9 Sep 1941
JIMMY MONTGOMERY, AUTHORITY ON STATE, 'REAL BASEBALL,' DIES
Never Could Sit Through Motion Picture or Watch Game from Grandstand
Jimmie Montgomery died last night and with him passed a never-diminishing conviction that motion pictures never could take the place of stage shows.
Only those who knew James Franklin Montgomery may know how firmly he stood on the subject. Ever since he was a boy, Jimmy had worked around the theatres of Norfolk. It was his livelihood--behind the scenes. The state shows in recent years were few and far between and the motion picture showings more numerous. But there still is work for a good stagehand, and Jimmy was among the best.
He tried to like motion pictures, but none has ever heard of him seeing a flickering show through from beginning to finale. But it wasn't his fault if things didin't click in the movie house, for he never let up, when it came to the "show must go on," no matter what kind of show. He was loyal to his tasks, the difficulties and the hours involved he heeded not.
Jimmy Montgomery had other convictions, among them being that there never was a baseball player the like of Ty Cobb. Baseball games found him in the third base bleachers, when he could get away from the theatre in the summer time. Once he was induced to sit in the grandstand and all went fairly well until a man in the seat nearby protested that a triple play could not be pulled off unless there were three men on the bases. Jimmy stomped away to the third base bleachers, "where they know their baseball." That was Jimmy Montgomery.
He was 55 years old and widely known in Norfolk. He died at 8:40 o'clock at his residence, 220 West Twentieth Street.
He was a native and life long resident of Norfolk, but he had friends in all parts of the United States. For many years he was employed at various theatres and he became acquainted with some of the most famous stage celebrities. He was a personal friend of the late Al Fields, the famous ministrel produced, and with Honey Roy Evans, one of the greatest black-face comedians the stage has ever produced.
Montgomery had a local reputation for his remarkable memory and the accuracy with which he could recall actual dates on which sporting and theatrical events occurred many years ago.
He was a friendly friend of hundreds of Norfolk citizens and always was willing to do his share in helping any worthy cause.
He was a son of the late William James and Annie Howard Montgomery.
He was a member of Stage Hand Local No 2, I.A.T.S.E.; Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B.P.O. Elks; Owens Lodge No. 164, A.F. and A.M.; John Walters Chapter, No. 68, Royal Arch Masons, Grice Commander No. 16, Knights Templar, and the Khedive Temple.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee [Phelps] Montgomery, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Horton [Alice], a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. C. M. Lytle, Mrs. M. V. Lay, and Mrs. Addie Kerans; a brother, John H. Montgomery, and a nephew, Irving H. Lay, all of Norfolk. The body was taken to the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Avenue, pending arrangements.
JIMMY MONTGOMERY, AUTHORITY ON STATE, 'REAL BASEBALL,' DIES
Never Could Sit Through Motion Picture or Watch Game from Grandstand
Jimmie Montgomery died last night and with him passed a never-diminishing conviction that motion pictures never could take the place of stage shows.
Only those who knew James Franklin Montgomery may know how firmly he stood on the subject. Ever since he was a boy, Jimmy had worked around the theatres of Norfolk. It was his livelihood--behind the scenes. The state shows in recent years were few and far between and the motion picture showings more numerous. But there still is work for a good stagehand, and Jimmy was among the best.
He tried to like motion pictures, but none has ever heard of him seeing a flickering show through from beginning to finale. But it wasn't his fault if things didin't click in the movie house, for he never let up, when it came to the "show must go on," no matter what kind of show. He was loyal to his tasks, the difficulties and the hours involved he heeded not.
Jimmy Montgomery had other convictions, among them being that there never was a baseball player the like of Ty Cobb. Baseball games found him in the third base bleachers, when he could get away from the theatre in the summer time. Once he was induced to sit in the grandstand and all went fairly well until a man in the seat nearby protested that a triple play could not be pulled off unless there were three men on the bases. Jimmy stomped away to the third base bleachers, "where they know their baseball." That was Jimmy Montgomery.
He was 55 years old and widely known in Norfolk. He died at 8:40 o'clock at his residence, 220 West Twentieth Street.
He was a native and life long resident of Norfolk, but he had friends in all parts of the United States. For many years he was employed at various theatres and he became acquainted with some of the most famous stage celebrities. He was a personal friend of the late Al Fields, the famous ministrel produced, and with Honey Roy Evans, one of the greatest black-face comedians the stage has ever produced.
Montgomery had a local reputation for his remarkable memory and the accuracy with which he could recall actual dates on which sporting and theatrical events occurred many years ago.
He was a friendly friend of hundreds of Norfolk citizens and always was willing to do his share in helping any worthy cause.
He was a son of the late William James and Annie Howard Montgomery.
He was a member of Stage Hand Local No 2, I.A.T.S.E.; Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B.P.O. Elks; Owens Lodge No. 164, A.F. and A.M.; John Walters Chapter, No. 68, Royal Arch Masons, Grice Commander No. 16, Knights Templar, and the Khedive Temple.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee [Phelps] Montgomery, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Horton [Alice], a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. C. M. Lytle, Mrs. M. V. Lay, and Mrs. Addie Kerans; a brother, John H. Montgomery, and a nephew, Irving H. Lay, all of Norfolk. The body was taken to the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Avenue, pending arrangements.
9 Sep 1941
JIMMY MONTGOMERY, AUTHORITY ON STATE, 'REAL BASEBALL,' DIES
Never Could Sit Through Motion Picture or Watch Game from Grandstand
Jimmie Montgomery died last night and with him passed a never-diminishing conviction that motion pictures never could take the place of stage shows.
Only those who knew James Franklin Montgomery may know how firmly he stood on the subject. Ever since he was a boy, Jimmy had worked around the theatres of Norfolk. It was his livelihood--behind the scenes. The state shows in recent years were few and far between and the motion picture showings more numerous. But there still is work for a good stagehand, and Jimmy was among the best.
He tried to like motion pictures, but none has ever heard of him seeing a flickering show through from beginning to finale. But it wasn't his fault if things didin't click in the movie house, for he never let up, when it came to the "show must go on," no matter what kind of show. He was loyal to his tasks, the difficulties and the hours involved he heeded not.
Jimmy Montgomery had other convictions, among them being that there never was a baseball player the like of Ty Cobb. Baseball games found him in the third base bleachers, when he could get away from the theatre in the summer time. Once he was induced to sit in the grandstand and all went fairly well until a man in the seat nearby protested that a triple play could not be pulled off unless there were three men on the bases. Jimmy stomped away to the third base bleachers, "where they know their baseball." That was Jimmy Montgomery.
He was 55 years old and widely known in Norfolk. He died at 8:40 o'clock at his residence, 220 West Twentieth Street.
He was a native and life long resident of Norfolk, but he had friends in all parts of the United States. For many years he was employed at various theatres and he became acquainted with some of the most famous stage celebrities. He was a personal friend of the late Al Fields, the famous ministrel produced, and with Honey Roy Evans, one of the greatest black-face comedians the stage has ever produced.
Montgomery had a local reputation for his remarkable memory and the accuracy with which he could recall actual dates on which sporting and theatrical events occurred many years ago.
He was a friendly friend of hundreds of Norfolk citizens and always was willing to do his share in helping any worthy cause.
He was a son of the late William James and Annie Howard Montgomery.
He was a member of Stage Hand Local No 2, I.A.T.S.E.; Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B.P.O. Elks; Owens Lodge No. 164, A.F. and A.M.; John Walters Chapter, No. 68, Royal Arch Masons, Grice Commander No. 16, Knights Templar, and the Khedive Temple.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee [Phelps] Montgomery, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Horton [Alice], a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. C. M. Lytle, Mrs. M. V. Lay, and Mrs. Addie Kerans; a brother, John H. Montgomery, and a nephew, Irving H. Lay, all of Norfolk. The body was taken to the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Avenue, pending arrangements.
JIMMY MONTGOMERY, AUTHORITY ON STATE, 'REAL BASEBALL,' DIES
Never Could Sit Through Motion Picture or Watch Game from Grandstand
Jimmie Montgomery died last night and with him passed a never-diminishing conviction that motion pictures never could take the place of stage shows.
Only those who knew James Franklin Montgomery may know how firmly he stood on the subject. Ever since he was a boy, Jimmy had worked around the theatres of Norfolk. It was his livelihood--behind the scenes. The state shows in recent years were few and far between and the motion picture showings more numerous. But there still is work for a good stagehand, and Jimmy was among the best.
He tried to like motion pictures, but none has ever heard of him seeing a flickering show through from beginning to finale. But it wasn't his fault if things didin't click in the movie house, for he never let up, when it came to the "show must go on," no matter what kind of show. He was loyal to his tasks, the difficulties and the hours involved he heeded not.
Jimmy Montgomery had other convictions, among them being that there never was a baseball player the like of Ty Cobb. Baseball games found him in the third base bleachers, when he could get away from the theatre in the summer time. Once he was induced to sit in the grandstand and all went fairly well until a man in the seat nearby protested that a triple play could not be pulled off unless there were three men on the bases. Jimmy stomped away to the third base bleachers, "where they know their baseball." That was Jimmy Montgomery.
He was 55 years old and widely known in Norfolk. He died at 8:40 o'clock at his residence, 220 West Twentieth Street.
He was a native and life long resident of Norfolk, but he had friends in all parts of the United States. For many years he was employed at various theatres and he became acquainted with some of the most famous stage celebrities. He was a personal friend of the late Al Fields, the famous ministrel produced, and with Honey Roy Evans, one of the greatest black-face comedians the stage has ever produced.
Montgomery had a local reputation for his remarkable memory and the accuracy with which he could recall actual dates on which sporting and theatrical events occurred many years ago.
He was a friendly friend of hundreds of Norfolk citizens and always was willing to do his share in helping any worthy cause.
He was a son of the late William James and Annie Howard Montgomery.
He was a member of Stage Hand Local No 2, I.A.T.S.E.; Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B.P.O. Elks; Owens Lodge No. 164, A.F. and A.M.; John Walters Chapter, No. 68, Royal Arch Masons, Grice Commander No. 16, Knights Templar, and the Khedive Temple.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee [Phelps] Montgomery, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Horton [Alice], a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. C. M. Lytle, Mrs. M. V. Lay, and Mrs. Addie Kerans; a brother, John H. Montgomery, and a nephew, Irving H. Lay, all of Norfolk. The body was taken to the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Avenue, pending arrangements.
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