I noticed I’m the only poster referring to Joy Houck as Clyde Joy.. I could’ve sworn that’s what I was toldhis name was. Sorry if my facts aren’t correct but my recollection is from circa 1985-6.
I never met Clyde Joy Houck but heard wonderful stories of the Grandfather who piloted his own plane on trips into his 90’s. Cheryl told me how Clyde Joy pioneered traveling to small towns and rural areas throughout Texas and pitching a tent in a field for country folks to watch cinema that they might not otherwise be able to see. Reminds me of the “Grapes of Wrath”.. With a twinkle in her eyes, Cheryl recalled childhood memories of spending time in the theater watching movies and eating all the concessions she wanted. I got the impression that Clyde Joy knew how to make his granddaughter feel special and that no granddaughter was ever more proud of her grandpa.
After many years I have come to appreciated those stories and who Clyde Joy Houck was and how special the Houck family is.
It’s sort of a fluke that I came to this site and I have never read anything about the Houck Family until today. All I ever knew was what little bit Cheryl told me (25 years ago). Obviously she made an impression on me.. But after having a Houck family heirloom (a dining room table and chairs) that Cheryl sold me in the 80’s (with Grandma’s blessing). I can only imagine the feasts and the stories that where once told at that table. To me it just always had some sort of magical aura about it.. (sounds funny I know) But of all the “stuff” I have, it remains one of my favorite pieces., last week I decided to have it professionally refinished. And on a whim, today I thought I would Google “Houck Cinema Texas” and VAVOOM!
Cheryl, hope all is well with you and your family. If you’re ever in Denver, call me!
Nice article. If for sale, I wonder if the owners would be interested in a 1031?
I noticed I’m the only poster referring to Joy Houck as Clyde Joy.. I could’ve sworn that’s what I was toldhis name was. Sorry if my facts aren’t correct but my recollection is from circa 1985-6.
I never met Clyde Joy Houck but heard wonderful stories of the Grandfather who piloted his own plane on trips into his 90’s. Cheryl told me how Clyde Joy pioneered traveling to small towns and rural areas throughout Texas and pitching a tent in a field for country folks to watch cinema that they might not otherwise be able to see. Reminds me of the “Grapes of Wrath”.. With a twinkle in her eyes, Cheryl recalled childhood memories of spending time in the theater watching movies and eating all the concessions she wanted. I got the impression that Clyde Joy knew how to make his granddaughter feel special and that no granddaughter was ever more proud of her grandpa.
After many years I have come to appreciated those stories and who Clyde Joy Houck was and how special the Houck family is.
It’s sort of a fluke that I came to this site and I have never read anything about the Houck Family until today. All I ever knew was what little bit Cheryl told me (25 years ago). Obviously she made an impression on me.. But after having a Houck family heirloom (a dining room table and chairs) that Cheryl sold me in the 80’s (with Grandma’s blessing). I can only imagine the feasts and the stories that where once told at that table. To me it just always had some sort of magical aura about it.. (sounds funny I know) But of all the “stuff” I have, it remains one of my favorite pieces., last week I decided to have it professionally refinished. And on a whim, today I thought I would Google “Houck Cinema Texas” and VAVOOM!
Cheryl, hope all is well with you and your family. If you’re ever in Denver, call me!
Jim (in Denver)