Davis Key Figure in Opening of New Fox Theatre
Ray Davis, district manager for Fox Theatres Northern division, helped push the New Fox Theatre project in Sidney. Recognized for 25 years with the Fox organization, Davis has managed theatres across Cheyenne, North Platte, Alliance, Sidney, Boulder and Denver, now supervising Wyoming, western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado. He returns to Sidney with his wife Christy for today’s opening, greeting many friends.
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Miller Is Veteran In Theatre Management
Chet Miller, long a fixture in Sidney theatre circles, led U. S. A. Theatre management and later served as Fox district manager. Now retired in Sterling, he maintains business interests and retires sightings in Sidney. He is expected to attend the New Fox opening in Sidney tonight.
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Red Sidewalk at New Fox Theatre Featured
A bright red sidewalk at Sidney's New Fox Theatre is made with red paste in regular concrete to create an unusual appearance. Electric cables are installed to heat the path when temperatures drop, melting snow and ice instantly via a thermostat trigger.
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Assistant Manager at New Fox Theatre Heads to Air Duty
Jim Poland assistant manager of the New Fox Theatre will leave after only a few days to join the Air Corps reserve. He has served as assistant to manager Elmer Haines for five months and has eleven years in the theatre business. The Old Fox closed after thirty four years of continuous operation as preparations for the New Fox proceed.
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Francis Goes to the Races at Santa Anita Theatre
Universal-International presents Francis Goes to the Races at the New Fox Theatre filmed at Santa Anita track. Donald O'Connor stars with Piper Laurie and Francis the talking mule in a sequel to last year’s hit. Top race horses like Hill Prince Coal Town Moonrush appear. Piper Laurie receives riding tips from jockeys.
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