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About The Klamath news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1923-1942 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1941)
PAGE TWELVE THE KFWS AN1 THE HER ALP. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON April 2. 19X, Doors of New Tower Theatre to Open Friday); w t 5 t1 . i MODERN COLOR THEMES, HUGE IIS USED The final brush of paint, the last section of tile, and the pol ishing of the blue windows, marked completion Thursday of the new $150,000 Tower theatre. Washburn way and South Sixth street, which opens its doors Fri day evening at 6 o'clock to an Interested public. "This Is Klam ath's first suburban theatre, and the show house is also the major piece of 1941 construction. The theatre is the most recent In a string owned and operated by George M. Mann of San Francisco, and is part of the Northwestern Theatres company. Architect was William R. David. San Francisco, and associated with Mann as general manager of his theatres. Manager of both the Tower and Esquire, the latter completed In Klamath Falls late last fall. Is Al Fourmet who will be as sisted by Leonard Payne, for merly of Eureka, Calif. The theatre building itself lends an exciting air to South LTofurTnre8 hug tower, which gives the picture house its name, is lighted by Neon letters which spell "Tow er." The box office is located in the center of a huge lobby tiled with maroon, blue and white on the floor. The box office itself is of blue glass with a sandblast design of the Klamath woods man which is featured through out the building and giving an especial local touch linking the newest business venture with the lumbering industry of the basin. Color conscious patrons will 'enjoy the riotous shades used in the ceiling of the circular lobby, with one huge ring of strawberry pink after another separated by circles of white neon lighting. Walls are of lime yellow, this tone used frequently throughout the building and most attractive .under artificial light. Leaving the circular lobby. patrons walk through a smaller vestibule and through one of four sets of double doors, each paned with the blue glass on which the sandblast woods man design appears again. The floor is tiled in the same man ner as the vestibule floor. J The Inner lobby, 35 by 40 feet, I is "simply huge," the floor of blue-green asphalt tile, and here blue and burgundy are stressed as the principal colors in the walls. A refreshment bar in one corner completes the modern note, and this is again reflected in an extremely large mirror which, although not blue, ap pears so as it faces deep blue walls. Both lounges are off the inner lobby, the ladies' lounge powder room done in salmon pink with a side wall of mirrors, the lava tory in blue and white tile. Pink beige walls are used in the smok ing room, with the lavatory floor in maroon and gray tile. It is the theatre proper the huge, colorful auditorium which completely captivates the patron. The 1200 blue push-back seats, all arranged on one floor, are the latest in comfort sitting. The patron sits down, and by bracing his feet adjusts the seat and back rest to his own liking. In other words, he can sit up right, or in a more or less re clining position. Entering the large foyer, 15 by 80 feet, the patron walks over a deep pile blue carpet fig- urea in a modernistic be ae de sign. Lime yellow for the walls. ana low maroon partitions carry out the two-tone decor used ex tensively in the auditorium along with the metal tones of gold and sUver. Against this back ground the maroon and silver uniforms of the 10 usherettes will be most complimentary. The best is left for the last, says the architect, William B. David of San Francisco, who in corporated the history of Klam ath county in the beautiful murals which were painted on the walls of the auditorium by another San Francisco artist, Dick Eckels. One of the gigantic murals, the height of the auditorium, depicts the agricultural inter ests of Klamath county, the oth ers in the series showing mills and manufacturing, the lumber industry from the woods to the mill, and the fourth, another version of the agricultural field. These form a picture on cither side of the stage which has a crimson brocade grand drape with a white brocade title cur tain In deep, heavy folds. The auditorium stresses the deep tones of maroon and gold and silver, with the lavish use of lime yellow in modernistic lines. Numerous engineering fee- Opens Second Gora M. Muul whoM nw Towr thtatr. ultra-modTn playhouse. opns hr Friday. Mann Calls New Tower Theatre 1 0n of Finest Found Anywhere George M. Mann, head of the Redwood Theatres, Inc. and Northwestern Theatres company, in an interview Thursday stated that the new Tower theatre is one of the finest theatres he has ever built. 'Presenting motion picture entertainment is our business," said Mann, "I have made it my life's work, being engaged in var ious of its branches for the last 43 years. "William David, architect and designer of the Tower and Es quire theatres in Klamath Falls. has secured all of the data as to i the most modern features and equipment which could be incor ported in the Tower theatre. This information was gathered over a period of months, so I can truthfully say, without qualifica tions, that the residents of this area have a show house in which to enjoy their movie entertain ment as well as it can be any where in the country, not ex cluding the metropolitan areas There are larger theatres but I am sure the public will find that our appointments are equal to ine largest and finest. It must be evident to the business man, who has faith in the future of his community, that he must necessarily build for the r-v ' 4 fw.ol ' - --r VMRVMMMa. , - mbb-; BDUKBnMH . A... v ' ll,wwpea Pictured above are William Boya, Frances Gifford, Russall Harden and Jack Rockwell in a scene from "Border Vigilantes" the latest "Hopalong" Cassidy adventure. "Border Vigilantes" is one of the two feature attractions on the inaugural program which opens the new Tower Theatre Friday nlqht. tures have been used in the Tower theatre to assure patrons of comfort both in winter and in summer months. The hot air heating system vents are placed in the ceiling and directly over the modern lighting fixtures. These same vents will be used in like manner for the refrigeration system during the warmer months, it was learned. Included in the Tower theatre building are five shops which open out on a landscaped patio centered by a fountain which will play with colored lighting effects. Each of the five shops has largo plate glass window fronts and individual lavatory units. The patio is now being put in lawn with shrubs and flowers outlined by a burned brick wall in a curved open de sign. Here for the opening Friday evening will be Mr. and Mrs. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. David, and executives of various film com panies and theatre supply houses in San Francisco, The brightest stars are rated as "minus first magnitude." The Nile valley of Egypt con tains about 50 pyramids. Theatre Here 61 future: especially when we con- sider the class of buildings nec essary to house modern motion picture patrons. "We have in the past few years come into a new era involving great expense, but also furnishing a class of en tertainment never dreamed of 10 or 15 years ago. You must re member that it has only been a few years since the development of motion picture sound, and with it, it was found that every building in use required enor mous expenditures to correct the deficiencies present in the silent picture house and not adaptable to the new art. Last November we opened the Esquire theatre in Klamath Falls and it was as ul tra modern as it could be. Since then various technical laborator ies in manufacturing firms of motion picture theatre equip ment have made some improve ments in their merchandise and we have used all dt these in the new Tower theatre. "In presenting the new Tower theatre to its patrons, I do it with the thought in mind that it is an honor and a privilege to give this theatre to you and yours to provide you with many enjoyable hours of pleasurable entertainment and relaxation from the rigors of the everyday world." Some species of spiders have one set of eyes for daytime use, and another for night use. London has 5000 public houses or taverns. Wallace Beery star of 'Thun der Afloat" a thrilling story of the U. S. Navy, one of the two feature attractions on the in augural program which opens the new Tower Theatre Friday night. mi EQUIPMENT SAID EXCELLENT The Tower theatre offers the latest development in sound re production, with the installation of the new Simplex sound and projection equipment. Giant multi cellular loud speakers have been installed on the stage, behind the specialty constructed sound screen. In which are tiny perforations through which the sound waves, unseen by the audience, flow to all parts of the auditorium. In the projection booth, a "high fidelity" soundhead, completely stabilized has been incorporated in the projection equipment and powerful amplifier racks in stalled. A round canle connects the sound projection apparatus to stage loudspeakers and every J thing is set for the flow of sound. Years of listening to the radio, public address systems and sound pictures haw made the theatre-going public very critical of sound The engineering labor atories which manufacture the Simplex equipment nave labored to create the life-like tones of the human voice and no ex pense has been spared in hav ing this sound system installed in the Tower thca-re for the enjoyment of the people of Klamath Falls and the surround ing area. A new type of public address system has been installed with speakers mounted in each side wall of the auditorium Tower's Patio To Be One of Coast's Best Persons visiting K'amath Falls' new Tower theatre can already ge a good idea of how beautiful tne patio, which is lo cated in front of the store build ings adjoining the ineatre will be when the landscaping is com pleted. Located in the center of the patio is a fountain that will throw its waters into a lily pond. The fountain is replica of one tnat was constructed on "Treasure Island" for the Golden Gate International exposition at San Francisco. A marine type of illumination that was used for the fountains a the exposi tion will also be used on the Tower theatre fountain. Marine lamps will be located under water in the lily pond and will throw various colored light re flections upon the fountain. With the planting of flowers and shrubs around the patio the Tower theutre will be one of the most beautifullv landscaped theatres on the Pacific coast. Four Murals Grace Inside Of Auditorium ' Decorating the walls of the main audiiorium of the new Tower theatre are four beau tiful murals. The two large panels, which are located next to the stage, depict the lumber industry found in and around Klamath Falls. Months of re search work were required by the artists who painted the murals so 'hat even the minute details would be authentic. The other murals show the types of agriculture that are to be found in Klamath basin and the artists have blended in the various scenes in such a manner as not to be tiresome to .he eye and yet they are compor'te pictures. Murals comparable to those in the Tower theatre have here tofore only been seen in the larger theatres in the United States. Mount Everest was named for Sir George Everest, famous Brit ish surveyor-general of India. Success to the New Tower' Theatre Our part In the construc tion of this beautiful the atre was to do all the sheet metal work in the building and the air con ditioning system. West Sheet Metal Works 318 S. 6th Phone 3769 Noted Architect Designs Newest Theatre Building J WILLIAM B. DAVID Thouith a young man in years, William B. David, archi tect and designer of the $150,. 000 Tower theatre, has placed a vast amount of experience be hind the designing of Klamath Falls' newest theatre building. David received his early training in the firms of two of AL FOURMET Fourmet Is In charge of the Es quire and Tower theatres. Tower Sign ; New, Colorful The new Tower tneatre build ing, located at South Sixth and Washburn Way, and one of the most streamlined edifices of its kind on the Pacific coast, is said to be the last word In motion picture playhouse architecture. From the exterior, the eye first is taken by the novel tower sign and marquee, designed especi ally for this particular type of architecture. The tower sign Is done in a color scheme of red, blue and cream in huge four foot letters to be illuminated with neon, and as the theatres name sug gests it will tower many feet above the building. The entire outdoor advertis ing display is illuminated with fluorescent neon The height of the huge tower and Its ype of illumination will make it visible for many miles in 'he evening. (Ml CONGRATULATIONS to George on Opening of Beautiful New TOWER THEATRE Moore & Roberts General Contractors the leading architects In Los Angeles, where he had ample opportunity to continue In Ills profession mid put his Ideas to practical use. Leaving their em ploy in 1IM4 he entered the-art department of tho Metro-Gold- wyn-Maycr studios in Culver City. Calif. While connected with the studios, David gulncd nation wide recoiniltlon fur many beautiful sets he designed as well as many beautiful man sions he designed for various movie stars. After two and one half years with M.Ci.M.. David left southern California to make his home in San Francisco, where he became associated With George M. Mann. Since 1:I6 David has de I signed and constructed many ! theatres tor Mann and also for other well known theatre oper ators In northern California. He also designed and built the beautiful Esquire theatre In Klamath Fnlls which was opened to the public last No vember. David is noted as an authori ty on streamlined theatre archi tecture and his modern Ideas can readily be seen when one visits the new Tower theatre. LEONARD PAYNE Payne will act as house mana ger of the Tower theatre and will assist tn the management of both the Tower and Esquire theatres. 'Kandy Bar' to Be Inside Theatre A refrethmcnt counter, lo cated In the foyer of the new Tower theatre, will take care of the wisnes of those persons desiring refreshments before en tering and upon leaving the main auditorium. The counter will be known as the "Kandy Bar" and Is stocked with nationally known candies, cgarettes and soda water. The "Kandy Bar" will also sell popcorn and ice cream bars. HELPFUL HINT It is a good idea, before in stalling a new automobile cylin der head gasket, to soak it in water for a few minutes. This softens it so that, when the head Is pulled down tightly on the block, the gasket may be com pressed. M. Mann the the Heat Control at Theatre Works Mechanically The heating and ventilating system of the new Tower theatre operates entirely by mechanical control Thermostats are located throughout the theatre and In the event heat is needed the he-it Is turned on automatically to maintain an evin 61 or TO degree temperature A largo bank of steam colls together with a specially constructed blower furnish the theatre with warm air. tn much the same manner, the air conditioning refrigera tion plan goes into operation, also controlled by the mostats. In the event of a sudden turn in temperature from normal to 100 degrees for example, the refrigeration plant automatically swings Into operation and an even 72 or 75 degree temper ature Is maintained through the Introduction of fresh air, which Is cooled thoroughly by the equipment All humidity, dirt and dust are removed fro'n the air through a bank of filters. Free Parking Lot For Tower Patrons ' Patrons attending the new Tower theatre will have the privilege of free parking for their automobiles while they are enjoying a program In Klamath Falls' newest theatre. A number of road scrapers and bull-dozers were used this week to fill In and level out the drive way In iront of the Tower theatre as well as the spacious parking aieas located on both sides of the theatre building. Electricians were busy. Wed nesday, Installing huge flood lights to Illuminate the parking area. AnHio&Uaruf. TOMORROW: li this Spectacilar Sensational "Buys" at this marvelous reduction! The "Boss" sars It's cleanup time, so we've slashed prices to their lowestl Rtg. Another Group of Excellent- Buys . Includes . Walk-Over Paramount Jacqueline $ 479 Valt. to $8.75 iSr! XVW I B.Ine'ndes 1 uiju 1 i ONE GROUP Ladies! These are values which wo havo priced espe cially for our Anniversary Sale Prices are on the in crease so fake this opportunity to savo dollars and buy caretully fitted lhoe ' MOE'S SHOE DEPT. NOTED DECORATOR ; IRKED ON TOWER; Decorating of the new Tower ' theatre was demo under the- su , pervislon ol It. A. Eckels, re. ganled In the theatre industry ' as one of the most noted theatre) , decorators In the United States. Eckels has decorated buildings ! throughout the country, work j lug as an apprentice In various , theatre, churches and public ' buildings 111 Canada and the ; United States before he went u . to business for himself. J For the past 13 years he has , devoted his entire time tn the ' decoration of structures on the , Tactile coast. ( I ; Several years ago EckVil . bought a large stork of gold and . sliver leaf from Germany to be ' used by himself on various dec. ; orating Jobs. The last of this; stuck was used in decorating rer ' tain sections of the main audi- -tnrlum in the Tower llieitre. ", Since the beginning of the la. ) est European war It has been inv t possible to obtain any more at I the precious gold and silver leaf. . Eckels oM'rates two decorat . Ing companies known as the . Vogue Studios located In Kan Francisco and Los Angeles. Ae- cording to Eckels the new Tower theatre Is the most beau -tiful theatre he has ever decor alrd. - . WEST POINTERS "'. West Point cadets pay an Inl-' tlal rjeposlt of $:iu0 to covrr the ' cost of their uniforms, etc.: after ' admission, they receive pay jl 6780 a year, 80 cents a day ( . ' rations, and S rents a mile for necessary travel. ', DELAYED TRAJECTORY , . William Darnell. West Frank fort. 111., accidentally had a bill let fired Into his head In ID JO. Recently, he sneezed, and ' the bullet emerged from a nostril. PARAMOUNT OPEN HEEL STYLES Straps - Pumps Patents, Rose. Beige New Spring Shades HURRY I i i $8.95 Now Also Includes odds and ends of regu lar stock I Suntogs : and t ' Kedettes 1 New Summer Play Shoes Whitos or Combinations Washable. $1,98 to $2.45 1 M...