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DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE
DENTON, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 4, 1949
GRAND OPENING
— OF THI MEW —
* TEXAS PtEM»«tt •
THE FINEST
THEATRE
IN WO^TH TEXAS
I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDEr-Cary Grant and Ann
Sheridan go through plenty of antics in the Texas
Premiere of this super movie, "I Was a Male War Bride "
: Grant, that ia. At left the two take off on a war-time
motorcycle. In center, Ann and Gary look an good as
Norma Ballard In Person Due
only _ they can. And Dentonites know how good Ann
Sheridan can look since she is a Denton girl and is well
known to many a local resident, In the picture at right
To Attend Campus Premiere
Gary is disguised as a WAG so Ann can try to bring An offering al unusual distinc- sure to charm any »udl«nc« just
him back ot the United' States as her war bride The tion will b« presented to patrons as she nan done when playing on
m of tHe New Campus Theatre at both radio and stage with such |
.<"[le, «*»» th& new Cal«Pus Theatre here Wednesday the Premiere w«4nenday when musicians as Russ Morgan. Frank
with the first show at 7 p.m. and the second at 9 p.m Norma, Ballard appears as on« of ie Masters and Ted Weems.
the hlgh-UghtJ of the opening fts- In addition to her appearance
Uyitl«ir in front of the theatrs.; In front of the Campus Theatre
Miss Ballard if »n exponent of Wednesday, she will be pre-
unusual tneiodlej and arrangements sented from the stage in a special
at th« Hammond Electric Organ, program, both matinee and even-
You'll
Be . . JJJ
J. P. Harrison
City Manager
Karl Hoblitxelle
President
IN A P P R E C I A T I O N
For The Efforts Of These Three Interstate Theatre Officials
Who Have Given Dent on The Beautiful New
For
Beautiful Wholesome
Home Entertainment
TNI FIHttT
THEATRE
III MOATH T E X A S
DENTON COUNTY
N A T I O N A L BANK
Member Federal Reserve System
Member F.D.l.C.
erienced Showmen Make Things Tick in Movies'";
. ;• - .' / ••••• ' . . ' " - - . . ' " »>
Karl Hoblitzelle,
O'Donnell Workers
Interstate Circuit, Inc., ond Tot- O'Donnell gets credit for many
as Consolidated Theatres, Inc., op- of the Innovations in theatre build-
erators of th« new Campus Thea- in*- and Ul the program selection
tre, are headed by experienced for the various theatres under
showmen, who have a national hla direction. He is known *s
reputation for' knowing what the "mood feeler"—that is, he has a
theatre-goers of Texas want as keen sense of judging what thea-
their amusement fare. They make tre patrons want and enjoy.
things tick. Started As Usher
Karl Hoblitzelle, president of both O'Donnell started as an • usher
organisations, is one of those show- ui a Chicago theatre. Rapidly he
men. R. j. O'Donnell if another. rose to chief usher, then assis-
Hoblitzelle was born in St. Louis, tant to the treasurer and finally
the son of Clarence;Linden Hobllt- treasurer. Prom that posillnn,
zelle and Ida Knapp HobUtzelle. Re went.to New York, where he
He organized' the Interstate became a figure In box offices
Amusement Co., In 1805 and pio- along the famed Broadway. Al-
fOUENCE HUDGINS neered stage attractions through ternately, he became manager, ar-
the South and Southwest. As he tists' representative, director. book- RAY JONES j
rrence Hudgins erected theatres in this territory
each became known as the most
Ing executive and theatre head. In
192*, he came to Texas as -mana-
for Opening modern in the country. Many of
the large theatres throughout the
ger of the Majestic Theatre in Ray Jones Booker I
Port Worth. It wasn't long before
jlfr «i«»i« Hudgms, assistant (6
nation embody features first seen
in Hoblitzelle showhouses.
he was In charge of operating ail
the Hoblitzelle theatres except
For Key Cities In 1 *
JntWotfic executives Raymond
WillUm O'Donnell, is
He has been almost constantly
active in the operation of his thea-
between 1B29 and 1931, he has been
with Interstate ever since. Interstate Circuit \
prwent for the opening of tres. Like Hoblitzelle, the general man- Booker for the key cities on ih«
n't newest theatre. in !929, when Radlo-Keith-Or- ager is vitally interested in civic Interstate circuit Is Bay Jones.
HUdgins assists In coordinating pheum decided to step out in the and chnrlty matters. He is a de- Jones offices In the Majstie
Ui« activities of the theatre oper- amusement field and operate all cidedly normal person with a lean- Theattre Building in Dallas and
atof division with other depart- the nation's vaudeville theatres, ing to sports in his off moments. has some of the largest theatres in
ment*, plus special assignments Interstate Theatres were the first Now that golf has becomw his the Southwest under his booking
in e*p5oiting: and stige show book- sought. With the sale of his thea- hobby, he's as happy over crack- direction.
ing. In fee operation of Interstate's PRESIDENT — Karl Hoblitzelle is head of the movie tres to BKO, Hoblitzelle devoted ing a 90 as he is in getting across Jones knows show business from
1ST theatres. .organizations which operate the new Campus theatre himself to world travel. This re- a theatrical triumph. He also Is the cnrpet up. He started as an
here. He has a long record in the show business, both in spite from the theatre, however, a. fight fan and fight night finds usher in a Dallas theatre and
and out of Texas. was short lived. In less than two him among the ringsiders where- stepped into the booking depart-
Chief Engineer years, the dissolution of RKO put
him back at the heed of the circuit
ever he happens to be. ment as an assistant. Then came
His charity activities are many. the war and Jones enlisted and
Cycling Expert he organized. Chief among these is the Variety saw overseas duty with the M4th
commercial refrigeration; plant in James C. Skinner, chief .of the all sound :engibeertng. He Is also tion, of .their interests in -the
Southwdst.. It. was through this cpiV-
porting charitable institutions.
The best known of these institu- PK Quit Racing Building Boss
Interstate sound and projection en- an expert'.Siy television!-He operat-
•naP-^M*- i£ck !•<&>& and by
eolnfimnce, "ie. Holmes was not
gineering department, ' Save, the
New Campus wiind equipment a
ed one (if :the,.first, experimental
necjlori thAt'many ttiealrBS -were
added tc the list under his super-
tions in Texas Is Variety Club
Boys' Ranch, which is sponsored To Buy Movies Experienced Man
sets and stations in Texas for In- vision. solely by the Variety Club of Tex-
tHen' 'associated with Interstate, at final check' Monday and pronounc- terstate. R. P. Boston, superintendent ior
tHe jMajestic Theatre In Port
Vforte, L A pioneer In the cooling in-
ed ill in top shape.
Skinner, a frequent visitor to
Skinner lives ia Dallas and Is
an air enthusiast. He flies his own
Honored Name
Hoblitzelle is an old honored
as. .
He works most of the time he For Interstate F&M Construction on the New
Campus Theatre job, is a native
dustry, Holmes su^er vised siiilil&r Deatoji, started in show business plane on most or his business trips name, originating in Switzerland Isn't asleep. Early morning finds After a spell as a racing car Texan and hails from Wills Point.
theaire. refrigeration installations In 19J7, and although still a young and uses his spare moments in and dating from the 15th century. him at his desk or out on the cir- driver and activity in other sport- Boston has been closely associat-
in Sfea Antonio, Houston and Dal- matt he is an old timer in the taking his family for trips aloft Members of the family were gover- cuit looking over theatres and help- ing events Porter K. Johnston, ed with the construction business
M field of electronics. .: . nors of Swiss cantons, jurists, writ- Ing his managers solve problems known as PK stepped into the for 30 years.
Ten later l&lmes began ers, warriors, and political figures of operation. When in Dallas, he Is film business. Currently Johnston Among the major construction
association .with In- Immediately after his schooling from the 16th to the 19th century. a familiar, figure in the downtown heads the buying of features for
he joined BaaitJ/Centraj.^nipiw and "autiuiban theatres chatting projects Involving his work are
Several,jnembers of /'the y'lainlly the Interstate 'Circ.ntt.' an electric building; the Dallas
in Houston. 'IFrorn this! ppSt/rJie were.'1' active in the ' Americain with patrons and employes. His Johnston has been in show busi-
went to the pUblc school' sVsternof revolution. . • duties carry him from coast -to ness since 1014. 'His start was as Avenue High School at Houston,
Dishing it Out Hoiiston, who.-e he taught radio and Hoblitzelle is known throughout coast. You can talk to him at his a film"" salesman in New England a Jewish Synagogue, 15th Field
Oije of the bloodiest screen fights electronics with two years as sum- the state as one of Texas' most desk this afternoon and tomorrow and the Middle West. He was a Artillery Barracks at Port Sfcm
plhce th,e memorable battle in "The mer instructor In the same sub- generous phllantroplsts.' He Is an may bring you a call from Holly- pioneer in a then new business, Houston, the Chapel at Randolph
Spotieri" takes place In JWne- jects al the University of Texas. wood or New York. Airplanes, au- Field, Camp Hulen, Poster Pield
ardent patron of the arts. He moving pictures. at Victoria.
ThQma£: "Captain china" between Since his advent in Interstate is particularly interested in old tomobiles and trains carry him Prior to joining Interstate he
John Payne and Lon Chaney, Jr. circles, he has been In charge of masters and is active in the re- on his jaunts in interest of busi- was district sales manager for
storation of a collection of his ness. He's on the go all oi the Fox Films in the Southwest. He policy of balanced program! of
which he has lent to the Dallas Art time. ncted In that capacity for eight entertainment, the blending; of
Museum. •-. ' ' •' • - - He and Mrs. O'Donneil live in years. special short subjects to surround
f We S a l u t e . .aer,HobUtzeUe .C9,Hsc.U°n. .°.f -.old DftlUe. Johnston pioneered the Interstate the feature attraction.
silver and china is nationally fa-
mous. The promotion of symphony
and opera seasons as civic neces-
sities also occupies him.
He Is a director, of the Republic
Our New
Neighbors
National Bank of'Dallas.
Direction of operating the new
Campus Theatre, together with
the many others conducted by the
Congratulations
Interstate Circuit, fans to a man
the New who has spent most of his lifo in
JAMES C. SKINNER show- business.
He's O'Donnell, vice president
and general manager of the cir-
Campus Designer G-ilboe cuit.
In his capacity, he works close-
ly with J. P. Harrison, Denton
Added the Touch Interstate hund, and is always
Theatre At New Campus
BUtded by the wishes of the Den-
tovi contingent in the problems that
confront the theatre man.
One of the nation's foremost de- KARL HOBLITZELLE,
The Openntg of signers of murals and interior dec-
orations. Eugene Gilboe person-
ally supervised1 not only the ori- President Interstate Theatres
THI CAMPUS ginal artists conception and
sketches but the actual on-ttrc*
THEATRE — advances job application of the niasrnific and
and colorful decor of the New
Campus Theatre.
j Denton's position ai Entertainment Center
Gilboe's craftsmanship is appar- J. P, HARRISON,
of North Texas. ent from the moment you enter
the theatre beginning in the inner
Heve You Seen Our New Sebetion foyer and blending into the sooth- Local Denton Manager
ing motif of the auditorium.
of Fine Carpets? Ollboe was educated in Oslo,
Upon the completion and opening
Norway, av.d studied also in Ger-
many aiid England before coming
to New York for a continuation
YARBROUGH of his schooling in art.
Examples of his design are to
Wednesday of this magnificent
be seen hi prominent theatric, ho-
FURNITURE COMPANY tels, public buildings and universi- New Campus Theatre.
ties in the principal cities of the
231 West Hickory Phone 1201 United States. The New Campus
is representative of his outstand-
ing proficiency and technique.
VEAN GREGG
HE SAMPLES
The New
SHOWS; PICKS
THEM FOR US
Campus Theatre V«an Oregg, Interstate Theatres
Feature Picture Booker, Via a a Job
It's one of the finsif theater buildings in North Texoi. This new and handsomely furnished
theater will i«at 1,350 people. Erected at a cost of $350,000.00 and will be officially opened
that any small boy would envy. en Wedn«i<jgy, October 5, 1949.
Gregg sees about 10 features
Another Accomplishment every week, and about twice that
meoy cartoons and comedies.
Reflecting the Progress Oregg says that It is not altogether Thi; beautiful and impaling theater building will be a molt attractive addition to the skyline
as easy as it sounds, but admits
of this Community. that the work of selecting the at- of Denton. The owners hove built into it every feature <or th« comfort of their patrons. All in-
tractions to be shown does have Its
pleasant moments. direct lighting, and toft eye-appealing illumination, cemforlobie pluih push back seats, the
Interstate employ? six feature
We Extend Our Compliments hookers. Screenings, that la the latest in year-round air conditioning plants hat been installed and the sound equipment l« the
name given the special showing
of attractions, are given twice dally, very latest basic R.C.A. Victor built especially far trie Cemput.
to Interstate. morning and afternoon. Th« pro-
jection room Is an exact replica of
a small intimate theatre, seating The people of Denton and North Texas are going to b« most pleasantly surprised when they
40 people. When such attractions
as "I Was A Male War Bride" riirt this new Hteatcr. It if hard to put into words the beauty, convenience, and comfort (h*
are shown, It's standing room on-
ly I management has put into this beautiful buildin g. You will just have to see it to appreciate it.
Oregg arranged for the selec-
tion of the many outstanding at- it is a credir to Denton and adds another first to Dent on'» many and varied attractions in the
tractions that will play at the
OR our Campus during the month of Oc-
tober, a most Impressive line-up of
entertainment field.
stars and stories to compliment the
Monthly opening of Denton's maRniliccnt
new showpiace.
Flan
J'hjuM Polk was tlie slioiieal liv-
ed of nil American presidents. He
DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
died »l H.
. OeL 4, 1M» —OKNTON
A l a b a m a ' s B a r b e r Shop
WELCOMES THE
Joseph Cotlen and Ingrid Bergman in m scene from the drama
"Under Capricorn" slated for the Campus Thursday through Satur-
day, Oct. 13 through 15. CAMPUS T H E A T R E
TOMORROW'S O P E N I N G
M A R K S A STEP F O R W A R D
!N THE P R O G R E S S OF
Burt Lancaster embraces Yvonne de Carlo in "Criss Cross"
hll for Tuesday and Wednesday, Oel. 18 through li).
TORTURE SEQUENCE
PRESENTS PROBLEM
HOLLYWOOD — The "spread-
eagle." nn old western custom,
will be seen on tlv? screen for the
first- lime in Paramount'?, "The
Eagle And The Hawk."
Al the lime of the story, around
ALABAMA'S
BARBER SHOP
1S63, [he surenil-engle w»s a means
of rtoitiK away with rut unwanted
;/ "friend." The kliiing was accom-
plished by llelng a man between Yvonn* if Carlo in "Criss Crows"
two wild horses mid turnlnp them at the icvfly Campui Tuesday
liff in open country. The person and Wednesday, Oct. II through Laugh action In arflat't cnncrpttall nf "My Friend Irma" at lh<
I t was literal^ torn apart 19. Campus Sunday through Tatvttf, Oct. tt through ii
Tveala.r, Oct. 4, IMt Nichoh Selected
Baron Starz, Site for Campus
O'DONNELL IS HOP,Publicist. eeden Nichols l*ar« the dis-
tinction of having b*«n the first I
S l P AND JUMP EXECUTIVE Comes Here Interntater to Jain Die colors tn|
the Mrvlee of his country and the |
list Tnter*t»ter to be relased Irem
. . .Brownsville The advertising and publicity th» tenet.
. . .Witt mayba *ruanl- director for lrst«r«UU Theatres Is A» a tapUln in thv Texat Na-
$04 MQiM towed to M fcide Frank (The Baron) atari, and h* tions! Guard, h* .was called early
has th« knack of lellint a good
story Just a< u movie jmblietty in th« immer at 1*40, and was
TINT* Wffltom F. O'Donoell. the man should. not discharged until the «uminer
hoc, ttfe sad Jomp «weutive. But besides that he love* to of !W6; s period of aix year*. Wee-
MB, M be1* known tc- mo«t of isten la a good one too. den was discharged »j » full colonel
tfrt teta ten and ctsawhere, is He got his start, luxe most news- on the general »taff.
te dMrge it thaatre operations for papermen do, M ' » polk* report- Nichols flr»t came to work lor
Btt »tU'»UU Circuit. His dutiM er. He's been with Interstate for Interstate in 1937 to manage the
carry hte from El Puo to the many a year tod Is known from Majestic Theatre kuildlng at Ban
VaBey, tad from East Texaa to coast to coasts wherever show peo- AntonM.
AJboiraerqae, mod the Panhandle ple and newspapermen meet.
toiMd te to make his travelling Part of the contract called for
area oo* at tte Mrtremes. Because When movie stars tour Texu lt'» Nlchoi* renovate the air condition
•f UM yMtaea of hie tetrttory, he Stars who is their official host. Ing In the bu.ilding, whteh he did I WEEDEN NICHOLS
employs all modes of transporta- He's the man who takes the respon- In a period of a little ever nine theatre real estate in the South-
tion. Be fifes, drive* his car and sibility for showing them a good mouths; and before he entered the
tometim** winds up in a railroad time. armed services, had taken the west.
•eat at berth. On one trip, he sit He'll be here Wednesday night building from about M per cent Nichols was involved in lha
stop hi* suitcase from Austin to for the premier of "Male War capacity to a full 100 per cent acquiring cf properties of the pres-
Dallas. Bride" which opens. Denton's new rental capacity. ent new Campus Theatre site.
Marie* ta New Yw* Campui Theatre. Nichols h»s spent his entire
BUI started his theatrical career life in the real estate and associat-
ia 1»1« when be left nis native Gloria Scores Hit ed business. Socialite to Screen
Chicago for Hew Vork to become He cume to T«as from Itha- Jan Sleilincr, who plays an allur-
assUtant to hl> astute brother R Gloria Swanson, who makes a ca, N.Y., via New Orleans in the ing hotel steno in Para mount's
J. OTVamell. now vice preslds.it triumphant return to the screen In summer of 1828.
and central manager of Interstate. Paramount'! "Sunset Boulevard," He handles all commercial renl "United States Mail," was educated
The next decade or so found him la now much In demand as a mis- estate for Interstate »nd Texas in New York, Paris, London autl|1
one of Broadway's most popular tress-of-ceremonles at fashion HOOPLA MAN—Here's Frank (The Baron) Starz, di- Consolidated Theatres and, In addi- Bio de Janeiro, and is the daughter
and energetic treasurers ami man shows, guest-of-honor at special tion, also administers Hoblltzelle's of a socially prominent family. Ada
rector of advertising and publicity for Interstate. He's own
agert. He handled the seat sales events, etc. And always receives personal real estate holdings. Ladd and Phyllis Calvert are (.«•
on various Broadway hits, polo an enthusiastic accolade wherever always on hand to see that things go right »t the He Is recognized M one of the starred in this exciting drama of
mateben, baseball and boxing she appears. theatres, top authorities on commercial and the postal service.
championship*.
His aext stop was Texas, where
he managed theatres in San An-
tonio and became city manager
for the circuit there.
Thenc* he went to Dallas to take
over th« duties he now performs
Oott and charitable duties are
bis hoabtes and he's active in both WILLIAM F. O'DONNELL
Heidi MaoT Paste
As a trustee of the Variety Tom-
datttn ot 'Texas, he Is active hi
the operMlrtn of that organisation's
liow famous Boy'B Ranch at Bed-
ford. These duties take up what-
ever free time he bss from the
theatrsa. In addition to hit ac-
tivities oo the rancb board, be is
director of the DalUs tent, and a
former chief barker of that organi-
FROM CROSS - TURNER LUMBER CO.
sation. .As a . national canvasmau
and int^rriatipnal repre.sentavive,
he U promloent In affairs of Vari-
ety Ihtertiatioruil. The Variety
Oubd »r* 'organliatons of theati-
cal folk interested in charities. He
is altt on Bie board of the Free-
man Memorial Clinic. DalUs, In
which the Dallas Variety Club spon-
sors the surgical ward.
The Turtle Derby; an annual fall
frolic in Dallas »lx) now rated c_s
one of the nation's greatest one
day sports ^prosrun. is another of
his pet ciarlty projects. i»nd H o\vss
most of Its success to Bill. Pro-
ceeds from this *re«t show are the
funds that keep tire Boys' Ranch
Mr
In Tvli operation.
Bin has been active hi the *rec- TOi -J P
- Harrison, Mr. Hoblitxellt end
tlon and equipping of the New
Campus, and he of course IK here
to »!i!5t In Ms dedication to th*
Mr. R. J. O'Donnell for ...
citieiens of nentori. But. the next
dny, RS lllcily ss not. will find him
In lUbuqUferque or Tyler.
A JOB WELL DONE!
U. S. DebUt
NAPLES—The United States Na-
vy accommodatiriBlv provided th«
needed nautical background recent- The Pe of
ly for scenes shot overlooking the TOl «>p'* North Texas, who now
Bay of Naples for Hal Wallis'
"September," with Joan Fontaine
and Joseph Gotten. have the BEST place to enjoy the Good,
; Shooting',! :from a hillside, with
Mount Vesuvius 1n the distance,
the camera was to speh across the wholesome entertainment offered ev-
broad expanse of the bay. Direc- ,„ . «i* -
tor William Dteterle complained " >'•• J-~- *
•*^-l>«<i , F
that there were so few vessel* In I t , 1 , * "ftf.
*r ery day by Interstate Theatres.
the bay at the time that tin wa- , 1 U', ° A 1 I
1
tere appeared to be almort unoc- fcjlli !- &' !
cupied.
An hour later then ships of the
Navy's Mediterranean Fteet steam- TO ATTEND OPENING—Raymond Willie, who is as- AND
ed Into tie Bay nr-d cast anchor. sistant to the general manager cf Interstate Theatres,
All grins, Dieterle ordered lilm- will be in Denton for the opening of the new Campus.
Ing to proceed.
Mr
TOi - Boston of P. M. Construction Com-
Willie Due pany for completing one of the Finest
New Campus
Raymond Willie, assistant to the
general manager, is the right hand | and many thanks to P. M. Construction Company for selecting
man for R. j. O'Donnell and is |
one of the Interstate Theatre men I our firm «s their source of high quality lumber and other build-
who will be on hand Wednesday
(or ttie opening o[ the Campus j
here. j ing supplies.
Willie Is sn old Umer in show j
business. lit set his start not too
far from Danton when he became
doorman at the old Port Worth
Hippodrome In 1916. He has been
with Interstate, except for * few
years, since he first started with
the organization in 1818 at the
end of World War 1.
Since 1837 when he was trans-
L U M B E R C£MPAf*Y
ferred from San Antonio, where TEtE PHONE 2 3 3 3»>r. HICKORY
JOHN WORLEY and H. F. PETT1GREW h« was in charg* of all Interntate
Theatre.-! In that city, his respon-
8lbl)itl*s have been largely cen-
tered In th« operation of theatres
Campus Designers Specialists In Houston. Fort Worth, San An-
tonio, Austin, Q»)v«ton tnd in
Dallas, homt office location of the
In Construction of Theaters interstate Circuit.
With extensive experience In thi
construction of theatres, having
Th« firm of Pettttftew and wor- approved plans and specifications,
approximately n tfeftatre*, » of decorative treatment and equip-
ej', architects and engineers, Dal- ping of more than 30 new theatres
las, w«« formed in' 1W8 by H. F. which were done for Interstate Cir-
PetUsrc«' and John A. Worley. cuit, Inc. bssKt for Interstate in tlie past
They de»l(rned Dtv.ton'a Campus. At the present time, h« H in- 12 years, Willie's opinion 1? high-
. Petti<;rew began his architectural terested in numerous business ven- ly resjxectea by theatre architect*
and construction career in 1926; tures, Investment building and gen- and builders.
having worked with some of the eral construction work. Constantly in search of new and
latent architects and builders Worley was gradated from Tex- improved ideas for theater con-
throaghoot the state r,t Texas. as A«cM college In 1936 and after struction. Willie's visit to Denton,
H- helped organize the Texas several years with architectural 2sldg from 'attending the opening
Protabrtoated House and Tent Co., firms In Dallas, formed his pres- festivities, is to observe the many
which manufactured prefabricated ent partnership. Tb* business con- modern Innovations In the newest
IUOIM* for the uac of a'.l of the sisted primarily ct Uieatri de»l(n of the Interstate group of theatres.
annvri forces. and the partnership continued un-
During the yearn 1M1 to IMS til July 1SK1 when Worley Joined and wax discharged In February
•M compaoy tbuK organiud built the arrntd force*. IMS after &5 months of active
«M sfclopnl more than 1W,0« After several years of duty ir,duly.
fcouafag inlt*. Home of which w»i-e Uii* country, Worley went to Nor In The partnership ot Peltlgrefv and
Mi to bombed out J»e£rl Harbor, Africa tnd Italy where he aided Worley was reaumed and the firm
i*JBtfc ftftfic^•• Xilaadx, many af In building army ins«»)Ution.i »t has designed joaie theatres In
which vruv Mrit..to North Africa xome JO locations and he received Addition to various community c
*irtng )M Jiiaifciin rampaign. ihe fsrcrae Slur for meritorious ters. store snrt office building*,
TMrUt Hi kNiMMeMar*! rarnr, »*TViC*. wurehou*** »rxi homing d*velO'.>
|K |^|f Mttfctottf4 iM 4Ml|ft tf Ma relumed to the United state* tnenta,
A
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TMi*»y, Oft. «, 1H*
New CAMPUS
DENTON'S L O V E L I E S T T H E A T R E
IS THE
Achievement
Temorrow night, Denton officially becomes the home of North II hoi indeed b«en • pleasure to pool the resource* and
talenti of our organiiativn in Hi* materialization of
Texas' largest theatre—an amusement and community asset of which Inierttete'i dream for Oentan! Th* creative challenge
required to design North Texas' lergett theatre for tfee
the entire area can be proud! Amid glamorous lighting and festive prof reuive-minded people of North Texai hat (wen etim-
mil
ulatina and rewording beyond nwktertal calculation. We
events, the city celebrates another great progressive with Intents'* end the people of Dinton . . . "Good
$ho*i»f" throughout the yean.
stride . . . and acquires the best that art and science affords in theatre^
Pettigrew Woriey & Co.
quality and convenience, interstate has brought you the most
striking ri*W lobby design and lighting in all North Texas . . . sensational
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF
Dallas. Texas
"Builders of a Gracious New Landmark for Gracious North Texas1'
MCOED-CHKONIC1X- Tn'-.V.y, Oct. 4
CAMPUS THEATRE
Tomorrow Night's Opening Marks Another Mile-
stone in the Growth and Progress OF DENTON
Maureen O'Hara and Fred MacMurray ieii each other off in this
We Have Grown
Bitty Lynn U a bobby-soier in Julie London in "Task Force" at
•cent fr-«= "Father Wu A Fullback" at the Campus Sunday
through Tuesday, Oct. 9 through 11.
"Father Was A Fullbark," at
the Campus attraction Sunday
through Tuesday, Oct. 9 through
the Campus Wednesday through
Saturday, Oct. 26 through 29. with Denton
for 25 Years
. . . and through these 25 years
We have consistently given the
people of Denton Better Service
and Quality Merchandise in a Modern
Up-to-Dare Drug Store.
WEDNESDAYS 7:OO
Presenting to the People of
TEXAS DENTON and NORTH TEXAS
PREMIERE —^^^^*«
One of the Most Magnificent
Showhouses in the southwest.
IGGEST * •* • and Continuing
thru SATURDAY
DON'T MISS
IN ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY! rTHESE CURRENT
THIS IS HOW ATTRACTIONS CU^^
(NTERiTAT!
THEATRES
FOR 4< Y t A M
TH1ATRTROW.
MOrCATID TO
TI X A S
:ura: 1:20-3:19-5:18-7:17-9:16
WARNII BIOS'. NEW DRAMA SENSATIONI
TOOK
*- f
P A L A CE
ftotun: 1^1-3:21-5.2)
7:21-9:i1
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THiATRE
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WEDNESDAYS 7:OO
Presenting to the People of
TEXAS DENTON and NORTH TEXAS
PREMIERE —^^^^*«
One of the Most Magnificent
Showhouses in the southwest.
IGGEST * •* • and Continuing
thru SATURDAY
DON'T MISS
IN ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY! rTHESE CURRENT
THIS IS HOW ATTRACTIONS CU^^
(NTERiTAT!
THEATRES
FOR 4< Y t A M
TH1ATRTROW.
MOrCATID TO
TI X A S
:ura: 1:20-3:19-5:18-7:17-9:16
WARNII BIOS'. NEW DRAMA SENSATIONI
TOOK
*- f
P A L A CE
ftotun: 1^1-3:21-5.2)
7:21-9:i1
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THE
THiATRE
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QUALITY MERCHANDISE
BUSHEY'S REASONABLY PRICED
BUSHEY'S
Take this means to Congratulate
Interstate Theatres
ON YOU* N2W PLANT WHICH WILL
John Lund la "My Friend Irma" DO SO MUCH TO FURNISH THE
at the new Campus Sunday
throuch Tuesday, Oct. 23 through
25,
Fine People and Students
of DENTON
WITH A PROGRAM OF ENTERTAINMENT
SO WE SAY TO YOU
MR. HARRISON .
AND YOUR PERSONNEL
WELCOME
Diana Lynn, lovely lemtaine lead
In "My Friend Irma" at the Cam-
NEIGHBOR
CRISS-CROSS — Here's Hurt Lancaster showing what ptis Sunday through Tuesday, Oct. We Are A> Proud As You With The
the well dressed man will \vear in Denton or in the 23 through 25.
movies. He's coming to the Campus aoon in "Criss
Cross." ''. .
NEW
IRMA'S COMING—"My Friend Irma," will be at the Campus Theatre during the first
month of showings. Diana Lynn, Marie Wilson of Ken Murray's Blackouts fame, and
CAMPUS
John Lund are the principals.
THEATRE
Georgia Group bition, in the Southeast, was. | HADYN MOVES UP—
awarded a plaque by the Guild in NOW DIRECTS BING
We hope fsr you a grand opening far beyond your fond-
Fetes Miss Wilson recognition of "the versatility of HOLLYWOOD—Willie It would be
her talents in the fields of'motion far fetched to say Bing Crosby est dream and continued success in the months and
ATLANTA—Marie Wilson, sUr pictures, radio and stage." gets bossed by anybody, the man
who comes' nearest to doing jusl years to come as you continue to serve this community
of. Hal Wallis' Paramount produc- Miss Wilson, who plays "Irma" that olfers a remarkable lllustra
tion. "My Friend Irma," -was hon- in the Wallis production, Js co- tion of swift ascendency in thi with wholesome ENTERTAINMENT.
ti'ed by the Georgia Women's Ra- starited with John Lund, Diana cinematic skies.
dio Guild -when she appeared here Lynn, Don DeFore and Dean Mar- The gentleman Is Richard Haydn
on her ten-city tour In advance of Two years ago theater audlen Smith looking her loveliest ACROSS STREET FROM CAMPUS THEATRE
tin ani Jerry Lewis, the night ces marveled at his portraya In "One Last Fling" showing one
the picture. Miss Wilson, a lunch-
eon attended • by leading mem- club comics, who make their moy-j o[ the Emperor In "The Emper day only. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at FOR QUALITY DRY GOODS |
;i Intarstate'a new Campus.
bers of the press, radio and exhi- le dentils In the 'comedy. 6r's:^altzX': Which starred Crosy
REASONABLY PRICED
Shop BUSHEY'S
| An artist's r oaception »/ hllaritr from "Mr Fritnd Inn»" ml the
I Campus SniJ»y through Tuesday, Oct. Z3 tlmarh 25.
• Ready-to-Wear Dept.
Cong rat u 1 a t i on s 9 Coats • Suits 9 Dresses
• Blouses 0 Skirts • Jackets
0 Sweeten 0 Millinery
J. P. H A R R I S O N •
•
•
RAYON
WOOL
SATINS
• NYLON
• CORDUROY
« CREPES
• COTTONS • LINENS
— A Real City Builder and Friend of Denton • Gift & Hosiery Dept.
j, i Dem JfcrUn, Diana lynti, John Luud, Don deFore, Marlt Wilson, O Nylon Hose C Anklets
\ and ItrrV'Lewis K*i together in "My Friend IJTOA" at the Campus • Handbags O Cosmetics
~ day ttreorn Tursday, Ott. 23 throuih ti. • Costume jewelry
0 Many Items for Gifts
• Household Depr. f
• Sheets • Pillow Coses • Sheeting V
Nobody in Denton has worked any harder for the • Blankets • Bedspreads • Wash Cloths
• Towels • Table Cloths • Pillows
progress of this community than J. P. Harrison,
• Throw Rugs • Bath Mats
City Manager of Interstate Theatres, ond we want
to wish him ond his associates every success on • Men's Department
the opening of their beautiful new Campus Theatre.
• SUITS • OVERCOATS
This fine improvement to the business section of • HATS C JACKETS
Denton adds much to the attractiveness of our city • NOVELTY VEST
• SPORT SHIRTS
ond deserves the support of everybody.
• DRESS SHIRTS • TIES
• DRESS SCX • SPORT SOX
• SWEATERS • UNDERWEAR
Shoe Department
* Mart* WU»OB l*m John Limd in "My Friend Inn*" at Uw Ctmpa* MEN'S DRESS OXFORDS
' shiwofh T««da7, Otl. 23 tbroofh tS. MEN'S COLLEGE STYLES
WOMEN'S ARCH SHOES
MISSES' COLLEGE STYLES
Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatl, and Julie London In "Task Force" show-
ins al the Campus Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 26 through 20.
COMPLIMENTS INTERSTATE
On the Completion and
CAMPUS THEATRE
TO THE
C AM PUS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5th
ON YOUR
OPENING
TOMORROW NIGHT Walter Brennan In "Task Force" Sporting
*" " 'nestlay through Saturday, OcU
ZS through 29 at the Campus,
CHARLIE'S
MARKET
DENTON
Grcrj' Cooper in "T«sk Force" >!
the Campus IVcdnesday thrnujh
SiJaiuay, Oct. 26 threugh ZO.
DESERVES
McClurkan Estate