5th Year August 9, 1976 Number 32

During a regular performance of RBBB's Blue Unit at Ingle- wood, Calif. (July 21), Miss Emilia Ivanova (23) achieved a new "first" when she did a quadruple back somersault to the high chair. The feat was accomplished during the presentation of the Kehaiovi Troupe's act (consisting of 11 people), and Miss Ivanova was caught by the group's leader George Kehaiov. Emilia has been with the troupe for 4 years, and prior to that studied under Lasar Dobritch in Bulgaria. When she joined the troupe she was do- films were made at each rehear- ing doubles to the chair and just last year started doing triples sal to study the problems that during the act. developed. Her first two serious attempts were successful. Practice for the quad- The first public completion of ruple started early this year, (Continued on Page 10)

AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS JACOBS HOLLYWOOD ELEPHANTS Contact JUDY JACOBSKAYE Suite 519* 1680 North Vine Street • Hollywood. California • 90028 Area Code 213 • 462-6001 Page 2 The Circus Report QlRCUS at a GLANCE by ALLEN BABCOCK The Mid-America Circus has a beautiful new big top, which we saw here in Decatur (111.) on July llth. They offer customers a good program and the enthusiastic audiences (show at 2 and 4 p.m.) certainly enjoyed it. The program featured: Nino HELP WANTED Santos, ; , magic; John Strong, Jr., hand balancing; Want Experienced Elephant Man Clowns, Big & Little; Mel Silver- and Diesel Truck Driver for lake, horse; Miss Lasine and San- year round work. tos, dancing dolls; Intermission Contact with book and balloon pitch. GEE GEE ENGESSER Following intermission were: As Per Route - General Deliv'y Santos, wire act; Clowns, boxing; Aug. 4-8 St. Jerome, Quebec John Strong, Jr., juggling; Neil Aug. 12-22 St. Martin Station, Franzen, elephants; Clowns, sharp- Laval, Quebec shooting; Heinz Fraunstein, plate Aug. 26-Sep. 6 Quebec, Que. spinning; Sam Skinner, human vol- Or cano; Isaac Santos, magic. Route 3 - Box 179 The show is managed by Gor- Seagoville, Texas - 75159 don Walsh and music is provided by Dean Coonrod at the organ. Ans. Service: (214) 286-4294 The Midway features a Side show, operated by John Strong, Jr Lipko's Comedy Chimps which includes an attractive ban- America's Finest Chimp Act ner line, and Mel Silverlake (al- so big show announcer) with his AVAILABLE FOR DATES big snake show. After Sept. 6th Playing the North Carolina WANTED State Fair - Raleigh, N.C. Two Working Chimp Act Oct. 14-24 - Then Open Also Small Female Elephant Contact CARMEN TEURMAN Contact: 6612 Clara Street P. O. Box 32 Bell Gardens, Ca. 90201 Florence, New Jersey 08518 Call Evenings and Weekends: Phone: (717) 467-2316 (213) 927-1201 August 9, 1976 Page 3 Fast Paced Class Act Beautiful Wardrobe I

Gee Gee's Cessack Elephants Some Open Time After Sept. 6 Contact GEE GEE ENGESSER As per Route - General Delivery Aug. 4-8 St. Jerome, Quebec Aug. 12-22 St. Martin Station, Laval, Quebec Aug. 26-Sept. 6 Quebec, Que. or Route 3 - Box 179 Seagoville, Texas - 75159 Answering Service: (214) 286-4294 Hoxie Bros. Circus Royal Bros. (Continued) Aug. 9 Sea Girt, N.J. Aug. 12 Tieherne ROUTES 10 Ship Bottom 13 Carman Beatty-Cole Circus 11 Pleasantville 14 Altona Aug. 9 Meadville, Pa. 12 Riverside 15 Winkler 10 New Castle 13 Williamstown Royal Hanneford Circus 11 Butler 14 Pt. Pleasant Aug. 9-11 Allentown, Pa. 12 McKeesport 15 Long Brach 14-15 Reading 13-14 Pittsburgh Hoxie's Great American Cir. 15 Toronto, Ohio Sells & Gray Circus Aug. 9 Somerset, Pa. Aug. 9 Hudson, N.H. Carson & Barnes Circus 10 Frostburg, Md. 10 Westboro, Mass. Aug 9-10 Harvey, 111. 11 Mt. Alto, Pa. 11 Mansfield 11-13 Wheaton 12 Newville 12 Holliston 14 Wheeling 13 Gettysburg 13 Foxboro Circus Kirk 14 Dauphian 14 Milford Aug. 10 Corning, N.Y. Kaye Cont'l Circus 15 Sharon 11 Whitneyville,Pa Aug. 12-22 Honolulu, Haw. John Strong Circus 12 Jersey Shore King Bros. Circus Aug. 12-13 Denver, Colo. 14 Evans City 15 Aliquippa Aug. 9 Whitehall, N.Y. Super Circus USA 10 Ticonderoga Aug. 13-15 Worcester, Mass Circus Vargas 11 Lake Placid Aug 12-18 Pt. Claire, Que. 12 Tupper Lake TNT & Royal Olympic Circus Col. Bill's Grand Amer. Cr. 13 Lowville Aug. 11-15 Denver, Colo. Aug. 7 Marion, Mich. 14 Ilion Wenatchee Youth Circus H DuBois Circus World 15 Fonda Aug. 14 Morton, Wash. Aug. 12-22 La Valle, Que. Ringling-Barnum - Blue Unit OTHER ROUTES to Aug 17 Anaheim, Calif. L. N. Fleckles Circus American Freedom Train Aug. 11-22 Springfield, Ringling-Barnum - Red Unit Aug. 10-12 Hartford, Conn Aug 10-11 Amarillo, Texas 14-16 Providence, RI George-Matthews Circus " 13-15 Albuquerque, NM Century 21 Shows - Blue Unit Aug. 9-10 Clarksville.Ind .Aug. 9-16 Austin, Minn. Royal Bros. Circus Happytime Circus Aug. 9 Deldraine, Manit. James H. Drew Shows Aug. 11-15 Paso Robles, 10 Killainey Aug. 9-14 Lawrenceburg,Ind Cal. 11 Manitou Page 5 BILLY BARTON NOW THAT IT IS FACT, and not BRENDA JONES acted as substitute just rumor, that RBBB is produc- nurse when a Shrine dentist per- ing a tenter, to debut this year formed emergency surgery on KATHY instead of next, the only ques- SCOTT in Canada recently...Brenda tion left is - will it go on rail herself, underwent another oper- or trucks, or be a combination of ation while North of the Border. both? The Hagenbeck-Wallace title Showfolks Scholarships have they intend to use is a strong been awarded to Nadia, da ughter one, but I, for one, am sorry of the Ivanovs; Susan, daughter o: they didn't choose SELLS-FLOTO. the McConnells; Andrea, daughter At any rate the situation will be of the Ron Wilsons, and Beau Sjo- an interesting one to follow. lund, son of Bunny Bartok and FLASH!! HOXIE TUCKER has now Janik Perz. These scholarships bought (not rented) an Orangutan are handed down each year and the and a Gorilla. Spies tell me the Showfolks Circus plays a vital animals were purchased from JOHN part in the fund-raising. BEROSINI. The two gorillas Hoxie When LARRY RUCKER was hosp- is now touring - one on lease italized SVEN and LILY KRISTENSEN from BOB KNOELLS, the other from took over the Garden-Johnson ele- Ringling, have proved to be a phants , presented them on Eddie Class "A" drawing card. While I'm Zacchini's Cleveland date and on busy assimilating simians...JERRY Rudy Bros. Circus run. Larry is LIPKO, who has 8 chimps, recently out of the hospital and rejoins acquired an 11 month old baby to Garden-Johnson this month. replace on that died, and bought The BURKETTS, aerial perch BEATRICE (Mile. Fifi) DANTE's from a revolving mirrored globe, chimp which was on Royal Wild played the Rudy dates enroute West, his second act. east with Gatti-Charles and re- Before Jerry entered the joined G-C at Sarnia (Ont.)..Now Monkey Business he produced side that Gatti is east, WES and FLOR- shows, discovered STELLA (Betty) INE OLER finally had a chance to MacGREGOR, famed bearded lady visit their drummer-son, PHIL... recognized by the Circus Hall of KIM KRISTENSEN and DONNY JOHNSONS Fame. Jerry told me he is framing new wife, GAINOR, are performing a mounted ape show for next sea- a act. Gainor appears in son and would be EXTREMELY inter- the Johnson Flying Act and I'm ested in producing a REAL circus told, does a two-and-a-half every side show. Any takers? show (morning shows, too?). The DOUBLE HEADER: Ringling Bros Johnsons have a two year old son, moved out of Madison Square Gar- SHANE. den and the Democratic Convention (Continued on Page 12) Three-Ringer moved right in!.... Page 6 The Circus Report western states. They listened to remarks by Rev. Bob Clark, of Approximately 100 people at- Peru; and an Eulogy by Don F. tended Dedication rites for an Smith, long-time friend of Terrell attractive red granite marker at now living in Clinton, Mich. The the grave-site of Terrell M. Ja- service closed with selections on cobs, in Falls Cemetery, Wabash, the calliope, by Herbie Mead, of Ind., on July 12th. The stone Roseville, Mich. At a banquet in Peru that bears the inscription 'The Lion evening, Don F. Smith was again, King" at the top, with "Terrell the Guest Speaker, and introduced M. Jacobs" and the dates of his the following performers who had lifespan at the bottom. In the worked with Jacobs on various center is an attractive illustra- : Ray Harris, Don Kidder, tion of a leaping lion. Ollie Miller, Dorotha Carter, Pol- The reverse side has the ly and Jim McCleod, Oscar Decker, name Jacobs. The Marker was paid and Grace Johns, widow of Art for by friends of Terrell, inclu- Johns. ding Performers; Fans, Model Smith pointed out that Ter- Builders, and Circus Historians, rell Jacobs was among the very through the efforts of Ollie Mil- first to recognize the importance ler, of Peru. Ind. of preserving Historic Circus Wa- Terrell's sister, from Con- gons from the Glorious Parade era verse, Ind., joined the throng and he collected many of the rare who attended from California, exhibits which are now shown at Connecticut, Florida and all Mid- Baraboo, and other famous Museums NICHOLAS YOUNG, Sr. Presents "THE YOUNG TROUPE" Two woman, Four man combination double teeterboard act with . Also the four "JUGGLING JEWELS" juggling with fire torches. Booked in Lion Country Safari at Laguna Hills, California, from June through Labor Day. - Mailing Address - NICHOLAS YOUNG (Circus Performer) c/o Lion Country Safari 8800 Moulton Parkway Laguna Hills, Calif. - 92653 Perm. Addr. 2805 Bay St., Sarasota, Florida - 33580 August 9, 1976 Page 7 Rodeo • Exciting Show by CLARENCE HASTINGS All of the thrills and ex- 80 yrs young; Col. John Herriott, citement of the Diamond S Rodeo introductions; Warren Fallin, rolled into Ypsilanti (Mich) July clowning. 22nd. On the lot the red and The Grand Entry; Brahama white canvas and beautifully Bull riding; Square Dance on hor- painted trucks made a very impres ses; , mule and kids; Bronc sive appearance. This is the only Riding; Saddle Bronc Riding; traveling Wild West show on the Trick and Fancy Roping; Col. John road today. Herriott and "American Anthem" in They have packed houses for dressage, plus four girls; Clown each performance and it is a show and trick mule; Cowgirls; Bucking that fans should see. John Her- Horses; Mary Ruth, pony, monkey riott, his wife Mary Ruth and the and dogs; John Herriott, liberty daughters make a great contribu- act; Australian bull whips; Bull tion to the show. John is break- Doggin*; Brahama Bull Riding; ing a new American bred stallion Trick and Fancy Roping. named American Commander, who will eventually replace American WANTED Anthem. The new horse is a choco- Booking Agent for small indoor late colored, good moving animal. circus. Must also be able to A surprise was John's new work Phone Promotion and Ban- wardrobe, which is strickly west- ners. ern and beautiful, in red, white Write or call person-to-person and blue, with a white hat. His No collects! boots match the costume. FRANK NOEL The program features: Ralph R. 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Gunnar Amandis Sarasota, Fla. - 33580 619 .No. Lockwood Ridge Rd. Phonet (813) 955-7506 42 YEARS OF BOOKING EXPERIENCE IN U.S. 8, EUROPE Page 8 The Circus Report ATTENTION! ... WALLY ROSS - Please contact Hal Haviland A rear wheel broke off a wa- regarding "Smokey" as per King gon enroute to The Forum as RBBB Bros. Circus route. moved into the Southern Californ- ia area. Two camels broke loose on their way to the building and CHARLEY VAN BUSKIRK, circus dashed into the street, caused a announcer, has hung up his silver near panic among motorists and whistle until September, and is there was plenty of screeching now working parks and fairs with brakes. his wife, JOYCE, as "The Cyclon- The show's opening night had ians." They just finished a date more celebrities than opuld be at "Man & His World" in Montreal, found anywhere else. It just had working with THE AUSTINS, trampo- to be a big night. Bob line; JIM FOSSETS, Sensational Hope was decked out in pink tails Swaying Stars and Circus Kingdom. with fancy boots and top hat. The Flying Farias are out of In Mrmoriam . the show for a week or so due to an accident. Julio's head crashed LUCKY ALLEN, Circus model into his father's face and both builder and artist, died sudden- suffered splintered cheek bones. ly of a heart attack at his home NBC-TV did a live program in in Northfield, Minn., on July 25. the backyard with hosts Ralph and Survivors include his wife, Marge Barbara and most of the show Lucky was well-known and admired folks, plus some CFA's too. for his circus artistry. Carlola Williams and Antoin- ette Concello were at the Forum, Thank You holding auditions for dancers on 1 July 27th. Jim swafford CAPT. DAVID HOOVER wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty-Cole. Br. Circus for your purchase of Jessie, GUY and GEORGETTE GOSSING the Wonder Elephant. spent a few days at PAUL KELLY's Farm near Peru, Ind., last month. Kelly only recently returned from "SA VE MONEY WITH JOHNNY" dates in Philadelphia. JOHNNY CANOLE JOHNNIE MARSHALL is current 7100 Sixth Avenue ly working promotions for DAVE 465 N.E 102nd Street Altoorta, Pa. 16003 Miami Shores, Fla. 33138 (814) 944-9347 WHARTON, who operates a magic (305) 751-0206 or 943-0003 show in the east. August 9, 1976 Page 9 DUO DATES Show Talent Of special interest this The program offered by the week is the fact that two shows Wallenda Circus during its recent are scheduled to appear in Denver tour featured: at the same time. The TNT & Royal Introductions, Dave Mattox; Olympic Circus will play there on Bill Browning, overture; Display Aug. 11-15 and the John Strong with St. Armand Troupe, Mafalda Circus plays there on Aug. 12-13. and Navarros; Kurt & Kayleah, aerialists; Vidbell's ponies; Geronimo, high dive; Clowns; Pam FRED GIFFORD (Seaweed, the Rosaire's chimps; Al's Lemonzeen, Clown) lost a leg in an operation comedy car; Aerial Ballet (12) at New Bedford, Mass. As soon as featuring Raquel; The Atos Troupe he could get into a wheel chair trampoline; The Wallendas, high he donned wardrobe and make-up to wire. entertain the other patients. After intermission were: The CHRIS FISHER and her hus- Flying Dells; Zamperlas, bikes; band, F. C., operate a restaurant Clowns; Pam Rosaire's dogs; The in Peru, Ind. They had a circus Jordanas, upside-down unicycle; of their own in the 1930*s. Vidbell's elephants; the Napoleon Riders; Capt. Eddy Ventura, rock- director; Mel Radney, special et car, Fireworks (at night). lighting and Bruce Freem, of New Staff for the circus includ- York, wardrobe. ed: Karl Wallenda, producer; Pa- Clown Alley featured: The tricia Kay, talent; Enrico Bogino Sherman Bros; Al Ross; Bubba Has- props; Carla Wallenda, aerial tings and Hymie Berger. Experienced Animal Men Wanted DUE TO ENLARGING OUR ATTRACTIONS WE NEED: 2 Experienced elephant men (not trainers) to care for 8 elephants. Must be a Diesel Semi-driver. 1 Man for bear act - Must drive a Diesel 1 Man for new tiger act - Must care for animals and drive a Diesel semi. Write: JOHN CUNEO, HAWTHORN CIRCUS CO. c/o Marineland & Game Farm, 7657 Portage Road Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Call: (416) 354-3792 Page 10, The Circus Report Must Pay PtaUc 06 Last week District Court Some 250 people attended Judge Theron Wood ruled that dare the July 4th Bicentennial Picnic, devil Evel Knievel was liable for sponsored by the Show Folks of the mess left by his fans some Sarasota. A wide variety of food two years ago when they gathered was available and enjoyed by all. to watch him make his planned The entertainment, featur- jump across the Snake River Can- ing children of club members, was After listening to arguments directed by Grace Ivanov. The from both sides, Judge Wood, of program included t Susi Senhouser, Twin Falls, said the bond taken M.C.; Tammy Anderson (10), Nina out by Knievel was for guarantees Meluzi (10) and Mia Arnosi (7), of clean-up expenses. No amount acrobatics; Edelweiss Rodrigues was set in the judgement. (11), singing and dancing; Mia(7) Later prosecutor Frank Dykes and Jean-Paul Arnosi (10), bare- said that Knievel and two firms - back riding and the final trick Snake River Canyon Enterprises had Mia doing a free stand on a and United Pacific Insurance Co.- galoping pony; Terry Senhouser. would be sent bills. Also entertaining weret Lori Hall doing magic and John Senhouser, A FIRST (Continued) vocalist. A marching, flag waving the trick was planned for the finale closed the program. engagement at Inglewood. At the Games for children and the present time it is not planned adults were directed by Balila. to make the new trick a regular part of the act. It will probab- ly be repeated on opening nights at- major show dates. Holiday With Horses Aug. 10-11 Spartanburg, S. C. In Mrmoriam ~\ 13-14 Winston-Salem, N.C. CHUCK SATEJA, popular cir- Rose City Rides cus clown, who toured with many Aug. 10-14 Puxico, Mo. shows and also helped teach clown Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show work at RBBB's Clown College, Aug. 9 Victoria, B.C. died at Jefferson, Ohio, on July 12 Walla Walla, Wash. 28th., after a long illness. Sur- 14-15 Spokane vivors include a sister. Tip Top Shows ELIZABETH RITTER and SANDOR Aug. 11-15 Wilmot, Wise. RASKY (they portray Mr. 6. Mrs. W. G. Wade Shows Tom Thumb) will be married in the Aug. 9-14 Jackson, Mich. center ring of RBBB's Blue Unit 40 Horse Hitch at Oakland (Calif.) on Aug. 26th. Aug. 12-17 Springfield, 111. August 9, 1976 Page 11 BILLY BARTON Hefty grosses are being recorded by the George-Matthews Cir- cus as Sid Kellner guides his show through the deep south, an area most tented shows avoid in July. For the first seven days the show drew nothing less than 3/4 houses for each performance, while at- tendance at Shreveport (July 17- ing the show's title. New string- 18) resulted in 3 packed houses, ers, obtained through Herbie Web- a straw house and a half house. er, were rebuilt by Nick Bengor, The latter was due to a rain eliminating the need for toe pins storm and late arrival of two C ables and chains from from to seat trucks. back jacks support the seats. The The G-M show followed Super show is using only four seat wa- Circus into Shreveport by a week gons. The other three are in and into Monroe by Royal Hanne- storage until the major promotion ford by one day. Neither show af- stands come up in the east, when fected er circus in any- the two other tent sections will way The current one ring format, be added as well, plus at least with seating for 2500 people, is two additional acts. working out extremely well and The program has a twist in the public enjoys the program that a story-line connects the ac (1 hr,45 min) and likes the idea tion. A young boy (Tim Bickmore) of being close to the action. A comes to the circus seeking em- totally revamped interior concen- ployment. Dialogues between him trates attention to each act and and Ed Russell (ringmaster) con- offers advantages that a multi- tinue throughout the performance ring set-up can possibly provide. until the very end when he does New "gallows" crane bars his act. have been constructed that per- Most shows that open late in the season find it difficult to mits four aerial riggings to be secure talent that does not have hung without being struck. The box seats are painted red, white conflicting bookings, consequent- and blue, containing chairs bear- Continued on Page 13) Circus Acts Wanted MANY DATES AVAILABLE Send photo and resume to: BERTOLINO AGENCY 80 BOYLSTON STREET • BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS O2116 Page 12 The Circus Report BILLY BARTON (Continued) ANTONUCCI on DuBois Circus World'. EARL TEGGE, of TNT & Roy Al and MISS APRIL (hi pole) had al Olympic, spent his early times fair dates. with Howard Suesz's Hagen Bros. TOMMY BENTLEY says "promo- Circus and Mills Bros....Person- ters are the circus industry's able MARIO ALBERTI makes a splen- unsung heroes" and I agree - in did Ringmaster. I was amazed at part. Without promotion or spon- such maturity emanating from one sors most shows wouldn't last.It's so young. He and Barbara will be unfortunate, however, that the with Holiday Hippodrome in '77. reliable promoter often finds him- CARMEN DEL MOLING was claw- self drowned in the backwash of ed on the neck by a nervous bear. the Rip-Off Artist who creates Though the scratches were slight heat for promotions, circuses and she walked around with a stiff sponsors as well. neck. She and Hubby, HUNKIE JOHN- KAREN and HAPPY DAVIS vis- SON, are eliminating one of three' ited the Rudy Circus in Cincy; bears, adding two baboons. ditto CFA's BOB HOBAN and DON Newest rumor is that CLIFF SANDMAN, who took scale measure- VARGAS plans a second unit in *77 ments of Eddy Ventura's Rocket - as long as he doesn't call it Car During" a visit to Hunt's the "red" and "blue". There MUST Circus Farm I learned my father, be a more original appellation!.. LOU BARTON, has been dead for ...Marilyn Monroe, look-a-like three years which may sound bizar- LONI VAN VOORDEN never missed a re but isn't; not when it's known show despite a painful back in- we had been estranged. I was a- ;ury....LILY KRISTENSEN has a dopted by his brother, George, inther that makes noise like men well known circus owner. Both men awing wood, which is darn WEIRD were expert animal trainers when heard in the middle of the RUDY JACOBI's greeting to n ght...JERRY LIPKO replaced AL me upon arrival in Cincy (my firs! time with Rudy Bros.) was: "Well, HELP WANTED you can't win 'em all. You've finally caught up to Rudy." The Ross Bear Act is looking "Think nothing of it," was my for a man who has worked with reply, "I also caught up to Sid a bear act. Experience is ne- Kellner." cessary! Good Salary! See you down the road, luvs. Write or Call Collect: WANTED: Extra small ponies for GEORGE ROSS a liberty act. PRICE MUST BE Rte. 1, Holmes, N.Y. - 12531 RIGHT. Contact: Hal Haviland as Phone: (914) 878-6757 per King Bros. Circus route. August 9, 1976 Page 13 GEORGE-MATTHEWS (Continued) DOLORES BIBLE is recovering ly a few of the acts currently or from an accident in which she had the show are here for a few weeks her arm and hand cut badly. She and will be replaced by others. is a former show owner and still The program currently runs: breaks animals for various acts. Overture; Introduction by Tim BUD INSCHO, Jr., has been Bickmore; The Williams, dogs; named circus chairman for the Dialog B; Doubleday & Co., goril- Houston Arabia Shrine Temple. He la comedy; Dialog C; The Waltims. succeeds TED ROGERS who passed risley; Clowns (Harry Ross, Zip- away on June 4th. po, Mary Wise); Dialog D; Lu Ann GENE DETROY and THE MARQUIS Jacobs, ; Dialog E; Inga CHIMPS are booked at the Tropica- Williams, juggling; Clowns; Uncl« na Hotel in Las Vegas thru 1977. Heavy's Pork Chop Revue; Inter- OSCAR DECKER, AL ROACH and mission. PAUL NEFF (Cfa's) visited the Big After intermission comes: Peru, Ind., Circus Festival dur- Los Latinos, wire; Dialog G; the ing July. Clowns; Dialog H; G-M elephants with Alfonso Magana and Lu Ann; Los Commancheros, double traps; ATTENTION Prince Najvez; Clowns; Final Dia- False, misleading, yes even ma- .log goes into Tim's solo; Closing licious rumors should be de- Dialog and Exit March. ploredby everyone, performer, Cliff Moressi has the band. producer and showman alike. There is no side show on this Still they crop up! Still they tour. Staff includes: Sid Kellnei persist! owner/mgr; Matt Kellner, Contact- Any false rumor can cause un- ing; Ed Russell, announcer; Nick told damage to a performer's Bengor, supt., Eric Jaegger, can- reputation, which may never be vas; Rick Brown, props; Glenn repaired. Any rumor, regardless McCaskey, eletrician; Herbie Web- of its source, is only one side er, concessions; Lee Mister, of a story, not the complete cookhouse; Sid Fields, 24 hour truth. man; Barbara Forgi, purchasing Recent rumors alleging the un- agent; Wally Bickmore, welder; reliability of illusionist, Virgie Johnson and Maria Brad- ringmaster, side show manager shaw, ticket wagon and Leo, the Mike Martin are just that .... mechanic. rumors and completely false! THE BARRY MILLER TROUPE is Signed: MIKE MARTIN appearing at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, N.J. this week. Page 14 The Circus Report by M. L. DUPONT helped to let folks know the cir- The Royal Hanneford Circus cus was in town. However, if all jumped into Monroe (La.) after a had gone as it should the finan- poor three day stand with Super cial success of the circus would Circus at Shreveport. The date have been assured. here (July 17-18) was played at During the show's stay in the Civic Center, where an excel- Monroe, Mrs. George Hanneford,Sr. lent show, full of excitement and flew to New Orleans and brought color was presented. back her grand-daughter Nelly Just prior to the show's Hanneford, whose mother is in a arrival the Civic Center's direc- New Orleans hospital. Nelly made tor resigned following a dis- her debut here in Monroe and was agreement with the new Mayor. Dur an instant hit with the audience. ing the first negotiations of Also making her first clowning bringing in the Hanneford circus, debut was "Little Doe** grand- the center had agreed to co-spon- daughter of "Do Do, the Clown" sor the show. However, instead, (M. L. Dupont). She has clowned they brought in a local Parish for a variety of promotions, etc. Firefighters Assoc. as the show and appeared in an RBBB produc- sponsor. tion number, but this was her In the past the rent at the first appearance as a clown in a Civic Center has been $750 per full fledged circus. day or 10Z of the take, whichever was bigger. This year they made a change, charging $750 per show, over $4000 for promotion, $1000 LARRY LEWIS, trick rider for the center help, plus a per- and roper, was featured at the centage for the phone room oper- Antioch (Calif) fair last week. ators and sponsors. Whatever was ANGELA and TED AXEMAN were left would go to the circus. It among the show folks who attended was a case of too many cutting up the CFA Convention. Angela and the pie and a "rip-off" on the her late husband, Jack Moore, part of the center. started the Carson & Barnes show. Virtually no posters or ad- DON F. SMITH recently dona- vertising had been used prior to ted a 115 year old Van Amburg & the show's arrival. This reporter Co. Great Golden Chariot litho to was able to quickly set-up adver- the Ringling Museum in Florida. tising campaigns at several shop- THE JUMPING JACKS are work- ping centers and malls, as well ing at "Gaslight Village" (N.Y.) as at a Y-Day Camp. These last thru Sept. 12th. They are doing minute efforts on everyone's part trampoline and a 50 ft dive. August 9, 1976 Page 15 Royal Wild West DENVER SHOW When the Royal Wild West Cir A special show called "Roman cus played New Milford (Conn.) Holidays Circus" was featured at on July 23rd they showed to two the Villa Italia Mall in Denver full houses. They don't use a top (Colo.) July 12-17. The show was and instead have the trucks park- presented three times each day, ed in a circle with sidewall be- Monday thru Saturday and drew big tween them. In case of rain a crowds. Everyone received excel- canopy is hung from the trucks to lent media coverage on all local cover the seating area. TV stations. They carry one seat truck, The program featured: The all other seats are traditional Barry's comedy trapeze; Phil and circus style. The show has an In- Francine with "Baby Dondi"; The dian male elephant named Titey" Miller Bros., aerial cradle and which is worked by 8 yr. old Shar "Gorgo," the comedy gorilla. on Hilton and her grandfather 0. J. Schleentz, who owns the show. Spry. 74 yr. old Joe Myers is the ETHEL JOYCE was grateful producing clown and handles show for the help she received from announcements. There are also two Circus Fans JIM and ANGIE RHOONEY other clowns with the circus. who spent two weeks traveling wito The program features: Intro- the Beatty show. Jim helped out duction of Joe Myers; Sharon Kay, in the lion dept., with Ethel's web; Mr. X, magic; Hoot Hilton, dogs, was a horse leader for trained horse; Royal Ranch Ponies CHIEF JOSEPH and worked as a bull Jack Jackson & Co., acrobatics; hand for FREDDY LOGAN. Clowns; Sharon with elephant; The act; Dr. Doolittle's Animal Hiltons, sharpshooting. Friends; Jackson & Co., trampo- Following intermission comes line; Charles Hilton, comedy car; Uncle Zeke and his mule; Bicenten Clowns; Lipko's chimps; Closing iSpec. nial Liberty Spec; Spinning plate David P. Orr THE BALE FAMILY ELVTN BALE and J.EANETTE WILLIAMS The Worlds Most Fabulous Thrilling Acts with RBBB Circus COL. E. T. BALE'S CONTINENTAL HORSES At RBBB Circus World -- Haines City, Fla. IRENE, GLORIA, NITA and BONNIE "The Bale Sisters" High School Horses on tour with "Holiday With Horses"