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An all text advertisement for the John E. Myers Store in the Panguitch Progress newspaper. - , Utah
The first known advertisement for the John E. Myers Store in the Panguitch Progress.  "The Ideal Ladies' Taloring" and "Men's Suits of all Kinds", with "Prices to fit the eye and pocket."
Panguitch Progress, page 4, 20 February 1914
A text advertisement for the John E. Myers store from the Panguitch Progress newspaper in 1915. - , Utah
In addition to the usual apparel, the last known advertisement for John E. Myers Store included "Fine seed Wheat and Alfalfa hay for sale.  10 acres fine pasture on Sale."
Panguitch Progress, page 4, 30 July 1915
Newspaper advertisement for the Kinema Theatre in 1923. - , Utah
The first known advertisement for the Kinema Theatre lists Ralph Lewis in Common Sense, Maurice Flynn in Smiles and Triumph, and Elaine Hamerstein in Pleasure Seekers.  Although the Kinema likely opened in 1921, the first digitized edition of the Garfield County News was in 1923.
newspapers.lib.utah.edu, 26 January 1923
Text newspaper advertisement, with border, with the film program for the Kinema Theatre for Monday through Saturday, starting with June 9. - , Utah
First newspaper advertisement for the Kinema following the fire on 9 February 1924.  The theater reopened, without an ad, between editions of the weekly newspaper.  Features for the rebuilt theater's second week of operation were The Eleventh Hour, Ann of Little Smoky, and The Lone Chance.
Garfield County News, page 6, 6 June 1924
'Coming to the Kinema, all these big specials: Old Ironsides, The Legion of the Condemned, Seventh Heaven, What Price Glory, The Last Command, Shepherd of the Hills, Patent Leather Kid, Camille, Beau Sabreur, and Harold Lloyd's last, three big Specials, Kid Brother, Speedy, For Heavens Sake.' - , Utah
The last ad for the Kinema Theatre announced the coming of a dozen "big specials," including three from Harold Lloyd.
Garfield County News, page 8, 13 April 1928
Text based newspaper advertisement for 'The Hub', with a decorative border and dividing lines between features. - , Utah
First advertisement for the Hub Theatre, "formerly the Kinema."  The first feature was Judgement of the Hills, on 22 April 1928.  On the following days were Wild Beauty, Swim Girl Swim, and Publicity Madness.
Garfield County News, page 8, 20 April 1928
Text advertisement with border for 'Her Bodyguard' at the Hub Theatre. - , Utah
The last advertisement for the Hub Theatre was for the Paramount film Her Bodyguard, staring Edumond Lowe, Wynne Gibson, and Edward Arnold. 
Garfield County News, page 4, 30 March 1934
A text advertisement with a border and horizontal lines providing sections for each feature. - , Utah
The first advertisement for the Gem Theatre, reopening on 24 May 1934, with S. O. S. Iceberg, Once to Every Woman, House on 56th Street.  The theater had a 50-cent family night each Monday and Tuesday.
Garfield County News, page 15, 27 April 1934
<span style='font-style: italic;'>Gone with the Wind </span>at the Gem Theatre in 1941. - , Utah
Gone with the Wind at the Gem Theatre in 1941.
Garfield County News, page 8, 6 March 1941
Below the title 'There's Always a Good Show At The GEM THEATRE In Panguitch', are four columns of text listings the films playing at the theater for the next ten days. - , Utah
The Gem Theatre advertised consistently in the Garfield County News from from 1957 to 1962.  The last ad appeared on 25 October 1962, listing the program through November 3rd.  The final features were The Three Stooges in Orbit and The Wild Westerners (in Eastman Color.)  
Garfield County News, page 6, 25 October 1962
Newspaper advertisement listing shows at the Twins Gem theater in Panguitch, Utah, starting on Friday, 22 April 1966. - , Utah
Advertisement for the Twins' Gem Theatre, one week before its reopening on 22 April 1966.  Showings started at 7:30 PM, with ticket prices of 35 cents, 75 cents, and 90 cents.
Garfield County News, page 4, 14 April 1966
Text advertisement for the Twins Gem theater in Panguitch, Utah. - , Utah
Twins Gem ad the day before its reopening on 22 April 1966.  Good Neighbor Sam showed Friday and Saturday, followed by Bye Bye Birdie on Wednesday and Friday.
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6h42nt
Garfield County News, page 6, 21 April 1966
Text newspaper advertisement for the Twins Gem theater on 16 June 1966. - , Utah
Shows at the Twins Gem in June 1966 included 40 Pounds of Trouble, Von Ryan's Express, and Hey There, It's Yogi Bear (in Color).  The "Kiddies Matinee" was every Saturday at 3 PM.
Garfield County News, page 6, 16 June 1966
Newspaper advertisement with a graphic for the film 'They Call Me Trinity'. - , Utah
The Twins Gem Theatre closed after a 7:30 PM  showing of They Call Me Trinity on New Years Day.
Garfield County News, page 3, 30 December 1971
Newspaper advertisement for Silverado at the Gem Theater in Panguitch, with quotes from movie critics, an image of four men with hats riding horses, and the movie logo. - , Utah
Wayne Kinnie reopened the Gem Theatre on 13 September 1985 with Silverado.  The theater had two evening showings on weekdays, with a matinee on Saturday, and only a single 1 PM showing on Sunday.
Garfield County News, page 9, 12 September 1985
Text-based newspaper ad for the Gem Theater in Panguitch for June 18 to 21, with showtimes of 'Pretty & Pink' at 7:30 PM, with a 9:30 PM showing on Friday and Saturday. - , Utah
The last advertisement for the Gem Theater before closing in 1986 mistakingly lists is feature as "Pretty & Pink" instead of Pretty in Pink.  Many theaters struggling financially were unable to advertise during their last weeks of operation.  The last movie to play at the Gem was Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Garfield County News, page 5, 19 June 1986
Advertisement for <span style='font-style: italic;'>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2</span>, at 'Station 9 3/4, (Known to Muggles as the GEM Theatre)' - , Utah
Advertisement for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, at "Station 9 3/4, (Known to Muggles as the GEM Theatre)"
July 2011
Graphic from the theater's website with showtimes for <em>Onward</em>, March 20 - 26<em>.</em>  The showings were cut short as the theater was forced to close temporarily, due to COVID-19. - , Utah
Graphic from the theater's website with showtimes for Onward, March 20 - 26.  The showings were cut short as the theater was forced to close temporarily, due to COVID-19.
panguitchgemtheater.com, 20 March 2020
A screenshot on a smartphone was reposted to the Gem Theatre's Facebook page, showing an announcement by Chris Kasper posted in the Panguitch 24/7 Yardsale group. In addition to showtimes and pricing, the post includes a exterior photo of the theater at dusk. - , Utah
Following a six month closure due to COVID-19, the Gem Theatre reopened on 9 October 2020, showing Coco and Hocus Pocus.  Due to pandemic restrictions, the theater had a 50% restriction on capacity and celebrated the reopening with 50% off admission prices.  
www.facebook.com, 6 October 2020