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»■-mmINTERIOR VIEW OF WYOMING THEATRE at Mullenswhich will be reopened this week after remodeling and re-000. Damages amounted to about $60,000 in a fire last year.theater Is owned by Wyoming Theatres, Inc., of which C. C.*TheCas-tquipping. The over-all cost of remodeling 1$ estimated at $110,- sinelli is part owner and general manager.Sunday Register, Beckley, W, Va., Sunday Morning, June 14, 1953—9mm mRemodeled Wyoming Theatre at Mullens Which Ope(Register Photos By Ben Morphree)Wyoming Theatre Reopening in Mullens Scheduled for Thursday NightBY AUDREY RIFFE ’day night.Remodeling of the Wyoming The theatre is owned and op-Theatre at Mullens, which was erated by Wyoming Theatres Com-gutted by fire in February 1952, pany, which owns the Rialto; has been completed and the re- Theatre, also in Mullens, and the opening is scheduled for Thurs-iPine Theatre, Pineville.CONGRA TULA TIONS—TO THEWYOMING THEATREON YOURGRAND OPENINGMULLENS DOLLAR STOREBuilt originally in 1918, the theatre is reputed to be the oldest show place in Mullens and Wyoming County.Charles C. Cassinelli, said “space has been sacrificed for individual comfort” in the renovated building. It will seat 468 persons —a decrease of 100 seats fromthe previous arrangement. About 5,000 square feet is included on the two floors — main and balcony — allowing 727 square inches per person.The building has been rebuilt on modern lines in keeping with all regulations, State and Federal, regarding fireproofing.It includes a new and unusual feature in the accoustical plaster of the type used to “moth-ball” ships following World War II. The firm doing this work will have a photographer present to cover the opening night since it is the first (theatre it has finished in this man-‘ ner.f The building Includes 13-inch firewalls, and concrete and steel floors and stairs. The gypsum roof-deck is supported by steel. All exit doors are automaticallycontrolled from levers at central locations.Service doors are ^teel-lined as well as the porthole shutters....*XT.. I,HOWARD AVE.MULLENS, W. VA.• 1.,»*.* ...I....... ... .... ■ . ■ ... ..•.y.v.vAv.v.'.v.y.w.y.-.wv.y.vA-.w.v.w.v .................»....■.•.•.V.V.-.VVVC.V.*.V.VX' .VC.'.VMore Enjoyment For Theatre Goers...THURS. - JUNE 18 IS THE DATEOF THE/Charles CassinelliA herring-bone design has been used in the brick front of the building, and the sidewalls of tile andplaster have been covered withpaint.The interior paints — all pastel shades in an “abstract” design— lends an appearance of more width and depth to the building.Dimming controls are fitted into the recessed lighting. Carpets, of the latest theatre design, aremounted on foam rubber.American body-form seats have been installed, with each equipped with interspring seats covered with foam rubber and scarlet plush upholstery. They are arranged in a reverse bowl elevation—designed to provide clear vision from all angles.The screen has been treated for 3-D movies, first scheduled for July, ers following periodically. Drapes for the screen and stage are electrically controlled.specially with the with oth-Special provision has been taken for people who are “hard of hearing.” At what is determined an average location in the building, two rows or 12 seats, have been equipped with earphoneswhich are self-regulated. *A thermostatically controlled airconditioning unit, for both summer and winter, has been installed.On Thursday and Friday nights the show will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, matinees will be started, in 1953. He said he is reopening the theatre with a lot of optimism and faith in the future of the Mullens area.Baby orchids have been flown in from Hawaii for the first 500women.Special invitations harve been sent to theatre owners and managers in neighboring cities for there-opening night.and the new\ //r\WE RE PROUD...*OURPART IN REBUILDINGTHE NEWWYOMINGTHEATRE%CONGRATULATIONS IN YOURNEW BUILDING.vWYOMINGA BEAUTIFUL NEWOF THE COMPLETELY HEW/\WYOMING THEATHETHEATRESEE US FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK(MULLENS)LOWE BROTHERSELECTRIC CO.310 Johnstown Rd.Dial 4822To The First 500 Ladies — 2 Baby Orchid Corsages FLOWN FROMThe HAWIIAN ISLES.I44WE BUILD FORETERNITY44General Contractors4Construction CompanyAnd For Your Movie EntertainmentCOMING HITSDesert LegionAlan Ladd AndArlene DahlFrom theNATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY1635 Central Pkwy. Cincinnati, OhioOPENING THURSDAYWITH MODERN LONG-LASTINGGENUINE CERAMIC CLAY TILEINSTALLED BYMARTINA TILE477 VANCE DR.PHONE 8407\A Job WeU Done!XJohn Wayne AndCharles CobumTrouble AlongffTHE WAYOPENINftsouw icusjaiEATUREnSALOMEffff209 S. FAYETTE ST.PHONE 4562GLORIOUS TechnicolorWith ♦Rita HayworthScared StillDean Martin AndJerry Lewisit3.we supplied theProjectionMachinesSoundEquipmentSeatingCarpetScreenDrapes.v^ SIWM ■Thats How We Feel About OUR WORK ON THE NEWI•»/Sri» w/ftA —IXt,Our Part Of The Work IncludesCONGRATULATIONS TOCharles C. CassinelliandGrand OpeningCongratulationsDesign Planning\'rMisnr•AOf the Wyoming Theatreof the newMr. Charles C. CassinelliIk 1¥lt;*•IWYOMING THEATRENew Wyoming TheatreWE WERE PROUD TO HAVE THE JOB ASGENERAL CONTRACTORFor the new Building.♦ ♦♦Collis Amon-BurlesonBeckleyWe were glad to have a part in the building of this fine TheaterAMARQUEESIGNBEST WISHESSnccessful SeasonDESIGNEDINSTALLEDCONGRATULATIONSOn the Grand OpeningOf TheWYOMING THEATREDRAINAGE SYSTEMS/iAND ALL THE GLASS MIRRORSThroughoutInterior\*mFor Lasting Workmanship Reliable Construction Call 4562BLUEFIELDANDPLUMBINGDONE BYMULLENS PLUMBINGHEATINGBECK204 N. OAKWOOD AVE.DIAL 5552ALEX N. BRECKINRIDGE, OWNER
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Beckley Sunday Register
Beckley, West Virginia, US
Sun, Jun 14, 1953
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