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Sr. Petersburg, Times, Sunday, Ftbruory 11, Mtl A THEATRE IS BORN AT LARGO 3 Gave Dreams, Plans, Training 25 4 his last move after 25 years in theatre management. Movies the Largo Theatre; David Sie-gel, engineer from Boston, Mass. and William D. Hendley, have been his only Interest since childhood.

He came to By BARBARA YOUNG Times Bureau LARGO Behind the tilt of a spectacular curved screen a the new Thunderbird Drive-In Theatre on East Bay Drive are the dreams of one man, the plans of another and the training of a third. The trio are Henry Glover, local businessman and emtter of Rent Q- Buv Sell theatre manager originally from Georgia. Glover, past president of Al Trade with lied Artists of the Southeast, and three partners, Carl Floyd, Peter Sones and Carl Mosely, I Belleair Woods T'i" rldlol tommvnityl F.aturlH titw 4.iia.4. evitsm-bvilt iMm.l lAttiK.1 OORIAN HOMES OPEN FOR INSPECTION DAILY 10 A.M. to I P.M, 2, fjfe I 4 Westwood Lane 1" 4 l.droom., lathi, Pon.lltd Family I i Roam, Walt Iqvlapai Kitch.n.

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to Roiory Rd. Jl i 1 yl 1 (2 Slki. Sooth el Ptllcon Colt Club), c5j I C1J turn watt, 4 llht. to Sillaalr Wood. are the dreamers.

All are theatre men who have invested if In the area's newest drive-In, They own other theatres in the Florida from New York in 19G4 after managing theatres in Atlanta, Philadelphia and the New York area. Given his choice, Hendley says he prefers to manage drive-ins. At present the Hendley falily is living in a cottage on the theatre grounds recently remodeled for them by Glover. Without any fanfare, the theatre began operating last night. The formal opening, Glover said, will come when the last small detail is completed to assure a smooth operation.

Tampa Bay area and through out Florida. 1 SIEGEL WAS BROUGHT from Boston because his spe f- mil cialty is designing theaters and supervising their construction. i I His firm builds them all over the world. Some of the countries in which his theatres now stand are Lebanon, Australia, France, Italy and West Germany. Siegcl has definite ideas of how an outdoor theatre should WIGS WIGHTS SALES SERVICE Maison de Coiffure 424 Indian Reckt Rd.

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To create this effect, stone walls 1 5 vj Ik 'f 1 i i give the impression of the inside of a huge cathedral. Landscap each additional group of 5 words only $1.00 ing and antique brick make the outside approach to a theatre This 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVillo was previously owned by local bank executive. Its Benton Blue exterior is accented by a white top and white sidewall tires. The interior is of matching light blue Cambria cloth. It has a radio, heater, tinted glass and is air conditioned.

It has power steering, power brakes, power seats, power windows and power antenna. Our records show that this car has been regularly serviced and maintained at new car condition. equally attractive. Even the once lowly popcorn stand and projection room are designed to blend with the surroundings. TECICVICALLY MUCH of Siegel's work is underground.

For example there are almost 23 miles of wire running throughout the drive-in, feeding sound Staff Photo by Barbara Young PUT THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TO WORK FOR Three Men In A Theatre The three who put together the Thunderbird Drive-In in Largo are (from left) William Hendlcy, Henry Glover and David SicRrl. AVAILABLE NOW ARE 18 OTHER PREVIOUSLY OWNED CADILLACS TITLED 1961 THROUGH 1965 Clearwater Little Theatre Opens 'Rivalry' Monday to 750 parking stalls. The rows of stalls are graded to a specific degree to give each movie-goer an unobstructed view of the screen. Siegel never stays long in one place. As soon as one job is finished, he's off to build another theatre.

With the Thunderbird ready to open, he is already en Now you can reach over 25,000 homes in upper Pinellas and Pas-co counties with this special Want Ad Service In The North Suncoast Edition of The St. Petersburg Times. and Eric Atkins has the part of Lincoln in the show which opens at 8:15 p.m. Monday in the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 1 1 SOUTH PORT HARRISON AVENUE, CLEARWATER grossed in the construction of the new Mustang Drive-In near Pinellas Park. Seminole St.

The play will con THE TAMPA BAY AREA'S SPARKLING NEW CADILLAC DEALERSHIP Times Bureau CLEARWATER The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas will be presented to audiences here this week in Little Theatre of Clearwater's production of Norman Corwin's play "The Rivalry." Roy Henderson plays Douglas tinue for six nights. Reina Pollack plays Mrs FOR HENDLEY, this may be Douglas. She speaks the lines that tie events together. Dorothy Ellison is the director and Mrs. Howard Rose designed Cycle Club Planning Two Rides Next Week Times Bureau the set.

Reservations for tickets can be made by calling the box office. CLEARWATER The Clear Clearwater Schedules Square Dance Activity Times Bureau water Cycle Club has two rides coming up next week to Dun CLEARWATER Two more edin Marina and the county fish For non-commercial users only, these Want Ads give you the opportunity to buy, sell rent, trade, run personal notices, find lost articles or hire help. And the low; flat charge is all you pay whether your ad needs ten days or you get earlier results! When offering something for sale, you must include selling price in your ad, but there's no ceiling on the price. You can sell anything priced from ten dollars to $10,000 as long as you mention the price in your ad. hatchery on Lake Tarpon.

square dance activities have been scheduled by the Clearwa Club members and other cy ciists will meet at 9 a.m. next Wednesday at the American Pennsylvania Club Sets Supper Meeting Times Bureau CLEARWATER The Pennsylvania Club of Clearwater will have a covered dish supper meeting at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Clearwater Beach Marina. All former residents and visi Service Station at Belcher Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The 12-mile round trip to the marina a III will end at noon.

The cyclists will pedal 26 ter parks and recreation department. Both will be on Fridays beginning Feb. 18 and both will be at the Norton Park Clubhouse, 1-126 S. Greenwood Ave. A beginners refresher course will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

A regular square dance will be from 7:45 to 10 p.m. Admission for each session will be 50 cents per person. "Dad" Brundage will be the instructor and caller. MY FAM miles round trip Feb. 19 to the tors of the Keystone State are invited.

Everyone should bring a casserole dish, table service hatchery, leaving the Belcher station at 9 a.m. and returning and beyerage. Entertainment will be provid ed by the Sweet Adeline Girls of St. Petersburg. by 5 p.m.

Ex-Virginia Residents Plan Potluck Supper CLEARWATER The Virginians of Clearwater hold their monthly potluck supper at 6 p.m. today in the marina Now's the time to make money for yourself with this special low-cost Want Ad service. Call today and get your ad started right away. Clearwater Recreation Times Bureau i FRIDAY slimnastics, Maritime Cen- CLEARWATER The Clearwater; ter, 10 a.m.; square dance instruction, Parks and Recreation Department yester-' Norton Park, 2 p.m.; moonlight bowling, building on Clearwater Beach. Former Virginia residents day announced this week's schedule ot HI Lan Lanes, 11:30 p.m.; young adult club.

Maritime Center, 8 p.m square classes and events: and visitors from that state are welcome. They should bring a covered dish, table service and beverage. There will be a social dancing, Norton Park, 7:45 p.m.; yoga, Maritime Center, 8 p.m.; arts-crafts, armory, 4 p.m., and Holt Avenue Center, 4 p.m. SATURDAY Cycle Club ride, from Belcher and Gulf-to-Bay to t'e Pinellas County Fish Hatchery, a.m.; teen council. Holt Avenue Center, 10 i.m.; udo, Holt Avenue Center, 9 a.m.

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TUESDAY senior citizens concert by the Ted Weems Orchestra, Municipal Auditorium, 2 p.m square dance instruction, Norton Park, 2 p.m.; dance instruction, Clearwater Beach Memorial Civic Center, 7:30 p.m adult dance, Memorial Civic Center, 8:30 p.m.; League basketball, armory, 7:20 p.m.; Intermediate Leaque basketball, armory, p.m.; arts-crafts, armory, 4 p.m.; women's auto mechanics course, Firestone store, Court Street and Missouri Avenue, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Cycle Club ride, from Belcher Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to Dunedin Marina, 9 a.m.; slimnastics, Maritime Center, 10 a square-round dancing, Norton Park, 8 p.m.; open volleyball, Marymont Park, 7:30 p.m.; bridge, Memorial Civic Center, 7 p.m.; physical fitness. Maritime Center, 7:30 p.m.; City League basketball tournament, Clearwater High, 7:20 p.m.; co-ed volleyball, Oak Grove school, 8:30 p.m.; slimnastics, Oak Grove school, 7:30 basketball, girls 12-17, armory, 4:30 p.m.; basketball, boys 8-11, armory, 4:30 p.m.; miniature golf (putting), armory, 5 p.m Holt Avenue Cente' adult niqht, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY women's bowling, Snore Lanes, 10 a.m.; chess, Norton Park, 1 p.m.; open volleyball, Marymont Park, 7:30 p.m.; Diet Club, Maritime Center, 6:30 Church League basketball, Clearwater High, 7:20 p.m.; league basketball, armory, 7:20 p.m.; adult square dance. Memorial Civic Center, 8 p.m.; music hour, chiid-en -13, armory, 6 p.m., and Hclt Avenue Center, 4 basketball, girls 1217, armory, 4:30 p.m.; Intermediate League basketball.

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