Boxoffice-May.03.1952
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RAIN VISOR<br />
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PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW<br />
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Minimum order 100 Visors<br />
Manufactured and Distributed by<br />
THE THACKERAY CO.<br />
4340 S. W Murray Rd. Beoverton, Oregon<br />
DRIVE-IN<br />
THEATRES<br />
Ten Maintenance Memos<br />
For Drive-In Managers<br />
Aie sudden changes in slope in ramps<br />
I. adequately lighted and distinguished<br />
by attention-attracting devices to prevent<br />
stumbling and possible tripping?<br />
Q<br />
^'<br />
Are there any doorways to stairs or<br />
dark rooms which patrons might enter<br />
by mistake to their own possible hazard?<br />
Either keep them locked, or equip<br />
them with conspicuous "Private" signs.<br />
3.<br />
Is outdoor illumination kept in perfect<br />
condition, with all burnt-out bulbs replaced<br />
promptly? How often do you have<br />
it inspected to make sure of this?<br />
Eto you ever under any circumstances<br />
4. allow any materials received, or ash<br />
barrels, or other obstruction, to be placed<br />
in exit alley or outside of exit doors?<br />
Do employes know where to find fire<br />
5. alarm box (if fire should cut your<br />
phone lines 1 and how to use it? If not,<br />
why not ask the fire department to send<br />
one of their men to advise?<br />
6.<br />
Do you keep popcorn oil, lubricating<br />
pounds under safe storage conditions at all<br />
times except for what is in actual use?<br />
H How do you store oil-soaked popcorn<br />
' boxes, loose paper, discarded oil rags<br />
and other rubbish while awaiting collectors<br />
of it? Is it a fire hazard in the meanwhile,<br />
or do you stow it safely?<br />
If you are away from the theatre and a<br />
8. small fire occurs and is extinguished<br />
by the staff, will the staff notify the fire<br />
department immediately? If not, arrange<br />
procedure to that effect.<br />
Are your cooling systems in your concompletely<br />
9. cession buildings now<br />
ready for that hot weather?<br />
Have you drawn up a complete schedule<br />
for changing hours and minutes<br />
10.<br />
for turning on outdoor theatre lighting according<br />
to the changes in length of day during<br />
summer months to come?<br />
Reprinted from the Martin Tipster, employe publication<br />
of Martin Ttieatres, Inc.<br />
Special Approval Given<br />
To Build<br />
Drive-ln<br />
Contract has been given to Evansville<br />
Theatre Supply, Evan.sville, Ind., for the<br />
erection of a 56x60-foot screen tower, concession<br />
stand and all ramping for the new i<br />
drive-in theatre at junction of U.S. 141 and<br />
j<br />
U.S. 60 north of Morganfield. Ky.<br />
Owners of the new drive-in theatre are I<br />
J. A. VanCleave of Morganfield and J. S.<br />
Corbett, formerly operator of a drive-in<br />
theatre at Bedford, Ind.<br />
DeVi-y 12.000 series 35mm projectors with<br />
special Koolite blowers. Strong Mighty 90<br />
arc lamps and DeVry sound are to be installed<br />
by Evansville Theatre Supply.<br />
The new drive-in theatre will accommodate<br />
500 cars and will cost approximately<br />
$70,000. I<br />
Special approval has been received for<br />
the construction of this drive-in theatre.<br />
Check List for Fire<br />
Extinguishers<br />
The Fire Protection Institute reminds<br />
exhibitors that fire extinguishing equipment,<br />
like all good machinery, requires<br />
attention and care from time to time.<br />
Suggestions which particularly apply to<br />
theatres are the following:<br />
1. Give employes a chance to handle<br />
fire extinguishing equipment in<br />
accordance with specified directions.<br />
2. Refurbish the painted areas on<br />
walls where extinguishers are hung.<br />
3. Discuss and demonstrate what<br />
should be done in the event of<br />
fire in various parts of the theatre.<br />
4. Take inventory of all possible hazards<br />
to determine if adequate fire<br />
protection equipment will be available<br />
in an emergency.<br />
5. Encourage employes to check their<br />
home fire protection equipment.<br />
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with<br />
Straight<br />
Cords<br />
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