Boxoffice (Jul-Sep 1948)

pictured here. The attractive young lady shown with the thirst quencher is Peggy Waggoner. The Drinkmaster is made of stainless steel. It has a self-contained carbonator, compressor and a chipped-ice compartment with a capacity of 150 lbs. The machines are being made in Oklahoma City at present, but plans are being made to open a larger factory soon in Dallas. Further information on the Quick-Serve Drinkmaster may be obtained by writing to the Beaty-Dunlap Mfg. Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. New Show Rooms for James Lees & Sons Co. The new James Lees & Sons Co. showroom in the Spreckles Bldg., Los Angeles, is in keeping with the modernization plan which marks Lees exhibit spaces in New York, Chicago and San Pi’ancisco. Carpet is the central theme of the decorative effort. Lees Hooksett, in a new green tone-on-tone occupies the main office of both yarn and carpet displays. This runs through the contract room, which is gray with textured rose flower. Walls reflect the bright tones of the carpet. They include lime yellow, coffee beige on the exterior with the bay of the yarn section in oyster white. The back wall of the yarn section and the entrance frame are in mint green. The contract room walls are in cocoa and olive-gray green. The main carpet display area is done in lime, oyster white and cocoa. The yarn section features the newest ball-yarn books and a reception area. Raymond Loewy Associates served as architects. Oldest U,S, Theatre Being Remodeled The Savannah Theatre of Savannah, Ga., said to be the oldest theatre in the U.S. is being remodeled. Fred G. Weis, operator of the house since 1920, said work would begin immediately on the project. Plans from which the Savannah will be remodeled were prepared by R. E. Collins and Carl E. Helfrich, architects. The plans call for a seating capacity of about 1,200, new projection equipment, provision for television, air conditioning and general redecorating. The revised structure will be a combination of brick, rough quarried * Traps all dirt, keeps it out oi sight, and prevents tracking into the theatre. * Reduces frequency of redecorating necessitated by dirt whirled into the air by the heating and cooling systems. * Eliminates dangers oi wet, slippery flooring. * Available with lettering and designs. * Easily handled. -ALSO CORRUGATED SPONGE RUBBER MATTING for aisles PERFORATED CORRUGATED MATTING for lobbies AMERICAN COUNTER-TRED MATTING ior use at candy counters and popcorn machines. For prices and folder, "A Mat for Every Purpose" for promoting safety and sanitation, write limestone, five colors of terra cotta, burgundy-colored structural glass and Bedford limestone. The Savannah has been operated by members of the Weis family since 1880. Altec's Chicago Office Moved on September 1 To keep pace with expanded activities in the middle west, the Chicago Altec Service headquarters office moved on September 1, into new and larger quarters in the Transportation Building, 608 South Dearborn St., according to an announcement by R. Hilton, district manager. tZY-RUG Rubber link MAUING New upholstery materials are versatile as well as beautiful. And such materials have other uses such as decorative covering for doors, panels, lounge furniture, etc. AMERICAN MAT CORPORATION 1719 Adams Street “Americm'n Largent Matting Spaclaliata'’ Toledo 2, Ohio BOXOFFICE :: September 11, 1948 57