The renovated Southern Theater is not recognizable from the Old Southern with its recent changes and with many more on the way.
By comparison, the theatre previously had a seating capacity of about 400 and now it can seat about 500 persons. The new Southern has a sloping floor which makes for better visibility from any seat in the theatre. The seats themselves are a spring cushion seat fully upholstered with a velour back. As one patron remarked, “I sat through the entire three-hour show without changing positions” which in itself speaks well of their comfort.
The side walls are in coral rose and peach. The dado is in Chinese red. The stage draperies are of burnt orange velvet. The entire color scheme gives a theatre a soft and homelike appearance and. adds to the general plesantness. Not to forget to mention the soft lush carpet through the aisles and in the lobby.
Mrs. Lynch tells us that the candy-bar and pop com machine are well stocked with a variety of goodies.
The height of the ceiling plus the acoustic walls make for clear sound reception. Screen is of the latest test type. The projection facilities have the most up-to-date equipment and in the near future the Southern will be equipped with air conditioning. Another feature will be aisle lighting and arrangements are being made for that now. An innovation for the Southern will be matinees Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons plus continuous shows Sundays and holidays. The evening shows start at 6:30 P.M.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967
Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976
The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall’s Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
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