Boxoffice-July.01/1950

Twin Cities Drive-In
Opened by S. P. Jones
MINNEAPOLIS—The new $150,000 7-Hi
Drive-In, built and operated by S. P. Jones,
newcomer on the local film scene, was opened
recently with "A Ticket to Tomahawk." Accommodating
750 cars the 7-Hi makes the
sixth drive-in in operation in the Twin city
area.
Four of the present six Twin city area
drive-ins are owned and operated by Minnesota
Entertainment Enterprises, comprising
prominent Minneapolis and St. Paul independent
exhibitors, which is starting construction
immediately of a fifth just outside of
St. Paul. The new ozoner, costing $150,000 to
$175,000, will have a capacity of 700 cars and
take in 23 acres, according to Harold Field,
MEE president.
Field says the drive-in is to be called the
Minnehaha and will be completed in August.
The new 7-Hi Drive-In occupies a 15-acre
tract and the plot includes a 60-foot high
screen tower, a 52-foot snack bar and concession
stand, and a children's playground.
Plans also call for the eventual installation
of a miniature golf course, putting green and
horseshoe pits. The manager, Al Bloom, has
been associated with major distributors here
and elsewhere as exploiteer.
Spa Motor Movie Opened
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO.—The 350-car
Spa Motor Movie erected at a site on Route
69 one mile west of here recently was opened
by the Winoko Corp. Owners of the new openair
theatre are Carl Koch, B. C. Noah and
Richard E. Wiles jr. Equipment furnished by
National Theatre Supply, Kansas City, included
Simplex X-L projectors. Simplex
sound, Magnarc lamps and Strong rectifiers.
Boulevard Drive-In Opened
KANSAS CITY, KAS.—The new 1,000-car
Boulevard Drive-In at 1800 Southwest Blvd.
here was opened Friday night (30). Partners
in the new open air theatre are Dr. Paul
W. Gatzoulis, Charles Potter, Harold Lux and
Arthur Burke. RCA projection and sound
equipment for the new open-air theatre was
furnished by the Missouri Theatre Supply Co.
Start on Stratford House;
To Be Ready in July
STRATFORD. IOWA—Workmen were laying
brick for the new Stratford Theatre here
last week. M. K. Halvorson. who will manage
the $25,000 house, said he believed the
building would be ready for patrons by July
25. The building will measure 25x103 feet
and will seat 280 persons. It will be the
first theatre for Stratford. The house will
bs air conditioned and will include a cry
room, equipped with a bottle warmer and
a diaper disposal unit.
Baseball Forces Closure
At Schaller for Summer
SCHALLER, IOWA—The baseball competition
is proving too tough here. Joseph Feldhans,
owner of the Schaller Theatre, said
that he plans to shut down during July and
August and take a vacation.
So many people in and around this town
of 750 are turning out to watch the excellent
baseball team this year, Feldhans said, that
the theatre is not patronized.
Eddie Cantor Tops Cast
MINNEAPOLIS—Eddie Cantor will be in
Minneapolis next month to top the cast of
the annual WCCO radio show to be presented
in the auditorium as one of the features of
the annual local Aquatennial, summer mardi
gras.
The show last year was headed by Bob
Hope. The latter was invited again, but a
picture commitment prevented his acceptance.
Ted Bolnick Takes Leave
MINNEAPOLIS — Ted Bolnick, Bennie
Berger circuit general manager and associate
of Berger, on his physician's advice, is
taking an indefinite leave of absence. In an
effort to regain his health he will spend a
considerable part of his time traveling.
Booth Fire Hits Gretna
GRETNA, NEB.—A booth fire put the
Gretna Theatre out of business for several
days. The owner is Jack McCarthy.
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NEBRASKA CITY, NEB.—Theatre Enterprises,
Inc.. has purchased a site south of
Wyuka cemetery for a drive-in. Cliff Keim,
manager, said construction will begin this
summer. There will be two entrances to the
ozoner, from Fifth street to the road south
of the cemetery and from the Paul road west
of Steinhart park to the cemetery road.
Majestic to Be Remodeled
PHILLIPSBURG, KAS.—A remodeling and
redecorating program has been launched at
the Majestic Theatre here by R. R. Winship,
who has operated the house many years.
Among the improvements will be new seating,
carpeting and RCA projection on equipment
furnished by the Missouri Theatre Supply
Co., Kansas City.
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Lime Springs Theatre Reopened
LIME SPRINGS. IOWA—The Lime Theatre
here opened June 23 under the management
of John Miller of Minneapolis who
purchased the house recently.
Legion Shutters Daykin House
DA"YKIN, NEB.—The American Legion has
closed its Daykin Theatre here indefinitely.
Stanley Smith was manager.
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BOXOFFICE :; July 1, 1950