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MichaelKilgore commented about Rock Road Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 7:02 pm

Boxoffice, July 13, 1970: “The Pagedale Board of Aldermen again turned down an application for an operators' license by the Olympic Drive-In. According to City Atty. Paul J. Boll, the theatre has operated without a license for several years.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Pawnee Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 6:22 pm

Boxoffice, May 25, 1970: “The screen tower in the Pawnee Drive-In, North Platte, Neb., was completely destroyed in a tornado-like wind. The accident happened during the daylight hours while the theatre was not in operation. The drive-in is operated by Commonwealth Theatres and manager Steve Schenck is hopeful that a new screen can be installed within the next two weeks.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Arrow Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 6:08 pm

Boxoffice, May 11, 1970: “Dismantling of the old Arrow Drive-In, Julesburg, has been completed with the razing of the screen tower. The drive-in equipment was purchased and will be moved to a new location to be announced later.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Kit Carson Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 2:54 pm

Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “The Kit Carson Drive-In … was acquired in mid-March by Dollison Theatres, it was announced by president Les Dollison. … He said company policy dictates that X-rated movies not be shown on weekends, traditionally "family night” in his theatres."

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MichaelKilgore commented about Diane Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 2:01 pm

Boxoffice, Nov. 10, 1969: “Theatre Operators circuit has taken over operation of the Grand Theatre and the Dianne (sic) Drive-In, Lander, Wyo., from Mrs. A. M. Goodrich. Goodrich originally started as an employee of the theatre and had taken over operation of the theatre about 25 years ago and had operated it continuously since that time.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Crawford Theatre on Feb 10, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Same theater? Boxoffice, June 30, 1969: “Jim and Mary Lowe, operating as J & M Enterprises, are reopening the old Elite Theatre at Crawford, which had been closed. The theatre will now be known as the J-M”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Chief Plaza 4 Cinemas on Feb 10, 2020 at 9:35 am

Boxoffice, March 14, 1966: “Joe Ashby has sold the Chief Theatre, Steamboat Springs, to George Frick. Ashby, a pioneer in the Denver territory, was RKO exchange manager here (in Denver) before going into exhibition at Steamboat Springs more than 20 years ago.”

Boxoffice, May 12, 1969: “George Frick has changed the name of his Chief Theatre to the Village Theatre following a remodeling job.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Starlite Drive-In on Feb 10, 2020 at 9:16 am

Boxoffice, Feb. 13, 1967: “Burdette Fitch has sold the Starlite Drive-In at Alliance, Neb., to Paul Cory of Riverton, Wyo.”

Boxoffice, April 21, 1969: “Ernest Schweigerdt has taken over the Starlite Drive-In, Alliance, Neb., from former owner Paul Cory.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Star Theatre on Feb 10, 2020 at 8:32 am

Boxoffice, March 24, 1969: “James L. Rodney has been forced to close his Star Theatre, Estancia, N.M., and is now managing a theatre in Los Alamos”

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MichaelKilgore commented about American Dream Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 8:50 pm

Boxoffice, Oct. 30, 1967: “Norman Bentz has taken over the operation of Pauls Drive-In at Powell, Wyo., from Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCalmon.”

Boxoffice, March 10, 1969: “Bentz is remodeling the Pauls Drive-In at Powell, Wyo. His theatre will now be known as the "Vali” Drive-In. Entirely new concession stand has been erected with new restrooms and a patron rest area."

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MichaelKilgore commented about West Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 8:46 pm

Boxoffice, March 3, 1969: “Fred Ritter has taken over operation of the West Drive-In, Cody, Wyo., from Norman Bentz.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Zia Theater on Feb 9, 2020 at 8:12 pm

Boxoffice, Nov. 11, 1968: “Joe Pena is reopening the Zia Theatre in Fort Sumner, N.M. The theatre had been closed for approximately three years”

Boxoffice, Sept. 24, 1979: “Joe Pena is reopening the Zia Theatre in Fort Sumner, N.M. Pena had operated the theatre until five years ago, when a fire destroyed the structure.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Mile High Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 6:43 pm

Boxoffice, April 10, 1961: “Ray T. Stephany has taken over operation of the Mile Hi Drive-In at Douglas, Wyo.”

Boxoffice, June 10, 1968: “Clarence E. Dugan has taken over operation of the Mile Hi Drive-In at Douglas, Wyo. The airer formerly was operated by Mrs. William Diehlman”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Uray Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 6:39 pm

Boxoffice, Dec. 5, 1966: Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Wrye have purchased and are opening the Chipeta Theatre at Ouray"

Boxoffice, March 6, 1967: “V. L. Wrye has closed the Chipeta Theatre, Ouray, Colo.”

Boxoffice, May 20, 1968: “Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Wrye will reopen the Chipeta Theatre at Ouray for the summer”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Bison Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm

Boxoffice, April 1, 1968: “Ross Campbell, who operates the Wyo Theatre in Sheridan, Wyo., has taken over operation of the Bison Theatre in the nearby town of Buffalo.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Bison Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm

Boxoffice, April 1, 1968: “Ross Campbell, who operates the Wyo Theatre in Sheridan, Wyo., has taken over operation of the Bison Theatre in the nearby town of Buffalo.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Sage Theater on Feb 9, 2020 at 6:05 pm

Boxoffice, April 1, 1968: “Jerry Bullard is the new owner of the Sage Theatre at Upton, Wyo. The house formerly was operated by Frank Burdick”

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MichaelKilgore commented about West Colfax Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 5:39 pm

Boxoffice, Dec. 18, 1967: “Winds up to 70 miles an hour destroyed the screen tower of the West Colfax Drive-In in the northwest section of Denver.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about West 5th Street Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 5:19 pm

Boxoffice, April 24, 1967: “The marquee and surrounding shrubbery were destroyed by a brush fire at the West Fifth Street Drive-In at Ogallala, Neb.”

Boxoffice, Oct. 9, 1967: “Evergreen Theatres of Colorado, headed by Vern Peterson, has taken over operation of the Prairie Theatre and West 5th Street Drive-In from long-time exhibitor Robert Kehr, who took over the operation of the units from his father many years ago.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Greybull Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:52 pm

Boxoffice, Jan. 14, 1963: “After being closed since last spring, the Greybull Theatre has been reopened by Jack Kvale and L. E. Kunkle, a new management team.”

Boxoffice, Oct. 31, 1966: “The Big Horn Theatre, Greybull, Wyo., which has been closed for about a year, will reopen in November and will be operated by the town of Greybull”

Boxoffice, Aug. 21, 1967: “Earl Madsen, a newcomer to the business, has taken over operation of the Big Horn Theatre at Greybull, Wyo.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Pine Theater on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:46 pm

Boxoffice, July 24, 1967: “Michael Trent has reopened the Pines Theatre at Manassa on a two-change-a-week basis”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Flagler Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:38 pm

Boxoffice, June 19, 1967: “Jim Trabern plans to reopen the Flagler Theatre at Flagler about July 1. The theatre has been closed several years.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Panhandle Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:36 pm

Boxoffice, June 19, 1967: “Paul Cory had taken over operation of the Panhandle Drive-In at Kimball, Neb.”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Variety Theatre on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:23 pm

Boxoffice, May 22, 1967: “Jim and Jack McMillion have sold the Variety Theatre at Akron, Colo., to William Krause”

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MichaelKilgore commented about Atomic Drive-In on Feb 9, 2020 at 4:12 pm

Boxoffice, Feb. 27, 1966: “Clarence Calland’s Atomic Drive-In, Edgemont, S.D., was damaged badly due to high winds”

Boxoffice, July 16, 1979: “Clarence Calland has sold the Atomic Drive-In Theatre in Edgemont, S.D., to Tony Fries, who is a resident of the nearby town of Custer, S.D.”