Motion Picture Herald (1954)

by Malco Theatres, Inc. He replaces Leon Pickle, who managed the houses for more than 20 years, who will now devote his full time to operation of the Audubon drive-in at Henderson of which he is a part owner. C. J. Bachman has been appointed Theatre Equipment Products Manager for the Fairchild Recording Equipment Company, Whitestone, N. Y., manufacturers of Perspecta sound “Integrators,” according to an announcement by Sherman M. Fairchild , company president. Mr. Bachman was employed for over twenty years with the Stanley Warner circuit as chief engineer. He recently supervised 32 complete a i n i CinemaScope installa C. J. Bachman . . ... tions and was, in addition, responsible for the complete physical plant of 52 circuit theatres. In his new position Mr. Bachman will offer assistance to both dealers and users of Fairchild equipment through the company's growing Theatre Equipment Division. Mr. Fairchild pointed out that Mr. Bachman will also be instrumental in recommending the manufacture of accessory equipment “which will further substantially establish Fairchild as a major manufacturer of theatre equipment.” Albert F. Watters has been elected vicepresident and operations manager of RCA’s International Division. He was formerly director of associated company operations for that division. Following redecoration under the supervision of owner-operator Hassan Habhab, the Park theatre at Fort Dodge, Iowa, will be reopened and called the Varsity. Improvements include enlargements of the interior and the installation of new seats and an air conditioning unit. Howard Walstead, formerly assistant manager of the RKO Orpheum, St. Paul, Minn., has been appointed manager of the circuit’s Pan in Minneapolis. James Heuser, formerly manager of the Pan, was transferred to the Orpheum, in Dubuque, Iowa. In turn Ray Langfitt, formerly manager of the Dubuque operation, has been named manager of the RKO Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, replacing Andy Talbot, who retired. The Oshkosh drive-in theatre, Oshkosh, Nebr., has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. August Koeppen by Merrill Nygren. Richard R. Montgomery has been appointed manager of the Ritz theatre in Ocala, Fla., an operation of the Moss Theatre Company. He was formerly manager of the circuit’s Carlton theatre in Palm Beach. The Villa theatre in Oklahoma City has undergone a complete remodeling, including the addition of a new front and redecoration of the interior. The project was completed without the necessity of closing the theatre. Ray Schwartz has reopened his Walton theatre in Philadelphia, following extensive renovation of the neighborhood operation. Julian Harris has returned as manager. Reese Harrington has closed his Reese theatre in Harrington, Del., to carry out complete renovation in time for reopening in the fall. Let Us HelP You when you PLAN your new Drive-In The Ballantyne Company doesn’t just manufacture fine drive-in theatre sound and projection equipment. We believe in real concrete help on the whole job. And this is an old offer at Ballantyne, because we’ve been helping theatre people on drive-in design for a long long time. Many times we've saved the owner several hundred dollars in fees by providing, free of charge, plans for entrance and ticket booth, concession area, tower, projection booths, etc. We'll be glad to do the same for you. We’ll take the rough sketch of your land and elevations and prepare plans for your new drive in. If you're planning to remodel an old one, ice can give you a background of experience to make the job more economical. one example of the buildings that Ballantyne has planned from long drive-in experience. Attend the TESMA-TEDA-TOA Convention October 31 Nov. 4 and meet our drlve-in designer. Bring your problems. He will be glad to consult with you. wGempamj. 1712 Jackson Street Omaha, Nebraska BETTER THEATRES SECTION 9