Comments from JohnMessick

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JohnMessick commented about Paxtang Theater on Mar 8, 2010 at 10:58 am

Ross, he did a great story on it..You need to read it.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Mar 7, 2010 at 7:26 pm

Foureyes….I would be interested in seeing Jan’s pictures of the Penway if she has some…Would you please forward her my email… Thank you.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Mar 4, 2010 at 8:06 pm

gfradar..drop me an email..I would like to talk with you more about the Penway and the Valle. Email me at

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Mar 2, 2010 at 8:49 pm

Thank you gfradar. I would be interested in seeing those pictures. I would really like to see a picture of the Penway. I really like your story. Please tell us some more.

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JohnMessick commented about Star Art Theatre on Mar 1, 2010 at 7:14 am

As a kid I remember the Star Art as being an X rated movie theater.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 28, 2010 at 3:17 am

Gfradar….I liked reading your posting….Then you were related to Mel McClintock and Margaret Coghland?

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JohnMessick commented about National Theatre on Feb 27, 2010 at 5:24 am

This theater was owned by Walter Yost

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JohnMessick commented about Paxtang Theater on Feb 22, 2010 at 11:04 pm

Now John let me jog your memory…What color neon did it have on the marquee?

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JohnMessick commented about Paxtang Theater on Feb 22, 2010 at 10:34 pm

John, I can picture that in my mind. Now if Ross can come up with a picture.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:16 pm

If my memory is correct. The entrance doors leading from the outside into the Penway were solid wood doors. Much like the doors on the Valle in Mechanicsburg.

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JohnMessick commented about State Theatre on Feb 21, 2010 at 9:27 am

Dave, I think John S is referring to the projection booth.

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JohnMessick commented about State Theatre on Feb 19, 2010 at 8:19 pm

AKA Loew’s State Theatre…212 Locust Street..Opened in 1930. Closed in 1969. Seating listed at 2,196. Operated by Loew’s, Wilmer & Vincent and Fox. Very nice write up Ross.

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JohnMessick commented about Loew's Regent Theatre on Feb 17, 2010 at 8:02 pm

Ross..Opened in 1920 Closed in 1961 Seating listed as 1,580

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 7:02 pm

Chuck you can email me at

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 2:55 pm

That is really cool Chuck..Do you happen to have any pictures of those theatres?

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JohnMessick commented about Grand Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 2:52 pm

Hello Chuck….The National I know was owned by Walter Yost who had the Penway,Grand and the Valle in Mechanicsburg…John S in York is a well of knowledge and can help I am sure..So can Norelco.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 12:15 pm

Chuck 1800 State sounds right.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 10:55 am

Yellow neon as well I do think.

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 7:10 am

Ross..I looked at your blog and seen the picture of the Penway..I take it that is you and your mom at the tail end of the line?

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JohnMessick commented about Penway Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:02 am

Ross, thank you for your posting. The building is still there, used for offices of some kind. Let me jog your memory..The marquee, didn’t it have some purple neon on it?

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JohnMessick commented about Senate Theater on Feb 13, 2010 at 6:58 pm

norelco…I do believe the roof collasped and then was torn down.

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JohnMessick commented about Senate Theater on Feb 13, 2010 at 4:53 am

I would like to see Ross post the snapshot his dad took of him at the Penway on his blog.

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JohnMessick commented about Rio Theatre on Feb 10, 2010 at 6:40 am

Great photo of the Rio. I have a newspaper clipping with that photo. Thanks for posting that on your blog.

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JohnMessick commented about Rio Theatre on Feb 9, 2010 at 7:56 pm

Excellent entry.

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JohnMessick commented about Hill Theatre on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:24 pm

Looking forward to you placing your photos on your blog. I hope it is soon.