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aded by Turner Honea, an industry veten
and craftsman, the facility will be lol
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Resident of UTOO
IjlKlAHOMA CITY—The United 11k
I Owners of Oklahoma and the Texas
handle elected officers at .1 recent meet-
hc\ are: Earl Murray. Quail Theatre,
ident; Marjorie Snyder, Family Thes
in Tulsa, Johnny Jones, Alva, and
irles rownsend, Dumas, Tex., vice-presto;
Mill lurk, chairman of the board;
tn MeConnel. MeConnel Amusement
secretary; Bob Powell, treasurer, and
;
n Riee. executive secretary.
oth Equipment Repair
cility Opened by ASC
ICHARDSON, TEX—ASC Technical
vices Corp. has announced the opening
a facility to repair and refurbish sound
ds, projector heads, movements, lamp-
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ced in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas.
n making the announcement, Bob Gan-
;." Ifi, vice-president of ASC. stated. "We
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h'e been contemplating this move for
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ne time. Now that we have found the
man with the experience and expertise
to manage our operation, we're
r ving ahead. Our decision to establish the
ty was based on our belief that there is
a important need in this highly specialized
and that exhibitors would react favorto
ASC's entry into the business. Our
nutation in the industry has been built on
g history of technical competence and
ability. The work that we turn out at this
a facility will reflect the same high stands
and quality workmanship."
Honea, who will supervise the ASC operon,
is a veteran with 31 years in
H.,
the
ntion picture business, starting as a proin
1946. Honea comes to ASC
or eight years with Dallas-based Pinkston
les and Service.
ictoria, Tex., Theatre
istalls Dolby System
VICTORIA, TEX. — Frels Theatres reitly
installed a $3,500 Dolby optical print
nd s\stem in the 600-seat auditorium of
lyfaousc Cinema. Only one other Texas
•aire, a Dallas first-run house, has the
item.
Rubin Frels, circuit owner, said he plans
install Dolby equipment in two auditories
of his Salem Six complex which will
opening the middle of May.
Installation of the Dolby CP 50 warranta
picture and story in the Victoria Adcate
in which a Dolby technician was iniewed
about the process. Local movie-
•n «ere able to test the new system when
e Dolby-coded "Mr. Billion" opened in
e
Playhouse Cinema.
k Andrew J. Fenady has obtained rights
House for Jonnie O."
OKLAHOMA CITY
gOONERAMA '77 notes: This year's convention
is being hailed as the fastest
and most enjoyable SOONERAMA yet. A
fine lineup of trailers and film clips started
On schedule and held the interest. I he
screening equipment and sound was the best
ever for a convention hall. The food was
good. "Airport 77" was an outstanding
screening treat and people had time to enjoy
themselves. Our thanks to Earl Murray,
manager of the Shepherd Twin Theatre,
who was convention chairman, and to all
his
co-workers.
Jack VVhelihan, J. C. McCrary & Associates
salesman, is recuperating in St. Anthony's
Hospital after a heart attack. We
visited him there and he is in fine spirits.
His only complaint was missing his
regular
turns on the golf course . . . Peggy Dillard,
United Artists head booker, is back at her
desk after suffering from an ear infection.
In to buy and book: Dan Wolfenbarger,
Evelyn Theatre and Prairie Drive-in, Dumas,
Tex.; Dean Wolfenbarger, Waldron
Theatre and Hillcrest Drive-in, Lindsay;
Dick Crumpler, Gentry Theatre and 69
Drive-In, Checotah; Johnny Jones. Rialto
Theatre and Stadium Drive-in. Alva, and
Woodie Sylvester, Vesta Theatre and 40
West Drive-in, Weatherford.
Lola Hall, KWTV, and Cliff Warren,
KTVY-TV, attended a seminar in New
York to screen United Artists' product and
interview stars. "Annie Hall" was included
. . . Olen and Nell Nuckols, Magic Empire
Express who also worked for O.K. Motor
Express, both film carriers, are retiring
from the business. They wish to express
their thanks to customers for their business
and friendship.
Dennis Ward, business agent for IATSE
Local 380, brought us an invitation to the
62nd anniversary celebration Monday (11)
at the Holiday Inn West. Special guest
speaker was Walter F. Diehl, international
president.
Actor Jay Silverheels, who played Tonto
in the "Lone Ranger" TV series and who
also appeared in several movies, has been
named "Outstanding Indian of the Year"
by the American Indian Exposition board.
Silverheels lives in Canoga Park, Calif., and
is executive director of the Indian Actors
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Workshop, a non-profit organization which
helps Indians study acting and the theatre
arts.
John Wayne's scheduled court appearance
here Tuesday (12) did not materialize
when a tentative out-of-court settlement was
leached with city officials. The case involved
a dispute over part of a 46-acre tract
owned by Wayne and situated across from
the Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Diana Wilson, employee of the Hornheck
Iheatre in Shawnee, received a $50 U.S.
Savings Bond after being named "the friendliest
employee of the month."
Cinemas Southwest Buys
2 Trans-Texas Houses
DALLAS — Cinemas Southwest has
bought the Fine Arts Theatre in University
Park and the Aquarius IV complex in Oak
Cliff from Trans-Texas Theatres.
The Fine Arts is one of the oldest remaining
theatres in Dallas. It previously
was owned by the Interstate circuit and
known as the Varsity Theatre. "Our policy
for the Fine Arts is in a state of limbo,"
said Cinemas Southwest film buyer John
I.indley. "For awhile we will have to continue
with the X-rated policy or as an art
house."
A complete $1 policy has been initiated
at the Aquarius.
Ed Cook is principal owner of Cinemas
Southwest, which was organized in 1972
with the opening of a twin theatre in Corpus
Christi. The circuit now operates 28
theatres in San Antonio, El Paso, Waco,
McAllen, Corpus Christi. Brownsville, Harlingen
and Albuquerque. N.M.
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0XOFTICE April 18, 1977 SW-1