KITCHEN CLEANING El Paso Man Killed

10—The Ferf Arthur News WEDNESDAY, JUKI It. mi Cancer Dressings If there's not enough "elbow EL PASO (AP) — Danny
room" in %our kitchen it'll re- Parker, 34, of El Paso was
Ballet Is Big
gest entertainment success The] Meet Is Thursday quire a lot more "elbow grease" killed Tuesday when he appar-
Bolshoi, which ends its -south j The dressings division of the to clean A floor and countertop ently lost control of his car and
western premier performance
Fair Success w i t h a Sunday matinee, was al-
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
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The most half sold out before ihe
can Cancer society will meet
Bolshoi Ballet opened a 7 per- show began. HcmLsFair officials
Thursday morning
formance run at San Antomo'sjiooked with anticipation towm! Mrs Grady Rooertson, divis-
HemisFair world's f a i r Tues- a complete gross sellout of $230,
dav evening 000 ion chairman, announced the Speaking Of "Academy Awards" - - -
The 50 dancer troup from Rus The Bohhoi tickets ranged in session for 9 30 o'clock, m the
su already is lieinisfair's big- price from J12JX) to $5__ Fellowship hall of the First The Planners And Builders Of P I a i a
Methodist church of Port Ne-
i.hes Twin Cinema Deserve A Special Award
A Sincere 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 Cen-
white sheets and shirts The
latter are used m making dress-
come ings and other comfort items
for area cancer patients.
ter.

Th« new PUi« Twin Cinema Building U«ve$ nothing

To Our New Neighbor Economic Opportunity
undone in bringing to the people of the Port Arthur
Meeting Wednesday
Area the finest facilities for top quality entertainment.
P L A Z A I & II BEAUMONT — The Jeffer-
tunity 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.
Twin Cinema ices building auditorium, 650
Main street, it was announced
today by J G Hendncks, act-
ing director
rtlfred Z McElrov, president,
urged all board members to be
present as many important mat-
ters will be discussed
Clarence Harrington
i Man Dies in Mishap
' SULLIVAN CITY, Tex (AP)
— Lige Watkins, 67, of Rio
Grande City was killed Tuesday
Paint Company
2925 Pork Place Plata after the car he was driving ran
into a telephone company build- 5209—7th Sr. Dial YU 2 5272
ing m this Lower Rio Grande
Vallev town
CHECKING OUT CQUIPMCNT— Projection equipment has been checked out m preparation for Thursdays opening of Plaz<
T w i n Cinema Each <t the two separate auditorium.* will h<ive a 70 mm "superopuc ' screen and the finest stereophonic
Best Wishes To
Best Wishes
sound system officials of Gulf States rheaters announced 1 caturc attractions for the opening will be "Bandolero" star-
ring Dean Martin lames Stewart, Raquel W<-lcn, Andrew Pnne and Clint Ritcmc and 'The One and Only, Genuine, Ong-
mn! famih Band ' a Walt Disne.v prxluction featuring Walter Brennan, Buddv Lbsen, Lesley Ann Warren, John David-
son and ranet Blair (Watkins photo)
PLAZA TWIN CINEMA [town USA of Beaumont are aUrthuran, is president of Gulf operates approximately 150 the- To
CINEMA- ijomt v e n t u r e of London Proper-(States Theaters and Jim De- aters. both indoor and drive-ins,

May You (Continued from P.ipc 1)

{ties, Ha>es Interests and G u l f Neve is in charge of the firm's m Arkansas, Alabama, Florida,
States Theaters The 1 a 11 e r operations Officers of the Pla-'Louisiana. Mississippi, OKlaho- Gulf States Theatres
cious 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 on the Grand Opening of
Always Play _. , , 'loral representative
Patron comfor was upper-, T G Solomon, a former Port
[ ontana and l l o v d Haves M.ss , with branch offices m
Gulf States Theaters todav New Orleans and Dallas the new
most in planning the theater and
both types of seats are lu\un 1
To Packed ouslv upholstered There is plen-
ty of leg room between rows
Tortv two inches has been al
We'll Be Pleased To Plaza Twin Cinema
one of the finest theatres in the state of Texas
Houses lowed between rows instead of
3001 36th St. and Park Plaza, Port Arthur, Texas
Ihe usu.U 1(5 to 10 inches
Citrpetfd throughout, Ihe col Meet You At ... NCERE Wednesday, Jure 19, 1968
or motif is predominantly coral
inn Ribbon cuttmq at & 00 p.m

L&W
with a touch of avocado accent The Grand Opening of || by the Honorable Lloyd Hayes
ed with Mark wrought iron The Mayor, City of Port Arthur
walls of the lobbv are m a MAY the new BEST
Open House from 6-00 p m to 7:00 p.m.
soft green and lighting is pro
vidcc! by decorative wrought Hill II PLAZA TWIN CINEMA II
w
Hill
ISHES
. . . and our thanks to the planners and builders of this fine building for the
privilege and pleasure of serving general contractor.
iron Spanish chandeliers YOU

Sheet Metal Works

Drhc-Up Entrance
A two lane 'drive up entrance MillH
from 36th street .int! a spncious ALWA YS
Ono of the finest theatres in the State of Texas
3001 36th St and Park Plaza, Port Arthur, Texas
Wednesday, June 19, 1968
m.
|| inn
T<3 THE
Baker Construction Co.
lighted parking lot are extra

Dial WO 2-4631
conveniences pirn ded for pat-
rons There w i l l bo four dm- HillH PLAH
Ribbon Cutting at 6-00
By the Honorable Lloyd Hayes
p m. II
"'
Hill
ILDER* General Contractors
6516 Gulf way Dr. inf> entrances into the parking
aren including one from Ihe
Pirk Plam complex
j Construction crews h a v e been
Hill TO
II
II
Mayor, City of Port Arthur
Open House from 6-00 p m to 7-00 p m.
••
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OF
2940 Commerce Dial YU 2-6419

We Congratulate
'working around the clock to
complete the interior of the the HillH
inter f o r I h u r s d a v s i n i t i a l PACKF D
We point with pride to the Plastering Work done by us
on the New Plaza Cinema Building.
II
'"
PLAZA
Hill
movies Sinie two fine feature 1 ;
Hill11 IIIH
0. V. ©LIVER !'Hill
hid been booked theater offic
The Builders of The New i ils decided to go ahead with
the opcnme w i t h the exterior of HOUSE
WIN
the building still in the final • ••• •

snpes of construction CONGRAJULAJIOHS

PLAZA TWIN CINEMA \t i press luncheon Tuessdav
theater officials pointed out the!
id\innges o f i run s c r e e n '
PLASTER CO. NEMA

It will be a credit to our town as a beautiful

theater 1 hcv hope to be able
to book famiK movies for one
1508 Rosedole Port Arthur
AND BEST WISHES
screen while the othor auditor- Diol RE 5-3365 OR YU 2-9863
new architectural show place and as a center ium features movies more ap . . . , 1

of fine entertainment for all ...

peilms; to adults The starting
time between features will rw for a "Long Run"
stiperred allowing a 10 minute
interlude between auditoriums in
It was our pleasure to serve as the Plumbing Con-
order that persons waiting for
fimilv, members attending the Of The New
tractors on this Modern New Theater Center. 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
And Best Wishes PLAZA TWIN CINEMA
Stelly the lirpfr aud'tonuin ami
'Timilv Bind" in the smaller
one
Red Brick Used For A Successful Opening Of The
The "structure is of red bncV.
May Your Open House Lead The Way To
Plumbing & Heating with vvhite trim and v\as con-

1204 Montgomery Dial RA 2-4012

structed b\ R L Scott of Bak-
er construction in association
PLAZA TWIN CINEMA I and II The Continued Growth And Development

w i t h Rov Ha\cs Gu> Edwards Of Our Entertainment And Cultural Ad-

was the a'-cmtect and Mrs Nan Theatre — 3001 36th St. and Park Plaza
Port Heches, Texas Marcus is doing the land- vantages.
— Port Arthur, Texas —
Plaza T w i n Cmcma and Show

LENNOX AIR CONDITIONING

Plaza II Plaza I
Central ducted air con-
500 1000 ditioning and heat pump
systems for residential,
Rocking Chair Seats Push Back Seats school, commercial and industrial use. ARI rated. In-
stalled separately, or added by factory-trained
crews. Free estimating Prompt service on all makes.
Newest and Finest in Texas 39th Street

The Paint Division Of e Driftwood Plaza

_o Twin
Motel Cinema
§

EVANS
OB

INDUSTRIES 4>

Supplied the paint far the beautiful new

Plata Twin Cinema Building
36th St. REFRIGERATION CO.
Acres of Free Parking
EASY TO FIND
This Message Compliments Of Centex Materials: In Pert Arthur
Supplier! of Icady-Mix Cpncrcr*
for the new Twin Cinema luilding
t, Industries Dial YU 2-8810 1810 7th St.
CENTEX MATERIALS Paint Division
Ready-Mix Concrete
Cer. 14th & Ft. Worth Avt. Dial RA 2-8341 Dial YU 3-3259 2533 . 9Hi Aye.
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 The same kind of
3-Car Crash Fatal [ WEDNESDAY. JUNE l?, 19*8 The Port Arthur News— T T
HOUSTON (AP) - M W ! pUstIC conuuners th3t
y Twin Cinema Includes Two Comolete Auditoriums BO'HC p u k i n g ff>r your trip | A ->pcom! medical kit for tra*
Hoppe, 3S, of suburban Bellaire'1" > o u r refrl g erat °r and IM
died Tuesdav of injuries re are idea! for holding thing* > !" (%f •'" it( * ms ' n -' £ 'vuing, wh.ch might be packed
ceived in a collision of three %ou'l! need in the car. and for
cars. Liuto housekeeping, too. ' ^ Aopt t. or.lt" ai.d foun.l c.u /'<'''> <^w<! of vitamins, thyroid,
ly when iW"d<d illorgv prescriptions, and such.

Gulf States Theatres

cardinally invite you to attend
the Grand Opening of
Sincere Best Wishes
the new
For A Successful
Plaza Twin Cinema
one of the finest theatres
3001 36th St. X Park Plaza
in the state of Texas
Port Arthur, Texas
Gala Opening
Wednesday, June 19, 1968
Of The New
Ribbon cutting at 6:00 p.m. PUZA TWIN

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
Wo poinf with prido to tho work on this fine new
to the cabinet and mill v/ork we did on
building done by Sailoy Masonry Company.
THE NEW CONCESSION STANDS

YENTZiN'S 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
Bailey Masonry Co*
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 utll nin AH Types of Masonry
CABINET WORKS smjultamH)Usly at all times. The n<"« theater opens Tlmrsdaj. ijWatJdns photo)_ __ _
2422 - 15th St. Dial RA 2.8618
towards a remodeling of the sending them to Cursillo Chapelj
820 Ft. Worth Dial YU 3-3001
Musical TO Be (Movie Made on Cursillo Dance • center's chanel, according to Fund. P. 0. Box 3783, Beaumont,j
merman Miller, Jr . committee Texas 77701
Port Neches, Texas

One of Plaza _ , Is Set Saturday 'chairman

i
Opening shows jlexas Location
"The One and Only Genuine. > i 1*1 ^
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
,

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 by Huckabay
Works.
IRON WORKS
5330 Gulfway Dr.
Original Family Band'', one of, 1$ ffalft Up6f1G |will sponsor a benefit dance said Members of the Cursillo
the opening attractions when
"
"Bandolero", one of the
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-
G. C. Fells
has all the earmarks of becom- premiere 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 his- Best Wishes To All From
Is "Guilty"
nan 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 RAMIREZ MEXICAN TILE He Confesses,
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 Approxi- He Did It ... And
We wish to thank Baker Construction Company for
award winning Sherman broth- mated four million persons
ers were expected to see the show the opportunity of doing the Hie work on the lovely
Based on an autobiographical On hand were the motion pic- Has Received A Special
iron novel by S4 year-old Laura Bow- ture's stars Dean Martin, James New Plaza Twin Cinema building.
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 We feel that if is good to have this new theater Construction ''Oscar''
kota Territory and became em- and producer Robert Jacks
broiled in the Cleveland-Harri- Noted Texas humorist Cactus in our community and we know that it will in the
son presidential clecfon of 1888 Pr.'or acted as host future help Port Arthur become a powerful city. For His Outstanding Glass Work
Bill Anderson produced a n d In Texas Setting
Michael O'Herlihj directed the "Bandolero" is set m Texas
release. following the Civil War. Stew- We also wish to thank Our Capable Helpers,
To authentically recreate the art and Martin portray brothersi On The New Plaza Twin Cinema Building
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
They are Nacho Ramirez, Rey Gonzalez and Ricky
Stone.
G. C. Fells points with pride to the glass work on the marvelous new
WO 2-4981 sides in Rapid City S D , also won an Academj Award for Plaza Twin Cinema Building. The custom glass doors, the ticket booths, mir-
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
Ramirez rors and other glass Installations were done under the persona! supervision of

G. C. Fells.
southwestern Texas about sev-j
Mexican Tile
You Are Invited... 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 645 DeQueen Dial YU 2-7612
Now Mr- Fells extends thanks and offers best wishes as he invites you to

Wednesday's Open House.

...Everybody's Invited 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
To The Open House of The New ako repainted into aged, pas-

PLAZA TWIN CINEMA

tel shades
35,000 Uriels Made
Some 35,000 adobe bricks were
made on the spot m order to GULF
A PLAZA I H FIRST and FINEST
GOLDEN TXIAHGIE
build a pueblo of more than ai
one of the fines* theatres in the dozen buildings, a water well.j
several high adobe walls, a
STATES SEATS!
State of Texas
3001 36th St. and Park Plaza,
stable area and cantina In ad-
dition to filming at the village
theatre AHPLE PARKING!

Port Arthur, Texas and pueblo, the company moved!

OPEN HOUSE TODAY!

Wednesday. June 19, 1968 into various exteror locations!
Ribbon Cutting at 6:00 p.m. around Brackettvilie including
by the Honorable Lloyd Hayes
Devil's River. Pinto Creek, Tur-
key Mountain and a dry creek
Mayor, City of Port Arthur near Turkey Mountain Devil'sj
Open House river represents the Rio Grande
From 6:00 p.m. to 700 p.m. in the film Some filming was
also done at Cage, Ariz. We're "Busting" with Pride!
We appreciate serving as Roofing Contractor on such a well planned ana . . . Yes. we're unveiling our new, ultramodern, PARK
Finely Constructed Building for Port Arthur. 4-H Club Tea Sunday PLAZA Twin Cinema today.
The Sunset 4-H club '.vill hold
a silver tea Sunday at St. Pau This is your invitation to visit the newest and most

Sinclair Roofinn Co.

2940 Commerce Dial YU 2-6419
Methodist church, 821 Texas
avenue Hours have been set
from 4 to 7 p m The public is
extended an invitation to attend,
beautiful Twin Theatre in Texas . . . We're quite pleased
and we're sure you will be when you visit us today.
according to Mrs. Virginia W. T DU a DU OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING AND i[
Thomas, group leader A DM
1 DM
rm - AO rm / rm - T rm DEDICATION — 6:00 p. M. ;;

• Starts
Best Wishes For The "OPEN HOUSE" Tomorrow

Of The New Plaza Twin Cinema

We furnished, fabricated and erected Structural and miscellaneous steel and
famished and erected steel joists and roof decking in the lovely new building
for Plaza Twin Cinema.

Beaumont Steel REFRESHMENTS SERVED

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FULLY LIGHTED PARKING LOT COMPLETELY DRAPED AUDITORIUM
FINEST PROJECTION NEWEST STEREO-PHONIC SOUND SYSTEM
LUXURIOUS ROCKING CHAIR SEATS 70 MM SUPERSONIC SCREENS
STEEL FABRICATORS & ERECTORS
515 South 4th St. Beaumont, Texas

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