Boxoffice (Jan-Mar 1963)

Intermountain Circuit North Platte Operation Moves to Renovated Fox NORTH PLATTE. NEB.— The staff and management which closed the Paramount Theatre on a recent Thursday night moved across the street and opened operations at the remodeled Fox Theatre the following evening. The Paramount building has been leased to the H. M. McDonald Co. for conversion into a department store. Sidney “Bud” Kibler, who heads the Fox Intermountain circuit’s operations here, inaugurated the same schedule at the Fox Theatre as had been followed at the Paramount. The Fox opens at 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and has continuous shows from 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Although the Fox is maintaining the above schedule, its renovation program still continues at times that do not conflict with shows. When the remodeling program is complete, the theatre will have new lighting fixtures, new seating, a concessions stand double the size of the old one and two soft drink machines instead of one. Present employes are Manager Kibler, who came here September 18 from La Junta, Colo.; Charlie Easton, chief engineer and projectionist, who has been employed by the circuit since 1937; Robert Burton, projectionist, with the staff since 1952; Herb Muehlbauer, assistant manager, who started in 1949; Mr. and Mrs. John Light, who started in 1950 (he’s maintenance man and she is a cashier) ; Jackie Armstrong, cashier; Carla Razes, Janet Wills, Virginia Young, Merlee Hemenway and Judy Johnson, concessionists ; Jen-y McNally, doorman; Jim Mick and Dennis Workman, marquee boys, and Lloyd Synovec, substitute projectionist. Kibler said the Fox renovation program here is a part of the vast expansion and building program being undertaken by National General Corp., of which Fox Intermountain Theatres is a part. Brynner Presents U Thant With Record Album From Eastern Edition NEW YORK — Actor Yul Brynner appeared before the United Nations session in New York to personally present to U Thant the first “All Star Festival” record album, proceeds of which will go to the UN’s Committee for Refugee Children. Brynner, the special consultant to the High Commissioner of the United Nations, and active in this work for many years, also spoke about the work of this organization to the assemblage and later to an international conclave of the press. The album, which highlights such top talent as Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Doris Day, Maurice Chevalier, Patti Page, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole, and Anna Shelton, also will be presented to heads of state of nine countries. Tent 16 Blood Gift Call; Frank Larson in Need OMAHA — Chief Barker Don Shane sent out the call to Variety Tent 16 members for blood donors to aid Frank Larson, 20thFox representative in this area who has been in a hospital at Clarkson with a severe ulcer attack. Larson had been given 13 transfusions and Mrs. Larson said he was resting fairly well. He underwent surgery and lost a large amount of blood. “Variety Club is noted for helping others ... we now have a chance to help one of our own members,” Don said in a message to all barkers. “Larson is in Room 729 and your cards and well wishes would be welcome, too.” Larson has been one of the hardest working members of Tent 16 and for several years has done a masterful job heading the Will Rogers Memorial Fund Drive. Another oldtime Variety member at Clarkson is Frank Hannon, former Warner Bros, exchange manager, in Room 805. Tri-Staters to Omaha To Plan for New Season OMAHA — Tri-States Theatres managers gathered here to plan the spring and summer program. Here from the home office at Des Moines were Don Allen, Don Knight and George Catanzano. Managers attending were Don Shane, city manager for Omaha; Carl Hoffman, Omaha Theatre; Hal Lyons, Paramount, Kansas City; Don Neibaum, Capitol, Sioux City; Dick Lanridge, Capitol, Grand Island, and Roy Oldfield, Rivoli, Hastings. "THE TAPE SERVICE THAT UNDERSTANDS YOUR BUSINESS" CDEE« tapes for your drive-in theatre ■ ■%EE. personalized to your location.... HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR OUTSTANDING FEATURES! • WELCOME TO YOUR CUSTOMERS • 5-CONCESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS • 3-COMING ATTRACTION COMMERCIALS • 15-SONGS BY POPULAR ARTISTS • INTERVIEW WITH MOTION PICTURE STAR • 2-INSTITUTIONALS PLUS MANY MORE TO SELL YOUR DRIVE-IN THEATRE! mmmmmmmmmmmmm. MAIL THIS COUPON TOD/ Y.( ------------ A-ONE TAPE SERVICE 1215 GRAND AVE. DES MOINES 9, IOWA GENTLEMEN, PLEASE SEND ME FULL INFORMATION ON HOW I CAN HAVE A FREE TAPE FOR MY DRIVE-IN THEATRE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WILL NOT OBLIGATE ME IN ANY WAY. THEATRE ADDRESS TOWN ZONE STATE SIGNATURE We Know You Don't Have The Time To Sell Your Theatre And Snack Bar Over The Loudspeaker. We Can Do The Job For You. Our Trained Announcers Will Sell Your Corning Attractions, And Snack Bor Items. • 15 3MES A NIGHT • ALL TAPES ARE CHANGED WEEKLY HC-2 BOXOFFICE :: March 11, 1963