Ricketson to Attend Fox Opening in Sidney
Ricketson, longtime head of Fox Intermountain theatres, renowned as the Dean of Showmen in the Rockies, will attend the opening night of the New Fox in Sidney. A Denver civic leader and former Paramount press agent, he helped form the Fox Intermountain circuit and has shaped theatre progress in the region.
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Sidney youth Louis Boucher rises with Fox Intermountain
Louis Boucher of Sidney has advanced under Fox Intermountain Theatres. He began as an assistant to Fox Manager Elmer Haines in Sidney, held various assistant managerial posts, and was recently named city manager at Sterling, Colorado. He will attend the opening of Sidney's New Fox Theatre tonight.
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Sidney
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Elmer Haines
Sterling, Colo
Glatz Honored Expert in Theatre Field at Fox Intermountain
Mel Glatz a purchasing agent and construction expert for Fox Intermountain Theatre is noted for national recognition in his field The New Fox Theatre he helped design and build marks one of his many achievements The article traces his career from theatre decorator in 1941 to key industry commentator with Fox Intermountain including a high profile visit to Sidney during design work.
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Fox Intermountain Theatre Organization
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New Fox Theatre Installs Automatic Climate Controls
The New Fox Theatre will maintain a continuous air flow with automatic heating and air conditioning systems. Unlike the old Fox, temperature adjustments will be automatic. Natural gas heating equipment has been installed.
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From drawing board to actual structure tonight
An engineer will be on hand for the evening to witness another milestone in his long record of firsts as a new creation moves from concept to completion.
New Fox Theatre Uses Indirect Neon Lighting
Lighting in the auditorium creates a soft yet ample glow for crowd handling during intermissions before and after programs. The system marks the New Fox Theatre as a pace setter in the theatre field.
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Pin-Up Betty Grable Boosts Fox Costs With Fan Photos
Twentieth Century Fox spent heavily on Betty Grable memorabilia mailing 125000 pictures last year the highest since wartime. Grable eight years America's top musical star has just completed Meet Me After the Show a Technicolor musical starring Macdonald Carey Eddie Albert Rory Calhoun and debuts tonight at the New Fox Theatre.
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