Port Arthur Park Plaza Cinema Opening

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Cancer Dressings Meet Is Thursday

WEDNESDAY, JUKI It. mi

If there's not enough "elbow EL PASO (AP) — Danny room" in %our kitchen it'll re- Parker, 34, of El Paso was quire a lot more "elbow grease" killed Tuesday when he apparThe dressings division of the to clean A floor and countertop ently lost control of his car and service committee of Mid-Jef- of easy-to-clean tiles can sa\e it struck a curb and then a utility pole. ferson county unit of the Amer- s'ou a lot of time and effort can Cancer society will meet Thursday morning Mrs Grady Rooertson, division chairman, announced the Speaking Of "Academy Awards" - - session for 9 30 o'clock, m the The Planners And Builders Of P I a i a Fellowship hall of the First Methodist church of Port NeTwin Cinema Deserve A Special Award i.hes Anv-one wishing to work with Of Recognition for Bringing Southeast the group is welcome, she said, ano also always needed are old Texas Such A Fine Entertainment Cenwhite sheets and shirts The latter are used m making dresster. ings and other comfort items for area cancer patients.

gest entertainment success The] Bolshoi, which ends its -south j western premier performance w i t h a Sunday matinee, was alSAN ANTONIO (AP) — The most half sold out before ihe Bolshoi Ballet opened a 7 per- show began. HcmLsFair officials formance run at San Antomo'sjiooked with anticipation towm! HemisFair world's f a i r Tues- a complete gross sellout of $230, 000 dav evening The Bohhoi tickets ranged in The 50 dancer troup from Rus su already is lieinisfair's big- price from J12JX) to $5__

Ballet Is Big Fair Success

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Economic Opportunity Meeting Wednesday

To Our New Neighbor

undone in bringing to the people of the Port Arthur Area the finest facilities for top quality entertainment. BEAUMONT — The Jeffertunity commission will hold us We know, because we were fortunate enough to be i monthly meeting Wednesday at 1 7 p m at the Community Serv- selected as paint contractor on this fine new building. ices building auditorium, 650 Main street, it was announced today by J G Hendncks, acting director rtlfred Z McElrov, president, urged all board members to be present as many important matters will be discussed

P L A Z A I & II Twin Cinema

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Best Wishes To PLAZA TWIN CINEMA May You Always Play To Packed

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[town USA of Beaumont are aUrthuran, is president of Gulf operates approximately 150 theijomt v e n t u r e of London Proper-(States Theaters and Jim De- aters. both indoor and drive-ins, {ties, Ha>es Interests and G u l f Neve is in charge of the firm's m Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, (Continued from P.ipc 1) States Theaters The 1 a 11 e r operations Officers of the Pla-'Louisiana. Mississippi, OKlahocious projection room in which will be in charge of the oper za Twin Cinema are W B rna, Tennessee and Texai The four projectionists will be on atmns of both theater? with C p ndres joe Haves C Larr> home office is m McComb, •utv larry Fontana acting as their [ ontana and l l o v d Haves M.ss , with branch offices m _. , , 'loral representative Patron comfor was upper-, T G Solomon, a former Port Gulf States Theaters todav New Orleans and Dallas most in planning the theater and 1 both types of seats are lu\un ouslv upholstered There is plenty of leg room between rows Tortv two inches has been al lowed between rows instead of Ihe usu.U 1(5 to 10 inches Citrpetfd throughout, Ihe col NCERE or motif is predominantly coral The Grand Opening of || with a touch of avocado accent ed with Mark wrought iron The BEST MAY the new walls of the lobbv are m a soft green and lighting is pro II PLAZA TWIN CINEMA II vidcc! by decorative wrought w ISHES iron Spanish chandeliers YOU Ono of the finest theatres in the State of Texas m. Drhc-Up Entrance 3001 36th St and Park Plaza, Port Arthur, Texas || A two lane 'drive up entrance from 36th street .int! a spncious ALWA YS Wednesday, June 19, 1968 T<3 THE lighted parking lot are extra Ribbon Cutting at 6-00 p m. II conveniences pirn ded for patBy the Honorable Lloyd Hayes "' rons There w i l l bo four dmILDER* PLAH inf> entrances into the parking II Mayor, City of Port Arthur •• aren including one from Ihe II Open House from 6-00 p m to 7-00 p m. || Pirk Plam complex OF TO j Construction crews h a v e been We point with pride to the Plastering Work done by us II 'working around the clock to complete the interior of the the on the New Plaza Cinema Building. '" inter f o r I h u r s d a v s i n i t i a l PACKF D PLAZA movies Sinie two fine feature 1 ; hid been booked theater offic i ils decided to go ahead with WIN the opcnme w i t h the exterior of HOUSE • ••• • the building still in the final snpes of construction NEMA \t i press luncheon Tuessdav theater officials pointed out the! id\innges o f i run s c r e e n ' 1508 Rosedole Port Arthur theater 1 hcv hope to be able to book famiK movies for one Diol RE 5-3365 OR YU 2-9863 screen while the othor auditor. . . , 1 ium features movies more ap peilms; to adults The starting time between features will rw stiperred allowing a 10 minute interlude between auditoriums in order that persons waiting for fimilv, members attending the other side won't have a lon<j v v n i t m c period \Vhcn the doors open for bus mess Thursdav at 12 30 p m "B?ndolero" will be showing in the lirpfr aud'tonuin ami 'Timilv Bind" in the smaller one Red Brick Used The "structure is of red bncV. with vvhite trim and v\as constructed b\ R L Scott of Baker construction in association w i t h Rov Ha\cs Gu> Edwards Theatre — 3001 36th St. and Park Plaza was the a'-cmtect and Mrs Nan Marcus is doing the land-

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We Congratulate The Builders of The New PLAZA TWIN CINEMA It will be a credit to our town as a beautiful new architectural show place and as a center of fine entertainment for all

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SULLIVAN CITY, Tex (AP) — Lige Watkins, 67, of Rio Grande City was killed Tuesday after the car he was driving ran into a telephone company building m this Lower Rio Grande Vallev town

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Best Wishes To Gulf States Theatres on the Grand Opening of the new

Plaza Twin Cinema one of the finest theatres in the state of Texas 3001 36th St. and Park Plaza, Port Arthur, Texas Wednesday, Jure 19, 1968 Ribbon cuttmq at & 00 p.m by the Honorable Lloyd Hayes Mayor, City of Port Arthur Open House from 6-00 p m to 7:00 p.m. . . . and our thanks to the planners and builders of this fine building for the privilege and pleasure of serving general contractor.

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CONGRAJULAJIOHS AND

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WISHES

for a "Long Run" Of The New

PLAZA TWIN CINEMA

For A Successful Opening Of The

May Your Open House Lead The Way To

PLAZA TWIN CINEMA I and II

The Continued Growth And Development

— Port Arthur, Texas —

Of Our Entertainment And Cultural Advantages.

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HOUSTON (AP) - M W ! y Hoppe, 3S, of suburban Bellaire'1" > o u r refrl g erat °r and died Tuesdav of injuries re are idea! for holding thing* ceived in a collision of three %ou'l! need in the car. and for cars. Liuto housekeeping, too.

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Gulf States Theatres

Sincere Best Wishes For A Successful

cardinally invite you to attend the Grand Opening of

the new

Plaza Twin Cinema one of the finest theatres 3001 36th St. X Park Plaza

Gala Opening

in the state of Texas Port Arthur, Texas

Of The New

Wednesday, June 19, 1968

PUZA TWIN

Ribbon cutting at 6:00 p.m.

CINEMA I & II

by the Honorable Lloyd Hayes Mayor, City of Port Arthur Open House from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Newest And Finesf In Texas - - - At which time we respectfully call your attention to the cabinet and mill v/ork we did on

Wo poinf with prido to tho work on this fine new building done by Sailoy Masonry Company.

THE NEW CONCESSION STANDS

Bailey Masonry Co*

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Workmen !ia\e bwn busj thfc. «c«-k completing thp t«o VTiaratB (ullj draped aiidlloriumt «hlch \»H1 conipriMi lhe new Plaza T\\1i> Ciiionia. Oiw wlnp will M«t 1000 utll nin patrons and \U1| be furnished «ith Uiree pn*h-back chairs. The swond XV*"E wHl «*«t 500 and will bo equipped with lux»ii-yO'r*f rocUnc chillis. Two smjultamH)Usly at all times. The n<"« theater opens Tlmrsdaj. ijWatJdns photo)_ __ _

CABINET WORKS 820 Ft. Worth

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Musical TO Be (Movie Made on One of Plaza _ , Opening shows jlexas Location "The One and Only Genuine. > i 1*1 ^ Original Family Band'', one of, 1$ ffalft Up6f1G the opening attractions when " "Bandolero", one of the

We Join With A Grateful Community In Extending Best Wishes for A Big Success In The Open House of

Plaza Twin Cinema The beauty of the new Plaza Twin Cinema Building is enhanced by custom made iron grill work decorations

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one of the fines* theatres in the State of Texas 3001 36th St. and Park Plaza, Port Arthur, Texas Wednesday. June 19, 1968 Ribbon Cutting at 6:00 p.m. by the Honorable Lloyd Hayes Mayor, City of Port Arthur Open House From 6:00 p.m. to 700 p.m. We appreciate serving as Roofing Contractor on such a well planned ana Finely Constructed Building for Port Arthur.

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Cursillo Dance Is Set Saturday

has all the earmarks of becompremiere Tuesday in Dal ing another successful family in one of the largest pre-1 attraction from Walt Disney ', mieres ever held in Texas. Studios Starring Walter Bren- Foi the first time in the hisnan r Budd\ Ebsen. Lesley Ann tory of mouon pictures a world Warren. John Davidson and i premiere was planned for tele Janet Blair, the picture ib a vivmg with the gala festivities king-sized s l i c e of -western appearing "live" on more than Americana during the 18<$Q's 20 television stations throughout set to the music of the Academy Tevas and Oklahoma Approxiaward winning Sherman broth- mated four million persons ers were expected to see the show Based on an autobiographical On hand were the motion picnovel by S4 year-old Laura Bow- ture's stars Dean Martin, James er Van Nuys. the story is about JStewart. Raquel Welch, Andrew a large musical family w h o Prme and Clint Ritchie as well moved from Nebraska "to Da- as director Andrew McLaglen kota Territory and became em- and producer Robert Jacks broiled in the Cleveland-Harri- Noted Texas humorist Cactus son presidential clecfon of 1888 Pr.'or acted as host Bill Anderson produced a n d In Texas Setting Michael O'Herlihj directed the "Bandolero" is set m Texas release. following the Civil War. StewTo authentically recreate the art and Martin portray brothersi era. Oscar-winning costumer who nad fought on opposing designer Bill Thomas based the sides Miss Welch appears as costumes for the picture on per- a voung Mexican woman, widow, iod tintype;, and magazine ads of a wealthy rancher. Also in Mrs. Van Nys, who now re- the film is George Kennedy who sides in Rapid City S D , also won an Academj Award for had a photo alburn vuth many Best Supporting Actor in "Cool1 [pictures of the actual family Hand Luke " [band taken during the ISSO's 1 Filming was done at Village, a tourist attraction ini southwestern Texas about sev-j en miles north of Brackettville ' The village is a replica of a small western town built some 10 \ears ago as the background for "The Alamo" The "Bando-i lero" construction crews added some seven buildings to the j village giving it a face-liftmgi for the 20th Century-Fox produc-| tion The entire village was The New ako repainted into aged, pastel shades

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towards a remodeling of the sending them to Cursillo Chapelj • center's chanel, according to Fund. P. 0. Box 3783, Beaumont,j merman Miller, Jr . committee Texas 77701 i 'chairman General section committee, _. , -, _„ , members of the Cursillo mo\e ' Donations of S3 50 per couple merit of the Beaumont diocesej wi " be asked «t the door Miller |will sponsor a benefit dance said Members of the Cursillo j Saturday at the Cursiilo center mo\ennent who cannot attend (auditorium, from 9 p m. until 1 'the event and \\ould like to make ',<» m contnbutions to the chapel re-

You Are Invited... ...Everybody's Invited To The Open House of

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35,000 Uriels Made

Some 35,000 adobe bricks were made on the spot m order to build a pueblo of more than ai dozen buildings, a water well.j several high adobe walls, a stable area and cantina In addition to filming at the village and pueblo, the company moved! into various exteror locations! around Brackettvilie including Devil's River. Pinto Creek, Turkey Mountain and a dry creek near Turkey Mountain Devil'sj river represents the Rio Grande in the film Some filming was also done at Cage, Ariz.

G. C. Fells

Best Wishes To All From

Is "Guilty"

RAMIREZ MEXICAN TILE

He Confesses, He Did It ... And

We wish to thank Baker Construction Company for the opportunity of doing the Hie work on the lovely

Has Received A Special

New Plaza Twin Cinema building.

Construction

We feel that if is good to have this new theater

''Oscar''

in our community and we know that it will in the

For His Outstanding Glass Work

future help Port Arthur become a powerful city. We also wish to thank Our

Capable

Helpers,

On The New Plaza Twin Cinema

Building

They are Nacho Ramirez, Rey Gonzalez and Ricky Stone.

G. C. Fells points with pride to the glass work on the marvelous new Plaza Twin Cinema Building. The custom glass doors, the ticket booths, mir-

Ramirez

rors and other glass Installations were done under the persona! supervision of G. C. Fells.

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Wednesday's Open House.

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OPEN HOUSE TODAY! We're "Busting" with Pride! . . . Yes. we're unveiling our new, ultramodern, PARK

4-H Club Tea Sunday The Sunset 4-H club '.vill hold a silver tea Sunday at St. Pau Methodist church, 821 Texas avenue Hours have been set from 4 to 7 p m The public is extended an invitation to attend, according to Mrs. Virginia W. Thomas, group leader

PLAZA Twin Cinema today. This is your invitation to visit the newest and most

beautiful Twin Theatre in Texas . . . We're quite pleased and we're sure you will be when you visit us today.

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