Boxoffice, Jun 13, 1977: “Mrs. Irene Veseth, Malta, Mont., has announced the sale of the Villa Theatre and Villa Drive-In of Malta to her brother R. C. Pancake. Mrs. Veseth has been associated in the operation of the Malta theaters for 49 years. Veseth Theatres was originated in 1922 by Mrs. Veseth’s husband Carl, who died in 1975.”
Boxoffice, June 6, 1977: “John Craig, who had been managing Theatre One, Hardin, Mont., has purchased the property from Mr. and Mrs. Wessel of Billings, Mont.”
Same theater? Boxoffice, Feb. 28, 1977: “The Big Horn Theatre, Greybull, Wyo., is being dismantled. The theatre had been closed approximately six years. Prior to its closing, it had been operated by the city of Greybull on a nonprofit basis to provide a theatre for the small community. A lack of patronage assured its closing for all time.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 14, 1977: “De Lux Theatres, owned by Frank B. McLaughlin, has taken over the 600-car Evans Drive-In in the southwest part of the city from Cooper-Highland Theatres. … Admission at the Evans is pegged at $1 per carload, with three features screened at each show.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 17, 1977: “Evergreen Theatres has sold its Century Theatre and Arrow Drive-In at Lamar to Dan Wolfenbarger of Dumas, Tex. Vern Peterson and John Lindsey of Evergreen said they will concentrate on the newly remodeled Rialto and Pines Drive-In at Loveland as well as their theatres in Ogallala, Neb.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 17, 1977: “Evergreen Theatres has sold its Century Theatre and Arrow Drive-In at Lamar to Dan Wolfenbarger of Dumas, Tex. Vern Peterson and John Lindsey of Evergreen said they will concentrate on the newly remodeled Rialto and Pines Drive-In at Loveland as well as their theatres in Ogallala, Neb.”
Same theater? Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Randall Thornsley, who operates Chugatch Entertainment Co. in Sturgis, S.D., has opened the Red Fox Cinema in Eagle Butte, S.D. The theatre, shuttered for some time, formerly was known as the Sioux Theatre.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Two (Tucson) drive-ins, the Midway and Prince have closed. The owner, Cactus Corp., theatre division, has sold the Midway to P.F. West, a local development firm, for conversion to business use. The Prince is on the selling block.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Two (Tucson) drive-ins, the Midway and Prince have closed. The owner, Cactus Corp., theatre division, has sold the Midway to P.F. West, a local development firm, for conversion to business use. The Prince is on the selling block.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 20, 1975: “Ron Montgomery will reopen the Windsor Theatre, Windsor. The house featured Spanish pictures prior to its closing about a year ago. Seating capacity now will be 300 and new carpeting and draperies have been installed. The lobby, concession stand and restrooms have been completely remodeled. Montgomery is aiming for a February opening on a one-picture-a-week basis.”
Wild news in a long article in the Dec. 15, 1975 Boxoffice. Windsor manager Ron Montgomery and assistant Pete Rioz took up 24-hour residence in the theatre on November 2 in a fight with the First National Bank of Windsor, which claimed that Montgomery owes $1,350 in rent. The bank padlocked the theatre but Montgomery sawed through the padlock and chains to get in. On advice of their attorney, Montgomery and Rioz were keeping the Windsor operating.
Boxoffice, Nov. 17, 1975: “MSB Associates, with headquarters in Lafayette, Colo., has entered the exhibition field and is now operating the Lamar Theatre in Lamar, Colo., as well as the Rex and L&L Drive-In in Louisville, Colo.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 25, 1975: “COALINGA, CALIF. – The State Theatre in Elm Street is closed temporarily. The only theatre now operating in town is the Coalinga Drive-In on Jayne Avenue. The ozoner is owned by Connie Bell.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 11, 1975: “Carisch Theatres, headquartered in Wayzata, Minn., has assumed ownership of five theatres in Great Falls, Mont. The transaction was effective in mid-July and included the Twilight cinemas 1 and 2, the Twilight Drive-In, the Liberty Theatre, the Fox Holiday Theatre and the Falls Motor Vue Drive-In.”
Boxoffice, July 21, 1975: “Michael R. and Sandra R. Palmer have taken over the operation of the Minturn Movie, Minturn, from D. Michael Barry. The new owners will operate under a policy similar to that established by Barry.”
An obituary for James K. “Kenny” Powell ran in the March 3, 1975. He got his start as a school boy operating a movie house in Palisade, Neb. until 1933 when he opened the Wray Theatre with partner Jim Hughes. They opened the Cliff in 1950 and sold it to Sam Amandola in 1969.
An obituary for James K. “Kenny” Powell ran in the March 3, 1975. He got his start as a school boy operating a movie house in Palisade, Neb. until 1933 when he opened the Wray Theatre with partner Jim Hughes. They opened the Cliff in 1950 and sold it to Sam Amandola in 1969.
Boxoffice, Feb. 21, 1975: “Theatre Operators, Inc., which is headquartered in Bozeman, Mont., has taken over the operation of the Sky Hi Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In located in Helena, Mont.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 21, 1975: “Theatre Operators, Inc., which is headquartered in Bozeman, Mont., has taken over the operation of the Sky Hi Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In located in Helena, Mont.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 3, 1975: “RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Holiday Cinema, a 350-seat theatre, is the first movie house to be built in this booming town of 10,000 persons located about 20 miles northwest of Albuquerque. Built by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhne, it is managed by their son Kevin.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “DENVER – The Valley Triplex, a contemporary-styled Wolfberg Theatre will be open Christmas Day (25) with "King Kong” showing on two of the screens. The trip, built on grounds adjacent to the circuit’s Valley Drive-In, will have plenty of parking space."
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “SALT LAKE CITY – A ten-acre, $6,000,000 office and medical complex will be built next year on the site of the Park-Vu Drive-In, 1145 East 39th South by Price Rentals … Razing of the drive-in and construction of the complex, to be known as Millcreek Professional Park, will begin in the spring.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “CHEYENNE, WYO. – Jim Rowles, manager of the Motor-Vu, and the Starlite’s Wayne Gow this fall kept patrons happy and boosted profits with a continuous barrage of promotions and tie-ins. Frequently used was "Lucky Tag Night,” which offered patrons a pass if the license number posted at the refreshment center matched their car tag. Another popular feature at the Motor-Vu was “Car Cram Night,” when all moviegoers in each vehicle were admitted for a flat price of $4."
Boxoffice, Dec. 13, 1976: “HOBBS, N.M. – Did you ever run a race with the devil? Stout-hearted patrons at the Flamingo Twin Drive-in here had the chance recently and those who won received two tickets to see "Race With the Devil.” Ricky Littlejohn, well-known for the many promotions and campaigns he has produced in Hobbs, had a bright-red flannel “devil’s suit” made, complete with hood and a long tail. A pitchfork made the outfit complete. As it turned out, there weren’t many winners. It seems Commonwealth Theatres' Littlejohn was a track star at Lovington High School and still keeps in shape via many sports activities."
Boxoffice, Jun 13, 1977: “Mrs. Irene Veseth, Malta, Mont., has announced the sale of the Villa Theatre and Villa Drive-In of Malta to her brother R. C. Pancake. Mrs. Veseth has been associated in the operation of the Malta theaters for 49 years. Veseth Theatres was originated in 1922 by Mrs. Veseth’s husband Carl, who died in 1975.”
Boxoffice, June 6, 1977: “Dean T. Baird, who operated the Llano Theatre, Plains, Mont., has sold that facility to Wesley Ekstrom.”
Boxoffice, June 6, 1977: “John Craig, who had been managing Theatre One, Hardin, Mont., has purchased the property from Mr. and Mrs. Wessel of Billings, Mont.”
Same theater? Boxoffice, Feb. 28, 1977: “The Big Horn Theatre, Greybull, Wyo., is being dismantled. The theatre had been closed approximately six years. Prior to its closing, it had been operated by the city of Greybull on a nonprofit basis to provide a theatre for the small community. A lack of patronage assured its closing for all time.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 14, 1977: “De Lux Theatres, owned by Frank B. McLaughlin, has taken over the 600-car Evans Drive-In in the southwest part of the city from Cooper-Highland Theatres. … Admission at the Evans is pegged at $1 per carload, with three features screened at each show.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 17, 1977: “Evergreen Theatres has sold its Century Theatre and Arrow Drive-In at Lamar to Dan Wolfenbarger of Dumas, Tex. Vern Peterson and John Lindsey of Evergreen said they will concentrate on the newly remodeled Rialto and Pines Drive-In at Loveland as well as their theatres in Ogallala, Neb.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 17, 1977: “Evergreen Theatres has sold its Century Theatre and Arrow Drive-In at Lamar to Dan Wolfenbarger of Dumas, Tex. Vern Peterson and John Lindsey of Evergreen said they will concentrate on the newly remodeled Rialto and Pines Drive-In at Loveland as well as their theatres in Ogallala, Neb.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 10, 1977: “Theatre Operators, Inc., has leased the West, Lux and Trail Drive-In theatres (in Grants) from J. C. West.”
Same theater? Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Randall Thornsley, who operates Chugatch Entertainment Co. in Sturgis, S.D., has opened the Red Fox Cinema in Eagle Butte, S.D. The theatre, shuttered for some time, formerly was known as the Sioux Theatre.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Two (Tucson) drive-ins, the Midway and Prince have closed. The owner, Cactus Corp., theatre division, has sold the Midway to P.F. West, a local development firm, for conversion to business use. The Prince is on the selling block.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 3, 1977: “Two (Tucson) drive-ins, the Midway and Prince have closed. The owner, Cactus Corp., theatre division, has sold the Midway to P.F. West, a local development firm, for conversion to business use. The Prince is on the selling block.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 20, 1975: “Ron Montgomery will reopen the Windsor Theatre, Windsor. The house featured Spanish pictures prior to its closing about a year ago. Seating capacity now will be 300 and new carpeting and draperies have been installed. The lobby, concession stand and restrooms have been completely remodeled. Montgomery is aiming for a February opening on a one-picture-a-week basis.”
Wild news in a long article in the Dec. 15, 1975 Boxoffice. Windsor manager Ron Montgomery and assistant Pete Rioz took up 24-hour residence in the theatre on November 2 in a fight with the First National Bank of Windsor, which claimed that Montgomery owes $1,350 in rent. The bank padlocked the theatre but Montgomery sawed through the padlock and chains to get in. On advice of their attorney, Montgomery and Rioz were keeping the Windsor operating.
Boxoffice, Nov. 17, 1975: “MSB Associates, with headquarters in Lafayette, Colo., has entered the exhibition field and is now operating the Lamar Theatre in Lamar, Colo., as well as the Rex and L&L Drive-In in Louisville, Colo.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 25, 1975: “COALINGA, CALIF. – The State Theatre in Elm Street is closed temporarily. The only theatre now operating in town is the Coalinga Drive-In on Jayne Avenue. The ozoner is owned by Connie Bell.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 11, 1975: “Carisch Theatres, headquartered in Wayzata, Minn., has assumed ownership of five theatres in Great Falls, Mont. The transaction was effective in mid-July and included the Twilight cinemas 1 and 2, the Twilight Drive-In, the Liberty Theatre, the Fox Holiday Theatre and the Falls Motor Vue Drive-In.”
Boxoffice, July 21, 1975: “Michael R. and Sandra R. Palmer have taken over the operation of the Minturn Movie, Minturn, from D. Michael Barry. The new owners will operate under a policy similar to that established by Barry.”
An obituary for James K. “Kenny” Powell ran in the March 3, 1975. He got his start as a school boy operating a movie house in Palisade, Neb. until 1933 when he opened the Wray Theatre with partner Jim Hughes. They opened the Cliff in 1950 and sold it to Sam Amandola in 1969.
An obituary for James K. “Kenny” Powell ran in the March 3, 1975. He got his start as a school boy operating a movie house in Palisade, Neb. until 1933 when he opened the Wray Theatre with partner Jim Hughes. They opened the Cliff in 1950 and sold it to Sam Amandola in 1969.
Boxoffice, Feb. 21, 1975: “Theatre Operators, Inc., which is headquartered in Bozeman, Mont., has taken over the operation of the Sky Hi Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In located in Helena, Mont.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 21, 1975: “Theatre Operators, Inc., which is headquartered in Bozeman, Mont., has taken over the operation of the Sky Hi Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In located in Helena, Mont.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 3, 1975: “RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Holiday Cinema, a 350-seat theatre, is the first movie house to be built in this booming town of 10,000 persons located about 20 miles northwest of Albuquerque. Built by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhne, it is managed by their son Kevin.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “DENVER – The Valley Triplex, a contemporary-styled Wolfberg Theatre will be open Christmas Day (25) with "King Kong” showing on two of the screens. The trip, built on grounds adjacent to the circuit’s Valley Drive-In, will have plenty of parking space."
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “SALT LAKE CITY – A ten-acre, $6,000,000 office and medical complex will be built next year on the site of the Park-Vu Drive-In, 1145 East 39th South by Price Rentals … Razing of the drive-in and construction of the complex, to be known as Millcreek Professional Park, will begin in the spring.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 20, 1976: “CHEYENNE, WYO. – Jim Rowles, manager of the Motor-Vu, and the Starlite’s Wayne Gow this fall kept patrons happy and boosted profits with a continuous barrage of promotions and tie-ins. Frequently used was "Lucky Tag Night,” which offered patrons a pass if the license number posted at the refreshment center matched their car tag. Another popular feature at the Motor-Vu was “Car Cram Night,” when all moviegoers in each vehicle were admitted for a flat price of $4."
Boxoffice, Dec. 13, 1976: “HOBBS, N.M. – Did you ever run a race with the devil? Stout-hearted patrons at the Flamingo Twin Drive-in here had the chance recently and those who won received two tickets to see "Race With the Devil.” Ricky Littlejohn, well-known for the many promotions and campaigns he has produced in Hobbs, had a bright-red flannel “devil’s suit” made, complete with hood and a long tail. A pitchfork made the outfit complete. As it turned out, there weren’t many winners. It seems Commonwealth Theatres' Littlejohn was a track star at Lovington High School and still keeps in shape via many sports activities."