Boxoffice-November.24.1951

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tJouston Dean, salesman for Columbia, was
married to Beth Holding recently at the
Junius Heights Baptist church. They left on
honeymoon trip to Corpus Christi . . .
Marietta Wessels of Phil Island Theatres
was given a birthday surprise party by
friends at the Town and Country restaurant.
Caruth, Allied Theatre Owners; Nata-
lie Bernstein. Leon Theatres, and Mrs. J. E.
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Gribble, secretary for Texas COMPO Showwere
hostesses. Marietta's husband is
officer candidate school in the east.
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Lutzer and Skip Bullard will open
the new Jim Drive-In at Durant, Okla., early
in December. This 500-car de luxe ozoner
is located on U.S. 75 about a mile north
Durant. Modern Theatre Supply installed
of the equipment, with Southwestern
Supply furnishing the concession
furnishings.
Jerry Stout and Dave and Jake Lutzer sold
the Cona and Ritz theatres in Nacona, effective
November 19, to Woody Campbell and
Harold Schwarz, Tower
Clint Bailey . . .
Pictures, attended the Pioneers dinner in
New York City. He will return about December
1 .. . Seen along Filmrow: Mrs. Ruth
Likens, Elmwood Drive-In, Abilene: H. B.
Leather, Palace, Paducah; M. M. Lewis, De-
Luxe, Houston: Audrey Cox, Majestic,
Lamesa; W. E. Cox jr.. Chief Drive-In, Seminole;
J. E. Douglas, Buckaroo, Breckenridge:
Eph Charninsky, Southern Theatres,
San Antonio: W. O. Bearden, Arcadia, Lubbock:
T. C. Kirkebyey, Gem, Rosebud.
. . Mrs. Lowell
Mrs. Jim Reagan, Houston, former booker
for ELC, was on the Row .
Vaughn, known as Betty Knowell. formerly
with Tower Pictures, visited along the Row.
All Runs Come Out Even
At Dallas Boxoffices
Advanced
DESIGN i
Griggs
Chairs
DALLAS—It was either a case of equal
drawing power or "just one of those things,"
but every one of the first runs came out
with a 110 per cent figui'e for the past
period. The attractions included three domestic
newcomers, one foreign newcomer and
the holdover week of "Streetcar Named Desire."
(Average Is 100)
Coronet—Tony Draws a Horse (Fine Arts) 110
Majestic—An American in Paris (MGM) - -110
Melba—A Streetcar Named Desire (WB), 2nd wk-.llO
110
Palace—The Blue Veil (RKO) -
Riallo—Force of Arms (WB) 110
Solid steel center
give
standards
strength
and durability.
ures years of hard
wear in a chair with
comfort and beauty.
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Belton, Texas
'Sabe and a Few of His Admirers
W. S. "Sabe" Miller, sales manager for 20th-Fox in Dallas, cclebralis his birthday
"in typical Texas fashion," he says, but it would be a good way in any state. F'irst the
dean of Filmrow, as he is affectionately known, attended a surprise luncheon given for
him at the Brockles by his fellow workers at the 20th-Fox exchange. Returning to his
office, he received another surprise in the form of a new contour chair given him
by the co-workers. Above he is shown in the chair surrounded by a group of office
girls—Marie Beam, Bemice Dean, Muggins White, Betty Parker, Lillian Bohannon,
Patricia Laquey, Joan Seeley, Bessie Buchanan, Dorothy Lander, Elleana Roberts,
Vaneta Smith and Margie Seeley.
Glenn McCarthy Refuses
To Sell Land for Ozoner
PALACIOS, TEX.—Efforts to obtain a tract
north of town as a drive-in site failed but
J. G. Davis of the Capitol Theatre is still
looking for a possible location, he said early
this month. Davis attempted to purchase a
spot near the Highway 35 cutoff but representatives
of Glenn McCarthy, owner of the
land, told Davis that none of the acreage in
the Palacios vicinity owned by the Houston
oilman is for sale at the present time.
That was his favorite choice for the theatre
location, Davis said, adding that he still
has several more in mind and will look over
several sites before settling on one. It may
be some time before construction is started,
even after finding a location, he stated, because
of the shortage of materials.
Remodeled Center Theatre
Opened in Nederland, Tex.
PORT NECHES, TEX.—A formal opening
of the completely remodeled Center Theatre,
formerly the Rio, was held late last month.
Nelson Haney was recently named manager
of the situation. Patrons of Midcounty will
find a "new theatre," announced Haney, listing
the enlarged screen, modern concession,
new sound and seats.
The reopening of the theatre was accomplished
by Jefferson Amusement Co.. with the
cooperation of the citizens of Nederland and
the Chamber of Commerce, of which Melvin
Wilson is Midcounty manager.
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