JUNE 1, 1940 Vol. 52. No. 22

EDDIE LE BARON And His Orchestra !ust Completed Three Cur- secutiveYears RAINBOW ROOM. Rcckefel lerCenter New York C-; eniog May 3 D Peacc.c Terrace. E'AK ER HOTEL. Da.:ar.Texas DECCA AND ROYALE P E CORDS Exclus .e Monagernent

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Thank You, America, for the Big Reception ALFRED COURT The Master of Wild Animals Featured With RINGLING BROS. BARNUM AND BAILEYCIRCUS with his 60 ferocious wild beasts including:

LIONS SPOTTED LEOPARDS

TIGERS MOUNTAIN LIONS

BLACK JAGUARS GREAT DANE DOGS

POLAR BEARS SPOTTED JAGUARS

OCELOTS BLACK PANTHERS

HIMALAYAN BEARS BLACK LEOPARDS

PUMAS NEIN LEOPARDS

COUGARS AFRICAN PANTOS

Alfred Court presents his 3 big mixed groups worked by himself and his famous trainers:

Prince Amdon Damoo Dhotre Miss May Kovar Frederick Olsen

Alfred Court's actisespecially adaptedfortheaters,fairsand other presentations,indoor and outdoor.

ALFRED COURT Care of The Billboard 7564 Broadway New York City June 1, 1940 The Billboard 29 MAIL ON HAND AT Mason, Mrs. Birdie L. C. Dernerast, Bill Gorman, BillRM. Wall CINCINNATI OFFICE May, Jeanette Demetro, Tom (Gorman Show) Johnson, Coster Mays,Mrs.Bobby Demorest Jr..BobGraham, Ray E. Johnson. Ernest 25-27 Opera Plaits. Meeks. Mrs. Jane Dempsey,Happy Graves. C. H. Johnson, Harry Miller, Mrs. A. B. Dent, C. R. (Doc)Johnson. Jack Miller, Delores Dexter, JamesJ. Gray,Bill Johnson. Mr. Jessie Parcel Post Miller, Helen DiCarlo & DuBois Grreeeenn.. CoteWll. E. Johnson Sr., Brannan, Harry, 30 Holbrook. Vincent Miller, Patsy Letter List DiShon, Jack M. H. Newton M. Brenman, A White, 17,Mitchell, Mrs. Diablo Chief Greer, Havert Johnson, Robt. L. (Booklet). 3c Larson, Lenore. Audry Pat Diaz, bon R. Gregory, Wilfred, Johnson. W. H. Carrigan, J. E.. 10c 10eMitchell, Mrs. Diaz, Smoker Mgr.Jones. Deacon Crowe. Mrs. E. C. lidwin. Walter. 3e Kittle Dickens, Raleigh Gresaham. 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Gallagher, MMinniers. PiEzaathew, Ted McAleer, Stewart EL MMartin,s Also state how long the forwarding address is to be used. jann (continuedvfrom page31) June I, 1940 30 The Billboard WORLD'S FAIRS NEW YORK GOLDEN GATE WORLD'S FAIR INTERNATIONAL "For Peace and Freedom" EXPOSITION FLUSHING, L. 1. May II to Oct 27 SAN FRANCISCO May 25 to Sept. 29

1,000,000 Paid Paid Attendance First -Day Crowds KeepHourly Sat., May 18 229,453 Sun., May 19 222,580 Mark Is Passed Mon., May 20 25,837 Pace With DebutGates of 1939 Tues., May 21 32,593 SAN FRANCISCO, May 27.-EmergingUnitedStatesCommissionerGeorge Wed., May 22 25.628 from seven months' slumber, GoldenCreel. Mayor Rossi,illathis home, On the 9th Day Thur., May 23 17.926 Gate International Exposition reopenedspoke from his bedside.An hour-long Fri., May 24 35,475 on Saturday to startle skeptics whosaidGolden Forties Fiesta was a feature of NEW YORK, May 27.-As the World's the fair of 1939 would never see thelightthe event.Late afternoon ceremonies in Fair went past the 1.000,000 paid -admis- Second week total 589,492 of another day.Latest official check onthe Temple Compound included an ad- sion mark on its ninth day last Sun- Previously reported 553,630 attendanceindicatedthatthefiguredress by Harvey D. Gibson, chairman of day, May 19, concessioners and official- might fall short of last year's opening -the New York World's Fair board, who dom looked forward to the first peak Grand total, first two weeks_1,143,122 day crowd by a few hundred.At 11told his audience, which cheered lustily, period on Decoration Day next Thurs- First two weeks 1939 1,242,625 p.m. the official attendance wasgiventhat the New York fair was actively en- day.Last year the expo didn't reach *1940 decrease 99,503 as 127,222, equal almost hour forhourdeavoring to promote the success of the 1,000,000 until the 11th day, but this 1940dailyaverage 81,651 with that of last year's, when the open-San Francisco exposition. year'snine -day millionincludedtwo ing -day crowd totaled 128,697. week -ends, against two Sundays and onedesigner of the Parachute Tower, and Allexhibitsandconcessions,withGGIE AIMS AT 6,000,000 Saturday in 1939, owing to the fact thatthe operating company, from which theheavy emphasis on entertainment, were (Continued from page 3) the first Flushing opus bowed on Sun-commander withdrew as president a fewmore than 95 per cent complete, astheir auditorium in the Hall of Western day, withthisyear'sopening onaweeks ago.Jordan L. Mott, a directoragainst about 60 per cent at the 1939States.Terrell Jacobs' African Jungle Saturday. of the company, said a litigation willopening. Weather broke clear but windyShow will be a headliner on the Gayway. May 18 and 19 net cluster of 229,453start today in Federal District Court,and before noon the amusement area be-Last sets were raised for the Hollywood and 222,580 appeared to establish theNewark. Opening of the Tower is beinggan hammering away to crowdswhichShow, Stage Nine,andinthe same dominant second -edition drawing powerretarded pending an adjustment withpoured steadily thru the area until mid-building the Pantheon de la Guerre, of the fair. No Saturday last year wasthe commander, who holds patent devicesnight.Only a few operators kept theirgreat mural of the first war, was being better until June 3, when the paid drawused in the Jump's construction, withspots going until 2 am. erected. was 231,040.Last year's Decoration DayMott claiming these rights were assigned (Tuesday) crowd was 216,710,afigureto the company. Range of Prices $1,250,000 inBig Specs which seems certain to be passed with The "gouge" was definitely out this Everywhere on the grounds men and year, with restaurants and bars stickingmachines bustled like an army making good weather. close to expo -prescribed prices.Eatingcamp, and from their offices on the mid- Past week paid entries from Monday places were jammed, but there was noway Eddie Brown and Walter K. Sibley thru Saturday lured only slightly more On the shortage of food.Crowds were comfort-have not overlooked a detailfor the than 200,000, including a comparatively ably handled.None of the attractionsopening of the fun zone. About $1,250,000 poor 70.000 Saturday.It rained prac- Flushing Front and concessions asked more than $1 top.has been invested in the bigger specs. tically all week, and even when it didn't Most were at less than 50 cents andBilly Rose's Aquacade (6,800 capacity) the temperature was way down. A new By LEONARD TRAUBE ranged down to a dime. For example: was reportedly bank -rolled with $300.000. low was established on Thursday with America, Cavalcade of a Nation (6,000 a miserable 17,926 in miserableweather. NEW YORK, May 25.-A number of newSalici's Puppets, 25 and 40 cents; Billy Rose's Aquacade,25,40 and 75(re-capacity)cost$125,000torefurbish; Yet the total for the first two weeksconcessions were in the "being executed" Folies Bergere(3,500capacity)outlay isonly about100,000lessthan wasstage this week, which means that finalserved), afternoon; 40 and 99 (reserved), gathered during the corresponding periodapproval rests with the midway and creditnight.Folies Bergere, 25, 55 and 83 (re-estimated to be $100,000: Terrell Jacobs' served.Cavalcade, 40 and 65 (reserved);AfricanJungleland(2,050capacity), of 1939. departments. It's safe to say that all ofchildren, 25, afternoon; 50 and 75 re-$80,000;Worlda MillionYearsAgo, Biz for Shows Upped them will blossom out.They include:served), night.Hollywood Show, chil-$250,000;Salici'sPuppets(1,000ca- Because mid -week weather has beenHit It High, a high striker contracted bydren, 15; adults, 40.Ice Follies, children,pacity),$100,000;F.Herrick-Herrick's unusually inclement the fair has not yetHarry Hargrave, who also has the pay -as -10; adults, 25.Pantheon De La Guerre,Hollywood Show (2,000 capacity), $60,000; had opportunity to prove its Monday -you -go -out War Museum and an interestchildren, 10; adults, 25.Terrell Jacobs'Pantheon de la Guerre, $250,000. to -Friday power. Yesterday's weather wasin Ben Meyers' whale show; Bughouse,Jungleland,children,10; adults,25. Rose's Aquacade is the question mark even worse than Saturday's, and at11a glasshouse, which replaces Dr. Marston'sWorld a Million Years Ago, children, 10;of the fair, with doubt being cast that inthe morning the paid register was lessliedetector, which never panned out.adults, 25.Sally Rand's Nude Ranch,the water show can be a consistent win- than 9,000, whereas on a good SabbathLocation is in the Dodgem building and25.Miss America. 25. ner during the 128 -day run.Spot has a Day the morning flow would be threeoperators are Cy Bond. for Dodgem, and Rose's Aquacade packed them to the$30,000 weekly operating nut, heaviest times that amount. Clif Wilson, who has the Live Monsters;rafters at the four shows, each filling theon the island.The enterprise is facing Most of the better pay attractions con-De -Bunk -Her, another name for a ball -7,000 seats.New Cavalcade played toa $25,000 damage suit filed by Marie tinue to show healthier returns than lastthrowing game in which the gal is thrownonly fair crowds atits four perform-Friesen, swimmer, who allegesfailure year, when 100,000 and 150,000 days wereout of bed if the spheroid goes thru theances, the Aquacade being serious com-to keep a promise to hire her as an the usual thing.Even on very low at-hole.This one brings back to the expopetition to practically all of the biggeraquabelle at $40 a week. Complaint sets tendance days business is being 30 to 45scene none other than John Krimsky,specs.Patrons who couldn't make theforth that she was offered a job as per cent upped.Big production shows1939 entertainment director, and his asso-Rose extravaganza sought out Salici'susherette at $18 weekly instead. such as American Jubilee, Billy Rose'sciate in the project is Bill Larkin. Loca-Puppets; Night at Lake Placid, ice show, Rose declares it cost $250,000 to ring Aquacade, Gay New Orleans Village andtionisadjacent to Washington Hall;and Pantheon De La Guerre, which hadup the curtain on his Aquacade and will Winter Wonderland have had to cancelFisherman's Paradise, fishpond, a Johnlocations off the midway. cost about $750,000 to operate it for dura- The Headlining the attrac- performances, especially at night. Johnson project near his roller rink. GibsonIs Cheered tion of the fair. Rose spec is getting about 17 per cent tionare Johnny Weissmuller, Morton Orleans Village, with a Ripley's Odditorium, managed againDowney, Gertrude Ederle, Fred Waring's of the gate. Talking about Johnson, his World onby Frank Zambreno, was about top draw- terrific show and layout, has been draw-Wheels rink shoved off and first thing you Pacific Coast Glee Club, Esther Williams, ing them in the rain. ing card in comparison to other hold-Vincent Travers' Orchestra and Marshall know the girls from New Orleans villageovers.Terrell Jacobs' animal attraction, Harrison Forman's Thru Forbiddenstarted to practice there. Rink is 70x150new to the expo, working four shows,Wayne, Olympic diving champion. Tibet settled with the American Guildand the tabs are 10 cents for spectatorsplayed to good crowds, and could be said Fiesta Is Colorful of Variety Artists, paying off $15 eachand an additional 15 for skating in after-to be a leader among the more expensive Police asked strict adherence to a no - to 12 performers for a week's rehearsalnoons, with 15 and 25 cents evenings,concessions on the lot.Highly touted as several midway attrac- pay.Cast also was rebated $3 each for are staged. nude policy employees' pass book, indicating a newwhen amateur exhibitions World a Million Years Ago, also a new-tions prepared to open with that sort Contests will be put on later in season.comer, ran next in importance.Spot isof entertainment.Bob (Believe It or show is in the works with new personnel.An organ is used for music.Johnson,In a good position to get the populaceNot) Ripley may be a last-minute arrival, Guild claims signing of contracts withwho runs a rink in Cornwall, N. Y. (wherewhich stretchesoutalongthe mainwith Frank Zambreno, manager of Rip- White Way Casino, Hot and Cold Ice - tender Entombment Show, Ripley's Odditorium,we spent a few months during our stem.Sally Rand's Nude Ranch didn'tley's Odditorium, trying to make connec- Winter Wonderland, Hawaiian Show andyouth), is associated with Harry Illionsopen as the sensation it was a year ago.tions with his boss, who was en route others, and is "practically set" with thein operation of the Magic Carpet, whichOther nudist shows and live flesh de-from Santa Fe, N. M. Edwards -Crockett sepian attraction. has a most impressive front and shouldpartments on the gayway also felt a poor Nude Ranch, a real money earner last be in the success bracket. run of spectators for this type of enter-year, has Balinese rather than Western

Litigation on Tower tainment.All rides were popular withsets and costumes. Sally Rand will again Board Chairman Harvey D. Gibson at- On Wednesday evening, when the Greatkids. have a part of the show but refused to tended Saturday's opening ofGoldenWet Way was all but devoid of cash cus- Altho grounds were opened at 9 a.m.,discuss the financial arrangement under Gate International Exposition, returningtomers, Joe Dobish's lion escaped fromthe expo didn't officially embark on itswhich she will operate since she went thevisithere oftheSan Franciscoits cage in the Wall of Death motordrome1940 course until ceremonies which be-thru bankruptcy proceedings last year folks are out for fun, not fright. and gave an emergency police patrol,gan at 8 p.m. and included talks by Gov-following collapse of Gay Paree. Several hundred expo employees weremotorcycle cops and amusement depart-ernor Olson, President Marshall Dill and New fronts are on most of the shows. laidoff,includingcashiers,turnstilement operatives a hectic half hour or so Most effective are Jungleland and World men, attendants and guards,owing toin a driving rain. The nubian wasfinally a Million Years Ago.Ed Breckenbridge, the slim traffic, but there will be re-corralled and put back into its makeshiftFORD THEATER who managed the Incubators last year, instatement as crowds get better. Awooden cage in the back.Expo ruled (Continued from page 4) willoperate Fountain ofYouth,girl segment of employees is working on a parading and then offering confidential -show, with Frank Curran fronting. Last three and four -day basis at present. (Sec FLUSHING FRONT on opp. page)like testimonials as to why they justnight thecity concludeditsGolden After experimenting with hourly war love certain Ford cars.Then the lights news broadcasts over theloud -speaker to network thruout the grounds, thefair Additional Expo News go up and the patrons are invited GLEANINGS willbefound on the come up and have the charming models called them off on the theory that Page show them the beauties of the cars. page40intheFairs -Expositions folks are out for fun, not fright. Dept. Great showmanship all around. Department of this issue. Friction has developed between Corn - Radio (Shows from fair on upbeat)_8 Paul Denis. mender James H. Strong, inventorand June 1, 1940 WORLD'S FAIRS -LETTER LIST The Billboard 31 Forties Fiesta, a week's celebration that visited recently by Roy Barrett, clown,Schaffer, Chas. Tuba, Victor Wells, Robt.. White, Harry Young, 5. B. was carried into every districtin theand Esma Wilson and Marie Mang, aerial- BlackieTwohouse, Chief Lobster BoyWhitmer. KennethZembrine city and brought thousands of visitors Scheller, George Underwood. W. R. Wells, Wm. (Erie Wolfington, Bill Zimmer, Joseph ists. &hens, Louis Vail, Frank Diggers)Wyoming, Jack Zulong, Eric B. into the downtown area for festivities Schgrins, Harry Valentine. Richard Wenzel. Fred as colorful as San Francisco has ever Schienscher,Harry Van Arne, Pete Wenzel, Paul MAIL ON HAND AT seen. Gus Chan, the top -rank talker who wasSchilling, Capt. Van Ammering. Wesley, Sam in charge of the Lama Temple front hereSchilling, Lyle West. Stanley last year, has transferred ills affectionsSchnepel, Wimpy &Van & CharleyCorryWestbrook.Buster CHICAGO OFFICE PaulineVanDerKoor, Western, Geo. 404 Woods Bldg., FLUSHING FRONT to the Chinese Village at the SanfranSchwartz,Henna° HermanWestern, J. W. fair, where he's generalissimo of bally.Scott, Eugene Van, Herman E. Wendt all. Lamar 51 Wast Randolph SR (Continued from opposite page) Scott, George Varecka, Johnny Weston, Sammy that Dobish would have to eliminate theWith him Is his Lama assistant, DickScott, Pete & PollyVelardes Family Wheeler, Geo. Parcel Poet lion from the act and so tie maned speci-Moy.Friends here, including your cor-Scott, Wm. A. Vibbard, Paul L., Whetten, Fred D. Seelley,John MusicianWhite Cloud Chief Sigfried, La Rosa men was given to Frank Buck's Jungle -respondent, beg to announce that theySeleski, Carl A. Vincent, Roy White, Dan M. 2Ie land. miss him.He's a fine chap with a smileSelf, Frankie Virgil Sells, C. W. White. Geo. Red Women on his kisser during success and adversity. Vitch, Prof: L. LeeWhite, John C. Senior,George Volera, Stan White, Wm. A. 28Bell,Crystal Hedberg. La Rosa Billy Rose's Barbary Coast was thisWe wish him luck. Scrant, Jack Waddell,Peggy Whittier. Jack Broadbent, Betty Kennedy, Hazel week putting the finishing touches to a Sewell, Frank Wages, Johnnie Wilbert. whale Broadwell, Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. The pop -corn Seymour, W. 0. Wagner, Howard Wilkins, Grover D. M. Stella new circular bar right up front to get concession, whichShaffer,Billy R.Willander, John Brocklesby.SallyMarvell, Mrs. more bally and action.Arched entrancesgrossed upward of $181,000 Last year, isShaler, J. Waite. Kenneth Williams, F.dd Cress, Arlene Melvell. Thelma Shanks, DeWitt Walker, Chas. H. Williams, Fred X. Dixon,Irene Neal, Mrs. Jack on front and sides were also being framedbeing operated by the same Irian who inShapiro, Nathan Walker, Garnet Williams, HamboneDorey, Mrs.. M. E. '39 acted as general manager for theShare, Jack Nelson, Vivian to make the spot look more accessible. Wall, Adger A. Williams. J. A. Garnean, Mrs. Smith, Ann _ Lawrence Armour Chicago group, whichSharon, Alfred JoeWallace & Beach Williams,J.Beni. MinnieStewart. Mrs. Alex Whitfield, of the Aviation Grill Sharp, George Wallace, W. M. Williams, Mack Halley,Jacqueline FloretteB. (exhib area), Is putting in an open barheld the contract. He is C. E. Mulliken,Sharp, Otas Walsh, Earl B. Williams, Robt. J. SmilesWayne, Anne between American Jubilee and Winterwho has 20 stands, including one inShattuck,It.L. Walters,Eddie Williams, Stubby Halley. Ruth Weber, Chatita Aquacade.Mulliken has dressed andShaw, Bill Walters, Howard J.Williamson. Carl Wonderland. Hans Oberhammer designed Shaw, Daniel Ward. Dutch Willis. Floyd M. the front. equipped the booths with real showman-Speaks, Floyd Ward. Harold C. Willis,LittleBill Men ship, and each has been remade to ac-Shelton, Charlie Ward. J. Robt. & Wilson, Guy Zorima Gardens, featuring a dragon Shelton. Pat Allen, Capt. FrankMacDonald, Win, commodate the new all -electric machinesSheridan. J. R. JulienneWinaman, Sully Allison, John BertMcFadden, Fred dance (also near Jubilee), will spring anywhich were styled, designed and con- Ward. Sid Winstanley. Robert Ballantine, Carl McKenzie, J. H. Sherman, G. B. Wardell, W. H. Winstead Mighty Bert, minute now under William McCloskeystructed by Advance Mfg. Co.,ofSt.Shields, Wilmet Warner, James C. Minstrels Benny Makinsom. Jack operation. Louis. Shipley, Claud Warren, S. B. Winters, Fritz Brown, Curtis (High Diver) Anticipated take goes much be-Shooting Stars, TheWarrington, ClaudeWinton, Ellis Burns Jr., Bob Moore, Wesley J. Dick Edwards and Fred Crockett are to Shore, Jack Canares, Victor Mangean,Spencer yond last year's under the schedule set Warrington, ClydeWiscom, Wm. S. (careCannon'sManning, Otis convert theirPlantationintoa Tomby Mulliken.It's a lot of pop corn, butSickels, Willard WarshayAkbar Withrow. Richard Tent Show) show. Sigler,Billy Wasso,Ralph F. Marlowe, Donald it can be done. Silver State Show Watkins, I. J. Wolf, Billy Cannon Tent ShowMoody, Charles Carroll, Jerry E. Mount, Barry Margolita, vocalist with own piano ac- SiTUMS, Armand Watson, Carl Wood,Virgil Carson, Rex W. Myers & Insko companiment, is at Schlitz Palm Garden Frank Buck's Jungleland is pulling aSimms, Carl AlonzoWoodard,Robt. Cass, Chester Simpson, Oscar Watts, Tex Peavine Lee Nadig, Jack for an indefinite run. pretty neat educational feature which isSinderson, R. L. Way, Prof. Woodruff, James E.Clendenin, David L.Noon. Gilbert Tip to We the People radio program:calculated to draw wide word-of-mouthSisson, Bernard Webb, Clyde Woods, Bryan Cline,Ernie Paige & Jewett Skidmore, A. L. Webb. Joe B. Woods, Pete Slim Cole, Charles Pane, Billy How about presenting Art Briese, of theattention. This is a series of three -a -Slaughter, Ken Webster, Geo. Wright, Donald Cress, Chas. Paulsen. Henry V. Duffield fireworks corps, as the youngestweek lectures by volunteer guests for the Slay, Howard Wedingeamp, A. P.Wyatt, Buck Davis, Louie (Drummer) Slusser,E. Weever, Edwin Yager, Chas. De Rosselli, Joe Petri. Bobbie pyrotechnician in the business? benefit of school kids who are interestedSmith, Bert Minn. H. B. Regan, Mr. & Mrs. Weil, Harry Yamanaka Troupe in wild -animal life.It will be offeredSmith, Bill Weis, Ben Yancey, Johnnie Duvall, Harry C. G. W. Smith, Clifford A. Dyer,Paul Reichert, Gilbert Working quietly but efficiently in thefree to classes on specified afternoons, Wellington, Harry Yoder. A. B. Ellet,Frank J. Riggs, Chuck Amusement Department at the Boathousewith topics chosen by teachers. Smith. Frank N. K.Young, J. J. Fayne, Mr. & Mrs. R088, Harry A. Smith, Gentleman Wells, C. W. Zalesky, Anthony is Joe Walsh, who is field supervisor of TorchvWells. Jack Zander. Doc HarrySawyers or White, shows and games. Even some bally vets are watching howSmith. Harvey M. (Electrician )Zano, R. A. Fox, Benny Raymond Walsh, one of the Smith, H. W. Wells. John Zarate, Lupe Gasca, Leo Shaffer. Frankle ablest outdoor promoters in the business,Jimmy Hurd turns tips at Slim Kelley'sSmith, Ray Wells -Powell Zerado, Frank Gillespie, Eddie Show, Carl Palace of Wonders, expose of illusions,Smith, Speedy Goldstein, Teddy Simmons, Warren has been with major carnivals, including Gregory, Chuck F, now subtitled "Fakatorium." . , . Smith, Walter, MAIL ON HAND AT Melville -Reiss, Sheesley and many an- Ben Bandleader Hopkins, Bob Sperry. Robert L. other, and knows all the answers.InMeyers' two elongated trucks containingSmyth. Harry Ingleston, R. H. Spirides, George whales were put into position adjoiningSuedeker,Bart Johns. Ellery Stacy. Lorry recent years he has been specializing in Snook, Ansel T. NEW YORK OFFICE JacksonStevens.Earl bingo operations. He is sure to be a creditthe Odditorium.Whalery works at aSnyder, Merle C. 1584 Broadway, Keene, William K.Swanson, Carl0. dime. . . . Kerwin. Pat Thompson, Jimmie to the department headed by George Visitors spotted: Mr. andWaterman. Roy Ketron, Frank (Cork Gallery) Smith and Doc Shean. Mrs. Patty Conklin, Thomas(Fuzzy)Sonderland,Capt. Women King, George Vincent, Bill Carl Joseph (Guitar) Hughes, Jack(Rock -01a)Nelson,ArtSonmers, Benny Lewis, Elwood Hughes, Tommy McNeilSouth, Earl Applegate, Mrs. JoeINfylie, Pearl Knapp, Jim Weber, Herbert After closing with the Olympia Circus Soward. F. W. AndyArden. Jean Pat, Miss La Pierre, ArmandWolfe, Capt. Rocky and Eddie Ackerson, and a zillion others. Birdseye, Marian M.Patterson. Lois Lewis, Chas. A. Wong. Nee in Chicago, Whitey Harris flew here to Spear, Rob Blaise, Fannie Priddy, Pat Lewis, Joe Wright, Win. . . . Face ofBillFisher, of fair'sSpillman, Hank resume his work as clown cop at Jimmie Splinter,Royal Boland, Tune Ray,Dorothy Lubeck. Emor Lynch's Goodrich Arena tire -testing op'ry,amusement division, has been a vivid redSpoat, Melvin & D'Alu, Nina Richards, Nellie MAIL ON HAND AT since he was taken for a waiter at the CeliaDicson. N. L. Riegle. Marie doing his didos 4 p.m. demon- Sprager, Fenton.Mabel Ross (Mrs. strations. Hiswife,Hazel,formerlyZombie club.... Joe Hoefle is now beingSpring, Tony Garnett Sisters TedWilliams) ST. LOUIS OFFICE called "Champagne Joe.". . . Sam Min -Stacey, Harry Goss, 011ie Russell. Mrs. known as Hazel Cotter, aerialist, who has Haskell. Geraldine Buddy 890 Broads Bldg. been under the care of Dr. Max Thorek,kin, who has the tintype priv at Winter (Turk)bluff,Tiny St. John, June Wonderland, has been around at many Staltlin,E.af. Kunde, AdolphineScotti, Nova Parcel Post Chicago, for the last few weeks, recovered Stanley, Arthur Jordan, Vera Sihaman. N. expos and just plain fairs, includingStanley, Chas. W. Goad, Chas., 3c Ray, Whitey. So sufficiently to join her spouse. They wereCleveland. Stanley. Rev.A. King, Lucille Smith, Mrs. Henry Stanley, Tommy LaRose, Jerry J. Ihle, Jos. T., 3c Jerome, Albert. 80 Stanton, John Lane, Judy Smith, Vera Starling, J. J. Lee. Clara Trevor.Bubbles Women Morrison. Sandy Parker, James RockRawlins, Bill McLoughlin.Helen Wagoun, Fanny LETTER LIST Parker. IA, Starr, Frank H. Micieli, V. Ward, Nereida Avery, Mrs. RubyFredricks.Maxine Mort, Joe Ray, Percy Steele, H. L. Moore, Babe Bass. Mrs. Sam Gerry. Mrs. F. J. Moses, Pant R. (Allen & Parker)Ray, R.E. Steele, John Leslie Caswell Grimes, Mrs. aleArdle, V. Martini, Mike Parkison, Harry Ray, Reuben Steinberg, Jos. Carl (Collins)Weiss, Mrs. J. C. Beach, Mrs. Mossey. H. Ray. Sailor Moore, Florence Williams. Miss Pat Mildred Patricia McCabe, Francis J.Marvo Attra. Massey, Ralph Perot! Troupe Steinberg, Ivan - L. A. Yucotino, Agnes Blanchard, Mrs. filer.Miss Lee McCain, Wrestler Marro the Great Mott, Chas. W. Parra. John ThomasRaymond,Daniel Lucile Thos. A.Howard, Mrs. JonnieMaseman,DouglasHuxley,Joe Parrish, Mae & Raymond the Stephens, Clms. A. Cheyenne, Mrs. Pauline McCarthy. E. R. Massey, Harvey Muller. Geo. W. Billy GreatSterling, John W. Men James Hughes, Lillie McCarthy, GeorgeMatter, Floyd R. Munsey, Wm. Pasell, Sam Reading. W. Stevens, Dennis Clifton. Mrs. W. L.Lowe. Mrs. Iola McCarthy. John J. Matthews, Bob Mnrnhy, A. Patterson, Dean Reardon. Tom Stevens, Dick Adams. George Levier, Forrest Cook,Phyllis Moorehead. Mrs. McClellan, J.T. Matthews, GrantleyMurray. Eddie l'aulert,Albert Redis. Dad Stevens, George Ali,Walter Luke Leroy & Pearl Conley, Mrs. Betty C.S. McClure, Harry Mathews, Jimmy Murray, J. L. Paxton, Frank Red River Valley Stickle. Charles (Hon.)Light, Louis Dann, Rose, Pipkin, Mrs. Charley McCluskeY, Wm. Matson. Alden Murry. Harry Pearman, Mike ShowStillman,Francis Amana. Alfred McDinnall, James Astrology Renfro, Melita V. McCord, PerryJ. Mayer, Alvin Myers, Joe Peck. Kenneth L. Reece, Jess Stokley.C.A. Arnold. William Mace,Ernie Doria, Miss B.L.South. Mrs. E. L. Myrna the Mentalist Stone, Geo. B. McCormack,Cecil Mayer, Buster Pedro & Luis Reed. Frank El, Storey. Bagby, George Mack. Joey Farmer, Mrs. Stanley. Dorothy Mcfreery, J. A. Mayer, Wm. BusterNagel, Carl Peircy. George ReedGabe Bill BamaBailey, Albert A. Manning & Class PaulineStanley, Rose Mayes,Jack Nansfield, Robert Stringbam, C. J. Strahle, Mrs. Eddie afeCuen, George Penney. John A. Reed, F. Stanley Stronsky, *Terry Banal. Leo Makinson, Jack Firestone, Mrs. McCullough, O. R.Maylon, Wm. Napoles, Louis Penney, Prof. JohnReeder, Frank Struble, Orange F. Ben, Larry Malang, William Marine West, Mrs. Lee McFarland. Jack Mayman, Gilbert Nash, James Penny, A. B. Reese, W. K. Berk, Ben Martinez,C. Fortune. Mrs. Willis. Mrs. maws Maze, Slick Naszodian, Nick Student, Wm. McFarling. Pat Penny. Gen. NL Reeves, Billy St imburg Ernie Bolt,J.P. (Marlyn & George E. McGee. Milt Mead, Raymond Nathansen, Sidney Perkins,Frank D.Reeves Jr., JimmieSturm, W. T. Bradley. Bill Martinez) McGee, Thomas. Meagher. Herbert Nei f a chJerome Perkins. W C. Void.S.C. WhiteySuarez,Baldy Joe Brock, Lew Ma tesoff, ,Harry Men Wm.Medley, Thomas Nelson, Chas. Perry. Can. Reid, W. Sudduth, F. Buckley,Malcolm Mayes, Prof. McGill. Leo Meechy, Montana (Forest Wizard)Perry. Frank Reilly, Jim Burns & Bumache LivingtonAdams, Enid N. LeDonx, Leo McGill.J.WalterMeek. Frank Nelson. Jack. Rodeo WhiteyReitzel, Jay T. Suggs, George Buns, T. K. Merkin, Barry Adams. W. J. Leonard. Ray McGinnis. Boh Nelson.Morris Suggs, W. E. (Candy)Lewis, Richard A. Melville. Bert Pesliong, Win. J. Rendelle, Buck Sullivan, Artie Calvert, E. Miller, Johnie A. Lovell.Jack MeGowan, Pat Mercy,FrankF. Nemar. J. F. Peterson, King Reynolds,li a rold Sullivan, FA Carlos & Dolores Miner. Ted Albright. Roy McCord, Singer McGuire, Toughy aferrills, The FourNesbitt. Win. T. KongReynolds, Jack Sullivan, Texas Carmen, :tames Morgan, Frank Anderson. Ray E. alaekey. V. V. McGurk, Geo. Merrithew, C. E. New, Bert Peterson, Wilfred Rice, A. C. JackCarrington.H.K.Munoz, J. DeNeosta (Blackjack) McKay, Jas, W. Merritt, W. J. Newcomb. Keen K.Petrantes,Mike Richardson, Henry Castigan, FA Murphy, Eugene J.Bahnsen, William Mansfield. BobbY & McKee, Edmon PrescottNewham, Gordon Peza, Fred Summers. Edward Cecil. J. P. 3f urptiree,T.JeffTiales, Pete McKenzie, Richardson, HubertSutton,HarryJ. DuncanMertz, Roy Newton, C. C. Phelps. W. P. P.Swanson,S. Chant, Robert H.Neely, K. M. Beach,Barry Mansour, S. R.Meserve, W. E. Newton, H. Z. Philbert. Edw. Richie, Jack Sykes, Jack Chapman, LawrenceNekon, Bud Behnsen, William Meade, W. H. McKenzie. Joe Metro Shows Nicholas. J. Phillips,Btair B. Richman. Paul W.Tait Bros.' Show Chapman. Red Nelson. Eugene Bell, C. H. Meeker, Bobby McKinney, Frank Meyer. Clint V. Nichols, Rudy Red Phillips,Ellis Ride, Wm. Tait. Edwin StewartCooper. Tex Nuss, Bill & Gert Brady, J. W. Miller, Joe Dave McKinney,James Michalek. John E.Nickel, Joe Phillipps,Ernest Ries, Dutch Talbot, Hugh Crosby, Jack O'Donnell,J. Brooks, G. C. Mitchell, Fred McKinnon, WalterMichel, Sam Nix, Grady Phillips, Hord Riley. Ed Speed Talor, Mickie Dale, Don & Lee O'Rourke. Texas Brouse,Nick (Slick) McKnight, CharlesMiller, Cash Nutter.S.N. Phillips, J. D. Riley. Mike Tami, Slim Daley, Frank Odom, Homer Bryer, Charley Moen. Mike McMeekin. J. E. Miller,F.E. O'Brien. Dick, aliasPhlegar, Panl Ripley, Jack Tan, Alex Davis, M. C. Owens. William Tiryer, Harry Moody, Charles McNeely, Jackie Miller, Harry Richard Lindemood Piccolo. :Intones Risk, John Taylor,Billy C. DeWilfred.Billy Patterson. John A.Bryer,R. L. Morgan, Bile McNeil. (Thief HappyO'Brien, Don Pierre, Doc Roacia John Taylor, Ray Denniker. Paul Perry, John Jos. Cherry, Johnny Morgan, Steve Eagle EyeMiller, Wm. WalterO'Brien,W. C. Piercy, IT. W. StrotherTaylor, Russell R. Puffy, James J. Perry, Cap Clark,Prof.Lee Murray, Robert McNeil. Frank Milne, Eddie O'Connell, Thomas Pine, Phil Roach, John Win,. Teitenberg, Herb Eagan, Thomas P. Preisler,Charles Lloyd George MeSapdden, afissiek, Ti O'Dare, Jimmy Pines, C. A. BullsTennis, Theodore Edwards. Swede Rains, Arnold L. Coley Jr., JeffersonO'Dea. James RichardMitchell. Frank C.O'Day. Jack Peg Pinto. Jimmy Roark, Charlie Terrill, Denis Fii)lds, Jackie Ray. William A. Cousins, toy J. Robert MeSween, Max J. Mitchell, Geo. O'Day, Timothy Pinkin, Charley S. Robbins.L.A. Thiel% Roy A. Flores, Joe Redington, Joseph Crowder. Dutch Ray, Whitey Mace. Herbert HowsonO'Hara. Harry J. Pies. Stanley J. Roberson, Herman Thomas, F. J. (Mexican)Retti. Bill Crowell, H. W. Rodgers, Harry Mack.Carl Mitchell,LarryC.O'Herne. Lee Poole. Forrest Roberts. Clint Thomas. Geo. Frankes, Henry Richard The Great Darnell, Hank Roma. Prof. Mack & Jack Mitchell, Sam O'Neal. Terry Popkin, Hyman Roberts,Ken (Pickout)Franks. Joe Richard. W. E. Dell, U. W. Ross. C. J. Mack, Jonnie Mitchell. Tom O'Neil. Frank J. Potts. Harvey H. Rodgers, Shadan Frasier. Pete (Bill)Robinson. Paul R. Fletcher, Joe D. Scott, Thomas Madden. F. R. Mitchell, Tony S. O'Neil. Gene Potts. Harvey & Ember*. Vernamac Thomas, Toby Galligher. EdwardRoe, Chuck Fortune. George E.Shann, C.A. Maddox. R. B. Monroe, Red El Oakley, Julius EthelRogers, Herman L.Thompson, Geo. Gault,JamesF. Russell. L. Fox, Benny Shufelt, Archie Mahoney, Tex Montague. Ernest Odoms, Roy Powers, Dennis Rogers,John Thompson, Geo. W. Gillespie. Frank Silva, Romeo Gault,JamesF. Siefer, Howard L. Malmberg, Walter Odom, Guy Thompson, H. A. Hither,JohnF. Montgomery, Grover Prarie Drifters. The DutchThompson. Pete Simons, Bert Glasscock. Doc Smith, H. Norman Makinson, Billy orMontgomery. JamesOhlund. Al Preach°. Dale Romito, Espero Hall. Albert K. Soreault Jr., SylvainGoad, Charles Stanley, Lazie Jerry M.Olegario,A. G. Preston, Hall Chas.Rose. Chas. S. Thompson, Roy Harding. Raymond Staples. Harry Green, Bill Stanley. Paul Makley, F. W. Moon, Gen. SkipperOliver, Frank Pribble, Harlen Rose, Dave Thompson, S. Harrintton. JamesSteles, Ernest Haley, H. D. Stevens, Jack Malory.AlBootsMoon, Herbert Olsen. 0. S. Priddy. Beni. Rose, Henry or Thompson, Win. B.Hatch.FrankJ. Stemple, Chester Hamilton, John Stevens, John J. Manheimer. Joe MylesOmi the Great Francis HarryThrasher. Bill Higgins, James Styles, Talmadge R. Stevens & Macke Manning, Jack Moore, Dan A. Orr, John V. Timme, Slim Joseph Wm. Priddy. Francis Rose, Teddy Tipton, Clarence Tamy. Harold Handing, Steve F. Maratta, Sam Moore, Doc R. E. Osborn. Lawrence MarionRose. Tex Hill, Will Taralin. Jack Henderson,CoitusStevens, Verne Marett,Albert Moore, Earl Red Osborne. Geo. Pridmore, T. A. Rosen, Mike Tipton, Marion Holmes, Eddie Tatum, Cecil Marks. Geo. H pore, Vernon Osborne. James L. Tod, Russel Hurwyn. D. J.Tate, Ralph Pritchett, Jack Rosa, Chas. H. Tom. Geo. Tavlin,Jack Henderson. WarrenTodd. Adam H. Marks. Junior Moran, Anthony ostrum. James Purdue, Geo. E. Ross, R. J. Ihberson. Bert Walker, F. Howe, Rex Townson. Bob Marks. Mitchel Morang, Francis L.Overland,Joe Q. Putman, Arthur Rosa, Sammy Torelli, Ed Jahn,FrancisC. Walker, Sammy Johnson. William F. Walker, W. X. Marlowe. Donald Morehouse. lion Owens, Texas SlimPyke. Grant Ross, Tommy Townsend, Cal Johnson. Neal Ward, Dutch Jones. Howard Whity, Nail Joint Marmain, Joe Morelaock. Bob Page, Gene Race, Chas. Roy, Miller Townson, Robert Kaye, Bert Ward, Hank (Speedy) Williams, 0. L. Marshall, Dick Moreno. Tony Paige, Geo. Rachat, Ray Ruback. Jack Toyama Troupe Keay, A.F. Washnick, Frank Kelly,Jack C. Wilson,Bill Marshall. Geo. E. CuellarPalmer. Frank Raglands. Rags Runyon. Chas. Trainer, Howard King, George Watkins, Trait Kelly, Ted (Monk) Martin. Arthur Morris,Chip Palmer. Golden It. Ramey, W. A. RussellTravers, Doc JosephWebber, Sam K. King, George Wilson, Bill & Martin,Frank Morris, James G. Palmer. Joe V. Rangia, Dr. Chas. Ruppert. Chuck Trosey. Joe Koartez,Tony Weber,Rex Joseph Martin & Marvel Morris,Joe T. Palmer. Lew ILRyanBilly Troutman, Elmer Kramer, George H.Welch,Charles Margaret Martin. Saleka Morris,John Kramer. A. L. Whittmore, Walter Palmer, W. F. Doc Rankin, Edward Sabott. Chas. Trueblood, C. D. Kunde, Adolph Wentz, George LaPierre. Armand C. Martin. Terry Morrison. John Pappas. Chas, Rankin, Mickey Sampson. Jack Trueblood, Doc Kunz, Ferd Wetherington, Ora I.aWanda Dog ActYoung,Jos Martin. W. Terry BerdetPark, R. C. Rathbun, Geo. Savage, Sammy Truleson, Gale Kuhn. Jack D.Lawrence, Curley 32 The Billboard CIRCUSES June 1,1940 Conducted by CHARLES WIRTH-Communicatuonsto25 OperaPlace,Cincinnati, 0. Hamid-Morton Lease Wallace Mills Opens at Slough; No Side Bros.' Show; Adding Performers Show, Menagerie LONDON, May18.-BertramMills And Increasing Seating Capacity tenting circus opened at Slough May 1 before two fair houses.Owing to many PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-The Hamid-vance sales indicate that it will be neces- hands being inexperienced, the show did Morton Circus, booked up to the thirdsary to enlarge the tent, seating from not run as smoothly asiscustomary, week in August for showings sponsored3,500 to 4,000, to provide for at least 1,000 but improvements may be looked for by Shrine Temples, has leased Wallaceadditional seats. provided the labor problem does not get Bros.' Circus, the combined show to be The first Shrine show will be the week more acute.Calling up of military age known as''Hamid-Morton CircusCo.,of June 10, the show breaking in June classes will soon have all the fit men featuring Clyde Beatty," according to Bob7 and 8 at Haddonfield, N. J., jointly from 20 to 40and some artists,too. Morton, who also indicated that the Wal-sponsored by the Haddonfield Memorial PatBaker should have Joinedcolons lace amalgamation will extend this sea-High School, Moorestown (N. J.) High May 1, but was given extension as a son for at least 14 or 15 weeks of book-School and the Camden (N. J.) County civilian until August, when his brothers ings.In addition to the entire WallaceYMCA. willbe dueforservice. Number of Bros. company, 30 performers and 50 horses traveledis considerably reduced other persons will be added to the H -M HADDONFIELD, N. J., May 25.-The and equipment carried is cut to a mini- show. Hamid-Morton Circus will appear under mum. One result is no menagerie and Apart from the Wallace principals, 14canvas here for the first time on June side show. more principals will be added, to include7and8,sponsoredbyHaddonfield Show is under direction of Cyril and Clyde and Mrs. Beatty; "The OriginalMemorial High School, Moorestown (N. JACK HOXIE and Dixie Starr, who BernardMillsandMrs.E.K.Mills, Lone Ranger"; Arky's elephant act, sup-J.) High School and the Camden County are scheduled to put on the concert widow of Bertram Mills.Frank Foster Wallace elephants;YMCA, last named organization sharing remains as equestrian director and Tom plemented by the in the proceeds to assist children with with Bud E. Anderson's Circus soon. Show is Kinko; Chester Barnett; Aerial Ortons, Koxiewillhave eightriders and Tagg as master of the horse. Jaw;Artinis,partial camp scholarships.Two shows traveling by rail, ordinary stock taking double trapeze and iron will be presented daily.Stand here is ropers and six horses with him. place of special vehicles commandeered double trapeze; Jean Evans, muscle grindthe inaugural for the H. -M. show. at outbreak of war. and trapeze, and additional single and Altho the program is not so meaty as double trapeze and iron Jaw features. one expects from this circus, the effort Appearing under canvas for the firstVery Good Biz Detroit Shrine to keep such a big show going and sur- time this season, Morton indicated that mount war difficulties is commendable, it will be necessary to enlarge the tent and comparison with previous seasons even before starting out.Over 100,000For R -B in Philly Gross Shows on critical lines would not be fair. books of tickets have been distributed to seasonthis the Shrine Temples, he said, and thead - PHILADELPHIA, May 25.- Despite Decisionto run circus cool and rainy weather, Ringling Bros.Increase Over '39 summer at Skegness Winter Gardens is and Barnum & Bailey Circus fared big DETROIT, May 25.-The annual De-announcedbyDirectorArthurJoel. here, closing its week's engagement to-troit Shrine Circus held here in Feb- (See MILLS OPENS on page 57) night. Four nights were sellouts for theruary has grossed around $60,000to Big Business first time in the history of the show atdate, pre -final report by Manager Tunis its present location.One of these was(Eddie) Stinson disclosed this week. 4,000 See Turner Circus; For Hunt Show tonight, when patrons were seated on The figure compares with a gross of the straw. $54,000 for the 1939 show and will beRepeat Show Is Given CAMDEN, N. J., May 25.-Presenting The engagement started Monday to a the finest program in his career of 48 increased by nearly $10,000, according to SHEBOYGAN, Wis., May 25.-Turner ispacked matinee, with orphans, crippledestimate on outstanding accounts. ManyIndoor Circus held here May 2-4 under years as a showman, Charles T. Hunt children and others,guestsofEllisticket sales are not reported until theauspices of the Sheboygan Gymnastic meeting with great success with HuntGimbel, filling all seats and many placedbooks are closed in November under theSOciety was such a big success that re- Bros.' Circus.The show has done bigon the track.Tuesday matinee was fairsystem of distribution used. peat shows on May 7 and 8 were neces- businessand is playingitslong-and night almost capacity.Wednesday ontheAtlantic sary to accommodate overflow crowds. establishedterritory matinee was very good and night house Total attendance was over 4,000.Pro- Coast. a sellout. The weather was fair for the The Hunt circus is the second oldest gram was under direction of gym in- Monday matinee, butMondaynight,Providence Shrine structor Ervin Lange. in the United and the only authenticTuesday afternoon and Wednesday night All localtalent performed in many "brothers" show on the road. The sons,it rained, and it has been cool and rainy feature acts, including the Flying Thrills, Charles T., Harry and Edward, are de-since. withtheresult Using Race Track double trapeze; Four Dares, hand bal- partment executives, The new blue tent, a novelty in circus ancing; Ervs Troupe, teeterboard; Four that the show is functioning in realatmosphere, gives the matinee a new PROVIDENCE, May 25.-The Shrine Pushie and style. slant on background forthe variouscircus here this year will be held at theBumps, comedy acrobats; Narragansett Race Track under directionRudie, lofty perch; Betty Lange, upside- A Ringling cage wagon, presented toacts.Lightingeffectsareunusually down loop walk. Complete program con- the 'show by the Norths and covered withgood, especially in theAlfredCourtof J. C. Harlacker.Al Martin has been heavily carved, silvered scroll, makes atrained animal acts. awarded the contract of booking thesisted of 25 acts and ran two and a marvelous flash.The show is presented acts for the third successive year. quarter hours.Circus is again booked in three rings with continuous novelty PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-There was a The show will have two stages and afor the July 4 Civic Celebration Program. and action, there being only three solosurprise on the opening day of the Ring -center ring and will be put on in two numbers in the program.An 11 -pieceling -Barnum show here Monday for Ellisparts.The firstpartwillconsistof band keeps the program jumping.InA. Gimbel, local merchant, who broughtstage and ground acts and the second,Two for Binghamton, N. Y. performance are featured the Levines,along 10,000 underprivileged children asaerial acts.Show is for the benefit of presenting an exceedingly difficult andhis guests.He was called into the cen-crippled children.Among prizes to be BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 25.-The novel perch act; Nelson Family, headedter ring and presented with a silver lov-givenisafurnishedhome,bythefirst big top booked for Binghamton in by Paul Nelson; Knight Family, with aning cup by the circus management.It two years is the Ringling-Barnum cir- outstanding wire act: Aerial Smalls, with merchants. cus, which will be here June 15. one outstanding feature presented bywas the management's token of the 25th Acts bookedarePichianni Troupe, The Hamid-Morton circuswillplay anniversary of the circus parties Gimbelacrobats;Four Sydneys, bicycleturn;here week of July 1 under auspices of William Wallet, offering the blackfacehas given every year to underprivileged Troupe,trampoline:Miacahua, Mae West in a comedy number. Concertchildren, and the presentation was madeNeils Kalurah Temple. is presented by Buck Steele.Side show, tightwire;NaidaandErniePerez, Cole Bros.' Circus was booked for June by John Ringling North, who came upFrance and Lapel, perch; Christiansen's6, but canceled the date, under direction of Lou Barton, featuresfrom a Florida honeymoon. horses; Tieber's seals; Capt. Sol Solomon, the Simpsons and other numbers. It was a turnabout for the presenta-high diver; Flying LaMarrs: Five Eltons tions Gimbel made four years ago on theaerialists;FourBombshells, double - 21st anniversary of his parties.Thenladder high act, Two Marions, also high R -B Answers Union he gave loving cups to the seven clownsladder; P. J. Ringens, loop -the -loop and Circus Situation who had delighted all his guests thrubicycle dive;Adele Nelson's Elephants: Handout With Ads those years. Walter Gulce Troupe, riders and aerial- In Des Moines ists; Lewis and Oliver Sisters, acrobats; BALTIMORE, May 25.-When Ring - Flying Harolds; Senna Sisters and Claireling -Barnum playeditsopening date By JACOB A. WAGNER Scandinavian Showsand Five Whirlwinds,skaters;Debasunder canvas here, the Circus, Carnival. Troupe.Mack Kassow will have theFair and Rodeo union distributed thou- Des Moines, capital of Iowa and aTry To Carry On side show. sands of throwaways reading as follows: city of 153,000 people, has not had a "If you take your children to the circus circus since 1938. The records show that STOCKHOLM, May 7.-In spite of war when itplays Baltimore, you will be the gross receipts from stage shows areand war threats, circuses in Sweden and keeping union circus workers' children among the highest compared with citiesDenmark are trying to carry on.CircusY -P Again Encounters from enjoyingthenecessities oflife. of greater population.Des MoinesisSchumann terminated its indoor season Union AFL members are on strike for a a circus town and, with the exceptionat Stockholm on April 27.Ernest, AlbertRain at South Gate, Calif. living Brave and decent working condi- of extreme hot weather, the attendancesand Max Schumann, with their horses, One of SOUTH GATE, Calif., May 25.-For thetions, while company -controlled workers at circuses have been capacity. were supposed to join the Circus Bellisecond year the Yankee -Patterson Circuswith no labor affiliation hold our jobs the difficulties has been that circusin a tour of Denmark, but have been un-proved to be a rain -maker when it usedwith Ringling-Barnum & Bailey Circus. routes have been so drawn that showsable to get their horses out of Stockholm.the Tweedy boulevard lot here May 18.Please help us win!" do not reach this territory until theOscar Schumann, with horses, and the Circus countered with following news- latter part of July or in August. Charlie Rivels Family were to have goneLast year the show occupied the Fire- advertisement: "To the public: The Iowa State Fair and Exposition stone boulevardlot and was caughtpaper opens the latter part of August andon the road in Sweden with Circus Schu-in a hard night rain. There is no strike or lockout among the mann, but so far have not made a start. ManuelVelardewas injuredwhileemployees ofthe Ringling Bros. and continues for 10 days.As has been the Circus Scott. operated by the Bronnetts,doing his slack -wire act at the nightBarnum & Bailey Combined Shows.In custom for many years, the City Council Program in- at the request of the State Fair Boardjoeys,is touring Sweden. show.Bernie Griggs joined clown alleyall five of the unions affiliated with the cludes Trubka and his lions; Paul Small,here.Vera North, equestrienne, also wasgreatAmericanFederationofLabor, has prohibited the exhibition of circusesequilibrist; Six Maschinos, acrobats; Bertadded to the program. The Clarkes usedlisted below, every member with the 20 days before the opening of the StateFrench, tap dancer; Four Lucianas, acro- circus is in good standing, satisfied with fair.This year the ban extends from their new horse, both in their big riding August 10 to 31, and it is hoped that thebats, and groups of clowns and horses. act and in Miss Ernestine's principalworking conditions and on the job!" Circus Mijares-Schreiber closed aftersiding numbers. Unions listed were International Alli- routing of circuses will be so that theythree weeks on the road. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lewis gave a circus,ance of Billposters and Billers, American can exhibit in Des Moines before the Federation of Musicians, International ban.This will enable them to show In Denmark the traveling circuses arefans' party at their Los Angeles home on the State fairgrounds on what Johnseriously hampered by blackout regula-Friday night, May17. Lewis playelAlliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Ringling termed the finest show lot intions,gasolinerestrictions andtrafficmany of his circus band recordings whi'eTheatrical Managers, Agents and Treas- the United States, where free parking forrules.Circus Miehe opened in the Circusthe fans lookedathiscollectionofurers, and American Guild of Variety thousands of cars is afforded. building at Copenhagen on May 2. circusiana. Artists, all AFL -affiliated. June 1, 1940 CIRCUSES The Billboard 33

With the Circus Saints THAT AND llessat9 Zorn gossip ROYAL BLUE Circus lanS COLE BROS.-There were many visi- IS A tors at Fort Wayne, Ind.Joe, Etta, Joey By THE RINGMASTER Sinners' Club and Tommy Hodgini spent the day on ROYAL BLUE CFA By FRED P. PITZER President Secretary lot with the writer and wife and saw And It Makes WILLIAM H. JUDD W. M. BUCKINGHAM (National secretary) the night show.From Chicago came 25 Murray St.. P. 0. Box 4. Juanita Hobson, Albert Powell, Laurence New Britain. Conn. Gales Ferry, Conn. NEW YORK. May 25.-Tex O'RourkeCross, Mrs. Tad Tosky and son; from ROYAL TENTS (Conducted by WALTER HOTTENADEL, Editor "Tbe White Tops," care Hohenadel Printing has presented the writer with a fine itemRochester, Ind., the Cretonas and Louis Write - Wire - Phone Company. Rochelle.Ill. ) for his circusiana. It is a postcard, doneBergoff.It was very cold in Fort Wayne. incolors, gotten out by the BarnumMrs. Jess Adkins celebrated her birthday ROCHELLE, Ill., May 25.-The annual& Bailey show in BAKER-LOCKWOOD 1898, showing theanniversary the other day and the clown 603 Hardesty, meeting of the Bluch LandoIf Tent No.famous Duryea motor wagon or motor-band played Happy Birthday toYou. KANSAS CITY,MO. 24 of Hartford, Conn., was held at thecycle, and from Al Tucker, the ticketMickey King was a recent visitor.Anna AMERICA'S BIG TENT HOUSE home of President James B. Hoye onwagon man of the monthly luncheons, aLoving, in the side show, is the nearest Eastern Representative, A. E. CAMPF I ELD, Tuesday night, May 14.The followingglossary of circus vernacular. We regretapproach to Houdinithis writerhas 152 W. 42d St., New York City officers were elected: Gil Conlinn, presi-to learn of the illness of Bird Millman.ever seen. Sheisreallya magician. dent; Jeffery 0. Phelps, vice-president;Sinner Paul Meyer sent us a12 -pageAdolph Delbosq, horse trainer, is doing WilliamH.Day,treasurer;ElmerC.program gotten out for the St. Regisfinewith his new act, featuring the Lindquist, historian;William L. Mon-Roof, reading, "The Viennese Roof pre-Emerald Baby, Mickey Freckles, Mary tague, publicity director.It was votedsents the St. Regis Circus, Spring 1940."Lincoln, Helen Boy, Sweet Actress, Jose*, to defer the election of a new secretary TENTS The program is91/2 by 12 inches andSonnybrook and Margie Adolph.Otto Selling fast.Have some bargains 50xSO and until the next regular meeting on Junecarries on the front cover a fine circusand Hanna Griebling and Mrs. Freeman smaller,alsoCarnivaland ConcessionTents 4.It also was voted to hold the regulardesign done by the French artist, Reneedrove to Peru from South Bend to visit and Sidewall.Write monthly meetings on the first Tuesdayde Bouet Willaumez.Meyer also sentwith their kiddies. D. M. KERR MFG. CO. instead of the second.Following thewith it The St. Regis Magazine for April, Dr. Heubnerpaidtheshowan- 1954 W. GRAND AVE., CHICAGO meeting,JustusEdwards,ofRussell1940, and on the front cover is the headother visit at Richmond, Ind., and was (No Used Tents Larger Than 50x80 ft.) Bros.' Circus advance, visited with, mem-of a clown done in high colors by Max-the guest of Justin and Germania Loyal bers. well Coplan.It looks to us like Polidor,at the night show.Folks from Lewis Charlie Davitt, Joseph Beach and hisThe Adventurer for May comes to us,Bros.' Circus drove 70 miles to see the grandson, Wally, all of Springfield, Mass.,and itisa newsy little sheet. Cole show atSpringfield, 0. Visitors were Wells Brothers, Avis Feister, Harris attended the Big One at the Boston Garden. They also attended the Knights Reynolds, Charley Mahan, Mrs. Mamie of Columbus Circus at the Arena, New Talking of the Dexter Fellows Tent,Butters and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Houze. Haven, Conn.Other CFA members at-Sinner Bill Van Atten Is making plansGus Sun saw the show there.A birth- WANT tending the New Haven show were Gillfor entertaining large groups of rela-day party was held in the side show on Conlinn and Jim Hoye, of Hartford; Jefftives and in-laws this summer. He justMay 20 at Middletown, 0., for the Gibb Phelps, Simsbury, and Bill Montague,won 30 pounds of calico roast beef hashSisters.Seventy guests were entertained. FIRST (LASS West Hartford.Edward (Blackle) Nye,at the May luncheon donated by ArtThe cake weighed30 pounds. Many old-time trouper of Hartford, also madePeirson, the hash man. ail Steinke'spresents were received by the girls, who the show. kid, Bettina, is doing a grand job onwere serenaded by the side show, big show and Clown bands. WILD ANIMAL the fall guy pictures. The subjects like Joe Kuta, as- 'ematfirstsight.Doc Clement hassistant boss canvasman, was rushed to Bill Day, of New Britain, Conn., reallycooked up a unique plan for coveringa hospital for an acute stomach ailment saw the Big One at the Boston Garden.the newly organized sick fund of theand operated on immediately. Reported TRAINER He arrived in Boston May 9 and madetent.He is waving refunds on unusedhe is coming along okeh. the last five performances.He also vis-luncheon tickets for the benefit of this FREDDIE FREEMAN. ited with the performers.On Saturdayfund; seven last month and two the he was joined by Jim Hoye, of Hartford,other day.Sinners Harry Ison and Bert Write: A. COURT and following the closing performanceCobb co-operate onasmallerscale.Blackpool Tower Show they went to the Cafe Lorraine withAnother innovation that Clement is re- Care of The Billboard their performer friends.The followingsponsible for is the introduction at eachBegins 23 -Week Season attended: Bluch Landoll, Ella and Fredluncheon of one of his nut Inventions. Bradna, Mr. and Mrs. Milt Taylor, PaulSpecial notice to the on -a -diet boys: If LONDON, May 18.-On May 13 Black- 1564 Broadway, New YorkCify Jerome,Elsieand Paul Jung, Dianayour ulcers are tantalized and you needpool Tower Circus began a 23 -week sea- White, Judy Southern, Norma Humesdifferent chow, please notify Sergeant featuring Madame and Marco. Kramer at headquarters a day in ad-(See Blackpool Tower Show on page 62) Harry R. Peverly and son, of Melrose,vance of the luncheon and he'll"fix Mass., also saw the show in Boston. it up" with the headwaiter.All the JERRY PHILLIP BOOKER, of Buffalo, Walter M. Buckingham, national secre-Trenton boys were missing from the Maymanager of the Circus Model Builders tary, writes: "We had a visit from Justusluncheon-out campaigning forPrexyand Owners Association, Region No.1, ELEPHANT Edwards, of the Russell Show, who wasHal Hoffman.The June luncheon willreports that Ringling-Barnum will ap- substituting for R. M. Harvey, generalbe the last for the season.Next fallpear in that city July 5 and use the ACT agent, as Harvey was In a hospital inguy, Herbert Bayard Swope. old Broadway and Bailey lot, as usual. WANT Torrington,Conn.,withaninfected It is about four miles from the heart of USEFUL CIRCUS PEOPLE AND WILD

WEST PEOPLE. thumb. the city, in the Polish section. OPEN JUNE 15TH. Edwards spent a day in Nor- Region With wich, where, under guidance of Bugs The annual business meeting of theNo. 1will have a meeting on the lot Raymond, he looked the town over forFellows Tent will be held at the Hotelwhen the show appears. Barker Bros.' Circus a possible showing of the circus. Astor on June 5, at which time there WildWest and Rodeo will be an election of officers for the ensuingyear. Wire James B. Tomlinson, Circus n from Thefollowingnomi-burgh,CharlesTremaine,RichardP. GUSOPPILIGPPEOLKDINLIAO"NCY Sarasota, Fla., visited with members ofnating committee has beer. appointed:Ettinger and James Guinane.There will Write the James E. Cooper Top in the back-Treasurer John J. Mulcahy, E. D. Thorn-be other important business to transact. yard at Washington.He is making a motor tour of the United States and vis- iting circuses. FREE ACTS WANTED The regular meeting of the Charles Sparks Tent of Norwich, Conn., was held Friday evening, May 24, at the home of SUBSCRIPTION COUPON Grotto Celebration Mr. and Mrs. Jean Kieffer. One Week June 10th to 15th, Inc. The editor of The White Tops,accom- paniedby Mrs. Hohenadel and son. Wal- The Billboard, "DUKE" DRUKENBROD ter; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warning andson, Room 310,BirdBldg.,MANSFIELD, OHIO. Jean, and Everett Hannan attended the 25 Opera Place, P.S.: Can place Banner Man. evening performance of Rowe Bros.' Cir- cus at Mt. Morris, 24 miles west of Ro- chelle, on May 21. Cincinnati, Ohio. FLYER WANTED URGENTLY The party enjoyed a For balance of season due to accidentInwhich well-balanced performance for a small my husbandreceivedbroken neck. Wire by West- show.An excellent matinee there and ern Union. a fair house at night, altho it rained MRS. M. PAUL THORPE almost to show time.Francis Graham Please enter my subscriptionto The Billboard, for which I Dixon spent the day on the lot. inclose BLUEFIELD, W. VA. WANT FOR ADVANCE WANT 0 $5 for one year, 52issues. LEWIS BROS.' CIRCUS 2 GOOD LITHOGRAPHERS. Must Kilnon wire. Addreu:0.S.PRIMROSE, 308N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park, III. CIRCUS BUTCHERS $8 for twoyears, 104 issues. Write, wire or come on. JACK (ABIE) TAVLIN 0 $10 for three WANT AT ONCE "American years, 156 issues. Trainer who can work and trainChimps. Good jubilee," New York saiary;yearroundwork. Givereferenceswhen World's Fair. writing.Address BOX 13-75, Care The Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio Name Occupation LOOK TIGHTS IN THE WHOLESALE Address New Renew OPERA HOSE MERCHANDISE SECTION for the KOHAN MFG. CO. f3T2okil::".N.PY: LATEST NOVELTIES, PRIZES City ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD - PREMIUMS ANDSPECIALTIES State YOU'LL BE SATISFIED WITH RESULTS. 34 The Billboard CIRCUSES June 1, 1940 officially with three-day second annualqualified for Brahma bull riding contest. Black Diamond Jubilee, beginning MayThe bulls broke from their pens Saturday 30 at Walsenburg, under Junior Chamberandcaused much excitement. Felix Under the Marquee of Commerce auspices.Opening nightCooper and Glenn H. Davis, news camera the association will present the Kosharemen, were injured seriously by them. By CIRCUS SOLLY Indian dancers.Curley's Rough Riders,Prize money was divided by all contest- BELL BROS.' Circus, now In Virginia, TWO TRUCKS of Russell Bros.' Circus,motorcycle circus, will be featured onants.Among celebrities present were Is headed for Pennsylvania and New York.en route from Warren, 0., May 21 toMay 30 and June 1, headlined by LeoE. P. (Ted) Carville, governor of Nevada; Buck Grove City, Pa., were damaged at Sharon,Bolin and six other riders. Ex -Governor MorleyGriswald, Pa., when the brakes on one of them Jones, Tex Ritter, Dick Foran, Jeanne RED DAVIS,ofPhilippi,W.Va., motored to Washington, D. C., where hefailed on the steep West State street Godshell, Rex Bell and Mrs. C. H. Nelson, saw the Big One May 16. hill.Repairs were hurriedly made. WALTER COMER, of theCI Bar Lrepresenting Governor Blood of Utah. Rodeo, la preparing for a rodeo -circus and Winners, first day: Calf Roping-Buck- SHRINE Circus at Windsor, Ont., has JEAN SULLIVAN, of New Philadelphia,thrill show to be held in connection withshot Sorrells, Asbury Schell, Dick Robbins, been called off on account of the war,0., the past two seasons with Parkera saddle horse saleatthe Corner &Charles Bennett.Bronk Riding - Felix & Watts Circus, is recovering from in-Jordan sale barn, Springdale, 0., June 1.Cooper, Bill McMackin, Floyd Stillings, according to reports received at Detroit.juries suffered in a fall from a trapezeAmong those who are planning to par- Fritz Truan.Steel Bulldogging-Buck- and expects to rejoin Cole Bros.' Circusticipate are Capt. Bill Blomberg, arenashot Sorrells, Dee Hinton, Slats Jacobs. STSILA STONE joined Lewis Bros.' SalineTroupe,Annette Circus at Lancaster, 0., and is assistingshortly. director;the Bill McMackin.Local Calf Roping-Dr. Ridde, Curly Denam, John Goodman andKenny Searles, Clifford Jones, Ed Davis. Buck Reger with advertising banners. Sid Smith. HARRY (SHORTY) RHODES asks: Results, second day: Calf Roping-Gor- ROBERT YACOPI, Peter Luken andWho remembers seasons of 1893-'94 when don Davis, Asbury Schell, Chuck Shepard, Austin Rivers, of the Ringling-BarnumDick Sutton presented an afternoon cir- HAPPY RUSSELL visited George V.BillMcFarland. Bronk Riding-Slats circus, are in the Massachusetts Generalcus performance in his tent and a TomAdams Rodeo quarters in Greencastle,Jacobs, Fritz Truan, Felix Cooper, Bill show at night? Circus performers had Steer Bulldogging - Howard Hospital, Boston. to double Tom. Ind., recently and found much activity.McMakin. C. L. McLaughlin, he says, is booking forMcCrorey, Dick Herron, Steve Heacock, MAX FLETCHER, who was on the Adams. Organization will have two unitsDave Campbell.Third day, Bronk Rid- Cole show, has returned to his home on R. L. A rilaiBURY, manager of theduring the fair season, with Cherokeeing-Slats Jacobs,Fritz Truan,Felix the West Coast, where he plans to op -Atterbury show, advises that businessHammond in charge of No. 2 and GeorgeCooper, Jack Wade.Calf Roping-Bill has not been as good this season as last. McFarland, BuckshotSorrells,Asbury crate park concessions. Show is playing under auspices when-Adams directing No. 1.Pearl Biron, trick Schell, Jimmy Laycock. Steer Bulldogging rider, will have the cookhouse on the No. ever possible.The circus, which opened2 show, and Harry Butler will be an--Dee Hinton,SlatsJacobs,Bill Mc- C. E. MILLER, Chambersburg, Pa., sawin Missouri, went across Northern Okla- Mackin, Dave Campbell.Finals: Calf Kaus Expo Shows in Baltimore May 17homa to Colorado, in which State it isnouncer on No. 1 unit.Marion Davis and Ringling-Barnum in Washington on will emsee the No. 2 unit, while FrankRoping-Asbury Schell, Buckshot Sorrells, now showing. Hendersonwilloperatesoundtruck.Chuck Shepard, Jimmie Laycock. Bronk the 18th. Riding-Fritz Truan, Bill McMackin, Jack Russell will have the candy pitch on the THE VOISE Troupe (Jack Voise, SantoNo. 1 show. Wade, Floyd Stillings. Steer Bulldogging A LARGE, heavily loaded trailer brokeGlorioso and Faye Smiletta) opened its -Slats Jacobs, Dave Campbell, Dee Hin- loose from a tractor of the Cole showseason at Coney Island, Cincinnati, May ton. Tex Doyle. at Newark, 0., May 21, striking a large 18 (nine -dayengagement)forthe DAYS OF '49 RODEO in Seal's Stadium. Contestants: Monte Montana, Louise tree. Hamid office.Harold Voise, manager ofSan Francisco, on May 19 attracted aboutMontana, Paul Bond, Ed Davis, Ray the act, is with his other acts, the Fly-18,000 at one afternoon and night per-Fletcher, Wayne Loucks, Jasbo Fulkerson, VALENTINE'S Flying Romas are withing Harolds and the bar act, which wereformances.Sponsored by Veterans ofFelix Cooper, Buck Wyatt, Eddie Jones, the Motor City Shows. Wayne Bowers isat the Shrine Circus, Winnipeg, Man.,Foreign Wars Post, show was produced byJohn Fancher, Slats Jacobs, Art Jones, catcher, and Floyd Nelson, Mary and RoyMay 20-26. Harry Rowell. Officers,in addition to Gus Bartley, Ben Fancher, Dick McPher- G. Valentine, leapers. Rowell, were Bob Walden and Perry Ivory,son, Red Adams, Harry Knight, Bill Wil- * CHARLES ROBINSON was the guest of Milt and Alma Taylor, with Ringling-judges; Jack Storey, announcer; Homerson, Ray Mavity, Andy Gibson, Steve EDDIE ROBERTScaughtWallaceBarnum, while the show was in Phila-Holcomb, clown;Doff Aber and BethHeacock, Barney Cavilli, Jim Jackson, Bill Bros.' Circus at Pittsburgh May 17-18, Leuschner, timers;Dick Griffith, FayTaylor, Jack Wade, Bill MacFarland, Dick reporting packed houses at night anddelphia. He also talked shop with Ar-Knight, Polly Mills, Billy Keen, Frank Thethur Burson, Henry Bedow and Danny Sorensen. Gordon Davis, Tex Doyle, Dick fairbusinessatthematinees. McPrlde. He formerly trouped with theDean, Bernice Dean and Charles Ellet,Herron, Charlie Bennett, Jimmie Lay - concert drew good crowds. latter.Robinson states that Taylor re-trick riders. Contracted acts were Hallacecock,Irby Mundy, Howard McCrorey,

ceived some nice publicity in the PhillyHarker and his trained dogs, Frank Dean,Hughie Edmo, Bill Marshall, Lee Edmo, HON. C. A. DAVENPORT, former circuspapers. bull whip act; Billy Kean, Roman stand-Bill Edmo, Bill McMackin, Jim Talley, drum major, of Chillicothe, 0., in the ing jump; Howard Essex and FerdinandFloyd Stillings, Rock Wiece, Frank Chit - recent primary election was renominated MACK McGOUGH, who wasbossthe Bull; Dorothy Herbert and jumpingwood, Chuck Shepard, Nig Graham, Fritz for a representativetothe OhioticketselleronHagenbeck-Wallacehorses, and Homer Holcomb and "Parkur-Truan, Zack McWiggins, Dick Slappert, Legislature. Circus, and Bobby Peck McGough, per-karkas." Dave Campbell, Daniel S. Campbell, Jim- former, are in Pittsburgh. Mack is sell- Results: Bronk Riding, first perform-mie Leonard, Asbury Schell, Buckshot When the weather permitted circuses haveing autos and Bobby is training horsesance-Burel Mulkey, Frank Schneider,Sorrells,Dick Robbins, Swede Lando, done very well this spring. There have beenand teaching riding at Fox Chapel. SheDoff Aber, Nick Knight. Night perform-Rickard Hickson, Si Witter, Matt Crop- quite a few cold and rainy days for manyhas organized a group of children andance-DoffAber,CecilHenley,Jackper, Pat Lewis, Jimmie Campbell, Ted of the shows. willtrain them forherlighthorse Myers; Frank Schneider and Burel Mul-May, Johnny Gardner, Moon Gee, Earl inbrigade, sponsored by a wealthy Pitts-key split fourth.Finals-Burel Mulkey.May,MickeyMcCrorey,PatKneffer, J.C. WOODARDS, accordionist burgh man. Doff Aber, Frank Schneider; Nick KnightCharlie Stickney, Gale Anderson, Dee Hin- Ringling-Barnum kid show, cards that he has a new song, Bring on the Beer, and Cecil Henley split fourth.Brahmaton, Bill Wilson, Buck Peterson, Kenny Bartender, the opening number in the IDAH DELNO, Stella Roland and RuthBull Riding, finals-John Bartram; HankSearles, Clifford Jones, Jerry Maley, Tom Alexandria, who arrived recently in SanMills and Dick Griffith split second; JohnHutchinson and Joe Searcey. minstrel show. Francisco to be in America, Cavalcade of Schneider, Cecil Jones.Bareback Bronk (See UNDER THE MARQUEE on page 53) THE RINGLING circus celebrated its Riding, finals-George Mills, Joe Burrell, MOTHER LODE RODEO in Sonora, 56th anniversary of its founding on May Cecil Jones, Bob Estes, Duward Ryan.Calif., ? .y 11-12, had good weather and 19, en route from Washington to Phila- Steer Wrestling, matinee-Bruce Ross, delphia. The show gave its first perform- Hank Mills, John Mendes, Joe Mendes. (Lee CORRAL on page 52) ance on May 19, 1884, at Baraboo, Wis. Night show-Bruce Ross, John Mendes, The CorralAl Morris, George Mills.Finals-Bruce CURT McCLELLAND, who toured with By ROWDY WADDY Ross, John Mendes, Hugh Clingman, circuses, presenting his London Punch George Mills.Calf Roping. matinee- ONE OF THE WORLD'S and Judy show, has quit the road and is PAUL C. DUNN, Meeker, Colo., rancher,Leonard Block, Hugh Clingman, John GREATEST SHOWS now with a printing concern at Canton,was contracted to furnish stock for 1940Schneider, Len Santos.Night show- 0. He was last with the Sparks Circus.Ski -Hi Stampede at Monte Vista, Colo.,Charles Jones, Glen Shaw, Oran Fore, * reports Secretary John H. Beatty. Harold Jackson. Finals-Glen Shaw, Len SPENCER A. STINE and wife, Herbert Santos, Al Skelton, Hugh Clingman. and Betty Stine, Mrs. J. W., Doris, Evett WILEY GREEN and Charley Chaney Contestants: Hallace Harker, Dorothy CALGARY Pforter and Duke Gibbs, all of Marylanddirected second annual Possum KingdomHerbert, Billy Keen, Howard Essex, Frank Park, Md.,attendedtheRingling-Dam Rodeo near Graford, Tex., May 12.Dean, Bernice Dean, Charles Ellet, Polly Barnum show in Washington, D.C.,Rodeo featured bronk riding, calf roping,Mills, Fay Knight, Homer Holcomb, John night of May 16, Brahma steer riding and cutting horse EXHIBITION Bartram, Len Santos, Frank Schneider, contest.Prizes totaled $500. Al Fletcher, Ben Rudder, Doff Aber, Jack and AERIAL ORTONS, who played 10 weeks of indoor dates with the Hamid-Morton Kerscher, John Schneider, Hugh Cling - Circus, will present their double trapeze LUCKY AND DEE LARABEE, after play-man, Glen Shaw, Oran Fore, Amil Ferrario, act with the H -M show this summer. Theying Buck Horn Bar in Kansas City, Mo.,Ed Osborn, Carol Henry, Nick Knight. have placed the Aerial LaVeras, formerlywent to Covered Wagon Inn, Masysville,Butch Rochine, Jack Meyers, Joe Burrell, STAMPEDE the Fanning Duo, with the show. Mo., to present their whip act. Then theyMitch Owens, Charles Jones, Cecil Henley, went to Des Moines, where they're con-Duward Ryan, Burel Mulkey, Hank Mills, JULY 8 TO 13, 1940 BANARD BROS' Circus, this year totracted to train high school horses and toCecilJones, GeorgeMills,AlMorris, Six thrill packed days featuring the most manage a new riding school. Harold Jackson, Bob Estes, Dick Griffith, spectacular entertainment on the con- be called Madam Banard's Hippodrome Attractions, has been booked thru the Eddie Rogers, John Mendes, Joe Mendes, tinent.AND right next to the world's Klein Office of New Waterford, 0., as a GUNNISON'S (Colo.) 1940 midsummerManuel Souza, Bruce Ross, Al Skelton, finest mountain scenery. grand -stand attraction, but it will notrodeo celebration will be bigger and betterLeonard Block, Bill Yale. Write for prize list and than ever, reports M. J. Verzuh, rodeo start out until about July 1. illustrated folder to . manager. Much work has been done in WALTER J. PIETSCHMAN, secretarypreparation for annual Cattlemen's Days THREE-DAY RODEO at Las Vegas, CALGARY EXHIBITION of the Circus HistoricalSociety, whocelebrationthere,including40horseNev., race track in connection with an- recently saw Cole Bros.' Circus, cardsstalls at rodeo grounds. A large barn isnual Helldorado Days there attracted its & STAMPEDE, LTD. that henoticedwagons,tents,etc.,being erected and track and grounds arelargest attendance in its history, officials J. CHAS. YULE, Pres. stenciled, "HoosierCircusCorp.-J.being leveled and graded. report. Ernie Cragin was general chair- E. L. RICHARDSON, Con. Mgr. Adkins." man, and Jack and Lilian Stratton han- CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA PLANS are nearly complete for 15th an-dled the publicity.Stock was supplied nual Livingston (Mont.) Roundup, re-by Everett E. Colborn and J. C. (Doc) portsSolFrank,secretaryLivingstonSorensen.Sorensen was also arena di- WANT 0- LOOK Roundup Association.A new fence hasrector.Judges were Harry Knight and Nigh -class Spanish, Cuban, Mexican Acts. Must IN THE WHOLESALE been built around the grounds and amongRay Mavity; Abe Lefton, announcer. Jasbohave good costumes, singing, dancing, etc. Comedy Fulkerson and comedy mule, Joe Penner,Bull Fighting Dog Act. One that worked New York MERCHANDISE SECTION those already contracted are Jasbo Fulker- World's Fair last year, write.Acts to work with son, clown, and Chester Byers, Hankdowned.Felix Cooper, Negro rodeo per-the South of the Border Show.26 weeks' work, for the Darnell, Weaver Brothers and Fay Dennis,former, was an added attraction. Monteopening at North Dakota State Fair June 18th, Minot, N. D.Can use few Cowboys, Girls, Wild LATEST NOVELTIES,PRIZES trick riders and ropers. and Louise Montana did trick riding andWest Acts for No. 2 Show. Address: PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES roping and presented the six -horse saddleMANAGER SHOW, Box 342, Laredo, Yam, until COLORADO'S 1940 rodeo season opensLiberty horses.In the three days no oneJune4th; afterMinot. North Dakota. June I, 1940 The Billboard 35 Well Said, Fred Martin! By Cyril Beastall All shoes shipped Rinks and Skaters CHESTERFIELD, Eng.-Having digested within By CLAUDE R. ELLIS(Cincinnati Office) that timely and comprehensive article, 24 hours Rinking on the Rise, by my good friend after June 8 and 9, reported Ed Dougherty. Fred A. Martin, in the April 13 issue of order $8,000 Rollerland School -figure competition will be heldThe Billboard, I was greatly impressed by received the first day and will count two-thirds ofthe ultra -sensible outlook adopted by one total points. Free -style competitions willof the really outstanding personalities of Bows in Verona, Va.be held the second day. Amateurs regis-our fraternity.I am, of course, unable VERONA, Va., May 25.- New $8,000tered with Amateur Roller Skating Asso-to delve so far back into roller history via Rollerland opened here today under man-ciation and residing in radius of 25 milespersonal contact as he, but my impres- agement of C. L. Wilkerson with six pro-of Times Square, New York,willbesions, like those of the enterprising De- fessional skating acts as added attrac-eligible. troit manager, of the rink situation in tions, reported Charles E. Seebeck, of Rink has been drawing large crowds,the dark ages of the sport must be drawn WSVA, which carried an extensive ad-attributed to its cooling system.It willfrom the written opinions of those who vertising program for the opening. remain open during summer. were associated with skating before the Rink has a 50 by 100 -foot floor of 11/2- present century and I am convinced that inch maple and is equipped with Chicago he has the whole thing analyzed very skates. GENESEE Roller Rink, Buffalo, was Indirect lighting effects are in-host to members ofSpinning Wheelnearly correctly. stalled. Music is furnished over a public-Roamers Club. Spinning Wheel Roller There is absolutely no doubt that the address system. Rink, Canandaigua, N.Y., on May 19,present-day method of roller rink man- when Owner Casimir Grell announcedagement, as evidenced by most thinking the rink would be closed this summeroperators,is the vital background for QUALITY SHOE CRAFTSMEN forremodeling,reportedMrs.Annamaintaining today's solid progress along FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Br'klyn Park CircleReeck. He plans to open Edgewater Parkbetter lines, with no slump on the im- 5 grades for men, women and children, In- Rink, Grand Island, N. Y., on May 30.mediate horizon. cluding professionalshoes. Ifdesired, we will attach any skates you purchase at 250 Sets Figure Contest It is an open-air rink with composition Martin says, in effect, ''Whether roller per pair.Sold by leading dealers through- floor and amplifying system to providehockey can be made to go in a rink re- out the country. Send for samples. BROOKLYN, May 25. - Metropolitanmusic. mains to be seen." Being aware that the Men's Sizes 6-12. Women's Sizes 3-9. Amateur Roller Skating Association has RSROA has recently adopted as official a Whole arid Half Sizes. given sanction to Park Circle Roller Rink EGLESTON Square Roller Rink, Bos-style of game which has been in vogue here to conduct Metropolitan Amateurton, has closed for installation of newhere in Europe since 1885, I would em- HYDE ATHLETIC SHOE CO. Roller Figure -Skating Championships onfloorandrepaintinganddecorating.phasize that this branch of the sport CAMBRIDGE, MASS. It is under management of Al Cooksoncan be made an even greater success as and will reopen in September featuringan attractive rink interval in the U. S. A. figureandspeedskating. Managerif some of the ideas previously outlined The First Cookson said business the past seasonin these columns were adopted as the Best Skatewas best in history of the rink, whichbackgroundforgradualdevelopment. SUMMER RINKS! accommodates 1,000. Two 15 -minute periods and a three -min- YouwillIntroducerollerskatingtoa hostof

new patrons. Sellthemhealthy recreationand ute interval make a sensible duration of makethem newfans. No.321 DUSTLESS FRED BOYER openedhissummerplay and, providing thereisa decent FLOOR DRESSING cleanses the air,providesa standardofperformance,thisshouldsnug gripwithlesscone wear andlowermain- skating scheduleatIowa StateFair tenancecost. 54.00pergal.,$3.75 pergal.In grounds, Des Moines, with a capacitymake for permanent encouragement from5 gal. containers.4 gal. approved compressedair all Sprayer, $7.26.Terms:F. 0. B.Everett, 25% crowd on May 22.Rink is quartered parties concerned.Skaters mainlywith order, balance C. 0. D. intheindustrialbuilding. Managerinterested in other phases of the sport Boyer plans to hold State and inter-would soon acquire an enthusiasm for CAGAN BROTHERS state races in July.He also opened awatching such a game as roller hockey444 Second St., EVERETT, MASS. new rink in Riverview Park, Des Moines,a la Europe, providing the match does not on May 24. take up too much time per session.Fre-Exposition, San Francisco.Wales is also quency of matches must obviously be de-a member of Royal Stars Skating Club SCHOOL bands in vicinity of Rivercided by popularity evidenced by theand Rolling Bachelors.Stars club has RICHARDSON BALLBEARING SKATE CO.Garden Rollerdrome, Healdsburg, Calif.,particular locality. male and female members and is said Established 1884. ire to be the most successful skating club takingtorollerskating,reported in San Francisco.Bachelors club limits 3312-3318 Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Ill. Manager Armand J. Schaub Sr.Healds- membership to 13.

burg High School Band attended the The Best Skate Today reportedManager A.W.Hackstedt. rink on May 21 and 60 members ofFloor is 52 by 106 feet. New equipment JOHNNY UEBEL, holder of some roller Santa Rosa (Calif.) High School Bandhas beeninstalled,including Chicagoskatingspeedrecordsin New Dustless Floor Chalkare to be guests on June 4.Club mem-skates.Sessions will be held on Wednes- Ohioand bers of Midway Roller Rink, near Santaday, Friday and Saturday nights andPennsylvaniarinks,hasbeen named Rosa, Calif., were recent visitors. manager of a Mansfield, Pa., rink. Sunday afternoon and night until June e forROLLER RINKS 15, when rink will go on daily afternoon SPINNING Wheel Roller Palace, Can- LOUIS J. BRECKER'S Gay Blades iceandnightschedule. Staffincludesandaigua, N. Y., closed its first season rink, New York, switched to roller start-Carlye (Monty) Montague, floor man-successfullyrecently and ManagerJ. Sensational Discovery ing on May 24,official1940 opening.ager; M. Bock, B. Long. Bob Montague,H. Ambrose reportedhe opened his Rose Diamond was engaged to play theE. Vanderjack and M. Feeley.ParadiseCrystal Gardens Rink on the east shore Solves Your Big Problem!new electric organ during sessions, withorganization plans to open its secondof Canandaigua Lake for the third season Lane's amazing new Dustless Floor Chalk ends theStation WHN airing program three timessummer rinkinMoonlightGardens,on May 25.Manager Ambrose said the debate-whichisthelesserevil,slippery floor orWeekly. Charlevoix, Mich., on June 1. Spinning Wheel rink now has two 10

chalk dust? Lane's new dustless chalk banishes both, by10 -footexhibitpanelscompletely also keepsfloorwhite and clean, goes four times as SUPPLIES and equipment valued at ORGANIZATIONofMileHiRinkcovered with souvenir stickers. far as ordinary chalks.Send one dollar and postage about $300 were destroyed in a recentSkating Club,Denver, took place on for3 lb. sample box, or will mall C. 0. D. on request fire at Seneca Rink shelter house, OilApril30,with30 members attending IMPROVEMENTS have been made at Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. City, Pa. It will be rebuilt. the meeting.Request night has beenSt. John (N. B.) Rollerdrome, established in St. Malachi's Hall in inaugurated on Tuesdays, when Organist early winter. JOHN J. LANE CO. g-IPSILLIT BARN dance contest on skates will beRoy E. Churchill plays request numbers,New Chicago skates have been added held at Lexington Roller Rink, Pitts-and a weekly contest, testing musicaland floor improved. Rink is open tothe burgh, on June 5. Medals will be awardedknowledge of patrons, has been started.public on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

three winning couples. More than 1,000 and Saturday and forprivateparties skaters and fans, led by City Council on Tuesday and Thursday nights.Sat- President James O'Toole. honored Dor- NILES AND JOANNEbringtheirurday matinee is for children. Instruction RINATTEHK TS othy Kolb and William Opatrny, nationalroller skating act to Open Door Cafe,is free.Since close of the ice skating SHOW AND CONCESSION, pair skating champions, and Edna Alten-Philadelphia, for an indefinite engage-season patronage has increased.Auto- NEW & USED TENTS. baugh, national novice women's figure -ment. matic music is provided.

CAMPBELL TENT E. AWNING CO. skating champion, at a recent celebra- Monroe at Third, Springfield, Ill. tion held at the rink.Manager Hyatt ROLL -ARENA, Gloucester,N.J.,is R. W. HAYNES, manager of Hyland D. Ruhlman announced the rink wouldinstituting Old Timer's Night on Fridays,Garden Summer Resort, Grand Haven, remain open during summer. designed to bring out older folks.ForMich., announced that the rink has been atmosphere old recordings will be played.painted and decorated and that a11/4 -

OMAHA HOCKEY FIBRE RECORD attendanceisexpectedat inch maple floor is being laid over the LaRose Roller Rink, Lehighton, Pa., on old one. RINK SKATE WHEELS * May 28 -June 1, when 14th anniversary DICK WALES, who withagroup . FITS EVERY MAKE OF RINK SKATES skates at Ambassador and Golden Gate FIRST all -clay skating excursion was Only $1 Per Set (8) of the rink's inception will be celebrated,roller rinks, San Francisco, reported each MAPLE WHEELS I BALL BEARINGS reported Manager Morris LaRose.Party stagedbySansSouciRollerRink, 76c Per Set $1.26 Per 1,000 features are planned, including electricMonday night they visit Rollerland Rink,Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on May 18, 37 skaters organ and record music, and oldtimersOakland, Calif.Ambassador has a com-goingby charteredbusto Brooklyn OMAHA FIBRE PRODUCTS CO. position floor, others using maple. GroupRoller Palace, reported Mrs. Frank Kil- RALSTON, NEB. will be invited. has formed an association for the pur- lian.Great Leopard Rink, Chester, Pa., SKATELAND RollerRink,Saginaw,,Dose of holding contests.They havealso sent a party to the rink on the five hockey teams.At present they aresame day.Manager Harrisonofthe TRAMILL SELFLOCKING SECTIONAL FLOORSMich., is to remain open this summer,holdingafiestainconnectionwithBrooklyn rink made a welcoming an- haveconsumedoveronemillionfeetofmaple.Manager Wally Kiefer announced. Noopening of Golden Gate International They are used in some of the finest buildings In thepublic sessions will be held on Monday nouncement during the session. U. 8., as well as under tents.Enclose 10 cents forand Tuesday nights. tho they will be Information on floors and special rink tents. availableforprivateparties. Dance TRAMILL PORTABLE SKATING RINK CO.,classes, club nights and Sunday morn- UsesolIcAcoSkates Once 3900 East 15th Street, Kansas City, Mo.ing Figure Eight Club practice sessions will continue.Decoration Day party is slated for May 30, with matinee and and you will buy no other. night programs.Party was held on LOOK April30tocelebratejoiningofthe Ourshipmentsareprompt IN THE WHOLESALE 1,000th member of Skateland Roller Club. and our prices areright. MERCHANDISE SECTION OPENING of Paradise Roller Club on for the May 15 in Park of the Lakes, Cadillac, LATEST NOVELTIES, PRIZES CHICAGO ROLLER SKATE CO. 1.Mich., drew what isbelieved to have 4427 W. Lake St., PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES been one of the largest crowds ever to Chicago, attend a skating session in that city, June 1, 1940 36 The Billboard PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS Conducted by CLAUDE R.ELLIS - Communications to 25 OperaPlace,Cincinnati, 0. Nantasket State OHIO OUTLOOKPERKSShow Place Plan Ready To Move

BOSTON, May 25.-Plans, long con- Lift Is Shown sidered, for a new Nantasket Beach, to make of it a State show place and one of the finest in the nation, were an- nounced this week and will be put into In Area Survey effect for 1941.A billis, ready for the

Legislature, and its passage is assured by support guaranteed. Project contem- Rise in industry promises plates spending of $10,000,000 and em- braces conservation and development of best period in years the public beach and buildingofa added construction general modern summer resort.

Plans are to raze all frame buildings CANTON, 0., May 25.-With mill and along the boardwalk and ocean and bay factory operations gaining, home build- fronts and toerectbuildingsfrom ing and road construction best in years Massachusettsgranite,withmodern and general business showing marked im- bathhouses, golf links, large hotel, res- provement over last spring, managements taurants, latest in amusement devices, of Northeastern Ohio parks, majority of athletic fields, an airport with a cove which will reopen this week -end, antic- for flying boats and parking for 10,000 ipate the best season in at least five cars.A grove is to be converted into years, a survey has revealed. There has a huge picnic ground and amusement been more construction in the parks this park.Planning authorities from Wash- spring than in any like period in recent ington having visitedNantasket and years. (See NANTASKET PLAN on page 41) Operators, realizing thattoattract patronage they must give the public a run for its money, are revamping obso- leteattractions,adding new midway AC Hall in Red; (See SURVEY IN OHIO on page 60) BW Fund Is Shy Joyland, Lexington, Ky., "CANDIDLY SPEAKING." Al McKee (left), superintendent ofPalisades Bows May 15 to Fair Crowd (N. J.) Amusement Park, receives added advice fromJack Rosenthal, park presi- ATLANTIC CITY, May 25.-Convention dent, as the playground starts its most intensive season's program.A rush was Halloperatingexpensesexceededre- LEXINGTON, Ky., May 25.-Joyland occasioned by the Rosenthal brothers' decision to reopen onApril 27 and Mc- ceipts by $18.393 during the first three Park here opened on May 15 to a fair Kee and corps pressed hard to have everythingready when the gates were swung. months of 1940, according to an audit crowd, reported Al Wish, who with his submitted this week to the city commis- brother, George, operating as Wish Bros.' sion. Receipts were $42.270.19 and expenses Amusements, have taken over conces- $60,664.76.It was disclosed that A. K. sions in the park. Since opening weather Playland Opens in White had resigned as chairman of Con- has been cool. Jantzen Beach Has vention Hall advisory commission. Pol- J. W. and F. K. Sauer, operators for icies of the hall were attacked during the past 20 years, are general manager Frigid Temperaturethe recent city commission campaign, (See Joyland, Lexington, Ky., on page 39)Early Rise of 18% and successful candidates in speeches PORTLAND, Ore., May 25.-Receipts in RYE, N. Y., May 25.-Playland openeddeclared there would be drastic changes its daily season last Saturday after aafter election. Jantzen Beach Park here show an in- Tho Water Follies for Revere crease of18 per cent over the cor-series of five Sunday "previews." In his letter accepting the resignation, responding periodlastyear,reportedthe proverbial was there, itMayor C. D. White praised work of the REVERE, Mass., May 25.-Thirty-fivePaul Huedepohl, general manager. Parkwas not up to expectations, there being(See BOARDWALK FUND on page 39) girls will be in the Water Follies to beopened on May 4. a sudden drop in temperature and some given nightly at Revere Beach, where Patronage of one of the park's mainof the patrons making for home as a re- water shows were first seen several yearsprides, the modern pools, is also showingsult.spot was liberal with paint thru-New Gate Wrinkle ago.New tank h_as been built off themarkedincrease,hesaid. A Flyingout. This,plusthe corking flowers, Boardwalk and sow will run thruoutSkooter has been installedneartheshrubbery and foliage, accounts for the summer. Spectators' seats are now beingMagic House, ride coming from Bisch-playground's reputation as a pictorialAt Des Moines Spot installed.No replacement of Ocean Pier,Rocco Co. wonder spot. DES MOINES, May 25.-Modified gate long a landmark and which burned last Fred Mortensen, former champ heavy- Current free attraction, Flying Comets,charge, said to be new in amusement fall, will be made. Entire beach front isweight wrestler, will operate the ride.clicked, and succeeding offering(nextpark operation here, will be inaugurated championweek) will be Les Kimris, aerialists. Fire - in better condition as to appearance thanMortensenandhiswife, (See PLAYLAND OPENS on page 62) this year at Riverview Park here, said in many years.Several new eating placeswoman wrestler, will stage park wrestling Manager IrvingH. Grossman.Front shows during the season. gate fee is a 10 -cent service charge, with have been. opened. Euclid Starts 40th Season patron being given two five -cent tickets goodforfoodoratany attraction. Pontchartrain Biz Holds CLEVELAND, May 25.-Euclid BeachChildren accompanied by adults will be NEW ORLEANS, May 25.-Better busi-Park here opened its 40th season underadmitted free.Aim is to exclude an ness at most attractions and concessionsHumphrey Co. management today.undesirable element sometimes accom- with top returns on the new Rocket ridePresident Harvey S. Humphrey, son ofpanying a free gate. at Pontchartrain Beach is reported byone ofthefounders, announced the Park opened on May 24 with its new General Manager Harry J. Batt.Beachcontinued policiesof a strictly family$35,000 ballroom in operation.Ballroom has the most elaborate display of neonpark, which in 1901 started the beach onfaces a lagoon on three sides and two and towered searchlights ever seen initssuccessfulcareer. Engineeringinterraces with tables provide service for this section, and Batt promises eventhe park is known as tops.Most of1,000.Band policy includes name units more lighting.Several new features arethe walks and many of the buildings(See DES MOINES GATE on page 39) planned with more emphasis after Juneare of concrete, so as to be easily washed 1 on picnicking on adjoining equippedeach morning.On a 550 -acre farm atIdea Prizes at Agawam Bow grounds.Harry Froboess, high -swayingWakeman, the Humphreys raisetheir pole,is drawing heavy plaudits fromownpopcorn,averagecropbeing SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 25.-Book- patrons and press. 200,000 pounds when shelled. ing of Horace Heidt for the ballroom in Riverside Park, Agawam, was announced by Edward J.Carroll, owner -managing director,on openingnight, May 29. Hobbyland, featuring wood carvings of Cincy Coney Finds PerCapita Up;Moise Potvin, will be in a special build- ing on the midway. To lay the two and half miles of roads in the park more than Better Spending NotedbySchmeck1,200 tons of traprock and 36 tons of CINCINNATI, May 25.-Business closecrowd and spending was reportedascalcium chloride have been used.Ani- to that of 1939 was recorded by Coneybetter than for the corresponding daymals for the new zoo farm will arrive today Island here during its week -end openingof 1939.Favorable comment on the newand the 51 cages plus elephant and camel on May 18 and 19 and, altho attendanceFlying Skooter was heard.In Moonlitewill parade city streets. Most recent ad- was slightly below that of lastyear,Ballroom Jack Teagarden's Band drewdition is a Merry -Go -Round purchased greater per capita spending was noted,2,200 on Saturday night and 1,200 onfrom Island Park in Rhode Island. Prizes officials said. Sunday. for the park's idea contest will be pre- Hurting Saturday business was a9 Another new attractionpleasingsented, there being more than 300 en- p.m. rain, causing some reduction in thecrowds is This Curious World, directed bytries. THOMAS C. FOLEY, general man- crowd which gave indications of reach-Mrs.FrancesPeaslee,formervaude- ager of Conneaut Lake (Pa.) Park, ing the figure attained. atlast year'svillian.It is a miniature zoo of perform- DETROIT.-Race 'Em ride,installed who wfll be host to Pennsylvania successful opening and caused cancella-ing animals, birds and reptiles housedlast season in Jefferson Beach Park, has Amusement Parks Association at its tion of the pageant on Lake Como. How-in the old arcade on the lake front.been leasedtothe park management annual meeting there on August 15. ever, Watercade on the Lake of Fire,PerformersincludeMexican talkingfor two years, said D. R. Poole, manager In his third year at the helm, he has Thearle-Duffield fireworks spec underparrot, big -billed toucan, fantails,of Race 'Em. supervised vast improvements and doves, convention and direction of Ray Anderson, was carriedmacaws,cockatoos,cockatells, greatlyincreased outasscheduled. Withexcellentpigeons,lovebirds,parakeets,rhesus SANDUSKY, 0. - Passenger steamer outing bookings. The PAPA, an ac- weather on Sunday, the spectacle andmonkey, mother and baby kangaroo,Goodtime, which carried vacationists be- tiveforcein the Keystone State tween Cleveland and Lake Erie spots, in- is headed by President E. E. pageant, built around a procession ofprairie dogs, peacock, mother and four field, gondolasofallnations on thelake,baby armadillas, Texas horned toads andcluding Cedar Point, 0., has been pur- Foehl, Willow Grove, Philadelphia. music and cast of more than 300, in-10 -foot python. chased by L. J. Omelian and C. J. Guer- The 1939 annual meeting on Au- cluding Aerial Voises, who also gave free President and General Manager Edwardrein, Erie.They have not announced gust 17 was inWest View Park, (See CINCY CONEY on page 39) plans. Pittsburgh. afternoon performances, drew a large June 1, 1940 PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS The Billboard 37

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LUSSE BROS., INC., AUTO-SKOOTER RIDE Following the Three Franks, Wollford's WAKE UP Lazy Locations by adding 1940 GLAMOUR and PEP UP your receipts with Dachshunds and Power's Elephants, the the POPULAR and PROFITABLE AUTO- free -act schedule will ine:ude the Hanne- GAMES WHEELS BINGO SKOOTER RIDE. ford Family with Fanchon and Fanchon. ORDER NOW to assure Early Spring Delivery. ACOMPLETE LINE OF FLASHERS, WHEELS, PAPER PADDLES, SKILL GAMES,HORSE AerialBallet,Wallendas,Pallenberg's RACEGAMES, CLUB ROOM EQUIPMENT, BINGO CARDS AND BINGO CAGES LUSSE BROS., INC. Bears with Lorenzo and Viki, Antaleks IAUNDREDS OFOTHERCONCESSION GAMES. 2809 N.FairbIllSt., Philadelphia,Pa. with Bobby Whaling and Partner, Young WRITE FOR CATALOG. LUSSE BROS., LTD., Sardinia House. 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.2. Eng. Nelson Troupe and International Water- 142 WEST 24TH ST., Write for Catalogue and Price Without cade. A clown. Harry Fisher. will stroll NEW YORK CITY Obligation. the park for seven weeks. WM. ROTT MFG. Eight name bands and a local orchestra will be used, General Manager A. BradyFairyland Park here, owned by Victor McSwlgan said.Booked thru MCA areand Mario Brancato and managed by Mitchell Ayres, Ben Young, Benny Bur-John Tumino, with Ward Keith in charge LONDON PARIS BERLIN ton. Jim Walsh. Clyde Knight. Johnnyof promotion.All rides and other at- Long. Tiny Hill, Mal Hazlett. Lou Breesetractionsareopen. Rollerrinkhas CHAS. DIXON & SEAL STOP LEAKS! and two more. proved popular. Crystal pool was opened under S. T. Melnick, with watercades, "SUSIE" Instant Record of Every carnivals and moonlight swim parties Payment MINT Concerns Chartered set for June. Simon D. J. Collins, clown, AVAILABLE FOR heads funny men and in publicity stunts PARKS-CELEBRATIONS-FAIRS Money -Meters always col- ALBANY, N. Y.. May 25.-Three Newin city and near -by towns.Ben Pollack An Outstanding Novelty for lect every admission, with York World's Fairattraction concernsbeginsname -handbookingsin the instantaneousaudit by have been issued charters of incorpora-open-airballroommanagedbyJohn CLUBS-ICE CARNIVALS patron. No investment for tion by the secretary of state here. TheyPanatella.On June 9, American Legion HomeAddress: equipment. Trial installa- are Exposition Jubilee. Inc.. with Rich-Sunday, Gene Autry will make a personal 461Fletcher St., TONAWANDA, N. Y. ard H. McIntosh. Jack Tavlin and Jamesappearance. tions. Write for Bulletin COPENHAGEN HAMBURG STOCKHOLM AE or ask representative to H. Dickson, New York.directors,and call. Harry Bloom, John .T. Robertson and HOUSTON. May 25.-Film equipment Mildred Reichel, New Ycrk, stockholders;was brought to Sylvan Beach this week Wall of Death, Inc., Joseph Dobish, Pearlfor a contracted short on Pinky Send for Dobish,Flushing,N.Y.,and Mildred ork and the ballyhoo helped r e,or SKATERS' 111u:trilled' Reichel, New York,stockholders, andtoa second record week.Slacks for Circular Exposition Parade, Inc.directors beingwomen and sport shirts for men will KEY BANDS and Prices given as those who chartered ExpositionfeatureSlacksNightonThursdays, and Jubilee, Inc. MONEY -METERS, INC. Manager H.W.Dahse reported. BRASS KEY CHECKS Outings Start in Fairyland SEATTLE.-Playland Park near here highest quality obtainable. Low- WARREN ST. PROV. R.I. opened on May 25. Numerous picnics est Prince.Immediate Delivery. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 25.-Near-byhave been booked.Parkis served by S. GRIFEL,649 E. 5thS!,,, towns started a schedule of picnics inbus system New York, N. T. 38 The Billboard PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS June 1, 1940 attached to its men's national outdoorrace between John Borican and Wayne champs for this year, especially since anyand Blaine Rideout, collegiatesprint The pool Whirl local girls' swim meet will outdraw thestars, who will attempt a record for theametican Recteational By NAT A. TOR men's tourney three to one in publicityhalf -mile along the boards.City -owned results. beachfront bathing system, operated un- (All Communications to Nat A. Tor, der lease by Edward T. Mitchell, will re-Equipment association Care New York Office, The Billboard) Joe Pringle is running restaurant con-open on June 1,withallconcerned cessions again at Riverside Cascades andkeeping their fingers crossed in hope of By R. S. UZZELL War Helps Swimming Sunnyside Pool, N. Y. C.Terrific pub-maintaining, for another year at least, Favorable opening-magic words. Will Lunching the otherdaywithArtlicity break was received by Manhattan'sthe bathing safety record which city of-it last?Who knows?At any rate, it French, boss -man at Coney Island's Man-ParkCentralindoorpool,incur-ficials claim has stood for past 37 yearsis encouraging. Playland, Rye, N. Y., got hattan and Brighton beaches, conversa-rent issue of Parent Mag. Two pages arewithout a single drowning along local tion turned to war, as most conversationsdevoted to the pop midtown tank.St.beaches during regulated hours. rain last year, but this spring the weather do these days.Art raised an interestingGeorge, Brooklyn indoor pool, and C. Extensivemodernizationofbath-was ideal for opening on the week -ends, house has been completed, with Thirdaltho cool for official bow.The Forty point anent war and swimming that ISileo,ed of International News Pho- Fairisalso making a better showing have never thoughtof. Mebbe youtos, are feuding in the Hitler -Allies man-and Fourth avenue groups, which getthan was clocked at last year's bow. Does haven't either. ner.Beverly Hills(Calif.) Swim Poolheaviest play, having been practically re-it mean that our fraternity on Gibson's In the opinion of French, the warcertainly looks dressed up in those na-built and some 500 new bathhouses and in for swelling of bank ac- should definitely have an effect on all ads,far from the waylockers added. For the first time in his-Glade is tionalsheet tory of Asbury Park, special rates willcounts where the elephant stepped on outdoor recreational activities this sum-this writer saw it when he was on the them last year? We hope they are com- mer, especially swimming.People areCoast in January. be given to hotel guests, with all hotel getting tired, or perhaps "afraid" would operators being permitted to allow pa-pensated now for all of their wallops of be a better word, of war news and ac- trons a 20 -per cent reduction from thelast year.They are in a fair way to cordingly they are gradually becoming standard 50 -cent fee. make the grade. more and more susceptible to amuse- PalisaNs,72. g. Already there is talk of a third stanza ments.It's this urge to forget it all over on the flats. We shall see.It is a that, according to French, should send By CLEM WHITE better show and framed fora more 'em in droves to swim pools and amuse- 20149 modest reception of the substantial com- ment parks. Only one Saturday has been lost thus mon folk that make the world move and Veterans of the 1914 scene tell mefar.Crowds have been excellent over By ALFRED FRIEDMAN from which amusement parks, fairs and that's what happened prior to America'sweek -ends with spending average higher expositions receive their support. Yachts entry in World War No. 1.All forms ofthan that of the past three years. Man- Altho Decoration Day is curtain -lifterand high-stepping carriage horses have amusements skyrocketed and naturallyufacturers in neighborhood are workingofthe new seasonforLong Islandno strong appeal to these people. They in the summer outdoor places captured24 hours daily, which would mean addedbeaches, it is evident that this year itwant entertainment and substantial re- the bulk of migration. takes, should weather permit. will be two more weeks before real ac-liable knowledge of people, mechanical To my mind there is another reason Adolph Schwartz, a 30 -year conces-tivity manifests itself.Weather and warappliances, inventions and historical dis- why French's predictions should comesioner, is recuperating from an opera-talk seem to be two factors that areplays and facts.Let them go thru a thru. With recent talk of American pre-tion.Mouse game isgoing well butslacking trade. model and modest home rather than paredness, the majority of citizens have"Addle's" presenceis missed. Lossis Efforts for shaping such spots at Rock-look at a luxurious yacht which they become athletic conscious. They are be-made up somewhat by return of Jackaway, Long Beach, Jones Beach, Riis Parkcould never hope to own.Mr. Gibson coming mindful of the necessity of keep-Bloom, now handling an aluminum bot-and others at this time of year mirrorhas rendered a great service to the New ing fit.What better and more enjoy-tle ball game for Frankell and Weiss-the situation.Where most of the workYork World's Fair. The best part of his able way is there to keep fit than thruman. Dick Messner and his ork were thewould have ordinarily been completed byusefulness has been that of humanizing Hence it seems logical tofinale of week -end bookings.Starting swimming? with Jack Teagarden for nine days, open-now, it seems to be just idling along. the fair, making it welcome the common suppose that estabs that supply facilitiesing on Decoration Day, free stage will Playland Park rates plaudits for finepeople. for such recreation will do biz. improvements made to the southern end. W -H Law Set for 1940 To be sure it's one helluva way toshow both orks and a thrill act afternoonManager Louis Meisel has installed a boost patronage, but I suppose there'sand night with the bands moving to the Wallace Jones, Boston, stopped in on nothing we in this country can do ex-Casino for free dancing after the 10 p.m.handsomely appointed arcade, some con-his way to Washington to tell us that cept be prepared. Pass that motto alongstage show. Jack Constance holds downcessions and an attractive bar, operatedJohn T. Benson is still on the upgrade to your swim patrons and not only willthe dance assignment nightly.Albaniby Bill Ebach. Rockaway Beach is at-at his wild animal farm and that Dave you help entice business for yourselfTroupe will combine with Dick Messnertempting to encourage resumption ofStone can now walk three times around until Decoration Day. excursion boats between that point andParagon Park, with which he has been but you will be doing a worth -while patri- Superintendent Al McKee seems toManhattan on a large scale. actively connected for about 30 years. otic gesture. Stone has his faithful wife and his son, have a ride crew that will meet even his exacting demands.A partiallistin- Joe, to carry on, while Benson depends Among the Missing cludes:Bob -Sled,BuddyKilpatrick, on Miss Griffin, who is the only one One of New York's most pop outdoorClarence Scofield, Hen Kuler, Tom Crow- PaikPlug ads who can manage "The Strangest Farm tanks a few years back failed to open itsley (with construction boss Joe McKee in the World."While Jones scouts the doors According to wordwatching carefully); Rocket, Leo Jordan; POWER'S Dancing Elephants country, his son, Russell, carries on at received by the column, Prospect Pool,Snapper, Charley Arrigo;Glass House,a two-week engagement inKennywoodthe hot-dog machine factory. Bronx, which didn't open last week -endBob Entwistle; Funhouse, RoscoePark, Pittsburgh, on May 27 with Mrs. George H. Cramer declares that the along with the rest of Father Knicker-Schwartz, Harry Lapien, "Paddy" Gold-Jeannette Power. wage and hour law isgreatly handi- bocker's aquatic babies, will be amongberg, Marty Wilson(all these are top b capping his spring production schedule the missing this year.Pool has beenmen and have many assistants); Spider, FLYINGMETEORS, highaerialists,and asks if there is any way to modify doing badly and competish from near -byFred Stoechel; Ferris Wheel, Ed McAvoy;opened a three-week engagement in Rockthe situation.That was attempted last Jerome Cascades, commercial natatorium,Bug, Jim Murray;Loop -o -Plane,JoeSprings Park, Chester, W. Va., on May 24,year when we tried to claim we are all aswellas many municipools whichSalerno; Chair -o -Plane, Charley Henry;said R. L. Hand, park manager.Freein a highly seasonal production industry. opened last year in its vicinity,is re-Virginia Reel, Louie Decker; Skyrocket,acts will be offered thruout the season.The claim was denied, which leaves no garded as cause for its kayo. Johnny Greenwood, Al Whitworth, Char- other remedy but to seek a modification * lie Canfield; Kiddie Park, Don Rose, Dave PRYDE AND DELL, comedy jugglingof the law.This could not be done Merely Personal Opinions Haffler, Johnny Laughlin; Skooter, Joeand acrobatic team, were booked intowith this expiring Congress.Perhaps all Why does Attorney Sayres spend soRinaldi, Eddie McDermott, Johnny Mc-Lebzelter's Grove, near Lancaster, Pa.seasonal industries could get it changed much effort to play up midget autoGuire; Auto Speedway, George Reiser,Rocky Springs Park, Lancaster, had thefor next year.For the remainder of this racing at Castle Hill Park and devote soPat Pizzalio, Frank Landy, George Lillie:Hollywood Clowns, comedy and acro-year the 42 -hour week will prevail in all little expense to boost swimming, its big-Bubble Bounce, Al Pinto; Water Skooter,batic act, and Hawaiian Aces, featuringindustries whose products go into inter- Ralph Petty, Bob Brannigan, Kid DeVirgil Neal. state commerce. gest revenue? Noia; Racer, Charley Ellis;Caterpillar, I think that aforementioned French's Johnny Live Wire in Agawam plan to give away autos and other valu-TootleMarguccia;Jitterbug, ACTS bookedforRiversidePark, Kersnowski;Miniature Railway, EddieAgawam, Mass., thru George A. Hamid, A new live wire in park business is able merchandiseat Manhattan andSylecki; Flying Skooter, Jimmy Hannon; Edward J. Carroll in Springfield, Mass. Brighton beaches to extend impetus toBoomerang, "Brigham" Young;Whip,Inc., will include Flying Aliens and theAt great odds he is staging a comeback its installment payments on season lock-Bill Holland; Scenic, John Winkler, PaulDeteros, to appear opening week, andfor Riverside Park, Agawam. Two other ers is a good promotion. Dart throwingBenetendi, Johnny Yatzel, Ken Common.these to play succeeding one -week en-attempts have failed, each after a con- competish will decide winners. Hickgagements: Santanellos, Flying Valen-siderable expenditure of money. The un- I don't like A. A. U.'s high fixed price Maintenance corps includes tinos,Four Grotefents, Torrence and Wunsch, Kipe Grabowski and Jack Tier-Victoria, Queens ofthe Sky, Peachesfavorable weather since March 1 for out- ney, who have been fixtures here for 20Sky Revue, Great Peters, Waldo Trio;door construction and painting has been years or more.Gladys Shelley's tuneEric, the Great; Atenos Brothers andthe worst in years.The swollen Con- (Mrs. Irving Rosenthal) Sunning in theFive Albanis. necticut River approached within five

1940 PENNY ARCADE Summer Sun, has been adopted as of- * feet of his large dance hall when the MODERNIZE-MUTOSCOPE WILL ficial theme song of the park and all C. C. BONETTE, Bonette Brothers, inmaple floor was laid and ready to nail. SHOW YOU HOW hope that the opportunity will arrivehis 48th year as parachute jumper, re-All of the wise ones said he could not soon. ported he has been signed by Managermake a go of it.He has pushed ahead NEW EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES C. L. Wyman for opening of Wilson Rec-with dogged determination and spent a reation Park, Keene, N. H., on May 30modest fortune on the place. The trans- RECONDITIONED EQUIPMENT Park hasformation will make it practically a new Osbutti Patiz,72.g. and the following three days. park. The roller-skating rink and out- WITH MODERNIZED CABINETS undergone anImprovement program,door night pictures are already doing Everything You Need From One which includes incompleted stadium. His new entrance a lucrative business. By GEORGE ZUCKERMAN RELIABLE Source.Write for Our = and redressed rink make a finefirst New Catalog. Anything to Trade? Effect of war psychology on amuse- FLYING BEHEFS opened the 35th sea-impression as one enters the place which Send Us Your List. ment devices is noticeable here, espe-son of West View Park, Pittsburgh, asis not lost as one goes down the midway. cially among the fern trade, who are go-first of numerous acts to be contractedHe shows the constructive fighting spirit INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE REEL CO., Inc. ing in heavily for gun practice via shoot-for that spot. that goes places and gets things done. ing galleries and spots featuring pneu- 44-05 Eleventh St., L.I.City, New York "Penny Arcade Headquarters Since 1895"matic machine guns, etc.Survey of ops BOB EUGENE TROUPE, aerial bars, is featuring real and compressed -airar-inIdlewild Park, Ligonier,Pa.,for aagement of Pontchartrain Beach, New senals reveals that altho the season ismonth's run, the third engagement inOrleans,reported continued goodbiz just getting under way operators arethe park for this act.A third returnlast week.Manager Harry J. Batt said WANT convinced that a sharp increase in busi-also will be played in Playland, Rye, N. Y.he had bookedGreatSiegfried,ski For Hire or Percentage ness can be looked for. jumper, for twd weeks in August.

Zimel Reznick and Lou Levinson, of Miniature Railway Central Amusements on Wesley Lake PRINCE NELSON, high wire, opened For my park. Good location. Write your proposition. near the Boardwalk, are completing siz-on May 25in Summit Beach Park, VIOLETTA AND ROOKS, high trapeze, MAX ISRAEL, Henniker, New Hampshire. able remodeling of their Funhouse andAkron, for a week, first of a series of actsopened as first free act of the season in Ghost Ride and are installing a batteryto be presented, said Ben H. Voorheis,Edgewater Park, Detroit, where acts will Spot,promotional director.Act was set by C.be booked weekly. FOR SALE of anti-aircraft pneumatic guns. which reopens on Decoration Day, willA. Klein Attractions. ACTS booked thru the Frank Wirth Complete Shooting Gallery Equipment again have Eddie Lange as treasurer. 20x40 Ft., 12x15 Ft. Tank, 14 Guns, 3,000 Tubes. CityPublicity Department planning DECIDING to hold over Bee Kyle, highoffice for opening of Dreamland Park, Priced right for quick sale. opening sports promotion for the Board-fire diver, another week, in addition toRochester, N. Y., on May 30 are Five A. BALZANO walk on June 13 with a special matchHarry Froboess, high swaying pole, man-Eltons and Tiebor's Seals. S10 Surf Ave., CONEY ISLAND, N. Y. June 1, 1940 PARKS -RESORTS -POOLS The Billboard 39 as exhibition space for conventions and use of meeting rooms." Betterment Funds Asked BETTER THAN EVER Althomorethan$1,000has been Corm)/ Island, N. Y. pledged to finance a program for rais- ing the tone of the Boardwalk, work By SAMABBOTT cannot start until $2,000 has been as- Nearly everyone at Coney Island hasMrs. Elizabeth Wolz, formerly with thesured, Harold W. Faunce, chairman of been putting in overtime the last fewSkooter ride, has the Funhouse.Herthe finance committee, reported to beach - days getting things in readiness for whatdaughter, Constance, is on the door andfront amusement men, concessioners and ispredictedasabigseason. TheAndyTestaisinthebox. Harrymerchants. Boardwalk improvement weather man has been halfway decentPaneth is in his 12th year at the Bug.program was drafted several weeks ago about breaks over the week -end andPatsy Ventura, 14 years at Coney,isby Walkmerchants and property pre -season crowds have been up to ex-on the door. owners to eliminate unethical mercan-

- tile practices. pectations.Several changes in spots and "At present there is not a Boardwalk types of attractions have been made by Mrs. Etta Holtz and son, Herbert, havebusiness concern which it not suffering the operators and concessioners. reopenedtheirsouvenirandnoveltyan annuallossofhundreds, and in At Luna Park carpenters and paintersstand in the Bug building.Anthonymany cases thousands of dollars in sales, were putting on the finishing touchesBalzano is again operating Pokerall withlowered rentalvalues and hotel -guest andconcessionersgettingthingsin More than 230 AllanHerschellKiddie Auto merchandise for prizes.William Buckleyincome because of conditions this pro- RidesInprofitable service.New 1840 Autos shape. The Mile Sky Chaser has beenis in the box at the Giant Wheel, Steeple-gram is set up to correct," Faunce said finesteverbuilt.Complete Ride, $1450.00. operating week -ends.By the time thischase.Mrs. Mollie Milgrim has returnedin anappeal for funds. Prompt Delivery - Order Now! appears, the park will be operating 100from a vacation in Jersey and is oper- Decoration Day marking opening of per cent on daily schedule. On the siteating Break the Bottles with her daugh-the summer season, the broken week- ALLAN HERSCHELL CO., Inc. of the Ghost Train Rene Zouary movedter, Ruth. Bat 'Em, in the same location inwith the Frozen Alive show and end doesn't augur too much hope for NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. since 1926, has J. G. Wilkinson at theany broken records. Reservationsat Builders of the Famous Original Mrs. Jack Johnson will have the "train"helm. Sam Johnson is again at Lane'shotels are light. In addition to holiday ROCKET RIDE near the west end of the park whereIrish House. Dan Lane, an ex -song -and -bills at Steel Pier and Hamid's Million - the Funhouse operatedinthepast.dance man, says he'll have 13 singingDollar Pier, Decoration Day brings the Jack Evans has been booked in for hiswaiters this summer. Thirteen, he adds,Auerbach Trophy race and leading speed- Buried Alive show.Dick Sanders,inis his lucky number.Sidney Persily'sboat drivers. charge of amusements and attractions,brother,Bernie,isbecomingafull- New Electric Penny Game is enthusiastic about the season. Adelefledged operator at the Poker game.Sid One parkreportsgrossof Richman, at Coney for31years, has is reported, CINCY CONEY $1725Inmonth of June, Kahn, it is one lucky boy 1939.Permanent and it...0C)1.to- the pig slide, which she has run for15to haveabox for theseason at Ebbets (Continued from page36) portable models. years, and on the eve of the season hasField. L. Schott said that business to date, Lowcost,Im- been busy training her charges.The mediate including two week -end Preview Days, delivery. Guelf is, John "No. 1" and John "No. 2," Sam Wagner has opened his World Writeto- are again at Luna as superintendent and was slightly below that of lastyear. day for Circus Side Show on Surf -Bowery. WithHeattributesdeclinetoinclement assistant superintendent. Richardhim are Leo Ammis, Charles Smith, Sam now 1940 Schramm is the electrician in charge and weather. catalog. Yachtman, Julius Silverstein, Surf door; However,acheerful note was sounded Jack Gallagher general mechanic.JerryArnold Politzer, Bowery door, and Ray- KING MFG. CO. Friedman,presidentof LunaPark by Herbert Schmeck, ofPhiladelphia St.Clair Shores, Mich. mond and Justin Wagner, talkers. AndyTobogganCo., who with someother Holding Co., Inc., recently made an in-Pulaskiis house electrician.Acts in-amusement men were guests of President spectiontrip. WilliamLombardiscludeSpanishRhythmGirls,withSchott on May 21.Schmeck said that handling promotion and Dave Feinman,GeorgePerez,MoisesCuevas,Margieon his trips to parks this season he has WANT organization and promotion. Milan, Aida Montero and Nives Rodri-noted considerably better spending than FOR REVERE BEACH, MASS. guez; Lady Olga (Dolly Joyce), electricin 1939andthatsmallerturnstile Rollo -Plane, Stratoship, Octopus or any other girl; Cortland. magician; Stella, "home- outdoor amusement. Ihave the space and will Louis Shisoff has opened his frozen figures may be attributed to generally play percentage with any reliable party. Also custard stand on Surf.He isassistedliest woman in the world, ' managed bybad weather breaks. Concessions for rent. Ihave for sale -3 Minis. by Joseph, Sylvia and Yetta Shisoff andMarieWoolsey;strongman,Warren tureSkeeBallAlleys withcoinbox. Also A. Brady McSwigan, general manager Airplane Bomber Game, accommodating single Muriel Levine.Jimmy Alvino is in theLincolnTravis;psychic, Edwin Sarge;ofKennywood Park,Pittsburgh;an- or group players. box at Boomerang. John King is on thephysicalcultureexhibit,Mrs.EstherotherKennywoodstaffman, Fred TOM HARDING, Virginia ReelRide, job with his Tilt -a -Whirl at Feltmans.Ammis; Major Mite, midget; Spider Boy,Henninger, and DeAry G. Barton, Mid- 268 Boulevard, Revere Beach, Mass. He also has a shooting gallery near by.Henry Bulson; Chief Woo Oo and hiswest manager of Music Corp. of America, People here are going for merchandisestrange people; tattoo artist, Frank Graf;Cleveland, were General Manager Schott s prizes, Jack Friedman, who operatesaeatcounterconcession,PhilGlazer;other guests.McSwigan and Henninger shooting gallery, says.Bill Adams is onprize candy concession, Meyer Hamburg;were on an inspection tour. the door and Laurence SmithintheSex Mystery, Adah,lecturer, and Fay FOR SALE SixtyPassenger, Three Abreast, Canvas TOP, box at the Comet. Eden Musee on SurfSesslin,bally and cashier.California PortableMerry -Go -Round,forty -three-footdi- goes on a full-time schedule Decorationnudist camp, peep show. isalso pre-JOYLAND, LEXINGTON,KY. ameter,InA-1shape.Pricevery reasonable. Day, Fred Meers says. He adds that somesented. (Continued from page 36) new features are being planned and will Benny Bernstein and Walter Knapp be on hand soon. are on the platform and Charlie Thurmandassistantmanager,respectively. For the last 12 years Theyhave remodeledbuildingsand GEAUGA LAKE PARK Eddie Donnelly has been with Stream-on hat checking at the Cyclone.Rose GEAUGA LAKE, OHIO lined Skooter and is back again this year.PintoIsin the box at CycloneKiddiepainted them in new color schemes. Isadore Kruze is the boss.Pat Beck isPark. New structure to house10 Skee-Ball operating alleys has been built.Attractions in- TallyBallwith RobertE. cludehighride,Dodgem, Merry -Go - Sanguinetto Jr. as assistant.Al Abrams Round, swimming pool and ballroom in has a new game, Ro-Lo. on Surf.As-DES MOINES GATE CAN PLACE sisting him are Al Rosenzweig and Joe (Continued front gage 36) which name bands appear periodically. For Sandy Beach Park, Russells Point, Ohlo. Free movies and fireworkswill begin on Capable Girls for Ball Games and Hoop -La.Also Altman. Merchandise prizes are offered.for week stands and one-nighters. LouisDecoration Day. account of disappointment, Man for Rabbit Racer. Jacob Horace Mead, who says he is thePanico was opening attraction.He is Among concessions in operation are Park opens Decoration Day.Address: oldest photographer in Coney, wishes ato be followed by Don Bestor's Band. sportland;arcade,whichhasbeen MRS. AL WAGNER, Russells Point, Ohio, correction made.His nameisJacob Other improvements include wideningpainted with comic strip characters and and not Jack as was reported. Mrs.of roads, repainting of buildings, widen-equippedwithnewfront Minnie Silverman and herdaughter,ing of bridge over lagoon and construc- and neon WANT signs; cigaret gallery, pitch -till -you -win, For Casino Park, Fort Worth, Texas Lucille, are assisting in a photo stand.tion of new approaches, new stoves forbingo, refreshments, balloon game fish- Can place capable Agents for Blower,Roll -Down, - picnic grounds and new $3.000rollerpond. long-range gallery, blower, caneSlum Skillos, Agents for Huckley Bucks, also Agents rink.Abe Frankel will manage weekly for Slum Stores.Get yourseason'sworkhere. BenjaminBuelJones,knownas rack. cigaret wheel, penny pitch, break AnswertoARCHIE WAGNER, CasinoPark, Broadway Jones, "The Man Who Treatswrestlingshows. ManagerGrossmanthe bottles, milk bottles, huckley buck,Fort Worth. Texas. You Right," has a milk bottle gamesaid picnic bookings are far ahead ofbumper,string game. highstriker, P.8.: People contracted, report at once. on Surf and a guess -your -weight stand,previous years. photos, snow and pop corn. operatedby GeorgeSchnitzer. Jack Personnel includes Robert A. Reichardt, seasons. Rain until a few hours before Howardisinthe boxatthe Whip.personnel and operations manager; H. G. LINCOLN, Neb. - Capitol Beach'sopeningprobablyaccountedfor a. He's been a Coneyite for 25 years.JoeRyer, special promotions; Maxine Moyer.season's getaway on May 18 was com-moderate start on SaturdaybutSunday Gary is managing Coney Island Skatingcafe and refreshments; James Roberts,parable to the average of the last fewwas good. Rink.He is known as the "Sergeant."ridesupervisor;Pat Murphy, grounds Charlie Lomando is the "General" andsuperintendent; Ray Helms, penny ar- Carl Coratello, the"Corporal." J.cade: Gordon Parks. Joe Epstein's sport - Patano's Loop -o -Plane is operating withlandarcade;HaroldCavanaughand John Joseph Chase on the Platform.Henry Wieman, office, and Bob Dudley, publicity. Who Buys Talent and Why? BOARDWALK FUND Prominent talent buyers give the answersinthe NATIONAL (Continued from page 36) commission, but attacked the "political TALENT SUPPLEMENT tobepublishedinthe SHOWMEN'S regime which saddled the Convention Hall upon the city," and declared that SUMMER SPECIAL.Be sure you get a copy of this instead of a 515,000.000 investment in an ASSOCIATI ON auditorium, a convention hallcosting important edition-subscribe now. $3,000,000 would have been ample. FastestGrowing Organizationin The mayor thanked the commission for avoiding unfaircompetitionwith ACTS AND Show Business. other amusement enterprises that are ATTRACTIONS taxed to support the hall.He also an- Send for the complete details BENEVOLENT sweredcritics who have charged that abouttheTalentSection. the commission represented only beach - "FREE ACTS AND THE You can have an advertise- PROTECTIVE -SOCIAL front interests with the result that many PRESS" mentinitandgetFree (Hospitalization and Cemetery Fund) features that might be enjoyed by all PicturePublicity. Mail a residents were never booked in."I have by HarryJ.Batt postcard today. known of no legitimate enterprises will- President Dues $10 Initiation $10 PontchartrainBeach The Billboard ing to pay rent that have not been en- New Orleans, La. SixthFloor, PalaceTheaterBldg., couraged to use the hall," he said."To Cincinnati, Ohio have pursued a policy of giving the hall What part doespublicity 1564 Broadway rentfreetocertainprivateinterests play in freeactpromotion? while denyingit Mr.Battreferstofree to others would, of actsand thepress asa New York City course, have resultedIna drying up of pair of aces hard to beat. thoserentalswhichareavailable, such June 1, 1940 40 The Billboard FAIRS -EXPOSITIONS Conducted by CLAUDE R. ELLIS - Communications to 25Opera Place,Cincinnati, 0 '40 Golden Gate Big Ones Prepfor New Tops Expo Gleanings By WALTER K. SIBLEY SAN FRANCISCO, May 25. - Minor

Brockton G-S uniondifficultiesbetweenrestaurant Pomona Mark operatorsandculinaryworkershave been satisfactorily adjusted, the Conces- sioners'Associationprovingof much Set at 750,000 Policy Repeats value in reaching this happy conclusion.

Frank Zambreno, of Ripley interests, and Torn Wolfe, of Glassblowers and Holy - Success toline up billland shows, arrived by plane from New Heavy pull from tourists' York to stay untilafter the opening. invasion is figured-pro- along same lines - fourMrs. E. Molineux, under whose direction under way buildings of nations the Garden of Rides has been assembled. gram at plant has made a veritable fairyland out of BROCKTON, Mass., May 25.-Brocktonthis barren stretch of sand.Douglas R. POMONA, Calif., May 25.-In antici- Fair will follow the same grand -standWiser, Los Angeles, is installing a Ken- pation of .abanner year in attendance policy as that of the past two years, withtucky Derby for Oswald and Sarkisian. and number andvarietyofexhibits, name bands, names of radio, screenandRobert L. Ripley, of cartoon fame, has management of Los Angeles County Fair stage, and a line of girls from one of thebeen honored by having Sunday, May 26, here has crews making additions, alter- topnotch musical attractions. Secretarycalled Ripley Day.Hughy Mack arrived ations and repairsonbuildingsand Frank H. Kingman said the policy hadfrom L. A., where he spent the winter, carrying forward thebig landscaping proved so successful that it was deter-to be on the front of the Elysium show. program.Reopening of the San Fran- mined by the board of directors to con-John L.(Spot) Ragland is getting his cisco expositionand cessation of tinue along the same lines. concessions in shape.Sally Rand slated European travel are expected to greatly Lucky Teter and his Hell Drivers alsoto arrive from Mexico any day, having stimulate tourist migration to the Coast. will be headlined for five days, Sundayterminatedher engagement southof For this the fair will make a bid and thru Thursday; John A. Sloan will pre-the border.Barney Oldfield will be con- officialsare proceeding with arrange- HENRY J. LUND, who has been sent auto racing on Friday and Saturday,nected with the Ford exhibit, where the ments on a more pretentious and com- appointed managing director of the and there will be displays nightly byfirst Ford racing car, the 999, will be dis- prehensive scale than ever before, with St. Paul Winter Carnival, will con- American Fireworks Co. Fair will againplayed.It Is the car that started Barney anattendanceestimateof750,000. tinue to serve as publicity superin- have a horse show, re-established laston the road to fame. Present record is 650,000. tendent of Minnesota StateFair, ( See Policy in Brockton on opposite page) Bill Wolken. who has been 111,is re- Secretary -Manager C. B. (Jack) Affler- with which he has been connected covering rapidly and seen daily on the baugh said that never before has inquiry 20 years. Widely known to show folk, Gayway. JackManus,international for exhibit space, premium lists and in- "Nettie" long ago established a rep- traveler, back for the season, he says. formationbeensovoluminousand utation as a State fair publicist be- Regina Plans Gate Boosts Terrell Jacobs arrived with his cargo of widely distributed. Special facilities are cause of his ideas in news copy, bill- REGINA, Sask., May 25.-Regina Ex-wild animals, 30 cats and a couple of being offered to exhibitors of farm ma- ing, art displays and radio coverage. hibition board plans to boost attendancehundred monkeys.At the Rose Aqua- chinery and tools in Machinery Hall, of in 1940 with introduction of daily gatecade, with Billy Rose and John Murray steel and concrete, covering 40,000 square theCalifornia feet of unobstructed floor space.This awards during horse -race programs. OnAnderson on thejob, will be augmented by a large open area the final day an award based on dailywater sprites will know what striving for adjoining the building.Much ofthe attendance increases over correspondingperfection means when these two inde- space, inside and out. has already beenTupelo Adopts days of 1939 will be made.Race pursesfatigabletask mastersgetthru with contracted. Commercial exhibits will be have been boosted $400 this year, makingthem.McChrystal and Saunders Inter- $13,500available.Giveawayoffivenational Ice Show has shaped into a (See Prep for New Tops on opposite page)Co -Op Set -Up autos and bicycles Monday night, Chil-beautiful production and the French dren's Night, will again be used to boostbuildingisperfectlysuitable. Art TUPELO, Miss., May 25.-Holding ofathe night grand stand.Governors ofWindecker, former circus man, will han- successful 1940 Mississippi -Alabama FairNorth Dakota and Montana will be in-dle front of Terrell Jacobs' trained wild Lund Named Pilot here appeared assured this week aftervited to attend on Americans' Day, whichanimal show.Paris Peggy, noted per- representatives ofseveralcivic groups former -girl -show -talker,will have her awill be a Joint feature with Travelers' Of Winter Carnival and Chamber of Commerce approved Day.W. F. Fuller, president. will makeown show on the Gayway.Nate Miller ST. PAUL, May 25.-Henry J. Lund,co-op plan for continuation under thea good -will tour of the two States toweek -ends in Santa Cruz, where he has publicity superintendent of Minnesotapresent set-up. arouse interest.Veterans' Day will beone of his rides.Rudy Illions up from ItwillbeLong Beach to install two great neon State Fair here, will take over the post President J. M. Savery said the budgetknownasMilitaryDay. signs on the Nate Miller attractions. of managing director of the St. Paulshows a paper profit of about $4,000broadened in scope to include personnel for a Winter Carnival on September1.Ap-despitethebiggestpremiumaward,of army, navy and air force, as well asFred McFalls, who took space pointment was announced by William J.$4,000, in the fair's history.He esti-war veterans.Grain show building will"Tommy" gun gallery, will use 15 rapid- Hickey, president ofthe Winter Car-mates receipts at $8,150 from generalbe used to house horticultural and wom-fire guns. Amos Centalli. 80 per cent re - nival Association. Lund succeeds Martinadmissiontickets,$1,750from granden's exhibits, the CKCK Palace of Glass,(See GGIE GLEANINGS nn opp. page) J. Kelly, who resigned a month ago tostand, $600 from concession, $1,500 fromautomobiles and farm boys' camp.Re- enter the field of general promotion incatalog and $1,500 from the State forduced admission of 10 cents for unem- the Northwest. premiums. ployed and familieswillbe ineffectOttawa's Junior Section Recognized as one of the greatest pro- Last year's crop failure in this sectionon morning of the second day. motional programs of the country, thebrought a $1,300 deficit, he said. An To Be Staged at Richmond St. Paul Winter Carnival, its sponsors de-Amusement Corp. of America unit will FREDERICKSBURG, Tex.-H. A. Ries, OTTAWA, Ont.., May 25.-Directors of clare,surpassesinmass participationbe on the midway, it was announced. who was elected president of GillespieCentral Canadian Exhibition Association such events as Tournament of Roses, County FairAssociation, has beenahere, who have canceled plans for a 1940 Mardi Gras and Ak-Sar-Ben. "Plans are board member over 10 years and replacedfair, announced its junior agricultural being formulated for the 1941 Winter STARDUST REVUE, produced byEric F. Juenke, who declined re-electionsection will be conducted in connection Carnival. A campaign of national pub-Charles Collins, Detroit, is being bookedfor 10th term.Others elected are Ottowith Richmond (Ont.) Fair.Committee licity will be launched to encourage visi-for Canadian fairs, chiefly thru WesternHenke,vice-president;OttoBurgdorf,of directors of Ottawa and Richmond as- tors from every State. Canada and the secretary; Max J. Blerschwale, treasurer.sociations recently contacted P. M. De - neighbor Americas," Lund said. Canada Fairs Association. wan, Ontario minister ofagriculture, A former newspaper man, he served as who made a special grant of $2.500 so the sports editor of The St. Paul Pioneer section could he held. Press from 1911 to 1919. He is rounding All grants to fairs for agricultural dis- out his 20th year with the State Fair, plays having been canceled, Dewan said having served as assistant superintendent he did not wish to see continuity of the of publicity from 1929.For 11years junior section interrupted, adding that, he has been superintendent of publicity. Ottawa had led in development of junior His connection with the Winter Carnival agricultural work in the past 12 years. is not expected to disturb his connection Richmond Fair was chosen by CCEA be- with the State Fair.He will, however, cause itis the largest. Class B fair in sever his relation with the Midway Club, vicinity of Ottawa.Its 1940 fair will be Twin City commercial and social organ- the 96th. ization, which he has served as secretary since 1934. His resignation with the Mid- way Club is effective on September 1. Teter Restrains Promoter PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-Lucky Teter. stunt driver, fired the opening gun in Fredericton Canceled Again a declared war on the dare -devil front FREDERICTON, N. B., May 25.-Mari- when he was granted an injunction by time Winter Fair, normally held here in Common Pleas Judge Gerald Flood on November, has been canceled for the May 20 restraining Promoter Ray Fabi- second year, announced President C. F. ani from using Teter's name in connec- Bailey. He said a government grant will tion with advertising Fabiani's Cavalcade not be made this year and that war of Thrills next Monday at the National Speedway.Fabian' replied: "We never developments made cancellation advis- claimed Teter would compete-only that able. he was invited to compete. And I have BISMARCK. N. D.-Attorney-General a copy of the letter inviting him." Alvin C. Strutz has sent a request to SAGINAW,Mich. - Saginaw County secretariesof10North Dakotafairs Agricultural Society, sponsor of Michigan to co-operate with peace officers in en- HARVEY D. GIBSON (second from right), chairman of thefair board, Farm Products Show here, elected For- forcement of the State's anti -gambling merVice -PresidentJohnRauchholz laws. He informed that one or two State presents Frank Zambreno, manager of the Ripley Odditorium atthe New York to succeed Thomas B. Mc- inspectors would be on the grounds at World's Fair, with the Concessioners' Award, a gold wrist watch,for having the president "Best Prepared and Appearing Show" on the Great WhiteWay (amusement Donagh, who died on May 13.Others each of the fairs, consisting of Hamilton, Frank Buck (right) president of the Concessioners' elected are Charles Girmus, William Otto, Jamestown, Mandan, Grand Forks, Lang - area) on opening day. White Way, vice-presidents; B. B. Sawyer, a director; don, Burke County, Minot, Carrington, Association, and Bill Fisher (left), liaison engineer of the Great William J. Kirchner, treasurer. Fargo and New Rockford. look on, June 1, 1940 CARNIVALS The Billboard 43 manager; Spino Kostas, chef; Raymond Rubido, Earl Brown and Nick Angelus, anetican Cat oafs countermen;StellaSerrano,cashier. Bingo, Ben Weiss, owner; Leonard Ross, AERIAL JOY RIDE manager; Roland B. Hill, caller; Albert Featuring the new steering wheel association. lc. Kirk and Robert French, countermen. controlwithChinaClippertype Joe Thompson, palmistry stand;Bibs rudders. Eitherridercanzoom, By MAX COHEN dive or side slip with perfect ease. Melange, balloon darts: Joe Vena, pitch - No snapping or Jerking-cars and ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 25.-We aretill -you -win; SlimBarry,hamand ruddersareallaluminum. Free bacon;Mr. running cantilever center.Vee belt in receipt of an interesting communi- andMrs. Tony Tedesco, drive,oversize clutch and brake- cationfrom S. H.Barrett,generalcustard;Mr.andMrs.BillScanlon, ornamentalquick -upfence - light photos; Nick Anellio, novelty stand; Mrs. ring with six powerful flood lights- agent of Patrick's Greater Shows, ad- modern, colorful, chromium -trimmed vising that he is giving careful consid-Harold Nevins, darts; Ducky Miller and ticket office,definitely portable- erationtothe material recently fur-Tex Coster,ballgame;Harry Bosco, loads in one 24' trailer.Fully pro- ished his shows. We shall look forwardNeil Carr, rolldown; Louis Light, quilt tected by U. S. Patent No. 2,168,.. to welcoming Patrick's Greater Showsstand; Phil Luderman, Toby Tobin and 403 and Spillman Resources. as a member in the near future. JoeStrauss,blankets;Count Sadow, On Display at Company's Plant. Membership certificates sent to Reidbaligame. JoeHarris,birdwheel;ballgame, Portable Stages - Ridee-O - Auto Speedway - Carouselles - Light Towers - Aerial Greater Shows,AlC.Hansen Shows, Joy Ride - Hi -De -Ho Fun Houses - Dodgem and Skooter Bldgs. - Silver Streak. Greater New England Shows and HappyWhitey Pelley, owner; Mrs. Pelley, man- Days Shows have been returned unde-ager;nail store, Whitey Pelley, owner; SPILLMAN ENGINEERING CORP. livered.If owners will contact this of-Robert Dugan, manager; Jimmy Howard, fice, we shall be pleased to forward theseRudy Dressler and Saratoga Steve, agents, NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. certificates. slum arrow, Joe Shine; rat game, Ralph World's Largest Builder of Amusement Devices Subject of State trade barriers is de-Decker, owner; Art Mulholland, manager, velopingconsiderablediscussionandand LarryBurns;pan game, Ralph controversy, particularly since a recentDecker, owner; Bert Symons, manager; decision in the United States SupremeGinger Hudnick.Penny pitch. Ralph Court which upholds State sales taxesDecker, owner; Margie Schultz; manager, UNITED STATES TENT on interstate shipments. AtpresentAl Troth; pop corn, Mrs. Ross Manning, sales taxes are in force in 21Statesowner -manager. S. T. JESSOP, Pres. AND AWNING CO. GEO. JOHNSON, V. P. and the city of New York.These States TENTSSPECIFY USTREcNIPTEDSAII:AAKER HAND are Washington. California, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, NorthInclement Weather Dogs MADE RIGHT, PRICED RIGHT BANNERS and South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma. 701 NORTH SANGAMON STREET (Phone: Haymarket 0444) CHICAGO, ILL. Iowa,Missouri,Arkansas,Louisiana,Heels of World of Fun Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan, SALTVILLE, Va., May 25.-World of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina.Fun Shows wound up the eighth week This office is in receipt of some inter-on the road at the ball park May 4 OUR BLANKET PRICES ARE LOWER esting information on State trade bar-tolightbusinessinrainandcold. riers.That it is of interest to the mem-J.J. Steblar reports that weather en- BECAUSE WE SPECIALIZE IN BLANKETS! bership was evident from discussion thecountered by shows this spring has been subject evoked at the last annual meet-the worst during his time in show busi- KNONATIOWNNALLY WRITE US TO- ing, and we shall be pleased to furnishness.Move here from South Carolina DAY FOR PRICES membership with such information as iswas made in three baggage cars and be- BRANDS MEYER SEGAL & SONS AND SAMPLES on file upon request. cause of delay and the seven -mile haul, 504 First Ave., N., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. shows did not open on Monday night. With light rain on Tuesday asmallnesota and South Dakota. Show carries Manning Announces '40 crowd.Cold weather prevailed the fol-six rides, a number of shows and con- lowing nights, but crowds continued tocessions and a revue.Among shows are THE MIDWAY CHAMPION Roster for McLaughlin coins out. Jack Case's Bar -20 Ranch Melody Round - Roy Brown made daily trips with hisUp, Milo Anthony's Circus Side Show. DUDLEY, Mass., May 25.-Roster of International Conclave of Wonders and a recentlyorganizedP.S.McLaughlinsound truck. Saturday, kiddies' matinee, Shows as announced during organiza-drew well.Saturday night the groundswild animal show. tion'slocalstandby Ross Manning,were packed and all worked until mid- Circus features include Don Philipc, night.D. W. Leslie's Tilt -a -Whirl tookwire walker; Elwood Emery's Baby Mine business manager and general represen- Elephant;Atterbury'shighact;Jack .1111!111 tative,includes PhilipS.McLaughlin,top money among rides,withFerris general manager; Jack Perry, advanceWheel second. Mr. and Mrs. Walter ColeCase and Rex, wonder horse; Chris Cor- agent; AlYoung,secretary -treasurer;and son left for Pennsyhania. Generalnalla and clowns, and Jay Gould Jr.'s THE 7 -CAR PORTABLE Ducky Miller, ride superintendent; JohnAgent Billie Macko returned from a suc-band. Revue has new stage settings and Ryan.electrician:BillRickel, mastercessful booking trip.Pete Smith, Peachelectrical effects. mechanic and building superintendent;State Shows, sustained painful injuries Tom (Smoky)Roberts, The Billboardin a fall in a near -by creek. Mason Bros. Shows Ready WH(RL sales agent: Red Bornstein. billposter; Staff includes: J.E. Steblar, general The popular favorite of America's Midway Albert Farley, sound technician; Tommanager; J.J. Steblar, treasurer;J, G.For Baltimore Launching Public-Consistent Top Money Winner for Brown, night watchman; Phil BartlettSteblar, secretary; C. E. Morely, business owners - Modern streamlined - superior andCharlesGillette,mainentrancemanager; Billie Marcko, general agent; BALTIMORE, May 25.-Recently or- construction - economical ticket boxes. John Scully, special agent: Joe German.ganizedlocalenterprise, Mason Bros.' operation - Shows: Miss America; Ralph Decker,lot superintendent; Whitey Davis, rideGreater Shows, plan to play local and Pricedright-terms reasonable. Wire, manager;BillDenson,talker;Helensuperintendent; Roy Brown. sound andWashington territory, the management phone or write about earliest delivery dates. McCau, Shirley Densen, Mickey Petock;publicity, and Ray Sharpe, mail man andrevealedhererecently. Organization JoeLong,tickets. Varieties,RalphThe Billboard agent. comprises four rides, six shows, 20 con- Decker, manager; Jack Lash, talker; Lil- Rides: Kiddie Aeroplane, Jean Dunn,cessions and four free attractions.Con- Sellner Mfg. Co., Inc. lianBishop.LillianTowleky,Ruthtickets; Roy Johnson, operator.Merry -cessions are in charge of M. Merson, vet FARIBAULT, MINN. Symons. Muriel Hodges, Madge Greenley;Go -Round. Hubert Harlow, foreman; D.concessioner.Paul A. Brothers will have Harry Dickson and George Burns, tickets.Jones,clutch:J.J.Steblar,tickets,charge of rides and shows. Girls of Bali, Ralph Decker. manager -Ferris Wheel, Whity Davis, foreman; Fur- Personnel includes M. Merson, presi- talker:Babe Marsden, Terry Michaels,man Johson, tickets; Chairplane, Carl-dent and manager; Sam (Colonel) Green, Boots Malley; Al Granville, tickets.Il-tonBarnett,foreman; Mrs.Hubertsecretary -legal adjuster; Paul A. Broth-SHOW lusion, Carl Rosini, manager; Art Mul-Harlow,tickets.Tilt -a -Whirl, D.W.ers, treasurer; Pope Davis, general agent; AND holland,bosscanvasman;Mrs.CarlLeslie, owner; Robert Hill, foreman; CarlWilliam Brothers, transportation super- Rosini, George Carter; M. Brady, tickets.Smith, tickets; Thomas Smith, clutch. intendent;Mack Weinstein.lot man:CONCESSION Side Show, Steve Caro and Fred LaReine, Shows: Serpentina, Mrs. Sam Swain,Irving Merson, business manager, and managers; Tex Hart, Ajax, Little Jimmy:tickets;Zora, Sam Swain, tickets: GirlRoy Thomas, electrician. Fulton Bag ES Cotton Mills Revue, Curly Lewis and Co. Concessions Harold Bright and George Bernart, tick- ATLANTA ST LOUIS DALLAS NEW YORK ets.Snake Show,Harry Devine andare Eddie's Midway Cafe, Ed Pouguette, MINNEAPOLIS NEW ORLEANS KANSAS CITY KAN George Bentley; Harry Snyder, tickets.griddle; Mrs. Ed Pouguette, cashier; LeoC. W. Naill's Ark. Dates Rides: Merry -Go -Round, Tom Roberts.Randall,counter;Nappy,chef.Ball foreman; Cliff Winter, assistant; Williamgame, D. W. Leslie Jr.: pan game, HarleyFair Despite the Weather Horn, Floyd Helsinger.Ferris Wheels,Moore; Joe Dubank, assistant.Chuck Stanley Gitnas, foreman; William O'Con-table, Chris Barnett; red and black, Pop CROSSETT, Ark., May 25.-Playing a nor,AlRice. Ridee-O,ClarenceSt.Barnett:pop corn,H. Smythe; long-lot opposite a colored school, C. W. Naill PAINTS --ENAMELS Germaine, foreman; Mike Girnas, An-range gallery, Charley Labels Mrs. PeteShows' week's stand, which ended last Brilliant New Midway Red Synthetic Enamel thonyYerasavixh,WilliamGourley.Smith, slum spindle; Pete Smith, ballSaturday, had good business and fair, (Reg. $4.75), Only $2.26 Per Gal. Chairplane. Wayne E.Pritt, foreman;game.photogallery,HarleyDevine.cool weather.Warren, Ark., gave, shows We Pay Freight Charges George Sparks, manager;Mrs.Devine,tinter;Waltera week of cold and rain, while stand at Joe Sampson.Kiddie Magnolia was only fair.At Monticello, PAINT EXCHANGE OF CHICAGO Autos, Ernest Leash, foreman.Loop -o -Malmberg, dark room. 2000 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Plane,NolanMudd,manager;Frank Mrs. Billie Marcko, two penny pitches;Ark., shows were imperiled by one of the Warry. Octopus. C. Blackman, manager;Albert Morely and Bill Monis, agents.worst storms in years, but just as the Larry Ellison, assistant. Fishpond, Elizabeth Johston, manager;twister hit town it swerved and shows James Chandler, assistant.Bingo, Mrs.got only the tail of it. Concessions Joseph Steblar, manager:clerks, John Roster includes Capt. C. W. Naill, own- mowMOTORIZENow Cookhouse,CostaStergiou,owner -Polak, Bob Costello and Robert Brewer.er -manager; Mrs. Naill, secretary -treas- WRITE FOR SHOWMEN'S FINANCE PLAN Manager J. E. Steblar advised that heurer; Earl Atchison, advance. E. A. Lyons CHAS. T. GOSS has signed Ken Davis, aerialist, to presenthas six concessions, including corn game; With STANDARD CHEVROLET CO. NEW USED the free attraction. Mrs. Joseph SteblarMr. and Mrs. Bruce Young, two; Rex EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Sanders,two;EarlSwindell,Whitey and daughter. Elizabeth. spent a fewRichards, Harold Jennings and Gladys days on a shopping tour and visitingAtchison, one each; Mr. and Mrs. Ver- TENTS friends in Bristol, Va. schoore, cookhouse, and R. D. Avery, FORSALE OR RENT snow cones. TENTS -BANNERS WRITE FOR FREE CATALOO. VANDERHERCHEN, INC. Gould Readies for 19th Mr. and Mrs. Naill went to Monroe GOOD, USED CONCESSION TENTS; MS Emerald St., Philadelphia, Pa. Monday night to vote in the city elec- USED SKATING RINK TENT. Annual Tour in Glencoe tion. Leonard Figgins is in charge of the CHARLES DRIVER-BERNIE MENDELSON Merry -Go -Round. Whitey Richardsis GLENCOE, Minn., May 25.-With ar-Ferris Wheel foreman, Henry Roberts has 0. HENRY TENT & AWNING CO. READING'S SHOWS rivalof new trucks and painting ofthe Mix -Up, Edmund Puls is in charge 4611 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. Want Shows-Monkey, Midget,Fat,Big Snake; prevails have top and banners.Concessions-Rat Joint,equipment, much activity inof Kiddie Ride and Mr. and Mrs. Kid High Striker,String Joint,Knife or Cane Rack,quarters of the Jay Gould Circus here.Murphy have Minstrel Show.All equip- ADVERTISEIN THE BILLBOARD- AmericanPalmistry, Duck Pond,Ball Games,Show is being enlarged for its 19th sea-ment has been repainted and new Min- Cigarette Gallery, Short or Long Range Lead Gallery. YOU'LL BE SATISFIED WITH Portland,Tenn.,StrawberryFestivalthisweek;son, and is already booked for 20 weeks,strel Show has been receiving favorable Tompkineville, Ky.,next.W. J. WILLIAMS, Mgr.including many fair dates in Iowa,Min -comment. RESULTS. 44 The Billboard CARNIVALS June 1, 1940 Plenty of rain and cold weather have pre- vailed here since the shows opened. Truck and Trailer Banquet and ball committee is put- ting forth renewed efforts to make the Legislation annual event, which willbe heldas usual on New Year's Eve, more success- MADISON, Wis., May 25.-Col. George Club Activities ful than last year's ball.MembershipRickeman, director of the State motor vehicle department, has announced re- committee is working and from presentstrictions on the use of 11 Wisconsin r indicationswillswellclub's member-highways by heavy trucks during the ship during the season. summer. The regulations close portions glOW01411,s of certain highways from May 29 to the second Sunday in September, except for Playtime Does Biz busses, wreckers and trucks carrying live ametica stock, fresh fish, fluid milk and cream, In Methuen, Mass. fresh vegetables or fruit, ice cream, fresh Sherman Hotel NATIONAL bakery goods,ice or newspapers, and Chicago,Ill. METHUEN,Mass.,May25. - Coolapply to vehicles with a gross weight of SHOWMEN'S weather and a free gate prevailed at6,000 pounds or over.The ban will be Shows'week'sin force from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat- CHICAGO, May 25.-President Frank ASSOCIATION PlaytimeAmusement urdays, and 9 a.m. to midnight on Sun- P. Duffield returned from the East and INC. stand, under Redmen auspices, which went into conference with his various ended here on May 18 to fair business.days and legal holidays. committees, getting lined up forthe Palace Theater Building, Management announced that Frederick summer's work.Al Rossman was ap- B. Perkins has been appointed generalGreat Sutton Off to Fair pointed to handle 1940 banquet and ball New York. agent for the season. Canvas is new this program and already has started work on year and all equipment has been re-Beginner in Ripley, Tenn. it.Past President J. C. McCaffery and NEW YORK, May 25.-President Maxpainted and presents plenty of flash. RIPLEY, Tenn., May 25.-Great Sutton his Showmen's Home committee are busyLinderman's World of Mirth Shows do-Cookhouse, under direction of office, isShows started the season here on April getting lined up on details of the home.nated upward of $500 as their contribu-proving popular.Thomas Robinson is13 to fair matinee business, but night 'lorry Haft andBillCarsky returnedtion from gate receipts on NSA Day, Maylot man and general foreman and showsstand was hampered by ;:old, reported from New York trip and Lew Keller was15. Sam Lawrence writes his shows werecarry their own light plant, under su-Lucille Norwood.Guests of Owners Mr. called home to Philadelphia because ofunable to hold an NSA Day because theypervision of Electrician Eric Long. Johnand Mrs. Sutton at the get -away included were moving that day.Says it will beBondette operates the office -owned pop- the death of his brother.Lou Leonard Vice -President Art Lewis Frank H.Fellows,SpringfieldTrailer visited and then left to join Henniesheld this week. corn stand.Honey Allen is in charge ofCo.;Mr. andMrs.CharlesT.Goss, Bros.' Shows at Peoria, Ill.Alex Steinvisited the clubrooms for a few minutesthe sound truck, with Prof. Willie J. Ber-Standard Chevrolet Co.;Mr. and Mrs. and Emmett Hennessey, summering atand said that people oh hits show arenard as announcer.Mrs. E. W. Burr isNick Melroy, Memphis Zoo; Harry Small. rapidlybecoming NSA -minded. Philsecretary -treasurer. John R. Ward Shows, and Mr. and Mrs. Riverview, visited.George Golden andCook alsodropped in and saidthat Line-up includes Mrs. Clyde Hipple, Sammy Smith, of Royal American Shows,Coney Island show people are becoming Jessup, of U. S. Tent and Awning Co. came in for a look at the rooms. Arthur Brothers Harry Rosenfive grind stores; Mrs. Anna Valley, cat Staff includes F. M. Sutton, manager; Hopper and Omer Kenyon visited duringNSA -conscious. game; James Clancy, pitch -till -you -win;T. J. Smith, advance agent; Doc Day. and Jimmy Davenport, as well as theGeorge Boyce, plaster store; George Har-advertisingagentand. soundtruck; the week. Sam Stratton was conspicuousold stand-by, Sam Wagner, are helpingris, milk bottles; Fred Perkins, rolldovm; on Royal American Shows' lot.Ralph J. amongprospective Whitey Butler, The Billboard sales agent Clauson came in from Hennies Bros.'spreadgoodwill John Burr,blankets; Tom Robinson,and sound truck; W. H. Norwood, elec- members. darts;E. S. Judkins, darts; Carl Chip-trician -lot superintendent: Lucille Nor- Shows to take Mr. McFarland in to a Arthur Hill received a pleasant sur-man, bumper; Mrs. Sadie Clancy. penny hospital and visited the Royal Americanprise when his only niece, whom he had wood, secretary; Gladys Graham, front - Shows while here. pitch; Mrs. F. B. Perkins, candy applesgate tickets. never seen, dropped in to see him fromandicecream;Edward Quinn, high theWest Coast onher honeymoon. Cookhouse, W. E. Wright; corn game, Joe Goodman is in town on businessBrother Sam Peterson is active with Billstriker; Madam Fauster, palmistry. DutchDoyt;pennypitches,Peaches and Sam Gluskinvisitedduring the Shows: Moving pictureshow,Prof.Bittler;diggers, Ralph Murray; cigaret week.Louis Berger came In for a visitBloch's carnival playing around Jersey.Willie J. Bernard, manager; George Rog- Charles and Vi Lawrence dropped in to Athletic, Hack Hanni-shootinggallery,RubySmith;ball but plans to leave soon.Douglas Bald-say hello after a very successfulMid-haar, operator. game, Mabel Doyt; clothespin, F. M. Sut- win. Minnesota StateFair, and John gan, manager; Jack Watch, wrestler; AltonJr.: long-rangegallery,Shorty Mulder, of Grand Rapids. were here onwestern tour. Rickey, tickets.Rides: Whip, Arthur F.Cochran; photos, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith A letter from Neil Webb ad- Still on the sicklistare BrothersAldridge, foreman; Rizzy Boudreau, sec - business. Adolph Schwartz,at Lenox Hill Hos- and son, Max; darts, Dad Meyers; penny vised of the death of mothers of Jamespital, New York; Max Friedman, Israelend man; Gus Quinn, helper. Merry -Go -arcade, Mrs. Conrad Haney; pan stand, George and Maurice Ohren.Webb also Round, Francis Brown, foreman; RalphTed England;shootinggallery, reports that William Chilton, Al Kauf-ZionHospital,Brooklyn, andFrancisFaultner, second man.Ferris Wheel, Deafy Anderson,MercyHospital,Baltimore. Davis; pitch -till -you -win, Mrs. V. Davis; man and Arden Morris have been on theVisits and letters from friends are al-Henry J. Moran, foreman; Stanley Sears,pop corn, R. R. Mickey; palmistry, Gus sicklist.Club has no late report onways appreciated by those indisposed. clutch.Chairplane, Kenneth Warren.Marks. Brother Dave Picard, Who is reported ill Altho the season so far has not beenforeman. Dypsy Doodle, Paul Humphrey, at Hamilton, Ont.James Murphy left of de-foreman; William Leghton, second man. Shows the hospital for home and Val Cooganas good as anticipated, a number Cookhouse has E. W. Burr, manager and Betty John's People Who Make the linquent members have sentin their Bondette,kitchen;EarlNews; Athletic Show, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie returnedfor an examination. C.B.dues.Have you?Why not drop thecook; John Perkinson underwent a throat operationExecutive Offices a postcard letting themCrawford, head waiter; Jimmie Sullivan,Dugan; Sugar Foot Sam From Alabam; this week. waiter. Carl Cundiff; Artists Models, Pat Cundiff, know what shows you are with this Whitey Nolte has Sally's Dancing Girls, Russell Donnelly and R. F. Trevellicksea son ? arestillinthehospital, while Tom Birthday congratulations to Howard Monkey Jungleland and Home Town. A. Steffen's Temple City Day's Dreams is presented by Moody P. Rankine is still on the sick list at home.Bellevue,JamesKyrimes,Ralph Cook. Brother M. J. Doolan started the ballDecker, R. H. Crump, May 29; DonaldBeginner Is Successful Rides:Tilt -a -Whirl,ConradHaney; rolling in the 1940 drive for funds withClark,James Feheley,30;Rober, Red Graham, helper.Kiddie Auto, Mar- a bingo at St. Gregory's parish, whichIBob) Morton, June 1; Frank Rappaport, TEMPLE CITY, Calif., May 25.-Fur-garet Haney; Perris Wheel, R. E. Haney. netted the league $350.Showmen's RestJune 2;Albert Whitworth, 3; Williamnishing the midway at second annualLoop -o -Plane, Bill Norwood; tickets, Red has been decorated for Memorial Day.Thomas Lewis. 4. Temple City Jubilee, Carl H. Steffen'sJohnson.Chairplane, John Drake; Carl Dave Tennyson and Jack Benjamin are Ladies' Auxiliary Shows opened the season here on AprilHaines, tickets.Merry -Go -Round, Babe partnering It in the concession business Organization is at present. Last week's issue of The Bill- Evelyn Blakeley,sisterof President17-19 to good results. Farrell; Henry Harris, tickets. board carried story of Showmen's HomeMidge Cohen, was taken ill on World oftransported on 15 trucks and staff in- MirthShowsandbroughttoMrs.cludes Carl H. Steffen, owner -manager; committee work together with a list ofCohen's home to be nursed by her.Sis-Ralph Locey, general agent; Mrs. C. H. WRITE pledges, showing those who have made iteffen, treasurer; Al Blodgett, electrician; good on their pledges. Was yours amongter Bess Hamid, chairman of member- ship committee,ispreparing aletterBen Laidlaw, mechanic; Jo Roth, painter. SIOUX TIRE them? asking for support in membership drive. Rides, Merry -Go -Round, Bert Bedwell, Ladies' Auxiliary Anita Goldie, secretary, and others willforeman; Clyde Carnahan, platform; Mrs. & BATTERY CO. A good crowd attended club's socialcover all shows playing within easy ac-RalphLocey,tickets;HerbHorton. SIOUX FALLS, S. D. on May 23 in Sherman Hotel, with Mrs.cessibility of New York.If you haveclutch. Loop -o -Plane,Ray Thornton, SCHULTI --7PAILERS Buy on Our Anne Young as hostess.Beautiful prizesany rummage, new or old, pleasesendforeman; Martha Stiers,tickets. Ferris Easy Terms. prevailed.Members were sorry to learnitto the clubrooms as there willbeWheel, Vance Horton, foreman; Jimmie that Sister Caroline Paul is in Americananother rummage sale in the fall. Roth, assistant: Edna Morrow, tickets. Hospital to undergo an operation. Mem- Miniature Railway, LargoFerris,Mrs. bers are asked to write Mrs. Paul and Ferris and Joe Coverly.Kiddie Auto, also to Bessie Simon, who is ill at home. Bill Howry, Mrs. E. J. Templeton, tickets. WANTED -A JOB Cleora Helmer is seriously ill at her home. Mix -Up, HarryBrentwood,foreman; President Ida Chase returned to Chicago fieatt ot aweiciaJessieParmenter,tickets. Pony Ride, after a vacation spent in Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Baker; George War- Denver. St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo. nock, assistant. Floyd (Whitey) Newell She was royally entertained by members itowitten's eta, Concessions: Hot lunch, B. Wesson, of the various clubs and enjoyed her trip. E. F. Gearhart, Mrs. E. G. Truman, Belle Press Agent and Photographer. Reid Hotel Glasby, Norma Phillips, Grace Pearsall Clubrooms will remain open during the 5135 Blackstone, Chicago,Ill. summer and members will meet, as usual, KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 25.-With nu-and Mrs. Kate Felsenthal.Photo strips, every Thursday night.A number ofmerous shows playing this vicinity theElva Rockwell, Margaret Vincent, Aleda members have left for the road and vari-order of visiting has been reversed. Col.Foerster.Knife rack. Mrs. M. J. Burke. ous shows.Mail for the club should beDan McGugin, Doc Davis, Harry Alt-Spot game, Joe Poshee, Cleve Warner. addressed to Secretary, Ladies' Auxiliary,shuler, Prank Capp, Rosa Lee and HaroldLunch, Pat Ryan and Charlie Austin. Elliott visited Snapp Bros.' Shows at In-Ballgame,SpecksCorsack,Gordon SUNSET AMUSEMENT CO. Showmen's League of America, Sherman bacon.E.Rockwell, Hotel, Clark at Randolph streets, Chi-dependence, Mo. Numerous other clubCesar; ham and Exclusive Popcorn open.Milk Bottles, Punkt, members have been visiting the J. L.LonnieGrieves.Pennypitch,Cora cago, Ill. Grieves, Benny Houtzdale; bumper game, Cork, String, Bowling, Fish Pond, Rat Game, Landes and State Fair shows.Mr. and usePonies,Octopus, Mrs. Keith Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. RayHarry Phill:ps, Jack Clifton; baby ducks, Mitt Camp open. Can George Sackson, W. H. McConnell; pitch - Motor Bikes, Shows with own outfits.Trenton, Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Lash visited Missouri, this week; Chillicothe next. during the week, coming in from Atchi-till -win, W. J. McDonald, Eddie Hershey: J. J. COLLEY'S SHOWS son, Kan., where J. L. Landes Shows weregrocery wheel, Blackie La Plante; cigaret WANT Independent Shows.Can place a few showing. Alsovisitingwereseveralgallery, Grace De Garro and Earl Clyde: more Concessions, such as Bumper, String Game, ball game, lee Rockwell, Fd Dickman; Hoop -La, Titch Till U Win. Scales,NOvelties, members of the Snapp Bros.' Shows. POP CORN Custard, Bowling Alley. Want to book one Flat Mr. and Mrs. Goggs Albert and Marioncandy apples, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hott For a greater return ptr 100 pounds use SKY-HIGH Ride or Rollo -Plane.Also want Fun or Crazy and Art Reutinger; candy floss, Mr. andGrand M',,n-HYBRIO No. 250 Dwarf Hull -less, a House and Mechcnical Show.Mack McGinnis Thompsonvisitedbriefly,comingin genuine HYBRID. We also stock top quality South wants Grind Store, Cigarette Gallery and Ball from harrisonville, Mo., where Tri-StateMrs. Jack Linn; candy and peanuts. Mr. American, Yellow Poarl, SpanishWhiteand Standard Game Agents.Committees that have 2 days Showswerelocated. P.E. Hustus,and Mrs. Herbert Ebert, Joe Ntedenthal, Dwarf Hull -less.Completelineof Popping Sup. ormore, July Fourth open.Wire Bartlesville, Patsy Garraty, Bob Tisdale, Harvey Stoll -plies, Coconut Drcs

MANY SIZES * Quickly erected or taken down. AERIAL CHAPPELLS, under manage- You are the first to ment ofDelisleChappell and Eddie set up and, to get Knipschield, opened their outdoor sea- apwrianyciplOeut oefxcluren. son on May 1with Dick's Paramount 25 struction Shows.It's their secondyearwith or- speed. Canvas per- Years manently attached ganization and act will play the West to frame pa ts except roof, whichIs a hood. A during the fair season. beautlfu Stand- tslashy Orange and Black Stripe * stops thcrowds.Ci cular and canvas samples free. THE MONROE CO., 35 Bridge St., COLFAX, IA. MOST ofthe shows are now above the Mason and Dixonline and any resemblance todescriptionsof'em heardlastwinter BUDDHA -FUTURE PHOTOS -HOROSCOPES operated by is purely coincidental.-Colonel Patch. MEMBERS OF PARADISE NIGHT CLUB REVUE, owned and * s 1940 ASTRO DAILY, HOURLY FORECASTS. Mrs. Jack Wilson and Mrs. I. Catlin, on Cetlin & WilsonShows, posed for this Buddha Papers, Horoscopes in 14 styles.Display photo, which was snapped by Jim Shafer, of The Altoona(Pa.) Mirror, in the MAYOR of Pottsville, Pa., Claude Lord, Charts, Apparat-is for Mindreaders, Mental Magic. was a frequent visitor when JamesE. Spirit Effects, Mitt Camps, Graphology. Palmistry, Pennsylvania city recently.In the group, left to right, are, standing: Paul Strates Shows played there recently.At Books, Crystals. 164 -Page Illustrated Catalogue, 30e. Lewis, drums; Art Parent, piano; Mrs. Jack Wilson, co -manager-owner; Mitzi Mrs. I. close of the stand Lord presented Larry NELSON ENTERPRISES Miller, Salome dancer; Letha Ball; Princess Olga, La Conga dancer; Nathan with a courtesy badge, signifi- 198 8. Third St., COLUMBUS, 0. Cetlin, co -manager -owner; Wesley Charles, singer, and TonyBaldwin, trumpet. Seated are Tilly Frenier, Martha Lucas, Virginia Lee, Tela Brown,Avis Bissinger, cant of a gesture of welcome on the part Photo furnished by Raymond D. Murray. of the city. Esther Watters and Winnie Porter. * STAFF OF Art Converse's side show HUBERT'S MUSEUM'- early rumors had him on the 1940 re-Bros' Shows, reportsBillSnyder.Docon Art Lewis Shows visited New York 228 W. 42d Street, NEW YORK CITY. succeeds Benny Smith. World's Fair in Frank Zorda's new car tired list. o * * WANT FREAKS AND NOVELTY ACTS OF s while the shows were in Haledon, N. J. MERIT AT ALL TIMES SUMMING UP:"Everything I didthis R.K.SPIDELL, of Spidell Concessions,Group wasescortedaboutthefair State salary and all details in first letter. spring was wrong." recently purchased a light plant, and in-grounds by Joe Lee and wife and Mickey Open All Year Round. stallation work is expected to be com-Mite, midget. SCHORK Cr SCHAFFER FORMER carnival owners Mr. and Mrs.pleted in about three weeks, letters C. * a Bob Work, Indiana, Pa., renewed friend-E. Miller from Chambersburg, Pa. GEORGE (CRAZY HORSE) POWERS

ships on Zacchini Bros.' Shows while in in U. S. Veterans' Hospital, Jefferson playing Connellsville, Pa. OUR boss has been retired from the showBarracks,Mo.,where heisreceiving

biz since the St. Louis fair and doesn't knowtreatment and will undergo an operation SPORTING a new coupe and houseit.-Side Show Sal. soon.He underwent a minor one on OCTOPUS FOR SALE trailer is Bert Rosenberger, general rep- * * May 17.He'd like to read letters from Proven money winner year after year. resentative of Zacchini Bros' Shows, re- GUESTS ofIdealExposition Showsfriends.

Now bookedon leadingrailroad ports Bill Snyder. over the week -end in Harrisburg, Pa., , wereRichard E. Warren and Jerry Parks, SOME of these war communiques areas show.Contract with show goes with better known as Glick's Hell Drivers, re-conflicting as the reports of the g.a. and Must sell for business reasons. JOINING Ralph Balcom's concessions ride. on Hilderbrand's United Shows No.1 ports Mike Doyle from Clearfield, Pa. Willdealwithresponsiblepeople Unit in AngelsCamp,Calif., were Mr. * only. BOX D-74, The Billboard, and Mrs. H. B. Brown. A. J. (JACK) MASON, well-known in Ride Men! Here it is! Cincinnati, Ohio. a * outdoor show circles, is in New County Tex.,suffering MAY -JUNE OVERBIDDINGforspotsisartabsoluteHospital,FortWorth, crime-if the other fellow does It. from liver trouble.He'd like to read letters from friends.

GREAT LAKES a BIG ELI NEWS M.W. WAINRIGHT, withcustard Don't miss this one.Articles about the EXPOSITION SHOWS stand, joined Zacchini Bros' Shows in MR. AND MRS. CLEO QUALLS and new modelV -Belt ELI Power Unit, an- Can place Long Range Shooting Gallery, Custard,Connellsville, Pa., going from his homefamily, of Hilderbrand's United Shows' other about the latest ModelNo. 5BIG Diggers,Concessionsallkinds. Will selltwo No. 1 Unit, spent two days visiting rela- Wheels to responsible party.Rides not conflictingin Miami, Fla. ELI Wheel.Read all about the Twenty - withwhat wehave. Makereal propositionto tives in Sacramento, Calif., while shows Eighth Annual FOURTH OF JULYCon- Octopus. Address AL WAGNER, Mgr.,Brazil, PRESENTING the free act on Statewere playing Angels Camp, Calif. testsin this issue.If you own, manage

Ind., this week; Danville, III., June 3rd to 8th. Fair Shows are the Original Flying Val- * or operate anytype of Ride,you should entins and not the Flying Valentinos, as WHEN the First Mate begins to play the read BIG ELI NEWS. Send a postal for chill, the smart g. a. starts to look around.- the FREE Sample Copy we've Saved for was previously reported. you. Oscar, the Ham. McMAHON SHOWS SHANGHAI MICKEY, tattooed man ELI BRIDGE COMPANY Want Cook House, Cigarette Gallery, Hoop -La, Cane recentlyjoinedMiller's FRANK DYKES, with diggers, rejoined Publishers Rack, other Stock Concessions.Guitar Player, Girlsandtattooer, Hilderbrand's United Shows No. 1 Unit Opp. Wab. Sta. - Jacksonville, Illinois. for Hula Show, Billposter, Bannerman. Hubert HallCuriotoriumofOddities onO. J.Bach wants help for Bingo.Hiawatha, Kan., week May in Angels Camp, Calif., from Tip Top 27; Nebraska City, Nebraska, June 3rd. Shows. June I, 1940 CARNIVALS The Billboard 47 the special agent on an advance booking.-since opening have enlarged our riggingside of our new Paradise Revue on Ben Cousin Peleg. and added several new routines.FreeWilliams Shows," pens Monte Novarro

actprogram on the Shows includesfrom Stratford, Conn."Business has "WHILE playing Lynchburg, Va., withCrystal Shows Band, Art Carver's comedyheld up remarkably well in the four EVANS Smith's Greater Shows I was the proudtrampoline, McVay's high dive and ourweeks we've been out and recent addi- recipient of a diamond ring presentedtroupe." tions include Harry Dorch, boss canvas - to me on a birthday anniversary by my man; Grace Dorch, line and specialties, ATTRACTIONS brother, Billy Logsdon, who operates the AMONG concessioners on Hilderbrand'sand Dave August, who replaced Karl Willhelp make your Concession Pinky Pepper Show," pens Linda LopezUnited Shows No. 1 Unit who made tripsCapp as pianist.Billie Love is expected THE Live Spot! Don't guess! Don't from Gordonsville, Va. to Stockton, Calif., while organizationto join as featured dancer." take chances! Depend on Evans for was in Angels Camp, Calif., were Hazel * Real Winners!

Fisher, Verna Seeborg, Ralph and Mar- BOSSES who won't spend for newspaper ad- MRS. H. BROCKWAY,former Roxannegaret Balcom, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rich-vertising but expectdaily front-page pub- Ryan,lettersfrom Englewood,N.J.,ards, Bessie Bessette, Mr. and Mrs. Rhine -licityput themselvesinthatproverbial that altho she's been off the road forhold Uttke, Florence Appell, Whitey Ol- decayed -apple -watermelon category. - John five years she still keeps track of whatson, Al Bozarth, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Onceayear, Roving P. A. her friends are doing thru The Billboard.McCahn, Frank Dykes and William Sum- Her husband is playing first trumpetmers. LINE-UP ofCarlJ.Lauther's Side with Sonny James' Orchestra. Show of Oddities on Cetlin & Wilson Ar'iEri a successful 1939 tour withShowsincludesMrs.Carl Lauther, BARNEY E. McDOUGH letters fromWallace Bros' Shows of Canada, Bobbymiraclegirl; Madame Electra,electric North Platte, Neb.: "Have just discov-Korkispresenting a new attraction,chair;Duke Edwards,Chief Bulawon ered that reports I've been hearing thatCherie, on Sims' Greater Shows. Also inand Ida Mason, pygmy village; Charles Capt. H.L.Elliott, well-known snakeline-upare Jack Hanniford,lecturer;Porter, ossified man; Chief Amok, head showman, is dead are untrue.I stayedAnna Hanniford, nurse, and Ray Smith,hunter; Fred Galbraith, sword swallower; at his tourist camp here recently andtickets.Attraction, says Kork, carriesPopeye;Tex and BettyYates,knife he's looking fine.Capt. and Mrs. Elliottspecial lighting, revolving stage, lobbythrowers;JessieFranks, woman bag recently took delivery on a new car." displays and modernistic wardrobe. Pro-puncher; Persilla, monkey girl; Emmett, duction is staged and created by Bettyalligatorskinboy;WoodrowOlson, FINE fronts with nothing behind 'em rateKing. front; Whitey Wilson, Herbert Walberg, about the same as when well backed but tickets; Earl Ison, emsee. Clude Cludette withno one capableinfront.-Dime Jam TEACHER (to bright son of carnival owner):is in the annex.

Johnson. "Johnny, what are the duties of show mail s agents?" Johnny: "Their duties are to separate MIGHTY MONARCH SHOWS notesthe wheat from the chaff and then deliver the R.N. MENGE assumeddutiesof from Bramwell, W. Va., by 0. C. (Heavy) painterandsideshowoperatoron rest to the boss for his double -o." Zimdars Greater Shows, replacing Sailor McClain: Good weather and fair business Harris, who handled those chores the greeted shows upon arrival.Charlie Fay WELL-KNOWN WestCoastconces- PADDLE WHEELS $10.00 added anothergirlshow. past four years.Line-up of the side Of All Kinds UP Streets ofsioner, Sam Brown, celebrated his 74thshow includes Bob McCaw, front; Pat Cairo is sporting a new front.Mrs. N.birthday a P. Roland recovered from a recent illness anniversarybytendering Fagan, tickets;George Brown, talker; COUNTRY STORE WHEEL dinner to women members of Clark'sBaby Alice, fat girl; 42" to 10'. Also Safety Coin Boxes. and returned to shows. Greater Shows while playing Oroville, Huldie Scott, in- vulnerable woman and Burning of She; Calif.Among guests were Mrs. Rose SKILLOS HARVEY (DOC) ARLINGTON cardsClark, Florence Webber, Bobbie Miller,Princess Running Water, escape; Mike, LatestDesign. from Bay City, Mich., that Vic Horwitz's boy without brains; Norman the Wizard, Motor City Shows opened there on May magic and Punch and Judy; Olga, head- SHOOTING GALLERY SUPPLIES 20, moving in from Pontiac, Mich., where less girl;Willie, one-man band; Nixon, For AllMakes of Galleries. allshows,rides and concessions had Vivian and Rosie, monkey entertainers. good play.Closing Sunday nightin Billie, sex contradiction, is in the annex. SKEET SHOOT Pontiac, shows moved 90 miles without Menge is inside lecturer. DART BOARDS mishap. * HOOP -LA "A CHANCE ofterritory now and then E.J. FLOYD, who spent the winter is appreciated by the best of (show) men." FREE CATALOG workingsalesdays and doingdirect Carrying the same shows, rides and conces- Evans' 1940 PARK and CARNIVAL Catalog containsa CompleteLineof sellinginIllinois and Indiana, writes sions over the same route year after year does Amusement Equipment for Parks, from Frankfort,Ind.:"VisitedHarris NOT come under the head of sound business Beaches.Fairs,Car- judgment.-Tape Line Larry. nivals, Picnics, Home- Shows in Kokomo, Ind., recently.Also comings. etc. All kinds visited with Tommy Whiteside, who was ofWheels,Shooting located just across from Drago show - GREAT WILNO, human cannon ball PARK Galleries, St ore s,Parts and grounds there, readying his acts for the with Endy Bros.' Shows, took time out CARNIVAL Supplies - Infact, season." during shows' recent Philadelphia stand everything for the

Midway. This 84 -page to show adventurous kids that even pro- fully Illustrated Cats. WE HAD a big week on the front gate and fessional dare -devils pay much attention logisyoursfor the our banner salesman sold lots of banners, but to safety.Occasion was the formation asking: the inside did not do so well.-Six-Syllable of the Junior Dare -Devils of America in Webster, p. a., Gate Cs Banner Shows. Philadelphia and about 2,000 members WriteFor It Today! turned out at the showgrounds, where WESLY BLAIR cards from Youngs- they were given badges and member- town. O.: "Joe -Ann La. France, queen of ship cards. mystery andnoveltydancer,isstill working night clubs in Youngstown for TWINS born to Mr. and Mrs. Artie Joe Kilch.We visited Jerry -Ann and Borror, Zimdars Greater Shows, while Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Rea on Bantly All- PHOTOGRAPHED in a jovial mood playing Falls City, Neb., last week died American Shows in Girard, 0., and Rea in Ottumwa, Ia., while West Bros.' after an attempt was made to save them has aneat CircusSide Show, with Shows were enjoying one of their in an incubator.The girlatbirth plenty of flash." best weeks of the season to date weighed only 2 pounds 141/2 ounces and were Ed Bruer (left), who was re- the boy was a half ounce lighter. FLYING SCOOTERS BECAUSE of an error in a report from cently appointed assistant manager, Zacchini Bros.' Shows, it was stated in a and Owner J. W. Laughlin.Photo TOPPED THE MIDWAY recent issue that Bob White had resigned furnished by Don Trueblood. Hot Springs a Winner Canadian NationalExhibition1939 as assistant manager. This was incorrect as White continues in that capacity with For Texas Exposition the shows. However, Benny Smith is noPearlWeiler, Mayone Williams, Betty longerwiththeorganization,havingHensley and Bobbie Fisher.Brown is a CARBONDALE,Ill.,May 25.-Texas been replaced as legal adjuster by Docformer partner in the old Levitt, BrownExposition Shows were up and ready on Hamilton. & Huggins Shows. time for opening here last Monday after

a jump from North Little Rock, Ark.,

. where the shows played under Veterans DURING Hilderbrand's United Shows' NOTES from Pryor's All -State Showsof Foreign Wars auspices to good busi- No. 1 Unit's stand inAngels Camp,by C. W. Orwig: Shows moved into Min-ness, reported F. R. (Doc) Wilson. Open- Calif., Walton de Pellaton, John Hobday,erva, 0., on May 19 and, altho two trucksing night here saw a jammed lot and all Thomas Miller, Steve Bernard, Mr. andencountered accidents,allopened onhad good business. Mrs. Earl McCann and Mr. and Mrs. Altime to good weather and business. Or- Rain hurt Tuesday ENTIRELY NEW PORTABLE Keenanvisited night. CalaverasBlgTrees,ganization went to Elwood City, Pa., on HotSprings,Ark.,underJunior Streamlined -- -- Light -weight Murphy CrystalCaves and MikelumeMay 27 for the Firemen's Annual Cele-Chamber of Commerce auspices, Loads on one truck Hill, birthplace of de Pellaton, wherebration.Recent additions include Wa- was they were entertained by residents. shows' banner week thus far.Rides, Price and Terms You Can Easily Meet. neta Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wallace,concessions and shows did well.Billy 1, girl and snake shows; Albert Walters,Myler and family left at Little Rock and Choke Park and Carnival Locations Available OFFICIALroutemarkerofGreat Sweetlecturer, and Bob Allen.Mr. and Mrs.Shorty Evans and wife and Slim Mullins Write for Details. Potato Shows advises that the old routeis Jake Pryor are adding more rides andwent to Alamo Exposition Shows. Man- being followed so far as possible in order toconcessions.Bingo is clicking. ager Howard Hill is supervising stream- BISCH-ROCCO AMUSEMENT CO. reduce the expense ofafresh supply of chalk. ining of the midway. 5441 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago,Ill. SECRETARY ofEagles'Lodge, San BILLY SEIGRIST, ofthefreeactJose,Calif.,announced recentlythat troupe bearing his name, writes fromCrafts 20 Big Shows were awarded mid- Lenoir, N. C.: "We're now in our fourthway contracts for the State Eagles' con- CONSISTENT MONEY week with Crystal Exposition Shows andvention on downtown showgrounds at MAKERS rear of the city's leading hotel.Date LOOP -O -PLANE-- OCTOPUS marks first time a carnival has appeared ROLLO-PLANE there in about five years as the town had been closed until recently and loca- Leading All Sales for 1940 TILLEY SHOWS WANTtion, being partly owned by a church, Write for Descriptive Literature. One more Grind Show either with or without'was unavailable heretofore.Ray Smith, EVER LY AIRCRAFT CO. own outfit. Good proposition to flashy lire Pony agent; Roy E. Ludington, general mana- SALEM, ORE. Ride. Arcade open. Must be high class, no Junk. ger, and 0. N. Crafts, owner -operator, ABNER K. KLINE, Sales Mgr. EasternFactory Branch: RICHARD Scales and Country Store exclusive for sale. Can represented the show in negotiations. F. LUSSE, Chalfont,BucksCounty,Pa. place few more Merchandise Grind Concessions European Suppliers that work for ten cents and can stand to make "WHILE visiting New York World's LIME BROS., Ltd., Blackpool,Eng. money.C. G. Baker wants acts for Side Show. Fair, my partner, Arthur King, and I Address: Pekin,III.,this week; Kewanee,Ill., combined business with pleasure and week June 3. took delivery on a new sound system ADVERTISE IN THE BILLBOARD- YOU'LLBE and new lighting equipment for the in- SATISFIED WITH RESULTS 48 The Billboard CARNIVALS June 1, 1940 was work to be done in any capacity andtracted spots were guests of the manage-Whip, Eddie Nixon; Jazzer, Steve Kutney; always was ready to encourage and planment at the White Inn here on Satur-Flyer,Ed Smith;SilverStreak,Jack to manage some way out of the difficul-day after the show.Mr. and Mrs. LesterBaillie; Pony Ride, Mrs. Charles Pounds; ties.I feel sure that, wherever she is,Heck and Luke Allison visited; as did aKiddie Autos, Mrs. William Zeidman; With the Ladies she'sthe"Fairest Among Thousandsgroup of showfolks from Siegrist's Show-Kiddie Aeroplanes, Mrs. Pounds; Hey- Altogether Lovely," as she was here. men's Club, Canton, 0. dey, F. A. Wright;Tilt -a -Whirl, Louis By VIRGINIA KLINE On May 19 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eyerly Kester, and Skooter, S. N. Harter. SALEM, Ore., May 25.-Spring seemsand Abner and I again visited DouglasMcPHERSON STARTS to have come to the Northwest at lastShows at Vancouver. They were having (Continued from page 42) as Douglas Greater Shows came closeagoodSaturdaymatinee,bothfor MILLER BROS.' BIZ enough for us to visit.They opened atweather and crowds.En route back toN. Y., in their new trailer and Whitey (Continued from page 42) Vancouver, Wash., on May 13, co the fol-Salem, we stopped in Jantzen BeachEulp planed in from Montreal. possessions and folks on the shows took lowing day we drove the 60 miles there toPark, Portland, and foundourgood Rides: Chairplane, H. Joliet,owner;up a collection for them. DeVore's Mid- see them. Owner E. 0. Douglas and Billfriend, Paul H. Hudepohl, enjoying aLuther,Steele,clutch;Howard Joliet,way Cafe is proving popular.Children's Mrs.Billswim in park's pool. He came out, how-tickets. Gooding'sRides:Merry -Go -Matinee, Saturday, clicked. Meyers made uswelcome. ever, and took us on a tour of the park.Round, E. W. Clark, foreman; H. Braggs, Roster includes Morris Miller, presi- Meyers is at home, but Bill says sheSo much has been done and so manysecond man; Ferris Wheel, W. Likens,dent; Maurice Miller, general manager; plans to buy a trailer and tour with theimprovements made that we were sur- shows.Bill says he told her he was 20 foreman; Kiddie Rides, Whitey Williams,Mrs.MorrisMiller,treasurer;Rocco years old before he knew that peopleprised when he gave us a glimpse of hisforeman. Shows:CircusSideShow,Masucci,businessmanager;Herman lived in homes instead of railroad carsmany plans for the future.There's aMartin Smith, talker -manager; Mrs. Mar-Smith, general agent; William C. Mur- like the circus he was with and now fornew funhouse, a new inside dance andtin Smith, secretary -tickets; Zenita-Zan,ray, special agent; Ernie McCullom, elec- her to want to get him back in a mov-refreshment hall for community or or-annex;MysticMandi;FrankBlack,trician;AlbertRives,secretary;Paul ing home again is too much. Mrs. Doug-ganization picnics, a really beautiful newsnakes;J.Parsons,tortureact;R.Beckley, scenic artist; Mrs. Paul Beckley, las was acting secretary and doing adance building and they are all gener-Roberts, fire eater; Two -Headed Baby;front gate tickets; Elmer (Whitey) Dill, good job.I had a pleasant visit withously lighted and outlined with neon.Olive Hess, magic and sword box; Ath-truck foreman; Harry McCoy, boss can- Mr. and Mrs. Ted Metz, who have theWe had dinner as guests of Mr. andleticShow,MartinSmith,manager;vasman; Jimmy Rogers, mechanic.Fly- pit show. Mrs. Metz told me they boughtMrs. Hudepohl at the new dining roomFollies of 1940, Lucky Mott, manager -ing Wishards, free act, has George and a home and were not going to travel,and then completed the tour of thetalker; Al Wilson, tickets; Howard Mabee,Evelyn Mueller, Joan Spalding and Tom but the urge was too much for Ted, sopark that night.Jantzen Beach Parkcanvas; Sandra Mott, Betty Burton andSawyer. they are out again.Clyde and Topsyis fortunate in having Paul HudepohlColleen Murphy, dancers; Babe Rogers, Midway Cafe, Harry DeVore, owner; Gooding were at the Hula Show andfor its manager and the park grows andspecialties; Bob Armstrong, piano. SlatedMrs. Harry DeVore, hostess; Chester De- working hard as usual.Topsy advisedprospers. to join at the next stand are Laughland,Vore, chef; Rough House Nelson and the twins were in school but will be out Monkeyland and Motordrome.UnicusVincent Knapp, waiters; E. Hames, grid- next month and will troupe then. Troupe presents the free attraction. dle;Leon Winston,dishwasher. Mr. SOL'S UNDER '39 Concessionsincludecookhouse, Alarid Mrs. Philip Bender, pop corn, pea- We had a "Do you remember?" session (Continued from page 42) Densmore, manager; Ed Converse, chef;nuts and candy apples;I. K. Wallace, with George Wren, who was on Snappfact thatthe midway grossfortheEd Cravens, griddle; Emma Converse andtwo kiddie rides and Ferris Wheel; Mrs. Bros.' Shows with us.Mr.andMrs.spring season is satisfactory," said SamM. Densmore, waitresses; Mike Duaranto,I. K. Wallace, two ball games; bowling Scarzell have the Rolloplane and wereSolomon, owner.Four new tractor andwaiter.Mr. Gooding, pop corn and ballalley, Charlie Fallon; Jack Miller, gro- pleased to be showing so close to theirtrailer units were purchased this springgame; P. Wilson, ham and bacon andcery, radio and blanket stands;scales, Portland home.Spik, night watchman,making 58 in all.Another feature thispitch -till -you -win;J. Crowley, countryVirgil Morris; I. Murphy, hoop -la; Whitey Who was on Frank Burke Shows whenyear is that new canvas prevails fromstore and candy floss;Harry Roberts,Archer, rolldown, Jimmy Archer, Jimmy we were, tells me that Nick Nelson, whofront to back. pennypitchandshootinggallery;Murphy and Freddie Bailey, operators.; was on Kline Shows with a bingo stand Another light plant was added.In-Fowler's Taffy Stand;J.White, caneChrome Wheel, Barney Lane;Cigaret and Frank Burke Shows with a kiddiedirectlightingisbeingusedexten-rack; C.Nicols,pangame;Shortygallery, Joe Zimmer and Luther Church; ride,isin the brokerage business insively on the new fronts constructedCramer, ball game; C. Proudley, spot theJoe Conley and Nick Stram, one conces- Fargo, N. D.Rose Hennies writes shethis year and the novelty and modernspot; W. Mespelb, clothespin, ball gamesion each. Bingo, Eddie Brennan, owner, has gone into the pop -corn and peanuteffects created by Superintendent Whit-and photo gallery.Bingo, J. C. Mack,Michael McUlzer and Douglas Bartly, business and likes it. Bernice Kittermanmore greatly enhance the midway. manager; Mr. and Mrs. Joe White, as-operators.R. L. Wade is ride foreman. lettered from Alamo Exposition Shows sistants; Whitey Hood and Mike Mc- Mrs. R. L. Wade concessions include that she's glad to be on the road again Namara, callers.M. Miller has the long-photo gallery, ball game, hoop -la. penny and has taken up crocheting turbans asCONVENTION IN COLD range shooting gallery and Merrill Kellen -pitch, shooting gallery and dart gallery. a hobby. (Continued from page 42) back, the fishpond. Shows Sussman Novelty Co., Portland, Ore.,and Helen Adams, aerialist, provides the Circus Side Show, Happy Jack Long, is fortunate in having Mrs. Artie Suss-free attractions. manager; Capt. Lewis-, Jim Morgan, Jack Artie Louis Augustino's Monkey MotordromeSIMS' 11TH ANNUAL man greet and help customers. (Continued from page 42) Rogers, Elwood K, Moon, Doc and Mrs. likes to tell about the time he wiredwill be readied for the Tonawanda, N. Y., LaMar,Mrs. MaryStevensand Max Abner for the popgun privilege.Abnerengagement and a new Life Show frontThe Billboard sales agent; Jack Manko,Stevens.Follies of 1940, Bill Gary, man- wired he didn't know what it was, but be ready for Falconer, N. Y.Lifeelectrician,and JackPhillips,scenicager; Mary Gary, tap dancer; Veola Ben- it must be all right if he wanted it andShow front will conform with that of theartist. net,poses;Marie Miller, hula dancer. he could have it.Salem will celebrateHarlem Dandies and Oh, Suzanne, with Rides:Merry -Go -Round,G.McCor-Oriental Darlings, Mike Dakoff. manager; its 100th anniversary this summer andbuilt-up fabricated letters and neon. Ikemick, J. Murray, R. Anderson.FerrisClaraRivera,dancer; JoanDakoff, men are wearing whiskers and beards.Wallace is expected to join soon. ShowsWheel, Joe Chisy, W. Hall, Bud McDon-Oriental dancer. Midget Show, E. Hodges, Abner has joined the group and looksopened with 22 concessions. ald.Tilt -a -Whirl, L. Jolie, John -Kay,manager; Juan De LaCrux and Martina like an imitation Buffalo Bill, as he has Staff includes Clay Mantley, manager;Charles Merritt, Harry Algar. Caterpillar,De LaCrux, Filipino midgets. Jungleland, themustache, VandykebeardandKeith Johnson, assistant manager; GraceJ. Turner, S. Mason, Fred Hayes, ErnestDutch Goddard, manager; Mrs. E. God- the white hair. He has joined the posseMentor, in charge of the office; TommyNewburgh.Kiddie Ride, Tony Guatto,dard,tickets.Athletic, Jerry McTurk, with the sheriff's men, who will rideButler, electrician; Danny Corr, lot super-Charles Burleigh. wrestler; Sailor Jones, One Round Har- horseback with 40 others in the paradesintendent and concessions; Naomi Shows: Fearless Edna, Leo L. Plourde,ris, boxers.Jitterbug Minstrels, George at near -by celebrations, as well as RoseSchweda, auditor; Fay Lewis has chargeYvette Johnson, Arman Leduc. Penny -Russel, manager. Parade in Portland. of store room and The Billboard salesland, Jack Clancy, H. Besley, J. Twamley, Rides:Tilt -a -Whirl, Elmer (Whitey) It's been wonderful reading the grandagent;Pat Donovon, ride superintent;Roy Parizlan, Nelson Johnston. Oswald'sDill, foreman; William McKelvey, second things written by men and women aboutDon King, boss canvasman. VarietyShow,Leo Plourde,Frankman.Rolloplane, L. McBride, foreman; the late Mary Francis. What more could ConcessionersareWilliamKofard,Trempe, Leo and Madame Paul Lalonde,JackRoss-, secondman; Merry -Go - any of us show women want than tophotos, pitch -till -win and bowling alley;Robert Tremblay, Xavier Banvits, LucienRound, Ralph Kirby, George H. Prasch, feel that we have been appreciated.AsJack Cohen, ham and bacon stand; Louisand Armand Dogenais,GirardLeBel,C. J. Rogers. activevice-presidentoftheLadies' Lucienne Prunex.InternationalClub, Auxiliary, Showmen's League of Amer-Black, penny pitch and ball game; Mrs.Bart Snediker, Perry Long, Peggy Fin - St.Louis ShowAugustino, penny pitch;Mrs. Tommy ica; pastpresident, Butler,hoop -la; Mrs.Swain,candy;bow, Dona Ward, Frances and VioletGOODING'S UNIT Women's Club: Ladies' Auxiliary, HeartGerald Barker, cookhouse, penny arcadeCruvie. Coney Island, Jerry Blanchfield, (Continued from page 42) ofAmericaShowmen'sClub;Ladies'and high striker; 0. Christian, ball game;JerryBennett,ChiefFightingWolf,Personnel includes Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Auxiliary, Pacific Coast Showmen's As-Larry Osborne, custard; C. F. Roberts,Madam Gertrude,ProfessorandMrs.Gooding, owners -operators; Walter Byers, sociation, she had so many friends thatpeanuts and pop corn;Harry Mentor,Hunniford, Professor Smith, Shorty Cam -electrician, mechanic and lot man. Rides: if each of us wrote a line to tell of somebasket ball; Mary Lewis, skee ball; Dannybell and Art and Roy Johnson. Double Octopus, Elmer Windle, foreman; thing she did for us it would require a Concessions: Cookhouse, Gus Vallas,George Sherwood and Dick Orr.Merry - large book to hold them. There is little,Corr, rat and pan game, grocery stand and cane rack. owner;JimZikos,ReginalHaycock,Go -Round, Bob Mason, foreman; Alfred that I can say that has not been already Committees from Mount Morris, Bel-George Russel and Tony Walters. A.Windle and Charles Schwartz.Ferris said, but to me she was the ideal show- Ford, palmistry; F. W. Bird, bingo; SidWheel,G.H.Kohler,foreman;Jesse man's wife. She worked as long as theremont, Falconer, Hamburg and other con -Bates and Art Dyer, penny pitch; WilliamHelmer and Mrs. Alfred Windle, tickets. Davis and Charles Dupont, candy floss;KiddieRide, Tom McComb, foreman; P. Mason, high striker; Mrs. H. Cleaver,Charles Shen, tickets.Rolloplane, Mr. cigaret shooting gallery; H. Cleaver andand Mrs. Floyd Smith.Concessions: Pop R. Lapointe, hoop -la;Leone Dymphry,corn and carmelcorn, Mr. and Mrs. Sonia Evans, Mrs. Ford, three ball games.Charles Schwartz; photos, Mr. and Mrs. Who Buys Talent and Why? Joe Harris has eight concessions operatedHarry Gross; ball games, Mr. and Mrs. by Kin Rifkin, Sam Glass, Jack Heays-Gettespaugh; shooting gallery, Bob Prominent talent buyersgivethe answersinthe man, TackSevival,B.Wright, FrankKeener. Rutledge, E. Mallins, F. Currin, J. Pan- TALENT SUPPLEMENT tobepublishedinthe nous and F. Lindover. BADGER STATE DEBUT Be sure you get a copy of this (Continued from page 42) SUMMER SPECIAL. WEATHER HITS SHEESLEYcrowds and spending was satisfactory, important edition-subscribe now. (Continued from page 42) reports William Grady Kepley. new Diesellightplants,prevails and Neighborhood theater had a newsreel much neon isin evidence.Charles E.cameraman taking pictures of shows and ACTS AND Sheesley did a good job of laying outpatrons on grounds Sunday afternoon. the lot. Monday was good, but organization didn't "FREE ACTS DRAW THE ATTRACTIONS Shows and rides and their managersopen Tuesday becauseofrain.Cold Send for the complete details insmall PEOPLE" at this stand included Circus Side Show,weather Wednesday resulted abouttheTalentSection. AlRenton;Gay New Yorkers,Earlcrowds and business.Organization car- by E. Lawrence Phillips You tan have an advertise- StroUt;Gang Busters, Amy Schaffer;ries Merry -Go -Round, Ferris Wheel, Tilt - Owner mentinitandgetFree a -Whirl and Kiddie Ride, Jim Thayer's Johnny I. Jones Exposition PicturePublicity. Mail a Paris, Al Hubbard; Over the Falls, Roy postcard today. Wingate; Hot Harlem, Bob Wyatt; BodyKiddie Auto Ride and Henke Brothers' Glittering lights, showy and Soul, Dr. Fisher; Front Page People,Chairplane. frontsandballyhoonot The Billboard enough to attract a public J.T. Baxter;Mystic India,Professor Doc Wilson, lot superintendent, is in thatinsists upon getting Cincinnati, Ohio Monroe; Hawaii, Earl Strout; Monkey-charge of shows, which include Life and itsmoney'sworth. Mr. ville, John D. Sheesley; Tambaia, ClydeMechanical.Concessioners are Jess Kep- Phillips believes in provid- Pritchard,andPennyArcade,Fredpley, electrician, who has photo gallery; ing the much -needed extra Fredrickson. Jim Thayer, pop corn; Richy Strobel, ice stimulant of fro* attrac- Rides: Merry -Go -Round, Twin Ferriscream; Margie Roth, cookhouse;F.J. tions. Wheels and Octopus, William Zeidman;Shimnowski, Bert Burdo and Fred Kelley. June 1,1940 CARNIVALS The Billboard 53 Roberts, Edward Ross, Ross McConnell, Wallace Bros. Hike Henri Terrian, Terry Barrow, Victor Ke- hoe, Norman Thorne, Cliff Nichols and First Three Weeks' Yorky Martin. GOLD MEDAL SHOWS Biz Over '39 Mark Wallace Tendered Party WANT WANT WINDSOR, Ont., May 25. - Manage-By Motor City Showfolk ment of Wallace Bros.' Shows of Canada PONTIAC, Mich., May 25.-Members of Organized Girl Show (have complete outfit for same). Monkey Circus, this week announced that gross businessMotor City Shows staged taeir first sur- Fat Girl Show, Fun House or other Grind Shows with own transportation. for the first three weeks of the seasonprise party of the season here during or- has been much higher than in the likeganization's engagement under Veterans Frozen Custard, Hoopla, Fish Pond, Bumper Game, Novelties, Cotton Candy period of 1939.At opening in Wallace -of Foreign Wars auspices, May 13-18. burg, Ont., on April 20, all rides, showsEvent, held in the Ten -in -One tent, was and other legitimate Concessions (nothing over 100.AddressWaukegan, and concessions were repainted and astaged in celebration ofBill Wallace's Ill., this week; then per route in The Billboard. new front entrance was erected.Busi-birthday anniversary at close of day's ness there was only fair because of coldbusiness.Lunch and refreshments were weather.St. Thomas, second stand, sawserved. business reach a new high for shows. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Stan- Local stand, under auspices of Canadianley;Miriam, Bees and Bobby Stanley; Legion, gave shows excellent results. Pat and Joe Rocco, Herman Stanley, Rebate tickets being used by the or-Mildred and Henry Ford, Bill (Hillbilly) TRAVER CHAUTAUQUA SHOWS, Inc. ganization are proving profitable. ShowStone, Charlie (Slim) Miller, Don (Duck) train comprises 16 cars, including onePaine, Frenchy LaFlrance, Mr. and Mrs. Can place Concessions that willwork for Stock. No RollDowns or coach, two stateroom cars and privilegeCohan and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ronan, Coupon Stores. car.Personnel is about the same as lastBernell and Richard Thompson, Mr. and Have Opening for Octopus and Roller -Plane. Want NoveltyShows. season and includes J. P. (Jimmy) Sulli-Mrs.LeoMitchellandfamily, Tom van, owner -manager; Dave Mulvie, as-Mitchell, Dave Schmidt, John Spring - sistant manager; John Cronin, secretary -gate, Bill Baldwin, Johnnie Spezzoferro, WRITE OR WIRE GEO. W. TRAVER, Manager treasurer; Phil Cronin, concession man-CharleyBellick,OleteBeard,Ralph Week May 27, Summit, N. J.; Week June 3, Kingston, N. Y. ager; Elmer (Al) Brown, general agent;Hartwell, Harvey (Doc) Arlington and Harry Proul,assistant;Joseph Walsh,Mr. and Mrs. Vic Horwitz, owners. Wal- electrician; Jimmy Galambus, assistant;lace was the recipient of numerous gifts. Frankie Smith, show train porter; Pete Gruchealo,lotsuperintendent; Doc CLARK'S GREATER SHOWS Freckeleton, front page ticket box; Mrs.Hubbard's Peekskill, N. Y., WANT! For Official Summer Opening at GRAYVILLE, ILL. Fred Baker, ticket exchange box;BillEngagement Is Satisfactory (In the Heart of the New 011 Fields) WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH Gallagher, painter; Tommy Ringler, mail RIDES-Ferris Wheel and Chair -o -Plane. SHOWS-Attractive proposition to shows with own outfits or will furnish tops for Girl Show, 10-1n4, man and The Billboard agent. PEEKSKILL, N.Y.,May 25.-Good Seek, Big Snake, Monkey Show or any worth -while attraction.CONCESSIONS-Stock Conoesslolia Concessions:Cookhouse,Mrs.Davebusiness and weather prevailed here for of all kinds, also Diggers, Color Joint, Rat Game. Can use few Wheels! Want Agents forBingo, slum Skillo, Roll Downs, Tip -Ups, Ham and Bacon, Swingers, Stall Games, Penny Pitch, Hoop -La.Will Mulvie, operator; Sam Guzzo, manager;Hubbard's Midway Shows May 13-18 and sell completely equipped Cook House and book same on show. Want capable Foreman forAllan Hersoholl Johnny Sorka, griddle; George Wagner,all reported satisfactory results. Business Merry -Go -Round. Write or come on, we will place you. Tommy Parker and Nick O'Leynick, wait-held up well thruout the week, altho lot ers;Bill Peach, kitchen superintendent;was small. Concessions, rides and shows He opens June 15 at Philadel-years ago when Renzo broke a rib, which Sam Lee and George O'Leynick, cooks;reportedexceptionalbusiness ontheseason. week. phia under auspices of the Republicanpierced his stomach, in a fall from a Bob Stewart, kitchen help.Frozen cus- Women's Clubfor16clays andwillhorse.Renzo expects to return tothe tard, Johnny Powell and Arthur Davis; Among concessions here were Bill andpresent his entire show and other acts.big top, but as a press agent or some ball game, Mrs. Peter St. Syr; ham andGertie Nuss, ball game and penny pitch;Fair dates will follow. other less strenuous work than bareback bacon, Jimmy Carp; pitch -till -you -win,Lew Brock and K. M. Neeley, with cook- riding. Mrs. Jackie Sullivan and William Tom-house; C. Mauro, cigaret gallery; G. E. SALEM, 0., is a closed town for circuses irick;cat rack, Wallace Toutant; AbeLove, photo gallery; Ciro Aarilo, pop corn,this season, according to C. S. Primrose, HARRY LAMAR, Flying Lamers., Mary Grodsky and Joe Conlley; crown andcandyapplesandballgame;Paulgeneral agent for Lewis Bros' Circus.Stevens and Benny Gibson, with Eric B. anchor, Herman Staats;jewelry store,Scorpio, Venetian swings, and Mrs. Hub-who contracted Lisbon, 15 miles southHyde Shows, saw Ringling-Barnum at Benny Bianki; ball game, Mr. and Mrs.bard, penny pitch. of Salem, for May 23. The Lewis show forWashington, D. C., openingmatinee, May JimmyLeahy; marblegame,John many years has made Salem a regular 16.Harry reports the show set up in Kenick, Abbie Allison and Gordon Benny.Garfield, N. J., Date stop.It was the first circus in severalthe rain with mud to shoe tops; a two- Palmistry, C. Dimetro and family; ball years for the Columbiana County seat.thirds house in the top -price section and game, Lad Wisnoski; over and under,Good for B. & V. Shows light in the blues.Lamar was with the Jack(Springy)Little;candystand, BOB MATHEWS and his wire -walkingshow in 1924.He was highly pleased Roger Giroux; penny arcade, owned and FORT LEE, N. J., May 25.-After a suc-lion,King Tuffy, playedtheCapitolwith the feature acts, but deplored the operated by Donald Fielding Co.; potatocessful stand in Garfield, N. J., B. & V.Theater, Binghamton, N. Y., May 16-18.absence of the arena stages.

chips, Jackie and Billy Kostenuk; highShows came in here last week for aThe act had been in Europe for two striker, Fred Baker; mouse game, Jackweek's engagement, opening on Mondayyears.Prior to that it played for several STEWART (RED) ROSS, former Ring - Olean, Jimmy Grant and Joseph Miller;to fair results.Line-up includes Pari-seasons on Kay Bros.' Circus.Mathewsling usher, pens from Miami, Fla.., that pick out, Alex Lazarous and Jack Gorrin;sian Revue, under management of Marionplans to play vaudeville, fairs, etc., thisJoe Blakeslee, until this season assistant bingo, Charlie Sandback and Mel Le-Leahman, with Herman Leahman work-summer and fall. chiefusher ofthe Ringling-Barnum blanc;hoop -la,Howard Sneers, Harrying front and Dolly and Marion doing circus, is with the Interstate Co. there. Hogan and Sid Whitechurch; ball game,the dancing.Mrs. Leahman also is op- GEORGE ATKINSON, withWallaceHe conducts an open forum nightly at Emmett (Red) Timmins; blanket store,erating the Posing Show. Harold DeDokerBros' Circus. was accidentally shot bythe Florida East Coast Railway depot. Pete St.Syr;cigaret shooting gallery,booked his rides, and Merry -Go -Round,Tex Collins, performer, when the showJoe Thomas, former Ringling coneell- Francis Potter; rolldown, George Coul-Ferris Wheel and Chairplane are officewas in Pittsburgh.He walked behind asioner,isalso there.Weekly chowder ter, Harry Shore and Richard (Red) May;owned. target backstop while the girl was shoot-party at Harry Phillips' Pony Bar is pre- photos, Bob French and Art Coran; Sam Weintraub joined here with hising. Taken to Allegheny General Hos-sided over by LeeWhite, stagehand.

candy floss.Cliff Donnelly, and jinglebingo, ball game and pitch -till -you -win.pital, he exonerated Miss Collins with board, Tommy Ringler. Joe Kane has a ball game and penny"I didn't know the act was on." ROY BARRETT finished his last in- pitch.Jap Feldbergisoperating his Rides door circus date for Frank Wirth at New ham and bacon, bird stands, roll down THE LERFOLD Clown Trio (ChesterHaven, Conn. He joined the Flash Wil- Merry -Go -Round, Jasper Hill, foreman;and color store.Mr. McMurdo has candySherman, Milt Woodward and Joe Vani)liams Thrill Show May 16 in Freeport, Harvey Battice, clutch; Gordon L. Hill,apples and pop corn; Betty Burk, cook-played theWinnipeg (Man.) Shrine Cir-L. I., and worked the night show. The tickets.Tilt -a -Whirl, Joe Corbitt. fore-house;Ted Lewis,bottlegame;Mrs.cus with the Kenneth Waite Troupe. man; Allan Orr, Jack McLeod and RayFriedenhiem, cat rack; Tony Nicouno, latter part of last week he played Cam- Jones.Caterpillar, Jimmy Parker, fore- Chester Barnett and wife and Happyden, N. J., and this week is scheduled frozen custard, and Tom Hassel, diggers.Kelleme also were there and many ato play Philadelphia.Barrett is prepar- man; Blackie Quimette, second man; H.Mr. and Mrs. Mike Burk returned aftergood time was had inBarnett's new Jones,tickets, and J.Turner, blower.being away for a week attending funeral ing for early fair dates and will begin Octopus, William Clark, foreman; Arthur house trailer. rehearsals June 12 in Waterloo, Ia., for Ross, tickets; Jack McMullen and Wil-of Mrs. Burk's mother. Lew Rosenthal Attractions, opening June liam Campbell.Ferris Wheel, Jesse Mc- MACK OVERALL, circus candy butcher,20atBarnesville, Minn.Says he is Caslin, foreman, and Bert Howard, tick-UNDER THE MARQUEE is now a "butch" for the Union Newsbooked to the middle of September. ets.Kiddie Autos, Jimmy Veck, fore- (Continued from page 34) Co. on trains between Cincinnati and man, and Tony Negrich, tickets. a Nation, at the fair, were entertained atDetroit on the New York Central Lines. JACK LOVING and wife, of Cincinnati, A reunionofold-timecircuscandyattended Cole Bros. in Middletown, O., Shows: Miracles ofNature, Howarda luncheon by Eddie Brown, "mayor ofbutchers is suggested by Doc Waddell,May 20 and visited with Frank and Spector,operator;James Jagger,fire-the Gayway." Doc eater and tattooer; Rose Jagger, tattooed who was a candy butcher in 1873. Anna Loving. They were present at the lady; Evelyn Jones, mystery girl; E. Pat - THEODOR MEGAARDEN JR.,toureasy there must be some candy butchersGibb Sisters' birthday party, given by man, magic and ventriloquism; Kay, sexmanager for Burro Ball Co., visited Rexliving dating farther back than 1873.Mrs. Joe Haworth and Mrs. Frank Lov- mystery; Scotty Shetlon, talker; Ed Din -M. Ingham at Ruffin, N. C.Mrs. D. B. ing, assisted by the side-show personnel. ter and C. E. Treherne, tickets. HawaiianShores, formerly general agent for Ing- ERNIE WISWELL and George CookJoe Haworth was emsee.The following Revue, Mr. and Mrs. B. Restall, man-ham's Congress of American Indians, isvisited Russell Bros.' Circus at Conneaut,were present inaddition to the "kid agers; Harry Edwards, front and stage;teachingschoolather home, Long0., reporting they received fine treat-show"folks: LacyMorgan, Teddy LaniiKelanii,LillianGreen,PennyIsland, Va. ment from Mr. and Mrs. Claude Webb.Scherch,DocPartello, Mack McLain. Stephenson and Marjorie Gordon, stage; Wlswell will play the Philadelphia dateJudge Edward Dell, wife and daughter Art Duquette, tickets.Athletic, Frank Circuses thru the use of white canvas be-with Flash Williams.Ernie states thatand Sergeant Dennis. S. Hall, manager; George Bunka and Tar-came known as white tops.Today we haveCole will be in Erie May 30 and that zan Potvin,fighters.Monkey Circus,some blue and green big tops, which raisesRingling-Barnum has "wait" paper there DR. T. W. NELSON, ofPrinceton. Freddy Fischer,manager;Mrs.Lewis,thequestion:Arecircuseswithblueandfor July 6. Minn., writes: "The article Could It Be assistant; Joseph Buschta, tickets.Freegreen tops still white tops? And what about That the Public Wants 'Circus' struck act is Globe of Death, featuring MildredThe White Tops, official organ of the Circus WHEN the No. 1 advertising car ofme particularly, and in connection with and Bob Lee. Fans,ifallcircuses should use other thanRingling-Barnum was in Canton. 0., Maythis I can't help telling of a visit Mrs. 18, Jack Nedrow, of Massillon, former Others on the shows include Arthurwhite canvas? Nelson and I had with Bud E. Anderson's Davie, Arthur Marcotte, William Clark, advance car manager, spent several hoursshow when it played Brookings, S. D., Frank Spillar, Joe Lapine, Mrs. J. Lapine, RUTH AND JACK MALLOY and Jackswapping yarns with John Brassil, car275 miles from Princeton. What a show AlexAlender,Mrs. Charlie Sandbach,Mullane, of Canton, visited Russell Bros.'manager,E. Riley. also on the car, spentthat man hasthisyear! And the Mrs. Doc Freckleton, Pat Lanzon, M.Circus at Alliance, 0., May 14, and re-a few hours with his mother and relativespublic's responsetohisefforts lead& Mahonia, W. Osinehuk, Elmer Foss, Eloiported a good night house. The Malloysin Wooster, en route from Columbus tome to believe you were right when you Messier, Peter Ray, Walter Qually, Samrenewed acquaintances with members ofCanton. said, 'Maybe the public wants circus.' (Dizzy) Foley, Eddy Allen, Romeo Aslour.the Bob Fisher flyingact and Eddie Brookings gave Andersonagood day. FrederickButler,E.J.Kelly,JamesWoeckener. JEAN (THE GREAT) RENZO passedThe kid show has a new blue -and -white - Steen, S. Lanche, William Smith, Ivan thru Jackson, Miss., last week en routestriped top and one of the largest and Edcileston, Tony Bonk, Mrs. S. Proulx, BILL BLOMBERG will not take outto Atlanta for treatment of a stomachfinest lines of attractions I've ever seen James Allen, Max Haber, Reg Morton, .1.Barker Bros. as a one -day circus thisailment resulting from an accident threein a truck show." 54 The Billboard June 1, 1940 Classified Advertisements Set in uniform style. No cuts. No borders. Advertisements sent by Advertiser's Name and Address must COMMERCIAL telegraph not be inserted unless money is wired with copy.We re- serve the right to reject any advertisement or revise copy. be counted when figuring total 10caWord FORMS CLOSE (in Cincinnati) THURSDAY number of words in copy. Minimum -V.00. CASH WITH COPY. FOR TIIE FOLLOWING WEEK'S ISSUE.

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Your name in "Progressive" Directory bringsthird deposit with orders, balance C.0.D. 127 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IN HOME ORhundreds samples andoffers. 25c month.SUPREME, 557 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.x Office. Business of your own.Full par-Sample copy, dime.SIDNEY, Pottsville, Pa.x ELITE, 214 Grand St., New York. SPECIAL SALE ON RECONDITIONED GAMES. FOR SALE -SECOND-HAND ticulars free. 57,000.00 PORTABLE RINK - 50x140, 210 On all orders send( je29x All Free Came Models. Pairs Skates, 24R Wurlitzer, PA, six Speak-one-thirddeposit. Superchargers, $39.50; SHOW PROPERTY ers. Year old, lost lease.Sacrifice $2,500.00 Fantasys, $39.50; Super Sixes,$57.50; Score if sold by June 10.ROLLER RINK 2521 7thCards, $55.00; Roxys, $45.00; Eurekas, $30.00. ANIMALS, BIRDS AND PETS Ave., N., Birmingham, Ala. NEW ORLEANS NOVELTY CO., 238 Dryades,ATTRACTIVE BALL -THROWING GAMES - New Orleans, La. Bottles, Cats, Dolls, Kids, Tenpins. Complete A FRESH SHIPMENT OF IGUANAS, SNAKES STEWART-McGUIRE "DUALWAY" CIGARETTE portable outfits and supplies.LA MANCE, 782 Peccaries, COIN -OPERATED MACHINES 10 Column, almost new, $49.50; DuGrenierMarion, S.E., Atlanta, Ga. for dens, Coati-Mundis, Ocelots, 6 -Column Cigarette, $14.95; Lots 5, $12.95; Monkeys,Agoutis,Squirrels,Birds. SNAKE SECOND-HAND COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL TATTOOING OUT - KING, Brownsville, Tex. je22x Nickel Snacks (Detectors), $12.95. MIDWAY, fit with Carrying Case which opens ready to 500 W. 42d, New York. ALLIGATORS, SNAKES, LIZARDS, TURTLES - work in 5 minutes; also nice flashy Merchan- 10 Large, Harmless Assorted Snakes, $10.00. TEN FILM RADIO RIFLES, $57.50 EACH -dise Wheel. If sold together, both for $20.00. Need money badly. PROF. A. E. DENNIS, Pricelist. ROSS ALLEN, Silver Springs,Fla. Factory reconditioned, or will trade for See - Wire via Ocala, Fla. jelx Notice burg Selectaphone Phonographs. L. S. GROSS,Cleveland, Tex. Only advertisements of used machines 2047 N. Wanamaker, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE - TWENTY-FOUR SEAT CHAIR FOR SALE -THIRTEEN DONKEYS, TWO COLTS. KiddieMerry -Go -Round; Trainedfor basket and softball. Write accepted for publicationinthis column. WANT MILLS GOLF BALL MACHINES -10-25 Planecomplete; FRANK DEVRY, 2812 S. 31, Omaha, Neb. Machines of recent manufacture and being Cent Play. Cash or trade Chicken Sams.Aero Plane, Ferris Wheel. CALVIN GRUNER, advertised extensively in The Billboard by WM. V. WAKELEE, 786 2d, N., Troy, N. Y. Pinckneyville, Ill. jel5 LARGE AND DWARF COCKATOOS, SPIDER, manufacturers, distributors or Jobbers may Ringtail,PigtailMonkeys. Tame Female WANT UP TO 100 SEEBURG SELECTAPHONEFOR SALE OR TRADE -2 TONS FINEST S. A. Siamese Gibbons Ape. Birdsofallkinds. not be advertised as "used" in The Billboard. Phonographs -State condition, price.Write Popcorn; money -making Mouse Game; Wild BIRD EXCHANGE, Box 7,Bell,Calif. jel L. S. CROSS, 2047 N. Wanamaker St., Philadel- Mice; Circus Mice.Want Popcorn Equipment. phia, Pa. LOU CLEAVER, Avon, N. Y. LIVE ARMADILLOS, $2.50; PAIR, $4.00 -BALLY ALLEYS, LIKE NEW, $85.00; SEEBURG Guaranteed feeders, perfect specimen. Mother Chicken Sam with Base, $95.00; Genco MagicWURLITZER 616s,$59.50; 616As, $62.50;NEW LAUGHING MIRRORS - LARGE AND and Babies, $9.50.Also, Armadillo Baskets,Rolls, 9 -Ft. Alleys, $29.50.V3 deposit. BUSI- 412s, $34.50; Wallboxes, $1.00 each; Bally small; for parks, carnivals, fairs, giggle shows, NESS STIMULATORS, 4912 E. Washington, In-Alley,$89.50: Exhibit'sBowling, $74.50. nightclubs,arcades,etc. C. 1. MURPHY, Lamps, Novelties.APELT ARMADILLO FARM, Elyria, 0. fel Comfort, Tex. dianapolis, Ind. COLEMAN NOVELTY, Rockford, III. June 1, 1940 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The Billboard 55 $300.00 NATIONAL CANDY FLOSS OUTFIT - 2AllElectric Machines in Cabinet. Good condition.Sell complete for $75.00.MILLER, WANTED TO BUY 242 W. Orange St., Lancaster, Pa. WE BUY AND SELL SECOND-HAND RIDING USED FROZEN CUSTARD MACHINE - OLD Devices of all kinds. What have you? KING- Shutt Family Album salt and ice type, storage cabinet, accessories, DAVIS, 1547 Broadway, New York. cheap. C.KLISKEY,15016 MadisonAve., Lakewood, 0. ( WANT TO RENT, WITH PRIVILEGE OF PUR- HELP WANTED chase. Bleacher Seats for 3,000 to4,000. Permanent location, midget track. CARL A. NOTTINGHAM, 1100 Burlington Drive, Muncie, GIRL SAX, DOUBLING CLARINET - MUST Ind. read, fake, transpose. Union. Never idle, jelz location. KITTY HELMLING, Middletown WANT USED ROTARY POP CORN MACHINE - Hotel, Middletown, N. Y. Give complete details and lowest cash price wanted.C. P. STUMPFIG, Geauga Lake (Park), MAGICIAN - GOOD SINGLES, DOUBLES, ONE Ohio. toplaypiano. Change for week.Prefer peoplewithtentexperience. Notickets. WANT PHONOGRAPHS FOR 32 -VOLT DIRECT Salary low but sure.Write or wire MANAGER Current -Send description and price. For TENT SHOW, Bark River, Mich. sale,Es-Ki-Mo Shooting Gallery. BOX 400, Douglas, Wyo. MEDICINE PERFORMERS WANTED -CHANGE two weeks. Stateall. Low suresalary. WANT SPECIMENS FOR UNBORN SHOW - Write or wire MED SHOW, General Delivery, No junk.BOX C-486, care The Billboard, Des Moines, la. Cincinnati, 0. TRUMPET FOR MIDDLE WEST TERRITORY Band working six nights per week.Must triple tongue.Good proposition to right man. Singers preferred."RED" HEGGEN, Ames, la. WANT ATTRACTIVE YOUNG GIRL MUSI- At Liberty cians--Union,allinstruments. Now with unit, dance work booked later.MARY MAR- SHALL BACHELORETTES, Billboard, Cincinnati. Advertisements jel Se a WORD (First Llne Large Black Type). HERE are members of Uncle Zeke's Rube Band, which appeared with 2c a WORD I Feick Line and Name Black WANT WEIGHT GUESSER - GOOD PROPOS!. Type.)1c a WORD (Small Type.) Figure tionforrightman. Apply immediately. Crawford's Comedians in 1913 when the picture was snapped.Seated, left Total of Words at One Rate Only. ARCHIE DESKIN, 418 Park Place, Long Beach, toright,areBillyPlurnlee,George Blackburn and "Dutch" Crawford. L.I., N. Y. MINIMUM 25c. CASH WITH COPY. Name of the man on the right is not remembered.Left to right. standing, a, Mr. Long; next two not remembered; Dave Stump; not remembered; (MAGICAL APPARATUS "Pop" Slover, who recently trouped with White City Shows; Raymond NOTICE CATALOGUE OF MINDREADING. MENTAL- Crawford; Clarence Long and Owner -Manager Crawford. isin, Spirit Effects, Magic. Horoscopes, Fore- Due to the expense of postage necessary casts, Buddha, Future Photos, Crystals, Lucky for the forwarding of mail addressed to Pieces, Palmistry, Graphology Charts and Books. The Billboard invites its readers to submit photos taken from 15 to "blind" ads, or those using a box number Wholesale. Largest stock. 164 -pageillus- 20 years ago.It is specially requested that pictures be CLEAR and that in care of The Billboard instead of their trated catalogue, 30c. NELSON ENTERPRISES, they be accompanied with complete descriptive data.Group photos arc name and address, an additional charge of Nelson Bldg., Columbus. 0. jel5 preferred, but pictures of individuals who are STILL LIVING will be 25e is necessary to cover this service. weclonted.They will be returned if so desired.Address Show Family Therefore whenfiguringthecostof LARGE PROFESSIONAL MAGIC CATALOGUE. publishing your advertisement kindly add 25c. MAX HOLDEN, 220 W. 42d St., New Album Editor, The Billboard, 25-27Opera place,Cincinnati, 0. 2Se for the forwarding of replies. York City, N. Y. jel5x LATEST 216 -PAGE ILLUSTRATED PROFES- sionalMagic Catalogue ofTricks,Books, TWO SILENT PROJECTORS - MOTOR DRIVEN, AT LIBERTY Supplies, Ventriloquial Figures, etc., 25c. 35MM. Silent and Sound Film, 16MM. Film KANTER'S, 1309 Walnut, Philadelphia, Pa. andProjector,Sound. Cheap. RAYMOND SCENERY AND BANNERS jelBARR, Hancock, Md. It AGENTS AND MANAGERS PROFESSIONAL VENTRILOQUIST AND PUNCH 16 MILLIMETER SOUND FEATURES -NEWBEST CARNIVAL SIDE-SHOW BANNERS AND Figures - Clip this ad. good for $5.00 in Pictorial Panels - Positively no disappoint-ADVANCE AGENT - CONTRACT ANY KIND trade.TURNER'S LIFELIKE PUPPETS, 405 Em- prints and 35 Millimeter Sourd Features and Theatre Equipment.Will trade for 16 Sound ments. NIEMAN STUDIOS,INC., 1236 S. of show or °ref -K.- trios.Fifteen years' experi- pire Trust Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. Subjects and Machines.BOX 156, Virginia.Halsted St., Chicago,Ill. jel ence. Also do four outside demonstrations, 111. je8 Blindfold Drive, Mechanical Man, Buried Alive and Strait -Jacket Escape. Have car and can join at ony time.Write or wire J. B. LEIFUR, ( MISCELLANEOUS SALESMEN WANTED care Gilbert Hotel, Painh.ridge, Ga. PARTNERS WANTED CIRCUS -CARNIVAL AGENT je,l,iicife Director, NEW 110 VOLT A.C. 2500 WATT GASOLINE INCLOSE $1 FOR DAINTY WASH PREPAID .r. Booker. .ik, r: - Sere. . 1. Crtai-1 ,Nvcrieticc. Driven LightPlants - Manufactured forACTIVE PARTNER WITH $500.00 FOR 510 investment, retails $47, or buy in drum United States Government; cheap. LOU lots. strt., wirc. 1 -In "Black Magic Miracles," never before shown VELV-O-KNAP, 319Orleans,Detroit,N. Winter it., .1,1lialt. ie8 MILLER. 1831 S. State, Chicago, Ill. in America.Address J. PIATEAU, 1122 TulaneMich. Ave., New Orleans, La. THEATRE MANAGER -it, ecceict,int-leveed. SLUM JEWELRY GIVEAWAYS FOR GAMES, IT'S HOTI BIG REPEATER WITH PLENTY cot, circuit cis, I'. , cry years' eic- one cent each. Good values. Write for immediate and repeat commissions.No in- perience. An in, orsalary. pricelist. POCKAR, 131 WashingtonSt., vestment. Wire,writeTO.11 MORROW, lien, nilDelivery, Sells to every type retail dealer and Flu. Providence, R.I. PHOTO SUPPLIES AND-)service station.Sales Kit free.Hurry!UNI- VERSAL, 2222 Diversey, Dept. C-46, Chicago. x DEVELOPING SALESMEN - AMERICA'S FINEST SIDELINE. AT LIBERTY (M. P. ACCESSORIES & FILMS 40% commission daily.725 fast -selling re- JABSOLUTELY BEST DIRECT POSITIVE BUY -peat items.Every business uses and must buy. BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS New Portable Double Unit, with cool fluo-No investment.Sales portfolio free. DAVID rescent lighting system.Takes both 11/2x2"LIONEL PRESS, 312 S. Hamilton, Dept. A, Chi- and21/4x3 1/4" pictures. Sendforgeneral cago. AFTER JUNE 1ST - WELL ORGANIZED SIX - NOTICE catalog and information on new metal pre- Piece Orchestra, with excellent recommenda- News and displayadvertisements of in- cisionenlarger -reducer. MARKS & FULLER, tions, for club or hotel engagements. Phone, terest to roadshowmen will be found In INC., Dept. BC540, Rochester, N. Y. je29x TENTS -SECOND-HAND wire or write ROY McDOWELL, Cawthon Hotel, The Billboard's new film department. Look C Mobile, Ala. je8 for "Non -Theatrical Films"Inthe index ALL 4 FOR 10c OPERATORS -CUT PRICE ON AT LIBERTY AFTER JUNE 1ST - OKLAHOMA on page 3. allMachines and Supplies. FullLengthGOOD USED TENT - 60x90, NEW SIDE WALLS Cowpunchers, Hot Three -Piece Band, featur- Cameras. WABASH PHOTO SUPPLY, Terre and Seats forsale cheap. R.B. SMITH,ing One -Leg Dancer.Plenty of swing and hill- Haute, Ind. jelMayfield, Ky. billy,floor show, novelties. Booking agents, A REAL BARGAIN - SEND FOR OUR "ROAD get in touch.Distance no object.Sta. WHAI, showmen's Special" on the rental of 16MM.AT LAST! -ALL YOUR SNAPSHOTS IN NATU-SLIGHTLY USED, GOOD AS NEW. LESS THANGreenfield, Mass. Sound and SilentFilms. Write today. IN- ral Colors.Roll developed, 3 natural color half price.No rags, no mildew.State size STITUTIONAL CINEMA SERVICE, INC., 1560 prints,only 25c. Reprints,3c. Amazinglysend stamp.Postals ignored.SMITH TENTS,FOUR -PIECE ENSEMBLE - 2 MEN, 2 GIRLS, Broadway, New York. beautiful. NATURAL COLOR PHOTO, Janes -Auburn, N. Y. jelx using 2 Violins, Piano, Vibraharp, Accordion, wile, Wis. jelx Cello. Union. Concert and popular. Want ASTONISHING BARGAINS - 1GMM. SOUND USED CONCESSION AND CARNIVAL TENTS-location.Address KESHNER'S ENSEMBLE, 315 Projectors dirt cheap; only eight left. Rea- Sidewall, 7.68 oz. drill, machine roped, goodW. Main, Olney, Ill. sonable terms.Films rented.NO. 521 STATEDIREX DIRECT POSITIVE PAPER -NO FAD-as new, white, clean, 7 ft. high, $15.80; 8 ft. THEATRE, Pittsburgh, Pa. ing,bestgradation,highest speed. THEhigh. $18.20 100 ft.KERR COMPANY, 1954 LES MACKLEM AND HIS SOPHISTICATES - POSITYPE CORP. OF AMERICA, 244 Fifth Ave.,Grand Ave., Chicago. je8x A youthful band with adult appeal. Per- ATTENTION, OPERATORS - MERCHANTS'New York, N. Y. jel 5x Free Movies.Biggest thing outdoor amuse- sonnel, eleven including girl vocalist. Dance- ment worldtoday.Talkie program, equip- able arrangements, clever group vocals by band, ments rented.NO. 711 STEUBEN BLDG., Chi-LOWEST PRICES ON ALL DIRECT POSITIVE features audienceparticipation. References. Machines - New and Used,alltypes of CTHEATRICAL PRINTING Write HARRISON VON DUYKE, 8113 DuPont cago, Ill. Cameras and Lenses. "MINUTE STUDIOS," Bldg., Wilmington, Del.Available June 10. BARGAINS IN USED PROJECTION MACHINES, Neodesha, Kan. je8 Opera Chairs,Screens, Spotlights,Stere- MIMEOGRAPHING EXPERT WORKMAN - opticons, etc. Projectors repaired. CataloguePHOTO MEN -WHY WASTE TIME AND PAY ship.Illustrated Circulars, Form Letters, etc.LOS CHICOS - LATIN ORCHESTRA. GENU- S free. MOVIE SUPPLY CO., LTD., 1318 S. privilege on an out-of-date single machineSend copy for estimate. CENTRAL, Box 703, ine South American and Cuban rhythms and Wabash, Chicago. je22xwhen you can get over twice the money withLeaksville, N. C. arrangements. BOX C-475, Billboard, Cincin- the New Crescent Double Outfit, which makes nati. je8 BARGAINS FOR CASH-16MM.-35MM, SOUND "SHOWY" WINDOW CARDS - 100 14x22" both the four for a dime and the three for a White Nonbending, $2.50; 2 -Colors, $2.95:RED WILLIAMS AND HIS ORCHESTRA -RE - Projectors; 35MM. Sound Features.Serials, quarter size photos? Make close ups, full forms liable, smart Seven -Piece Southern Orchestra, Shorts. Fivelike new tateAmplifiers. F. Handbill's,1,000,6x9",$2.25;Bumperettes, SHAFER, Washington, Ind. and groups. Discard your old outfit, get in the100 5x20", $2.25; 51/2x28", $2.95. SOLLI-available for location or road.Modern equip- money with the New Crescent Outfit. $159.00DAYS, Knox, Ind. ment, arrangements, class. entertainment. Well CLEAN, NEW 16MM. SOUND FILMS-WEEK-complete with best lens money can buy.Write organized, cut or augment. Play sweet or ly Roadshow Service our specialty. LargeHASSAN, Box 971, Parkersburg W. Va. je8xWINDOW CARDS -14x22, ONE COLOR, 100, swing. Every man sensational and versatile, library, attractive rates. SWANK, 5861 Plym- $2.50. 50% deposit, balance C. a D., plushaving made hit at every performance. Travel outh, St. Louis, Mo. lel 5ROLLS DEVELOPED - TWO PRINTS EACHshipping charges.THE BELL PRESS, Winton,anywhere. Particulars upon request.Write, ONE HOLMES PROJECTOR. ONE 1500 WATT and two Free Enlargement Coupons,25c.Pennsylvania. wire direct, RED WILLIAMS, Riverview, Ala. Kohler Plant and Trailer. one 300 Watt A.C.-Reprints, 2c each; 100 or more, lc. SUMMERS'$1.00 EACH -250 LETTERHEADS, ENVELOPES, THE SUMMER SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE D.C. Converter; four Picture Programs.CheapSTUDIO, Unionville, Mo. je8x Cards. 1,000 6x9 Handbills, $1.50; 5,000,BILLBOARD WILL BE DATED JUNE29. $4.50. Merchants'Tickets,5.000, $3.00.CLASSIFIED FORMS CLOSE IN CINCINNATI for cash. W. F. STAGGS, Norfork, Ark. 4 FOR 10e PHOTO MACHINE.$100.00; JUNE 19. INCREASED CIRCULATION. THE SUMMER SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE Camera, $10.00; Center Panel with lens andSTUMPPRINT, South Whitley, Ind. je8x MARK YOUR COPY"CLASSIFIED" AND BILLBOARD WILL BE DATED JUNE29.light cabinet attached, $65.00: plans for cab-3,000 TICKETS, $3.75 - 3 LINES. CARDS, SEND IT IN EARLY. CLASSIFIED FORMS CLOSE IN CINCINNATI $1.90 Bill - JUNE 19. INCREASED CIRCULATION.inetfree. Enlarger.$10.00;Backgrounds, Envelopes, 1,000. Noteheads, Additional Ads Under This Classification MARK YOUR COPY"CLASSIFIED" AND$2.50. OLSON SALES CO., 315 Walnut, Des heads,$2.90. Half cash, balance C.0.D. SEND IT IN EARLY. Moines, Ia. FELTON, 19 Fremont, San Francisco. jel Will Be Found on the Next Page. 56 The Billboard CLASSIFIEDADVERTISEMENTS June 1, 1940

AVAILABLE JUNE 10TH -Southern Orchestra,PEPPING UP GROSSES OF MOVIE HOUSESTRUMPET - ALL ESSENTIALS.MUSICIAN, THE SUMMER SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE union. Eight pieces (piano, drums, bass, trumpet, with America's Grandest Kiddie Show. CAPT. 324 Diamond St., Kendallville, Ind. je8BILLBOARD WILL BE DATED JUNE 29. trombone, three saxes doubling clarinets) ; might be CLASSIFIED FORMS CLOSE IN CINCINNATI able to augment if necessary. Can furnish girl vocal-MACK CIRCUS,R. D.1, Paterson, N. J. TWO MUSICIANS - ALTO AND TENORJUNE 19. INCREASED CIRCULATION. ist for location.Large library special arrangements MARK YOUR COPY"CLASSIFIED" AND and standards in sweet swing style, P. -A. system,YOUNG WOMANdesires business connection en- doubling Clarinets.Will separate. PlentySEND IT IN EARLY. stands.etc. RICHARD LEON, 1876 Tutwiler, tertainment field; theatrical, sports. etc.Experi-experience with semi -name bands.Preferlo- Memphis, Tenn. jel5encedin newspaper writing,publicity,individual,cationin South. MUSICIANS, Broadway Hotel,CHARLES AUGUSTUS Classy Trapeze Per- group and team management, Car.N. Y. FairOdessa, Tex. former.Available for 4th July celebrations; other AVAILABLE -Five -Piece Band.Piano, Drums,enterprise or summer theatre preferred.All others events.Featured act,Attractive apparatus.Act Trumpet, Bass, Sax, Clarinet,Versatile.Loca-considered. BOXNY -6,Billboard, 1564Broad-VIOLINIST - FIRST CLASS,FINE TONE,can be erected on your platform. For full information tion preferred.Experienced dance or shows. OR-way, New York City. address CHARLES AUGUSTUS, care Dreier Drugs, CHBSTRA, 617 North St., Cape Girardeau, Mo. sight reader.Experienced in concert, dance,602 Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne. Ind. jyl 3LADY PALMIST -Old experienced all aroundtheater, symphony.Can furnish string com- reader. Unencumbered, no bad habits.Would bination or small orchestra for high-class hotel DASH INGTON'S CIRCUS -TenDogs,Cats, co-operate with another for parties, picnics, parks Monkey.Two distinct acts, including Acrobatic AVAILABLEfor Summer Engagement-Smart Newand fairs.BOX 431, Billboard, Chicago. or resort. Union. Available June 15. CHARLES York Six -Piece Orchestra.Modern arrangements, STROUD, 23 Monroe Ave., Oshkosh, Wis. Clown, Guaranteed the best for celebrations, fairs, style, July Fourth.Address 429 Sixteenth Ave., Moline, equipments, class, youth, singing, entertain-SOUND TRUCK - New 1/4 -Ton Panel; attractive je8 ment.All versatile.Well organized.Augment if signs; do advance.Hard, sober worker.Have ACCORDIONISTdoublingAltosaxophone,Clari- necessary.Priced to suit.Available through directworked for best shows. Want long season, good pay, net,Cello,Bass. Wide experience symphony,DOUBLE DOG ACT -Featuring Rope Walking contact,saving agencyfee, Write BOX NY -7.BERESOFF, Western Union,710 7th Ave.. Newradio dance.Young, reliable.Address MUSICIAN, and 50 -Ft. High Dive.Literature on request. Billboard, 1564 Broadway, New York City. je8York. JelcareBader, Apt. 5B, 639 W. 207th St., New York,Playing New England States only.H. BATSON, je8 FASTLarge or Small Versatile Colored Orchestra care Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. je22 and Entertainers available.Write EDDIE ROB- ACE ALTO SAX-CLARINET-Reador anything;HIRAM CAILEY -Farmer on Slack Wire, com- ERTS, care The Amsterdam Musical Association, wide experience; possesses ability plus ambition. edy and straight; also juggling act for fairs, cele- 107 W. 130th St., New York City. je8 Single, congenial, willing. Only reliableofferscon-brations, etc.Apt. 6, 443 W. 26th St., New York, AT LIBERTY sidered.WriteJOHN KIDWELL, Crittenden, Ky.N. Y. KLAYTON KELLOGGand His Orchestra- Seven M. P. OPERATORS JI je8 versatile musicians, all essentials, fully equipped. MANAGERSDon't Be Misled-Geo. E. Roberts, Will augment.Location or one nighters.Address AT LIBERTY -Baritone.Experienced trouper, manager of the real Snellenburg, Inc.(Philadel- Continental Club, Shawano, Wis. je8PROJECTIONIST WANTS THEATRE LOCATION for carnival,circus, etc. Read both cleffs.OWENphia's large department store) , big One -Ring Circus, ROYAL CHICAGOANS -Open for engagement, -Age 27. 35MM. experience. GraduateE. BOGGS, careIda M.Thomas,IL R. 3, Ft.repeats each season and at other real good spots. not less than 3months'contract.Four -pieceMotion Picture EngineeringInstitute,Holly-Wayne, Ind. Be sure and get the best, the real and only one, swing, sweet and novelty.Closing soon Joe's Buffet, Pamahasika's SocietyCircus. RealStar Acting Denver, Colo.Salary must be good.Hotels, nightwood. Consider anything.RUSSELL SMART,DRUMMER -Have $400.00drum set. Am union,Cockatoos, Macaws, Ponies, Dogs, Monkeys, Clowns. clubs, lounges, note.ROYAL CHICAGOANS, 916321 S. Alvarado, Los Angeles, Calif. jel neat appearing, never drink. Read andNovelty Acts,America's leading attraction feature Broadway, Apt. 4, Denver, Colo. fakyeo.unjim good tap dancer.Anything considered;for more than fifty years.The greatest of all real travel or locate. State all. DICK M.CROWN -entertainment,always in the lead.You evidently TRIO - Union Young Men, Lady.Ages thirty. OVER, 2114 Santa Monica, San Antonio. Tex. want the best.Address GEO. E. ROBERTS. Man- Piano, Violin, Cello, Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals. AT LIBERTY ager Pamahasika's Attractions, Headquarters, 3504 Concert,dance. Hotelpreferred,goanywhere. DRUMMER -Due to disappointment, am availableN. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa.Telephone SAGamore State particulars.BOX C-341,Billboard,Cincin- immediately for summer or permanent connection.5536. nati. Jel MUSICIANS Union, young,fully qualified for any job. Best references. Havecar. Statecompletedetails.PAMAHASIKA'SDog, Pony, Monkey and those STANLEY HOTALING, Warwick, N. Y. famous acting large White Cockatoos; also hand- AT LIBERTY some Macaws. For information address GEO. E. A-1 ALTO CLARINET ELECTRIC HAWAIIAN GUITARIST - DoubleROBERTS, 3504 N. 8thSt., Philadelphia,Pa. - Spanish Guitar. Good reader, plenty ride stuff.Telephone SAGamore 5536. Full brilliant tone.Read anything.DoubleAge 26, si, nonunion.Northeastern jobs pre (CIRCUS AND CARNIVAL tenor. Transpose, Thoroughly experienced.ferred. BOBB HOLDEN. 38 Rebecca Rd., SandTHE LERCHES -Lady and Gent, presenting three Age 23.Excellent appearance.Minimum $30.Hills, Mass. high-class acts.Guaranteed to please, at a right price.1801 W. Main St., Belleville, Ill, HALF AND HALF FOR ANNEX OR SINGLE PITWALTER ALLEGOOD, 144 W. 80th St., New HAMMOND ORGANIST,Novochordist--Plenty ml jel5 -Lettersonly.WriteBOX 283, Ashland, 0.York. Susquehanna 7-7869. the swing side.Lotta smooth, lotsa classic.'To THECLAYTONS-Four different Free Attractions. dance to or listen to.ORGANIST, 37 Seymour, Dancing Tight Wire,Balancing Trapeze,Iron PRINCE CHARLES, "SWORD SWALLOWER"; Tonawanda. N. Y. jul5Jaw Butterfly and Double Trapeze. Lady and Gent. Annette, "Ring Contortionist"; Koran, Ma-ROY WALLACE AND HISSWING GUITARIST -Solidrhythm; 11yearsBeautiful wardrobe. Reasonable. 201 W. Ninth St., gician,Ventriloquist,Lecturer; andJosette, Novelty Musical Washboard for radio, stage with top bands, trios.Have $400 guitar. Young,Cincinnati, 0. lei Comedy Rag Picture Artist.Presentable flashororchestra. HillbillyComedian,doublingunion. Write FREDDIE STIVERS. 858 W. Sawyer, Decatur, Ill. je22TWO FEATURE PLATFORM ACTS - Wire and costumes. Statebestoffer. PRINCETrap Drums. 2205 Bellefontaine, Indianapolis, Walker andJugglers.Eachactrunsfifteen CHARLES, Hubert's Museum, 228 W. 42d St., Ind. jelTROMBONE -Trouper, sober,Available hotel,minutes.Writeforpricesandliterature. THE New York City. restaurant, resort.Tone, read,fake, improvise.GRIFFITH TRIO, 316 Main, Keokuk, Ia. Jy27 A-1 TROMBONE-EXPERIENCED IN DANCE,Industrial,municipal bands, write.Atlantic Coast GENE-JEANNETTE - Half Man -HalfWoman. symphony and concert band.Sight reader,States preferred.BOX 0-484,Billboard, Cincin-WHITE FACE CLOWNWith His Trained Pigeon- Reliable managersonly. A-1wardrobe. High nati. 0. aul0 Can work all around.General clowning.Years class attraction. good tone, range, phrase well.College grad Can work side show annex. GENE-uate in music.Available June 5.State all inVIOLINIST- Doubling Viola. Plays dance, concertof experience,Large wardrobe.JOEBUMSTEAD, JEANNETTE, care Billboard, 1564 Broadway, Newfirst. and shows.Played best hotels, theatres.Join122 Crescent St., Brooklyn, N. Y. York. I've been on panics before, so If youany combination, non-union. Young, sober, smart. MR. PUNCHunemployed Judy - Circus,park,can't advance transportation, lay off. BOBVIOLINIST, 2E. 15 W.51st St.. New York City. carnival, London Punch and Judy.DoubleCHRISTIAN, 222 Cordell, Stillwater, Okla. Plaza 8-1234. AT LIBERTY Clown. Ticket. DOC CANDLER,North Ave, lel Mt. Clemens, Mich. RIDICULOUSTRIO-Three Regular Clowns, bestA.1 TROMBONE-CIRCUS, CARNIVAL, LEAD AT LIBERTY PIANO PLAYERS of props. Four Acts.Go anywhere. Address band. No faking.Have dog act. Own care The Billboard, Chicago, Ill. jel5transportation.EDGAR MAYOTT, Red Lodge, Mont. PARKS AND FAIRS PIANIST - GOOD TASTE, MODERN. EXPERI- anted inradio, show and dance business. ACCORDIONIST AND ARRANGER - ACE 26, Solid rhythm.Perform well on the Hammond single. Ten years' experience. Wants a organ.Have taught music on staff of Chi- good steady location, either solo or with a smallBALLOON ASCENSIONS-cago Conservatory.Radio stations, attention. COLORED PEOPLE swing unit, preferably at a resort.Available With SensationalBreath -Taking ParachutePIANIST, 2900 Dupont Ave., S., Minneapolis, ( AT LIBERTY immediately. JOHN MACK, 3047 S. DrakeJumping with modern equipment forFairs, Minn. Parks, Celebrations.Always reliable. CLAUDE AT LIBERTY JUNE 15 - JAMES BROWDERAve., Chicago, Ill. je8 COLLEGE BOYdesiresconnectionwithdance L. SHAFER, 1041 So. Dennison St., Indianap- band. Swing style, read well, fake.Just finished Orchestra, a Negro combination consisting ofALTO SAX, CLARINET, BARITONE, TENORolis, Ind. jel28 weeks onradio. Joinimmediately.Travel. 16 pieces, fully equipped.Will go anywhere. Bass Clarinet - Young, neat, single, sober. locate. Stateall. PHIL MESSENKOPF, Box Address 203 BAKER ST., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. Union.Plenty of experience, fast reader, good 4208, Duke University, Durham. N. C. jel 5tone.Join now, go anywhee.State all.NoBALLOON ASCENSIONS-PIANIST-Union, single young man; thirty. BILL CROSBY'S SWING ARTISTS-(COLORED panics, please.Write or wire HARRY YOST, For alloccasions. Girl Parachute Jumper. High-classtrainedmusician,soloist,accompa- Unit), six pieces.Would like to be booked4400 Delaware St., Denver, Colo. je8JACKSONVILLE BALLOON CO.,Jacksonville,nist.Orchestra work, concert, dance. Wide profes- je8sional experience.State particulars.BOX C-341, anywhere west of Rockies. BILL CROSBY,ALTO SAX, CLARINET, VIOLIN-AVAILABLE Billboard. Cincinnati. now.Fine tone, read anything. MGR., 1434 E. Adams St., Los Angeles, Calif. Selmer in- SOLID DANCE PIANISTwants work with outfit je8struments.Sweet, hot fiddle.Middlewest orBALLOON ASCENSIONS- in Central States.Can sight read notes or guitar SINGER -Colored, young, single, very good, rich South. Union. Reliable band only. Refer- With one or more Parachute Drops by Girlchords. Can jam old standards and take unique baritone voice, sweet singing style, wants con- ences photos. Don'tmisrepresent. BOXor Gent Jumpers. Modern equipment.HEN-take -offs. BOX C-483, Billboard, Cincinnati. nections with good, steady working orchestra,orC-487, Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. DERSON BALLOON CO., Haskins, 0. jel 5 Jel5 steady working vocal quartet.Excellent lead voice for same and do trumpet imitations with mouthBANDMASTER - MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL without use of hands.Guarantee satisfaction. BOX band experience.Fine director and teacher.SWAYING HIGH POLE C-488,Billboard,Cincinnati. First-class musician.Cornet.Union.Avail- Act-Priced reasonable.Write or wire BOX able June 15. CHAS. STROUD, 23 Monroe Ave.,C-479. Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. jy6 Oshkosh, Wis. SINGERSGES AT LIBERTY .4\ BALLOON ASCENSIONS, PARACHUTE JUMP- DRUMMER-EXPERIENCED MOST ALL LINES. ing furnished parks, fairs, celebrations.Ex- Read, reliable.Anything, travel or locate.perienced operators.0. E. RUTH'S BALLOON DRAMATIC ARTISTS AL KLEINSMITH, 1113 N. 6 St., Leavenworth.CO., 1021 Collier, Indianapolis, Ind. Jel5GIRL SINGER WISHES EX- JKan. jelCIRCUS ACTS - TABLE ROCK, TRAPEZE, RE- perience with road band.Good voice, per- RADIO ACTOR - 27, CO ANYWHERE. DONEXCELLENT STRING BASS MAN AT LIBERTY volvingLadder,HandBalancing,Double sonality, appearance. Age 20. CAROL ELYNN, TEETERS, 1680 Dorr St., Toledo, 0. June Fifth-Have been with the same bandTrapeze, Tumbling Troupe, Clown Acts, Loop3916 Lyndale, S., Minneapolis, Minn. jel for two years, but am forced to make a change,Walk, Perch, etc.Can be booked as unit or AT LIBERTY -Thomas Trio.Mother, charactersotherwise would not do so.Want to locateseparately. ERV LANGE, Turner Hall, She-BLONDE, YOUNG, STUNNING APPEARANCE, oras cast, some piano; Girl, 15, saxophone; Boy, wishes position Vocalist with small orchestra 10,drums. Children double stage. Specialties.with a good reliable band.State full details inboygan, Wis. je8 324 N. Irvington Ave., Indianapolis, Lad. first letter.BOX C-485, care The Billboard, operating New York metropolitan district, or Cincinnati, 0. FIRST TIME IN AMERICA - SPECIAL AT - near -by city.Small pay to start.Experienced tractiveNoveltyof TinyOrientalBirdsin show business.One year's training as singer. EXPERIENCED GUITARIST DESIRES TO CON -trained to delived messages for ten cents fromBOX 144, care Billboard, 1564 Broadway, New tact leader who appreciates right chords andminiature Oriental temple.Available forallYork. good rhythm.All offers answered.Addressparks, fairs and department stores. Consider GUITARIST, 21-38 Forty -Fifth Ave., Long Is-percentage. JOSEPH CARISTA, 1672 70th St.,COMEDIAN, VOCALIST OR FIDDLER WANTS landCity,N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. lel to join some reliable party after June 1. Com- plete satisfaction guaranteed. Address GAR- CRYSTAL GAZER,Mind ReaderClairvoyant,GIRL THIRD ALTO SAX, CLARINET - SINGS.FOUR HIGH CLASS ACTS - WORLD'S BESTLAND W. TALBOTT, Route No. 2, Halifax, Va. Astrologer, Palmist, Card Reader open for en- Union, experienced.References. Nopanics. Wire Act, real Comedy, Tramp Juggling Act, je22 gagement. Write PROFESSOR PEREE. care TheBOX C-478, Billboard, Cincinnati. jel Novelty Trapeze Act, Hand -Balancing and Acro- Billboard, Chicago, Ill. batAct. BINK'S CIRCUS ATTRACTIONS,YOUNG MAN -Tenor.Experience in solo and GUITARIST - VERY SOLID RHYTHM MAN. chorus. Sing popular songs.Free to go any. Age 21, single, sober, ambitious.Also TenorRoute 1, Cudahy, Wis. jel5where after June 14.Want to sing with orchestra. AT LIBERTY Sax and some arranging.Anything considered.HIGH POLE THRILLER - HIGH AERIAL CON-JOHN FARKAS, 3711 Deodar St., East Chicago: PAUL VAN DYNE, Jamestown, 0. jel tortion Act, Two different acts,ReasonableInd. price and literature on request.BOX C-476, MISCELLANEOUS GUITARIST - MODERN TAKE -OFFS ANDThe Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. je8 j rhythm. Name band experience. Read, AT LIBERTY fake; $400guitar; also finest Spanish electricJAMES COGSWELL-CLOWN ON HIGH STILTS, A REAL LIVE MINIATURE CIRCUS SHOWguitar outfit. Reliable, clean habits, union, age a feature comedy novelty, now booking cele- VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS willsoon be coming to your town.Are23.Consider all offers. No panics.Locationbrations,fairs,parades. Write or wire for you interested to be the benefited sponsor?preferred. Twoyears with "Les" Brown'sOrk. literature,1433 Rose St., Lincoln,Neb. jel CAPT. MACK CIRCUS, R. D. 1, Paterson, N. J. STACY McKEE, 52 S. East Ave., Bridgeton, N. J.TEX PIERCE & CO. - FOUR PEOPLE ANDAT LIBERTY- (OLD TIMER), SINGING, ACCLAIMED WHEREVER WE HAVE PLAYED-HAMMOND ORGANIST-HAVE OWN ORGAN. Trick Horse.Actincludes use and misuse Talking, Banjo, Comedian for radio, vaude- The grandest Kid Show ever produced. CAPT. Age 26.Have had five years' experienceofmusical instruments,singing, yodeling,In-ville, med or what have you.Up inacts. MACK CIRCUS, R. D. 1, Paterson, N. J. playing hotels, cafes, cocktail lounges and small dian war dance, rope spinning, nonsense andChange for two weeks.State what you can clubs.Can work alone or with any small com- horse sense.Full particulars write TEX PIERCE,and will pay.Ticket if far.Party that wrote AMERICA'S GRANDESTLIVE MINIATUREbination. BOX 164, care Billboard, 1564 Broad-Shiocton, Wis. to Billboard, did not receive your letter, write Circus, especially created as Kiddie Enter-way, New York. tainment, is open for a commercial tie-up with PURCELL'S STAGE CIRCUS AND SENSATIONAL again. BURT A. LESLIE, 224 N. Franklin St., HighAerial Acts-Now booking fairs andPhiladelphia, Pa. jel responsiblesponsors. ThisNew Show IdeaSAX, DOUBLING CLARINET AND VIOLIN- features exceptional exploitation opportunities. Atlibertyimmediately. Union,ingoodcelebrations in South and Middle West.Head-LADY VENTRILOQUIST FOR MED, TENT, Presents on radio, stage, society circus ring.standing. BILL McLEAN, 1708BroadSt.,quarters, BOX 85, Chillicothe,la. aul0 vodvil, merchant tie-ups or pitching proposi- This is an All American Production. CAPT.Nashville, Tenn. THREE FREE ACTS AT LIBERTY - SLACKtion.Plenty material, any type.Old-time ac- MACK CIRCUS,R. D.1, Paterson, N. J. TENOR SAX, CLARINET - 2D OR 4TH CHAIR. Wire Act, Comedy Juggling and Balancingcordion, Change two weeks. Straightsor Also Lead Tenor.Dixie "go" both instru-Act, Comedy Dog Act,Price of acts reason-characters in acts.Will join team on percent. IN MAKING A LONG STORY SHORT WE SAY Car, trailer. "Book a Kiddie Show that's really different,"ments. Name band experience. BUD LILLEY,able.Write for literature.CHESTER HUBER, Have pitching experience. CAPT. MACK CIRCUS, R. D. 1, Paterson, N. J.75 Thomas, New Bedford, Mass. Wabasha, Minn. jel5DOLORES DU SHANE, Three Rivers, Mich. June 1, 1940 The Billboard 37

ADRIAN JULY 4TH CELEBRATION SOUTHERN MICHIGAN'S BEST Sponsored tvcnts Opening Tuesday evening, July 2, and running through until the 4th.Held annually for manyyears on the beautiful shady Lenawee County Fair grounds (Inside the city).Northwestern *hews control the midway.Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds: $1.00 a front foot; minimum, 12 feet Veteran, Lodge and Other Organization Festivities to a concession. No racket, no fortune tellers.Everything Is open, as we have been operating Rides only so far this season.Will make exceptional offer to first-elass Cook House. Canlace Kid Ridge, also Chalr-o-Plane, also attractive Shows but no Girl Shows.Good route follows Adrian, inaludIng Angola, Ind., opening Saturday, July Sth; Bryan, Ohio, Horse Show; Wayland,Mien.,Street Fair, Conducted byCLAUDE R. ELLIS etc.Very low privilege.Address all applications to F. L. FLACK, 36 E. WOODBRIDGE ST., DETROIT, MICH. (Communications to 25Opera Place, Cincinnati, 0.) Phone: Columbia 8200. Fund of $100,000 Midway and Acts Planned WANT For Ohio Masonic Festival WEEK JUNE Aim of Milwaukee 10.15, INC. GROTTO AND DE MOLAY CELEBRATION MANSFIELD, 0., May 25. -Baku Grotto MANSFIELD, OHIO and Baku Chapter of De Molay will spon- Fish Pond, Hoop -La, Pitch to Win, High Striker, Bowling Alley, Legitimate Wheels, Rolla Plane. Fete for a Centen sorasix -day Midsummer Festival here Side Show, Monkey Circus, Fat Girl Show, Snake Show, Minstrel Show, 25%. Address all Mall to MILWAUKEE, May 25. - Midsummeron Ashland road lot.It is the first out- J. R. EDWARDS SHOWS, Ashland, Ohlo, this week; Shelby, Ohio, week 3rd to 8th. Festival Commission on May 21 approveddoor promotion for local Masonic groups P.S.: James Fish wants Agent Penny Pitch and Ball Game. plans to raise a $100,000 sustaining fundin several years.Sterling (Duke) Druken- to finance the annual festival here untilbrodishandling promotionaldetails. 1946, when a centennial celebration willHis assistantis Maynard (Doc) Mast. be held. Proceeds will be used to purchase uni- WANT Itisproposed to develop the lake-forms for De Molay officers. Wade Schaaf Clean Shows and legitimate Conoeselons for home- OLD HOME WEEK frontpageantannuallywitha viewis general chairman. coming on main streetsof town, three big den% Aug. 22-23.24, Liberty Center, Ohio.Roy Weer toward a great civic undertaking when J. R. Edwards Shows have been con-Rides engaged. Write Berlin,Pa., June 3-8 Milwaukee observes its 100th anniversarytracted for midway and taree free acts MR. A. E. SMITH, Liberty Center, Ohio. six years hence. will be featured twice nightly.There Want Custard, Pitch-T111.You-Win, Hoop. Mayor Carl F. Zeidler announced ap-will be a 10 -cent gate.Automobile, com- WANT La, Archery,Striker, any new legitimate pointment of these additional membersmercial and industrial exhibits willbeMerry-SloRound and two other Rides, also one good, Concession, Shows and Rollo -Plane. Other to the advisory committee of the festivalan added feature. clean Show for big celebrations follow. No gate.Freesett, commission: Dr. Stanley L. Pilgrim, chief 3RD ANNUAL JULY 4TH I. 0. 0. F. PICNIC parades, etc.Write or wire sanitary officer, city health department, Average Crowd 8,000. M. A. BEAM, Confluence, Pa. who willreplace Health CommissionerAttractions for N. C. Expo OctIntouch with SEC. of1.0.0.P.,Box 257, John P. Koehler; Frank J. Derdla, Mrs. Perry, Mo. Stella La Bracke, Mrs. Anita Mazza, Wil- KINSTON, N. C., May 25. -Lions Club liam H. Keller, Dr. N. J. Wegmann andhere will sponsor a six -day Key City Ex- Want Six Rides Joseph H. Swerdloff. positioninnewCarolinaWarehouse For under direction of A. Ore:, Productions, WANT reported A. J. Grey.Pageant with cast ELKS CRIPPLED For N. 0. Show Draws 65,000; of 300 will be furnished by John B. Rogers CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL FAWN GROVE, PA., FIRE CO. CELEBRATION, Producing Co., and Jimmy Cannon's Or- JULY 3-4-5-6. July 3-4.5-13, and To Be Repeated Next Year Write Al. W. AHRENS, Lincoln,1111nolS. chestra has been booked foraqueen's LIONS' CLUB CELEBRATION NEW ORLEANS, May 25.- Third an-ball.Tickets are being sold by civic or- at Stewartstown, Pa., July 10-11-12.18. ganizations. Merchants hate bought con- WANT nual National Home Show here on May RIDES. SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS Any Rides except Ferris Wheel en percentage. siderable space for display booths. Twoorthreegood Shows. Binge, andlittrOt 13-18, under sponsorship of Real Estate Concessionsallopen.No G.Joints.Bennie Board, drew 65,000 and is to be repeated AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING Weise, Mabel Mack and Byron Weeds, write. AUGUST 7-8-9.10TH Bothgoodspots. ROY FULLHART, Mgr., in 1941 under direction of Edward N. Wil- On the Streets. Blue Mound, Illinois. Stewartstown, Pa. liams, Federal Production Co., reported RALPH JOHNS, Secretary, General Chairman Dominick Marsiglia. P. 0. Box 122, Blue Mound, Show was called the most elaborate yet staged,with 64displaysof miniature VON BLACK, conceasioner, has been homes and gardens and other exhibits. named general chairman of two-day East Celebrating July Fourfh Augmenting the program was a vaudeSparta (0.) Home -Coming.Event will WANT show with Maximo, slack wire; Daley andmarkthe125thanniversaryofthe WANT RIDES, SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS FOR founding of the village.There will beaFerris Wheel, Merry -Co -Round, Kiddie Ride, Max. skaters; Lou Morgan, cyclist; Bellamidway and free acts. Bingo and three smaller Attractions. Sacks, dancer; Wilson Trio, comedy; Edna Address: 93, VERNDALE, MINN. 53rd Annual Reunion

Alec and Co., trick shots, and pupils from JULY 91, AUGUST 1, 2, 8. a local dance school. OFFICIALS of United American Shows report shows have been booked for Garner AMERICAN LEGION POST Auspices American Legion. (Ia.) Independence Day celebration under P. K. PRITCHARD, AcHt., Humansville, Mo. Tex. Festival Draws 50,000 Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor- ANTWERP, OHIO ship. Wishes to contract Rides, Shows and Concessions

or Carnival Company for Street Fair for GALVESTON, Tex., May 25. -Featuring June 26-27-2849. on opening night a production, Caval- ARENA Shows will furnish midway at The American Legion cadeofGalveston,annualOleandertractions for annual six -day East Pales- Jubilee and Stock Show Festival drew more than 50,000 to Gal- AUGUST 14-1548-17-4 DAYS tine(0.) Volunteer Firemen's SummerWANT WANT On the Streets of Otterbeln veston Beach during the three-day cele-Festival.Capt. Billy Sells lions will beHillside Hose Co. No. 2 Grand Old Home Week, With Miller's Rides bration ending on May 19 with a big Forest City, Pa., June 24th to June 30th. Want to book good clean Concessions and Shows nightly free attraction. of all kinds. Independent Rides. Shows and Concessions ofall fireworks display.Production was under kinds. X onBingo. HavingContests. Parades. Our Jubilee last year was big suocess and will direction of John B. Rogers Producing MIDWAY and free acts are planned forAdvertised radius fiftymiles, usingRadio and Papers. be bigger and better thisyear. Get Intouch Co., and included pageant of 18 floats Add.: CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE, Forest City, Pa. withH. 0. MYERS at once, Otterbeln, Ind. depicting city history.Queen and courtfour -day Stone Creek (O.)Centennial. ruled over the festival which is spon-Officers are J. C. Wilson, president; H. J. sored by Junior Chamber of CommerceGeckler, vice-president; Donald Wherly, and Galveston Beach Association. Juliansecretary; Fred Burrier, assistant secre-Fifth Annual Carnival A. Levy was general chairman.Beard -tary. PAVILION COMMUNITY FIRE CO. Iowa's Big Homecoming growing contest was a feature. JUNE 13, 14 AND 15, PAVILION, N. Y. KNOXVILLE, JUNE 10.15 BOOSTERS' Association will sponsor a No OHM WantShows,Rides,FreeActs,Concessions. six -clay festival in Steeltown, suburb ofBryan Woods and Mabel Mack, please get In touch Decorations. Might consider large Carnival -not TEAM -Goodspecialties.Man,eoinedy, with THOMAS E. FOLEY,Pavillon,N.Y. less than 7 Rides -...7Shows, NO U. except straights, as cast.Novelties.Lady. A-1 pianiste,Columbus, 0., featuring beauty pageant, Coen Game. Write, Wire read. hot faking.Consider anything.Prefer medmidway and free attractions.Proceeds CHAIRMAN, V.F. W. HorrwoOMIng, 14110 show.Write,wireimmediately.FRANKLIN B.will be used to clothe needy children.Liberty horse numbers and six Shetland MainSt.,Knoxville, Iowa. WHITE, General Delivery, New Orleans, La. Carmen Pedon and John Catenacci areponies. 5.Billpostingentrybythe ARTISTIC,Genteel and Mature Female Impersona-co-chairmen. Austins, Beasy and Huxter.6. Pooches, tor,of good repute and fine educationalback- presented by Priscilla Kayes.7. High ground. Well trained baritone singing voice, lovely wardrobe. years of American and European experi- MORE than 700 attended a Lions' Clubschool, one horse ridden by Mary Dee, a ence, is remaining in America.Glad to consider allbenefit vaude show in high-school audi-second worked on lunge by John Gindl. Everett Fire Co., Everett, summer engagementatresortorreputable night 8. Comedy bull by Huxter, Jean Steele, club as einsee, producer or social director.Boardtorium, Merrill, Wis., on May 18. Per- and small salary.Address IMPERSONATOR, Careformersincluded Lord Lyon,acrobat;Alby Austin and Smiler.This succeeds Pa., Fifth Annual Carnival B. V. Hurd, 172 W. 85th St.. New York City.Glenn Mason,xylophonist;Don Seth,comedy zebras exploited for some years. N. Y. magician; Sherry DeLaine, dancer; RayRather weak but may buildup. 9. WANTS SHOWS ANDCONCESSIONS AT LIBERTYfor Med, Valid° or Rep -Magician.Conlin,ventriloquist,and EileenFaeKoringa, female fakir, with snakes, croc- JULY 13TH TO 20TH Change for six nights.Straights or characters in odile,walking onswords,falling on acts; good in sales.Wife does the best mind read-Hansen, songstress. WriteE. L.NEWHOUSE ing act in show business.Been featured with the broken glass and burial in sand -filled best. Ilf1,1'carandtrailer. Address MORRIS BUSINESS was fair at Mayfield (Pa.)coffin. 10.PimsNavy,hot comedy THURSTON. General Delivery, Elmore, Va, Volunteer Fire Department Celebrationtrampolineact. 11,Gene, Lipkowsha LINDEN COWARD -Ventriloquiststrong enoughon May 10-18 despite early rain and coldwith six Arabs in picture Liberty horse THIRTEENTH ANNUAL tofeatureanyplace. Black dummysings.weather,reportedSammyLillibridge,number.12. Two Manettis, knockabout Yodels. etc. Ido good small magic. Juggling art, comedy. 13.Sixelephantsby John STREET CARNIVAL eccentric buck dancing, monologue, sing, play ukeemsee of Hall-Lillibridge free acts, whichGindl. Week July 5-18, Inclusive. for my own singing.Work in acts.Age 43. heightplayed the date.There were rides No longer babies, but as fast as Roy Wears Rides. 5 feet 10; weight 170.Am sober. hard working.and 12 concessions on the midway. Fiveever in one of the speediest elephantWant Legitimate Concessions, Shows, FM Aces. experienced showman.Have car.I kumv schools in acts ever seen here.Prop reducing elim- Firemen -Legion. Georgia. Would like to loin tent show in this oracts were presented, including Freddie JNO. W. LLOYD, Secy., near -by State. State salary or percentage.GEN-Sturn's Hawaiian Ensemble. inates plank -walking item, one of strong- Rockford, 0. ERA!. DELIVERY. 'Waynesboro, Ga. estinlast routine. 14.Cumberlands, MUSICAL TEAMfor Med, Hillbilly, Vaude - Man Mills own riding troupe.Numbers cut and girl.String and novelty instruments.GirlMILLS OPENS down, riders this year being three BakerBIG BOONVILLE FAIR ASSN. sings; man blackface,cowboy. Wardrobe. young, clean cut team.Statesalary, don't misrepresent: (Continued from page 32) boys, Claude Yelding and SylviaWANT RIDES, SHOWSandCONCESSIONS OP cause ofthisad. Need tickets. Address COW- Doksanky. 15. Lou Lenny's unridable would bookorganizedCarnivalfor 4thofJuly BOY TEAM, R.1. Huntingdon, Tenn. Program is likely to be put on for 10 week celebration.Horse races, fireworks, free sots. weeks. mule, biggest laugh in the show, with Biggest event of the year.Address: Lenny as SHOW CLOSING -Floyd Winters at liberty. Age Bert takingknocke chief A.C. DERR, Secy.,Boonville,Ind. 10. A-1Ventriloquist,sleighhells,one -string The Program stooge.16. Claude Yelding on trapeze fiddle. singing and talking singles, characters. Up No.1. inacts. Have trailer. No collectwires,please. Overture,band under Jack17. Five tigers, presented by Felix, just Wilson, 30; Kannapolis, 31; Lumberton, 1; Golds-Lindsley.This combinationthru warback from Benson's animal farm.Big WANT CONCESSIONS boro, 8; all North Carolina. callsis below par.2. Voltige by Pattrick is tiger walking on globe along twoBRAZIL, IND., ROTARY CLUB TEAM -Med, Tent or Tab. Man doescomedy orBaker.3. Chartvari, introducing clownsbeams.Act lacks punch.18. Five lions straights; Wife works allacts. Both up inall -Alby Austin, Percy Huxter, Len Austin,by Nicolai.High spot is trainer feeding4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION hits and acts.Both singanddance. Advise best Must be legitimate.No grin.No binge.Address joint salary.Have own transportation and trailer.Bob Beasy, Renato, Fernando and Smilerlion with meat from own mouth.This communleatIons to TEAM, care 8815Montgomery Road, Norwood. 0.Foster.4. Mroczkowshi with "skeleton"act has been speeded up since last season, NICK MILLER, Chairman, Brazil, Ind. 58 The Billboard June 1, 1940

PRIZES NOVELTIES PREMI Conducted by SAM ABBOTT-Communications .to 1564 Broadway, NewYork CONEYMERCHANDISE BIG

Photo Biz Looms Pre -Season Crowds Back Up Not To Be Sneezed At NEW YORK, May 25.-The New As Money -Maker York World's Fairof1940, which has had pretty nearly everything else, Prediction of Banner Year now has anofficialhandkerchief. Of Summer Season season for slum jewelry, and wireworkers Designed by Thomas A. Callahan, the CHICAGO,May25.-Photographers, have already been given a good play over official handkerchief is a Trylon and both roving and studio,arefinding Stands are streamlined asweek -ends by pre -season crowds. Sam Perisphere when folded and a heart business on the upgrade with the advent Billig has a complete display of these when opened. He is justifiably vague of warm weather.New developments famed resort makes readyitems and has enjoyed good sales for this when asked to explain the connection. inequipment have increased profits to time of the year. He also has leather Fair's merchandising department has be made in this field. for record takes goods with Copey Island imprints, view approved design of the handkerchief. Rovingphotographersareoffering cards, canes with dolls attached, eight - Callahan describesitas being the specials of a photo -a -minute in black CONEY ISLAND, N.Y., May 25.-ball key chains, hats and ash trays. ideal souvenir that everyone has been andwhite or sepia.This type of workerConcessioners,souvenirandnoveltyHenry Meyers, 30 years a Coneyite, has a lookingfor,anideanottobe isfindingprofits onstreetcorners,workers and operators at Coney Islandcomplete stock of novelties and souves sneezed at. midways andatpicnics,parksandare expecting a banner year, a surveyto lure island visitors and increase takes. beaches.Demand forpictures seemsrevealed. Basis of prediction is increasedW. S. Bergman, Philip Danow, Mrs. Etta to have surpassed that of previous years.attendance because of the World's Fair,Holtz, David Brown and others alongfled with pre -season crowds and are ex- Advantages of this work is that noshutting down offoreignsteamshipSurf avenue have attractive displays andpecting big returns this season. experience is required and no films orpassenger services and the appeal of prizeare anticipating a big year in these lines. Ruth Milgrim and her mother, Mrs. dark room are required.Direct positivesmerchandise displays which have beenView cards seem to have taken on addedMollie Milgrim, have opened a break -the - are made in daylight, and this operation,streamlinedandbroughtup-to-the-appeal and larger quantities than everbottles game and are offering merchan- completewithinaminute, may beminute. are expected to be sent back home bydise. They have a line of plaster for low watched.The productisnot a tin sight -seers and pleasure seekers who visitscorers and dolls and other merchandise type and will not fade.Investment is Slum Jewelry To Click Coney. for those who have high scores. small. Souve and novelty workers see a greatMerchandise awards are attractively At Coney Island several studio photog- displayed by concessioners and are serv- raphers have opened stands. Among ing to attract crowds to games. Andy them are Al Silverman, who has been on Melillo, who operates a pop -'em -in game the Island 30 years, and Jacob Mead,Demand for Leatheron Surf avenue, says plaster items are formerly photographer with The World, playing a big part in his games and he who are partners in a stand on Surf isoffering Lone Rangers, Charlie Mc- INGO avenue.They say that nearly everyoneGoods Carthys, Snow Whites,largeChinese who visits Coney is anxious to have a CINCINNATI, 'May 25.-Leather goods,cats, the Spitz, the bull and Rin-Tin- permanent record of his trek and forconsistent money-makers for pitchmenTin.Also in demand, Melillo says, are By thisreasonasizablepercentageofand concessioners, are building up un-ships, cigaret cases, pen and pencil sets, AVZalcp,,CE7 daily crowds are customers at the stand.precedenteddemand. Withsummerperfume and candy. JOHN Photo frame suppliers have recentlyspots opening for the season, workers Almsf,31Zt put on the market new lines and thiswho realize the pulling power .of these Bank on Merchandise CARY Is proving a great helpin boostingitems are stocking quantities of them. Ring -a -Duck has been revived along OUR MAIL BAG tells us that more business.Designs are moderately priced A new line of billfolds was recentlythe avenue and the game is being op-operators are making extensive plans for and come in various sizes.The studioannounced. They are made of genuineerated 'byCecilleKatzowitz, Williamthe outdoor season.Operators in resort photographer is now able to turn outleather in brown or black ostrich grain.Katz and Jack Levy, who have addedtowns are expecting record crowds. They a finished product-picture and frame-Prices vary and make the lines suitableto the flash of their stand with a goodfeel that with good exploitation and of the latest type with appeal that willfor almost any type of use. merchandisedisplay.MissKatzowitzflashy merchandise the law of averages prompt repeatorders. Photo jewelry Also popular on carnival and parksaidthat shefindscigaretlighters,will be more than kind to them.The novelties are also seen as big sellers atmidways and with novelty and souveleather wallets, ScarlettO'Haradolls,ops, we must add, have the right impres- amusement centers. workersisthecoinpursedispenser,nation dolls, fitted bags, tea sets, setssion.If the crowd passes their spots, Firms handling photo equipment in-which keeps change at the fingertips.of dishes, pen and pencil sets, lamps,they'll get them to play. clude Benson Camera Co.,P.D.Q.The coins are kept in separate rows forlemonade sets, laundry hanipers, toys, THE WEATHER has been rather cool Camera Co., Freedman Dry Plate andready accessibility.It has capacity ofballoon pants dolls and large woodenalong the Eastern seaboard the last few Camera Co.,Photo-MaticCo.,Gross$2.02, consisting of 15 dimes, 12 penniesPinocchiosindemand. Thepublicweeks, but this isn't keeping crowds from Photo Supply Co., Positive Frame Corp.,and 8nickels.Purseis21/4 by31/4 wants useful prizes, she added, and theplaying outdoor bingo. Reports are that ladallion Novelty Co., Inc., and Positiveinches. success of the game and season dependsspots at Long Branch and Asbury Park, Frame Co. The sport kit is seen as another bigupon the amount and type of merchan-N.J.,havealreadystartedoutdoor sellerthis summer.Leather case hasdise that is thrown out. schedules.The ops are among the first pair of sun glasses, pocket comb, nail On theBowery, Whitey Anderson,to get under way and they prolong the file and beveled edge mirror.Case isSidneyPersly,FredCanfield, Jamesseason after the usual Labor Day closing available in pigskin or alligator grain. Maginn and othersarealsoofferingbecause of the many dyed-in-the-wool A Column for OPERATORS lb Demand for leather goods is unlimited.merchandise prizes in connection withpatrons. DISTRIBUTORS of SALES - Other numbers claiming attention in-their games. Canfield is offering stuffed ONE OP tells us in a letter that the clude key cases, card cases and 'regulartoys, and reports growing demand forimportant thing about outdoor bingo BOARDS, SALESCARDS and this line. MagMn, who has a donkeyisto make the game attractive. He TRADE STIMULATORS. coin purses. game, says that plaster and candy arestates further this can be done with his big items.He adds thatplastergood merchandise, as this is the best which is easier to get into and which re-numbers are big items.In addition toflashobtainable. Theuseofheavy quires a smaller investment. A few cardsadding flash to the game, more of thislapboards is recommended and found to and the will to work and a man is setline can be distributed.Since thesebe more serviceable and cheaper in the to build. items are obtainable at low prices theylong run. With good lapboards that are

By BEN SMITH can be used with most any game whereeasily handled and a good array of mer- the coupon system isn't used.Wherechandise prizes, operators have won half Ouroft -repeated claim that the sales - When an operator sings the blues the Women are the ones who board can make money for any man whochances are it isn't so much that moneyit is used, awards are made for one orthe battle. willing and able to give this greatis tight as that his item or set-up isn'ttwo coupons. patronize bingo.Ops know if they line is right. We've seen many a boy waste his up a good display of chenille bedspreads, little sales stimulator half a chance to StocksBoosted toasters,waffleirons, tablecloths, produce, is confirmed time and again bytime trying to salvage a bum deal in- radios, dresser sets and lamps, women reports we receive from operators.Thesteadof doing thesmartthingby Julius Tolces, who has souvenir and reports come from all sections of theswitching to, something else.The mangames at Feltman's, believes that thecan't pass them by.An attractive dis- nation and often from men who not longinthestreet may not have enoughmain thing in offering merchandise isplay has the same power over a woman ago were pretty much on their backsloose change in his jeans to encourageto have it attractively displayed. Whileas has a bargain sale.The minute she after being wiped clean in another field.him to lay down the full retail price forhis stand is one of the most attractivesees good merchandise and knows that We know of one man, for example,an article he would like to own or giveon the Island, he is making plans toshe can win it for little or nothing- who got his start about five years agoas a gift, but give him the chance tochange the display from the arrange-brother, you've got a customer. with an article he saw advertised in Thewin the same article on a card-well,ment used last year. When this is done A GOOD SOUND SYSTEM is necessary Billboard. He tried it out on 100 cards inyou know the answer. Use care in se-he plans to add more new merchandise.for outdoor bingo games. Many organ- Denver and from that small beginninglecting an item.Then ifit works out Benjamin B. Jones and Al Abrams areizationsthathavesponsoredindoor branched out to the point where he isthat you have still made a mistake, justfirm believers in the pulling power ofgames merely add speakers to the system now using more than 300,000 cards aforget it and work on another.Inthemerchandise prizes.Jones has a milkto take care of the outdoor situation.If month on various lines of merchandise.long run such moves will always panbottle game andaguess -your -weighta player can't hear the numbers, it isn't Of course, such extensive operation is theout to profit. stand and is in a position to analyze themuch need for him or her to sit in at exception and not the rule.However, all field from both the souve man's anda game.Another thing that a good operators have the same opportunity to Ever since the introductionoftheconcessioner's angle.Abrams has ro-losound system eliminates is the humilia- develop, and thousandsarecollectingmidget unit, radios have beenone ofand is offering dolls, clocks, stuffed toys,tionof some players who, unable to Card dividends daily after making a sim-the top producers on a card. Alwaysice buckets and World's Fair book -ends.hear clearly the numbers called, come assatis-forward with their cards to claim prizes. ilarstart.Certainly there is no business (See DEALS on page 60) Both have expressed themselves June 1, 1940 WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE -PIPES The Billboard 61

OAK-HYTEXPIG DYINGBALLOON SQUAWKER A department for Pitchmen, Demonstrators, Novelty Sales- Seco,onli men, Medicine Showmen, Agents, Streetmen and Others. withCombination Fitted Squawker by BILL BAKER Valveand

. . New Engraving Pins with (Cincinnati Office) '40 year guards-styles that arc Sold by clicking . . . timely sellers like COTTON CLARK . . . cleaning up in California, chiefly around Leading Jobbers football, basketball,roller-skating pencils from Fredericksburg, Va.: "AmSanFrancisco. He ranintoCarlos and bowling pins . . . also all the best selling locket styles, featuring back with it again, engraving and writingMcCarty, tie worker, who had just ar- rout -OA K 6bigselling"Mother -of -Pearl - name cards, arid I am one pitchman thatrivedinCalifornia from the Middle RUBBER CO. Lockets. . . Best Selling White - doesn't sell Social Security plates. Re-West.Spots made en route were lousy, sarisaliNas OHIO stone Ring Styles . . . Cameo Rings ...Billfolds. . . Corn - gards to the boys on the up and up andaccording to Carlos.Davis would like party . Photo Jewelry. Write name me some open towns in Penn-to see pipes from Jack Huskins, Harry forCatalog 24To-las. sylvania." Randall, Bob Styer and Charlie McGair. NEW JEWELRY for ENGRAVERS, HARRY Man& CO, YOU CAN'T HAVE LUCK if you don't have HAVE YOU BEEN counting the weeks until Summer Resorts, Fairs, Demon. ability and will and courage and skill. the snowflies again? stratlons a n d 5 No. Wa bath Ave.,Chicago,III. Promotional

* Lockets,Rings, JOHNNY McLANE ,. FROM FINLAND . . Crosses,Engrav- is taking the cure for tuberculosis incomes a pipe from Lew Peters, formerly ingItems,etc. Imported Blown Glass the State Sanitarium, Cresson, Pa., andLieutenant George Horton of the Fin- CATALOGSendforFree would like to hear from friends. nish air force.He writes from Oulu: or $2.00 for Miniature Urns and Vases "I was Just released from a hospital, samples. where they patched up a few holes thatMAJESTIC NOV. CO., 307 5th Ave.,NewYork,N.T, Hobnail Pattern JEFF FARMER ... In Assorted Colors 2 Inches High worked a few spots en route to Biloxi,the Russians made in my hide.I was shot down in an attack on a Russian SOCIAL SECURITY Miss., from Tennessee, but found thembomber three days before peace.Due only fair.He will work out of Biloxito conditions here, it looks as if I will PLATES for a few weeks.Jeff isstill workinghave to stay for some time, as the Ger- $3.00per 100 med and is framing a flashy front to OASES work drug -store windows. mans have stopped all travel from Nor- $1.00per100 way and Sweden and there is no other Stamping outfitconsistingofacompleteset of way out of thiscountry atpresent. dies, Including alphabet and numbers and gauge. $4.00. We haveagoodpropositionforagent,. WEATHER CAN'T remain bad all the time,Unless I can learn Finnish, it looks asSend for Illustrated catalog and details. so go ahead and keep pushing. ifIwill not pitch this spring.This

* RELIABLE SALES CO. country would really be a swell place 1133 Broadway, Dept. BG, NEW YORK CITY MARSHALL GERKIN . . . to pitch if only a guy could learn the 2230 2231 2280 tells that he is tailing outdoor showslanguage, as the people don't know from with fox tails to big results in Missouri.nothing.My regards to Joe Hess, NatELGIN & WALTHAM No. 2230, $1.80 per doz. Says he would like to get some dope onMorris, Joe Lesser, Red McCool, Charley No. 2231, conditions at the New York fair. Casher, Russ Weith and others." PEBUILT WATCHES 1.80 per doz. 7 Jewel,18Size,In 8.

Packed 1Doz. Per Number in Box, Each Box H. Engraved Cases, at $1.75 FAMOUS LAST WORDS: "I know I'm Containing Full Assortment of Colors. SHORTY CLARKE . . . goingSend for Price List.Money BackIf Not Satisfied. We Have a Large Assortment of Unique Nov- working radio plugs in Dayton, 0., toto savemy winter bank roll while I'm working CRESCENT CITY WATCH MATERIAL 00., elties InAll Kinds of Material. SEND FOR good business, pipes that the streetsthis summer." 113 N. Broadway, St. Louts, Me.

ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS. there are closed.He would like to see Coupon Workers a Stseetwriters PItchmee a line from Tom Kennedy, Carl HerronWHAT'S THE MATTER .. . Get the Pen That Makes You Money LEO KAUL IMPORTING AGENCY and Bill Collins. with Stanley Naldrett?He hasn't been

115-119 K South Market St., CHICAGO piping recently. WALTHAM

IF YOU'RE ALL SET for the summer's ac- tivitieslet's go! NEW . . New All Pearl Package Just Completed. A HOSIERY WORKER . squibs that conditions are tough in Mis-$26.00 PER GROSS The PackageThat Get' GEORGE EARLE . . . RealMoney TYPE sissippi and that many towns are closed.Write forPriceList onAll Type Waltham PIE PANisselling needle threaders in Dayton, STARR PEN CO.,

SELLS ON SIGHT! 0., shops to reported good results. 900 W. Adams St., Dept. B, Chicago,III. RED HARRIS ... QUICK SALES in . . BIG PROF WALKER AND COZY . . who has been Veterans'Hospital, ROLLED G01113 PLATED WIRE ITS for AGENTS: closed their hall show any opened theWaco, Tex., the last two years, says he is (Gold Filled) Patented design is nearly recovered and hopes to be at his a naturalsales lot season May 13 at New Washington, L getter. Anybody Ind. Despite cool weather, they got offold business soon. He would like to hear caninstantly see from friends. i) ft Q.3 advantages. to a fair start with med sales and candy. Bakes Bottom Rabbit Foot and wife have joined for 227 Eddy St., PROVIDENCE, R.I. crust same as tor% lectures and specialties.John A. WalkerC. M. JOYCE .. . says the show will play two and three-Bakersfield,Calif.,isspending several MILLIONS OF PROSPECTS Saves Fuel Prevents week stands in Indiana this summer. weeks with Bruce Conlon at his home at Just show the newWonder Sweating of Thermopolis, Wyo.While there heisMEDICINE MEN PiePanto housewivesor dough Write today for new catalogue of Tonics, Oil,Salve, bakers:itsellsitself.You PITCHMEN SUPPLY their tips with popularbuilding up his health at McGannon Inn neednosalestalk,nobig Eliminates itemsat popular prices. under the able eye of Cora Nelson. Joyce Soap,Tablets, Herbs, etc. Low prices-rapideervies. capital.Ideal for FAIRS and Sticking GENERAL PRODUCTS LABORATORIES says the big summer business is now at CARNIVALS. Insurer Flaky Manufacturing Pharmacists Crust hand and after his series of baths he Send Only 25o for full-sized FROM RAY HERBERS .. 187 E. Spring St., Columbus, Ohl* sample andwholesaleprices. Pies are more "Since leaving St. Louis several weekswill be up and at 'em. Satb.Metionormoneyback. nourishing . more di- ago I made Springfield, O.: Columbus, the proper places to make a jam pitch. BANERIGHT UTENSIL CO gestible O.; Delaware, O.; Detroit; Toledo, AkronJ.J. CONLON . . . It won't he long now and I'll say good - De t.B-1Kansas City,Mo./ and Canton, 0.Delaware enforces thecomments from Worland, Wyo., that inby topitching. Would liketoread Green River law.Detroit, Toledo, Akronrecent weeks he has noticed only one orpipes from J. F. McCluskey, Jake Bran- and Canton were fair.I made a 500 -miletwo pipes from paper men. He asks thatholtz, Morris Davidson, Joe Morris, Frank SOCIAL SECURITY PLATES jump here (Norwich, N. Y.) and am nowmore of the boys shoot in a line. Johnson and Whitey Alfred Johnson." rmuaaam $3.00 PER 100 Cases. 51,00per100.Stampingworking near -by towns in the daytime letters, gauge,and grinding on Miller's Oddities on the THINGS WE NEVER HEAR: "I Outfit, figures and once heardGEORGE SANDERS . . . =4,1$4.00. Agents-Sendforwhole.0.J. Bach Shows at night.Pipe in,a man remark that the fellow who is gifted salepricelist,nameplates, stamp- co-operates with a squib from Iowa City. ing machines,te.FRANK BONOMO, 65 CentralDoc II. A. Williams and Les Mann." withdiplomacycannotbeantagonisticinIa.He says business has been fair and Ave., Dept. BB -1, Brooklyn, N. Y. his dealings with his fellow men.Why can'tthat he hasn't seen any pitchmen, ex- FRANK MERRILL . .. we followoutthatorderofthings whencept his friend, Joe Morris, whom he met was sighted working corn punk on a lotwe're dealing withpitchmen?"-Localmer-in Kansas City, Mo.Sanders is heading MEDICINE-PITCHMEN in Dayton, 0., recently, and Eddy Lam-chant. for the Northwest country. Pipe in, Fred Dr.Sewell'sINNERLAC HERB package now bert was seen working a chain store with Hudspeth, Al Wallien, Jim Osborne, John available fordirectsales.Complies with the rug cleaner but to slim business, ac- Winters and Obie Handspring, he says. new Food & Drug Act.Good repeater.Prices DAVE ROSE . . . right!-quick service. cording to report. AMERICAN LABORATORIES CO., pens a lengthy one from Enid, Okla.: P.0. Box 184, Cincinnati, Ohlo "While in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana, I THIS YEAR will be no differe it from others:couldn't get much of a chance to work, After the rain will come the sunshine. since during week days I worked stock Pitchdom Five Years Ago

and community sales and they don't Here arethe kind of blades that sell and repeat.Leather -stroppedtohair-PROFESSOR J. WAGNER ... want pitchmen interfering with the sale. Buffalo Cody and Texas Tommie moved splittingsharpness. Made fromfinswas spotted by Shorty Clarke workingSo I decided to head west.Have seeninto Detroit May 18 and went to work steelforlongwear. Soldatlowest only two pitchmen in Oklahoma, Docin Paul Houck's store on Monroe street. factory prices. Flashy display cardsWe pay all ship-a mental act in Dayton, 0., the other ping.Rushname for free blade and profitdetails.day. Clarke says: "He has a voice like aLund and Doc Pete Thomas.I guessIn thestorewith them were Gypsy ACE BLADE CO., radio. Boys, never work in the same storeit's because you have to lay it on theBrown and Bill Meeter. Cody and Tom- Dept. 56. 68 E. Eagle St., Buffalo, N. Y.with him. His assistant is Leo Schultz."line at these sales.Saw my old friendmie were working herbs, with the latter Sid Sidenberg at Poplar Bluff, Mo., work-working whips on the side and standing ing whitestones thru a drug store. Hefor Cody attheknifeboard, besides JACK WILLIAMS . . . seemed to be doing fairly well.Okla- SLUM JEWELRY $1.00well-knownpitchexponent,andhis knocking them cold with liniment and Assorted Grossdogs, Tom and Jerry, have been visitinghoma is very good for any one who issoap. .. . Jim Wells, with knife sharpen- CROSSES, withStones, fastsellers.Dozen $1.00, an ex -service man and a resident of theers, and Bob Wilson, with intensifiers, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75. RINGS, hot numbers. Dozenfriends around Cincinnati the past week.State for at least six months. A soldier'swere working in and around Cincinnati 75c.$1.00, $1.25, $1.50.KNIFE & CHAIN SETS, White & Yellow, big value.Per Set 25c. reader is then available and nearly anyto good business. . . . James J.(Kid) LOCKETS, popularnumbers. Dozen $3.00 & IF YOU'RE GETTING it where you are staytown can be worked.Natives say theyCarrigan and Frank Hale were clicking $6.00. 250/0 Deposit with order, Balance C. 0. D.there. The grassIsn't any greenerintheare looking forward to good crops.I amwith health books in and around Day- ST.,other spots you hear about. FELDMAN BROS., N159EWYORK CITY framing two headline machines. The lastton, 0. ... John H. Jones found Spring- three sales I tried to work have beenfield, Mo., okeh with free readers.... Mrs. End Your Correspondence to Advertisers by Men- PEARL DAVIS ... Closed due to jam men.I don't thinkEd Hayes was working astrology in one tioning The Billboard. ace jewelry worker,isreported to bethat sales with a handful of people areof the 10 -cent stores in Indianapolis.. .. June 1, 1940 62 The Billboard WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE-PIPES cages and golf ranges on north Board-pi bw Cy Ullman andHarry Wherry were walk.Edith (Min) Bossert is again pre- RED-HOT teamed up on sheet in Indianapolis.. .. Isidingat switchboard in outer office. George Bedoni and son, Salem, were put-IEvents for 2 Weeks Staff and concessioner personnelap- . ting it over on the Mighty Sheesley Mid- peared in May 18 and 25 issues. way with their auction store. . . Boys at the French market in St. Louis were May 27 -Juno I Doc Gordon Sage, Alfred Burk, Doc WhiteALA. -Birmingham. Natl. Air Carnival, 1-2. WITH THE ZOOS FAST ARK. -Ft. Smith.Rodeo, 30 -June1. (Continued from page 60) v and Luther Frey.. . . Leo Donnis hadCALIF. -Los Angeles.Southern Calif. Home SELLERS been working rad and X-ray inthe Show, 25 -June 5. will be given three times daily. Chimps2 AT PRICES THAT CAN'T BE BEAT! Sensational HOT SPOT Table Lighter, vicinity of Kansas City, Mo., to good biz. Jackson. Amador Co. Rodeo & Picnic, 2. ride ponies and the dog and turn somer- .. $ .80 Mann's Lightning Medi- Visalia.Rodeo, 28-30. saults on ponies' backs. They have been Each ...... r ... Doc Barney DELA.-Newark. Dog Show, 2. ,Sun Glasses, carded, curved lens. Doz. .45 0 cine Co. was in its second week in Sils- Spanish War Vets Cele-formed into a band and furnish music Black Pocket Combs J. Cases, U.S.A. ILL. -Blue Island. for dances they do. Lion -leopard and ele- Gross 1.891,89 0 bee, Tex.Personnel included Johnny bration, 27 -June 2. FlyRibbon,best grade, U.S.A. Per 100.70A Evans,accordionist; Tom Rutledge,IND.-Anderson. Dog Show, 1. phant training shows were also begun. Fly Ribbon, Imported. Per 100 .60 Ferdinand.CentennialCelebration,30 - Quality Shoe Laces,U.S.A., 27". Gr .38 blackface and fiddle numbers; Whitie June 2. Flashlight Bulbs, Big Value. Per 100 .69 Davis, banjo;RosieMann, sales;Mrs. Indianapolis. Auto Races, 30. CINCINNATI. -Cacti were recently in- Milk of Mag. Tooth Powder, 4 -oz. cans Tom Rutledge and three children; Mrs. Indianapolis.Dog Show, 2. stalled in some cubicles in reptile house Doz. .as r Whitie Davis and Doc Mann, lectures.MICH.-East Lansing.Horse Show.30-31. of the Zoo here.They are being used Iodine, large U.S.P.,approx. ./2or.Dz. .24 MO. -Poplar Bluff. Ozarks Jubilee, 29 -June 1.as background for displays of Western Mercurochrome, large,Approx. 1/4 oz. The Windy City was a little slow. Doz. . N.J. -Metuchen. Dog Show, 2. Plants were the gift of Many of the boys had scattered due toN. Y. -Lackawanna.Celebration, 28 -June 2.rattlesnakes. ,Rush Your Order Today.33 the closing of the Clark street pitch Port Chester. Dog Show, 1. John I. Reilly, Tucson, Ariz., brother of 25%Deposit On All C. 0. D. Orders. store May 18.George Hanley and Joe Rye. Dog Show, 31. Zoo President James A. Reilly. Big 96 Page Wholesale Catalog0

N. C. -Wallace. Strawberry Festival, 27-31. FREE 4,000Fast -Selling Items! Miller were conducting a glass -cutting0, -Ashland. Firemen's Jubilee, 27 -June 1. 69 West 23rd Street, act on Monroe street; Harold Newman Columbus. Mardi Gras, 30. MARSHFIELD, Wis.-In the American ROSS PRODUCTS CITY was going strong with coils on the Dear- EastPalestine. Firemen'sJubilee, 27 - eagles' cage in Wildwood Zoo here animamocwwwWit alZN 6.1 born street lot.... Dayton, 0.,workers June 2. eaglet has been hatched, reported Arthur Dayton.Auto Races, 2. Bruckert, zoo keeper. It is the first one included Dr. Frank Hale and GeorgeORE. -Condon, Rodeo, 1-2. Circus Historical Society Stewart, knife sharpeners; PenningtonPA. -Confluence. Old Home Week, 27 -June1.for the zoo, altho eggs have been laid in and Nicholson, astrology, and Thornton, Elwood City. Firemen's Jubilee, 27 -June 1.past years. NORTH PLATTE, Neb., May 25. -Rob- * . . . Some realpassouts were Lancaster.Horse Show, 29-30. isa blades. Northumberland. Night Fair & Carnival, DENVER. --Superintendent Clyde HillertGreen, Pontiac, Mich., CHS, made by the boys working Cincinnati 27 -June 1. former circus musician and an ardent at the Procter & Gamble plant.... Harry Overbrook.Dog Show, 30. reported 20 goslings have been hatchedMerle Evans fan. Mahren and Joe Perry opened white - Philadelphia. Devon Horse Show & Fair,at Denver City Park Zoo, which is draw- Walter Tyson, CHS vice-president, has Cincinnatidirectly 27-31. ing record crowds.Average attendance stoneoutfitsin Auto Races, 30, nearly 5,000 circus photos in his collec- across the street from each other. . Uniontown. on a Sunday runs 'between 25,000 and Tyson is one of the most active WASH. -Dayton. Dayton Days, 1-2. 35,000. tion.

That's all. circus fans in Canada.

June3-8 The Washington County News (Kan- TRIPOD OPININGS: "What's a more sooth-CALIF. -Livermore.Rodeo, 8-9. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -John Hayes,sas) carried an interesting story on the ing balmtothenervesafter a winterofCONN.-Westport. Dog Show, 9. osteologistof the new museum here,collection of Bill Green in its issue of hustle and bustle under the white lights in aGA. -Augusta. Merchandise Expo, 3-8. is mounting an 80 -foot whale, formerly ILL. -Villa Grove.Soldiers & Sailors' Re- inaspeciallybuiltshedApril 26. big city than trips thru country towns? It union, 3-9. exhibited The second issue of Spec will be off might be wellfor the big -city loungers toIND.-Ft. Wayne.Auto Races, 9. erected in the yard of an old housethe press in a few days.A copy of the make them." IA. -Des Moines.Dog Show, 9. which was converted into the museum. historical KY. -Paducah.Strawberry Festival & Anni-And Hayes is trying to find out howmagazineandalarge -size versary Celebration,6-8. the museum came into possession of thephoto will be sent to all who request MASS. -Athol. Home -Coming26thYankee same and inclosea3 -cent stamp to Division, 6-8. whale. Altho it is big for anyone to lose MONEY MAKERS MISS. -Crystal Springs. Tomato Festival, 5-6.casually, nobody appears to know howcover postage. MO.--Jerico Springs.Celebration, 6-7. it arrived at the museum. Hayes reports Art Stensvad, publicity agent for CHS, RAZOR BLADES, Double Edge. $2.60 MONT.-Cut Bank. American Legion Celebra-only two whales. in museums in the Mid-received a fine photo of the old Camp- 1,000 Blades tion, 7-9. bell Bros.' Consolidated Shows at Con- SHOE LACES, 27".10 Air Circus, Coronado Entradawest, and that his is bigger than the one Gross 3.70 N. M. -Clovis. vention Hall in Kansas City from Ed In- eft & Pioneer Days, 4-7. in Field Museum, Chicago. WHITE SHOE POLISH, dividually Boxed. Gross ... J.QFV N. Y. -Black River.Fire Dept. Celebration, Campbell, one-time owner of the show. POCKET COMBS IN CASES. Ns 3-8. PHILADELPHIA.- Originally plannedEd now resides in Fairbury, Neb., the Gross . . j Katonalt.Dog Show, 7-8. for a one -day stand on May Day, theold home of the once famous show. MEN'S HOSIERY,...... A. First Quality. N. D. -Northwood.Spring Festival,7-8. Eddie Jackson, CHS of Macon, Ga., is 10 Dozen Pair 6.00 0. -Ashland.Jubilee Week, 3-8. full-sized African Villageat the zoo LADIES' SILK RAYON HOSIERY. First Ashland. Dog Show, 9. here met with such interest that it willtraveling with the Silas Green show. Quality.Dozen 1.50 Greenfield.Spring Festival, 3-8. be held intact, except for natives, thru Recently an articlein The Kearney Pair Spring Festival, 3-8. PARING KNIVES, Stainless 3.50 Shelby. Fes-June.Demonstrations will be repeated Hub complained on lack of circus. Steel Blade.Gross Steeltown, Columbus. isgeneralin Western tival, 3-8. each Sunday afternoon. The complaint BUY AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE

PLATES, Retails 25c. Van Wert.Peony Festival, 5. - Nebraska. 100 Plates ...... 2.00 Zanesville.Grotto, Merchants' Expo, 3-8. CAMDEN, N. J. -Warren Buck opened Officers of the CHS are Don Smith, ELECTRIC RAZOR,110 Volts, ORE. -Portland.Rose Festival, 5-8. president; Walter W. Tyson, vice-presi- A.C. Current,CompleteEach . Live -Stock Show, 6-7. his animal farm on near -by Marlton MASSAG50ER, Union. New cargo of animalsdent;WalterJ.Pietchman, secretary - 44N-1. ELECTRIC RAZOR. 1.10 PA. -Berlin. Firemen'sJubilee,3-8. pike recently. VIBRATOR AND APPLI- Harwood.Old Home Week, 3-9. hasarrived. Featuredattraction is.treasurer; Art Stensvad, director of pub- CATOR. Complete Each Home -Coming, 3-8. isalsopublisherand POCKET KNIVES, 2 Blades. Parker's Landing. feeding of 150 monkeys in one cage, licity. Smith * Carded.Dozen 144 S. D. -Carthage.Sports Day, 5. editor of Spec. Advisory board includes COIN PURSE, equipped with four rows of Revillo.Revillo Day, 6. FORT WORTH, Tex.-Panzee, chimpMrs. Betty Leonard and Bill Kasiska. springsteeldividers. TENN.-Knoxville. Great Smoky Mountain Gross 8.45 Wild Flower Festival, 4-7. acquired by Forest Park Zoo here last For information regarding Circus His- ASH TRAYS, BlueorWhite TEX.-Gatesville.Rodeo & Frontier Celebra-year, has learned enough tricks so thattorical Society write Walter J. Pletschman, Glass, exceptional value.Gross 2.75 tion, 5-8. she is now performing daily. Queen Tut,7337 Third avenue, Detroit. Forward all FOUNTAIN PENS, Carded. An Jacksonville.Tomato Festival, 3-4. exceptional buy.Dozen .84 McCamey. Birthday Celebration, 7-8. elephant, and other animals give per-items for this column to Art Stensvad, ME en bigG assort- Sundayafternoons. TwoDepartment of Publicity, Box 634, North Retails to 26,c 8.50. Mineral Wells.Health Festival, 6-9. formances RABBITme. FOOT ross. CHARM WITH Yoakum. Tom -Tom Celebration, 6-8. grown foxes and five young ones werePlatte, Neb. KEY CHAIN. Gross Complete 3.75 W. VA.-Buckhannon. Central W. Va. Straw-added this spring. SENSATIONAL MAGNETIC berry Festival, 3-8. TOYS. Dozen Sets ...... 85 WYO.-Fort Washakie.Wind River Indian DAILOR HATS, WhiteDuck. 6.50 Stampede, 8-9. MILWAUKEE. -Washington Park Zoo More About Parade Wagons Gross CAN. -Dorothy, Alta.Stampede, 5. here, which has been without a giraffe FLAG BOW PINS. has purchased a pairof Gross .40 since1937, BALLOONS, Bright Colors. Firsts. .55 reticulated giraffes for $5,000.They areEditors of The Billboard: Gross PLAYLAND OPENS on their way in an American steamship The well -written article by Robert D. FIZZADE. A concentrated soft drink. Close (Continued from page 36) from Mombasa, East Africa, and will beGood on the history of elaborate circus cut.Thousand 2.00 of Envelopes ...... works the bow night marked the first in New York in about six weeks, saidtableau and band wagons was read with SUN GLASSES, Genuine Crooke's displays, Tues- Lens with side shields.Gross.. 8.45 a series of twice weekly George L. Waetjen, a director of theinterest. With the John Robinson 10 Big SUN GLASS KIT -Case, Nail File, Pocket day and Thursday.Tommy ReynoldsZoological Society. Shows in 1911 were some more of those Comb, Mirror and Crooke's Lens I and his orchestra are in thePlayland big, elaborate hand -carved and mirrored Sun Glasses.Dozen Complete I .3V SOAPS, priced special to reduce q Casino for an indefinite engagement. PITTSBLTRGH.- Highland Park Zoodens and cages.They had been built quantity.Gross Cakes.. I ..DV Herbert F. O'Malley, director, hasin-will reopen in June after undergoingafor that show and in use since the SEWING THREAD. Black,White favor- and Colors. 100 Dozen 11.00 troduced a feature which received $300,000 remodeling from PWA and WPA1890s. Seventeencageswereinthe LADIES' RAT TAIL COMBS 3.45 able comment.Every day at openingfunds. Closed since last October, it willmenagerie and as large and costly as Unusual value.Gross bugle call the national anthem isplayedinclude new animals, new monkey house, Paintings by a fine FLY RIBBON, specialprice to .49 any show owned. reduce quantity. 100 Reels from the Music Tower andfed over thebird corridor,reptile house and catartist appeared on some cages. One, CURIO ORNAMENTS AND..75 park's loudspeaker system, whichreachesroom. Irecall,onamassivecarvedtiger WHAT -NOT NOVELTIES. Or. ,a all points in the big acreage,including NOVELTY ANIMALS, Realistic 1.44 den with golden domes, showing the Appearing.Gross Long Island Sound. BLACKPOOL TOWER SHOWold homestead and rural scenes of the PLUSH ANIMALS, several styles. 8.45 Notes (Continued from page 33) Robinson familyat Terrace Park,0. Good buy. Gross heavy All cages went in the parade, drawn by Dep. or Full Payment -FreeCatalogs HarrySummervillereported Emmy Truzzi and her Equine Revue,four to six teams of the finest baggage outing contracts.Fred Brietner, per-Tommy Kayes and hislions,Adele'sstock, with brass -studded harness and sonnelmanager,ishavingalittleRoyal Assam elephants (Ada Mary Chap - MILLS SALESCO.breathing spell after a couplemonths' trappings.Also there were three elab- Out Only McIlmq Tommy Coughlin.man's), Cairoli Brothers, Betty Hobbs'orate band wagons, the one leading the 901 BROADWAY,New Sort, N. Y. strenuous activity. Eight Globe Girls, Four Balaton, iSevenparade known as the Golden Peacock. WHOLESALERS assistant foreman, is also getting aslightGridneffs; Jix, Jax and Max; Rao Broth- WORLD'S LOWEST PRICED temporarily Anotherout -of -the -ordinaryparade breather. Warren Clarke is ers,Pepino'sMiniature Circus, Threefeature I saw here (Jeffersonville, Ind.) assisting the "Voice" of Playland atMu-Van Normans, Doodles, and for thewaterin 1901 with the Harris Nickel Plate ELGIN & WALTHAM-Second-Handt4 orsic Tower; the voice is, of course,J. Wil-show a naval spectacle, The Battle ofthe Watches as Low as 4I BUJ Playland col- Show was a band wagon with beautiful son Cliffe, author of the River Plate.George Lockhart is againcarvings and mirrors.Band rode atop, DIAMOND RINGS -Solid Gold to) Altumn which appears inThe Billboardequestrian director. Mountings as Low as 4L LIV Izzy (Whitey) Feuer has the under a canopy effectbuilt over the regularly. British circuses out tenting report fairrearportion.Insidewere twofine Bend for Descriptive Oltenia, magazine and novelty stand.Mrs. Feinbusiness.Last of the two-day shows in lions with their trainer is the new cashier at employees'cafe-each case starts in time to finishbeforespecimens of H. SPARBER & CO. Johnny Franklin has the batting in plenty of gold and red.Six or eight 108 North 7th St., St. Louis, Mo. teria. blackout. camels, decked out in Oriental robes There is a possibility of a circus beingand trappings, drew the attractive parade staged at Covent Garden OperaHousefeature, which no doubt aroused count- PITCHMEN next winter.This will not be an in-less numbers to want to see thatgood DEMONSTRATORS and novation, a circus having beenfeatured for there with success the last century.Di-old10 -carshow, which operated Year's Hottest Item seek-over 20 years thru the MiddleWest and Combination.Special Summer PricesNOW. rectors of the company at present South under W. H. Harris, whose name New1940 Streamlined Peeler ing a lease on house includeBernard America's J.RussellPickering.willalwaysliveas one of Mills and Capt. enter-representative circus owners. PITCHMENSPECIALTIES general manager for the Mills Jeffersonville, Ind. C.E.RUBLE. Dept. 412, 166 East Erie St.,Chicago, prises. June 1, 1940 GENERALOUTDOOR The Billboard 63 original six brothers are still living, butCAVALLARO, aformer Rudy Vallee neither is in show business.Virg livesSteinway artist, backed by rhythm in- Romance of Show Businesson his farm west of Fairbury and Edstruments as he scintillates in melodic and his sister, Mrs. Hatfield, make theirstyle for Alone Together, Night and Day; home together in Fairbury.Mrs. Hat-You're Mine, You, Body and Soul; Lover, field took care of the birds with, theDancing in the Dark; If IHad You, Clines to Fairbury, NO. circus.The last of the birds to die wasSmoke Gets in Your Eyes; The Very a parrot about three years ago.FredThought of You, Cocktails for Two. By LEVI H. BOYD Hatfield, who had a dog and pony show, died last year. Boogie-Woogie A DEEPENING waveof enthusiam FOR almost a half century showmen,trapeze performers and clowns.After Charlie Campbell Gets Collection rxmanifesting itself for the boogie- from owners and performers to stock-touring a while,they purchasedtheir Ed gave Charlie Campbell, CFA andwoogie brand of pianology, attention is men, have claimed Fairbury, Neb., asfirst animal, a pet bear known as Oldcollector, of Sylva, N. C., all of his photos,called to Vocalion's race listing where their home town. The original CampbellCharley. The bear was such a swellroute cards and other items which hethey have hidden JIM1VIIE YANCEY, the Bros.' Circus wintered at Fairbury duringdrawing card that they soon purchasedcollected during his show days.Weeklygrandpappy of boogie-woogie piano style. its career.The Lind brothers for manymore animals-three elephants (Venus,route cards go back to season of 1899With Faber Smith singing the blues, years made their winter quarters at theTopsy and Hamburg) and two camelsand include the final season of 1912.Yancey recreates his I Received a Letter home of their parents, where they kept(Sam and Egypt). More and better per- and East St. Louis Blues. And soloing, in practice and started their small ponyformers were added as the show pro- his exciting style is stamped in his Bear and dog show. When the season closesgressed. For five years the show traveledREVIEWS OF RECORDS Trap Blues and Old Quaker Blues. we find Lyle Chappell back in his ownby wagon.It began with about four (continued from page 12) home for the winter. Several people whowagons and grew to 25.Some carriedhigh degree of musical flexibility of his Employing his piano talents to the are now activein show business calla few animals, while the canvas androck in rhythm band,his Columbiafull, EARL HINES givesBluebirda Fairbury their home town. other show property were loaded intocoupling offering Easy Does It in theclassic in Boogie-Woogie on St. Louis About 50 yearsago fourbrothers,others. Then there were wagons for thesubduedandrestrainedswingstyleBlues, which is just that, adding more Al, Ed, Virg and Charles Campbell, withperformers to travel in.The elephants,while Louisiana lets out on all cylindersexcitement in a standard style for an Fred Hatfield, their nephew, and Leecamels, horses, ponies and other animalsin the typical rousing and driving Basicoriginal Number 19.And on Varsity, Greer, formed a partnership and startedwere walked.During the five years ofstyle.On Decca, Basle, backed by onlyFRANKIE TRUMBAUER featuresthe a small medicine show. As they trustedthe wagon show,itplayed only thethe rhythm section, evidences more offashionableboogie-woogieplayingof one another, no papers were drawn up.county seats and larger cities. his subtle solo piano swing style forRENE FAURE fortworepresentative These young men were acrobats.They About1898 CampbellBros.'CircusDupree Blues and Red Wagon. classics, Honky-Tonk Train Blues and had lived as kids among show peopletook to rail, and it grew to be next to FATS WALLER rambles the ivories forLittle Rock Getaway. in Illinois and had been taught to dothe largest circus in its day, requiringa Bluebird twosome, keeping himself in SYLVIA MARLOWE, harpsichord feats by outstanding showmen.From32 cars.At the height of the brothers'check for Little Curly Hair in a Highspecialist at New York's Rainbow Room, thetimethey werekidsthey hadcareer, the show had 13 elephants, aboutChair, less restrained for his own Oldarrests the attentionforGeneral re- thought and talked about having their125 horses and many wild animals. TheGrand Dad. LENNIE HAYTON surprisesleases. The archaic instrument, sounding own show.After they went west theyperformers were the best that could bewith two instrumentals which might belike a piano with tin foil effects, is show- gave a few performances to make a littlefound.The show had many lossesassociated with the swing crews insteadcased in the boogie-woogiestyle with money on the side, and in 1890 startedduring its existence.Losing an animalof the supper club stylethe pianist -Yancey Special, Honky-Tonk Train, Pine Upon a show career. was not so bad-the loss of an elephantleader expounds, AC -DC Current and anTop's Boogie Woogie and Boogie-Woogie Little Backing was from $2,000 to $5,000-but the $10,000original TimesSquareScuttle,forRhapsody, the othersidesthemore Their opening show was held at Jansen,canvas loss by fire at El Paso, Tex., wasVocalion. modern In an 18th Century Drawing Neb., but it was not a gala affair, for thefelt.Then there was the wreck at The more sophisticated style of pianoRoom and Bach. Goes to Town. These, company at that time did not possess aRochester, Minn., in which the brothersplaying as pounded out in the smartand the others, too, are fine for the col- great amount of property or financialsuffered a loss of $45,000.The circuscocktail lounges is show -cased in an at-lectors of musical Americana. backing.They had no tent at first-was closed and sold in 1912. Two of thetractivealbumbyDecca, CARMEN Let's Dance just side walls in which they held their LANG THOMPSON, on Varsity, offers a performances if it did not rain or storm. high degree of danceability in the On the day the little show left Fairbury smooth melodic pattern for Together and Ed had $1 and this was used to pay the SomeoneThinksofSomeone,both drayman to haul the show to Jansen. Circus Day waltzes; Absence Makes the Heart Grow At Jansen they rented planks to build Fonder and My Wonderful One, Let's the stage and seats.When Ed called By DR. L. C. HOLLAND Dance; I Can't Love You Anymore and Upon the village officials he found that IStill Have My Dreams; Harry Von the license would cost $1 each night A fitful night, a listening ear, waiting for the dawn, Tilzer's All Alone from an earlier decade that they performed.Not having the A distant whistle, squealing brakes, a circus day is born. and an original ballad with a tantaliz- money and it being kind of cloudy, Ed Rosy tints, another morn, swell time ahead. ing melody, Moon Mist. suggested that it looked like rain and that they might not be able to give With a smile, mind awhirl, leaping out of bed. in the sweet tradition, RAY HERBECK their show."Well," replied the village Camera loaded, eats tabooed, hiking for the tracks. on Vocalion lends his romancy rhythms official and saving Ed from embarrass- Horses restless in the cars, peering thru the cracks. for So Far, So Good, You Little Heart- ment, "we can send the constable around Voices shouting, lanterns swinging, car being shunted. breaker, You; Angel in Disguise and a tonight and he can collect the dollar Razorbacks turning out, paraphernalia hunted. novelty. if it does not rain." What a break for And on Decca, GLEN GRAY makes it the Campbell Bros.' first show! Peaceful sleepers, on siding, convenient to lot. a dancing holiday, equally proficient for That night at the grand opening the Double -length flats, gay wagons, eyes soon spot. the sweet and sugary sides: Charming bandsmen gathered in front of the show Closely parked, canvas covered, glory protected. Little Faker, Polka Dots and Moonbeams; place, and how they did beat that drum Searching eyes seeking one that is neglected. Sierra Sue featuringthebrasschoir and blow thoseinstruments! Slowly with Benny Goodman's impressionistic the people gathered around the little Wonderful picture, a cage line-up at the break of day swing piece, Soft Winds; a dyed -in -wool band. When there were about 20 people On the flats, waiting command to be on their way. swinger spread over both sides, No Name inthe crowd Ed Campbell saw the Down the ways wagons roll by two tugging horses, Jive; The Fable of the Rose and a rhyth- constable approaching.Turning to the Hitches then pick them up, directed by the bosses. mic design for the Save Your Sorrow musicians, he said, "Get inside and blow The red, gold and purple rays of the rising sun, oldie; and the ballad beauts, Castle of them horns as loud as you can.I will Vying with the blazing wagons one by one. Dreams with You've Got Me Out on a have to sell enough tickets to pay that As the canvas coverings were silently rolled away, Limb. constable."The band hurriedinside They matched the brilliant colors ray by ray. and playedas Ed sold tickets.By the time the constable walked up to Ed Splashing the fantastic carvings standing in bold relief. LABOR STAGE he had sold enough tickets to pay the Burnishing the corner statues dressed in pure gold leaf. (Continued from page 4) dollar and he handed it over as if he Then accepting defeat, as in a losing game. stage and electricial workers.The first had lots of them.That was one night Withdrew behind a cloud to look elsewhere for fame. caseinvolvessalariesofperformers this little group never forgot. Bulls unloaded, down they come every step a testing, whom the management paid as extras, Sioux Medicine Each in turn grabs a tail, to the lot, and resting. but who complained to Actors' Equity Acrobatic and tumbling acts, farces, Films a -rolling, shooting scenes, pictures for remembrance. thattheyhadbeenperformingas skits and songs madd up the entertain- Change a roll, ad lose a scene, be sorry for your hesitance. principals. ment of this little medicine show. Dur- The more recent charge was filed by ing the performance tile "doctor" would Stakes go down, canvas laced, behold the big top dome. workersinthe Broadway production. sell bottled medicine known as Sioux Wagon lines, small tents, the circus family home. A referee of the State Division of Place- Indian medicine, a cure for almost any- Flag goes up, chow is served, cookhouse invites. ment and Unemployment ruledthat thing, and to help sell it the "doctor" Hangers-on all about taking in the sights. Labor Stage, Inc., in its profit -making told how it was made by the Indians that Band a -playing, front door open, one hour to go enterprise of Pins and Needles, was not lived onthe western plains.The show Ballyhoo started, venders yelling, waiting for the show. entitled to the exemption of an educa- remained at Jansen for a week and In the alley, old clown alley, action all around, tional project, and that the corporation' netted close to $200.Their second stop Grease paint smelling, transformation, then is born a clown. would have to pay up about $5,000 on was Harbine.They made every little a $500,000 payroll.(Unemployment in- town along the way, staying one week in May I present the alley men, every one a star- surance tax law is retroactive in scope.) each. Felix Adler, Tad Tosky, Jerome and Polidor, The management is appealing the case, The six men who started this medicine Griebling, Anderson, Landolf and Horompo, contends Louis Schaffer, manager, pri- show in later years operated Campbell Anthony, Bedow, Jacobs, Prince and Saluto. marily to establish a precedent in the Bros.' Circus.For three years the little interpretation of the law as it effects med show worked the country, progress- Joseph, Bell, Wenzell, Kelly and Denaro, "educational"enterprises.Decisionis ing and growing with every performance. Valdo, Jung, Taylor, Chesty and H. Marco. expected within two weeks. The boys had not been on the road Lewis, Bangs, Flemm, Tripp and Cherter Barnett. If the referee's ruling is upheld, and long before they purchased a tent that Foley, LeClair, Kellems-all finest you ever met. that is probable, since Pins and Needles enabled them to show rainor shine. Ever ready to fill in and never at a loss has been ruled an equal competitor in Theirnext purchasethat meantso much to them was a team and wagon To do their very best to put the program across. the commercial field by other agencies, that carted them overtheir season's Jules Tumour, Danny Ryan, Moore and Tom Hart the corporation would still have recourse route.These purchases helped them to Heard the muffled bugle call that sadly meant depart. to the Court of Appeals. cut down expenses.They now slept Out on front ushers yelling, "Please show your check," in the tent instead of hotels or rooming Bugle sounding, ready all, now the opening spec. houses.At each stop they purchased Glittering; gleaming, spectacular; am I hypnotized? two bales of hay on which they slept on One deep breath, back in your seat, ambition realized. LOOK blankets. The show business wasa IN THE WHOLESALE struggle, but these young men loved Here they come, Arabian Knights, pages from your dreams. MERCHANDISE SECTION it. A cornucopia full of joy, a gift from heaven it seems. for the Wagon Show Under the stars the caravans like magic drift away, In 1898 they started their first wagon Leaving behind memories and promise of another ray. LATEST NOVELTIES,PRIZES PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES 111110W. It consisted only of acrobats, 64 The Billboard GENERAL OUTDOOR June 1, 1940 given JohnF.ReddyJr.,Ringling-BuffaloBill show for1896," StrattonRingling returned from Sarasota to her Barnum attorney, who will marry Eileenwrites, "and init appears a picture ofEvanston home a few days ago, bringing Dunn, daughter of Ringling vice-presi-the two plants with the names of thewith her Robert Ringling's children. ... dent and director Bill Dunn, on June 1.men in charge of that department. M. B.Here's one for the book: Raymond Mas- otttUtthe Op sey is playing the Davidson Theater, Mil- . . . Esma Wilson,the aerialist, droppedBailey was superintendent, C. C. Crowell in.So did Josie DeMott Robinson, thechief engineer and P. W. Herman chiefwaukee, for two days this week in Abe former topnotch equestrienne, who, atelectrician.Eight other names of thoseLincolnin.Illinois.Single sheet pro- an age which even she with her well-in the department were listed as fire-grams are being used.On the front is known candor hesitates to mention, ismen, searchlight men and helpers.I sawprogram of the show and at bottom a inn training models in the art of poise andthe show that season in Benton Harbor,notation, "Turn Over."On the reverse walking.. . . A note fromLondon cor-Mich., and the two units were used inis an ad of the Royal American Shows. respondent Edward Graves dated May 5the parade.As Mr. Butcher states, theWe suspect Sam Stratton had something Leonard Traube says that Maurice Colleano was unablenames of Buffalo Bill and Nate Salisburyto do with putting it over. to appear at the Palladium's gala per-were painted on them." formance tohelp thevarietyartists' The Whirl of Today benevolent fund owing to a snapped SUGAR'S DOMINO tendon inleft foot while throwing a (Continued from page 4) (Some War Stuff) pirouette somersault.Not expected toNotts From the make footballs out of any enterprise THE nation has been seeing a lot ofwork for about three months, that is not strictly on the level. So headlines lately on Lester P. Barlow, whatever has remained of burlesque is internationally famed explosive promoter Crossroads confined to the back alleys in the shoddy who has been trying to interest the U. S. By NAT GREEN part of town and unless something is Government in liquid oxygen. We first done about it there will it remain until met him about nine years ago thru his Ilartmann's FROM Hopkinsville, Ky., Paul Stadel-Gabriel blows his horn.

brother, Dick Wayne Barlow, who was man, ventriloquist, writes: "Your re- then managing wrestlers.Wonder what marks in a recent issue in regard to pup- There ought to be more men in bur- Dick, formerly of big tops, is doing now. Broadcast pet shows on a midway were very inter-lesque of the stamp of the doughty lit- Another brother act on a war theme AG 0 OD "They'll -Do -It -Every -Time"esting to me, and I believe a show oftlefeller who runsa Broadway girlie leaps to mind in the case of General cartoon would be a local newspaperthat type would click,as the familyshow.Like the others he sold himself Giraud, of the French Army, who waspouncing on a carnival company aftertrade would welcome some entertain-down the river to the boys who put up reportedcapturedbytheGermans.it has left town for having tolerated onment suitable for the entire family. Ven-the dough to keep the theaters going as General Giraud has a brother who headsits midway gaming devices alleged to betriloquist acts on carnivals are seldomlong as they have their way with the a radio program in Philadelphia; or did,objectionable or in violation of laws. appreciated, for several reasons.One isvending of what is laughingly referred at any rate, when we piloted a booker Not infrequently does such a thingthe people saw the 'Great So -and -So'toas merchandise.Butitisquite up there two years ago to appear onhappen. The latest instance brought todriving stakes for the banner line in theapparent that this burly operator felt Giraud's 15 -minute narrative stint. The morning and that night he is introducedthat hie soul was intact and one eve- guest -starring booker was none otherour attentionis an editorial that ap- ning not long ago he got so fed up with than George Hamid.It's a small world,peared in The Bloomington (Ind.) Tele-as 'Bergen's Only Rival' and then pro- phone on the front page, issue of May 21.ceeds to demonstrate with a dilapidatedthe spieling of the aisle salesman that to coin a phrase. dummy and an even more dilapidatedhetorethemikefrom thefilthy -

The heading, of a news -story type, reads, kicked him "Gambling Has Open Week in Blooming-line of patter that Bergen has nothingmouthed bellwetherand THIS paragraph from The Montrealton-Visiting Grifters Leave Here Sundayto worry about.I have had the idea forout of the theater.If we saw things Standardisworth retelling:"TheMuch the Richer," with the words, "Ansome time that one of the better classlike that happen a few more times we baseball game was at its height and soEditorial," immediately underneath it invent acts,nicely dressed, on a well -would have more hope for the future of Mon- lighted platform at the end of the mid-burlesque. was the international situation. parentheses. Quiteacontrast totheburlesque treal was meeting JerseyCity in the "Last week Bloomington suffered theway, with a good sound system, modernmanager with a conscience is one we official opener of the local season. Cham-visit of another carnival company," thepatter and a change of program each berlain was addressing the Houseof night would go over as a free act, butknow who combines, like a few other of editorial says, in part, "and as usual itwhere would you find a carnival ownerhis colleagues, the operating of shows Commons on the Norwegian campaign.turned out to be nothing less than a and theaters with the running of hotels. There were many of the 9,000 fans atweek in which professional gamblers hadwho would gamble on something likeThis bird manages in a not very subtle the game who awaited some word ofan 'open season' with hundreds of citi-that?" way to coerce performers working for what was happening in London.Altho . . . We can't agree with our correspondent zens and students as their victims. that a vent act would click as a free acthim to stop at hotels in which he has no newspaper editions had yet appearedOne I. U. student lost $45 at a gambling a financial interest.This is pretty bad atthe stadium,reportsspreadthatgame on the carnival grounds and an-on a carnival.There are many reasonsbut not unusual in the back alley of dramatic news had been announced These boys toldwhy such an act would be unsuitable, The tension was high, untilother student lost $35. which any carnival operator will recog-show business. But our friend goes fur- overseas. local friends about their experiences with ther.He is not content to confine his during a lull in the game the amplifyingthe so-called gambling games and theynize. The average carnival owner is will-high-pressure salesmanship to perform- systemblared:'Weinterruptforawere instructed to demand that theiring to gamble on any attraction thaters to whom it makes little difference moment to bring you some importantmoney be returned. The manager of thegives promise of increasing his revenue.where they stop for a week or two, but news.'The stands were hushed.Base-carnival refunded the cash to both theseAnd while he may overlook some goodhe forces chorus girls who earn hardly ball faded into the background as theboys but no doubt there were hundredsbets he usually has a pretty good ideaenough to keep body and soul together thousands listened.The announcer re-of men and women who dropped from $5of what is suitable and what is not.Ato stop at a hotel while they are playing sumed: 'This is of interest to all.Doto $25 at the 'games of chance' and thisgood vent act In a side show, yes; buta town in which they have theirhomesT not fail to miss the opening of Belmontmoney was taken out of town Sundaynot as a free act. When things like that happen whether Amusement Park.' " when the carnival left. or not one is sympathetic towardslabor "Saturday it was learned that the car- Noel Van Tilburg, Minneapolis oil manunions he yearns for an actors' organiza- 'DLO AND DOT CARLSON, the boxingnival management was considering theand circus fan, is enthusiastic over thetion strong enough to kick such a guy -R: fat girls, find themselves back in thestay of another week in Bloomington ascoming Aquatenial in his city, designeddown the sewer. money again."It looks like the smallerthe pickings had been excellent.Butto advertise the city and attract more Another esteemed exemplar of bur- shows arethe thing for independentnotice was served on the managementtourist trade."There will be attractionslesque showmanship of the 1940 school showmen." writes Flo."Over here wethat if the outfit stayed over anotherof all types," he writes, "and I have auses the whip on performers to make don't have to hold out for a high priceweek every gambler connected with thecontract to present a contest rodeo, op-them attend parties that are given to for our attraction to uphold the shows'outfit would be in jail before the weekerating under RAA regulations. We aredummies but which represent a flow of prestige.We are playing to the 'hoiwas out." featuring Gene Autry.I have also ar-dough into the cash till of a beer joint polloi' to good results. When we see the ranged to bring in three bands of plainsrun by him.And thereisthe gent old folding money on the table when we The editorial admitst that carnivalsIndians composed of Sioux, Gros Ven-who makes it impossible for a decent count up our night's receipts, it's a grandwithalleged"professionalgamblers"tures and Arakaras.This is a big prop-girl to work for him because every girl andgloriousfeeling." They'rewithwere not new to Bloomington, yet doesn'tosition because it will be necessary towho does must confer favors on the Bantly's All-American Shows. attack anybody but the carnival. Whatbuild an arena on the circus lot which"angels" who fly all around his house Writing about the late Henry B. Gen-about the law -enforcement officers?Ifwill hold approximately 10,000 seats andand even creep out of the cracks in the try in The Springfield (Mass.) Republi-such things objected to by the editorialwill be surrounded by canvas sidewalls.walls.But there is no purpose served can, Milton Danziger, of the Easternwere operated without law interference,Minneapolis has never had a contest.in yelling about this cute feller because States Exposition there, had the follow-why should the carnival be made therodeo and we hope, if successful, to makehe conforms more to type than the he- ing interesting things to say in his dogtarget of attack?The editorial mightthis an annual affair." roes of the other short stories in this column: "The Gentry brothers are ofhave reflected upon the local law -en- Van Tilburg, by the way, has just com-week's anthology. particular interesttodogists becauseforcement officers, but it was unfair topleted a contract with Zurah Temple of they were largely responsible for creat-attack the carnvial and not the onesShriners to furnish them their circuses Burlesque performers are helpless and ing the misconception, which exists inreally responsible for the operation ofin 1941, '42, '43 and '44, and he has ar-that is why we do not blame them one the minds of many today, that mongrelsthe alleged objectionable games. We areranged for Mrs. Edna Curtis to act in heriota for conditions in burlesque today. or mutts make better performing dogs.strongly opposed to juveniles being per-usual capacity for these four years. But they are helpless only as individuals Itisnot generally known that when but not as a class.Without people on mitted to play games on midways, but an animal trainer starts training dogswhy did the boys who were supposed the stage there can be no burlesque or for an animal act he has to have a largeto have lost so much money complain In spite of a tough weather break,even the abortion that uses its name in number to work with to find out theirto their local friends instead of making aRoyal American Shows had a satisfactoryvain.If somebody with courage. hon- adaptability. The old-time trainer foundreport to the law -enforcement officers?week in Cicero.On nights when theesty and the backing of responsible ele- purebreds too expensive, so he confined And how come it was not until Satur-weather was passably fair there were bigments in the show business were to ap- his efforts to dogs which he could secureday that "notice was served on the man-crowds on the midway and the shows gotply himself to this field he could clean from the public pounds or could buyagement that if the outfit stayed overan excellent play.In the past the largerit up in a short time.He would not for a few dollars.The present-day pub-another week every gambler connectedshows have avoided the territory imme-put it out of business, as claim bur- lic demands purebreds and the trainerswith the outfit would be in jail beforediately adjacent to Chicago, but chanceslesque operators who regard dirt and know it would be declasse to have athe week was out?" Did it take a wholeare Cicero or some near -by spot will beracketeering as indispensable to the per- performing group of mongrels.Some ofweek to learn that these so-called ob-on the annual route from now on. . petuation of the business.He would the better known purebred acts of today Wonder what thoseColeBros. -Clydeactually put a lost art back on its feet. are Christiansen's Great Danes, Pallen-jectionable games were being operated?Beatty cars in the Nickel Plate yards a decent livelihood t He would provide berg'sandWillieNecker's Doberman We are not in sympathy with carnivalssouth of Chicago are being overhauledamong tolerable surroundings for real Pinschers and the Oaudschmidt Poo- ob-for! . . . Hazel Cotter, aerialist, soonperformers. He would create opportuni- dles." thattoleratedevicesconsidered will join her husband, Whitey Harris, inties for managers who are sincerely in-

jectionable by local authorities, or which are unlawful, but if they are permittedNew York.Harris is with the Jimmieterestedin running clean shows and THE last time 'Burns O'Sullivan wasto operate without interference by theLynch unit in the Goodrich exhibit athe would help all allied fields of show . . Sam heard from he was putting out a newlocal authorities, then newspapers havethe New York World's Fair. business by opening up channels of sup- show, Royal Circus, with New Rochelle,their guns aimed in the wrong directionGiuskin, of the Goodman Wonder Shows,ply for radio, films and cafes searching a visitor on the RAS lot. . . . Arthureagerly for new talent that now has so N. Y., the opening stand. . . That waswhen they editorially attack such shows. L. B. Greenhaw, of Cole Bros.' Circus, Hopper is too far away from New Yorkfew places to germinate.There's a job t t City this week to attend the farewellwaiting for somebody.Not a soft job. around town... That big cigarbelongs t to Art Lewis, of Art Lewis Shows. A HAL E. STRATTON verifies the state-bachelor dinner to be tendered John F.Not a very lucrative one at the outset. nice nickel to anyone who finds him ment made in this pillar recentlyReddy Jr., of the Ringling show, Wednes-But a corker for a young man looking without a stogie. Reminds us of a crack:by 0. J. Butcher that Buffalo Bill hadday.Probably just as well, for the din-for a future; who doesn't care. about What a five -cent cigar needs (in certaintwo portable light plants in 1899, andner is being given by the Society for thehours; loves a good fight: possesses in- parts of Europe, not mentioning names,that on one was painted the name ofCommemorationofThose Who Onceherent decency but is shrewd and prac- you understand) is a good country.... ABuffalo Bill and on the other the nameWere Bachelors, and Art doesn't want totical enough to fight at their own game flock of circusers will turn out for theof Nate Salisbury. do anything that might jeopardize histhe men who have made burlesque what May 29 bachelor dinner which will be "I have the, official route book of thebachelor standing. . . . Mrs. CharlesIt is today. Who is going to apply? June 1, 1940 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 65 Barnum Letters Discovered ing, etc.The union sees that all con- I Don't Like ditions in the contract are lived up to. BRIDGETON, N.J., May 25.- Two7natetiat original letters of Phineas T. Barnum Pay in Pesos A Blue Big Top have been added to the circusiana col- Allperformers working Mexicoare lection of Jacob B. Jones, of Philadel-Putection gateau paid in pesos but receive an amount By SAMUEL J.BANKS phia.The letters were discovered by equivalent to their stipulated salary in NEW YORK, May 25.-I caught theMajor W. Griffin Gribbel, a friend ofA Free Service for Readers dollars. In other words, a performer who Ringling-Barnum circus in PhiladelphiaJones, while he was searching for an- goes to work here for $100 per week will and visited with Fred and Ella Bradna,tiques in a New England farm house. HE facilitiesofTheBillboard's receive about 600 pesos or whatever the George W. Smith, Merle Evans, ChiefThe letters were written in longhand by TMaterial Protection Bureau may be exchange rate calls for. From his salary John Brice, Fred DeWolfe, Ed and JennieBarnum and one was dated from Bar- used by any reader who wishes to es- the performer must pay the union2 Rooney, Roland Butler, Frank (Admiral)num's American Museum in New York tablish the priority of ideas and ma- per cent.There are no other taxes. Braden among other old timers.Hadon October14, 1881. terial that do not fall within the scope There is nothing difficult about living not seen the Big Show, under canvas, in of the U. S. Copyright Office in Wash- up to these regulations, but the joker is five years and it was interesting to note ington.In making use of the service getting a booking.Ironically, there are the numerous changes as to size, equip-NEW ORLEANS VILLAGE the following procedure must be fol- plenty of hotels, night clubs and theaters ment, etc. (Continued from, page 4) lowed: in Mexico City, with a fair percentage Two poles have been eliminated fromTodd wisely decided to combine all three Place a full description of the employing talent of some sort, and as the big top, which is dark blue andoftheproductionsintoonewith idea or material in a sealed en- far as can be detected no animosity is sidewalls a roseate color: consequently,short intermissions.He didn't fool the velope. held by Mexicans against American per- the show ispresented in three rings,folks into believing that's what they'll On the face of the envelope write formers.The trouble is a combination there being no stages. see all season, but had his lieutenants ex- your signature, your permanent of lack of knowledge on the part of op- address and any other information erators here on how to contact American Personally, I don't like the dark blueplain over the loud -speaker system that you deem necessary. and roseate big top.It isn't circusy,each represents a separate bill presented Attach the sealed packet to a talent and the tough attitude of patrons. and if the management's idea in "color-on the big outdoor stage, the Absinthe letter asking that it be registered Some believe that this latter condition ing"it was to make it more artistic,House, New Orleans Restaurant, Carrie's in The Billboard's Material Pro- would easily be overcome if good Ameri- that purpose has been forLa Do Bust Inn, etc.Last year's cen- can shows were brought in, but a lack defeated, tralized stage on "Bowling Green" was tection Bureau, and send them of initiative seems to have things bogged it is gloomy despite the spotlights and both, together with return post- down. the other lighting effects.How muchscrapped and the stretch replaced by age, to Elias E. Sugarman, The brighter and more cheerful the top wouldhundreds of long backless benches seat- Billboard'sMaterialProtection Floor -Show Talent be if it were the regulation white, withing in the nabe of 5,000, with a fair area Bureau, 6th Floor, Palace Theater El Patio, one of the finest clubs here, poles painted white with red trimmings,for standing room.Show can also be Building, New York City. isat present employing mostly native or with light -blue poles.Such a topviewed from the bar and eat spots. Space talent. would make a grouchy person feel likewas at a premium at the getoff and the Upon receipt, the packet will be However, Vicente Miranda, the an optimist, even on a cloudy day, andcrowds stayed with it for the two-hour dated and filed away under your name. owner,isbringinginRositaOrtega, on a day of uninterrupted sunlight-duration and trailed out beaming. The Billboard takes every reasonable pre- Vicente Gomez and the Stadlers soon. caution to safeguard packets submitted for During the heavier tourist seasonin well, the grouchy individual would be Du Barry Brown, which opened the registration, but does not assume any lia- July and August, Miranda anticipates transformedinto a radiant soul. Ashow, features sepian talent and is a bility in connection with same. using more American talent. Floor shows circus,if anything, is a down-to-earthsizzler for speed. There's a mixed line are employed nightly in the Tap Room kind of show.It cannot be clothed inof20 with vocal backgrounds carried of the Hotel Reforma but usually with the habiliments of grand opera and stillout by 10 boys and 10 girls on the stage'stheir rackets. Surrounding set is similarMexican talent, the management figur- be circusy. balconies.The St. Elmo Johnson choirto that which is in a famous sector ofing that tourists would rather have na- Auto trucks and tractors have crowdeddrew terrific attention in this swiftlyOrleans, the Vieux Carre.Details aretiveentertainment. Thesituationat out draft horses with the Big Show.paced starter,as did rhythmiss Anncarried out to the point where deco-other hostelries and clubs is pretty much This is as it should be, in this mechan-Lewis and the lightning-7eggedBerryrators have put in a tree with genuinethe same. Many of them would no doubt ized age, and makes for economy andBrothers (3) steppers. Spanish moss.Food in the restaurantshire American talent if they knew what speed.And yet one can't dress a truck The Sazerac portion, which produces ais prepared in true N. 0. fashion by actu-they were buying. and make it look like a horse.In thisfine singing combo in baritone Markaltasting and isabout the same as cock-eyed, jassmaniacal agein whichPlant and soprano Ruby Mercer andservedat Antoine's or Arno's in the Abraham Castro, only agent in Mexico mortals are existing, mechanized "stream- CrescentCity.Puffed CitydealingwithAmericantalent, impressiverumbadancingled by potatochips,claims the big field here is in the thea- lining" may expedite the handling andCarlos andCarita,openswithastrictly an Antoine product, are served moving of a great circus, but oh, howflash of the 16 Rasch beeuts in pinkhere. ters, but they only for names with which it robs it of its poetry!And speakingcostumes revealing blue inners. They're the publicis acquainted.Castro and of the handling and moving of a giant There is a big spread of peep shows,Fustenberg,impresarioattheFolies circus, the Ringling Bros.' and James A.tops in a point dance agamst a back-and side fare, most of them not readyBergere Theater, brought Sally Rand and Bailey's Barnum & Bailey circuses sel-ground of eight showgirls fitted out inon Friday. Among them are the X -RayCo. into that house seven weeks ago at dom lost a stand in the days before thefairylike garb.The Plant -Mercer songs,Girl, Headless Woman, Venus on Halfa 5 -peso top. Miss Rand is set another auto, truck and tractor supplanted theeffectively complemented by the stageShell, Wynn's Believe It or Nuts Museum,three weeks. Castro says he can guaran- horse. groupings,are Gone Withthe WindKissing Meter, all free. tee an American act four weeks' work in (Georgia is not so far from Louisiana at Ticket men and other personnel areMexico City and a week in Monterrey, Of course, I missed James A. Whalen,that!) and It Wouldn't Be Love. Towarddressed in natty tan trousers, blue coatsand eight weeks if the act clicks. who for so many years was superintend-the finish they're brought on the stageand tan felt hats with polka-dot bands. ent of canvas with the Ringling Bros.in a showy carriage drawn by a pair ofThere are four principal entrances, three Singers such as Grace Moore, Deanna But Jimmy is 80 now and he takes thingswhite steeds amid a fanfare of Dixie. of which have steady grinds.Main en-Durbin, Bing Crosby and Jeanette Mac- leisurely in Wisconsin in the summer Mardi Gras Frolic is a m,,dnighter fortrance opposite Todd's Streets of ParisDonald are heavy favorites down here, and in Florida in the winter. the stay -ups, stags and wanderers, com-and Dancing Campus has an effectivealong with Shirley Temple and Laurel I met my former colleague, John C.bining principals of the other layoutsSouthern belles stage motif with threeand Hardy. Castro is dickering to bring Kelley, retired circus adjuster, in Phila-plus Muriel Page, who has moth propseye -appealing girls working thereon inMiss Moore toMexicoinSeptember. delphia.He was calling on his friendand opens with a few twirls, then doesshifts.Nate Eagle is director of frontsName bands in the States would make Chief Brice.Kelley and I were togetheran undress by having her wings clippedand ballyhoo and a principal aid to Todd.plenty of money here, but due to the on the Sig Sautelle, Frank A. Robbinsby a huge simulated candle. American Federation of Musicians' frown and Kit Carson shows.Kelley is living Soft blue Whether people are from New Erleans,on Mexican bands entering the U.S. the at Hotel King,I also met Freddie Ben-spot for this flame terp and pretty niceNew Orleans or N'Awlins, they're gonnaMexican musicians' union would have for the body fans, as who isn't one thesego for this village. That means you -allto be shown a very good reason why ham, founder of the Circus Saints anddays? It's Carrie Finnell, the bosom-and you, suh. Sinners' Club, and some of his friends, Leonard Traube it should let the bars down to U.S. with whom I motored back to New York.shaking songstress from the burly ranks, and Sam (Dixie) Abbott. orks. whostoppedtheshow withherI When I was contracting press agent Whole Mexican picture can be summed with the R -B show Freddie was theWouldn't Do That If I Were You. Ben up as a very fruitful market for "millionaire" reporter on the old NewDova was given two spots with his con-MEXICO WANTS NAMES names tort-equilibristic-knockaboutstuff, the (Continued from page 4) in almost any field of entertainment. York World. first with his prop lamp post and the But for performers whose popularityis second with the post shrouded by acan dollar, this entire cash outlay forconfined tothe U.S.,itremainsa the performer comes to about $10. problem of contacting the proper parties nude statue, which lends itself to in- The booker or agent handling the act,to handle the business end. Duke Drukenbrod Places teresting opportunities for hanging cane,however, must post a 250 -peso bond at Side Show on Endy Bros. clothing, etc. the border for each person.This is Architecture and touches on stage andabout $40 and is returnable provided the CANTON, 0., May 25.-Sterling (Duke)thruout village feature grills workasso-money does not have to be used by the Rolled Stockings Are Drukenbrod,side-showmanager,lastciated with the French quarter in Newgovernment to bring these people back Orleans. Old Absinthe House is a replica Nudity in Nova Scotia season with Cole Bros.' Circus, informedof the historic spot on Bourbon streetinto the U. S. should the show or act be The Billboard representative here thatwhere Jean Lafite and Pierre Surget,stranded. The 25 pesos for union mem- ST. JOHN, N. B., Can., May 25.-Con- he placed his newly framed side show bership entitles the act to full protection cealed among a lot of wordage ina on Endy Bros.' Shows and that it is un-the legendary pirates, planned many ofagainst an unexpected layoff, show fold - new book issued by the Nova Scotia der the management of L. D. Hall. censor board is a clause imposing a Drukenbrod said he would not be The Cincinnatiof- 8100 fine on any theater operator who with the show, but for the next several field so state; date of allows a woman or girl to go on his weeks would devote his time to special fices of The Billboard enteringit and first stage without stockings of full length. outdoor promotions in Eastern Ohio. have on file thousands Among other clauses are: Children connection and capac- 10 and under are prohibited from en- of biographies of mem-Rival:PI/desity;other connections tering any theater at any time with- bers of the amusement out parents, which if enforced would Wiziarde Circus Begins and capacitiesand give Saturday and after -school busi- WESTMORELAND, Kan., May 25.-The professionandallied lengthofeachcon- ness a severe wallop; any theater man- Wiziarde Trades Day Circus, managed by fields. Not a week passes that this ager or operator is subject to instant Jack 0. Wiziarde, opened here May 23, nection to date (mention years if arrest without a warrant for even the using five free acts, 10 concessions, one biographical file is not drawn upon possible); married or single; if mar- slightest of infractions-such as an pay show, kiddie ride, a calliope and p. -a. for data of people who have passed exit light going out suddenly and system with a merchants' hook-up. Show ried, give wife's name and state if not being immediately noticed. moves on three trucks. on.If you are not represented in she is active in amusement business; Another provision slaps a $100 li- this file please send to The Billboard cense on all vaude and revue shows ifmarried previously,give names, offered with or without pictures. This 1,;" BiographicalEditor, 25-27 :r' Opera dates, etc.; names and ages of chil- altho the theaters are now paying pro- r0- LOOK Place, Cincinnati, 0., the following hibitive licenses and taxes. =efts are IN THE WHOLESALE dren if any; names and addresses of being made to have the objectionable MERCHANDISE SECTION data about yourself: parents;namesoffraternaland clauses eliminated.As is they con- stitute a continual threat to operators. for the Name; age; place and date of birth; business organizations you belong to; Leading in the fight for elimination LATEST NOVELTIES, PRIZES home address; number of years in date of furnishing data and your is Joe Franklin, of St. John, pioneer PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES vaudefilm circuit promoterofthe amusement business, or if in allied signature. maritime provinces. 66 The Billboard GENERAL OUTDOOR June 1, 1940 Lehr, Raynor (Hofbrau) Lawrence, Mass., nc.Roberts, Kiki (Club 15)Phila, no. Leigh, Lester (Primrose) Newport, Ky., cc. Roberts, Beverly (Oriental) Chi,t. Leon & Mace (Walton) Phila, nc. Robinson Twins (Gibson) Cincinnati, nc. Leonard, Eddie (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, no.Rock & Dean (Venice) Auburn, N. Y., h. Cash in on this New Money Maker\Le Quorne Dancers (Sevin') NYC, c. Rodriguez(Montparnasse)NYC,nc. LeRoy, Del (Frontenac) Detroit, nc. Roecker, Eddie (Palumbo's) Phila, nc. BE FIRST IN YOUR CITY OR TOWN Leslies (Hungaria) NYC, nc. Rolanda & Verdita (Vine Garden) Chi, nc. Lester, Jerry (La Martinique) NYC, nc. Rollickers Trio (Sagamore) Rochester, N. Y.,h. Hawaiian)San Completeoutfits,including Levernz, Clarence (Broad -Lincoln) Columbus,Ronald & Roberta (Royal 0.,11. Francisco, nc. 1,000 newspapers. Lewis, "Hank" Henry (Matteoni's) Stockton,Rosalean & Seville (Ambassador) NYC, h. Calif., nc. Rosini, Paul (Rainbow Room) NYC, nc. Now Ready for Shipment. Lewis, H. Kay, & Hollywood Varieties (MainRoth, Joe (Lake Merritt) Oakland, Calif., h. St. Club) Detroit, nc. Roth -Verdun Jitterbugs (Hi Hat) Chi, nc. WE HAVE THE BEST AND Lewis, Ralph (Arabian Gardens) Columbus,Royce, Rosita (White Way Casino) World's G., nc. Fair, NYC. Lind, Christina (Monte Carlo) NYC, nc. Rugel, Yvette (Sawdust Trail) NYC, nc. LOWEST PRICED EQUIPMENT Lisa, Mona (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. Russell, Mabelle (Brown Derby) NYC, nc. WIRE- Lit, Bernie (Eldorado) Wildwood, N. J., h. Russel, Bob (Walton) Phila, h. For Immediate Operation! Litz, Angie (Primrose) Newport, Ky., nc. or WRITE Lloyd, George (Brevoort) NYC, h. S Lolita, & Hamilton (Venice) Phila, re. Sailors, Three (Stanley)Pittsburgh,t. TODAY Long, Walter (Beverly Hills) Newport, Ky.,cc.St. Clair, Silvia (Le Ruban Bleu) NYC, nc. PHONE: HARrison 7799 Send For Price List Lord, Ed (Brown Derby) NYC, nc. St. Clair, June (Hi Hat) Chi, no. Lorraine, Billy (Gay 90's)NYC, nc. Salazar, Carlos(El Chico) NYC, no. Louise & Mitchell (Boulevard Tavern) Elm-Sanoff, Vera (Brevoort) NYC, h. hurst, L.I.,nc. Scott, Margaret (St. Moritz) NYC, h. Lucien & Ashour (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. Seymour, Dan (Hi Hat) Chi, nc. Lucky Girls, Six (Ohio Villa) Cleveland, no. Shaver,Buster,Olive & George(Walton) Lucky Sisters (Kit Kat) NYC, nc. Phila, h. Lupino, Rita (St. Regis) NYC, h. Shaw, Diana (Primrose) Newport, Ky., CC. 1132 SO. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. ILuRains, Patsy (Hi -Hat) Chi, nc. Shea & Raymond (Chicago) chi, t. Lynne, Don & Betty(606)Chi,nc. Sheridan, Nora (Gay '90s) NYC, nc. Lynne, Royce & Vanya (Royale) Detroit, no.Shields, Ella (Sawdust Trail) NYC, no. Lyons, George (Lyric) Indianapolis, t. Shirner Twins (Bowery) Detroit, nc. Shore, Willie (Hi Hat) Chi, nc. Hamid-Morton Show in Montreal M Shyrettos (Roxy) NYC, t. McCabe, Sara Ann (Hurricane) NYC, nc. Sidell,Bob,Trio(BeverlyHills)Newport, McCormic, Mary (Hi Hat) Chi, nc. Ky.,cc. McFarland, Frankie (Gallant's) NYC, nc. Siegal, Al, & Joan Merrill (State) NYC, t. Seen by 78,000;Gross Up 10GMcGee, Truly, Girls (Beverly Hills) Newport,Siegfried (Winter Wonderland) World's Fair, Ky.. cc. NYC. MONTREAL, May 25. - AttendanceMemorial Hospital on Wednesday en-McHugh, Lila (Gangplank) NYC, nc. Silvio & Melba (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. joyed performances by Torrelli's dog andMack, Ernie (Nut) NYC, nc. Slim & Slam (Senator)Phila,h. records for an indoor circus were rung MacMahon, Larry (Caravan) NYC, nc. Smith, Roger, & Eddy (Lyric) Indianapolis, t. upfor this city by the Hamid-Mortonpony circus, Billy Pape, Helen Reynolds'Maddux, Frances (Herlequin) NYC, nc. Smith, Cyril (Capitol) Washington, D. C., t. Circus Co. during its engagement at theSkaters. Hanneford'scomedy camel,Madera, Nedra (Gaucho) NYC, nc. Snell, Kay (St. Regis) NYC, h. Forum May 4-11(Sundayexcepted)Demnatitumblers,ChesterBarnett,Madison, Rudy (Bill's Gay '90s) NYC, nc. Southern Sisters (Schroeder) Milwaukee, h. under sponsorship of the Shriners ofKinko, Charlie Young and C o.,Mallory, Mickey (Cinderella) NYC, no. Borth, David (Bal Tabarin) NYC, nc. totaledRice -Davidson Trio, Florenz Trio andMansell, Margie(Imperial)Detroit,nc. Spencer & Foreman (Cocoanut Grove) Boston, KarnakTemple. Attendance Mara & Marilynn (Park Central) NYC, h. nc. 78,000 and the gross was $28,000, toppingHerb Taylor Troupe. Same night, birth-Marcus, Dr. Arthur (885)Chi, no. Standish, Helen (Park Central) NYC, h. last season's by about $10,000. day anniversary ofDoris Hanneford,Marines, Singing (Palmer House) Chi, h. Stanley, Irene (Le Poissonier) NYC, re. equestrienne,wascelebratedpubliclyMarquis, Magician (Reita) Washington, N. C.,Stanley, Allan (Music Hall) NYC, t. Because of the show's success, Williamwhen Wray presented a huge bouquet of 29-30;(Carolina)Elizabeth City June1;Starr, Judy (Chicago) Chi,t. Wray, chairman of the Shrine circus (Richards) Ahoskie 2-3; (Capitol) Hancock,Stone, Gary (Palmer House) Chi, h. committee, said he had signed a two-yearflowers following the riding act. N. Y.. 8. t. Stwart, Peggy (Weylin) NYC, h. Marlynn & Michael (Rainbow Grill) NYC, no.Sutherland, Ann (Hi Hat) Chi. nc. (1941 and '42) contract with the Forum Marne (606) Chi, no. Swann, Russell (Park Plaza) St. Louis, h. managementand Bob Morton. Maurice & Cordoba (Bali)Phila, no. Swing Caps, Eight (Lookout House) Coving- Altho the latespring weather wasGreat Bright Way Chalks Marshall, Jackie (Lookout House) Covington, ton, Ky., nc. Ky., no. Swingaroos, The (Beverly Hills) Newport, Ky., generallycool,the sun favored goodOkeh Biz at Pa. Stands Martin, Tony (Paramount) NYC, t. turnouts. Attendance on Friday rose to Mavis, Joan & Connie (606)Chi, ne. CC. 8,700 and hit tops the following after- CECIL, Pa., May 25.-Great Bright WayMax & Gang (Capitol) Washington, D. C., t. noon with more than 10,000. AdmissionShows wound up their third week inMazzone & Abbott (Palumbo's) Phila, nc. Tamara (Riviera) Fort Lee, N. J., nc. Scale was 25 cents for ohildren; 50 cents,Pennsylvania territory since coming inMel-Ody (Lookout House) Covington, Ky., nc.Taylor, Johnny (Dizzy) NYC, nc. Mignon & Marilynn (Caravan) NYC, nc. Tharpe, Rosetta (Cotton) NYC, nc. 75 cents and $1 for boxes. from the South here on May 18 to fairMiles, Jackie (Little Rathskeller) Phila, nc. Tip, Tap & Toe (Cotton) NYC, nc. Special promotions with clowns andbusiness for the stand when weather per-Miller, Foie (Paddock) Miami Beach, Fla., nc.Tondeleyo & Lopez (Leon & Eddie's) NYC, no. mitted, reports Tommie Richards. ShowsMiranda, Carmen (Versailles) NYC, nc. Top Hatters (Astor) NYC, h. Joe Basile's band on trolley car and Mirth & Mack (Roosevelt) New Orleans, h. Torres & Moya (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. radio spots on Minty's. toothpaste sportspresented a neat appearance and allMoana (Lexington) NYC, h. Torres, Magola & Louis (Embassy) Phila, broadcasts,alsoArtDeutsch'sgoodequipment has been repainted and plentyMontes, Monna (Rainbow Room) NYC, nc. Trinkler, Alfred (New Yorker) NYC, h. publicity job, greatly aided in the build-of illumination prevails.ManagementMoore, Diana (Colosimo's) Chi, no. Tufts, Sonny (20th Century) Phila, nc. has been receiving many compliments onMorris,Beth(ClubBaldwin)Hagerstown, up. Md., nc. V Inmates of the Shriners' Hospital forthe line-up. Morris, Chet, Mirth & Mystery Show (Gratis)Valentine, Ann (Primrose) Newport, Ky., nc. Crippled Children and the Children's Staff has John Gecoma and Ray Barnes, Campton, Ga., t. Valley & Lynne (Vienna Grill) Montreal, Que., Mountaineers, The (Beverly Hills) Newport, ne. manager; Mrs. Hazel Barnes, secretary - Ky., cc. Van & Allen (Lookout House)Covington. Ky.,nc. treasurer; Paul Bish, lot man; TommieMoy, Tiara (Kelly's) Cincinnati, nc. Vanettes, Five (Wonder Bar) Cincinnati, no. Richards, mail man and The BillboardMura, Corinna (Biltmore) NYC, h. Varone, Joe, & Three Sparklettes(Benny's Bee Kyle Triple Repeater Murphy, Dean (Chez Paree) Cht,t. Chateau) Hornell, N. Y., nc. sales agent; Tom Hall, transportationMurray,Arthur,Dancers (EssexHouse)Vaughan, Virginia (Cocoanut Grove) Boston, In N. O.; Four -Week Date manager. NYC, h. no. Concessions:Cookhouse, L. C. Heck,Murray, Steve (Parkway) NYC, nc. Vaughn, Nancy (Barney Gallant's) NYC, no. NEW ORLEANS, May 25.-Bee Kyle, Murray, Jan(Ernie's)NYC, nc. Vaughn, George (Gay '90s) NYC. nc. high fire diver and universal titlist win-owner; Mike Lucas, manager; JimmieMusic Hall Girls (Stamp's) Phila, nc. Venezia. Chi/vita (Caravan) NYC, no. Davis, griddle; Mel Morgan and Tex Wells, Vera, Joe (Congress) Chi, h. ner in The Billboard's Favorite Outdoorwaiters; Sam Russell, kitchen. Long Range N Verne & Evelyn (Kelly's) Cincinnati, nc. Performer Contest, is the only act ever to Negrette, George (La Conga) NYC, nc. Vernon, Evelyn & Jimmy (La Martinique) play Pontchartrain Beach here on threeShooting Gallery, Roy Barnes, owner; BillNellor, Bob (Mt. Royal) Montreal, Que., h. Parker, agent.B. B. Shooting Gallery,Nelson,June & Kay(AmbassadorWest) NYC, 11c. different occasions. Mrs. Hazel Barnes, owner -manager; Tom- Chi, h. Her act, which was originally booked Cigaret Gallery, AlNewell & Steger (Warwick) NYC. h. Wade, Bill & Betty (Book -Cadillac) Detroit, h. mie Richards, agent. Nichols, Les (Ripley's Believe -It -or -Not)Waldron, Jack (Brown Derby) NYC, ne. for two weeks, has been held over forand Em Trevaridey,owners;Lumis World's Fair. NYC. two additional weeks until June 1.Dur-Daniels, agent. Swinging Ball, Earl Thom-Nixon & Andree (Village Barn) NYC, no. ing her engagement Park General Man-ston. Bingo, E. F. Reed, owner; Ted Nel-Nonchalants, Three (Beverly Hills) Newport, ager Harry J. Batt reports that big busi- Ky., CO. son and Harry Ross, agents.Ball games,Norman, Karyl (Frontenac) Detroit, nc. ness increase has been registered. Doc Cook, owner;Harry Fernia, TimNovelties, Four (Venice)Phila,re. WALTER DARE WAHL White and Bessie Wilson, agents. Palm-Nunn, Claire (St. Francis) San Francisco, h. stand, Madam Ewan. Hatchie 0 Bill O'Brien Presents istry O'Connell, Helen (Pennsylvania) NYC, h. Billy Rose's Aquacade Hibenan has three concessions. Pop corn,Oehman, Rita & Ed (Strand) NYC, t. Thrill -Oddity Layout Carl Cartwright, owner; H. S. Skeens,Old New York Quartette (Hunter's) NYC,re. GateInternational Exposition, agent.Candy apples, Paul Mitchell. Ortega, Helen (El Chico) NYC, nc. Golden REVERE BEACH, Mass., May 25.-W. J. Cries & Olga (Arcadia) Phila, nc. San Francisco, Calif. (Bill) O'Brien is under way here for his Rides: Ferris Wheel, L. C. Heck, owner;Osborne, Phil (Gay '90s) NYC, no. seventh straight year with a thrill -curioMike Whor, foreman; Bobby Heck, tickets.Owen Sisters (Barium) Detroit, h. Wallace, Babe (Southland) Boston, nc. CompanySwings,CarlCartwright, owner;BusOwen & Perko (Colony) Chi, nc. Walton & O'Rourke (Strand) NYC, t. bill labeled Show of Thrills. Vance, foreman; Dick Marshall, tickets. Wanda & Collins (Bal Tabarin) NYC, nc. includes Sunshine Dog Troupe, featuring Page, Lucille (Roxy) NYC, t. Ward & Van (Earle) Washington, D. C., t. "Bing Crosby"; Tony Ruscigna, iron jaw Shows: Bob Young's Minstrels.MorePaige & Parker (Westminster) Boston, nc. Ware, Dick (Saks Show Bar) Detroit. c. and body stab: Don Durand, magic andshows and rides are to be added for cele-Paley, Nellie(Gallant's) NYC, nc. Warner, Jack & Jill(Harry's New Yorker) emcee; Olga Sondoz, headless girl; Mme.brations which begin early in June. Paley, Nellie (Gallant's) NYC, no. Chi, nc. Pancho & Dolores (La Martinique) NYC, no.Watson, Eunice (Steve's) NYC, nc. Bernard(Louis Sohlossburg and Co.), Parker & Daniels (St. Regis) NYC, h. Welch, Roberta (Mayflower) Akron, h. mentalists; Musical Samson, playing with Parker, Eddie (Gay '90s) NYC, no. Wells,Billy, & Four Fays (State)Norfolk. whiskybottles,waterglasses,saw, Parks, Eddie (Brown Derby) NYC, nc. Va., t. kitchen utensils, etc.; Nils Nelson, rub-ROUTES Parks', Frances, StreamlinedFigurettesWences (Expo-Folies Bergere) San Francisco. (Continued from page 20) (Martin's Tavern) Lima, 0., ne. Wencil, Ray (Faust) Peoria,Ill.,nc. ber -skin man; Mlle. Zudella, blade box;Kellerman, Mimi (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. Patterson, Trent (Chateau Moderne) NYC, nc.White, Eddie (Colosimo's) Chi, nc. Boris, scaffold. Kemper, Charles (Lyric) Indianapolis,t. Peerce, Jan (Music Hall) NYC, t. White, Lawrence (Ambassador) NYC, h. Floyd Woolsey's "'Gangbusters" com-Kerr, Jack (Essex House) NYC, h. Peters Sisters (Ball) Phila, nc. White Twins (Roosevelt) Jacksonville, Fla., h. pany is in the annex.Taylor's WaterKersten, Derle, Dancers (Hi Hat) Chi, nc. Pickett, Rollie & Vernon (Edgewater Beach)Wicke, Gus (Gay '90s) NYC, nc. Show and burlesque production by BennyKing, Charlie (Gag '90s) NYC, nc. Chi, h. Wilde, Bobby (Cocoanut Grove) Boston, ne. Knapp, Margie (Brown) Louisville, h. Pinkus, Bobby (265) San Francisco, nc. Wilkins, Dorothy (New Yorker) NYC, no. Ford are due to open soon on south Ploski. Joseph (Brown Derby) NYC, nc. Willie, West & McGinty (Palladium) London, end, with construction started.Ford Princess & Willie (Onesta) Canton, 0., h. mh. Landi, Maria (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. Winter Sisters (Latin Quarter) Boston, nc. runsa Boston booking agency andLane, Mitzi(1523)Phila, nc. TaylorIswell known in water field.Lang & Lee (Show Box) Seattle, nc. Rabiner, Charlie (Cafe Society) NYC.. nc. Wintor, Ruth (Caravan) NYC, nc. O'Brien reported his Rocket rideisLanier, Jeannie (Roxy) NYC, t. Rascha & Mirka (Le Ruben Bleu) NYC, no. Wolfe, Lorna (Tower) Kansas City, Mo., t. continuing to get high grosses, secondLa Playas Dancers (Colony Club) Chi, nc. Ray,Iris(Cinderella)NYC, nc. Wood, Barry (Paramount) NYC, t. Lassen, Sigrid (El Morocco) NYC, nc. Raye & Naldi (Riviera) Fort Lee, N. J., nc. Woodall. Harold (Weylin) NYC, h. only to Cyclone. La Toure, Nita (Red Gables) Indianapolis, nc.Reece, Gay (Cinderella) NYC. nc. Woods, Toni (Chateau Moderns) NYC, nc. Laurie, Jack (Club 47) NYC, nc. Reyes, Raul & Eva (Waldorf-Astoria) NYC, h.Woods & Bray(ChezMaurice)Montreal, Rhodes, Sylvia(NetherlandPlaza)Cincin- Que.,c. LaVerne, Daisy (Dizzy) NYC, nc. nati, h. Woods, Johnny (State) Norfolk, Va., t. Lavery, Kay (1523) Phila, no. Rhodes. Carol (Mt. Royal) Montreal, Que.. h.Woods, Barbara (St. Regis) NYC, h. LOOK TO_ La Vola, Don, & Carlotta (Street Celebration)Rhythm Rockets (Capitol) Washington, D.C.,t.Woodsons, Four(Jefferson) St. Louis, h. IN 'THE WHOLESALE Raton, N. M., 27 -June 1. Richey, Jean (Alpine Village) Cleveland, nc. Wright Jr., Cabins, (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. Lawrence, Paula (Le Ruban Illeu) NYC, nc.Richman, Harry (Chez Paree) Chi, nc. Wyle, Larry (Old Roumanian) NYC, no. MERCHANDISE SECTION Lawrence, Lucille (Paddock) Atlantic City, nc.Rickson, George (Chateau Moderne) NYC, nc. for the Lazier, Frieda (Blue Lantern) Detroit, nc. Rijos, Luls (Havana -Madrid) NYC, nc. Y Leary. Johnny (Open Door) Phila., nc. Ring, Blanche (Diamond Horseshoe) NYC, nc.Yost, Ben, New Yorkers (Roxy) NYC, t. LATEST NOVELTIES,PRIZES Leckvold, Magician (Palace) Duncan, Okla.,Ring, Ruby (Earle) Washington, D. C., t. Yost's,Ben,EightWhiteGuards (Villa 29;(Rialto) Chickashaw 30;(Aztec) Enid Moderns) Chi, nc. PREMIUMS AND SPECIALTIES 31; (Poncan) Ponca City, June 3; (Melba)Rios, Rosita (La Conga) NYC, nc. Youngman, Henny (Bali) Phila, nc. Guthrie 4,t. Roberts & Farley (New Yorker) NYC, h. June 1, 1940 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 67 Imperial: E. Peoria, Ill. CARNIVAL Jones, JohnnyJ.,Expo.:Pittsburgh,Pa. Joyland: Livermore, Calif. (Routes are for current week when no datesKaus Expo.: Perth Amboy, N. .1. NEW"R CATALOG IS READY are given.In some instances possibly Kaus, W.E.:West Haverstraw,N.Y. mailing points are listed.) Keystone Modern: Greensburg, Pa. It's just chuck full of new itemsatthe lowest prices. The flashiest and latest merchandise Kline's Greater: Cornersville, Tenn.; Chapel from all corners of the earth. Alamo Expo.: Walsenburg, Colo. Hill 3-8. CONCESSIONERS All-American Expo.: Cedar Falls, Ia. LadeaneAttrs.: San Augustine,Tex. All-American Shows: Weatherford, Okla. Lagasse Am. Co., No. 1: Nashua, N. H.; Lynn, PREMIUM USERS American United: Whitefish, Mont. Mass., SPECIALTY MEN America's Favorite: Montcalm, W. Va. 3-8. Anderson-Srader: Liberal, Kan. Lagasse Am. Co., No. 2: Woonsocket, R. I.; SEND FOR IT TODAY -WHY DELAY? Arena: East Palestine, 0. East Hampton, Mass., 3-8. B. & H.: Norris, S. C. Landes: Clarinda, Ia. WISCONSIN CORPORATION Each, 0. J.: New York Mills, N. Y. Lang's,Dee,Famous: Austin, Minn. Large, H. P.: Buckner, Ill.;Sesser,3-8. 1902 NORTHDELU XEMILWAUK EE, Bantly's All-American: Ambridge, Pa. Lawrence Greater: Parsons, W. Va.;(Straw- Barfield's Cosmopolitan:Paintsville, Ky. berry Festival) Buckhannon 3-8. THIRD STREET, WISCONSIN Barker: Charleston, Ill. Lewis, Art: New London, Conn. Bass & Lane: Ward, Ark. McGregor, Donald: Clarksville, Ia. Baysinger, AI: Maquoketa, Ia. McLaughlin, P. S.: White River Junction, Vt. Bazinet: Calumet, Minn. McKee, John: Valley Falls, Kan. Beams Attrs.: Confluence, Pa. McMahon: Hiawatha, Kan.; Nebraska City, Beckmann & Gerety: Champaign, Ill. Neb., 3-8. Bee, F. H.: Lexington, Ky.; Winchester 3-8. McPherson United: Monaca, Pa.; Oil City 3-8. Black Diamond Expo.: Coraopolis, Pa. Mac's Caravan: Newburg, Mo. TANGERINE SWEETS Blue Ribbon: Kokomo, Ind. Magic Empire: Albia, Ia. NEW AND NOVEL CANDY PACKAGE Blumenthal United: Pittsburgh, Pa. Marks: Beckley, W. Va.; Charleston 3-8. With Sliced Orange Gums. Bremer's Tri-State: Atlantic, Ia.; Eagle GroveMerit: Fall River, Mass. 3-8. Midwest: Ft. Pierre, S. D., 27-29; Mobridge; 100 to Carton -Per Carton $4.00 Broadway Shows of America: Bridgeport, 0. Lemmon 3-5; Dodge '7-9. 20% Deposit, Bal. C. 0. D.Sendfor Free Illustrated Catalog. Euck, 0. C.: North Adams, Mass. SO EastI 1 th St., Enckeye State: Newport, Ark.; Doniphan, Mo.,Middleton, Karl: Geneseo, N. Y.; Batavia 3-8. DELIGHT SWEETS, Inc. NEW YORK CITY 3-8. Mighty Monarch: English, W. Va. Bullock Am. Co.: Damascus, Va. Miller Bros.: Lansford, Pa. Burdick's All -Texas: Hallettsville, Tex. Miller, Ralph R.. Am.: Shreveport, La. Burke, Frank: Las Animas, Colo. Miner Modern Midway: Marietta, Pa.; Har- Byers Bros.: Kirksville, Mo. wood Mines 3-8. Centanni Greater: Newark, N. J. Molly's Greater: Lisbon Falls, Me. Central State: Alma, Neb. Motor City: Midland, Mich. DIESEL DIESEL Cetlin & Wilson: Cumberland, Md. Neill, C. W.: Texarkana, Ark. Chanos, Jimmie: Rey Key, Ind. Northern Expo.: Huron, S. D. SHOW OWNERS Clark's Greater: Grayville, Ohio Valley:(Palmer & S.Delawarests.) YOU ARE PAYING FOR G. M. DIESEL PLANTS AND NOT Clyde's United: Nanty Glo, Pa.; Philipsburg Indianapolis, Ind. GM GETTING THEM!!! CALL, WIRE, WRITE. 3-8. Oliver Am. Co.: Poplar Bluff, Mo. ;(4 ERA: MOTORS Coleman Bros.: Hartford, Conn. J. W. (DIESEL) CLEMENTS Colley, J. J.: Bartlesville, Okla.; Nowata 3-8. Page, J.J., Expo.: Harlan, Ky.; Middlesboro DIESEL Southern Power Division of Conklin: North Bay, Ont., Can. 3-8. POWER LEWIS SUPPLY CO. Convention: Tonawanda, N. Y.; Wellsville 3-8.Palace United: Shawneetown,Ill - Cotton State: Melvin, Ky. Pan -American: Rushville, Ind. 477 S. Main St., MEMPHIS, TENN. Crowley United: Denver, Colo. Parada: Anderson, Mo. Crystal Expo.: Mt. Airy, N. C.; Morganton 3-8.Patrick's Greater: Dayton, Wash., 27 -June 2; Union, Ore., 4-8. Cunningham'sExpo.:PowhatariPoint,O.: Shadyside 3-8. Pearson: Westville, Ill. Dailey Bros.: Kiowa. Kan. Penn Premier: Shenandoah, Pa. COCOANUT STRAW HATS Davis & Parrott: Stephens City, Va., Pioneer: Waverly, N. Y. De Luxe Am.: Palmer, Mass. 3-8. Prairie State: Galena, Ill. for Ladies and Men Dick's Paramount: Fall River, Mass. Pryor'sAll -State:EllwoodCity,Pa. Dixie Belle: Campbellsville, Ky. Rainbow Am. Co.: Perry, Mo. Dodson's World's Fair: Richmond, Ind. Reading's:Portland,Tenn.;Tompkinsville, Sensation of the Country! Dudley, D. S.: Clarendon, Tex.: Quanah 3-8. Ky., 3-8. Everybody everywhere will be wearing one of these Dyer's Greater: St. Genevieve, Mo. Reid, King: Hoosick Falls,N. Y. Thousands already sold. Edwards. J. R.: Ashland, 0. Reynolds & Wells: Des Moines, Ia. Hats. Elite: Hoisington, Kan. Rogers Greater: Murray, Ky., Mayfield 3-8. A Brand New Concession Premium Ellman:451stand Beloit road)Milwaukee,Rogers & Powell: Luxora, Ark. Wis., 27 -June 2;(City Stadium) WauwatosaRoyal American: Milwaukee, Wis. Assorted Sizes and Bands 3-10. Royal United: Warrensburg, Ll. $6.00 Doz. Royal Midway: Point Peter, Ga. BEACH HATS, Straw, Coolie Type. Assorted Colors. Doz. -52.00 Endy Bros.' Shows: Herkimer, N. Y. Santa Fe Expo.: Cordell, Okla. Deposit, Balance C. 0. D. Endy Bros.' Expo.: Tamaqua, Pa. Scott Bros.: Franklin. Ky. 25% 2 Evangeline: Ville Platte, La.; Bunkie 3-8. Sheesley Midway: Springfield, 0. 401 LAFAYETTE ST. Ewalt Am. Co.: Tepumseh, Neb., 28-29; Syra-Shugart, Doc: Haskell, Okla. GREENE-BAUM NOV. CO NEW YORK CITY cuse 31 -June 1; Plattsmouth 3-4, Siebrand Bros.: Anaconda, Moat. Fair at Home: Summit, N. J. Sims Greater: Smith Falls, Ont., Can. Fairly & Little: Quincy, Ill. Six, J. Harry: East Radford, Va. Fidler United: Michigan City, Ind. Skerbeck: Phillips, Wis.; Park Fans 3-8. Fleming, Mad Cody: Albany, Ga. Smith Bros.: Heavener, Okla. Fleming, Wm.E.,Attrs.:Northumberland, Pa.; (Sunset Park) Williamsport 3-8. Smith's Greater Atlantic: Manassas, Va. Franks Greater: Marietta. Ga. Snapp Greater: Columbia, Mo EVANGELINE SHOWS WANT Frisk Greater: Benson, Minn. Sol's Liberty: Ottawa,Ill, Funland: Pikeville, Ky. Southland Am.: Clemons, Ky. Concessions -Corn Game, String Game, Lead Gallery, Cigarette Gallery,centerHoop -La, Fish Pond, Fuzzell's United: Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Sparks, J. F.: Hazard, Ky.; Pikeville 3-8. Country Store, Milk Bottles,Scales,Erie Diggers, Palmist, Over and Under, Mice.Joe Kirk wants Gibbs, W. A.: Clay Center, Ran.; WashingtonSperoni, P. J.: Milan, Ill.; Beloit 3-8. Boxers and Wrestlers for Athletic Show. Will furnish tents, 20x30, forSnakeShow, Illusion Show 3-8. Star Am. Co.: Hoxie, Ark. orsmallAnimal Show. Book Ten -In -One with own equipment, MiniatureCity,Fun House.Grinnell State Fair: Junction City, Kam; Kansas City, Midgets,answer.Havegood celebrationsIn Arkansas and Missouri, also Arkansas and Louisiana fairs. Gold Medal: Waukegan, Ill. Mo., 3-9. Address VIII. Platte, La., week May 27; Bunkie, La., week June 3. C.R. LEGGETTE, Mgr. Golden Gate: Irvington, Ky. Stephen's: Cainsville, Mo. Golden West: Foley, Minn.; Henning 3-8. Strates,JamesE.:Nanticoke,Pa.;Utica, Golden Arrow: Keytesville, Mo. N. Y., 3-8. Golden Rule Am. Co.:Brookville, Pa. Goodman Wonder: Bloomington, Ill. Sunset Am. Co.: Trenton, Mo.; Chillicothe 3-8. Easton, Pa., 31; Harrisburg June 1;Pitts- Great Bright Way: Lawrence, Pa. Texas Expo.: Mt. Vernon, Ill, burgh 3-4; Zanesville, 0.5; Dayton 6; In- NEW ITEM Great Lakes Expo.: Brazil, Ind.; Danville, Ill.,Texas Kidd: Hico, Tex. dianapolis, Ind., 7; Cincinnati, 0., 8-9. 3-8. Thompson Bros.' Am. Co.:Milesburg,Pa.;Russell Bros.: Hornell, N. Y., 28; Corning 29; Great Sutton: Harrisburg, Ill. Lorane Boro 3-8. Ithaca 30; Cortland 31; Oneonta June 1; BATONS Greater Expo.: Kankakee.Ill.;Calumet 3-8.Tidwell's,Tommy, Midway: Amarillo,Tex.; Hudson 3. For Scales,BallGames, Conventions,Parts, Greater United: Wichita Falls, Tex. (Pioneer Days) Clovis, N. M.. 3-8. Fairs, Band Tournaments. Hames, Bill: Waco, Tex., 6-15. Tilley:Pekin,Ill. Happy Attrs.: Grove City, 0.; Marysville 3-8.Tip Top: Elko, Nev. ADDITIONAL ROUTES Happyland: Dearborn, Mich., 24 -June 2; AnnTraver: Summit, N. J.; Kingston, N. Y., 3-8. CHICAGO BATON CO. Arbor 3-9. Wade, W. G.: Lansing, Mich.; Pontiac 3-8. (Received Too Latefor Classification) 587 Harrison St., CHICAGO, Wallace Bros. Harris: Hartford City, Ind. ofCanada: Chatham,Ont.,Ambassadorettes,Four:(BonAirCountry Hartsock Bros.: Warsaw, Ill. Can.; Sault Ste. Marie 3-8. Club) Chi 27 -June 1. Heller's Acme: Port Reading, N. J. Wallace Bros.: Richmond, Ky. Arthur, Magician: Livermore, Ky., 31 -June 1. Hennies Bros.. Cedar Rapids, Ia. Ward, John R.: Herrin,Ill. Bartha, Alex, & Orch.: (College) Bryn Mawr, INSURANCE Heth, L. J.: Maysville, Ky. Weer, M. R.: Benton Harbor, Mich. Pa., June 1. Hilderbrand'sUnited:Hayward,Calif.,28 -West Bros.: Boone, Ia. Boden's Shows: Golden Pond. Ky., 27 -June 1. June 2. West Coast Am. Co.:(Fair)Jackson, Calif.,Bonger, Art, & Andrillita: (Grey Wolf Tavern) Charles A. Lenz Hoffner, Wm., Am. Co.: Polo, Ill.,1-8. 31 -June 2;(Fair) Livermore 4-9, Sharon, Pa., 26-31. "Showman's Insurance Man" Horton's United: Amboy, Ill. West, W. E., Motorized: Edina, Mo. California Coudens Carnival of Fun: E. Sul- Hyde,Eric B.:Frostburg, Md.; Meyersdale,West's World's Wonder: E.St. Louis,Ill. livan, N. H.,29; Bartonsville, Vt., 31; W.A738 Insurance Exchange, CHICAGO Pa., 3-8. Williams, Ben: Stamford, Conn. Chesterfield, N. H., 5; Greenville 6. Ideal Expo.: Fairmont, W. Va. Wilson: LeRoy, Ill. Charles & Barbara: (Tampa Terrace Hotel) Wolfe Am. Co.: Spartanburg, S. C. Tampa, Fla., 27 -June 1. World Fair Shows & Coe Bros.' Circus: Red-Choates Comedians: Anna. III.. 30-31. 12 QT. POPCORN POPPER ding, Calif. Collegians, The: (Shea's Hippodrome) Toronto, WRITE FOR SITMEN'S FINWE PLAN World Famous: Bristol, Pa. Only $11.25 Ont., 27 -June 1. CHAWith Regularprice$15.00. World of Fun: Bradshaw, W. Va. Coronado Entrada Pageant: Albuquerque, N. STANDARD CHEVROLET CO. S. A. Yellow Popcorn, Worldof Mirth: Elizabeth. N. J. M., 29 -June 1; Clovis 5-6. rWMOTORIZENWEAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. $3.95 cwt.; White JAP, $3.96; World of Pleasure: Muskegon, Mich. D'Arcy Girls: White River Junction, Vt., 27 - FINESTSeasoning,50 lbs., World's Fair: Camden, N. J. June 1. 12 $8.00; 10c Boxes, $3.35 M; Wright & Co.: Le Mars, Ia., 3-8. come 5c Boxes, $3.10 M; Sc Paper Wyse Greater: Colfax, /a. DeCleo, Magician: E. Canton, 0., 27 -June 1. NOTICE NOTICE -,orpeq... Bags, 95c M; CONES, $2.25 Geddis, George, & Pal Rowdy: (Top Hat Club) M. Writefor CATALOG & Yellowstone: Hot Springs, N. M. Bay City, Mich., 26 -June 2, ' "POTAT-O-POPS." ZacchiniBros.: New Kensington, Pa.; Kit-Hallett, Mal, & Orch.:(Miller Theater) Au- Fair Secrefaries-Rodeos--Celebrailons ROYALE POPCORN CO, tanning 3-8. gusta, Ga., 30 -June 1; (Plaza Theater) Ashe- Haveopendates InJune,Julyand August. 4538 W. 130th, Cleveland, 0. Zimdars Greater: Red Oak, Ia. California only.SmallCarnival -two Rides, one ville.N. C.,2;(Carolina Theater) Green-Show and tenConcessions. (Let's playballto- ville, S. C.. 3; (Armory) Columbia 4; (Caro-gether.)Will book any Ride except Merry.OoRounci CIRCUS AND WILD WEST lina Theater) Spartanburg 5. orKiddie.Can placeAssistant Manager.Write Herman, Woody. & Orch.:(Georgia Tech.) permanent address: 841 Mission Way, Sacramento, Anderson, Bud E.: Lusk, Wyo., 29; Douglas 30; Atlanta 30;(Citadel) Charleston, S. C., 31; Calif. KELLEY'S UNITED SHOWS, EarlL. WANT Wheatland 31, (Georgia Tech.) Atlanta June 1;(Military Kelley,Owner -Mgr. Photo, Custard, Lead Gallery and Amer. Camp. A2Z Rodeo & Wild West: Pontiac, Mich., 27 - Academy) Staunton, Va., 3; (Military Acad- Gerald Weeks, wire.Grind Showsand sober. June 1. emy) Augusta, Ga., 4. capableElectrician with references. Cole Bros.: Butler, Pa., 28; Meadville 29; ErieLaZellas, Aerial: (Royal Crown Club) Detroit 30; Kane 31; Lock Haven, June 1; Williams- 27 -June 2. For Reed AmusementWANT Park,Kokomo,Ind. port 3; Wilkes-Barre 4; Scranton 5. McCall Bros.' Show: Linden, Ia., 30. Concessions of allkinds, one or two more Shows, FUNLAND SHOWS Gould's, Jay: Ashton, Ia., 29-30; Lamberton,Mills, Dick, & Orch.:(Ideal Beach Resort) large Cook House.Park will open June 15 for 7 Minn., 31 -June 1; Bricelyn 2-4; Albert Lea Monticello, Ind., 27 -June 1. days aweek.July 3-4-8-6 sponsored by Veterans of Pikeville, Ky.,this week; Prestonsburg,Ky., next. 5-8. Moriarity & Dell: (Bolton Hotel) Harrisburg, Foreign Wart.We book atalltimes, write us Hamid-Morton: Haddonfield. N. J.,7-8. Pa., 27 -June 1. what you have.Address: Hunt's: Rhinebeck, N. Y., 29. Niesen, Georgie: (Popeye Country Club) Wey-DOC STODDARD, Mgr., R. R. 5,Kokomo, Ind. Kelly,AlG., & Miller Bros.:Little River, mouth, Mass., 27 -June1. Kan., 28; Marquette 29; Geneseo 30; Bush -Pyle, Doc Paul,Hillbillies:Salem,Ia.,28; WANT ton 31: Claflin June I. Douds 29;Pulaski 30; Houghton 31;Cin- Capable Man and Wife to operate Posing Show.Mills Bros.: Jasper, IncL,28; Loogootee 29: cinnati June 1. JIMMIECHANOSSHOWS Wire Western Union. West Baden30;Salem31;BrownstownCharon, Nita: (Ace Attractions) Chi 27 -June 1. June 1. Tilton -Guthrie Players: Perry,Ia.,27-29. WANT Polack Bros.: Topeka, Kan., 27 -June 1. Unions Troupe: Monaca. Pa., 27 -June 1. Experienced Ride Help, legitimate Concessions and F. W. MILLER RinglingBros. andBarnum & Bailey:Wiziarde Trades Day Circus: Emmett,Ran.,Shows that don't conflict.Leo Stevens, come on. OgreGoodingShows, LOGAN, W. VA. Wilmington, Del., 28; Newark, N. J., 29-30; 27-29; Onaga 30 -June 1; Corning 3-5. JIMMIE OHAN08, Red Key, Ind. June 1, 1940 68 The Billboard GENERAL OUTDOOR FREE GATE JUNE 3-8 FREE GATECFA To Meet With WANT R -Bat Hartford Rides and Concessionsforfairsand SEVEN COUNTY FIREMEN'S CONVENTION celebrations for the State of Utah, Have HARTFORD, Conn., May 25.-Notice seventy-fiveper centofsame con- Black River, N. Y., day and night, $1,000 worth free acts, matinee and evening, plus 8000 fireworks was sent out yesterday by W. M. Buck- tracted,openingwithTunnelDays, display; mammoth firemen's parade, 126 fire companies and bands In line, 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Tooele, Utah, June 20-21-22; Salt Lake Want Shows and non -conflicting Concessions.Willfurnishtops for money -getting Shows.Will ingham, secretary of the Circus Fans' sell exclusive Long, Short Range Gallery; String Game, Hoop -La, Penny Arcade, etc.Following week Association, to members of the organ- City, June 25-26-27-28-29. We con- Malden Old Home Week; fourteen bona tide celebrations following. Write and wireWaverly, N. Y. tract for the entire celebration exclu- ization that the 1940 convention will be sive.Eliminating license - percentage held at Hartford June 17,18 and 19. only. Can use few more Outdoor Nov- The association this year will meet with elty Acts, also Freaks for Ten -in -One. PIONEER SHOWS the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Those considering theabove contact MICKEY PEROELL, Manager. Circus. Further details will be issued immediately. by Buckingham later. Ca C. McDERMOND ATTRACTIONS Salt Lake City, Utah Pa. Coal Sector Tour 146 N. First, W., WEEK JUNE 3, MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. Satisfactory for Strates Want Rolloplane and Octopus with own transportation. Want worthwhile PITTSTON,Pa., May 25.-JamesE.PORTAGE OLD HOME WEEK Grind Shows and Colored Chorus Girls and Musicians.All Concessions open. Strates Shows are enjoying a satisfactory run in the coal section of Pennsylvania,NOW BOOKING NOW BOOKING Want Workingmen inall departments. Address altho hampered somewhat by unfavora- ble weather, it was reported here this JUNE 10.15 JUNE 10.15 week. Shows playedtogood crowdsEvery organization of the town back of this event. Everything on the main streets.PARADES and CETLIN & WILSON SHOWS and business at Pottsville, Pa., despiteFREE ACTS nightly.WANT Legitimate Conces- the weather, and opening here saw ansions that do not conflict with what we have.Will This Week, Cumberland, Md. immense crowd on hand in the face of sellX on Custard and American Palmist.Want threatening weather.Tuesday followed Shows with own outfits.Dr. Sproul's Eskimo VII. with a jammed midway and Wednesday lege, answer.Write got under way in good style. Zacchini cannon act and Adele Nel-THOMPSON BROS.' AM. CO. son's Elephants, free attractions, Con- Altoona,Pa.,orperroute;Milesburg,Pa.,till WANT tinue popular and among visitors hereJune 1.Want Bingo for the week of June 3-8, Festival, week May 27, and other celebrations tofollow. Lorene Boro, Johnstown, Pa.Big pay week; steel For Buckhannon, W. Va., Strawberry were DavidB. and RuthN.Endy,mills and mines working;goodauspicesofthe RIDES-Rollo-Plane. Octopus or Flat Ride.Girls for Posing and Dope Shows.Salary out of office. Fire Co. We are booked solid till middle of August. Musicians for Plant Show, Talkers on Dope and Geek Show, experienced Ride Help.All Concessions operators of shows bearing their name. Free gate and free act. open.Scenic Artists and Painter.Glenn K Ise°, get in touch with me. Mrs. Gertrude Putnam has resumed her office chores after recovering from a re- cent illness.Owner Strates and James LAWRENCE GREATER SHOWS Kelleherhandledofficeduringher absence.A new rocket ride made its WANT debut here on Tuesday.Dick O'Brien, assistant manager, supervised installa- Organized Minstrel Show with band, Side tion. Show Acts, Girls for Hawaiian Show, legiti- WANT mate Concessions except Cookhouse and OCTOPUS AND PONY RIDE, Side Show Acts, Monkey Circus, Fun House and Illusion Show. Diggers. Week May 27, Murray, Ky.; June Mickey Foshee wants Girls and Talkers for Posing Show. Front Man on Snake Show. Frozen Meyers' Relatives Sought Custard, Long Range Gallery and Diggers open. CINCINNATI, May 27.-Authorities of 3, Mayfield, Ky. Pontiac, Mich., are seeking relatives of Bennie Meyers, for many years a conces- AL BAYSINGER SHOWS stoner with numerous carnivals and this ROGERS GREATER SHOWS MAQUOKETA, IOWA, THIS WEEK season with World of Pleasure Shows. who was found dead in the Michigan city on May 20.Body is being held in J. Lee Voorhees Funeral Parlor, 268 Perry LEGION FROLIC street,Pontiac.Itisbelieved thata. UPTOWN, WINCHESTER, KY., WEEK JUNE 3 brother of Meyers resides here, but in- Cotton State Shows Legion Powwow, Georgetown, Ky., week June 10th, followed by 3 other celebrations, then our quires made up to press time failed to fairs start July 8th.All fairs until Nov. 1st.No winter show this fall, for we have had enough this spring. Want Stock Concessions and Shows with own outfits that can stand prosperity.You reveal his whereabouts. Ferris Wheel to join at once; 20%. won't get stung on this route. Address REP RIPPLES Stock Concessions come on. Wrestlers F. H. BEE SHOWS, INC. (Continued from page 26) and Boxers for Athletic Show. Wheel LEXINGTON, KY., THIS WEEK. route... AMONG THE TENTERS play- ing close by in North Carolina the past and Skillo Agents.RAY D. JONES, week were Billroy's Comedians, Charles Collier's Silas Green From New Orleans Wheelwright, Ky. and Pierce's Mighty Minstrels, the two WANTED last named being coloredattractions. SOUTH AMBOY, N, J., 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIREMEN'S CELEBRATION, JUNE 3 to 8 The Billroy show moves into Virginia, Place Shows allkinds, Monkey Circus, Penny Arcade.Wanted-Colored Musicians allinstruments. at Portsmouth. Wednesday (29). . . . Place one more Ride.Concessions-Ail legitimate Concessions.Good opening for Fish Pond, Lead CHARLES MANVILLE is at his quarters VETERANS EX -SERVICE Gallery, Frazen Custard, American Palmistry. No Wheels or Coupons. Write or wire in Appleton, Wis., preparing his tenter for his annual trek thru his established MAURICE MILLER, MILLER BROS.' SHOWS territory. MEN'S LEAGUE, INC. LANSFORD, PA. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY TOM SHOWS Want Concessions of all kinds. Reasonable rates. (Continued from page 26) Want Rides, Shows with own outfits. We have choicelotsinLouisville and Jefferson County, E. A. Mason's Mason & Morgan Co. toured All summer work.No license.We have state the West with a remarkable cast, most of license and permits.Conditions good.Factories Mighty Monarch Shows whom had been with Mason when he working.Address BOB SIOKELS, 501 Realty handled Ada Gray in East Lynne thruout Building,Louisville,Ky. Want for Switchback, W. Va. Concessions-Pitch to Win, Bowling Alley, Ball Games, String Games, Great Britain and who came to America Long Range Gallery and any legitimate Concessions.Also place Diggers.Will buy,lease or book Merry -Go -Round and Loop -o -Plane. Went four Girls for Plant Show, also Acts of all kinds for Side underhismanagementintheearly Show. Want Motor Drome, Mechanical City or any Show of merit. We play Keystone, W. Va., Big '70s, at the time of his launching the Fourth of July Celebration.Fairs start early in August.All address "Tom" production? N. P. ROLAND and GEORGE GOFFAS, English, W. Va., this week. With the exception of Eva, few changes WALLACE BROS.' CIRCUS were made in the cast during this score or more of years."Aunt Annie" Jami- son, at the age of 72, was still doing WANTS DYERSBURG, TENN., COTTON CARNIVAL CandyButchersandNoveltyMen. Man to ON THE STREETS, WEEK JUNE 3 Topsy-and what a Topsy. The instant she went Into cork she was no longer operate Electric Floss Machine.Route: Johns- JOHN R. WARD SHOWS WANT "Aunt Annie," but the ideal, happy-go- town 29; Huntingdon 30; Lewistown 31; Mt. Athletic Show and Posing Show Manager and capable People for same.Skipper Yellers. wire. Want Carmel June 1;allPennsylvania. Performers and Musicians for Minstrel Show; will furnish complete outfits to real showman. Want lucky piccaninny who "justgrowed." real Scenic Artist; Elmer Morris, write. Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds. Monroe McPeat Fred L. Kent, who wore a size 22 collar. wantsAgents. Want Tilt-aWhirl Foreman.Hutchen's Modern Museum wants one good Freak did Cute and Fletcher, with E. A. Mason and one good Side Show Act to loin at once.All address as Legree; Reid A. Wilson as Marks; Joe WANT JOHN R. WARD SHOWS, Herrin,Ill.,this week; Cairo,Ill., week June 10. Burchard as Harris and St. Clair;Will Cornyn as George Shelby; Harry Clark as FOR SOUTH MARION BUSINESS MEN'S Tom; Eliza Johnstone as Eliza;Lillian ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL Johnstone as Mrs. St. Clair and Maudie Held on Main Streets, June 10th to 15th.Clean Collinge as Eva.The minor doublesIShows and legitimate Concessions, no Girl Shows. JAMES E. STRATES SHOWS, INC. Cracker Jackand Taffy Candy sold.Want Cook do not recall.The property man was House. Whitey LongorChristy,write. Thomas Can place Girls for Vanities Show, Colored Performers and Musicians for Colored Revue, Riders for a titled Englishman, Sir Ralph Christy: Amusement Enterprises of Indianapolis have Rides, Motordrome, Freaks for Side Show, Midgets for Tinytown Revue, usefulHelp Inalldepartments. Shows and Concessions.Write or wire Can place and will furnish outfits for new and outstanding shows. Can place legitimate Concessions. Andrew Foresyth was general agent, with CLIFF THOMAS Fair season starts first week in August.Booked and contracted for Southwestern New York Firemen's the writer in charge of the front door.2447 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana Convention at Salamanca, N. Y.; then our fairs: Caledonia, N. V.; Batavia, R. Y.; Hamburg, N. Y.; New York State Fair, Syracuse, N. Y.; Bath, N. Y.; Bloomsburg, Pa.; York, Pa.; Gastonia, N. C.; There was no band, no orchestra-just Sumter, S.C.;Charleston,S.C.; Savannah, Ga.Address Nanticoke,Pa.,this week; next Week, a master production of the grand old Legion Celebration, Utica, N. Y. play,with gorgeous scenic equipment WANT and 36 styles of elaborate special print-CANNON ACT orany other GOOD STRONG ing. WILLIAM E. TRIPLE'TT. THRILL ACT for dateinJune. _For particulars address ENDURANCE SHOWS COLLINS and PHILLIPS (Continued from page 26) 1321 ARCH ST.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. J. J. PAGE SHOWS Chad Alviso, Jackie and Toots Richards, 0Can place legitimate Stock Concessions that work for 10 cents. Can place Chorus GirlsA00Clyde Hamby, Angie Oger and Lee Sulll- WANT 10 and Cornet Player for Minstrel Show. forRevueand HawaiianShows. IIvan and Margie.Come on, somebody,Space, Book and Banner Man.Lions' Exposition, C. C. Russ wantsTalker,Dancerand Comics giveus abreak-give us a good old-timeKinston, N. C., week June 10.Also Bingo.Billy $Everyboidyaddress Finkle, come on. r J.PACE SHOWS, Harlan, Ky., this week; Middlesboro, Ky., next week. walkathon." Plea is signed "Mom, Mrs. Auspices B.P. 0. Elks. Lucas,Mrs.GracenandtheWhole A. G. PRODUCTION iii 0 imbm h 14gionzia61%.1 hoommmizig .1 L , hwi imahm ,1% zloggial bm,Ni agill Gang." June 1, 1940 GENERAL OUTDOOR The Billboard 69 Trouper Held in Fatal COOKHOUSE PRIVILEGE Shooting at Neon, Ky. MARKS SHOWS, Inc. CINCINNATI, May 25.-According to $50.00 May 23 issue of The Mo-sntain Eagle, CAN PLACE Whitesburg, Ky.,Bill Thomas, 30 -year - $140.00 in Tickets.Wire answer oldcarnivalemployee, wasplacedin Platform Shows, with or without outfits.Want for American Legion Celebra- Whitesburg Jail this week for safe keep- ing after he allegedly fatally wounded tion in downtown Charleston, W. Va., and balance of this season, legitimate TEXAS LONGHORN SHOWSJack Duncan,45.another trouperin Concessions of all kinds. Cumberland Match Neon, Ky., on May Western Union, Cushing, Okla. 22.Altho shooting occurred in a toilet Want Motordrome Talker and Motordrome Riders, both men and women. in the hostelry, neither was registered Can place good Man to handle inside of Monkey Show. at the hotel, management reported. Write or wire care of MARKS SHOWS, Inc.,this week, Beckley, W. Va.; Witnesses said that Duncan was shot WANTED fivetimesatcloserangewith a.38 week of June 3 to June 8, at Charleston, W. Va. Concessions and Free Act because of disappointment. Prefer Flying Act. Must Join immediately. Will paypistol and ran from the hotel to the $100.00 a week forstilldates and $150.00 forstreet before collapsing.He was rushed fairs.Wire andwillexplainall.Wanted-Con-to Fleming Hospital,butdiedbefore cessions of allkinds. Wheels. Coupon Stores. Grind Stores. Ball Games. Long Range Galleryandmedical aid could he given. Killing was Palmistry.Will book Merry -Go -Round. Wanted-said to have resulted from a grudge of Reliable and sober Corn Game Help and Caller.long standing. Duncan and Thomas were BILL HAMES SHOWS, Inc. Corn Game open, first time this season. saidtobe members of Cotton State Shows, management of w:lich reported OPENS WACO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, FOR 10 DAYS MAX GRUBERG that Duncan has a wife ir.a Lexington CAN USE SOBER RIDE HELP. hospital who recently underwent an op- WILL BOOK INDEPENDENT SHOWS THAT DO NOT CONFLICT WITH OUR OWN OUTFITS. eration and that her condiaion was such WANT FREAKS AND ACTS FOR SIDE SHOW, ALSO FEATURE ACT FOR ANNEX WORLD FAMOUS that she could not be notfied ofhis death. AND FRONT TALKER.ISELETTA, ANSWER.) Dinty Moore Wants Ride Help. KELLIE GRADY SHOWS COMING MARRIAGES Address: BILL HAMES SHOWS, care Wm. PennHotel,Houston, Texas. (Continued from page 28) WANT Harrisburg, Pa., in New Orleans May 29 Ball Game, Penny Pitch and Grind Store Agents. Bride is the niece of Mrs. a E. Barfield. Will book few Ten -Cent Concessions.Showing of Barfield's Cosmopolitan Shows. coalfieldsofAlabama; mines workinggood. Irving Almar, emsee, and Yetta Sha- Cordovathis week;Jesper next week, middle piro, nonpro, in Philadelphia soon. CONVENTION SHOWS of town, under Lions' Club. Will be red. [At State Moose Convention, Wellsville, N. Y., next week, 12 weeks of WANT Rhths bona fide Conventions and Celebrations to follow.Want legitimate Con- Ferris Wheel, Chairplane,VenetianSwings. Also A nine -pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Ed- cessions, Ride Help, 2 Canvasmen, Talkers and Grinders.All communica- want 2 or 3 Shows: few Concessions open.Paulward Lindsay -Hogg May fat Harkness Senpin. Alien Brown, Ray Golden. wire,All addressPavilion, New York.Mother is the for- tions to show direct.Tonawanda, N. Y., this week. mer Geraldine Fitzgerald, motion picture actress. DOC SMITH SHOWS A son to Mr. and Mrs. Nat Manley May 3 at Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, N. J. FRANKLIN. N. H. Father is former house manager for mo- tion picture theaters In Brooklyn and WANT the Bronx, New York, and is the son of ENDY BROS.' SHOWS, Inc. Shows and Concessions for Dave Manley, former vaudevillian and WELTON, IA., 5 -DAY CELEBRATION. agent in Boston and Chicago. MAY 20TH THROUGH JUNE 2nd. An 81; -pound girl, Caroline Margaret. FOR PROVEN ROUTE THRU NEW ENGLAND Sponsored by CityCouncil, Business Menand St.Anne's Parish, to Mr, and Mrs. Charles Collins in Detroit Penny Arcade, Scales, Long -Range Shooting Gallery,Floss, Wire CONCESSION MANAGER, Welton, la. recently. Father is a unit producer and WANTNovelty Concessions. Silver Streak Ride. Cleo Hoffman vaudeville and film booker wants Girlsfor Revue and Posing Shows. PatsyRosina wants Wheel SPERONI SHOWS WANT A 63A -pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Agents. Mesibox, May 18, in Mt. Sinai Hospital, Address This Week, HERKIMER, N. Y. Mitt Camp,Popcorn.MerchandiseStores, CandyPhiladelphia.Father is a member of the Floss, Agents for Swinger. Girl Show, Athletic orWarner Bros. theaters publicity depart- any Show with own outfits.Ride Help, Whip and Merry -Go -Round Foremen. Truck Drivers.Addressment in Philadelphia. communications Milan.III.,this week. A 7V2 -pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bubeck May 21 at South ShoreWANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED Hospital, Chicago. Father is in the sound BOYS' ATHLETIC CLUB OF HAMTRAMCK, INC. Capable Athletic Show Manager, Shows with owndepartment of NBC Central Division. outfits.Acts forSide Show. Pinny Arcade.All A seven -pound daughtet. Louise, born 1ST ANNUAL EXPOSITION AND FAIR Ball Games open. to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Shomo, May 22, DAYS-JUNE 22ND TO 29TH. INCLUSIVE -5 NIGHTS. Two Saturdays and One Sunday. Good high-class Free Acts, Shows, Rides and Concessions. Good Carnival considered.Plenty of money atthe PresbyterianHospital,Chicago. here.No Wheels.Factories all working.First eelebration In two years.Endorsed by City Council, SUNSET AMUSEMENT CO. Father is on the WBBM sales staff. Civic Clubs and Chamber of Commerce.Exposition ground on Jos. Campau St.,right. In the heart of TRENTON, MO. A six -pound son, Kenneth Paul, to Mr. the city-Roesink Stadium. 1,000,000 people to draw from.This will be a winner.Address and Mrs. Kenneth R. Fletcher in Elkins, FAIR SECRETARY. 11611 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck, Mich. Phone: Townsend 8.8438. W. E. West W. Va., May 8.Father was formerly with the Coleman Bros. and Art Lewis Shows, Motorized Carnival and has operated diggers fcr Dinty Moore. Wants Merry -Go -Round Foreman, also experienced A 714 -pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ride Help.Must drivetruck.sober and reliable.TrainorinAllentown,T'a., May 14. Blaekie Boyle, come, or wire Edina, Mo. Father is manager of the Rialto Theater, GREATER EXPOSITION SHOWS Allentown. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mickey WANT TALKER AND ACTS FOR BIG SIDE SHOW. Can use Half and Half. DROME RIDERS WANTED Fields May 17 in Hahnen-.ann Hospital, WANT MANAGER AND RIDERS FOR MOTORDROME IN A-1 CONDITION. WILL FURNISH OUTFITS AND FRAMEUPS FOR ANY SHOWS OF MERIT. Can Place Capable Ride Help. Experienced, also Girl Auto Driver assist MarjoriePhiladelphia.Father is editor ofRadio Errnps Riding Lion Act.Wire, write WALTERPress, Philadelphia radio fan publication. Address: Kankakee, III., this week; Calumet City, III., week June 3-8. KEMP. Royal American Shows. Milwaukee, Wis., tql June 2, then Madison. Wis. W. A. GIBBS' SHOWS CARNIVAL BOOTHS, RIDES Want for Celebration, Washington, Kansas, June 3rd -8th. HAPPY ATTRACTIONS Will rent cornpIet. unit. consisting of Ferris Wheel, Ghar-o Plane.K iddy Ride: 12 Booths (new canvas). Independent Shows and Concessions, Agents 9x14,includingBingo.BallGames, Refreshment for Cigarette Gallery.Girls 'or Hula Show. WANT SHOWS OF ALL KINDS Stand.Wheels, ElectricEquipment.Decorations. write Billie Cox. jean McKee, answer. Will Girl Show, Athletic for 16 weeks of celebrations.Bart Snedeker, wire. CONCESSIONS of Will set up. take down and haul.Carnival Wheels. book Roll -o -Plane. Games. Concessions. Free Acts. SHAW & YEAGER. allkinds not conflicting.Legitimate only.Grove City,0., Spring Festivalthis week; 1524 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia.Pa. Ph.: Loc-1124. W. A. GIBBS, Clay Center, Kansas. Marysville, 0., Playground Festival, lune 3-8; Quincy, 0., Homecoming, June 10-15. HAPPY ATTRACTIONS, Grove City, 0., this week. BREMER TRI-STATE SHOWS Want Shows w;th own outfit. 25 per cent. Have WANT PROMOTERS! Tent Fronts and complete 10 -in -1.Join by wire Tosellexhibit hoothsinChicago.Bookingsall as per route.Also want clean Concessions.Willunder strong auspices. book any new Ride. also Pony Ride. T. DWIGHT PEPPLE BAZINET SHOWS WANT n04 WOODS BLDG.. CHICAGO. ILL. Bingo Agents, Ball Game Agents. Babe Labarie wants Front Man and Lecturer for beau. WILL BOOK tifully framed Line Show. Place Diggers, Penny Arcade, Scales, Cigarette Shooting Gallery, Loop -o -Plane, Octopus or Tilt.Opening for clean NORTHERN EXPOSITION SHOWS American Palmistry, Mental Act. Ride Help, come on. Shows. Own transportation. Want for twelve celebrationsin June and balance of season. Hula Show, must have good-looking girls Calumet, Minn., until June 2; then Virginia. with good forms;smallAnimal Show and Midget SKERBECK SHOWS Show withorwithout frame-up Britton,S.D. May 31 -June 1; Wilmot, S.D.. June 3; Milner, Phillips,Wis..weekof27th;Park Falls.Wis.. N.D., June 5; Cogswell. N. D.Juno 8; Bowdle, week of June 3rd. S. D.. June 7-8. WANT WANT CLYDE'S UNITED SHOWS WANT WANTED GIRLS Cook House, Fish Pond, Roll Down, Scales, Novelties, American Palmist, Candy Floss, Penny GIRLS Arcade, Pitch -Till -You -Win. Wanted-Loop-o-Plane, Pony Ride or any Ride not conflicting For Revue, Hawaiian. Expose Shows; Accordion andAttractive,youthful Girlsforhigh-class Posing with Kiddie Auto Ride, Ferris Wheel, Chair Plane. Wanted-Girl Show, Snake Show, Illusion Pianist, good Emsec doing specialties, Singer. Talkers.Show.Those workingfor me before,wire.This JackHardy,OpalMcGuire.HelenReese,com-week Muskegon, Mich. or Crime Show. Address all communications GEORGE C. SMITH, Nanty Glo, Pa., week of municate BERT MELVILLE. WEST BROTHERS' WORLD OF PLEASURE SHOWS May 27 -June 2; Phillipsburg, Pa., week June 3 to 9. SHOWS,Boone, Iowa. KARL J. WALKER 70 The Billboard June 1, 1940

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Conducted by WALTER W. HURDCommunications to Woods Building, Randolph and Dearborn Streets, Chicago The phonograph has an important mission help- big the American people Music Chccrs- to keep heads up! One of the important needs in this country at the pres- can unity is to be promoted. These places include taverns, ent time is to encourage all those things that help to main- restaurants and other public business locations which best tain American morale.The impact of war news day after serve their patrons by providing good music. Many of these day upon the minds of the people is very discouraging. locations have found it possible to supply the best in music Anything that contributes to cheerfulness in time of crisis only since the modern automatic phonograph has become a should be encouraged, if possible. reality.There are economic conditions which make this Patriotism can be shown in many practical ways. For true.The locations which profit by the phonograph are one thing, intelligent people can drop the partisanspirit limited in their earnings and so are the people who patron- for the time being, because partisan criticism only confuses ize them. the people and helps nobody. The democracies in Europe But the people who patronize these locations constitute are now paying a terrific price in bloodand money for the mass from whom our armed forces must be drawn in case of war and it is they who will bear many of the other partisan politics.Partisan politics is the most expensive foolishness in democracies in peace times, and in war it burdens of war. To them music is a well -deserved encour- should be marked as treachery. Newspapers are the chief agement. They make up the bulk of the American people agitators of partisan politics and in some way the American and itis they who need the cheering effects of popular people will have to find a way to prevent this destructive music. The good cheer of the masses can best be maintained agitation. in trying times by having popular music everywhere.It American morale would be greatly improved if we is an encouragement to national spirit that we have phono- could for the time being devote ourselves to united action graphs and radios in the home.It is also a great asset that for freedom as a nation. we can have instruments make popular music quickly That is the negative side of improving national morale. available in business locations where people congregate Now we need something more positive.In time of fear and seek economical means of diversion.The American and distress music is one of the most helpful tonics that people have built up a heritage of popular music and now can be found. Music can help inalmost any kind of crisis that vast store of music can be made to serve a very use- or trouble. ful and patriotic purpose. The automatic phonograph and the music operator All this popular music may be used to boost the courage have a big place, along with all other music channels,in of the masses when there are many things to discourage. helping to keep up the spirit of the American people. All this music may help the people to keep faith in their There has been quite a change in the time between country and to stand up when times are hard. The auto- this war and the last.It has been very evident that the matic phonograph is not the only means of cheering the democracies went to war this time without the militant people, but the 400,000 machines with from 12 to 24 records music which played so large a part in moving thepeople on each machine do make an army for good cheer that is during the previous World War. Some say that this is a sure to serve a useful and patriotic purpose. sign democracy has failed and that pacifism has soweak- There are two groups that wittingly or unwittingly ened democratic nations that they can no longer put up put a damper on the good that phonographs may do in help- a good fight. We may soon seewhether this is true in the ing to keep our spirits up.One is that group that would case of England and France. put excessive taxes or fees on the phonographs. While it Whatever havoc pacifism may have played in under- is generally recognized that everybody must bear an in- mining the spirit of the democracies, we all need the en- creasing load of the taxes necessary to national defense, couraging influence of music and we need it badly. yet there are too many with the power to tax who do not consider fully what is a fair distribution of taxes.This is Reports from Canada and England indicate that the a time for organizations and taxing bodies to boostpublic automatic phonograph is actually playing a significant part spirit by being very fair in assessing fees. in supplying cheerful music to soldiers and tocivilians as Otherwise sincere church people also destroy national well.No doubt the civilian population needs its ration of unity in times of emergency.Instead of rallying to the music to keep up courage more than the armedforces. defense of democracy which makes the free exercise of The automatic phonograph is among thoseforms of religion possible, church people often prove to be a national music that may be had by the patrons ofpublic centers at handicap by trying to regulate masses of people who do low cost.If the whole truth is told, the phonograph makes not belong to their groups. This tendency affects a number it possible for many citizens to hear good music at aprice of businesses and business locations that are contributing within their reach.This is a fact which needs emphasizing a great share to maintaining American courage andspirit. in modern times and all agencies and organizationsthat It is hard to guess what may be the course of events have regard for the common man will keepthis idea in by the time this gets into print, but one thing is certain: mind. The American people need all the good cheer that can be The public places where many people go to heartheir had thru popular music.The phonograph is helping to music must also receive their full considerationif Ameri- supply that need. June 1, 1940 AMUSEMENT MACHINES The Billboard 71 Shooting h--- out of the earning records of any legal coin game ever made! Keened/ ANTI-AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN New The Game that is making American men andwomen "Zoomed -Up" expert anti-aircraft marksmen Cabinet While earning records show the Keeney Anti -Aircraft Gunto be the Cause men's, women's and biggest money-maker of all legal coingames, it has not yet come into its ultimate popularity.It is safe to say that 10 timesasmany people children's fingers toitchin will be playing itthis summer than are now frequently playing the. getting hold of those trigger - game for amusement as well as for gunnerypractice. grips and banging away at those attacking bombers. It's Better arrange for early deliveries withyour Keeney Distributor! the game of the times. "The House that Jack Built" 2001 Calumet Ave. J. H. KEENEY 14 CO.rCT CHICAGO

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entering its third year of steady produc-only ones protectedagainst counter- Gottlieb Busy tion going as strong as ever.Naturallyfeiting." this line-up keeps the wheels spinning at a lively whirl at the factoryand With Four Games makes it a problem for us to keep abreast HEY, RUBE! CHICAGO, May 25.-"D. Gottlieb &of the demand for rush delivery." Three N. Y. Firms Co. lead the industry with the produc- tion of four great winners at one time," That's the circus S 0 S. Itbrings Seek Incorporation the roustaboutsflockingto declare officials of the company, "whioh ALBANY, N. Y., May 25.-Three newly the looks like a new record. Dick Groetchen organized machine projects were author- rescue . . . just like PHOTOMATIC "The new model Skee-Ball-Ette, which ized today by the secretary of state to brings everyone flocking to take a has the money -earning feature of our conduct business in New York State. framed personalportrait,automati- Oh! Johnny,isproving an unrivaledBack From Biz TripThey include the following enterprises: cally in 40seconds.There's MONEY hit with the trade, and orders are piling CHICAGO, May 25.-Richard Groetchen Cato Amusement Corp., Cato, N. Y.; in PHOTOMATIC! in. has just returned from a 4,000 -mile trip,operationof penny arcade machines; Oh! Johnny introduces a brand-newvisiting with his distributors in Southerncapital $2,000. The promoters and stock- idea which bell operators hail as a bigand Southwestern States.He reportsholders are Mat T. Collins, Nellie Collins INVESTIGATE money-maker, and they are grabbingan enttusiastic reception for the newand Ira J. Kingsley, Cato. International Mutoscope Reel Co., Inc. it off fast.Drum Major, of course, isairplane game Zoom, which isto be Statler Distributors, Inc., Manhattan; 44-01 1 1 th St., Long Island City, New York in a class by itself among novelty games.releasetshortlybytheGroetchenvending machines of all kinds; capital As fast as operators see its great possi-organization. $50,000. Stockholders: LeoSandler, bilities, they rush orders for more and Arnold S. Greene and Joseph Ort, New more. "With everyone scanning the news-York. papers for war news, a game like Zoom ElectrotoneCorp.,Manhattan;me- PACES RACES, $69.50 "The fourth winner is our Dc Luxeis very timely," itisstated, "'becausechanical devices of various kinds; capi- Brown Cabinet, Serials over 5,000 Grip Scale, which has set the record ofits playing action closely resembles thetal 100 shares preferred stock at $100 1 /3 Deposit attack bombers upon an enemy fleet.per share and 200 shares common stock WANT MERCHANTMAN DIGGERS Zoom can be had as a free play gameno par value.Stockholders: Mortimer BARGAINS FROM DAVE MARION or as a payout game, to suit conditionsColmer, Westfield, N. J., and Abraham MT. ROYAL NOVELTY, Inc. Ten Strike, 1939, Improv dA.1 ....$117.50in tern/ ory. Kadanoff and Celia B. Kadanoff, New 306 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. World Series ..$62.50 Ski -Jump 79.50 "Gro2.tchen's Mercury. token payout Chubble, F.P. . 18.50 Totalizer ..... 12.50 York. Box Score, F.P. 22.50 Red, White, Blue 17.50game, ishitting new records insales. Model F, 1940. 17.50 TargetSkillF. 10.00with puny operators concentrating their recently.The clubis a civic group Chicken Sam 97.50 Spottem, F.P.. 22.50operations on this time -tested reliableRecommend Meters for Chiwhich makes recommendations to the New List Out.ManyBargains-Write. tokenpayout game.The cheatproof city officials. etc.The report declared 1/3 Deposit Required -Bargains Every Week.tokens dispensed in Mercury add ma- CHICAGO, May 25.-Parking metersthat from $500.000 to $1,000,000 would Write tor Complete BargainList. terially to the protection of operators.wereapproved, with reservations, by theberealizedyearlyInfeesforcurb MARION COMPANY,' Wichita,Kansas. who cansider Groetchen's tokens thepublic works committee of the City Clubparking. 72 The Billboard AMUSEMENT MACHINES June 1, 1940 * * *OFFICIALCOMMUNIQUE* -* * * R EV0 LUTIUN IN PHONOGRAPH OPERATION Keeney Wall Boxes Revolutionizing Industry

Licensed under COLLECTION Nelson and other patents ADAPTABLE pending. INCREASES TO ALL UP TO 700% Best of All Systems MAKE SEIEvms Say Operators MAKES RE DEPT1114 "The biggest thing, from the stand- EACH NittEt point of operating profits, since the & MODELS advent of the coin -operated phono- graph itself."That is the verdict of every operator who11 a sinstalled Eliminates having to Keeney Wall Boxes on his music loca- rip out system every - tions. time change in make Locations Demanding of phonograph is Keeney Wall Boxes News of Keeney Wall Boxes and made. the 200 to 700% collection increases has spread, and locations are signing up on long-term,exclusive basis in order to get this Keeney System in KEENEY their place. Opening Thousands of New Locations it'e?.ar,I.Y5 WALL BOXSYSTEM By being able to put the phono- "Never gives any trouble ...easiest and cheapest to install." That's graph mechanism in a backroom or this system. basement, thousands of cramped -for - what every Keeney Wall box operator will tell you about room locations are now availablefor And there's no inconvenience to thelocation; or loss of money to music operation ...small but popu- the operator in having to change systems every time achange in make of lar lunch cars, hamburger tands, etc. phonograph is made. And there's never any 'free concerts' caused bypassing street cars Reducing Operating Costs 'wise boy' plug pullers. Inthat Keeney Wall Boxes are or electric toasters. Or by adaptable to ALL makes and models, SELECTIONS RE- even the 12 and 16 -record models, an AND CUSTOMERS ALWAYS GET PROPER operator can now derive top earnings GARDLESS HOW MANY BOXES ARE PLAYED ATSAME TIME from his obsolete equipment.

Nickel Wise and Quarter Foolish Get the Keeney Wall Box Picturefrom any Keeney Dis- Those music operators, who think they are saving money by not wall - tributor or from Distributors ofMills Phonographsboxing their locations, are satisfying themselves with nickels where quar- Not ters and half dollars might, easily be Inc. J. H. KEENEY& CO obtained.

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AKRON, Ohio DALLAS, Texas KANKAKEE, Illinois NEW YORK, New York ST. LOUIS, Missouri Ed. George Novelty Co. Fisher Brown 37.39 Ira Avenue Gousset Sales Company Interstate Coin Mach. SalesCorp. Ideal Novelty Company 2206 S. Harwood Street 444 South Schuyler Avenue 248 W. 55th Street 1518 Market Street ALBANY, New York (Tel. 4-6131) (Tel. Main 360) (Tel. Circle 7.6420.1) (Tel. Garfield 0072) Square Amusements of Albany DENVER, Colorado KANSAS CITY, Missouri OAKLAND, California ST. PAUL, Minnesota 707-709 Broadway Denver Distributing Company La Beau Novelty Sales Co. iTel 5-47911 1856 Arapahoe Street United Amusement Company Northern Distributing Co. 1946 University Avenue (Tel. Che-ry 4800) 3410 Main Street 128 E. 14th Street (Tel. Nestor 2826) ATLANTA, Georgia :Tel. Valentine 5825) (Tel. Twin Oaks 3634-3579) DES MOINES, Iowa SALT LAKE CITY, Edgar I. Woodfin KENTON, Ohio 64 Central Ave. A. A. Becker OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. J. H. Rutter Mid -West Novelty Sales Co (Tel. Main 4601) 669 34th Street Trenton Bridge 73 S. 4th Street East 2 N. E. 14th St. BALTIMORE, Maryland (Tel. 7.4058) 415 North Cherry Street (Tel. Wasatch 2382) (Tel. 9260) SAN ANTONIO, Texas The Hub Enterprises DETROIT, Michigan KNOXVILLE, Tennessco OMAHA, Nebraska 406.408 West Franklin Street United A1 Amusement Company Sauve Music Company Carl E. Palmer Calamia Distributing Company (Tel. Vernon 8111) 3002 Gr3nd River Avenue 714 S. 13th Street 310 South Alamo Street (Temple 2-5788) Park Hotel, Walnut St. and Union Ave (Cathedral BILOXI, Mississippi (Tel. 2.5116) (Tel. JA 2310) Henry Nelson SAN DIEGO, California United Novelty Company 3784 Drone Avenue ORLANDO, Florida 504 West Howard Avenue LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas A. J. Fox Company (Tel. 101.102) ELGIN, Illinois Standard Automatic Music Co. Warren Fitch 235 West F Street 1200 W. 7th Street 543 West Central Avenue Tel. Franklin 6497) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Elgin Music & Novelty (Tel. 40584-7924-22469) Birmingham Vending Company 112 S. Grove Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PennsylvaniaSAN FRANCISCO, California 2117 Third Avenue. North (Tel. Elg n 884) LOS ANGELES, California Rex Vending Company (Tel. 3-5183) Keystone Vending Company FARGO, North Dakota Jean J. Minthorne 1423.25 Spring Garden Street 759 Ellis Street 2920 W. Pico Boulevard (Tels. Stevenson 1450-Race 2279) BLYTHEVILLE, Arkansas Frank D. Gruenzner (Tel. Parkway 1179) SEATTLE, Washington 721 7th Street, North PHOENIX, Arizona 0. M. Morgan (Tel. 88 8) Northwest Sales, Inc. 423 Madison Street LOUISVILLE, Kentucky 3144 Elliott Avenue Bennett's Music Company (Tel. Garfield 0460) BOSTON, Massachusetts FLINT, Michigan Carl A. Hooper 516 West Washington Street George J. Miller 547-549-551 S. 2nd (Tel. 3-2456) SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota Supreme Amusement Co. of New 322 Del -a Street (Tel. Wabash 4063-Belmont 2409) England, Inc. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania Gordon Stout (Tel. 2-3477) MEMPHIS, Tennessee 11 31 West 10th Street 1022 Commonwealth Avenue GARY, Indiana B. D. Lazar Company (Tel. 7839W) (Tel. Longwood 3264) Earl Montgomery 1635 Fifth Avenue BUFFALO, New York J. P. Kamer 1074 Union Avenue (Tel. Grant 7818) SPOKANE, Washington 416 Grant Street (Tel. 2-1700) Rex Amusement Company (Tel. Ga y 25036) PORTLAND, Oregon Standard Sales Company 1443 Main Street MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 171-173 South Post Street (Tel. Garfield 7780) HOUSTON, Texas Coast Amusement Company (Tel. Maine 4904) Badger Novelty Company 1932 West Burnside BUTTE, Montana Stelle and Horton 2546 North 30th Street (Tel. Broadway 1517) SYRACUSE, New York 1513 Louisiana Street (Tel. Kilbourn 3030) (Tel. Fai fax 4096) Rex Amusement Company H. B. Brinck RENO, Nevada 710 South Salina Street 825 Egg Front Street MOLINE, Illinois (Tel. 2.3692) (Tel. 6116) INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana Nevada Novelty Co. CHARLESTON, West Virginia Frank Wixcel N. A. Montie 205 East 2nd Street TORONTO, Ontario, Canada 456 Massachusetts Avenue 1109 Fifth Avenue R. M. Bender Distributing Co. (Tel. Lircoln 0932) (Tel. Moline 3916) RICHMOND, Virginia Baldwin International, Ltd 821 Bigley Ave. 620 King Street, West (Tel. 36-813, 34-949) JACKSON, Ohio MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada Moseley Vending Machine (Tel. Adelaide 3295-6) Summers Sales Company Mortimer Sales Company Exchange, Inc. TULSA, Oklahoma CHICAGO, Illinois 1269 Amherst Street 00 Broad Street 275 Earl Main Street (Tel. 3.4511) National Coin Machine Exchange (Tel. 225 (Tel. Amherst 1400) Mid -West Novelty Sales Co. 1411 Diversey Parkway 404 West First Street (Tel. Buck. 6466) JOPLIN, Missouri NASHVILLE, Tennessee ROCKLAND, Maine WASHINGTON, D. C. CINCINNATI, Ohio Bruton's Automatic Supply H. G. Payne Company Maine Automatic Service The Hub Enterprises 1619 Main Street 314 Broadway 44 Pork Street Herbert Hill Distributing Co. (Tel. 655) 7312 Georgia Ave. 30 E. 1 3th Street (Tel. Joplin 617) (Tel. 6.4545) (Tel. Randolph 9759) CLEVELAND, Ohio KALAMAZOO, Michigan NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana SAGINAW, Michigan WICHITA, Kansas Art Nagel King Pin Games Company Louisiana Amusement Company Edward Heinz Marion Company 2923 Prospect Avenue 826 Mi Is Street 822 Corondelet Street 835 East Genesee Avenue 562 West Douglas (Prospect 4551.2) (Tel. 4014) (Raymond 1770) (Tel. 2.7532-3.1159) (Tel. 3.9458)

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Wurlitzers have always been the world's most profitable Automatic Phonographs. Now with Wurlitzer Wireless Remote Control Equipment their earning power has been further increased-in some locations several hundred per cent. Wherever installed Wurlitzer Remote Control Units put Wurlitzer Music within arms reach of every customer. The Wall Box, Bar Boxes and Portable Uni: have 24 recordselectivity,are adaptable to any 24 record Wurlitzer Phonograph. Each is smartly styled and precision engineered to Wurlitzer standards. ONLY WURLITZER MAKES A COMPLETE LINE OF REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT Only Wurlitzer offers Wireless, Two - Wire and Thirty -Wire Remote Con- wuRarzERWIRELESS trol Systems.None obsoletepresent SPEAKERS BRING MUS II: TO Wurlitzer Equipment. Each is designed EVERY PART OF THE LOCATION for inter -use with the other two. For example, 2 -wire and 30 -wire units can be used on a phonograph that has wire- lessequipment.30 -wireunitson a phonograph that has 2 -wire equipment. Bar and Wall Boxes are readily con- verted from 2 -wire to wireless and vice versa-the most flexible Remote Con- trol Equipment ever offered. The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Canadian Factory: RCA -Victor Co. Ltd., Montreal, Que., Canada. A Name Famous in Music for Over Two Hundred Years

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