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News Article: Clark Theatre Service, headed by William Clark, has assumed buying and booking for two major drive-ins at Flint, the North Flint and the U.S. 23, making Clark the largest booker of upstate drive-ins in Michigan. Clark now handles 18 drive-ins and 17 indoor houses. The U.S. 23 is now owned by Louis Warrington, who formerly operated it in partnership with Lee A. Stallard. The 1,500-car airer is being equipped with in-car heaters for 12-month operation. The North Flint is managed by Clyde Willard, transferred from the Monarch Theatres drive-in at Lancaster, Ohio. The owner is Flint View Corp., a subsidiary of Monarch Theatres of Chicago, headed by Jerry Shinach, which operates 11 midwestern outdoor theatres. Former manager Robert Fredley, who handled bookings for the U.S. 23, has left the organization. (Boxoffice Magazine 10/7/63)
Update: The South Dort Drive-In was due to be demolished in the fall of 1984. The screen was purchased from the demolition company, divided into two, and one half was erected as screen two at the US 23 in 1985. (9/3/00)
Update: The US-23 is now closed for the 2003 season. The last open night was Sunday September 21st, the features were American Wedding & SWAT on screen one, and Freddie vs Jason & Jeepers Creepers 2 on screen two. Owner Lou Warrington indicated the 23 would be open again in 2004. (Michigandriveins.com 9/22/03)
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