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Domestic News
June 8, 1948
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
New 300-car capacity Drive-In Theatre in Weldon, built by Roy L. Champion, set to complete around July 1 with snack bar, playground, and 51-foot screen.
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Drive-In Theatre To Be Completed Around July 1
Weldon, June 8-(Special)- The new Drive-In Theatre being built by Roy L. Champion on the Weldon Road will be finished around the first of July, according to an announcement made today.
Built for a 300-car capacity, the new theatre will feature a snack bar where patrons may come and buy their supper or enjoy refreshments while seeing the movie. An especially equipped playground will accommodate children while their parents see the show.
Other features include a 51-foot screen, built to afford good vision. Shows will start at dusk.
The theatre is being built by Frank Rightmyer Construction Company.
Weldon, June 8-(Special)- The new Drive-In Theatre being built by Roy L. Champion on the Weldon Road will be finished around the first of July, according to an announcement made today.
Built for a 300-car capacity, the new theatre will feature a snack bar where patrons may come and buy their supper or enjoy refreshments while seeing the movie. An especially equipped playground will accommodate children while their parents see the show.
Other features include a 51-foot screen, built to afford good vision. Shows will start at dusk.
The theatre is being built by Frank Rightmyer Construction Company.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Drive In Theatre
Weldon
Construction
Completion
What entities or persons were involved?
Roy L. Champion
Frank Rightmyer Construction Company
Where did it happen?
Weldon
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Weldon
Event Date
Around July 1
Key Persons
Roy L. Champion
Frank Rightmyer Construction Company
Event Details
The new Drive-In Theatre being built by Roy L. Champion on the Weldon Road will be finished around the first of July. Built for a 300-car capacity, it will feature a snack bar, an equipped playground for children, and a 51-foot screen. Shows will start at dusk. The theatre is being built by Frank Rightmyer Construction Company.