Chief Drive-In Theatre

There is a lot of charm for me in living in my hometown. Usually I take it for granted, but on occasion I realize while driving to the local Post Office or through town that I often unconciously pass by several points that hold much meaning for me. It could be a particular tree or stretch of sidewalk that holds a specific memory or a jumble of memories of life in Quanah. But, one of those places that is quickly desintegrating into oblivion is the Chief Drive-in Theatre. It's remaining structures are located at the far west end of Quanah out past the compress and loop road towards Acme. I can see it out across my backyard and field anytime that I choose to look, but most of the time it takes some prompt for me to notice. I was reminded of it tonight when I came across a Website lamenting the passing of the old theatre. Even more surprising, I never thought of the old theatre while having lunch today with Doug Worley. His mother and father operated The Chief during my younger years.