Boxoffice-November.24.1951

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Smg Fit
Potent Applied for
Cat. No. CLD-150 for 150-
watt lamps.
Cat. No. CLD-3S for 300
and SOO-watt mogul base
lamps.
Aluminum alloy. Completely
wired. Heatproof, weatherproof
gasket. Removable retaining
ring for easy socket
replacement.
Under A/[ Conditionsf
WHY AUSTIN GIVES YOU
THE BEST IN OUTDOOR
THEATER LIGHTING
No tAa'tnienance Problems!
No lamp breakage when you use the
Austin "Floating Socket" lampholder
— no broken lamp bases to remove
from live sockets — a job that calls for
a high priced electrical maintenance
man. Burned out lamps can be removed
intact by the porter because
they won't be broken or separated
from their bases.
Versaiile Fittings Permit
Flexible Installations I
Austin fittings arc- designed to give lampholders
the utmost flexibility of installation
— mount them in any position, in a variety
of combinations, under any conditions.
Used for Spot or Flood
CLD-150 Lampholder for 150-watt Par-38
spot or flood lamps.
CLD-.S5 for mogul base R-40 spot or flood
lamps.
CLD-56 for the new Par-56 300-watt 100,000
candlepower narrow beam lamp.
Write to Dept, OD for
Catalog on Mtre Line
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with Austin's new
Accomodates Physical
Variations in
Assures Positive
Lamp—
Contact-
Eliminates Breakage
Floating socket moves forward
or side to side in an
eccentric plane to compensate
for variations in size
and shape of lamps, sockets
and castings. Insures tight
seal and positive electrical
contact.
A few of the many
that
Austin fittings
provide complete
lighting flexibility
Maintenance
For
Drive-Ins
by GEORGE M. PETERSEN
Points
The appearance of the landscaping
and the ramp area has a definite effect
upon the patron appeal of all drive-in
theatres. It is of vital importance, therefore,
that weed control be provided on
these operations.
Pest control should be employed on
the comparatively few operations that
are troubled with mosquitoes or other
pests.
Keep the exterior of all
buildings attractive.
A little paint does not cost
much but does wonders in the appearance
of the surfaces upon which it is
used.
Restrooms should be checked at least
every hour during the time the show is
in operation and they should be tidied
up whenever necessary.
Concessions and their equipment
should be kept immaculately clean. Merchandise
should be attractively packaged
and displayed.
All light sources should be constantly
watched and defective units should be
promptly replaced.
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In-car speakers should be checked at
frequent intervals and defective units
should be replaced.
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Playground equipment should be kept
well painted and any items that might
cause injury to persons or clothing
should be promptly repaired.
Paint the screen area before the season
opening and at any time during the
season when such work is necessary.
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Ticket offices should receive special
attention from the maintenance angle.
No loitering around the ticket office
should be allowed.
Maintain the contours of all ramps
and make repairs when they are required.
Pi-ojection and sound equipment
should be kept in continual repair to
prevent interruption of the show.
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NOKTHBKOOK, ILLINOIS
Designate one employe to keep a constant
check on all plumbing fixtures and
to see that all sewers are operating
properly.
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