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800-Car Outdoor Deluxer to Occupy<br />
20-Acre Site on Galveston Island<br />
GALVESTON — Following a year-long<br />
search for a suitable site, Galveston Theatres,<br />
Inc., has acquired 20 acres on Galveston Island<br />
across from John's Oyster resort and<br />
will construct a de luxe 800-car theatre<br />
there. Herman E. Kleinecke. vice-president,<br />
said the cost will exceed $200,000. Plans have<br />
been prepared by Jack Corgan, Dallas theatre<br />
architect.<br />
Equipment will include in-car speakers,<br />
electric heaters, baby bottle warmers, a miniature<br />
golf course, children's playground and<br />
200 walk-in seats.<br />
The project involves construction of entrance<br />
and exit roadways, leaving the main<br />
highway clear for normal traffic.<br />
Grounds will be hardsurfaced and extensive<br />
landscaping will be made.<br />
Video Theatres to Open<br />
Hobart Airer April 15<br />
HOBABT, OKLA.—Hobart's new drive-in.<br />
now under construction 2'i miles northeast<br />
of here on Highway 183, will be ready for<br />
opening about April 15. says Tom Kirkham,<br />
Video Theatres manager.<br />
It will be built at first to accommodate<br />
370 cars, with additional space for enlargement<br />
to 600 cars later if needed.<br />
A Pcnils Valley Drive-In<br />
PAULS VALLEY, OKLA.—Plans for construction<br />
of a drive-in on Route 19 west of<br />
here have been disclosed by L. E. Brewer,<br />
operator of the Royal and Folly theatres<br />
here. Six acres of a 20-acre tract recently<br />
purchased by Brewer will be used for the<br />
drive-in. which is expected to cost approximately<br />
$50,000. A playground for children<br />
will be one of features of the new open air<br />
project. Construction will be started as soon<br />
as the weather permits.<br />
Drive-In for Mercedes<br />
MERCEDES. TEX.—A ten-acre tract on<br />
Mile Two road west of here has been purchased<br />
by Jewel Archer, operator of the Sky-<br />
Vue Drive-In near Elsa, as the site for an<br />
open air theatre. Construction soon will be<br />
started, and the project will be ready for<br />
opening early in the summer.<br />
Renovate San Jacinto Rex<br />
SAN JACINTO, TEX.—The remodeled Rex<br />
Theatre here has been reopened. Renovations<br />
include installation of a Cycloramic<br />
screen, a cry room, a new sound system, new<br />
carpets and draperies and black Ughted murals.<br />
Rex Theatre Reopened<br />
AMARILLO, TEX.—The Rex Theatre here,<br />
remodeling and redecorating of which has<br />
been completed, recently was reopened. A<br />
new Cycloramic screen has been installed,<br />
and new seating and carpeting are among<br />
other improvements. Technical improvements<br />
include new projection and sound equipment.<br />
R. A. McAmis is manager of the house, which<br />
is operated by the Dollison circuit.<br />
Walk-in Bldg. Opened<br />
GUYMON, OKLA.—A new glass-front<br />
building enabling walk-in patrons to watch<br />
the show inside when the weather is cool was<br />
opened at the 54 Drive-In here recently. Bill<br />
Long, owner-manager of the airer, said the<br />
building seats 252, with sufficient air circulation<br />
to permit smoking.<br />
Improve Gem Theatre<br />
ROSEBUD, TEX.—Improvement of the<br />
Gem Theatre here has been started under<br />
the supervision of T. C. Kirkscey. owner and<br />
operator. New lighting equipment has been<br />
installed, and the seating is being upholstered<br />
with new style materials. Air conditioning<br />
equipment will be installed later.<br />
Start Rogers Drive-In<br />
CLAREMORE, OKLA.—Construction work<br />
on the Rogers Drive-In being erected on<br />
Route 20 near here by Video Theatres has<br />
been started, and is expected to be completed<br />
early in the spring. Howard Jaggers<br />
will manage the drive-in.<br />
Starts Bonham Drive-In<br />
BONHAM. TEX.—Work is to begin March<br />
15 on a drive-in here by H. S. Cole, owner of<br />
the Bonham theatres, two and a half miles<br />
west of town on Highway 82. It will accommodate<br />
306 cars.<br />
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