My Granddaddy, Ray Dolfinger, built the Ray Theater in 1935-1936. He later sold it to Dr. Sam McDonald, who renamed it the Bells Theater. I worked there as the “popcorn boy” for about 18 months and a man named Halbert Riddick was the manager. A man named “Sharkey” was the projectionist.
My Granddaddy, Ray Dolfinger, built the Ray Theater in 1935-1936. He later sold it to Dr. Sam McDonald, who renamed it the Bells Theater. I worked there as the “popcorn boy” for about 18 months and a man named Halbert Riddick was the manager. A man named “Sharkey” was the projectionist.