Bethel,Ohio has a few claims to fame one of those being, we were home to the first movie theater in 1908. The Midway theatre has called Bethel, Ohio home since 1938.
Unfortunately with new technology needs the current owners are only able to show a few movies, most films have gone to digital and the Midway doesn't have a digital projector.
The cost for this is between $40,000 and $50,000, but saving a piece of history is priceless.
The current owners bought it to keep it in the community when it went up for sale, they just couldn't risk the theater no longer being a Bethel landmark. They have placed a new roof , ac system and many more repairs themselves. However, the projector is something we need to help with, the theater shows pg an g rated films only keeping it a family friendly business, and therefore is not a profitable business. This business is in existence because of the owners love of our small community. Let's show the Brandstetter's a little love back, let's revive the cheapest movie in our area, let's enjoy the popcorn and preserve history while we do.
Dewayne Bandstetter and I spoke we are both very excited to save this landmark and hopefully you are too.