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Florida House Conducts<br />
Ic Sale for a Week<br />
BARTOW. FLA.—A one-cent sale was conducted<br />
for an entire week by the Ritz Theatre<br />
here. Manager Dan Sangaree wanted to<br />
express thanks for public patronage, and hit<br />
upon this "sale" method of doing so. Ckjupons<br />
were freely distributed, one of which would<br />
admit an adult or child for a penny when<br />
accompanied by one paid adult admission.<br />
s.eason d<br />
Joint Promotion Effort<br />
TARPON SPRINGS, FLA.—The Tarpon<br />
Springs Leader print.s dally a list of citizens<br />
who.se birthdays occur on a specified day.<br />
Against one name is an asterisk, and that<br />
lucky person is admitted to the Tarpon Theatre<br />
without chai-ge by presenting the marked<br />
list. The newspaper also prints a description<br />
of some person seen on the street. That<br />
person is awarded a ticket to the theatre by<br />
applying to the Leader office.<br />
NEW ORLEANS<br />
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HODGES THEATRE<br />
SUPPLY CO., INC.<br />
W. A. HODGES<br />
Harold J. Ballam Myrna Posey<br />
Harry Graham<br />
Connie<br />
Aufdemorte<br />
Joe Faia<br />
Neal Robinson Sponsors<br />
Special Toy Matinee<br />
CRESTVIEW, FLA.— Neal Robinson of<br />
the<br />
Fox Theatre, well-known here for his civlcmindedness<br />
and his interest in young people,<br />
donated hLs theatre and obtained a special<br />
children's film for a Saturday toy matinee.<br />
Admission was secured by bringing a toy.<br />
new or old in good condition, to be shared<br />
with needy children throughout the county,<br />
under the direction of the Junior Woman's<br />
club.<br />
Find-Your-Name Stunt<br />
Attracts Attention<br />
TARPON SPRINGS. FLA.—A weekly<br />
feature used by the Breezeway Drlve-In Theatre<br />
at Elfers Cut-Off is a find-your-name<br />
stunt, said to be proving successful.<br />
Sprinkled among the advertisements<br />
throughout the pages of the Tarpon Springs<br />
Leader are the names of persons who are<br />
thas entitled to free admission to the theatre.<br />
Widescreen at<br />
Bradenlon Ozoner<br />
BRADENTON. FLA.—Raymond Comb.s and<br />
D. E. Fulford. owners of the Bradenton<br />
Drive-In. recently unveiled a new Cinema-<br />
Scope screen and new projection equipment.<br />
The installation was part of a renovation<br />
job which included improvements of the concession<br />
stand. Current plans also call for<br />
improvements and repairs on the screen<br />
tower and landscaping of the theatre<br />
property.<br />
NEW ORLEANS<br />
Thanks, Mr. Exhibitor,<br />
OF THE NEW ORLEANS FILM EXCHANGE AREA<br />
and<br />
A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />
OUR THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION THAT ENABLES US<br />
TO GIVE YOU THE MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE POSSIBLE<br />
Sincerely,<br />
THE MANAGEMENT<br />
TRANSWAY. INC.<br />
BOXOFTICE :: December 17, 1955 SE-15