two cylinders of the old type, and will develop astonishing speed. It is said to be more deadly than anything yet invented.

l'J2 earnings. Among those named were John Hamilton as leader of English flight battalion during the war. It shows them attempting to bear up under the heartless work of sending young, inexperienced flyers up to their death in the air before the merciless machine gun fire of the better trained and better equipped German aviators. Ultimately, each is shot down, carrying: out an order from indomitable back of the lines, orders, the accomplishment of which was certain to result in death at the start. Commenting" on this selection of pictures, Irwin R.

Wake, manager of ihe Paramount, stated that they represent the finest attractions from Holloywood this year. "They offer," he said, "a wide range in entertainment. 'Animal Crackers' for hilarious humor, 'Manslaughter' for gripping drama, 'Follow Thru" for romance and sport interest and The Dawn Patrol' for thrills. Barrymore, cited for alleged fail Austin 's Beautiful Symbol of Progress ure to pay Norman Kerry for Olive Borden, Ford Sterling, Alice Day, William Collier $284.55. THE HOME OF 'ummuntTtctixres is HAPPY IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME THE NEWEST I OF GREAT MOTION PICTURE THEATRES The PARAMOUNT INTO THE RANKS OF PUBLIX THEATRES ACT TTMPQ tfZLrrprT- TODAY With the LEADERS! liM- FIB old Majestic, for years a landmark of congress Avenue, is gone replaced by the magnificent new PARAMOUNT.

IITITH that same spirit of progress, the Majestlo Man's Shop points with pride to its newly decorated and enlarged quarters which render It a unit utterly in keeping with the progressive beauty of the Paramo int. AMONG all these changes, this well-known principle of our establishment remains steadfast! Tonight at 6:30 i i no SI I I The Headmen of Fun Funning the Warl The Assurance of Cciied Dress at Par! Majestic Man Shop "Creators of Fashion" EDDIE JOSEPH, Mgr. WE CONGRATULATE OUR NEW NEIGHBOR Dedicated and built with the sincere desire of presenting the best in entertainment to the people of Austin and Central Texas, the new PARAMOUNT THEATRE offers its inaugural performance tonight at 6:30. Those who are responsible for its creation hold this thought uppermost for its future. That it be more than a building of average commercial importance That it be an artistic center of pleasure and amusement where the people of Austin and Central Texas will find new joys and new cheer.

The PARAMOUNT and Publix Theatres will earnestly strive to serve the public of this community in every need for relaxation and entertainment and only when that service is commensurate with the physical form and equipment that has gone into the building of this institutionwill its mission be fulfilled. The attainment of that objective is constantly before us, this week, next week, every wTeek! The Paramount Theatre 1 I If Your Clothes Could Talk Like 1 The Marvlous Pictures at the I New Another Positive Proof of Austin's Progressive Spirit. 1 OPENING ATTRACTION Four Nuts From "The Cocoanuts" THE MERRY MAD PARAMOUNT This Is What You Would Hear, "Send Me to the BRISKILL HOTEL LAUNDRY Where Every Piece Is Treated Right Returned to You a Clean Delight." DRISKILL HOTEL LAUNDRY Phon 6444 MARX BROTHERS in The Paramount Mirthquake "ANIMAL CRACKERS IV Stephen F. Austin A Baker Hotel J. C.

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