Circus Report, 1980 to 1985 contained information on 1980s circuses, staff, performers, acts, animals and other shows (e.g. carnivals, petting zoos, variety shows). It also included historical information on circuses, staff, performers, acts, etc. Thanks to Bill Biggerstaff for permission to put this index on the CHS website.
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| Festival Winners | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 1, 17 | Online! Monte Carlo Circus Festival winners. Kustick Troupe, perch; Georges Carl, clown; Elvin Bale, space wheel, Farrel Bros., wire; Nicolo Distroup, balance; Flying Oslers; Dieter Farrell, animals act. Special recognition: Plunketts, trampoline; Christopher James, wire; Franconi Duo, trapeze; Espanas, trapeze. |
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| Tent Honors Franzen | Pike, Norman | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 2 | Online! CFA honors Wayne Franzen. |
| Mailbag | Baudy, Robert E. | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 2 | Online! Robert Baudy, wild animal trainer, was never on Ringling. |
| Report | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 2 | Online! Performers visiting Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus at Tampa, Florida. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 4 | Online! Routes: Cole All Star TV Circus; Blackstone Magic Show. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 4 | Online! Death: J. Walter Gregg, CFA. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Sandy Dobritch, producer. Chinese Acrobats. Agents: Rosemary Marino, Beverly Heigham. Hoxie Bros. Circus. Joe McMahon, management. Mike McMahon. Lee Maloney, organ. Walt Stimax, Mille; Dutch Crawford; Campa Family. Barbara Woodcock. Veno Berosini, Elizabeth Rodriquez. Vashek & Kathy. Jo Ann Jennier, Aeriletta, trapeze. Jerry Lipko, chimps. John Lewis. Mike Cecere. Bobby Davis. Larry Kent. Franzen Bros. Circus. Kim and Tim Loyal Repensky, Lee Maloney, Hoxie Tucker, elephant act. Hal Haviland. Corky Cristiani. Pete Cristiani. Herbie Weber. Dr. Pepper Circus, Gil Grey. Mario Zerbini. Bobby Gibbs, Al Vidbel, Walt King. Lee Maloney. Dutch Crawford. Hanneford Family Circus. Jungle Larry's. Pee Wee Pinson. Others. |
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| License Renewal Plan | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 6 | Online! License renewal for dealers, exhibitors under Animal Welfare Act. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 7 | Online! Ad. Bruce Anderson, aerialist, photos. |
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| Narrow Escape for Art Miller | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 8 | Online! Art Miller, Dorothy Miller, intruder in their home. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 8 | Online! Theatre story, naked man. |
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| Hadi Temple Shrine Circus | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 10 | Online! Hadi Temple Shrine Circus, Paul V. Kaye, producer, Kaye Continental Circus. Acts: Happy Kellems; Jack Cervone, band leader; Temo Duo, aerial; Paulo Duo, aerial; Wayne Burck, tigers; Pablo Rodriquez Troupe, bar; Gaylord Maynard, comedy; David Rosaire, dogs; Smaha Family, Lipizzans; Les Verdus, globe; Li Suang, wire; Dielkas Sisters, globe; Flying Valentines; Joselito, wire; Superlokos, comedy; Craig Littler, Sid Haig; Vashek Duo, motorcycle. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 10 | Online! Humor. |
| People | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 10 | Online! News. Dale A. Longmire, clown. Millie Ward, costumes. Johnny Jordan Family, unicycle, trapeze. Rex Horton, bears. Gran Mar, wire. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 12 | Online! Elfie Klementi, Klementi bicycle act. |
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| In Memoriam | Goodwin, Dave | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 14,15 | Online! Death: Donald Washburn, Sparky the clown. |
| People | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 15 | Online! News. Plunketts, trampoline. Christopher James, wire. Donna Davis, Bill Chocianowski marriage. Walt Davis, Doris. Mark Anthony, clown. Bumpsy Anthony. Doug Henning, illusions. Clowns Tom Parish, Tammy Klingenberg, marriage. Leon Pinter, Rubie, organ, magic. Tex Maynard, Marcy, musicians. Kristavo, juggler. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 14,15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Magic, Hints, Helps and Hocus | Herman, Frank | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 17 | Online! Magic news, tips. |
| People | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 17 | Online! News. Ron Perry, Pam. |
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| Circus of the Stars | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 18 | Online! Circus of the Stars, TV special. Guest ringmasters, performers. Professionals helping. |
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| People | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 18 | Online! News. Hank Rummel, Cindy, aerialists. Jimmy Grippo, magician. Al Dawley, Sue. |
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| Kristensen's Animal Compound | Davis, Karin Stewart | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 19 | Online! Information on the progress, plans for permanent quarters for Lilli-Anna's leopards. |
| New Winter Quarters | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 19 | Online! Century 21 Shows winter quarters information. |
| Christmas Show | Babcock, Allan | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 21 | Online! Children's Christmas Party, Decatur, Ill. Armand Tosetti, organ; Wayne Karr, MC; Randy Brown, paddle ball; Great Andre, dogs; Ray & Yolanda, acrobats; Les Michels, balance; Dionnes, jugglers. Bill Kirkman, Emily, Siberian huskies. |
| Santa's Xmas Revue | Swaney, Bob | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 21 | Online! Big John Strong's White Unit of Santa's Xmas Revue information. Clowns: Bob Owens, Chris Kennington, Rosa Dougals, Phil Kavanaugh. Lenny Mazel, juggler; Henry Crowell, Mindy, trampoline; Swami, fire eater; John Lohner, magic; Grinn & Barrett, trapeze; Leo Griep, MC; Lee Reynolds, organ; Mike Fleming, drums. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 21 | Online! Ad: Beck's Circorama want ad, Harry E. Beck, Jr., Griffin, GA. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 21 | Online! Ad: Williams Bros. Circus want ad, Kent, Ohio. |
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| People | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 22 | Online! News. Ken Brooke, Frank Farrow, magic shop. Bobby Reynolds, sideshow operator. Marvyn Roy, Carol (Mr. Electric). Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Stoney. Tony Fossett, Irene, kangaroo, chimp. Lynne Michael. Al Dawley. Erik Adams. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 24 | Online! News. RBBB tigers. Herbie Weber. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 1 | 1980 | Jan | 7 | 25 | Online! Ice Follies animals, penguins, poodles. |
| Charges Filed | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 1, 25 | Online! Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds act, Christmas Fantasy 79 show. |
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| RBBB Blue Unit Opens | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 2 | Online! RBBB Blue opening. Acts: Ursula Bottcher, bears; Karoly Donnert, tiger; Richter Family, riders; Grant-Charovi, adagio; Axel Gautier, elephants; Zoppe Family, aerial; Guerrero Family, wire; Danuta, spider woman; Urias Troupe, motocycles; Michon, midget; King Charles Troupe, unicycles; Flying Farias; Flying Segreras; Dimitrovi Troupe, teeterboard; Ivanovi Troupe, teeterboard; Donevi Troupe, teeterboard; Yanchovi, cradle; Polnia, perch; Georgieus, perch; Korin, perch; Romanovi & Slavoi, riders. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 2 | Online! News. Beatty-Cole Circus lawsuit. Rajah Shrine Circus. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 2 | Online! Death: Tommy Morrissey, CFA. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 2 | Online! Ad. Goodwin's Chimps, Roger Goodwin, Mary Ann. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; RBBB blue. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Circus Odyssey, DeMille, Satani Demon, Mr. Sensation, Rolling Diamonds, Burger dogs, Frank's tigers. Lee Maloney. Ron Bacon's show, Dorian Blake, Billy Martin, Bonnie Bonta, Roger DuBois, Lang Family, Dave Miller organ. Hill Family units, Joe Smiley, Georgi Smiley, Diane Wilson, Jim Jackson. Musicans Bob Parker, Kay Parker. Connie Welde. Allan Hill. Aria bear act. Betty Escalante. Royal Hanneford Circus. Great Manzini, escape. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Hoxie Circus. Walt Stimax, props, chimps. Millie Stimax, chimps. Joe Bauer, Elizabeth. Egon Klementi, bike act. Nita Bale, Bonnie, Gloria, Trevor. Jack & Kayletta. Chuck Meltzer, Jim Watson. Hines Rucker. Vern Woerner. June Dewsbury, clown. John Cuneo, Herta. Great Joselito. Berans. Bauers. Dave McMillan, tigers. Farrell Bros. Tony Smaha Jr. Ed Migley, Circo Italia. Others. |
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| Circus Maranthia | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 7 | Online! Circus Marantha information. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, producer. |
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| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 7 | Online! News. Joseph Szoczy "Roby," performer, wife Pauline. Helen Wallenda. Stasia Kelly. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 7 | Online! Ad. At liberty, (M. T.) Johnnie Marshall, advance, publicity, purchasing, bally. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 7 | Online! 1892 ad for Dr. Carver's show at Grand Opera House, San Francisco. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 9 | Online! News. Show Folks of Sarasota. William Heyer, horse trainer. |
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| Introducing | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 9 | Online! Births. Tom Bishop, Robin, McKay Duo, cardle. Darrell Medley, Kathi, performer. |
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| Report | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 12 | Online! Mattel, Inc. stockholder report, Ice Shows, International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo Circus, Circus Theme Park. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 12 | Online! News. City Historical Museum, formerly Emmett Kelly Museum, Sedan, KS. San Francisco Fine Arts Museum. |
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| Special | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 13 | Online! Billy Barton, Prince Najvez Aztec Spectacular, David Smart's circus. |
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| Potpourri | Naughton, Mike | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 13 | Online! News. Phil Chandler, Linda. Dorian Blake, Jance, illusions. Jessie Griffiths, organ. Joe Sherman. Mike Naughton. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 13 | Online! Ad. Frank Cain, clown, billposter, etc., available for 1980, Gibsonton, FL. |
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| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 14 | Online! News. King Charles Troupe, unicycles. Jimmy Cole, showman. Roger G. Moore, marketing, promotion. Roy Huston, illusions. Ruwills, balance. Aden Lowry. Volantes, unicycles. Merle Evans, band leader. Doug Morris, DeWayne Circus. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 14 | Online! Ad. At liberty, Curly McCormick, cook, billposter, etc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 15 | Online! News. Sam Powers, rodeo performer. Louise LaRoche, bird act. Jody Baran, magic. Rudy Fritz, contortion, John Young, Joh Nielsen. Wayne Ragen, tigers. Andre Kole, illusions. Ken Miller, Betty. |
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| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 16 | Online! News. Jesus Fuentes, elephant act. Rod McKenzie, aerial. Mike Crowley, producer. Count Desmond, sword swallow. Vance Jernigan, horseman, Charles Roark, Politics Bros. Circus. |
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| Santa's Xmas Revue | Scheiman, Kaye | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 17 | Online! John Strong, Hollowy, producers, Santa's Xmas Revue. Rolic Montbanc, MC; Lee Reynolds, organ; Michael Fleming, drums. Lenny Mazel, juggler; Henry Crowell, Mindy, trampoline; Rolick Montbanc, Roulette, fire eaters; John Lohner, Darla, magic; Grinn & Barrett, trapeze. Clowns: Bob Ownes, Rosa Douglass, Phil Kavanaugh, Chris Kennington. |
| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 17 | Online! News. Bob Welz, juggler. Show Time USA. Jerry Digney, publicity. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 19 | Online! Ad. Danny Carey, hand balance; Randa Lynn, foot juggler; Kerry-Brown Duo, rola bola. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 20 | Online! B. H. Black "Whitey," purchases Kelly Bros. Circus. |
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| Special | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 20 | Online! Circuses playing San Francisco Bay area in 1979. Also magic shows. |
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| Mailbag | Horsman, Paul | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 20 | Online! Commentary on Pastor's Column, religion. |
| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 20 | Online! News. Gunther Gebel-Williams, animal trainer. Eddie Zacchini, producer. |
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| People | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 22 | Online! News. Danny Castoldi, Lisa Floyd, Scott Floyd, Scott Land, Greg Medley, Dave Olson, Great American Youth Circus. Jim Little Trio. Rod James, ventriloquist. Bob Emerico, clown. Don George & Co. Don Les's Harmonicats. Evel Knievel. |
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| No Home Available - Lions Killed | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 22 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus lions shot, became "outlaws." Hoxie Tucker. |
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| Mailbag | Fornasari, Doady | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 24 | Online! Fornasari Family, correction to Dec. 10, 1979 Talent Set section. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 25 | Online! Will Rogers, humorist, his joke. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 25 | Online! Death: Joy Adamson, author of "Born Free." |
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| Doc Henderson Retires | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 26 | Online! J. Y. Henderson, circus veterinarian, retires. |
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| New Year's Eve Show | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 26 | Online! Bill Kormates produced show acts. Ethel Jennier, sword balance, dog act; Pedro Morales, foot juggler; Al Medro, dogs; Bertinis, unicycles; Jo-Ann Jennier, aerial. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 26 | Online! Ad. (M. T.) Johnnie Marshall, thanks, won Otto Ringling Jump Rope Tying and Canvas Sewing Award. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 27 | Online! News. Musical, "P. T. Barnum." Towsen & Yockers, clown team. Peter Hoff, clown. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 2 | 1980 | Jan | 14 | 27 | Online! Ad. Kelly Bros. Circus want ad, B. H. Black "Whitey," Deland, FL. |
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| Castle Bows for '80 | Morris, Ron | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 1, 17 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus information. Indoor show. Hubert Castle, John Zerbini "Tarzan," owners. Clement Toca, band leader. Greg Toca, Elizabeth Toca. Jacqueline Zerbini, trapeze. Lucky Larabee, anouncer; Sampion Timmerman, performance dir.; Gary Thomas, animal supt.; Gene Randall, clown alley; Bob Dunham, business mgr. |
| Last Diving Horses Sold | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 2 | Online! Steel Pier diving horses sold. Walter Hammell, stable owner. George A. Hamid, Sr. brought the horses to the pier. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle Circus; Circus Vargas; Colle All Star TV; RBBB, blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 4 | Online! Death: Inge Kluge (Peterson), performer, animal act. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Mae Noell, gorilla show book. Eddy Ventura, Jul. Galla Shawn, trapeze. Billy Rogers, bird act. Erik Adams Sr. Struppi Hanneford. Paul V. Kaye. Eliane Slonin, trapeze. Cathy Fletcher, trapeze, Billy Woods, catcher. Volares: Cathy Fletcher, Liza Hartzell, Eva Dunleavy, Billy Woods. Elkins Sisters. Jimmy Hall, bears. Herriots, John, Laura. Jon Friday, ringmaster. John Hartzell, Diana. Ron Kelroy, producer. Dorothy Winn, producer. Win Partello, Marion. Carmen Hall, animal act. Circus Vargas. Marcans, lion cub. Ron Whitfield, Roxanne, cat act. Dieter Wichert, animal trainer. Doc Henderson, Lloyd Morgan. Elfie Klementi, bike act. |
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| Special | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 6 | Online! Jewell New, wild animal trainer, information. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 6 | Online! Ad. Available, Neil Armstrong, show organist. |
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| Circus Vargas | McCall, Bob | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 8 | Online! Circus Vargas, information. Knops, perch; Osmani sisters, jugglers; Zunigas, jugglers; Miss Christina, Miss Rajean, trapeze. Zultanas, wire; Venturas, cradle; Armand Duo, cradle; Kneisleys, cradle; Carlos Twins; Flying Lar-Rays; Wayne Regan, cat act; Rex Williams family, dressage; Robert Hocum, cloud; Rolands, rola bola; Julian & Monique, motorcycle; Rex Williams, Eva, elephants; Anastasinis, rola bola; Gonzalves, rola bola; Flying Espanas; Henri Waqgneur, horses; Franconi Duo, trapeze; Dione Paray, aerial. |
| People | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 8 | Online! News. Hal Haviland, animals. Bob Emerico, clown. Gary Holveck, illusions. David Hanson. Bob Kenney, Nikki, comedy. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 9 | Online! Ad. Michael Clark, Clark's Lions, photo. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10 | Online! Deaths: Millie Bouton, wardrobe, magic show. Pat W. Rooney III, showman. |
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| People | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10 | Online! News. Phil & Francine, elephant act, elephant Dondi. Rick Legg, clown. Victor Gonzales, Vic Bros. Circus. George Lewis "Slim," Buckey Steele. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10A | Online! B. H. Black "Whitey," purchases Kelly Bros. Circus. Joe McMahon general agent; Pati Antalek, performance dir. |
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| RBBB Blue Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10A | Online! RBBB Blue Unit. Ursula Bottcher, bears; Danuta, aerial; Yanchovi, aerial; Cossack Riders: Dimitrovi, Ivanovi, Donevi; Flying Farias; Flying Segreras; King Charles Troupe; Richters, elephant act; Perch: Kkorin Troupe, Polonia Troupe, Georgiev Troupe; Zoppes; Karoly Donnert, tigers; Richters, riders; Slavovi, Romanovi; Teeterboard: Oblocki, Kehaiovi, Wozniak; Axel Gautier Family, elephants; Michu; Guerrero Troupe, wire; Victor Urias, Douglas MackValley, globe of death. |
| Acts | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10A | Online! Novelty acts. Charlie Charles & Co., bikes; Senor Wences, ventriloquist; Rudy's dogs; Wayne Ragen, animals; Knops, perch; Johnny Lon, clown; Carlton & Co., illusions. |
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| Blackstone Magic Show | Waldron, Dan | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 10B | Online! Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| Monte Carlo Circus Festival | Conley, James A. | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 12-14 | Online! Monte Carlo Circus Festival information. Corrections to previous article. Nicolodis, not Nicolo Distroup. Flying Oslers did not get Silver Clown. Kovatchevi Troupe's award not mentioned. Appearing at the festival: Star Lords, clowns; Grantcharovi Trio, trapeze; Pironkovi Troupe, teeterboard; Lucien Gruss, Phillipe, horses; Alexix Brothers, balance; Christopher James, wire; Great Fattini, sway pole; Sallai, teeterboard; Gherard Quaiser elephants; Erich Munteau, juggler; Pompoff Family, clowns; Leonid Kostiuk Troupe, perch; Gruss Brothers, liberty horses; Take Watari, ladder; Nicolodis, acrobats; Kovatchevi, teeterboard; Elvin Bale, Jeanett, space wheel; Sergio, ringmaster; Dieter Farrell, cat act; Duo Franconi; Kraml's bears; Georgs Carl, compedy; Pironkovia, swing act; Duo Bucur, aerial; Barry Lappy, unicycle; Troupe Constantin, trampoline; Recktons, bar; Alejandro Ibarra, bounding rope; Leuzingers, tigers; Flying Oslers; Mimo DiLelleo comedy; Remo & Jenny, trapeze; Nicolodis; Farrell Brothers, wire; Fudi, jugglers. Sorin Munteanu. Zygmunt Michalek, orchestra. Others. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Price Boost | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 14 | Online! Eastman Kodak raises prices for film. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 14A,14B | Online! Photo: baggage horses, 1938 Ringling photo. |
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| And a Fish in a Fir Tree | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 14B | Online! Brookfield Zoo, Chicago animals for "adoption." Fund raising. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 14B | Online! Vaudeville ad, 1911. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 14B | Online! Ad. Peppy the Chimp & Co., E. P. Lange, available, Sheboygan, WI. |
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| News from P. C. Socar, Jr. | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 15 | Online! P. C. Socar Jr.'s magic show, Calcutta, India, information. |
| Rare Gir Lions Born | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 15 | Online! Birth of rare Gir lion cubs, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia zoo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 17 | Online! Ad. Mack MacDonald, for sale, two male elephants. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 19 | Online! Will H. Hill, elephant trainer. Baby elephants at ice cream store opening. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 19 | Online! Death: Mrs. Gwen W. Carsey, performer. |
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| Weddings | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 20 | Online! Marriages. George Carden, manager, and Gina Medro, balance act. Tom Sink "Popcorn," Etcetera, clowns. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 20 | Online! Ad. New York Zoological Society wants elephant trainer. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 21 | Online! Humor. |
| People | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 21 | Online! News. Katie Seger, clown. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Harold Hiatt, fan. |
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| Smith Gives Tiger Skin to Museum | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 21 | Online! Roger Smith, wild animal trainer, donates skin of a Beatty tiger to the planned Clyde Beatty Museum. Dale Price, advance, plans to open the museum. |
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| Talent Set | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 22 | Online! Acts booked. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus: Cimse's dogs; DeMille, wire; Ken Sherburne, performer; Satani Demon; Crawford & Gloria, illusions. |
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| American Legion Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 9 | 3 | 1980 | Jan | 21 | 22 | Online! American Legion Christmas party, Delphi, IN. Zoppe Family, Justino Zoppe debut. Johnny Zoppe, Chris Helt, clowns; Gerry Scheiman, music; Heinz Pichler, Linda, balance; Laddies (Zoppes), ladders; Susan Sheryll (Susan Zoppe), dogs. Others. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 1, 13 | Online! Photo: baggage horses, Ringling-Barnum 1938. |
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| Diving Horses Safe | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 2 | Online! Steel Pier diving horses, two were sold. Walter Hammell, owner. Information on the act. |
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| Mailbag | Ventura, Eddy | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 2 | Online! Gasoline rationing. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 4 | Online! Routes: Cole All Star TV; Holiday Hippodrome; International All Star; RBBB blue, red; Circus Vargas; Shrine Circus. Other shows. |
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| Mammoth to be created in test tube. | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 4 | Online! Moscow, test tube mammoth. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Fercos, illusions. Freddie Sales, comic. Carlton & Co., cat magic act. Siegfried & Roy. Jack Ryan, publicity. RBBB. Trevor Bale, Elvin Bale. James Plunkett, wire. Magictime USA, Inge Williams dogs, Mike Williams juggler, Hal Haviland. John Cuneo, Dave Hoover, lions. Hadi Temple Shrine Circus. Mike Chirrick, juggler. Lottie Brunn, Francis. Rod MackKenzie, aerial circus. Bob Reed, office. Struppi Hanneford. George Hanneford. Angelo Bisbini. June Dewsbury. Darrell Wallen, Mr. Rhythm. Ian Garden circus. Quassar's rocket ship. Mickey Garden. Joe Bauer, Elizabeth. Flying Espanas. Loni Van Voorden. Sensational Leighs. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 6 | Online! Ad. Erik Adams, Bobbi Adams, one finger, photo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 7 | Online! Ad. Wilson's seals, Dianne Wilson, photo. |
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| 1980 Tour Plans | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 8 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Oscar Macias Family; Jennie Ehlert, aerial; Lisa Macias, aerial; Sharon Schleentz, aerial; Jeff Earl, dogs, elephant Pasha; Great Tino, rola bola; Moises, balance; George Rowe (Kalamer); Joe Meyers clown. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 8 | Online! News. Stanley Peterson, zoo, elephant attack. |
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| People | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 8,10 | Online! News. Wade Burck, tigers. Lilli-Ana, leopards. Willy Keo, comedy; Murillo & Ulysses, balance. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. Gene McDonald, Bill Biggerstaff. Kiki Paige, vocal, unicycle. Lou Jacobs, clown. Dianne Wilson, seals. Harry Blackstone, magic. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 10 | Online! International All Star Circus. |
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| Hanneford Circus Revue | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 10 | Online! Hanneford Circus Revue information. Mike Wright, clown; Hunky Johnson, bears; Senor Rai, announcer; Carmen Johnson, whips; Christine's chimps; Henry Castro, George, wire. Miss Lavon, aerial; Bob Parker, Kay, musicians; Tommy Hanneford, producer. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 11 | Online! Ad. Bauer-Hall response to Mailbag article, Jan. 14, 1980 issue. Fornasari trampoline act. |
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| Magic | Herman, Frank | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 12, 13 | Online! Magic news. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 14 | Online! News. Jerry Digney, public relations. Lill's chimps. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Donald Young (Poco), Jo McMillan (Slo-Poke). Harry Blackstone. Sikorskys (Tom, Al, Larry), jugglers, etc. Fantastic Flying Y's. Bob Lange family. Dino & Anita, wire. |
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| Mailbag | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 14 | Online! Emmett Kelly's visit to Peru, IN. |
| Hotline | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 14 | Online! News. Svend Kristensen, leopard. |
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| Speeding Violations Down | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 15 | Online! Speeding violations. |
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| Weddings | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 16 | Online! Sharon LeGarie, V. C. Arivette (boss canvas) marriage. |
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| People | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 16 | Online! John Lewis, owner. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 16 | Online! Elephant Morganetta, zoo. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 16 | Online! Death: Wes Westley, concessions. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 17 | Online! Magic books. |
| Acts | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 17 | Online! Carlton & Co., magic. Mirko de York, puppets. Senor Wences, vent. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 17 | Online! Largest permanent circus, Circus Circus. Largest traveling circus, Circus Vargas. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 20 | Online! Humor. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 21 | Online! Ad. Enoch Brafford, lot supt., boss canvas, at liberty. Wife and daughter, performers. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 23 | Online! Ad. Maureen Fitzgerald, performer, formerly with Flying Viennas, looking for circus work. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 4 | 1980 | Jan | 28 | 23 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus, Sarasota, FL, wants people. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 1, 13 | Online! Photo: John Robinson Ten Big Shows band, 1911. (Charles Gerlach, band leader) |
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| I Remember | Whitman, Don | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 2 | Online! Poem. |
| Vaude Show | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 2 | Online! Smithsonian stages old vaudeville show. Herbie Weber, wire; Jay Marshall, magic. |
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| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 3, 22 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Bill Biggerstaff. Knops, perch; Franconi Duo, trapeze; Zultanas, wire; Espanas; Lar-Rays; Henry Wagner, equestrian; Armon Duo, cradle; Rex Williams, Eva, elephants; Carlos Twins. Clowns: Billy McCabe, David Beaver, Paul Niebauer, Phil Shear, Dale Longmire, Danny Mason, Jeff Sharp, Bob Hiscox, Michael Brevig. Joseph Pon, ringmaster; Dave Epperly, music dir. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Festival; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Eddie Zacchini Circus. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Connie Clausen. Lottie Brunn, Ted Chirrick. June Dewsbury. Ed Migley, producer. Frank Burger, Janet. Rolling Diamonds (John Hansen, Tina). Emil Goetschi, Debbi (DeMille). Kiris Keppo, Erik Adams Jr., Wes Oler, Florine Oler. Barbara Van Voorden, Loni. Satani Demon. Johnny Jordan, Lisa. Darrell Wallen. Lydia Burkett. Tony Smaha Sr., Jenda. Big Apple Circus. Jannie Zamperla. George Coronas circus. Elvin bale, trapeze. Lloyd Morgan, Doc Henderson. Michele Dobritch. Gemini Jugglers. Others. |
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| New Canvas for Beatty-Cole | Morris, Ron | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 6, 19 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Edna Antes, sec., treas. Leaf Tent & Sail, Inc., Leif Osmundsen. |
| Hubert Castle Int'l Circus | Rhoney, James | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 8 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus information. Hubert Castle, Trazan John Zerbini, producers. Braun Reinhold, cannon. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 8 | Online! Oakland, CA zoo. |
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| Funs-A-Poppin Circus | Reed, Fred | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 10 | Online! Funs-A-Poppin Circus information. Betty Wendany. Fred Reed; Dolores Coronado; Great Parsoni, magic; Rachael Roth. |
| People | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 10, 12, 13 | Online! News. John MacKay, clown. John McConnell. Billy Barton. Toby Bickmore. Harry Thomas, tigers. Jack King, band leader. Mike Martin, magic. Jay Marshall, magic. Ken Benson, animal trainer. Russ Darr, band leader. Walt Matthe, 24 hour. Jeanie Ellis. Maryse Begary. Ron Gill, Mitzi, perch. Joe Vinejard, clown, Martin Reeves, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, clowns. |
| Acts | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 13 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. Cimse's dogs, Santini Demon, sowrds; Ken Sherburne, unicycle; Scalzo & Co., magic; Alfie & Co., birds; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Joe Philips, cowboy; Jules Epstein, music; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Wini McKay, aerial; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Heidi Wendany, dogs, ponies; Pepe Martinez, wire; Harold Johnson, camel, elephant; Princes Omar, one finger. |
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| Elephants Stampede | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 13 | Online! Fort Pierce, FL, parade, elephants stampede. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 15 | Online! Magic books. |
| People | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 15 | Online! News. Smiley Corbin. Angela Wilnow, dogs. John MacKay, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 16 | Online! Deaths: Denniston Berkery, with circuses. George Marquis, magician. Robert W. Nelson, performer. Martha E. Smith, wife of Don Smith, collector. Orlo Walch, circus owner. |
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| Book | Stensvad, Arthur E. | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 16 | Online! Book review, Buffalo Bill, His Family, Friends, Fame, Failures and Fortunes, by Nellie Snyder Yost. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 17 | Online! Humor. |
| Happy Trails End | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 17 | Online! Roy Rogers, horse breeder, etc. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 18 | Online! Ad. Austin Miles letter, comment on Billy Barton and his column, Jan. 14, 1980. |
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| Acts | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 20 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. Serge Cambi, balance; Nino Santos, juggler; Marchitas, bicycles; Wasil, acrobat; Steve Mills, juggler; Jean Claude, antipodiste; Mills Duo, unicycles. |
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| Circus Vargas Program | Covington, Don | 9 | 5-6 | 1980 | Feb | 11 | 21 | Online! Circus Vargas program list. Knopps, perch. Jugglers: Osmoni, Zunigas, Diablo Trio. Trapeze: Najean, Christina, Franconi Duo. Henry Wagner, liberty horses. Zaltanas, high wire. Aerial Cradle: Armon Duo, Kniesley Duo, Venturas. Carlos Twins, acrobats. Flying return: Espanas, Lar-Rays. Wayne Ragen, cats. Cloud: Robert Hocum, Irene. Goncovales, rola bola. Rollans, risley. Rex Williams, Eva, elephants. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 1, 15 | Online! Photo: Chinese Acrobatic Troupe, featured at the Treasure Island Fair, San Francisco, 1940. |
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| Victor Gaona Injured in Accident | Graham, Harry L. | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 2 | Online! Victor Gaona,catcher, injured in automobile accident. |
| Acts | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 2 | Online! Wonderland Circus acts, Bill Brickle, producer. Wilma Rench; Welde's leopards; Linda Karl, web; Paulette's dogs; Jeffery Duo, cradle; Chandler & Co., illusions; Freddie White. Jack Rench, concessions; Jeff White, props; Mark Harris, clown; Marc Barr, animal supt. |
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| Ringling's Clowns | Bukota, George N. | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 3, 26 | Online! RBBB information. Clowns, their acts and clown college. Lou Jacobs, Jim Tinsman, Peggy Williams, Glen Little, Dewayne Thorpe, John Russell, Ken Horsman, Dale Longmier, Mitch Fredees, Bill Dusell, Skeeter Reece, Garry White, Richard Nasch, Jim Tinsman, Jeff Gordon, Mike Keever, Mike Oster, Kerry Griffin, Leonard Wolen, Victor Ruiz, Chuck Sidlow, James Vogelgesang, Ruth Chaddock, Kathy Herb, Tina Scotts, Danise Wilson, Serf Rocha, George Rollins. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland Circus; Carden-Johnson; Garden Bros., Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Circus Vargas. Others. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Joy Adamson death. Circuses openings: Garden Bros., Haid-Morton, M & M International, Carden-Johnson, Sam T. Polack, Hubler International, Circus Vargas, Royal Hanneford, Hubert Castle. John Cuneo, Herta. Corky Cristiani Bowes. Hal Haviland. Ron Kelroy. Great Sebastian. George Hanneford. Kate Hanneford. Gerard Soules. Vicki Hanneford. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy. Cliff Vargas. Francis Brunn. Sandy Dobritch. Tommy Hanneford, Struppi. Trevor Bale. Mark Karoly. Nellie Hanneford. Tarzan Zerbini. Larry Carden, Carden-Johnson. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 6 | Online! Deaths: Richard Hearne, acrobat, "Mr. Pastry." Jack Thum, clown. Llucille Watton, circus organist. |
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| Special | Oliver, Mona | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 6 | Online! Castle-Zerbini Shrine Circus filmed for TV. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 7 | Online! Ad. Dick Kohlrieser, Mike, dogs, mule, pony, llama, jugglers, unicycle. Photos. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 8 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus acts. Tarzan Zerbini, animal act; Berans, aerial; Marie France, dogs; Jorge Rosell; Marhal camels; Becky & Maya, balance; Martin Lamberti, balance; Les Michels, balance. Trapeze: Sr. Juan. Sr. Felipe, Sr. Venico. Jugglers: Ray, Michel & Yolanda; Sampion; Lambertis. Zercoffs, riders; Flying Vasquez; Dionnes, perch; Berans, perch; Zerbini Family, riders. Others. |
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| Acts | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 8 | Online! Act, Circus Under the Big Top, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Al's Lemonzine; Great Acadis, balance; La Verdus, globes; Barrie Sloan; Dime Wilson, clown; Semon's chimps; Erik & Bobbi's dogs; Flying Lanes; Bonnie Bale, clown; Gutis Family, comedy. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 9 | Online! Ad. Dick Franco, juggler, photo. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 10 | Online! Book review, "How to Be a Complete Clown," by Toby Sanders. |
| RBBB Red Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 10 | Online! RBBB red acts. Gunther Gebel-Williams, tigers; Dolly Jacobs, aerial; Duo Evelyn, aerial. Wally Naghtin, bears; Rudi Lenz, chimps; Mickey Antalek, chimps. Marguerite Michele, hair hang; Carrillo Brothers, wire; Miguel Ayala, wire; Carl Wong, sway pole; Alicia's dogs; Anna's dogs; Lonas dogs. Teeterboard: Otto; Boitchanovi; Malevolti. Flying Farfans. |
| People | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 11 | Online! News. Denise Olmeda, antonio, Pepe, horse act. Ray Moreau (Sabu). Zoppes (Roger, Dennis, Pam, Anita). Harry Jenkins, organist. Joe McMahon. Bill Strong, Trudy, "Circus Farm." Milton Bartok "Doc." |
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| New Postage Fee? | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 11 | Online! Postage increase. |
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| In the News | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 12 | Online! United States Capitol Traffic Regulations, elephants, animals. Circus World's Clown College. |
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| People | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 14 | Online! News. Jimmie & Millie. Bill Brickle, dogs, clown alley. Bob Kleinman, marketing. Bucky Steele, Barbara Tata, animal acts. Ray Marek, Paulette Braun. Trolley Marionettes. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 14 | Online! Humor. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, female cat trainer. |
| James M. Cole TV Circus | Finch, Boyd | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 15 | Online! James M. Cole TV Circus acts. Billy Martin & Co., rola bola; Buttons, clown; Dorian Blake, magic; Bobby-Jane Duo, jugglers; Acro Brats; Cyclonians, unicycles; Suduro, fire; Billy Martin; Mr. Chilli Pepper, plate spin; Lang family. James M. Cole, owner. |
| People | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 15 | Online! News. Visitors at Hubert Castle Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 17 | Online! Death: Theira Crawford (Peggy Nelson), Nelson Family, acrobatic-risley act. |
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| People | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 17 | Online! News. Marjorie Hackett, David. |
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| Mailbag | Haviland, Hal | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 18 | Online! Comment on gas rationing. |
| Keep Leopards Out | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 18 | Online! Atlanta, GA disco replaces leopards with mermaids. Superior Court states disco can't keep the leopard or any animal in a cage under the dance floor. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 18 | Online! News. Hornman Magic Co. Hoxie Bros. Circus. |
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| Correction | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 19 | Online! Correction: Espanas and Franconi Duo have not signed with Circus Knie. |
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| From Don Marcks | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 19 | Online! No Circus Report dated Feb. 4, 1980. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 19 | Online! Ad. Kelly Bros. Circus want ad, contracting agent, phone promoters. |
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| Mexican Circuses | Gibbs, Bobby | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 20 | Online! Information on Circo Atayed; Circo Las Vegas; Circo Bells; Circo Vertti; Circo Barley; Migico Circo; Circo Cepilini. |
| Hotline | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Online! Elkardis (Rodiguez Sisters) fall. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Online! Death: Jimmy Durante, comedian. |
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| Acts | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Online! Acts at Africa Safari Park's Circus Africa. Lipko's chimps; Karl's dogs; Mark Yount, chimps; David Tetzlaff, elephants; Mike Cecere, cats; Safari Jane, panthers. |
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| Acts | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 22 | Online! Tripolie Shrine Circus acts. Bob Top & Edna, roller skates; Lawrence Grant, lions; Cavanaugh Sisters, aerial; Sir Marko, aerial; Karinas Duo, trampoline; Rosa's ponies; Pasquale's mules; Gainer's ponies; Cycling Dars, rola bola, Timothy, David. Geraldos, giant wheel. Dino Mediras, balance. Mark Pilger, cloud swing. Albinais Family, motorcycle. Flying Cortez. Flying Carrolls. Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard. Marki's doves. Szmanshki's chimps. Loni's doves. Chadwick Chase. Navarros, sword balance. Randy & Sylvia, perch. Merdros, sword balance. Bill Golden, Carol, elephants. Murray Hill. Hugo Zacchini, cannon act. Clowns: Phil Granger, Capt. Billy, Jim Jaynes, Tim-Tim, Soapo, Eddie & Eddie. Mike Mike, band leader. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 22 | Online! Arena Thrill Circus, 1939. P. J. Riggins, bike dive. Lottie Meyer, water ballet. Diving horses. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 23 | Online! Bud Carlell, ropes, whips, boomerangs, death. |
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| People | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 23 | Online! News. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Tino Wallenda Zoppe's Maranatha Circus. |
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| No More Performers | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 27 | Online! Soviet Union will not send cultural performing groups or artists. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 7 | 1980 | Feb | 18 | 27 | Online! Death: Jack Bailey, TV star. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 1, 13 | Online! Photo: reportedly taken on old Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, unloading, elephants, wagon. |
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| People | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 2 | Online! News. DeMille, wire. Koto, Curly, clowns. Nicole Verlaine, horse trainer. Eugene A. Nock, Jr. Bernard Bale, ringmaster. Bill Smith (Mr. Strange). Joey Jordan, juggler. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 3 | Online! Ad. Rolling Diamonds, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carden-Johnson; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Emmett Kelly Jr.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Herbie Weber, wire. Lou Holt, comedian. Jay Lawrence, magician. Veno Venito, Elizabeth Rodriquez. Herta Cuneo, John. Plunketts, June, Corky, James. Tommy Hanneford. Christopher James, wire; Frank & Estreleta, aerial. Jorge Barreda, lions. Bonnie & Clyde. Burger's animals. Dorian Blake. Billy Earl, vent. Bill Kay. Gunner Amandis. Beatty-Cole Circus. David Smart, producer. Joe Bauer. My-Immba's baboons. Harry Blackstone Jr., magic. Larry Joyner, cat act. Elephant Anna May. Murillo, balance. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. Zacchini Cannon. |
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| People | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 6 | Online! News. Ralph Emerson, zoo owner. |
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| M & M Circus Internationale | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 6 | Online! M & M Circus Internationale information, program. William Browning, music; Harry Thomas, tigers; Frank & Estreleta, perch; Super-Locos, knockabout; Don Phillips & Co.; Lenz chimps; Freddies; Carlos Duo; Leo Coffey; Winn Brothers, wire; Flying Valencias; Enrico Suarez riders. Bikes: Van Noys, Kursawes. Lorelei, trapeze; Lee Keener, Jeanette, elephanta act; Winn Troupe, motorcycle. Staff: Al Dawley, ringmaster; James Douglass, equestrian dir.; Jack Albert, props; Vern Woerner, clown; Grace McIntosh, producer; Charles Marine, producer. |
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| Stebbing's Circus | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 8 | Online! Stebbing's Royal European Circus. Acts: Sisters DuBois, jugglers; Doug Ashton, comedy; Sally Ashton, trapeze; Rigolettos (Campas), comedy; Loyal Riding act; Elephant Baby Mike; Holly Stebbing. |
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| Holiday Hippodrome | McGinn, John | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 8 | Online! Holiday Hippodrome information. Acts: Rande Lynne, foot juggling; Burke's dogs; Marios Mad Hatters; Sharon's chimps; Danny Carey, balance; Drougetts, jugglers. |
| Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 8 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Acts: Cimse's dogs; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Joe Phillips, gun twirling, dogs; Scalzo & Co., magic; Ken Sherburne, juggler; Satani Demon; Jules Epstein, music. Nancy Kelly, announcer. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 10 | Online! Book review, American Circus Posters in Full Color. |
| Hotline | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 10 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus, Tarzan Zerbini injured by lions. |
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| WRG Enterprises | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 12 | Bill Garden's WRG Enterprises, Inc. Phone promoted circuses. New concert division. | |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| William Kay Circuses | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 13 | Online! William Kay produced circuses. Acts: Hugo Zacchini, cannon; Edca Schmitt, tigers; Lisa Jordan, aerial; Vidbel elephants; Jordans, unicycle; Randy & Sylvia, perch. Herandez Troupe, teeterboard; Roman Schmitt elephants; Gutis Family, comedy; Christina's chimps; Flying Landes; Harry James, balance; Zoppe's monkeys; Navarro's cyclists; Dolly Sisters, aerial; Wainwrights, trampoline; Albanis, motorcycles; Johnny Luxem, big wheel; Sharon's dogs. Clowns: Joe Sherman, Maxo, John MacKay, Freddy Shrebets, Bubba Hastings, Mike Naughton. John Malett, band leader. Bill Pruyn band leader. |
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| People | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 13 | Online! News. John Owen, concessions. |
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| People | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 14 | Online! News. John Lewis, Gene Ryan. Holveck & Co., magic. John Hurdle, curator. John Daniels. Happy Buster, clown. Danny Daniels, juggler. Gunther Gebel-Williams. |
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| Mailbag | Friday, Jon | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 15 | Online! Request to retract Billy Barton's statement on the Carden-Johnson Circus, May 28, 1979 issue. |
| Special Show | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 15 | Online! Program for Holiday Rambler Caravan, Sarasota. Paulette Braun, baton twirl; Bobbo & Bobbino, clowns; Van Noys, bikes; Goodwin's chimps; Don Phillips & Co., jugglers; Bonnie & Earl, vent, music; Forine Oler, music. |
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| Hoxie Quarters | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 16 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. James Crawford "Dutch," animal trainer. Thomas Quinn "Stash) working crew. Jose Diaz, canvas crew. |
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| Attention | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 16 | Online! Big John Strong Circus to be titled Fiesta De Circo. Information. |
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| Clowns | Smith, Bill | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 17 | Online! Circus Vargas clowns, their acts. Phil Shear, Paul Niebauer, Dale Longmire. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 17 | Online! Ad. Gary Strong's Circus International wants acts, clowns, pit show and kiddie rides. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 16 | Online! Ad. Dave Knoderer, must sell trained horses. |
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| Notice | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 18 | Online! Michael Charles Robinson marriage. |
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| People | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 18 | Online! News. Ron Urban, ice show. Elephant, Tika. |
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| Mailbag | Robertson, Mabel | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 18 | Online! Comment on Billy Barton's column regarding Elvin Bale, Franconi Duo. |
| Actress Meets Trapeze Artist and Flips Head Over Heels | Martinez, Al & Joanne | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 19, 21, 22, 23 | Online! Lee Meriweather, elephant act; Tito Gaona, trapeze. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 20 | Online! Wenatchee Youth Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 22 | Online! Deaths: Marvin Hulick, circus man. Junior, friend. |
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| Report | 9 | 8 | 1980 | Feb | 25 | 23 | Online! Saladin Shrine Circus, Grand Rapids, MI, information. Ed DeYoung, manager. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 1, 13 | Online! Photo: Forepaugh-Sells Circus, 1900, getting ready for street parade. |
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| Theatre of Illusion | Peters, Allyn | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 2, 22, 23 | Online! Magic show, Jackson, MS. |
| Book Worm | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 2 | Online! Book review: The Great Circus Street Parade, by Charles Fox, F. Beverly Kelley. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| Magic | Mille, Stu | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 3 | Online! Shows featuring magic. Holiday Hippodrome, Showtime Follies, International All Star. Other shows, attractions featuring magic. Other magic, magicians news. |
| Kim Dixon Show | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 3 | Online! Kim Dixon Show, Big John Strong, production. Kim Dixon, magic; Sandy Strong, dogs; Ron Perry, wire; Paulo, Philippe, cowns; Virginia Lee Fenton, organ; Chuck Gomes, drums. |
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| Zoo Elephant | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 3 | Online! Elephant Morganetta, at Los Angeles Zoo. Also name changed to Modoc. Scott Riddle, trainer. Other elephants: Geeta, Joyce, McClain, Tara, Sage. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle International; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Wm. Kay; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lictenstein; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Hubler International: Flying Lantonys, Roman Schmitt; Jorge Barreda, lions; Jordanas; Lou Ann Jacobs; Pam Rosiare, chimps; Pancho & Co.; Antonio Trio; Mary Wengzyn, contortion; Fairfax Kids; Freddie Large, clown; Wayne Laiikala, clown. Austin Miles, Flrine Oler, Zoppe riders, Almedas. Ian Garden, Mickey. Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Walt King, Barbara, elephant act; Flying Lanes, Quassars; Mr. Sensation; Winn Troupe; Horton bears; Susan's dogs; Laddies; Smiley Daley; Johnny Zoppe Sr.; Trudy's dogs; Pietro Canestrelli; Bobby Davis, Smiley Davis. Charles Schlarbaum, music dir. Frank Dailey. Vashek & Kathy. Phil MacDonald. Bill Strong, Trudy. Norbu. Dorothy Yerkes. Sandy Dobritch. Johnny Herriott, Harry Thomas tigers. Sa Sa Fornasarie, Doady. Florine Oler. Bonnie & Clyde. John H. Towsen, clown. Cavarettas. Bob Atterbury. Klementis. Villams. Clint Olson. Donny Ryan, rigger. Dinky Patterson. Kenny Sherburne, juggler. Johnn Jordan, Peter Luvas, Speedy Babbs. Valencias, flyers. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy. Others. |
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| People | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 6 | Online! News. Ken Willer, one finger. Jeff Earl, Virginia Ehlert, marriage. Carol Buckley, elephant act. Will Hutchins, clowns. Herb Miller, band leader. Carlito Naumann, lions. |
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| Special | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 6 | Online! Sitting Bull's horse. |
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| Talented Group | Zimmerman, John | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 8 | Online! RBBB acrobats. Flyers: Tom Robin, Buddy McClelan, Bill Whitmire, Laura Rappa, Linda Stamen. Their act. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 8 | Online! Deaths: Tenko, magician. Vic Torsberg, actor, magician. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 9 | Online! Ad. Tony Echevarria, fire and magic, photo. |
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| Novel Circus | Walsh, Kathleen | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 10 | Online! Circus Hassani, Europe, information. No animals. Tamara Hassani, Ali Hassani, owners. Ken Julian, producer. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 10 | Online! Ad. Rod Mac Kenzie III, Internatation Circus, wants circus people. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 11 | Online! Ad. Mario Manzini, mystery show, photo. |
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| Nordmark Begins 14th Season | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 12 | Online! International All Star Circus, Jim Nordmark, informaiton. Hines Rucker, manager. O'Briens, slack wire; Leigh Ketchum, band leader; Billy Earl, Betty, Bonnie & Clyde; Joe Eddie, illusion; Michelle Malvern, aerial; Bob Fairchild, juggler; Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Stony; Patti Rucker, foot juggling. Nordmark's ice show. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, and circus rider. |
| (Cartoon) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 13 | Online! Cartoon: contortion. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 13 | Online! Death: Bernice Dean, western performer. |
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| Side Lights on the Sam T. Polack Show | Payne, Sally | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 14 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus. Carlos Obando, Carol. Vicki Hendricks, perch. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 15 | Online! Death: June Cornelius, vaudeville (Four Gibsons). |
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| Gunther Gebel-Williams | Martin, Mike | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 17 | Online! Gunther Gebel-Williams becomes an American citizen. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 17 | Online! Booking agents. |
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| People | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 17 | Online! News. Bobby Berosini, orangutans. Bob Greene, calliope player. Davide Zoppe Family. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 18 | Online! Correction, International Circus Festival of Circus of Monte Carlo. Sergio not a ringmaster, a master of ceremonies. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 19 | Online! SE Ranch Rodeo, 1938, information. Jim Eskew Jr., Buddy Medford, Cy Compton, ropers. Thomasina Mix, rider. |
| Twinkles the Clown Takes a Bride | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 21 | Online! Timothy Noel Tegge, Gena Marie Stinnett, marriage. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 21 | Online! C. R. Frank Popcorn and Supply Co. conducts a free concession operator school. |
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| People | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 21 | Online! News. Harry Anderson, magician. Fred Wagenfuehr, circus models. Paula Panda, illusions. Blackstone, magician. |
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| New Arrivals | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 21 | Online! Birth. Harry Blackstone, Gay Blackstone. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 9 | 1980 | Mar | 3 | 23 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus charged for trailers' electric hook ups. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 1, 10 | Online! Photo: Al G. Barnes Concert Band, 1924. People not identified, but list of musicians on p. 13. |
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| Elephant Back Home | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 2 | Online! Elephant, Alta. Carson & Barnes, Ted Bowman, asst. manager. |
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| Floating World Circus | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 2 | Online! Floating World Circus, Seattle, WA, information. |
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| Doing OK | Kirkman, Gene | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 2 | Online! RBBB blue information. Sherry Stewart, advance promo. |
| Damascus Temple Shrine Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 3 | Online! Damascus Temple Shrine Circus, M & M Circus Internationale. Acts. Harry Thomas, tigers; Francarro & Estreleta, perch; Super Locos (Valencia Family), acrobats; Michelle Winn; Don Philips & Co., juggling; Willy Lenz, chimps; Freddies (Kursawes), rola boal; Martha Suarez, contortion; Carlos Duo (Obando), perch; Mioshy Amotto, hair hang; Leo Coffey; Flying Balencias; Enroco Suarez Riders; Van Noys, bikes; Lora Patterson, aerial; Lee Keener, Jeanette, Tanya, elephant act; Winn Trio, motorcycle. Staff: Grace McIntosh, Charles Marine, producers; Al Dawley, announcer; Jim Douglass, performance dir.; Bill Galloway, asst.; William Browning, music dir.; Carlos Obando, props. Clowns: Vern Woerner, John MacKay, Buck Nolan, Rick Legg, Rocky Rebideaut, George Getgood, Elmo Gibbs, Middy Streeter. Others. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 3 | Online! Book review, "The Great Illusionists." |
| Show Dates | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carden-Johnson; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler's International; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Betty Escalante letter, many people mentioned. |
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| Mailbag | Carmen, Vince | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 6 | Online! South America, magic, magicians: Acuarama. Circo Tihany. |
| People | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 6 | Online! Castro Brothers, wire. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 7 | Online! Ad. Great Wiregard, sway pole, photos. |
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| Sentencing for Illegal Imports | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 8,10 | Online! Importing exotic birds. |
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| Center Ring Circus | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 8 | Online! Center Ring Circus information. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 9 | Online! Ad. Kursawes, bicycle, unicycle, photo. |
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| People | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 12 | Online! News. Edmondo Zacchini, producer. Bill Boren, ringmaster. Robert Earl, producer, Roberts Bros. W. J. Thorn, Mary, circus troupers. Russ Saunders. Helen Wallenda. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 12 | Online! Death: Anna Ackramowicz Bardy, nurse. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 13 | Online! News. Willy Keo, comedy diving. Danny Castoldi, juggler. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Pete Luvas. John McGinn, clown. Sally Payne. Patrick Burden, Melissa, clowns. Chitwood Thrill Drivers. Lori Miles, clown. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| Weddings | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 13 | Online! Bryan Maas, drummer, and Becky Piersdorf, marriage. |
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| State Fair Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 16 | Online! Florida State Fair Circus information, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Acts: Erik Adams, balance; Bonnie Bale, cloud; Gutis Family; Las Verdus, globe; Flying Lanes; Dime Wilson, Connie, clowns. Others. |
| People | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 16 | Online! Peluza, clown. Mike Course, Bob Young, comedy. Jean Pierre Romano, bicycle. Albert Lucas, juggler. |
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| Report | Wotsch, William | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 18 | Online! Magicians, magic shows. Howard Thurston, Houdini. |
| Pot Pourri | Naughton, Mike | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 18 | Online! News. Charley Van Buskirk, Joyce, unicycle (Cyclonians). Dorian Blake, magic. Billy Martin. Mike Naughtin, Nora. Middy Streeter. Chandlers. Bernie Kallman. |
| (Cartoon) | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 18 | Online! Cartoon: elephants. |
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| Sam T. Polack Circus | Payne, Henry | 9 | 10 | 1980 | Mar | 10 | 21 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus information. Acts: Pablo Duo, cradle; Jorge Barreda, lions; Cimse's dogs; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Bikes, unicycles: Olmeda Bros., Kolmedy Trio. Carlos Duo, perch. Carmen Hall, baboons. Joselita, wire. Juggling: Torino Bros., Kolmedys. Rodriquez (Diana, Elisabeth, Angelina), hair hang. Magna Duo (Pancho, Lou Ann), whips. Olmedas, whips; Poppini & Co. (Carlos Obando, Carol), wire. Dilkas, globe. Lee Keener, Jeanette, Tanya, elephants. Staff: Sam T. Polack, producer; Al Dawley, ringmaster; Michael Polakuos, clown; Wm. Boom Boom Browining, music dir.; Ronald Kelroy, props; Harry Mills, concessions. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 1, 18 | Online! Drawing of a circus setting up on the lot by Robert Barbour Johnson. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 2 | Online! Performing dogs. |
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| Acts | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 2 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts: Cimse's dogs; Joe Phillips, cowboy; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Ken Sherburne, juggler; Scalzo & Co., illusions; Satani Demon, fire. Others. |
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| Acts | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 2 | Online! Wm. Kay Circus acts: Laddie Family, ladders; Navarros, unicycle; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Johnny Luxem, aerial; Flying Valentines; Albanis, motorcycle; Wainwrights, trampoline; Dolly Sisters, aerial; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Others. |
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| Grimaldi | Martin, Mike | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 3 | Online! Grimaldi, the Clown Who Couldn't Laugh. Information about Joseph Grimaldi. |
| Chiron's Magic Machine | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 3 | Online! Chiron's Magic Machine show informaiton. Tommy Curtin, juggler; Danny Daniels "Tex," organ; Sikorskys, jugglers; Chiron, illusions; Wilsons, unicycles; Bobby Pleis, trampoline; Chris Alberti, dogs; Royolas, globe. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 4 | Online! Routes: Aut Mori Grotto; Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Great All American Youth Circus; Hubler's International; Jungleland Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Bubba Hastings, clown. Barbara Woodcock, Buckles. Anna May, elephant. Benny Williams. Ron Kelroy. Dorothy Winn. Wes Oler. Phil Oler, Chris. Merle Evans. Jimmy Douglass. Trudy Strong, dogs. Ed Migley. Boom Boom Browning. Lou Ann Jacobs. Darryl Wallen, Lemoines. Frank & Estreleta. Flying Lanes. Walt King, Barbara. Gutis. Plunketts. Michon, tigers. Wade Burck, tiger. Yolande Zoppe. Joe Lemke. Circus Vargas. Knops, perch. |
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| Beatty-Cole to Field Arena Show | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 6, 19 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Jerry Collins, owner. John Pugh, general manager. Tim Stinson, marketing. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 8 | Online! Book reviews. "Mud Show," by Fred Powledge. "The Magic Book," by Karl Fulves. |
| People | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 8 | Online! News. Griffin, escape. Ingeborg Rulon (Valencianos). Jack Payne, Brenda (Saxons), jugglers. Jackie O'Dell, agent. Dave Twomey, clown. Frosty Little, clown. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Jim Ille, musician. |
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| People | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 10 | Online! News. Joe McKennon. Clark McDermott, dogs. Tom Ogden, magic. Ellen Leach, zoo keeper. Kim Dixon, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 10 | Online! Terry O'Brien & Company, photo. |
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| Suit Filed in New York | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 11 | Online! D. C. Comics vs RBBB. |
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| Flash | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 11 | Online! Johnny Jordan, motorcycle act. |
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| Ringling Television Specials | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 12, 13 | Online! List of TV shows featuring the Greatest Show on Earth, 1955-1980; Monte Carlo Circus Festival, 1975-1980. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 13 | Online! RBBB blue party. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 13 | Online! Death: Marie Shreve Ball, mother of circus fan. |
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| People | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 16 | Online! News. David Copperfield, illusions. Bob Emerico, clown. Harry Ross, clown. Gunnar Amandis. |
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| Birthday Party | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 16 | Online! Leslie Brooks, clown. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 16 | Online! Photo: Elephant Baby Tarra on roller skates. |
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| More on the Monte Carlo Festival | Conley, James A. | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 18 | Online! Monte Carlo Circus Festival information. Willy Togni, Eddie Murilla, performance dirs. |
| Weddings | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 18 | Online! Jeffery Wayne Earl, owner, marries Virginia Ehlert, performer. |
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| (No title) | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 19 | Online! Lucky Larabee. |
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| Blizzard Strikes Show | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 19 | Online! RBBB in snowstorm. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 20 | Online! Humor. |
| Follow-Up on Animals | Winer, Linda | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 22 | Online! Treatment of animals on Harry Blackstone Magic Show. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 11 | 1980 | Mar | 17 | 23 | Online! Drawing of elephants labeled with circus titles portraying shows heading out for the 1980 tour. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 1, 22 | Online! Drawing, "Accident at the Runs," by Robert Barbour Johnson. |
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| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 2 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. John MacKay, clown. Johnny Cates, magic. Austin Miles. Father David J. Tetrault, circus chaplin. Nerveless Nocks. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 2 | Online! Death: Harry Baker, juggler. |
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| Apollo Circus | Ghirard, Kent | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 3 | Online! Apollo Circus, India, information. K. Sahadevan, founder. C. V. Sreedharan, manager. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bahia Temple Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Hubert Castle International; Circus Vargasd; Cole All Star TV; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Kelly Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Danish; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein. Other show. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. M & M Circus. Paula Panda, magic. Ed Migley, Circus Odyssey. Roger Lamothe, aerial. David Chabira, aerial. Roger Prystanski. Ian Garden Jr., dressage. Pierto Canestrelli family. Cal Dodd. Bobby Davis. Frank Dailey, props. Fornasaries. Performers at Milwaukee World Festival. Rod MacKenzie, Frank Briggs. Others. |
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| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 6 | Online! News. Grimaldis. Roberto Momyers, Alexandra, magic. Garry, Yo Yo, clown; Frank Noels, Noel Bros. Circus. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Austin Miles. Dave Knoderer. |
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| Argentine Shows | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 8,18 | Online! Shows in Argentina, Acuarama, Fantastico Circuo Tihany, information. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 9 | Online! Book review, "Goodnight Mr. Dante," magic. |
| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 9 | Online! Jack Benham, lion trainer, England. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 9 | Online! Franzen Bros. circus. |
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| Magicana Holiday | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 9 | Online! Magicana Holiday show information. |
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| Hospitaler Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 10 | Online! Hospitaler Circus, Harold Bros. producers, Harold Voise, manager. Charley Van Buskirk, equestrian dir.; Al Vernon, band leader. Acts: Rickey Romig, clown; Gina's leopards; Adams' dogs; Cyclonians; Erik & Bobbie, balance; Randy & Sylvia, perch. Lokos, comedy; Toreadors, wire; Flying Valencias; Erik's chimps; Satani Demon, fire; Olmedas, horses; Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 10 | Online! Death: Vernice Mitchell, circus rider. |
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| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 14 | Online! News. Lyle Scott "Scotty." Michu, midget. Jim Kelly, chimps. Dave Sabo. Frosty Little, clown. Chuck Sidlow, clown. Kenny Horsman, clown, Tom Parish, clown. Joe Wesson, clown. Todd Susan, elephant Masai. Gladys Black, Charles F. Meyer, marketing. Buckles, clown. Art Miller "Doc." Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Garden Bros. Circus | Slenker, Bill | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 15 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus information. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader. Lilli-Anna Kirstensen, leopards; Pietro Canestrelli, Joyce, acrobats; Pat Wells, ponies; Roger Prystanski, clown; Princess Tanya; Ricardo & Co. (Canestrelli), wire; Horton's bears; Smiley Daly, bike; Cimse's dogs; Gran Mar, wire; Bruski Trio, unicycle; Flying Lanes. Staff: Ian M. Garden, owner; Frank Dailey, supt.; Cornell Nicholes, concessions; David E. Dunn, electrician; Roger Prystanski, clown. |
| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 15 | Online! News. Joe V. Gets (Valencianos). Nick Kit, magic. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 16 | Online! Humor. |
| Circus Veteran | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 16 | Online! Bison, Black Diamond. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 19 | Online! Ad. Explanation of role of Sergio on Circus Festival of Monte Carlo. |
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| Magic | Herman, Frank | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 21, 22 | Online! Magic shows, magicians news. |
| People | 9 | 12 | 1980 | Mar | 24 | 22 | Online! Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "An Early Day Truck Show," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 2 | Online! Deaths. George Lockhart, ringmaster. Adolph Cristiani, "Tripoli," acrobat. Madelyn Moore, performer. Frank Wheeler, musical act. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | Marshall, Johnnie; Valenciano, Circus Joe; Yarnell, Llenray J. | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 3 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen, owner. Acts: Curtis & Bryant, ladders; Freddo, clown; Curtis Kid Caiman, juggler; Freddy, clown; Kid Ossie; Dennis Michaels, goats; Dennis Michaels, Lynn; Okah, elephant; Chief White Feather. Lynn Michaels, organ; Charlie Jackson, drums.Tina Brown, trapeze. |
| Special | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 3 | Online! Sorcar, Jr., magician. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Hoxie Bros.; Kelly Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 5, 23, 24 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus. Flying Lanes. Bruski, bike act. Bill Brickle. Mary Wise. Campa Family. Hines Rucker. International All Star Circus. Lee Maloney, Keith Killinger. George Hubler. June Dewsbury. Sonja Zoppe. Walt King, Barbara. Roy Wells. Semon's chimps. Fay Alexander. Bonnie Armor. Billy Rogers, birds. Mike Winn, John, aerial. Mickey Garden. Rickey Garden. Jerry Digney. Douglas Lyons. Others. |
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| British and Irish Circuses | Simpson, Derek | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 6 | Online! British, Irish circuses, information: Gandy's Circus, Phillip Gandey, owner. Austens Bros. Circus. South African Flying Cherokees. Blackpool Tower Circus. |
| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 6 | Online! News. Marcelli & Janis, Pirates of the Sky. Al Dawley, announcer. Whizzer, clown. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 8 | Online! Death. Robert Hutchinson, fan. |
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| Ishamila Temple Shrine Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 8 | Online! Ishmailia Temple Shrine Circus, George Hubler, producer. Acts: Jorge Barreda, lions; Vashek Duo, motorcycle; Shadwicke Chase (Happy Davis); Charlies (Gutis), bikes; Antonios (Olmedas); Alonso (Pancho) whips; Susan Heryll (Zoppe), dogs; Trudy Strong, dogs; Loxos; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze; David Zoppe & Co., monkeys; Joselita, wire; Laddies (Zoppe), ladders; Torino Bros. (Olmedas), jugglers; Karinas (Karen & Happy Davis), trampoline; Gutis Family; Flying Balencias; Lee Keener, Jeanette, elephant act; Quassars (Bill & Trudy Strong), aerial. Staff: Austin Miles, announcer; Boom Boom Browning, music dir. Clowns: Wayne Liikala, Happy Davis, Lori Miles, David Strong, Antonio Olmeda. |
| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 10 | Online! News. Paul Parsons, clown. Bob Gibbs, Rosa. Tom Ogden, magic. Joshua Silver, Bob Dacaro. Fred Marco, magic. Buck Nolan, clown. |
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| In the News | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 10 | Online! Elephants used for crowd control, Italy. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 10 | Online! Edna Antes. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 10 | Online! Ad. Joe Schimtt, Jr., clown, at liberty. |
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| New Book | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 12 | Online! Book, "The Love of the Circus," by David Jamieson, Sandy Davidson. |
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| Women on the Job | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 14 | Online! Concessions: Antonette Schweinshaupt (Bisbini), Patsy Jordan, Mrs. Jack Cook, BettyJensen, Sally Todd. |
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| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 14 | Online! Roy Rogers, Dale Evans. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Anna Opal Gill, concessions. Lester A. Whitson, acrobat. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 15 | Online! News. Villams, jugglers. Frank Herman, magic. Great Arturo, wire. Lloyd Loan, clown. Hal Haviland. Carol Cheney, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 15 | Online! Humor. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 16 | Online! 1940, chutes for Terrell Jacobs act. Tuffy Genders, Charles Jonsey, Cy Perkins. |
| (No title) | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 16 | Online! Story, jungle hunter, elephant. |
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| Sport Show Acts | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 18 | Online! Acts at sport Shows. |
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| Acts | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 18 | Online! Sahara Temple Shrine Circus, Sam T. Polack, producer. Al Dawley, ringmaster; Bill Pryne, music dir.; Ron Kelroy, props; John MacKay, clown; Phil Granger, clown. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Rolls, cradle; Ethel Jennier, dogs; Kent, balance; Carlos Duo, perch; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze; Olmedas, bikes; Poppinini & Co., wire; Erna's chimps; Torino; Magana, Claytons, whips; Bertini, perch; Lantonys. |
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| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 20 | Online! News. Ron Hill. Super Locos, acrobats. David Lee, juggler. Albert Lucas, juggler. Stephen Coyle, Flip Wellford. Others. |
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| Retired Ringmaster's Dream | Irish, Walter | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 20 | Online! Poem. |
| Acts | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 22 | Online! Moslem Temple Shrine Circus, Hannford Circus, Inc., producer. Acts: Huberto, slide for life; Clinto Olson, rocket car; Tajana, tigers; Castro Brothers, wire; Franciscos, trampoline; eugene & Aurelia, wire; Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard; Los Latinos, wire; Anthonys, trampoline; Gaylord Maynard; Luciannna Loyal & Co., riders; Hanneford Family, riders; Timmy Loyal-Repensky, riders; locos, tumblers; Belinda Maynard, trapeze; Mr. Sladick, chair stack; Randy & Sylvia, perch; Satani Demon, fire; Nellie Hanneford; Flying Gaonas; Flying Valencias; Mark Anthony; Nell frank, roper; Bradd Frank, horse; Tex Maynard Jr., horse; Mark Karoly, horse; Nerveless Nocks, sway pole; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, Glenn Parkins, exec. dirs.; John McConnel, asst. producer; Keith Killinger, music dir.; Ernie McLean, announcer; Phil Morris, announcer; Gertrude Hanneford, aerial dir.; Sandra Smith, asst. spec; Dwight Hansen, props; Dan Goodwin, asst. props; David Jones, lights; Cheryl Jones, wardrobe; Harold Katzsu, animal supt.; Ed Kenyon, transportation; Dr. Charles Mays, physician; Senor Rai, costumes; Ray Orzsak, wardrobe; Steven Grant, 24 hour; Charles Anderson, mechanical dept. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 24 | Online! Book review. "Bill Severn's Guide to Magic As a Hobby." |
| In the News | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 24 | Online! Circus Vargas. Gary Geweniger, advertising. Jerry Digney, public relations. Douglas Lyons, consultant. |
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| Acts | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 26 | Online! Medinah Temple Shrine Circus, Hanneford Circus, Inc., producer. Jorge Barreda, lions; Frank & Estreleta, perch; Herman & Petunia, riders. Clowns: Joe Sherman, Mike Wright, Judy Leonard. Christopher James, wire; Tangier Troupe, tumblers; Pamela Rosaire, chimps; Plunketts, trampoline; Flying Lanes; Vidbel's elephants; Syd Moore, dogs; Roger Zoppe riders. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, producer; Glenn Parkins producer; Al Leonard, vocalist; Senor Rai, ringmaster; Keith Killinger, music dir.; Ray Orzak, costumes; Luis Munoz, props; David Jones, lights; Philip Morris, spec; Joe Sherman, clown. |
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| People | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 26 | Online! New officers, Showfolks of Sarasota. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 26 | Online! Possible transit strike, New York City. |
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| Making a Woman Disappear | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 27 | Online! David Copperfield published article on how to make a girl disappear. Kathleen King, assistant. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 13 | 1980 | Mar | 31 | 27 | Online! Ad, Norris & Rowe's Trained Animals Shows, 1901. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 1, 18 | Online! Painting, "The Bandwagon," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | Henderson, Ralph | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 2 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus information. Hubert Castle, Tarzan Zierbini, partners. Staff: Bob Dunham, personnel; Prof. Toca, band leader; Rick Aldrich, props; Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Clowns: Gene Randow, Toby Ballantine, Lee Marx, Bill Vaughn. Brauns, cradle. Berans, trapeze. Marie France, dogs. Jorge Rosell, car; Gary Thomas, elephant act. Equilibrists: Martin Lamberti, Les Michels. Zercoffs, riders. Flying Vasquez. Perch: Diones, Berans. Zerbini Family, riders. Others. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| Hanneford at Greenville, S.C. | Morris, Ron | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 3 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Ernie McClean, Philip Morris, ringmasters. Herbie Weber, slide for life. Struppi Hanneford, tigers. Castro Bros., wire. Estrada (Julio, Antonio), teeterboard. Belinda Maynard, aerial. Gaylord Maynard, horse. Olmedas, bikes. Mrs. George Hanneford, rider. Riders: Cindy Herriott, Heidi Herriott, Gary Bolstrem, Terri Bolstrem, Mark Karoly. Philip Anthony, horses. Nellie Hanneford. Flying Gaonas (Arturo, Julio, David). Mark Anthony. Gaylord Maynard, Brad Frank, menage. Mark Karoly, rider. Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. Tommy Hanneford, Glenn Parkins, producers. Dwight Hanson, props; Meg Hansen, lights; Tina Scotts, clown; Kenny Heller, concessions; Philip Morris, costumes. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Coronas Thrill; Dobritch International; Fiesta de Circo; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Wm. Kay; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Oram Temple Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Jimmy Douglass. Viola MacLeod, staff. Harold Voise. John H. Towsen. Ron Kelroy, producer. Chuck Clancey. Tommy Bentley. Arias bears. Jungle Larry. Circus Vargas. George Hubler, producer. Joe Bauer, Elizabeth. Lilliana. Rodriquez Troupe. Luis Munoz. Johnny Jordan, motorcycle. Lou Ann Jacobs. Elephant, Dolly. Marsha Hunt. Acts on Aut Mori Circus. Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears. Chris Bruno, sway pole. Jackie Zerbini, aerial.Janet Ballantine, wardrobe. Clem Toca, music. Others. |
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| English Tenting Season Starts | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 6 | Online! England. Gerry Cottle's circus. Hoffman Brothers circus. Sir Robert Fossett's. Robert Brothers circus. James Bros. circus. Chipperfield circuses: Richard Chipperfield, Jimmy Chipperfield, Sally Chipperfield. Tommy Chipperfield, Tommy Fossett, Fosserfields Circus. Blackpool Tower Circus. Circus Hassani (no animals). |
| Acts | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 6 | Online! Acts at Hyatt House, Sarasota; Sports show, Lexington, KY. |
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| People | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 8 | Online! News. Dollys, bicycles. Marji Langin. Dr. Hank E. Panky. David Douglas, magic; Lorri Lee, singer; Danny Ganns. Ron Shaver. Buskers Puppeteers. Bill Birchfield, road manager. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Davide Laddie, ladder; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys. Hal Haviland, dog, pony. Rex Horton, bears. Niccolini Brothers, chimp act. James Hall, Kassle bears. Noel Strelak, Rich. Philip Anthony, liberty horses. Clowns: Deon and Beverly Hogan Aumair. |
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| New Import Center | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 10 | Online! U.S. Dept. of Agricullture animal import center. |
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| Best of Vegas | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 10 | Online! Nominations for "Best of Vegas" awards. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 10 | Online! Ad. Patricks, roly boly; Pat Davison, juggler, photos. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 11 | Online! Ad. Dorian Blake, illusions, photo. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 12 | Online! Cartoon? Young boys waiting for the circus train. |
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| People | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 13 | Online! News. George Lewis "Slim." Leon Pinter, organ, magic. Barrie Sloan, stilts. Trudy Luvas, dogs. Tom Henricks, Albert Rix bears. Doug Henning, magic. |
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| Acts | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 13 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. Turnos, trampoline; Bill Rivers, chimp; Dino Martinez, balance; Bill Rivers, horse; Wini McKay, trapeze; Tony's Trio, rola bola; Guy Sherrill, brahama bull; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Princess Omar, balance; Les Martinez, aerial; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Will Smith, band; Frank Matejha, camel; Virginia Lee Fenton, music. |
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| 1980 Central Florida Fair | Humphries, Len | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 14 | Online! Hanneford Family Circus, George Hanneford, owner. Bounding Kays, trampoline; Princess Morning Star; Galla Shawn, trapeze; Sally Ashton, trapeze; Mr. Bell, balance; Ramon Espana, rola bola; Doug Ashton, comedy; Ramon Espano, comedy; Walt Patterson, Wendy, teeterboard; George Hanneford III, rider; Staff: Len Humphries, personnel, office; E. T. Bale, equestrian dir.; Tex Maynard, Marcie, music doordination; Jerry Swartz, business mgr.; Victoria Hanneford, legal adjuster; Irene Bell, public relations; Buzzy Cuttin, concessions; Ben DeWayne, elephant ride; Diane Hanneford, supt. elephants, ring stock; Bud Dillner, asst. elephants, ring stock; Bob Moyer (Cowboy), props; Walter Patterson, big top boss. List of visitors. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, circus supersition. |
| People | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 15 | Online! News: Shelagh Yelding, aerial. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. Super Locos. Katherine Ross. Mell Hall. James Decker, "Jimbow," clown. John McPeak, juggler. George Hubler. Others. |
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| Show Folks at Trainer Park | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 16 | Online! People staying at Florida trailer parks. Mario Zacchini owns one of the parks. |
| Hotline | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 16 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus signed for Shrine circus, Detroit, MI. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 17 | Online! Ad. Niccolini Brothers, chimp act, photo. |
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| Fiesta De Circo | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 18 | Online! Big John Strong's Fiesta de Circo. Advance: Robert Johnson, Toby Twist, Laurie Twist, Jay Evans, Mike Weinberger, Bob Kammer, Charles Kammer, Bettye Hutton, Dee Hughes, Virginia Hale, Ray Solano, Al Buchanan. Staff: John Strong, owner; Ed Russell, general mgr.; Enoch Brafford, supt.; James Wallentin, concessions; Don McLennon, animal supt.; Bill Schreiber, asst. animals; Ron Pace, asst. animals; Ron Perry, pit show; Chris Kennington, office; Pam Perry, office; Paul Woolen, electrician; Carlos Rivera, inside stand; Rose Douglas, press; Phil Kavanaugh, press; Harold de Valcount, seats; Tom Caravello, seats. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 20 | Online! Magic books. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 20 | Online! Deaths. George Al Armstrong, clown. Marco Wolfe, stage shows. |
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| Remember | Wotsch, William | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 22 | Online! 1940 Al Sirat Grotto Circus, Cleveland, OH, information. Fred Bradna, ringmaster; Wallendas; Hanneford Riders. |
| Familiar Faces | Naughton, Mike | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 26 | Online! Gutis Family. Tom Sink, clown. Maddy Sink, concessions. Joe Smiley, magic. Mike Naughton, clown. De Lisa Jordan, aerial. John Jordan, Jody, motorcycle. Flying Lanes. Jessie Griffiths, keyboard. Tino Zoppe, wire. Olinka Zoppe. Tibor Alexander, agent. Senor Rai, ringmaster. Pat Bissonette, Mary. Others. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 26 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus filmed. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus | Banks, J. H. | 9 | 14 | 1980 | Apr | 7 | 27 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. Edna Antes. Russell Darr, band leader. Acts: Dave Hoover, Marie Christine, Rita & Elba, Vashek, Verdus, Antonia & Julio, Dino & Anita, Flores Duo, Cemon's chimps, Bonnie Bale, Irma Cristal, Senor Valdez, Alvarez Troupe, Johnny Welde, Fred Logan, Jimmy James. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "The Menagerie," by Robert B. Johnson. Line of elephants. |
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| Magic Fantasy Holiday | Sink, Maddy | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 2 | Online! Magic Fantasy Holiday show, Ron Bacon, Willene, producers. Joe Smiley, ringmaster; Don Phillips & Co., unicycle; George Smiley, magic; Pop Corn, clown; Don Phillips, Carol, Dianna, bicycles; Yoxall's Barnyard Revue. Dave Miller, music dir.; Don Yoxall, animal supt.; Maddy Sink, concessions; Lex Yoxall, manager. Promotion: Harry Crouk, David Ashley. |
| Benefit Show | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 2 | Online! Firefighters' variety show, Albany, CA. Bobby Clark, magic; Kristavo, juggler; Wally Lee, magic; Great Jacks, wire; Weller Family, balance. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 2 | Online! Deaths. Geronimo Altamirano, claimed to be foster son of Indian Geronimo. Hilda Emma Schnieder (Daisy Doll), Doll midget family. Leif Olaf Wirebjer-Wirengard, son of performer Ossian Wirengard, built rigging, props. |
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| Antioch Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 3 | Online! Antioch Shrine Circus, Hubert Castle Circus. Clowns: Carl Gray, John Townsend, Fred Yonker, Tony, Wimpey. Robert Collins, calliope player. Les Schlafman, band leader; Jon Friday, equestrian dir. Rodrigues Troupe, aerial; Larry Allen Dean, cats; Olmedas; Antonios; Howath's chimps; Alain, wire; Elkardis, hair hang; Lee Keener, Jeanette, elephants; Flying Aztecas; Roberts, cradle; Ciminis, cradle; Gasperys, tables; Dielkas Sisters, globe; Oscarians, risley; Kolmedys, balance; Torinos, jugglers; Les Block, wire. Others. |
| Special Program | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 3 | Online! Bill Kormpates, producer, special show. Jo Ann Jennier, trapeze; Pedro Morales Jr., foot juggler; Danny Chapman, clown; Robert Jerome, clown. |
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| Sports and RV Show | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 3 | Online! Acts at sports show. Dondi, elephant; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Melody Bruno, sway pole. |
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| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 3 | Online! Bob Cook, producer. Phil Chandler, Linda. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 4, 23 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Fiesta de Circo; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Kaye Continental; Hubler International; M & M; Wayne McCary's; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros. Other Shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 5, 26, 27 | Online! News, gossip. Cliff Vargas. Gary Geweniger, advertising. Jerry Digney, public relations. Doug Lyon, consultant. Barbara Van Voorden (Barbara Van). Sam T. Polack Circus. Wazzan Family. Tommy Hanneford. Ed Migley, producer. Charley Van Buskirk, unicycle. Bert Daniels. Great Eric, wire. Leonard Green. Edna Antes. Russell Darr, band leader. Jimmy James, clowns. Obandos. Rudy Sills, Cimse's dogs. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Bill Strong, Trudy. Ron Holiday, Joy. Gracie Hanneford. Frank Scalzo, magic. Lottie Brunn, juggler. Herbie Webber. Belinda Amandis Maynard, aerial. Peter Gutis. Gharly Gutis. Stanley Friedburg, organ. Mr. Sensation. Mike Naughton. Flying Lanes. Bill Galloway. Nino Cochise. Chief White Eagle. Richard Plume. Glenn Parkins. Johnny Zoppe, Betty. Ed Migley. Roland Marcelli. Others. |
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| New Arrival | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 6 | Online! William Reynolds, band leader. Jeanne Reynolds, banners. |
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| Circus Time | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 6 | Online! Circus Time show. Leo Mascitto, band leader; Dieter Tasso, ringmaster; Danny Chapman, clown; Co Co Jr., clown; Almiros, plate spin; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Sir Robert, illusions; Odd Family, comedy; Rudy Delmonte, contortion; Vickinas, risley. Others. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 6 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Lynne Michaels, organ; Charlie Jackson, drums; Dennis Michaels, clown; Fred Frnnicum, clown; Curtis Cainan, ladders; Brian Grieser, Tina, trapeze. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 6 | Online! Humor. |
| In the News | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 6 | Online! New York City Health Dept., animals at discos. |
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| Mailbag | Crandall, Mrs. A. M. | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 8 | Online! Opposed to zoos, importing exotic animals. |
| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 8 | Online! Santany, magician. Dyer M. Reynolds, circus artist. |
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| Shrine Circus | Massue, Josette | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 8 | Online! Karmak Temple Shrine Circus, Garden Bros., producers. Acts: Lilli-Anna, leopards; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Powell's ponies; Trudy's dogs; Illona, aerial; Princess Tanya; Johnny Laddie, ladders; Ricardos; Michael & Co.; Rumpy and Smiley Daily Jr., clowns; Flying Lanes; Zoppe's monkeys; Canestrellis; Cyclonians; Borsky; Astros; Roy Wells, Patrician, elephants. Charles Schlarbaum, music dir. Announcers: Ian Garden, Pierre Jean, Giovanni Iuliani. |
| Magic Show | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 8 | Online! Al DeLage, producer, magic show. |
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| Acts | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 10 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus acts: Smiley Daly, clown; Charles Schlarbaum, music dir.; Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Winn Bros., wire; Trudy's dogs; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Rex Horton, bears; Billy Barton, cloud; Princess Tanya; Laddie Family, ladders; Ricardos; Flying Lanes; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys; Cyclonians, cycles; Canestrellis; Bruskis; Astros; Quassars; Pierre Jean, announcer; John Daly, clown. |
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| Acts | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 10 | Online! George Hubler Circus acts: Boom Boom Browning, music dir.; Austin Miles, ringmaster; Jorge Barreda, lions; Vashek, wire; Happy Davis, comedy; Charlies; Oomeda; Poncho; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Super Lokos, comedy; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial; Olmeda, horses; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys; Joselito, wire; Davide Laddie Family, ladders; Olmedas, jugglers; Gutis Family; Flying Valencias; Quassars. Others. |
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| Acts | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 10 | Online! Bill Kay Circus acts: Bill Pruyn, music dir.; Schmitt's tigers; Onecos; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Flying Lanes; Davide Laddie, ladders; Guits Family; Roman Schmitt, elephants; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys. Others. |
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| New Arrival | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 10 | Online! Gerard Zerbini, Mary Jo. |
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| Wedding | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 10 | Online! DeWayne Lee Pittenger, catcher, married Michele Marie Pelegrin. |
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| Jack King Sez | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 11 | Online! Baggy pants comedians: Everett Lawson, Irv Benson, Lou Ascol, Jack King. |
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| Supreme Court Upholds Tax | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 13 | Online! RBBB and property taxes due. |
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| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 14 | Online! News. Dave Percy, stage mgr. Eddie Howe, advance. Dick Oslund, advance, magic. Wally Naghtin, bears. Hap Davis, trampoline. John Herriott. Dennis Michaels, clown. Lynn Michaels, organ, announcer. Sharon Ward, show girl. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Frank Dean, rope spinning. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: tiger trainer, circus workman. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 15 | Online! Ice Follies, horse act. |
| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 15 | Online! Mark Anthony, clown. |
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| Ants Fought Elephants | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 16 | Online! Ant attacks, Africa. |
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| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 17 | Online! News. Morgan Berry, elephants. Joey Jordan, juggler. Arturo Trostl, wire. Ron Holiday, Joy. Pat Graham, owner. Pete Luvas, elephant Kenya. Frank Dean, John Herriott. Bill Burger. Others. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 18 | Online! Magic books. |
| Elephants Going to Africa | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 19 | Online! Circus elephants, Morgan Berry's, Woodland, WA. Randall Moore, trainer. Going to Kenya. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 19 | Online! Philip Morris World of Fantasy players. |
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| People | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 20, 21 | Online! News. Joe Via, lions. Papa Wenday, dogs. Heidi Wenday, animal acts. F. A. Boudinot (Babe), general agent. Ed Freeman, magic. F. Beverly Kelly, press, advance. Steve Wallenda, wire. Circus Vargas. Jack Tavlin, owner. Vates Engesser. Others. |
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| Hippodrome Going | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 20 | Online! Hippodrome Theatre building, Cleveland, OH. |
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| Displaced Residents | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 22, 24 | Online! LaTosca Trailer Park closing. "Circus park." Lists residents. |
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| Magic Awards | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 23, 24 | Online! Werner C. Domfeld, "Dorny," comic, MC. Academy of Magic Arts awards. |
| In the News | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 23 | Online! Elephant with Harry Blackstone Magic Show. |
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| Mailbag | Digney, Jerry | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 25 | Online! Corrections, Circus Vargas, March 17, 1980 issue. |
| C & B Fish Fry | Cart, Karen | 9 | 15 | 1980 | Apr | 14 | 25 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus annual pre-opening fish fry. D. R. Miller. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 1, 8 | Online! Painting, "On the Way to the Lot," by Robert B. Johnson. Ring stock. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 2 | Online! Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| Japanese Tour | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 2 | Online! Great American Three Ring Circus, Japan. Paul V. Kaye, producer. Acts: Ken Miller, clown; Pat Anthony, casts; Dolly Sisters, cradle; Fred Lavine, clown; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Carlow, balance; Wayne Trio, acrobats; Baldwin chimps; Roger Arroyo; Vino Venito, balance; Dale Harney, illusions; Flying Volares; Chris Bricker; Moore's dogs; Ming Wong, hair hang; Wainwrights, trampoline; Navarro Family, unicycles; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Valentino, wire; Staff: Bob Welz, ringmaster; Jack Cervone, music dir.; Dennis Delany, asst. music dir.; Carlo Wright, aerial dir.; James Nassif, lights; Robert Moore, lights; Jeanne Moore, wardrobe; Lora Patterson, canteen; George Yoshinaga, translator. Others. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 3 | Online! Nile Temple Shrine Circus information, Hubert Castle, Trazan Zerbini, producers. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. Gene Randow. Clowns: Gene Randow, Lee Marx, Billy Vaughn. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Berans, trapeze; Brauns, cradle; Lambertis; Gary Thomas, elephant Baby Marie. Jorge Rosell, comedy. Les Michaels, balance; Martin Lamberti, one finger; Toby Ballaantin, juggler; Marie France, dogs; Gary Thomas, elephants; Zerbinis, riders; Flying Vasquez; Dionnes, perch; Dynamics, perch; Berans, perch. Others. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 3 | Online! Deaths. Sam Constable, concessions. Bobby Gordon, hustler. Johnny King, concessions. Sarah E. Wert, CFA. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 4, 25 | Online! Routes: Aahmes Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Fiesta de Circo; Garden Bros.; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; International All Star; M & M; McCary's Shrine; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine; Gary Strong's. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 5, 26 | Online! News, gossip. Flying Lanes, Pat Lane, Dave Bonner, Patty Bonner. Linda Kime, pigs. Billy Earl, vent. Bonnie & Clyde. Philip Anthony, horses. John Baldwin, chimps. Larry French, Karen, elephant act. Mark Karoly, rider. Tim Loyal, rider. Tommy Hanneford. Niccolini Bros., teeterboard. Fernando Niccolini, William Niccolini. Circus Odyssey. Circus International. Jeannine Hall, baboons. Clowns: Bill Hamilton, Houmad Aitquarab, Seppely Bauer. Trevor Bale, ringmaster. Lottie Brunn. Francis Brunn. Mike Naughton, clown. Gutis. Flying Valencias. David Merrifield, aerial. Dieter Tasso, juggler. Coronas Circus. Hamid-Morton Circus. Elvin Bale, aerial. Dubusky Troupe. Jody Jordan, thrill act. Garzas, statue act. Pinsons, cradle. Galla Shawn. Lou Ann Jacobs. Gutis. Cyclonians. Barredas, Jorge and Joselito. Barbara Van Boorden. Roger Zoppe, Dennis. Frank & Estreleta. Jenny Wallenda. Hal Haviland. Others. |
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| By Mail | Henricks, Tom | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 6 | Online! Corrections, Zenobia Shrine Circus acts, staff. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 8 | Online! Deaths. Luella Gear, stage performer. Mary McCarthy, actress. Red Sovine, country western star. |
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| Famous Circus School | Martin, Mike | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 10, 23 | Online! State School of Circus and Variety Arts, Moscow, information. |
| Gas Tax Hike Set for May 15th | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 11 | Online! Gasoline tax. |
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| Park Plans | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 12 | Online! Parc Safari, Quebec, information. |
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| Grotto Circus | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 12 | Online! Zohah Grotto Circus, George Hubler, producer. Acts: Susan Sheryll, dogs; Cyclonians, unicycles; Giovanni; Scott's mule; Olinka, trapeze; Davide Zoppe, monkeys; Laddies, ladders; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears. Tom Hendricks. |
| Tampa Winter Report | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 13 | Online! Tampa area shows. Chinese Acrobats. Royal Lichtenstein Circus. Beatty-Cole. Holiday Hippodrome. RBBB blue. Royal Lipizzan Show. Circus Valencia (minature). Eddie Zacchini Circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. Carden-Johnson Circus. |
| CMB Helps in New York | Murphy, Tommy | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 13 | Online! CMB, model circus display, Macy's. |
| Antioch Shrine Circus | Jones, Alton J. | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 13 | Online! Shrine Circus, Hubert Castle, producer. Acts: Rodriguez Troupe; Larry Allen Dean, animals; Antonios; Enriques; Christopher James, wire; Alain, wire; Elkardis, hair hang; Howarth's chimps; Flying Aztecas; Olmedas, horses; Gasperrys, acrobats; Plunketts, trampoline; Delka Sisters, globes; Torinos, acrobats; Oscarians; Kolmedys; Les Blocks, wire. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Burger's Animal Revue, photo. |
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| Midian Shrine Circus | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 16 | Online! Midian Shrine Circus, George Hubler, producer. Phil Chandler, ringmaster; Red Gates, concessions; Paul McCloslin, props; Toby Reed, props. Acts: George barreda, lions; Thomas Duo (Paul McCloslin, Cheryl Reed), cradle; Phil Chandler, illusions; Karenas Duo (Happy Davis, Karen), trampoline; Dianna Yoxall, web; Linda Chandler, web; Roman Schmitt, Jeanne, elephants; Flying Lanes (Pat, Dave, Patti, Leslie); Paulette's dogs (Linda Chandler); Chadwick Chase (Happy Davis); Joselito, wire. |
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| On the Wire | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 16 | Online! On the Wire show (play), Fernando Arrabal. |
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| Show Drummer Ripped Off | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 17 | Online! Tex Maynard, drummer. |
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| Jack King Sez | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 17 | Online! Red Buttons, comic. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 17 | Online! Photo: Bullen Bros. Circus, Australia, 1965. |
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| People | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 18 | Online! News. Toby Ballantine, announcer. John Friday, announcer. Cristiana elephants. Anthony's horses. Hal Haviland. Bobby Gibbs. Pat Graham, unit manager. Trudy Luvas, dogs. Jimm James. Happy Buster, clown. Kevin Menard, magic. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 18,19 | Online! Cartoon: tiger trainer, circus workman. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 19 | Online! Sleight of hand acts. |
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| Special | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 19 | Online! Silhouettes, tight wire show. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus | Hunter, Jack | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 21 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Elm Gibb, advance clown. Gene Hecher, 24 hour. Mary Johnson, marketing. Acts: Dove Hoover, animals; Marie Christine, trapeze; Rita & Elba, perch; Vashek, wire; Verdus, globes; Antonio & Julio, perch; Dino & Anita, wire; Flores Duo, perch; Cemon's chimps; Irma Cristal, hair hang; Senor Valdez, cloud; Flying Alvarez; Johnn Welde, bears; Apollos, acrobats; Dorita, acrobats; Bale Sisters, dressage; Martin Trio, teeterboard; Robertos, pole vaulting; Estradas, teeterboard; Vashek Duo, aerial; Fred Logan, elephants. |
| Acts | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 21 | Online! Pyramid Shrine Circus, CT. Acts: George Ross, ringmaster; Count de Mattiazz; Kaymarr; Dony Christy, clown; Sabo's chimps; Tony Bruno, organ grinder. Others. |
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| CFA Rescues Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 22 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, Louise Tegge. Fire. CFA assists. |
| New Museum to Open | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 23 | Online! Charlotte, SC museum. Polidor and Schnadly Miniature Circus displayed. |
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| Visitors | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 23 | Online! Visitors at Circus Vargas. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 24 | Online! Doug Henning, magician. Book "Little People." |
| Fiesta De Circo | 9 | 16 | 1980 | Apr | 21 | 25 | Online! Big John Strong's circus, Fiesta de Circo, information. Ed Russell, manager. Enoch Brafford. Sandy Strong, front door. Ron Perry, midget horse show. Wally Wallentin, concessions. Acts: Jugglers: Flippo, Roadrunner Red, Perrys. Sugar & Spice, cradle. Schreiber's Shephers. Don McClennan, horse. Rianos Duo, wire. Phil Kavanaugh. Yashinuma, hair hang. Juan Lopez, horse. Elephant Baby Neena. Mahoroni Panjapur, elephanta act. Others. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 1, 19 | Online! Painting, "On the Way to the Lot," by Robert B. Johnson. Elephants enroute to the circus lot. |
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| Sensational Leighs | Heisinger, Leigh | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 2, 22 | Online! Sensational Leighs. Leigh Heisinger's letter from Europe. The shows they were with. Some of the performers on these shows. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Kent, Larry | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 3 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Joe McMahon, general mgr.; Donn McMahon, office; George Hodgdon, red wagon; John Lewis, publicity; Gene Ryan, front door. James Crawford, performance dir. Lee Maloney, band leader. Jim Jackson, clown. Walter Stimax, props, chimps, Millie Stimax. Thomas Quinn, lot boss. Roger Boyd Jr., sideshow mgr. Silverlake snake pit show. Acts: Lisner Duo, Stimax Family, Campa Family, Bill Brickle, Loyal-Repensky Troupe. |
| Wedding | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 3 | Online! Brenda Baker marries Phillip Cline. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Fiesta de Circo; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Wayne McCary's; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein. Others Shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 5, 23 | Online! News, gossip. Pierto Canestrelli Family, Jordanas, Flying Valentines, Gutis Family Tony Fossett, Irene Fosset, De Lisa, Johnn Jordan. Barbar Woodcock, Buckles. Eddie Schmitt, tigers. Winn Troupe. Los Latinos. Wal-Tens. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, Wallenda High Wire Act. Olinka. Sherry Fossett. Swaying Stars, sway pole. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Davide Zoppe, monkeys. Johnny Zoppe Sr. Alberto Zoppe family. Scott Plunkett, Flying Valentines. Jorge Barreda. Tibor Alexander. Mike Clucker (Earl Michaels), ringmaster. Arthur Duchec, Isolde, wire. Boom Boom Browning. Pancho Magana, whip act. JImmy Fossett, Evy. Ann Jennier (Aerialetta). Tajana tiger act. Dennis Zoppe, Anita. Circus Vargas. Dave MacMillan. Elizabeth Bauer. Circus Odyssey, Ed Migley, Bill Gavigan. Albert Rix, bears. Edie Schmitt, Roman. Paul MacClausland, Roby Reed, Cheryl Reed, (Aerial Paulsons), motorcycles. George Hubler Shrine Circus. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Jimmy Zoppe, rider. Others. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 6 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus. Acts- Aerial: Pepe & Marta, Alejandro & Oriana, Rosales & Rosalba, Castro Duo. John Anthon Marrone, cats. Sergio Vargas, wire. Eastwood, unicycle. Juan Mendiola, risley. Ricci Macias, balance. John Anthony Marrone, lion. La Chona, trapeze. Horses: Laur Herriott, Luciana Loyale, John Marrone. Phil Chandler, illusions. Don Rafael, trapeze. Juan Ortiz, trapeze. Chava, trapeze. Jugglers: Carlos Duo, Rosalba Perez, Wally Eastwood, Lopez Duo, Rafael Duo. Abelardo Lopez, balance. Gloria Marquez Troupe, globes. Juan Garcia, balance. Johnny Walker Jr., elephant act. La Plaoma, hair hang. Flying Castros; Flying Lopez; Flying Rafaels. |
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| Question for CR Readers | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 6 | Online! When did Tito Gaona turn and catch his first triple? |
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| Acts | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 8 | Online! Tigris Temple Shrine Circus, William Kay, director. Bill Pruyn, band leader; Pietro & Joyce, acrobats; Edca Schmitt, tigers; Vidbel's ponies; Ricardo & Co., wire; Jordanas, aerial; Flying Valentine; Harry James, balance; Gutis Family; Canestrelli Family; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Clowns: Joe Sherman, John MacKay, Mike Naughtin, Bubba Hastings Jr. Staff: Particia Kay, talent, auditor; Dottie Robinson, secretary; Fred Miller, supt.; Bob Johnson, lights. Others. |
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| Smithsonian Institute | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 8 | Online! Smithsonian American entertainment program. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 9 | Online! Ad. Marina, dogs. Dana Check, unicycle. Photos. |
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| CFA Entertains TNT Show | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 10 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus. CFA entertains performers. Earl Tegge, ringmaster; Louise Tegge, organ; Tim Tegge, clown, drums. Vicki Hendricks, Gary Baker, novelty. Bob Cristians (Grinn & Barrett). Barbara Van Voorden, foot juggler. Luvas Family, Pete, Isabelle, Tavanna and Joe Lopez, Tepa and Jimmy Hall, Tajana. Mynas Moon, trapeze. Ed Carlson; Henri French, clown. Others. |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Cart, Karen | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 11 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 12 | Online! Deaths. Charlie Cairoli, clown. John Jessick Jr., circus trouper. Frank J. Lee, advance. Rosina Nelson Brown, risley, wire. |
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| Book Worm | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 13 | Online! Book reviews. "Original Magic." "Be a Clown," by Donald Dunaway. "Medicine Man Pitch." "Oddities and Funnies." |
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| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 14 | Online! News. Jimmy James, ringmaster, clown. Chuck Windley, magic. Pat Bissonette, clown. John Lewis, Hoxie Bros. Gary Holveck, magic. Billy Ford, Eddie Busch, clowns. Pete Fountain, musician. Bob Emerico, clown. Austin Miles, chaplain. Angela Wilnow, dogs. (M. J.) Johnnie Marshall. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers, tiger trainer. |
| Opening Date Announced | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 15 | Online! Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show (indoor), information. Kim Dixon, manager; Swami, fire; Marsha Griep, trapeze; Billy Gunga Family, Randy Runyon, jugglers. Neil Armstrong, organ; Rick Jones, drums. Phil Shear, Paul Niebauer, clowns, advance. Ed Russell, advance. |
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| Acts | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 15 | Online! Show in Pacific Northwest, acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 15 | Online! Benji, dog. |
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| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 16 | Online! News. Tom Robin. Visitors at Beatty-Cole. Others. |
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| San Antonio Notes | Beard, John W. | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 16 | Online! Jungle Wonders Circus information. Gopher Davenport, owner. |
| Is There Life After Death? | Hufford, Willa | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 17 | Online! Stories about life after death. |
| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 18 | Online! News. David Comb. Tony Bila, zoo. Charles Tickner. Hal Haviland, advance, performer. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| Cole Circus Featured on WNPE/WNPI | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 18 | Online! Cole All Star Circus on New York television. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 18 | Online! Photo, 1928. Bert Rutherford, general agent; C. W. Finney general agent; Gene Whitmore, writer; Nat Green, editor Billboard; Charles McCurren, contracting agent. |
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| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 19 | Online! News. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. Harry Chipman. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 19 | Online! Humor. |
| Special | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 20 | Online! William Kay Circus information. Johnny Jordan honored. |
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| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 20 | Online! News. Clowns: Mike Ferriera, Mike Padilla, Gary Cooper, Mike Snider, Kevain Brooking, Dan Buckley, John Kane, Tony Blanco, Sandy Kaye. Richard Brandon, theatre operator. Coco, clown. |
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| Afifi Shrine Circus | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 20 | Online! Afifi Shrine Temple Circus, American Continental Circus, information. Acts: John Miller, ringmaster; Herb Miller, band leader; Josip Marcan, lions; Ventura Duo; Bilroys; Oriana Duo, cradle; Lemke's chimps; Vasquez chimps; Doug Ashton; Hargitas; Three Toni's, rola bola; Dominas Duo, balance; Fess Reynolds, Brahma bulls; Myoshi Amoto, hair hang; Flying Lunas; Torno Troupe, trampoline; Suarez Family, riders; Charles Troupe, teeterboard; Gary Johnson, elephants. Others. |
| People | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 21 | Online! News. Manuel Zuniga, catcher, rola bola. Danny Chapman, flyer, acrobat, clown. Ramon Espana, trapeze. |
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| Visitors | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 21 | Online! Visitors at William Kay Circus. |
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| At Madison Square Garden | House, Albert F. | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 24, 25, 26 | Online! RBBB Blue Circus information. |
| Big Date | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 25 | Online! Tigris Temple Shrine Circus information, Bill Kay, producer. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 24 | Online! Ad. Eddie Henricks, animal acts, retiring. |
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| Bahia Temple Shrine Circus | Hackett, Marjorie J. | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 26 | Online! Bahia Temple Shrine Circus, Coronas Circus Productions. Staff: Charles Coronas Sr., producer; William Pruyn, music dir.; John Herriott, ringmaster; Serge Coronas, George, staring, direction; Charles J. Landkas Jr., props, transportation. Acts: Warren Adams, aerial; Danachek; Mary Ruth Herriott, horses; Albert Troupe, wire; Valla Duo; James Zoppe riders. Others. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 17 | 1980 | Apr | 28 | 27 | Online! RBBB blue elephants heading to train after snowed in at Norfolk, VA. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 1, 9 | Online! Painting, by Robert B. Johnson, early morning unloading, railroad yards. |
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| Royal Hanneford Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 2 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Acts; Tommy Hanneford acts; George Hanneford acts; Don Anderson's horses; Flying Gaonas; Flying Valentines; Los Latinos Duo; Gaylord Maynard's horse; Tangier Troupe, Alberto Zoppe's animals; Tajana's animals. Others. |
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| Abou Ben Abhen Shrine Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | Online! Abou Ben Abhen Shrine Circus. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Frank & Estreleta, aerial; Karinas, trampoline; Freddys, rola bola; Hunky Johnson's bears; Grimaldis, novelty; Francero, trapeze; Cavanaugh Duo, cradle; Carmen del Molino, trapeze; Prof. Shappi, comedy; LaVonne, cloud; Los Argentinos, perch; Kursawes, bicycles; Chadwick Chase; elephant Bimbo; Gene Mendez, wire. Mike Pike, announcer. Clowns: Maxo, Sandy, Pockets. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Heiser, Joe M. Jr. | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 2 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Ted Bowman, vice president. Reynolds family, music. |
| Hotline | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 2 | Online! Mama Hanneford, rider. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 3 | Online! Ad. Rosini, rocket car, photo. |
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| People Notes | Graham, Harry L. | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 3 | Online! News. Hugo Zuniga, Manuel, rola bola, juggling. Others. |
| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 3 | Online! Lorne Greene. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Fiesta de Circo; Great Youth Circus; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; McCary's Shrine Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Osman Shrine Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 4A | Online! Osman Shrine Circus, Garden Bros. Circus, producer. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Winn Bros., wire; Smiley Dailey, clown bike; Michael & Co., balance; Andromedas, balance; Ian Garden Jr., ponies; Jo Ann Jennier, trapeze; Princess Tanya; Flying Lanes; Cimses' dogs; Horton's bears; Cold Nose Five, dogs; Cyclonians; Bruskis; Joanna Hall; Astros, aerial. Others. |
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| Midian Temple Shrine Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 4A | Online! Midian Temple Shrine Circus, Kaye Entertainment, producer. Acts: Dolly Sisters, cradle; O'Donnells, wire; Wayne Trio, acrobats; Moore's dogs; Anderson's horses; Hofmeister horses; My-Immbas baboons; Johnny Luxem, wheel of destiny; Flying Russells; Valentino, wire; Wainwrights, trampoline; Navarros, cycles; Neils, trampoline; Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. Paul V. Kay, ringmaster. Clowns: Neil Kay, Bruce Warner, Steve Lucas, Fred Lavine. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 4A | Online! Carla Wallenda Guzman, slide for life. |
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| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 4A | Online! News. Ray Brethour, show painter. Roger Boyd Jr. Valencianos. Clowns: Joe Vineyard, Eddie Kahan. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 5, 17, 18,19 | Online! News, gossip. Corrections. Sharon Ward, show girl. Roman Schmitt, Jean. Kay Rosaire, cat act. George Hubler. John Herriott. Herriotts. Ada Smeija. Jimmy Williams, clown. Gracie McIntosh, Chuck Marine. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Quassars. Jeannie Hall, baboons. Gunnar Amandis. Ed Migley. Lou Ann Jacobs. Pancho Magana. Paula Panda, magic. Jenny Wallenda. James Zoppe riders. Joe Smiley, Georgi. Florine Oler. Emil Goetschi, Debbie, jugglers. Iris Keppo, Tony Potter. Elkins Sisters, Darnells. Wade Burck, tigers. Zamperlas. Earl Michaels, announcer. Johnny Jordan, Patsy. Carla Wallenda. Bill Brickle, announcer. Wirengard. DeLisa Jordan, trapeze. Hashi Dubsky. Others. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 6 | Online! Book review, "M. C. Bit Book," by Algonquin McDuff. |
| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 6 | Online! Tony Duke, trapeze. |
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| Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 8 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Acts. Frank Magarosi, tigers; Gracie Hanneford, dogs; Pan-Terras, perch; Ron-Lon-Dos, juggling; Sabo's chimps; Charles Merrill, magic; ArLease, unicycles; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Julie Evans, music. Others. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 8 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus. Acts: Rodriguez Troupe, aerial; Tarzan Zerbini, cats; Robertos, cradle; Sherri-Braun Duo, cradle; Giminis, cradle; Torinos, jugglers; Gasperrys, table; Kolmedys, acrobats; Horwath chimps; Alain, wire; Eklardis, hair hang; Olmeda's horses; Plunkett Family, trampoline; Les Blocks, wire; Dieklas Sisters, globe; Barbara Tata, elephants; Enrique Olmedas, bicycles; Antonios, bicycles; Christopher James, wire; Bruno, sway pole. Hubert Castle, Tarzan Zerbini, producers; John Friday, ringmaster; Gregory Toca, music dir. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 9 | Online! Death. Tom Canty, magician. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 9 | Online! Sri Lanka, elephant orphanage. |
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| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 9 | Online! Tom Sikorsky, Diane. |
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| Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 12 | Online! Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus, Hubert Castle, Tarzan Zerbini, producers. Jon Friday, ringmaster; Greg Toca, band leader; Rick Alorich, props; Jerry Staiger, clown dir.; J. Albert Smith, electrician; Al Ross, clown. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 12 | Online! Death. Louis Kretschmer, fan. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 12 | Online! Humor. |
| Karin Davis Sez | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 13 | Online! Disposal of human waste. |
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| In the News | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 13 | Online! Railroad merger. Morristown, NJ lawsuit, boy killed by leopard. |
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| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 14 | Online! News. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Trudy Luvas, dogs. Wayne Franzen, owner. Hubert W. Fulkerson, advance. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 14 | Online! News. Beatty-Cole Circus. Circus Vargas. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Contracts Signed | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 15 | Online! Tommy Hanneford. |
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| Holiday Hippodrome | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 15 | Online! Holiday Hippodrome information. Floyd Bradbury, ringmaster; Phil Oler, drummer. Acts: Drougetts, jugglers; Sharon Vidbel, dogs; Randa Lynn, foot juggler; Christina Oler, trapeze; Danny Carey, balance. |
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| People | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 16 | Online! News. CFA, CMB. |
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| COA Officers | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 16 | Online! Clowns of America officers. |
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| Report | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 16 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus. Staff: D. R. Miller, director; James Judkins, secretary; Ted Bowman, treasurer; James Judkins, manager; Linda Lingo, asst. manager; Phil Chandler, equestrian dir.; William Reynolds, music dir.; Luciana Rosales, aerial dir.; David Rawls, concessions; Barbara Fulton, main entrance; Manuel King, midway; Clem Jenkins, transportation; Geary Byrd, general supt.; Donald Carr, menagerie supt.; John Marrone, felines; John Walker, elephant supt.; Alfonso Loyal, ring stock; Don Moos, cookhouse; Jackie Moos, purchasing; Dorothy Stone, wardrobe; Oscar White, chaplain. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 16A | Online! Illustration: Emmett Kelly, Emmett Kelly Jr. |
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| By Mail | Davis, Happy | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 19 | Online! Correction, Buffalo, NY Shrine Circus. Wayne Liika was producing clown, not Happy Davis. |
| Hotline | 9 | 18 | 1980 | May | 5 | 19 | Online! Paul Kelly elephants purchased by Carden-Johnson Circus. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 1, 27 | Online! Painting by Robert B. Johnson, backyard of old Al B. Barnes Circus. |
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| Reid Bros. Circus | Reid, Dr. David E. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 2 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. Bob Emerico, clown; Harry Ross, clown. Kim Dixon, announcer, illusions. |
| By Mail | Wotsch, William | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 2 | Online! Al Sirat Grotto Circus, 1940. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 3 | Online! Deaths. John Carroll, elephant trainer. Eugene Hodgeman, billposter. Russell Swann, magician. Fred Schmelz, magic. |
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| No Spring Wedding for Tito and Lee | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 3 | Online! Tito Gaona, Lee Meriwether. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 3 | Online! Society of American Magicians convention. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Fiesta de Circo; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Nur Temple Shrine; Pickle Family; Sam T. Polack; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Carden-Johnson. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 5, 25, 26 | Online! News, gossip. Bentley Bros. Circus. Frank & Estreleta. George Hanneford family. Circus Odyssey, Ed Migley. George Hubler. Florine Oler. Hans Winn, Roberta, Carl, John, Mike. Europorama. Joe Nappa, band leader. Swaying Stars. Buckles Woodcock, Barabara. James Zoppe riders. RBBB Red. Gunther Williams. Wally Naghtin, bears. Art Barrett, concessions. Bucky Steele, elephants. Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Mike Winn, John. Los Argentinos. Suarez Troupe. Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears. Others. |
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| Smithsonian Museum's Program | Weber, Nick | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 6, 10 | Online! Smithsonian festival. Ward Hall, sideshow. Lou Jacobs, Bobby Kaye, Jim Tinsman, Mark Anthony, Herriotts. List of circus music played. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 7 | Online! Ad. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra, photo. |
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| People | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 8 | Online! News. Bobby Yerkes, aerial. Others. |
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| Reid Bros. Circus | Henderson, Ralph | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 10 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. Bob Emerico, clown; Harry Ross, clown. Kim Dixon, announcer, illusions. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Zamudio Bros., Miss Lucy, Great Zamudio, photos. |
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| Carden-Johnson Circus in S. F. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 16 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus information. Mike Pike, band leader; Bill Golden, vocal. Clowns: Bob Hoagland, Richard Ballou, Ric Wilson, Bob-O. Flying Braytons; Bill Golden, tigers; Karl Winn, wire; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Ken Willer, juggler; Bickmores, ladders; Veni Berosini, balance, fire; Wini McKay, trapeze; Doug Terronova. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 16 | Online! Photo: Liberty horses, probably Tommy Hanneford. |
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| Hoxie's Great American Circus | Shoop, William C. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 18 | Online! Hoxie Great American Circus, information. Staff: Hoxie Tucker, owner; Jim Silverlake, manager; Bill Smith, front door; Joe McMahon, general agent. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 18 | Online! Humor. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, pie car. |
| People | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 19 | Online! News. Tony Blanco, clown. James Mitchell, clown. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Frank Oliver, clown, juggler. Henneberry Family. Patrick Jordan, joe, jugglers. Others. |
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| Circus Vargas Gains Record | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 20 | Online! Circus Vargas information. |
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| People | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 20 | Online! News. Clown Club news. Others. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 22 | Online! Flo Hernandez (Maradon Duo), wire. |
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| Circus Producer Wins Custody Row | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 22 | Online! Elephant, Dumbo, Paul V. Kaye. Judy Kaye. Dolly Jacobs. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 23, 24 | Online! Jerry Lubin, mentalist, death. Book "Mud Show." Book, "Encyclopedia of Stage Illusions." |
| Report | Fitzpatrick, Dr. Paul | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 24 | Online! CFA news. |
| Attention Animal People | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 26 | Online! Animal Welfare Act, licensing, registration information. |
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| Visitors | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 26 | Online! Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| Shrine Circus Is Big Success | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 27 | Online! Yaarab Temple Shrine Circus information. |
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| Florida Visit | Goodall, John C. Jr. | 9 | 20 | 1980 | May | 19 | 27 | Online! Circus World (Florida) information. Ringling Museum of the Circus. M & M Circus. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 1, 18 | Online! Painting, "Early Day Truck Show," by Robert J. Johnson. |
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| New Film Is Planned | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 2 | Online! Film, "The Long Riders," Jesse James. |
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| Good Coverage | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 2 | Online! Magazine, "Museum." Ringling, Buffalo Bill. |
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| Lodge Buying Calliope | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 2 | Online! Jeff Webber's calliope sold. |
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| People | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 2 | Online! News. James Decker (Jim Bow), clown. Vesta Grimaldi. Clowns: Al Pape, Martin Reeves, Joe Vineyard, Eddie Kahan, Troy Woerner, Ed Monzingo. Winn Bros., wire. Austin Miles, ringmaster. |
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| Felix Snipes Show | DeMarros, Jules | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 3 | Online! Felix Snipes show information. Extra sensory perception, magic. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety show; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; Sam T. Polack; Police; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Note | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 4 | Online! Bill and Trudy Strong's Circus Farm on TV. Flying Lanes, Joanne Pinson, dressage; Dime Wilson, Connie, clowns. Pinsons, cradle; King's elephants. |
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| Zorah Temple Shrine Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 6 | Online! Zorah Temple Shrine Circus, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Bill Boren, ringmaster; Keith Killinger, band leader. Clowns: Dime Wilson, Connie Wilson, Dennie Pinson Jr., David Strong. Acts: Antonette Dubsky, Harry Dubsky Sr., leopards; Dianne Valentine, trapeze; Maryse Begary, trapeze; Joan Pinson, Dennie Pinson Sr., horses; Fay Alexander, Rose; Susan Sheryll, dogs (Susan Zoppe, Davide Zoppe); Trudy Strong, Bill, dogs; Walt Patterson, Wendy, teeterboard; Pinson Duo, cradle; Flying Valentines; Benny Cristiani, Yvonne, mules; Walter Patterson, balance; Harry Dubsky Jr., balance; Tangier Troupe, tumblers; Jean Schmitt, Roman, elephants; Quassars (Bill Strong, Trudy). |
| People | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 6 | Online! Temple, magician. Paul Conway. |
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| Emmett Kelly Circus | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 7 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Acts: Clark's lions; Grinn & Barrett, casting; De Deldos, motorcycle; Kents, balance; Francarro & Estreleta, perch; Castle bears; Maradon Duo, wire; Toys, foot jugglers; Claytons, whips, ropes; Dondi, elephant. Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Bob Bell, lights, props; Bob Meyer, music. |
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| M & M Circus | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 7 | Online! M & M Circus. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Francarro & Estreleta, perch; Don Phillips & Co., jugglers; Freddies, rola bola; Lokos, comedy; Willy Lenz, chimps; Leo Coffey; Galla Shawn, aerial; Smaha's horses; William Wilson, elephants; Van Noys, cycles; Kursawes, cycles; Flying Valencias. Grace McIntosh, Charles Marine, producers; Jim Douglass, equestrian dir.; Wm. Boom Boom Browning, band leader; Veronon Woerner, clown; Ione McIntosh, Donnie, concessions. |
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| Kora Temple's Shrine Circus | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 7 | Online! Kora Temple Shrine Circus. Acts: Jorge Barreda, lions; Carmen del Molino, trapeze; Alonzo, whips; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; La Vonne, cloud; Gutis Family; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial; Johnson's bears; Joselito, wire; Al Vidbel, Joyce, elephants. Wayne McCary, producer; Fred Petra, music dir.; Ray Tayler, props, transportation; Charlie Van Buskirk, announcer. |
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| Scimitar Shrine Circus | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 7 | Online! Scimitar Shrine Circus, Sam T. Polack, producer. Al Dawley, ringmaster; Ron Kelroy, props; Al Vernon, music dir.; Joe Sherman, clown; Phil Granger, clown. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Bertinis; Mafalda; Grimaldis; Juggling Jewels; Walt King, animals; Bisbinis; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Poppini & Co.; Erna's chimps; Olinka, trapeze; Zoppe riders; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Walt King, elephants. |
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| M & M Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 8 | Online! M & M Circus information. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Francaro & Estreleta, perch; Freddie, rola bola; Albertis, globes; Lokos, comedy; Don Phillips & Co., jugglers; Frank Clark & Co., foot juggling; Willy Lenz, chimps; Bertloffs; Mario Alberti; Leo Coffey; Flying Valencias. Cycles: Van Noys, Kursawes. Smahas, horses; Paula Bertoff, trapeze; Bill Wilson, Tom Taylor, elephants; Bruno sway pole. Staff: Grace McIntosh, Charles Marien, producers; James Douglass, announcer; Boom Boom Browning, band leader. Clowns: Vern Woerner, John McKay, Rick Legg, Rocky Rebideaut. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 9 | Online! Ad. King Bros. Circus, new management. Ned Toth, president; Calto, Inc., owner. Contact Bob Adams or Ray Winder. |
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| People | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 10 | Online! News. Manzini, escape. Dieter Wichert, animal trainer. Lucky Larabee. Vince Carmen, illusions. George Coronas. Joe Jeff, Nancy Lynner, mime. Jerry Collins, owner. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. Martin Reeves, clown. Joe Vineyard, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 10, 11 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Mailbag | Stevens, Lee | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 11 | Online! Lee Stevens Duo (Steve Mitchell, Steve Ribochonek). Stu Miller's Magic Show. Peter Sturgis, stage mgr.; Rick Percy, Bonnie, musicians. Others. |
| Georgia Notes | Fitzpatrick, Dr. Paul | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 11 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Great American Circus. |
| Mailbag | Wazzan, Beverly | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 12 | Online! Information from Beverly Wazzan, Rio de Janeiro. |
| Circus Hall of Fame | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 12 | Online! Acts at Circus Hall of Fame. Alfredo Landon, clown; Rudolph Del Monte; Los Dos Cabalitos; Rolls Duo, cradle. Leo Mascitto, music. Roger Taube, magic. Others. |
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| Pickle Family Circus | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 13 | Online! Pickle Family Circus information. |
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| Georgia Notes | Fitzpatrick, Dr. Paul | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 13 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 14 | Online! Humor. |
| Emmett Kelly, Jr. Sez | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 14 | Online! KOA, Herkimer, NY, place to stop overnight. |
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| Mailbag | Seaver, Jon | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 15 | Online! Bob Kline. Arthur Provencher, owner, Benson's Will Animal Park. Frank Mogyorosi, lions. Elephant, Jackie. |
| Strong's Circus Farm | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 15 | Online! Showfolks at Bill and Trudy Strong's Circus Farm. |
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| Diamond Horseshoe Theatre | Herman, Frank | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 16 | Online! Diamond Horseshoe Theatre, Disney World, Orlando, FL. Information. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 17, 18 | Online! Magic books. |
| Licensing and Registration Under the Animal Welfare Act (Supplement) | 9 | 21 | 1980 | May | 26 | 1-6 | Licensing and Registration Under the Animal Welfare Act, document. For dealer, exhibitors, transporters, researchers. | |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 1, 8 | Online! Painting, "The Circus Parade," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Martin & Downs Circus | Horsman, Paul | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 2 | Online! Martin & Downs Circus information. Acts: Billy Martin, rola bola; Arlise Troupe, jugglers; Stencell's dogs; Kathy Wilson, llama; Miguel Meraz, balance; Pantheras, aerial; Al Stencell, mule, horses; Bill Morris, elephant Jewel; Miguel Meraz, cloud. Staff: Al Stencell, Shirley, owners; John McGorkle, office; Andrea McGorkle, cookhouse; Ron Morris, concessions; Gary Sheffield, 24 hour; Billy Martin, petting zoo; Allen Patten, canvas, props; Bill Morris, elephant supt.; Miguel Meraz, canvas; Eddy Malcolm, canvas; John Schoenijahn, ring stock; Dave Miller, organ; Ray Watson, purchasing, wardrobe; Robin Meraz, snakes; Rober Every, clown; Paul Parsons, billposter; Larry Shellon, legal counsel. |
| Mailbag | Friday, Jon | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 3 | Online! Red Skelton, Aladdin Shrine Circus. Al Ross. Castle Bule Unit. |
| Animals Confiscated | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 3 | Online! Otto Berosini's animals confiscated, California. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Coronas Family; Fleckles; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Bill Kay; Hoxie Bros.; M & M; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. RBBB Red Unit. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Dolly Jacobs. Keith Greene, band leader. CTV Circus. Rex Horton, bears. Miguelito. Bonnie Armor. Tuffy Nichols. Dick Garden. Billy Baker, Judy, horses. Garden Bros. Circus. Ian Garden Jr., ponies. Richard Bruski, Barbara. Carl Wong, sway pole. Wally Naghtin, bears. Johnny Jordan. Johnny Welde Jr. Circus Odyssey. Others. |
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| Harry Albacker - Magician | Bogorae, John J. | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 6 | Online! Harry Albacker, magician. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 7 | Online! Ad. In memory, Danielle Welde, 1959-1980. Photo. |
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| Sesostris Temple Shrine Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 8 | Online! Sesostris Temple Shrine Circus, M & M Circus, information. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Francarro & Estreleta (Frank and Ruth Clark), perch; Bertloffs (Mark, Paula), equilibrists; Freddies (Kursawes), rola bola; Lokos, comedy; Don Phillips & Co., juggling; Frank Clark & Co., foot juggling; Willy Lenz, chimps; Willie Valencia, clown; Leo Coffey; Pachinka (Paula Bertloff), trapeze; Smahas, horses; Will Wilson, Tom Taylor, elephants; Van Noys (Phillips), cycles; Kursawes, cycles; Flying Balencias. Staff: Grace McIntosh, Charles Marine, producers; James Douglass, announcer; Boom Boom Browning, music dir. Clowns: Vern Woerner, John MacKay, Rick Legg, Rocky Rebideaut. |
| Magic | Miller, Stu | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 10 | Online! Magic shows, magicians news. |
| Mailbag | Anthony, Mark | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 12 | Online! Smithsonian show information. |
| Wedding | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 12 | Online! Edwin M. Tandy, Lucy Reisdorf, marriage. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: clown. |
| People | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 13 | Online! News. John McGinn, clown. Clifford Krueger. Beatty-Cole Circus. Pinsons, animals, aerial. Roberto Rodriguez. Fred Menke, Mary Payette, clowns. |
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| Victor Gaona Off to Japan | Graham, Harry | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 13 | Online! Victor Gaona, catcher, Circus Suarez. Gaonas. |
| El Kahir Temple Shrine Circus | Davis, Karin Stewart | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 14 | Online! El Kahir Temple Shrine Circus information, George Hubler, producer. Larry Griswold, trampoline pioneer, George Nissen. Acts: Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Paulson's motorcycle; Chadwick Chase; Laddies, ladders; Edwardos, bikes; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Erna's chimps; Karinas, trampoline; Ben Williams and Anna May; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Flying Lantonies; Albert Rix, Janet, bears; Johnny Zoppe's monkeys; Buckles Woodcock, elephants; Swaying Stars. Announcers: Karin Davis, George Hubler. Wayne Liikala, clown. Boom Boom Browning, music; Happy Davis, lights; Paul McCausland, props. |
| People | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 16 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Roger Goodwin, Mary, chimps. G. Elmar Jones, clown, "Gospel Circus." Rosalie Perryman, Maxine North, clown school. Tiny Krueger, fat man. Jack Mester. Manzini, escape. Roni Hefner, Ralph, animal school. |
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| Acts | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 17 | Online! Variety acts with Harlem Globetrotters. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 17 | Online! Minneapolis, MN, license fees. Sergio Ramos, Tony Steele. Richard Oreste, juggler. Others. |
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| Mailbag | Friday, Jon | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 18 | Online! Rix bear act. Tarzan Zerbini, lions, tigers. Errors in information sent to Circus Report. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 19 | Online! Death. Ina Mae Autry, wife of Gene Autry. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 21 | Online! Illustration: Great Sandow, strongman. |
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| Six-Year-Old Wins Suit | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 22 | Online! Lawsuit settled, lion injured boy. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 22 | Online! Humor. |
| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 9 | 22 | 1980 | Jun | 2 | 1-4 | Bat Droppings, 1980, issue 1. Lloyd E. Jones. Magic and magicians. | |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 1, 3 | Online! Painting: early circus, tear down at night. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Cart, Karen | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 2 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Death of John Carroll, "Elephant." Barbara Elizabeth Carcia. Jaime Garcia, canvas. Lisa Garcia, reserve seats. Adrienne Moos, performer, reserve seats. Don Moos, Jackie, cookhouse, pie car. D. R. Miller, Isla. Kristin Byrd, unicycle. Wally Eastwood, Chona, unicycle. Claudia Eastwood. Sasha Rawls. Diana Perez Rosales. Traci Byrd. |
| Circus Little, But Great - Real | Kirkman, Gene | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 3 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Doris Earl, Bob, owners. Jeff Early, Ginny, performers. Bobby Earl. Bobby Snyder, organ. Jo Mar, clown. Macias Family. Feirreria Family. George Rowe, illusions. |
| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 3 | Online! Jerry Booker, horse. John Cuneo. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Wm. Kay; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 5, 21, 22 | Online! News, gossip. RBBB Red Unit. Florence Stephenson MacGarrity, Jim MacGarrity, mgr. Miguel Ayalas, wire. Margueritte Ayalas, web. Wainwrights. Lilli-Anna. Leopards. Sharon Ward. Joe Muscarella, manager. Ray Harris, ladder. Mario Manzini, escape. Garden Bros. Circus acts. Pat Lane, Flying Lanes. Bruskis. Al Vidbel, Joyce. Wilnows. Bentley Bros. Circus. Rietta Wallenda, aerial. Flying Lanes. Pirates, David & Roger. Wayne Wainwright, Carol. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Brenda Galloway. Aerial Paulsons, motorcycle. Flying Marilees. Galla Shawn. Buckles Woodcock. Others. |
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| Syrian Temple Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 6 | Online! Syrian Temple Shrine Circus information, Tommy Hanneford, Glenn Parkins, producers. Acts: Huberto, slide for life; Tajana, tigers; Castros, wire; George Hanneford, animals; Zoppe's dogs. Aerialists: Diane Hanneford, Belinda Maynard. Gaylord Maynard, horse; George Hanneford, ponies; Los Argentinos, perch; Sladek, balance; Tangiers Troupe, acrobats; Flying Gaona Family; Flying Valentines; Nellie Hanneford; Don Anderson; Mark Karoly; Walt King; Elephant Chandra;. Staff: Keith Killinger, music dir.; Al Leonard, vocal; Philip Morris, director; Gertrude Hanneford, aerial dir.; Senor Rai, ringmaster; Dwight Hansen, props; David Jones, lights; Wally Jones, clown; Ray Orzak, costumes; Cheryl Jones, wardrobe; Harold Katzu, animal supt.; Ed Kenyon, transportation; Walt Davis, canvas. |
| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 6 | Online! Manzini, escape. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 8 | Online! Luba Yantchevi, Nedco, wire. Julio Farias, Flying Farias. Johnny Peers, clown. |
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| Elementary School Show | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 8 | Online! Fairfax, VA school show. John Kuck, Joann Grant, assisting. |
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| Magic Tour | Kit, Nick | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 8 | Online! Larro's Magical World of Amusement, Mickey Hades, magic shows, information. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 10 | Online! Deaths. Robert E. Adams, promoter, circuses, etc. McCullem Tunkins, "Tommy," circus man. |
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| Emerson Still Bitter | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 11 | Online! Ralph Emerson, wild animal farm. |
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| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 11 | Online! News. Martin Reeves, Bill Powell, Woerner Blendorph, Carl Smith. Gee Gee Engesser's elephants. |
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| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 12 | Online! News. Bob Emerico, clown. Cliff Kreuger. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Mark Horton, Rex. Walt Stimax. Others. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 12 | Online! Humor. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, animal trainer. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 13 | Online! Al Sirat Grotto Circus, 1940, information. Les Kimis, motorcycle. Terrell Jacobs. Pallenberg bears. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 13 | Online! Royal Crown Circus. Poster show, San Francisco. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 14 | Online! Death. William Bale, owner, performer. |
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| Magic | Herman, Frank | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 15 | Online! Magic, escapes. |
| Shrine Circus Acts | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 16 | Online! Shrine Circus, Wilmington, DE, Bauer-Hall, producers. Acts: Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Charlies, balance; Bisbini's mule; Dondi, elephant; Phil Schacht, Francine; Gutis Family; Cyclonians, cycles; Bisbini Trio, ladders; Satani Demon, fire; Boom Boom Browning, music dir. |
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| New Circus Tent Is Blessed | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 16, 17 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus new big top, photo. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 16 | Online! Death. Michael S. Donohue, sideshow performer. |
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| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 16 | Online! News. Happytime Circus. Magic Time USA. Happy Buster, clown. Frank Burger, Janet. Bruce Anderson, aerial. Monty Montana. |
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| Blackstone Magic Show | Waldron, Dan | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 18 | Online! Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| (No title) | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 18 | Online! Billy Gunga and family. |
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| Shrine Dates | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 19 | Online! List of shows playing Eugene, OR, 1952-1980. |
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| People | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 19 | Online! News. Clark McDermott. Bill Burger. Art Branning. |
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| Big John's Fiesta de Circo | Reed, Fifi | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 20 | Online! Fiesta de Circo information, Big John Strong's. Acts: William Schrieber, ponies; Ron Perry, Pamela, jugglers; Rosa Maria Douglass, Phil Kavanaugh (Chryssi & Flippo), juggling; Sugar & Spice (Chris Kennington, Ron Pace), cradle; Sandy Strong, Bill Schreiber, dogs; Jay Evans, juggler; Riano Duo, wire; Yoshinuma, hair hang; elephant Neenah; Ronnie Ronjipur. Others. |
| Acts | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 22 | Online! Las Vegas acts. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 22 | Online! Death. Rev. Jay H. Parker, Sr., friend of show people. |
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| Mailbag | Sloan, Sheilah | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 23 | Online! Trip to Sarasota. Circus International. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 23 | 1980 | Jun | 9 | 23 | Online! "Big Show," TV show. Shrine Circus, Cincinnati. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "At the Back Door," bull herd waiting their turn. |
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| Williams Bros. Circus | Pouska, Frank J. | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 2 | Online! Williams Bros. Circus information, J. Conley, C. Conley. Pete Luvas family, Trudy, Isabella, Tavana, Trudy. Ernie Barbor, Joyce. Clowns: Art Stone, Bea Stone, Jim Nivens. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 4, 13 | Online! Routes: Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Dobritch International; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Wm. Kay; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | Maloney, Lee | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip, Hoxie Bros. Circus: Johnny Welde, Danielle. Giles Valiquette, owner. Joe McMahon. Walt Stimax, chimps. Wonderland Circus Revue, Bill Brickle. Carlos Campa family. Connie Welde. Chuck Armstrong, Dana, perch. Freddie White, trapeze. Ramon Espana. Jim Nordmark. Ralph Bowen, general agent. Gary Currie, organ. Phil Sadler, clown. Linda Kimes (Uncle Heavy). Chester Cable. Wini McKay. Lang family. Billy Martin. Dorian Blake. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 6 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy, producers. Acts: Ramos, cats; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Hans Winn, balance; Elana Omar, one finger; Jo Ann Jennier, trapeze; Andersons, dressage; Tangier Troupe; Wini McKay, trapeze; Ramos Troupe, risley; Winn Bros., wire; Ben DeWayne, elephants; Astros, motorcycle. Clowns: Harry Ross, Bob emerico, Jim Parker, Bruce Warner, Deon Aumaier, Beverly Hogan. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 6 | Online! Ad. Chester Cable, information. |
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| Years Ago | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 8 | Online! Gollmar Bros. Circus, 1908, train wreck. |
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| Hall of Fame Closes | Circus Joe | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 8 | Online! Circus Hall of Fame closing. |
| Mecca Temple Shrine Circus | Abrahams, Norman | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 8 | Online! Mecca Temple Shrine Circus information, Hamid-Morton, producer. Bob Atterbury. Elkins Sisters (Trudy, Elfie, Lorie), dogs. Don Young, clown. Dan Cowwand, band leader. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. Acts: Wade Burck, tigers; Pat Davison, juggler; Zamperla Troupe, unicycles; Gallo Family, globe; Ibarras, aerial; Patricks, rola bola; Burketts, perch; Los Galambos, aerial; Albans, cycle. Others. |
| Animal Problems Continue | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 10 | Online! Otto Berosini's animals confiscated, California. |
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| Birthday Party | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 12 | Online! Rex Williams, Eva, birthday party on Circus Vargas. |
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| People | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 12 | Online! Dale Longmire. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 13 | Online! Ad. Stanley Book, ringmaster, dogs, etc. Photo. |
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| Kelly Bros. Circus | Pritchett, Logan | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 14 | Online! Kelly Bros. Circus information, B. H. Black, "Whitey," owner. Viley Priest, Logan Pritchett. Charlie Roark, sideshow mgr. Acts: Patti Antalek, horses; Senor Fernandez, juggler; Diamond Duo, trapeze; Maglioni, wire; Bradd Frank family, ropes, whips; David Upton, lion; Darren Frazier, elephant Ellie. Staff: Bradd Frank, performance dir.; Dean Coonrad, organ; Shelia Frabk, office; John Frazier, concessions; Tim Howell, canvas; Dixie Walker, novelties; Lillian Howell, front door; Gus Walker, mechanic; Henry Whittman, electrician; Steve Hagg, 24 hour. Clowns: Henry Whittman, T. J. Howell. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| People | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 15 | Online! News. Milonga Cline. John McPeak, juggler. Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Yvonne Stephens, Bob, Leanne. C. C. Day, owner. Dennis Prince, midget. |
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| Circus Williams | Scheiman, Kaye | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 17 | Online! Circus Williams information, Jim Conley, Carl Conley, owners. Isabel Luvas, ringmistress. Art Stone, Bea, clowns. Acts: Tavana (Luvas), web; Trudy Luvas, dogs; Tajana Luvas, ladder; Joyce Barber, Ernest; Peter Luvas, elephant Kenya. |
| Wedding | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 17 | Online! Ravana Luvas, Joseph Lopez, marriage. |
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| Roberts Bros. Circus | Mulford, Stan | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 18 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Ozzie Schleentz, show painter. Jeff Earl, performance dir. George Rowe, announcer, illusions. Bob Snyder, musician; Mario Ferrara, drums. Acts: Jeff Early, Ginnie, dogs; Oscar Marcias, balance; Jo-Mar, clown; Lisa Marcias, foot juggler; Moises Ferrar, chair; Kalamar, illusions; elephant Pasha; Oscar Marcias, cloud. Staff: Robert Earl, owner; Doris Earl, owner; Ginnie Earl, wardrobe, cookhouse; Bobby Earl, transportation, electrical; Teresa Earl, bookeeping; Ozzie Schleentz, concessions; Joe Myers, novelties. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 18 | Online! Francis Garrian, "John Hix the Advertiser," agent, legal adjuster, etc. |
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| People | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 19 | Online! News: Leanne Stephen, aerial. Luck laragee. Dave Lewis, clown. George White, "Red." Joan Lehr, Chuck, clowns. Mike McCarthy, advance clown. Others. |
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| USDA to Update Regulations | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 20 | Online! Human handling, care, treatment and transportation of animals, Animal Welfare Act. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 21 | Online! Books on gambling. News: magic shows, magicians. |
| Hotline | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 23 | Online! Carrillo Bros., high wire, accident. |
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| Col. Jerry Lipko Writes | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 23 | Online! Fuji Safari Park, Japan, chimps. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 24 | Online! Humor. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 24 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. |
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| American Continental Circus | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 25 | Online! American Continental Circus information, Gatti Production. Herb Miller, music dir.; John Miller, ringmaster. Acts: Marcan, lions; Myoshi Amoto, hair hang; Hargitas, jugglers; Lemke's chimps; Vasquez chimps; Dominas, balance; Zanita, balance; Three Toni's, rola bola; Riques Duo; elephant Tika; Ventura Duo, perch; Oriana Duo, cradle; Suarez Troupe, riders; Charles Troupe, teeterboard; Flying Lunas; Gary Johnson, elephants; Flying Bilros, sway pole. |
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| Births | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 25 | Online! David Upton, Ivey. Jim Riggs, Myrna. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 25 | Online! Ad. Shurays, Susie Ryan, Derek Wray, trapeze, photo. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 27 | Online! Death. Lonni McGee, concessionaire. |
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| People | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 27 | Online! Circus Vargas "Vargettes": Tracy Mayo, Dion Paray, Pam Hellett, Vanessa Thomas, Darlene Dicker, Belinda. Clifford Vargas. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | Dougherty, David | 9 | 24 | 1980 | Jun | 16 | 27 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus information. Clowns: Gene Randow, Toby Ballentine, Lee Marx, Bill Vaugh. Staff: Sampion Timmermans, Bob Dunham, personnel; Clement Toca, music dir.; Janet Brooke Ballantine, costume dir.; Jorge Rosell, props; John Baltzley, lights. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 1, 22 | Online! Painting, "The Back Yard," by Robert B. Johnson, early show, getting ready for the spec. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Online! Death. Frank Littlefield, CFA, nephew of La Barr Bros., contortionists. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Online! Great All American Youth Circus (Great Y Circus). Dennay Castoldi, Pete Wray, jugglers. Visitors at show. |
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| People | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Online! News. Doug Henning, magic. Jim Howell, agent. (M. T.) Johnnie Marshall, advance. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 4, 8, 21 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Circus World Museum; Europorama; Happytime; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth; Hoxie Bros.. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 5 | Online! Ad. In memory, Jean Figueroa (1919-1980), related to Winn family. |
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| Wahabi Shrine Circus | Johnson, Richard C. | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 6, 19 | Online! Wahabi Shrine Circus information, Sam T. Polack, producer. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Harry Thomas, tigers. Bertini Duo, perch. Bertloffs, acrobats. Leo Coffey, dogs. Juggling Jewels. Jose Olmeda, Antonio, bikes; Kolmedys, bikes. Lantonys, aerial. Torino Bros. Irma Trio. Paula Bertloff, trapeze. Young Troupe, teeterboard, Nickolas Young Jr. Lee Keener, elephant act. Johnny Luxem, wheel. Others. |
| Gaonas Injured | Graham, Harry L. | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 8 | Online! Tito Gaona, Richie Gaona, Chela Gaona. Lee Meriwether. |
| Congratulations | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 8 | Online! Tom Robin, aerial. |
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| People | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 10 | Online! Coronas, Malikova, Bertinis, Marina and Danacheck. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus blowdown. |
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| Childhood Dream | Kirkman, Gene | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 10 | Online! Jimmy Waynick. |
| Circus Visiting | Ghirard, Kent | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 12, 13 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy. Acts: Ramos' cats; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Winns; Bruce Warner, juggler; Elena Omar, balance; Wini McKay, aerial; Juana Ramos, ladder; Jo Ann Jennier, aerial; Don Anderson, Jo, horses; Bob Emerico, clown; Tangier Troupe; Ramos Family, risley; Astro Bros. (Winn), wire; Flying Astecas (Ramos); Ben DeWayne family, elephants. Virginia Lee Fenton, Chuck Gomes, music. Clowns: Harry Ross, Jim Parker, Bruce Warner, Dion Aumaier, Beverly Aumaier. Circus Vargas information. American Continental Circus information. John Miller, announcer. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tiger trainer. |
| Tent Troupe Starts 11th Season | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 15 | Online! Tent Troupe, traveling tent theatre information. |
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| Lipizzan Stallion Show | Bissonette, Pat | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 16 | Online! Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information. Derrick Rosaire, horse. Rex Rossi, cowboy. Diane Olds, horses. John Pogatchnik. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 16 | Online! Humor. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 18 | Online! Magic book review. |
| USDA Regulations | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 18 | Online! Marine Mammals regulations, owners, exhibitors. |
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| We've Goofed | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 19 | Online! Correction to Jon Friday's letter. |
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| Tiger Scares Extras | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 20 | Online! Siegfried & Roy's tiger. |
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| Circus Theft | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 20 | Online! Circus Vargas, banner stolen. |
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| Elephant Home | Lowry, Velma E. | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 20 | Online! Elephant, Susie at zoo. Portland Zoo exhibit. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 22 | Online! Clowns working events. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 25 | 1980 | Jun | 23 | 23 | Online! Photo: Barnum & Bailey Circus parade, 1880. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 1, 6 | Online! Painting, "At the Runs," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Roberts Bros. Circus | Felt, Frank | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Robert Earl, Doris, owners. Acts: George Rowe, vocal, illusion; Great Tino, rola bola; Oscar Macias, balance. Ladders: Rebecca Macias, Ginny Earl. Sharon Hilton, web. Lisa Macias, foot juggler; Moises Ferreria, balance; Bobby Schneider, vent; Joe Meyers, balance; Oscar Macias, cloud. Jeff Earl, canvas, animal trainer; Bob Earl, mechanic, electrician; Ozzie Schleentz, concessions; Joe Meyers, clown; George Rowe, ringmaster. |
| Hotline | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. |
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| People | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Online! News. Charles Mason, circus man. Visitors at Carson & Barnes. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 3 | Online! Ad. Elephant, Little Stoney, photo. Mike La Torres, |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 4, 7, 17 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carden-Johnson; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Street Parade; Circus Vargas; Hanneford Family; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; Marantha Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 5, 26, 27 | Online! News, gossip.Wally Naghtin, bears. Terry O'Brien. Dave King, organ. Keith Greene, band leader. Wade Burck, tiger. Beatty-Cole Circus. Aerialetta. Ethel Jennier, dogs. Zamperlas. Bentley Bros. Circus. Albanis. Herta Cuneo. Circus Vargas. Flying Lanes, Pat Lane, Patti Bonnell. Hoxie Bros. Circus. Lonnie McGee, concessions. Ray Irwin, auditor. Hubert Castle Circus. Quassars. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Trudy Strong. Janie Zamperla, Jorge Coronas. Others. |
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| Hubler Int'l Circus | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Online! Hubler International Circus. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Olinka, aerial; Denise Trio, bikes; Olmedas, bikes; Happy Davis, Karne, trampoline; Ben Williams, elephant Anna May; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Don Giovani, balance; Ben Williams, elephants; Fossett, sway pole; Rosini rocket car. |
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| Kare Circus | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Online! Kare Circus. Acts: Skeeter Vaughan, knife throwing; Bostocks, wire; Thurano, wire; Frank Dean, whips, ropes; Bruce Anderson, sway pole; Houdini II, escape. |
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| Visitors | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Online! Visitors at Bentley Bros. Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Online! Death. Harold Rosier (Toby), Rosier Players. |
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| This Was Burlesque | Royes, Irwin | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 8 | Online! New Orleans burlesque show. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 10 | Online! P. C. Sorcar Jr. Fabian Bocklich (Sam), animal circus. Magicians. |
| Very Special Person | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 11 | Online! Texas Shorty Chancellor, fiddler. |
| People | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 12 | Online! News. George W. Lilly, agent. Steve Baker. Gary Ray. Others. |
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| Showtime Follies | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 12 | Online! Showtime Follies. Acts: Ruwills, plate spin; Erik adams, Bobbie, dogs, chimps; Tony Keppo, Iris, globe; DeMille, wire. Gary Holveck, announcer; Florine Oler, organ; Joe Daniels, drums; Wes Oler, manager. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 12 | Online! Death. Johnny Yelding (Speedy), circus performer. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 13 | Online! Ad. Dino & Anita, wire, photo. Raphael Menendez. |
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| People | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 14, 15 | Online! News. James Decker, Dave Lewis, clowns. Robinson Cortez. Tim Bickmore, concessions. Dave Knoderer. Bobby Yerkes. Louis Goebbels, camels, Dick McGraw, Harry Shannon. Engesser's felines. Austin Miles. Griffin, escape. Clark McDermott. Holveck & Co., magic. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, lion trainer. |
| Circus Visit in Britain | Alfredson, James B. | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 17 | Online! England: Chipperfields Circus. Dick Chipperfield Jr., cats. |
| People | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 17 | Online! Ernie Burch, Maran (Blinko & Maran). |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 18 | Online! Illustration: Jumbo, elephant. |
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| Turmoil Continues | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 20 | Online! Otto Berosini's animals confiscated, California. |
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| Smithsonian Institute Show | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 20 | Online! Acts at Smithsonian Institute show. |
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| People | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 22 | Online! News. Bill Burger. George Morrissey, usher. Mike Kent, Hope (Stardusters). Dave Knoderer, horse. Bill Wallace, musician, manager. John Strong, Betty, ropes, whips. Dick McAllister, rodeo star. |
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| Special Show Party | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 22 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus party for Harriett Lee Wagner, office. People at the party. |
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| King Bros. Circus | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 24, 25 | Online! King Bros. Circus information. Frank McClosky, Jerry Collins, owners. Ned Toth, Curtis Lenz, owners. Frank Perry, manager; John Hamrick, general supt.; Ray Winder, general agent; Mike Martin, press, asst. manager. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 25 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 26 | 1980 | Jun | 30 | 25 | Online! Death. Johnny Nugent, circus performer. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "Coming on the Lot," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus | Slenker, Bill | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 2 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. Dove Hoover. Bale Sisters. Roger Boyd, show painter. Charles Rex, mechanic. Mrs. Charles Rex, dietician. Alan Hill, promoter. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 4, 6, 16 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus City Festival; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 5, 20, 21 | Online! News, gossip. Don Young, Jo. Athos Zamperla. Dave Bonnel (Flying Lanes). Olmedas. Benny Williams, leopard, elephant Anna May. Buckles Woodcock. Bobby Davis. Rolling Diamonds, Great Bruno, Pietro Cannestrelli family, Flying Gaonas. Dime Wilson, Connie. Pinsons. Harriett Wagner. Wainwrights. Loreli (Dinky Patterson). Plunketts. Charley Van Buskirk, Joyce. Al Burkett, Lydia. Lou Ann Jacobs, Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Frank Galambos, Doris. Carol Atterbury, Betty Huber, Herta Cuneo. Young Troupe, Josie, Mickey, Linda. Joe Horwath, chimps. Circus Hall of Fame. Petey Kinosh. Others. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 6 | Online! Donna Farina, aerial. Ronald Jones, Peggy, agents. |
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| People | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 6 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Clowns: Len Leonard, Kathy Neilson, Bruce Johnson, Ernesto Marquez, Happy Buster. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 7 | Online! Ad. Rolling Diamonds, Diana, photos. |
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| Book Worm | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 8 | Online! Book reviews. "Midway Showman." "Midway Magic," and "Complete Pitchman," by Don Boles. Magic, magicians news. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 8 | Online! CFA, Franzen Bros. Circus. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 9 | Online! Ad. Vino Berosini, swords, photo. |
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| Al G. Clark Circus | Schmitt, Joe Jr. | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Online! Al G. Clark Circus information. Staff: Jack Gobble, owner; Jeanne Gobble, concessions; Jimmy Long, canvas boss; Marvin Appleheimer, transportation; Bob Stephens, animal supt.; Joe Schimtt Jr., clown, announcer; Tim O'Brien, pit show; Dan Randal, billposter; John Doubleday, electrician. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus. Carlos Obando, Carol. Vicki Hendricks, perch. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Wally Eastwood, juggler. Johnny Walker Jr., elephants. John Marrone, cats. Luciana Loyal, rider. Phil Chandler, announcer. Flying Castros, Lopex and Rafaels; Les Debons, globe; El Abelardo, Juan Garcia, balance; Laura Herriott, horses. |
| People | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! News. Mark Anthony, clown. Doug Henning, magic. Others. |
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| CFA Convention Report | Sandman, Don | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 13, 16 | Online! CFA convention. |
| Hotline | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 16 | Online! Julio Farias, trapeze. |
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| People | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 18 | Online! News. Tom Bishop, Jan. Sam Buttons, roper. Manuel Navarro family. Joe Tinty. Syd Moore, dogs. Tim Holst, Keith Greene. Loyal Repenskys (Timi, Kim), riders. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Pendleton, Ore. Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 19 | Online! List of shows playing Shrine dates, Pendleton, OR, 1953-1980. |
| Bilbar Books | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 21 | Online! Billy Barton's publishing company. Barton's books. |
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| Circus Quips | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 21 | Online! Humor. |
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| Pickle Family Circus | Herman, Frank | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Online! Pickle Family Circus information. |
| Special | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 24, 25, 26 | Online! Parade order, Baraboo Circus Parade. |
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| Sam T. Polack Circus | 9 | 27 | 1980 | Jul | 7 | 26 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Riccardo Troupe; Kents; Leo Coffey; Zamudio, wire; Canestrelli, trapeze; Claytons, whips, rope; Canestrelli Troupe, teeterboard. Sam T. Polack, producer; Al Dawley, ringmaster; Lee Reynolds, music dir.; Nick Hamp, props; John MacKay, props. Clowns: John MacKay, Keleco, Maxo, Sandy. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 1, 8 | Online! Painting, Old King Cole spec, Ringling-Barnum, 1941. |
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| Mid-Columbia Shrine Club | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 2 | Online! List of shows playing Shrine dates, Dalles, OR, 1954-1979. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 2 | Online! Humor. |
| Important Note | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 2 | Online! Circus Vargas will not long supply their route sheet. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Online! J. E. Ranch Rodeo, 1940, information. |
| Royal Crown Circus | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Online! Royal Crown Circus information. Jack Mester, director. Royal Lepechaun Horses. |
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| Quote | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Online! Humor. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 4, 6 | Online! Routes: Ali Ghan Shrine; Big Apple; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus City Festival; Circus Marantha; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; International All Star; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Hamid-Morton Circus. Jorge Barreda. Wade Burck, tigers. Darryl Wallen. Donna Marie, horse. Leigh Heighsinger, nancy. Carol Wainwright. Klementis. Ron Ritas. Sergio Ramos, Mitzie. Mack Eshleman, clown. Al Burkett, Lydia.Jean Claude, juggler. Tibi Young, Eva. Josip Marcan, tigers. Gauchos. Zapata. Al Ross. John Friday. Herriott family, Cindy, Heidi, Mary Ruth, John. Ada Smieya, cats. Jimmy Williams, clown. Ricardo Canestrelli, Chris James. Ben DeWayne, elephants. Larry Dean, cats. Siegfried & Roy. Charley Van Buskirk, Joyce. Wes Oler, Florine. Ellie Abells, Shirley. Tommy Hanneford. Others. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 7 | Online! Illustration, Col. Tim McCoy. |
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| Circus Maranatha | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 8 | Online! Circus Maranatha information. Acts: Olinka, slide for life; Valla Duo; P. J. Theron (Capt. Explodo); Bertinis, unicycle. |
| Funs-A-Poppin Circus | Baer, Parley | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 8A,16B | Online! Funs-A-Poppin Circus information. Betty Wendany. Linda Miller, ladder, Russ Camp. Henry Crowell, Mindy. Fred Wendany, dogs. |
| People | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 8B | Online! Art Green, agent. Don Engesser, Roxy. Others. |
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| Circus Continental | Bingaman, Rev. George C. | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 9 | Online! Circus Continental information. Robert Kaltenbach, manager. Clowns: Middy Streeter, Larry Rich, Phyllis Guggenheim. Bob Bellows, ringmaster. Musicians: Warren Kime, Harold Kremser, Rick Smiley. Carmen del Molina, wire. Mike Clark, Missie. John Alberti, Chris. Johnson's bears. Hunk Alberti, Carmen, dogs. Yvonne Johnson, aerial. Pietro Canestrelli family. |
| COA Convention | Guthrie, John | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 10 | Online! Clowns of America convention. |
| Gerry Cottle's Circus Closes | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 11 | Online! Gerry Cottle's Circus information. David Smart's Super Circus information. |
| People | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 14, 15 | Online! News. Peg Baker, juggler. Clark McDermott, dogs. Ray Brethour, show artist. Brad Frank, announcer.Dave Twomey. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Wini McKay, trapeze. Chester Cable, foot juggler. Van Chauvin, Bill Penny, clowns. George Hanneford. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Fleckles Circus | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | Online! 15 |
Fleckles Circus. Acts: Barreda's animals; Munoz Sisters, aerial; Cimse's dogs; Pancho Magana, whips; Los Argentinos, perch; Flying Aztecas; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial; Johnny Luxem, high wheel; Clark McDermott, dogs; Bartinis, perch; Oscarian Troupe, risley; Zamperla riders; Joselito, wire. | |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 15 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 16 | Online! Lee Grabel posters, magician. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 16A | Online! Shows at Rock Springs, WY. |
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| People | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 16A | Online! News. John Winn, Mike, wire, motorcycle. Bill Burger, front door. Mike Farino, showman. Enoch Brafford. Wini McKay, Chester Cable. |
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| Too Many Elephants? | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 18 | Online! Thailand, white elephants. |
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| People | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 18, 19 | Online! Anneta Moerbe, clown. Frank Burger, Janet. Zanita, juggler. Chuck Jones, magic. Arina Isaacson, clown. Others. |
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| New TV Series Underway | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 19 | Online! TV show, "You Bet Your Life." |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 19 | Online! Deaths. Elmer L. Diehl, circus musician. Frank W. Morris, concessions. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 21 | Online! Julio Farias, trapeze, death. |
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| Mailbag | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 21 | Online! Correction, June 23, 1980 issue. |
| Building Needs Repairs | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 21 | Online! Oakland, CA auditorium-theatre. |
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| Animals For New Movie | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 22 | Online! Mike Dalling, Gentle Jungle animals. |
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| People | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 22 | Online! News. Tim Tegge. Lee Stevens Duo. Dave Lewis, clown. Bob Lange, Jane. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 23 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Acrobat Sentenced | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 23 | Online! Robert B. Butler, Monahans, acrobats, sentenced to 20 life terms. |
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| Charges Filed | 9 | 28 | 1980 | Jul | 14 | 23 | Online! Marvin Matthow, clown, arrested. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 1, 20 | Online! Painting, "The Lion King," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Special | Wotsch, William | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 2 | Online! S. E. Ranch Rodeo, 1939, information. |
| Hotline | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 2 | Online! Heidi Bolz, trapeze, fall. Curtis Saana. Hoxie Bros. Circus blowdown. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 2 | Online! Death. Allen N. Martin, theatrical agency. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 4, 6 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carden-Johnson; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Happytime; Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Sharon Ward. Farrell Bros. Lottie Brunn, juggler. Tommy Bentley. Hoxie Bros. Circus. Herbie Weber. Walt King. Al Dawley, Sue. Herta Cuneo. Bentley Bros. Circus. Mike Aria, Janice, bears. Jungle Larry's Safari. Freddie White, aerial. Al Antonucci, chimps.Fornasaries. Quassars. Florine Oler. Kochman Thrill Show. Wes Oler. Bill Brickle, announcer, dogs. John Lewis. Great American Circus. Kelly Bros. Circus. Wenatchee Youth Circus, Paul Pugh. Barbara Taggart. Tommy Bentley. Others. |
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| Mailbag | Craven, William A. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 6 | Online! Otto Berosini's animals confiscated, California. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 8 | Online! Magic books. |
| People | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 8 | Online! Visitors at Hoxie Bros. Circus. Rios, magic. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 10 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Acts: Dennis Michael, clown; Wayne Franzen, cats, etc.; Brian Grieser, horse; Curtis Caana, juggler. Staff: Wayne Franzen, Kathy, producers; Lynn Michaels, organ; Ken Anderson, Emma, concessions; Brian Grieser, canvas; Jim Zajicek, novelties. Visitors. |
| 20 Plus 1 | Follmar, Bob | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 11 | Online! Magicians, magic shows. |
| People | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 14 | Online! News. Patrick Jordan, juggler. Tony Echeverria, fire. Hap Davis. Karinas, trampoline. Tommy Scott, medicine show. Visitors to various circuses, shows. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Cirque International | Leblanc, Robert | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 15 | Online! Circus International information. Leo Duplessis, owner. Acts: Pat Anthony, animals; Doris Schappacher; Roy Wells; Rejean Robertson, rola bola; Patricia Wells, ponies; Huston & Co., illusions; Le Grand Marcel, wire; Les Demons Du Ciel, motorcycle; Roy Wells, Patricia, elephants. Gilles Frechette, band leader; Hans Redler, organ; Giovani Iuliani, ringmaster. Jean DeRome, clown. Gee Gee Engesser, pit show. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 15 | Online! Knucklehead, dog. |
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| Acts | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 15 | Online! Clowns: Phil Shear, Paul Niebauer. Clown-Arama Show acts. |
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| Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit | Craig, Virgil W. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 16 | Online! Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit information. Tony Waldon, train dept. |
| Summefest Circus | Friday, Jon | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 16 | Online! Milwaukee, WI, Summerfest Circus. Ron J. Kelroy & Associates, producer. Acts: Munoz Sisters, perch; Pancho Magana, ropes, whips; Joselito, wire; Cimse's dogs; Swaying Stars; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze; Albanis, motorcycle. Ernie McLean, announcer. Rolls Duo, cradle. |
| New Book | Bingaman, George C. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 17 | Online! Book review, "Noell's Ark Gorilla Show." |
| Aerialist Is Dead | Graham, Harry L. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 18 | Online! Julio Farias, career, death. |
| Hoxie's Second Blow Down | Felt, Frank | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 19 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus blowdown. Joe McMahon, managers. Dutch Crawford, elephants. Bill Brickle, announcer. Roger Boyd, sideshow. |
| People | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 21 | Online! News. Donna Farina. Harry Blackstone Jr., magic. Happy Davis. Philip Morris, magic. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 21 | Online! Humor. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 22 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Coquille, OR, 1956-1979. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 22 | Online! Herriott Family. IJA Convention. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 22 | Online! Sikorskys: Albert, Larry and Bobby Pleis. Chuck Armstrong, Dana, aerial. |
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| Poachers Killing Elephants | 9 | 29 | 1980 | Jul | 21 | 23 | Online! Uganda's elephants, poachers. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 1, 12 | Online! Painting, Mabel Stark act, by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Mailbag | Crawford, R. L. | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 2 | Online! Comment on Otto Berosini article, June 2, 1980, p. 3 issue. |
| Weddings | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 2 | Online! Klara Valla Bertini, Joe Guttenberg marriage. Jan Smith, Churck Hutinger marriage. Deborah Ann Glazer, Douglas Lyon, marriage. Susie Ryan, Tony Medley, marriage. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 3 | Online! Ad. Stimax chimps, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Fleckles Circus; Hoxie Bros.; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Notice | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 4 | Online! Angelo C. Giardino. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Circus Odyssey, Ed Migley, producer. Tommy Hanneford. Hoxie Tucker, Hoxie Bros. Circus. George Barton, showman. Campa Family. Armstrongs. Joe McMahon. Bonnie Armor. Garden Bros. Circus. Tony Smaha Sr. Smahas. Herbie Weber. RBBB red. Jack Cook, Patti. Gaylord Maynard. Johnny Luxem, Barbara. |
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| Circus Time in Seattle Area | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 6, 26 | Online! Circus Vargas. American Continental Circus. Hubert Castle, Shrine. RBBB. Police Circus. Vargas acts: John Pon, ringmaster; David Epperly, music; Knops, perch; Osmani Sisters, jugglers; Zunigas, jugglers; Diablo Trio, jugglers; Alysoon Seacat, gos; Franconi Duo; Najean, trapeze; Henri Wagneur, horses; Tina Risdon, horse; Zultanas, wire. Cradle: Venturas, Armond Duo, Kneisleys. Carlos Twins; Flying Espanas; Flying Lar-Rays; Wayne Ragen, cats; Robert Hocum, cloud; Rolands, rola bola; Anastasini Brothers, risley; Rex Williams' elephants. Others. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Bingman, George C. | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 7 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Lee Maloney, organ; Michael Dorval, drums. Bill Brickle, ringmaster. Campa Sisters, Sonya, Elizabeth, jugglers. Lisner Duo, perch. Ramon Espana, Ramara. Dutch Crawford, ponies. Juan Carlos, unicycle. Carlos Campa. Danuska, balance. |
| Acts Set | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 8 | Online! Variety acts on TV. |
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| Holiday Special | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 8 | Online! Clowns: Aneta Moerbe and Michelle, Poppy Benner, James Decker, Joe Vineyard, David Bower, Bill Powell. |
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| Hall & Christ Circus Unique | Ghirard, Kent | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 8 | Online! Hall & Christ Circus Unique, sideshow. Sideshow performers: Melvin Burkhart, Joyce Burkhart, Poobah, John Trower, Connie Dougherty, Bill Fitch, Pete Terhune, Ward Hall, Pat Schumate, Don Gilbert, Kelli Carlisle, Dick Brisben. Tom Shepherd, talker. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 10 | Online! Magicians. |
| Hotline | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 10 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus information. Curt Scymanski, chimp trainer. Toni Brown, aerial. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 11 | Online! Ad. John McPeak, juggler, photo. |
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| John W. Pugh Honored | Phillips, Ed | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 12 | Online! John Pugh, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. CFA. |
| Stars Plan for New Acts | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 12 | Online! Tito Gaona, Lee Meriwether, trapeze. |
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| People | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 14 | Online! News. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Manzini, escape. Bob Yerkes. Bob Moore, dogs. Kuntz Bros. (Frank, Darryl), variety. John Winn, Michael, Michelle (Winn Troupe). Bill Burger, advance. John Winn, Mike, wire. Wini McKay, trapeze. Chester Cable, concessions. Bill Williams, Onalee, clown. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Baraboo Circus Parade | Holehouse, Kenneth | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 15 | Online! Baraboo, WI, circus parade information. Circus World Museum circus information. John Herriott, horses; Ada Smieya, cats. |
| Births | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 15 | Online! Miguel Meraz, Robin Marie. Glenn Duncan, Trish. |
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| Model Circus Display | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 17 | Online! CMB display. |
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| People | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 17 | Online! News. Greg Bradford, Kelly Lang, roller skates. Vince Carmen, illusions. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 18 | Online! News. Herbie Weber, Marcella. Rick Legg, clown. Beatty-Cole Circus. Circus Maranatha acts: Olinka, trapeze; Bertini, bikes; elephant Dondi; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Don Giovanni; Flying Lanes; Ross Bagley, announcer; others. |
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| People | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 20 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Poppy Benner, Roy Honeycutt, clowns. Michael Clark, Michelle, lions. Larry Wilson, magic. Bob Thomas, clown. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 21 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Coos Bay, OR, 1956-1979. |
| Hoxie's Blowdown | Watson, Bill | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 21 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. |
| Busy Writer | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 21 | Online! Billy Barton's book. |
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| Ainid Shrine Temple Circus | Davis, Karin | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 22 | Online! Ainid Shrine Temple Circus, George Hubler, producer. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Olinka, trapeze; Antonios, bikes; Edwardos, bikes; Karinas, trampoline; Ben Williams, elephant Anna May; Olmedas, horses; Chadwick Chase; Tino Wallenda Zoppe; Torrino Bros., jugglers; Don Giovanni; Ben Williams, elephants; Swaying Stars; Raccini, rocket car. George Hubler, announcer; Boom Boom Browning, music dir. Clowns: Wayne Liikala, Antonio Olmeda, Giovanni Zoppe. Buckles Woodcock. Show visitors. |
| People | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 22 | Online! Philip Morris. Paul Royter, chimp. |
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| Mattel Report | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 23, 26 | Online! Mattel's stockholder report. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 26 | Online! Magic Fantasia information. |
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| Florida Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 27 | Online! Two Hemispheres band wagon. Great Sebastian, bullet catch. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 30 | 1980 | Jul | 28 | 27 | Online! Humor. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 1, 25 | Online! Painting, "The Riding Troupe," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Carden-Johnson Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 2 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus information. Larry Carden, Betty; Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Bobb Gibbs, ring stock; Bob Parker, Kay, music; Jim Jayes, clown; Randy Armstrong, novelties. Acts: Bill Golden, tigers; Bobby Gibbs, dogs; Dave Connors, juggler; Navarros; sissy Connors; Rosa Gibbs; Manuel Cortez; Doug Tarranova, llamas; Cortez Family, trapeze; Connors Duo, rola bola; Szamanski's chimps. Elephants: Vickie, Judy, Ginny. Harold Cranston, groom. |
| Mailbag | Carmen, Vince | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 2 | Online! South America, cost of living. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Europorama; Great All American Youth; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Kaye Continental; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Stebbings; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 4 | Online! News. Mike Winn, John. Tim Bickmore. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Blackpool Tower Circus acts. Harry Thomas. Quassars. Bonnie & Clyde. Bill Brickle. Wes Oler, Florine. Ron Holiday, Joy. Cyndy Migley, wardrobe. Jim Parker, office. Jenny Wallenda. Vashek & Kathy. Virginia Lee Fenton. Mark Eshleman, clown. Flying Farias. George Hanneford, Vicki. Tommy Hanneford. Frank Galambo, props. Chester Cable. M & M Circus acts. RBBB red unit animals. Pedro Carrillo. Others. |
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| News From London | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 6, 23 | Online! Circus Hassani information, acts. David Smart's Super Circus information, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 7 | Online! In memory, Marcos Manuel Barragan (Zapatta), clown, death. |
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| Berosini Pleads Guilty | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 8 | Online! Otto Berosini's animals confiscated, California. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 10 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Hotline | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 10 | Online! Loeffler, elephant handler. Willie, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 10 | Online! Death. Fred Kaps, magician. |
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| Beatty-Cole Plans Expansion | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 12 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Thomas K. Scallen, producer; Jerry Collins, owner; Tim Stinson, marketing; John Pugh. |
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| Wedding | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 12 | Online! J. P. Theron, Doris Gutierres, marriage. |
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| Tent Troupe | Henderson, Ralph | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 13 | Online! Tent Troupe, traveling tent theatre information. |
| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 14 | Online! News. John Stuart, magician. Roger DuBois, Gary Girouard. Mike McCarthy, clown. Bill Omeis, musician. Zacchini, cannon. Susan Corona, clown. Gene Nichols, band leader. Albert Lucas, juggler. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Cart, Karen | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 15 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Geary Byrd, general supt.; D. R. Miller, owner; Traci Byrd; Ted Bowman; Barbara Byrd. Visitors at show. |
| Texans Made Not Born | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 16 | Online! Elephants at International Wildlife Park, Texas. |
| Royal Danish Circus | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 16 | Online! Royal Danish Circus. Albert Sahlstrom, ringmaster. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Benny Cristiani, comedy; Arguilas, perch; Angela Wilnow, dogs; Bertinis, aerial; Rudi Del Monte, balance; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Vickinas, teeterboard. Others. |
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| Belt Break Blamed in Fatal Fall | Graham, Harry | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 17 | Online! Julio Farias's fall, death. |
| Notice | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 17 | Online! Ringling Richards, "Rusty," Ring Bros. Circus. |
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| USDA Hearings | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 18 | Online! Animal Welfare Act, hearings. |
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| Busy Area | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 19 | Online! Circuses at Chicago, IL. |
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| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 19 | Online! Craige McComb Snader Jr., magic. |
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| Manzini Plans Coffin Escape | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 19 | Online! Mario Manzini, escape. |
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| Clown Plans Retirement | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 20, 21 | Online! Robert E. Hitson, Bob-O, clown, retires. |
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| Circus Arts Troupe | Jackson, W. S. | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 21 | Online! Circus Arts Troupe information. Dixon White, Annie. Jim Strinknacoff. |
| One Down, One to Go | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 22 | Online! Billy Barton, aerialist. |
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| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 22 | Online! Gene Hughes, clown. |
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| S.A.M.'s International Convention | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 23 | Online! Society of American Magicians convention. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Salem, OR, 1956-1979. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Online! Middletown Youth Circus, Belford, NJ. |
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| Wins Praise and Space | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Online! Big John Strong Circus. Circus Vargas. |
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| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Online! News. Rex Rossi, Derrick Rosaire. Bob Kellogg, elephant show. Jugglers: Steve Mills, Carol Mills, Ed Jackson, Joey Jordan, Hovey Burgess. Sylvester Braun, Barbara. Mike LaTorres, Sally. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 26 | Online! Humor. |
| Mailbag | Hartman, Ralph F. | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 26 | Online! Corrections for "Too Many Elephants" article, white elephants. |
| People | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 26 | Online! News. Allen Gold, animal trainer. Tangier Troupe, tumblers. Johnny Thompson, magic. Joey Jordan, juggler. David Zoppe family. Others. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 31 | 1980 | Aug | 4 | 27 | Online! Model circus. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, John and Frank Burger's Dog and Pony Act, by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 2 | Online! News. Chappie Fox, advance. Leonardo, plate spin. Harry Ellis, advance. Eddie Schmidt, Roman, animal act. Others. |
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| Births | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 2 | Online! Marietta family. |
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| Mailbag | Griffin, Ken | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 2 | Online! Wyman Balker, phone promotion. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Elks Circus; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 4 | Online! News. Happy, clown. David Epperly, musician. Alena Balou, costumes. Others. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 5, 21, 22 | Online! News, gossip. David Smart's Super Circus. Castro Bros., wire. Flying Marilees, Mary Atterbury. Vander Barbette. Circus Vargas. Millie Ward, wardrobe. Barbara Van. TNT & Royal Olympic Circus. Bentley Bros. Circus. Tony Smaha. Paul Luckey. Wally Naghtin, bears. June Plunkett. Princess Omar. Grace McIntosh. Flying Espanas, Franconi Duo. Bonnie Armor. Garden Bros. Circus. Coronas Circus. |
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| Kid's Show | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 6 | Online! Circus Vargas's annual Kid's Show, information. |
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| P. C. M. Convention | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 6 | Online! Pacific Coast Association of Magicians convention. |
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| Gary Strong's Circus | Page, W. E. | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 6B | Online! Gary Strong's International Circus information. Jim Jackson, clown. |
| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 6B | Online! News. Jack King, Jim Begley, booking. Joey Jordan, juggler. Colleen Corbett (Cabral), trapeze. Roland Marcelli. Others. |
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| Back Door At the Zoo | Sandman, Don | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 8B | Online! Columbus, OH zoo. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 10 | Online! Magicians. Balloon modeling books. |
| She Got Scared at the Circus | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 10 | Online! David Smart's circus. |
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| Can the U. S. Ban Ivory Carving? | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 11 | Online! Importing ivory. |
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| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 12 | Online! News. Karin Cristiani, Elvin Bale, wheel act. Jeanette Bale. Martine Collette, animal farm. Harry Anderson, magic. David Epperly, music dir. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 12 | Online! Humor. |
| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, animal trainer. |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 13 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Lynn Michaels, organ; Dennis Michaels, clown. Wayne Franzen, cats. Alfonsos, lader. Curtis Caanan, juggler. Brian Grieser, horse. Brian Franzen, donkey act. Elephant, Ohka. |
| RBBB's Guests | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 14 | Online! RBBB information. |
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| Abbott's Get-Together | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 14 | Online! Stars at the annual Abbott Get-together, Colon, MI. |
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| Mailbag | Fick, Richard | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 15 | Online! "Prince Paul," Paul Alpert. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 15 | Online! Death. Earnest Gordon Mooney, flying act. |
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| Too Many Elephants | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 16, 17 | Online! Zimbabwe elephants. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 17 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Spokane, WA, 1934-1980. |
| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 17 | Online! News. John Dubsky, chimps, dogs. Zaszas, birds. Chrintina's dogs. Mike McLendon, magic. Bill de Mar, vent. |
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| IRS Ruling | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 17 | Online! Philadelphia Police lodge, taxes. |
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| Blackstone: Broadway Follow-Up | Waldron, Dan | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 18 | Online! Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 18A | Online! Death. Marcos Manual Barrigan, Zapatta, clown. |
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| New Tent Goes Up | Draper, John Daniel | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 18B | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Mailbag | Rodgers, Billy | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 18B | Online! Florida Game and Fish Commission permits. |
| Hotline | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 18B | Online! Jerry Williams, elephant handler. Elephant, Kelly. |
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| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 19 | Online! News. Dave Twomey (Happy), clown. Charles Schlarbaum, musician. Art Miller, "Doc." Walter J. Heeney. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 19 | Online! Death. Robert Zanotti, with Circus Vargas. |
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| From Don Marcks | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 20 | Online! "Southern Sawdust" ceases publication. |
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| Circus Concert | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 20 | Online! Sioux Falls, SD, circus concert. |
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| People | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 22 | Online! Romaine, magician. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Flint, Harold | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 23 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. John Marrone, animals; Laura Herriott, liberty horses; Luciana Loyal; Wally Eastwood, juggler; Les Debons, globe; La Chona, trapeze; Johnny Walker Jr., elephants. Ted Bowman. William Reynolds, band leader. |
| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | Bryan, Russel & Judy | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 23 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Jimmy James, ringmaster; Russel Darr, band leader. Dave Hoover, cats; Vashek, wire; Johnny Welde, bears; Dawnita Bale, Bonnie, horses; Fred Logan, elephants. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 32 | 1980 | Aug | 11 | 23 | Online! Photo: Ringling-Barnum cookhouse staff, 1935. George Blood, supt. cookhouse. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "The Act Beautiful," by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| People | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 2 | Online! News. Clowns: Bob Stoddard, Dave Lewis, Lou Jacobs, John Russell, Duane Thorpe, Frostie Little, Bernie Spencer. Tim Tegge, Gina. Pat Willhorte, clown. Poppy Benner, clown. Clowns: Lou Flowers, James Decker, Juanita Holdcraft. Paul Luckey. Paul Fiddler, illusions. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bentley Bros. Circus; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; Make-A-Circus; RBBB red, blue; Royal Crown; John Strong; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 4B | Online! Ad. George Carden resigned from Carden-Johnson Circus, Inc. (Clyde Bros.). |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 5, 23, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Jungle Larry's Safari. Mike Aria, Janice, animal acts. Mike Cecere, cats. Beatty-Cole Circus. Jimmy James, announcer. Bonnie Bale, cloud. Clark Bertloff, Paula, balance. Karen Cristiani French, Elvin Bale, wheel. Fay Alexander. Quassars. Vasquez Trope. Roman Schmitt. Don Phillips. Harry Thomas. Lou Ann Jacobs. Shane Wainwright. Dinky Patterson, Roman Schmitt, Eddie Schmitt, Billy Woods, Volares Flyers. Kursawes. Arias bears. Rick Legg. Swaying Stars. Carol Wainwright, Wayne. Leo Coffey (Victor Julian Little Stars). Gloria Peebles. Herbie Weber, Marcella. George Da Deppo. Mike Clark, lions. Bertloffs. M & M Circus. Pat Davison, Gwen. Emil Goetschi, Debbie. George Hubler. Beatty-Cole Circus. Jimmy Douglas. Bentley Bros. Circus. Others. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 6 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Vancouver, Canada, 1934-1980. |
| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 6 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, ringmaster; Tim Tegge, musician. Barbara Van, foot juggler. Poppin & Co., wire. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 6 | Online! Death. Curt Boquist, aerial performer. |
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| Bill Kay Report | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 8 | Online! William Kay shows. Acts: Buckles Woodcock, elephants; Flying Gavianos; Kans Klose; Tino Wallenda Zoppe; Herbie Weber; Olmedas; Rodriquez Troupe; Edca Schmitt, tigers; Roman Schmitt, elephants; Rony Fossett; Fay Alexander; Bertinis; Bedren camels; Dime Wilson, Connie, clowns; Rolls Duo, aerial; Drougets, jugglers; Rubonias, tumblers; Ma-Ho-Pin, sway pole; Onecos, wire; Flying Gaonas; Erik Adams, chimps; Argentinos, perch; Albanis, motorcycle; Roman Schmitt, Jean, animals; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Clowns: Joe Sherman, Carl Gray. Staff: William Kay, director; Patricia Kay, auditor, talent; Bill Pruyn, music dir.; Sue Rice, secretary; Bob Miller, superintendent; Bill Miller, lights. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 8 | Online! Pink pigeons in Ice Capades. |
| Busy Spot | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 8 | Online! Shows at Tokyo, Japan. |
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| People | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 10 | Online! News. G. C. Crowley, carnival owner. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Marvin Busch, clown. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 10 | Online! Magic show, Oakland, CA. |
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| Beatty-Cole Bros. Elephants | House, Albert F. | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 12 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus elephants: Konti, Ola, Bessie, Debbie, Missie, Omi, Pete, Helen, Sue, Frieda, Jewel. Elephant presenters: Alan Keunzi, Elba Walker, Walter Logan, Barbara Hunter, Fred Logan and daughters Eileen, Frieda, Lillian. |
| People | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 12 | Online! News. Kit Haskett, ringmaster. Jim Vogel Gesand, clown. Dave Lewis, clown. Ron Holiday, Joy, illusions. |
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| New Book | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 12 | Online! Book review, "Seat At the Circus." |
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| Circus Vargas | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 14 | Online! Circus Vargas. Acts: Knops, perch. Jugglers: Diabolo Trio, Osmani Sisters, Zunigas. Trapeze: Nadine, Franconi Duo, Krystyna. Henri Wagneur, liberty horses. Zaltanas, wire. Aerial: Venturas, Armon Duo, Kneisleys. Carlos Twins, acrobats. Flying Espanas. Flying Lar-Rays. Wayne Ragen, animals. Vargettes, aerial. Riders: Tina Risdon, Alysoun Seacat, Kathy Batchelor. La Gran Rober, cloud. Hugos, rola bola. Anastasini Brothers. Gonzalves. Rex Williams, Eva, elephants. Staff: Clifford E. Vargas, producer; Jack Bailey, vice president; Gary Geweniger, marketing; Kenneth Bowersox, secretary; Jerry Digney, marketing; Douglas Lyon, special projects; Joseph Muscarello, general mgr. List of marketing directors. Frank Pealer, logistics; V. C. Arivett, canvas; Joe Pon, ringmaster; Bill Biggerstaff, front door; Lloyd Woodward, concessions; Pepe Silva, props; Bud Tucker, transportation; Jerry Braa, electrician; Rex Williams, elephant supt.; Henri Wagneur, horse supt.; Walt Matthie, advance; Mary Silva, box office; Melvin Vargas, Zelda Vargas, office; Millie Ward, wardrobe; Ron Piddington, security; Mike McCarthy, clown. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 15 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Dave Hoover, cats. Acts: Russ Darr, music; Bonnie Bale, Dawnita, dressage; Marie Christine, trapeze; Rita & Elba, perch; Vashek, wire; Verdus, globe; Antonio & Julio, perch; Flores Duo, perch; Cemon's chimps; Irma Crystal, hair hang; Senor Valdez, cloud; Dino & Anita, wire; Flying Lantonys; John Welde, bears; Martin Trio, teeterboard; Estradas, teeterboard; Robertos, pole vault; Fred Logan family, elephants; Vashek Duo, motorcycle. Staff: John W. Pugh, Tim J. Stinson, producers; Jerry Collins, president; Edna Antes, secretary, treas.; Art Branning, manager; Jim Windland, sideshow mgr.; Harry Rawls, concessions; Fred Logan, elephant supt.; Dolores Rex, cookhouse; Jimmy James, ringmaster; Russell Darr, music dir.; Elba Walker, aerial choreographer; Rita Ferreira, wardrobe; George Beecher Jr., tickets; Maria Rawls, tickets. Others. |
| Circus USA | Hogben, Jack | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 16, 27 | Online! Circus USA information. Elephants, Peggy, Boo. Ron Myer, juggler. Angela Escovar, rider. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 18 | Online! Balloon figures, book. |
| Swinging Ladder Girls | House, Albert F. | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 18 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus swinging ladder girls and sitters: Iriz Verdu, Julio Estrada; Tina Storey, Dan Buckley; Eileen Logan, Raphael Menendez; Blanca Estrada, Antonio Estrada; Lillian Logan, Oascar Cooper; Eileen Harris, Tony Blanco; Mirna Verdu, Pedro Murillo; Nita Bale, John Kane; Barbara Hunter, Mike Snider; Narda Verdu, Otto Verdu; Matha Flores, Sandy Kaye; Frieda Logan, Simon Simpleurtz. |
| Carny, A New Movie | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 19 | Online! Movie, "Carny," Great American Carnival. |
| International Fair Time Circus | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 20 | Online! International Fair Time Circus information, George Moffet, producer. Lowell Tuckwiller, director; Gary Layman, announcer; Wayne Liikala, props, clown; Bill Wise, organ. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Kilmedys, jugglers; Jo Ann Anderson, liberty horses; Warren Fuler, mule, dogs; Olmedas, bikes; Don Anderson, Jo Ann, horses; Joe Horwith's chimps; Francarro & Estreleta, aerial; Bill Golden, Carol, elephants. |
| Beatty-Cole Going Indoors | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 20 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Tom Scallen, producer; Eugene Connelly. |
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| Major Magic Book Planned | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 22 | Online! Writings of magician Leslie E. May. |
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| People | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 22 | Online! News. Wally Lee, magic. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. George Beecher. Edna Antes. Bill Williams, clown. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 24 | Online! Humor. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 24B | Online! Ad. Elephant, Baby Tarra, photo. |
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| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | Parker, Jim | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 25, 26 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Jim Windland, Sandy, sideshow mgrs. Fred Logan, Mrs. Logan. Tommy Inabinette, advance coordinator. Clowns: Mike Padilla, Mike Ferreiira, Sandy Kozik, Mike Snider, John Kane, Gary Cooper, Simon Brooking, Dan Buckley, Armando Batista. Jimmy James, announcer. Flying Lantonys (Raul, Sylvia and Frank Cora). Alverez Troupe. Others. |
| Mister Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 26 | Online! Lou Jacobs, clown. |
| Report | 9 | 33 | 1980 | Aug | 18 | 27 | Online! Billy Barton, still performing, his book. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 1, 19 | Online! Painting, "The Flying Act." Information on double-wide acts, Flying Arbaughs (cross-over), Ward-Bell Troupe (double-wide). |
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| Royal European Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 2 | Online! Royal European Circus information. Mike Pike, ringmaster. Acts: Steve Baker, Patrick, clowns; Joanne Pinson, dressage; Bakers (Pat Sr., Steve, Dick, Pat Jr.), clowns; elephant Baby Lou; Holly Stebbings, Bobby Sebbins, elephant act. Riders: Timi and Kim Loyal Repensky, Guistino Loyal. Bob Stebbings, elephants; John Stebbins, cage act. Bill Stebbings. |
| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 2 | Online! News. Joe Jordan, juggler. Francis Brunn, juggler. Jean Louis, Geta, adagio. |
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| Flying Padillas Join RBBB Blue | Graham, Harry | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 2 | Online! Flying Padillas. Humberto Padilla, Tuli, Julio. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bentley Bros. Circus; Happytime; Hoxie Bros. Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 5, 20 | Online! News, gossip. Bill Strong, Trudy, rocket ship. Klara Bertini Troupe, wire; Debbie Chapman, ladder; Quassars; Flying Lanes; Ian Garden Jr., ponies; Leo Mascitto, Chuck Schlarbaum, musicians; Mickey Garden, ringmistress. Rickey Wallenda, sky walk. Pirates of the Sky. Dutch Crawford. Dave Epperly. Jim Silverlake, manager. Marlyn Silverlake, office. Jerry Lipko. Johnny Jordan, Patsy, globe of death. Lisa Jordan. Acts at Circus Circus: Michael Chirrick, Flying Volares, Flying Ramos, Gilbertos, Andre Prince. Jordanas, unicycles. Maggie Wise. Allan Hill. Others. |
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| Farley Bros. Circus | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 6 | Online! Farley Bros. Circus information. Benzine Farley, ringmaster; La Warres Troupe, wire. Jack Riley, band leader. |
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| Farias Youngsters Join Segrearas | Graham, Harry | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 6 | Online! Tata Farias, Carmelina Farias, Jesus Segera, trapeze. |
| Parno-Virus Attacks Dogs | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 6B | Online! Parno Virus, dogs. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 8 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Bend, OR, 1952-1979. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 8 | Online! Humor. |
| CMB National Gathering | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 8 | Online! CMB convention. |
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| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 8 | Online! News. Lloyd Loan, clown. Others. |
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| Acts | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 10 | Online! International Three Ring Circus. Acts: Eduardo Schmitt, tigers; Paulo Duo, cradle; Temo Duo, cradle; Karyl Keener, chimps; Vino Venito, balance; Gerard Soules, dogs; Pablo Rodriguez Troupe, bars; Flying Volares; Wainwights, trampoline; Dielkas Sisters, globe; Robertos, trampoline; Gene Mendez, wire; Roman Schimitt's elephants; Bruno, sway pole; others. Bob Welz, annoucer; Jack Cervone, music dir. Clowns: Mark Anthony, Steve Lucas, Tim Hill, Fred Lavine, Ken Miller. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 10 | Online! Dr. Pepper Circus, Gil Grey, producer. Clowns: Steve Baker, Gary Ray, Joe Vineyard, Carol Hill, James Decker, Juanita Holdcroft, Jimmie Griffith, Dave Lewis. Happytime Circus. RBBB red unit. Lou Jacobs, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 11 | Online! Deaths. Frank Briggs, circus, carnival owner. Walt Matthie, 24 hour man. |
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| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 11 | Online! Clowns: Dave Miller, Juanit Holdcraft, Lou Stoddard. |
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| Circus Circus at Las Vegas | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 11 | Online! Acts at Circus Circus. |
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| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 12 | Online! News. Dave Twomey (Happy), clown. Paulo Sisters, perch. Lipko's chimps. Stimax chimps. Clowns: Steve Baker, Gary Ray, Bob Stone, Randy Petton. Harold Black, clown. Pauline Black, vent. Ken Black, unicycle. Barbara Black, Marilyn. Roland Tiebor, seal trainer. Lloyd Steier. Dyer Reynolds. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tiger. |
| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 13 | Online! News. Clowns: Martin Reeves, Dave Lewis, Juanita Holdcraft, Lou Flowers Stoddard, Carol Hill, Rosalie Perryman. Flying Robins, Tom Robin. Willie Kraus, Annie Edelston, John Hurdle. Trapeze: Laura Rappa, Linda Stamen, John Zimmerman. Jerry Goodspeed, vent. Jeff McBride, illusions. Tony Echeveria, fire act. Rudy Cardenas, juggler. |
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| Stebbings' Show | Sandman, Don | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 14 | Online! Royal European and Polack Bros. Combined Circus information, Bill Stebbing. Acts: Mike Pike, band; John Stebbing, cats; Baker Boys, acrobats; Juggling Jewels; Jo Ann Pinson, animal act; Loyal Repensky riders, Tim Loyal, Kim; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Robert Stebbing, Carol, elephants. Also other acts at the KY State Fair. |
| Busy Spot | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 14 | Online! Circuses in Illinois. |
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| Williams Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 16, 17 | Online! Williams Bros. Circus information. Carl Conley, Michelle, owners. John Owens, superintendent.; Tammy Helen Owens, concessions; Pete Luvas, equestrian dir.; Isabelle Luvas, ringmistress; Bobby Green, music dir. Trudy Luvas, dogs. Ernest Barber, horse. Elephant, Kenya. Jim Conley. |
| Hubert Castle Circus | Jones, Alton L. | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 16 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus. Acts: Clement Toca, music; Tarzan Zerbini, animals; Berans; Brauns. Jugglers: Ray Michel, Sampion, Lambertis. Jorge Rossell, comedy. Barons, horses. Martin Lamberti, Les Michels. Marie France, dogs. Gary Thomas, elephants. Zercoffs; Voltige; Flying Vasquez; Dionnes; Riding Zerbinis. Others. |
| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 17, 18A | Online! News. Helen Wilson, organ. Visitors at Stebbing Circus. George Perkins, clown. Sebastian. Sandra Escalante. Wally Bickmore. Blackie Escalante. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Jay Jones, Ken, concessions. Keith Jones. Others. |
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| Suit Filed Against RBBB | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 18A | Online! RBBB lawsuit. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 19 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit train, Pauline MacDougall, accident. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 19 | Online! Steve Baker, Gary Ray, clowns. |
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| People | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 20, 21 | Online! News. Donald T. Archer, himan fly. Rosita Segrera. Trudy Luvas. Moore's dogs. Debra Patsel, clown. Animal trainers: Carmen Hall, Frank Mogyorosi, Roland Tiebor, Larry Records. Dar Robinson, stunt man. Visitors at RBBB Blue, Circo Atayde. |
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| Survey of Performing Chimps | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 22 | Primate Foundation of Arizona surveying chimp acts, performing chimps. | |
| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 9 | 34 | 1980 | Aug | 25 | 1-4 | Magic books. | |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 1, 15 | Online! Painting, draft horses, by Robert B. Johnson. |
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| Ringling-Barnum Notes | Graham, Harry | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Online! RBBB information. Randy Costello, clown, death. Arturo Guerrero, wire. Pedro Carrillo, wire. |
| People | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Online! News. Randy Fulton, Flying Marquez. Cathy Rogers (Hetzer). |
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| Busy Season | McKean, Jo Ann | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Online! Bones Craig's Pachyderm Power show. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Circus Vargas; Happytime; Hubler International; Emmett Kelly Jr.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Alberto Zoppe Circus; Carson & Barnes. Other shows. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 4 | Online! Circo Cepillin, highway accident. |
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| People | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 4 | Online! News. Miguel Caceras, Flying Segreras. Sara Miller. David Hennessy. Others. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 4B | Online! Magic books. |
| Billy Barton | Malony, Lee | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 5, 24 | Online! News, gossip. Hoxie Bros. Circus. Joe McMahon, general manager. Loyal-Repensky riders. Walt Stimax, Millie. Chester Cable. Wini McKay. Junior Ruffin (Prince Bogino). Mike Aria, Janice. Mike Cecere. Jo Ann Jennier. Lee Stevens (Steve Mitchell), dogs. Kelly Bros. Circus, Whitey Black. David Epperly, band leader. Beatty show. Vin Pace (Vin & Wynn). James Crawford, "Dutch," animal trainer. Teddy Svertsky, animals. Others. |
| Thanks Walt | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 6 | Online! Walt Matthie, 24 hour man, career. |
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| Degree for Hanneford | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 6 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 7 | Online! Ad. Tanger Troupe, acrobats, photo. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 8 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Acts: Les Dubois Girls (Campas), jugglers; Freddie White, rings; Bill Brickle, dogs; Campas Sisters; Juan Carlos, unicycle; Lisner Duo (Armstrongs), perch; Ramon Expana, rola bola; Miss Danuska, trapeze. Visitors at show. |
| Stebbing Royal European | Payne, Sally | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 10 | Online! Stebbing Royal European information. Pom Pom Donohue. Acts: John Stebbing, cats; Steve Baker, Pat, clowns; Young Troupe, jugglers; Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee, dogs, pony; Loyal Repensky riders (Tim Loyal, Kim Loyal, Papa Justino); Bobbie Stebbing, Carol, elephants. Elephants: Opal, Kay, Little Louie. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 11 | Online! Ad. In memory. Walt Matthie, 1912-1980, photo. |
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| Peru Circus Festival | Ballard, Don | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 12 | Online! Peru Circus Festival information. |
| It's Magic Show | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 12 | Online! It's Magic Show information, acts. |
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| People | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 14, 15 | Online! News. George DaDeppo. Benny Williams. Manzini, esacpe. Burger's Ham 'n Egg. Gary Girouard, clown. Philip Morris, costumes. Mark Anthony, clown. Lilli-Ana, leopards. Hunky Johnson, bears. Carmen Del Molino, trapeze. Armanda Bastista, clown. Danny Daniels, juggler, organ. Clark McDermott, dogs. Jack Ryan. Franz, magic. Bob Emerico, clown. Smiser's Mule Train. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers, tiger trainer. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 15 | Online! Death. Ernie Wiegard, 24 hour man. |
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| Magic International | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 15 | Online! Magic International Productions show. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 22 | Online! Humor. |
| Hotline | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 22 | Online! Beatty-Cole accident. Duray McManus, driver. |
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| Busy Area | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 24 | Online! Shows playing Wichita, KS, Lawton, OK. |
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| Birthday Party Program | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 24 | Online! Count DeBathe, "Popo," clown. |
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| Canada's PNE | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 24 | Online! Attractions at Canadian PNE. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | n.p.n. | Online! News, gossip. Josh Silver, clown. George Coronas, Janie Zamperla, marriage. David Smart Circus. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Angela Wilnow, Eric, dogs. |
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| Acts | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Los Latinos, wire; Huberto, slide for life; Patricks, rola bola; Pat Davison, juggler; Charles Merrill, illusions. |
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| Acts | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Circus Odyssey: Cimse's dogs. |
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| Acts | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts: Los Latinos, wire; Huberto; Satani Demon; others. |
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| Harold Barnes Tent Meet | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! CFA. |
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| Wants A Circus | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Traverse City, MI wants a circus. |
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| Mailbag | Cristiani, Lucio | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Cover picture, Aug. 4 issue, is Cristiani Riding act. |
| Mailbag | Payne, Henry & Sally | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Cover picture, Aug. 18 issue, is the Ella Bradna act. |
| Mailbag | Sadler, L. A. | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Online! Cover picture, July 21 issue, is Terrell Jacobs. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 35 | 1980 | Sep | 1 | 27 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Roseburg, OR, 1951-1980. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 1, 6 | Online! Painting, "Behind the Scenes," by Ludwig Knaus. Early circus family. |
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| Hanneford Family Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 2 | Online! George Hanneford Family Circus information. Acts: Tex Maynard, Marci, musicians; Vickie Hanneford, ringmistress; Joe Sherman, clown; George Hanneford Jr., clown, rider; Bouncing Kays, trampoline; George Hanneford, animals; Mr. Bell, balance; Wendy Patterson, Walter, teeterboard. Others. |
| Report Was an Error | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 2 | Online! Correction: Aug. 25, 1980 issue, Frank Briggs' death is in error. |
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| Aloha - Kent Ghirard | Miller, Shirley | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 2 | Online! Poem. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Lions Club; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 5, 24, 25 | Online! News, gossip. Circus Odyssey information, Ed Migley, producer. Pirates of the Sky. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Aerialetta,t rapeze. Dinky Patterson (Loreli), trapeze. Princess Tajana. Mike Chirrick. Lottie Brunn. Dave McMillan, tigers. Erik Adams, Bobbi. Riccardo Canestrelli, wire. Rudy Sils (Cimse), dogs. Bobby Davis, clown. Paul Kaye's Circus. Darrel Wallen. Quazzars. Gutis. Plunketts. Christopher James. Ron Morris, Arlene, concessions. King Bros. Circus acts. Young Troupe, teeterboard. Hans Winn, wire. Frank Galambo, Doris, cradle. Tommy Bentley, ringmaster. Del Monte, contortion. Others. |
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| Midget's Palace | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 6 | Online! Philippe Nicol, Rose, midgets. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 6 | Online! Tiger shot, Larry Sheffield, animal trainer. Louis Passo, wire. |
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| Carla Wallenda's Circus | Weinhold, John D. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 8 | Online! Carla Wallenda's Aerial Thrill Circus information. Mark Fetch, Sandy Wallenda Fetch, aerial. Valerie Wallenda, Cindy Wilkes, Paul Rabitaille, Tara Fetch. Mike Morgan, announcer. |
| P & G Circus, Wheaton, Illinois | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 8 | Online! P & G Circus acts: Rolls Duo, cardle; Whizbini, wire; Bertinis, perch; Kolmedys, balance; Olmedas, bikes; Albanis, aerial; Darnells, magic; Tina Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Olinka, trapeze; Flying Lanes; Joyce Rice, baton twirl; Hugo Zacchini cannon. Ernie McLean, ringmaster. |
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| New Book | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 10 | Online! Book review. "Behind the Big Top," by David Lewis Hammarstrom. |
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| Pleads Guilty to Murder | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 10 | Online! Paul Anthony Kelly, grandson of Emmett Kelly, two counts of murder. |
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| Mailbag | French, Carin | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 10A | Online! Monte Carlo International Circus Festival information. Staff: Baker Brown, general mgr.; Michael C. Gorman, director; Sergio, ringmaster; Robert Franklin, band leader; Joseph Burt, props. Acts: Charley Bauman, tigers; Albaracine's cradle; Luis Munoz, wire; Eotvos, clowns; Elvin Bale, trapeze; Wee Gets, balance; Philip Anthony, horses; Jeanette Bale, wheel; Flying Gaonas; Dobritch, perch; Larry French, Carin, elephants; Silagis, teeterboard; Farrell Bros., wire. |
| People | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 10A | Online! Patrick Burden, clown. |
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| Report | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | n.p.n. | Online! Norman Brooks Side Show information, acts. |
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| People | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | n.p.n. | Online! News. August A. Busch Jr. Aden Lowry, Velma. |
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| Clown Capades | Scheiman, Kaye | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 12 | Online! Clown Capades show information, acts. Clowns: Don Young, Paul Niebauer, Phil Shear. Kim Dixon, Marsha Griep, magic; Patricks (Pat Davison, Gwen), rola bola; Walten Family, balance; Leo Griep. |
| Circus Continental | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 12 | Online! Circus Continental acts. Susan Sheryll, dogs; Bill Golden, tigers; Freddie Kursawe, rola bola; Kim Golden, rider; Zoppe's monkeys. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 12 | Online! Bob Weigel, probably fan. |
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| Baseball vs Circus | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 13 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information. |
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| People | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 16, 17 | Online! News. Sonia Zoppe, Frank Loudermilk. Don Phillips, elephant ride. Gerald Burns, magic. Van Noys, bicycles. Betty Escalante, concessions. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Clowns: Lou Jacobs, Frosty Little, Peggy Williams. Harry Anderson, magic. Bucky Steel, elephant. Florence Lange, Erv, Bob. Felix Speilman, clown. Billy Earl. Arthur Grotefent, Dorothy. Paul Kelly, Dottie, elephant ride. Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Barbara Tata, baboon. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tiger act. |
| Mailbag | Sidley, Wayne | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 17 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit, visitors at Montie Montana's ranch. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 18A | Online! Photo: personnel of the Tom Mix Circus, 1937. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 18B | Online! Cole Bros. Circus, 1935, 1937, 1950. Cleveland, OH Lake Front, shows. |
| People | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 18B,19 | Online! Frank Dean, book. Terry Parsons, dog act. Lipko's chimps. |
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| Donie, the Elephant | Johnson, Richard C. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 19 | Online! Elephant, Dondi. Phil Schacht, Francine. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 20 | Online! Death. Elmer E. Harrison (Jack), clown. |
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| Ringling Blue Notes | Graham, Harry L. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 20 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit. Flying Padillas, Tuli, Humberto, Julio. King Charles Troupe, unicycle. Carlos Farfan, Flying Farfans, Armando Farfan. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 21 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Medford, OR, 1952-1971. |
| People | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 21 | Online! News. Kevin Menard, Great American Magic Machine. Linda Stammer, Flying Robins. Joey Jordan, juggler. Ward Thomas, magic. Jeff McBride, magic. |
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| Griffin Show | Edwards, Kris D. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 23 | Online! Griffin Show, magic, information. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 23 | Online! Humor. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 25 | Online! Holiday On Ice Follies. |
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| Adventures of Checkers and Patches | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 26 | Online! Book review, "Adventures of Checkers and Patches," by Steve Baker, Gary Ray. |
| International Fair Time Circus | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 26 | Online! International Fair Time Circus acts. Dorian Blake, ringmaster; Los Latinos, wire; O'Briens, unicycle; Arwood's dogs; Prof. Hardy, clown; Terry O'Brien, juggler, wire; Kelleys, rola bola; Huberto, slide for life; Michael Clark, Michelle, lions. |
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| Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus | Jenkins, Harry J. | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 27 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. Virginia Lee Fenton, organ. Chester Cable, foot juggler. Emmett Kelly Jr. Yvette, dogs. Wini McKay, aerial. |
| P & G Circus | Strelak, Rich | 9 | 36 | 1980 | Sep | 8 | 27 | Online! P & G Circus information, Phil Granger, producer. Acts: Bertinis, perch; Kolmedys, balance; Wizbine, wire; Olmedas, bikes; Rolls Duo, cradle; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Ernie McLean, ringmaster; Al Vernon, music dir.; Gary Maximena, props. Clowns: Mike Finck, Nick Pinto, Rick Masino, Dave Mysliwiec, Jeff Konicek, Paul Zillman, Steve Priedel, Al King, Gred Dimpfl. Show girls: Rose Lewis, Sandy Sullivan, Mary Franco, Carol Schleck, Marianne Nikodem. |
| (Illustration) | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 1, 2 | Online! Painting, "The Interrupted Performance," by A. Lonza. Injured acrobat. |
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| Int'l Magic Spectacular | Sandman, Don | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 2 | Online! International Magic Spectacular information, Jim Nordmark. Hine Rucker, ringmaster; Lee Ketchem, band leader. Joe Eddy, illusions. Tom Sinks, clown; Cycling Terrys; Bobby Fairchild, juggler; Terry O'Brien, wire, juggler. Matty Sinks, novelties. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 2 | Online! "Sucker Day" celebration. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 3 | Online! Ad. Clark's lions, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: Great American; Happytime; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Beatty-Cole; King Bros. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 5, 21, 22 | Online! News, gossip. Julliana Vasquez. Vasquez Flying act. Carol Obando, Carlos. Carlos Twins. Loni Van Voorden. Boom Boom Browning. Hanneford elephant act. Mark Karoly, Dennis Zoppe, riders. Iris Keppo, Tony Potter. Erik Adams, Bobbi. Emil Goetschi, Debbie. Hernandez Troupe. Wayne McCary, Big E. Eddie Zacchini. Manuel Ramos Troupe, risley, aerial, cat act. Trudy Strong, dogs. Cape Cod Circus. Bill Fischer, musician. Tanger Troupe, tumblers. Lilli-Ana, Herbie Weber. Obandos. Grin & Bear It. Gracie McIntosh. Carol Atterbury. Aerialetta. Joselito Barreda, Jorge. James Zoppe, Roger Zoppe, riders. Gutis. Plunketts. Elvira Gutis. Wayne Wainwright. Bubba Hastings Jr. Others. |
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| Carla Wallenda's Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 6 | Online! Carla Wallenda Aerial Thrill Show information. Acts. Rabu; Paul Rabitaille; Sandy Wallenda; Valdayras (Sandy, Valerie, Tara Wallenda), unicycles; San Marcos, perch (Sandy Wallenda, Mark Fetch). |
| Circus Vargas Notes | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 6 | Online! Circus Vargas. Espanas: Noe Espana, Evon Espana, Irene Espana, Freddie Silvas. Alysoun Secat, dogs. Liberty horses: Tina Risdon, Kathy Batchelor, Henri Wagneur. Kneisleys, cradle, Joanne Pinson, Donna Banister. Visitors. |
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| Circus Odyssey | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 6B | Online! Circus Odyssey information. Acts: Jorge Barreda; Lilli-Ana; Joselito; Lou Ann Jacobs; Quassars; Pietro Canestrelli family; Gutis; Satani Demon; Rex Young, Erik Adams, Bobby Adams, Cimse, Mr. Sensation, Senor Magana, Mike Naughton, others. Staff: Ed Migley, producer; Billy Barton, performance dir.; William Browning, music dir.; Bobby Davis Jr., props; David Strong, props. Riggers: David Chabira, Pancho Magana, David Strong. Bill Strong, Jorge Barreda. Bill Gavigan. Cyndy Migley, wardrobe. Joyce Canestrelli, aerial. Rex Young, clown. Sven Kristensen, Erik Adams Jr., Mickey Gutis. Visitors at show. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 7 | Online! Ad. Chris Alberti's acrobatic poodle revue, photo. |
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| Chinese Acrobats | Ghirard, Kent | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 8 | Online! Chinese Acrobats of Canton show, information. |
| People | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 8 | Online! News. Steve Baker, Gary Ray, clowns. Tom Ludwig. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 9 | Online! Ad. Enrico Wallenda, sky walk, photo. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 10 | Online! Humor. |
| He Plays It Safe | Gaynes, Michael L. | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 10 | Online! Shrine Circus. |
| People | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 12 | Online! News. Paul Luckey. Jack King, sideshow. Leon Pinter, organ. Bobby Berosini, orangutan. Ron Singer (Surya), juggler. Robert Baudy. Dave Lewis, clown. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 12, 13 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, clown. |
| Circus Doubleheader | Bird, George | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 13 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen, liberty ponies. Elephant, Okah. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, Olinka. Alida Zoppe, Andrea Zoppe, Brian Franzen, Chad Franzen. |
| P & G Circus | Strelak, Richard | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 15 | Online! P & G Circus information, Phil Granger, producer. Acts: Mike Clark, lions; Rolls Duo, cradle; Kolmedys, balance; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Olinka, trapeze; Darnells, magic; Olmedas, bikes; Joyce Rice, baton, whips; Bertinis, perch; Albanis, motorcycle; Hugo Zacchini, cannon; others. Ernie McLean, ringmaster; Al Vernon, music dir.; Gary Maximena, props. Clowns: Mike Finck, Nick Pinto, Rick Masino, Jeff Konicek, Paul Zillman, Dave Mysliwiec, Steve Priedel, Al King, Greg Dimpfl. |
| Great American Circus Notes | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 15 | Online! Old Time Sideshow, Isom Null, Bob Keese. Mrs. Silverlake, office. Joe Frisco Jr., elephant trainer. Jim Silverlake, manager. Patrick Itshoy, transportation. |
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| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 16 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, Tommy Bentley. Acts: Aerialetta, trapeze; Rudolph del Monte, contortion; Ramos Family, cats; Galambos Trio (Frank, Doris, Dieter), cradle; Hans Kraus, Adelle; Hans Winn, balance; Winn Family; James Zoppe riders; Young Troupe, juggling, teeterboard; Ben DeWayne, elephants. Clowns: Jim Spencer, Bruce Warner, John McKay, Deon Aumeir, Beverly Aumeir. Steve Stephani, musician; Paul Griles, musician. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 16 | Online! Death. Col. Bill Voorheis, owner. |
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| Mailbag | Hamilton, Bill | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 17 | Online! Circus International, Joseph Bauer. Lemoines Troupe; Flying Torralbas; Ervin Hall; Javanna's baboons; Barry Sloan; Hernandez Troupe; Bauers, sway pole. Information on Zapatta, clown. |
| Seeks Aid for Elephants | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 17 | Online! World Wildlife Fund, protection of African elephants. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 18 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Tacoma, WA, 1934-1980. |
| People | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 18 | Online! Show visitors. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 18A | Online! Photo: elephants pulling Sparks Circus wagon. |
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| S.F./Oakland Area Keeps Busy | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 18B | Online! Shows at San Francisco. Pickle Family Circus information, acts. |
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| Pop of the Sawdust Rings | Brown, Emory C. | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 18B | Online! Poem. |
| Circus Gruss | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 19 | Online! Cirque Gruss (Le Cirque a l'Ancienne), information, acts. Andre Gruss family. |
| Special New York Fair Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 20 | Online! Pepsi Cola Circus information, Coranas Circus Productions, producer. Acts: George Coronas; Zamperlas, unicycles; Armando (Cristiani), juggler; Danachek, unicycle; Janie Zamperla; Walt King, Barbara, animals; Warren Adams, cloud; Cristiani Bros., trampoline; Coronas, George, Serge. Staff: Charles Coronas Sr., producer; Charles Coronas Jr., general mgr.; Serge and George Coronas, directors; Earl Michaels, announcer. Band: Richard Rosio, Van Sterling, Doc Buttolph. |
| People | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 22 | Online! Scott Land, performer, trainer. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 23 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 23 | Online! Death. Emory C. Brown, circus man. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 37 | 1980 | Sep | 15 | 23 | Online! Big John Strong magic, variety show. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 1, 2 | Online! Photo: Al G. Barnes Circus train wreck, 1930. Information. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 2 | Online! Duncan Renaldo, TV star, Cisco Kid. |
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| Snakes Abandoned in Trailer | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 2 | Online! Snakes found in trailer rig. |
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| Special Circus Program | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 2 | Online! Circus program, Wellington, OH, Peggy Kalatenback, producer. Acts: Susan Sheryll, dogs; Cyclonians; Davide Laddie, ladders; Lilli-Ana, leopards; Bertini Duo, cradle; Johnny Zoppe, monkeys; Johnny Luxem, wheel. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; King Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 5, 34, 35 | Online! Jorge Barreda. Lilli-Ana. Juan Vasquez, Felipe. Barbara Woodcock. Buckles Woodcock, Shannon, Delilah. Elephant Toto. Coronas Circus. Rex Young. Jo Ann Jennier. Rick Smiley, clown. Lou Ann Jacobs. Bubba Hastings Jr. King Bros. Circus. Beatty-Cole Circus. Elkins Sisters, Darnells. Rudolph Del Monte. Ted Chirrick. Bentley Bros. Circus. Bill Strong, Trudy, Circus Farm. Vashek & Kathy. Bonnie Bale. Ricardo Canestrelli, wire. Marcelli & Janis. Elephant Tommy. Bruskis. Earl Michaels. Others. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 6 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Alfonsos (Brian Grieser, Curtis Cannan), ladders. |
| Mailbag | Hammarstrom, David L. | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 6 | Online! Comment on the review of his book, "Behind the Big Top," Circus Vargas. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 7 | Online! Ad. John A. Strong (Big John Strong), photo. |
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| M & M Circus | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 8 | Online! Free Circus, M & M productions, producers. Acts: Milton, balance; Bertloffs, adagio; Leo Coffey; Don Philips & Co., jugglers; Miss Pachinka, trapeze; Lee Keener, elephants; Zamudios, wire. Clowns: Vern Woerner, Bobby Davis. Jimmy Douglass, announcer. Danny Daniels, organ. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 8 | Online! Deaths. Fred M. Randal of David & Goliath. Milton Bartok, owner. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 9 | Online! Ad. Josip Marcan's lion act for sale or lease. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Jones, Alton L. | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 10 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. William L. Reynolds, band leader. Cradle: Lucy Loyal, Chana, Castro Sisters. John Anthony Marrone, cat act. Rickey Marcias, Juan Garcea. Gloria Herriott, horses. Johnny Walker Jr., elephants. Gloria Marquez, aerial. Linda Chandler, Lee Stevens, Barb Marrone, dogs. Wally Eastwood, juggler. Brad Franks, horses. Les Duvan. Castros, Lopez, Marquez, aerial. D. R. Miller. |
| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 10 | Online! Darnells & Co. (Elkins Sisters), dogs, magic. |
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| Royal Hanneford Circus | Slenker, Bill | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 12, 28 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Herbie Weber; Struppi; Mark Karoly; Great Sladek; Sam Carter, leopard; Kay Parker, Bob, music; Huberto, slide for life; Tajana (Struppi), tigers; Las Latinos, wire. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 13 | Online! Ad. For sale, Bill Golden's tiger act. |
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| Circus Feature | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 14 | Online! Article, Chevron USA magazine, has photos of Beatty-Cole clowns, Hoxie Bros. Circus, RBBB. |
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| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 14 | Online! News. John MacKay, clown. Sebastian, illusions. Ralph McIntosh, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 15 | Online! Ad. Mario Manzini, escape, photos. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 17 | Online! Ad. Johnny Peers, clown, photo. |
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| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 18 | Online! News. Jay Evans, Ralph Greco, Bill Burger. Navarro Family. Harry Thomas, tigers. Dave Lewis (Skinhead). Bob Owen, clown. Austin Miles, MC. Al Dawley. Visitors at various circuses. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Online! Photo, Circus Vargas, 1980. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Online! Photos, Circus Vargas: Clifford E. Vargas. Miss Nadine, trapeze. Williams family: Rex, Eva, Darlene, Renee. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Online! Photos, Circus Vargas: Darlene Williams. Flying Espana Troupe. Billy McCabe, clown. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Online! Photos, Circus Vargas. Vargettes: Dion Paray, Darlene Dicker, Vanessa Thomas, Tracy Payo, Pamela Hellett. Dale Longmire, clown. Osmani Sisters, jugglers. |
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| Pot Pourri | Naughton, Mike | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 19, 29 | Online! Alleppo Shrine Circus information, Ed Migley, producer, Circus Odyssey. Pirates of the Sky (Roger La Monte, David Chabira). Lou Ann Jacobs. Frank Hannon, clown. Dorian Blake, magic. Bob Goode, balance. Vidbels, Al, Joyce. Joe Smiley, Georgi. Walter Smiley, Margaret. Rudolph Sils, Cimse's dogs. Others. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 21 | Online! Photo: RBBB at Madison Square Garden, 1935. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 22, 23 | Online! Ad. Elephant Buke. Elephant Wimpey. Barbara Tata. |
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| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 24, 25 | Online! News. Charles Roark, ventriloquist. Logan Prichett, clown. Vance jernigan. Michael McCarthy, clown. Josip Marcan, cat act. Tina Lenert. |
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| Showtime Follies | Adams, Erik | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 25 | Online! Showtime Follies, Bill Garden, information, acts. DeMille; Boothroyds; Ruwills; Erik Adams; Joe Daniels, Tex, music. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 26, 28 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. Lorenzo Alkagar, Mike Mulvaney, concessions. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy, owners. Jim MacGregor, electrician. Clowns: Jim Parker, Deon Aumaier, Beverly Hogan Aumaier, Bruce Woerner. Music: Steve Stefanic, Drifty Cirilis. Aurtura Ramos, cats; Columbo Trio, aerial; Hanzinies, ladders; Rudy Del Monte, contortion; Jo Ann Jennier (Aerialetta); Juggling Jewels; Franke Trio, rola bola; Andersons, dressage; Ramos family, risley; Carl Winn, wire; Miss Roverta, slide for life; Flying Aztecas; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Ben DeWayne, elephants; Winn Family, motorcycle. Others. |
| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 28 | Online! Manzini, escape. |
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| Hanneford Thrill Circus | Fleshoski, Roman | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 29 | Online! Hanneford Thrill Circus. Ernice McClean, ringmaster. Tommy Hanneford, Glenn Parkins, producers. Elkardis Sisters, iron jaw; Albianis, motorcycle; Moradin Duo, wire; Los Rodriguez, bar; Hugo Zacchini, cannon; Keith Killinger, band leader. |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 30 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Mark Karoly, rider; Senor Rai, announcer; Kay Parker, Bob, music; Huberto, slide for life; Anthonys, trampoline; Los Latinos, wire; Sladek, balance; Herbie Weber; Struppi Hanneford, Tommy, Nellie, Kate; Garry Borsteimann, Terry; Samuel Carater; Mike Wright; Wally Jones, Cheryl; Harold Katzu, elephant supt.; Dwight Hanson, props. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 31 | Online! Humor. |
| Hotline | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 31 | Online! Tim Tegge, Gina. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 31 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Klamath Falls, OR, 1935-1979. |
| Playing Cards and the Circus | Spencer, H. Bruce | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 32, 33 | Online! Playing cards, circus. |
| Years Ago | Wotsch, William | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 33 | Online! Arena Thrill Circus, 1939, Bee Kyle, dive into water. |
| People | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 33 | Online! News. Torres Troupe (Alex, Nancy). Dave Lewis, clown. |
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| New Magic Show | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 35 | Online! Big John Strong's magic, variety show. Hapner, magic; Lenny Mazel, juggler; Mario Alberti. Music: Neil Armstrong, Rick Jones. Kim Dixon, MC, manager. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 35 | Online! Funs-A-Poppin show. CFA news. |
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| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 9 | 38 | 1980 | Sep | 22 | 1-4 | Magic, magicians. | |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 1, 2 | Online! Photo: Ringling-Barnum midway scene, early 1900s. |
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| Safe Leap | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 2 | Online! Leaps, wire act, World Trade Center, NY. George Willing, 1977. Philippe Petit, 1974. Owen Quinn, 1975. |
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| Canadian Show Closes | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 2 | Online! Le Cirque Internationale (Canada) information. Acts: Pat Anthony, animals; Roy Wells, Pat, elephants; Great Huston, illusions; Tony Fossett, Irene, kangaroo, chimps; Doris Schampacher, horse, donkey. |
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| Wedding | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 2 | Online! Christopher Romig, Machelle Duczyinski, marriage. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Great American; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; King Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 4 | Online! Death. Lyle J. Juneau, rider. |
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| People | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 4 | Online! News. Jack King, sideshow. Claude Crumley. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 5, 28, 29 | Online! News, gossip. Royal Hanneford Circus. Struppi Hanneford, tiger. Hernandez Troupe (Manuel, Lisa). John McConnell, front end. Bob Parker, Kay, musicians. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Gerard Soules, dogs. Nellie Hanneford. Cheryl Jones. Mark Karoly, rider. Rolls Duo. Satani Demon. Gaylord Maynard, Belinda. Heinz Shappi. Cavaretta. Ben Williams, elephants. Wally Ross, elephant. Thomas K. Scallen. RBBB circus. Guerreros, wire. Others. |
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| Circus Int'l Farewell Party | Leblanc, Robert | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 6 | Online! Cirque Internationale information. Fernand Brouillette, owner. Pierre Jean, ringmaster. Great Huston. Hanns Raedler, organ. Raymond Mullin, clown; Gee Gee Engesser, Jean De Rome, Raymond Mullen. Leo Duplessis, owner. |
| Catching the Shows | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 8 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information. Hoxie Bros. Circus, Circus Vargas, Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Stiff Sentence Imposed | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 8 | Online! Paul Anthony Kelly, grandson of Emmett Kelly, two counts of murder. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 8 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
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| Chessington Zoo Circus Closes | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 10 | Online! Chessington Zoo Circus, Gilbert's International Circus, information, acts. Mrs. Emily Thompson (Paulo), owner. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 11 | Online! Ad. Wazzans, photo. Antar Wazzan. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 12 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Campas family; Des Dubois girls; Juan Carlos, unicycle; Lisner Duo, perch. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 15 | Online! Ad. Baboon act for sale, Barbara Louise Tata. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 16, 17 | Online! Ad. Funs-A-Poppin Circus, photos. |
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| People | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 18 | Online! News. Marvin Varner, Joanne. Chris Burrell. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Michael McCarthy, clown. Charles Bertini, band leader. Bob Filter. Andre & Andre (Toth), teeterboard. Lee Stevens, dogs. Ben Williams, elephants. Carmen Hall. Larry Gagnon, whips, MC. Don Anderson, horses. Alberto Zoppe, animal acts. Huston, illusions. Jim Ridenour, Mike, clowns. Victor Ponce, juggler. Patrick Rick, juggler. Joey Jordan, juggler. Roy Marvin, magic. Victor Ponce, juggler. Canestrellis, trampoline. John Carlow. Getta Louis, Jean, adagio. Francis Brunn. Ron Urban. Johann Peterson, giant. Po-Ba, dwarf. George Emerson, fat man. Emmett Bejano, alligator man. Percilla Bejano, monkey girl. Kim Dixon. Lloyd Steier, dogs. John Hurdle, curator. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Circus Vargas Notes | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 20 | Online! Circus Vargas party for Ringling show visitors. People attending. |
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| People | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 20 | Online! News. Mike Pike, band leader. Bill Bouthillier, elephants. |
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| (Cartoon) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 20 | Online! Cartoon: elephant. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 20 | Online! Ad. Saxons, Jack and Brenda Payne, photo. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 22 | Online! Vino Berosini, balance, acrobat. Flying Robins, Tom Robin, Laura Rappa, Linda Stammen, John Zimmerman. PAL Circus. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 24 | Online! RBBB. |
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| People | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 24 | Online! News. Piccolos. Abe Goldstein, clown. |
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| Circus Europa | Walters, Bill | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 24 | Online! Circus Europa (Albert Zoppe's Circus), information. Acts: Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Austin Miles, ringmaster; Al Leonard, ringmaster; Leo Mascito, band leader; Olita, slide for life; Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Bertinis, bikes; Olmedas, bikes; Clairinaka, wire; Valla Duo, wire; Olinka, trapeze; Benny Williams, elephant; Zoppe riders; Erna's chimps; Buckles Woodcock, elephants; Rossini rocket car. |
| Shrine Dates | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Grants Pass, OR, 1969-1979; Hermiston, OR, 1969-1977. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Online! Diamond Variety Circus, Dave Upton, mountain lion. Alberto Zoppe, Circus Europa. CMB. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Online! Circus Vargas semi accident. Circus Vargas elephant injured. |
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| Tarzan Right's Case | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Online! Tarzan movie. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 26 | Online! Duncan Renaldo, TV star, Cisco Kid. |
| Daredevil Injured | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 26 | Online! Gary Wells, motorcycle daredevil. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 27 | Online! Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream stores. |
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| Circus Quips | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 27 | Online! Humor. |
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| Weather | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 27 | Online! Weather prediction. |
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| Millett Amateur Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 39 | 1980 | Sep | 29 | 30, 31 | Online! Millette Amateur Circus, Texas, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 1, 2 | Online! Photo: Doug Ashton, Sally, comedy. |
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| From Don Marcks | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 2 | Online! Hassani Circus, England, no animals. Sells-Floto Circus, 1922, only had elephants. |
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| People | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 2 | Online! News. Ralph McIntosh, magic. Frank Dean, rope spinner. Tarzan Zerbini, animals. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Great American; Happytime; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace; Texas Shrine. Other Shows. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Payne, Sally | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 6, 24 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Mel Silverlake, B. K. Silverlake, concessions. Billy Griffin, front door. Lee Maloney, band leader; Al Gouge, musician. Larry Rich, announcer. John Lewis. Jim Waynick electrical dept. Acts: Les Dubois; Sony Campa, Elizabeth, performers; Ramon Espana, Tamara. Clowns: Larry Rich, Carlos Campa, Juan Campa, Rick Parrott. Lisner Duo (Charles Armstrong, Dana), perch; Campa Sisters; Juan Carlos, unicycle; Campa Family; Dana Anderson; Chuck Armstrong, elephants. |
| Ringling In Seattle | Bartholomew, Betty | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 8, 26 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information. Michu. Harold Ronk, ringmaster. Ursula Bottcher, bears. Netko Yanchovi, Lubov, aerial. Riders: Dimitrovi, Ivanovi, Donevi. Flying Segreras. Padillas. Rosita Segrera. Miguel Caceres. Jesus Segrera. Tito Montoya. King Charles Troupe. Perch: Georgiev, Polonia, Korin. Richters, elephants. Grantcharovis. Johnny Zoppe Jr., Betty, Mario, aerial. Karoly Donnert, tigers. Horses: Slavovi, Richters, Romanovi. Teeterboard: Wozniak, Kehaiovi, Oblocki. Gautier family, elephants. Guerreros (Jeannie, Werner, Arturo), wire. Motorcycle: Victor Urias, Douglas Mac Valley. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 9 | Online! Ad. Weller Family, hand balancing, photos. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Meadras, OR, 1966-1979. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Online! Humor. |
| CFA/CMB Banquet | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Online! CFA, CMB news. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Online! Leonard's Learning Circus, puppet show. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 11 | Online! Ad. Rejean Robertson, juggler, chair balance, photos. |
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| Lalla Rookh Grotto Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 12 | Online! Lalla Rookh Grotto Circus information, George Hubler, producer. Acts: Susan Sherrell (Zoppe), dogs; Senor Magana (Pancho), whips; elephant Stoney; Mike La Torres, Sally, elephant; Johnny Laddie & Co. (Zoppe), ladders; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial; Zoppe's monkeys (Davide Zoppe, Susan); Harry Thomas, tigers. Staff: Tex Manyard, Marcie, musicians; Wayne Liikala, clown; Terry O'Brien, camille, concessions. |
| Acts | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Online! Acts at Knott's Berry Farm. Emmett Kelly Jr.; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Saxons, jugglers; Zpielzeug Duo, balance; Shurays, trapeze; Mike Whitney, ringmaster; Don Beamsley Trio, music. |
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| Shows Improvement | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Online! Gary Wells, motorcycle daredevil. |
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| Expensive Goose | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Online! Zoo, Australian goose fed to cheetahs. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 15 | Online! Ad. Whisky's Wonderdogs, photo. |
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| People | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 16 | Online! News. Zella Lehr, juggler, etc. Dennis Phelps, clown. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. Enrico Wallenda. Flying Espanas. Flying Lar-Rays. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: Circus workman. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Parker, Jim | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | Online! 17, 30, 31 |
Bentley Bros. Circus information. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancey. Winns (Hans, Roverta, Karl), motorcycle; Hans Klose, Adele; Rudolph Delmonte, contortion; Don Anderson, Jo Ann, horses; Galambos (Frank, Doris, Frank Jr., Dieter), cradle, globe; Jo Ann Jennier (Aerialetta), trapeze; Ben DeWayne, Linda, Shawn, elephants; Napoleone Zamperla Family (Napoleone, Ernestina, Atos, Janie, Ermes, Francisca), riders; Manuel Ramos Family (Manuel, Arturo, Andres, Lancelot, Juanna, Alicia, and Cesar Medina); Young Troupe (Nicholas Jr., Linda, Joseph, Leonard, Steve, Jeffrey bean and Betty Jo Howard); James Zoppe Troupe (James, John Gueren, Lisa Hummel and Andrea Kane), riders. Music: Steve Stephani, Paul Crilis. Clowns: Dion Aumaier, Beverly Hogan Aumaier, John McKay, Jim Parker, Bruce Warner. Lorenzo Alcazar, concessions; Rick McAffe, props. Doris Galambos. Rudolph Delmonte (Fritz), contortion. |
| Jose Cole's Circus | Fizzgig, Freda | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 18 | Online! Jose Cole Circus. Acts: Roy Pratt, MC, magic; Carol Wainwright, trapeze; Dick Cole, dogs; Smiley Daley, bike; Pat Davison, juggler; Benny Williams, elephant Anna May; Mare-Dan, wire; Patricks, rola bola; Wainwrights, trampoline. Clowns: John Daley; Jeff Cole. |
| Mailbag | Harris, Ray | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 18 | Online! Ray Harris clown, in Sept. 22, 1980 issue, front cover photo. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 18 | Online! Death. G. C. Crowley (Doc), carnival owner. |
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| Coco's Dream Comes True | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 22 | Online! Circus Hassani information. No animals. Tamara Hassani. Nicolai Polakov (Coco), clown. |
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| Educational Seminar | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 24 | Online! Clowns of America seminar information. |
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| Circus Vargas | Holehouse, Ken | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 28, 29 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Dale Longmire, clown. Billy McCabe, clown. Joe Pon, announcer. Knops, perch. Jugglers: Osmani Sisters, Diabolo Trio, Zunigas. Franconi Duo, trapeze. Henri Wagneur, horses. Delilah Wallenda Troffer, wire. Zaltanas Troupe, wire. Aerial: Ventura Duo, Armon duo, Kneisleys. Carlos Twins, contortion. Flying Espanas. Flying Lar-Rays. Dressage: Rina Risdon, Darlene Williams, Alysoun Seacat. Anastasini Brothers, risley. Rex Williams, Eva, elephants. Elephant Shirley. |
| Famed Elephant Dies | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 29 | Online! Elephant Ole Diamond. |
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| Acts | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 29 | Online! Acts at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA. |
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| People | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 29 | Online! News. Steve Baker, Gary Ray, clowns. Lee Merritt, Kathy (Rolls Duo), cradle. Young Troupe, teeterboard. Tanger Troupe, tumblers. Others. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 31 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
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| Carden Johnson Circus | Benson, Ken | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 31 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus information. Eddie Steeples, bears; Curt Szmanski's chimps; Bobby Gibbs, elephants; Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster. |
| People | 9 | 40 | 1980 | Oct | 6 | 31 | Online! Jim Parker, clown. Bob Moore, dogs. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mike McCarthy, advance clown. |
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| Their Home Is Ramsacked | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 2 | Online! CFA members. |
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| Years Ago | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 2, 20 | Online! Mills Bros. Circus, 1950, information. Jack, Jake, Harry Mills, owners. Alabama Campbell; Edward Brandt; Two Bakers, jugglers; Charlott Rickert Girls, jugglers; Dobas Duo, balance; Hanel Family, bars; English Imps, balance; Jeannette Wallace, dogs; Margie Butcher, dogs. Trapeze: Jacklan Tolliver, Violetta Cornala, La Ninon. Bert Wallace, ponies; Ming Sing Troupe, balance; Valencianos, trampoline; Ray Goody, wire; Frank Noel, elephant Burma. Liberty horses: Edward Brandt, Jeanette Wallace, Bert Wallace. Jose Torres, juggler; Wallabies, tumblers; Rickerts, acrobats. Perch: Valencianos, Joe Dobas, Annette Dobas. Clowns: Jack LaPearl, Bill Bailey, Steve Crowe, Len Schreiner, Alex Brock, Jack Rogers, Sparky Speanberg, Three Sayners, Two Bakers, Janci Kanter, Wimpey. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big John Strong; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Dr. Pepper; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 5, 28 | Online! News, gossip. Gaylord Maynard. Belinda Amandis Maynard, aerial. Gerard Soules. Lisa Bauer. Eric Wilnow, Angela. Walther Childs, Carin. Aquilars, teeterboard. Vickinas, perch. Great Erik, wire. Senor Rai. Armstrongs. Nocks, sway pole. Satani Demon. Al Leonard. Winn Troupe. Cincy Herriott, rider. |
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| New Book | Martin, Craig | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 6 | Online! Book review, "Red Skelton" |
| Wow! | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 6 | Online! Elephant act at Bombay. |
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| New Star On the Horizon | Parker, Jim | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 7, 26 | Online! Rudolph Delmonte, career, family, photo. Anna Delmonte, career. |
| People | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 8 | Online! News. Berosini's chimps. Gran Picasso, juggler. Larry Joyner, animal trainer. Bobby Moore, dogs. Carin French, Larry. Bill Golden, animal trainer. Others. |
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| Circus Exhibit | Finch, Boyd | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 8 | Online! NY State Historical Society exhibit. Claytons Combined Circus, Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Hawks, owners. |
| Animals Pay the Price | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 10 | Online! Animals, Africa. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 11 | Online! Ad. John McPeak, juggler, photos. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 15 | Ad. Joey Jordan, juggler, photo. | |
| People | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 18, 19 | Online! News. Rick McConnell, 24 hour man. Barney, clown. Gil Gray, producer. Johnny Lonn, magic. Barbara Nadell, clown. Steve Stephani, organ. Paul Cirilis, drums. Bob Little, magic. Weller Family, balance. Don Marcks. Jack King, sideshow. Raquel Navarro, Esther. John J. Bogorae, magic. Wazzans. Joey Jordan, juggler. Gaylord Maynard, horse. Paul Hoskinson. Elden Bailey. Bob Momyer, Sandy, illusions. Wampler's animals. Francesca Ferrer, balance. Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers. |
| Circus Spectacular | Menard, Kevin | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 20 | Online! Circus Spectacular show. Acts: Collins Sisters; Marcelli & Janis, slack wire; Angela Wilnow, dogs; Hal Haviland, clown; Hagar's chimps; Lisa di Lorenzo, acrobat; Constancia, cats; Jimmie & Mille, balance; Kevin Manard, magic; Cyclonians, unicycles. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 21 | Online! Photo: Ringling-Barnum Circus personnel, early 1930s. |
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| Wallenda Stamp | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 22 | Online! Petition for Karl Wallenda postage stamp. |
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| Circus Show in Heaven | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 22 | Online! Disco circus-type show, information, acts. |
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| Elk Killed for Antlers | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 22 | Online! Elks killed in Yellowstone National Park. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 23 | Online! Magic books, magicians. |
| Knott's Berry Farm | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 24 | Online! Knott's Berry Farm show acts, John Strong Jr., producer. |
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| People | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 24 | vClarence Slyter, magician. | |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 24 | Online! Death. Lou Holtz, vaudeville comedian. |
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| Ringling Blue at Seattle | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 25 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 26 | Online! Shrine circuses that have not signed contracts with producers. |
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| Senior Citizens Day at the Fair | Payne, Sally | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 27 | Online! KY State Fair show. Bob Corbin, band leader, career. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 28 | Online! Humor. |
| Circus Vargas | Hurst, Ron | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 29 | Online! Circus Vargas information. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 29 | Online! No Elephant Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 30 | Online! Pecos Pate Boone, wild west show operator. |
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| People | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 30 | Online! Roy Rogers, Dale Evans. |
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| TV Circus Film | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 31 | Online! TV show "When the Circus Comes to Town." |
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| People | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 31 | Online! Benny Williams. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 41 | 1980 | Oct | 13 | 31 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at: Walla Walla, WA, 1953-1956; Yakima, WA, 1946-1963; Wenatchee, WA, 1946-47; Bellingham, WA, 1946-1955. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 1 | Online! Photo: Frank Dean, cowboy, whips. |
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| CMB Promotes Circus | Hurst, Ron | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 2 | Online! CMB news. |
| (Cartoon) | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 2 | Online! Cartoon: elephant, parking meter. |
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| People | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 2 | Online! News. Urias Troupe, motorcycles. Paulsons (Paul MacCausland, Cheryl Reed). Castro Duo, wire. Semon's chimps. Joe Horwath's chimps. Dieter Tasso, juggler. Marguertie Michele, hair hang. Miguel Ayala, wire. |
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| Birthday Party | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 3 | Online! Party for Mari Jo Couls. People attending. |
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| Talent Line-Up | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 3 | Online! It's Magic Show information, acts. |
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| Years Ago | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 3 | Online! Al G. Barnes Circus information (no year given). Oakland, CA, Sept. 6-8. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Hoxie Bros.; International All Star; No Elephant; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 5, 28, 30, 31 | Online! News, gossip. Texas Shrine circuses. Gene Mendez, Eleanor. Joe Seitz. Wazzans. Yahia Awada, juggler. Yenda Smaha. Linda Shappi. Tanger Troupe. Flying Lanes. Dime Wilson, Connie. Los Latinos. Davide Zoppe. Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee. Don Young, Jo. Ron Perry, Pam. Heidi Krause, Jackie (Paulo Sisters). Briget Ballentine, Yahai Awada. Klara Valla (Bertini). Trudy Strong, horses. Bobby Huber. Tony Smaha Sr. Frank Cook, wire. Satani Demon. Frankie Galambos. Jackie Krause, Heidi (Ronritas). Mack Eshleman, pie car. Concessions: Linda Zacchini. Lolly Zacchini, Galla Shawn, Buzz Cuttin. Jesse Reynolds. Bill Strong. Herbie Weber. Danuska. George da Deppo. Senor Rai. Bill Golden, tigers. Hanneford Circus. Others. |
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| New Book | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 6 | Online! Book review, "Behind the Big Top," by David Lewis Hammarstrom. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 8 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates: Baker, OR, 1955-1965; Vancouver, WA, 1956-1960; Longview, WA, 1955-1958; Astoria OR, 1955-1959; La Grande, OR, 1953; Bandon, OR, 1959-1962. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 8 | Online! Death. Ringling Richards (Rusty), concessions, circus operator. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 8 | Online! Ad. Don and Jo Ann Anderson, liberty horses, photo. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 10 | Online! Magic shows, magicians news. |
| People | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 12 | Online! News. 1947 Sparks Circus wagons. Bill Williams, clown. Dolly Copeland, performer. Lee Edwards, illusions. Ron Holiday, Joy. |
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| Some RBBB Notes | Friday, Jon | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 13 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information. Carl Wong, sway pole; Carrillo Bros, wire. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Ice Follie, Holiday on Ice, Ice Capades. |
| People | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 18, 19 | Online! News. Dave Hoover, animal trainer. Mike Barabato, Don, organ grinders. Bob Owen, clown. William Schmoll. James Decker, clown. Steve Baker, Gary Ray, clowns. Ruwills. Erik Adams, Bobbi. DeMille. Keppos. Lori Miles, clown. Vashek, wire. Welde's bears. Herriotts' horses. David Hoover, animals. Scott Beach. Geogg Hoyle. Monty Montana Jr.'s Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Ada Smieya, tigers. John Friday, ringmaster. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 18, 19 | Online! Pickle Family Circus. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 20 | Online! Photos: Circus Vargas. Joe Pon, ringmaster. Franconi Duo. Wayne Ragen, animal trainer. |
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| Orak Temple Shrine Circus | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 22 | Online! Orak Temple Shrine Circus, Carden-Johnson, producer. Acts: Dimwits, acrobats; Countess Von Albert, dogs; Burkett Duo, perch; Paul Bachman, juggler; Joe Horwath's chimps; Claytons, whips, ropes; Mario Von Albert, balance; Kramer & Co., illusions; elephant Dondi; Phil Schacht, Francine, elephant. Don Johnson, director; Steve Steffani, ogran; Kent Clayton, announcer. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 24 | Online! Humor. |
| Mailbag | Piccard, Tom | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 24 | Online! George Hulme (Bumpsy Anthony), clown. |
| No Funds - No Parade | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 26 | Online! Baraboo, WI, no circus parade. |
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| Notice | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 26 | Online! Circus Odyssey has Shrine circus dates. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 26 | Online! Death. Vivian Jacobi. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 42 | 1980 | Oct | 20 | 29 | Online! Ad. Elephants: Gardner, Petely, Tusko. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 1 | Online! Photo: Dave Hoover, animal trainer. |
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| James Hetzer Circus | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 2 | Online! James Hetzer Intercontinental Circus. Acts: Manzini & Dina; Mr. Bell; Bruski Trio, equilibrists; Patterson Sisters, web; Mario Manzini, illusions; Michael Aria, Janice, Gil, bears, dogs; Cathy Rogers, vocal; Andromedia, ladder; Bruso, tall man; Jeff Earl, elephant Lisa. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. Music: Don Fleming, Scott Thomas. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 2 | Online! Death. Billy Thomas, "Our Gang" comedy series. |
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| People | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 2B | Online! News. Pete Luvas. Kuntz Brothers (Frank, Darryl). Martin Reeves (Lancelot Goodperson). Charlie Keeler, owner, Dixiana Circus. Inge Rulon, Valencianos. Others. |
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| Barreda's Circus | Brown, Harry | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 3 | Online! Barreda's Circus, Royal American. Jim Allen, clown. Joe Golasso. Eugene Hoffman. |
| End of the Season Party | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 3 | Online! Percy Turner, Turner Bros. Circus. Ralph Rogers, Mary Ann. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Hubert Castle; Franzen Bros.; Hetzer's International; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Blackstone Show | Larsen, Bill | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 5 | Online! Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| Paul Wright's Circus | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 5 | Online! Paul Wright's Aerial Circus. Acts: Castoldis, juggling; Valentino, wire; Shurays, trapeze; Jose Gonzales, comedy; Wrays, trampoline; Wrights; motorcycle; Pegasus Flyers, trapeze; Scott Land, clown; Mary Wray, aerial; Chuck Craw, high dive; Duncans, teeterboard. |
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| People | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 5 | Online! News. Jimmy Douglass. Paulette Braun. |
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| Stebbings Circus | Morris, Philip | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 6 | Online! Stebbings European Circus information. Acts: Sikorskys, table; elephant Baby Lou; Robert Stebbins, elephant; Kim Valintino, web; Baker Boys, teeterboard; Wilson Brothers, unicycles; Loyal Repensky Family, riders; Giustino Loyal, Timmy, Kim. Bill Stebbins, ringmaster; Leon Pinter, music; Lily Stebbing, front door. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 7 | Online! Ad. George Carden Circus.. George, Gina, Larry Carden. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 8 | Online! News, gossip. Ben Hur Shrine Circus information, Alfred O. Tramp, producer. Acts: Michelle Les Moines, Nicole, slide for life; Laddies; Flying Ibarras; Irving Hall, unicycle; Smahas; Paulo Sisters, aerial; Billy Barton; Galambos; Yahia Awada, juggler; Ron Perry, juggler; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Satani Demon; Bridget Ballantine; Huberto, slide for life; Wade Burck, tigers; Rianos, wire; Los Latinos, wire; Johnny Zoppe, Davide, monkeys; Tanger Troupe; Wade Burck, elephants; Dieter Wichert, elephants; Quassars. Bob Atterbury, director; Keith Killinger, music dir.; Leo Mascitto, music; Steve Lockwood, drums; Ernie MacLean, ringmaster. Clowns: Rex Young, Irving Hall, Sandy Young. Earl Michaels, assistant; Billy Barton, aerial dir.; Frank Galambos, props; Mike Duke, rigger; Carol Atterbury, Betty Huber, wardrobe. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 8 | Online! Death. Margarete Gutsche-Gutis, acrobat, comedy act. |
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| Special Offer | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 10 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 14 | Online! Illustration: 1895 ad for Circus Nock, in German. |
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| People | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 16 | Online! News. Irma Cristal, hair hang. Mike McCarthy, clown. Donna Marie Wallen, Wallens. Bob Moore, dogs. Clark McDermott, dogs. Mark Wilson, illusions. Dieter Tasso, juggler. Mark Anthony, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tigers. |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Bridwell, Don | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 17 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Dorey Miller, Ted Bowman. Phil Chandler, announcer. Fred Marco. |
| Show Acts | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 22 | Online! Magic show. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 22 | Online! Hassani Circus (England) information. Elephant Shirley. |
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| People | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 22 | Online! Bob Brown, magic. |
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| Texas Clown Notes | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 24 | Online! Clowns: Rosalie Perryman, Al Armstrong, Poppy Benner, Anneta Moerbe, Cheryl Rogers, James Decker, Anthony Alba, Dan Simpson, Robert Riggle, Chris Simpson, Susan Corona, Susan Corona, Loddie Bridges, Donald Perryman. |
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| Show Report | Covington, Don | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 25 | Online! Broadway play, "Barnum." |
| New Family Show for 1981 | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 26 | Online! Amazing Adventures in Cartoonland show information. |
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| Magic Star Is Gone | Morris, Philip | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 26 | Online! Jack Baker (Dr. Silkini), magician, death. |
| Morocco Temple Shrine Circus | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 26B | Online! Morocco Temple Shrine Circus, Wm. Kay, producer. Acts: Rodriquez Troupe; El Kardis; Pablos & Robertos; Fossetts; Barbara Lee, dogs; Schimtt's tigers; Roman Schmitt' elephants; Bertinis, cycles; Fay Alexander's comedy car; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Olinka, Trapeze; Alfredo Landon, clown; others. Staff: Patricia Kay, talent; Bob Johnson, lights; Dave Pruyn, music dir. Musicians: Lee Pruyn, Rick Drumm. |
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| People | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 26B | Online! Jim Moran, Allen Babcock. |
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| Humboldters Loved Circuses | Martin, Wallace E. | 9 | 43 | 1980 | Oct | 27 | 27 | Online! Robinson & Westman Circus, 1882, information. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 1 | Online! Photo: Flying Padillas. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 2, 19 | Online! Magic shows, magicians news. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Great All American Youth; Hoxie Bros.; King Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Palace; TNT & Royal Olympic; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine; Wonderland Circus Revue; Hubler International. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 5 | Online! Ad. Jordans, globe of death, photo. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 6, 30 | Online! News, gossip. Mike Rice, animals; Scott's mules; Albulet Bros.; Gaonas; Nancy Giorando; Davisons; Sebastian; Eddie Schmidt tigers. Yolanda Zoppe. Lee Keener, Jeanette, elephants. Bucky Steele, Barbara Tata, elephants. Leo Mascitto, Steve Lockwood, music. Herbie Weber. Gutis Family. Bob Atterbury. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 7 | Online! Ad. Bob Moore's Mongrel Revue, photo. |
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| King Bros. Circus | Fitzpatrick, Dr. Paul | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 8 | Online! King Bros. Circus information. Ned Toth, clown; Charlie Stevenson, band leader; Mike Martin, announcer. Horst Geyer, musician. |
| Mailbag | Checkers, Patches | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 8 | Online! Dr. Pepper Circus acts. Jimmy Hall's bears; Ramos Family; Sir Lancelot, risley; Olmedas; Gutis Family; Pete & Petrova, cradle; Swaying Stars; Bill Golden, Carol, elephants. Clowns: Steve Baker, Gary Ray, Paul Neibauer, Phil Shear. Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster. Gil Grey, producer. |
| Big John Strong Circus | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 10 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Bill Schreiber, ponies; Jay Evans, juggler; elephant Neena. |
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| Royal Palace Circus | Deptula, Rich | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 12 | Online! Royal Palace Circus information. Dubsky Family: Gina, Harry, Harry Jr. |
| Mahi Annual Fall Shrine Circus | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 12 | Online! Mahi Annual Fall Shrine Circus, Olympic International Circus Corp., producer, Eddie Zacchini. Russell Darr, music dir.; Bela Ezsias, props. Clowns: Danny Chapman, Peppy Piccard, Alfredo Landon. Acts: Venito, trapeze; Plunkett Troupe, trampoline; Vaclav, wire; Barbara Lee, dogs, pony; Berini Duo, perch; Flying Vasquez; Olmedas Trio, unicycle; Christopher James, wire; Rietta Wallenda; Vashek Duo, motorcycle; others. |
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| Texas Clown Notes | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 12 | Online! Clowns: Donal Perryman, Susan Carona, Anthony Alba, Anneta Moerbe, Charyl Rogers, Dan Simpson, Chris Simpson, Susan Donald. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 13 | Online! Ad. For sale, Ape Show, Roger Boyd. |
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| Wonderland Circus Revue | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 14 | Online! Wonderland Circus Revue information, Bill Brickle. Acts: Lee Stevens Duo; Les Duvans, globe; Gloria Marquez, aerial; Marycruz & Lorenzo, jugglers; Lee Fong, illusions; Rick Parrott, clown. Assistants: Mike Crisco, Rick Jackson. Jack Rench, Wilma, concessions. |
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| People | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 14 | Online! News. Rosa Douglas, Phil Kavanaugh, clowns. Montie Montana, Linda Sparks, marriage. Frank Dean. |
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| Circus Quips | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 15 | Online! Humor. |
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| Public Notice | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 15 | Online! George Carden ad not true, August 1, 1980 issue, still a producer. |
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| People | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 18 | Online! News. Clark McDermott. Roy Holiday, Joy. Dick Dean, Marg, magic. John Hansen (Rolling Diamonds). Bob Owen, clown. Eugene A. Nock Jr. Randy Moore. Bobby Reynolds, sideshow talker. Mike Martin. Austin Miles. Paul Parson, magic. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Mailbag | Griffin, Roberta | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 20 | Online! Death of Harold Tosier, "Toby." |
| Hotline | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 24 | Online! Don Bridwell, clown. Billy Barton. |
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| Great American Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 24 | Online! Great American Circus (Hoxie), information. Diaz Family; Bonnie Bonta; Lang Family; Buck Nolan, clown. |
| Mailbag | Wilds, Jan & Tom | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 24 | Online! Wild's Animals information. |
| Hotline | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 25 | Online! Animal regulations, Japan. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 25 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Redmond, OR, 1968-1979. |
| Humane Society Convention | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 28 | Online! Humane Society convention. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 29 | Online! Cathy Rigby. |
| People | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 29 | Online! Enrique Wallenda, sky walk. |
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| Night of Tattoos | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 29 | Online! Tattoo exhibition, Oakland, CA. |
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| Rope Spinning Winners | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 29 | Online! Winners, rope spinning contest. |
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| Circus Vargas | Kingston, Harry L. | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 31 | Online! Circus Vargas information. |
| People | 9 | 44 | 1980 | Nov | 3 | 31 | Online! Gerald Kosky. Marvin Burger, magic. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 1 | Online! Photo: Clark D. McDermott, Cold Nose Five, dogs. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 2 | Online! Elephants, truck accident. |
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| People | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 2 | Online! News. Ken Benson, rope spin, knife throwing. Jerry Goodspeed, ventriloquist. Albert Lucas, Joey Jordan, jugglers. Wes Barton, snake show. Patrick Jordan, juggler. |
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| Magic and Variety Show | Swaney, Bob | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 2 | Online! Big John Strong's Magic and Variety Show information, acts. Max Hapner, Sally, illusions; Lenny Mazel, juggler; Mario Von Albert, gymnastics; Kim Dixon, magic Pootso Kodini, clown. Music: Neil Armstrong, Rick Jones. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine; Wonderland Circus Revue. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 5 | Online! Ad. Williams, Mike, Inge. Dogs, juggling, knife throw, photos. Robert Williams. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 6, 30, 31 | Online! News, gossip. Gary Thomas, tigers. James Zoppe, rider. Jon Friday, ringmaster. Lucky Larabee, emcee. Pietro Canestrelli Family; Les Blocks; Marie France; Sampion; Olmedas; Kolmedys; Horwarth's chimps; Rodriquez Troupe; Bolantes. Jackie Zerbini, trapeze. Braun Reinhold, cannon act. Toby Ballentine, clown. Quassars; Nocks; Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee, elephants; Smahas; Erik Adams Jr.; Burgers; Gauchos; Wirengard; Paulsons, aerial; Dionne Troupe; Hernandez Troupe; Cristiani Family. Tony Smaha Sr. Bobby Huber, Zoppe Riders. Pat Davison, Gwen; Shappis; Earl Michaels; Carol Atterbury. Pamela Perry. Steve Lockwood, drums. Jay Burman. Slick Valentin, agent. Alberto Zoppe family. Patti Gatti. Carlos Farfan. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Others. |
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| Albino Animals | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 8 | Online! Albino animals, China. |
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| Lion Kills Man | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 8 | Online! Los Angeles Zoo, lions killed man. |
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| Some Texas Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 8 | Online! Clown alley clowns. Gutis Family's Jungle Parody. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 10 | Online! Ice skaters. |
| Olympic International Circus | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 10 | Online! Olympic International Circus. Acts: Armando; Francarro; Frank & Estreleta, aerial; Christiani Brothers, trampoline; Dime Wilson, clowns; Hugo Zacchini, cannon; others. Staff: Eddie Zacchini, producer; Jon Friday, ringmaster; Al Vernon, music dir.; Carl Stephens, lights, scenery. |
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| King Bros. Circus | Johnson, Richard C. | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 12 | Online! King Bros. Circus. Acts: Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Nancy Giordano, aerial; Paula Bertloff, trapeze. Clowns: Grahan Ahrhart, Michael Ahrhart, Arthur Rescigno. Mike Rice, pony, horse; Sabrina Kaiser-Perry, aerial; Gaonas, trampoline; Albucet Bros., wire; Pat Davison, juggler; Flying Gaonas; Sebastian, illusions; Ray Watson, iron jaw; others. Staff: Ned Toth, producer; Jutta Toth, secretary; Nancy Gioradno, treasures; Frank Perry, manager; Ralph Gauge, props, rigger; Dave Le Blanc, canvas; George Scott, performance dir.; Pom Pom Donoho, concessions; Charles Schlarbaum, band leader; Sebastian, ringmaster. |
| People | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 12 | Online! Danny Chapman, Tom Picard, Joe Sherman, Fay Swartz, clowns. |
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| Painting Exhibit | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 14 | Online! Exhibit of circus pictures of Pablo Picasso. |
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| New Record | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 14 | Online! Los Angeles County Fair. |
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| Raises Ostriches | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 14 | Online! Lloyd Tillet, raises ostriches. |
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| Mattel Report | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 15 | Online! Mattel financial report. |
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| People | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 16 | Online! News. Sandy Kaye, clown. Nicolodis Family, acrobats. Martin Lamberti, juggler. Stupids, acrobats. Wade Burck, animal trainer. Sebastian, illusions. |
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| Wants Information | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 16 | Online! Pearl S. Davis. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Mississippi State Fair | Johnson, Richard C. | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 17 | Online! Mississippi State Fair free circus. Joselito Barreda, wire. Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Jorge Barreda, lions. Alonzo Magana, whips. Flying Lantonys. |
| Birthday Party | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 18 | Online! People at Abe Goldstein's birthday party. |
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| New Idea For Circus Waste? | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 18 | Online! RBBB, animal waste. |
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| Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 20 | Online! Bumpsy Anthony, clown. Circus Hall of Fame, Sarasota. |
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| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 20 | Online! Humor. |
| People | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 22 | Online! News. Wade Burck. Kevin Menard, magic week. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 22 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Prineville, OR, 1958-1979. |
| Funtasia | Herman, Frank | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 24 | Online! Funtasia, magic show. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 26 | Online! Magicians, magic shows. |
| Queen of the Oom-pah-pah | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 28 | Online! Queen of the Oom-pah-pah, Helga Beckman, musician. Photo. |
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| Mailbag | Metzler, Troy | 9 | 45 | 1980 | Nov | 10 | 31 | Online! Animal lover comments. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bob-O, clown. |
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| Annual Turkey Drop to Go On | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 2 | Online! Annual Turkey Drop, humane society. |
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| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 2, 30 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Acts: Flores Duo, perch; Albarracines, perch; Munoz Sisters, perch; John Welde, bears; Robertos, pole vault; Verdus, globes; Apollos, acrobats; Vashek, motorcycle; Flying Alvarez; Flying Lantonys; Carmen Hall, baboons; Dave Hoover, cats; Miss Sarazochil, balance; Los Argentinas, perch; Herriotts, riders; Wee Gets, balance. Teeterboard: Martin Trio, Ayala Troupe, Estradas. Albins, motorcycles; Fred Logan family, elephants; Johnny Luxem, wheel. Staff: Tom Scallen, John W. Pugh, Timothy J. Stinson, producers; Jerry Collins, chairman; Charles S. Neilson, secretary. Lists of: marketing, administration, touring staff, production staff. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carden-Johnson; Hubler International; RBBB blue; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Wonderland Circus Revue. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 5 | Ad. Rolling Diamonds, Diana, photos. | |
| Billy Barton | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 6, 31 | Online! News, gossip. Herta Cuneo. Wade Burck. Rex Williams. Ron Holiday, Joy. Tibor Alexander. Grace McIntosh. Emil Pallenberg. Rex Horton, bears. Red Gates, concessions. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 7 | Online! Ad. Mike La Torres, photo. |
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| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 8 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, producer; Tim Noel Tegge, manager; Louise Tegge, wardrobe; Gena Marie Tegge, technician. Gary Baker, one finger. Carlos Obando, Carol, wire. |
| Mailbag | Zoppe, Alberto & Sandra | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 10 | Online! Circus of the Stars TV show. |
| Vaudeville Show | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 10 | Online! Acts at Nostalgiafest, vaudeville show. |
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| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | Hurst, Ron | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 12 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 12 | Online! Sells-Floto Circus, Fred Bonfils, Harry Tammen. |
| Texas Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 14 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Acts: Loni Van Voorden, Barbara, jugglers; Vicki Hendricks; Gary Baker; Carlos Obando, Carol, Pamelita Michelle, wire; Earl Tegge, ringmaster; Tim Tegge, clown; Louise Tegge, organ. Visitors at show. |
| People | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 16, 17 | Online! News. James Kyser, band leader. Paul Samuelson, magic. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Gary Jacobson, elephant Tina. Rolling Diamonds. Mark Wilson, illusions. Harry Chipman, advance, press agent. Pamelita Michelle Obando, wire. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Alberto Zoppe family. Steve Baker, escape. Enrique Wallenda, sky walk. Popo, clown. Bob Grote, RBBB red unit circus tutor and his students. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Menage Club Weekly News | Kennard, Dorothy Herbert | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 18 | Online! Dorothy Herbert's circus story on Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Richiardi's Chamber of Horrors | Herman, Frank | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 20 | Online! Richiardi's show, illusions. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 20 | Online! Tigers' ability to leap. Elephants in Bangladesh. |
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| People | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 26, 27 | Online! News. Ione, mechanical doll. Colleen Corbitt, arm wrestler. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 26.27 | Online! Albert A. Erdtsieck, animal welfare act violation. Tommy Scott's medicine show. Elephant Mandavo. |
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| Concern at British Zoo | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 28 | Online! British private zoo, keepers' deaths. |
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| People | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 29 | Online! News. Kave Knoderer. Ferges Troupe, trampoline. Saxons, jugglers. Shurays, trapeze. Spielzeug, balance. Mike Whitney, ringmaster. Don Beamsley Trio, musicians. James Harrington, technical dir. |
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| Elephants Die | 9 | 46 | 1980 | Nov | 17 | 29 | Online! Elephants' deaths at Zimbabwe. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 1 | Online! Photo: Heidi Wendany, performer. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus Notes | Ahrens, Gale | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 2, 25 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. Russ Darr, band leader. Albanis Aerial; Lantony, aerial; Flying Alvarez; John Herriott family; Johnny Luxem, wheel; Dave Hoover, cats. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 2 | Online! Deaths. Firmin Bouglione, Bouglione circus family. Marlene Bradbury, manager, etc. George F. Facto, ring stock. Dyer Reynolds, circus man. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 6, 23 | Online! News, gossip. TNT & Royal Olympic Circus acts. Pamela Obando, wire. Mack MacDonald. Tony Fossett, Irene. Bill Bannister, Donna. Flying Espanas. Geraldos. Herbie Weber. Don Basham, concessions. Coronas. Heidi Krause, Jackie. Joanne Pinson. Wade Burck. Stebbings Circus. Lemoine. Ernie McLean. Barbara Tata, elephants. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 8 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Circus Knie; Circus World Championships; Hubler International; Kaye Continental; RBBB blue; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine; Wonderland Circus Revue. Other shows. |
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| Two Shows In Town | Perales, Richard | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 10 | Online! Alzafar Temple Shrine Circus acts. Circus Vargas acts. |
| Showtime Follies | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 12 | Online! Showtime Follies information. Keppo Duo (Tony Potter, Iris), globe; Holveck & Co. (Gary, Jean, Tommy), magic; Zacherys (Emil, Debbie), jugglers; Ruwills, plate spin; Erik Adams Jr., dogs; DeMille, wire; Boothrayds, comedy; Florine Oler, organ; Joe Daniels, drums; Wesley Oler, manager. |
| Galveston Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 12 | Online! Galveston Shrine Circus information, Pete Luvas, producer. Isabell Luvas, ringmistress. |
| People | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 14 | Online! News. Fred Menke, clown. Clifford Vargas. Richard Perales, clown. Jerry Goodspeed, ventriloquist. Francis Brunn, juggler. Joey Jordan, juggler. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Mailbag | Engesser, Roxy | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 15 | Online! Engesser's Exotic Felines information. |
| Chandler Show | Johnston, Edith | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 15 | Online! Phil Chandler's Illusion Show, information. |
| Hotline | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 16 | Online! Walt King. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 16 | Online! Shows at Tampa, Bartow. |
| People | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 16 | Online! George Barlow III, fan, etc. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus | McConnel, Rick | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 18-20 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, detailed information, program. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 20 | Online! Foley & Burk shows merry-go-round. |
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| Tigers Seized | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 20 | Online! U.S. Marshalls, Wildlife Service seize tigers from private owner. |
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| Hubler International Circus | Sandman, Don | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 21 | Online! George Hubler International Circus. George Hubler, producer; Boom Boom Browning, music dir.; Jake Conover, electrician; John McClurg, props. Clowns: Carl Gray, Wayne Liikala, Bill Slater, Jim Snyder. Acts: Lokos, acrobats; George Barreda, lions; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze; Karinas, trampoline; Joselito, wire; Slater, juggler; Chadwick Chase; Keeners, elephants; Flying Falencias. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 21 | Online! Circus a la Mode, Berkeley, CA. |
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| People | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 22 | Online! News. Joe Schmitt Jr., clown. Bob-O, clown. Bill Burger, Big John Strong, Gudrun Strong, Chris Kennington, Bill Schreiber. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 22, 23 | Online! King Bros. Circus. Circus Vargas band, Steve Curl, band dir. |
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| Isabelle's Baby and the Cradle | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 24 | Online! Tajana Luvas, aerial, photo. Luvas family: Trudy, Pete, Isabelle, Tavanna, Tepa. |
| Circus Quips | Bischoff, Karl J. | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 26 | Online! Humor. |
| Royal Lichtenstein Circus | Johnson, Richard C. | 9 | 47 | 1980 | Nov | 24 | 26 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Quarter-Ring Sidewalk Circus information. Nick Weber. |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Angela Wilnow's dogs. |
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| RBBB's new 111th Edition | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 2, 22 | Online! RBBB Red Unit Circus information. Gunther Gebel-Williams, animal trainer. Carrillo Brothers (Pedro, Luiz), wire. Flying Farfans.Flying Vazquez. Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Miguel Ayala, wiere. Teeterboard: Otto, Boitchanovi, Wozniak. Victor Urias, Jose Medina, motorcycle. Wally Naghtin, bears. Eric Braun, dogs. Mickey Antalek, chimps. Equestrians: Henry Schroer, Tina Gebel. Kit Haskett, ringmaster. Lou Jacobs, clown. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circo Italia; Circus a la Mode; Kevin Hall Circus; Monte Carlo Circus; RBBB blue; Royal Lichtenstein; Wonderland Circus Revue. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 6, 24, 26 | Online! News, gossip. Herbie Weber. Circus Vargas. Tanger Troupe. Irving Hall, Jeannine Hall, Flying Toralbas, Kassel's bears, Lou Ann Jacobs, Pirates of the Sky. Flying Lanes (Pat, Dave, Patti). Concessions: Red Hartman, Don Bashman, Pat Davison. Les Moines. Tito Gaona troupe. Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee. Dennie Pinson, clown. Musicians: Leo Mascitto, Steve Lockwood. Gene Randow. Walt King. Barbara Tata. John Cuneo. Wayne Regan. Wade Burck. Bill Golden, tigers. Nate Lewis, announcer. Art Barrett, concessions. Circus Tivoli. |
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| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don; Weinhold, John D. | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 8, 28, 30 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, detailed information, program. |
| Mailbag | Records, Larry | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 10 | Online! Benson's Wild Animal Park information. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Kent, Larry | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 12 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Big Top Circus information. Elephants: Hazel, Bonnie, Janet, Kelly, Stacy, Hoxie, Irene. Dutch Crawford. Teddy Swersky, elephants. Bill Brickle; Walt Stimas, Millie; Jim Jackson, clown; Loyal Repensky riders. Lissner Duo (Chuck, Dana). Acts: Campa Family; Joe Lee; Leanne Stephans, trapeze; Les DuBois, jugglers; Teddy Swersky, elephants; Carlos Campa Jr., clown. Roger Boyd Jr., sideshow. Mel Silverlake, snake show. Mike McMahon, floss. Staff: Joe McMahon, manager; Donna McMahon, office; George Hodgedon, tickets; Tom Quinn, lot boss; Lee Maloney, band leader; John Marshall, 24 hour man. Jane Minnick, pie car. |
| Wedding | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 13 | Online! Bobby Johnson, Beverly, marriage. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 13 | Online! Death. David W. Blanchfield, superintendent, trainmaster. |
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| Christmas Units | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 14 | Online! Royal Crown Circus Corp. Christmas units. |
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| People | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 16, 17 | Online! News. Fred Lavine, clown. Mark Anthony, clown. W. E. Page (Shotgun), owner. Rex Williams, elephant trainer. Irving Hall, clown. Berosini's organgutans. Wally Naghtin, bears. Clowns: Rex Young, Sandy Young, Don Young, Jo Young. Sensational Leighs, wheel act. Murray Hill, elephant Onyx. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Some Added Beatty-Cole Notes | Ahrens, Gale | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 17 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus trucks, information. |
| New Book | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 18 | Online! Book review, "Circus Lingo," by Joe McKennon. |
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| Mailbag | Piccard, Tom | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 18 | Online! Lou Jacobs, clown. |
| People | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 18 | Online! Barrett Felker, juggler, Foan Family Circus. |
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| New Zip Codes | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 19 | Online! Zip codes, from 5 digits to nine. |
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| Book Worm | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 20 | Online! Magicians, magic shows. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 20 | Online! Art Mix, cowboy. |
| Wedding | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 22 | Online! Chris Bruno, Marjorie Lanrezac, marriage |
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| People | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 22 | Online! News. Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee. Others. |
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| Stuntwoman Dies | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 28 | Online! Bibi Astie O'Deal, stuntwoman, death. |
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| Strike Cancels Bullfights | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 28 | Online! Bullfights, Mexico. |
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| Acts | 9 | 48 | 1980 | Dec | 1 | 30 | Online! Eddie Zacchini produced circus. Acts: Flying Lanes; Hanzini, balance; Dennie Pinson Jr., clown; Pinsons, cradle; Gary Strong, announcer; Leo Mascitto, band leader; Steve Lockwood, drums; Clara Mascitto. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 1 | Online! Photo: Holveck & Co., illusions. |
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| Mailbag | Jordan, Joey | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 2 | Online! Joey Jordan's season. |
| Student Wins Settlement | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 2 | Online! Hoxie Bros.Circus, lawsuit. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 4 | Online! Routes: Castillo Spanish National Circus; Circus a la Mode; Humans, Animals, Sensations; Kevin Hall Circus; RBBB blue; Royal Lichtenstein; Wonderland Circus Revue. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 4 | Online! Ad. Darnells & Co., dogs, doves. Photo. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 5, 18, 20, 22 | Online! News, gossip. Walt King's accident, elephant Tulsa. Elephant Queenie. Lilli-Ana. Carmen Hall (My-Immba's baboons). Flying Ibarras. Barbara Tata. Dorey Miller. Aurelia Hall. Elephant escape at Milwaukee. Doris Naghtin, bears. Dennie Pinson, David Strong. Trudy Strong, dogs. Ron Perry, ladder. Herbie Weber. Tommy Hanneford. Rex Young, Sandy. George Hubler. Hamid-Morton Circus. Rex Williams. Dave Merrifield, manager. Mark Pilger, trapeze. Tommy Bentley. Bentley Bros. Circus. Mickey Gaffron, rider. Richard Rosio. Ramos Troupe. Zenka Malikova, wire. Acts at Lions Club Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 8 | Online! Death. George Raft, movie star. |
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| Show Leaves England | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 8 | Online! Gerry Cottle's circus information. England's tax system. |
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| Holiday Cavalcade | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 10 | Online! Holiday Cavalcade show, Ray winder, Mike Martin, producers. Magic, variety show. |
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| Tragic Fires | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 12 | Online! List of major fires in America. |
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| New York Clown Alley | Hanabelle | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 14 | Online! NY clown alley news. |
| People | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 14, 15 | Online! News. Victor Ponce, juggler. Josh Silver, producer. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Steve McPeak, wire; Bauer Family, sway pole; David Merrifield, trapeze; Enrique Wallenda, wire; Chitwood Family, daredevils. Joey Jordan, juggler. Mario Manzini, escape. Peter Sturgis. Bob Emerico, clown. Bobby Smith, juggler. Sue Winnen, dancer. Bob Moore. Bill Williams, cown. Rex Horton, bears. Gran Mar, wire. John Young, contortion. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tiger trainer. |
| Halloween Festival | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 22 | Online! Acts at Anaheim, CA, Halloween Festival show, circus spectacular. |
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| Holiday Hippodrome | Rowland, C. H. | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 24 | Online! Holiday Hippodrome, stage circus, information. Brad Bradbury. Acts: Drougetts; Randa Lynn, foot juggler; Danny Cary, balance; others. Brad Bradbury, music. Phil Oler, drums. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 24, 26 | Online! Magicians, magic books. |
| Magic/Variety Show | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 26 | Online! Pan American Magic & Variety Show information, acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 26 | Online! Circus Vargas. Murphy Bros. Exposition. |
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| Hadi Temple Shrine Circus | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 27 | Online! Hadi Temple Shrine Circus, Paul V. Kaye, Kaye Continental Circus, producer. Acts: Happy Kellems, clown; Jack Carvone, music; Rix bears; Monterey Duo, cradle; Cheryl Duo, cradle; Roberto Duo, cradle; Olmedas; Wayne Trio, acrobats; Dielkas Sisters, globe; Antonio Trio, jugglers; Christopher James, wire; Elizabeth Sisters, hair hang; Ada Smeiya, cats; Flying Rodriguez; Linda Shawn, Ben DeWayne, elephants; Gene Mendex, Elanor, wire. Trampoline: Wainwrights, Plunkett Family, Pablo Troupe. Paulsons, motorcycle. James L. Nassif, lights. Paul MacCausland, props. |
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| Christmas Show | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 28 | Online! Theatre show for children, Wm. F. Hill Sr., Ted. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 29 | Online! Deaths. Sara Garcia, movies. Clarence Slyter, magician. Mae West, vaudeville, etc. |
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| (Illustration) | 9 | 49 | 1980 | Dec | 8 | 31 | Online! Illustration: Ken Maynard, western film star. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bill Williams, Cotton Candy, clown. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 3 | Online! Ad. Carlos Twins, photo. |
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| Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus | Conley, James A. | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 4, 12 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. Chuck Burnes. Mike Whitney, ringmaster. Ferges Troupe, trampoline. Saxons, juggler. Gary Baker, Vickie. Shurrays, aerial. Don Beamsley, band leader. Musicians: Art De Paw, Roy Roten. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 4B | Online! Ad. Weller Family, hand balancing, photos. |
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| Show Dates | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 6 | Online! Routes: International All Star; Wonderland Circus Revue; Circus Atayde; Royal Danish Circus. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 8, 10, 12 |
Online! News, gossip. Frank Galambos, Doris, motorcycle. Wade Burck. King Bros. Circus. Keith Killinger. Daniel Acosta. Christopher James. Plunketts. Herbie Weber. Los Latinos. Harry Ross, clown. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 11 | Online! Ad. Gee Gee Engesser, elephants. Photo. |
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| People | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 12 | Online! Gaylord Maynard. |
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| British Circus Season fo 1980 | Niblett, Jack | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 14, 16 | Online! British circuses. Gerry Cottle's Circus. Hassani Circus. Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World. Chipperfield circuses. Fosserfield's show, Tom Fossett. Robert Bros. Circus. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Austen Bros. Circus. Circus Hoffman, Peter Hoffman, Jeffrey. Pindrers' circus. Gandeys' circus. Weights' circus. David Smart's circus. Blackpool Tower Circus. |
| Fight Over Big Cats | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 16 | Online! Permit to keep exotic animals denied. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 16 | Online! Olympic International Circus. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 16 | Ad. Joey Jordan, juggler, photos. | |
| Rain In Texas? | Stoddard, Bob | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 18 | Online! Dallas mall parade. |
| News From Baraboo | Schultz, Wm. L. | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 18, 27 | Online! Circus World Museum information. |
| Magic For the 80's | Bias, Jackie | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 19 | Online! Magic for the '80s show. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 19 | Online! Death. Benjamin L. Moore (Dinky), clown. |
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| People | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 22 | Online! News. Wazzan Troupe. M & M Birds. Rev. David Hennessey, chaplain. Tex Maynard, Marcy. Martin Reeves (Lancelot Goodperson), clown. Pete Luvas, elephant Kenya. Carol Hill, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 22, 23 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Book Worm | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 23 | Online! Magic books, magicians. |
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| People | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 24 | Online! News. Shappi, balance. Hal Haviland, dog, pony. Sikorskys, jugglers. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| Hubler Circus Dates | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 26 | Online! Hubler Circus acts. Welde's leopards; Billy King, animals; Karinas, trampoline; Leo Coffey; Chadwick Chase; Chris King, elephant Queenie; Burketts, perch; Wayne Liikala; Jorge Barreda, lions; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze; Joselito, wire; Valencias, flyers; Gutis Family; Charlies; Gracie Hanneford's dogs. |
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| People | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 26 | Online! News. Ted Zacchini, cannon act, dark ride builder. |
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| Mailbag | Alberti, John | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 28 | Online! Busch Roland Circus information. Arturo Segura. Rosettis, leapers; Saratogas, plate spon; Sascha Houcke, animals; Duo Veress, trapeze; Segura Family, trampoline; Ruppert Bemmerl, tigers; Mario Jarez, flying act; Luczyna Bruning, bears; Codrellis, clowns; Mecky Bemmel, Ruppert, teeterboard; Bogi's acrobatics; Golgojews, riders. Ludwig Lehner, ringmaster. |
| In Memoriam | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 28 | Online! Deaths. Eleanor Crafts, widow of owner Orville N. Crafts. Bob Perry, motordrome rider. |
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| Fall Fun Festival | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 30 | Online! CFA event. |
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| Shows Merge | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 32 | Online! Shows merger, Circus Berlin and Borger Bros. Circus. Now Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin. Norman J. Borger, Elton Berlin, owners. Information, acts. |
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| Clyde Bros.-Carden-Johnson | Babcock, Allen | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 34 | Online! Clyde Bros. Carden-Johnson Circus ifnromation. Acts: Joe Via, lion; Kathy English, trapeze; Mark Pilger, trapeze; Anne Pike, rings; Cuccillo, trampoline; Bobby Gibbs, dogs; Ed Steeples, bears; M. Rizi, ponies; T. Navarro, ponies; Cavanaughs, cradle; Tino Zoppe; Rollying Dars, David Connors; Olinka Zoppe, wire; others with only first name. Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Mike Pike, performance dir.; Paul Jackolina, band leader; Carol Sanchez, vocal. |
| People | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 34 | Online! Bob Emerico, clown. |
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| Old Time Vaudeville | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 36 | Online! Sid Kellner's Old Time Vaudeville show. |
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| (Photograph) | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 36 | Online! Photo: Liberty horses, no information. |
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| Africa Turns Its Guns Against Its Animals | 9 | 50 | 1980 | Dec | 15 | 37-39 | African animals. | |
| (Photograph) | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 1 | Online! Photo: Harry Thomas, tigers. |
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| Mailbag | Larabee, Lucky | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 2 | Online! Lucky Larabee news. |
| Mailbag | Popcorn, Etcetera | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 2 | Online! Magic Holiday Fantasy show. |
| Oriental Temple Shrine Circus | Galloway, Bill | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 2 | Online! Oriental Temple Shrine Circus, George Hubler, producer. Acts: Gutis; Lydia Burkett, trapeze; Gracie Hanneford, dogs; Karnias (Karin and Happy Davis), trampoline; Charlies (Gutis), balance; Chadwicke Chase (Karin and Happy Davis), comedy; Connie Welde, leopards; Burketts (Alfonson, Lydia), cradle. Fred Kitchen, chordovox. Wayne Liikala, Bubba Hastings Jr., clowns. |
| Show Dates | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Atayde. Other shows. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 4 | Online! Lubormir Bozjilov, teeterboard. |
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| Billy Barton | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 6, 38, 40, 42 | Online! News, gossip. John Cuneo. Circus Odyssey. Jorge Barreda, Lilli-Ana, Gutis, Flying Lar-Rays, Rex Young, Sandy Young, Satani, Mr. Sensation, Jackie Althoff, Erik Adams Jr., Joselito. Keith Killinger. Tim Loyal, Lucy Loyal. Senor Rai, ringmaster. Jeannine Hall. Carmen Hall. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. Yakim Krause, Betty (Ronritas). Flying Lar-Rays. Others. |
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| Report | Goetschi, Debbie | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 8, 10 | Online! Showtime Follies information, acts. Hans Ruwill (Ruwills). Circus Hall of Fame, Sarasota. Bobby Moore, Jeanne, dogs. Reggie Robinson, Celine. Clara Bertini Family. Tino Zoppe, Olga. Erik Adams, Bobbi. Hernandez Troupe. Pietro Canestrelli Family. Billy Gunga Family. Wes Oler, Florine. |
| (Advertisement) | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 8 | Online! Ad. Harold Voise, for sale, everything needed for a one ring circus. |
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| Hotline | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 10 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
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| Acts | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 10 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. Fackellis, jugglers; Bob Rosetti, rope spinner; Ferronis, rola bola; Drouguettes, jugglers; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Barrett Felker, juggler. |
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| Magic Holiday Fantasy | Corbin, Bob Smiley | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 12 | Online! Magic Holiday Fantasy show. |
| Florida Visit | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 14 | Online! Father Schoenig, circus priest, Florida visit. |
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| Show Changes Location | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 14 | Online! King Bros. Circus information. |
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| Carden Johnson Circus | Friday, Jon | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 16 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus. Acts: Lawrence Grant, lions; Mark Pliger, aerial; Cavanaughs, aerial; Cuccillo, trampoline; Dino Medro, equilibrist; Gainer's llamas; Navarros, balance; Flying Carrolls; Rolling Dars, David Connoers, unicycles; Kathy English, aerial; Dave Colvert, rola bola; Larry Joyner, elephants; others. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 16 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 16 | Online! Death. Claude W. Webb, owner, Russell Bros. Circus. |
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| New Book | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 18 | Online! Book review, "The Real Ringmaster," by Austin Miles, Grace Davis. |
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| People | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 18 | Online! Don Anderson, Jo-Ann. |
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| Miscellaneous | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 18 | Online! Cotton candy venders. |
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| (Advertisement) | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 22, 23 | Ad. Ron Holiday, Joy, animal acts, photos. | |
| People | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 26, 27 | Online! News. Bob Emerico, magic; Bobby Po, clown; Ken Card, ventriloquist. Frank Dean. Don Heaston, band leader. Doug Ashton, clown. Jack Cook, Patti, comedy car. Chester Cable. Scott Land, stilts. Lee Henneberry Family. Irv Romig. Pat Bissonette, clown. Vince Carmen, magic. Rietta Wallenda. John MacKay, clown. Tim Piccard, clown. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 26, 27 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, tirger trainer. |
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| Weddings | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 27 | Online! Patricia Riley, Danny Craig, wedding. Ellian Rosaire, Patarick Crampton, wedding. |
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| Baptism | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 27 | Online! Gary Maximena, Terre, their baby baptized. Jimmy Joe Steenbergen. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 28 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 28 | Online! Model builders. |
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| People | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 30 | Online! News. Jeff McBride, magic. Machael Roy Baldridge, juggler. Jackie Althoff bears, chimps. George Dart, half-man, half-woman. Joey Jordan, juggler. Others. |
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| Venice Arena Called Unsafe | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 32 | Online! RBBB has to cancel at arena, Venice, FL. |
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| From Southern California | Burnes, Chuck | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 32 | Online! Gaylord Maynard. |
| News From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie J. | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 34 | Online! "Menage Club Weekly" publication, Cole Bros. Circus. Dorothy Herbert. |
| Tiger Treated | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 36 | Online! Tommy Hanneford's tiger. |
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| Banner Year For Horse Act | Morris, Philip | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 36 | Online! Gaylord Maynard. |
| Review | Barberg, Kevin | 9 | 51-52 | 1980 | Dec | 22 | 42 | Online! Book review, "Past Murder Imperfect," by Billy Barton. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 1 | Online! Photos: Klementis, bicycles. |
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| People | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 2 | Online! Aurela Nock. |
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| Carden Johnson Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 2 | Online! Carden-Johnson Circus. Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Paul Jackalone, music; Carol Sanchez, vocal; Bob Top, skater; Joe Via, lions; Mark Pilger, trapeze; Kathy English, rings; Anne Pike, rings; Cuccillo, trampoline; Bobby Gibbs; dogs; Eddie Steeples, bears; Dino Medro, balance; Olga Navarro, trapeze; Anna Jems, trapeze; Szmanski's chimps; Olinka, aerial; Edna Top, web; Mark Pilger, cloud; David Connors, Sissy, jugglers; Toto Navarro, ladder; Carol Scanez, vocal; Cavanaugh, cradle (Jimmy English, Joe, Kathy); Tino Wallenda Zoppe; Marki Steeples, birds; Dars (Mark Pilger, David Connors, Royce Top), unicycles. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 4 | Online! Routes: RBBB red. Other shows. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 4 | Online! Death. Dr. L. F. N. Walsh, zoo veterinarian. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 4 | Online! Elephant Shirley, death. |
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| Show Will Go On | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 5 | Online! RBBB, Venice, FL, arena fire violations. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 6, 27 | Online! News, gossip. Gracie McIntosh. Jimmy Douglas. Clowns: Bobby Davis, Buck Nolan, Middy Streeter, Rick Legg. Mike Naughton. Verne Woerner. Tommy Hanneford show. Senor Rai. Bucky Steele. Barbara Tata. Fearless Bauers. Kenneth Feld. Wainwrights. Vidbells, Cyclonians, Roger DuBois, Janet Burger, Frank Burger. Charley Van Buskirk, ringmaster. Jimmie Cole. Charlie Schlarbaum, band. Langs, Billy Martin, Dorian Blake. Teddy Stewart, Lisa. Mark Karoly, rider. Hanneford riders. Keith Killinger. Gaylord Maynard. Ed Migley. |
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| Winners | Conley, James A. | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 8 | Online! Winners, Monte Carlo Circus. Troupe Parvanovi, teeterboard. Flying Jimenez. Dick Franco, juggler. Fornasaris, trampoline. Pueyrredon, perch. Mary Chipperfield, horses, ponies. Perris, foot jugglers. Duo Veress, cradle. Luc & Bela, chimps. Duo Kristo, cradle. Joseph Gartner, elephant act. |
| Show Barnum | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 10 | Online! Broadway play, "Barnum." |
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| Two Show Report | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 10 | Online! Great Ron Morris Circus, Roberts Bros. Circus information. Carla Wallenda; Robert Earl, Doris, owners. King Bros. Circus information. Scott's dogs; Senor Ray, web; Mike Rice, animals. |
| Some Quick Show Notes | House, Albert F. | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 12 | Online! RBBB blue unit information. Manuel Ruffin. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 12 | Online! Circus exhibit, museum, Oneonata, NY. |
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| Some News Notes | Desjardins, Jean-Jacques | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 14 | Online! Pierre Jean, ringmaster. Guilda Revue show. Le Super Cirque d'Amerique. Marco Trigiano, music dir. |
| Christmas Show | Swaney, Bob | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 14 | Online! Big John Strong show. Countess Von Albert, dogs; Rianos Duo, wire; Sugar & Spice (Ron Pace, Chris Kennington), cradle; Mario Alberti, balance; Perrys, jugglers; Rosa-Maria Douglass, clown; Phil Kavanaugh, clown. Bill Schreiber, manager; Red Johnson, superintendent; Bill Burger, office; Chris Kennington, office. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Paul Balodys, circus performer. Col. Harland Sanders, (Kentucky Fried Chicken). |
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| News From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie J. | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 18 | Online! Gary Davison, front door; Eleanore Davison, calliope player. Bob Noell, Mae, primate farm. Others. |
| People | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 20 | Online! News. Elek Sebestyen, Ruth. Clyde St. Leon, Lila. Ruwills. Joey Jordan, juggler. Francois Szony, adagio. Tony Echeverria. Ron Holiday, Joy. Tom Piccard, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 20, 21 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Review | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 21 | Online! Book review, "The Book of Clowns," by George Speaight. |
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| New York Office Opened | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 22 | Online! Sikorskys, jugglers, etc., TAL World-Wide Productions. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 22 | Online! Mae West, George Raft. |
| Christmas Show | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 24 | Online! Christmas show, Diablo, CA. |
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| RBBB Blue Unit Stock | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 24 | Online! RBBB blue unit, stock carried on the show. |
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| Evening of Comedy and Magic | Herman, Frank | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 26 | Online! TV show, magic. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 27, 28 | Online! LaLonde's show, Ice Classics. Shows at Tijuana. |
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| Acts | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 28 | Online! Novelty acts booked. |
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| People | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 29 | Online! Bones Craig, elephants. Kelmentis, bicycles. |
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| Circus of the Stars | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 29 | Online! TV show, Circus of the Stars. |
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| News From Gibsonton | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 31 | Online! Billy Rogers. Bill Morris, Cindy, elephant Jewel. Jim Parker. |
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| Special Features | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 31 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information. Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Nadji Romaniuk, hula hoop. |
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| People | 10 | 1 | 1981 | Jan | 5 | 31 | Online! Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 1 | Online! Photo: Tom Wilds, menagerie, petting zoo, etc. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; RBBB red. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 6 | Online! News, gossip. Gene Randow. Joe Sherman, Pietro Canestrelli Troupe, Billy Gunga Family. Lucy Toth, office; Lacey Toth, concessions. John MacKay, clown. Coronas. Henry Brunk. Ian Craik. Performers in South America, problems. Rietta Wallenda. Bill Golden, tigers. Struppi Hanneford. Others. |
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| Mattel Report | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 8 | Online! Mattel stockholder report. RBBB. Circus World, Orlando. |
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| Shrine Date Announced | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 10 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus, Acca Shrine circus, information. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 10 | Online! Mary Adams, clown alley member. Henry Brunk, advance, management, also tent show operator. |
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| Two Christmas Shows | Scheiman, Kaye | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 12 | Online! Holloway Xmas Party: Big John Strong, ringmaster; Lee Maloney, organ; Tom McGhee, drums; Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglas, clowns; Countess Van Albert, dogs; Riano Duo, wire; Ron Pace, Chris Kennington, cradle; Mario Von Albert, balance; Ron Perry, juggler. Gudrun Strong, manager; William Schrieber, general mgr.; Chris Kennington, office; Bill Burger, office; Red Johnson, supt. Delphi Xmas Party: Bill King, ringmaster; Davide Zoppe, producer; Kursawes, rola bola; Kursawes, bikes; Zoppe's monkeys. |
| 14th Int'l Championship of Magic | Herman, Frank | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 14 | Online! Magic show, TV. |
| People | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 16, 17 | Online! News. James Decker. Clark McDermott, dogs; Bob Emerico, clown. Ray Berwick, animal trainer. James M. Cole. Tim Bickmore. Welde's bears. Frank Dean. Jim Ridenour, clown. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Bob Emerico, magic show. Richard Perales. Ron Piddington. Montie Montana Jr., Buffalo Bill Wild West show. Dave Lewis, clown. Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, knife act. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 17 | Online! Death. Sealo, seal boy, sideshow. |
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| RBBB Clown Notes | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 17 | Online! RBBB clowns: Lou Jacobs, Bobby Kaye, Frosty Little, Peggy Williams, Chuck Sidlow, Tom Parrish. |
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| In Sears Commercial | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 17 | Online! Ken Sherburne, juggler; Mike Monroe, stilts; Joyce Vidbel, elephant, Thaddeus Grabowski, Ginger, clowns. |
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| Parovirus | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 18 | Online! Parovirus, dogs. |
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| Article Abstract: Parovirus Vaccines | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 18 | Online! Parovirus, dogs. |
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| Christmas Show Program | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 19 | Online! Christmas variety show, Betty Wendany, producer. |
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| People | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 19 | Online! News. Carlos Twins. Jackie Althoff, bears. Los Gauchos. |
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| Jugglers | Johnson, Richard | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 19 | Online! Jugglers: Dick Franco, Michael Chirrick, Eva Vida. |
| Lion Kills Boy, Injures Mother | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 29 | Online! Lev Berberov menagerie, lion kills Berberov's son. Russia. |
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| Lippizan Stallions to Visit U.S. | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 29 | Online! Lipizzan Stallions. |
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| Christmas Party Show | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 29 | Online! High school Christmas show. Billy Grant, MC; Ken Carter, ventriloquist; Mesha T. Clown; Bob Emerico, magic. |
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| Special Parovirus Report | 10 | 2 | 1981 | Jan | 12 | 29 | Online! Parovirus, dogs. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 1 | Online! Photo: Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| People | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 2 | Online! News. Schaller Bros., trampoline. Ward Hall, C. H. Christ, sideshow. Larry Pisoni, Pickle Family Circus. Joey Jordan, juggler. Jerry Goodspeed, vent; Bob Maloney, mime; Tim Jordan, clown, juggler; Peter Hoff, clown, juggler. |
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| Southern Oregon Holiday Review | Wilds, Tom | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 2 | Online! Holiday Variety Revue show information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; RBBB blue. Other shows. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 4 | Online! List of shows playing San Francisco, Oakland area, 1980. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 6, 8, 10 | Online! News, gossip. Great American Circus, Allan Hill. Ted Hill. Chuck Marine, death. Jimmy Douglass. Klementis. Erik Adams Jr. Bill Biggerstaff, Jan. Wazzan Troupe. Mike Beard, Flying Michaels. Jeanette Rix. Jim Royal, Beverly. Phil Chandler. Harriet Wagner. Bubba Hastings Jr. Wilson Girls, Donna, Joanne, Trudy. Kate Hanneford. Jon Friday, ringmaster. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Larry Joyner, elephant trainer. Harry Thomas, Rowena. Others. |
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| U.S. Wild Animal Trainers Assoc. | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 10 | Online! Dave Sabo, chimp trainer. U.S.A. Wild Animal Trainers Association information. Importing wild animals. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 12 | Online! Magic shows, magicians news, books. |
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| People | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 14, 15 | Online! News. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. Holveck, magic. David K. Bonnell, Flying Lanes. Dina & Anita, wire; Yana, aerial. Chester Cable, Wini McKay. Chris Milelr, Flying Millers. Merle Evans. Dennis Michael. Vickie Hendricks, Gary Baker. Roger Moore, marketing. Herb Miller, music dir. Murillo & Ulyisis, balance. Roger Prsytanski, clown. Evelyn Hans, dogs; Norbu; Canestrelli Family, trampoline; Victor Ponce, juggler. Peter Jackson. Ton Vera (Echeverria). Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman, trapeze. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 15 | Online! Showfolks Circus, Stebbing Royal European Circus, producer. |
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| Ringmaster Takes a Rest | Moses, Charles | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 16 | Online! Harold Ronk, career information. |
| Mailbag | Jenkins, Harry | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 18 | Online! Correction for Albert F. House "Some Quick Show Notes," RBBB Blue Unit train. |
| Free Grandstand Show | Sturgis, Peter | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 18 | Online! Acts at free grandstand shows. |
| Hospitalized Performer Moved | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 18 | Online! Lubomir Bozjilov, injured on RBBB red. |
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| Elephant Put to Sleep | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 18 | Online! Elephant May. |
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| Graduation Day | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 20 | Online! Circus Arts Center show, Hoboken, NJ. |
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| New Arrival | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 20 | Online! Raymond Valentine, Diane, Flying Valentines. |
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| New Year's Eve Party | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 20 | Online! Acts, Shrine Club of Sarasota, William Kay, producer. Cucciolo, trampoline; Drougetts, jugglers; Debbie Kelley, trapeze; Arguillars, teeterboard; Bertinis, cycles; Harry Dubsky, MC. Gunnar Amandis, talent; Keith Killinger, music. |
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| Donniker Dirt | Parker, Jim | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 25, 26 | Online! Wally Naghtin, Renee Turcios, bears. Jerry Lipko, Koizumi African Lion Safari, Inc. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. winter quarters. Mike LaTorre, Sally, elephant Stoney. Hines Rucker, announcer. Joe Eddy, magic. RBBB dress rehearsal. Don Foote, wardrobe. Richard Mann, clown. List of RBBB Red Unit acts. Others. |
| Embezzlemet Charged | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 26 | Online! Football game promoter. |
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| Judge Returns Infant to Parents | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 26 | Online! Child returned to snake owning parents. |
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| Dog Pack Kills Animals | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 26 | Online! Zoo animals killed by dogs. |
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| Bear Hunt OK'd | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 26 | Online! Pennsylvania black bear hunt. |
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| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 3 | 1981 | Jan | 19 | 1-4 | Magic books, etc. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 1 | Online! Photo: Claytons, whips, rope spinners. |
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| Promoter Pleads Guilty | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 2 | Online! Promoter for fake charitable organization. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 2 | Online! Bozo TV show to used taped acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 2 | Online! Bal-Mar Productions show. Circus Tivoli. NY Broadway shows' concessions. Animal paintings. Elvin Bale, Jeanette Williams, café. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 6 | Online! Dr. Kay Magic Spectacular show. |
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| Feds Check Dog Acts | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 6 | Online! Performing dog acts, inspections, Federal Animal and Humane Society officials. |
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| Parade In Chicago | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 8, 10 | Online! Circus parade, Memorial Day, Chicago, details. |
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| Something Special | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 10 | Online! Selling tiger dung, China. |
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| Elephant's Leg Is Mending | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 12 | Online! Elephant, Mendavu, zoo. |
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| Acts | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 12 | Online! Circus Odyssey route. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 12 | Online! Circus World Park, Florida. Peter Hoff, clown. |
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| People | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 14 | Online! News. Doug Ashton, Sally. Harry Chipman, advance. Tim Holst, Linda. R. D. Kohlrieser, animal acts. Mike Kohlrieser, juggler. Mike Pike, band leader. Jackie Althoff, bears. Richard Mann, clown. Lee Stevens (Stevens Duo). Others. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 14, 15 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| New Show For '81 | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 14B | Online! Expo 81 show information, illusions. |
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| Animals Have Rights, Too | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 15, 16 | Online! Animal rights. |
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| People | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 18 | Online! News. Jim Raab, Ron Bacon, Alan A. Meredith. Plunkett Family. Others. |
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| New Show Planned | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 18 | Online! New magic illusion show, Joseph & Kimberly's Wonders of Magic. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 18 | Online! Hoot Gibson book. King Charles Troupe. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 20 | Online! Magic books. |
| Wedding Anniversary | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 21 | Online! Bumpsy Anthony, clown. |
| Windjammers' Convention | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 21 | Online! Windjammers Unlimited convention information. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 4 | 1981 | Jan | 26 | 21 | Online! Comment on book "A History of the Circus." |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 1 | Online! Photo: Diamond Jim Parker, clown. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 2 | Online! RBBB Red Unit Circus information. Pepe Trestle, Heidi, Arturos. Great Sebastian, bullet catch. |
| Wedding | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 2 | Online! Linda Kimes, David Penny, marriage. |
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| New Arrival | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 2 | Online! Felipe Vasquez, Julianna. |
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| People | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 2 | Online! News. Albulet Bros., wire. Pedro Morales, foot juggler. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Cole All Star TV; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 5 | Ad. Bonnie & Clyde, comedy, Billy Earl, photos. | |
| Cracker Jack Prizes Real Prizes | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 6, 28 | Online! Cracker Jack prizes, history, collectors. |
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| Circus World Park | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 8, 26 | Online! Circus World Park, Florida, information. |
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| Three High | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 10, 24 | Online! Pickle Family Circus new show, Three High, information. Geoff Hoyle, Bill Irwin, Larry Pisoni, Richard Seyd. |
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| Appointee Skips Rodeo | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 12 | Online! Malcom Baldridge. |
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| Giant Pandas Die of Starvation | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 12 | Online! Giant pandas, China. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 15 | Online! Photo: RBBB personnel, year unknown. |
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| People | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 18 | Online! News. Henneberry Family. Buck Nolan, clown. Steve Baker, Gary Ray, clowns. Gary Holveck, magic; Bob Owens, clown; Bob Seaton, escape. Bill Birchfield, magic. Mario Manzini, Dina. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 18 | Online! Death. Bradley Garland, billposter, 24 hour, concessions. |
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| Washington Tubbs II (cartoon) | Crane | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 18, 19 | Online! Cartoon: circus workman. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 19 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Anchorage, AK, 1954-1980. |
| Mini-Circus | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 19 | Online! Mini-Circus, Florida, Johnnie Marshall, producer. Dave Upton, lion; Mike Rice, animals; Jim Hand Jr., clown; Tom Hand, clown. |
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| Magic Revue | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 19 | Online! LaPalme Magic Revue. |
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| News From Mexico | Baker & Ray | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 20 | Online! Circo Atayde information. Roger Zoppe riders. |
| Weather Outlook | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 22 | Online! Weather for February. |
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| People | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 22 | Online! Chang Reynolds. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 22 | Online! Gorilla, Massa. Wenatchee Youth Circus. |
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| Book | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 24 | Online! Book "Buffalo Bill," by Nellie Snyder Yost. |
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| Rights For Animals | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 29-31 | Animal rights. | |
| When the Circus Comes to Town | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 31 | Online! TV movie, "When the Circus Comes to Town." |
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| People | 10 | 5 | 1981 | Feb | 2 | 31 | Online! D. R. Miller, Tom O. Inabinette. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 1 | Online! Photo: Josip Marcan's mixed animal act. |
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| Ringling-Barnum Red Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 2 | Online! RBBB Red Unit acts. |
| Hotline | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 2 | Online! Raul Palomares, elephant handler, shot and killed by Paul Fisher, concessions. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Hamid-Morton; M & M; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 6, 26 | Online! Magicians, magic books. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 8, 24 | Online! News. Don Philips. Bobby Greene, calliope player. Bill Morris, Cindy. Dick Lunsford, Red Lunsford, Royson Bros. Circus. Larry Sellon, office. Susan Watkinson, clown. Stephans Family, Yvonne, LeAnn. Erik Adams Jr. Kenneth Dodd, clown. Others. |
| Bye-Bye Brazil | Scott, Nancy | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 9, 26 | Online! Movie, "Bye Bye Brazil." |
| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 10 | Online! Ringling Museum information. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 10 | Online! Circuses, Cleveland, OH, 1925. |
| Poodle Is a Tricky One | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 12 | Online! Andre, the magic poodle. Ken Madsen, Roy, magic. |
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| Introducing | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 13 | Online! David Rawls, Carol, concessions, baby boy. |
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| People | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 13 | Online! News. Joe White, magic, sideshow. Phil Chandler, magic. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Henneberrys. Grimaldis, dogs. |
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| Florida State Fair Circus | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 14 | Online! Florida State Fair circus, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Acts: Plunkett Troupe, trampoline; Benny Williams, elephant Anna May; Dolly Sisters; Welde's bears; Christopher James, wire; Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard; Flying Vasquez. Clowns: Dime Wilson, Connie Wilson, Danny Chapman, Hap Phelps. Bill Boran, ringmaster. |
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| Visitors From Europe | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 14 | Online! Elfi Althoff, owner; Audi Leonard, general manager. |
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| Bear Truth Strikes | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 14 | Online! Filming China's giant panda bears. |
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| People | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 16 | Online! News. Clark McDermott, dogs. Make Lauber, concessions. Bob Stoddard. Frank Cain, clown. Philip Anthony, paint horse revue. Tavanna Luvas. Others. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 16, 17 | Online! Cartoon: mammoths, elephant. |
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| Show Sets Opening Date | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 17 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Jerry Collins. Tim Stinson, John Pugh, producers. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 18 | Online! Death. Ray Scheetz, circus man, magician. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 18 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus. RBBB Red Unit. |
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| West Coast Combine Formed | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 20 | Online! Circus owners form a "West Coast Combine" to get acts to come to CA. Bentley Bros.; Europorama; Circus Safari; Kaye Continental. Tommy Bentley. |
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| People | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 21 | Online! News. Mike Pike. Faye Alexander. Francis Brunn, juggler. Guzman & Monique, motorcycle. Joey Jordan, juggler; Dick Gustafson, magic; Earl Michaels, cown; Gracie Hanneford, dogs. Vicki Hendricks, Gary Baker, casting act, balance. Pat Willhoite, clown. |
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| Some Ice Show News | Kubik, Jarda | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 22, 23 | Online! NY City ice show information. |
| Elephant Stolen | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 23 | Online! Copenhagen, Denmark, zoo elephant stolen. |
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| People | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 27 | Online! Rosa Rosaland, rider. Bucky Steele. |
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| Show to Be Recreated | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 27 | Online! Revival of Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, Oklahoma Tourism Dept. |
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| Peter Goes to the Circus | Merz, Charles | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 28-31 | Fictional article, Collier's reprint. |
| Special | 10 | 6 | 1981 | Feb | 9 | 31 | Online! Triple Twisting Double Layout Somersault trapeze act: Tom Robin Edleston (Flying Robins) to catcher John Zimmerman. Laura Rappa, Linda Stammen, flyers. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 1 | Online! Photo: Ken Griffin, Roberta. |
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| Council Invests in Circus | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 2 | Online! Circus Tivoli information. J. Sergei Sawchyn. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 3 | Ad. Bruce Anderson, photos. | |
| Show Dates | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic. |
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| Note | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 4 | Online! RBBB personnel photo, Feb. 2, 1980 issue, p. 15, was taken at New Haven, CT, June 13, 1934. |
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| British Winter Circuses | Niblett, Jack | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 6, 23 | Online! David Smart's Super Circus, information, acts. Belle Vue Circus Manchester, information, acts. Sally Chipperfield circus, information, acts. Chipperfield Circus, information. Mary Chipperfield's Circus, acts. Hoffmans circus, acts. Philip Gandey's circus, acts. Kevin Hall Circus, acts. |
| Circus Sues Over Tax Bill | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 8, 21 | Online! RBBB tax lawsuit. |
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| Wagons Roll to Florida | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 9 | Online! Wagons to Circus World Park, Florida. Hagenbeck Wallace no. 88; Hagenbeck Wallace no. 54. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 9 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. Circus Marantha, Tino Wallenda Zoppe. |
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| Animal Owner to Fight Officials | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 10, 19 | Online! Dr. Robert Hawkins menagerie, wild animal farm. |
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| Lion Cub Causes Uproar | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 11, 18 | Restaurant owner's lion. | |
| People | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 12 | Online! Murillo & Ulysses, balance. John Davidson Show. |
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| My Father, The Circus King | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 13-16 | Viewer's guide, TV show, daily life in the circus, focuses on Gunther Gebel-Williams. Photos. | |
| People | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 17 | Online! News. Mike Davis, juggler. Danny Daniels, organ, juggler. Ralph Helfer, animal trainer. Toby Circus Ballantine, clown. Janet Ballantine, wardrobe. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 18 | Online! Photo: Coco's musican comix, clowns. Michael Coco. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 19 | Online! Funs-A-Poppin Circus. |
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| Former Counselor Now a Clown | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 20 | Online! Mike McCarthy, clown. |
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| Letter to the Editor | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 22 | Online! Letter to Circus Vargas personnel from McAllen Good Samaritan Center. |
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| People | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 23 | Online! Jay Cochrane, sky walk. |
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| Be for It, or Don't Be with It | May, Earl Chapin | 10 | 7 | 1981 | Feb | 16 | 24-27 | Circus article reprinted from Collier's, 1924. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 1 | Online! Photo: Deon Aumaier, Beverly Hogan Aumaier, clowns. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 2 | Online! News. Eugene Nock family, Nerveless Nocks. Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus. |
| In Memoriam | Pitchford, Eunice | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 2, 30 | Online! Charles Pitchford, fan. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Garden Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| (Illustration) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 4 | Online! Illustration: Ray Dirgo drawing, two bucket bath. |
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| Kazim Temple Shrine Circus | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 6 | Online! Kazim Temple Shrine Circus, Garden Bros. Circus, producer. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Winn Bros., wire; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Volvos, ladder; Flying Ramos; Wazzan Troupe; Ramolas; Davide Zoppe's monkeys; Heidi Herriott, aerial; Laddies, balance; Mr. Esquire, Mr. Esquire Jr., balance; Roman Schmitt, Jean, elephants; Astros, motorcycle. Ian Garden, ringmaster; Mrs. Mickey Garden, vocal. |
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| Mob Attacks Man | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 6 | Online! Carnival men, shooting affray. |
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| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 6 | Online! Steve Baker, Gary Ray, Baker & Ray Productions, show. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 7 | Online! Photo: Herb Miller, music dir. |
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| Stebbing Royal European Circus | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 7 | Online! Stebbing Royal European Circus. Acts: John Stebbing, cats; Bakers, table; Carol Stebbing, trapeze; John Herriott, stallion; Robert Stebbin, elephants; Irene Fossett. Staff: Lilly Stebbing, front door; John Herriott, ringmaster; Mike Pike, musician; Giles Austing (Red Floyd), musician. |
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| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 7 | Online! Stephani Chapman. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 8, 9 | Online! Ad. Zamudio Bros., Great Zamudo, Miss Lucy, photos. |
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| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 10, 23 | Online! Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Online! News. Mke Davis, juggler. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Billy Barton. Vince Dillman, aerial. Brian LaPalme. Fay Alexander. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Abe Goldstein, clown. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Online! Death. Joseph Antalek, circus performer. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Online! Cartoon: lion, lion trainer. |
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| Circus Vargas | Kelly, Jim | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 14 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Wade Burck, tigers. Cimon's chimps. Flying Espanas. Rex Williams, elephants. |
| Many Killed in Circus Fire | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 15 | Online! Circus fire, Bagalore, India. |
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| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 15 | Online! Harry Jenkins, organist. |
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| Jordan Marsh Circus | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 18 | Online! Jordan Marsh Center Ring Circus, acts. Jerry Fields, ringmaster. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 18 | Online! Tuco Troupe, high wire, parade float winner. |
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| Free Concession Forum Set | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 18 | Online! Pittsburgh area concession operators forum. |
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| Band Concert | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Online! Rhode Island music concert, plays circus music. |
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| New England Mini Circus | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Online! New England Mini Circus information, acts, Roger DuBois, producer. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Online! Death. Gene Hecker (Hippo), 24 hour man in 1980. |
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| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Online! News. Frank Dean. King Arthur, wire. Zuniga Family, rola bola, jugglers. Dave Lewis, clown. Johnny Zoppe Sr. |
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| Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 21 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit, acts. |
| Halls of Fame | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 22, 24 | Online! Mel Hall, unicyclist, his career, act, family. Irving Hall, Carmen Hall Jeanine Hall. |
| Park Agrees to Settlement | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 24 | Online! Amusement park rides. |
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| Circus Arts Center | Mara, Frank | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 25 | Online! Circus Arts Center, Hoboken, NJ, information. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 26 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 26 | Online! Manzini's Magic-Thrill Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 27 | Online! Deaths. Raymond Behee, Aerial Behees. Judy Coyle, great grand-daughter of Blanch Reed, rider. |
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| Fire Victims Trampled | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 27 | Online! Circus fire, Bagalore, India. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 28 | Online! Ice Follies, 1942, 1938. |
| People | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 28 | Online! News. Altoff's bears. Manzini. Austin Miles, ringmaster. |
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| Elephant Protective Program | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 29 | Online! World Wildlife Fund, protection of African elephants. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 8 | 1981 | Feb | 23 | 31 | Online! Photo: RBBB at Madison Square Garden, 1931. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 1 | Online! Photo: Rolling Diamonds. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | Jones, Alton L. | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 2 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus information. Clement Toca, band leader. Garry Thomas, tigers. Cradle: Roberts Duo, Gemini Duo, Braun Duo. Jugglers: Kolmedys, Sampion, Torinos Brothers. Patty Baron, horses. Kardelis, hair hang. Wire: Ricardo Troupe, Alain, Eugens & Aurekis. Horvath's chimps. Olmedas, horses. Gaspary, tables. Dialka Sisters, globes. Les Blocks, wire. Flying Volantes. Tarzan Zerbini, cats. Anriques. Anonios. Canestrellis. Nerveless Nocks. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Garden Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Cole All Star TV. Other shows. |
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| Sam T. Polack Circus | Payne, Sally | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 6, 8, 12 | Online! Sam T. Polack Circus information. Bruski family, bicycles. Flying Lunas. Trudy Strong. Harry Thomas, tiger. Tony Smaha. Johnny Zoppe Sr. Johnny Peers, concession. Tammy Ballantine, fall. Joe Sherman. List of people going to M & M Circus. List of acts, staff, on Sam T. Polack Circus. |
| Shrine Circus | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 13 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus information. Tarzan Zerbini, cats. Dialka Sisters. Flying Volantes. Nerveless Nocks. Les Blocks, wire. |
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| People | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 13 | Online! Mike Gorman. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Hans and Sigrid Ruwill, adagio, balance, photos. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 16 | Online! Magicians. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 17 | Online! Photo: Fleckles-Voorheis Circus, 1947. |
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| People | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 18 | Online! News. Jerry Layne, vent. Kevin Brooking (Simon Simplewitz). Emmett Kelly Museum, Sam Shade. Bob Yerkes, Oscar Miles. Donni Stambaugh, clown. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 18 | Online! Tammy Ballantine, trapeze, fall. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 18 | Online! Brooklyn Clown Club. Circus Tivoli. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 18 | Online! Cartoon: lion, lion trainer. |
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| Mailbag | House, Albert F. | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 19 | Online! Dickie Chipperfield, lions. Hanneford Circus. Paul Binder. |
| Mailbag | Dean, Frank | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 20 | Online! Montie Montana. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 20 | Online! Annie Oakley. |
| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 21 | Online! Tampa, FL mobile home park. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 21 | Online! Herbert L. Shellhammer (Bozo), clown, aka Zeka B. Lamont. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 21 | Online! Circus fire, Bagalore, India. |
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| Cincinnati News | Sandman, Don | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 22 | Online! Shows playing Cincinnati facilities have to use reserve seating plans. |
| Mailbag | Wilson, Ric | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 22 | Online! Bob-O, clown. |
| People | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 22 | Online! News. Mark Vozza, Shawna, parrot act. Mike Pike, band leader. Cristian Garcia, Circus World. Others. |
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| 1981 Plans Revealed | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 23 | Online! Charles Germaine's plans for shows. |
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| Tom Mix Special | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 23 | Online! Tom Mix collector items. |
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| News From Florida | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 24 | Online! Olympic International Circus information, Eddie Zacchini, producer. |
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| People | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 24 | Online! News. Roland Kaiser, concessions. Gene Lynch, tickes, concessions. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Millie Ward, wardrobe. George White, sideshow mgr. Joe Jordan, juggler. Mike Clark, Missy, tigers. Happytime Circus. Ron Holiday, Joy. Dave Lewis, clown Murry Fien, vendor. |
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| Show and Tell and Sell | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 25, 26, 27 | Online! Advice to performers, to sell themselves. |
| People | 10 | 9 | 1981 | Mar | 2 | 27 | Online! Ken Willer, Betty, juggler, balance. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mary Jr. Wengrzyn, "Froglady," contortion. |
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| Doug Henning's "World of Magic" | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 2 | Online! Doug Henning's World of Magic show information. |
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| People | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 2 | Online! News. George Hubler, concessions. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| (Illustration) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 4 | Online! Illustration: Ray Dirgo drawing, announcer. |
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| Diamond Jim Parker | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 6, 23 | Online! News. Abe Goldstein, clown. Zacchini Circus acts: Jimmy Estep, clown; Ben Williams, elephant Anna May; Corky Plunkett family; Christoper James, wire; Welde bears; Vasquez; Dolly Sisters; Hernandez, teeterboard; Danny Chapman, clown; Dime Wilson, Connie, clowns; Bill Borna, ringmaster. Walter Hall, sword swallower. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Dick Lunsford, Laural. RBBB blue unit dress rehearsal. Elvin Bale, Bonnie. Charley Baumann, tigers. Axel Gautier, elephants. Johnny Zoppe Jr., Betty. |
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| Royal Hanneford Circus | House, Al | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 8 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information, list of acts. Tommy Hanneford, Struppi, producers. Senor Rai, costumes. Kay Parker Duo, music. |
| Promoter Sues Star | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 10 | Online! Johnny Paycheck, western performer, lawsuit. |
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| Promoter/Jaycees In Trouble | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 10 | Online! Jaycees, magic show, solicitation of charitable funds. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 10 | Online! Tai Chan, employee, Ice Follies, shot. |
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| Sarasota Show | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 10 | Online! Acts at Hyatt House, Sarasota. |
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| Horse Show Coming | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 10 | Online! Lipizzan Stallions. |
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| People | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 12 | Online! News. Lawrence Kelly, ringmaster. Harry Herrmann, Linda, Lippizans. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglass. Wazzan Troupe. Jacki Althoff, bears, chimps. Plunketts, trampoline. Christopher James, wire. Rolling Diamonds, Diana. Flying Gaonas. Jack Tavlin, owner, Cole Bros. Tarra, elephant. Dick Williams, clown. Musicians: Archie Chan, Tai Chan. Others. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 12 | Online! Cartoon: Tiger and horse. |
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| Why Not Send Him a Card Today? | House, Al | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 13 | Online! Ernie Schlee Millette. |
| Two Charged in Circus Fire | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 13 | Online! Circus fire, Bagalore, India. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 13 | Online! Ad. Williams Bros. Circus not going out this season. Carl F. Conley. |
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| Chimps Go After a Snack | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 16 | Online! Chimps on the loose. |
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| People | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 16 | Online! News. Lou Ann Jacobs. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Austin Miles, ringmaster. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 16 | Online! Cartoon: merry-go-round horses, horse buyer. |
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| Concession Seminar | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 16 | Online! Free forum for concessionaires. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 16 | Online! Circuses at Cleveland, OH, 1928. |
| Toby Tyler's One Hundreth | Jules, Nels | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 20 | Online! Book, "Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks With the Circus," by James Otis Kaler. Kaler's other books. |
| Holiday Hippodrome Stage Circus | Rogers, Ed | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 22 | Online! Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome stage show information. List of acts. |
| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 24 | Online! Harold Barnes, Walt Davis, tent company, formerly with Beers-Barnes Circus. Eddie Zacchini Circus information. Circus Hall of Fame contents. |
| People | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 24 | Online! Sean Morey, magic. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 26 | Online! Ringling School of Art's library. Greater Tampa Showmen's Assoc. |
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| People | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 26 | Online! Berosini organutans. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 10 | 1981 | Mar | 9 | 27 | Online! Photo: 101 Ranch Real Wild West, Brooklyn, NY, 1929. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 1 | Online! Photo: Kneisleys, aerial. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 2 | Online! Death. Don A. Koehler, tallest man. |
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| Famous Bud Team | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 2 | Online! Budweiser Clydesdale horses. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 2 | Online! News. Mari-Jo Couls. Clark McDermott. John Palmstrom, juggler. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 4 | Online! Routes: Aut Mori Grotto; Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Great All American; Hubler International; Donnie Johnson; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; TNT & Royal Olympic; Shrine; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Aqua Circus Planned | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 6 | Online! RBBB Circus World, Aqua Circus. |
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| Ex-Jaycees Held in Fund Misuse | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 6 | Online! Jaycees, Asheboro, NC, misuse of funds. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 6 | Online! News. Ethel Luckey, Paul Luckey. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Joe Myers, clown. Helen Myers, office. Jim Begley, owner, Circus Williams, Circus Holiday. Brandon Scott, magic. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 8 | Online! News. Pamela Obando. Victor Van Meter, magic. Harris Reynolds, wire. Arturo Trostl, wire. Murray Hill, elephants. Others. |
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| Triple Twisting Double Somersault | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 10 | Online! Tom Robinson Edelston, trapeze, triple somersault, photo. John Zimmerman (Flying Robins), catcher. Fay Alexander. |
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| Books | Hackett, Marjorie J. | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 10 | Online! Book reviews. "Circus Couronne," by R. Wright Campbell. "The Ringmaster," by Darryl Ponicsan. |
| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 10 | Online! Lauramay McKenzie Petrillo. Marjorie Hackett. Forst Sisters, magic. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 12 | Online! News. Joey Jordan, juggler. Bob-O, Bobbino, clowns. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | Cart, Karen | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 12 | Online! Death. W. J. Thorn, "Whitey," elephant man, electrician. |
| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 14 | Online! News. Willettys, rola bola, jugglers. Chinese Acrobats. Dave Lewis, clown. Jo Jo Jingles, clown. Percy Turner, owner. Sugar & Spice, cradle. Others. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 14 | Online! Cartoon: lion, tiger act. |
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| Damascus Temple Shrine Circus | Galloway, Bill | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 15 | Online! M & M Circus Internationale. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Mr. Sensation (Billy Barton); Fossetts; Don Philips & Co.; Laddies, ladders; Diana Philips, bikes; Walt Patterson, Wendy, teeterboard; Christina Fossett, chimps; Davide Zoppe, Sue; dogs; Trudy Strong, dogs; Lou Ann Jacobs; aerial; Flying Lantonys; Mr. Bell (Walt Patterson), balance; Kents (Clayton), balance; Irene, Tonga & Co. (Fossetts); Claytons; Pancho Magana; Johnny Laddie; Roman Schmitt, Jean, elephants; Quassars (Bill Strong, Trudy). Staff: Grace McIntosh, Charles Marine, producers; James Douglass, performance dir.; Al Dawley, ringmaster; Bill Browning, band leader; Leo Coffey, props. Clowns: Vern Woerner, Bobby Davis, Elmo Gibbs, Jack Kane, Rick Legg, Mike Maughton, Buck Nolan, Middy Streeter. |
| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 16 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Millie Ward, wardrobe. Rex Williams, elephants. Steve Carroll, music. |
| Texas Clown Notes | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 16 | Online! Texas Mid-Cities Clown Alley, list of clowns. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 17 | Online! News. Virginia Lee Fenton, Chuck Grimes, musicians. Jonny Rivers, diving mules. Others. |
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| Cole All Star TV Circus | Galloway, Bill | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 17 | Online! Cole All Star TV Circus ifnormation. Acts: Vickie Lang, web; Lang Kids, comedy; Dorina Blake, illusions. Lang Family; Billy Martin, rola Bola; Vickie Lang. Staff: James M. Cole, owner; Billy Martin, announcer; Larry Sheffield, Gary, concessions. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 18 | Online! Magicians. |
| Old Wagons Arrive in Florida | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 19 | Online! Hagenbeck-Wallace wagons, Circus World Park, Florida. Wagons No. 88, 54. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 19 | Online! News. Larry Vaksman, juggler. Others. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 20-22 | Online! Circus Odyssey, Circo Atayde, in Mexico, information. Information on performing in Mexico, etc. List of performers with Circus Odyssey. |
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| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 22 | Online! Jimmy Briscoe, clown. Pete Mustard, clown artist. Others. |
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| Magic of David Copperfield | Birchfield, Bill | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 26-27 | Online! David Copperfield magic show information. |
| People | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 27 | Online! Jeff McBride, magic. |
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| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 11 | 1981 | Mar | 16 | 1-4 | Magic, magicians. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 1 | Online! Photo: Joshua Silver, clown. |
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| Circus Clowns | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 2 | Online! M & M Circus clowns: Jimmy Douglass, Vern Woerner, Buck Nolan, Mike Naughton, Middy Streeter, Jack Kane, Elmo Gibb, Rick Legg, Bobby Davis. List of their gags. |
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| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 2 | Online! Art. W. Miller, former advance man. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 2 | Online! Ice Follies, 1945. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 2 | Online! Blackpool, England, exhibit. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 3 | Online! Ad. In memory, Karl Wallenda, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 4 | Online! Routes: Al Malaikah Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 5 | Online! Ad. Orestos, jugglers, balance, photo. |
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| Olympic International Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 6, 8 | Online! Olympic International Circus information, Eddie Zacchini. Edca Schmidt, tigers. Valentine Duo, trapeze. Juggling Jewels. Krause Family, unicycles. Katinka's dogs. Vino Berosini, balance. Loyal Repensky riders. Willie Lenz chimps. DeMille, wire. Walt King, elephants. Jupiter Trapeze artists. Flying Ibarras, trapeze. Young Troupe. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 7 | Online! Ad. Wayne Franzen, animal acts, photos. |
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| M & M Shrine Circus Date | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 10, 24 | Online! M & M Circus information. Grace McIntosh, Charles Marine. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Boom Boom Browning, music. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Fossetts, kangaroo. Roman Schmidt, zebras. Harry Thomas, tigers; Billy Barton, aerial; Zoppes; Obandos. Clowns: Vernon Woerner, Elmo Gibbs, Buck Nolan, Jack Kane, Mike Naughton, Bobby Davis, Middy Streeter, Rick Legg. Flying Lantonys; Kents; Claytons; Pancho Magana; Johnny Laddie, monkeys; Quassars. |
| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 11 | Online! News. Grimaldis, Ken Grimaldi. Jim Grogan, Heidi Grogan, Mark Pilger. Max Flaig, band dir. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa-Marie Douglass, clowns. Kathy Batchelor, rider. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 11 | Online! Ad. Harry Albacker, magic, photo. |
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| Mailbag | Chandler, Phil | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 12 | Online! Wonderland Circus information, Bill Brickle, producer. Acts: Connie Welde, cats; Diane Yoxall, Lauren Chandler, aerial; Harlin Duo, globes. Clowns: Rick Jackson, Larry Larenzo, Tim Maricash. Phil Chandler, Linda, Lauren. |
| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 12 | Online! Diane Yoxall. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 12 | Online! Ad. Circus Suarez, Raul Suarez, Mexico. |
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| Chicago Protest | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 14 | Online! Protest, Katinka's poodle act, black poodle's role. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 14 | Online! Circus Vargas elephants. |
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| New Act to Debut | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 14 | Online! Jim Grogan, helicopter aerial act, Starship 3. Heidi Grogan, wardrobe; Mark Pilger, trapeze. |
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| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 14 | Online! Dave Twomey, Happtime Circus. |
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| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 15 | Online! Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. Roland Kaiser, concessions. Leon Pinter, organ. Others. |
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| Circus Mamala | Thompson, Bill | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 15 | Online! Circus Mamala, India, Gangatharen Pillay, producer. Acts: Art Jennings, juggler; Ivy Gunga, globe; Paul Hoskinson, dogs; Gunga Sisters, acrobats; Bill Kay, plate spin; Harry Albacker, magic; Don Rogers, musical bells; Lex Yoxell, animals. |
| Introducing | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 15 | Online! Birth to Fred Schmidt, Beckie. |
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| Sports Show Acts | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 16 | Online! Acts at Harrisburg, PA sports show. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 16 | Online! Cartoon: lion, lion trainer. |
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| James M. Cole All Star TV Circus | Finch, Boyd | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 17 | Online! James M. Cole All Star TV Circus. Lang Kids (Silly Sailors), tumbling. Dorian Blake, illusions. Billy Martin, ringmaster. Bob Land. Bobby-Jane Juggling Duo. Langs, teeterboard. |
| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 17 | Online! Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. |
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| New Postage Rates | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 19 | Online! Postal rate increase. |
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| Circus Acts | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 19 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. Acts: Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan; elephant Baby Tarra; Nock Brothers, sway pole; Zaltanas, trapeze; Delilah Wallenda Troffer. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 19 | Online! Death. Lawrence C. White (Larry), elephant man. |
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| People | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 20 | Online! Los Latinos, wire. Al Ross Helwig, clown. Bill Burger, office. |
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| New Virus Outbreak in California | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 20 | Online! Parovirus, dogs. |
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| Opening Dates | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 20 | Online! Shows opening in April 1981. |
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| Opening Date Is Coming Soon | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 22 | Online! Circus Tivoli, Canada, information. Acts: Hassani Arabian tumblers; La Mafalda, balance; Kraml's bears, Dieter Kraml, Helga; Flying Castros; James Secunda Zoppe riders; Berans, perch; Isabella Enoch, trapeze; Los Diablos, wire; Philip Anthony, horses; others. J. Sergei Sawchyn, director. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 23 | Online! Deaths. Ronald G. Beaudry, circus trouper. Eleanore Hodges, aka Eleanore Hodgini, equilibrist, rider. |
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| New Show Plans | King, Jack | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 23 | Online! Jim Begley, owner, Circus Williams, now Circus Holiday. Jack King. Marketing, etc. Ron Bacon, advisor. Acts hired: Dave Upton, ringmaster; Jo Ann Jennier, aerial; Stimax chimps; Lee Stevens, rola bola; Mike LaTorres, elephant. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 25 | Online! Ice Follies, Holiday on Ice show. Victor Ponce, Sylvia, Paul, jugglers; Canestrelli Family, trampoline. |
| Billy Barton | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 28-30 | Online! News, gossip. Burketts, Lydia, Alfonso. Walt King, Barbara, elephants. Tom Donoho, Pom Pom. Royal Hanneford Circus information. Bill Golden, tigers. Dolly Jacobs. Leo Coffey, props. Vegas Circus (Ale Super Cirque d'Amerique) information, Michele Gatien, producer. Lipko's chimps. Sam Polack show. Stebbing European Circus. Brenda Galloway. Pam Rosaire Zoppe, chimps. Fossett's chimps. Roger Zoppe Troupe. Walter Patterson, Wendy. Rudy Sils, dogs. Lou Ann Jacobs. Others. |
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| Mailbag | Engesser, Roxy | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 30 | Online! Bucky Steele, Robert Baudy, Bill Johnson, A.A.Z.P.A. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 12 | 1981 | Mar | 23 | 31 | Online! Photo: Christy Bros. Circus personnel, 1929. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 1, 11 | Online! Photo: Jungle Larry and Safari Jane Tetzlaff. Tiglon, Sultan. |
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| Animals Get to Stay | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 2 | Online! Ron Holiday, Joy, animals, can stay at St. Petersburgh, FL. |
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| Show's Opening Dates | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 2 | Online! Royal Crown Circus, Royal Imperial Circus. |
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| People | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 2 | Online! Bill Alcott. Jack Mester, Royal Crown Circus. Brandon Scott, illusions. Edward Jackman, juggler. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Coronas Thrill; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Showtime Follies. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 6, 22, 23 | Online! News, gossip. Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. Danny Conn, band. Dick Chipperfield, lions. Gill Miller, agent. Flying Lar-Rays; Sa Sa Armor, cradle; Reginine Duo; Venturas; Albanis; Fornasarie Troupe; Huberto; Los Latinos; Sharon Vidbel; Althoffs bears; Frankies, globe. Clowns: John MacKay, Doris Galambos, Frank Balambos, Bil Vaughn, Hal Haviland. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. Carol Atterbury, wardrobe. Karen Cristiani, aerial ballet. Bob Atterbury, set up. Riggers: Bobby Huber, Mike Duke. Tim Hamid, lights. Bill Vaughn, clown. Reggie Armor, manager. Gutis. Lou Ann Jacobs. Earl Michaels, clown. Bobby Huber. Carden-Johnson Circus. Charlie Van Buskirk, ringmaster. Wayne McCarey. Kay Rosaire. Bill Bannister. Irving Hall. Del Monte. Lilli-Anna. Carmen Hall. Lar Rays. Roger Lamothe. Trudy Strong. David Smart's show. Paulsons. Castros. Bill Strong. Neil Kay, clown. Pat Davidson, Gwen. Wade Burck, tigers. Others. |
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| Successful Shrine Dates | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 8 | Online! Shrine shows, William Kay, producer; Bill Kellog, press; Kris Krenkel, producer. Acts: Jack Gillespie, band leader; Venecio, trapeze; Benny Williams, elephant Anna May; Olinka, trapeze; Edca's tigers; Darnells, magic; Jupiter Trio, aerial; Drougetts, jugglers; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire; Vasquez-Rodriques Flyers; Don Giovani, comed; Gutis Family, comedy; Willy Lenz, chimps; Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard; Nock Brothers, sway pole; Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears; Al Vidbel, Joyce, ponies; Bill Brickle, dogs; Bill Pruyn, band leader. Clowns: Joe Sherman, Bill Vaughn, Bubba Hastings, Wilsons, Carl Gray, Mike Naughton. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Kent, Larry | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. John Lewis, general mgr.; Billy Griffin, office. Acts: Bruskis, unicycles; Kue Ming Cheng, hair hang; Andromeda, trapeze; Randon's chimps; Mike Rice, elephant; Mexicali Troupe, comedy; Sammy Johnson, clown. James Crawford "Dutch," menagerie supt. Roger Boyd Jr., sideshow. Staff: Hoxie Tucker, owner; Jimmy Silverlake, concessions; George Burg, electrician; Tom Quinne, lot supt.; Harvey Katz, 24 hour man; Buck Smith, mechanic; Jessie Moyer, purchasing; Charles Moyer, band leader; Jim Howell, brigade; Robert F. Stovall, cookhouse; Jane Quinn, pie car; Gary Holveck, ringmaster. Great American Circus, Allan Hill, manger. |
| Building Needs Repairs | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 11 | Online! Alameda, CA, County Fair exhibit building. |
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| People | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 12, 13 | Online! Clowns: Emlo Gibb, Sandy Kozik, Jack Kane, Mike Snider, Miguel Padilla, Mike Ferriera, Mark Friesen. Charles Neilson, secretary. Sebastian Adriani, ringmaster. Lydia Coulter, offce. Frank Burger, Janet, animal acts. Clowns: Tom Piccard, Mark Anthony, Doug Ashton, Weary Willie. Kathy Reeves, marketing. Dave Bechtel, Donna, marketing. Vicki Hendricks, Gary Baker. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Tito Gaona, Lee Meriwether. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 12 | Online! Animal smuggling. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 12 | Online! Cartoon: lion, lion trainer. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Pirates of the Sky, Roger Lamothe, David Chabira. Photo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 16 | Online! Ad. Circus Holiday. |
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| Right On | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 16 | Online! Lion tamer, humor. |
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| Lori Miles Sweeps Pageant Honors | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 17 | Online! Lori Miles, aka Lorilini the clown. Photo. |
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| People | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 17 | Online! Don Williams, clown. Bob Combs, marketing. Paul Pugh, Wenatchee Youth Circus. Harold Ronk, announcer. Joe Mercurio, accountant. |
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| People | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 20 | Online! Ruwills. Jungle Larry Tetzlaff. |
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| Great American Circus | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 20 | Online! Great American Circus acts. Moises Ferreira, chair act; Justino Ferreira, rola bola; Dick Kohlrieser, dogs; Gary Henry, clown; Zoanna, rider; Oscar Macias Family, balance, foot jugglers, cloud. |
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| Review | Herman, Frank | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 21 | Online! Book review, "A Bare Touch of Magic," TV show. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 21 | Online! Deaths. George LaSalle. Louis McKay, booking agent. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 23 | Online! Diary of an aerial catcher, list of expenses. |
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| Barton's Upcoming Plans | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 24 | Online! Billy Barton. |
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| Agent Set Acts | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 25 | Online! FL State Fair Circus, Eddie Zacchini, Olympic International Circus, producer. Acts: Plunketts, trampoline; Johnny Welde, bears; Dolly Sisters, aerial; Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard; Randy & Sylvia, perch; Vasquez Flyers; Christopher James, wire. Also at fair: Benny Williams, elephants. |
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| Taking the Fall | Codona, Alfredo | 10 | 13 | 1981 | Mar | 30 | 26-27, 16 | Alfredo Codona article. Flying Codonas (Lalo, Vera Bruce, Alfredo), photo. Reprint, Saturday Evening Post article, 1931. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 1 | Online! Photo: Tony Molesworth. |
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| Garden Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 2, 27 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus information. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader. Roger Prystanski, clown. Senor Ramos, cats; Charivari; Manuel Ramos, acrobat; Wazzan Troupe, trampoline; George Cook, comedy; Heidi Herriott, aerial; Vidbel's chimps; Rita Chapman, Stephanie, ladder; Oscarian Risley Troupe (Ramos family); Bones Craig, elephants; Mickie Garden, vocal; Ian Garden, ringmaster. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 2 | Online! Shows at Cleveland, OH, 1929. Hagenbeck-Wallace, RBBB. |
| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 2 | Online! Alfredo Landon, clown. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus of America; Circus Tivoli; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; RBBB red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Showtime Follies; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 6, 8, 10 | Online! News, gossip. Aurelia Hall, Jeanine. Carmen Hall, baboons. Johnny Lam. Circo Atayde. Peggy Mill's Franconi Duo. Circus Odyssey. Bill Hill, Allan Hill. Hoxie Tucker. Jack Kane, clown. Buck Nolan, clown. Reggie Armor. Bill Vaughan, clown. Lou Ann Jacobs. Dinky Patterson (Lorelie), trapeze. Satani. Irene Fossett (Irene & Tonga act). Ron Holiday, Joy. Flying Vasquez. Ted Hill. M & M Circus. Jo Ann Jennier (Aerialetta), trapeze. Marc Schultz, agent. Carden-Johnson. Howard Suesz, producer. Betty Hubler, wardrobe. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 8 | Online! Ad. Steven G. Wallenda. Comment on Helen Wallenda's letter, March 16, 1981 issue, p. 6. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 10 | Online! Enquirer Printing Co. information. |
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| Mailbag | Steele, Bucky | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 10B | Online! Comment on A.A.Z.P.A. Elephant Tulsa, post-mortum. |
| Show Marks 72nd Year | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 10B | Online! Salute to Magic show. |
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| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 10B | Online! Al Vidbel. Bob Owens, clown. Paulette Braun. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 10B | Online! Washington Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, elephant museum. |
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| Circus Display Feature | Sandman, Don | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 12 | Online! CFA exhibit. |
| School Circus Shows | Moyer, Jim | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 12 | Online! Elemenary school show. |
| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 14 | Online! News. Rolling Diamonds. David Hundley, marketing. Lou Ann Jacobs. Walt Stimax, chimp. John MacKay, clown. Walt King, Barbara, sold elephants: Tulsa, Wanda, Queen. Arturo Trostle, Arturos. DeMille. Debbie Goetschi. Sebastian Adriani, ringmaster. Bob Emerico, William Francis, clowns. Ray Harris, clown. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Rick Montgomery, marketing. |
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| (Illustration) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 14 | Online! Drawing, show midway. |
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| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | Miller, Doc | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 17 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Jim Windland, Sandy, sideshow. Freddie Logan. Harry Rawls. |
| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 17 | Online! Grant Dozier, clown. Others. |
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| Larry Carden Circus | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18 | Online! Larry Carden Circus. Larry Carden, George Carden; Mike Pike, music dir.; Ed Ventura, props. Acts: Joe Via, lions; Ray Bake, perch; Jam-mies, aerial; Cuccillo, trampoline; Vozza's parrots; Edwaudos, bikes; Venturas; Grinn & Barrett, trapeze; Flying Garcias; Grimaldies, comedy; Hymies, sheel; Statuettes, balance; Swaying Stars. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18A | Online! Photo: Sparks Circus personnel, 1929. |
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| Roller Coaster Destroyed | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18B | Online! Belmont Park, CA, roller coaster. |
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| Variety Show | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18B | Online! Variety show, Bradenton, FL, acts. Erna Bertini, chimps; Paulette Braun, batons; Bonnie & Clyde; others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18B | Online! CMB news. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 18B | Online! Cartoon: horse trainer. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 19 | Online! Magic books, magicians. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 19 | Online! Photo: Amandis Troupe (Gunnar, Helen, Anita, Belinda). |
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| Ringling-Barnum Visit | Webb, James H. Webb, Jr. | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 20 | Online! RBBB information. |
| Show Winners | Johnson, Richard C. | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 20 | Online! Winners, Circus Atayde, Mexico. Pamela Rosaire, chimps; Ivanova Sisters, contortion; Halcon Amarillo, whips, knives; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. |
| Trinidad Show Date | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 21 | Online! Circus at West Indies. Jim Nordmark, producer; Hines Rucker, managers. Acts: Joe Via, lions; Marlety Duo (Castro Sisters), perch; Graham Ahrhart, clowns; Lester Janus, Stanley (Toy Boys), clowns; Wally Eastwood, juggler; Gerard Soules, dogs; DeMille, wire; Chona Eastwood, trapeze; James Zoppe riders; Flying Castros, Gabriel Castro; Aria bears; Albulet Brothers, wire; Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, elephants. Leigh Ketchum, band leader. Clowns: Graham Ahrhart, Mike Ahrhart, Levoie Hipps, Phil Sadler. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 21 | Online! Photo: David Nicksay, Mikey Rooney, Doug Ashton. |
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| Show Helps Mall Opening | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 22 | Online! Mall show, (M. T.) Johnnie Marshall, producer. Tomi Liebel; Hand Brothers, jugglers; Mike Rice, dogs, ponies; Liebel Family, unicyles, dogs; elephant Rajah. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 23, 24 | Online! News. Jim Howell family (Jim, Lillian, Timmy, T. J.). Hortons' bears. Gran Mar. Ward Hall. Dick Johnson. Rhespian Troupe. Bernard Berwin, Ken Brewster, magicians. Seanor Lydic. Billy Rogers (Billy Orwell), cloud. Doris Shappucker, Russell Smith. Alan Gold, Holly, cats. Roy Wells, elephants. Elaine Slomin, elephants. James Allen, clown. Wally Naghtin, bears. |
| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 24 | Online! Ken Uston. Richard Kiley. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 24 | Online! Barnum's Animal Crackers. |
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| People | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Online! Linda Davidson, Mary K. Johnson, marketing. Roger Cuddon, clown. |
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| Elephant Story | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Online! Morgan Berry, Eloise Berchtold. Elephants: Tunga, Teak, Thai, Buddha. |
| Mailbag | Sadler, L. A. | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Online! Howard Thurston, illusions. Jane Thurston. |
| Broadway Follies | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Online! Broadway Follies show. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Online! Ad. Correction, Ron Bacon, in Jack King's article, March 23, 1981. |
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| Tak'g the Fall | Codona, Alfredo | 10 | 14 | 1981 | Apr | 6 | 26, 27 | Reprint, Alfredo Codona article, Saturday Evening Post, 1931. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 1 | Online! Photo: Donna McBride, "Twirlee," clown. |
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| Pets Must Go | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 2 | Online! Scarboro, Canada, outlaws exotic pets. |
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| People | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 2 | Online! Bob Stoddard, Lou Flowers Stoddard, artists. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 4 | Online! Routes: Afifi Temple Shrine; Bektash Temple Shrine; Big John Strong; Hubert Castle; Circus of the Americas; Circus Tivoli; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Kelly Bros.; Maine Shrine; Olympic International; RBBB red; Reid Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Showtime Follies; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 6, 18, 19 | Online! News, gossip. Lou Ann Jacobs. Ian Garden's circus. Jimmy Hamid, Hamid-Morton. Phil Chandler, Linda. Great American Circus. Circus Vargas. Winn Troupe. Sam Polack. Royal Hanneford Circus. Bucky Steele, Vidbels, elephants. Flying Lantonys. Ted Hill. Clark's lions. Don Phillips & Co. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Wally Naghtin, Doris, Wally Jr., bears. Mickey Antalek, chimps. Jo Ann Jennier, trapeze. Circus Vargas. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. Elkins Sisters (Darnells). Others. |
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| Big John's Show Plans | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 7 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Gudrun Strong, owner; Bill Schrieber, general mgr.; Bill Burger, Chris Kennington, office; Ralph Greco, Bob Owens, marketing. Dorey Miller, Carson & Barnes. Acts: Inge Williams, dogs; Mike Wudtke, juggler; Jim Bovay, bar; Arthur Schiller, puppets; Bob Owens, Tom Sink, clowns; Marsha Montabancs, trapeze; Swami, fire; Neil Armstrong, music dir.; Ron Perry, Pam; Chris Alberti. Clowns: Rosa Douglass, Phil Kavanaugh, Tom Carva. |
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| Charges Filed | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 7 | Online! Paul Allen Fisher, concessions, convicted of murder of Raul Palomares, elephant handler. Both on RBBB circus. |
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| Kelmar's Show Time USA | Mandrake, Theo | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 8 | Online! Show Time USA information. Magic, illusions show. |
| Mailbag | Searfoss, Walter W. | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 9 | Online! Circus Hall of Fame collection, purchased by John Zweifel. |
| Complaint Lodged | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 9 | Online! Circus Tivoli, Toronto, Canada Humane Society. |
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| One Day Mini-Convention | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 10 | Online! Convention, clowns and magicians, Sacramento, CA. |
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| People | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 10, 11 | Online! Stan Mulford, Suzy. Bone Craig, elephants. John K. Atwell, veterinarian. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 10 | Online! Photo: early RBBB performance. |
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| Tampa Bay Shrine Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 11 | Online! Egypt Temple Shrine Circus information, Carden-Johnson Circus Corp, producer. Don Johnson, producer; Robert Voight, props; Dave Upton, announder; Brad Ward, clown. Acts: Houcs, jugglers; Carmen del Molino, wire; Allen Gold, cage act; Bill Brickle's dogs; Arias, bears; Willy Lenz, chimps; Upton's cougar; Mike Rice, animals; Bill Morris' elephants; Bob Top, Edna, roller skates; Flying Valentines. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 11 | Online! Ad. Opening new circus, Gary Johnson, Smokey Jones. |
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| Academy of Magical Arts Awards | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 12 | Online! Magic awards. |
| Mailbag | King, Jack | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 12 | Online! Correction, Ron Bacon. |
| Hotline | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 13 | Online! Tina Storey, trapeze, fall. |
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| Egypt Temple Shrine Circus | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 13 | Online! Egypt Temple Shrine Circus acts. Allen Gold, cats; Bob Top, Edna, roller skates; Bill Brickle's dogs; Arias bears; Flying Valentines; Houcs, jugglers; Barbara Leigh, dog, pony; Mike Rice, animal act; Bill Morris, elephants; Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. |
| People | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 13 | Online! Austin Miles, ringmaster. Steve Baker, Gary Ray. |
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| Garden Bros. Circus | Slenker, Bill | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 14 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus information, Ian Garden. Mrs. Mickey Garden, vocal. Charles Schlarbaum, band dir. Senor Ramos, cats. Chapman Sisters, ladder. Ian Garden Jr., ponies. Heidi Herriott, aerial. Volvos, ladder. Wazzans, trampoline. Oscarians, risley. Vidbel chimps. Flying Aztecs. |
| Special | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 14 | Online! Deborah Koff, marketing; Bruce Pratt, marketing. |
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| Lots of Excitement | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 14 | Online! Broadway show "Barnum." |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 15, 16 | Online! News. Donnie Johnson, producer. Egypt Shrine Circus, acts, information. Alan Gold, cat trainer. Mark Pilgar, trapeze. Arias (Mike, Janice), bears, dogs. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Helen Haag Hayes, Buster Hayes. |
| People | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 16 | Online! News. Berosini's orangutans. Byron Burford, drums. Others. |
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| Taking the Fall | Codona, Alfredo | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 17, 19 | Alfredo Codona's article, continued. |
| TV Stars Named to Hall of Fame | 10 | 15 | 1981 | Apr | 13 | 19 | Online! Cowboy Hall of Fame. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 1 | Online! Photo: Billy McCabe, clown. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 2 | Online! International All Star Circus information. Acts: Hines Rucker, Patti Rucker; John Dubsky family; Bonnie & Clyde Earl; Mike Rice, elephants. Dimitri, clown, one man show. |
| People | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 2 | Online! Frank Dean. Books. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 2 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 3 | Online! Ad. Trudy Strong, dogs, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Great American; Hamid-Morton; M & M International; Maine Shrine; Sam T. Polack; RBBB, blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Syrian Temple Shrine. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 5 | Online! Ad. Guy Gossing, black stallion act. |
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| International All Star Circus | Parker, Jim | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 6 | Online! International All Star Circus information, Jim Nordmark. Acts: Bonnie Earl, vocal; Jano's chimps, dogs; George Cahill, magic; Lavey Hipps, Coco Jr., clowns; Hines Rucker, leopard; LaJana, trapeze; DeMille, wire; Billy Earl; Christina La Deon, dogs; Bonnie & Clyde; Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Stoney. Lee Ketchum, band dir. Musicians: Dave Epperly, Chris Bryant, Tom Ryan, Steve Lockwood. Dubsky Family. Patti Rucker. Phil Sadler, clown. |
| Hotline | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 6 | Online! Bengal tiger gets loose, Alcoa, TN. |
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| Tigris Shrine Circus | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 8 | Online! Tigris Shrine Circus information, Bill Kay, producer. Acts: Tino Wallenda Zoppe, Olinka; Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears; Albanis, motorcycle; Harry Dubsky, Gina, leopards; Harry James, balance. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 8 | Online! Deaths. David Hoy, psychic magic. Lee Tai King, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 10, 11 | Online! Ad. Great Wallendas, photo. Enrico, Rietta Wallenda. Enrico Wallenda Bogino, mgr. |
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| People | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 12 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Anneta Moerbe, clown. Bob H. Golden, aerial. Joe McMahon, John Pugh, Tim Stinson. Bob Moore, Jeanne, dogs. Others. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 12 | Online! Cartoon: lion tamer, house cat. |
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| Circus Notes | Beard, John W. | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 13 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Bookshelf | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 13 | Online! Book review, "Elephants: The Vanishing Giants," by Dan Freeman. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | Calhoun, Buddy | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 14 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information, Wayne Franzen, owner. Jose Ayala. Senor Ochoa. Dennis Michael, clown. Tina Grieser, trapeze. Lynn Michael, announcer. Marion Serns, clown. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 18 | Ad. Edward L. Russell, announcer, sideshow mgr., general mgr., owner. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Kingston, Harry E. | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 20 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Ted Bowman, manger. Acts: Francisco Oriana, Lucy Chara, cradle; Patricia White; David Rawls; Laura Walker, dressage; Johnny Walker, elephants; William Reynolds, band dir.; others. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 21 | Online! Deaths. Jim Bailey, "Bullet," stuntman. F. A. Boudinot, "Babe," advance, general agent, etc. Joe Colby (Odie Dodie), pitchman on circuses. Herbert Spencer Stine, concessions. Edith Wilson, original "Aunt Jemima." |
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| People | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 21 | Online! American Continental Circus clowns: Johnny Peers, Doug Ashton, Tom Piccard, Weary Willie, Dan Mason. |
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| CFA Convention | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 22 | Online! CFA convention information. |
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| People | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 22 | Online! Lloyd E. Jones, Book Worm columnist. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 24 | Online! Magic books. |
| Something Special | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 24 | Online! Will Rogers Bank, OK. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 24 | Online! American Heritage magazine, Apr-My 1981, Hagenbeck-Wallace, etc. |
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| Castle Captures Seattle | Bartholomew, Betty | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 26, 28 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus information. Gary Thomas, cats. Braun Reinhold, Sharon, aerial. Olmedas, jugglers, horses, etc. Pietro Canestrelli Family, teeterboard. Zerbinis. Horwatts (Eva, Joe, Dennis), chimps. Mohamed Rahhali (Albulet Bros.), clown. Tracy Ballantine. Rodriquez (Diane, Angelina, Kathleen), globes. Les Bloc, wire. Marie France, dogs. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 26 | Online! Death. Al Ross, clown, real name Alphonse E. Helwig. Photo. |
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| Preston Show | Ridenour, Jim | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 28 | Online! Preston, magician. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 28 | Online! Big John Strong Circus. List of Great All American Youth Circus trainers. |
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| Taking the Fall | Codona, Alfredo | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 30, 31 | Alfredo Codona's article, continued. |
| Marriage | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 31 | Online! Johnny Peers, Jackeline Guyton, marriage. |
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| Correction | 10 | 16 | 1981 | Apr | 20 | 31 | Online! Correction, March 30, 1981 issue, p. 12. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 1 | Online! Photo: Col. E. T. Bale and stallion "Stardust." |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic; Circus Vargas. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 5 | Online! Ad. Circus of the Americas, Leonard Green, producer; Emmett Kelly Jr., host. Lists acts. |
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| Royal Lichtenstein Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 6 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Quarter-Ring Sidewalk Circus information. Rev. Nick Weber. Lists acts. |
| People | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 6 | Online! News. Bruce Anderson, aerial. Jerry Booker. Gary Henry family. Red Gates, Alex Duncan, concession. Others. |
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| Circus Tivoli | Goetschi, Debbie | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 8 | Online! Circus Tivoli information. J. Sergei Sawchyn. Acts: Hassani tumblers; La Mafalda, balance; Isabelle Enoch, trapeze; Phillip Anthony, horses; Dieter Kraml, Helga, bears; Flying Condors; Berans, perch; James Zoppe riders; Los Castros, wire; Kevin Brooking, clown. |
| Big John Strong Circus | Carroll, Tom | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 8 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Elephant Neena. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 8 | Online! Pacific Film Archine, Berkeley, CA, circus films. |
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| American Continental Circus | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 10 | Online! American Continental Circus information. Porredon perch act. Acts: Herb Miller, band dir.; John Miller, ringmaster; Dieter Wichert, cats. Cradle: Alexanders, Rosamonds, Paulas. Les Rogers, ladder; Doug Ashton, Sally, music act; Duo Ramon, rola bola; Myoshi Amoto, hair hang; Vasquez chimps; Lemke Family chimps; Sally Ashton, trapeze; Los Gauchos, bola; Flying Lunas; Riques, top spinning; Farkas, jugglers; Dario, juggler; Suarez riders; Tanger Troupe, acrobats. |
| Circus Suarez | Taylor, Gordon | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 12, 13 | Online! Circo Suarez information, great detail. Joel Christi, chimps, cats. Jesus Oracio, head stand. Deyana LaMarjer, trapeze. Ykayro Calicoa, wire. Flying Astros (Hugo, Alberto, Martin and Louis Entrique and Ulysses Raymond). |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 13 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Eugene, OR, 1940-1941. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Richard Barstow, director, choreographer. Jean LeRoy, clown. |
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| People | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 14 | Online! News. O'Brien Family, Fornasari Family, John Herriott. Tim Tegge. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 14 | Online! Magicians. |
| Circus In Cincinnati | Sandman, Don | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 15, 16 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, director; Glenn Parkins, producer; Keith Killinger, music dir.; Ray Orzak, costumes; Al Leonard, vocal; Senor Rai, ringmaster; Dwight Hanso, props; Gertrude Hanneford, aerial dir.; David Jones, lights; Philip Morris, spec dir.; Wally Jones, clown; Cheryl Jones, wardrobe; Harold Katzu, animals; Ed Kenyon, transportation; Dr. Charles Mays, physician; Geri Krell, secretary. LIsner Duo, perch; Winn Troupe, Astros, slide for life, motorcycles. Bill Golden, tigers. Packy Dill, plate spin. Miss Danuska, trapeze head stand. Mark Karoly, Dennis Zoppe, Nellie Hanneford, Katherine Hanneford, riders. Gerard Soules, dogs. Garza Brothers, contortion, balance. Flying Gaonas, Julio. Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. George Hubler, Harry Mills, concessions. |
| Circus Odyssey | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 16 | Online! Circus Odyssey information. Ed Migley, producer. Jorge Barreda, lions. Joselito, wire. Rudolph Delmonte, contortions. Les Duvan, globes; Alberts, globes. Les Blanc, rola bola. Pirates of the Sky, aerial. Ashton Family, risley. Flying Margays. Mike Naughton, clown. Charles Gutis Jungle Fantasy. Rex Young, comedy. Roy Wells, elephants. |
| Manchester, N.H. Shrine Circus | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | Online! Manchester, N.H. Shrine Circus, Robert Snowden, producer; Lucy Snowden, concessions; Chuck Schlarbaum, band dir.; Bill Brickle, ringmaster. Acts: Mike Monroe, juggler; Alan Gold, animals; Chapman Sisters, ladder; Gaylord Maynard, horse; Vidbel's ponies; Zamperla's unicycles; Marcelli, wire; Hal Haviland's pony; Huston, illusions; Al Vidbel, Joyce, elephants; Wazzan Troupe, trampoline. Others. |
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| Hamid-Morton Circus | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 16 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus acts: Venturas; Chipperfield's lions; Huberto, slide for life; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Doady, risley; Los Latinos, wire; elephant Dondi; Flying Lar-Rays; Fornasari, trampoline; Frabkies; Ferrara; Johnny Zoppe's monkeys; Billy Barton, cloud; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. |
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| M & M Circus | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 16 | Online! M & M Circus acts. Harry Thomas, tigers; Billy Barton, cloud; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Leo Coffey; Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial; Flying Lantonys; Mr. Bell, balance; Kents, balance; Don Philips, unicycle; Obandos; Laddies; Claytons, ropes; Pancho Magana, ropes; Johnny Zoppe monkeys; Roman Schmitt, Jean, elephants; Johnny Lixem, wheel. |
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| Corrections | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 17 | Online! Corrections: Bill Brickle's act, Gerard Soules act. RBBB, Hubert Castle Circus. |
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| Variety Acts | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 17 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. Barrett Felker, juggler; Vincent Bruce, rope spin; Biasini Duo, bikes; Flying Rollers, roller skates; Mark Robertson, juggler; Serge Gambi, balance. |
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| Benson's Animal Park | Records, Larry | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 18 | Online! Benson's Animal Park information. Arthur Provencher, owner. Elephant, Jackie. Acts: Carmen Hall, baboons; Lilli-Ana, leopards; Larry Records, elephant act; Billy Good, sea lions; Jim Leach, magic. |
| Ringling Blue in Washington | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 19, 20 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit Circus. Charlie Baumann, tigers. Elvin Bale. Bonnie Bale, cloud, baton. Guerrero Troupe (Arturo, Jenny, Werner), wire. Zdravko Dobritch, perch. Ursula Bottcher, bears. Clowns: Frosty Little, Tommy Parish, Tammy Parish, Peter Pitofsky, Joe Wesson, Tuba Heatherton, Peggy King, Richard Fick, Wayne Sidley, Andrea Waller, Dennis struve, Tom Dougherty, Mike Goudeau. Obockis, Bilaris, Kehaiovi, teeterboard. Grantcharovi, aerial. Flying Segreras. Padillas. King Charles Troupe. Polonia Troupe. Georgiev Troupe. Zoppe family. Axel Gautier, elephants. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 20 | Online! New York Clown Alley No. 98 news. |
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| Int'l All Star Circus | Tomer, Bob | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 20 | Online! International All Star Circus. Acts. Bonnie Earl, vocal; John Dubskys, chimps, dogs; Hines Rucker, Patti and Phil Sadler, illusion; Phil Sadler, clown; Zsa Zsa Dubsky, wire; Demille (Emile Goetschi, Debbie), wire; Billy Earl, vent; Bonnie & Clyde (Billy Earl, Bonnie). Hines Rucker, manager; Sloan Damon, props. |
| World's Fair Plans | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 21 | Online! World's Fair to be in New Orleans. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 22, 23 | Online! Ad. Letter from Larry Gill, Flying Lar-Rays. Comments on Ed Migley, Circus Odyssey's letter in April 27, 1981 issue. Comments on conditions for performers in Mexico. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 23 | Online! Cleveland, OH, Lke Front site for circuses. |
| Live From | Parker, Jim | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 24, 26 | Online! News. Billy Baker, elephants. Circo Gasco. Realto Fuentes. Victor Gaona, manager. Mike Gorman, ringmaster. Maudie Adams, horses. Lacy Toth, Lucy, office. RBBB red. Peggy Williams, asst. performance dir. Bobby Kay. Robert Locke Lorraine, clown. Circus Vargas. Ward Hall. Charlie Cox, promoter. |
| Royal Imperial Circus | 10 | 20 | 1981 | May | 18 | 25, 26 | Online! Royal Imperial Circus. Rikieo Kajimia, performer, aerial dir. Jack Halloran, choreography dir. Antoku Kajimia, aerial. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 1 | Online! Photo: Earl Tegge. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bentley Bros. Circus; Big John Strong; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; M & M; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. |
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| Hubert Castle Circus | Jones, Alton | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 6 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus information. Gregory Toca, band leader. Mike Winn, John, wire. Tarzan Zerbini, cats. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Many other acts listed. |
| Book Worm | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 6 | Online! Magicians. |
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| Magic Collectors Honor Jones | Alfredson, Jim | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 8 | Online! Magic collectors. |
| People | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 8 | Online! News. Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. Benny Cristiani, horses. Diprima's ponies. Chela Gaona. Gaonas: Tito, Ritchie, Armondo. Others. |
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| Great Y Circus | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 8 | Online! Great All American Youth Circus (Great Y Circus). Program. |
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| In Memoriam | Frank, Bradd & Sheila | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 10 | Online! Dittman Mitchell, rodeos. |
| People | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 10 | Online! Wally Wallentin. Kenny Wallentin. James Decker, clown. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 10 | Online! Aramco World Magazine has article on "The Big Top in Cairo." |
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| Force to Be Reconed With | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 12 | Online! Texas Mid-Cities Clown Alley news. |
| People | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 12, 13 | Online! News. DeLage & Margaret. George Perkins, clown. Clark's lions. Others. |
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| Correction | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 13 | Online! Corrections: May 4, 1981 issue. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 13 | Online! Death. Lillian Wilson, aerialist, animal trainer, clown. |
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| Ringling Red in New York | House, Albert F. | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 14 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Some Thoughts of the Past | Gilcrease, E. E. | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 16 | Online! P. T. Barnum Circus train, 1870s. William F. Cody. |
| Circus Theme Restaurant | Hoppe, Mark K. | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 16 | Online! Houston, TX restaurant. |
| (Illustration) | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 17 | Online! Illustration: newspaper ad, Ringling Bros. Circus, 1909. |
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| Show Clowns | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 18 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus clowns: Toby Circus Ballantine, Tracy Ballantine, Tammy Ballantine, Lee Marx, Gary Mexamina, Terre Maxamina, Mohammed Rahhali. Lists their acts. |
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| Show Acts | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 18 | Online! Circus of the American acts: Kay Rosaire, animals; Zoltanas, wire; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Jupiters, trapeze; Albarracines, trapeze; Heidi Wendany, ponies; Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra; Stimax chimps; Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan; Nocks, sway pole; Albulet Duo, motorcycle; Flying Ramos, trapeze; Jonny Rivers, mules; Wee Gets, balance; Tommy Donoho, elephants; Frank Mateca, elephant, camel; A. D. Goetsch, elephant, camel; Parley Baer, ringmaster. |
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| Nashville Shrine Circus | Knight, Almond | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 19 | Online! Olympic International Circus acts: Valentiono Duo, Jupiter Duo, trapeze; Benny Williams, elephant Anna May; Juggling Jewels, Drouguetts, Mauricos, jugglers; Harry James, one finger; Kursawes, bikes; Loyal Repensky Troupe, riders; Flying Ibarras; Lipko's chimps; Venicios, thrill act; Vino Berosini, swords; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Nock Brothers, sway pole; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. |
| Circo Union | Tegge, Tim | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 19 | Online! Circo Union information. |
| Tangier Shrine Circus | Anthony, Mark | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 20 | Online! M & M Circus information, Grace McIntosh. Harry Thomas, tigers. Billy Barton, cloud. Don Phillips & Co., unicycle; Laddies, ladder; Obandos, rola bola. Clowns: Roy Arringdale, Buck Nolan, Rick Legg, Bobby Davis Jr., Vernon Woerner. Susan Zoppe, dogs. Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Flying Lantonys. Mr. Bell, balance. Kents, balance. Claytons, Pancho Magana, whips, rope. Johnny Zoppe, monkeys. Roman Schmitt, Jean, elephants. Johnny Luxem, wheel. Staff: Bill Browning, music dir.; Jim Douglass, equestrian dir.; Don Phillips, props. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 20 | Online! Death. Milo Smith, model builder. |
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| People | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 20 | Online! Ernest M. Terry. Jon Friday. Others. |
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| Review | Herman, Frank | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 21, 22 | Online! Review, TV show, "Mumbo Jumbo, It's Magic." |
| Show Staff | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 22 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus staff: Reggie Armor, manager; Jon Friday, MC; Sampion Zurani, performance dir.; Bruce Bull, lights; Clement E. Toca, music dir.; Gregory Toca, sound; Jacqueline Savary, aerial dir.; Verner Schmucker, props; Gary Thomas, animal supt.; Greg Bonde, asst. animal supt.; Braun Reinthold, transportation; Pablo Rodriguez, rigging; Ceres Mello, wardrobe; Toby Circus Ballantine, clown. |
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| Aleppo Temple Shrine Circus | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 22 | Online! Circus Odyssey, Ed Migley. Acts: Lilli-Ana, leopards; Pirates of the Sky, aerial; Rex Young, comedy; Cimse's dogs; Aria's dogs; Joselito, wire; Morgan Ashton Family, risley; Rudolph Delmonte, contortion; Charles Gutis Family, comedy; Jorge Barreda, lions; Les Duvan; My-Imba baboons; Gee Gee Engesser's elephants. |
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| Dimitri | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 23 | Online! Dimitri, clown, information, photo. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 23 | Online! Walter Beford Herod, high wire. |
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| People | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 23 | Online! James Marcel, juggler. Phil Hagerty. |
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| Animals and Your Personality | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 24 | Online! Your favorite animal reveals your personality. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 25 | Online! Wayne Pilz, elephant trainer. Garry Cox, zoo employee. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 25 | Online! TV movie, "Leave 'em Laughing." |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 25 | Online! Photo: Col. Tim McCoy's Real Wild West personnel, 1938. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 26-28 | Online! News, gossip. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Circus Vegas information. Harry Thomas, tigers. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Gaonas. Roy Arringdale, clown. Burketts. Roman Schmitt, Jean. Al Vidbel, Joyce. Carlos Twins. Others. |
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| Ships of the Desert | 10 | 21 | 1981 | May | 25 | 29-31 | Article on camels. | |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bill Schreiber and his circus ponies. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 3 | Online! Ad. Richard St. John, cloud swing. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 4, 5 | Online! Routes: All American; Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Buffalo Bill Wild West; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Knights of Columbus; Hubert Castle; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; William Kay; Kelly Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| People | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 5 | Online! News. Bonnie & Clyde. Anton LaVey, calliope player; Dusty Sadler, Sandy Kozik, clowns. Adam Bardy, author. Austin Miles, MC. Aden Lowry, Velma. |
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| Great Y Circus | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 6 | Online! Great Y Circus information. |
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| Magic Time USA - 1981 Edition | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 8 | Online! Magic Time USA information. Stu Miller, Sara. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 9 | Online! Ad. Trudy Strong, dogs, photo. Quassars, photo. |
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| Mailbag | Miller, Art | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 10 | Online! Comments on Tom Mix bio and Sells-Floto. Information on Campbell, Bailey & Hutchinson circus and its wagons. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 11 | Online! Ad. Niccolini Brothers, chimp act, photos. |
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| Promoter Jailed | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 12 | Online! Funds involved with 1978 International All Star Circus, Jim Nordmark. |
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| People | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 12 | Online! News. Marty Reizen, marketing. Jim Conley. |
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| Martin & Downs Circus | Humphries, Len | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 14 | Online! Martin & Downs Circus information. Dave Miller, band leader. Musicians: Miguel Merez, Joe Matthews. Acts: Billy Martin, rola bola; Arlise, unicycle; Robin Marie, traps; Cathy Wilson, animals; Miguelito, balance; Abra, clown; Silly Sailors, knockabout; Bobby Jane Duo, jugglers; Vicky Lange, web; Bill Morris, elephants; ALange Family, teeterboard; Miguel Merez, cloud. Staff: Billy Martin, ringmaster; Ron Morris, concessions; Allen Jones, cookhouse; Dave Miller, electrician; Dave Harrison, props; Christine Sheffield, office; Shriley Stencell, office. Al Stencell. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 14 | Online! Ad. Saxons, Jack and Brenda Payne, photo. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 14 | Online! Martinez perch act. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 15 | Online! Ad. G. T. McMillan, ringmaster, photo. |
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| In the News | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 16 | Online! Philip Schacht, Circus Odyssey employee, stabbed. Lora Patterson, performer. |
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| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 16 | Online! Little England, Florida theme park. |
| Book Worm | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 17 | Online! Magic show, magicians. |
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| Big John's Circus a Small Slice of Americana | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 18 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information, photos. Phil Kavanaugh, clown. Chris Kennington, aerial. Ron Pace, Chris (Sugar & Spice), cradle. Elephant Neena. Acts: Rick Perales, clown; Bill Schreiber, ponies; Waltens, balance; Bob Seaton, dogs; Sandy Strong, ladder; Jay Evans, juggler; Roltinos (Walten), rola bola; Seaton & Co., illusion. |
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| CFA Convention - June 21-24 | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 19, 34 | Online! CFA convention information. Big John Strong Circus photos. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 21 | Online! Ad. Dave Hoover provides information on his wild animal act on Beatty-Cole. |
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| Peru Circus City Roadshow | Joys, Joanne | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 22, 26 | Online! Peru Circus information. |
| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 24, 25 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Detailed article with photos. Mike Padilla, clown. John Welde, bears. Flying Alvarez (Euclides, Martin, Maria, Raul). Estradas (Antonio, Blanco, Julio) Munoz Sisters, web. Elba Walker, aerial choreographer. Monic Lopez. Dave Hoover, cats. Las Verdue (Myrna, Narda, Iris). Oscarian Brothers (Jose, Armando, Oscar, Enrique). Jimmy James, ringmaster. Clowns: Sandy Kaye, Mike Padilla, Mike Ferreira, Mike Snider, John Kame, AMarconi, Raymie Clark, Gary Carillo, Chuck Crespo, Elmo Gibbs. Herriotts (John, Mary Ruth, Wiener), riders. Vashek, wire. Teeterboard: Ayala Troupe, Martines, Estrada Troupe. Fred Logan, elephants. Russell Darr, band leader. |
| People | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 25 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Burketts, aerial. |
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| Circus Parade Scheduled | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 26 | Online! New Bedford, MA, plans circus parade. |
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| Int'l All Star Revisited | Ridenour, Jim | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 26 | Online! Hines Rucker. |
| Billy Barton | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 28-30 | Online! News, gossip. Col. Trevor Bale, horses. Hubert Castle Circus. Tammy Ballentine. Illona Canestrelli, aerial. Sylvia Zerbini, trapeze. Erik Adams Jr. Erik Adams Sr., dogs. Jo Ann Jennier, aerial. Gutis (Elvira, Peter). Jim Grogan, Heidi. Royal Hanneford Circus. Sharon Ward. Farrell Brothers, wire. Roland Kaiser, Pete Kinosh, concessions. Circus of the Americas list of acts. Michael Chirrick, juggler. Albarracines. Circus Vargas. Millie Ward, wardrobe. Joseph Pon, ringmaster. Circus Hall of Fame. Others. |
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| Show "Barnum" Is Super! | Royes, Irwin | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 30 | Online! Show, "Barnum." |
| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | Sandman, Don | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 32 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, president; Louise Tegge, treasurer; Tim Tegge, general mgr. Cycling Terrys (O'Brien family), unicycles. Houcks, jugglers. Terry O'Brien, Camile, wire. Tim Miller, clown. |
| Some West Coast Notes | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 32 | Online! Circus Vargas. RBBB Red Unit. Circus of the Americas. |
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| People | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 32 | Online! Otto Berosini, animals. |
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| Show Report | Galloway, Bill | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 33 | Online! M & M International Circus shrine dates and party show. Lists of acts, staff, clowns. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Ridenour, Jim | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 34 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Charlie Moyers, band. Maynards. Charlie Gouge, Al. Roger Boyd Jr., sideshow. John Lewis. Jimmy Silverlake. Gary Holveck, ringmaster. Mike Rice. |
| Musical Selections | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 35 | Online! Music played for TNT & Royal Olympic Circus performances. |
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| People | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 35 | Online! News. Rafael Vazquez, Antonieta, birth. Gaylord Maynard, Belinda. Sunset Carson, cowboy. |
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| (Cartoon) | 10 | 22 | 1981 | Jun | 1 | 35 | Online! Cartoon: kids playing circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Lilli-Ana and her leopards. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 4, 5 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Buffalo Bill Wild West; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Coronas; Franzen Bros.; Circus Arts Troupe; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros. Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Ticket Complaint | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 6 | Online! Ticket snafu, un-named circus, Gilroy, CA. |
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| People | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 6 | Online! News. Stacy Moore, animals. Willer Family, balance. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 6 | Online! Ad. Sills Bros. Circus equipment for sale. Johnnie Jones. |
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| People | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 8 | Online! News. Oreste Cannestrelli, Ann, horses. Jeff McBride, magic. Bob-O, Bobbino, clowns. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 8 | Online! Deaths. Earl D. Creager, Shrine. Valdez, juggler. Albert L. Webb, pres. Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. |
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| Bentley Bros. Circus | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 10 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy, producers. Acts: Roverta Winn, slide for life; Otto Berosini, animals; Richard St. John, cloud; Zerbini's acrobats; Heidi & Karoly, dogs; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Zerbini Troupe, teeterboard; Winns, balance; Karolys, horses; Heidi Wendany, horses; Stimax chimps; Bucky Steele, elephants. |
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| Guess What | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 12 | Online! Phil Chandler, Linda, magic shop. |
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| Exhibitor Charged With Violation | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 12 | Online! CA animal exhibitor John Weinhart charged, no license. |
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| American Continental Circus | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 14, 15 | Online! Photo spread, American Continental Circus. |
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| Peru Group Seeks Circus Items | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 16 | Online! Peru group, Circus Hall of Fame collection. John Fugate. Retirees at Peru, IN: W. W. Wilno, Tom Hodgini, Betty Hodgini. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 16 | Online! Wallenda Troupe. Brenandes Duo. Dorian Blake. Acts playing Atlantic City. |
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| Tom Mix Festival | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 17 | Online! Tom Mix Festival, Dubois, PA. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 18, 19 | Online! News, gossip. Michael Chirrick. David Douglas, illusions. Ernie Burch. Leonard Green, Circus of the Americas. Emmett Kelly Circus Town. Josip Marcan, cats. Kieter Wichert, cats. Danny Acosta, wire. Mark Anthony, clown. Johnny Peers, clown. Jewel New. Kay Rosaire, cats. Peggy Mills, trapeze. Darlene Williams, web. Victor Arata, wire. Circo Magico. Bruskis, bikes. Lucky Larabee, Joni. Lou Ann Jacobs, Ethel Jennier. Donna Clayton, Kent Clayton, Pancho Magana. Ava Williams, tiger. Circus Vargas. Donna Wilson Bannister. Tony Pina, lights. Bobby Johnson. Others. |
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| Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 20 | Online! Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information. |
| Hotline | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 20 | Online! Janie Randall, dogs, horses, fire. |
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| Mailbag | Berwin, Bernard | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 20 | Online! Roy Huston & Co. show, magic. |
| Northwest LA. Shrine Club Circus | Bacon, Warren Adams | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 22 | Online! Northeast Louisana Shrine Circus, Charles Coronas Sr., producer. Acts: David Pryun, music dir.; Gandoff, aerial; Rolls Duo, cradle; Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Serbe Coronas, George, wheels; Satini Demon; El Gran Mar, wire; Danachek, unicycle; Harry James, balance; Ron Perry Duo, jugglers; Curt Kidd, juggler; Don Anderson, Jo Anne, horses; Flying Ibarras, trapeze; Horton bears; Stevana, trapeze; Wizbini, wire; Rianos Duo, wire; elephants Dumbo, Peggy, Tige; Ben DeWayne family, elephants; Warren Adams. Staff: George Coronas, Serge, staging; Charles Coronas Jr., technical; Warren Adams, rigger; Adrian Sebastian, announcer; William Pryun, music. |
| Texas Clown Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 24 | Online! Texas Clown Alley news. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 24 | Online! Toronto zoo elephant birth. |
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| Mailbag | Jordan, Joey | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 24 | Online! Acts at Playboy Hotel. Nur Shrine Temple Circus acts. |
| Hotline | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 24 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus blowdown. |
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| Toledo Shrine Circus | Hendricks, Tom | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 25, 27 | Online! Zenobia Temple Shrine Circus, Sam T.Polack, producer. Acts: Al Vernon, band leader; Huberto, slide for life; Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Les Crissians, cradle. Wire: Herbie Webber, Marcelli & Janus, Lisaung. Karinas, trampoline; Ethel Jennier, balance, dogs; Roland Marcelli, juggler; Christine Glover, globe; John Mackay, Earl Michaels, clowns; Jacki Althoff, Herta, bears; Darrell Wallen, horse; Darnells, magic; Happy Davis, Karin, comedy; Chadwick Chase, comedy; Flying Cortez; Philipe Versen, trapeze. Lee Keener, elephants Jeannette, Tanya. Staff: Ron Kelroy, unit mgr.; Cal Rolek, electrician; Edca K. Schmitt, animal supt.; E. L. Keener, elephant supt.; Jacki Althoff, bears, chimps supt.; D. L. Wallen, horses supt.; York Dlanor, vocal; Tom Hendricks, animal supt., purchasing. |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Babcock, Allen | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 26 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Brian Grieser, Tina, bear. Wayne Franzen. Elephant Okla. Brian Franzen. Jose Ayala, Jose Maracias, juggling, rola bola, etc. Dennis Michaels, Mandy, comedy. Zajicek, magic. Marian Serns (Sam), clown. Lynn Michaels, announcer. |
| People | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 27 | Online! Death. Bill Bushbaum, showman, horse trainer. |
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| Sheriff's Bulletin | 10 | 23-24 | 1981 | Jun | 8,15 | 27 | Online! Los Angeles sheriffs looking for Larry Jeffries, aka Larry Foeder. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mike Naughton, Kosco the Clown. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; El Jebel Shrine; Hoxie Bros.; Martin & Downs; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Palace; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 4 | Online! Circus Odyssey route. |
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| Int'l All Star Circus | Sandman, Don | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 5 | Online! International All Star Circus information. Jan Dubsky, chimp, dogs. Hines Rucker, Patty, illusions; La Yana, trapeze; DeMille, wire; Zachories, jugglers. Jim Nordmark, producer; Hines Rucker, manager. Philip Sadler, clown. Dubsky family, novelties. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 5 | Online! Death. Raul R. Suarez, clown "Aranita." |
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| Coronas Circus | Danish, Barbara | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 6 | Online! Circus Coronas information. Acts: Warren Adams, cannon; Eddie Schmitt, tigers; Flying Ibarras; El Gran Mar (Mark Horton), wire; Satani Demon; Ron Perry Duo, jugglers; Harry James, balance; Danacheck, unicycle; Curtis Kid, juggler; Don Anderson, Joanne, horses; Serge Coronas, Geroge, wheel; Rolls Duo, cradle; Gandoff, trapeze; Mark Horton, bears; Rex Horton, bears; Stevana, trapeze; Wizbini, wire; Rianos Duo, wire; Ben DeWayne, Linda, Shawn, elephants. Staff: Charles Coronas Sr., producer. George Coronas, Serge, directors; Charles Landkas, transportation; Chad Sarver, props; William Pryun, music dir. Adrian Sebastiani (Sebastian) announcer. |
| Hoxie At Elkton | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 7, 17 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, photos. Bertloffs, Paula, Chuck. Mike Rice, Randon. Charles Moyer, music dir. Dutch Crawford (James Crawford), elephants. Musicians: Al Gouge, Marcie Maynard, Tex Maynard. Clowns: Phil Wilson, Tommy Holveck. Bruski Trio (Richard, Barbara, Jeff), bikes. Marina Boyd, aerial. Tracy Jamey Smith, Paula Bertloff, aerial. |
| People | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 8 | Online! News. Don Leslie, sword swallow. Walter Hall, fire, sword. Michael McCarthy, clown. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Others. |
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| Zoo Notes | Alexander, Jim | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 8 | Online! St. Louis zoo show. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 8 | Online! Siamese twins on postage stamp. Dr. Henderson, veterinarian. |
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| Texas Clown Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 10 | Online! Texas Clown Alley news. |
| Special Day | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 10 | Online! Mark Leddy, artists' rep. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 10 | Online! Tom Mix. |
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| Killer Clown? | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 13 | Online! Kansas City, MO, man dressed as clown threatening children with knife. |
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| So Sad - But True | Miller, Shirley | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 13 | Online! Poem, clowns. |
| Huston's 3rd Year In Montreal | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 14 | Online! Roy Huston's show, illusions. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Cart, Karen | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 15 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus, tornado. D. R. Miller's new great-great niece born. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 15 | Online! Clyde Beatty Circus, free animal manure. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 16-17 | Online! News, gossip. Circus Odyssey, Hamid-Morton Circus. Sam Polack. International All Star Circus. Ted Hill, promotions. Marc Schultz, agent. Fornasaries. Gracie McIntosh. Bentley Bros. Circus. Donnie McIntosh, Ione, concessions. Tommy Hanneford. Harold Katsu, groom. George Da Deppo. Ron Holiday, Joy, leopard. Stu Miller, Sara. Rick Percy, band. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Bellatti, Charles | 10 | 25 | 1981 | Jun | 22 | 18 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Holly Richardson, liberty horses. Victor Flores, arial; Linda Flores, animal act. Arthur Gaona Family, aerial. Ruben Caballero. Julio Gaona. Bill Reynolds, band leader. Red Wilson, elephants. John Walker Jr., elephant supt. Lucy Loyal. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 1 | Online! Photo: Joy Holiday with tiger. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; PTL Circus; Police; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Wild West Show Shut Down | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 6 | Online! Montie Montana Jr.'s Wild West Show. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 6 | Online! Death. Kenneth Van Every, stake & tent pole supplier, circus musician. |
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| Circus Holiday | Sandman, Don | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 8 | Online! Circus Holiday information. Jim Begley, Jack King. Carl Conley, sideshow pitch. Jim Conley, snake show. Acts: Dave Upton, ringmaster; Carl Conley, juggler; Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Little Stoney. |
| Circus Works Exhibit | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 10 | Online! Peter Walker's circus paintings exhibit. |
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| Morris Costume Shop | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 10 | Online! Morris Costumes. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 12 | Online! Ad. Elena Omar, balance act, photos. |
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| Flying Fruit Fly Circus | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 13 | Online! Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australian youth show. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 13 | Online! Death. Dr. William Huebener, physician, circus performer. |
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| From Don Marcks | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 16 | Online! Marcks explains adding magic to Circus Report. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 16A | Online! Photo: Dorothy Campbell Walker with Christy Bros. elephants, 1929. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 18-19, 25 | Online! RBBB. Stebbing Circus. Bill Golden, elephant rides. Dwight Hanson. Hanneford Circus. Davide Zoppe. Harry Thomas, tigers. Bonnie Armor. Plunketts. Acts on Wayne McCarey's Shrine Circus. Jessie Griffiths. Virginia Lee Fenton. Wendy Patterson. Roman Schmitt, Jean. Maryse Begary. Sylvia Lantony, Lantonys. Rodriquez Troupe. Gary Thomas. Erik Adams Jr. Raoul Valdez, trapeze, death. |
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| Bentley Bros. Circus | Mester, Jack | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 20 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. Otto Berosini, cats. Winn Family, motorcycle. Tommy Bentley, ringmaster. Acts: Richard St. John, cloud; Zerbini's acrobats; Heidi Wendany, dogs; Karoly's dogs; Zerbini Troupe, teeterboard; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Roverta Winn, slide for life; Winn Bros., wire; Walt Stimax Jr., juggler; Juggling Jewels; Bucky Steele, Jody Craigmier, elephants. Dion Aumier, Beverly Hoadland, clowns. |
| As I See It | Lyzenga, Harmen | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 20 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
| People | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 21 | Online! News. Bob-O (Robert Hitson), clown. Peter Hoff, clown, etc. Ernest Montego, juggler. Tom Piccard, clown. Jim Howle, clown. Ron Holiday, Joy, cats. Dave Hoover, lion. Jay Cochrane, sky walk. Elmo Gibb, advance clown. Ray Dirgo, artist. |
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| Fair Contract Awarded | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 21 | Online! Florida State Fair contract, Deggeller Attractions. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 22 | Online! Paul Castle, ice skater. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 22 | Online! TV show, "Circus of the Stars." |
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| Amazing African | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 23 | Online! Elephant "Peggy." Richard McGuire, trainer. |
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| Police Circus | Abrahms, Norman | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Online! Greeburgh, NY Police Circus acts. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Online! Wazzan Troupe. Bob Top, Edna. Ramos Family. Carson & Barnes Circus. Ford Bros. Circus. |
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| Let's Hear It From the Clowns | Miller, Shirley | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Online! Poem, clowns. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 25 | Online! Deaths. Bob Fillman, ventriloquist. George Lewis (Slim), elephant man. Bob Stull, magic shop owner. Don Tanner, magic dealer. |
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| (No title) | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 25 | Online! Elephant Tina, death. |
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| Hall and Christ Sign Star | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 26, 27 | Online! Wondercade show information. Sideshow, water show, illusion show, etc. Ward Hall. |
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| People | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 27 | Online! News. Tim Holst, Jeffrey Loseff. Kay Rosaire, cats. Clowns: Tom Sink, Ectera, Bob Owens, Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglass, Tom Caravello. John Russell, stilts. Tom Priestly, chimps. Marvin Varner, chimps. Harry Dubsky. Bill Brickle, dogs. Joey Jordan, juggler. |
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| Circus Posters and Good Eating | Hoppe, Mary K. | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 27 | Online! Circus poster exhibit. Bubba Voss, circus musician. |
| (Cartoon) | 10 | 26 | 1981 | Jun | 29 | 27 | Online! Cartoon: sideshow. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 1 | Online! Photo: Diana, foot juggler. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus City Festival; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Emmett Kelly Jr.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; Pickle Family. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 5 | Online! Ad. Goldfinger, hand balancer, etc., photo. Write Dino Medro. |
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| La Norma | Hurdle, John | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 6 | Online! La Norma (Mrs. Andre Fox), trapeze. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 7 | Online! Ad. Toni Hochegger, horse act, photo. |
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| Humane Society Sets Forth Plans | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 8 | Online! Humane Society resolutions. |
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| Circus For Sale | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Online! Hunt Bros. Circus for sale, Harry T. Hunt. |
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| CMB Int'l Meet | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Online! CMB exhibition. |
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| George Carden, Inc. Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 11 | Online! George Carden, Inc. Circus information. Acts: Alan Gold, cats; Grinn & Barrett, casting; Ventura Duo, perch; Cuccillo, trampoline; Yvonne Duo (Dino Medro, Yvonne), rola bola; Eddie Steeple, bears; Kathy English, trapeze; Jaime Garcia; wheel; Gary Barrett, Vickie, perch; Wendy Walters, dressage; Goldfinger, balance; Flying Garcia family; Jaime Garcia, Lenora, cradle; elephants Jinny, Vickie, Judy. George Carden, producer; Eddie Ventura, props; Fritz Lauber, concessions; Tiny Scott, animal supt.; Wendy Walters, wardrobe; Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Lee Maloney, organ. Clowns: Arie Steeples, John Scholtes, Al King. Larry Carden, second unit. |
| Welcome To | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 11 | Online! Births. Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Maas. Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Wallen. |
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| MGM Earnings Down | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! MGM hotel earnings. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! Circus Tivoli closes. Pickle Family Circus. |
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| All American Circus | Payne, Jack & Brenda | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! All American Circus information. Acts: Howard Hardin, ringmaster; Bob Moore, Syd, dogs; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Richard St. John, cloud; Winnie McKay, high ring; Berosini, horse, lion; Kardelas, hair hang; Karl Winn, motorcycle; Paulette Winn; Kin Willer, balance; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Bucky Steele's elephants; Bruce Anderson, sway pole; Young Troupe, Willettys, juggling; Sheila Winn, slide for life; Dielkes, globe; Otto berosini, animals; Jumping Jacks, trampoline; Rodriguez Family, trapeze Saxons (Jack Payne, Brenda). |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Online! Tent Troupe show. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Eslinger, B. Everett | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 13 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Charles Belleti, advance. Manuel King, moon walk. Alphonso Loyal, pony rides. William Reynolds, band leader. Musicians: Billy Doyle, Bill Bingman, Wayne Reynolds, Tim Davis, Charles Stevenson, Dan Reynolds, Faye Reynolds, Bob Gardner. Ford Bros. Circus, Gopher Davenport, owner. |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 14, 15 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen. Lynn Michael, announcer. Byron Burford, musician. Jose Ochoa, juggler. Tom Kramer, Scott Fehr, clowns. Elephant Oka. Jose Ayola, balance, rola bola. |
| Children's Variety Show | Swaney, Bob | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 15 | Online! Big John Strong's Children's Variety Show information. Clowns: Bob Owens, Tom Sink, Madeline Sink. Jim Bovay, Rickey, bar; Maureen Hall, bird, animals; Brad Zinn, Brenda, illusions; Inge Williams, dogs; Robert Williams; Rolick Montebanc. Neil Armstrong, music. |
| All American Circus | Mester, Jack | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 16, 17 | Online! All American Circus information. Winnie McKay, ring trap; Richard St. John, cloud. Syd Moore, dogs. Bobby Moore, dogs. Flying Rodriques Family. Howard Hardin, ringmaster. Acts: Young Troupe, teeterboard; Otto Berosini, animals; Kardells, hair hang; Saxons, jugglers; Karl Winn, Sheila, motorcycle; Ken Willer, balance; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Bucky Steeler, Jody Craigmeir, elephants; Willetys, jugglers; Juggling Jewels; Deilkes, globe. Clowns: Bob Emerico, Bill Francis. |
| Real Trouper | Ringle, William | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 18, 19 | Online! Guy A. Buswell, canvas, etc., career. |
| People | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 19 | Online! News. Rex Horton, bears. Tim Holst. Marjorie Hackett, Harris Reynolds, risley. Denise Wathon (Juggling Jewels). |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 19 | Online! CFA news. CMB news. |
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| Kismet Shrine Circus | Abrahms, Norman | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 19 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus. Bob Atterbury, George Hamid. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Venturas; Herbie Weber, wire; Elkes chimps; Los Latinos (Herbie, Marcella), wire; Duvals; Jackie Althoff bears; Fornasari, trampoline; Frankys, motorcycle; Gee Gee Engesser's elephants; Hug Zacchini, cannon. John MacKay, cown. Earl Michaels, ringmaster. Donn Conn, band dir. |
| English Tent Season - 1981 | Niblett, Jack | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 20-21 | Online! Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World. Austen Bros. Circus. Dickie Chipperfield's Circus. Sally Chipperfield's Circus. Roberts Bros. Circus. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Circus Hoffman. Jerry Cottle's Circus. Philip Gandey, owner. Fosserfields. Peter Jolly's show. James Bros. (Fossetts). Weights Circus. Pinder's Circus. Cirque Perier. Circus Hassanias. David Smart's Super Circus. |
| Circus Circus Show | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 21 | Online! Animal show at mall, Bellevue, WA. |
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| Clown Collector's Plate | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Online! Clown collector's plate, RBBB sponsored. |
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| R. J. Kelroy & Associates' Dates | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Online! List of engagements, R. J. Kellroy & Associates. |
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| Holiday Hippodrome | Babcock, Allan | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Online! Holiday Hippodrome show information. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Online! Similar names. Willers acts. Willer Family acts. |
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| Mailbag | Rosaire, Ellian | 10 | 27 | 1981 | Jul | 7 | 23 | Online! Corrections, June 8/15, 1981 issue, Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show. Also lists program. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 1 | Online! Photo: Robert Locke Lorraine, clown. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus City Festival; Circus Vargas; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 5 | Online! Ad. Roger Dubois, sway pole, photos. |
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| Circus Arnado in Norway | Mac-Valley, Douglas | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 6 | Online! Circus Arnardo information, acts, Norway. |
| Billy Barton | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 8, 10 | Online! News, gossip. Mike Aria, Janice, Gil. Tommy Bentlley, Chuck Clancy. Wally Naghtin, Doris. Circus Vargas. Acts at MGM, Circus Circus. Emmett Kelly Jr., Nancy. Herta Cuneo. Valdez, death. Carmen Hall. Jimmy Hall. Zultanas, wire. Shows in Las Vegas closing. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 9 | Online! Ad. Great Wallendas, photo. |
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| People | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 10 | Online! News. Bobby Moore, dogs. Tony Lyle, clown. Pepy Arturo. Cooky Arturo, trapeze. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 11 | Online! Ad. Joey Jordan, juggler, photo. |
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| People | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 12 | Online! News. Cathy Fletcher, aerial. Eva Dunlelavy. Dennis Sherman, aerial. Joanne Sherman. Kinoshita Circus. Milonga Cline, Esther Escalante, Chata Weber. Austin Miles. Larry Wilson, magic. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 12 | Online! Tom Mix. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Jones, Alton L. | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 14 | Online! International All Star Circus information. Dr. Yanas, chimps, dogs; Ruckers, leopard; DeMille, wire; Spiker group; Zackerys, jugglers; Chirstiana La Deon, dogs; Gaylord Maynard, horse. |
| Carden International Circus | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 14 | Online! Carden International Red Unit, Larry Carden. Mike Pike; Scott Emerson; Joe Via, lions; Maryse Begary, trapeze; Bobby Gibbs, Janie, elephants; David Conners; Grimaldis; Vino Berosini; Alberto Zoppe riders; Flying Cortez; others. Staff: Larry Carden, manager; Betty Carden, comptroller; Mike Pike, music dir.; Larry Rich, ringmaster; David Conners, props; Bobby Gibbs, animal supt. |
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| Show Closed - Second Time | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 16 | Online! Monte Montana's Buffalo Bill Wild West Show closed down. |
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| Circus Promoter Sought | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 17 | Online! Indiana, un-named circus, promoter charged with theft. |
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| People | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 17 | Online! News. Ken Willer, Betty. Lilli-Ana, leopards. Others. |
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| Mattel Report | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 20 | Online! Mattel stockholder report. Monte Carlo Circus. Circus World. RBBB. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 20 | Online! Death. Lloyd Barker, fan. |
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| Abe Goldstein - A Life of Clowning | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 22 | Online! Abe Goldstein, clown, career. |
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| Circus Hall of Fame | Hoppe, Mary K. | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 23 | Online! Elected to Circus Hall of Fame: Roberto A. de Vasconcellos, Albert Hodgini Family Troupe, Harry Gardner "Cheerful." Circus Hall of Fame to be located in Orlando vicinity. |
| Notice | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 23 | Online! Correction: Larry Jeffries not sought by sheriffs. |
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| (Illustration) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 23 | Online! Illustration: newspaper ad, Orpheum, San Francisco, 1915. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Taylor, Paul | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 24 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Music: Florine Oler, Charlie Moyer, Al Gouge, Mark Glasel, John Smith. John Lewis, Billy Griffin, managers. |
| (Illustration) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 24 | Online! Illustration: newspaper ad, Orpheum, San Francisco, 1901. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 25-26 | Online! News. Parc Safari. Roy Wells, elephants. Paul Jung, clown. Jesus Renato, Bobo Fuentes, Victor Gaona. Billy Baker, elephants. Dave Merrifield, helicopter trapeze. Nerveless Nocks. Dieter Tasso, juggler. Jim Grogan, Heidi. Mark Pilger. Rudolph Delmonte, contortion. Alfonso Burkett, Lydia. Showtime Follies acts. Walter Hall, sword swallower. Jim Windland, sideshow. Others. |
| American Tent Shows Featured | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 28 | Online! Smithsonian's "Celebration of the American Tent Show." Marcy Maynard, Tex. Dale Madden, organ. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 28 | Online! Ad. Michael Polakovs (Coco), clown, photo. |
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| Ringling Red | Payne, Sally | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 29 | Online! RBBB red Unit information. |
| Last of the Med Shows | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 29, 30 | Online! Tommy Scott's Old Time Medicine Show information. |
| People | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 30 | Online! Austin Miles. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 31 | Online! Death. Mel Miller, clown, press agent, etc. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 28 | 1981 | Jul | 13 | 31 | Online! Dave Hoover, animal trainer. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 1 | Online! Photo: Dieter Tasso. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; TNT & Royal Olympic; Tebala Shrine; Tent Troupe; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth; Carden International. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 6, 8 | Online! News, gossip. Sam T. Polack's show information, acts. Herbie Weber, wire. Fornasaries (Benny, Doady, Rosa, Sa Sa, Pinchin), flying act. Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. Bill Vaughan, clown. Ray Valentine Jr. Jorge Rossell. Mario Alberti, dogs. Tommy Hanneford. Mike Wright, stilts. Harry Mills, concessions. Al Dawley. Coronas. Hamid-Morton. Cristianis (Lucio, Gilda). Lilli-Ana, leopard. Others. |
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| Dobson's Petting Zoo | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 7 | Online! Len Dobson, Nancy, petting zoo. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 7 | Online! Buffalo Bill. |
| Texas Clown News | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 8 | Online! Clowns. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 10 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information, photos. Bob Earl, Doris. Leo Pinter, music. Jeff Earl, Ginny, dogs. Mariettas (Mario, Tammy, Dixie, Marlo), unicycles. Joe Myers, clown. Lee Ann Stephens, juggling. Barbara Dudgeon, dressage. Elephant Pasha. |
| Cruise Book | Piccard, Tom | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 13 | Online! Magic books. |
| Circus Date Lost | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 13 | Online! Coliseum, Phoenix, AZ, closes. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 14 | Online! Photo: Nelson Family, 1923. Paul, Theol, Estrella, Carmencita, Oneida, Rosina, Hilda. Mr. & Mrs. Nelson. |
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| People | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 14 | Online! Tom Piccard, clown. |
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| Al Koran Shrine Circus | Pouska, Frank | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 14 | Online! Sam T. Polcak produced Shrine circus. Acts: Jorge Barreda, lions; Pio Troupe, traps; Valentine Duo, cradle; Morgan Ashton Troupe, foot juggling; elephant Dondi; Joselito, wire; Pancho Magana, ropes, whips; Nock Bros., sway pole; Yolanda & Michael, jugglers; Valentine Troupe, trapeze; Katinka, dogs; Ray Valentine Jr., wire; Les Michaels, balance; Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeaze; Jorge Rossell, comedy; Dionnes, perch; Le Moynes; Al Dawley, ringmaster. |
| Frosty Little On Cover of JAMA | Hoppe, Mary K. | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 14 | Online! Frosty Little, clown. |
| Big Apple Circus | Holmes, Sam | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 15 | Online! Big Apple Circus information. Carlo Pellegrini. Alexandre Pavlata, cloud. Paul Binder, Michael Christensen, clowns. Bertini family, perch. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. Ethel Jennier, dogs. Jimmy Tinsman, clown. Tisha Tinsman, aerial. Alicia Enterline, baton. David Muller, wire. Judith Friedlaender, Ivor David Balding, producers. |
| Mailbag | King, Jack | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 17 | Online! Correction: June 29, 1981 issue. Jack King is not co-owner of Circus Holiday. Comment on promoters stealing from circuses. |
| Circus Art Show | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 17 | Online! Barbara Camillo, artist, exhibit circus paintings. |
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| Make-A-Circus | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 18 | Online! Make-A-Circus information. Joshua Karter, director. |
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| People | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 19 | Online! News. James Marcel, juggler. Frances Columbo, strong man. Dorey Miller. George Lilly, advance. Francarro & Estreleta, perch. Steve McPeak, wire walker. Others. |
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| Circus Atayde Program | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 19 | Online! Circo Atayde acts: Edwin Hall, unicycle; Padilla Bros, comedy; Carlos Moreno, magic; Miguel Ramierez, balance; Alberto Atayde, liberty horses; Tim Delbosq, cats; Miriam Ramierez, trapeze; Puyredons, jugglers; Richard Paska, elephants. |
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| Cleveland Police Circus | Pouska, Frank | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 19 | Online! Police Circus, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Acts: Galambos, cradle; Emile Duo; Drouguetts; Carmen del Molino, trapeze; Lipko's chimps; Magyars, aerial; Flying Ibarras; Clyclonian; Mauricios; Frankies; Gerard Soule, dogs; DeMille, wire; Quassars. Staff: Al Vernon, music dir.; Don Sorbara, props; Charle Van Buskirk, announcer. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 29 | 1981 | Jul | 20 | 19 | Online! Death. Ronald G. Beaudry, fan. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 1 | Online! Photo: Barbara Braun, rope spinning. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 4 | Online! Routes: Aahmes Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler's International; Make-A-Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Hanneford; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 6, 7 | Ad. Brunon Blaszak, tigers. Ada Smieya, Klalus Blaszak, cat acts. | |
| People | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 8 | Online! News. Clark McDermott, dogs. Michealangelo Nock, sway pole. Bruce Anderson. Terry Parsons, Danuta. Conklins. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Lottie Brunn, juggler. Roger duBois, high act. Joe Nand, Betty, chimps. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglass, clowns. Others. |
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| School Show | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 8 | Online! Elementary school show. |
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| Lots of Action in Mid-West | Sandman, Don | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 10 | Online! RBBB blue unit acts. RBBB red unit acts. TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information, acts. |
| People | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 10 | Online! Bill Rogers, tropical birds. |
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| From Pacific Northwest | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 12 | vHubert Castle International Circus. American Continental Circus. Kay Rosaire, cats; Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom Scott, elephants. Porredon Perch. |
| July 4th Circus Date | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 12 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Kent Clayton, manager. Kathy English, trapeze; Dave Upton, cougar; Eduardo's bears; Flying Garcias; Mike Pike Duo, music; others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 13 | Ad. Bear wrestling not a violation of Animal Welfare Act. | |
| July 4th Celebration | Savage, Paul | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 14 | Online! Bertolino Bros. Circus. Acts: Caroline Savage, dogs; Marcelli & Janis, wire; Jerry Coyle; Bertolino, juggling; Carl Bertolino, magic; Paul Savage, magic. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 14 | Online! Death. Alden N. Bice, CFA. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 16, 17 | Online! Ad. Horton Wonder Bears, Horton-Meraz Troupe, photos. |
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| CFA Convention | McCall, Bob | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 18 | Online! CFA convention. |
| Special Class in New York | Hanabelle | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Online! New York Clown Alley news. |
| Editor Retires | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Online! CFA White Tops editor. |
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| Circus Vegas | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Online! Circus Vegas. Parley Baer, ringmaster; Anthony Newly, announcer. Acts: Emmett Kelly Jr.; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; elephant Baby Tarra; Drougettes, juggler; Darrell Wallen, horse; Joe Naud, Betty, chimps; Painters, comedy; Flying Carrolls; Mario Drouguette, ladder; Misty Raines, vocal; Larry Dean, tigers; Ruwills, plate spin; Richard St. John, cloud; Los Latinos, wire; Bob Kramer, illusions; Steele's elephants. |
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| People | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Online! Lipko's chimps. |
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| Family of Circus Clowns | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 21 | Online! Polakovs family, clowns, information. Photo. |
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| July 4th Feature | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 22 | Online! Brandon, FL parade. Clowns. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 23 | Online! Ad. History of the King Bros. Circus title, 1959-1974. Title is not for sale or lease. From Linda King Pritchett. |
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| Carla Wallenda Circus | Galloway, Bill | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 24 | Online! Carla Wallenda Aerial Thrill Show and Family Circus information. Acts: Brenvondez (Ron Fernendez, Barbara Galloway), perch; Valerie Wallenda; Brenda Galloway, dogs; Centurions (Ron, Brenda and Brenda Hamlin), ladder; Carla Wallenda, sway pole. Staff: Wallmore Circus Corp. (Carla Wallenda, Mike Morgan), owner and producer. |
| Notice | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 24 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus has not had a blowdown. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 26 | Online! Sarasota, FL, Shrine Club. |
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| People | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 26 | Online! News. Marcelli & Janis. Michael McCarthy, clown. Mike Pike, music. Others. |
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| Circus Train Draws Crowd | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 26 | Online! RBBB circus train, photo. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 27 | Online! News. C. M. Christ, Ward Hall, sideshows. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Freak Show | Menard, Kevin | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 27 | Online! Freak Animal Circus information. Dave Cota, owner. |
| Coronas Circus | Johnson, Richard | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 28, 30 | Online! Coronas Circus information. William Pryun, music dir. Sebastian Adriani, ringmaster. Gandoff (Warren Adams), trapeze. Rolls Duo, cradle. Eddie Schmitt, tigers. Flying Ibarras. El Gran Mar (Mark Bronson Horton), wire. Satani Demon. Perry Duo, jugglers. Harry James, balance. Danacher, balance, unicycle. George Coronas, Serge, wheel. Horton bears. Rex Horton. Wizbini, wire. Rainos Duo, wire. Ron Perry, Pam, wire. Curt Kidd, wire. Don Anderson, Joann, dressage. DeWayne family, elephants. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 30 | 1981 | Jul | 27 | 31 | Online! Photo: Hunt Bros. Circus personnel, 1929. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 1 | Online! Photo: Stimax Comedy Chimps. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Hubler International; Make-A-Circus; Martin & Downs; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Palace; Swan Bros. Other shows. |
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| Circus Tent Collapses | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 6 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus blow down. |
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| People | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 6 | Online! Danny Daniels, juggler. Danny Daniels "Tex," musician. Not the same people. |
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| Show New Notes | Johnson, Richard C. | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 6 | Online! News. Eddie Schmitt, tigers. Rainos Duo (Ron Perry, Pam), wire. Rex Bronson Horton, bears. Mark Bronson Horton, bears, wire. Sebastian Adriani, ringmaster. Phil Kavanaugh, Rose Marie Douglass, clowns. Jorge Barreda, lions. |
| People | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 6 | Online! Ed Phillips, Penny Jordan, marriage. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 7 | Online! Ad. Alohaland Pony Circus, Ken Ghirad. |
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| Circus On Auction Block | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 8 | Online! Stebbing Royal European Circus for sale. Owners: Bill Stebbing, John Stebbing, Carol Cosby Seay. Elephants: Opal, Louie, Kay, Mike. |
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| News From Illinois | Babcock, Allan | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 10 | Online! Circus Vargas information, acts. Wade Burck, cats. Clowns: Dale Longmire, Billy McCabe, Bruce Warner, George Clyatt. Manuel Gonzales, rola bola; Aris Bros., knockabout; Pat Davidson, rola bola. Dressage: Henri Wageneur, Darlene Williams, Kathy Batchelor. Franconi Duo, trapeze; Vince Carmen, illusions; Michael Wagneur, llamas; Los Ortinas, jugglers; Osmanis, jugglers; Espanas, flyers; Armon Duo, cradle; Bill Bannister, Donna, cradle; Anastansini Bros., risley. Rex Williams, Ava, elephants. Donna Bannister, slide for life. Aerial: Diane Paray, Vanessa Thomas, Darlene Dickey, Tracy Mayo, Ingrid Osmani, Vallery. Not with Vargas: Lee Merritt, Kathy. |
| Acts | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 12 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts: Darrel Wallen, horse; Ruwills, plate spin; Les Chrissens, cradle; Christine Glover. Club dates: Michael Rollov, rola bola; Raven Merle, contortion. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 12 | Online! Death. Malvin Franklin, composer, musician. |
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| Clown Capades | McCall, Bob | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 14 | Online! Clown Capades information, John Strong, producer. Clowns: Tom Sink, Madlina (Etcetera), Bob Ownes, Rosa Douglass, Phil Kavanaugh. Weller Family, balance; Chris Alberti, plate spin; Dorian Blake, magis; Alberti, dogs. Al Leonard, MC. |
| Elephants Must Go | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 14 | Online! Elephants: Durga, Owalla, Tschombai. |
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| Burr's Fun-O-Rama | Menard, Kevin | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 16 | Online! Billy Burr's Fun-O-Rama carnival. |
| People | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 16 | Online! News. Robin Medina, cloud. Frances Fisher, animal acts. Linda Chandler, Phil, magic, illusions. Ron Perry, Pam. Jay Cochrane, wire. Chipperfield's lions; Zultanas; Flying Wallendas; Guzman & Monique. |
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| U.S. Takes Circus for Granted | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 17 | Online! Our Lady of the Lake University grant for circus exhibition, etc. |
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| She's a Winner | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 17 | Online! Lori Miles, aka Lorilini the clown. |
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| People | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 17 | Online! News. Micky Hades, Raveen show, magic. Ron Urban, ice show. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 21 | Ad. Bradd Frank, Sheila, letter on animal rights laws. | |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 24 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Mailbag | Porter, Ed | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 24 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus. |
| Buffalo Bill Show | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 26, 27 | Online! Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, list of acts. Montie Montana Jr., producer. |
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| New Facilities | 10 | 31 | 1981 | Aug | 3 | 27 | Online! Air Animal Inc., animal cargo service. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 1 | Online! Photo: Marry Chipperfield riding "Pedro." |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Hanneford Family; Hoxie Bros.; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Palace; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 5 | Ad. Miss Constancia, leopards, jaguar, photo. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 6 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 7 | Online! Ad. Rudolph Delmonte, contortion, photo. |
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| Museum Features Alzanas | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 8 | Online! Alzanas, high wire, information and photo. Alzanas: Harold, Hilda, Elsie, Minnie. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 8 | Online! Death. Kathryn Burns, mother of performer Kay Gordon. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 10 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| People | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 10 | Online! James Hunsinger, clown. Ron Perry, Pam (Rianos Duo), wire. |
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| Clown Capades | Swaney, Bob | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 12 | Online! Clown Capades information, Big John Strong, producer. Curtis Cainan, wire. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 12 | Online! TV show, "Circus of the Stars." |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Ada Smieya-Blaszak, Brunon Gerard Blaszak, animal acts, photos. |
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| People | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 16 | Online! News. Sylvester Braun, Barbara. Bill Kay, MC. Emmett Kelly Jr. Others. |
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| Winning Points | Dorsey, Rene | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 17 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 17 | Photo: painting of Billy Barton's cloud swing. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 18 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Acts: Senor Rai; Michael Wright, clown; Bill Golden, tigers; Lisner Duo; Nellie Hanneford, Mark Karoly, dressage; others. |
| TV Commercial | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 18 | Online! People, acts in Pepsi TV commercial. |
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| Circus Variety Show | Reid, David E. | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 20 | Online! Circus Variety Show, Lane County, OR. Stan Kramien, MC. Acts: Narnaby, juggler; Willy Keo, comedy; Willettys (Ken, Betty); Agostinos, acrobats; McLennan dogs. |
| People | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 20 | Online! News. Victor Hunsberger. Michael McCarthy, clown. |
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| Circus Vargas | Holehouse, Ken | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 22 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Wade Burck, cats. Anastosini Brothers; Rex Williams, elephants; Flying Espanas; Franconi Duo; Armon Duo; Kneisleys; Osmani Sisters; Vince Carmen, magic. |
| Showman Works in the Dark | Menard, Kevin | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 24 | Online! Roger DuBois, daredevil. Billy Burr show. |
| People | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 24 | Online! News. Camarillo Family, ropers. Carlos Twins. Henneberry Family. Alysun Seacat. |
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| Carden Int'l Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 26 | Online! Larry Carden's International Circus Red Unit. Acts: Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Joe Via, lions; Vozza, birds; Alberto Zoppe, Carla; Cuccillos, trampoline; Les Duvan (Hans Klose, Cissy Connors), juggling, etc.; Zoppes (Sandy, Carla), riders; Ventura Duo, perch; Marquez Family, flyers; David Connors, Cissy. Elephants: Vickie, Judy, Jerry. Clowns: Giovanni Zoppe, Tony La Monica, Al King, John Sholes. Randy Armstrong, concessions. |
| People | 10 | 32 | 1981 | Aug | 10 | 26 | Online! News. Howard Huntington, magic. Daze Bristol. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 1 | Online! Photo: Kramien, the magician. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Hoxie Bros.; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Palace; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| People | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 4 | Online! Tom Inabinette. |
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| Grapevine Children's Opry | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 6 | Online! Grapevine Children's Opry show, acts. |
| Wm. Kay Circus | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 8 | Online! William Kay Circus information, acts. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 10, 18 | Online! News, gossip. Villams. Wally Naghtin, Doris. Alberto Zoppe family. Michon. RBBB. Herbie Weber. Bonnie Armor. Bonnie Bale, George Carr Kirkpatrick (animal trainer), marriage. Billy Earl, Bonnie. Satani Demon. Winn's Europorama. Beatty-Cole Circus. Fornasaries. Young Troupe. Harry Thomas, Rowena. Great American Circus. Others. |
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| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 12 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Acts: Cycling Terrys (Terry, Canimle, Eoin and Lee O'Brien); Walter Houc, Ingrid, jugglers; Tim Tegge, wire; Terry O'Brien, wire. |
| People | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 12 | Online! News. Dime Wilson, Connie. Bill Bannister, Donna. Bryan Clowns, Inc. Others. |
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| TNT & Royal Olympic Circus | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 18 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 20 | Online! Magic books. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 20 | Online! Death. D. H. Riggs (Sailor "Doc" Riggs), circus owner, etc. |
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| Expo '81 - An Illusionary Extravaganza | Atkinson, Joan | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 22 | Online! Expo '81 show, illusions. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | House, Albert F. | 10 | 33 | 1981 | Aug | 17 | 24, 26 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Joe McMahon, routing. John Lewis, general mgr.; Jim Silverlake, concessions; Stash Quin, canvas boss; Billy Griffin, tickets; Bob Patterson, tickets; George Hodgdon, office. Charlie Moyer, band leader; Jesse Moyer, front door; Roger Boyd Jr., sideshow mgr.; Buck Smith, mechanic; James Crawford, "Dutch," elephants. Musicians: Al Gouce, Mark Geiser. Gary Holveck, announcer. Acts: Bruskis, bikes; Bertloff Duo, adagio; Mike Rice, elephant; Mrs. Roger Boyd Jr., hair hang; Mike Rice, horse; Paula Bertloff, trapeze. Charles Moyer, producer. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 1 | Online! Photo: Sally Ashton, trapeze. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Great American; Make-A-Circus; Martin & Downs; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace; Swan Bros. Other shows. |
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| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 4 | Online! News. Kevin Menard. Ken Kawata, zoo. Gary Henry. Others. |
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| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 6 | Online! News. Jon Friday, announcer. Greg Wilkie, magic. Milonga Cline. Bill Backstein. Albert Vonderheid family. Mr. & Mrs. John Draper. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 6 | Online! Deaths. John John, performing dog. Howard Arthur Furlong, circus carpenter. Don Saunders, clown. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 8 | Online! Magic, magic books, magicians. |
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| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 8 | Online! News. John Hanson (Rolling Diamonds). Diana Hansen, foot juggler. Pete Cristiani, press. Belmonte Cristiani. Ed Freeman, magic. |
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| Big John Strong's Circus | Freeman, Ed | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 10 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Al Leonard, announcer; Bobby Gibbs, camels; Weller Family (Kelly, Shannon), acrobats; Dorian Blake, illusion; Alberti's dogs; Stradovari (Sink). Clowns: Bob Owens, Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglass, Tom Sink, Madelena Sink. Music: Neil Armstrong, Jim Miller. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 10 | Online! Sells Floto Ring No. 34. Contra Costa Fair, CA. |
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| Carson & Barnes Circus | Sandman, Don | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 12 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Band: William Reynolds, Bill Doyle, Bill Bingman, Bob Gardner, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, Tim Davis, Charlie Stevenson, Faye Reynolds. Acts: Patricia White, cats; Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, animals; Flying Gaonas; Caballeros; Lunas; Harry Locker, bears; Johnny Walker Jr., elephants. D. R. Miller; James Judkins, general mgr.; Ted Bowman, treasurer; James Royal, equestrian dir.; Manuel King, midway; Pete Linderman, cookhouse; Barb Fulton, novelties; Geary Byrd, general supt.; Dave Rawls, concessions; Jaime Garcia, canvas; Johnny Walker, supt. elephants; Patricia White, supt. felines; Alfonso Loyal, ring stock; Isla Miller, Barbara Byrd, wardrobe. |
| Franzen Circus Notes | Michael, Dennis | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 14 | Online! Byron Burford, musician, artist, show painter. Wayne Franzen. |
| Visit By TV Star | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 14 | Online! Harry Dubsky family. |
| American Continental Circus | Ueckert, Herbert B. | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 16 | Online! American Continental Circus information, Gatti production. Herb Miller, band leader; John Miller, ringmaster. Acts: Kay Rosaire, cats. Cradle: Alexanders, Rosamonds Paulas. Les Rogeres, ladder. Vasquez chimps. Doug Ashton, musical revue. Maridon Duo, wire. Myoshi Amoto, hair hang. Sally Ashton, trapeze. Dancing Gauchos. Flying Lanes. Porredon (or Los Pueyrredon), perch. Riques Duo, top spinning. Duo Ramon, rola bola. Four Farkas, jugglers. Suarez Troupe, riders. Tanger Troupe, acrobats. Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom, elephants. |
| Beaumont Writer's Club | Rev. M. H. | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 16 | Online! Miss Zavatta, performer. |
| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 16 | Online! Mike Pike. |
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| Mailbag | Perrino, Terry | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 18 | Online! Correction: July 27, 1981 issue, Bertolino Bros. Circus juggling act. Terry Perrino, Joe Caputo, jugglers. |
| Indian Ranch Engagement | Savage, Paul | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 18 | Online! Caroline Savage, dogs. Paul Savage, magic show. Jerry Coyle. |
| Mailbag | Michael, Dennis | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 20 | Online! Circus Holiday problems in Indiana. |
| Fair Acts | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 22 | Online! State Fair, RI, acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 22 | Online! Tommy Bartlett Water Circus acts. |
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| Circus Concert | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 22 | Online! Sioux Falls, SD, band concert. |
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| Klown Kavalcade | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 24 | Online! Big John Strong Klown Kavalcade (or Clown Cavalcade) information. Curtis Cainan, dogs. Dorian Blake, magic. Weller Family. Music: Neil Armstrong, Jim Miller. Al Leonard, announcer. Clowns: Phil Kavanaugh, Bob Owens, Tom Sink, Madeleana Sink, Rosa Marie Douglass. |
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| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 24 | Online! Austin Miles. Chatita Weber. |
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| CFA Tent Meeting | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 26 | Online! CFA news. |
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| People | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 26 | Online! News. Joel Risberg, clown. Darrell Wallen, horse act. Carlos Farfan. |
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| Circus Odyssey | Diaz, Geraldo Cortez | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 28 | Online! Circus Odyssey information, Ed Migley, producer. Lee Stevens, announcer. George Barreda, lions. Thomas Duo, cradle. Elkies chimps. Carol Wainwright, trapeze. Bill Brickle, dogs. Wainwrights, trampoline. Joselito, wire. Jackie Althoff, Elkie, bears. Pirates of the Sky. George Rosel, comedy. Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Stoney. Aerial Paulsons, motorcycle. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 29 | Ad. Bob Moore on his dog act. | |
| Fans Make the Center Ring | Bingaman, George | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 30 | Online! Fans marriage on Beatty-Cole. Elephants: Pete, Sue. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 34 | 1981 | Aug | 24 | 30 | Online! Photo, Hoxie Bros. Circus blow down, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 19, 1981. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 1 | Online! Photo: Lani Ironberg. [or Loni Ironberg] |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 3 | Ad. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, ropes, whips, photo. | |
| Show Dates | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Hoxie Bros.; Martin & Downs; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Imperial; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Palace. Other shows. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Horsman, Paul | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 6 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Charles Moyer, band leader. Visitors at show. |
| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 6 | Online! News. Bruce Anderson, high act. Forrest Jarvis, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 7 | Online! Ad. John Zimmerman, flyer. No longer catcher for Flying Robins. |
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| Maine State Fair Acts | Hickok, Eloise | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Online! Maine State Fair acts. Rolandos, jugglers; Roger DuBois, trapeze; Jim Davis, dog act; Marcelli & Janis, wire; Lipko's chimps; Joanne Jennier, trapeze; Billy Burr Fun-O-Rama show. |
| Hubler Int'l Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Online! George Hubler's Hubler International Circus. Acts: Wayne Liikala; George Hanneford family, ponies, riders; Barbara Van Voorden, foot juggler; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Davide Zoppe, ladder; Zoppe's monkeys. |
| Mailbag | Jordan, Joey | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Online! Juggler's Association convention. |
| Mailbag | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Online! Valenciano family. Hedy Arturo, Pepy. |
| Big John's Clown Capades | Sils, Raymond | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 10 | Online! Big John Strong's Clown Capades information, acts. |
| Show Notes of Interest | Herwig, Wes | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Chuck Clancy. Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Hotline | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 10 | Online! Kay Rosaire, animal trainer. |
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| Pickle Family Circus | Herman, Frank | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 12 | Online! Pickle Family Circus information, list of cast, musicians. |
| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 12 | Online! Sideshow performers: Brian LaPalm, Cindi King, Dave Guidone, Wayne LaCharite, Joseph DiFrancesca. |
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| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 14 | Online! News. Irv Romig. Heidi Bolz, aerial. Carla Wallenda's Thrill Show. Others. |
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| Circus Man Taken Into Custody | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 14 | Online! James Begley, bad check, lawsuits. Begley's circus troupe. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 16 | Ad. Letter in support of including magicians, etc. in Circus Report. | |
| Elephant Takes a Walk | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 17 | Online! Carson & Barnes elephant escapes. |
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| Clown Capades | Scheiman, Kaye | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 17 | Online! John Strong's Clown Capades information. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 18 | Online! Deaths. James A. Haley, circus president. Jim Hoelzer, fan. Hazel L. King, circus performer. |
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| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 18 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Online! Danny Castoldi, high diver. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Online! Death. Mark Watson, head of Canada circus school |
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| Top-Quality | Stoddard, Robert | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Houcs (Ingrid, Walter), jugglers. Terry O'Brien, Camille, Owen, Liam, performers. Tim Tegge, performer. Louise Tegge, organ. Earl Tegge, ringmaster. Visitors at show. |
| Circus World Chief Unhappy | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 20 | Online! Circus World, Florida, information. |
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| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 20 | Online! News. Douglas MacValley, stunts. Joey Jordan, juggler. Others. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 21 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Band: Charles Moyer, Al Gouge, John Smith, Steve Michael, Gary Holveck. Acts: Gary Holveck, announcer; Bruski Trio, bikes; Bertloffs, adagio; Mike Rice, elephant Rajah; Randon's dogs; Que Yen Cheng, hair hang; James Crawford, elephants. Elephant Hoxie. John Lewis, manager. |
| Featured Acts | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 21 | Online! Acts at Medora, ND show. |
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| He Visits the Old Home Town | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 21 | Online! Bruce Johnson, "Charlie." Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| Engesser Animals | Thompson, Royce R. | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 22 | Online! Don Engesser, Roxy, cat acts. |
| Hanneford Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 22 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus' trained animals. |
| People | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 22 | Online! Bob D'Ercole, Rosanne, chimp. |
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| She Left Her Mark in Show Biz | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 24-25, 27 | Betty Broadbent, tattooed lady. Article, photos. | |
| Magic Review | Piccard, Tom | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 26 | Online! Magic, working with doves. |
| Vacant Lot | Hodge, Ken | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 27 | Online! Poem. |
| Summerfest '81 | Engliash, Christina | 10 | 35 | 1981 | Aug | 31 | 27 | Online! Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus at Milwaukee, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 1 | Online! Photo: Flying Vazquez. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Europa; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Imperial; Swan Bros.; Bauer-All All Star; Franzen Bros. Other shows. |
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| Notice | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 4 | Online! Correction: report on Jim Hoelzer in last issue is false. |
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| Flying Vazquez 'catch the quad' | Graham, Harry L. | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 5, 7 | Online! Miguel Vazquez completes the quadruple somersault. |
| Ford Bros. Circus and Circus Vargas | Flint, Harold E. | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 6 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. Bud Manley, announcer. Turtle Benson, elephants. Circus Vargas information. |
| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 6 | Online! Gary Baker, Vicky Hendricks (Grinn & Barrett), trapeze. |
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| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 7 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 7 | Online! Ad. Lee Stevens poodles, photo. |
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| Europorama | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 8 | Online! Europorama, thrill show, information. John Winn. Acts: Otto Berosini, animals; Pablos, cradle; Robertos, cradle; Evy Karoly, horse; Heidi Wendany, horse; Deliakis Sisters, globes; Lucky Bros., table; Juggling Jewels; Zerbini family riders; Roverta, slide for life; Rodriguez Troupe, flyers; Young Troupe, teeterboard; others. |
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| Hanneford Family Show | Sandman, Don | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 10 | Online! Hanneford Family Circus information. Acts: Victoria Hanneford, announcer; George Hanneford, animals; Bounding Kays (Kathy, George Hanneford 3rd), trampoline; Carl Gray, clown; others. Wambals Menagerie & Petting Zoo. |
| Lucasville, Ohio | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 12 | Online! Circus Continentale information. Bob Kaltenbach, Peggy, producers. Acts: Susan Sheryll, dogs; Olmeda horses; Fran Bridwell, Terry Miller, clowns; Laddies, ladder; Bakers, perch; Torinos, jugglers; Davide Zoppe, monkeys; Grinn & Barrett, trapeze; Antonio Bros., bikes; Lee Keener, Jeanette, Tanya, elephants. Staff: Bob Ferney, band leader; Don Bridwell, announcer; Fran Bridwell, clown. |
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| Elephant Crosses Alps | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 12 | Online! Elephant Mena. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 13 | Online! Ad. Enrico Wallenda Bogino letter. Jay Cochrane, sky walker, not trained by Karl Wallenda. |
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| Hurry! Hurry! | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 14 | Online! Circus tent shows. |
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| Florida Show News | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 14 | Online! Sarasota, FL, Shrine Club. |
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| Ashton Circus | Covington, Don | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 18 | Online! Ashton Circus, Australia, information, acts. Doug Ashton, Phyllis, owners. |
| Tebala Shrine Circus | English, Christina L. | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 20 | Online! Ron Kelroy's Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Correction | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 20 | Online! Correction, Aug. 3, 1981 issue, Flying Wallendas. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 20 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
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| Show Acts | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 21 | Online! Acts working fairs in Canda. |
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| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 21 | Online! Tony Fossett Family. Hansen Family. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 21 | Online! RBBB red, leopards. |
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| Show Visitors | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 21 | Online! Visitors at RBBB red. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 21 | Online! Ad. John Pugh, rights to the use of the King Bros. Circus title. |
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| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 22 | Online! Harris Reynolds, wire. Luiz Bautista (Caballero), flying act. Eugene A. Nock. Richard Flint. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 22 | Online! Death. Edward Peebles, balloon sculptor. |
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| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 23 | Online! News. Grinn & Barrett (Gary Baker, Vicky Hendricks). Gary Borstelmann, sway pole. Jay Cochrane, sky walker. |
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| All Efforts Fail | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 23 | Online! Elephant Julie. Buckey Steele. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 24 | Online! Magicians, magic show, magic. |
| Week Long Magic | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 24 | Online! Roger and Shar Magic Show. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 25 | Online! Helga Hoffman, giantess, aka Seanor Lydick. A half and half performer. |
| Great American Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 26, 27 | Online! Great American Circus information, photos. Hoxie Tucker, owner; Allen C. Hill, manager. Mike Kohlrieser, juggler. Tino Ferreira, rola bola. Dick Kohlrieser, dogs, ponies, etc. Gary Henry, clown; Zoanne Henry, rider. Walt Hoff, elephants. Ming Wong, hair hang. Isom Null, zoo. Sammy Johnson, fire, swords. Dayne Mull, magic. Oscar Macias, one finger, cloud. |
| Mailbag | Curry, Frank | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 27 | Online! Medicine shows. |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Babcock, Allan | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 28, 29 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Ruben Caballero, Julio Gaona, flying acts. Bill Reynolds, band leader. James Royal, ringmaster. Laura Herriott Walker. Bill Doyle, musician. Faye Reynolds, organ. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, animals. Luciana Loyal, horse. |
| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 29 | Online! News. Harry Chipman. Al Belmonte, magic. John Grimaldo, Illese Alexander, Hanabelle. |
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| House That Roared | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 30 | Online! Martin Lacey, lion tamer. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 30 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus acts. |
| Circus Visit | Kay, Bill | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 30 | Online! Circus World Museum show. Acts: Ada Smieya, cats. Shannon Woodcock, elephant. Flores Duo (Reyna, Gabriel), aerial. Jimmy Williams, clown. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. |
| People | 10 | 36 | 1981 | Sep | 7 | 30 | Online! Mike Phillips & Tricia, jump of death. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 1 | Online! Photo: Ed Russell, ringmaster, magician, side show operator. |
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| Franzen Bros. Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 2 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Mini Circus | Bradley, Paula | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 2 | Online! New England Mini Circus, part of Burr's Fun-O-Rama. Roger DuBois, creator. Jo Anne Jennier, trapeze; Roland Marcelli, Janet, juggling; Jim Davis, dogs; Marcelli & Janet, wire; Lipko's chimps. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Crown; Royal Hanneford; Royal Imperial; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 5 | Online! Ad. Brian LaPalme, magic, illusions, escape, photos. |
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| Lets Send Cards | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 6 | Online! Steve Fanning, elephant trainer. Sabu Moreau, elephant historian. |
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| Clown Troupe | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 6 | Online! Toby Twist & Co., clown troupe. Toby C. Ballantine, Jan, Tracy, Tammy, Billy. Steve Layton. |
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| Circus Visit | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 6 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Sandy Kozik, Mike Snider, clowns; Jimmy James, ringmaster; Jim Windland, sideshow mgr.; Fred Logan, elephant trainer; Dave Hoover, animal trainer; Louis Cunningham, Cherie. |
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| CFA Notes | Sandman, Don | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 8 | Online! CFA news. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 8 | Online! Death. Veda Kramien Nobel, mother of magician Stan Kramien. |
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| Marketing Promo | Bird, George | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 8 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Jeff Chalmers, Dave Niklasson, marketing. |
| Human Target | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 10 | Online! Sebastian, bullet catcher. |
| People | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 10 | Online! W. E. Page (Shotgun), show owner. Tom Inabinette, advance. |
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| McMillan to Park | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 12 | Online! David McMillan, wild animal trainer. |
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| Visit to Home Town | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 12 | Online! Bruce Johnson, "Charlie." Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| Jefferson, Ohio Fair | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 12 | Online! Mini-Circus, County Fair, Ohio. Acts. |
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| Chimp Stolen | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 14 | Online! Chimp stolen from Monkey Jungle. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Jones, Alton L. | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| (Illustration) | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Online! Portrait, Bob Emerico, Hi Fi, clown. |
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| Lets Send Cards | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Online! Percy Turner, Turner Bros. Circus. Pete Mustard, clown. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Online! RBBB blue. Lou Jacobs, Iron Eyes Cody. Humane Society. |
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| C & B Report | Babcock, Allan | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 17 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Luiz Bautista (Caballero), flying act. |
| Show Acts | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 18 | Online! Acts at various shows. |
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| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 20 | Online! Movie, "Under the Rainbow," with midgets. |
| (Illustration) | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 20 | Online! Illustration: newspaper ad, Sells-Floto, 1915. |
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| Kelroy's Fair Circus | English, Christina L. | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 22 | Online! Circus show at Illinois State Fair, acts. Ron Kelroy, producer. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 22 | Online! Photo: Michelle Clark, Clark's lions. |
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| C & B Notes | Bellatti, Charles | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 24 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 24 | Online! Death. Leona Carver, diving horses. |
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| Dim Future | Fishman, Steve | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 26 | Online! Elephants at Senegal, Africa. |
| People | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 26 | Online! Mark J. Leddy, agent. Tino Wallenda. |
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| N.Y. Fair | Horsman, Paul | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 28 | Online! Cayuga County Fair, NY. |
| Creditors Sink the Wild West Show | Varenchik, Rich | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 30, 31 | Online! Monte Montana's Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Photo. |
| Comment | Bird, George | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 31 | Online! Comment on poor quality circuses. |
| Special | 10 | 37 | 1981 | Sep | 14 | 31 | Online! Lori Miles, aka Lorilini the clown. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 1 | Online! Photo: Johnny Rivers' high diving mules. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Europa; Great American; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Crown; Royal Hanneford; Royal Imperial; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 6, 23 | Online! News, gossip. Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus, information, list of acts. Keith Killinger, band leader. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Nocks (Pio, Tony). Johnny Luxem. Lou Ann Jacobs. Galumbos. Barredas. Bonnie Armor. Trudy Strong, dogs. Dime Wilson, Connie. Lantonys. Klementis. Tommy Hanneford. Mike Pike. Donnie Johnson. Tommy Hanneford's Circus. Others. |
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| Popo the Clown Dies | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 8, 21 | Online! Count DeBathe, Popo the clown. His career. Photo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 10, 11 | Online! Ernestine Clarke letter regarding the quadruple somersault and Ernest Clarke. |
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| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 11 | Online! Clyde Bros. Circus, 1953, acts. Clowns: Jack LaPearl, Lee Virtue, Len Keeler, Jimmy O'Donnel, Tommie Whiteside, Harry Villeponteau, Danny Styron, Mike Gaska, Ted LaVelda. Acts: Flying Viennas with Del Graham, Babs Graham, Jimmy Crocker. Henel Troupe, bars; Bob Perry, trampoline on skis; Navarros; Renosa Condona; Margo Sisters. Harry Allen, mgr.; Maxine Allen, concessions, Howard Suesz, owner. |
| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 11 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, Eric. Big John Strong show. Others. |
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| C & B Show | Draper, John Daniel | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 14A,14D | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts, music, program. Trapeze: Oriana Luna, Irene Bautista, Rosalba Peres, Rosario Bautista. Patricia White, cats. Caballeros (Lala, Ruben Jr., Veronica), unicycles. T. J. Holwell, unicycle. Victor Flores, cloud. Diana Yoxall, rings. David Rawls, concessions. Mrs. Barbara Byrd, spec dir. Franciscos (Arturo, Alfredo, Julio, David, Mimi Gaona), teeterboard. Caballero Family (Ruben, Judy, Ruben Jr., Lala, Marie, Louise, Alfredo, Veronica), teeterboard. Fernando Bautista, Luis Caballero, balance. Lala Caballelro, Maria Caballero, contortion. Julio Castillo, foot juggler. Liberty horses: Laura Herriott Walker or John Walker Jr., Holly Richardson. Harry Locker, Bobby Gibbs, animals. Cradle: Mia Duo (Francisco & Oriana Luna), Duo Rosalba (Randy Fulton, Rosalba Perez). Linda Loder Flores, dogs. Harry Locker, bears. Rosa Gibbs, ponies. Victor Flores, llama, pony. Jugglers: Bruce Johnson, Rosalba Perez, Frenando Bautista, Irene Bautista, Ruben Caballero, Judy Cabellero, T. J. Howell. Elephants: John Walker Jr., Bobby Gibbs, Harry Locker, James H. Gables, David Snyder, David Garcia, Antionette Walker, Beverly Royal, Diana Yoxall. Flying Gaonas (Arturo, Julio, David, Mimi). Flying Lunas (Francisco, Francis, Oriana Luna and Rosalba Perez). Inocente Castillo, props. Dorothy Stone, wardrobe. |
| CMB International | Bingaman, George | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 14B,14D | Online! CMB convention news with photos. |
| Hard to Swallow | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 14D | Online! Man swallows knife. |
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| Adams Bros. Circus | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 15 | Online! Adams Bros. Circus information. Hand family, owners. Acts: Jimmy Hand, juggler; Tommy Hand, globe; Jim Hand Sr., clown; Herr Schrieber, horse; Dave Upton, cougar; M. T. John Marshall; Baptiste Schreiber, pony. Lorraine Hand, blade box. Bob Kesse, fire eater. |
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| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 15 | Online! Cindy Piper, Wally, wardrobe. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 15 | Online! Photo: Russell Bros. Circus, 1944. Identified in photo: Butch Crowe, Betty Escalante, Fanny McKlacky, Mars Bennett, Milonga Escalante-Cline, Kay Clark, Concha Algarin. |
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| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 18 | Online! News. Bob Lorraine, clown. Larry Joyner, elephant man. Royal Hanneford Circus. Charles Roark. Lee Keener, elephants. |
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| Heritage Festival | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 19 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Senor Ochoa, Senor Ayala. Wayne Franzen. Tina Grieser, animal supt. Lynn Michael, announcer, music dir. Dennis Michael, comedy. Wallenda-Zoppe high wire act, Tino Zoppe, Olinka. |
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| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 20 | Online! Robert Franklin, band leader. Bill Chocianowski, drums. Bud Kowalski, band dir. Tom Piccard, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 20 | Online! Death. Bill DeArmo, real name Wilbur Graham, juggler, clown, trapeze. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 20 | Online! Columbus, OH, art museum circus art exhibit. |
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| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 21 | Online! Harry Jenkins, organist. Others. |
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| Send Cards | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 21 | Online! V. Ray Hampton, circus band, sideshow magic. |
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| 82 Show Date | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 22 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Struppi Hanneford, Nellie Hanneford, Mark Hanneford Karoly, Katherine Breen Hanneford. |
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| Senior's Day | Payne, Sally & Henry | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 22 | Online! Bob Corbin's band,"Smiley" Corbin. |
| I Remember | Armstrong, Johnny | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 24 | Online! Three Rixfords, Otis Rixford and wife, Johnny Armstrong, 1932. Acts at 1932 Canadian National Exhibition. |
| Opera Under Canvas? | Waldron, D. Gordon | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 24 | Online! An opera under canvas proposed. Lowell E. McKirgan. |
| Celebration Renamed | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 24 | Online! Wetumka, OK, "Sucker Days" changed to Wetumka Days. |
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| He Wasn't Kidding | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 25 | Online! Man runs over kangaroo, Tulsa, OK. |
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| In Memoriam | Mayer, Bob | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 25 | Online! Death. Lorena J. Carver, diving horses. |
| From Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 26 | Online! Old winter quarters in Florida. |
| People | 10 | 38 | 1981 | Sep | 21 | 26 | Online! Eugene Lambart, agent. Carlos Farfan. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 1 | Online! Photo: Dianne Olds. [on horse] |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Arts Troupe; Franzen Bros.; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Crown; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Cirkus Scott | Juleus, Nels | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 6 | Online! Cirkus Scott, Sweden, information, acts. Carl, Herman, Bruno, Natini Goldkette. |
| Festival Circus | Payne, Sally | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 8, 24 | Online! Festival Circus information, acts. Ron Kelroy, producer. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 10 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy. Hans Winn, assistant. Greer Brooks, band leader. Dion Aumaier, Beverly, clowns. Herbie Weber, Harriet Wagner, concessions. Allen Gold, cats; Elkardis, globes; Los Latinos, wire; Gomez Sisters, globes; Evy Karoly, dogs; Knocky Bros., comedy; Nickolus Troupe (Zerbini), teeterboard; Tia Ming Chow Sisters, hair hang; Philip Anthony, horses; Winn Bros., wire; Bucky Steele, elephant rides; Rodriguez Flyers. Balance: Marios, Robertos, Aldolphos. Claudia Sisters, iron jaw; Roverta Winn, Huberto, slide for life; Zerbini family riders; Bucky Steele, Jo Ann, elephants. |
| Postscripts | Barton, Billy | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 10 | Online! Circus Vargas news. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 12 | Online! Acts at Michigan State Fair, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada fair. |
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| People | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 12 | Online! Jay Cochrane, sky walk. Others. |
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| Mailbag | Engesser, Don & Roxy | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 13 | Online! Don and Roxy Engesser's summer trip. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 14 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 18 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Elephant Bonnie. Gary Holveck. Bertloffs, adagio. Bruski Trio, bicycles. |
| News Notes | Flint, Harold | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 18 | Online! Hanneford Circus acts. CMB news. |
| (Cartoon) | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 18 | Online! Cartoon: pony ride. |
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| People | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 20 | Online! News. Lorilini, clown (Lori Miles). Danny Daniels juggler, etc. (aka Danny Odzark). Sandra Dee Reed, sword swallower. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 20 | Online! Death. Leo Entwistle, probably elephant man. |
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| People | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 22 | Online! News. Clowns: Charles Edward Spielman, Richard, John. Jerry Lipko, chimps. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 24 | Online! Death. Joseph E. Minchen, fan. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 25 | Online! Photo: Popo DeBathe, clown. |
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| Clown Show | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 26, 28 | Online! Clown drama at theater, New York, "My Heart Is in Your Shoes." |
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| Step by Step, Up the Ladder of Success | Gaizick, John | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 27, 29 | Online! Rudolph Delmonte, contortion, career, family, photos. |
| New Book Coming | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 28 | Online! Book, "A Little Ol' Show 'A Comin' Down the Road," by Art "Doc" Miller. |
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| People | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 28 | Online! News. Danny Daniels, juggler, etc. Gerald Burns. |
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| Years Ago | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 30, 31 | Online! Tom Mix Circus, 1935, information, sideshow acts, equipment. |
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| People | 10 | 39 | 1981 | Sep | 28 | 31 | Online! News. Paul Hunt. Spielman Bros., clowns. Willie Lamberti, Gretonas high wire act. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 1 | Online! Photo: Debbie the clown. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Dr. Pepper; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Royal Horse Fair | Findley, Ruth | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 6, 9 | Online! Royal Horse Fair circus information. Philip Gerald Booker, Constance. Carolyn Atkinson. Randy Booker, rider. |
| Whale Expert Recalls His Days with "Colossus!" | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 7, 26 | Online! Charles Roark tells about a whale show. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 8, 9 | Animal Welfare Act policy on bear wrestling, other public contact exhibits. | |
| From the Office Wagon | Frank, Bradd & Sheila | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 10, 27 | Online! Bradd and Sheila Frank give ideas and discussion on the circus industry. |
| Real Treat | Watson, William | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 11 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 11 | Online! John McGinn, Bobbi, clowns. |
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| Clown Contest | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 12 | Online! Central States Shrine Clown Association convention. |
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| Where's the Music? | Hamilton, Dudley | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 13 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. Lack of circus music. |
| Zoppe Circus | Walters, Bill | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 14 | Online! Alberto Zoppe Circus information. Sandra Zoppe, promotion. Tino Wallenda Zoppe; Olinka; Larry Allen Dean, tigers; Dino Zoppe, Osca, animals; Don Anderson, Joy, horses; Mario Drougette, ladder; Flying Carrolls; Drougette Family, jugglers; Billy Barton, cloud; Ann Pike, elephant act; La Mothe Bros., Pirates of the Sky. Music: Marty Rosen, Mike Pike. |
| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 14 | Online! Vernon Weerner, Buck Nolan, clowns. |
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| Unsure Future | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 18 | Online! Bharat Circus, India. Circuses in India. |
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| They're Married | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 18 | Online! James M. Cole, owner, marries Gurtha Feeley. |
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| From Tampa Bay | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 19 | Online! Ron Holiday, Joy. Chinese Acrobats. Elephant Baby Tarra. |
| Beaumont Writer's Club | Rev. M. H. | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 19 | Online! Carmen Hall, monkey act. |
| Elephants | Wotsch, William | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 20 | Online! Elephant Tom Thumb. |
| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 20 | Online! Madeline Franks. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 21 | Online! Death. Edward McDonald, circus teamster in his youth. |
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| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 21 | Online! News. Bobby Green, snake show. Terry Cavaretta, trapeze. |
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| Mailbag | Melzora, Buster | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 21 | Online! Claims the Clarkonians did four somersaults. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 21 | Online! Wild horses. Alligators exported. |
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| For 'Popo,' 'Chuckles' and a Little Seltzer from the Past | Malaspina, Rick | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 23 | Online! Popo, clown, career. |
| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 24 | Online! News. Ron Holiday, Joy, cats. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Mike Pike, band. Jerry Booker. Dieter Wichert, animal trainer. Ursula Bottcher, bear trainer. |
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| Acts | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 24 | Online! Acts at county fairs. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. |
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| Castle Int'l Circus | Jones, Alton L. | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 25 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus information. Clement Toca, Mrs. Toca, Gregory, music. Sylvia Zerbini, trapeze. Kolmedys, jugglers. Sampion, juggler. Torrino Brothers, jugglers. Elephant Marie. Patty Zerbini, horse. Ricardo Troupe, wire. Alaine, human fly. Horwath's chimps. Olmeda Troupe, riders. Gasperrys, acrobats. Les Blocks, wire. Marie France, dogs. Craig Bonde, tigers. Antonios, bikes. Toby Ballantine, Lee Marx, clowns. Cornaris, trampoline. Jon Friday, ringmaster. Reggie Armour, manager. Bob Dunham, business mgr. |
| Acts | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 26 | Online! Acts at Vermont fair. |
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| Mailbag | Harris, Ray | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 27 | Online! Buffalo Bill show memories. |
| Notice | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 27 | Online! Correction, Swan Bros. route in last issue. |
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| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 28, 29, 30 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts, musicians, program. Photos: Dielkas, Zerbini Family Troupe, Allen Gold's cats, Evy Karoly, Roberto Zerbini, Mario Zerbini, Thi Ming Chou (Gomez Sisters), Flying Rodriguez Family, Chavier Sisters, |
| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 28 | Online! News. Perry Johnson, music dir. Don Strong, Betty, trick ropers. |
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| People | 10 | 40 | 1981 | Oct | 5 | 29 | Online! News. Armondo Farfan, Flying Farfans. David Hennessey, circus priest. Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 1 | Online! Photo: Dave Upton, uncaged cougar. |
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| Sketch Book Due | Crouch, Bill Jr. | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 3, 6 | Online! Ray Dirgo, illustrator, cartoonist, career. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 4 | Online! Routes: American Continental; Bauer-Hall All Star; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Dr. Pepper; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Charley Ross and the Circus | Barry, Frank | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 6 | Online! Kidnapping of Charles Ross, 1874, circus exhibits. |
| Super Circus '81 | Van Buskirk, Charlie | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 8 | Online! Eastern States Exposition, Super Circus '81 information, Wayne McCary. List of acts, some of the staff. |
| Circus Arts Troupe | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 9, 20 | Online! Circus Arts Troupe, information, photos. Dixon White, Anne White, Jim Strenka are the performers. Wire, juggling, unicycle. |
| Needs Surgery | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 10 | Online! Elephant Tanga. |
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| Off to Monte Carlo | Jamieson, David | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 10 | Online! Yasmine Smart, horses. Dany Cesar, aerial. |
| Busy, Busy | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 11, 18 | Online! Texas Clown Alley news. |
| Royal Horse Fair | Liedel, Charles H. | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 12 | Online! Royal Horse Fair circus information. Jerry Booker, Connie. Randy Booker. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 14 | Online! Conroy Bros. Circus, 1935, information, acts, performers. Sonny Burdett, Curley Easter, owners; Charles Lawless, agent. Ed Simpson, sideshow mgr. Dorothy Brown, cook. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 14 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus, Circus Vargas. |
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| People | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 14 | Online! Circus Joe. |
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| Ouch! | Graham, Harry | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 15 | Online! Comment on Ernestine Clarke's letter, Ernest Clarke. Information on performing the quadruple, flyers. |
| Hotline | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 15 | Online! Johnny Zoppe Jr., wire, fall. |
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| People | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 16 | Online! News. Joe Frisco Jr., elephants. Tom Parish, Tammy, clowns. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 16 | Online! Deaths. Earl A. Burnworth, fan, model builder. Milton A. Robbins, sideshow operator. |
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| Bentley Bros. | Eslinger, B. Everett | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 17 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Special | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 18 | Online! Austin Miles. |
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| Circus Band | Lehman, George | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 19 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band, Oconomowoc, WI. |
| People | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 20 | Online! News. Joe Schmitt Jr., clown. Danny Egan, performer. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 21 | Online! Circus Alleluia troupe. John Ringling Hotel. |
| In the News | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 21 | Online! Panda, China. |
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| Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 22 | Online! Comments on circus seating. |
| Elephant Drop | Bissonette, Pat | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 23 | Elephants, Vietnam. |
| People | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 23 | Online! Tim Graham, juggler. |
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| Siamese Twins, 32, Seem Stable, Happy | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 24-27 | Siamese twin girls, Yvonne and Yvette Jones. | |
| Hotline | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 27 | Online! RBBB blue unit, train derailed. |
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| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 10 | 41 | 1981 | Oct | 12 | 1-4 | Magic, magicians, books. | |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 1, 4 | Online! Photo: Pat White with elephant Susie. |
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| Comment | Lund, Robert | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 3, 30 | Online! Comment on Le Grand David Show, magic show. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Beatty-Cole; Beni Kedem Shrine; Brickle's Wonderland; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Dr. Pepper; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Animal Rights | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 5 | Online! Animal rights conference. |
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| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 5 | Online! Bill Williams, clown. |
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| 4-Year-Old a Tight Wire Veteran | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 6, 27 | Nickolaus Winn, wire walker. Winn family, Hans, Michael, Roverta. | |
| Circus Italia | Bingaman, George | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 8, 25 | Online! Circus Italia information. Alberto Zoppe. Photos: Zoppe Troupe (Carla, Tosca, Nino), Carla, Tosca, lioness, Animal Fantasy. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 9 | Online! Ad. Lancelot Link chimps, Joe and Betty Naud, photo. |
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| Aerialist Wants to Get Back to the Show | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 23 | Johnny Zoppe Jr., wire, fall. Interview. | |
| Train Wreck | Babcock, Allan | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 12, 21 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit train derailment. Details. |
| Sally Chipperfield's Circus | Jamieson, David | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 14, 19 | Online! Sally Chipperfield's Circus history. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 15 | Online! Ad. Zuniga Family, photos. |
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| In the Mail | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 16 | Online! Europe: Roberts Bros. Circus, Circus Roncalli. |
| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 19 | Online! News. Revel Fox, aerialist. John Strong. Mike Martin, magic. |
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| CFA Notes | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 22 | Online! CFA news. |
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| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 22 | Online! News. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Bill Brickle, clown, dogs. |
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| Clown Day | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 22 | Online! Six Flags clown day. Clown Alley clowns. |
| Officer Suspended | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 24 | Police officer suspended for her impromptu trapeze act. | |
| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 24 | Online! News. Trudy Strong, dogs. David Harrington, clown. |
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| Acts | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 25 | Online! Acts at fairs. |
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| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 25 | Online! Helen Billetti Warburton. |
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| May I Say Thanks | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 26 | Online! Efforts to join Clown College. |
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| They're Married | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 27 | Online! Clowns: Irene Garza, James Hackworth, marriage. |
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| Strong Man | Wotsch, William | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 28 | Online! Strong Man, 1930s. |
| Book Worm | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 29 | Online! Magic, magicians, shows. |
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| People | 10 | 42 | 1981 | Oct | 19 | 31 | Online! V. C. Arivette, canvas boss. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 1 | Online! Photo: Hal Haviland with dog. |
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| Comment | Alexander, Fay | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Online! Comment on the quadruple (trapeze). Ted DeWayne, Bill Snyder, Fay Alexander, teeterboard, risley. Charles Clarke, Percy, juggling. Charles Clarke, trapeze. Percina Clarke, juggler. Ernie Clarke, trapeze. |
| People | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Online! Sebastian Adriani, illusions. |
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| Remembering | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Online! Tex Carson Circus, 1957, information. Jack Moore, Angela, owners; Tom McLaughlin, agent; Luke Anderson, concessions, hippo show; Jack Turner, legal adjuster, snake show; Ted LaVelda, sideshow mgr.; Blonda Ward, equestrian dir.; Marie Loter, organ; Paul Pyle, lot supt.; Shorty Lynn, canvas boss; Ruth Phillips, cook; Kelly Swim, purchasing; Dorothy Turner, office; Don McCracken, Mike Moore, canvas. Acts: Dick Loter Family, aerial; Jimmy Conners, Dolly, wire; Wanda Moore, aerial; Shelby Jackson, Babe, bars; Jim Speagle, pony; Mike Moore, elephant Big Mable; David de Lock, gun spinner; Bill Woodcock, Babe, elephants. Clowns: La Velda Trio, Dick Loter, Jim Speagle. Jack Walsh, strong man. John Hicks, pitch man. |
| Hotline | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Online! Felipe Vazquez, trapeze. Gino Farfan, trapeze. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bauer-Hall All Star; Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Brickle's Wonderland; Carson & Barnes; Circus Arts Troupe; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Crown; Royal Lichtenstein; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| People | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 4 | Online! News. Jan Benton, elephant Myrtle. Tom Robin, Flying Robins. |
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| Circus Tarantari | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 6, 27 | Online! Circus Tarantari, model circus. Photos. Elephant, Dapper Dan. |
| Hotline | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 8 | Online! Linda Evans, leopard. Bob Top, roller skates. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 8 | Online! Death. Jack A. Leontini, director Tom Packs Circus. |
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| Correction | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 8 | Online! Correction: acts omitted in ads. |
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| Couple of Clowns | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 10, 23 | Online! Tom Parish, Tammy Parish, clowns. Photos. |
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| Clown Show | Hanabelle | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 12, 21 | Online! Clown show, "My Heart Is in Your Shoes," information. Yuri Belov, Fred Yockers, John Grimaldi, Tanya Sadofyeva, Jan Greenfield, Joe Killian. |
| New Star | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 13 | Online! Karen Antoinette Howe, aerial acts. |
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| Wild West Show | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 14, 19 | Online! Greater Cosmopolitan Shows and Wild West, information. Tantlinger's Wild West. Charles Strahl, high dive. Harry McGowan, band leader. |
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| RBBB Blue Unit | Jones, Alton L. | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 16, 17 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, acts. |
| Clown News | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 17 | Online! Clowns: Checkers & Patches, Johnny Peers. Grimaldis, Vesta, Kenny. |
| Rember | Wotsch, William | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 19 | Online! Mr. & Mrs. Gotlieb Fischer, giants. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 20 | Online! Ad. Diane Valentine, trapeze, triple somersault. |
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| Acts | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 21 | Online! Cole All Star TV Circus acts. Great Oscar, aerial; Billy Martin, announcer; Bovays, bar. |
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| Wm. Kay Circus | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 23 | Online! William Kay Shrine Circus information, acts. Music: John Mallet, Mike Pike, Leo Mascitto. Kris Krenkel, promotion. Asta Welling, promotion. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 25 | Online! Ad. More on the history of the King Bros. Circus title, 1959-1975. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 26 | Online! Magicians, magic show. |
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| European Tour | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 28 | Online! Ulla Valenciano, Inge, their vacation in Europe. Circus Krone. Circus Berlin. |
| Elephant Tested | Lowry, Velma E. | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 29 | Online! Elephant Lois. |
| New Rules Coming | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 29 | Online! American Humane Society circus animals guidelines. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 29 | Online! Jim Silverlake, Mel, going out of business, selling snake show. |
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| Circus Festival | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 30 | Online! Lancaster, PA, Circus Festival. |
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| Show Acts | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 30 | Online! Center Ring Circus, Marlboro, MA, acts. Jerry Fields, producer. |
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| (No title) | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 30 | Online! Maria Spelterina, Niagara Falls tight rope walker, 1876. Information, illustration. |
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| Mattel Info | 10 | 43 | 1981 | Oct | 26 | 31 | Online! Mattel, Inc. stockholders report. RBBB, Circus World, Monte Carlo. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 1 | Online! Photo: Arturo Ramos with leopard. |
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| Hall & Christ | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 3 | Online! Hall and Christ Showtime show. Long list of performers, staff. |
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| Circus Acts | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 3 | Online! Acts at South Boston, VA fair. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Coronas Thrill; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 4 | Online! News. Alicia Farfan, trapeze. Miguel Ayala, wire. |
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| Flash | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 4 | Online! Elephant, Showney, parents, Wimpey, Buke. Big Apple Circus information, acts: Flying Gaonas; Philippe Petit, wire; Back Street Flyers; Bertinis, unicycles; Michael Christensen, Paul Binder, jugglers. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 6, 27 | Online! William Kay's Morrocco Shrine Circus information, acts. Photo, Great Orlando. |
| Dr. Pepper Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 8, 25 | Online! Dr. Pepper Circus information. Gil Gray, producer. Acts: Herbie Weber, wire; Rosa Gibbs, ponies; Trudy Luvas; Bobby Gibbs; Los Latinos (Herbie Weber, Marcella), wire; Tavjanna Luvas, Pete, Isabelle, cradle; Tavanna Luvas, Joe Lopez; Johnny Peers, Jacqueline, clowns; Don Basham, James Decker, Poppy Benner, clowns; Ramone Espana, rola bola; Pablo Martinez family, globes; Mary Dunn Duo, wire; Vicky Hendricks, Gary Baker, casting act; Del Morale, perch; others. |
| From Denmark | Niblett, Jack | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 10, 23 | Online! Cirkus Max Schumann information, acts. |
| Birthday Party For 93-year-old Performer | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 12 | Online! Katherine Hanneford. Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
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| Circus Acts | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 12 | Online! Carden International Circus acts. Zerbini, Hanzini and Sissy Connor, sword display; Joe Via, cats; David Connor, juggler; Vozza birda; Grimaldis dogs; Veno Berosini, balance; Zerbinis; Cucillo; Mark Vozza; Mike Pike, vocal; Flying Marquis; Les Duvans, globes; Karl Winn, wire; Grin & Barrett. Music: Lee Maloney, Scott Emerson. Sheila Winn, slide for life. Al King, clown; David Connors, props; Betty Carden, comptroller; Larry Carden, producer. |
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| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 12 | Online! Gil De Mello, clown. |
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| From Seattle | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 14 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 16, 17 | Online! Ad. Oscarian Bros. Circus. Manuel Ramos, general mgr.; Arturo Ramos, vice-president; Andres Ramos, treasurer. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 18 | Online! Ad. Karen Antoinette Howe, aerial, photo. Miguel Vazques, Karen, photo. |
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| Elephant's Early Exit Causes Stir | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 19 | Online! Elephant Delreda, escape. Carson & Barnes elephants photo. |
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| Show Visit | Ricketts, Randolph | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 20 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen, producer. Dennis Michael, clown. Tina Grieser, aerial. Brian Grieser, pick out act. Edgar Ayala, balance. Curtis Canon [sic], juggler, wire. Marion Searns, clown. |
| Tenn. State Fair | Albright, Maria | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 21 | Online! Tennesse State Fair free show, International All Star Variety Revue. Dorian Blake, producer. |
| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 21 | Online! News. Heidi Herriott. David McMillan, cats. Others. |
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| Do You Remember | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 22 | Online! Kuhn Circus, 1936, information. Eddie Kuhn, owner; Dud Lawrence, agent; Slim Brown, Bobbie, billposters; Jerry Kerns, banners; Lee Daniels, sideshow mgr.; Dutch LeBlair, lot supt.; Bill Snyder, program dir. Acts: Russell Hall, animals; Jack Moore, Clara, wire; Borghild Ford, aerial; Freda LaVelda, aerial; Bobby Gordon, Leon Snyder, rings; Ted LaVelda, contortion; Jack Rogers, Tom Haydon, clowns. Tiger Bill Troupe, wild west. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 22 | Online! Deaths. Gloria Grahame, movie star. Edmundo Zacchini, cannonball act. |
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| Comments | Jenkins, Harry J. | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 24 | Online! Circus music. |
| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 24 | Online! Harry Graham, magic. Chandlers, Phil, Linda, Lauren. Others. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Flint, Harold | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 25 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 25 | Online! Pickle Family Circus. Alley 85 clowns. |
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| New Rules | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 26 | Online! Guiness Book of World Records drops some categories. |
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| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 27 | Online! News. Grimaldis. Jerry Collins, owner. |
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| Flood Sweeps Zoo | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 28 | Online! Texas Frank Buck Zoo, flood. Elephant Gerry. |
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| Letters | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 29 | Online! Pons Circus. |
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| (No title) | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 29 | Online! Felipe Vazquez, trapeze, injured. Vazquez Troupe. |
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| People | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 30 | Online! News. Lazar Trio. Popcorn & Etcetera. Kathy Batchelor, rider. Tim Holst. Bill Biggerstaff. Others. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 31 | Online! Magic books, magicians. |
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| New Arrival | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 31 | Online! Henry Crowell, Dolores Coronado, dog. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 44 | 1981 | Nov | 2 | 31 | Online! Tommy Scott, medicine show. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bonnie and Clyde. |
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| R-B Red Unit | Bartholomew, Betty | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 3, 30 | Online! RBBB Red Unit information, acts. Photos. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus Arts Troupe; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| He's Setting World Records Just By Staying Still | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 6, 27 | Online! William Fugua, living mannequin. Photo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 7 | Online! Ad. Bruce Johnson, clown, photo. |
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| Circus Krone | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 8, 25 | Online! Circus Krone information, acts. |
| TNT Show | Sandman, Don | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 10, 23 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, owner. Performers: Terry, Camille, Owen and Lee O'Brien; Walter Houck, Ingrid. |
| Mailbag | Wotsch, William | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 12 | Online! Ice Follies, 1940. |
| He's a Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 12 | Online! Jerry Haines, Mr. Peppermint, clown. Photo. |
| Sponsored Show | Sporrer, Mike | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 13 | Online! Milton Holland Indoor Circus, 1931, route. |
| Show Tour | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 13 | Online! Pan American Magic & Variety Show information. |
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| Comment | Harden, Carol | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 14 | Online! Circus music. |
| Guess What | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 14 | Online! Tigers, leopard found in marijuana raid. |
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| People | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 19 | Online! News. Chester Cable, Wini MacKay. Roger Smith, animal trainer. Mike Pike, band dir. |
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| Beni Kedem Shrine | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 19 | Online! Beni Kedem Shrine Circus, Sam T. Polack, producer. Ron Kelroy, props; Al Dawley, ringmaster; William Browning, band leader. Acts: Harry Thomas, tigers; Frank & Estrelita, perch; Susan Sherryl, dogs; Darrell Wallen, horse; Dionnes, perch; Chase & Park, trampoline; Billy Barton, cloud; Francarro, foot juggler; Zoppe monkeys; Jorge Rosell, comedy; Flying Vasquez; Flying Marquez. |
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| Beatty In Texas | Kingston, Harry | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 20 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. John Pugh, general manager; Tim Stinson. Wilson Storey, office; Harry Hammond, treasurer. Dave Hoover, Lois, cats. Fred Logan, Ora, elephant. |
| Stars On Ice | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 21 | Online! Stars On Ice show information, acts. |
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| Hetzer's Circus | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 22 | Online! James Hetzer's Intercontinental Circus information. Acts: Doris Schappacher, goats; Jerry Lipko, chimps; Reggie Robertson, balance; Stroganoff, knockabout; Bovays, bars; Rolling Diamonds, roller skates; Galla Shawn, trapeze; Joe Frisco Jr., elephants. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress; Maurice Davis, marketing; Hazel Polakove, advertising; Allen Patten, props; Charles Nolan, promotion. |
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| People | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 22, 23 | Online! News. Christine A. Burrell, William H. Schreiber, married. Bobby Moore, dogs. Edward C. Hiemark, fire eater. |
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| Follow Up | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 24 | Online! RBBB red unit, train derailment. Charlie Smith, trainmaster. |
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| C & B Visit | Fulghum, Johnny | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 24 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Holiday Show | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 25 | Online! Children's Theatre Show information. Ted Hill, Bill Hill. |
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| Special | Lehmann, George | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 26 | Online! Father John Callahan, circus priest. |
| Banquet Date | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 27 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Circus Band | Lehman, George | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 28 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band. |
| Letter | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 28 | Online! Bob Top, Edna. |
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| Book Worm | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 29 | Online! Magic, magic books, magicians. |
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| Clown & Circus Days | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 45 | 1981 | Nov | 9 | 31 | Online! Millette Amateur Circus. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 1 | Online! Photo: Back Street Flyers. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 3 | Online! Oscarian Bros. Circus information, acts. Yvonne Stephens, dogs. Rex Horton, bears. Lee Ann Stephens, trapeze. Juanna Ramos. Mark Horton, wire. Mike LaTorres, Sally, elephant Stoney. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader; John Kasche, organ; C. F. Wood, drums. Jim Parker, announcer. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 3 | Online! Bates Bros. Circus, Richard Bates, Misty Bates. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Halloween Special | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 6, 27 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Also Halloween party. List of circus people at party. |
| Hetzer Circus | Albright, Carl | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 8 | Online! Jimmy Hetzer's International Circus information. Staff, acts. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 8 | Online! Flying Gaonas. |
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| Miss. State Fair | Johnson, Richard C. | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 10 | Online! Mississippi State Fair free circus information. Jorge Barreda, producer. Pancho Magana, whip, rope. Joselito, wire. Dielkas, globes. Jorge Rosell, comedy. Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Flying Rodriquez. |
| Texas Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 12, 21 | Online! Texas State Fair information. Dr. Pepper Circus information. |
| John Strong Show | Swaney, Bob | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 14 | Online! Big John Strong's Magic and Variety Show information, acts. |
| Ice Show | Wotsch, William | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 14 | Online! Ice show 1948. |
| Show Date | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 16 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 16 | Online! CFA news. |
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| It Pays to Advertise | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 18 | Online! Herbie Weber. Las Vegas Fiesta Days. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 18 | Online! Larry Robie, wardrobe. |
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| Advance Team | Baker, Sandra | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 20 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus advance promotion show. Jeff Chalmers, David Niklasson. |
| Circus | Vonderheid, Maria | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 20 | Online! Poem. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 21 | Online! News. Vasquez, rolling globe act. Jimmy Perry, Millie, balance, juggling. Don Leslie, tattooed, sword swallower. Russ Balstead, ponies. |
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| Circus Rancy | Keene, Bob | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 22 | Online! Cirque Rancy-Carrington information, acts. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 22, 23 | Online! News. Eddie Howe, publicity. Franzen Bros. Circus. Shrine clowns. |
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| Hobo Joe | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 23 | Online! TV children's show. Sarasota's Sailor Circus information. |
| C & B News | Bellatti, Charles | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 24 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Jerry Kruse, musician, death. Elephant Marie. Harry Nelson, sideshow. Rahalis, balance. Caballero, Luna, flying acts. Rosario Bautista, hair hang. |
| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 24 | Online! Redd Russell, Janie, wild west performers. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 25 | Online! Deaths. Vera L. Carson, Rickets roller skating act. Bill Pringle, probably fan. |
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| Book Review | Hackett, Marjorie | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 25 | Online! Book review, "The Real Ringmaster," by Austin Miles. |
| Some Show History | McConnell, Rick | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 26 | Online! Shows playing Texas, history. Barnum, RBBB, Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros., Beatty-Cole. |
| Animal Telethon | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 26 | Online! Animal Welfare telethon. |
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| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 27 | Online! RBBB visitors. Magicians. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 27 | Online! Alzana family exhibit. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 27 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus, truck accident. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 28 | Online! Tiger bites child. Hoxie Bros. elephant attacks man. |
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| People | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 28 | Online! Doug Henning, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 29 | Online! Ad. Elephants: Whimpy, Herbert, Buke. |
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| Acts | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 30 | Online! Acts at county fair, Elks show, state fair, music camp. |
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| Comment | Sadler, L. A. | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 31 | Online! Niagara Falls wire walking, wire walkers. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 46 | 1981 | Nov | 16 | 31 | Online! Photo: James Hackworth, Irene Garza, clowns, marriage. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 1 | Online! Photo: Ron Whitfield with lions. |
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| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 3 | Online! Book review, "Story of the Campbell Bros. Circus," by Ed Bardy. |
| Show Dates | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; Circus Arts Troupe; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| He's a Clown | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 6, 8 | Online! Tom Torkildson, clown. |
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| Girl Doing OK | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 8 | Online! Girl mauled by tiger. |
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| People | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 8 | Online! News. Joey Jordan, juggler. Pete Mustard, clown artist. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 10 | Online! Death. Dale Buggins, stunt motorcyclist. |
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| People | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 10 | Online! Big John Strong's show plans. |
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| Show Acts | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 12 | Online! Acts booked for variety, revue shows. |
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| Magic Show | Albright, Robert | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 16 | Online! Ken Griffin Magic Show information. |
| People | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 16 | Online! Bill Karlton, ice show. |
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| Florida Date | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 17 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 18 | Online! News. Grant Dozier, clown. Davide Zoppe, Susan, dogs. Percy Turner, showman. Others. |
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| Tiger Stolen | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 18 | Online! Bengal tiger stolen, New Orleans. |
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| Suffolk Downs Endless Summer Festival | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 19 | Online! Suffolk Downs Endless Summer Festival show acts. |
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| Fire Eater Hurt | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 19 | Online! William Gagne, fire eater, injured. |
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| Elephant T-shirts | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 20 | Online! Elephant, Gerry II. Frank Buck Zoo flood. |
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| Miscellaneous | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 20 | Online! Strong man, Sandow. Lillian Leitzel. |
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| New Officers | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 22 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Vanderburg Bros. Circus - 1937 | LaVelde, Ted | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 24 | Online! Vanderburg Bros. Circus, 1937, information. Zella Hall, owner. Lew Christiansen, asst. manager; Clarence Auskings, agent; Bill Owens, billposter; Steve Fanning, ring stock. Bonnie Hall, dogs; Richard Barnsdale, wire; Aerial Christiansens, Lew, Elsie, trapeze; Tom Moss, balance, juggler; Freda LaVelda, Vera Orton, ladders; Ted LaVelda, contortion. Elsie Christensen, calliope player. George Hopp, sideshow mgr. Harry Leonard, sideshow mgr. Texas Joe Clark, concert. Tom King, concert. |
| From the Past | Miller, Art | 10 | 47 | 1981 | Nov | 23 | 25 | Online! Hagenbeck-Wallace show, 1921. Johnny J. Jones Shows, 1932. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 1 | Online! Photo: Timothy Noel Tegge, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 3 | Online! Death. Glen T. Steward, showman. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle's Wonderland; Circus Festival; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein; Showfolks; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Rex Bros. Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 6 | Online! Rex Bros. Circus information. Magic, illusions, escapes, bears, high wire, clown. Rex Horton bears. Tony Lyle Jr., clown. El Gran Mar, wire. |
| Special Dinner | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 6 | Online! James Hetzer's Circus, party. |
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| Disney Film | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 6 | Online! Disney circus film. Bob Yerkes, Mike Beard, Gene Mendez, Eleanor Mendez, Doug Ashton, Mark Yerkes, Chris Bricker. |
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| Billy Barton | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 7, 18 | Online! News, gossip. Bentley Bros. Circus. Alberto Zoppe's show. Castle International Circus. Tarzan Zerbini. Jackie Zerbini. Patti Zerbini, Gary Thomas, marriage. Herbie Weber. Reggie Armor. Wade Burke. Alan Gold. Bucky Steele. Gaylord Maynard. Hamid-Morton Circus. Rodriquez Troupe. Martinez Troupe. Wayne Regan. Clowns: Bill Vaughan, John MacKay, Carl Grey, Phil Granger. Flying Valentines. Fornasaries. Chino Barreda. Flying Larrays. Harry Thomas, Rowena. Flying Ibarras. Bobby Huber, props. Jon Friday, ringmaster. Pio Nock. Others. |
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| Magic Fantasy Revue | Naughton, Mike | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 8 | Online! Ron Bacon's Magic Fantasy Revue show, acts. |
| Holiday Show | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 8 | Online! Kelmar's Happy Holiday Magic Show. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 8 | Online! Photo: tiger, RBBB. |
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| It's All Circus | Johnson, Richard C. | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 10 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Sidewalk Circus information. |
| People | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 10 | Online! News. (M. T.) Johnnie Marshall. Bonnie & Clyde. Billy Earl. Volcon, fire. |
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| Acts | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 12 | Online! Acts: Aletheia Grotto Circus, Oscar Swartz, producer. Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. |
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| People | 10 | 48 | 1981 | Nov | 30 | 17 | Online! News. Trudy Strong, dogs. Bill Strong, announcer. Quassars. Dick Oslund. Anglea Wilnow, dogs. Brian LaPalme, magic. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 1 | Online! Photo: Popcorn and Etcetera, clowns. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 3 | Online! Ad. Locker performing bears, photo. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; PBA Circus; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 5 | Online! Ad. Tommy Curtin, juggler. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 6, 19 | Online! La Norma, aerialist. Dolly Copeland. Dime Wilson, Connie. Tommy Hanneford. Theol Nelson Marlowe. |
| (Advertisement) | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 7 | Ad. Volcan, fire eater, photo. Contact Bruce Gutilla. | |
| Review | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 8 | Online! Book review, "Question of Animal Awareness," by Donald R. Griffin. |
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| Tent Meet | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 8 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Cookie's Circus | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 8 | Online! Cookie's Circus show acts. Marshal Brodine, magic; Leon & Luba, ladder; Kursawes, bikes; Francarros, foot jugglers; Willy Necker, dogs; Frank & Estreleta, aerial; Kursawes, rola bola; Austins, trampoline. |
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| (Advertisement) | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 9 | Ad. Brad Byers, juggler, photo. | |
| Texas Clown Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 10, 15 | Online! Karl Warmung, band leader. Johnny Peers, clown. Super Clown School, U of Texas. Clown and Circus Days Show. Clown contest winners. |
| Carden Int'l | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 11 | Online! Carden International Circus. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 11 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus truck accident. Harry Locker, driver. |
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| People | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 12 | Online! News. Don Williams, clown, ringmaster. Ron Gill, Mitzi. Fred Marco, magic. Others. |
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| Misc. | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 12 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
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| Tiger Cubs Returned | Beaulieu, Lovell | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 13 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, stolen tiger cub returned. Larry Dean, trainer. |
| I Met a Camel | Wotsch, William | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 13 | Online! RBBB camel. |
| People | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 15 | Online! Rudy Bundy, Katie. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Online! Karen Antoinette Howe, injured. |
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| Comment | Prigge, John | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Online! Billy Barton, aka Mr. Sensation. |
| People | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Online! News. Klementis. Harold Ronk, ringmaster. |
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| Ohio Meet | Sandman, Don | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 17 | Online! CFA news. |
| People | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 17 | Online! Larry Gill, Jenifer (Flying Lar-RaysL. |
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| Do You Remember | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 18 | Online! Birnum Bros. Circus, 1965, information. Bill Griffith, owner; Delores Griffith, office; Raymond Duke, agent; Louie McNeece, legal adjuster; Billy Sheets, equestrian dir.; Ted LaVelda, sideshow mgr.. Acts: Sonny Burdett, Dot, jugglers, etc.; Dick Johnson, Mavis, rola bola, etc. Aerial: Bessie K. Duke, Janis Silverlake, Mavis Johnson. Louie McNeece, chimps. Marie Loter, organ. Dick Johnson, pit show. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 20 | Online! Deaths. Larry Keller, magician. Bobby May, juggler. |
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| People | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 20 | Online! News. Roman Schmitt, elephant trainer. Ted LaVelde. |
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| Vaudeville '81 | Carden, Larry | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 22 | Online! Karl and Sheila Winn's Vaudeville '81 show information, acts. |
| Hotline | 10 | 49 | 1981 | Dec | 7 | 22 | Online! Brian Grieser, Tina, fire. |
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| (Photograph) | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 1 | Online! Photo: Corky the clown. |
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| Plans For 1982 | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 3 | Online! Great American Circus plans. Allen C. Hill, manager. Jim Raab, general agent. |
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| Show Acts | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 3 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus, list of acts. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big John's Tent Show; Funs-A-Poppin; No Elephant Circus; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 6, 19 | Online! News. Gee Gee Engesser's plans, preparations. Elephants: Gee Gee, Roxy, Schell. Al Jones, Elaine Sloanin. Alan Gold, Holly, cats. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Jimmy James, ringmaster. Jim Windland, sideshow. |
| B-C Gives Up Tent | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 8 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus to be indoor show. |
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| In Memoriam | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 8 | Online! Deaths. Geneive Lerche, circus trouper. Jean P. Carson, showgirl, wardrobe. George R. Manning, comic strip Tarzan. |
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| People | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 10 | Online! Frank Dean, western acts. |
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| Holiday Tour | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 10 | Online! Mike Martin's Holiday Magic Show. |
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| German Park | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 12 | Online! Phantasialand park, Germany. |
| In Memoriam | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 12 | Online! Death. Pauline B. Loretta (Loretta Twins), horizontal bar. |
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| Art Exhibit | Brown, Jim | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 17 | Online! Chang Reynolds' artwork exhibit. |
| People | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 17 | Online! Ron Holiday, Joy. Chinese Acrobats. Elephant Baby Tarra. |
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| (No title) | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 18 | Online! Phil Shear, clown, with photo. |
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| People | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 18 | Online! Mike Clark, wild animal trainer. |
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| 82 Plans | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 19 | Online! Big John Strong Circus plans. Acts: Curtis Canan, Sherry, dogs, wire, etc. Brian Griese, Tina. Robert Johnson, general mgr.; Phil Kavaugh, asst. manager; Bill Grieser, canvas boss; Chris Kennington, office; Ralph Greco, marketing. |
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| Blackstone Show | Waldron, Dan | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 20 | Online! Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| Something Special | Knisely, Curtis G. | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 21 | Online! CFA news. |
| People | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 21 | Online! News. Bruce Johnson, clown. Harold Miser. Dr. Susan Freiband, Hertzberg collection. |
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| Do You Remember | LaVelda, Ted | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 22 | Online! LaMonte Circus 1920s. Singer Bros. Circus, Tom McLlaughlin, Pat Kelly, owners. Burling Bros. Circus, Dudley and Lillian Riggs, owners, 1930s. Norris Bros. Circus, Bud E. Anderson, owner, 1938. Lion Bros. Circus, Harry Bray, owner, 1920s. McCalls Dog & Pony Show, Ernie McCall, owner, 1930s. Birnum Bros. Circus, Bill Griffith, owner, 1960s. Barr Bros. Circus, 1946, L. B. Ford, Bill Myers, owners. Fuller Bros. Circus, Charles and Luther Fuller, owners. Webster Bros. Circus, Bob and Mari Jo Couls, owners. |
| People | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 22 | Online! News. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Stu Miller, magic. |
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| Super Sunday | Albacker, Harry | 10 | 50 | 1981 | Dec | 14 | 23 | Online! Showmen's Super Sunday event. |
| (Photograph) | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bob Brown and Brenda. |
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| Show Dates | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big Apple; No Elephant Circus. Other shows. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 6, 35 | Online! Charles J. Schlarbaum, band leader, career. |
| Report | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 8 | Online! Hadi Shrine Temple Circus, Paul V. Kaye, producer. List of acts, staff. |
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| People | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 8 | Online! News. Bob Owen, clown. Austin Miles. Bobby Fairchild, Sonya Campa, marriage. |
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| Fans Meet | Lehmann, George | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Online! CFA news. |
| Who Is Santa Claus? | Cross, Rae | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Online! Poem. |
| (No title) | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 12 | Pedro Morales, hand balancing. | |
| Show Performances | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 14 | Online! No Elephant Circus production, "Klowns," information. Performers: Robert Daraio, Lenny Wright, Tony Duncan. |
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| Ringling Blue | Bogorae, John J. | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 14 | Online! RBBB blue unit information. |
| Report | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 18 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Al Delenia, music dir.; Perrys, jugglers; Philippe Versen, trapeze; Alberto Zoppe, lion, rider; Christine Glover, globe; Les Chrissens, cradle. Don Bridwell, clown, props. |
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| Hotline | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 23 | Online! Big Apple Circus tent fire. |
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| Book | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 23 | Online! Book, "Elephants, the Vanishing Giants," by Dan Freeman. |
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| Sarasota Circus | Kormpate, Bill | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 26 | Online! Annual Circus of Sarasota, acts. |
| People | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 26, 30 | Online! News. James Crawford, horse trainer. Robert E. Hitson, Bob-O, clown. Clancey, clown, Cindy Middleton, marriage. Lee Lloyd, Ralph Henderson, clowns. |
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| Charges Filed | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 32 | Online! Animal Welfare Act, shipping reindeer. |
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| Leora Gollmar Dies | Hintz, Melvin A. | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 33 | Online! Leora Gollmar, death, daughter of Ben Gollmar. |
| Misc. | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 35 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros., for sale, ad in Wall Street Journal. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 36 | Online! Benefit Circus, Showfolks Club. |
| Florida Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 37 | Online! Eugene Nock, Aurelia, Nerveless Nocks. Circus World, Florida. Festival International Du Cirque of Monte Carlo. |
| Misc. | 10 | 51-52 | 1981 | Dec | 21 | 37 | Online! Circus Vargas elephants. |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mark Anthony, clown. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 4 | Online! Routes. Circus Odyssey. Ice Follies. |
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| Holiday Show | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 6 | Online! Christmas show, Chicago, acts: Frank & Estreleta, perch; Paul Bachman, juggler; John Shirley, balloons; Francarros, foot jugglers; Kersawes, bike; Veno Berosini, balance. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 6 | Online! Javier Esparza, clown, car accident. Raphael Vasquez, fire. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 6 | Online! Death. Clarence J. Von Nieda, circus flyer. |
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| Season's Greetings | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 6 | Online! Funs-A-Poppin Circus. Chester Cable, foot juggler; Wini McKay, trapeze; Bob Emerico, clown; Henry Crowell, trampoline; Dolores Coronada, web; Hunt Bushell, birds; Sillie Millie, clown. Betty Wendany, MC; Virginia Lee Fenton, organ. |
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| News From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 8, 25 | Online! Jeannie Carson, death, wardrobe. |
| People | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 10 | Online! Jonathan Longjeans, stilts. Carlton & Co., illusions. |
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| 2 Animals Deat After Circus Fire | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 12 | Online! Big Apple Circus tent fire. Photos. Sacha Pavlata. |
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| British Fans | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 16 | Online! Circus Fan's Association of Great Britain news. |
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| Christmas Show | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 16 | Online! Christmas party show. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 18 | Online! Deaths. Samuel Cohen, circus musician. Dewey Markham, vaudeville comedian. William Monahan, booked bands. |
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| TV Set Up | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 22 | Online! TV show, circus. |
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| People | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 22 | Online! Cecilia Pleshakov, animal trainer. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 25 | Online! Lions escape, Brazil. |
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| People | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 25, 26, 28 | Online! News. Bruce Johnson, clown. Osmani Sisters, jugglers. Ed Migley, producer. Bobby Kaye, Clown College. Others. |
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| Halloween Show | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 28 | Online! Acts in Halloween show, Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 29 | Online! Cole All Star TV Circus. |
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| Don Marcks | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 29 | Online! Circus Report will also cover magic, promotions, ice shows, theatre. |
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| Big Exhibit of Buffalo Bill Memorabilia | 11 | 1 | 1982 | Jan | 4 | 30 | Buffalo Bill's Wild West exhibit, Brooklyn, NY. | |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 1 | Online! Photo: Fearless Bauers. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 3 | Online! Ad. Galla Shawn, aerialist, photos. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Circus Odyssey. Other shows. |
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| Success and Sorrow at the Big Apple | Holmes, Sam | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 6, 23 | Online! Big Apple Circus information, photos. Flying Gaonas; Katja Schumann, equestrienne; Philippe Petit, wire; Michael Moschen, juggler. Carlo Pellegrini, ringmaster. Alexandre Pavlata, cloud. Vlastichek Bertini, aerial. Back Street Flyers. Tisha Tinsman, web; Michael Christensen; Carol Buckley, elephant Baby Tarra (photo). Rik Albani, band leader. Judith Friedlaender, Ivor David Balding, producers. Robert Libbon, production mgr. |
| Peru Circus | Gresham, F. W. | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 8, 21 | Online! Peru Amateur Circus information. |
| New Show Bows | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 10 | Online! Charles Germaine's Royal London Circus information. Flying Valencias; Los Gauchos; Lokos; Tibi Young; Ferkes, perch; Herbie Weber, wire. Bobby Gibbs, animals. |
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| Beatty-Cole | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 12, 17 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, 1981, information, acts. |
| John Strong Show | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 16 | Online! John Strong's Southern Unit Christmas Show acts. Wainwrights, acrobats; Pat Davison, Gwen, rola bola; Lenny Mazel, juggler; Eric Wilnow, Angela, dogs; Marsha Montbanc, trapeze; Rolick Montbanc, announcer. Clowns: Ralph Greco, Chris Roberts. |
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| Party Time | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Online! People from Wondercade, Holiday Magic, Holiday Hippodrome party. |
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| Current Notes | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Online! Animal control laws. |
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| TV Show | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Online! TV show, "Animal Express." |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Online! Photo: Circus Vargas elephants, Rose Bowl Parade float. |
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| People | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 21 | Online! News. Bob Emerico. Bill Bannister, Donna, aerial. |
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| Do You Remember | Akeman, Ted | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 23 | Online! Norris Bros. Circus, 1938, information. Bud E. Anderson, manager; Laura Anderson, office; Doc Ramsey, agent; Luke Anderson, concessions; Shorty Lynn, lot supt.; L. B. Ford, sideshow mgr.; Earl Brombolt, equestrian dir. Elephant Eva. Performers: Westlakes, LaVelda Duo, Borghild Ford, Frances Anderson. Pete Hanagan, singing cowboy. Fred Brad, legal adjuster. |
| People | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 24 | Online! News. Dennie Pinson, elephant act. Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee. Michael McCarthy, clown. Happy Davis, Karin. Phil Temple, magic. John H. McConnell, with Royal Hanneford. |
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| He Joins RBBB Red Unit | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 26 | Online! Brian Miser, trapeze. Craig Miser, trapeze. |
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| Reunion | Eslinger, B. Everett | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 27 | Online! Fan get-together. |
| Circus Logan | Walters, Bill | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 27 | Online! Circus Logan information. |
| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 2 | 1982 | Jan | 11 | 1-4 | Magic news. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 1 | Online! Photo: Lemke's chimps. |
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| East Coast Notes | Robie, Frank | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 3 | Online! News. Buffalo Bill Wild West exhibition, Brooklyn. RBBB. Wally Naghtin, bear. |
| PBA Circus | Moyer, Phil | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 3 | Online! PBA Circus, Ron Morris, producer. Acts: Florine Oler, Greg Toga; Carmen Johnson, announcer; Juggling Jewels; Hahsini, balance; Kay Rosaire, cats; Jeff Earl, dogs; Ian Craig, ponies; Danny Chapman & Co., clowns; Hunky Johnson, whips; Ben Williams, elephant Anna May; Hans Klosse; Young Troupe, teeterboard; Lisa Johnson, cloud. Staff: Jeff Earl, canvas boss; Doris Earl, sidewall supt.; Lolly Young, props; Bobby Earl, Teresa, concessions. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 3 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; Circus America; Great Circus of China; RBBB blue; Zerbini-Castle; Circus Vargas. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 4 | Online! Correction. Rose Bowl float elephants owners. |
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| Bravery Has Nothing to Do With It | Gaizick, John | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 6, 23 | Online! David McMillan, animal trainer, photo, career. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 8 | Online! Annual Sarasota Showfolks Circus information, acts. |
| Shrine Date | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 8, 21 | Online! Flint, MI Shrine Circus acts. |
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| English Tenting Season of 1981 | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 10, 19 | Online! Richard Chipperfield's Circus. David Smart's Super Circus. Gerry Cottle's Rainbow Circus, Rock and Roll Circus. Robert Bros. Circus. Hoffman family circus. Sally Chipperfield's circus. Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World (Austen Bros. Circus). Sir Robert Fossett's circus. Gandey's Circus. James Bros. Circus. Perrier & Weight's circus. Fosserfield's Circus. Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus. Binder's Circus. Peter Jolly's circus. Circus Hassani. Circus World Championships. |
| Windjammers Meet | Sandman, Don | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 11 | Online! Windjammers convention. |
| Sarasota Show | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 11 | Online! Shrine New Years Eve Party, Bill Kay, producer. Acts. |
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| Tour Info | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 12 | Online! Wonderland Circus Revue information. 1981: Connie Dam, cats; Rick Jackson Jr., clown; Michael Aston, foot juggling; Harold Simmons, comedy; Freddy White, aerial; Bill Brickle's dogs; Helga Dam; Morgan Ashton Family, risley. Jack Rench, Wilma, concessions. 1982: Eddie Steeple, bears; Ramon Valdez, aerial; Lee Fong illusions; Rick Jackson Jr., clown; Bill Brickle's dogs; Freddy White, aerial; Mdme. Steeple, bird act. |
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| Do You Remember | Akeman, Ted | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 12 | Online! Cole & Walters Circus, 1951. Herb Walters, owner; Tom McLaughlin, agent; Helen Walters, office; Don McLaughlin, office; Red Foker, lot supt.; Jack Bell, George, band; Mildred Welbes, organ; Frank Ellis, concessions; Ernest Wiggens, banners; Charlie Rex, props; Joe Wright, sideshow. Acts: Bob Grubbs, horses; Max Craig Family, balance; Jackson Duo, bars, trampoline; Chief Keyes, knife throwing; Happy Wood, Don Haydon, clowns; Wayne Newman, horses; Shirley Walters, Rosie Wright, ladders; Wrights, ring act; Teresa Morales, trapeze. |
| Circus Italia | Walters, Bill | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 13 | Online! Alberto Zoppe's Circus Italia. Nino Zoppe; Conners Duo, unicycle; Carla Zoppe, rider; Carmen Hall, baboons; David Conners, Sissy, rola bola. |
| Acts | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 13 | Online! Acts at Christmas show, Grand Prairie, TX. |
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| Christmas Show | Swaney, Bob | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 13 | Online! Big John Strong's Christmas Show acts. |
| Holiday Feature | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 13 | Online! Atlantic City, NJ, casino Christmas party acts. |
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| Circus of the Stars With Top TV Stars | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 14 | Online! TV stars, photos. |
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| Mattel Report | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 15 | Online! Mattel, Inc. stockholders report. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 16 | Online! Tiger disappears. Jerry Collins donates Beatty-Cole to Florida State University. |
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| Book Worm | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 16 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
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| Circus Tax | Scheen, David | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 16 | Online! RBBB taxes. |
| Florida Visit | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 19 | Online! Dwight Damon, talent agency. |
| Hotline | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 19 | Online! Jerry Collins donates Beatty-Cole to Florida State University. John Pugh purchases it from FSU. |
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| People | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 19 | Online! News. Percy Turner, former owner. Charlie Baumann, tiger. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 19 | Online! Tropicana fruit drink. |
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| People | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 20 | Online! News. Merle Evans. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa Douglass, clowns. Sebastian, bullet catcher. Mark Anthony, clown. |
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| Wedding At the Circus | Rogers, Cathy | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 21 | Online! Doris Schappacher, Russell Charles Smith marriage, with photo. |
| Hotline | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 22 | Online! Jimmie B. Cooper, Sheryl, rodeos, accident. |
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| People | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 23 | Online! News. Montie Montana Jr. Billy Martin, ringmaster. |
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| Special Show | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 24 | Online! Martin Marietta Alumina Christmas Circus, acts, performers. |
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| Acts | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 24 | Online! Acts on various shows. |
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| Misc. | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 24 | Online! Elephant exhibit, California State University. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 26 | Online! Death. William E. Bentlage, clown. |
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| Holiday Show | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 26 | Online! Christmas Show, Edmond, OK, Seymour Davis, producer. Acts. |
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| Arkansas Traveller | 11 | 3 | 1982 | Jan | 18 | 27 | Online! Dittman Mitchell, death, rodeos. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 1 | Online! Photo: Great Wallendas. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Vargas; Circus America; Great Circus of China. |
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| Ronk Is Guest Speaker | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 6, 23 | Online! Harold Ronk, ringmaster, career, photos. |
| Circus Althoff | Franklin, Jack | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 8, 21 | Online! Circus Althoff information. |
| Santa's Magic Circus | Weston, Bill | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 10, 19 | Online! Santa's Magic Circus 1981, information, acts, program. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 12 | Online! Showfolks of Sarasota party. |
| (No title) | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 12 | Online! Some famous American circus specs, 1851-1866. |
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| Big Show Set | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 14 | Online! Big John Strong, John A. J. Strong special circus at Phoenix, AZ. Acts, clowns. |
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| Illusionist | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 14 | Online! Illusion act. |
| Texas Bakery | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 14 | Online! Cirsicana, TX bakery. John Ringing ordered their fruit cakes. |
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| RBBB Parades | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 15 | Online! RBBB stages parade at St. Petersburg, FL. RBBB blue unit information. |
| In the News | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 15 | Online! Bengal tiger shot. |
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| People | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 15 | Online! News. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Phil Temple, magic. Don Martinez, aerial. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 16 | Online! Police Circus, Ron Morris, producer. List of acts, staff. |
| Back Then | Miller, Art | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 17 | Online! Ernest Haag, early career. |
| Florida Law | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 18 | Online! Florida, permit for exhibition or sale of wildlife. Rules. |
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| Circus Festival | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 20 | Online! International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo information. Awards list. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 21 | Online! Photos: TV star and elephant. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 21 | Online! Jo-Jo, dog faced boy. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 22 | Online! News. B. J. Murray, Helen, concessions. RBBB new concession item. Lottie Brunn, juggler. Exhibit, "Center Ring: The Artist." Big Apple Circus. George Clancy, concessions. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 24 | Online! Death. Oscar Decker, billposter, brigade mgr., concessions, etc. |
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| Kelly-Miles Reunited | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 25 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr., Austin Miles, careers. |
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| Ice Show | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 25 | Online! Jarda Kibik's Icetravaganza. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 26 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Correction | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 26 | Online! Correction, Jan. 18, 1982 issue, Montie Montana not correctly identified. |
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| People | 11 | 4 | 1982 | Jan | 25 | 27 | Online! News. Bucky Steele, elephants. Others. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Carlos Twins. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus of China; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 6, 19 | Online! NAPCAA, National Association for the Preservation of the Circus Arts. |
| Ringling Blue | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, acts. |
| Notice | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Online! Henry Scheel. |
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| People | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 10 | Online! Jeanette Williams Bale, Elvin T. Bale, divorce. |
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| Attention | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 10 | Online! Doc Miller's book, delayed. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 11 | Online! Joe Osorio injured. Lion attack, Circus Verti. Circus Burbujas, pony theft, tiger attack. |
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| Seeks Park | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 11 | Online! Lion Country Safari Park. |
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| Butchers . . . Past and Present | Plunkett, June | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Online! Angelo Gardino concessions, death, career. Information on candy butchers. |
| People | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Online! News. Flying Carrols (Gaynor Johnson, her sister Eleanor and Micki, Bob). Gene Mendez, Eleanor, wire. Pee Wee Pinson, Jo Ann, elephants. Corky Plunkett family. Klementis, bikes. Great Wallendas. Snooks Swain (Plunkett). |
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| People | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 14, 15 | Online! News. Bruce Johnson. Kenneth Jay, clown. Lauren Chandler, juggling. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 16 | Online! Deaths. Philip McGrath, trainmaster. Betty McCarty Miller (Elizabeth Devlin), rider. |
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| In the News | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 16 | Online! California considering licensing carnival operators. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 19 | Online! Circus of China. |
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| Show History | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 20 | Online! Milton Holland Indoor Circus, 1931, route. |
| (No title) | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 20 | Online! Leslie Yates Harkness, band leader. |
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| In Canada | Desjardine, Jean Jacques | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! Pierre Jean, ringmaster. |
| People | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! News. Vince Carmen, magic. Steve Grant, Wayne Liikala. Linda Chandler, clown. Chandlers (Phil, Linda, Lauren). Others. |
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| CFA Meet Set | 11 | 5 | 1982 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! CFA news. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mike Martin and company. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 4, 14 | Online! Routes: Circus of China; Circus Odyssey; Mahia Temple Shrine; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Circus Vargas. Other shows. |
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| E. Kelly Jr. Show | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 6 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. Austin Miles; Andrew J. Cooksey, producer; John Parks, music dir. Acts: Les Chrissens, cradle; Al Vidbel, ponies; Lori Miles; Arthur Dubcheck, wire; Phillip Versen, trapeze; Christiane Glover, globe; Santani Demon. |
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| People | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 8 | Online! News. Gary Maximena, Terre. Gary Noel. Bobby Berosini, animal trainer. Royce Coggin, Judy, concessions. Ozzie Martin, concessions. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 8 | Online! Death. Esther Berchtold, mother of Eloise Berchtold. |
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| Zoo Problems | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 8 | Online! Seattle Zoo, lions, ape. |
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| Big Apple Circus | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 10 | Online! Big Apple Circus. Paul Binder, director; Judith Friedlaender, Ivor David Balding, producers; Michael Christensen, clown; Rik Albani, music dir.; Carlo Pellegrini, ringmaster; Jan Kroeze, lighting; Robert Libbon, production; Alexan dre Pavlata, tent. Acts: Philippe Petit, wire; Sacha Pavlata, cloud; Back Street Flyers, acrobats; Tisha Tinsman, web; Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra; Jim Tinsman, balance; Katja Schumann, rider; Bertinis, teeterboard; Gaonas, trapeze. Band: Curtis Fowlkes, Linda Hudes, Jon Fields; George Holland, David van Tieghem. |
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| Coronas Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 10 | Online! Circus Corona information. Trevor Bale, Bonnie; Nock Bros.; Dave Merrifield; George Hannefords; Young Troupe; Wallendas. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 11 | Online! Ad. Lloyd W. Loan, clown, photo. |
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| Show Date | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 14 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Ada Smeiya, Ashtons, Houcs, Mario Wallenda, Flying Seguras. Charles Moyer, band. |
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| In the News | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 14 | Online! George Coronas. Beatty-Cole elephants. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 15 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Show to Tour | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 16 | Online! It's Magic show. |
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| In the Mall | Gresham, Bill | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 16 | Online! Information, photo in Jan. 25, 1982 issue is Yankee Robinson train, 1913. |
| People | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 16 | Online! News. Moore's dogs. Fritz Lauber, concessions. Dirk Arthur, magic. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 18 | Ad. Importing restrictions, elephants, tigers, chimpanzees. | |
| Only Man in the WAC | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 20 | Leslie Yates Harkness, band leader. | |
| People | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 21 | Online! News. Don Buckley, clown. Brad Byers, juggler. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Hsiung Family. King Charles Troupe, unicycles. Dorothy Dietrich, bullet catcher. Bob Emerico, clown. Deon Aumaier, clown. Others. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 23 | Online! CFA news. |
| Hotline | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 23 | Online! Elephant Ned, death. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 6 | 1982 | Feb | 8 | 23 | Online! Ossian Wirengard, aerial. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Sabo's chimps. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| New Indoor Unit | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 6, 23 | Online! All Star Cavalcade, magic, illusions show. |
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| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 8, 21 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Marcel Peters, tigers. John Cuneo, animals. Dutch Crawford, horses. Les Victoria, statue act. Les Bloch, wire. Cimon's chimps. Rex Williams, elephants. Franconi Duo, trapeze. Flying Espanas. Billy McCabe, clown. Steven Carrol, band leader. Frank Pealer, canvas boss. Rejean Robertson, juggler. Anastasini Bros., risley; Perrys; Li Suang, bounding rope; Rianos Duo, wire; Kneisleys, Parrays, cradle; Arriz Brothers, acrobats. |
| Review | Bingaman, George | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 10, 19 | vBook review, "Circus Sketchbook," by Ray Dirgo. |
| Lion Is Busy | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 11 | Online! Arthur Duchek, wire act, "King Arthur the Lion and Goldi." Photos. |
| Last Circus at Belle Vue, Manchester | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 12B | Online! Belle Vue Circus, England, information, history, acts. |
| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 12B | Online! News. Doug Ashton, Sally. Kevin Hanson, clown. Jena Maxon, Shelley Hartwig, wire. |
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| Siegfried & Roy, Superstars of Magic | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 13 | Online! Siegfried & Roy show. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16 | Online! News. Buffalo Bill Wild West exhibit. Francis Brunn. National Association for the Preservation of Circus Arts. Paul Jung, clown. Others. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16 | Online! Death. George Clancy, bear trainer, program seller, ship captain. |
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| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16 | Online! News. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Others. |
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| East Coast Notes | Robie, Frank | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16A | Online! News. Exhibition, "Center Ring: the Artist." Ora N. Ernst, Loretta Twins, bars. Bird Millman, wire. Philippe Petit, wire. Ernst Kuhn, juggler. Others. |
| Shrine Date | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16A | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, producer; Glenn Parkins, director; Kay Parker, music dir.; Ray Orzak, costumes; Tony Curbelo, vocal; Philip Morris, ringmaster; Dwight Hanson, supt.; David Jones, lights; Wally Jones, clown; Keith Killinger, music; Dr. Charles Mays, physician. Acts: Ada Smieya, animals; Jupiters, aerial; Philip Anthony, horses; Ben Williams, elephant Anna May; Le Francisco Troupe, teeterboard; Princess Morningstar, trapeze; Diane Sisters, dogs; George Hanneford Jr. riders; Nellie Hanneford, Diane Hanneford; Mrs. George Hanneford Sr.; Herriotts; Flying Gaonas; Alzono, escape. |
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| What's in a Name? | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 16B | Online! Terry Parsons, clown. Wife "Danuta." Photo. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 17 | Online! Ad. "Frog From Wisconsin," (Froglady), contortion, photo. Mary Jr. Wengrzyn. |
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| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 18 | Online! News. Ed Russell. Tim Bickmore, concessions. Harry B. Chipman. Others. |
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| Circus Espana | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 20 | Online! Circus Espana information. Elephants: Ted, Tess, Mary, Judy. |
| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 21, 23 | Online! Mary Jr. Wangrzyn, contortion, froglady. Others. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 24 | Online! Magicians, magic show. Art Jennings, juggler. |
| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 25 | Online! News. Michu, midget. Funs-A-Poppin Circus. O. E. Lynch, front door. Frank L. Morrissey, press agent. Bev Kelly, press agent. |
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| Herriotts | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 26-27 | Online! Herriott family news. |
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| People | 11 | 7 | 1982 | Feb | 15 | 27 | Online! Dinny McGuire, ringmaster. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 1 | Online! Photo: horse, Mr. Rhythm. |
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| Dorey Miller Talks About His "Toy" | Hammarstrom, David Lewis | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 3, 6-7 | Online! Dorey Miller interview, photo. Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Castle-Zerbini; Garden Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Tripoli Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Reminiscing of a Winter Sport | Bissonette, Pat | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 8, 21 | Online! 1940s, circus and carnival sideshow acts at Hubert's Museum. Jack Elkins, Alex Linton, Estelline Pike, Jim White, Don McIver, R. C. Lucas, Roy Heckler, Eddie Marino, Charlie Phelan, Jean Carson, Joe Allen, Harold Smith, Wm. Dirks, Jo Jo Bumstead, Red Cunningham, Mel Griffiths. Others. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 10, 19 | Online! Medicine show, Noells, Mae, Bob. |
| R-B Red Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 12 | Online! RBBB Red Unit, list of acts, performers. |
| George Lockhart | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 14 | Online! George C. Lockhart, elephant trainer. |
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| Circus Talk | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 14 | Online! Shows at Bellingham, WA. Bullard Bros. Dog & Pony Show, 1915; other shows. |
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| Shrine Shows | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 14 | Online! Los Angeles Shrine Circus 1908. |
| Hotline | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 15 | Online! Jerry Lipko, chimp birth. |
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| Cole's All Star | Mascioli, Gene | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 17 | Online! Jimmy Cole's All Star TV Circus information. Acts: Billy Martin, ringmaster; Bouvays, web; Cheryl Frye, rola bola; Oscar Macias, one finger; Stroginoffs. Sara Macias, audio. |
| People | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 17 | Online! News. Bill Birchfield. Harry Albacker, magic. |
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| Fine Paid | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Online! John Weinhart, animal exhibitor. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Online! Clement Toca, band leader. |
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| Show Visit | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Online! Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy produced show, acts. |
| Showfolks | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 19 | Online! Showfolks of Sarasota news. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 20 | Online! News. John Herriott, Mary Ruth. "Center Ring: The Artist" exhibit. Hanneford Circus. Phil Napolitano's All American Circus. Others. |
| Coronas Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 20 | Online! Coronas Circus information. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 22 | Online! Story, amateur clown, world's worst. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 23 | Online! Magic, magicians. |
| Circo Bells | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 23 | Online! Circo Bells, Mexico, information, acts. |
| Remembering | Wotsch, William | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 24 | Online! Convict ship attraction, 1928. |
| Misc. | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 24 | Online! Firefighters and promoter problem. |
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| Show Program | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 25 | Online! Saladin Temple Shrine Circus, Tarzan Zerbini, producer. Elizabeth Toca, music dir.; Winn Troupe, motorcycle; Toby Ballantine, Jane, clowns; Lee Marx, clown; Patricia Zerbini Thomas; Los Apaches (Dionnes), perch; Allejandro, bounding rope; Sylvia Zerbini, elephant Baby Bunny; Welde's bears; Lisa Bauer, trapeze; Los Gauchos; Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps; Flying Ibarras; Les Michels, balance; Karl Winn, Michael, wire; Gary Thomas, elephants; Bauers, sway pole; others. Staff: Reggie Armor, manager; Lucky Larabee, ringmaster; Gary Thomas, animal supt.; Jacqueline s. Zerbini, aerial dir.; Jorge Rosell, performance; Toby Ballantine, clown; Bobby Huber, props; Greg Toca, musician; Calvin Drover, lights; Janet Ballantine, wardrobe; Craig Bonde, asst. animal supt. |
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| Banquet Date | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 25 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Ice Show | Johnson, Bruce | 11 | 8 | 1982 | Feb | 22 | 26 | Online! Ice Follies, Holiday on Ice shows. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Baker and Ray, Patches and Checkers, clowns. |
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| Obscure Law | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 3 | Online! Elvis Presley estate. |
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| People | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 3 | Online! Mark Mazzarella, magic. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| New Moscow Circus | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 6, 23 | Online! Moscow's New Circus show information. |
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| Model Builder | Bogorae, John J. | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 8, 21 | Online! Model circus builder, Regis Amend. |
| Sam Polack Show | Sandman, Don | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 10 | Online! Kosair Shrine Circus, Sam T. Polack, producer, information. Al Dawley, ringmaster; Boom Boom Browning, band dir.; Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears; Fornasari, cradle; Kursawes, bikes; Darrell Wallen, horse; Locos, tumblers; Valencia Troupe, trapeze; Kursawes, rola bola; Johnny Walker, elephants; Bill Vaughan, John MacKay, clowns. Ron Kelroy, director. Harry Mills, concessions. |
| People | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 10 | Online! Linda Chandler, trapeze. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 11 | Online! Death. Raymond Toole Scott, circus bibliographer, etc. |
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| Circo Krony | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 11 | Online! Circo Krony, Mexico, information. |
| Parade Date Set | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 13 | Online! Circus parade, Chicago, IL. |
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| Yvette's Animals | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 13 | Online! Yvette's Animal Celebrities. |
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| Miscellaneous | Weigel, Bob | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 13 | Online! CFA news. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 16 | vMagic club, CFA news. | |
| People | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 16 | Online! News. Doug Morris. Sylvester Braun, Barbara. Others. |
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| World's Smallest Complete Circus | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 18 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Sidewalk Circus information, photo. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 20 | Online! Deaths: John Collins, circus truck operator. Brad C. Dickens, grandson of Mollie Bailey. Hallie D. Oldstadt, fan. Bill Kay. |
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| People | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 20, 21 | Online! Austin Miles. Vince Carmen. |
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| Attendance Report | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 22 | Online! Circus World, Florida, information. |
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| Circus Italia | Clifton, Muriel | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 24 | Online! Zoppe Circus Italia information. |
| At the Circus | Jean, Pierre | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 25 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus. Les Weldens, trapeze; Torrino Brothers, jugglers; Olmedas, horses; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Justino Zoppe; Flying Lunas; Ventura Duo, perch; Rosamonds, cradle; Antonios, bikes; Harry James, one finger; Les Weldens, balance; John Walker, elephants; Leighs. Staff: George A. Hamid Jr., producer; James M. Hamid, vice pres.; Bob Atterbury, equestrian dir.; Carol Atterbury, wardrobe; Timothy Hamid, const. supt.; Gene Hamid, lights; Earl MicHaels, ringmaster; Danny Conn, Joe Dallas, music. |
| In the Mail | Wotsch, William | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 26 | Online! Harold Ronk. |
| Fair Date | Marshall, Johnnie | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 27 | Online! Johnson Family Show information. Carmen del Molino (Carmen Johnson), trapeze; LaVonne (Lisa Johnson), web; Hunky Johnson, whips. |
| People | 11 | 9 | 1982 | Mar | 1 | 27 | Online! News. Bill Birchfield. Austin Miles. Chandlers (Phil, Linda, Lauren, Robin). |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 1 | Online! Photo: Hernandez Troupe. |
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| Teeterboard Artists - The Hernandez Troupe | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 3, 23 | Online! Hernandez Troupe information, photo. Manuel Hernandez, Sylvia, Lisa, Danny, Tim, Randy. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Paul Eagles; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Castle-Zerbini. Other shows. |
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| People | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4 | Online! News. Laurie A. Word, Toby Johnson, clowns, marriage. Brad Frank, horse, whips, etc. Athena Frank, trapeze. |
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| Polack Bros. Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 6 | Online! Polack Bros. Circus information. Al Dawley. Reginines (Mr. & Mrs. Fornasari, Sa-Sa, Kursawes). Darrell Walllen, horse; Valencia Troupe, flyers; Sa Sa Fornasari, trapeze; Duchek; Johnny Walker Jr., elephants; Heidi Herriott; Locos (Valencia family). Boom Boom Browning, band dir. Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears; Fossetts (Tony, Irene, Christine, Vickie); Vashek, wire; Kursawes, bikes; Valencia Troupe (Lynn, Pepe, Ignacio, Antonio), trapeze. Clowns: John McKay, Tom Mulvey, Billy Vaughn, Mohammed. Staff: Sam T. Polack, producer; Ron Kelroy, props; Harry Mills, concessions. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 7 | Online! Ad. Mike Cecere, animal trainer, photo. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 8, 17 | Online! Olympia Circus information, Eddie Zacchini. Bill Strong, Trudy, dogs. Danny Chapman, clown. Keith Killinger, band leader. Bill Boren, announcer. Benny Williams, elephant Anna May. Wozniaks, trampoline; Venturas, cradle. Jack Cook, comedy; Flying LarRays; Wallendas; Wozniak, teeterboard. Others. |
| Circo Atayde | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 10 | Online! Circo Atayde, Mexico, information. |
| Mexican Award | Borstelmann, Grace | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 10 | Online! Gary Borstelmann, Jay Cochrane (Los Brunos), sway pole. Terri Borstelmann, trapeze. |
| Royal Hanneford | Audibert, Chris | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 12 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. Senor Rai; Rix bears; Billy Barton; Nellie Hanneford, rider; Julie Leonard; Tommy Hanneford; Warren Adams, escape; Vidbel ponies; Ricardo, juggler; Natuska (Dana), trapeze; Gaonas; Kim Loyal, rider; Droguettes, jugglers; Al Vidbel, elephants; others. |
| For Sale, One Circus | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 1B-3B | Sale of Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Elephant Bessie. John Pugh, owner. Charlie Rex, mechanic, trapeze. Dave Hoover, animal trainer. Jerry Collins, former owner. Elephant Beatty Hamid. | |
| Star Falls | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4B | Online! Marguerite Ayala, hair hang, fall. |
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| People | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4B | Online! Frank Cain, Jimmy Knapp, clowns. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4B | Online! Death. Tom Upton, circus photographer, also performer. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 4B | Online! World of Fantasy Players show. |
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| Jacobs Honored | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 6B | Online! CFA news. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 7B | Online! Photo: Sparks Circus personnel, 1930. |
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| Show Goes On | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 8B | Online! Tosca Schroer, aerial. Marguerite Michele Ayala, aerial, fall. Mike Franks, marketing. Larry Robie. Ken Wachter, marketing. |
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| People | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 8B,13 | Online! News. William J. English. Frank Cain, Jimmy Knapp, clowns. Jim Parker, clown. Lottie Brunn, juggler. Others. |
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| Coronas Circus | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 13 | Online! Coronas Circus information. Jay Cochrane, sky walk; Abulett Duo, wire; Flying Aztecas; Ashton Troupe, risley; Oscarian Troupe, risley; Jeannette Rix bears; George Hanneford family; Young Troupe, teeterboard; My-Immba, baboons; Nock family, sway pole; Kursawes; Jupiter Duo, trapeze; Wallendas; Jimmy Fossett Swaying Stars; Lucky Larabee; Satani Demon. David Merrifield, trapeze. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 14 | Online! Ad. Feb. 15, 1982 issue, Circus Vargas article by Don Covinton. Credit not given to Cindy Herriott, Dick Wallen, Glenn Randall, Wally Ross, Bob Hofmeister, John Herriott. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 15 | Online! Death. Zeng Jin-Lian, tallest woman. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 16 | Online! Vaudeville shows. |
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| Cole Show | Finch, Boyd | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 16, 23 | Online! Cole All Star TV Circus information. Billy Martin, ringmaster. Web: Brenda Bovay, Ricki Bovay, Elizabeth Macia. Oscar Macias, one finger. |
| Spring Celebration | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 18 | Online! National Museum of American History show. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 18 | Online! Marguerite Ayala, hair hang, fall. |
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| People | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 19 | Online! David Tetzlaff, leopard act. John Illig, bears, chimp. Patti Holt, chimp. |
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| Have Trunk Will Travel | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 20-21, 23 | Online! Bucky Steele, elephants. |
| Tent Show Plans | Camacho, Tony R. | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 22 | Online! Cole Bros. Circus information. John Pugh, Doug Howaddell. Joe McMahon, general agent. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 23 | Online! Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club. All American Youth Circus. |
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| People | 11 | 10 | 1982 | Mar | 8 | 23 | Online! Gene Mendez, Eleanor, Gerry Cottle Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Carlos Farfan and Marty Allen. |
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| Kay Buys Show | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 3 | Online! Chuck Kay buys stock and equipment of Kelly Bros. Circus. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: Castle-Zerbini; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| People | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 6 | Online! News. Dirk Arthur, magic. Michael Marlin, juggler. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 6 | Online! Acts at sports shows. |
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| Int'l All Star | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 7 | Online! International All Star Circus, Jim Nordmark. David Epperly, band; Bobby Fairchild, Sonya, balance; Rucker's leopards; Janus Brothers, midgets; DeMille, wire; Gaylord Maynard; Lee Stevens, dogs; Belinda Maynard, trapeze. Staff: Hines Rucker, manager, announcer; Chris Bryant, lights; Bobby Fairchild, props; Jay Doyle, Mike Penn, props; David Epperly, novelties; Emil Goetchi, Debbi, concessions. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 7 | Online! Deaths. Steve Fanning, elephant trainer. Sylvan A. Genther, clown. |
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| Circo Suarez | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 8 | Online! Circo Suarez, Mexico, information. |
| Special | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 10 | Online! CFA news. |
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| I Remember | Wotsch, William | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 11 | Online! RBBB, 1926. |
| People | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 13 | Online! News. Bruce Johnson, clown. Bill Greene, clown. Sharon Ward, Lee Merritt, Rolls Duo. Joe Eddie, Betty. Others. |
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| Clown Book | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 14 | Online! Book review, "Clown For Circus and Stage," by Mark Stolzenberg. |
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| Florida Fair | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 11 | 1982 | Mar | 15 | 15 | Online! Eddie Zacchini's Big Top Circus information, acts. Harold Barnes, Walt Davis, former performers. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 1 | Online! Photo: Lou Jacobs, clown. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Antioch Shrine; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 4 | Online! Marguerite Michelle Ayala, hair hang, fall. |
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| Correction | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 4 | Online! Correction, March 8, 1982, p. 19, David Tetzlaff is 19 years old. |
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| Lou Jacobs Honored | Moyer, Phil | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 6 | Online! Lou Jacobs honored at RBBB red unit. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 8, 13 | Online! News. Jackie Althoff, Elke, bears. John Strong Jr. Jim Windland, sideshows. Florida State Fair circus, acts. Rudolph Delmonte (Anna, Pinky). Others. |
| No More Feathers | Fisher, Frances | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 9 | Online! Animal trainer story, humor. |
| People | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 9 | Online! Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 10 | Online! Visit to Grogans' home. |
| Gene Randow Is Back | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 12 | Online! Gene Randow, clown. |
| Tour Complete | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 14 | Online! Bill Brickle's Wonderland Circus information. |
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| Cheetah Meet | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 14 | Online! Conference on cheetahs. |
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| People | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 14 | Online! Al Dawley, Suzanne. Henry Dion. |
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| Seals Released | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 15 | Online! Harbor seals released by zoo. |
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| Park Wins Suit | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 15 | Online! Wild Wilderness Safari exotic animals. |
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| Music, Music, Music | Sandman, Don | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 16, 17 | Online! Windjammers convention. |
| People | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 17 | Online! Grimaldis. |
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| Twins Separated | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 18 | Online! Siamese twins separated. |
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| Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 18 | Online! Coronas Circus information. |
| People | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 18 | Online! Saxons, jugglers, unicycle. |
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| Studio Visit | Wotsch, William | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 19 | Online! Republic Studios, Hollywood. |
| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | 1-4 | Magic, magic books, magicians. | |
| (Insert) | 11 | 12 | 1982 | Mar | 22 | n.p.n. | Inserted: notice from Joe McMahon, he was never with Carson & Barnes Circus. Information on his employment. | |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 1 | Online! Photo: Al Dawley, ringmaster. |
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| Cole Bros. | Wotsch, William | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 3 | Online! Cole Bros. Circus, history. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 4 | Online! Routes: Antioch Shrine; Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Zerbini-Castle, blue, gold. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 4 | Online! Ad. Haines Family Circus. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 6, 27 | Online! News. Jim Windland, Sandi, concessions. Lee Steves Duo (Lee, Steve), dogs. National Association for the Preservation of the Circus Arts. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, performers. |
| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 8 | Online! News. Sheila Sloan, Barry. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 9 | Online! Ad. Letter from Tony R. Camacho, article in March 8, 1982 issue was not written by him. |
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| Mahi Shrine Show | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Ada Smieya, tigers; Mario Wallenda, wheel; Hauck Family, plate spin; John Dubsky, dogs; Erick Adams, chimps; Morgan Ashton family, risley; Yana Dubsky, trapeze; Flying Segruras. Charles Moyer, ringmaster, music dir. |
| Lansing Date | Hastings, Clarence | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 10 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus, Tommy Hanneford, producer. Senor Rai, ringmaster; Kay Parker, music dir.; Michael Wright, clown; Jorge Barreda, lions; Warrenians, aerial; Darnells; Karolys, Zoppes, riders; Flying Gaonas; Mark Karoly; others. |
| In the News | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 10 | Online! Musical, "Colette." |
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| Elephant Woes | Hastings, Clarence | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 12 | Online! RBBB elephant sits on and crushes car. |
| Magic Meet | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 12 | Online! Magic seminar. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 12 | Online! Arthur Stone, Bee, clowns, advance, etc. |
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| In the Mall | Jenkins, Harry J. | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 14 | Online! Convict ship attractions. |
| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 14 | Online! Robert Momyer, magic. |
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| Cole All Star TV Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 16, 17 | Online! Cole All Star Circus information. Billy Martin, ringmaster. List of performers. Photos: Elizabeth Macias, Ricky Bovay, Brenda Bovay, Billie & Cheryl, Great Oscar, Jim Bovay. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 17 | Online! Death. Karl Dubsky, acrobat. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 17 | Online! Magic publication. |
| New Law Under Study | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 18 | Online! Proposed law requiring safety devices on acts over 20 feet in the air. |
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| (Cartoon) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 18 | Online! Cartoon: dog act. |
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| M & M Circus | Phillips, C. | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 19 | Online! M & M Circus, Grace McIntosh. Alan Gold, cats; Les Duvans, globe; Don Phillips & Co., juggling; Antonios, Davisons, juggling; Cyclonians, bikes; Olmedas; Van Noys; Alberto Zoppe riders; Flying Marquez; Patricks, rola bola; Wallendas, wire; Santini, fire; Albulets, motorcycle; others. Austin Miles, ringmaster; Leo Coffey, props. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 19 | Online! Death. Tony Padilla, boss canvasman, superintendent, etc. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 19 | Online! News. Jeff McBride, magic. Jerry Goodspeed, vent. |
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| TNT Report | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 20 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Henry Crowell, Dolores, trampoline; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Wini McKay, trapeze; Tim Tegge, clown; Andrews, juggling; others. E. W. Tegge, Lou. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 20 | Online! Austin Miles. |
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| In the News | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 22 | Online! CFA news. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 22 | Online! Russia, dog fur hats. |
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| Wedding | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 22 | Online! Alan Gold, Holly Roberts, marriage. |
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| Date Changed | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 22 | Online! Circus Europa. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 23 | Online! Deaths. Jim Conley, Conley Family performers. Elbert Eugene Coleman (E. E.), circus owner. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 23 | Online! Darlene Williams, springboard act. |
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| Hong Kong Circus | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 24 | Online! Hong Kong Circus information, acts. Gerry Cottle, Richard Chipperfield, producers. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 25 | Online! Death. Joe Simpson, "Smokie," animal man. |
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| Magic Pays | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 25 | Online! Magician. |
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| Special Day | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 25 | Online! CFA news. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 25 | Online! Photo: D. R. Miller, owner; Bill Reynolds, band leader; James Royal, ringmaster. |
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| Ice Show | Deptula, Rich | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 26 | Online! Ice show. Gerard Soules, dogs. Canestrelli family. |
| Penguins Face Death | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 26 | Online! Project to destroy penguins, Argentina. |
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| From Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 26 | Online! Elephant Shoney. |
| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 27 | Online! Rick Jones, drummer. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 28 | Online! News. Bones Craig, elephants. Pat Graham, Vivian. David Tetzlaff, cats. Joey Jordan, juggler. Aerial Leighs. Others. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 30 | Online! News. Larry Kellogg. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Darnells. |
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| Correction | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 30 | Online! Correction, Dec. 21, 1981, p. 26 issue, Bella Nock, not John Nock Jr. News: Bumpsy Anthony, clown. |
| Attention | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 31 | Online! Letter on 1982 Beatty-Cole in earlier issue was a fake. |
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| People | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 31 | Online! Great Mayo, escape. Doc Henderson. |
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| Notice | 11 | 13 | 1982 | Mar | 29 | 31 | Online! Notice from Joe McMahon, he was never with Carson & Barnes Circus. Information on his employment. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 1, 25 | Online! Photo: Yvette and Michu the mini-horse. |
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| Hospital Show | Bushnell, Hunt | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 3 | Online! Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club show. List of acts, performers. |
| People | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 3 | Online! Don Arthur, illusion show. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Sarasota Sailor; Circo Italiano. Other shows. |
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| Center Ring | Still, John S. | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 6, 23 | Online! Center Ring: The Artist, exhibit. |
| Jumbo Centennial | Beurlen, E. Clark | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 8, 21 | Online! Elephant Jumbo, history. |
| Mattel Inc. Sells Ringling Circus for $22.8 Million | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 10 | Mattel sells RBBB to the Felds. | |
| Great Circus of China | Brown, Gordon | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 12, 13 | Online! Great Circus of China information, acts. J. Sergei Sawchyn, producer. |
| Kamala Circus | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 13 | Online! Kamala Circus information, Billy Gunga, producer. Hal Haviland, pony; Art Jennings, magic; Gunga Sisters; Lenny Mazel; Anglea Wilnow, dogs; others. |
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| Amazing Feats at Circus of China | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 14, 15 | Online! Photos: performers, etc., Circus of China. |
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| People | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 17 | Online! News. Jim Ridenour, clown. John Lentz, Evi Kelly, marriage. Tom Tomashek. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 18 | Online! Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome information: Juggling Roberts (Bob, Jane, Vicky Lang); Floyd Bradbury, Barbara Sherry, magic; Linda Penny; Hans Klose, balance; Janie Ann Klose, foot juggling; Chris Oler, trapeze; Lang Troupe (Bob, Jane, Susie, Robie, Vicky, David), teeterboard; Phil Oler, organ. Wondercade, Ward Hall, Chris Christ. Johnny Media, show painter. |
| (No title) | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 18 | Online! Robert Thomas, clown. |
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| Castle Show | Henderson, Ralph | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 19 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus, blue unit, information. Tarzan Zerbini, producer. Reggie Armor, manager; Robert Dunham, personnel; Clem Toca, music dir.; Inge Lowe, ringmistress. Clowns: Rick Legg, Lee Marx, Bobby Davis. Huberto, slide for life; John Cox, acts; Billy Barton; Terry Family, unicycles; Dionisio, juggler; Danacheck, unicycles; elephant Tarra; Flying Fornasari Troupe; Horwath's chimps; O'Brien, juggler; Los Latinos; Starlords Sky Cycle; Ben DeWayne family, elephants. |
| Montana's 'Wild West' Debts Still Unpaid | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 20 | Online! Monty Montana Jr.'s Buffalo Bill's Wild West show information. |
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| Show Report | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 21 | Online! Big John Strong show information, plans. |
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| People | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 21 | Online! Ken Griffin, Roberta, magic. |
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| Texas Clown Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 22 | Online! Clowns, shrine, members of Alley groups, etc. |
| Clown | Lowry, Velma | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 23 | Online! Jack Noakes, clown, career. |
| Magic Meet | Ridenour, Jim | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 24, 25 | Online! Magicians' meeting. |
| Florida Fair | Wiebush, Joe | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 26 | Online! Hanneford Family Circus information. Danny Chapman, clown; George Hanneford, elephants; Georgie Hanneford; others. |
| People | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 27 | Online! News. Charles Germaine. George Perkins, clown. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 14 | 1982 | Apr | 5 | 27 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 1 | Online! Photo: Elvin Bale on trapeze. |
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| Royal Hanneford | Friday, Jon | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 3 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. Kay Parker, Bob, music; Al leonard, vocal; Senor Rai, ringmaster; Jorge Barreda, lions; Dynasty Duo (Zoppe), cradle; Warrenians (Warren Adams, Dana), aerial; Wally Jones, Cheryll; Jacki Althoff, bears; Michael Dean, juggler; Fransiscos (Gaonas), teeterboard; Nellie Hanneford, Dennis Zoppe, Matt, Wayne Liikala, Tommy Hanneford, riders; Danuska, aerial; Barnells (Elkins Sisters), magic; Zoppe-Karoly riders; Mark Karoly, rider; David Rosaire, dogs; Flying Gaonas, Julio; Guerros, wire; Catherine Hanneford. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, director; John McConnell, vice pres.; Glenn Parkins, director; Phillip Morris, designer; Sandra Smith, designer; Dwight Hanson, props; Warren Adams, props; Gerturde Hanneford (Struppi), aerial dir.; Wally Jones, clown; George DaDeppo, art; Keith Killinger, music; David Jones, lights; Ray Orzsak, wardrobe; Cheryll Jones, wardrobe; Harold Katzsu, supt. animals; Ed Kenyon, transportation; Dr. Charles Mays, physician. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 4 | Online! Routes: Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Jr. League; McCary Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Sarastoa Sailor; Shrine; Swan Bros.; Syrian Temple Shrine; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Beatty-Cole | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 6, 27 | Online! Cole Bros. Circus information. John Pugh, owner. Investors: Kent F. Holwedel; Richard Heiser;. E. Doug Holwadel. Ned Toth, marketing; Wilson Storey, talent, office; Art Branning, manager; Harry Hammond, treasurer; Harry Rawls, concessions; Renee Storey administration mgr. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 8 | Online! News. High school benefit show, Gibsonton, FL. Franzen Bros. Circus. Mike LaTorres, Sally. |
| Circus Vargas | Pretty Hat | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 10 | Online! Circus Vargas information. Dione Paray, choregrapher. Mitko Dimitrov, acrobat. Rex Williams, elephant act. Arriz Brothers, jugglers. Anastasini Brothers. Franconi Dou, trapeze. Kneisleys. Parrays (Kornel, Dione), aerial. Macaggi, wire. Li Suanf, aerial. Rianos Duo, wire; Les Victoria Statues, adagio. Flying Espanas. Arias Brothers, acrobats. |
| Magic Show | Bridwell, Don | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 12, 21 | Online! Kelmar & Co.'s Showtime USA, magic show. |
| Begging Him to Think It Over First | Gaizick, John | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 14, 19 | Online! Elvin Bale, career. Photos. |
| French Connection - Georges Ghezzi | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 16, 18 | Online! Georges Ghezzi, acrobat, etc., career, family. |
| People | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 18 | Online! Wallendas. |
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| Candy Butchers | Taliaferro, Gus | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 19 | Online! Candy butchers on Cole Bros. Circus, 1940-1948. W. H. neal, Homer Cantor, Harold Hall, Paul Hudson, Eddy Watson, Herbert Farrington, Sam Taylor, Samuel Reppert, Frank O'Connell, Alex Duncan, Gen Weeks, Winn Partello, Gus Taliaferro, Bill Shelford, Arthur Stahlman (Arthur Sturmak), George Soble. |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 20 | Online! Hanneford Circus. |
| People | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 20, 21 | Online! Dave Knoderer. A. W. Miller, "Art," agent. Buck Nolan, clown. Don Bridwell, clown. |
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| Shrine Date | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 21 | Online! Tigris Temple Shrine Circus, Bill Kay, Pat. |
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| Show Acts | Friday, Jon | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 22 | Online! Medinah Shrine Circus, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Keith Killinger, music; Alan Gold, cats; Ventura Duo (Larry Gill, Sarah of Flying LarRays), cradle; Lucky Bros. (Zerbini), knockabout; Vidbel's chimps; Waltens, equilibrists; Tino Wallenda, Olinka, wire; Zerbini family, riders; Roberto Zerbini, Mario; Droguetts, jugglers; Estatuas Vivientes; Garzas brothers; Tangier Troupe; Benny Williams, elephant Anna May; Lorelei Patterson, trapeze; Flying LarRays (Larry and Jennifer Gill, Sarah and Bill). Staff: Lucky Larabee, ringmaster; Bela Ezsias, props. |
| People | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 24, 25 | Online! Donna McBride, clown. Don Bridwell, clown. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 24 | Online! Death. Frederick E. Daw, clown, memorabilia dealer, etc. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 25 | Online! Deaths. Father David Hennessey, circus priest. Fred Phillip Turney, trapeze, wire. |
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| Dallas Sports Shows | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 26 | Online! Sports show acts. Karl Wahrmund, band leader. |
| People | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 26, 27 | Online! News. Patricia Zerbini, Gary Thomas, marriage. Darrel Wallen, Donna Marie. Ernie McLean. |
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| Show Acts | Reid, Dr. David E. | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 28 | Online! Castle Show, blue unit. Herbie Weber (Huberto), wire; John Cox, tigers; Billy Barton, cloud; Donacheck, unicycle; Dionisio, juggler; Fornasari Clowns; Lee Marx, juggler; Benicis, trampoline; Flying Fornasaris; Horwath chimps. Wire: O'Briens, Latinos. Ben DeWayne, elephants. Inga Lowe, announcer; Clement Tocca, band leader. Clowns: Lee Marx, Giacomino, Bobby Davis, Rick Legg. |
| Garden Bros. | Slenker, Bill | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 30 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus information. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader. Wayne Ragen, Ingrid, cats. Cradle: Gemini Duo, Roberts Duo. Ian Garden Jr., ponies. Roger Prystanski, clown. Hall Duo, jugglers. Jerry Lipko's chimps. Mrs. Mickey Garden, vocal. Flying Rodriguez. Staff: Ian M. Garden, owner; Frank Dailey, supt.; Cornell Nicholas, concessions. |
| Show Report | Pyles, J. Scott | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 30 | Online! Aut Mori Circus, acts. |
| People | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 30, 31 | Online! Austin Miles. Others. |
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| He Builds Equipment | Peterson, Brad | 11 | 15 | 1982 | Apr | 12 | 31 | Online! Carlos Farfan, trapeze, equipment builder. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 1 | Online! Photo: Nellie Hanneford. |
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| Ford Bros. | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 2 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. Gopher Davenport, manager; Joe McMahon, general agent; Jack Goble, superintendent; Gus Walker, mechanical supt.; Jean Goble, concessions; Whitey Black, office. Acts: Flying Lunas; Harry Locker, animals; Patti Antalke; Joe Schimdt; Ken Benson. |
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| Detroit Show | Hastings, Clarence | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 3 | Online! Moslem Temple Shrine Circus information, Detroit, Tarzan Zerbini, producer. Clement Toca, music dir.; Ernie McLean, ringmaster. Acts: Les Astros, Meteors, motorcycles; Johnny Luxem, wheel; Los Commancheros; Los Navahos; Los Cherokees; Marie France, dogs; Less Michell, Dos Enriques, balance; Los Gauchos; Plunketts, trampoline; Los Ibarras, trapeze; Dionnes, perch; Christopher James, wire; Bauers; Nocks, sway pole; others. |
| People | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 3 | Online! Clowns: Danise Wilson, Bernie Spencer, Kathy Hurb. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Larry Carden; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Ford Bros.; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Hoxie Bros.; McCary's Shrine; Olympic International; PBA Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Sarasota Sailor; Swan Bros.; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 5, 28 | Online! News. Hanneford Circus Inc. Shrine Circus, information. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, producer; Glenn Parkins, director; Kay Parker, music dir.; Philip Morris, ringmaster; Tony Curbelo, vocal; Davis Jones, lights; Dwight Hansen, supt.; Ray Orzak, costumes; Wally Jones, clown. Keith Killinger, music. Acts: Dianne Hanneford, aerial; Ada Smieya, cats; George Harriott, Mary Ruth, Weiner, dogs; Barbara Woodcock, leopard; Donna Armstrong, aerial; Ben Williams, Debra Chapman, elephant Anna May; John Herriott; Philip Anthony, horses; Guerras, wire; Larry French, elephants; Buckles Woodcock, elephants; others. Danny Chapman, clown. Oscar Cristiani, Marian, elephants. Nellie Hanneford. George Hanneford Jr. riders. Manuel Ramos family. |
| Father David | House, Albert F. | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 8 | Online! Father David Hennessy, circus chaplin, death. |
| Remodeling Work | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 10 | Online! Circus Circus, hotel, casino. |
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| People | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 10 | Online! News. Charles Mason, agent. Eddie Edwards, clown. Mike LaTorres, Sally, birds, elephant. Athena Franks, trapeze. Others. |
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| Show Date | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 12 | Online! Shrine Circus, Sam Polack, producer. Al Dawley, ringmaster; Boom Boom Browning, music dir.; Ron Kelroy, props. Acts: Rix bears; Chapman Sisters; Kursawes, bikes; Darrel Wallen, horse; Jennier Duo, aerial; Frank & Estreleta, aerial; Venturas; aerial; Francarro, foot juggler; Freddies, rola bola; Aerialetta, trapeze; David Rosaire, dogs; Flying LarRays; others. |
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| Little Bits | Naughton, Mike | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 12 | Online! Bill Kay's All Star Clown Ally show. Bubba Hastings Jr., Billy Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, Middy Streeter, Bubba Hastings III, Jack Kane, Mike Naughton. |
| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 14, 19 | Online! Temple Shrine Circus information, Tommy Hanneford, Royal Hanneford, producer. Keith Killinger, band; Senor Rai, ringmaster. Jorge Barreda, animals. Aerial: Adams Duo, Dynasty Duo, Danuta. Nellie Hanneford. Ricardi Troupe, Warren Troupe, Nicholas Troupe. Katherine Hanneford. Lou Ann Jacobs, aerial. Lucky Brothers (Zerbini). Garza Brothers, statue act. Zerbini Troupe, riders. Karoly-Zoppe riders. Kim Loyal, rider. Flying Lantonys. Jackie Altoff, bears. Darnells, magic. Mark Hanneford Karoly, elephants. Michael Wright, clown. Struppi Hanneford, John McConnel. Harry Mills, George Hubler, concessions. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 16, 17 | Online! Ad. Montalvo Troupe, high wire, photos. |
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| Washington Salute | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 18 | Online! Smithsonian Institute's "A Salute to the Circus," information, performers, demonstrations, etc. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 18 | Online! Magic show, magic awards. |
| Special Party | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 18 | Online! Pennsylvania Showmen Chapter party. |
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| People | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 18, 19 | Online! Clown class, Lansing (MI) Community College. Barry Yiengst, Jannette. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 19 | Online! Photo: Great Circus of China, tower of chairs act. |
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| New Book | DeHoff, Ron | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 20 | Online! Book, "Clown Alley," by Bill Ballantine. |
| People | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 20 | Online! News. Leon Pinter, organ. Kevin Brooking, clown. Jay Cochrane, high act. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Wiebush, Joe | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 25, 27 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Hoxie Tucker; John Lewis, general supt.; Billy Griffin, office. Acts: Azan Clowns; Bill Kramer, cats; Gaonas, trampoline; Rolls Duo, cradle; Lee Merritt, wire; others. |
| Magic Report | Rogers, Ed | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 26, 27 | Online! Magicians' convention. |
| People | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 28 | Online! News. Bobby Reynolds. Bill Green. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 29, 30, 31 | Online! Bahia Temple Shrine Circus information, acts, Charles Coronas family, producer. Tommy Hanneford's produced Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 31 | Online! Death. George F. Ritter, musician. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 16 | 1982 | Apr | 19 | 31 | Online! No Elephant Circus information. Bob Daraio, Lenny Wright, Jessie Hentoff, Tony Duncan. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 1 | Online! Photo: Billy Rogers "Sky Cycle Trio." |
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| Drunken Elephants | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 3 | Online! India, drunken elephants. |
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| Lion Attacks Girl | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 3 | Online! Moorpark (CA) College exotic animal compound, lion attacks student. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 4 | Online! Routes: American Continental; Arabia Temple Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; McCary Shrine; Marat Temple Shrine; RBBB red, blue; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Elephant Dies | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 5 | Online! Zoo elephant, "Irish." Elephant "Tribby." |
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| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 5 | Online! Bobby Yerkes, Austin Miles. |
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| On the Lot | Plunkett, June | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 5 | Online! Tarzan Zerbini's show information. |
| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus | Parker, Jim | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 6, 8 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information., acts, performers. Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 8 | Online! Lee Misten. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 10 | Online! Death. Stephen Brenner, clown. |
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| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 10 | Online! News. Albert Lucas, juggler. Carmen Hall, John Pelton. |
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| At Tampa Bay | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 10 | Online! Shows at Tampa Bay, FL, 1981-1982. |
| Circus Days | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 12 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, performers. Coronas Circus information. |
| Circus In New York | Audibert, Chris | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 14 | Online! RBBB information. Oblocki girls, stilts. Slovoni riders. Vasquez, trapeze. Elvin Bale. Chris Adams, cannon. Others. |
| Spring Festival | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 15 | Online! Liebel Family Circus. |
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| Suit Settled | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 15 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus lawsuit. |
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| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 18 | Online! Monroe Bros. Circus, 1945, information. Ted LaVelda, Freda, owners. Bill Thompson, agent; Sonny Burdett, lot supt.; Dot Burdett, purchasing. Ralph Kirk, animals; McCall's animals; Delmo Wells, Billy, western act; Burdetts, wire, etc.. Merle Dyer, concessions; Homer Phillips, banners. |
| H-M Show | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 18 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus information. Josip Marcan, cat act. |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 19 | Online! Lou Tannen, magician. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 20, 21 | Online! Miller Bros. Family Circus (1932-1941), information. Letters from Jack Miller. Charlie Drydon, foot juggler. Tom Moss, juggler. Bill Williams, Arnold, band. Charlie Mosier, advance. Frank Kelso, pony trainer. John Norman, musician. Miller family, owners: Jack, Bill, Myrtle, Mack. |
| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 21 | Online! News. David Murphy, ringmaster. Mike LaTorres, Sally, birds, elephant. Art Weaver, freak pictures show. Nino Frediani, juggler. Elephant "Jaza." Freda Strong. |
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| American Continental | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 22 | Online! American Continental Circus, Gatti Productions, producer. Porredon perch act; Billy Reynolds, band dir.; Mike Peal, ringmaster; Kay Rosaire, cats; Ruben Duo, cradle; Mareiva Duo, cradle; Goldfinger; Acadis, balance; Lokos, tumbers; Alvaros, jugglers; Armondos, jugglers; Darios, jugglers; Dancing Gauchos; Flying Valencias; Langellas, trampoline; Tadeosz, trampoline; Maridons, wire; Rafael Suarez, rola bola; Duo Ramon, rola bola; Mefros, rola bola; Wozniak Troupe, teeterboard; Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom, elephants; others. |
| Elephant Dies | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 22 | Online! Elephant, "Neena." |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 22 | Online! Photo: Sid Kellner, mgr.; Cyd Charise; Tomy Martin; Don Edwards. Information: Old Time Vaudeville show. |
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| Vic Hyde - One Man Band | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 23, 24 | Online! Vic Hyde, one man band. Photo. |
| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 24 | Online! News. Bruce Johnson, clown. Mike Martin, magic. John Palmstrom, juggler, unicycle. David McMillan, cats. |
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| Carden Int'l | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 24 | Online! Carden International Circus, Larry Carden, producer. Alberto Zoppe family, Cucillo, David Conners, Sissy Conners, Eddie Steeples. Lee Maloney, band. |
| Mean One | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 24 | Online! 1895, Washburn's Circus. |
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| Fines Set | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 24 | Online! Selling bear parts. |
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| From the Office Wagon | Frank, Bradd & Sheila | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 25, 26, 27, 28 | Online! Bannermen and marketing directors, information. |
| Variety Show | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 28 | Online! Acts at variety show, Bradenton, FL, Paul Kohler, producer. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 28 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. |
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| People | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 28 | Online! News. Jim Mighells, cat trainer. Two Thuranos, wire. Bob Arno. |
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| Things Seen Yet Not Perceived - Beyond Belief | Gaizick, John | 11 | 17 | 1982 | Apr | 26 | 29-31 | Felds' "Beyond Belief" show information. Illusions, magic. Photos. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 1 | Online! Photo: Philip Morris, circus ringmaster. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 3 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus, acts, performers. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 4 | Online! Routes: American Continental; Arabia Shrine; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Coronas; Great American; Hamid-Morton; McCary Shrine; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Show Report | Bellatti, Charles | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 6, 19 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Geary Byrd, supt.; Bill Parker, mechanical supt.; Jamie Garcia, canvas boss; D. R. Miller, producer; Jim Royal, performance; Charles Stevenson, band leader. Joanne Pinson, dogs. Okie Carr, elephant boss. Isla Miller, Barbara Burd, wardrobe. Jack Jackson, clown. Performers: Fernando Bautista, Irene; Rosario Bautista; Lucy Loyal; Diana Yoxall; Fandy Fulton, trapeze; Hugo Zunigas; Ferreris, Moses, Justino, Mario; Gaylor Sisters (Isabella and Maria Ferreira; Pee Wee Pinson, Joanne; Avilas; Bobby Gibbs, Rosa; Lisa Garcia; Holly Richardson; Susie Wallstrom; Don Carr; Sammy Johnson; Diane Yoxall; Patricia White. Whitey Gross, elephant dept.; Beverly Royal; Rickie Marcias Jr., wire. Harry Nelson, midway, sideshow. |
| Tent Raising | Sandman, Don | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 8, 17 | Online! CFA news. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 9 | Online! Ad. Letter from James Crawford, "Dutch), left Circus Vargas. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Glith, Mark | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. |
| Beauty, Ditto Twice and Kirt, The Fabulous Darnells | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 14, 17 | Online! Fabulous Darnells & Co., Trude, Elfie, Lori. Their magic illusions act, photo. |
| Featured Guest | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 15 | Online! David Abram, psychologist, magic, magic researcher. |
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| People | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 15 | Online! Bob Moore, dogs. |
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| Memorial Service | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 16 | Online! Carson & Barnes, memorial service at Showman's Rest. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 16 | Online! Death. Addie G. Carlson, trapeze. |
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| Tent Meeting | Scott, Wayne | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 16 | Online! CFA news. |
| Tent Show | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 18 | Online! Atayade Circus, Mexico, information. Betoniti Atayde, clown; Ruben & Magali, balance. |
| People | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 19 | Online! News. Mike Cecere, animal acts. Jungle Larry Tetzlaff, Safari Jane, David, animal acts. John Illit, Patti Holt, animal act. David Baum, fire eater. Larry Lee, juggler. Paul Neebower, ringmaster. Al Dawley, Sue. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 20 | Online! Bob Snowden's Shrine Circus information, acts, performers, staff. Robert V. Snowden. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 20 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Missoula, MT, 1939-1981. |
| People | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 20 | Online! News. Parley Baer, Ernestine Clarke. Bill Ballantine, clown. |
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| Red Unit | Sandman, Don | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 21 | Online! RBBB red unit information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 18 | 1982 | May | 3 | 22 | Online! Death. William M. Jenack, unicycles, unicycling, performer. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 1 | Online! Photo: bear "Jadie." |
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| PBA Circus | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 3 | Online! PBA Circus information, Ron Morris, producer. Valla Duo, cire; Frank Galambos, Doris, cradle; Andersons (Tammy Wallenda, Ian Craik); Bobby Fairchild, balance; Eddy Murrillo, top spinning; Jeff Earl, dogs; Yvonne Stephenson's dogs; Joe Myers, clown; Danny Chapman; Carmen del Molino, trapeze; Lisa Johnson, cloud; Frank Galambos Family, globe, juggling, etc.; Hunky Johnson, bears; Leann Stephenson, loop walk; elephant Pasha; Jeff Earl, elephant; Bertini Family, Monica Bertini, George, unicycle. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Vargas; Coronas; Dunn Boggy's Suitcase Circus; Hamid-Morton; M & M; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Zerbini-Castle; Carson & Barnes. Other shows. |
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| Special Day | Bridwell, Don | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 5 | Online! Carols Obando, tight wire. |
| Museum Seeks Funds | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 5 | Online! Alexander Calder's sculptures. |
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| Florida Date | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 6 | Online! Johnnie Marshall produced circus, Florida. Lee Ann Stephens, trapeze; Jeff Earl, dogs; Tammy Anderson, aerial; Ian Craik, ponies; Dennis Michael, clown; George Rowe, magic; elephant Lisa. Charlie Moyers, band; Lynne Michael, organ. Robert Earl, manager; Bobby Earl, Teresa, concessions; Bob Stephens, props; Tom Carden, props; Jessie Moyer, seating; Ginny Simmons, seating; Doris Earl, side wall. |
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| New Book | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 6 | Online! Book review, "Clown Alley," by Bill Ballantine. |
| Shrine Date | Bridwell, Don | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 8 | Online! M & M Circus information. Bill Browning, band dir.; Alan Gold, cats; Burketts, cradle; Darrell's mule; Obandos, Pamela Obando, wire; Vern Woerner, Don Bridwell, Jimmy Hylton, Alvin Huston, clowns; Buckles Woodcock, Barbara, leopards; Don Phillips & Co., Davisons, juggling; Albulet Bros., wire; Flying Torralbas, trapeze; Patricks, rola bola; Satani Demon; Juliens, motorcycle; others. Grace McIntosh, producer; Jim Douglass, ringmaster; Vern Woerner, clown; Don Bonta, props; Carlos Obando, props. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 9 | Ad. Notice: Norbu, the Almost Human Gorilla, orginal act, title. Norbert Kreisch. | |
| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 10 | Online! White House Easter Egg Roll, show. |
| Circo Magico | Covington, Don | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 12, 18 | Online! Circo Magico Italiano information. Magic, illusions. Franco Berosini, tigers. Great Doval, bikes. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 14 | Online! Death. Dr. Jacob Taub, magician. |
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| Acts | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 14 | Online! Coronas Circus. Jon Friday, ringmaster; Joe Nappa, Mitzi Joyce, musicians; Bounding Kays, trampoline; Edwardo Trio, bikes; Ruwills, plate spin; Arturo Rescigno; Janie Coronas, dogs; Wallenda Duo, wire; Tangiers, tumblers; George Hanneford family, riders; Swaying Stars; others. |
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| Reid Bros. | Winter, Wallace G. | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 18 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. John Reid, Betty. |
| Animal Delivery | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 18 | Online! Elephant "Tina." Larry Jefferies, animal training school. Lou Regan, Joseph Hartman, animal trainers. |
| People | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 18 | Online! Ken Karter, vent. |
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| Florida Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 20 | Online! News of residents at mobile home park, Tampa, FL. |
| People | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 20 | Online! News. Gene Mendez, Eleanor, wire. Flying Carrolls. Paul M. Tamboury, Susan A. Munson, marriage. |
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| 6th Circus World Championships | Jamieson, David | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 22, 25 | Online! Circus World Championships, London, England, information, award winners. Photo. |
| Show Acts | Reid, David E. | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 24 | Online! American Continental Circus. W. Reynolds, band dir.; Kay Rosaire, animals; Ruben Duo, cradle; Mareiva Duo, cradle; Goldfinger; Acadis, balance; Locos, knockabout; Armondos, jugglers; Maridons, wire; Dancing Gauchos; Porredon, perch; Flying Valencias; Wozniak Troupe, teeterboard; Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom, elephant act; others. Mike Piel, announcer. |
| Clown Club | Crespo, Chuck | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 26 | Online! Chuck Crespo, clown. Chicago Clown Club news. |
| Weight Loss | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 26 | Online! Elephant "Stacey." |
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| Royal Lichtenstein | Hawley, Bruce | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 27 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Quarter Ring Sidewalk Circus information. Robert Lee, Nick Weber, James Larson. |
| People | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 27 | Online! News. Klementis, bikes. Others. |
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| In the News | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 28 | Online! Acts at Atlantic City. Douglas MacValley, globe of death, with Guillermo Diaz, Orlando Castrillon. |
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| At Seattle | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 29 | Online! Zerbini-Castle blue unit circus information. Herbie Weber, wire. Shows playing Seattle. |
| 2nd Unit | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 29 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information, Bob Earl, producer. |
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| Bat Droppings (Supplement) | 11 | 19 | 1982 | May | 10 | 30-31 | Magic books. | |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 1 | Photo: Norbu, the Almost Human Gorilla. | |
| Debutane Circus | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 3 | Online! Bobby Yerkes produced Debutante Circus, information. List of acts, performers. |
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| Suit Filed | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 3 | Online! RBBB lawsuit, employee Mark Showen. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 3 | Online! Death. Marin B. Mihou, acrobat, rider. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 3 | Online! Photo: Elephant, Rafiki. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Dunn Buggy's Suitcase Circus; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; M & M; Pickle Family; Big Apple; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Wondercade; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Beatty-Cole | Mighells, Jim | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 6 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. Russel Darr, band leader. Dave Hoover, cats. Eduardo Duo, perch. Vashek, wire. Mike Kaye, clown. Oscarian Brothers, trampoline. Flying Alvarez. Christine Herriott, dogs, pony. Herriotts, horses. Teeterboard: Ayals, Estradas, Martins. Fred Logan, elephants. Jimmy James. |
| News | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 6 | Online! Bill Burger. |
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| Carson & Barnes | Bellatti, Charles | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 7 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Mohamed Rahhali, Cheryl, balance, perch. Band: Charles Stevenson, Robert Gardiner, Bill Doyle, Matthew Dickey, Willard Roop, William Burnett, Tim Davis, Moses Smith. Clowns: Jack Jackson, Richard Perales, Needham Parrish III, Maudie Lou Bayless, Brian Davis, Barry Brazell. Tiny Marafiot, press. Tom Inabinette. Rickie Marcias Jr., Moises Ferreira. |
| People | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 7 | Online! Stardusters (Mike Kent, Hope). |
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| BC Festival | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 8 | Online! Festival of Fools show, Vancover, BC. Clowns, mimes, jugglers. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 8 | Online! CFA news. |
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| CHS Convention | Audibert, Chris | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 9, 10 | Online! CHS convention. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 10 | Online! Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, Toledo, OH. List of acts. |
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| People | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 10 | Online! News. Mike Naughton & Co., clowns. Sonny Moore. Don Goodman, dog trainer. |
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| Book Worm | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 11 | Online! Society for the Preservation of Variety Arts shows. |
| People | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 11 | Online! News. Joe Schmitt Jr., clown. Jim Ridenour, clown. Bev Bergeron. |
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| Busy Weekend | Sandman, Don | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 12-13 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus, staff, acts. George Hubler's International Circus, acts. Hubert Catle International Circus, acts. Tommy Hanneford news. |
| Ford Bros. | Hartman, Ralph | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 14, 15 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. Gopher Davenport. Turtle Benson, roping; Harry Locker, lions; Wally Eastwood, juggler. Jack Gobble, supt. |
| In Memoriam | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 15 | Online! Death. Addie Netti Stubblefield Carson, performer. |
| Hoxie Bros. | Ridenour, Jim | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 16, 18 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Jimmy Silverlake, supt. John Lewis, general mgr. Billy Griffin. Mrs. Moyer, front door. Mike Miller, concessions. Dykes Bros., garbage. Arthur Stone, Bea, clowns. Band: Charles Moyer, Danny Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, Faye Reynolds, Gary Holveck. Bill Kramer, cats. Joe Frisco, elephants. Sharon Ward, trapeze. Lee Merriott, wire. Flying Gaonas. Gene Mall, mechanic. Jim Waynick, electrician. Stach Quinn, canvas boss. |
| Circus America | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 17, 18 | Online! Circus America (formerly Circus Odyssey) information, Ed Migley. Bill Fischer, band leader; Stan Freeburg, organ; Don Williams, ringmaster. Harry Thomas, tigers; Nini Hall, baboons; Arias bears; Albertis dogs; Arias dogs; Roy Wells, Elaine, elephants; Dianes, Cavanaughs, cradle; Ticardo Troupe, wire; Pirates of the Sky; Flying Valentines; Ilone Lucia, aerial. Clowns: Rick Nash, Irving Hall, Cary Griffin, Eugene Pigeon. Rudolphe Delmonted, contortion; Pietro Cannestrelli Family, wire. Ricardo Troupe, aerial. Cannestrelli Troupe, teeterboard. Rocky Rebideau, Wilbur, props. |
| People | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 18 | Online! News. Julie Moore, Scott Hillman, marriage. John Calvert. Dave Knoderer, horse. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 19 | Online! Circus America photos: Harry Thomas, tigers. Rudolphe Delmonte. Ricardo Troupe, Ilona, Ricky, Judy. Choo Choo Opener. Professor Schappe, comedy. Elaine Ponders Pachydermics. |
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| Big John's Show | Brether, Ray | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 20, 21 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Ray Brether, circus painter. Sugar & Spice (Ron Pace, Chris Kennington), cradle. J. J. Evans, cowboy. Jim Zajiccek, balance. Curtis Cainain, Sherrie Pfau, dogs. Darvk Gass, Marion Serns. Red Johnson, MC. Brian Grieser, supt.; Tina Grieser, performer; Bob Seaton, escape, illusions. Tom Strasser, marketing; Jamie Small, James Herbert, advance; Carmen Loter, concessions; Carlos Riveria, concessions; Robert Dunderdale, concessions. Sandy Strong, clown. Robert Johnson, manager. Curtis Erickson, Terry, office, pie car. |
| Show Party | Bridwell, Don | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 22 | Online! M & M Circus party, information, acts, personnel performers. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 22 | Online! Burling Bros. Circus, 1949-50, information. E. C. Burlingame. Ann Nelson, aerial; Buck Leahy, balance, clown; Dick Leonard, dogs, ponies; Ted LaVelda, pony, burro. J. C. Admire, agent; Bill Owens, agent; Dolph Jaggers, sideshow. |
| People | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 23 | Online! Joey Jordan, Ricki Dunn, Ken Noyle. Others. |
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| (Illustration) | 11 | 20 | 1982 | May | 17 | 23 | Illustration: Charles Buck Jones, comic strip character. Information: Buck Jones, wild west show owner. | |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 1 | Online! Photo: Three Kozaks. |
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| Ford Bros. | Beard, John W. | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 3 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. Staff: Jack Gobble, supt.; Ken Swain, Whitey Black, office; Gigi Null, tickets; Tom Pincher, elephants; Turtle Benson, 24 hr. man; Chris Culp, snake show; Harry Locker, animals; Joe Schmitt, clowns. Flying lunas, Chona, Patti Antalek, dressage. |
| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 3 | Online! News. Vidbel's ponies. John Herriott family. Flying Robins. Tim Tegge, clown. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; M & M; Martin & Downs; Nur Temple Shrine; Pickle Family; RBBB, blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Wondercade; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Reid Bros. | Henderson, Ralph | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 6, 27 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. John Reid, Betty. Neil Armstrong, Rick Jones, music. Richard Wright, concessions. Chester Cable, unit mgr. Scott Reid, props. Bob Emerico, Wm. Francis, clowns. Kim Dixon, ringmaster. Jovia, tigers; Wini McKay, aerial; Roberto Torres, wire; Zamperla Family, unicycles; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Segrera Flying act; Anna Pike, elephants; others. |
| South American Circus Family | Poarch, L. Wilson | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 7 | Online! Kozak Family circus. Photos. |
| English Season | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 8, 25 | Online! Dick Chipperfield, Gerry Cottle circus. Robert Bros. Circus information, acts. Austen Bros. circus, information, acts. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus, information, acts. Gandey's International, information. Sally Chipperfield's Circus information. James Bros. Circus information. Circus Hoffman information. Circus Hassani, information. Circus Cimarro. Weight's Circus. Circus Pinder. |
| Beatty-Cole | Kirkman, Gene | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 10 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Donna Lewis, advance. List of some of the performers. |
| Garden Bros. | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 12, 13 | Online! Garden Bros. Circus information. Ian Garden. Charles Schlarbaum, music dir. Wayne Ragen, Ingrid, cats; Gemini Duo, cradle; Ian A. Garden Jr., ponies, dogs; Hall Duo, unicycles; Roger Prystanski; Mickey Garden, vocal; Guys and Gals (Tom Bolean, Rick O'Shay, Lisa Penstone); Jimmy Hall's bears; Kardelli Sisters (Elizabeth, Diana, Angelina Rodriguez), hair hang; Claudia Sisters (Graciela, Isabel, Tocio Gomez), iron jaw; Diekabl Sisters (Gomez); Chellety Sisters trio (Rodriguez); Bones Craig, elephants; Rodriguez Troupe; others. Photos: Flying Rodriguez Troupe; Guys and Gals; Clowns; Wayne Ragen, Ingrid. |
| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 13 | Online! Dollie Copeland. Others. |
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| Re-union in Georgia | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 14, 19 | Online! Harris Reynolds (tight wire) and his Young Nelsons act reunion party. Doug Hart, Avis; Chuck Mahon. Bobby Kay Smiley, clown. David Hackett, Beverly. Many others mentioned. |
| Acts | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 19 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Lists of acts. |
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| Big Apple Circus | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 21 | Online! Big Apple Circus information, some performers. |
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| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 21 | Online! News. Ronn Lucas, vent. Katie Wolf, Terry. Bucky Steele. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 22 | Online! News. Carla Wallenda's Circus unit. Lucy Snowden, concessions. Seth Bartlett. Chris Bachaud, Jereme, plate spin. Ken Sherburne, juggler. Others. |
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| Hubler Int. Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 22 | Online! George Hubler International Circus. Harry Mills, concessions. Wayne Ragen, Inge, cats; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, Olinka; Pablo Rodriguez Family, flying act; Dilkas Sisters; globes; Drougette Trio, jugglers; Don Giovanni, sway pole; Bones Craig, elephants; Douglas MacValley, death globe; Charles Schlarbaum, music dir.; others. |
| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 22 | Online! Gainer Johnson, with Flying Carrolls. Gene Mendez, Eleanor, wire. Dave Hoover, cats. |
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| Proposed Budget Cuts | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 23 | Online! Propsed, funds for animal welfare enforcement. |
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| Unqualified Exhibitors | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 23 | Online! Wild animal exhibitor licenses. |
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| Show Visits | Fitzpatrick, Dr. Paul E. | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 24 | Online! International All Star Circus. Hoxie Bros. Circus. Beatty-Cole Circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 24, 25 | Online! News. Don Engesser. Elena Bulgaru, performer. Others. |
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| Wild Man Found | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 27 | Online! Kenya, Africa, wild man captured, monkey-like habits. |
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| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 27 | Online! Hugo Zacchini, cannon. |
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| Shrine Date | Stephens, Joe | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 28 | Online! Tarzan Zerbini Shrine Circus, Columbus, OH, information, list of acts, performers. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 28 | Online! Photo: Big John Strong with young performers Kelly and Shannon Weller. |
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| Circus World Park | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 29 | Online! Circus World, Baraboo, information. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 29 | Online! Maine Shrine Circus, Wayne McCary producer, acts. |
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| Elephants | Johnson, Dr. John M. | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 30 | Online! Alcoholism among elephants. |
| People | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 30 | Online! Charlie Reynolds, magic. |
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| Mattell Report | 11 | 21 | 1982 | May | 24 | 31 | Online! Mattel report to stockholders. RBBB, Circus World (Florida). |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 1 | Online! Photo: Jack King. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 4 | Online! Routes: Aahmes Shrine; All America; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Coronas; Dunn Buggy's Suitcase; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; International All Star; Liebel Family; M & M; Martin & Downs; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Festival Circus | English, Christina L. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 6 | Online! Festival Circus, R. J. Kelroy & Associates, producer, information, list of acts. Ron Kelroy, ringmaster; Dianne Shapiro, lights; Mario Zerbini, rigger; Ed Forman, Bob Gray, ran the floor. |
| At Baraboo | Hoy, Paul | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 6A | Online! Circus World, Baraboo, information. Rick Percy, band dir.; Ada Smieya, animal trainer; Jimmy Williams, clown; Gabriel Flores, Martha, acrobats; William Woodcock, Barbara, elephants. News: Tony Smaha Sr.; Tony Smaha, Susan Hillmer, marriage. |
| People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 6A | Online! News. Big John Strong's tent show. Others. |
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| Shrine Date | Jones, Alton L. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 6B | Online! Murat Temple Shrine Circus, Castle International Circus. Tarzan Zerbini, Cecil M. Byrnes, producers. Reggie Armour, general mgr.; Robert C. Dunham, business mgr. Great Huberto, wire. Maryse Begary, aerial. Greg Toca, band. Starlords, motorcycle. Ada Smieya, cats. Billy Barton, cloud. Juggling: Komedys, Torinos. Fornasari clowns. Dan Danacheck; Komedys; Olemedas; Terry O'Brien; Flying Fornasaris; Flying Marquis; Bauers; Nerveless Nocks; others. |
| Special Event | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 6B | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus, Bob Earl, producer. Great Wiregard, sway pole. |
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| New Book | Conway, Tony | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 8 | Online! Book review, "Clown Alley," by Bill Ballantine. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 10, 19 | Online! Circus World Theme Park, Florida, information, acts. |
| Spring Celebration | Conway, Tony | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 11, 18 | Online! Smithsonian Institute's "Spring Celebration" shows, etc. |
| Reid Bros. | Reid, David E. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 12 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. Music: Neil Armstrong, Rick Jones. Kim Dixon, announcer. Joe Via, tigers; Wini McKay, trapeze; Tina Zamperla, dressage; Roberto Torres, wire; Zamperlas, unicycles; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Christinia Ladion, dogs; Flying Segueras; Herman Kraghlois, kangaroo; Ann Pike, elephants; others. |
| Houston Shrine | Beard, John W. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 12 | Online! Houston, TX, Shrine date, list of acts. |
| People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 14 | Online! News. Norma Cristiani. Jim Gibson, band. Edith Evans, equestrienne. Pat White, animal trainer. Bernard Miles, clown. Others. |
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| People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 14 | Online! Heidi Gutis Grogan's performer, boutique shop. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 15 | Online! Death. Murray Powers, fan. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Knight, Almond | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 15 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| With Beatty-Cole | Wallace, Suzi | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 16, 17 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Sandy Kaye, clown; Mike Snider, clown; John Kane; Tom Weiss; Dean Coley, clown; Robert Temple; John Eckstein, clown; Miguel Padilla. Clown acts. Photos of the circus, Miguel Padilla, Robert Temple, Weasel Weiss. |
| Hotline | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 17 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus elephants escape. Elephants: Obert, Kelly. |
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| People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 17 | Online! News. Bob Owens, Beth Brown, advance. Jack King, phone room. Gary Ray, Brenda Levine, marriage. |
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| Special Show | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 19 | Online! American Legion show, Tucson, AZ, produced by Tim Tegge. Acts, performers. |
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| Variety Acts | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 19 | Online! Acts on tour with Harlem Globetrotters. |
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| True Blue | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 20, 21 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, acts. Photos: Elvin Bale, Michu, Sam Drummond clown, dromedaries. |
| (No title) | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 21 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
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| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22 | Online! Al G. Kelly-Miller Circus, 1939, information, acts. |
| Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22 | Online! Kirby Grant, "Sky King." |
| Ringmaster Tryouts | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22A | Online! Auditions for RBBB ringmaster job. |
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| Clowns | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22A | Online! Circus Vargas clowns: Bruce Wargner, George Clyatt, Jeff Sharp, Ray Clark, Dan Bucker, Jim Vaughn, Billy McCabe. |
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| Circus Day | Weigel, Bob | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22A | Online! CFA news. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22B | Online! National Association for the Preservation of Circus Arts. |
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| People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 22B | Online! News. A. W. Miller, general agent. Frank Buck, game hunter. |
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| Great Show | Walter, Herman W. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 23 | Online! Royal Lichtenstein Circus information, list of acts. |
| Liebel Family Circus | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 23 | Online! Liebel Family Circus information. |
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| Exhibit Saved | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 24 | Online! Alexander Calder's sculptures. |
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| Novelty Acts | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 24 | Online! List of novelty acts. |
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| CHS Program | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 25 | Online! CHS convention. |
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| Fair Plans | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 25 | Online! Gulf Coast State Fair to have "The Animal Fair." |
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| Life's a Circus for Jimmy Cole | Kelly, Joe | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 26, 27 | Online! James Cole, owner; David Murphy, ringmaster, advance. Photos. |
| Strange People | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 27 | Online! Norman Brooks show "Strange People." |
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| Circus Visit | Wiltshire, Matt Jr. | 11 | 22 | 1982 | May | 31 | 27 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 1 | Online! Photo: Jeanette Sole, ringmistress, Sole Bros. Circus. |
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| Rare Day | Taliaferro, Gus | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 3 | Online! 1945, Cole Bros., RBBB, Royal American Shows, at railroad yard at same time. |
| People | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 3 | Online! Bob Emerico. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 3 | Online! Zimbabwe, Africa, elephant injures tourist. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 4, 5 | Online! Routes: Aahmes Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Dunn Buggy's Suitcase; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Ford Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; International All Star; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. |
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| Cole Bros. | Taliaferro, Gus | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 5 | Online! Cole Bros. Circus, 1942, long list of department heads. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 5 | Online! Photo: RBBB Circus train, 1982. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 6 | Online! Death. Wife of George Humes (Bumpsy Anthony). |
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| Special Party | Cristiani, Norma | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 6 | Online! Mr. & Mrs. Bob Trippe's party for friends, show agents, sponsors. |
| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 8 | Online! Clyde Beatty's cat act, 1930s. |
| Band Feature | Lehmann, George | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 8 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band, Oconomowoc, WI. |
| Mecca Shrine | Audibert, Chris | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 12 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus acts. Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Acts | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 12 | Online! Col. Howe's Traveling Circus Extravangaza, Knotts Berry Farm, acts. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 12 | Online! Death. Gloria Buchal, acrobat. |
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| Circus Notes | Miller, Art | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 13, 14 | Online! Art "Doc" Miller's circus memories. |
| Girl Clowns | Thomas, Amanda Kate | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 14 | Online! Number of girl clowns, RBBB Clown College, RBBB red, blue. |
| Wondercade | Miller, Art | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 15 | Online! Wondercade, Hall and Christ show, information. |
| Correction | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 15 | Online! Correction, Wallendas ad, May 24, 1982 issue, p. 9. |
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| People | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 15 | Online! George Randow, Tommy Hanneford. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 16, 17 | ad. Welde's Dancing Bears, Johnny Welde, photos. | |
| New Book | Bingaman, George | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 18 | Online! Book review, "Little Ol' Show," by Arthur "Doc" Miller. |
| Acts | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 18 | Online! All American Circus, list of acts. |
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| Show Acts | Knight, Almond | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 22 | Online! Olympic International Circus acts. |
| People | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 22 | Online! News. Bill Burger. Barrie Sloan, Sheilah, stilts. Nolly Tate, Polly, clowns. April Fossett. Dave Twomey, Happytime Circus. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 22 | Online! Death. Lois Winder, wife of Ray Winder. |
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| Showtime Follies | Pritchett, Logan | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 24 | Online! Bill Garden's Showtime Follies information. Dorian Blake, MC, illusions. Florence Oler, Harold Ashton, Mike Ashton, music. Mike Ashton, Lesile, foot juggling; Danny Cary, Randa, balance. Morgan Ashton, Jackie. Jack Burke, Sharon. Danny Cary, Randa, rola bola. Morgan Ashton Family (Jackie, Leslie and Harold Simmons and son Mike), risely. News: Alberto Zoppe plans. |
| Roberts Bros. | Sandman, Don | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 26 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Joe Myers, novelties, ticket wagon, pit show. George Rowe, ringmaster. Bobby Fairchild, Ian Craik, jugglers; Jeff Earl, Yvonne Stephens, dogs; Lee Ann Stephens, trapeze; elephant Lisa; others. Bob Earl, Doris, owners. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 26 | Online! Cleveland, OH, circus-theme show, acts. |
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| At the Circus | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 26 | Online! Humor. |
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| On the Road Down Under | Ashton, Sally | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 28-30 | Online! Sole Bros. Circus, Australia, information. Joe Perry, Jean, owners. Joe Perry, lion trainer; Dougie Buchal, clown; Lindsay Sole, rider; Silver condor, Lana Perry, riders. Hungarian Urban Troupe, Robinka Urban, teeterboard. Ella Lota, trapeze. Joseph Aroni, camels. Dougie Ashton, clown. Susan-Marie Perry, web. Sally Ashton, Michelle Szombati, elephants; Gabor Szombati, Michelle, cradle; JUlbert Bradford, Ella; Flying Corolly, Gabby Urban, Robika Urban, flying act. List of staff. |
| People | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 30 | Online! Sailor Circus awards. |
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| At Las Vegas | Birchfield, Bill | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 31 | Online! Beyond Belief show information, illusions. |
| People | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 31 | Online! Enrico Wallenda, sky walk. |
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| (Cartoon) | 11 | 23 | 1982 | Jun | 7 | 31 | Online! Cartoon: circus giant. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 1 | Online! Photo: Anita Zoppe and her minature horses. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Big John's Variety; Big John's Tent; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Dobritch International; Ford Bros.; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Knights of Columbus; No Elephant; Pickle Family, RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Show Visit | Swafford, Jim | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 6 | Online! Circus Suarez information. |
| Show Date | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 6 | Online! Carden International Circus, Bob Atterbury, producer. Al Leonard, ringmaster; David Connors, props; Paul Giacalone, music dir. Rolling Dars; Bob Top, Edna, roller skates; Ari Steeples, rola bola; Frank Galumbo, globes; Mark Vosa, birds; others. |
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| New Book | Bingaman, George | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 8 | Online! Book review, "Steamboat Calliopes," by Leslie C. Swanson. |
| People | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 8 | Online! Dave Lewis, Circus of Fun. |
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| Show Visits | Babcock, Allen | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 10 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. Guy A. Buswell, circus trouper. J. F. Waynick. Arthur Stone, Bea, clowns. Jim Silverlake, Gary Corbett, elephant. Mario Gaona, trapeze. Russell Smith, Doris, animal acts. |
| Medicine Show | McGinn, John | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 12 | Online! Tommy Scott's Medicine Show information. |
| Indoor Show | Conley, Jim | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 14 | Online! Big John Strong's indoor tour information. Rolloick Montebank, MC. Rosa Douglass, Phil Kavanaugh, clowns. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. Hunt Bushnell, marionettes. Mike Martin, magic. Diana Hansen, foot juggler. Music: Neal Armstrong, Randy Bradle. |
| Show Date | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 14 | Online! Tommy Hanneford, Glenn Parkins to porduce free circus SC State Fair. |
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| Dancing Stallions | Miles, Austin | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 18 | Online! Kingdom of Dancing Stallions entertainment facility. |
| Hotline | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 18 | Online! Ward Hall's Wondercade show closes. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 18 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus news. |
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| People | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 19 | Online! News. Antar Wazzan, novelties. Don Young, Jo McMillan, clowns. Kit Somers, juggler. Others. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Babcock, Allen | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 20 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Clown band: David Myslewick, Howard Nash; Wayne Franzen, cats; Amy Muller, aerial; Pedro Morales Family; elephant Okla; Harry Muller, Amy, aerial. Band: Bob Alma, Paul Neibauer, Byron Burford. Jim Windland, Sandi, concessions. |
| People | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 21 | Online! News. Mervyn Ray Jones, clown. Big John Strong advance: Bob Owens, Beth Brown, Marion Serns, Tom Strasser. Rick Legg, clown. George White, sideshow mgr. Aguilars, risley, teeterboard. Don Leslie, tattooed. |
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| Big Apple | Audibert, Chris | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 22, 23 | Online! Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Shrine Circus | Abrahams, Norman | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 23 | Online! Hamid-Morton produced Shrine circus information. Bob Atterbury, Carol. Earl Michaels, ringmaster; Maymers, aerial; Davide Zoppe Family, ladder; Harry Thomas, balance; Walkers, elephants; Ernie Young, clown; others. |
| Allergic Lion Tamer | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 24, 26 | Joe Perry, lion tamer. Photos. | |
| Hamid-Morton Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 25, 26 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts, photos. |
| People | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 26 | Online! Carlos Farfan, Teresa. Jeff McBride, magic. Jerry Goodspeed, vent. Others. |
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| Carson & Barnes | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 28, 29 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 29 | Online! Death. Gerry Mosley (De Wayne), owner, DeWayne Bros. Circus. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 29 | Online! Lion attacks owner. |
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| From the Office Wagon | Frank, Bradd & Sheila | 11 | 24 | 1982 | Jun | 14 | 30-31 | Online! Circus co-op, should circuses organize? |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 1 | Online! Photo: Jon Friday, ringmaster, announcer. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 3 | Online! Nur Temple Shrine Circus, Wilmington, DE, acts. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Wenatchee Youth; Zerbini-Castle. Other shows. |
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| Clown Special | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 6 | Online! Shrine Clown Association contest. |
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| M & M Acts | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 6 | Online! Tehama Shrine Temple Circus, M & M, Grace McIntosh, producer. Acts. |
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| Correction | Pugh, John | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 6 | Online! Correction, articles on Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, Robert Rawls painted circus trucks. |
| Houston Date | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 8 | Online! Arabia Shrine Temple Circus, Houston, TX, Bob Atterbury, producer. Acts, staff. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 8 | Online! Lion attack, Kings Island amusement park. |
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| Showtime Follies | Ridenour, Jim | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 10 | Online! Showtime Follies show information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 12 | Online! News. Jim Royal, Beverly. Francis Fisher, Hal, animal acts. Don Bridwell, clown. Frank & Estreleta, perch. Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 12 | Online! Death. Thelma Clydia Floyd, member of Riding Guices. |
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| John Strong Date | Reed, Fred | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 13 | Online! John Strong's Circus Variety Show acts. |
| Wondercade | Marquardt, Hugo | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 14 | Online! Hall and Christ's Wondercade show information. Roy Huston, illusions; Elizabeth Campa, wire; Elizabeth Campa, David Maas, jugglers; Mike Torres, elephant act; Ward Hall, vent. Johnny Meia, band. |
| Correction | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 14 | Online! Correction, Tom Inabette not with any show. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 16 | Online! News. Billy Burr and carnivals; George W. Burr, owner. Carla Wallenda's Aerial Thrill Show. |
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| Seeks Info | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 16 | Online! Emma Bennett, trapeze. |
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| Combine Plans | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 17 | Online! Midway shows. Carl J. Sedlmayr Jr., Rod Link. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 17 | Online! Death. Larry Picard, fan. |
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| People | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 18 | Online! Kathy Merritt, Lee, birth. |
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| Special Day | Menard, Kevin | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 18 | Online! Billy Burr's Fun-O-Rama carnival, information, acts. |
| Coronas Circus | Johnson, Richard C. | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 19, 20 | Online! Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| New Penna. Law | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 20 | Online! Pennsylvania law prohibits exhibition of any wild bird or wild animal in performing act or menagerie. |
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| Sawdust in Their Blood | Lyons, Gerald. | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 22, 23 | Online! Ashtons, acrobats. Hoody Ashton (photo), Zynda, Renee, Cappy, Douglas, Frankie. |
| At the Fair | 11 | 25 | 1982 | Jun | 21 | 23 | Online! Gulf Coast State Fair to have "The Animal Fair." |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bruce Johnson, "Charlie," clown. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 3 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Robert Harold, music; Paul Niebauer, announcer; Byron Burford, show painter. Floridians, balance; Ray Watson, trapeze; Pedro Morelas, foot juggler; elephant Ohka; Astro Duo, neck spin. |
| Correction | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 3 | Online! Correction, Tom and Maddy Sink ad, June 7, 1982 issue. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big Apple; Beatty-Cole; Carden-Johnson; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Make A Circus; No Elephant; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 6 | Online! Phillip Cline. Milonga Clines (Escalante). |
| (No title) | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 6 | Online! Art "Doc" Miller's book. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 7 | Online! Ad. Marion A. Serns, clown, photo. |
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| New CMB Ring | Owenter, Judy | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 8 | Online! CMB news. Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Ford Bros. | Henderson, Ralph | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 10 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Beatty-Cole | Clark, Pete | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 12 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 12 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Lists of acts. |
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| Show Visit | Sink, Maddy | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 14 | Online! Robert Rawls, show painter. |
| Visit With a Friend | Forrest, Charles A. | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 14 | Online! Gene Randow. Alexander Machedon, bars. |
| Wilson to Pinson to Carson & Barnes | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 16 | Online! Joanne Pinson, Pee Wee Pinson, careers. Photos. |
| So Much Magic | Herman, Frank | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 17 | Online! So Much Magic, Magi-Fest. |
| Big Apple | Daykin, Judith | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 18, 19 | Online! Big Apple Circus information., acts. |
| School Show | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 19 | Online! Elementary school show, Fairfax, VA. |
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| People | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 19 | Online! James Hetzer's Intercontinental Circus. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Sandman, Don | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 20, 21 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 21 | Online! News. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Vince Carmen, illusions. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 21 | Online! Photo: 1982 Chicago Circus parade. |
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| Miles Honored | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 22, 23 | Online! Austin Miles career. |
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| Breeding Center | Mighells, Jim | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 24 | Online! Carnivore Evolutionary Research Institute, breeding center. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 25 | Online! News. John C. Cloutman, Lena, office. Elephant Counting Society meet, people attending. No Elephant Circus people. |
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| People | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 25 | Online! News. Ron Holiday, Joy. Bill Kourmpates, Wallendas. |
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| Hoxie Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 26 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 27 | Online! News. George Barreda, lions. Garza Brothers. Others. |
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| Dates Signed | 11 | 26 | 1982 | Jun | 28 | 27 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bruce Anderson. |
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| Route Changes | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 3 | Online! RBBB red, changes in route. |
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| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 3 | Online! Mario Manzini, escape. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; 4th of July; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Royal Hanneford | Hastings, Clarence | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 6 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 6 | Online! Jeff McBride. Geroge Hamid Jr. Others. |
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| Variety Show | Reid, David E. | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 6 | Online! Family Variety show, Eugene, OR, acts. |
| Wm. Kay Circus | Henderson, Ralph | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 8 | Online! Wm. Kay Shrine Circus information. Staff: William Kay, director; Patricia Kay, talent; Sue Love, secretary; Ken Heller, supt.; Bill Miller, lights; John Malet, music dir.; Bill Vaughn, clown. Fergus Troupe, trampoline; Flying Lantonys; Althoff bears; Pirates of the Sky; others. |
| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 8 | Online! News. Dale Longmire, Ted Polk. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 8 | Online! Death. Helen W. May, wife of Tex May, animal trainer. |
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| Play About P. T. | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 10, 16 | Online! Play, "P. T., the Greatest Showman on Earth." |
| Boswell-Wilkie Circus | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 12, 13 | Online! Boswell-Wilke Circus, South Africa, information, acts. |
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| In the Flood | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 1A | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 1A | Online! P. T. Barnum. |
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| Big John's Show | Henderson, Ralph | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 1A,2A | Online! Big John Strong Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 2A | Online! Deaths. Clifford Monnett, owner. Rea Ridley, "Tiny," fan. |
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| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 2A | Online! News. Joe Naud, Bette, chimps. Joyce Vidbel's elephants, ponies. |
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| Soviet Scandal | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 5A | Online! Soviet Circus director and his deputy arrested. |
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| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 5A | Online! News. Louise Pincher, advance. Debbie Patsel, clown. Deon Aumaier, advance. |
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| Amer. Continental | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 7A | Online! American Continental Circus information, acts. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 7A | Online! Martin Alvarez, flyer. |
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| People | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 13 | Online! Steve Church, promoter. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 14 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
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| Special Note | Day, C. C. | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 14 | Online! Naomi McDowell, aerial. |
| Indoor Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 15 | Online! Milton Holland Indoor Circus, 1932, route. Information. |
| Hotline | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 16 | Online! News. Elephant, "Trumpet." Hoxie Bros. Circus elephants. |
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| Unique Medium, Wonderfully Handled - All Circus | Gaizick, John | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 17, 18, 20 | Online! Exhibition, artist Alison Cann-Clift, photos. |
| Musical Notes | Barnes, Robert | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 19, 20 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information, musicians, music played. |
| Marine World's Cat Couple | 11 | 27 | 1982 | Jul | 5 | 21-23 | Online! Ron Whitfield, Rozanne, wild animal trainers. Photos. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 1 | Online! Photo: Vince Carmen. |
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| Blackpool Tower Circus | Alfredson, Jim | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 3 | Online! Blackpool Tower Circus, England, information, acts. |
| M & M Circus | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 3 | Online! M & M Circus acts. |
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| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 3 | Online! News. Don Bridwell. Clark McDermott. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Ford Bros.; Hoxie Bros.; Liebel Family; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Ford Bros. Personnel | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 6 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus personnel. John Davenport, owner; Jack Gobble, general supt.; Jean Gobble, concessions; B. H. Whitey Black, office; Kenny Teagle, canvas boss; Ken Benson, ringmaster, 24 hr. man; Gi Gi Null, tickets; Chris Culp, snake show; Louise Tincher, pony ride; Tom Tichner, elephant ride; Harry Locker, elephant ride; Pati Antalek, bubble bounce; Flying Lunas; Conseuelo Pierre, aerial; Wally Eastwood, juggler, rigger; Beth Boatmun, aerial; Connie Boyd, aerial; AKen Benson, whips, ropes; Joe Schmidt, clown; Gus Walker, transportation; Dixie Walker, purchasing; Randy Hunter, props. Advance: Bill Swain, Ralph Duke, Rick Colley, R. J. King, Frank Curry, Sam Pampa, Mashall Davis, Steve Church. Geno Hooper, promotion dir.; Carl Albright, banners; Peggy Null, communications. |
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| Mattel Report | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 8 | Online! Mattel report to stockholders. RBBB, Circus World (Florida). |
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| Raising of the Big Top | Booker, Jerry | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 8A,24A,24B | Online! Details on how the big top is put up. |
| Int. All Star | Freeman, Ed | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 10 | Online! International All Star Circus information. David Epperly, band dir.; Joe Eddy, Betty, illusion; Hines Rucker, leopard; De Mille, wire; Gaylord Maynard, horse; Lee Stephens, dogs; Zacharys, balance; Patty Rucker, foot juggling; Belinda Maynard, trapeze. Staff: Hines Rucker, manager; Chris Bryant, supt.; Emil Goetschi, Debbi, concessions; Steve Ribichonek, balloons; Zachary Goetschi, lights; Jay Dolye, props. |
| Shrine Circus | Babcock, Allen | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 12 | Online! Donnie Johnson Shrine Circus, Bloomington, IL, information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 12 | Online! Harold Rupp. |
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| Soviet Show | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 12 | Online! Circus on Ice show, Moscow. |
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| (Cartoon) | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 12 | Online! Cartoon: midget. |
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| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 14 | Online! Leonard V. Farley's collection. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 14 | Online! Liebel Family Circus information. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Paul Luckey, ringmaster. Roy J. Madsen, magician. |
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| Indoor Dates | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 14B | Online! Routes: Eastern States Indoor Circus, 1934; Polack Bros. Circus, 1934. |
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| Youth Circus | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 15 | Online! Wenatchee Youth Circus information. |
| Roberts Bros. | Bryan, R. J. | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 18 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Robert Earl, Doris, owners. Acts: George Rowe, vocal, illusion; Great Tino, rola bola; Oscar Macias, balance. Ladders: Rebecca Macias, Ginny Earl. Sharon Hilton, web. Lisa Macias, foot juggler; Moises Ferreria, balance; B |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 20 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus, 1959, information. Jack Moore, Angela, owners; Floyd Hill, general agent; Ted LaVelda, sideshow mgr.; Jack Turner, snake show; Dorothy Turner, ape show; Sam Price, tickets; Paul Pyle, lot supt.; Emmitt Hickman, Paul Neese, asst. lot supt.; Harry Rawls, concessions; Kelly Swim, purchasing; Jimmie Connors, electrician; George Bell, band dir.; Leona Hill, organ; Jelly Roll Rogers, band; Mike Moore, props; Mike Minnela, 24 hour man; Blackie Martin, transportation; LaVelda Trio, Chuck Fuller, clowns. Col. Tim McCoy; elephant Josky; Dick Shipley, elephant boss; Dave Hoover, lions; Sidells, aerial; Leila Fuller, contortion; Connors, animals; Eddie Mason, horses, ponies; Wanda Hoover, web, ladder; Mary Rawls, aerial. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 20 | Online! Fourth of July Circus, Circus Arts Center. |
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| Elephants | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 21 | Online! Remo Cristiani's elephants. |
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| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 21 | Online! David Copperfield. |
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| Sells & Gray | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 22 | Online! Sells & Gray Circus, 1962, information. Bill English, manager. Clowns: Bob-O and Bobbino Langin, Phil Bonta, Bonnie Bonta. Acts: Valencianos, trampoline; Lola Sanchez, aerial; Bontas, DeLocks, dogs; Miss C. Hudson, Miss J. Sanchez, web; Newman and Dickason bears; Monzanos, perch; others. |
| Old Circus Band | Harrison, Bob & Judy | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 23, 24 | Online! Jim Ille, band leader, career. |
| (No title) | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 24 | Online! David Chibara, clown, Pirates of the Sky. |
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| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 24B | Online! News. Paul Lubera, contortion. Ho-Po, clown. Bill Rivers, Kevin Kinzer. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 25 | Online! News. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. Vaudeville stage show. |
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| Fair Date | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 25 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
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| Vanishing Breed | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 26 | Online! Randy Moore, effort to return elephants to Kenya. |
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| Show Visit | Babcock, Allen | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 26 | Online! 1982 Chicago Circus parade. |
| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 26, 27 | Online! News. Grant Dizier, clown. Manzini, escape. |
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| New Book | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 27 | Online! Book review, "Circus World," by Agnes Yarnall. |
| Mario Manzini | Fox, Joseph | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 28, 29 | Online! Mario Manzini, escape. |
| People | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 29 | Online! News. Mike Cecere, animal acts. Elvie Althoff-Jacobi. Trampoline Guys & Gals. |
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| Losing Date | Westmore, Paul | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 30, 31 | Online! RBBB Circus information. |
| Traveling Troupe | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 30 | Online! Armstrong's Caravan Stage Company information. |
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| News in Brief | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 31 | Online! Elephant birth, mother was "Hatari." |
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| A. C. Nelsen Moves | 11 | 28 | 1982 | Jul | 12 | 31 | Online! A. C. Nelson Company, trailers. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 1 | Online! Photo: Bobby Moore's Mongrel Revue. |
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| Flyer Injured | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 3 | Online! Gino Farfan, trapeze, injured. Armando Farfan. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Hoxie Bros.; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Super Circus; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| Clown Hospitalized | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 6 | Online! Eleanor Rominski-White, clown. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 6 | Online! Royal Palace Circus. |
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| That New Show | Schmidt, Fred | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 8 | Online! Jules & Beck Combined Circus information. Pat Guthrie, owner. Linda Flores (Loter), Beckie, concessions. Al Kornhauser, announcer. Ivory Silver Majuesta, performer. Margo Bardford, balance; Jackie Bradford, juggler; elephant Myrtle; others. Enoch Brafford, canvas boss; Jr. Rauel, assistant. |
| Franzen Bros. | Flint, Harold | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 8 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Rare Find | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 10 | Online! Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, 1900, poster found. |
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| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 10 | Online! Harry Albacker, magic. |
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| Ice Show | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 12 | Online! Icetravaganza, ice show. |
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| Holiday Show | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 12 | Online! Circus Marantha information. Austin Miles, ringmaster. J. P. Theron, sway pole; Trudy Luvas, dogs; Tino Wallenda; Dinky Patterson, trapeze; Bertinis, unicycle; Terry Troffer, Delilah, wire; Zerbini riders; elephant Dondi; Phil Schaact, Francine, elephant; Tino Wallenda Zoppe, producer; Leo Maccito, music dir. |
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| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 14 | Online! News. Mario Mazini, escape. Don Young, Jo McMillan. Michael Dean, juggler. Others. |
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| Polack Show | Lisy, Richard W. | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 15 | Online! Sam Polack Shrine show, acts. Olympic International Circus, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 16, 17 | Online! Ad. Shannon Woodcock, elephants, photos. |
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| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 18 | Online! News. A. W. Miller, general agent. Bill Karlen (Flying LarRays). Bob Owens, Beth Brown, Rick Parrott, advance. Elfie Klementi. Corky Davis, Maria. Ron Perry, Pam. Big John Strong. Dianne Wilson, seals. Others. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 18 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus. |
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| Where Credit Is Due | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 20 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus. Jamie Garcia, lot supt.; Centavo Rodiquez, props; Bill Parker, mechanic; L. C. Smith, electrician; Jane Linderman, cookhouse; Donal Yoxall, animals; Don Carr, elephant supt.; Whitey Gross, asst. elephants; Charley Stevens, band leader; Gary Byrd, general supt.; Ted Bowman, front door; Donna Burris, tickets; David Rawls, concessions; Barbara Fulton, novelties; Billy Sheets, 24 hour man; Charlie Belleti, advertising; Jess Jessen, general agent; Jim Howe family, billposters; Harry Nelson, sideshow; Bobby Gibbs, animals; James Judkins, office; Manuel King, front end; Alfonso Loyal, pony ride Walt Chapman, routes; Jack Jackson, clown. |
| Circus Band | Lehmann, George | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 21 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band, Oconomowoc, WI. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 21 | Online! CFA news. |
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| King Royale | Burger, Bill | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 22 | Online! King Circus Royale information. Bill Bliesner, manager; Isabell Bliesner, office; Les Gibson, clown; Tom Cathro, ringmaster; Pete Luvas, elephant act; Tojana Luvas, cradle. |
| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 22 | Online! News. Athena Frank. Others. |
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| Circus Special | Smith, Bill | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 24 | Online! Col. Howe's Traveling Circus Extravangaza, Knotts Berry Farm, acts. |
| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 24 | Online! News. Bradd Frank, Sheila, Daun. Lynn Rosaire, dogs. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 25 | Online! News. Circus Alleuia. Shriners. Audrey Taylor, Blance Taylor, balance, adagio. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 26 | Online! Deaths. Donal Crofts, clown. Frances M. Handy. Richard J. McGarrity, showman. Jerry D. Martin, trapeze. Robin Merez. Frank T. Saluto, clown. Marie E. Winter, fan. |
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| July 4th Date | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 27 | Online! Great All American Youth Circus information. |
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| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 27 | Online! News. Clark McDermott, dogs. Cinderella's Fantasy Animals. Charlie Myrick, escape. Yury Belov, clown. Others. |
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| Royal Hanneford | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 28 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, performers. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 28 | Online! Big John Strong Circus. |
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| At Parc Safari | Bernard | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 29 | Online! Parc Safari show, Quebec, information. |
| Park Expansion | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 29 | Online! Circus World, Florida, information. |
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| July 4th Show | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 30 | Online! Rose Bowl Circus extravaganza show acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 30 | Online! Great Y Circus. |
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| People | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 30 | Online! Bobby Gibbons, magic. |
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| Int. All Star | Sandman, Don | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 31 | Online! International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Model Displayed Again | 11 | 29-30 | 1982 | Aug | 23 | 31 | Online! White House replica exhibit. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 1 | Online! Photo: Vashek Duo. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 2 | Online! Wm. Kay Circus acts. |
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| People | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 2 | Online! News. Frosty Little, clown. Angela Wilnow, dogs. |
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| Acts | Reid, David E. | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 2 | Online! Circus Vargas acts. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Super Circus; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wallenda. Other shows. |
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| In Mexico | Medeiros, Vincent | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 6 | Online! Mexican circus, acts, performers. Staff were all Padilla family. |
| Clown Week | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 6 | Online! Clown Alley No. 85 news. |
| Clown Cavalcade | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 8, 25 | Online! Clown groups meeting. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 10 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Contract Awarded | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 10 | Online! Hanneford Circus, Inc. gets Shrine date. |
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| Summerfest '82 | English, Christina L. | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 12 | Online! Milwaukee Summerfest. Festival Circus information, Ron Kelroy, producer. |
| Hotline | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 14 | Online! Mathias Cimarro's circus, England, fire. Lion attack, Australia. |
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| People | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 15 | Online! Eugene A. Nock Jr. engaged to Christine Ashley. |
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| In Hawaii | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 14 | Online! Continental Circus information, Paul V. Kaye, producer. Doug Terranova, tigers; Bob Top, Edna, roller skates; Christopher James, wire; Los Gauchos; Flying Miklins; Plunkett Family, trampoline; Karl Winn Trio, motorcycle. Staff: Earl Michaels, ringmaster; Jack Cervone, music dir.; Ken Miller, clown; Eva Dunleavy, aerial dir.; Chris Schacht, props; Lora Patterson, wardrobe; Ray Tom, transportation; Paul Yempuku, program designer. |
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| Klowns | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 16 | Online! No Elephant Circus show, "Klowns." Performers: Edgard Mourino, Karne Gersch, Niki Swarthout. |
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| Clown Capades | Reed, Fred | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 16 | Online! Big John Strong's "Clown Capades" show, acts, performers. |
| Magic Circus Revue | Sandman, Don | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 17 | Online! Magic Circus Revue show information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 17 | Online! News. Nerveless Nocks. Bridget Humphrey, clowns. Others. |
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| Decision Delayed | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 17 | Online! Circus Hall of Fame awards. |
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| Bentley Bros. | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 19 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus acts, staff. |
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| New View of Chaplin | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 20 | Online! Charlie Chaplin films. |
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| Leopard Status Changed | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 20 | Online! Leopards now classified as "threatened." |
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| Hotline | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 21 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus truck accident. |
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| Personnel | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 21 | Online! Personnel touring with Big John Strong's show, Clown Capades. |
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| CMB Meet Set | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 21 | Online! CMB news. |
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| Seeks Help | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 22 | Online! Looking for Glenn Van Wye. |
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| Show Visit | Cole, James | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 22 | Online! Martin Alvarez, flyer. George Pages. Carolina Alvarez. |
| Clown | Erickson, Terry Ross | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 23 | Online! Old clown. |
| People | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 25 | Online! News. Bill Brickle, Wonderland Circus Revue. Clark McDermott, dogs. Joyce Rice, whips, ropes. Bobby Moore, dogs. Garland Parnell, monkeys. Phillip Cline. Others. |
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| Quad | Collins, Glenn | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 26, 27 | Online! Miguel Vazquez, quadruple, photo. |
| Lions and Tigers and Everything | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 28, 30 | Online! Larry Tetzlaff, Jungle Larry, career. Photos. |
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| Catching a Quadruple | Collins, Glenn | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 29, 30 | Miguel Vazquez, quadruple, photos. |
| Biggest Aerial Trick Makes Vazquez a Circus Superstar | Graham, Harry L. | 11 | 31-32 | 1982 | Aug | 30 | 31 | Online! Miguel Vazquez, quadruple. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 1 | Online! Photo: Chapman Sisters, aerial revolving ladder. |
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| Circus Startime | MacDonald, Doris & Gene | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 2 | Online! Circus Startime, Australia, information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 2 | Online! Richard Lamparski. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hanneford Family; Liebel Family; Ronald McDonald; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Royal Palace; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. |
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| English Show | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 6, 8 | Online! Sally Chipperfield's Circus information, acts. |
| Elephant On Roller Skates Hams It Up at Knott's Big Top | Graham, Harry L. | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 8 | Online! Elephant Tarra. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 9 | Online! Ad. Wainwrights, trampoline, photo. |
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| Carson & Barnes | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 10, 23 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 12 | Online! Gino Farfan. Farfan family. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 12 | Online! Circus trailer park, Sarasota. |
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| Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 12 | Online! Comments on circuses' changes. |
| Show Date Signed | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 14 | Online! Hanneford Circus information. |
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| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 14 | Online! News. Woodcock elephants. Ben Williams, elephant Anna May. |
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| From Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 15 | Online! RBBB red, blue information. |
| Instant Aerial Ballet Set for 'Moulin Rouge' | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 16, 17 | Online! Carlos Farfan, Maria. Photos. |
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| Ohio Fair | Sandman, Don | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 18 | Online! Pugh International Circus information, acts. George Carden Circus International, producer. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 19 | Online! Photo: elephant, Tarra. |
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| Rest Time | Hoyt, Herb | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 20 | Online! Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus, Missouri. Information. |
| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 20 | Online! Remo Cristiani's elephants. |
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| Fair Circus | Babcock, Allen | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 21 | Online! Illinois State Fair, Ron Kelroy produced circus. Acts. |
| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 21 | Online! News. James Williams. Others. |
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| From Canada | Wickstrom, Ed | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 22 | Online! Animals acts in Canada. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 24 | Online! Hubler International Circus acts. Wm. Kay produced Shrine circus acts. |
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| News Coverage | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 24 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| TNT & Royal Olympic | Tegge, Earl W. | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 25 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
| Book of Clowns | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 26 | Online! Book review, "Book of Clowns," by George Speaight. |
| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 26 | Online! Raul Hernandez, fire eater. |
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| Dallas Show | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 27 | Online! Hella Temple Shrine Circus, 1981, information, acts. Robert Atterbury, director. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 28 | Online! Death. Patricia Marie Christman, county fair employee. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 28 | Online! Broadway show, "Barnum." |
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| Animals Find New Home With Florida Couple | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 29, 30 | Gene Schuler, Rusti, Wild Animal Retirement Village. Photo. | |
| People | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 30 | Online! George Yordanov, Jeannie, riders. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 33-34 | 1982 | Sep | 6,13 | 30 | Online! Clyde Beatty truck accident. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 1 | Online! Photo: Gautier Family. |
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| People | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 2, 3 | Online! News. Phillip Cline. Austin Miles. Chandlers, Phil, Linda, Lauren. Bruce Johnson. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 4 | Online! Routes: Castle International; Circus Knie; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Hoxie Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Bentley Bros. | Sandman, Don | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 6, 19 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. Brooks Greer, band leader. Julia Ventura, wire. Allan Gold, cats. Elena Omar, balance. Nicholas Troupe, teeterboard. Gomez Sisters, globes. Ethel Jennier, dogs. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Evy Karoly, dogs, pony. Claudia Sisters, iron jaw. Rex Peterson, horses. Rasmon Duo, Phoenix Duo, cradle. Ventura, perch. Flying Lunas. Manwell Gonsalvas, rola bola. Dressage: Pedersons, Dave Knoderer, Evy Karoly. Riding Zerbinis. Phil Granger, clown. |
| Great Y Circus | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 8, 17 | Online! Great All American Youth Circus (Great Y Circus). Information. |
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| Ice Capades | Johnson, Bruce | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 10 | Online! Ice Capades show. |
| Special Day | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 14 | Online! Erb Lange, Florence. Lange family. |
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| Remember? | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 14 | Online! RBBB menagerie fire, 1942. |
| Pickle Family Circus | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 15 | Online! Pickle Family Circus information. |
| People | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 15 | Online! Hanabelle, clown. |
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| Ernie Burch | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 16 | Online! Blinko, clown. |
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| Death In Peru | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 18 | Online! Alicia Ballard, Peru, IN, killed by Chad Ballard. Ed Ballard, showman. |
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| King Royale | Louis, Joe | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 18 | Online! King Royale Circus information. |
| In the News | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 18 | Online! Thieves dressed as clowns. |
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| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 19 | Online! Hagen Bros. Circus, 1954, information. Bob Couls, manager; Mari-Jo Couls, office; Vera Hines, Jimmy Ray, advance; Harry Rawls, billing; Bob Stevens, Clara, concessions. Herb Walters, Helen, animals. Ted LaVelda, sideshow mgr.; Floyd Bradbury, sideshow lecturer. Cal Townsend, Torcy, ladder; Wayne Newman, Marge, horses; Reynosas; Carl Nelson, dogs, clown; Charles Rex, elephant act. Aerial: Patti Couls, Phyllis Newman, Marlene Bradbury, Shirley Rex, Torchy Townsend. John Lynn, lot supt. |
| Skywalk Feat | Mello, Chester | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 20 | Online! Steven G. Wallenda, sky walk. |
| People | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 20 | Online! News. John McGinn, clown. Elephant Tanya. Saly Brothers, acrobats. Hanabelle, clown. Others. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 21 | Online! Hugo Zacchini, cannon. |
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| People | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 21 | Online! News. Joshua Silver. Ray-Mond. |
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| CFA Convention | Sandman, Don | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 22, 23 | Online! CFA news. |
| People | 11 | 35-36 | 1982 | Sep | 20 | 23 | Online! Miguel Vazquez, quadruple. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 1 | Online! Photo: David Knoderer. |
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| Hillmer-Smaha Wed | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 3 | Online! Susan Marie Hillmer, Antonin Joszi Vinicky Smaha Jr. wedding. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 3 | Online! Wally Webb's All American Circus. Barreda's cats; Flying Russells; Ferges Troupe, teeterboard, etc.; Bobby Moore dogs; Howard Johnson's elephants; Ken Willer, Betty, rola bola; Wini McKay, aerial; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Richard St. John, cloud; John Baldwin, chimps; Capt. Seabright, sway pole; others. John Regis, ringmaster; George Goulding, band leader. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 4 | Online! Routes: Castle International; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Hoxie Bros.; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 5 | Online! Ad. Sugar & Spice, aerial, photo. |
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| Double Dating | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 6 | Online! Circus Vargas, American Continental Circus. |
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| People | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 6 | Online! News. Bob Emerico, clown. Mike Martin, magic. Tom Tomashek, clown. Others. |
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| News Note | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 6 | Online! Circus World, Florida. |
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| Attention | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 6 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. |
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| Correction | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 6 | Online! Correction. Ken Holehouse article. |
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| Royal Lipzzan | Miles, Austin | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 8 | Online! Royal Lipizzan show information. |
| People | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 8 | Online! Neil Heilpern, puppets. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 9 | Ad. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress, photo. | |
| At the Fair | Payne, Henry & Sally | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 10 | Online! Kentucky State Fair free circus, Ron Kelroy, producer. Information, acts. |
| Acts Set | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 12 | Online! Georges Ghezzi. Michael Dean, juggler. |
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| People | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 12 | Online! George Hanneford, Hanneford Family Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 12 | Photo: Siegfried & Roy. | |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 13 | Online! Ad. For sale, Ham 'n Egg Revue, photo. Frank Burger, Janet. |
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| CFA Show | Johnson, Richard C., Ueckert, Herbert | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 18 | Online! CFA news. |
| People | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 18 | Online! Lloyd Loan. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 20 | Online! CFA news. |
| Hotline | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 20 | Online! Robbie Knievel. |
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| Show Visit | Antolik, Paul | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 21 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Show In Arizona | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 21 | Online! Tim Tegge produced show. Acts. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 21 | Online! Ad. Dormingo the Tramp, comedy bikes, photo. Dormingo Bale. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 23 | Online! Death. William A. Johnson, fan. |
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| Show to Tour | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 23 | Online! Bill Brickle's Wonderland Circus information. |
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| Circus in Seattle | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 24 | Online! American Continental Circus information, acts. |
| Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 25 | Online! John Dubsky family. Royal Hanneford. |
| People | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 25 | Online! William Haack, band dir. |
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| New Book | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 26 | Online! Book review, "Fairground Art," by Geoff Weedon, Richard Ward. |
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| Recent News | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 26 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus news. Phil Stewart, elephants. Don Yoxall, animals. Cochise Gables, elephant supt. Janet Ballentine, clown. Robby Robinson, purchasing. |
| Art Exhibit | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 27 | Online! Peter Walker, artist, circus art exhibit. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 37-38 | 1982 | Sep | 27 | 27 | Online! Death. Helen Wallace, traveled with circuses. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 1 | Online! Photo: Darnells. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 2 | Online! RR engineers strike. BBBB blue, red. |
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| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 2 | Online! News. Tony Duncan, juggler. Wally Bickmore, Czigi, Tosca. Others. |
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| East Coast Notes | Robie, Frank | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 3 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus. Big Apple Circus. Mall Mini-Circus. Michael Chirrick. Herriotts: John, Mary Ruth, Weiner. Charlie Moyer, band leader. |
| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 3 | Online! Don Leslie, tattooed. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; Castle International; Circus Knie; Hoxie Bros.; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Texas Shrine; Zoppe Circus Italia. Other shows. |
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| Beatty-Cole Circus | House, Albert F. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 6 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. Acts, truck list. |
| Feature Acts | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 8 | Online! All-Star International Super Circus acts. Bauer-Hall, producer. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 8 | Online! Death. William Baxter, concessionaire. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 9 | Online! Ad. Alberto Zoppe Circus route. |
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| Show Visit | Swing, Donald V. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 10 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Sew What? | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 10 | Online! Dot Stone, wardrobe, Carson & Barnes. |
| Investigation Planned | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 12 | Online! San Antonio, TX, zoo, inspection of care and handling of elephants. |
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| Tigers Killed | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 12 | Online! Detroit, MI zoo, tigers killed. |
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| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 16 | Online! News. Flying Farfan family, Gino Farfan. Jerry Fries. Dale Woodcock, ring stock. Jim Gibson, band dir. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 16 | Online! Deaths. Dirty Shirt Davis, concessions. Werner F. Dornfield, magician. Nena Evans, paymaster, wife of Merle Evans. Jack Hurlbut. Lewis Kohrs, magic books. |
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| Flying Vasquez | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 17 | Online! Flying Vasquez family, act, photos. Flying Vasquez: Brian Miser, Golda Vasquez, Vincio Vasquez, Gordon Howle. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 17 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Ontario, OR, 1956-1964. |
| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 18 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. Pedro Morales, Paul, balance. Harry Muller, Amy, cradle. Personnel: Fred Marsh, props; Brian Jungck, cat supt.; Mark Norton, lights; John Burns, head butcher; Bill Baker, stock, canvas; Kevin Alsing, mechanical dept.; Emma Anderson, kitchen. |
| Show Girls | House, Albert F. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 18 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, list of aerial ballet girls and their sitters. |
| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 18 | Online! Jimmie Fossett, Evelyn. |
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| CFA Officers | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 19 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Fair Dates | Knight, Almond | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 19 | Online! Carnivals, Tennessee county fairs. Manuel King, snake show. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 19 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. big top. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 20 | Ad. For sale, Martin & Downs Circus. Al Stencell. | |
| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 21 | Online! News. Mike Twomey, sue Pirro. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. |
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| New Booking | Mighells, Jim | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 22 | Online! "Animal Behaviour" show. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 22 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 1940-1982. |
| Windjammers | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 22 | Online! Windjammers news. |
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| Faces of the Past | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 22 | Online! Frush's Oriental Circus, 1886, Tombstone, AZ. |
| Magic Meet | Jones, Lloyd E. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 23 | Online! Federation of International Societies of Magic meeting. |
| People | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 23 | Online! News. Dudley Riggs. Mae Noell, gorilla show. |
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| Elephant's Death | Miller, Art "Doc" | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 24 | Online! Elephant, Mary, death, Sparks Circus, Erwin, TN. |
| Special Bravura World of the Circus | Rozmiarek, Joseph T. | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 25-27 | Online! Continental Circus information. Paul V. Kaye, producer. Acts. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 39-40 | 1982 | Oct | 4 | 27 | Online! Death. John Shufert (Roll Dawn Red), concessionaire. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mike Phillips and Tricia. |
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| People | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 2 | Online! Eugene A. Nock Jr., Keith Abrams form Aerostars Aviation Corp. |
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| Shrine Dates | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 2 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Moscoe, ID, 1953-1982. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 2 | Online! Railroad engineers' strike. |
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| Show Title Purchased | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 3, 26 | Online! Details on purchase of Downie Bros. circus title(s) by DA-NA Productions, Bradd Frank, co-owner. History of Downie Bros. Circus. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle's Wonderland; Castle International; Circus Knie; Franzen Bros.; Hubler International; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Sahib Shrine; Swan Bros.; Texas Shrine; TNT & Royal Olympic; Zoppe Circus Italia. Other shows. |
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| Party Invitation | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 6 | Online! Lou Jacobs, clown. Photo. |
| Banquet Date | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 6 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Circus Concert | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 8 | Online! Sioux Falls, SD, circus concert. Music, band members. |
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| People | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 8 | Online! Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 8 | Online! No Elephant Circus. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 10 | Online! News. Francis Brunn, juggler. Beatty-Cole. Lottie Brunn. Hoxie Bros. Circus. |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Rykken, Rolf | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 12, 18 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Photos: Jimmy James, clown Sandy Kozik. |
| Tribute to a Pony | Gibbs, Bobby | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 16 | Online! Circus pony, "Jackie." |
| New Book | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 17 | Online! Book review, "Cats, Chocolates, Clowns," Gred Mitchell, editor. |
| (No title) | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 17 | Online! Jerry Kaye, promoter. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 17 | Online! Photo: crane, New York City. It fell, killed Warren Levenberg, RBBB controller. |
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| Mattell Report | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 18 | Online! Mattel report to stockholders. RBBB, Circus World (Florida). |
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| King Kong Circo | Conley, Jim | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 19, 20 | Online! King Kong Circus information, acts. Seen at Tijuana. |
| Clown Cried | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 20 | Online! Frankie Saluto. |
| Circus Lady | Waters, Tricia | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 21, 22 | Online! Grace Rooney, rider, now Grace McIntosh, owner. Career. Photo. |
| Holiday Show | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 22 | Online! Royal Danish Circus, Albert Sahlstrom, producer. Ken Sherburne, globe, motorcycle; Burke's dogs; Mike Phillips, illusions; Vidbel's chimps; Tangier Troupe. |
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| People | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 22 | Online! News. Bill Anderson, acts trainer. Steve Baker, clown. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Bird, George | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 23 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 23 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Moses Lake, WA, 1957-1964. |
| Shrine Circus | English, Christina L. | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 24, 25 | Online! Tebala Temple Shrine Circus, Ron Kelroy, producer. Information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 25 | Online! Gary Ray, clown. |
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| God, Where Are the Showmen? | Cristiani, Norma | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 25 | Online! Circus showmen's life. |
| People | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 26 | Online! News. Tom Donoho. Francis Brunn, juggler. Sharon Ward. Others. |
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| July 4th Circus | 11 | 41 | 1982 | Oct | 11 | 27 | Online! Circus Arts Center show, acts. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 1, 4 | Online! Photo: Mario and Carla Wallenda, performing at 220 feet, breaking world record. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 2 | Online! Acts playing at Bloomsburg Fair, Pennsylvania. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 2 | Online! Death. Elizabeth McLaughlin, wife and mother of circus billers. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 3 | Online! News. Big Apple Circus. Nichols College, circus symposium. Hanneford Family Circus. |
| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 3 | Online! News. Jenda Smaha, elephant Tanya. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle's Wonderland; Circus Knie; Hubler International; No Elephant; Olympic International; Polack Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine; Zoppe Circus Italia; Peanut Circus; Circus Vargas. Other shows. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 4 | Online! Frosty Little, clown. |
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| Funs-A-Poppin | Fenton, Virginia Lee | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 6 | Online! Betty Wendanys' Funs-A-Poppin Circus information. Fay Snyder; Virginia Lee Fenton, organ; Chuck Gomes, Stuart Aptaker, musicians; Ken Willer, Betty, jugglers; Heidi Wendany, Charlie (Bruce) Johnson, jugglers; Phil Shear; wini McKay, trapeze; Tim Tegge, clown; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Chuck Craw, Laurie Polumbo, cradle; Tex Goetsch, elephant Katie. Ed Russell, ringmaster. |
| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 8 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Boise, ID, 1936-1982. |
| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 8 | Online! Fred Menke, clown. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 9 | Online! Ad. Floridians, balance, photos. Pedro Morales Jr. |
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| Zoppe's Circus | Walters, Bill | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 10 | Online! Kiwanis Circus, Alberto Zoppe, producer. Acts. |
| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 10 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus visitors. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 12 | Online! Deaths. James Walter Hilton. James Rison, promotional dir. Polack Bros. Earnie M. Terry, usher RBBB. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 12 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Pocatello, ID, 1936-1962. |
| Mini Circus | Knight, Almond | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 14 | Online! Tennesse State Fair mini circus, acts. |
| C & B Circus | Bryan, R. J. | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 14 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| TNT Circus | Sandman, Don | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 16` | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, owner. |
| Free Circus | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 18 | Online! Eddie Zacchini produced free circus, Alabama. Acts. |
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| Band Parades | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 18 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band. |
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| Great American | Knight, Almond | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 20 | Online! Great American Circus information. Allen Hil. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 21 | Ad. Dennis Moore, Carole, snake act. | |
| Sharing the Spotlight | Levitt, Ed | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 22 | Online! RBBB Circus information. Photo. |
| Siegfried & Roy Keep the Crowds Coming Back | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 23 | Siegfried & Roy. Photo. | |
| Catching the Quad | Lane, Brenda | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 26 | Online! Miguel Vazquez, trapeze. Photo. |
| Gamal Lives, Powder Face Only Missing | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 27 | Online! Steel Pier diving horses. Photos. |
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| Great Yarmouth | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 28 | Online! Shows that appeared, appearing at Great Yarmouth, England. |
| (Cartoon) | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 28 | Online! Cartoon: magician. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 29 | Online! News. Mark Pilger, aerial. Leon Pinter, organ. Darrell Wallen, horse act. Heidi Bolz, ring. Flying Vazquez. Flying Espanas. |
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| Wade Burck | Gaizick, John | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 30-31 | Online! Wade Burck, animal trainer. Career. Photo. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 32 | Online! James A. Haley. Acts at Barrington Fair. |
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| Video Work | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 32 | Online! No Elephant Circus to produce video for Sony Corp. |
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| Circus/Jazz Date | Weller, Glenn | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 33 | Online! Weller Family mini circus information. |
| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 33 | Online! Chris Shaylund, escape. Jeffrey, escape. |
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| Roman Schmitt | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 34, 35 | Online! Roman Schmitt, elephant trainer. |
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| Questions | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 35 | Online! Longest circus title. George M. Kelley, leaper, 1868. |
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| Happytime Circus | Lenker, John E. | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 36, 37 | Online! Dave Twomey's Happytime Circus information, acts. Photos. |
| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 36 | Online! News. Carlos Farfan. Shawn Patterson, clown. Gary Noel, Rick Legg, clowns. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 38 | Online! News. Bobby Yerkes. Gunnar Amandis, Helen. May T. Walker. Garnet Walker. |
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| Pat White | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 39 | Online! Patricia White, cat trainer. Photos. |
| Ringmaster | Hammarstrom, David L. | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 40, 41 | Online! Mike Piel, ringmaster. |
| Reno Acts | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 41 | Online! Acts at Circus Circus. |
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| Circus Acts | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 41 | Online! Great American Circus. Acts: Billy Martin, ringmaster; Buck Nolan, clown; Dave Upton, cougar; Oscar Macias, balance; Carlos Abraham, balance; Elizabeth Marcias, foot juggling; Ming Wond, hair hang; Bonnie Bonta, dogs; Ian Garden Jr., dressage; Captain Teak, elephants; Dave Miller, music dir.; Alan C. Hill, manager, producer; L. B. Tucker, owner; Jim Raab, general agent. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 41 | Online! News. Ron Holiday, Joy. Nerveless Nocks. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 42, 43 | Online! News. Monika Kelly, daughter of Emmett Kelly. Death, Eva Harris, seamstress RBBB. Others. |
| Ind. Fair Circus | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 43 | Online! Indiana State Fair circus acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 43 | Online! Butler Bros. Carnival, Circus Vargas. |
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| People | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 43 | Online! Bruce Johnson. |
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| Historical Notes | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 44 | Online! Information taken from P. T. Barnum's autobiography. |
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| Party Time | Larve, Lila | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 44 | Online! Circus Vargas party for George E. Clyatt. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 44 | Online! Photo: Elephant, "Bonnie." |
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| Giant Toothache | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 45-47 | Online! Martin & Downs Circus elephant, Sahib. |
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| Film Special | 11 | 42 | 1982 | Oct | 18 | 47 | Online! TV show featuring Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 1 | Online! Photo: Cimse's dogs. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 3 | Online! News. Beatty-Cole Circus. Circus Arts Center. Jenny Lind exhibit. Michael Chirrick. CFA news. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 4 | Online! Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Olympic International; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Texas Shrine; Wood Family. Other shows. |
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| Festival Circus | English, Christina L. | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 6 | Online! Ron Kelroy's Shrine and Fair shows. Information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 6 | Online! Danny Daniels, juggler, etc. |
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| Circus at Disney | Wiebush, Joe | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 8 | Online! Epcot Center film movie, "Magic Journeys" has circus acts. |
| Fair Feature | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 8 | Online! Wood Family Circus, Menagerie and Petting Zoo. |
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| Special Anniversary | White, Diane | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 10 | Online! Marlene Smiley (Marlene McCauley), RBBB elephant rider. |
| People | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 10, 11 | Online! News. T. J. Howell. Ho Po, clown. |
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| Helping Hand | Reed, Fred | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 11 | Online! Heidi Wendany, owner. |
| Shrine Circus | Czerny, David | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 12 | Online! Ron Kelroy's Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 13 | Online! News. Jim Waynick, "J. F.," electrician. Don Leslie, tatooed. Bil Schreiber, Chris. Others. |
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| I Remember When | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 16 | Online! Rasini's Rocket Car. |
| One Way to Do It | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 16 | Online! W. C. Coup 1891 on advertising agents. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 18 | Online! Woman killed by elephant. Big John Strong Circus truck accident. |
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| People | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 19 | Online! Yuri Belov, teaching clown arts. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 20 | Online! Martin & Downs Circus information. Oscar Garcia, Cathy (English), jugglers, aerial; Bones Craig, elephants; Brad Franks, announcer, horses; Ron Dykes, Roy Campbell, Ceres Morris, unicycles, juggling; Cathy Wilson, ladder; Waltens Family, balance; Schrieber dog act; Bill Schreiber, liberty; Larry Sellon, clown; Manuela Waltens, web; Lynn Michaels, organ. Ron Moms, Arlene, concessions; Frank Dailey, canvas boss; Dennis Michaels, canvas boss. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 20 | Online! Ben Hur Temple Shrine Circus acts. |
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| Parade Band | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 21 | Online! Old Mapleton Circus Band. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 21 | Online! Photo: Phillipe Petit, wire walk. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 22 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Idaho Falls, ID, 1952-1982. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 22 | Online! James M. Cole Circus acts. Billy Martin & Co., rola bola, announcer; Brain LaPalme, escape, illusions; Dykes, cradle, juggling; John Kane, clown. |
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| Should We Save the Tigers? | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 23, 24 | Letters on the Detroit zoo tigers to be put to death. | |
| Clown Play | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 24 | Online! Clown play, "I'll Be the Circus." |
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| People | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 24 | Online! News. La Croix Duo (Laurie Polumbo, Chuck Craw), cradle. Bill Whitmire, wire. Angela Wilnow, dogs. |
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| Historical Fact | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 24 | P. T. Barnum, Jenny Lind. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 43 | 1982 | Oct | 25 | 25-27 | Online! News. Bactibac (Mark Schludt, Jerry Folta), gymnasts. Phillip Cline. Herbie Weber. Lauramay Petrillo (McKenzie). Jerry D. Martin, aerialist, death. Bill Kay's Shrine Circus information. Bill Koumpates produced show, acts. Others. |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Siegfried & Roy. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 3 | Online! News. Phillippe Petit, wire walk. David Cullen, Mary-Lynn. Michael Chirrick. Ted Chirrick. Albert Rix, bears. |
| Variety Acts | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 3 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. Vincent Bruce, rope spin; Anastini Brothers, risley; Barrett Felker, juggler; Michael Chirrick, Karne, juggling. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle's Wonderland; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Ford Bros.; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Early Winter? | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 6 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit train. |
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| Convict Ship | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 6 | Online! Convict ship "Success." |
| Blue Unit | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 8 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, equipment. |
| People | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 8 | Online! A. W. Miller, "Art," general agent. |
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| Show Folks | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 10 | Online! James Hetzer Circus. Kathy Rogers, ringmistress; Evy Korely, dogs; Celina Maldonado, web; Miguel Angel, wire; Margaret Michell, hair hang; Bob Steele III, bears, elephants; Galla Shawn, trapeze. James T. Hetzer, producer; Mabel C. Hetzer, producer; Louis Cuttin & sons, concessions; Walker A. Dick; Maurice Davis, marketing; Hazel Polakove, advertising; Allen Patten, props; David Bewes, public relations; Tim Lind, Richard Rosio, musicians. Elephants: Zulo, Lulu. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 10 | Online! Photo: Ernest Schlee (Millette), 100th birthday. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 11 | Online! Deaths. Theresa E. DesChenes. Elizabeth McLaughlin, wife of circus agent. |
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| In the News | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 12 | Online! Siegfried & Roy. |
| Animal Friends | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 13 | Online! Ron Holiday, Joy, tigers, photos. |
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| People | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 13 | Online! News. Norm Nielsen. Lloyd Laster. Vince Carmen. Others. |
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| More About Tigers | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 14 | Online! Detroit, MI zoo tigers. |
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| European Visit | Warburton, Helen Billetti | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 15 | Online! Circus Barnum information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 15 | Online! Magicians: Garray & Tomio; Dr. Now. |
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| Zoo Charged | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 18 | Online! Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE, polar bear. |
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| Show Acts | Beard, John W. | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 18 | Online! Acts at San Antonio Shrine Circus. |
| Famous Talking Clowns | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 18 | Online! List of famous clowns. |
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| New Book Due | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 19 | Online! Book, "Hallejujah Trombone," Henry Fillmore's life. |
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| People | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 19 | Online! Miguel Merez. |
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| Show Folks | House, Albert F. | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 20 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information, personnel. Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 21 | Online! Fuller Bros. Circus, 1951, information. Luther Fuller, Charles Fuller, owners. Don Whitney, agent; Lela & Bonnie, trampoline; Ted LaVelda, ponies; Bonnie Fuller, contortion; Mrs. Fuller, calliope. |
| State Clown Meet | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 21 | Online! Kansas State Clown Alley news. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 22 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Lewiston, ID, 1923-1982. |
| People | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 22 | Online! News. Steve Wallenda, sky walk. Joey Jordan, juggler. Others. |
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| Show Visit | Anderson, Bill | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 23 | Online! Brian Miser, Vasquez flying act. Pedro Carrillo, wire. |
| Engagement Announced | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 23 | Online! Simone Finner. |
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| No Elephant Circus | Iervolino, Lisa | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 24, 25 | Online! No Elephant Circus information. Photo. |
| Visit at Sparks | Worley, John | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 25 | Online! Daryl Atkison, George Fitzpatrick, elephant men. Elephants: Tina, Bertha. |
| Circo Bruno | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 26-31 | Online! Circo Bruno information, photos. Bruno Loyale, announcer; Gerald Burns, clown; Maleli Oropesa, vocal; Luisa Murillo, hula hoop; Maria Acosta, Jairo Avando, cradle; Willy Murillo, clown; Alahando Avadillo, juggler; Herbie Weber, Maricella, wire; Marie Anthony, illusions; Eddie Murillo Sr., clown; Antonio Morales, aerial. |
| Ohio Giants | 11 | 44 | 1982 | Nov | 1 | 31 | Online! Martin Van Buren Bates, Anna Swan, giants. Photo. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 1 | Online! Photo: Paulette Braun. |
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| In the Mail | Friday, Jon | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 3 | Online! Correction, Oct. 18, 1982 issue, p. 14 on free "Mini-Circus" is completely in error. Correct information given. |
| People | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 3 | Online! Darnells. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle Wonderland; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Texas Shrine. Other shows. |
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| In the Mail | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 8 | Online! Correction, Oct. 25, 1982 issue. Bill Kormpates was not the producer of the Morroco Shrine Circus. It was Bill Kay. |
| Birthday Surprise | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 10 | Online! Siegfried & Roy. |
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| People | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 10 | Online! News. Paul Tamboury, Susan. Ruby Landrus, midget clown. Johnson Family Circus. |
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| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 12 | Online! Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA. |
| At the Fair | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 14 | Online! Olympic International Circus acts. |
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| People | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 14, 15 | Online! Rick Legg. Robert Momyer, Sandy. |
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| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 16 | Online! Haskelle Bros. Circus, 1950, information. Hal Asling, owner; Geo. Bowen, agent. Freda LaVelda, ponies; Ted LaVelda, balance, clown; Ann Nelson, aerial; Rose Washington, dogs; Frank Dickerson, animal act. |
| Interesting Facts | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 20 | Online! Sebastian, bullet catching. Nerveless Nocks. Alex Jordan, oddities museum. |
| Date Set | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 20 | Online! Royal Lipizzan show. |
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| Good Crowds | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 20 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
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| Swan Bros. | Franklin, Jack | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 22, 23 | Online! Swan Bros. Circus information. Andy Swan, clown, juggling; Mike Swan, juggling; Penny Swan, aerial. |
| Nov. Dates | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 23 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus, Robert Earl, producer. |
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| Irving of Circus Fame | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 24, 26 | Online! Irving Hall. Mel Hall family, Irving, Carmen, Jimmy. |
| Union Vote Scheduled at Circus World | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 25, 26 | Circus World, Florida. | |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 45 | 1982 | Nov | 8 | 27 | Online! Death. Mrs. Erna Rudynoff (Erna Seiffart), wife of Rudy Rudynoff (Rudy Gebhardt). |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Art and Lorna Cooksey, clowns. |
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| AGVA and Circus Performers | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 3 | Online! RBBB union information. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Brickle's Wonderland; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 5 | Online! Ad. Tribute to Betty Wendany. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 6 | Online! News. Annie Oakley collection. Jim Tinsman, balance. Hanneford Circus. Corrections. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 8 | Online! Deaths. Elvira Liazeed, Granada Sisters. Vincent F. Reynolds, fan. |
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| Show Acts | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 8 | Online! Olympic International Circus acts. |
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| In the Mail | Warburton, Helen Billetti | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 8 | Online! Correction, Nov. 1, 1982 issue, p. 15, European Visit. |
| People | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 8, 9 | Online! News. Chabela Castano, iron jaw. Billy Woods, Flying Dells. Gerard Soules. |
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| Show Visit | Icke, Fred | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 11 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| (Advertisement) | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 14, 15 | Online! Ad. Flying Farfans. Photo. |
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| Tigers Killed | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 19 | Online! Detroit zoo tigers killed. |
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| Great American Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 20, 21 | Online! Great American Circus information, acts, photos. Allen Hil. |
| New Book | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 23 | Online! Book review, "The I Ran Away with the Circus Cookbook," Middy Streeter. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 46 | 1982 | Nov | 15 | 24 | Comments on Sep. 27, 1982 issue, pp. 6, 7, regarding Circus World, Florida. | |
| (Photograph) | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 1 | Online! Photo: Rev. Austin Miles, show business chaplain. |
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| In the Mail | Miller, Art "Doc" | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 2 | Online! Bette Leonard, Art Miller. |
| Visit to Ford Bros. | Hartman, Ralph | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 3, 14 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 4 | Online! Routes: Brickle's Wonderland; Carden-Johnson; Holiday Hippodrome; Mahia Temple Shrine; No Elephant; Pickle Family; Polack Bros.; RBBB blue; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 6 | Online! Paul Pugh, tour director. Frank Dean, western performer. Others. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 8 | Online! News. Kevin Brooking, clown. Joe Reed, Linda. Caroline Quethera, Beverly Royal, cradle. Others. |
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| Doing OK | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 10 | Online! Brickle's Wonderland Circus information, acts. |
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| Oktober Fest | Weller, Glenn | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 10 | Online! Weller Family show. Paul Knauer, strength feats. |
| Attention | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 11 | Online! Lou Jacobs birthday party postponed. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 11 | Online! Geoffrey Hansen, escape. |
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| Opening Set | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 12 | Online! James M. Cole's Cole All Star TV Circus information. |
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| Hotline | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 12 | Online! Krone Circus elephant kills trainer Felix kedle. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 12, 13 | Online! Doug Ashton, Chris Bricker, Johnny Day, Steve LaPorte, Tommy Madden, Mark Yerkes. Others. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 14 | Online! Chris Bricker, clown. |
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| Special Show | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 15 | Online! Chills & Thrills Halloween Sppoktacular show acts. |
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| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 15 | Online! Elli Feldmann, RBBB star. |
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| Model Circus | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 16 | Online! Jim Cole's miniature circus. Ben Rossi, trick rider. |
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| In the Mail | Ruben, Charles | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 16 | Online! Houdini, convict ship "Success." |
| Hoxie Bros. | Taylor, Gordon | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 19, 20 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Display | Sandman, Don | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 20 | Online! Columbus, OH, circus memorabilia exhibit. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 20 | Online! Death. Henry M. Cogert, producer, agent. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 21-23 | Online! News. Correction, Oct. 25, 1982 article, Bill Kay, Bill Kourmpates. Coronas family. Carson & Barnes. Kirby Grant, Sky King. Circus Alleluia. Others. |
| People | 11 | 47 | 1982 | Nov | 22 | 23 | Online! News. Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears. Mel Silverlake show. Jim Kernan, concessions. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 1 | Online! Photo: Poppy the clown. |
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| Dallas Visitors | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 3, 22 | Online! Gene Randow, clown. Gino Farfan. Maria Dubsky, acrobat. Rudolph Delmonte. Francisco Reynosa (Reynosa Bros. act). James Howell, front end. Bobby Golden, clown, sway pole. Herbie Weber, Maricella. Dave Richman, bears, cats. Others. |
| Show Dates | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big Apple; Brickle's Wonderland; Holiday Hippodrome; Pickle Family; RBBB blue; Showfolks. Other shows. |
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| Castle Show | Dave the clown | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 6, 21 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus information, acts. |
| English Show Book | Niblett, Jack | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 8 | Online! Clem Butson, indoor circus producer, England. |
| People | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 8 | Online! Leo Deemers, acrobat. |
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| In the News | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 9 | Online! John Campolongo, exotic cat show at Lion Country Safari. |
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| Exhibitor Fined | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 10 | Online! Richard Robinson, animal exhibitor, violation, no license. |
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| Magic Stars | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 10 | Online! International Stars of Magic Show. |
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| Unsung Heroes of the Circus World | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 11-13 | RBBB animal trainers. Charly Baumann, Daniel Suskow, Angel Slavov, Bela Tabak. Photos. | |
| People | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 14 | Online! Fans, others. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 14 | Online! Death. Dorothy Alice Dion Dawley, vaudeville dancer. |
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| New Book | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 15 | Online! Book review, "Lipizzaner," Dr. Milan Dolenc. |
| People | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 15 | Online! James Decker, clown. |
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| Shrine Date | Abrahams, Norman | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 16 | Online! George Hubler produced Shrine show acts. |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 16 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
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| Winter Date Set | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 17 | Online! Big Apple Circus information., acts. |
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| Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 17 | Online! News. Irving Hall. Elizabeth Baumann, animals. Jeff Edward, animals. Frank Galumbos, props. Eddie Ventura, rigger. |
| Tiger Comment | Joys, Joanne | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 19 | Online! Zoo management. |
| Show Acts | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 19 | Online! Eddie Zacchini produced circus acts. |
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| People | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 19 | Online! Sebastian, bullet catcher. |
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| Shrine Dates | Sporrer, Mike | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 20 | Online! Circuses playing Shrine dates at Twin Falls, ID, 1952-1982 |
| Poppy Benner | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 20 | Online! Poppy Benner, clown. Glen Little, "Frostie." |
| In the Mail | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 21 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 22, 23 | Online! Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. Frank Kora, Charlotte. |
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| Show in Baltimore | Covington, Don | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 23 | Online! Circus Odyssey information, acts. |
| Hotline | 11 | 48 | 1982 | Nov | 29 | 23 | Online! Felipe Salazar Vega, trapeze, fall, death. |
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| (Photograph) | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 1 | Online! Photo: Barbara Woodcock. |
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| Great Y Circus | Lenker, John E. | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 2B | Online! Great Y Circus information, photos. |
| Attention | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 2B | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic Circus to honor CMB, CFA, CHS, museums, exhibits with a flag. |
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| Show Dates | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 4 | Online! Routes: Big Apple; Brickle's Wonderland; Pickle Family, Xmas Circus. Other shows. |
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| Engagement | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 5 | Online! Christine Fossett engaged to David Chabira. |
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| People | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 5 | Online! News. Don Philips, unicycle juggler. Gerald Burns, clown magic. |
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| Accident | Stoddard, Bob | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 6, 24 | Online! Barbara Woodcock's accident. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 8 | Online! Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Circo Caravana | Cox, Bobby | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 10 | Online! Circo Caravanna, Mexico, information, acts. Bautista family, owners. |
| Show Features | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 11 | Online! Circus Africa, Safari Park. David Tetzlass, cats; Patti Holt, animals; Mike Rice, elephant, dog; Art Kozlik, ringmaster. |
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| (No title) | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 11 | Online! Polack Bros. Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 12 | Online! Death. Roy Mark Hofheinz, RBBB owner. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 14 | Online! Ad. Flying Valencias, Pepe, Juan Carlos, Luisa, David. Photo. |
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| (Advertisement) | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 15 | Online! Ad. Burketts, perch, photo. Crazy Sailors, photo. |
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| Drive Underway | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 17 | Online! Proposed Buffalo Bill statue. |
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| To Him, It's the Greatest Job on Earth | Winship, Frederick | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 18, 19 | Irvin Feld. RBBB information. Photo of Feld. |
| People | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 19 | Online! Roberta Griffin. Barry Yiengst, Jannette. CFA officers. |
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| At the Fair | Van Buskirk, Charley | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 20, 21 | Online! Eastern States Exhibition, Super Circus '82, information, acts. |
| People | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 21 | Online! Great Huston, magic show. |
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| Report From Europe | Galloway, Brenda | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 22-24 | Online! Circus Knie information, acts. Adriaan and Bassie Circus, Holland. Paris circus school, Pierre Bergam. |
| Family Show | Tomashek, Tom | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 24 | Online! Johnson's All American Family Show. Tom Tomashek, clown; Madeline McLenne, animal acts; Tom Dewart, Larry Wakeman, Ron Rourke, jugglers; Vicky Johnson, announcer; Waldo Thompson, music. Don McLennen, Marie Thompson, props, lights, etc. |
| Florida Trip | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 25, 26, 27 | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus. Circus World, Florida. |
| In Memoriam | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 26B | Online! Death. Leo Carlos Carrell, trainer. |
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| People | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 26B | Online! Angela Wilnow, dogs. |
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| [Don Marcks] | 11 | 49 | 1982 | Dec | 6 | 3 | Online! After December 6, no issues published until February 1893 |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Brenda. |
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| Don Marcks | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 3 | Online! Circus Report to be issued twice a month. |
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| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 3 | Online! News. Marie Muffley, clown. Kirby Grant, Sky King. Scott Koop, Robert Baron, clowns. Ervin Hall, baboon. Others. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Hubert Castle; Cottle-Chipperfield; Hamid-Morton; Kaye Continental; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. |
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| (Advertisement) | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 5 | Online! Ad. Babette's Baboons. Photos. Contact Jan Naud. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 6 | Online! News. Wilbur Hall, "Cowboy Wimpy," cowboy, magic. Lipizzaners. Fan news. |
| Good Season | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Online! Wood Family Shows, petting zoo, animal attraction, one ring circus. Information. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Online! Death. Betty Wendany, owner. |
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| In Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 10 | Online! Circos Atayde, information. Celeste Atayde (Celeste Canestrelli). |
| Kamala Circus | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 10 | Online! Kamala Circus information. Charlie Van Buskirk, MC; Ivy & Kamala, globes; Art Jennings Jr., illusions; Davidsons, jugglers; Gunga Sisters, acrobats; La Mays, plate spin; Patricks, rola bola; Billy Gunga, balance; Cyclonians, unicycles; Angela Wilnow, dogs. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Online! Big Apple Circus information, acts. Clowns at IBM children's party. Circuses' dates. |
| New Book | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Online! Book, "Houdini's History of Magic." |
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| Circus Class | Hoh, LaVahn G. | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 13 | Online! University of Virginia class, Circus in America. |
| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 14 | Online! News. Mike Pike, band leader. Rob Libbon, fire eater. Joe Schmitt Jr., clown. Chip Burnes. Jim Miller, lights. |
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| Coast Show Opens | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 15 | Online! Circus Vargas information, acts. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 16 | Online! Tommy Scott, Medicine Show. |
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| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 16 | Online! News. Doug Domokos, motorcycle. Jack King. Eddie Howe, press agent. Tomi Liebel. Others. |
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| Miss. Fair Circus | Johnson, Richard | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Online! Mississippi State Fair free circus, acts. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Online! Gerry Cottle-Dick Chipperfield Circus, Hongkong, acts. |
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| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Online! News. Gus & Ursula, jugglers. Others. |
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| 1983 Plans | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 18 | Online! Lewis Bros. Circus information. John Herriott, horse, hippo, sideshow mgr. John Walker Sr., concessions. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 18 | Online! Death. Ralph Emerson Sr., Shrine press agent, took the famous Emmett Kelly Hartford fire photo. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 18 | Online! Photo: Marcel Peters, animals, Cottle-Chipperfield Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 19 | Online! Photos: Big Apple Circus, Paul Binder, Tisha Tinsman, Jim Tinsman, Michael Christensen, Carlo Pellegrini. |
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| Coronas Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 20 | Online! Coronas Circus information. |
| Show Program | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 21 | Online! Paul V. Kay produced Shrine circus acts, 1982. |
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| At the Convention | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 21 | Online! Circus folks at a Las Vegas convention. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! Death. Patsy Tompkins (Frank), of Tama Frank and Patsy, horses, dogs, trick riders. |
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| Acts Booked | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! Novelty acts booked. |
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| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Online! Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 23 | Online! Deaths. Burling Hull, magician. Freeman Gosden, "Amos n' Andy" radio show. Jeffery Scott Whitworth, grandson of Tommy Scott (Medicine show). |
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| Ice Show in Canada | Wickstrom, Ed | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 24 | Online! Icetravaganza, ice show. |
| Holiday Show | Johnson, Edith | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 24 | Online! Big John Strong's Eastern Christmas Unit. Bob Owens, clown; T. J. Hall, unicycle-juggler; Waltons, balance, rola bola; Jack Davis, magic; Marsha Griep, trapeze; Leo Griep, MC; others. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 24 | Online! Tiger cub, cateracts. |
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| Texas Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 25 | Online! State Fair of Texas acts. Photos: Tajana Luvas, Vic Hyde. |
| East German Circuses | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 26, 27 | Online! East Germany. Zirhus Hein information, acts. Zirkus Busch, information, acts. Zirkus Berolina, information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 27 | Online! Death. Eileen Voice, aerialist. |
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| Show Features | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 27 | Online! Carden International Circus Corp. 1982 Shrine circus acts. |
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| Special Day | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 27 | Online! Tex Maynard. |
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| In the Mail | Graham, Steve | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 28 | Online! Comments on Nov. 29, 1982 issue, Joanne Joy's article on tigers. Information on zoo tigers, animals. |
| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 28 | Online! Pat Davison, Gewn, jugglers, rola bola. |
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| Clown/Circus Day | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 28, 29 | Online! Clown and Circus Day Celebration, Texas, circus show acts. |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Pritchett, Logan | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 30 | Online! Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome show information. Floyd Bradbury, announcer, performer; Claude Arwood, dogs; Hans Klose, sword balance; Janie Klose, foot juggler; Christena Oler, trapeze; Lange Family, teeterboard. Phil Oler, drums. |
| People | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 30 | Online! Magic: Adam Fleischer, Doug Anderson. |
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| Haag Show | Amonett, Jesse | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 31 | Online! Ernest Haag biographical information. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 31 | Online! Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, 1982, acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 1 | 1983 | Feb | 1 | 31 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus. Hamid-Morton Circus. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: William "Boom Boom" Browning. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: American Continental; Castle; Chipperfield-Cottle; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Ford Bros. Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Wm. Kay; Kosair Shrine; No Elephant; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Zoppe's Circo Italia. Other shows. |
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| Helicopter Crashes | Crothers, Carl | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 6 | Helicopter "Starship 3," trapeze act, crash. James R. Grogan III. John Zimmerman, aerialist. |
| Red Unit | Yarnell, Llenray, J. | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 8 | Online! RBBB red unit information, acts. |
| Japan Tour | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 8 | Online! Phil Temple's World Wonder Show information, acts. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 8 | Online! Circus Vargas, elephant attack. |
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| World Championships | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 10 | Online! Circus World Championships, London, award winners. |
| Bull In New Home | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 10 | Online! Zoo elephant, "Cindy." |
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| Circus in India | Eswar, N. V. | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 11, 24 | Online! Circuses in India information. |
| Show Reports | Borger, Norman J. | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 12 | Online! Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin 1982, acts. Death of Bud Jeffries, aerial. Carden Shrine Circus acts. |
| People | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 12 | Online! Bill Irwin, clown. Others. |
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| Elephants Saved | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 13 | Online! Elephants, Zimbabwe: Mary, Lily, Suzie, Dickie. Saved by circus. |
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| Dallas Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 14, 15 | Online! Dr. Pepper Circus 1982, acts. Photos: Gary Ray, Bobby Golden, clowns; Buckles Woodcock, elephants; Tepa Hall (Luvas), Jimmy Hall, unicycles, jugglers; Ramirez Sister, globe; Johnny Peers, dogs; Gerald Burns; Tananna Luvas, elephant Kenya; Pam Zoppe, Bob Stoddard. |
| People | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 14 | Online! Mark Kalin, illusions. Stu Scott, comedy. Dick Franco, juggler. |
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| New Group Planned | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 16 | Online! Texas Clown Association to be formed. |
| (No title) | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 16 | Online! Staneks, vaulters. |
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| Children of All Ages | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 17 | Online! Carlos Obando II, wire, photo. Pamela Obando, wire, adagio. Carlos Obando family. |
| Show Notes | Cox, Bobby | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 17 | Online! Red Hartman, novelties. Herbie Weber, Oscarians, Cleo Plunkett. Ward Hall, freak show. Tommy Pico, butcher. Circo Caravana. |
| End of Tour | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 19 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information, 1982. |
| (No title) | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 19 | Online! Sharon Ward, Daisy's Ham & Egg Revue. |
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| Clown Awards | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 20 | Online! Clown and Circus Days celebration awards. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 21 | Online! Deerfield, NH, Fair acts. Roland and Marcelli and Janis, slack wire. Eric Wilnow, Angela, Indian Americana act. |
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| Coloring Book | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 21 | Online! Circus Vargas acts. Wally Eastwood, juggler; Wally Naghtin, bears; Les Victoria, statue; James Crawford, horse trainer; Lynn Pape, trapeze; David Polk, tigers; Parays, aerial; Paulas, Alexanders, cradle; Dale Longmire, Billy McCabe, clowns; Star Lords, trapeze; Charles Troupe, teeterboard; Rex Williams family, elephants. |
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| (No title) | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 21 | Online! Robert Lorraine, clown. Cindy Herriott, Chris Price, married. |
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| Special Feature | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 22, 25 | Online! RBBB information. Clown College. |
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| John Strong Show | Conley, Jim | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 23, 24 | Online! John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, 1982. |
| Show Program | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 24 | Online! Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Wayne Regan, animals; Willetys, balance, jugglers; Hugo Wells, seals; Wini McKay, aerial; Rianos Duo, wire; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Sugar & Spice, cradle. |
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| Show Notes | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 24 | Online! RBBB statistics. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 25 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus. Paul V. Kaye produced circus in Japan. Paul Eagle's Circus Luncheon Club Circus. |
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| FSU Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 26, 27 | Online! Florida State University Flying High Circus information. |
| Show in Japan | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 27 | Online! Paul V. Kaye produced Korakuen Great American Circus, Japan, acts, staff. |
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| Eric Braun - Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 28, 29 | Online! Eric Braun, clown, career, act. Photo. |
| Party Time | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 29 | Online! Corky Plunkett, Chris Rix, party in Tokyo, Japan. |
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| Winter Show | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 29 | Online! Kingston, Jamaica, Carla Wallenda produced show, acts. |
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| People | 12 | 2 | 1983 | Feb | 15 | 29 | Online! Doug Ashton, Sally. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Great Wirengard. |
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| 83 Parade Plans | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 3 | Online! 1983 Chicago Circus parade. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 3 | Online! Photo: contortionist Enhtsetseg from Mongolia. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Chipperfield-Cottle; Circus Vargas; Eagles Lunch Club; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Blue Unit | Yarnell, Llenray, J. | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 6 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit information, acts. |
| Parade Report | Circus Joe | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 8 | Online! Holiday parades. |
| They're Married | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 9 | Online! Cheri Sicard, Tim Tegge, marriage. |
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| Gets New Legs | Powers, Kay | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 10 | Online! Fred LaNovel, circus performer. |
| Is End Near? | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 11 | Online! Elephants in Burma. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 12 | Online! Farm show blowdown, California. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 12 | Online! Swan Bros. Circus. RBBB red unit. |
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| Shrine Program | Friday, Jon | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 13 | Online! Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus, Michigan, acts. |
| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 13 | Online! Lee Maloney incorrectly listed as band leader for Carden International. |
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| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 14 | Online! S. David Upton, animal act. Lillian Lews, widow of George W. Lewis, "Slim," remarries. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Marion Nixon, film star. J. Adrian Rosenburg, founder of Lewis Bros. Circus. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 15 | Online! Artist Ray Dirgo. Model railroad show. Chris Rawls, concessions. 1938 RBBB program. |
| News Note | Iervolino, Lisa | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 18 | Online! No Elephant Circus information. |
| Flint Engagement | Friday, Jon | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 19 | Online! Hubert Castle Circus (Shrine). Tarzan Zerbini, Jacqueline, producers. Heidi Winn, Debbie, wire; Gregory toca, band dir.; Ernie McLean, vocal; Winn Troupe, motorcycle; Alan Gold, cats; Dynasty Duo (Dennis Zoppe and daughter), aerial; Mogador Duo (Mohammed Rahhali, Cherryl), aerial; Lenz chimps; Alian Zerbini, balance; Jacqueline Zerbini, trapeze; Hans Winn, Karl, chair stacking; Anita Zoppe, Dennis, horses, ponies; Les Blocks (Alain, Gerard, Gerard Jr. Zerbini), wire; Flying Ibarras (Papa, Blanco, Sally, Ignosio Ibarro); Darnells (Elkins Sisters), illusions; Alejandro (Ibarra), bounding rope; Johnny Winn, Karl, wire; Johnny Walker, Laura, elephants. |
| Showtime Northwest | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 20 | Online! Showtime Northwest, Tom Wilds, Jan, Wild's Animals, producers. Christmas tour. Information, acts, staff. 1983 plans. |
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| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 20, 21 | Online! Geoff Hoyle, clown. Count Desmond. |
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| Show Acts | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 21 | Online! Police Circus, Providence, RI, 1982, acts. |
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| Reunion Planned | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 22 | Online! Old Cole Bros. Circus reunion planned. |
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| Kellogg Offer | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 22 | Online! Side show game. [really midway games] |
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| Correction | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 22 | Online! Correction, obituary notice Jeffrey Scott Whitworth. |
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| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 23 | Online! W. E. Page, "Shotgun." |
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| Unconfirmed Report | Miller, Art "Doc" | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 24, 25 | Online! Discusses several incidents when circuses temporarily split up traveling to next town. |
| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 26, 27 | Online! Magicians, clowns, others. |
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| Show Notes | Gibbs, Bobby | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 27 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus fire. Manuel Ramos family to take out circus. D. R. Miller. Don Johnson Circus. Pee Wee Pinson, Jo Ann, horse. |
| New Red Unit Act | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 29 | Online! Denis Aubrey, Pamela Hernandez, aerial act. |
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| People | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 29 | Online! Corky Davis, animal acts. |
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| Some New Books | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 30, 31 | Online! Books. "Billers, Banners & Bombast," Charles Fox, Tom Parkinson. "Circus Baggage Stock," Charles P. Fox. "Wild Animal Trainers in America," Joanne Joys. |
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| Circus in Florida | 12 | 3 | 1983 | Mar | 1 | 31 | Online! Free circus at Florida State Fair, Eddie Zacchini, producer. Acts. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 1 | Online! Photo: Danny Chapman. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Castle-Zerbini; Chipperfield-Cottle; Circus Vargas; Easter Circus; Ford Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hoxie Great American; Hubler International; Olympic International; PBA Circus; RBBB blue, red; Robert Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; TNT & Royal Olympic. |
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| Windjammers Meet | Barnes, Robert L. | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 6, 10 | Online! Windjammers news. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 7 | Online! Death. Harry N. Brown, press agent. |
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| Book Review | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 8 | Online! Book review, "Circus Buffoon," Danny Chapman. |
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| Party Time | Ueckert, Herbert | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 9 | Online! Circus Vargas party. |
| Easter Show | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 9 | Online! Tim Tegge produced show. Wayne Ragen, animals; Carter Brown & Co., juggling; Ron & Chris (Sugar & Spice), cradle, perch; Tegge & Sicard, clowns; Chip Burnes, ringmaster. |
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| Agreement Signed | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 10 | Online! Circus Vargas. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 10 | Online! Death. Theo R. Jett, Shrine circus director. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 10 | Online! Elephants killed in Kenya. |
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| Show Visits | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 11 | Online! Eugene Nock family. Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 11 | Online! Oscarian Bros. Circus blowdown. |
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| Fine Imposed | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 12 | Online! John Wayne Berra, animal act, violated safety regulations. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 13 | Online! Deaths. Charles Howard Fogle, animal exhibitor. Olga Zacchini Mangiavacchi, circus performer. Ruby L. Woolrich, circus performer. |
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| Date Announced | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 13 | Online! Hoxie Great American Circus. |
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| Acts Named | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 13 | Online! TNT & Royal Olympic acts. Henry Crowell, Dolores, trampoline; Ken Willer, Betty, rola bola, jugglers, etc.; Bruce Johnson, clown. |
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| Circus Theme | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 13 | Online! Industrial show has circus acts. |
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| Circus Band | Barnes, Robert L. | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 14 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit music. Jim Gibson, band dir. |
| Talking Elephant | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 15 | Online! Talking elephant Batyr, Soviet Union zoo. |
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| They're Married | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 18 | Online! Marriages: Heidi Lynn Bolz, Kurt Michael Casady. Steve McPeak, Carly Bliss. |
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| At Pine Bluff | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 18 | Online! Sam T. Polack produced Shrine circus, Pine Bluff, AR, acts, staff. |
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| Santa's Circus on Ice | Gaizick, John | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 19 | Online! James Nordmark's Santa's Circus on Ice information. |
| Food/Magic/Video | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 19 | Online! Magic shows. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 20 | Online! Tommy Scott's Medicine Show. |
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| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 20, 21 | Online! Merle Evans, band leader. |
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| Show Sets Record | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 20 | Online! Sports show acts. |
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| Correction | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 20 | Online! Correction, circus first, Schmidt beer cans. |
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| Models Displayed | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 21 | CMB news. | |
| Show Notes | Cox, Bobby | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 22, 23 | Online! Ford Bros. Kodiak Circus information. John Davenport, owner. Turtle Benson, MC; Luna Family, trapeze. Elephants: Tommy, Boo. Harry Locker, bears, lion. Beth Boatman, wire. Kenny Tiegels, canvas boss; Termite Davenport, novelties; Bobby Cox, Scott Kidder; Jean Gobbles, midway concessions; Jack Gobbles, snake show; Whitey Black, office; Dixie Loter, balloon pitch; Gus Loter, mechanic; Jack Gobbles, electrician; Gigi Davenport, cookhouse. |
| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 23 | Online! Jim Parker, clown. Marquis chimps. |
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| Magic Show | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 24 | Online! Rick Legg's produced Kelmar & Co.'s Old Time Touring Magic Show, information. |
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| Variety Acts | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 24 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. |
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| Kosair Shrine Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 25, 26 | Online! Ron J. Kelroy produced Shrine circus information, acts, staff. |
| They're Married | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 26 | Online! Marriage: Patricia Rucker, Christoper Bryant. |
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| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 26 | Online! Emmett J. Kelly. Andy Robin, Maggie, bear. Others. |
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| Mark David | Gaizick, John | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 27, 28 | Online! Mark David Pilger, aerial. Photo. |
| Lone Ranger | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 28 | Lone Ranger, radio, movies, TV. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 29, 30 | Online! News. Royal Hanneford Circus acts. Blanche Balzer, adagio, balance. Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. Alvah Johnson, Bianca. Cristine Herriott, Marshall Eckelman, marriage. Cindy Herriott, Chris Price, marriage. Others. |
| New Book | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 30, 31 | Online! Book review, "Circus Rings Around Russia," David Lewis Hammarstrom. |
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| Graduation Program | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 31 | Online! Circus Arts Center. |
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| Great Show | Miles, Austin | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 1A | Online! Circus Europa Shrine circus, information, Alberto Zoppe, producer. Acts: Austin Miles; ringmaster; Lee Maloney, band leader; Giavani Zoppe; Olink Zoppe, Delilah Troffer, slide for life; Alberto Zoppe's animals; Frank Magyrosi, tigers; Italos (Fornasraries), clowns, aerial; Zamperlas, riders; Douglas MacVally, Umberto Fonsica, death globe; Armour Fornasari, trapeze; John Walker, Laura, elephants; Wallenda-Zoppe, wire; Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Staff: Charlie Van Buskirk, performance dir.; J. P. Theron, props. |
| Order Cancelled | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 1A | Online! Tent order for Queen's visit cancelled. |
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| Two Penny Circus | Juleus, Nels | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 2A | Online! Two Penny Circus, traveling troupe, information. Donny Osman, Peter Abbott, Cyndy Cooper. |
| Club Is Proposed | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 4A | Online! Showman's Club proposed, Daytona-DeLand, Florida area. |
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| Ford Bros. | Kingston, Harry L. | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 4A | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. Gopher Davenport. |
| Roller Bros. - A New One | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 6A,8A | Online! Roller Bros. Circus information. Jim Roller. Joanne Pinson (photo), Pee Wee, performers, etc.; Helen Carpenter, cats; Joe Carpenter, bears; Bob Emerico, clown; Abadillo Family, aerial. Leon Pinter, music. Biography of Jim Roller. |
| Christmas Show | Fraze, Walden | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 8A | Online! John Strong's Christmas show information. |
| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 8A | Online! Josip Marcan, Carol, animal acts. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 8A | Online! Deaths. Clemens Schmitz Sr., show insurance. Inez Baker Page, owner Henson Bros. Circus. |
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| Circus in Chicago | Friday, Jon | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 10A,22A | Online! Eddie Zacchini produced Shrine circus, Chicago, acts. |
| Book Review | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Online! Book review, "Bring on the Clowns," Beryl Hugill. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Online! Photo: John Pugh (Beatty-Cole). |
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| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Online! Vince Carmen, magic. |
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| Miles/Yanes Married | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 11A | Online! Marriage: Austin Miles, Ingrid Yanes. |
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| He's Coming Back | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 11A | Online! Austin Miles, ringmaster. |
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| At the Circus | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 12A | Online! Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
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| Soviets Hope to Clone Mammoths | Whitney, Craig R. | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 13A,16A | Efforts to clone mammoth. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Online! Ad. Leo Coffey, for sale, Victor Julian's Little Stars act. |
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| Show Program | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 16A | Online! Carden International Circus Shrine circus acts. Delilah Wallenda, wire; Harry Thomas, tigers; Golden Sisters, aerial; Harry James; Francarros, foot jugglers; Jorge Rosell, comedy; Bill Brickle's dogs; Pam Perry, trapeze; Guttys, flying act; Fossetts, sway pole; Markis, doves; Rianos Duo, wire; Dave Smith, cannon; others. Bobby Golden, ringmaster; Richard Rosio, music. |
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| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 16A | Bob Weigel. | |
| Ice Show | Johnson, Bruce | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 18A | Online! Disney's World on Ice information, acts. |
| Jubilee on Ice | Gaizick, John | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Online! Jubilee on Ice show information, performers. |
| Special Show | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Royal Paste and Paper Circus theatre show, information. | |
| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | n.p.n. | Dave Hoover, animal trainer. | |
| He's a Busy Man | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 19A | Ward Hall, sideshow operator. | |
| Note - address change | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 19A | Bentley Bros. Circus address correction. | |
| News Reports | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 20A | Steven G. Wallenda, sky walk. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 21A | Ad. Steven Wallenda, photo. | |
| People | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 22A | Online! Bob Moore, Jeanne, dogs. |
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| Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 23A,24A,25A | Online! Richardson, TX, Firefighters Assn. Circus, information, acts. Two pages of photos: Goldfinger, Miss Gabrielle, Sharon Vidbels, John Peers, Kay Rosaire, Duke Rosaire, Derrick Rosaire, Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom Donoho. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 23A | Online! Death. Hugo Marquardt, clown, juggler. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 26A | Online! Report of a trapeze performer's fall. Los Angeles tornado. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 26A | Online! Children's Circus of Peru, IN. |
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| In the Mail | Craik, Ian W. | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 27A | Online! Comments on unionizing RBBB. |
| Blue Unit | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 4 | 1983 | Mar | 15 | 28A | Online! RBBB blue unit information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 1 | Online! Photo: Rianos Duo, unicycle. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carden Circus; Carson & Barnes; Castle-Zerbini; Chipperfield-Cottle; Circus Coronas; Circus Vargas; Easter Circus; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Lewis Bros.; M & M; Olympic International; Oscarian Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. |
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| Detroit Anniversary | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 6, 8 | Online! Detroit Moslem Shrine Circus, history |
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| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 8 | Online! Bruce Anderson, sway pole. |
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| Clown Photography | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 8 | Online! Moscow State Circus clowns, circa 1965. |
| Seattle Report | Bartholomew, Betty | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 10 | Online! CFA news. |
| (No title) | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 10 | Online! Carson & Barnes animal trainers: Don Carr, Pat White, Bobby Gibbs, Rosa Gibbs, Tim Friscoe, Don McLennan, Madie McLennan. |
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| 83 Plans | Morris, Ron | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 12 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus plans. Personnel: Allan C. Hill, producer, mgr.; John Weathersby, canvas boss; Marie Rawls, office; Dave Hill, office; Billy Martin, sideshow mgr.; Chris Rawls, concessions; Charlie Moyer, band leader; Noel Price, vocal; Jim Raab, general agent; Dale Lawrence, road agent; Vanessa Towne, office. Acts: Billy Martin, ringmaster; Timmy Loyal, Denise, riders; John Dubsky family, dogs, birds; Bobby Fairchild, Sonya, elephants; Cindy Price (Cindy Herriott), horse, dogs, ponies; Buck Nolan, clown; John Cain, clown. |
| They're Married | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 12 | Online! Marriage: John Hall, Barbara Bartee. |
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| (Advertisement) | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 13 | Ad. Sebastian, bullet catcher, photo. | |
| Kamala's Circus | Van Buskirk, Charley | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 16 | Online! Kamala's Circus information. Billy Gunga, Ivy, producers. Charley Van Buskirk, announcer. Acts: Art Jennings, illusions; Pat Davison, juggler; Gunga Sisters, contortion; Sunny Dayze (Jennings), clown; Angela Wilnow, dogs; Patricks (Davison), rola bola; Cyclonians (Van Buskirk), unicycles. |
| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 16 | Online! Esquedas. Dong Bridwell, Rick Legg, clowns. Picadilly Clowns. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Others. |
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| Reptile Show | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 17 | Online! Monty's Traveling Reptile Show. |
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| Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 18 | Online! Shrine circus, Green Bay, WI, acts. |
| Circus Visiting | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 19 | Online! International All Star Circus information. RBBB red unit acts. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 20 | Online! CMB, CFA news. |
| Circus in Jamaica | Goldstine, Georg | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 21 | Online! Wallenda show in Jamaica, acts. |
| In the Mail | Cannon, Victoria | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 21 | Online! Comments on Circus Report. |
| Wedding Bells | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 22 | Online! Wedding: Dolores Coronado Hastings, Henry Crowell. |
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| Old Route Study | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 23 | Online! Hannibal's route through the Alps. |
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| Correction | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 23 | Online! Correction, Austin Miles wedding araticle, last issue. |
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| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 23 | Online! Rick Legg. |
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| Picture Missed | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 24 | Online! RBBB 1960 elephants, attempt to photo. |
| At the Fla. Fair | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 25 | Online! Eddie Zacchini produced Florida Fair acts, midway. |
| Elephant Man | Moore, Gary | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 26, 27 | Online! Fred Logan, elephant trainer. |
| At Houston | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 27 | Online! RBBB Blue Unit, 1969. |
| Johnny Brown | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 27 | Online! Johnny Brown, magic. |
| Oscarian Bros. | Parker, Jim | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 1A,2A | Online! Oscarian Bros. Circus information. Manuel Ramos family show. Dean Potter, sideshow. Andres Ramos, concessions. Gusta Ramos, tickets. Bobby Fairchild, announcer. Lynn Michaels, music. Acts: Senor Ramos, cats; Juanita Ramos, Alica, loop; Lancelot Ramos, dogs; Sally LaTorres, macaws; Mike LaTorres, elephant Stoney; Lucky Brothers, tables; Carlos Campa, juggler; Zerbini Troupe, teeterboard; Munoz Sisters; Glada Oklahoma (Munoz), cloud; Oscarian Troupe, risley; Carlos Campa Jr., rola bola; Regalito, plate spin; Zerbini riders. Clowns: Tommy Medina, Carlos Camps, Jim Parker, Bruce Baker. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 4A,25A,28A | Online! Florida State Fair information, circus acts. Circus World, Florida. Oscarian Bros. Circus. Joanne Pinson. Others. |
| There's Been a Change | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 5A,24A | Online! Tommy Hanneford leaves Hanneford riding act. Mark Karoly. Dennis Zoppe. Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Red Unit | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 6A,24A | Online! RBBB red unit information, acts. |
| Roper's Convention | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 7A | Online! Trick and Fancy Ropers Association news. |
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| Anniversary | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 7A | Online! Helen Billetti Warburton, Billetti wire act. |
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| In the Mail | Steele, Bucky | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 8A | Online! Elephant, "Buke." |
| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 8A,9A | Online! Ron Perry, Pam, wire. Raul Suarez, Gaonas, Suarez-Gaona Mexican Circus. |
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| Jury Says "Sane" | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 9A | Online! Man who drove his car into group of children. |
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| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 9A | Online! Danny Chapman, circa 1967. |
| On the Road | Morris, Ron | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 10A | Online! International All Star Circus information. Jim Nordmark, producer. Hines Rucker, manager, leopard. Leslie Kines, pork chop review; Mario Droguette, perch; Patty Bryant, foot juggler; DeMille, Debbie, wire, juggling, etc.; Lee Stevens, dogs, baboons; Joe Eddy, Betty, pyrotechnical display; David Epperly, band leader; Michelle Hopkins, vocals; Phil Sadler, clown; Chris Brian, electrician; Mario Droguette, props; Patty Bryant, supt.; Ralph Bowen, general agent; Lynette Parker, costumes. Nordmark's ice unit acts, staff. |
| Beck's Circorama | Williams, Randy | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 11A | Online! Beck's Circorama information, acts. |
| Future Star | Lucas, Laurie | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 12A,17A | Karen Antoinette Howe, aerial. Photo. |
| Blue Unit | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 13A,17A | Online! RBBB Red unit information, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Online! Ad. DeMille, wire, photo. |
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| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 16A | Online! Book review, "Step Right Up," Brooks McNamara. |
| In the Mail | Wilds, Tom | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 16A | Online! Correction, information, March 15, 1983 issue on Kosair Shrine Circus. Elephants: Big Tommy, Sahib. |
| Book Review | Graham, Alan | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 18A | Online! Book review, "Circus Buffoon," Danny Chapman. |
| Little People Meet | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 18A | Online! Little People of America meeting. |
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| Elephants | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 19A | Online! List of elephants with Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| Ford Bros. | Beard, John W. | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 19A | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 20A | Online! Tommy Scott's Medicine Show. Animal exhibitors. |
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| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 20A,21A | Online! Billy Earl, Bonnie. Mike Pike, band leader. Don Leslie, tattooed. Mark Wilson, magic. |
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| Random Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 22A | Online! Harry Dubsky family. John Dubsky family. |
| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 22A | Online! Joe Lopez, Tavana. |
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| Bill Introduced | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 25A | Online! Bill to recognize trick and fancy roping as an art. |
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| People | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 25A | Online! Viley Priest. |
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| Advance | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 25A | Online! Poem. |
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| Circus in Detroit | Friday, Jon | 12 | 5 | 1983 | Apr | 1 | 26A,27A | Online! Detroit Moslem Shrine Circus, Hanneford Circus producer. Keith Killinger, band leader. Senor Rai, ringmaster. Jay Cochrane, sway pole. Douglas MacVally, globe of death. Farrells, wire. Verdus, globes. Backstreet Flyers, tumblers. Franciscos, teeterboard. Belinda Maynard, trapeze. Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. Gaylord Maynard, horse. Heidi Herriott, Mark Karoly, Mary Ruth Herriott, riders. Garzas, statue, adagio. Nellie Hanneford. Catherine Hanneford. Jorge Barreda, lions. Flying Lantonys. Flying Gaonas. Bill Morris, elephants Jewel, Cora. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 1 | Online! Photo: Mitzie LaForm, trapeze. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 2, 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden Shrine; Carson & Barnes; Castle-Zerbini; Circus Coronas; Circus Vargas; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hetzer's International; Kay Bros.; Lewis Bros.; M & M; W. McCary's; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Roller Bros.. Other shows. |
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| Bulletin | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 6 | Online! Sole Bros. Circus, Australia, truck accident, deaths. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 6 | Online! Death. Lois Madden, performer. |
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| Circus at Dayton | Sandman, Don | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 7 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information. Barbara Woodcock. Philip Morris, ringmaster; Alan Gold, cats; Kneisleys, Jupiters, Eduardos, aerial. Flying Fornasaris. Wendy Patterson, rings. Laura Amandis, trapeze. Buckles Woodcock, elephants, leopards. Eric Adams, balance. Delmorals, perch. Mr. Bell, balance. Nock Brothers, sway pole. Hugo Zacchini, cannon. John McConnel, manager; Dwight Hanson, props, Tommy Hanneford, producer. |
| People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 7 | Online! Bill Browning, band leader. |
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| B/C People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 8 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Art Braning, manager; Harry Rawls, concessions; Harry Hammond, office mgr.; Wilson Storey, talent; Roman Fleskoske, payroll, tickets; Edward Firlein, asst. manager; Gene Hecker, 24 hour man; John Jugh, president. Advance: Joe McMahon, Ned Toth, Renee Storey. Doug Holwadel, co-owner. Bob Rawls, show painter. Dave Hoover, cats; Fred Logan, elephants; Vashek, motorcycle; My Immba, baboons; Ayala Troupe, trampoline; Barrie Sloan, stilts; Flying Lunas, trapeze; Marie France, dogs; Sampion, juggler; Jimmy James, ringmaster. |
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| (No title) | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 8 | Online! Salskys, space wheel. |
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| Circus in Spokane | Henderson, Ralph | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 9 | Online! Hubert Castle Shrine Circus. Clement Toca, music dir.; Billy Barton, talent. Clowns: Lee Marx, Bobby Davis, Habibi, Mike Brevig. Gary Thomas, elephant rides. Ernie McLean, ringmaster. Tarzan Zerbini, cats. Dynasty Duo, Magadur, cradle. Torinos, Klomedys, juggling. Alahandro, bounding rope. Los Latinos, wire. Susan Sheryl, dogs. Olmedas, horses. Huberto, slide for life. Antonios, Enriques, bikes. Zoppe's monkeys. Gary Thomas, Patricia, elephants. Johnny Luxem, wheel. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 9 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. |
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| In the Mail | Snyder, Fay | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 10 | Online! Lone Ranger's horse trained by Carl Romig. Fay Snyder, horse trainer. |
| In the Mail | Bale, Col. E. T. | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 10 | Online! Sally Chipperfield Circus, England, information. |
| Detroit Anniversary | Joys, Joanne | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 11 | Online! Detroit Moslem Temple Shrine Circus's history, its circus hall of fame awards. Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| They're Married | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 12 | Online! Marriage: Sandra Morris, John Howells. |
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| People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 12 | Online! Philip Morris, magic, producer. |
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| Cottle Acquires Show | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 12 | Online! Gerry Cottle Circus information. Buys out Richard Chipperfield. |
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| PBA Circus | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 13 | Online! PBA Circus. Danny Chapman; Florinne Oler, Marie Ferreira, musicans. Tino Ferreira, rola bola; Reginne Duo, cradle; Lee Ann Stephens, Yvonne Stephens, Kathy Hanneford, dogs; Mario Ferreira, Ian Craik, juggling; Fornasari Family, clowns; George Hanneford, elephants. Staff: Ron Morris, producer; George Rowe, ringmaster; Jeff Earl, canvas boss; Bobby Earl, Teresa, concessions; Doris Earl, sidewall supt.; Ian Craik, animal supt. |
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| (Advertisement) | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 14 | Ad. Mike Phillips & Tricia act is not produced by Philip Morris. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 15 | Online! Ad. Jon Friday's review of Detroit Shrine Circus, a number of errors corrected. |
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| People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 16 | Online! Bill Swain. David McMillan. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa, clowns. Marion Serns, Bob Owens, clowns. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 16 | Online! Bill Atterbury, sway pole, injured. |
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| Show Animals | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 17 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus animals. |
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| Good Date | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 17 | Online! William Kay's Shrine Circus. Joan E. White, publicity. |
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| People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 17 | Online! Grimaldis, Ken and Vesta. |
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| Elmo Gibb | Gaizick, John | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 19, 20 | Online! Elmo Gibb, advance clown, career, photo. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 21 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus information. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy, producers; Walt Stimax, concessions; Brooks Greer, music; Jon Friday, announcer. Clowns: Phil Granger, Gary Maximena, Jeff Konicek. Acts: Rebecca Zerbini, Ethel Jennier, Maya Zerbini, balance; Alan Gold, cats; Lucky Bros., knockabout; Elena Omar, balance; Nicholas Brothers, teeterboard; Manuel Gonsalves, rola bola; Gomez Sisters, globe; Claudia Sisters, iron jaw; Venturas, perch; Bill Tjagvad, Rosamonds, cradle; Flying Lunas; Pablo Martinez, balance; Evy Karoly, horses; Rex Peterson, Charlotte, horses; Dave Knoderer, horse; Zerbini riders; Jo Ann Craigmile, elephants. Others. |
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| Acts Booked | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 21 | Online! Circus Odyssey acts. Cimse's dogs; Ruwills, plate spin; Hans & Sigrid, balance. |
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| People | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 22, 23 | Online! Phil Temple, magic. Harry Albacker, magic. |
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| Bulletin | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 22 | Online! Elephant George: Barbara Woodcock, Wayne Liikala. |
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| Giant | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 22 | Online! Maxamillian Christopher Miller (1694-1734), giant. |
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| USDA Report | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 23 | Online! Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE, polar bear death. Antonio Alentado, violation, shipping monkeys, baboon. |
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| Show Acts | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 23 | Online! George Hubler produced Aut Mori Grotto Shrine circus acts. |
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| Ford Bros. Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 6 | 1983 | Apr | 11 | 24-25 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus 1982 information, acts. Photos: Patti Antalek; Victor Flores, dog, pony; Great Flores, wire; Linda Flores, dogs; Orena Luna, trapeze; Ken Benson, juggler; Flying Lunas; John Davenport, lions; Muddy Manley, organ; Ken Benson, announcer; Bob Stoddard, Lloyd B. Laster; Joe Schmitt Jr., clown. |
| Missing issue | 12 | 7 | 1983 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 1 | Online! Photo: Alexanders, trapeze. |
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| Cody Fans Meet | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 2 | Online! Backtrail Buffalo Bill Cody organization meeting. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Alleluia; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum Circus; Gerry Cottle's Circus; Ford Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; M & M; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. |
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| In the Mail | Steele, Bucky | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 6 | Online! Elephant, "Buke." |
| Bulletin | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 8 | Online! Pet mountain lion killed. Roman Schmitt, elephant trainer, gored by elephant. |
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| People | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 8 | Online! Ray Chandler. Sharon Ward, animal act. Austin Miles. |
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| Show Visitors | Gibbs, Bobby | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 10 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Master Clown | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 10 | Online! Glen Little, "Frosty," clown. Photo. |
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| Frosty Little Honored | Strong, Norma | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 11 | Online! Glen Little, "Frosty," clown. |
| Big John's Show | Reed, Fred | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 12 | Online! Big John Strong Circus information. Clowns: Jim Hebert, James Vaughn, Beth Brown. Bickmores, Wally, Czigi, Tosca. Apollo rom (Red Johnson, Jim Zajicek), wire. Jay Evans, trick roping. Mark Vozza, bird act. Danny Neff, unicycle. Bob Seaton, balance, escape. Tina Grieser, trapeze. Beth Brown, dogs. Elephant Neena. Mark Vozza, elephant. |
| Gun For Sale | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 12 | Online! Gun owened by Annie Oakley for sale. |
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| From Florida | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 13, 21 | Online! RBBB red unit. Eileen Voise death. Coronas Family produce Shrine circus, acts. |
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| Giant | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 14 | Online! Patrick O'Brien (1761-1806), giant. |
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| Aut Mori Grotto Circus - 1983 | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 15 | Online! Aut Mori Grotto Circus photos: Harry Thomas, Elaine Wells, Zerbini riding act, Manuel Gonsalves, Los Robertos Duo, Yasmine Rodriguez and Pablo. |
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| End of the Rhino? | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 18 | Online! Rhinoceros article. |
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| Years Ago | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 18 | Online! Togni Circus seals, Rome, Italy, 1958. |
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| He's Working on Dream | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 20 | Online! Buffalo Bill plaque. Sioux Lookout Statue. |
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| Show Acts | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 20 | Online! Tangier Shrine Circus, Omaha, NE, acts. |
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| Roberts Bros. | Parker, Jim | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 21 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Bob Earl, Doris. Bobby Earl, Teresa, concessions. Jeff Earl, canvas boss. George Rowe, ringmaster; Florinne Oler, Mario Ferreira, music. Ian Craik, animal supt.; Bob Stephens, sidewall supt.; Doris Earl, tickets. Jimmie Stutz, clown. Yvonne Stephens, dogs; Jeff Earl, dogs; Isabelle Ferreira, balance; Leanne Stephens, aerial; Shane Earl; Moses Ferreira, balance; Mario Ferreira, juggler; Tino Ferreira, rola bola. |
| Hanneford in Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 22 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 22 | Online! Betty Broadbent, tattooed, 1927. |
| R/B Folks Say No | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 24 | Online! RBBB employees decertify AGVA union. |
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| At Baraboo | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 24 | Online! Acts at Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Trudy Strong, dogs, horses; Buckles Woodcock family, elephants; Flores Troupe, aerial; Jimmy Williams, clown; Rick Percy, music dir. |
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| Tragedy in Australia | Greaves, Geoff | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 25 | Online! Sole Bros. Circus, Australia, truck accident, deaths. Doug Buchal, clown. |
| People | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 25 | Online! Larry Rich, clown. |
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| Grotto Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 26 | Online! George Hubler's International Circus (Shrine). Staff: George Hubler, producer; Harry Mills, concessions; Bill Slater, props; Jake Conover, lights; Carla O'Toole, Amey, gaffers; Freddie Large, clown; Jesse Griffiths, music dir. Acts: Nancy Davies, ringmistress; Lilli-Ana, leopards; Sharon Vidbel, chimps; Rolling Diamonds; Bill Morris, Cindy, elephants. |
| (No title) | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 26 | Online! Bill Greenman, Circus Alleluia founder. |
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| In Memoriam | Kowell, Donald R. | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 27 | Online! Charles A. Seeley, fan. |
| People | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 27 | Online! Ruth Mix, western star. |
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| Tent Underway | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 28 | Online! World of Fantasy Players show. |
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| People | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 28 | Online! Exotic animal auction. |
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| Club Circus Date | Conley, Jim | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 29 | Online! Paul Eagles Luncheon Club Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Visit | Twenter, Judy | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 30 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| (No title) | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 30 | Online! David Wedge, high wire. Smahas, horses. |
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| Bruce Hearon | Gaizick, John | 12 | 8 | 1983 | May | 2 | 31 | Online! Ice show star Bruce Hearon, ice skater. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 1 | Online! Photo: Jimmie & Millie Perry, comedy juggling and balancing act. |
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| People | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 2 | Online! News. Alva Johnson. Steve Wallenda, high wire walk. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 4 | Online! Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Walter Child's All Star; Circus Coronas; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle's Circus; Ford Bros.; Great Y Circus; Hamid-Morton; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros. Other shows. |
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| Stop the Circus? | Schimtz, Jon | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 6 | Political campaign slogan affects Shrine circus. |
| Show Has New Hope | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 8 | Online! Sole Bros. Circus, Australia. |
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| Film Star Dies | Howe, Eddie | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 8 | Online! Dolores Del Rio, film star. |
| Proud Parents | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 8 | Online! Vic Hyde, one man band. Photo. |
| Dates Resigned | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 8 | Online! Circus Coronas information. |
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| Ropers Convention | Braun, Sylvester | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 10 | Online! Trick and Fancy Ropers Association news. |
| People | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 10 | Online! Art "Doc" Miller. |
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| USDA Report | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 12 | Online! John Aynes, Animal Actors of Oklahoma, license revoked. |
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| People | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 12 | Online! Rick Glassey, animal trainer. |
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| Charges Filed | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 13 | Jett Petting Zoo owner charged with animal cruelty and neglect. | |
| Acts at Nashville | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 13 | Online! Olympic International Circus produced Shrine circus, Nashville, TN. Teresa Duo, cradle; Plunkett Troupe, trampoline; El Manolette, Mr. Bell, Ramos, balance; Phil Schacht, Francine, elephant Dondi; Pirates of the Sky; Flying Aztecas; Vidbel's chimps; Lancelot's chimps; Christopher James, wire; Vozniak Troupe, teeterboard; Leighs, space wheel; Others. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 14 | Online! Deaths. Earl Hines, jazz pianist. Clarence Linden Crabbe (Buster Crabbe). |
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| (No title) | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 14 | Online! Harry Albacker. |
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| Show Elephants | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 15 | Carson & Barnes Circus elephants general information. | |
| Show Visitors | Howe, Eddie | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 21 | Online! Visitors at Circus Vargas. |
| Acts at Monroe | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 21 | Online! Coronas Circus. Acts: William Pruyn, music dir.; Strazan Bertini Duo, perch; Doug Tarranova, tigers; Jason Star, pole; Cucciolo comedyp Zamperla Family, unicycles; Peters, trampoline; Scott's mule; Serge Corona, George, wheel; Satani Demon, fire; Les Blocks, wire; Flying Carrolls; Helena Duo, perch; Alain, balance; Ermes, jugglers; Gasperrys, comedy table; William Morris elephants. Staff: Charles Coronas Sr., owner; George Coronas, producer; Serge S. Coronas, producer; Charles Landkas Jr., general mgr.; John Friday, ringmaster; Cicci Rizzi, lights. |
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| Sports Show | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 23 | Online! Dallas sports show's circus acts. Karl Wahrmund, band leader. Christopher James Plunkett, wire. Vic Hyde, one man band. Jimmy Hall, Tepa Hall (Luvas), bears. Plunkett family (Corky, June, Jeffrey, Chris and his wife Debbie), trampoline. Visitor: Hubert Castle, wire. |
| People | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 24 | Online! News. Tony Hernandez, Hernandez Teeterboard Troupe. John Friday. Gary Ray, clown. Vince Carmen, magic. |
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| People | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 26 | Online! News. Kathy Batchelor, liberty horses. Bones Craig, elephants. Johnny Welde, bears. John Cook. |
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| Hanneford Circus | Parker, Jim | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 27, 28 | Online! Hanneford Circus information. Staff: Tommy Hanneford, producer; John McConnell, vice pres.; Struppi Hanneford, treasurer; Jimmy Santos, transportation; Hans Zimmerman, animal supt.; Wally Jones, concessions; Kay Parker, music dir.; Warren Adams, props; Ray Orzak, production designer; Cheryl Jones, production dir., wardrobe; Michael Wright, wardrobe. Kay Parker, Bob Parker, Rick Perry, music. John Addington, lights. Senor Rai, ringmaster. George Barreda, lions. Michael Wright, clown. Adams Duo, Eduardo Duo, perch. Julio Garza, balance. Franciscos (Gaonas), teeterboard. Rick Hawkinson, juggler. Kurt Szymarski chimps. Toni Nagansa, snakes. Belinda Maynard, trapeze. Mark Karoly, Nellie Hanneford, Kim Karoly, Gary Bostelman, Terry Bostleman, Betsy Golden, riders. Mrs. George Hanneford. Garzas, statues. Gaylord Maynard, horse. Flying Gaonas, Julio Gaona. Bruce Gutilla, fire. Elephants: Shandra, Myna, Tina. |
| Perfect Show | Canova, Jude | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 29 | Online! Albert Zoppe's Circus Europa information. Lee Maloney, music dir. Zoppe family: Giovanni, Tosca, Carla, Tino, Delilah. |
| Space Age Rola Bola | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 30 | Online! Tino Ferreira, rola bola, career, family, photos. |
| Looking Back | 12 | 9 | 1983 | May | 9 | 31 | Online! Seth B. Howes, W. C. Coup, Barnum. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 1 | Online! Photo: du Val & Trina. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Brinley's Model Circus; Carson & Barnes; Gerry Cottle's; Ford Bros.; Great Y; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Roller Bros.; Syria Shrine. Other shows. |
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| M & M Circus | Ballard, Don | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 5 | Online! M & M Circus information. Grace McIntosh. Jimmy Douglass, announcer. Boom Boom Browning, band dir. Joseph Marcan, cats. Les Chrissens, gyro spin. Buckles Woodcock's leopards, elephants. Strongs, horses. Wainwrights, trampoline. Valencias, trapeze. James Hall, bears. Jack Cook, comedy. Staneks, pole. Quassars, aerial. |
| Circus Championships | Jamieson, David | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 6, 23 | Online! Circus World Championships, London, award winners. |
| Variety Acts | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 8 | Online! Acts with Harlem Globetrotters. |
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| Philip Morris Show | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 8 | Online! Springtime Follies vaudeville show. |
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| Show Visit | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 8 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 9 | Online! Big Apple Circus information. Francis Brunn, juggler; Sacha Pavalata, aerial; Jim Tinsman, Tisha, aerial; Back Street Flyers, acrobats; Wozniak Troupe, teeterboard; Luis Munoz, wire; Barbara Woodcock, elephant Toto; Komo Zuru; Heidi Herriott, trapeze. Clowns: Michael Christensen, Barry Lubin, Carlo Pellegrini. Rik Albani, band dir. |
| Mattel Report | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 10 | Online! Mattel report to stockholders. Circus World (Florida). |
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| Show Notes | Reed, Fred | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 10 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Acts at Wichita | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 11 | Online! Castle-Zerbini Circus (Shrine) acts. |
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| Dinner Date | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 11 | Online! CFA news. |
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| Newsletter | Blinko & Maran | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 12 | Online! Blinko & Maran, clowns. |
| People | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 12 | Online! Roger Smith, cat trainer. |
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| People | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 18 | Online! News. W. A. March, clown. Jack King, Mary Rinehart. |
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| Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 19 | Online! Comments on magic TV show, King Kong film, and similar. |
| Quick Visit | Reed, Fred | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 20 | Online! Have dates with Martin & Downs Circus: Tim and Shari Tegge, Chirs Kennington, Ron Pace, Bill and Chris Schreiber and Daniel. |
| Acts at Little Rock | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 21 | Online! Circus Coronas (Shrine) acts, staff. |
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| They're Married | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 22 | Online! Marriage: Eileen Logan (elephants), Carl Craft (concessions). |
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| Circus at Columbus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 23 | Online! Hubert Castle International Circus (Shrine), information, acts, staff. |
| Estate Auction | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 23 | Online! James A. Haley, RBBB mgr. |
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| His Craft Not Easy to Swallow | Budris, Mark C. | 12 | 10 | 1983 | May | 16 | 26-27 | Don Leslie, tattooed, career. Also a sword swallower. Photo. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 1 | Online! Photo: Flying Caceres. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Gerry Cottle Circus; Jules & Beck; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Reid Bros. Other shows. |
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| Flying Daredevil | Tate, Alan | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 6, 7 | Online! Miguel Caceres, trapeze, career. |
| Great '83 | Howe, Eddie | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 7 | Online! Circus Vargas. Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 7 | Online! News. Arturo Gaona, Naomi Rosas Garcia, marriage. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Others. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 8 | Online! News. Toby Ballantine, Middy Streeter. Star Spangled Circus, Bill Phillips, Todd Robinson, Tom Cathro. RBBB red novelties. All American Circus. Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| Polack Show | DaDeppo, George | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 9 | Online! Sam T. Polack produced Zenobia Shrine Circus, staff. Jorge Barreda, animals; Jennifer Duo, Venturas, cradle; Albertis, dogs; Lucky Brothers, Mario, Robert, acrobats; Italo Fornasari, clown band; Robert Zerbini Troupe, riders; Naud's chimps; Zerbini Family, teeterboard; Lee Keener, Jeanette, Tanya, elephants; elephant Tommy; Fornasari Troupe, trampoline; Flying LarRays. |
| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 9 | Online! Austin Miles. |
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| USDA Report | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 9 | Online! Utica Zoo, New York. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 10 | Online! Death. William D. Alstrand, magician. |
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| Big John's Plans | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 10 | Online! Big John Strong's shows: circus, variety show, Clowncapades, illusion shows, Christmas shows. |
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| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 10 | Online! Fred Reed. |
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| Jules & Beck | Thomas, Michyl | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 11 | Online! Jules & Beck Circus information. F. Patrick Guthrie, Pamela Sue, owners. Elephant Myrtle. B. K. Silverlake, Melvin Silverlake, snake show. Jimmy Kernan, concessions. Christian Johnson, John Murdette, booking. Acts: Melvin Silverlake, ropes, whips, etc.; Joe Silverlake, cloud, perch, etc.; Beckie Guthire, aerial; Patrick Silverlake, rings, juggling, etc.; Julie Guthrie, elephant act. Bobby Green, music. |
| Int. All Star | Abrahams Norman | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 11 | Online! Nordmark's International All Star Circus. David Epperly, organ; Shellynn Dancers; Joe Eddy, Betty, illusions; Phil Sadler, clown; Ribichweks baboons; DeMille, wire; Grumpy Grimes; Lee Stevens, dogs; Zacherys; Hans Rucker, leopard; Mario Drougett, Sara, aerial. |
| Franzen Bros. | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 12 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen, cats; Paul Niebauer, ringmaster; Curtis Cainan, wire; Sherry Pfau, wire; Heidi Bolz, rings; Amy Muller, rope; Pfaucains, ladder; elephant Okha; Astro Duo (Harry Muller, Amy), cradle. Wayne Franzen, Kathy, owners; Emma Anderson, dining dept.; Margie Jones, wardrobe; Jim Windland, Sandy, concessions. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 12 | Online! Carnival ride accident. |
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| Coronas Circus | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 13 | Online! Circus Coronas acts. |
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| Acts at Minot | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 13 | Online! Castle-Zerbini Circus (Shrine) acts. |
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| Ropers Convention | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 15, 18 | Online! Trick and Fancy Ropers Association news. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 18, 24 | Online! CMB convention. Beatty-Cole Circus. Other news. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 18 | Online! News. LeMoine Trio, motorcycle. Other news. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 20 | Online! Royal Hanneford Circus. Carla Wallenda fan club. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 20 | Online! Brian Grieser's bear attacks man. Andreas Ramos, trapeze, fall. |
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| Florida Shows | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 21 | Online! Attractions, circuses in Tampa, FL area. |
| Shrine Show | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 22 | Online! Ron J. Kelroy produced Tadmor Shrine circus information, acts. |
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| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 22 | Online! Marqueen Schlarbaum. |
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| Chinese Magic Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 23 | Online! Chinese Magic Circus of Taiwan information. |
| Visitors | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 23 | Online! CMB news. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 23 | Online! Photo: Lorenzo Pickle (Larry Pisoni), clown, founder of Pickle Family Circus. |
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| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 24 | Online! Christopher Starr, magic. |
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| Show Acts | Beard, John W. | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 25 | Online! Hanneford Circus (Shrine) acts. |
| Novelty Acts | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 27 | Online! Novelty acts booked. |
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| At the Lido | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 28 | Online! Acts at the Lido Club, Paris. Photos: Johnny Martin, dogs; Picasso, juggler; Jean Lemoine, plate spin; Roberto Gasser, seals. |
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| People | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 28, 29 | Online! Dieter Wichert, Kirsten. Kit Haskett, ringmaster. Others. |
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| About Criticism | Clement, Herbert | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 30, 31 | Online! Discusses circus reviewers, reviewing shows. |
| At Benson's | Records, Larry | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 31 | Online! Benson's Animal Park information, acts, staff. |
| Clyde Bros. | 12 | 11 | 1983 | May | 23 | 31 | Online! Donnie Johnson's Clyde Bros. Circus acts. Donnie Johnson, tigers; Canestrellis, wire; T. J. Howell, juggler; Clark McDermott, dogs; Mendez Duo, wire; Flying Carols; Plunkett Family, trampoline; Christopher James, wire; Mr. Bell, balance; Canestrellis, teeterboard; Phil Schact, Francine, elephant Dondi. Wanda Killinger, music. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 1 | Online! Photo: Sharon's Alaskans (dogs). |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 4 | Online! Routes: Adams Bros.; All American; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle's; Hamid-Morton; Jules & Beck; Liebel Family; Oscarian Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Roller Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| New Show in Canada | Horsman, Paul | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 5 | Online! Super Circus International information. Al Stencell, Shirley. Ron Morris, concessions. Lee Maloney, Tim Tegge, music. Gary Maximena, props. Tegges, clowns. Larry Sellon, clown. Wayne Huronic, clown. Giovanni Iuliani, announcer. Miguel Ayala, wire; Cimse's dogs; Michele Ayala, hair hang; Vikina Troupe, risely, teeterboard; Chrissens, web; Philipe Vison, trapeze; Jacki Althoff's bears; William Morris, Cindy, elephants. Martin & Downs Circus personnel: Dave Kohlriser, animal acts; Bill Schreiber, dogs, horse; Enoch Brafford, canvas supt.; Brian LaPalme, ringmaster, cookhouse; Ron Dykes, Lee, aerial; Larry Sellon, clown; Arlene Morris, concessions; Cathy Wilson, aerial; Debbie LaPalme, novelties. |
| Baraboo Show Opens | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 6 | Online! Circus World Museum circus information. Rick Perry, band leader. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. Woodcock Family. Flores. Bill Strong, Trudy, animal acts. Gabriel Flores, cloud. Smahas, horses. Shannon Woodcock, elephant act. Rayna Flores, web. |
| People | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 6 | Online! Harley Sadler. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 8 | Online! Lone Ranger radio show. Circus Alleluia. |
| People | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 8 | Online! News. Wally Naghtin, bears. Bob Welz, juggler. Ron Morris, concessions. Phips Hakes, Bobb, balloons. |
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| Circus in Africa | Covington, Don | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 9 | Online! Africa. Circo Ringland information. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 9 | Online! Zoo rhino birth. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 10 | Online! All American Circus. Coronas Circus information, phil Naplitano, promoter. Cucciolo, trampoline. Elephant, Little Stoney, Mike LaTorres. Ernest Schlle Millette, photo. Lou Jacobs, clown. Dolly Jacobs. Rev. John G. Toner, circus chaplain. Michael Chirrick. |
| Show Producer | English, Christina L. | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 12, 21 | Online! Ron Kelroy (R. J. Kelroy), circus producer. Dianne Shapiro, public relations. |
| Buck Jones Festival | Binkley, Allen | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 14 | Online! Buck Jones film festival. |
| Bev Kelley's Book | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 15, 18 | Online! Book review, "It Was Better Than Work," Francis Beverly Kelley. |
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| Hotline | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 18 | Online! Fred Logan, elephant trainer. |
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| Circus in New Orleans | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 18 | Online! Circorama, Norbert Kreisch, producer. Olinka, aerial; Hanneford Family, riders; Rudolpho, comedy; Tino Wallenda, wire; George Hanneford elephants; Danny Chapman, Ervin Ross, clowns; Kent Clayton, announcer; Lee Raynolds, organ; others. |
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| Tiger Trainer | Wyllie, Andrew | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 19 | Col. Tom Bale, tiger trainer, photos. |
| People | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 19 | Online! Larry Rich, clown. |
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| Lipizzan Show | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 20 | Online! Royal Lipizzan show. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 21 | Online! Death. Ethel Freeman, "Mickey," aerialist, rider. |
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| Michael Earl | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 22-23 | Online! Micheal Earl (Michael Earl Klucker), clown, career. |
| Lewis Bros. Opens | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 26-29 | Online! Lewis Bros. Circus information. John Lewis. Jack Looney, clown. Lynn Michaels, organ. Howard Brady, drummer. Jack Jackson, band leader. Gary Holveck, ringmaster. Barbara Wood, rider. Rick Margrove, clown. Jeanne Holveck. Marla Wood, rider. Roland Tabak. Louis Tabak. Mia Arnosi, trapeze. Tommy Holveck, clown. John-Paul Arnosi, trapeze. Irma Tabak, hair hang. Jack Looney, clown. James Silverlake, elephants. Bill Lane, clown. Tabak Trio, teeterboard. Robert Tabak, wire. Jim Mighells, tigers. Elephants: Stacy, Betty. |
| CFA Circus Party at Seattle - 1982 | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 29 | Online! CFA news. |
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| People | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 29 | Online! Mary Dixon Maher, clown. |
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| Kelroy Show | English, Christina L. | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 30-31 | Online! Ron Kelroy produced Oleika Temple Shrine circus. Kneisley Duo, cradle; Hans-Sigrid Duo; Gonzales, Carl Mikardo; Mario Zerbini, horses; Winn Brothers, wire; Cimse's dogs; Les Gasperrys, comedy; Ruwills, balance; Karinas, trampoline; Roberto Troupe, teeterboard; Chadwick Chase; Great Dietrich, globe; Dough Terranova, elephants; Astros, motorcycle; others. Camarge, wire; Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. Karen Davis, ringmistress. Bill Bannister. |
| People | 12 | 12 | 1983 | May | 30 | 31 | Online! Clark McDermott, dogs. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 1 | Online! Photo: Csopi, Anthony and Tomi Liebel, Liebel Family Circus. |
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| Circus in Australia | Greaves, Geoff | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 3 | Online! World's Greatest Circus Spectacular information, Michael Eggley. Long list of acts. USA acts: Flying Caceres, trapeze; New Dollys, cycles. Peter Luvas, elephant Kenya. Anthony Gatto, juggler. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle's; Ford Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Oscarian Bros.; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. |
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| On the Road | Orr, David P. | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 6, 27 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus. Hubert Castle Circus. RBBB blue. Beatty-Cole. Liebel Family Circus, Tom Liebel, owner. Michu. |
| At the Unidome | Levett, Charlie | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 7 | Online! George Hubler produced Shrine show, Cedar Falls, IA, information. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster; Boom Boom Browning, music dir.; Ada Smeiya, tigers; Evelyn Fossett; Joe Sherman, clown; Napoleone Zamperla, dressage; Johnny Welde bears; Edwardo Troupe, bikes; Pirates of the Sky (David Chabira, Roger LaMothe); Lee Keener, elephants; Fossetts, sway pole; Dave Smith, cannon. |
| In Print | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 7 | Online! RBBB red unit. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 9 | Ad. Steven Wallenda, photo. | |
| Reid Bros. | Henderson, Ralph | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 10 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. John Reie, Betty. Chester Cable, unit mgr.; Scott Reid, props; Jim Bucheri, George Reno, music. Roy Huston, announcer. Doug Terranova, tigers; Wini McKay, aerial; Sr. Dioniso, juggler; Evy Karoly, dogs; Brothers Roberto, knockabout; Ricaros, wire; Michele Duo, Cavannaughs, cradle; Les Block, wire; Johnny Jinx, sway pole; Flying Carrols; Bob Steele, bears; Canestrellis, teeterboard; Howarth chimps. |
| Show Folks | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 11 | Online! Long list of Circus Vargas staff. |
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| Happytime Circus | Rooney, Mary | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 12 | Online! Happytime Circus information. Dave Twomey, Judy, owners. Dave Twomey, clown. Judy Twomey, backyard. Kris Reith (Kristavo), juggler, wire; elephant Baby Boo Boo. |
| People | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 12 | Online! Harry Albacker, Ray-Mond, magicians. |
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| Big Apple Circus | Clement, Herbert | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 13 | Online! Big Apple Circus information. Wozniaks, acrobats; Francis Brunn; Luis Monos, wire; Barbara Woodcock, elephant Toto; Tinsmans; Back Street Flyers; Sascha Pavlata, cloud. Clowns: Michael Christianson, Carlo Pellegrini; Barry Lubin, Jeff Gordon. Paul Binder, announcer, director. Judith Friedlaeander, producer. |
| People | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 13 | Online! Miguel Vasquez. Others. |
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| Big Apple Circus - 1982 | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 14 | Online! Big Apple Circus photos, 1982 show. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Smith, Bill | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 15 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Jim Windland, Sandy, concessions. Margie Jones, concessions. Curtis Cainan, Sherry Pfau, wire; Paul Niebauer, ringmaster; Brian Franzen, Chad, goats; Pfaucains, ladder; elephant Okha; Teako, clown; Astro Duo, aerial. |
| School Kids | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 15 | Online! RBBB children. Carolina Alvarez, aerial; Kevin Gautier, elephants; Steffie Slavova, pyramid. Cynthia Gourley, teacher. |
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| Women Can Be Ruthless, Effective Fighters | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 18-19 | Brave, courageous women, early American history. Photo, Annie Oakley. | |
| Tiger in the Wild | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 20, 21 | Online! Tiger, "Tara." Photo. |
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| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 21 | Online! Book review, "Buffalo Bill and the Wild West," Brooklyn Museum of Art. |
| Child's Circus | Cole, Doug | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 22 | Online! Walter Child's All Star Circus information, acts. Drougetts, jugglers; Walter Childs, Karen; Barons, balance; Rudolph Del Monte, contortion; others. |
| Elephants | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 22 | Online! Elephants to be killed, Zimbabwe. |
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| C & B Notes | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 23 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus information. Barry Brazell, ringmaster; Irene Bautista, trapeze; Dianna Yoxall, rings; Murray, Fulton, cradle; Rafael Marquez, balance; Lucy Loyal, trapeze; Pat White, cats; Juan Garcia, foot juggling; Baut-Caballeor, teeterboard; Les Duvans, globe; Osario, trampoline. Menage: Holly Richardson, Don McLennan, Pat White. Cruz Marquez, menage. Juan Garcia, balance; Alej Rodogel, contortion; Los Ramos-Lara, perch; Donnie Carr, elephants; Robert Bone, clown. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 23 | Online! Circus Corona, Shrine show, acts. |
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| USDA Report | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 24 | Online! B. D. Sorell, bear exhibit, substandard care. |
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| People | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 24 | Online! Roman Schmitt, elephant trainer. |
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| Collections | Burns, Gerald | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 25 | Online! Texas: Hertzbert Circus Collection. U of Texas, Austin, theater collection. McCord Theater Collection. Tips on storage, display of a personal collection. |
| Random Ramblings | Miller, Art "Doc" | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 26 | Online! Old tale about W. W. Cole. |
| People | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 26 | Online! Ed Migley, Cindy. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 27 | Online! Yvette's animal act. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 28, 29 | Online! Charles Roark, Punch & Judy show. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 29 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus. Book "I Loved Rouges," by George Lewis, Byron Fish. |
| People | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 29 | Online! Circus Vargas clowns: Billy McCabe, Dale Longmire, Bruce Warner, George Clyatte, Scott Parker, Daniel Buckley, Mark Trivalli, Greg McElwan, Lorenzo, Leonard Wollen, Skeeter Reese. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 30-31 | Online! Carla Wallenda fan club. Le Petit Cirque, mall show, acts. Dexter Fellows. Hoxie Bros. & Great American. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 13 | 1983 | Jun | 6 | 31 | Online! Kenneth and Irvin Feld, magazine article. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 1 | Online! Photo: Danuska. |
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| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 2 | Online! Cyclonians, unicycle, Charlie Van Buskirk. Keith White, Eleanor. |
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| Show Plans | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 3 | Online! Ford Bros. Circus information. John Davenport (Gopher). |
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| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 3 | Online! Tommy Hanneford Syrian Temple Shrine Circus, acts. John H. McConnell, producer. |
| Attention | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 3 | Online! John Davenport, "Gopher." |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 4 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle's; Hall & Christ Circus Unique; Hamid-Morton; Knights of Columbus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Roller Bros.. Other shows. |
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| English Circuses | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 6 | Online! England: Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Roberts Bros. Circus. Austen Bros. Circus. Chipperfield's Circus. Circus Bonanza. Spanish Circus. Gandey's Circus. Charlie Weight's Circus. Sally Chipperfield's Circus. Jimmy Fossetts Circus. Peter Searle, Jolly, Brassy. Circus Hassani. Circus Galaxy. Circus Fiesta. Hoffman brothers' American Three Ring Circus. |
| Norbu the "Gorilla Man" Produces Show | Norwood, Carolyne | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 8, 25 | Norbert Kreisch, Norbu the Almost Human Gorilla. Career, photo. Daughter Norby-Arden, aerial, photos. |
| Bridge Walk | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 10 | Online! 1884 P. T. Barnum's elephant walk, Brooklyn Bridge. |
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| In Korea | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 10 | Online! Acts, Seoul, Korea. |
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| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 10 | Online! Lewis Bros. Circus. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 11 | Online! Death. Verna L. Lindemann, performer, aerialist. |
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| Show Visitors | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 11 | Online! Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| Look Back | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 12, 13 | Online! Inga Arvad, wife of Col. Tim McCoy. |
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| No Elephant Circus | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 13 | Online! No Elephant Circus information. |
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| Child's All Star | Sylvia, A. P. | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 15 | Online! Walter Child's All Star Circus information, acts. Charlie Van Buskirk, ringmaster; Costancia's leopards; Drougetts, jugglers; Cyclonians; Berans, adagio; Rudolph Delmonte, perch; others. Ed Schott, band leader; Walter Child, Karen, producers; Kevin Menard, props, etc. |
| Franzen Bros. | Bolz, Wayne | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 18 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Curtis Cainan, wire; Heidi Bolz Casady, rings; Brian Franzen, Chad, goats; elephant Okha; Astro Duo (Harry Muller, Amy), cradle. Paul Niebauer, performance dir. Emma Anderson, dining dept. Jim Windland, Sandi, concessions. |
| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 18 | Online! Mike Pike, band leader. |
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| Hamid-Morton | Zoller, Richard C. | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 19 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. George Hamid Jr., producer. |
| Letter Shared | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 19 | Online! Letter from Merle Evans. |
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| Hoxie Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 20 | Online! Hoxie Bros. Circus, 1982, information, acts. Photos: Doris Smith; Gary Holveck, ringmaster; Princess Whitefeather; Tim Frisco's elephants; Lee Merritt, Sharon Ward. |
| At Fla. Fair | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 21 | Online! Olympic International Circus. Eddie Zacchini, producer. |
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| Murat Temple | Jones, Alton L. | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 23, 24 | Online! Coronas produced Murat Temple Shrine circus acts. Charles Coronas Sr., George, Serge, producers. |
| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 24 | Online! News. T. J. Howell, juggler. Austin Miles. Hunt Bushnell, bird act. |
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| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 25 | Bobby Gordon. Kay Parker, Bob. Larry French. Others. |
| Program | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 26 | Online! Circus Vargas program, acts. |
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| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 26 | Online! News. Bob Moore, dogs. Fred Logan family. |
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| USDA Report | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 27 | Online! Carnivore Evolutioanry Research Institute charge as animal dealer without a license. Charles Johnson's Zoo and Animal Farm, housing, sanitation violations. Hardee County Pioneer Park Zoo, violation. |
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| C & B Opens Season | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 28, 29, 31 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus acts. Photos: Tim Liles, Glenn Shouley, ring stock; Matt Ross, electrical; Flying Randalls; Vargas Flying Trapeze Troupe (Maricela, Alejandro, Bruno, Claudia); Claudia Vargas; Kristin Byrd; Sasha Rawls, ladder; Kim Wong, dog act; Mona Rosales; Tracy Byrd, web; Lucy Loyal; Pat White; Pancho Osorio; Lois Osorio; Mattie Lou Flippen; Bautista Family act; Esqueda Cruz. |
| On the Tube | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 30 | Online! Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Sebastian, bullet catcher. |
| People | 12 | 14 | 1983 | Jun | 13 | 30 | Online! Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 1 | Online! Photo: Douglas MacValley Stunts. |
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| (Advertisement) | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 3 | Online! Ad. Dynasty Duo. Anita, Dennis Zoppe. Photos. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 4 | Online! Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Circus Variety Show; Gerry Cottle's; Hall & Christ; Liebel Family; Oscarian Bros.; Peanut Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. |
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| Notes | McDonald, Gene | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 5 | Online! Australia. Circus Startime. Barrie Nixon. |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 5 | Online! News. Jan Naud, baboons. Tegge and Sicard, clowns. John & Shane, teeterboard. Kevin Menard, magic. Others. |
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| (Advertisement) | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 5 | Online! Ad. Laura Amandis, photo. |
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| Royal Sanger Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 6 | Online! Tommy Hanneford's Royal Sanger Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Novelty Acts | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 6 | Online! Acts at MGM Grand Hotel. |
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| Beatty Show | Ball, Frank | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 8 | Online! Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. John Pugh, co-owner. Dave Hoover, cats; Jimmie James, ringmaster; Hall baboons; Marie France, dogs; Fred Logan, elephants. |
| Star Honored | Bartholomew, Betty | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 10 | Online! Ernestine Clarke Baer, trapeze. Jack Bell, band leader. |
| Roberts Bros. | Sandman, Don | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 12 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Bob Earl, Doris. Music: Tex Daniels, Mario Ferreiro. George Rowe, ringmaster. Joe Myer, Jimmie Stutz, clowns. Jeff Earl, Yvonne Stephens, dogs; Isabelle Ferreira, balance; LeAnne Stephens, rings; Ian Craig, ponies; elephant Tasha; Mario Fereira, juggler; others. |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 12 | Online! Jerry Lipko, chimps. |
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| New Idea | Murphy, Dave | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 13 | Online! Advertising idea. |
| Champ | Howe, Eddie | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 13 | Online! Jack Dempsey, heavy weight boxer. |
| Great Flood | Kelly, Anthony | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 14, 17 | Online! Flood, Hagenbeck-Wallace winter quarters, 1913. |
| Day I Became a Lion Tamer | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 16-17 | Online! Reprint, old magazine. Lion taming how-to. |
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| (Cartoon) | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 17 | Online! Cartoon: humor, mule and camel. |
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| Dallas Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 18, 19 | Online! Dallas, TX, Shrine Circus acts. Bob Atterbury, director; Joey Atterbury, assistant; Carol Atterbury, wardrobe; Betty Huber, wardrobe. Earl Michaels, clown; Keith Killinger, band leader; Ernie McLean, ringmaster, Irving Hall, unicycle; Josip Marcan, cats; Gene Mendez, Eleanor, wire; Zamperlas, dressage; Terry Parsons, Don Young, comedy; Knops, perch; Pueyrredons; Galumbos, Frankie, Dieter; Navarros; Carmen Hall, Javanna, baboons; Flying Carrols; Jo McMillan, clown; Bauers, sway pole; Ben DeWayne, Linda, elephants; John Walker, Laura, elephants; Larry French, Karen, elephants; Terry Parson, clown; others. Photos: Dave Smith, cannon; Kristina LaDeon, dogs; Yana Dubsky, birds; Kursawes (Angela, Sylvia, Fred). |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 19 | Online! Helge Dam, animal trainer. |
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| Jules & Beck | Joy the clown | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 20 | Online! Jules & Beck Circus information. Elephant Myrtle. Bob Green, organ. Joe Silverlake, Mel Ray, Bradley Silverlake. |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 20 | Online! Jack Ryan, public relations. |
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| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 21 | Online! Coronas produced Murat Temple Shrine circus acts. Charles Coronas Sr., George, Serge, producers. |
| Franzen Bros. | Bolz, Wayne | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 22 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus acts. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 22 | Online! Death. Franklin Westervelt, fan. |
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| Clown | Knowlton, Dianne | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 23 | Online! Eddie Dunford, clown. |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 23 | Online! News. Doug Terranova, Ilona Lucia Canestrelli, engaged. Jim Howell, David Lorentz. |
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| Show Personnel | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 24 | Online! Pickle Family Circus. Robert Burkhart, juggler; Judy Finelli, juggler; Robin Hood, juggler, acrobat; Marc Jondall, juggler, rope walker; Jay Laverdure, juggler, acrobat; Zoe Leader, juggler, roustabout; Lance McGee, juggler, acrobat; Brenda Munnell, apprentice; Jim Murdoch, apprentice; Michael Ohta, roustabout; Rebecca Perex, aerial, etc.; Larry Pisoni, clown; Lorenzo Pisoni, clown. Band: Jeffrey Gaeto, Mark Kennedy, Michael Moore, Harvey Robb, Nick Saume. Randy Craig, Jeffrey Gaeto, Mark Kennedy, music arrangers. Staff: Allen Gross, technical; Zoe Leader, PR, tour; Laura McKeon, program; Don McMillan, asst. business mgr.; Michael Ohta, technical; Kimi Okada, gorilla choreography; Mart Pearson, box office; Peggy Snider, designer; Joanne Sonn, business mgr.; Carlos Uribe, technical. |
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| Random Ramblings | Miller, Art "Doc" | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 25 | Online! Harris Bros. Circus, Ray Marsh Bryden. Kaus United Shows. |
| Johnny Peers | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 26, 28 | Online! Johnny Peers, clown, career. Photos. |
| Orak Shrine Circus | Friday, Jon | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 27, 28 | Online! Carden International Circus produced Orak Temple Shrine. John Daly, clown; Bobby Golden, announcer; Richard Brooks, organ; Eddie Schmidt, tigers; Frank & Estreleta (Frank Clark, Ruthie), perch; Christine Fosset; Tony Fossett; Mrs. George Carden, dogs; Garcia Duo, cradle; Francarros, risley; Cortez Family, trapeze; Smiley Daly, clown. Elephants: Vicky, Judy, Jenny. Staff: George Carden, Larry Carden, producers; Carl Medeiros, props; Bob Sands, Mary, promotion. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 29, 30 | Online! Bentley Bros. Circus, 1982, information, acts. Photos: Manuel Gonsalves; Evie's dogs; Dave Knoderer; Rex Peterson, liberty horses; circus band; Ethel's dogs. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 31 | Online! Heidi Grogan. Kathy Cline Huebing. Others. |
| People | 12 | 15 | 1983 | Jun | 20 | 31 | Online! Bill Burger. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 1 | Online! Photo: Dime and Connie Wilson, clowns. |
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| Show Dates | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 4, 7 | Online! Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Castle International; Circus Vargas; Europorama; Hall & Christ; Leibel Family; Peanut; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Super Circus International; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth; Lewis Bros. Other shows. |
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| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 6 | Online! News. Elephant, Ronnie. Montie Montana Jr., Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Tom Donoho, George, elephant ride. Saly Brothers, balance. Elephant, Tanya. Herb Miller, band leader. Mike Phiel, ringmaster. Saxons, jugglers, unicycle. Fred Logan, elephants. Others. |
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| Franzen Bros. | Babcock, Allen | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 7 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Mike Ashton, Leslie, juggling, risely. Aerial: Amy Muller, Heidi Cassidy, Sherry Pfau. Other acts. |
| Lewis Bros. | Ridenour, Jim | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 8 | Online! Lewis Bros. Circus information. John Lewis. Billy Griffin, office. Johnny Walker, concessions. Bill Lane, 24 hour man. Jose Diaz, electrician. Dennis Michaels, sideshow. Don Prevost, superintendent. Barbara Prevost, office. Brusky Family, pony ride. Jack Jackons, band. Gary Holveck, ringmaster. Tabek Family; Mike Rice, elephant. |
| Show Plans | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 9 | Online! Rob Bloch produced shopping mall shows. Acts. |
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| Miscellaneous | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 9 | Online! Buffalo Bill exhibit. |
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| Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 9 | Online! Circus Hall of Fame collection. |
| Great Y Circus | Reed, Fifi | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 10 | Online! Great Y Circus information. Warren Wood. |
| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 12 | Online! Franzen Bros. Circus information. Michael Ashton, Leslie, foot juggling. Heidi Bolz, rings. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 12 | Online! Ad. Pirates of the Sky act partnership splits. D. Chabira letter. Christine Fossett. |
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| In Memoriam | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 13 | Online! Deaths. Laverne Lindemann, "Red," rigger, aerial equipment builder. Ivan Tors, film producer. |
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| Show Acts | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 13 | Online! Al Stencell's Super Circus International acts. Lee Maloney, Tim Tegge, music; Mike Clark, lions; Crissens (Phillipe, Chris), cradle; Aguilars, perch; Cimse's dogs; Ethel Joyce, dogs; Tegge and Sicard, clowns; Jackie Althoff, chimps; Chriss Crissen, globe; Ethel Joyce, balance; Vickinas, risley, teeterboard; Marguerette Michelle, hair hang; Miguel Ayala, wire. |
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| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 13 | Online! Steve McPeak, wire. |
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| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 14 | Online! News. Murillo & Ulises, balance. Dave Lewis, clown. Bob Stoddard, Lou Stoddard, James Decker. Nick Bradley, Donald Perryman, clowns. Tom Harmon, clown. Jim Moran, animal trainer. W. C. Goudy, 10 in 1 Show. Scott Riddle, elephants. Sensational Leighs, space wheel. Johnny Zoppe, aerial. Flying Larrays, trapeze. Josip Marcan, cats. |
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| Circus Kudos | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 14 | Online! Carson & Barnes Circus. |
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| At St. Louis | Roberts, Noel | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 15 | Online! Coronas produced Moolah Temple Shrine Circus, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 16, 17 | Ad. Centrons, motorcycle. D. Chabira. | |
| Show Notes | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 18 | Online! Magic Capades show. |
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| Elephant Day | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 18 | Online! Westminster, CA, designate June 18th as Elephant Day. |
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| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 18 | Online! Len Humphries. |
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| Strange Bed | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 20 | Elephant Ina and a water bed. | |
| Trouping | Carpenter, John Craig | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 20 | Poem. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 20, 21 | Online! Roberts Bros. Circus information. Joe Myers, clown; Lalo Murillo, top spinning; Yvonne Stephens, dogs; Leanne Stephens, trapeze; Bobby Fairchild, balance; Jeff Earl, dogs, elephant Lisa. Photos: Lalo, Checkers, Kalamar; Yvonne's dogs; straw house; Elephant shin dog midway; Jo-Jo and Joe Myers; Jeff Earl; Pony Frosty, Yvonne; Tammy, Miss Leanne, Sonya. |
| Reid Bros. | Reid, Dr. David E. | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 22 | Online! Reid Bros. Circus information. |
| Pickle Family Circus | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 23 | Pickle Family Circus information. Wendy Parkman, trapeze; Larry Pisoni, clown; Kim Okada, choreography; Lorenzo Pisoni; Marc Jondall, unicycle; Judy Finelli, Robin Hood, Jay Laverdure, jugglers; Revecca Perez, trampoline. | |
| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 23 | Online! Eddie Dinford, clown. |
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| Hamid-Morton | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 24, 25 | Online! Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. Photos: Dewayne's elephants; La Gauchos; King Arthur, Goldie; Flying Vasquez; Mr. Rhythm, horse. |
| Acts | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 24 | Online! All American Circus. Col. Seabright, sway pole; Jorge Barreda, lions; Ken Willer, balance; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Jerdelos, aerial; Duo Winn, motorcycle; Saxons, juggling; Painters, comedy; Sheila Winn, slide for life; Willettys, jugglers; Flying Rodriguez; Richard St. John, cloud; John Regis, ringmaster; George Goulding, organ; others. |
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| New Book | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 25 | Online! Book review, "Odditorium, Hob Brown. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 26 | Online! George and Larry Carden produced Bahia Temple Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| Daredevils of the Big Top | Blau, Eleanor | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 27-28 | Four Fearless Bauers, sway pole. Joe Bauer, Elizabeth, Joe Jr., Lisa. Photo. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 28 | Online! Photo: Sells-Floto Circus ad, 1927, elephant in truck. |
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| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 29, 30 | Online! Hoxie Tucker injured by elephant Jennie. W. H. Wilkie, Boswell-Wilkie's Circus. Lewis Bros. Circus. |
| Show Notes | Phillips, Ed | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 30 | Online! Robert Cline, elephant handler. Fred Logan, elephant trainer. |
| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 30 | Online! News. Flying Balencias. Myna Moon, aerial, trapeze. |
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| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 31 | Online! Robert Snowden's circus-type show at Trinidad, acts. Hal Haviland, magic. |
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| School Feature | Moyer, Jim | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 31 | Online! Fairfax, VA, elementary school show. |
| People | 12 | 16 | 1983 | Jun | 27 | 31 | Online! Sikorskys (Al, Larry, Tom), juggling, globes, unicycles. |
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| (Photograph) | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 1 | Photo: Bickmores. (probably foot jugglers) | |
| Martin & Downs | Horsman, Paul | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 3 | Martin & Downs Circus information. Al Stencell, Shirley, owners. Enoch Bradford, superintendent; Richrad Kohlreiser, manager; Mrs. Kohlreiser, banner sales; Eddie Malcolm, straw boss; David Harrison, props; Tony Fenech, 24 hour man; Arlene Morris, concessions; Dennis Welfel, concessions; Jackie Brafford, novelties; Bill Schreiber, pony ride; Ron Dykes, snake show; Brian LaPalme, Debbie, cookhouse; Bones Craig, elephant dept.; Don Richardson, elephant dept.; Chris Schreiber, office; Brian ALaPalme, equestrian dir.; Russell Smith, electrician; Jim Harrington, back door; Kevin Tremblay, Shawn Harrison, Daniel Blackett Jr., Russ Harrington, Andre Boulay, big top crew. Acts: Sugar & Spice (Ron Pace, Chris); Margo Bradfford, hair hang; Dick Kohlreiser, dogs, ponies; Bill Schreiber, Chris, dogs; Larry Sellon, clown; Arlise Troupe, (Ron Dykes, Cherise Morris), unicycle; Chris Pace, web; Cathy Wilson, ladder; Bones Craig, elephants; Jackie Bradfford, Juggler; Russell Smith, Doris, whips; Prof. Zamboni, comedy. |
| Hotline | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 3 | Hoxie Tucker injured, elephant Janet. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Hall & Christ; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth; Roberts Bros.; Jules & Beck. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 5 | Ad. Hansen Family: John Hansen, Shane, Diana, Rolling Diamonds. Photo. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 6 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. George DaDeppo, show artist. Walter Krawiec, circus artist. Lou Jacobs, clown. Carla Wallenda Aerial Thrill Circus information. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 7 | Ad. Flying Larrays. Larry Gill. | |
| New Book | Hammarstrom, David L. | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 8, 25 | Book review, "It Was Better Than Work," F. Beverly Kelley. |
| Michigan Date | Hastings, Clarence | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 10 | Royal Sanger Circus information. Robert Parker, Kay, music; Senor Rai, ringmaster; Wayne Liikila, canvas boss; Wayne Bacon, props; Wally Jones, concessions; Mike Wright, clown. Acts: Gaonas, flyers; Cheryl Jones, clown; Gary Sladek, balance; Jack Zimmerman, leopard; Laura Amadis, gorilla; Adams Duo (Warren Adams, Betsy Golden); Nellie Hanneford, dressage; Gary Boresteumann, Terry, trampoline; Rick Hawkinson, juggler; Gerard Soules, dogs; Mark Karoly, Kim Loyal, Mrs. George Hanneford, riders; Steve Schumaker, chimp; Franciscos, teeterboard. |
| Circus Vargas | Bartholomew, Betty | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 12, 23 | Circus Vargas information, acts. Photo. |
| M & M Circus | Anderson, Chuck | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 15 | M & M Circus information. Richard Legg, announcer; Jessie Griffiths, organ; Alan Gold, cats; Don Bridwell, Elmo Gibbs, Joseph Gatheir, clowns; Pedro Morales family, ponies; Terry Zoppe, wire; others. |
| Tigers Are a Problem | Claiborne, William | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 16, 17 | Tigers, India. Arjan Singh. |
| Tattoo Historian | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 17 | Tattoo Historian, publication. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 18 | Milonga Cline (Escalante). |
| In Idaho | Henderson, Ralph | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 19 | Carden International Shrine Circus, red unit. Mike Pike, music dir.; David Covet, props; Richard Perales, clown; Bill Brickle, announcer. Andre, Os-Car and Carter Brown, juggling. Steeple's bears. Frank Strout, dogs. Rolling Dars, unicycles. Golden Sisters, perch. Aerial Garcias. Flying Guttys. Lee Suange, elephant Bimbo. Eddie Steeples, elephant. Dave Connors, rola bola. Staneks, bar. Others. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 19 | Circus Vargas, RBBB. | |
| People | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 19 | Don Porter, 24 hour man. Roy Housten, drummer. | |
| On the Road | Hartman, Ralph | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 20 | Roller Bros. Circus. Circus World Museum. Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| Show Visit | Morris, Doug | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| People | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 21 | News. Rick Legg. Roy Radin, promoter. Don Bridwell. Klementis, bikes. Segura Family. Los Obandos (Carlos, Carol, Carlitos, Pamela). Hal Haviland, dogs. Bill Reynolds, Jeanne, liberty, dressage. | |
| Show Specials | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 22 | Ice shows. TV show. |
| People | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 22 | Fred Garlow, grandson of Buffalo Bill. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 24, 27 | John McConnell, Hanneford's circus. Cirque Gruss, Alexis Gruss. Jack Gillespie, band musician. |
| People | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 25 | Austin Miles. | |
| In the Mail | Chapman, Danny | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 26, 31 | Bob Snowden's show in Trinidad, information, acts. |
| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 27 | Cleveland, OH, circus runs. |
| Garden Bros. '83 | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 28, 29 | Garden Bros. Circus information. Ian M. Garden. Roger Prystanski, aerial. Paulo Duo, Rolls Duo, Chrisson Duo (Phillipe Versen, Christine), Roberto Duo, cradle. Philippe Versen, trapeze. George Cook, comedy. Trampoline Guys and Gals (Tom, Rick, Lisa). Ron Holiday, Joy, magic (photo). Flying Rodiguez. Band: Charles Schlarbaum, Richard Groller, Tom Heinz, Warren Wilson, Don Albrecht, Stanley Moyer, Tony Spock, Ron Demkee, Terry Stetler. Photos: Rumples, clown; Ian M. Garden Jr.; Russ Welde, Monica, bears. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 29 | Death. Ethel Luckey, musician, calliope player. | |
| Show Acts | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 29 | Buffalo Bill Wild West Show acts, Montie Montana Jr., producer. | |
| Busy Showman | Ringle, William | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 30 | John Pugh. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Douglas Holwadel. |
| Hotline | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 30 | Elephant, Freida. | |
| At the Circus | Powers, Charles | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 31 | Jules & Beck Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 17 | 1983 | Jul | 4 | 31 | Edward B. Smith, Jr., general agent. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 1 | Photo: Dave Twomey, Happy the clown. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 3 | Barnum Festival. Atwater Kent Museum Circus. Rick Percy, music, fire eater. Royal Hanneford Circus. Lottie Brunn (Lottie Brunn Chirrick). Francis Brunn. Theodore Chirrick. Luis Munoz, wire. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 3 | Elephant, Minnie. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Roger E. Boyd; Carson & Barnes; Circus City Festival; Circus Vargas; Europorama; Hall & Christ; Kelroy Circus; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth; Roller Bros. Other shows. | |
| Shrine Date | Jones, Robert | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 6 | George Hubler produced El Kahir Shrine Circus, information. Acts. |
| Rainy Date | Bridwell, Don | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 8 | M & M Circus information. Grace McIntosh. Alan Gold, cats; Carlos Trio, rola bola; Zellerman's ponies; Venturas, cradle; Delilah Wallenda Duo, wire; Los Obandos, wire; Smaha's horses; Roy Wells, Elaine, elephants; Flying Larrays; others. Rick Legg, announcer; Jimmy Douglass, spec; Bill Browning, music dir.; Carlos Obando Sr., props. Clowns: Don Bridwell, Joe Gatheir, Dean Chambers. |
| People | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 8 | Jim Huntsinger, clown. Bobby Baxter, clown. | |
| Ford Bros. | Flint, Harold | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 10 | Ford Bros. Circus information. John Davenport (Gopher). Tammy Ballantine, performer. Ralph Duke, contracting agent. Whitey Black. Turtle Benson. Bud Manley, organ. |
| Circus Notes | Fairbanks, Donald | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 12 | Circus Vargas information. Photo. |
| People | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 12 | Franklin O. Felt, general agent. Joe Gatheir, clown. Others. | |
| Bell Bros. | Cox, Bobby | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 13 | Bell Bros. Circus information, acts. J. J. Gunsell, torchman. Bell family: Ricardo, Bucky, Ricky Jr. Others. |
| J. Strong Show | Chandler, Ray | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 14 | Big John Strong Show, information. Jay Evans, horse act. Mark Vozza, elephant, Neena and birds. |
| (No title) | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 14 | Funs-A-Poppin Circus acts. Ed Russell, ringmaster, magic; Heidi Wendany, dogs, ponies; Ken Willer (Willettys), balance; Bruce Johnson, clown. Ed Russell, manager. Bruce Johnson, advance. | |
| Big Top Dynamo | O'Connor, Lona | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 15, 18 | Grace McIntosh and her family. Photo. |
| Show Notes | Orr, David P. | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 18 | Roberts Bros. Circus. RBBB blue unit. Axel Gautier, Donna, Mike, Kevin. |
| Kare Youth Circus | Wood, Warren C. | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 19 | Kare Youth League Circus of Arcata, CA. Information, acts. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 19 | Great All American Youth Circus. Clown Alley 45 news. | |
| People | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 19 | John McGinn, Barbara, clowns. Patrick V. Burden, clown. | |
| Circus Knie | Klementi, Elfie | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 20 | Circus Knie information. |
| Random Ramblings | Miller, Art "Doc" | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 21 | Movie films. Circus wagons. |
| Carson & Barnes | Chandler, Ray | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 22, 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. D. R. Miller. Don McLennon. Don Carr, elephants. Patricial White, cats. Juan Garcia, Icarios, Caballeros, teeterboard. Gloria Marquez, balance. Luciana Loyal, horse. Bobby Gibbs. Performers: Sara Patricia, Nancy Vargas, Fernando Bautista, Irene Bautista, Alejandro Rodegel, Carlos Caballeros Jr., Evira Vargas, Alejandro Vargas, Marquez Family, Don Steele, Juan Garcia Mendiola, Flying Vargas, Flying Randalls, Flying Rodogel. |
| Police Circus | Bridwell, Don | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 24 | Norman Borger, Elton Berlin produced Police Circus. Acts: Delilah Wallenda; Lilli-Anna, leopards; Phoenix Duo (Jo Ann Jennier), cradle; Arwood's dogs; Kersaws, bikes; Leon & Luba, jugglers; Johnny Armstrong, bike; Karpis, foot juggling; Kellys, balance; Lee Keener, Jeanette, Tanya, elephants. Clowns: Don Bridwell, Elmo Gibbs, JoJo Gathier, Fred Crumley, Johnny Armstrong, Ricky Heilige, Steve Elshtain. Staff: Rick Legg, ringmaster; Mike Pike, Boom Boom Browning, music; Ed Sheehan, props; Ed DeLaney, concessions. |
| Roberts Bros. | Bryan, Russel & Judy | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 25 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. Jeff Earl, Yvonne Stephens, dogs; Ian Craig, ponies; Ferreiro Family, Mario, Tino; Jimmy Stutz, clown; elephant Lisa; Kevin Earl, animal act; Danny Daniels, music. Don Serfest, ringmaster, 24 hour man; Bob Earl, Doris, owners; Frank C. Felt, general agent; Janic Felt, office sec.; Teresa Earl. Shane Earl. |
| People | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 26, 17 | Anthony Gatto, juggler. Steve Klein, Julie. Austin Miles. | |
| USDA Reports | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 27 | Bell County Zoo, TX, Animal Welfare Act violation. | |
| Kelroy Show | English, Christina L. | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 28 | Ron Kelroy produced circuses. Information. Melle Marleen; Navarros, bikes; Winn Brothers, wire; Karinas, trampoline; Karl Mikardo, balance; Princess Morningstar, balance; Cimse's dogs; Dolly Sisters, cradle; Ada Smeiya, cats; Kneisleys, cradle; James Zoppe riders; Chadwick Chase; Astros, motorcycle; others. |
| Mattel Report | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 29 | Mattel report to stockholders. Circus World (Florida). | |
| Bravo, Dale | Smith, Bill | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 29 | Dale Longmire, clown, illusions act. |
| He Chased Rainbows | Melzora, Buster | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 30, 31 | Phil Shevette, bar performer, flyer, career. Frank Shevette, Zenoble Shevette. |
| Back in '62 | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 31 | Al G. Kelly & Miller Bros. Circus, 1962. Loyals, trapeze; Juan Machias, foot juggler; Shorty Shearer, Dempsey Conder, ponies; Capt. Logan, lions; Arturos, Ochau, wire; Martinez Troupe, jugglers; Capt. Condor, horses; Dempsey Condor, wire; Jerry Presley, Fred Logan, Ora Logan, Barbara Miller, elephants; Flying Esquedas. Staff: Obert O. Miller, Dores R. Miller, Isla Marie Miller; Barbara Jane Miller, front door; Claude Smith Jr., lot supt.; Joe McMahon, general agent; Eugene Garner, equestrian dir.; Edward Riley, advertising; Jack Arnott, publicity; Henry Thompson, sideshow mgr.; Gladys Black; Donna McMahon. |
| People | 12 | 18 | 1983 | Jul | 11 | 31 | Rick Legg. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 1 | Photo: Cheri Troy. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus City Festival; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Make-A-Circus; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Sanger's; Sheriff's; Shrine; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Mayor Buys Circus Date | Hsu, Evelyn | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 6 | RBBB Circus. |
| People | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 7 | John Schoener, clown show maker. | |
| Circus At Elkhart | Friday, Jon | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 8 | George Hubler International Circus, information, acts. George Hanneford Family Circus, information, acts. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 8 | Clyde Bros. Circus acts. Lilli-Ana, leopards; Scott's mule, dogs; George Hanneford ponies; Flying Carrolls; Mendez Duo, wire; Christopher James, wire; Plunketts, trampoline; Hanneford riders; others. Mike Pike, music; Larry Rich, announcer. | |
| Under Vargas' Tent, You Can Reach and Touch the Circus | Saunders, Dick | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 9 | Circus Vargas. David Polke, tigers; Wally Naghtin, bears; Rex Williams, elephants; Wally Eastwood, juggler. Benny Williams, elephant ride. |
| He's Got Own Zoo | Hillinger, Charles | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 10 | Joe Racz's private zoo. |
| Sam Polack Circus | Henricks, Tom | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 12, 21 | Sam T. Polack Circus information, acts. |
| Comment | Schmid, Earl | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 14 | Circus Hall of Fame information. |
| Show Personnel | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 14 | Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin, staff, acts. Norman J. Borger, Elton Berlin, producer. | |
| Little Stars | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 15 | Michu (Mihaly Mezaros), midget. | |
| People | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 15 | Joe Sherman, clown. Esqueda Troupe. | |
| Roller Bros. | Brown, Bill | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 18 | Roller Bros. Circus information. Jim Roller, owner. Viley Priest, ringmaster. Leon Pinter, organ. Jose Mendez, cats; Helen Carpenter, cats. Clowns: Bob Emerico, Arthur Stone, Neptali Abadilla. Adrian Abadilla, cloud; Jan Pinson, Pee Wee, horses; Alexis, juggler; Joe Long, Karne, bears; Jose Mendez, Maricella, cradle; Wilsons' dogs; elephant Ellie. |
| Pierre-Jean | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 18 | Pierre-Jean, ringmaster. | |
| People | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 19 | Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. Mike Clark, Missy, lions. Others. | |
| Visitors | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 19 | Visitors at Lewis Bros. Circus. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 19 | Great Circus of China. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 21 | Death. Johannes E. Speer, stage craftsman. | |
| Big John's Show | Henderson, Ralph | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 22 | Big John Strong Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Visitors | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 22 | Visitors at Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 23 | Gary Davison, Elinore. Franzen Bros. Circus. Other information. |
| Bear Put to Sleep | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 24 | Bear, Briar Patch. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 24 | Zoo elephant. | |
| Circus Time | Babcock, Allen | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 25 | International All Star Circus. Clyde Bros. Shrine Circus acts. |
| Martin & Downs | Loeg, Mark | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 26 | Martin & Downs Circus information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 26, 27 | Hanabell, clown company. Timo, clown. Palace Family. | |
| Big Ferris Wheel | Usiak, Richard S. | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 27 | Biggest ferris wheel in USA. |
| Book Report | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 28 | Book review, "Circus Buffoon," Danny Chapman. |
| Changes Made | Nicolette, David | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 29, 30 | Saladin Shrine Circus, MI, information. |
| Caesar's Circus | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 30 | Caesar's Circus Maximus, Atlantic City, acts. | |
| People | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 30 | John P. Tobin, Cynthia Annie Hackett, performers. | |
| Clown Cavalcade | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 31 | Clown Cavalcade meeting. | |
| Show Notes | Henderson, Ralph | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 31 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Comment | 12 | 19 | 1983 | Jul | 18 | 31 | Circus performers, general comment. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 1 | Photo: Col. Lucky Larabee. | |
| Harry James Dies | Waldron, Dan | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 3 | Harry James, band leader, death, career. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Circus Vargas; Cole's Circus; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Roller Bros.; Sanger; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 5, 6 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. David Gerard, clown. Emma Anderson, cook. Harry Muller, Amy, trapeze. Jeff Brokish, animal care. |
| People | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 6 | Bill Rogers. Ralph Henderson, "Koto." Leon Pinter, organist. | |
| Happy Birthday, Red | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 6 | Red Skelton, clown. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 6 | Lewis Bros. Circus acts. Jack Jackson, music. Gary Holveck, ringmaster. Tabak Trio, teeterboard; Arnosi Duo, cradle; Irma Krystal, hair hang; Robert Vincent, wire; others. | |
| She's a Hit | Reed, Fred | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 6 | Elephant, Katy. Tex Goetsch. |
| Chappie Fox Honored | Couls, Mari Jo | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 8 | CMB news. |
| C-B Is a Big Hit | Rivard, Kathy | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 9 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, information, acts. |
| New Group | Schulte, Melvin | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 9 | National Association of Buffalo Bill Collectors. |
| Three Rivers Show | English, Christine | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 10 | Ron Kelory produced Three Rivers Shrine Circus. Information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 10 | Darnells. | |
| Coming Soon | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 12 | Convention of the Texas Associations. [probably magic] | |
| Circus Royale | Tomer, Bob | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 12 | Circus Royale, Bill Bliesener. Acts: Dave Upton, animals; Ivy Upton, trapeze; Marie Hager, chimp; Ken Sherburne, juggler; Roger DuBois, plate spin; Danny Duval, one finger;Ben Lance (Duval), balance; Acro Trio (Danny DuVal, Ben Lance), adagio; Eric Persson, Jody; Harry Wise, announcer. David Upton, general supt.; Zenovia Chalupa, concessions; Michael Costello, front door. |
| Circus in Michigan | Friday, Jon | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 13 | Royal Hanneford Circus (Sanger Circus), information. Tommy Hanneford, Struppi. Gaonas (aka Franciscos), teeterboard. Gerard Soules, chimp. Steve Schumaker. |
| Jules & Beck | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 14-15 | Jules & Beck Circus information. Melvin Silverlake. Bobby Green, organ. Jimmy Silverlake, supt. Bradley Silverlake, Patrick, Joe. Harry Locker, bears. Tim Marrakesh, elephant Myrtle. Patrick Guthrie, owner. |
| Some Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 16 | Rex Horton, bears. Mark Horton, wire. Sebastian, bullet catch. Bumpsy Anthony. Tom Mix. Royson Bros. Circus, LeRoy Lunsford, owner. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 16 | Photo: Welch Bros. Circus band, 1903. Identified in photo: Charles Gerlach, John Kutz, Kriuk, Waldo, Jacobey, Eugene Girth, Fred Barney, Herbert Swift, Gaskius, Mrs. Valltine, George Vogal, Col. Welch, Charles Woodcomb, George Taft, Tubs, Klutz. Not identified but in photo, clown band: George Colby, Garry Vanderbilt, Clarke, Macke, Pogie, O'Brine, Hanley, McGatey. | |
| Random Ramblings | Miller, Art "Doc" | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 17 | Sig Sautelle wagons. Sig Sautelle, Carroll Miller, Frank Farrel, Buck Buchanan. |
| People | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 17 | Dave Twomey, Judy. | |
| Just Rumors | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 18 | Circus rumors. | |
| Kelly Klowns | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 18 | Kelly Klown Club, Chicago, news. | |
| TNT Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 19, 20 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 20 | Eugene Nock, Michael, helicopter trapeze. Mark Anthony. Jessie Griffiths, organist. Tim Tegge, Cheri, clowns. Bill Morris, Cindy, elephants. Pendragons, magic. Murillo & Ulises, balance. | |
| That New Show | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 21, 23 | Circo Hnos. Suarez information, acts. |
| Med Show | Bissonette, Pat | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 22 | Tommy Scott's Medicine Show. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 24 | John Friday, announcer, ringmaster. Photo. | |
| Montreal Date | De Jardins, J. Jacques | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 24 | Garden Bros. Circus produced Karnak Temple Shrine Circus. Acts. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 25 | Entertainment Associates Inc., Sarasota, FL. |
| People | 12 | 20 | 1983 | Jul | 25 | 25 | John Strong Jr., sideshow. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 1 | Photo: Brian LaPalme. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Roger E. Boyd; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Cole's; Gerry Cottle's; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Bill Kay; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| People | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 4 | Inga Smaha. Joe Myers, clown. Bob Stevens, canvas supt. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 4 | Deaths. Walter Davis, boss canvasman, tent rental co. Joseph Francis McMahon, circus executive. | |
| They Eat Elephants | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 5 | Elephants, India. | |
| People | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 5 | Heidi Wendany, Ed Russlee, Bruce Johnson. Saxons (Jack Payne, Brenda). Doug Piper, escape. Arvel L. Allread, musician. | |
| Big Apple Circus | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 6 | Big Apple Circus information. | |
| It's True | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 8 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Jules & Beck | Curry, Frank | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 10 | Jules & Beck Circus information, acts. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 12 | Sally Chipperfield's Circus information, acts. | |
| Canada Date | Graham, Frank | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 12 | Acts at Yorkton Stampede, Canada. |
| Program | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 13 | Bentley Bros. Circus acts. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 13 | Deaths. Beth Arnott, worked for Obert and D. R. Mille. Charles Hemann Jr., CFA. | |
| Chicago Ad Campaign | Friday, Jon | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 14, 15 | RBBB Circus, red unit, information. Circus Vargas information. |
| Second Marriage | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 14B | Mrs. Tom Thumb., Count Magri. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 14B | Stephensons, dogs. Marquis chimps, Gene Detroy. | |
| Cutting Up Jackpots | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 17 | Visitors at Happytime Circus. | |
| Special Show | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 17 | Acts at Los Angeles Optomist Home. | |
| Circus Musical | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 17 | Musical, "Toby Tyler," cast. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 18 | Cold Nose Five, Clark McDermott. Photo. | |
| Tiger Bites Youth | Wickstrom, Ed | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 18 | Winipeg zoo, tiger bites youth. |
| Interviews | Bays, Warren | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 20, 21 | Charly Bauman, performance dir., tiger trainer, photo. Axel Gautier, elephant trainer, photo. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 21 | Europorama, John Winn. | |
| Dates Changed | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 21 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus route changes. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 21 | Yvette's Mini-Circus, fire. | |
| People | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 21 | Fay Snyder, animals. Others. | |
| Some Pleasant Memories | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 22 | Emmett Kelly. Unus. Lerchers. |
| Ventura Duo | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 23 | Ventura Duo: Eddy Herzenberg, rocket car, perch. Julie Chapman, perch. |
| Holiday Show | Babcock, Allen | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 23 | Acts at 1982 Christmas party, Decatur, IL, Caterpillar Co. |
| People | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 23 | Beau Hickory and Tinnel, trick roping, whips. Others. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Friday, Jon | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 25, 26, 27 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| They're Married | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 27 | Donna June Handle, Gary Noel, marriage. | |
| New Officers | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 27 | Society of American Magicians news. | |
| People | 12 | 21 | 1983 | Aug | 1 | 27 | Don Bridwell, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 1 | Photo: Goldfinger, one finger stand, balancing. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 3 | Ad. Erik Adams, Bobbi, dogs, chimps. Photos. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Cole's; Corky's Magic; Franzen Bros.; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Hubler International; International All Star; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Martin & Downs; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wentachee Youth. Other shows. | |
| In the Mail | Hodge, Ken | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 6 | Movie, "Laugh Clown Laugh." |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 6 | Death. Larry French, elephant trainer. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 7 | Circus World Museum vandalism. Julie Miller, Lynn Gebhart, wire, killed. Lion County Safari, animal keeper killed. | |
| People | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 7 | Michael Sporrer plans a Circus Route Research Center. Tattoo Art Museum, San Francisco, Lyle Tuttle. | |
| Elephant Workshop | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 8 | Kansas City Zoo elephant workshop. | |
| Life on the Road | Carpenter, John Craig | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 8 | Poem. |
| People | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 9 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Myna Moon, trapeze. Remo & Jenny, trapeze. Harry Chipman. | |
| Special Day | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 9 | Jay Marshall, magician. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 10 | Princess Susanna Bokoyni, midget. Carla Wallenda Fan Club festival. Joe Myer, clown. Joe McMahon, promoter. International Jugglers Association convention. |
| Dear Friends | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 11 | Letter of thanks, Carin and Brian French. | |
| In the Mail | Reid, David E. | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 11 | Irene Ledgett, elephant handler. |
| Belmont at Park | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 12 | Belmont Magical Productions magic show, information, photo. | |
| Penna. Date | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 12 | Stephen and Other Dummies show. | |
| Show Report | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 13, 19 | Wm. Kay Circus information, acts. Staff: Bill Kay, producer; Patricia Kay, talent; Bill Pruyn, music dir.; Joe Robinson, props; Kris Krenkel, Jack Healy, Sue Ossmann, Rita Jack, promoters. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 13 | Photo: Philip Morris, magician. | |
| Animal Trainer | Clough, Pete | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 16 | Bill Cramer, Ann, wild animal act. |
| Display Time | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 16 | CMB news. | |
| Summerfest | English, Christina | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 17 | Summerfest Circus, Milwaukee, Ron Kelroy produced. Information, acts. |
| Program | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 17 | Osiris Shrine Circus, Wheeling, WV, acts. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 19 | Vasquez family, quadruple. | |
| Circus | Zatwaska, Stephanie | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 20 | Circus Maximus, information. Elephant, Big Tommy. Rudolph DelMonte, contortion. Bill Hall, producer. Lenz chimps. Others. |
| From Australia | Greaves, Geoff | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 21 | Elephant Burma, death. Perry Bros. Circus. Circus Royale. Circus Startime. Bellie Sisters' Circus, Rudi Belli family. Other shows. |
| Sold Out, Doc | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 22 | Vi-Ton-Ka Medicine Show information. "Doc" Fred F. Bloodgood, med lecturer. Glenn Hinson, project director. | |
| People | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 22 | Alicia Zoppe, James Zoppe. | |
| Some Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 23 | Circus World, Florida. |
| Italians Complain | Costelloe, Kevin | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 24 | Circus show at Rome, Italy. |
| Circus Knie | Klementi, Elfie | 12 | 22 | 1983 | Aug | 8 | 26-27 | Circus Knie information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 1 | Photo: Heidi Herriott | |
| Roller Bros. | Bissonette, Pat | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 3 | Roller Bros. Circus information. Jim Roller. Joanne Pinson, Helen Carpenter. Bob Emerico, clown. Kim Wong, elephant Ellie. Jerry Thomas, canvas boss. Dick Gulbran, Bryan Kontz, Michael Bouressa, Abadilla Family. Neal Green, props. Mickey King. Joe Slavings, elephants; Rogert Watson, animal supt.; Ryan Harper, electrician; Ed Roller, mechanic. Robert Noell, reptile show. Red Hartman, novelties. |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 3 | Rick Legg, Dime Wilson, Connie Wilson, Don Bridwell, clowns. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Cole's; Cork's Magic; Franzen Bros.; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Kelroy's Circus; Make-A-Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Polke Brothers | Ueckert, Herbert | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 6 | Ted Polke, David, animal trainers. |
| Azusa's New Law | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 6A | At Azusa, CA, circuses and shows have to get police approval. | |
| She Survived Attack | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 6A | Zoo tiger attack, Duncan's Kidworld Zoo. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 6A | Death. Henry McLaughlin, Clarabell the clown, TV show. | |
| Show Notes | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 8 | Miguel Vasquez. Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. Circus Mancini, Flying Mancinis, producers. Emmett Kelly. |
| Hotline | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 10 | Vashek, wire, fall. Ralph Coddington, truck accident. Elephant, Misty. | |
| Show Acts | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 10 | Acts at shopping center, Quebec. | |
| Special Show | Moyer, Jim | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 10 | Elementary school show, Fairfax, VA. |
| Performers Die in Auto Crash at Peru, Ind. | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 11 | Performers deaths, car crash: Julie Miller, wire; Lynn Gebhart, wire; Charlie Walker, wire, teeterboard; Jeff Wolfe, trapeze; Jeff Morrell; perch, teeterboard. Photos of these performers. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 11 | Aerial Thrill Circus, Minnesota State Fair. Border Shrine Circus, International Falls, MN. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 11 | Death. Jose Andreu Laserre, clown. | |
| Int. All Star | Hastings, Clarence | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 12 | International All Star Circus. Staff: Hine Rucker, manager; Davis Epperly, organ; Chris Bryant, Leslie Ketchum, Jim Hulsa, musicians; Sandy Collins, Pete Cristiani, props. Acts: Joe Eddie, Betty, magic; Ribachonic babboons; Phil Sadler, clown; DeMille, wire; Les Kimes; Lee Stephens, dogs; Michael Ahrhart, stilts; Zacharys (Emil Goetschi, Debbie), juggling; Mario Droguett, Windy, perch. Dancers: Gaynor Merritt, Gina Ford, Windy Luxton, Louise Winter, Jim Bowers. |
| It Was Hot | Pyles, J. Scott | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 12 | Bill Kay Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 13 | Bill Backstein. Don Bridwell, clown. Franny Bridwell, clown. Rick Coleman, juggler. Chris Patton, Kevin, animal trainers. Cuyen Fuentes, owner, Circus Union, Mexico. Gaonas: Tito, Ricardo, Chela, Armando. Jesus Segrera, flyer, owner. Bobby Kaye, clown. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 13 | Photo: clowns. Agnes Higgins family. | |
| (Photograph) | Robie, Frank | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 14 | Photo and information, Loretta Twins, 1914. Ora Norine Blush, Bertha Pauline Blush, careers. |
| (No title) | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 15 | Kevin Patton. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 15 | Beatty-Cole. U of Massachusetts charged with USDA lab animal violations. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 15 | Death. Norman L. Schuler, magicians association, fan. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 15 | Photo: Carla Wallenda, Mike Morgan, aerial. | |
| Cole All Star Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 16, 17 | Cole All Star Circus information. James M. Cole. Billy Martin, ringmaster. Eggroll Kane, clown. Ron Walker, Lee Kykes, cradle, jugglers, etc. Brian LaPalme, magic. Photos: Cheryl, ladder; Don Berninger, band; Eggroll Kane; Brian LaPalme, Debbie; Pantheras, cradle, Ron Walker, Lee Dykes. |
| Newlyweds in "Test Year" on the Road | Henschel, Jan | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 18, 19 | Kurt Casady; Heidi Bolz, aerial. Information, photo. |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 19 | Bruce Johnson. Merle Evans, band leader. | |
| There's Two | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 19 | Two Frank Curry in circus business. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 19 | Books: "Wild West," Don Russell. "They Call Me Mr. Terrific," Frank J. Crosby. | |
| Correction | Jenkins, Harry J. | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 20 | Recent article on Col. Tim McCoy, correction. |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 20, 21 | Clark Bertloff, Paula, acrobats, trapeze, etc. Mike Pike, band leader. Others. | |
| Contract Signed | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 21 | Siegfried & Roy, magic, illusions. | |
| CFA Convention | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 22 | CFA news. |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 22A | John Kane, "Eggroll," clown. Elmo Gibbs, clown. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 22A | 1960s, circuses, shows based in Hugo, OK. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 22A | Death. Edward J. Doyle, modeler. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 23, 24 | Jimmy Williams, magic, etc. Acts at Circus World, Baraboo. Milonga Escalante Cline. Others. |
| Sam Polack - All His Days Are Circus Days | Kingsley, Barbara | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 25, 27 | Sam T. Polack, information, career. Photo. |
| New Circus | Dean, Jerry | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 26 | Roller Bros. Circus information. |
| Party Time | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 27 | Joe Hodgini birthday party. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 27 | Forest Lake, MN wind storm. | |
| People | 12 | 23 | 1983 | Aug | 15 | 27 | Dick Slayton Sr. Bob Waiman, Sandi Harper, ice cream stand. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 1 | Photo: Ambra Orfei of Nando Orfei Circus, Italy. | |
| Correction | Sheehan, Ed | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 3 | Correction to Aug. 8, 1983 issue, p. 17, Ron Kelroy produced circus. It was the Windy City Circus Troupe. Information on this troupe and its youth circus, list of acts, performers. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Corky's Magic Circus; Hall & Christ; Happytime; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda Circus. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 5 | Ad. Canestrelli's Dancing Horses, Oreste Canestrelli, photo. | |
| At the Fair | Sandman, Don | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 6 | Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 6 | Doniker Bros. Circus, 1960s. Lee Bradley, Cal Townsend, Dick Loter, Bill Griffin. |
| Paul Heath | Gaizick, John | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 8 | Paul Heath, ice skater. Photo. |
| Cemetery Sold | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 8 | Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sold its pet cemetery. | |
| About Elephants | Audibert, Chris | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 10, 11 | How elephants communicate. |
| CHS Convention | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 11 | CHS news. | |
| People | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 11 | Brad Byers, juggler. Austin Miles. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 11 | Ad. Sill's Bros. Circus for sale. Contact Johnnie Jones. | |
| New Book | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 12 | Tito Gaona souvenir booklet published. | |
| In the Mail | Kelly, Jim | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 13 | Great Vashek, fall. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 13 | Death. Evelyn Berger, magician assistant, carnival sideshow. | |
| He's Working on a Rolling Western Museum | Cheevers, Jack | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 14-15 | Hap Magee plans traveling western museum. Photo. |
| People | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 15 | Miguel Vasquez. | |
| Kelroy Show | Czerny, David | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 18, 19 | Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus, information, acts. |
| New Arrival | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 19 | Jaime Garica, canvas boss; Lisa Fulton, wardrobe. Birth. | |
| People | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 19 | Bucky Steele, elephants. | |
| Entertaining Show | Fox, Joseph | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 20-21 | Police show. Barry Yiengst, MC, magic; Janette Yiengst, marionettes; Kenny Sherburn, juggler, unicycle. |
| Circus Musician | Peterson, Jim | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 22-23 | Rick Percy, band leader. Photo. |
| In the Mail | Steele, Robert Sr. | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 23 | Irene Ledgett's death, correct information. Previous information false regarding her death. |
| Suarez Gaona | Graham, Harry L. | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 24 | Suarez-Gaona National Mexican Circus information. Victor Gaona Sr. family, Raul Suarez family, owners. Carmelo Arguello, unicycle, rope spinning; Los Muchachos (Luis Suarez, Abel Suarez; Marco Polo Pasaran), trampoline; Los Ta-Kyun (Jack and Jackie, Lolita and Patty Bostock), wire; Judy Malone, dogs; Abel Suarez, Martin, Enrique, Patty, teeterboard; Aidee Arguello, Carmelo, plate spin; Oliver Pueyrrodon, Sylvia, Diva, Alvaro; Rual Suarez, horses; Quieue Suarez, lions; Tino Gaona, Richie, Chela, trapeze. |
| People | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 25 | Eddie Dunford, clown. | |
| Big Apple Circus | MacAllister, Copeland | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 26-27 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. Photos. |
| Circus Vargas | Friday, Jon | 12 | 24 | 1983 | Aug | 22 | 28-31 | Circus Vargas information. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 1 | Photo: Dianne Wilson seals. | |
| Retired Clown | Smith, Bill | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 3 | Albert Baker, clown. |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 3 | Eugene A. Nock, sway pole. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Corky's Magic; Hall & Christ; Hanneford Family; Happytime; Liebel Family; Martin & Downs; RBBB red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; Carla Wallenda Circus. Other shows. | |
| Circus in Hawaii | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 6 | Continental Circus information. Paul V. Kaye, producer. Acts. | |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 6 | Eddie the clown. | |
| In the Mail | Hartman, Ralph | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 8 | Victoria Codona, wire. |
| So. Calif. News | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 8 | Phil Dillinger, clown. California Clowns news. | |
| Show Visitors | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 9 | Visitors at Bentley Bros. Circus. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 9 | RBBB tryouts, clown college, show girls. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 9 | Deaths. Marcella Backstein, fan. Victoria Codona, aerialist. | |
| Rosier Players | Loeb, Mark | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 10 | Rosier Players, tented stock company, information. |
| Model Display | Gresham, F. W. | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 12 | CMB news. |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 12 | Eddie Dunford, clown. | |
| Band Concert | Audibert, Chris | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 13 | Un-named band, band concert circus music. |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 13 | Bill Irwin, clown. Blondin article published. | |
| Ringling-Barnum Red Unit | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 14 | RBBB photos: Gunther Gebel-Williams; Dinny McGuire; clown gag, Pink Panther. |
| In the Mail | Hartzell, Helene | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 18 | More corrections regarding Irene Ledgett. |
| Funny Event | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 18 | Rock music group, elephant. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 18 | Performers, 1944. Harry Dann, clown; Otto Griebling, clown; Paul Zalee, juggling; Sonny Burdett, Punch, magic; Ed Starusburg, chimps. |
| Nice Visits | Gabel, Marvin C. | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 19 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Roller Bros. Circus. |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 19 | Rolls Duo. Great Wizbini. | |
| He's Joined Franzen | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 19 | Dan Buckley, clown. Morgan Ashton Family. |
| Magic Funfest | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 19 | Magic Funfest and vaudeville show. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 20, 21 | Ad. Flying Valencias, photo. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 22 | Nellie Hanneford, rider, injured. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 22 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 22 | Murillo & Ulises; Hal Haviland, dogs, ponies. Lee Lloyd, Ralph Henderson, clowns. Others. | |
| Sentence Imposed | Holzinger, Ed | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 23 | Millard Wayne Eheart, circus advance, sentenced, child abuse. Wife Elizabeth Bennett, advance. |
| Circus Folk Remembered | Hamilton, Don | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 24 | Eva Clark, John H. Blair, circus performers, deaths. Burial. |
| Tribute | Steele, Robert Sr. | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 25, 26 | Walter Davis, wild west show employee, with Robert Steel's wild west show. |
| People | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 26 | Chester Cable. Wini MacKay. Bob Moore, dogs. Angela Wilnow, dogs. Others. | |
| Season | Carpenter, John Craig | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 26 | Poem. |
| Seasons Ago | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 27 | Elephant, Mary. Sale of American Circus Corp. Circus wagons burned, Peru, IN, 1941. |
| Special Evening | Audibert, Chris | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 28 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Circus | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 29-31 | Circuses in Wisconsin. Wisconsin showmen. | |
| Park Program | 12 | 25 | 1983 | Aug | 29 | 31 | Acts at Enchanted Forest, Old Forge, NY. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 1 | Photo: Aut Swenson, thrill show producer and promoter. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Corky's Magic; Ford Bros.; Hall & Christ; Jules & Beck; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 5 | Ad. Schreiber's Shepherds (dogs). Bill Schreiber, Chris. Photo. | |
| Report From England | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 6, 27 | Great Yarmouth Circus, Blackpool Tower Circus, Peter Jay, information, acts. |
| Under the Big Top | Robinson, Al | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 8, 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. Barry Brazell, ringmaster. Pat White, animal trainer. Luciana Loyal, rider. Bautistas, Irene Bautista, balance, tumblers. Les Duvans (Gloria, Cruz, Rafael). D. R. Miller, Obert, Kelly. |
| Chipperfield Circus | Twitchett, Mark | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 10 | Sally Chipperfield's Circus information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 10 | Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. | |
| Peter Sturgis | Peterson, Jim | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 12, 21 | Peter Sturgis, ringmaster, equestrian dir. Photo. |
| Band Concerts | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 13 | Sioux Falls, SD, circus concerts. Music. | |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 13 | Wayne LaCharite, magic. Dorian Blake, illusions. Jack Haas, clown shoes. | |
| Ban Idea Fought | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 14 | Australia, animal liberationists. | |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 14, 15 | Marguerette, hair hand; Miguel Ayala, wire. Jerry Lipko, chimps. | |
| Suit Filed | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 15 | National wildlife refuges. | |
| Veteran Clown | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 18 | Hal Haviland, clown. Photo. | |
| Ind. Fair Date | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 19 | George Hubler International Circus, information, acts. | |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 21 | Ron Holiday, Joy, animals. Alan Gold, cats. Col. Seabright, sway pole. John Palmstrom, juggler, unicycle, etc. | |
| Mich. Fair Date | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 22 | Klein's Attractions, Peggy Kaltenbach, information, acts. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 22 | Death. Jack S. Mark, clown. | |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 22 | Andrew J. Robinson, circus trouper. | |
| Program | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 23 | RBBB red unit acts. | |
| At the Fair | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 23 | Acts at Yonkers, NY fair. | |
| Magic Circus | Yule, Mark | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 24 | Corky's Magic Circus information. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 24 | P. T. Barnum lecture. | |
| Don Marcks | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 25 | RBBB red unit information. | |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 25 | Emmett Kelly Jr. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 26 | Show Folks Club news. |
| Correction | Fox, Joe | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 26 | Correction, Aug. 22, 1983 issue, Fox's show review. Juggler was Kenny Sherbourne, not Sherburne. |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 27 | Michael Chirrick, juggler. Joey Jordan, juggler. | |
| Strange People Show | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 28 | Strange People Show information. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 28 | Death. Gene Randall, clown. | |
| In the Mail | Reid, David E. | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 29 | Comment on Robert Steele's letter, Aug. 23, 1983 issue, p. 23. Irene Ledgett, Fred Ledgett. |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 29 | Darrell Wallen, animals. | |
| New Book | Stacey, Don | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 29 | Books, "Contortionists," "Clowns de Michel Louis," by Michel Louis Poignant. |
| Wreck Remembered | Kerwin, James L. | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 30, 31 | Wallace Bros. Circus train wreck, Michigan, 1903. |
| People | 12 | 26 | 1983 | Sep | 5 | 31 | Lou Jacobs, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 1 | Photo: Carrillo Brothers. | |
| Looks to '84 | Gaizick, John | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 3 | Rudolph Delmonte, contortion. Photo. Mark Pilger. |
| Curtis Cainan | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 3 | Curtis Kidd Cainan, wire, etc. Sherry Pfau. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Budweiser Super Circus; Carson & Barnes; Cole's Miniature; Ford Bros.; Hall & Christ; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 5 | Ad. D'Carlo Troupe, aerial, photo. | |
| Carson & Barnes | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 6, 28 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Charlie Stevensen, music dir.; Irene Bautista, Lucy Loyal, trapeze; Murrays, Fultons, cradle; Dianna Yoxall, rings; Rafael Marquez, trapeze; Juan Garcia, Baut Caballero, teeterboard; Oscaries, trampoline; Les Duvans, globe; Dave Rawls; Bill Reynolds, musicians; Jeannie Reynolds, Pat White, Holly Richardson, liberty horses; Los Ramos, perch; Cruz Family, dogs; Bobby Gibbs, llamas; Don Yoxall, camels; Flying Bargas; Flying Randalls; Flying Rodogels; Edwardo Rodogel. Rosa Gibbs, novelites; Judkin, mini-rides; Dewey Welch, 24 hour; Bob Eisenhauer, elephant dept. Clowns: Flip Bayless, Greg Price, Bones, Mariah. Byrd sisters, Kristi, Traci. |
| Clown Capades | Conley, Jim | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 8, 26 | John Strong's Clown Capades show, information. Phil Shear, Cindy; Neal Armstrong, organ; Mike Fleming, drums; Tim Tegge; Pat Davison, Gwen, rola bola; Sherri Sicard; Alfonso Burkett, Lydia, aerial; Jim Sommers, Jeanine, magic. |
| Moscow Circus | Wickstrom, Ed | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 10 | Moscow State Circus information. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 10 | Circus posters history. | |
| People | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 10 | Hugo Zuniga family, Circus Rolex. Jim Patterson, elephants. Autsin Miles, ringmaster. | |
| Magic Circus | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 12 | Jim Russell, producer, clown. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 12 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. | |
| On the Road | Cartwright, Al | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 14, 19 | Judy Elliott, marketing dir. Photo. |
| Program | House, Albert F. | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 15 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus acts. |
| Carson & Barnes Circus - 1983 | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 16-17 | Photos, Carson & Barnes Circus. Elephant act, Gloria Marquez, stilt walker, big top, band, Bernardo Ramos, Les Duvans, Esqueda Cruz, Bobby Gibbs, Patricia White. | |
| Sheriff's Circus | Friday, Jon | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 18 | George Hubler International Circus. Constancia, cats; Belinda Amandis-Maynard, trapeze; Darnells, dogs; Robert Steele, bears; Delilah (Wallenda/Troffer), cloud; Ada Smieya, cats; Evy Karoly, dogs, pony; Delilah Troffer, Terry, wire; Gaylord Maynard, horse; Tangier Troupe, acrobats; Bill Morris' elephants. |
| Postcards | Stacey, Don | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 18 | British circus posters postcards. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 19 | Ukrainian Heritage Day show, Toronto, Canada, acts. | |
| People | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 19 | Sergio Ranos family. George White. | |
| Roller Bros. | Flint, Harold | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 20 | Roller Bros. Circus, information. Jim Roller. |
| Truck Show | Wickstrom, Ed | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 21 | Tyrone Malone, Boss Truck of America show. Information. |
| Beatty-Cole Notes | House, Albert F. | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 22-23 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, equipment, acts. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 23 | RBBB red unit elephants. | |
| TNT Show | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 24 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Earl Tegge, Louise. Jim Perry, clown; Phil Kavanaugh; Pedro Morales, foot juggling; Kavanaugh Duo (Phil, Rosa), jugglers; Floridians (Pedro Morales, Paul, Shelia). |
| TV Features | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 25 | TV shows. |
| People | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 26 | Eddie Howe. Cingy Howe, Jay Tucker, engaged. Dolores M. Rhodes, aerialist. Karen Howe, trapeze. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 26 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Correction | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 26 | Correction, Sep. 5, 1983 issue, Gene Randow, clown, death. | |
| Animal Shelter | Murphy, William S. | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 27, 28 | George Whittell Wildlife Rescue Center. Photo. |
| People | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 28 | Ralph Henderson. Jack Franklin, calliope. Hal Haviland, magic. | |
| Don Marcks | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 29 | RBBB Red Unit information. | |
| Fair Crowd Down | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 29 | California State Fair. | |
| David Comb | Gaizick, John | 12 | 27 | 1983 | Sep | 12 | 30, 31 | David Comb, ice skater. Photo. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 1 | Photo: D'Carlo Troupe. | |
| Circus Knie | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 3, 11 | Circus Knie, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big John Strong; Castle Circus; Corky's Magic; Franzen Bros.; Hall & Christ; Hanneford Family; Kelroy Circus; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Rumor Confirmed | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 6 | Big John Strong and his shows, news, plans, acts. | |
| Special Features | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 6 | 1961 Ice Follies. |
| Franzen Bros. | Bird, George | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 8 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. Wayne Franzen, Kathy. Curtis Cainan, props, canvas, performer; Paul Niebauer, ringmaster; Heidi Bolz Cassady, organ, tickets. |
| TNT Show | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 10 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information, acts. |
| (No title) | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 10 | Cincinnati, OH zoo, white tigers. | |
| Joins Ice Show | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 11 | Susan Jensen, ice skater. | |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 11 | William E. Page, "Long Barrell." | |
| Bentley Bros. | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 12, 13, 14 | Bentley Bros. Circus information. Tommy Bentley, Churck Clancy. Flying Caballeros; Claudia Sisters, iron jaw; Christopher Munos, cannon; Henry Munos, bounding rope; Manuel Gonzalves, rola bola; Lucky Bros., Mario, Roberto (Zerbini), comedy; Jorge Barreda, lions; Pablo Martinez; Hans Ruwill, Sigrid, plate spin; Joanne Cragmile, Jeanne, elephants; Ed Russell, ringmaster; Brooks Greer, band dir.; Mike Thomas, Harry Nitikman, Bob Hinks, Dennis Shermah, musicians; Bucky Steele, elephants; others. Photos: Jorge Barreda's lions, Kassel's bears; Hans Ruwill, Sigrid; Steele's elephants; Heidi Wendany, ponies; Venturas; others. |
| September Song | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 13 | Circus, general. |
| Nugget Bulls | Hershey, Robert E. | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 13 | Bonnie Carr (Bale), George Carr. Elephant act. Elephants: Bertha, Tina. |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 13 | Lucky Larabee, Joni. Bonnie & Clyde. Billy Earl and Henrietta, vent. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 14 | Leaf Tent Company. Lewis Bros. Circus. | |
| Abhorred Circus | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 15 | Poem. | |
| USDA Report | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 15 | Willard Lambert charged with exhibiting bear without license. | |
| Cougar Mauls Girl | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 16 | Polar Park Zoo, Edmonton, Canada, cougar attacks girl. | |
| Hip Replaced | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 16 | Hip replacement, snow leopard. | |
| New Arrival | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 16 | Birth: Joy and Jill, clowns. | |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 16 | Gary Ray, clown. Texas Clown Association news. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 17, 21 | News, gossip. Hoxie Tucker. Tarzan Zerbini Circus. Jacqueline Zerbini, trapeze. Clark's lions. Gerard Soules. Enrico Suarez, Rosa, riders. Tim Loyal, rider. Weiner. Herriott, Cindy. Buck Nolan. Billy Martin. Galla Shawn, Buzzy Cuttin, concessions. Jeanne Vanderbosch, secretary. Elmo Gibbs, clown. Jim Douglass. Rickey Garden, Sally Ibarra. Blanca Ibarra, flyer. Carson & Barnes Circus. Rex Williams. Rudy Lenz, Sue, chimps. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Darnells. Olmedas. Alain Block, Gerard, superintendents. Bill Strong, Trudy. Roy Wells, Elaine, elephants, ponies. Pirates of the Air. Lewis Bros. Circus. | |
| Clown Capades | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 18 | Big John's Clown Capades show, information, acts. |
| Hubler's Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 19 | George Hubler's International Circus information, acts. |
| New Trick | Fugate, John | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 20 | Brian Miser, Gordon Howle, trapeze. Faye Alexander. |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 20 | Perry Luth. | |
| John Pugh Honored | Phillips, Ed | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 21 | John Pugh, co-owner. |
| Good Show | Salem, Rob | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 22 | Garden Bros. Circus, information. |
| Case Closed | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 22 | 1982 death involving an elephant. Ben Williams, Thomas Haffner. | |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 22 | Duane Thorpe, clown. | |
| Show Makes Debut | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 23, 24-25 | Circus D'Carlo, information. Carlos Farfan, Teresa, producers. Consuelo Farfan, Lynn Valencia, aerial; Henry Munoz, bounding rope; Linos Family, clowns; Cathys, cradle; Marco Polo, balance; Maria Consuela, web; Ivanova Sisters, contortion; Salvatore Family, acrobats; Christobal Munoz, cannon; Pelusa Masquito & Co., clowns; Ree Sweizer, announcer. Photos: Cathys, Alica, Katie Farfan; aerial ballet; D'Carlo Troupe; Mayka Farfan, Lynn Valencia; Lino Tello; big top; Linos clowns, Lino, Blanca, Lina and Blanquita Tello; lot photo. | |
| People | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 23 | Joanne Joys. | |
| Don Marcks | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 26 | General circus news. | |
| Wisc. Tax Plan | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 26 | Wisconsin, non-resident performers must pay income taxes. | |
| In the Mail | Davison, Pat | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 27 | Irene Ledgett. |
| Circus Plays Fair | Pyles, J. Scott | 12 | 28 | 1983 | Sep | 19 | 27 | Hanneford Family Circus, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 1 | Photo: Mayka Farfan. | |
| Beatty Show | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 3 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, information. |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 3 | Lancelot Link chimps. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Corky's Magic; Hall & Christ; Hanneford Family; Bill Kay; Kelroy Circus; Liebel Family; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Trahas Miniature; Carson & Barnes; Wayne McCary's. Other shows. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 6 | Benson's Wild Animal Farm information, Arthur Provencher. |
| Hotline | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 6 | Soviet Circus performers stranded in Canada (Moscow State Circus) | |
| Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 7 | RBBB blue unit. Georgie Ivanov. David Kovatchev, Rajna, Hristo, Davit Troupe. Kevin Gautier. Jim Ragona, ringmaster. Tuba Heatherton, clown. Gino Farfan, Lou Jacobs. Shuck Sidlow, clown. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 8, 21 | Bob Noell, Mae. Sharon Ward. Robert Baudy, animal trainer, breeder. Jim Burton, Truk family, wire. Harvey Parry, aerial. Black Satin aerial act. Pepper n' Pesty's clown school. Others. |
| Talking to Myself | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 8A,8B,20B | RBBB blue unit information, acts. |
| Labor Day Date | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 9 | Circus Stage Show, Grace McIntosh, producer. Acts. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 9 | Moscow State Circus cancels tour of Canada. | |
| Bentley Bros. | Sandman, Don | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 10 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Quote | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 11 | Adam Forepaugh's death, poster information. | |
| Windjammers Meet | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 12 | Windjammers news. | |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 12 | John Walker, elephant act. John Cuneo, tigers. Others. | |
| Correction | Hoy, Paul | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 12 | Correction, Sep. 13, 1983 issue, p. 13, band concert. |
| Correction | Garrison, Bill | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 12 | Correction, Aug. 8, 1983 issue, Learn to play the guitar ad. |
| Circus Folks | Edelman, Helen | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 14-15 | Larry Gill, Jennifer, aerialists, Larrays. Photo. |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 15 | Barclay Shaw, puppetteer. Others. | |
| C & B Circus | Sandman, Don | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, staff. |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 16 | Rick McConnell. | |
| C & B Visit | Sanders, Francis E. | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 17 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Circus Olympia | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 18 | Circus Olympia, Swiss circus, information, acts. |
| Aerial Stars | Carvalho, Deborah | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 19-20 | Denise Aubrey, Pamelia Hernandez, aerialists, "Black Satin." |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 20 | Death. J. W. Nix, dining dept. | |
| Park Removes Animals | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 20A | Lion Country Safari, Irvine, CA, removes Gentle Jungle animals. | |
| Show in Texas | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 20A | Circus Suarez information. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 20B | Death. John C. Sanders, transportation mechanic, RBBB. | |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 20B | Edwardo Rodogel, trapeze. Ernie Miller, Pat McMullin. | |
| Some Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 21 | Magic shows. Radio City Music Hall. |
| Clown Show | Sandman, Don | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 22 | Clown Capades information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 22, 23 | Murillo & Ulises, balance. Bob Welz. Dave Hale. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 22, 23 | Photo: baggage horses pulling wagon, no information. | |
| Circus Vargas | Kingston, Harry L. | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 23 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Franzen Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 23 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 24 | Lipko's Chimps information. | |
| Hanneford Family Cir. | Sandman, Don | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 24 | George Hanneford Family Circus, information, acts. |
| Happy the Clown | Peterson, Jim | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 25-26, 27 | Jim Williams, "Happy the Clown," career. Photo. |
| Special Event | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| People | 12 | 29 | 1983 | Sep | 26 | 27 | Ethel Priest, Viley. Irv Romig, Rose (Romigs, Rooneys). Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 1 | Photo: Valentina Wallenda and Michael. | |
| Circus in Texas | Hartman, Ralph | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 3 | Suarez-Gaona Circus information. Martin Suarez, trapeze; Suarez family, performers; Enrique Suarez, animal acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 3 | Ad. Daisy's Ham-n-Egg Revue, Sharon Ward. Photo. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 4 | Routes: Big John Strong; Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Col. Mel's Old West; Hall & Christ; Hubler International; Jackson Model Circus; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Royal American-Royal Palace; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine; Swan Bros.; Trahas Miniature. Other shows. | |
| Signed for '84 | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 6 | Circus World Museum information. Acts for 1984: Bill Woodcock, Barbara, Shannon, Delilah, elephants. Aerial, wire: Gabriel Flores, Martha, Lorraine, Rayna. Dogs, horses: Bill Strong, Trudy. Jimmy Williams, clown. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. Rick Percy, band dir. Musicians: Miguel Vasquez, Mary Ann Durand, Harland Harris, Jim Kieffer, Jim Peterson, John Meyer. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 8, 9 | News, gossip. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Lee Marx, clown. Swaying Stars. Martha Suarez, contortion. Lilli Kristensen, leopards. Frank Curry. Anna Delmonte, Pinky (Rudolph Delmonte). Herbie Weber, Barbara Van, Tarzan Zerbini, Gary Thomas, Patti Thomas, Sylvia Zerbini. Laura Amandis, trapeze. Larry Carden. Eddie Del Moral, Cherry Fossett, perch. Tony Fossett, Irene. Frank & Estrelita. Lee Maloney, music dir. Circo Suarez. Dory Miller. Valencias, Super-Lokos. George Hubler's circus. Josip Marcan, Tarzan Zerbini, tigers. Others. | |
| Show Visits | Babcock, Allen | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 10 | International Fair Time Circus, acts, George Moffett, producer. Earl and Louise Tegge's show. Ron Kelroy Circus, acts. |
| Roller Bros. | Block, Sam | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 12 | Roller Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 12 | Irene Ledgett. Carl Gray. William L. Schultz, dir., CWM. | |
| Route Study | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 14 | Sporrer's indoor Shrine circuses information. Also: Portland, OR; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA circuses playing Shrine dates. |
| Tom Mix Remembered | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 15 | Tom Mix. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 15 | Contortionists, 1920-30s: Lloyd Senter, Roy Leonhart, Billy Skerbeck, Dad Whitlark, Bill Ferry, Josie De Mott Robinson, Slim Biggerstaff, Frank de Rue, Al Stryker, Spurgats. |
| His First Triple | Graham, Harry L. | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 17 | Ivan Espana, trapeze. Espanas: Noeh, Ramon Jr. Flying Vasquez: Miguel, Felipe, Vinicio. Flying Gaonas: Ricardo, Tito. |
| James Marcel | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 18 | James Marcel, juggler, tight rope, etc. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 19 | Bobby Kay Smiley. |
| Many Injuries | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 20 | Tom Mix's injuries. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 20 | Acts on Canadian TV show. | |
| Value Reduced | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Circus World, Florida. | |
| People | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Carmen Hall. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Circus World Park, Florida, elephant births. Elephants: Barbie, Roman. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 22 | Lipko's World Wide Attractions, circus-style vaud stage show, acts. | |
| School Show | Moyer, Jim | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 22 | Fairfax, VA, elementary school show. |
| Animal Home | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 22 | Animal shelter for unwanted exotic animals, Packy Foundation, Murray Hill. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 23, 24 | June Wattle Ernst, one of the Loretta Twins. Her career, her family. Ora Ernst, Theodore Blush, Mrs. George Novikoff. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 24 | George Hubler produced Grotto Circus, acts. | |
| Correction | Pyles, J. Scott | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 24 | Correction, Pyles' article on the Hanneford Family Circus. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 24 | Death. Bobby Kay (Robert Smiley), clown. | |
| They Remembered | Wells, John | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 25, 26 | Eva Clarke, equestrienne. |
| People | 12 | 30 | 1983 | Oct | 3 | 26 | Ron Perry, Pam. Carla Wallenda. Rudy Delmonte, contortion. Sharon Ward, Ham n' Egg. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 1 | Photo: Dave Upton, pony, dogs, monkey revue. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 4 | Routes: Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Corky's Magic; Hall & Christ; Hubler International; Liebel Family; No Elephant; Oscarian Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 6, 7 | News, gossip. Gregory Toca, Etta Wallenda Jordan. Johnny Jordan, globe, unicycle. Cleo Plunkett, Ernie, Maran. Fornasaries, Rodriquez. Rickey Garden. Olmedas. Ozzie Martin, Isabel Suarez. Circus Suarez. Lupe Zerbini (Les Blocks). Roller Bros. Circus. Others. | |
| Years Ago | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 7 | Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus elephants, 1933. | |
| Elephant Dies | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 8 | Elephant, Madavu, San Diego Wild Animal Park. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 8 | Great All American Youth Circus. Jules & Beck Circus. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 8 | Chimp attack, Zanesville, OH, Jimmy Estep, trainer. | |
| At Knott's | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 10 | Acts booked for Knott's Berry Farm's show. | |
| From Canada | Wickstrom, Ed | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 10 | Moscow Circus cancellations, performers' stranding. Gerry Grundman, promoter. |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 10 | Johnny Fulghum. | |
| B/C Notes | House, Al | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 12 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Jumbo Is Remembered | Brennan, Pat | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 13 | Elephant Jumbo history. |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 13 | Survivors, aerial voiltage. Bobby Berosini, orangutans. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 14 | Death. Mack MacDonald, elephant trainer. | |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 14 | John Lewis, owner. Danny Daniels, juggler. Harry Albacker, magic. Evel Knievel. Larry Rich, announcer. | |
| Tiger Dies in Surgery | Warren, Harold | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 15 | Vince Carmen Magic Show tiger cub. |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 15 | Marion Sernes, Bob Owen, clowns. Sharon Ward, Ham n' Egg. Larry Rich, ringmaster. | |
| Tom Mix Festival | Binkley, Allen | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 17, 18 | Tom Mix festival. |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 18, 19 | Barry DeChant, clown. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Others. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 18 | Science show, circus-type acts. | |
| Vermont Fair | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 19 | Vermont State Fair, acts. |
| Show Staff | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Beatty-Cole Circus staff. | |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Warren Wood, Doug Hairgrove. Others. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Gorilla escape, zoo, San Antonio, TX. | |
| In the Mail | Burnes, Chuck | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 21 | Correction, Sep. 26, 1983 issue, Valenciano's column, Mark Wilson's TV show. |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 21 | Dates, Norris Bros., Norris & Rowe, at Portland, OR, 1898-1909. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 22, 23 | Circus life. Rose Murphy, flyer. Max Steele. RBBB 1943. |
| Retirement Plans? | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 23 | Lou Jacobs, clown. | |
| Great Ice Show | Whitfield, John | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 24, 25 | Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice, information. |
| Royal Palace Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 25 | Royal Palace Circus information. Harry Dubsky Family, John Dubsky family. Acts. |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 26, 27 | Francis Brunn, correction, Aug. 22, 1983 issue. Michael Chirrick, juggler, correction Sep. 5, 1983 issue. Correction, Mark Heter, band. La Petit Circus, mall show, Ted Chirrick, Lottie Brunn, producers, acts. |
| Small Fry Circus | Walters, Bill | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 27 | Annual Small Fry Circus, Little Rock, AR. Alberto Zoppe family. Charlie Roark. Mike LaTorres, Sally. Donnie Johnson. |
| I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 28 | RBBB 1957-60. Flea Circus ca. 1930. Ice Capades. |
| Sharon Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 29-31 | East Texas Shrine Circus, Tyler, TX, Donny Johnson. Information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 31 | 1983 | Oct | 10 | 31 | "Frankie Lou" Woods, aerialist. Art Miller, general agent. Louise Miller. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 1 | Photo: T J - Juggling. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 3 | Ad. Schreiber's Shepherds, Bill & Chris Schreiber, photo. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 4 | Routes: Big John Strong; Carson & Barnes; Hall & Christ; Liebel Family; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Shrine Circus | Shafton, Saul | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 6 | Don Johnson produced Zem Zem Shrine Circus, acts. [Clyde Bros.?] |
| Quote | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 8 | Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| People | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 8 | James M. Cole plans. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 8 | Ringling Tower hotel, Sarasota. |
| Ohio Meet | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 10, 12 | CHS, CFA news. |
| Reunion Date Set | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 11 | Manitowoc, WI circus training school reunion. | |
| C & B Notes | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 12 | Pat White, cats. Lucy Loyal. Bill Reynolds, horses, menagerie. Dot Stone. Others. |
| People | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 12, 13 | Saxons (Jack, Brenda). Jerry Lane. Jim Grogan, Heidi. | |
| New Big Top | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 13 | Beatty-Cole Circus big top. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 13 | Clowns of America, National Clowns of America, news. | |
| People | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 16, 17 | Irvin Feld, owner. Susan Mechsner, animal trainer. Jim Grogan, Heidi, helicopter trapeze. John Zimmerman, trapeze. Jean Paul Jenack, unicycle. | |
| Visit to N. H. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 17 | Dubuskys, Royal Palace Circus. |
| No Elephant Circus | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 19 | No Elephant Circus information. | |
| People | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 19 | Inga Smaha. | |
| Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 19 | Dates, Norris Bros. Circus, Norris & Rowe at Seattle, WA 1898-1909; Spokane, WA 1898-1909. |
| Franzen Bros. | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 20-21, 22 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. Photos: Big top, Wayne Franzen, Teako and Cooksie, truck, tiger trailer. |
| People | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 21 | Billy Rogers, Pirates Treasure Cove. | |
| Ethics Needed | Roge | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 23 | Promoters issues, code of ethics proposed. |
| Great American | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 24-25 | Great American Circus information. Allen C. Hill, producer. Billy Martin, ringmaster, sideshow mgr. Noel Price, vocalist. Charlie Moyer, band leader. Musicians: Dave Miller, John Brown, Chris Price, Lloyd Fengel. Cindy Herriott, dogs. Buck Nolan, Elmo Gibb, Mike Ridenaur. Bobby Fairchild, Sonya, knives, whips, etc. Enrico Suarez, Rosa Suarez, Timi Loyal, Denise Loyal, Maggie Suarez, riders. Tim Maerikasch, elephants. John Weathersby, canvas boss; Marie Rawls, office; Chris Rawls, concessions; Jessie Moyer, front door. Cecil Bayler, snake; Cheryl Frey, magic. |
| Marv Gauger | Peterson, Jim | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 26-27 | Marv Gauger, CWM. |
| Fair Dates | 12 | 32 | 1983 | Oct | 17 | 27 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 1 | Photo: Fisher's bears. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 2 | Death. Al Pitcaithley, toured with Lind Bros. Circus, collector. | |
| Correction | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 2 | Correction, Sporrer's Old Show Dates for Norris & Rowe Circus, Portland, OR, 1903. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John Strong; Franzen Bros.; Hoxie Great American; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American-Royal Palace; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 6, 8 | News, gossip. Circus Vargas. Tarzan Zerbini's Circus. Rex Williams. Cemon Aviles, Susan, Cemon's chimps. Pia Zadora, Lynn Redgrave. George Kellner. Tommy Bentley. Ron Kelroy Shrine show, acts. Doug Terranova, cats. Herbie Weber. Others. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 7 | Ad. Chapman Sisters, ladder. Stephanie Chapman. Photo. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Merck, Roy V. | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 10 | Royal Hanneford Circus, acts. |
| Season's End | Carpenter, John Craig | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 10 | Poem. |
| Vanishing Breed | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 12 | Camels, Saudi Arabia. | |
| Early Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 12 | Dates, Norris Bros. Circus, Norris & Rowe at Tacoma, WA, 1898-1900. |
| Circus at the Fair | Latimer, Lloyd | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 13 | Ron Kelroy Festival Circus information, acts (Illinois State Fair). |
| (No title) | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 13 | Rick Legg. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 15 | Death. Danny Chapman, clown. | |
| Variety Show in N. O. | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 15 | Norbert Kreisch (Norbu) produced variety show, information, acts. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 16, 17 | Ad. Yago, space wheel; Leornas, cradle; Flying Garcia Family, photos. Jose Jaime Garcia. | |
| Sharon Shrine Circus - 1983 | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 18-19 | Sharon Shrine Circus photos: Gene Mendez, Eleanor; Ilona Cannestrelli; Doug Terranova; Walt Patterson, Wendy; Janie Klose; Cannestrelli Troupe; "Skeeter" March; Ricardo Duo. | |
| In the Mail | Steele, Bucky | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 20 | Bucky Steele, Elephant Interest Group. |
| People | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 20 | Sally Payne. Hans Winn Troupe, wheel of death. | |
| Circus at the Fair | Friday, Jon | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 21 | Tennessee State Fair circus show, information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Humphreys, Ken | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 22 | Comments on articles in Circus Report. Correction, Sep. 26, 1983 issue, p. 8A, cannon shot. |
| In the Mail | Collins, Robert A. | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 22 | Comments on Circus Moscow. |
| Farewell to Friends | Erickson, Terry Ross | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 23-24 | Big John Strong Circus information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 24 | Sensational Jordans, Delisa Jordan. James Dunnaway, Jeff Letourneau. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 25 | Comments on the state of the circus business. |
| (No title) | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 25 | Rex Williams, Eva, Darlene, Renee - elephants, horses. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 26 | Tol Teeters' Tol Brothers Spanish American Circus, 1930s. Star Bros. Circus, 1941, Blackie Woods, Pete. |
| Special on TV | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 26 | TV show on P. T. Barnum. |
| People | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 26 | Poncho Magana, performance dir. Bob Emerico, clown. Rietta Wallenda Jordan, Greg Toca, marriage. Don Bridwell, clown. Curtis Etchen. Miss Noby-Arden, trapeze. | |
| Ohio Meet | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 27-28 | CHS, CFA news. |
| FSU Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 29-31 | Florida State University Flying High Circus information. |
| Some Texas Notes | Beard, John W. | 12 | 33 | 1983 | Oct | 24 | 31 | Carden International Circus, acts. Franzen Bros. Circus, American Continental, Circus Vargas. Dr. Pepper Circus. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 1 | Photo: Killer Willard, boxing karate kangaroo. | |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 2 | Allen Binkley, clown. | |
| Show Acts | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 3 | Wm. Kay produced Shrine circuses, acts. Wm. Kay Circus. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Hubert Castle; Circus Vargas; Corky's Magic; Coronas; Liebel Family; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Royal American-Royal Palace; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine; Holiday Hippodrome; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 6 | Noells, great performers with great apes. Bob Noell. Photo. | |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 6 | Max Balloons, Max Jr., clowns. George Coronas, Elvin Bale. Austin Miles, ringmaster. Theo Mandrake, magic. Natasha Goncalves, ladder, balance. Manuel Goncalves, rola bola. | |
| Special Show | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 7 | Sacramento, CA, Bee Circus & Carnival. Willettys, jugglers, balance; Bruce Johnson, clown, juggler; Moore's dogs; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Wini McKay, trapeze; Henry Crowell, Dolores, trampoline; Charles Amaral Jr., ringmaster, magic; Stan Edwards, clown. | |
| Fair Dates | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 7 | Funs-A-Poppin Circus. Tegge & Sicard, clowns; Henry Crowell, Dolores, trampoline; Bruce Johnson, juggler. Acts at Pinal County AZ fair. | |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 7 | Cynthia Anne Hackett (ringmistress), John P. Tobin (clown). Diane Batchelor, show girl. Bob Batchelor, drummer. Others. | |
| (Illustration) | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 7 | Illustration: Aftermath of the Walter L. Main Circus train disaster. | |
| Some Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 8 | Louisville, KY amusement park. Circuses at Danville, IL. Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus, Carson & Barnes, 1969. |
| Jules & Beck Circus | Thomas, Ray Gordon | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 12, 31 | Jules & Beck Combined Circus information. Shirley Smith, ticket wagon. Harry Locker, snake show. Lynn Russell, Jimmy Kernan, concessions. Bobby Green, organ. Mel Silverlake. Freddie White, rings. Patrick Silverlake, gorilla parody. Leah Owens, ladder. Marina Boyd, hair hang. Elephant Stacy. Marcelo Boyd, whips. F. Patrick Guthrie, owner. Michyl Thomas. Pamela Guthrie, B. K. Silverlake, booking. Carl Albright, banners. Thomas Quinn, canvas boss. |
| His 83rd Birthday | Kloss, Gerald | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 12A,12B | Frankie Little (real name Pasquale Scalici), clown. Photo. |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 12B,13 | Dave MicMillan, tigers. Anthony Gatto, juggler. | |
| International All Star | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 12 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Some Beatty Show Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 14 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 14 | Tony Hernandez, flyer. Claude Tonolli, concessions, clown. | |
| Oscarian Bros. Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 15, 18 | Oscarian Bros. Circus information. Aturo Ramos, cats; Delilah Ramos, Louis Ramos, acrobats, contortion; Eve Karoly, dogs; Bob Steele, ringmaster. |
| Show Acts | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 18 | Mall Mini-Circus. DuVal, one finger; Kenny Sherbourne, juggler, globe, etc.; Danny DuVal, Trina DuVal, Ben Lance, balance; Carmen Sgarlata; Murray Hill, producer, MC. | |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 18 | Art "Doc" Miller. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 20 | Famous Cole Circus, 1960, staff, personnel, etc. |
| New Book | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 20 | Book, "Carousel Animal," Tobin Fraley. | |
| Remembering the Old Days | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 20B | Clyde Bros. Circus, 1974. |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 20B | Eddie Howe. Karen Antoinett Howe, aerial. RBBB red. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 21 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Happytime at the Fair | Conley, James A. | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 22 | Happytime Circus information. Neal Armstrong, band leader; Michael Fleming, Bill Armstrong, musicians. Dave Twomey, ringmaster; Kristovo, juggler; Wini McKay, trapeze; John Baldwin, chimps; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Michael Kelley (Twomey), props. |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 23 | Lewis Bros. Circus. Philipe Petite, wire. Circus Arts Center. Francis Brunn. James Ridenour, advance clown. Others. |
| Did You Know? | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 24 | Emmett Kelly, clown. Emmett Kelly Jr. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 25 | Deaths. Frederick Norbert Bockelman Sr., show business. Inez Blackstone Kitchen (Inez Nourse), magic. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 25 | RBBB horses. | |
| Working for the Circus | Deptula, Rich | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 26 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Destroyed by Fire | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 26 | RR building, Brisbane, fire. | |
| Borger Bros. | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 27 | Borger Bros. Circus information. Freddie Kursawe, Sylvia, performers. Joyce Rice, hoop dance. Carter Brown, juggler. |
| People | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 27 | Dave Lewis, clown. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| Hanneford Family Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 28-29 | George Hanneford Family Circus, information. George Hanneford III, rider, trampoline. Dianne Hanneford, trapeze. Lucio Cristiani family. Bounding Armandos (Armando Cristiani). |
| Circus Memories | Fowler, Irene | 12 | 34 | 1983 | Oct | 31 | 30, 31 | Irene Fowler's memories. Clyde Beatty. 1983: FSU Flying High Circus information. 1983: Bill Cramer, Ann, cats. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 1 | Photo: Kursawes. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Holiday Hippodrome; Liebel Family; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 6, 8 | News, gossip. Herbie Webber. Scott Kidder Rosaire, Robin Knowlton, marriage. Dennis Zoppe, Anita. Rodriquez, Zerbinis, Karen Cristiani, Andre's lions. Charlie Hackett, ringmistress.George Hubler. Carden Bros. Circus. Mack MacDonald, elephant trainer. Heidi Herriott. Others. | |
| Show Acts | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 8 | Acts, Police Circus, Montgomery, AL. Ron Morris, producer. | |
| Show Picketed | Brown, Gordon | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 9-10 | Chipperfield Circus, England, information. |
| Flood in Ariz. | Johnson, Bruce | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 11 | Funs-A-Poppin Circus. Circus Vargas. Big John Strong Circus. |
| People | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 11 | Bob Moyer, Sandy, magic. | |
| Dr. Pepper Circus | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 12 | Gil Gray produced Dr. Pepper Circus. Acts: Tegge & Sicard; Gary Ray; Jimmy Hall, bears; Plunketts, trampoline; Pete Luvas, Tajana; Buckles Woodcock, Shannon; elephants; Chico Williams, elephants; T. J. Howell, juggler; Ruwills, plate spin; Eddie Ventura, balance; Zoppe's chimps; Ventura Duo, cradle; Tavana Lewis, trapeze; Christopher James, wire; Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 12 | Death. Bernard R. Carroll, fan. | |
| Sad Farewell | McGinn, John | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 13 | Big John Strong Circus information. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 14 | CFA news. |
| Circus in Las Vegas | Ueckert, Herbert | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 16 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Polack Show | Pyles, J. Scott | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 17 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| New Arrivals | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 17 | Births: Dan Carey, Randa. Ned Potter, Cindy. | |
| Texas Dates | Beard, John W. | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 18 | Acts at the Texas Shrine date, San Antonio, TX. Larry Carden's show. Bobby Gibbs. Gopher Davenport. Bucky Steele. |
| People | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 18 | Ron Gill, Mitzi, perch. Lyle Tuttle. | |
| Did You Know | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 19 | Cheerful Gardner, elephants. Peru, IN elephant stampede circa 1917. Elephant "Dolly." Great Wilnow, cannonball, 1930. |
| People | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 19 | Mile Phillips, Tricia. Rex Allen, Jerry Clower. Karen Antoinette Howe, flyer. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 20 | Augustine Conant, owner. Big Apple Circus. Rix bears. Hoxie Tucker. |
| Mall Show | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 21 | Rosie & Herbert's Little Circus information, acts, mall show. | |
| One Day Show | English, Christina | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 21 | Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 22 | Terry O'Brien, wire. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 22 | Death. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Magic Time USA | Pritchett, Logan | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 23, 24 | Stu Miller's Magic Time USA show, information, acts. |
| Special Weekend | Eslinger, B. Everett | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 24, 25 | John Marietta, Helen, collectors, party. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 25 | Photo: bandwagon, Norris & Rowe Circus, no date. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 26-27 | Merry-go-rounds. Michael Chirrick, juggler. F. Beverly Kelly. Barnum & Bailey Circus 1914. Burns O'Sullivan, asst. equestrian dir.; Freida Comfort, Bird Millman troupe. Loretta Twins. Charles Forrest, bar performer. |
| New Book | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 28-31 | Book review, "Circus Rings Around Russia," David Lewis Hammarstrom. |
| Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 31 | TV shows. |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 35 | 1983 | Nov | 7 | 31 | Norris Bros. Circus, Norris & Rowe, dates at Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1898-1909. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 1 | Photo: Tommy Hanneford. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 4 | Routes: Anser Shrine; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Col. Mell's Old West; Hanneford Family; Holiday Hippodrome; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 5 | Ad. Reid Bros. Circus, John Reid, Betty. Show title notice. | |
| Date Change | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 6 | RBBB blue. | |
| New Tent Officers | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Plans for '84 | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 6 | Lewis Bros. Circus information. | |
| Twin Gorillas | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 6 | Gorillas, Columbus, OH zoo. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 8, 20 | News, gossip. George Carden's circus. George Hubler's circus. Rietta Wallenda. Dorey Miller, Big John Strong show. Josip Marcan. Billy Loyale, trapeze, tents. Zerbini circus. Tommy Hanneford's circus. Senor Rai, Cheryl Jones. Others. | |
| Big Rigs | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 10 | Double and triple trailer trucks. | |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 10 | Porredon perch act. | |
| Models Displayed | Hurst, Ron | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 12 | CMB news. |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 12 | Joseph Neri, dancing goat. | |
| Show Notes | Swafford, Jim | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 12 | Circus Vargas performers. |
| Chicago Work | English, Christina | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 14 | Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus, information. |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 14 | Dates, Norris Bros., Norris & Rowe, at Olympia, WA, 1900-1908. |
| Feature Stars | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 15 | Stars on TV show "Circus of the Stars." | |
| Collecting Show Items | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 16 | King Bros. & Cole Bros. Circus. King Bros. Circus. |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 16, 17 | Clark McDermott, dogs. Heidi Bolz Casady, aerial. Andres Boulay, clown. Col. E. T. Bale. Brian LaPalme, Debbie. Arthur Duchek, Goldie (King Arthur the lion). Mike Pike, band dir. Others. | |
| Halloween Show | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 17 | Acts at "Spookshow," Schenectady, NY. | |
| Miss. Fair Circus | Johnson, Richard | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 18 | Jorge Barreda Productions produced Free Circus, Mississippi State Fair, information. Mike Pike, band dir.; Richard Johnson, announcer; Welde's bears; Henry Munos, bounding rope; Wozniak Troupe, teeterboard; Jorge Barreda, lions; Albulet Brothers, wire; Crazy Taddys, tumblers; Christopher Munos, cannon. Pancho Magana, Ken Hilten, performance assistants. |
| Chicago Date | English, Christina | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 19 | Ron Kelroy produced circus at Chicago Museum of Sciene and Industry, information, acts. |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 20 | David Lewis Hammarstrom. Harry J. Jenkins, organ. | |
| Jose Cole Circus | Sturgis, Peter | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 21, 22 | Jose Cole International Circus information. Jose Cole, Jeff Cole, producers; Alice Cole, front door, concessions. Gene Carlisle, Rocky Garrotto, clowns; Peter Sturgis, ringmaster; Connie Dam, Helga, cats; Lisa Carlisle, Martha Flores, Minica Welde, web; Angela Wilnow, dogs; Mauricio Drougette, Julie, ladder; Manuel Goncalves, rola bola; Gabriel Flores, Martha, cradle; Johnny Welde Sr., Johnny Jr., bears; Mauricio Drougette Jr., plate spin; Jill Goncalves, balance; William Woodcock, Shannon, Dalilah, elephants. Rufino Ochoada, band leader. |
| Back in '39 | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 22 | 1939 Arena Thrill Show, Cleveland, OH. |
| In the Mail | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 23 | Correction, Oct. 31, 1983 issue, p. 24, P. Anthony Kelly article. Also Emmett Kelly Jr. news. |
| Panda Farm | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 23 | Farm for giant Pandas in China. | |
| Carson & Barnes | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 24-25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Magic/Variety Show | Rogers, Ed | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 26, 27 | John Strong produced stage show, Wonderful World of Magic, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 26-27 | Photo: group of performing lions, no information. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 27 | Beatty-Cole Circus elephants, truck accident. | |
| Stage Acts | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 27 | "It's Magic" show acts. | |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 27 | Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. | |
| Show Visitors | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 28 | Visitors at Circus Vargas. | |
| Dec. Plans | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 28 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| People | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 28 | Barrie Sloan, Sheila. Berosini's orangutans. Miguel Vasquez, Rosa Sergrera, engaged. | |
| Buckels Woodcock | Peterson, Jim | 12 | 36 | 1983 | Nov | 14 | 29-31 | Buckles Woodcock biographical article. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 1 | Photo: Terry Cavaretta, triple somersaulting aerialist. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 4 | Routes: Holiday Hippodrome; Hanneford Family; Kaye Continental; No Elephant; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine; Texas Shrine; Ford Bros. Other shows. | |
| State Fair Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 6 | Gil Gray's State Fair of Texas Circus, Dr. Pepper Circus, information. Also information on Gil Gray. |
| People | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 6 | Don Leslie, tattooed. | |
| Texas Clowns | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 8 | Texas Clown Association news. | |
| People | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 8 | Ivan Henry, chimps. | |
| Files for Fees | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 10 | Circus World Museum vs. City of Chicago lawsuit, parade. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 10 | Dates, Norris & Rowe, Ballard, WA, 1903-1908; Blaine, WA, 1903, 1907. |
| Probe of CWM? | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 12 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, committee to investigate the operation of the museum. | |
| Circus in Chicago | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 12 | RBBB red information. Cole Bros. Circus, Arthur M. Wirtz, owner. | |
| People | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 14, 15 | Tom Carroll. Carla Wallenda show. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western act. Gary Noel, Donna, Aden W. Lowry, musician. | |
| Pepsi on Ice | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 15 | Pepsi on Ice, ice show, information. |
| Carson & Barnes | Kingston, Harry L. | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 20 | Ron Holiday, Joy, description of cat act. | |
| Two Records Set | Cole, James S. | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 20 | Carolina Alvarez, trapeze. Martin Alvarez, George Pages, trapeze. |
| Acts at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 21 | Gil Gray State Fair of Texas (Dr. Pepper) Circus. Karl Warmundt, orchestra; Kastle's bears, Jimmy Hall, Teppa; Julie Ventura, slide for life; Gary Ray, Tim Tegge, Cheri Sicard,Mel Hall, clowns; Plunketts, trampoline; Pete Luvas, Tavjana, elephants; Buckles Woodcock, Barbara, Delilah, Shannon, elephants; Hans Ruwill, Sigrid, plate spin; Eddy Ventura, balance; Pam Zoppe, chimps; Christopher James, wire. |
| Wedding Date Set | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 21 | Vanessa Antoinette Thomas, Gregory C. Prater, engaged. | |
| People | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 21 | Therons, bikes. | |
| Dallas Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 22 | Christopher James, wire. Mel Hall, unicycle. Gary Ray, clown. Earl Dietrich. T. J. Howell, juggler. Ruwills. Buckles Woodcock family. Joe Schmitt Jr. Others. |
| Elephant at the Opera | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 23 | Elephant "Toto," in opera "Aida." | |
| Show Visitors | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 23 | Visitors at Gil Gray State Fair of Texas (Dr. Pepper). | |
| Remember When | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 24 | Lee Powell, Lone Ranger. Sonja Hennie. |
| Show Report | Kingston, Harry L. | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 24 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Great Amer. Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 25-26 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Aid for Panda | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 26 | Panda Farm, China. | |
| Giant Man | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 27, 28 | Aalam Channa, giant. | |
| Showman Died | Graves, Geoff | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 29-30 | Joseph K. Perry, Sole Bros. Circus owner, death. |
| Did You Know? | Kelly, P. Anthony | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 31 | Hagenbeck-Wallace train wreck. 40 horse hitch history. Terrell Jacobs' lions. 1933 RBBB performers. |
| It's Circus Day | 12 | 37 | 1983 | Nov | 21 | 31 | Barnum & Bailey Circus, Don Luis, AZ, 1905. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 1 | Photo: Wainwrights on the trampoline. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; No Elephant; RBBB red; Royal Lichtenstein; Showfolks Circus. Other shows. | |
| Bobby Kay | Howe, Eddie | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 6 | Bobby Kay, clown, biographical information. |
| Owner Eaten by Pets | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 6 | Lions eat their owner. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 6 | Rylands Circus, 1880. Emmett Kelly Jr. Charlie Roak, vent, Punch. Others. | |
| Father Jack | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 8 | Father Jack Toner, circus priest, RBBB. |
| Monkeys to Brazil | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 8 | Golden Lion Tamarin monkeys sent to primate center in Brazil. | |
| Possible Buyers | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 10 | Possible buyers of Circus World theme park, Florida. | |
| Show Date Set | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 10 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information. | |
| Study Welcome | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 12 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, attendance issues, study committee. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 12 | Jeff Plunkett, trampoline. Jim Waynick, calliope. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 12 | Death. Lloyd Jentes, rope team driver. | |
| Juggling Houcs | Johnson, Richard C. | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 13 | Juggling Houcs, Walter, Ingrid, biographical information. |
| Circus Notes | Beard, John W. | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 13 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Ford Bros. Circus. |
| Holiday Show | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 14 | Magic Holiday Fantasy show acts. Ron Bacon, producer. | |
| Reunion Date | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 14 | Circus Kingdom alumni reunion. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 14, 15 | Centrons, Christine Fossett, David Chabira. James Hetzer International Circus. Osorio Troupe, wire, acro, Francisco Osorio. Leo Esqueda, Jackie, Esqueda Troupe. Eddie Howe Jr., transportation. Others. | |
| Hotline | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 14 | Gunter Gebel-Williams tiger, lion. | |
| Magic Notes | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 16 | Magicians, etc., news. Josy Barkan, Siegfried & Roay, David Copperfield, Doung Henning, Martin St. James. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 17 | Anatomical Wonders on circuses, sideshows, 1930s-40s. Ed Hayes. Melvin Burkhart. Fred Jones. Joe Allen. Edema. |
| News Specials | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 18 | Sebastian Adriani, ringmaster. Billy Martin, ringmaster. Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| Old Timers Meet | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 19 | Old Timers reunion, cowboys and cowgirls, Kissimmee, FL. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 19 | Phil Chandler, Lauren. Katherine Rust. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 20 | Don Lauppe, juggler, biographical information, family. Photo. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 20 | Vince Carmen show. | |
| Great Texas Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 21, 22 | Great Fair of Texas (Dr. Pepper Circus), information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 22 | Deaths. Conamore C. Slade, travel trailers. Will C. Warrick, magician. | |
| Correction | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 22 | Correction, Nov. 14, 1983 issue, p. 30, owners of Wallace Bros. Circus were Ray Rogers family. | |
| Mark Pilger | Gaizick, John | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 23, 24 | Mark Pilger cloud swing act, plans. |
| Hotline | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 24 | Escaped camel, Porterville, CA. | |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 24 | Barbara Asch Camillo, artist, Carson & Barnes paintings. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 25, 27 | Her trip around Florida. |
| Sugarbabies | Erickson, Terry Ross | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 26, 27 | Sugarbabies show history. Burlesque show. |
| People | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 27 | Billy Earl, Bonnie, Bonnie & Clyde Good Time Show. Tom Donoho. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 28-29, 31 | News, gossip. Dr. Pepper Circus, acts. Bill Strong, Trudy. Johnny Luxem. Dennis Zoppe, Danit. Flying Larrays. David Zoppe, Susan. Al Dawley, sue. Buckles Woodcock, Barbara. Bonnie Bale. John Lewis. Tuffy Nichols. Others. | |
| Packy Foundation | Hill, Murray | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 30, 31 | Packy Foundation, Inc. information. Retired animals. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 38 | 1983 | Nov | 28 | 31 | Paul Eagle's Circus Luncheon Club. Alberto Zoppe family. CFA news. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 1 | Photo: Tony Hernandez and Tito Gaona. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus Festival; Holiday Hippodrome; Royal American; Royal Lichtenstein; Santa's Variety; Santa's Xmas. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 5 | Ad. Ventura Duo, Eddy Ventura, photos. | |
| People | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 6 | Jimmy Hetzer Circus. Ron Bacon's Magic show. RBBB red. | |
| At Knott's | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 6 | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm ice show. | |
| Wedding Bells | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 8 | Miguel Vaszuez, Rosa Segrera, marriage. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 8 | Leopard loose. | |
| Show Notes | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 10 | RBBB red, blue, information, acts. | |
| USDA Report | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 11 | USDA, animal welfare. | |
| People | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 12 | Charly Baumann, performer, performance dir. Sal Condito, rigger, spotter. Mike Pike. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 13 | Photo: Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, circa 1960. | |
| Show Acts | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 14 | Tarzan Zerbini Shrine Circus acts, staff. | |
| Dr. Pepper Sold | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 14 | Dr. Pepper Company. | |
| Tour Post-poned | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 14 | Abracadabra '84 show information. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 14 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion show. | |
| People | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 16 | Bill Irwin, clown, comedy show. Tim Tegge, clown. | |
| People | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 18 | Austin Miles, ringmaster. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western. Elizabeth M. Brown, Robert M. Seaton, marriage. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Laddies, ladder. Mark Anthony, clown. Raul Segura, trapeze. | |
| Trainer Fined | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 19 | Tiger trainer, Campolongo. | |
| People | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 20 | Henneberry family. Kevin Menard, Hal Diamond, magic. | |
| Circus Thoughts | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 21, 22 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 22 | Circus Vargas. David Polke, tigers; Wally Naghtin, bears; Rex Williams, elephants; Wally Eastwood, juggler. Benny Williams, elephant ride. | |
| Parade Planned | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 22 | Baraboo, WI parade. | |
| Show Goes On | Ashton, Sally | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 23 | Sole Bros. Circus, Australia, information. |
| Zoo Activity | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 25 | Seattle, WA Wonderland Zoo elephants. Bronx, NY Zoo. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 25 | Death. Rex Alexander, magician. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 39 | 1983 | Dec | 5 | 26-27 | Beatty-Cole Circus. Grogans. Others. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 1 | Photos: Joanne Pinson. | |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16A | Cynthia Ann Hackett, ringmistress. John Jack Tobin, juggler. Others. | |
| Off Season | Carpenter, John Craig | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16A | Poem. |
| Show Dates | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 4 | Routes: Holiday Hippodrome; No Elephant; Royal American. Other shows. | |
| Billy Barton | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 12, 19 | News, gossip. Roman Schmitt, elephants. Jacqueline Zerbini. Boom Boom Browning. Hanneford Circus. Reid Bros. Circus. Kim Loyal. Keith Killinger. Clem Toca. Wade Burck, tigers. Charly Baumann. Alan Gold. Roy Wells. Galla Shawn. Others. | |
| Who's Liable | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 6 | Liability, shows with animals. | |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 6 | Miss Luisa, hula hoop. | |
| New Animal Laws? | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 8 | Humane Society proposed laws, wild and exotic animals. | |
| 84 Plans | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 10 | Circus Odyssey information. | |
| Acts Needed | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 11 | Film studio wants circus performers. | |
| New Officers Named | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 11 | CFA news. | |
| He Was Fast | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 14 | Benjamin Lusbie, lightning ticket seller. | |
| Zenza Sitara Vegas' New Superstar | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | n.p.n. | Siegfried & Roy. | |
| Varied Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 15 | Tino Wallenda Zoppe's church circus information. |
| Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 15 | Dates. Norris Bros. 1899, Norris & Rowe 1903, New Whatcom, WA. Norris & Rowe, Bellingham, WA, 1904-1909. |
| Sarasota Dates | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16 | Showfolks of Sarasota. Windjammers convention. RBBB blue. | |
| Show Visitors | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16 | Visitors at Franzen Bros. Circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16 | Death. Robert E. Hitson, Bob-O the clown. | |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 19 | Murillo & Ulises. | |
| Bobby Is Remembered | Timnick, Lois | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 20-21 | Bobby Kay, clown. |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 21 | Mr. & Mrs. Dorey Miller. Flying Balencias. Redpaths. | |
| Circus In Britain | Niblett, Jack | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 22-24 | Tenting season general information. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Robert Bros. (Circus Bonanza, Spanish National). Austin Bros. Richard Chipperfield's Circus. Circus Hoffman. Gandy's Circus. Tony Hopkins' circus. Ken and Clara McManus' circus. Circus Galaxy. Cross Bros. Circus. Sally Chipperfield's Circus. Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus. Blackpool Tower Circus. |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 24, 25 | Bob Golden, ringmaster, aerial. Paul Deagle, aerial. Bruce Anderson, trapeze, sway pole. Ignatov, juggler. Others. | |
| On the Phone | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 18 | Correction, Nov. 28, 1983 issue, Mark Pilger article. | |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 18 | Tim Bickmore, Anna Fijawski. | |
| Circus Party | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 18 | CFA news. | |
| Benny Williams | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 25, n.p.n., 27 | Benny Williams elephant act. |
| People | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 16B | Gopher Davenport, Ford Bros. Circus. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 12B | Clown seminar, Houston, TX. Internation Mime and Clown Festival. | |
| Show Features | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 12B | George Carden International Circus acts. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 40 | 1983 | Dec | 12 | 27 | International All Star Circus. | |
| 12 | 40 | 1983 | [This issue has unusual page numbering.] | |||||
| (Photograph) | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 1 | Photo: Danute. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Caterpiller Xmas; Chinese Magic; Ford Bros.; International All Star; Peanut; Santa's Variety; Santa's Xmas; Xmas Circus. Other show. | |
| In the Mail | Cameron, Howard | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 6 | Show promoters, comments. Howard Cameron, Marge, promoters. |
| Mime Festival | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 8 | International Mime and Clown Festival, 1984, information. | |
| Ford Bros. | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Ford Bros. Circus acts, staff. | |
| People | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Ward Hall, Roy Huston. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Ad. Du Val & Trina with Ben Lance, photo. | |
| Marker Is Planned | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 16 | Inez Blackstone Kitchen, first wife of Harry Blackstone, cemetery marker. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 16 | Walter L. Main. | |
| Up Dates | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 18 | Correction, Nov. 21, 1983 issue, Valenciano's Hoxie Great American Circus report. Information: Sebastain, bullet catch. |
| In the Mail | Healy, Jack | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 19 | Hagenbeck-Wallace 1918 train wreck. |
| Hotline | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 19 | Animal trainer killed, West Germany. | |
| Elephant Man | Taylor, Gordon | 12 | 41 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 20-21, 23 | Tim Maerkisch, job and biographical information. Elephants: Myrtle, Janet, Kelly. |
| Three issues are dated Dec. 19, Nos. 41, 42, 43 |
12 | 42 | 1983 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 1 | Photo: Los Canches. | |
| People | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 2 | Austin Miles. Ron Holiday, Joy, animals. | |
| Barnum and the Newspapers | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 4 | P. T. Barnum on relations with the press. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 5 | Ad. Sylvester & Barbara Braun, western acts, photo. | |
| African Zoo | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 6 | Rundu, Africa, zoo. | |
| Questions & Answers | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 6 | Ringling brothers. Santiago Pubillones. Barnum and temperance. | |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 8 | Deaths. Louis P. Stern, owner, Polack Bros. Gertrude C. Wheling, former Gertrude Campbell, daughter of Virgil Campbell. | |
| Circus Fire | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Ringling Bros. Circus, fire, 1912. | |
| Turning Back the Years | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 16 | Sands, Lent & Co., 1848. Montgomery Queen Circus, 1878. 1837 man killed by circus elephant. 1922 men sell ticket to circus that never appeared. | |
| On the Air | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 18 | Dave Twomey's Happytime Circus on TV, acts. | |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 18 | Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, gorilla Bushman. | |
| Model Circus Displayed | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 19 | Milo Smith's minature circus. | |
| From Florida | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 20 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Clement, Herb | 12 | 42 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 22-23 | Big Apple Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 1 | Photo: Yum Yum [contortion] | |
| Show in Texas | Wade, Richard | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 2 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 3 | Photo: Aerialist Bruce Anderson, photo. | |
| Evansville Acts | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 4 | Kaye Continental Circus, acts, staff. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus - 1983 | Bingaman, George C. | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 5 | Photos, Carson & Barnes Circus: Menagerie; elephant riders, clowns, Bautistas, elephants, midway and big top. |
| Light of Smoking Torches | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 8 | Poem. | |
| Windy City Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Windy City Circus, youth show, information. |
| (No title) | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Scott Koop, clown. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus - 1983 | Orr, David P. | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 11 | Photos, Carson & Barnes Circus: Bill and Jeanne Reynolds; giraffe; Bobby Gibbs, Holly Richardson; Pat White. |
| Fighting the Protesters | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 15, 16 | Austrialian circus fight animal protest groups. | |
| Charges File | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 16 | Gentle Jungle accused of abusing and neglecting its animals. | |
| Last Show | Deptula, Rich | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 17-18 | RBBB Circus information. Mark David Pilger, cloud swing act retired. Final performance of Charly Baumann's act. |
| Hotline | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 18 | Hurricane type winds, El Cerrito, CA. | |
| People | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 18 | David P. Orr, newspaper clipping service. | |
| Logan-Pages Wedding | Hackett, Marjorie | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 21-22 | Wedding: Freida Logan and Jorge Pages. |
| People | 12 | 43 | 1983 | Dec | 19 | 22 | Austin Miles. Debbie Anderson, show girl. Tegge & Sicard, clowns. | |
| (Photograph) | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 1 | Photo: Karoly Riders. | |
| Show Dates | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Sally Chipperfield Circus; Circus Kingdom reunion; Sole Bros. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 5 | Ad. Hernandez Troupe, teeterboard, photo. | |
| Showfolks Circus | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 6 | Annual Showfolks Circus, acts, staff. | |
| (No title) | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 6 | Carla Wallenda. | |
| Wedding Time | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 8 | Marriage: Tim Bickmore, Anna Fijewski. | |
| Scott's Last Real Medicine Show | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 10 | Tommy Scott's Last Real Medicine Show information. | |
| Ryan Does Globetrotters Book | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 13 | Tour book of Harlem Globetrotters published by Jack Ryan. | |
| Tigers in Minnesota? | Bissonette, Pat | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 13 | Brad Hullsiek, Jane, trained cats. |
| In Memoriam | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 14 | Death. Hazel William Case, aerialist, rider, wire walker. | |
| USDA Report | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 17 | Willard Lambert charged with exhibiting bear without license. | |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 17 | Ad. Phil Link, artist. Painting of Hoxie Tucker shown. | |
| People | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 20 | Gary Ray, Wendy. Bill Lane, 24 hour man. Brad Hullsiek, Jane, tigers. Hal Diamond. Others. | |
| Circus in Florida | Wiebush, Joe | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 22 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Santa's Magic Circus | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 22 | Santa's Magic Circus, Dwight Damon, producer. Acts. | |
| Correction | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 24 | Correction, Billy Barton's column, Dec. 12, 1983 issue, p. 19. Reid Bros. blown down. | |
| Back a Few Years | Wotsch, Bill | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 24 | RBBB at Cleveland, OH. |
| (Advertisement) | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 26 | Wood Family Shows, Pride of Wild Jugle Killers act information. | |
| Hanneford Family Circus | Werner, Chuck | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 27-28 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Busy Week | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 30 | Sarasota, FL: Showfolks, Winjammers convention, RBBB. | |
| People | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 30 | Roman Schmidt, elephant trainer. Hal Diamond, magic. Patches & Co. CFA news. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Von Hofen, A. W. | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 31-32 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Timber Wolf Research | Bissonette, Pat | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 33 | Timber Wolf research project, Ham Lake, MN. |
| Interview | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 34-35 | James Robinson, rider, biographical information. 1884 interview. | |
| People | 12 | 44 | 1983 | Dec | 26 | 35 | Skeeter March, clown. |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 1 | Photo: Clark's lions. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue; Sole Bros. (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Building designated | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 6 | Variety Arts Center building, Society for the Preservation of Variety Arts. | |
| Burma Shave Signs | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 6 | Some Burma Shave signs quoted. |
| Sports Show | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 8 | Sports, Vacation & RV show, Anaheim, CA, acts. | |
| In New Facilities | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 8 | Leaf tent company. | |
| At Knott's Berry Farm | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 8 | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm Christmas show. | |
| Circus Exhibit | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 8 | Art of the Circus exhibit at Battle Creek, Michigan Art Center. | |
| New Book | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 9, 12 | Book review, "Born to Fly," by Tito Gaona. | |
| White Tops Xmas Special | Howe, Eddie | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 10 | Story of RBBB 1947 by Joseph T. Bradbury, published in Nov-Dec 1983 White Tops. |
| Wedding Time | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 12 | Cynthia-Anne I. Hackett married Charles J. Beck. | |
| Parade Date Scheduled | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 13 | Baraboo, WI parade. | |
| Zoo Adds an Elephant | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 12 | Elephant, Hugo, Washington Park Zoo, Portland, OR. | |
| Santa's Holiday Festival | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 14 | Bradd Frank, Tom Lunsford produced Santa's Holiday Children's Festival, information, acts. | |
| Miscellaneous | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 15 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Wedding Time | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 19 | Ward Alexander, Mary Goddard, marriage. | |
| (No title) | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 19 | Gene Owen's Pangea Bird Circus. | |
| Circulating With Zoo's Who | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 20 | Houston, TX zoo, retired veterinarians. | |
| Christmas Party | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 20 | Caterpillar Children's Christmas Party, Decatur, IL, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Al DeLage, magic. Don Bridwell, clown. Bill Rogers. Flying Karamozov Bros., jugglers. Others. | |
| CWM Budget Plans | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 24 | CWM, Baraboo, financial problems. | |
| Circus in Sarasota | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 26 | Showfolks of Sarasota annual circus information, acts, staff. |
| Circus of the Stars | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 27 | Circus of the Stars TV special. Acts. | |
| Show Date | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 27 | CMB news. | |
| Mattel Report | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 28 | Mattel report to stockholders. Circus World (Florida). | |
| Wants Info On | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 28 | Looking for addresses for old show folks. | |
| 1983 Circus Championships | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 29-30 | 8th Circus World Championships, London, England. Acts. | |
| Seeks Information | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 31 | Looking for information on Dick Todd, singer and with circuses. | |
| Anniversary Issue | 13 | 1 | 1984 | Jan | 2 | 31 | Variety will feature section on Irvin Feld, RBBB. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 1 | Photo: Ho-Po the Maine clown. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue; Sole Bros. (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Personnel Named | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 6 | Circus Odyssey information, new staff. | |
| Planning '84 Tour | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 6 | Kay Bros. Circus information. | |
| Booklet on Magic | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 6 | Le Grand David troupe information, booklet. | |
| Big Pumpkin | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 8 | Farmer's large pumpkins. | |
| People | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 8 | Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Carl Carlsson, juggler. Angela Wilnow, dogs. | |
| Magictime USA | Smith, Bill | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 10, 21 | Stu Miller's Magic Time USA show, information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 11 | Death. Thomas J. Ryan, collector, railroad, ships. | |
| Winter Quarters | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 11 | Poem. |
| People | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 11 | Phil Temple, magic. Don Bridwell, clown. Silva Bros., wire. | |
| Investigation Underway | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 12, 17 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, operation, finances. | |
| Poster Discovered in Wall | Kriss, Erik | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 13, 16 | Buffalo Bill information, poster. |
| Two Ways of Living | Brown, Genny | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 16 | Poem. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 17 | Death. William E. Page, owner. | |
| Showtime | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 18-19 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 21 | Cy Compton, roper. Alan Andrews, lies on bed of nails, Wales. | |
| In Memoriam | Percy, Rick | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 22 | Death. Rev. James D. Percy, magic, announcing, etc. |
| Circus Winter | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 22 | Poem. |
| Skates Alive | Johnson, Bruce | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 23, 24 | Ice Capades "Skates Alive" show, Los Angeles, information. |
| Don Marcks | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 24 | Barnum & Bailey Circus' move to London, 1899. | |
| Christmas Get-Together | Couls, Mari Jo | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 25 | CFA news. |
| Santa's Christmas Show | Rogers, Ed | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 26, 27 | John Strong's Christmas show information, acts. |
| Installation Banquet | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 27 | Oakland, CA Magic Circle news. | |
| (No title) | 13 | 2 | 1984 | Jan | 9 | 27 | 1984 Olympics. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 1 | Photo: Cathy Rogers. | |
| Christmas Day Murder | Kent, Larry | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 3 | Tom Quinn, superintendent, wife Jane Quinn murdered. |
| American Legion Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 3 | American Legion Christmas Circus Party, Delphi, IN, acts. Zoppes and others. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue; Roberts Bros.; Sole Bros. (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Ban in Ohio Seen | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 4 | Ohio law prohibiting owning exotic animals. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 4 | Norris Bros., Norris & Rowe dates at Albany Oregon, 1899-1908; Ashland, OR, 1898-1908; Astoria, OR, 1899-1905; Athena, OR, 1903. |
| Lion Attack Horse & Trainer | Griffee, Carol | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 5 | Circus Atalia, Little Rock, AR, lion attack, Zoppe. |
| Co Co the Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 6 | CoCo the clown's career, family. |
| Popular Animal Names | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 6 | Popular names given animals. |
| 15th Season to Start | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 8 | Cavalcade of Comedy show, magic variety show, information, acts. | |
| Panda Doing All OK | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 8 | Panda Ling Ling, Washington, DC Zoo. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 9 | Photo: Kenneth Feld family. | |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 10-11 | News, gossip. Svend Kristensen. Poodles Hanneford. Trevor Bale. Jacqueline Zerbini. Herbie Weber. Alica Stewart (Comanchero act). Rudi Lenz. Roy Wells. Benny Williams. Buckles Woodcock, Barbara. Francis Brunn, Gaonas, Heidi Herriott. Louis Stern. RBBB. Alan Gold. Jimmy Douglass, ringmaster. Others. | |
| Building Work | Rhodes, Bill | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 11 | Kentucky State Fair building, RBBB. |
| Roman & Jean | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 12 | Roman Schmitt, Jean, careers. Photo. | |
| People | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 16 | Joe Hodgini Sr. John Cox, animals. Ben DeWayne, elephants. Lilli-Ana, leopards. Cristiani elephants, Marcan's animals, Abulet Bros. wire. Harry Thomas, tigers. | |
| Island Christmas Show | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 16 | Show at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Bob Yerkes, producer, acts. | |
| Countdown Begins | Gaizick, John | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 17 | Christopher Adams, gyro rocket act, career, act. Photo. |
| People | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 17 | Bichael Burke, general mgr. | |
| Burma Shave Signs | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 19 | Burma Shave signs. |
| In Florida | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 19 | Bones Craig, elephants; Sloan Damon, Hal Haviland at African Safari Circus. | |
| Retirement of the Tent | Reed, Fifi | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 20 | Big John Strong's show retirement, party. |
| Some Show News | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 22 | Franzini Family Circus Christmas show, information. Oscarian Bros. Circus. International All Star Circus, acts. |
| Magic Holiday Circus | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 23 | Magic Holiday Circus, Bill Bleisner, producer, information, acts. | |
| Fla. State Fair Circus | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 23 | Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus information. | |
| Circus Odyssey Quarters | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 24 | Photos of Circus Odyssey winter quarters. | |
| People | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 24 | Allen Binkley, clown. Joe McMillan, Don Young (clown). T. J. Howell, juggler. Billy Woods, flyer. Bucky Steele, elephants. | |
| New Orleans Fair | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 25 | 1984 Louisiana World Exposition information. | |
| Zoppe Recovering | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 25 | Alberto Zoppe, lion bite. | |
| New Publication | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 25 | Texas Clown Association news. | |
| People | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 25 | Alexander Clark, steam calliope restoration. | |
| Circus Calliope | Roehl, Harvey | 13 | 3 | 1984 | Jan | 16 | 26-27 | Harvey Roehl, restoring calliope. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 1 | Photo: Mark Wilson. | |
| Old Poster at Museum | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 3 | Pawnee Bill Wild West Show poster found, Lamont, OK, description. | |
| Half Time Entertainment | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 3 | Acts, 49ers vs. Detroit Lions football game. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 4 | Routes: Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Sole Bros. (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 4 | Norris Bros., Norris & Rowe dates at Eugene, OR, 1899-1909; Norris & Rowe at Everett WA, Hoquiam, WA, 1900-1909. |
| Shrine Circus at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 6 | Dallas, TX Shrine circus, Robert Atterbury, director. Acts, visitors. |
| Long Xmas Tradition | Weldon, DeLoris | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 8 | Davide Zoppe produced American Legion Circus, acts, staff. |
| People | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 8 | Vicki West, vent. Chelsea Field, trick rider. | |
| They're Married | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Diane Hansen, foot juggler, Rolling Diamonds roller skater. Robert Reid of Reid Bros. Marriage. | |
| Dog Training | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Dogs trained for the deaf. | |
| Elephants | Cecere, Mike | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Elephants with Circus Modelo de Mexico, Casca show.. |
| People | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Ed Berg, fan. | |
| C & B Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 11 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Dorey Miller. Jesse Jesson, executive; Lorrain Jesson; Dudley Hamilton, Geroge McBride, contracting agents. Pat White, lions. |
| Dallas Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 12, 17 | Frank Burger, Janet, dogs. Earl Michaels, clown. Harry Dubsky, cats. Jordan family (Patsy, Johnny, Jody, Delisia), death globe. Frank Galumbos, Doris. Ilona Canestrelli, Doug Terranova. Ricardo Canestrelli, wire. Ben DeWayne, Linda, elephants. Navarro Duo, balance, Miss Olga, trapeze. Stephanie Chapman, Rita, Chapman Sisters. Carlos VAlencia, catcher, Flying Valencias. Sharon Vidbel, dogs. Claudio Sisters (Rosio, Chela, Blanca Gomex), aerial. Others. |
| Trainer Says Act Finished | Ritchie, Lauren | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 13, 16 | David McMillan, cats. Problem at Circus World. |
| Holiday Time in Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 16 | Mark Horton, wire. Rex Horton, bears. Others, other shows. |
| 25th Anniversary | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 17 | Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 18 | Deaths. Ralph Davenport (Hawkshaw), concessions. Glen Henry, animal trainer. Art Miller, "Doc," showman. Fred John Banley, carnival concessions. | |
| People | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 18 | David Hammarstrom, musical "Those Ringlings." Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. | |
| More About Jimmy Robinson | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 20 | James Robinson, rider, biographical information from Gil Robinson's book. | |
| People | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 20 | Eddie Dunford, clown. Doug Henning, magic. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. Others. | |
| Ring 2 to the Center | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 21-22 | CMB news. |
| Bozo the Clown | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 22 | Bozo the clown TV shows, Larry Harmon. | |
| It's Show Biz | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 22 | Frank Dean, rope spinner. | |
| Circus Arts Classes | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 23 | Make-A-Circus School of Circus Arts information, instructors, classes. | |
| People | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 23 | Allen Binkley, clown. | |
| Clown Is Missing | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 24 | Wynn Veale, "Wynky," clown, death. |
| Iowa Museum | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 25 | Mt. Pleasant, IA, National Society for the Preservation of Tent, Folk and Repertoire Theatre museum. Information on collection. | |
| Elephant Toll | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 25 | Toll charges for animals, Port of Authority of NY and NJ. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 26-27 | Book review, "Pictorial History of the Carousel," by Frederick Fried. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 26 | Photo: two steam locomotives crash head on into each other. | |
| Date Signed for Vegas | 13 | 4 | 1984 | Jan | 23 | 27 | Great All American Youth Circus information. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 1 | Photo: Wade Burck and the Cuneo White Tiger act. | |
| New Show Set to Tour | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 3 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus (was John Strong's), information. Jess Jensen, D. R. Miller, David E. Rawls, owners. | |
| Olympic Special Events | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 3 | Olympic Arts Festival, Southern CA. Circus OZ (Australia). Chengdu Acrobatic Troupe. Flying Karamazo brothers. Carlo Colombaioni, clowns. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 4 | Routes: Cole All Star TV; Ron Kelroy; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Sole Bros. (Australia); Tarzan Zerbini; Peanut. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates at Ellensburg, South Bend, Roslyn, Sedro Wooley, Washington; Baker City, OR. 1902-1908. |
| Blue Unit | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 6 | RBBB blue information, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 6 | Ralph Duke, agent. Paul Duke, elephants. | |
| On TV | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 6 | Circus Vargas elephants. | |
| Circus at NFL Game | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 8 | Circus show at 1984 Super Bowl football game. Acts. | |
| Circus Luncheon Club | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 8 | Paul Eagle's Circus Luncheon Club. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 10 | Frank Bunn, aerial, death, fall from helicopter trapeze. | |
| People | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 10 | Viley Priest, ringmaster. Chuck Burnes, Bambi, performers. Steve Baker, clown. Bobby Gibbs. Hal Diamond & Co., guillotine. Others. | |
| Elephants | Logan, Fred | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 12 | RBBB elephants. |
| Christmas Show in Fla. | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 12 | Acts at Bill Birchfield produced Christmas show, Kissimmee, FL. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 12 | Rialto Theatre, Chicago, demolition. |
| People | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 12 | Lee Lloyd, clown. Henneberry Family. | |
| Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 13 | Buffalo Bill's grave. RBBB 1926. Miller Bros. 101 Ranch 1927. |
| Date Set at Little Rock | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 13 | Alberto Zoppe produced Shrine circus, Little Rock, AR, information. | |
| (Illustration) | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 13 | Portraits: Danny Chapman, Mack MacDonald. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 14A-14B | Book review, "Selected Letters of P. T. Barnum," by A. H. Saxon. |
| First Electric Lights | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 14B | Cooper & Bailey Circus, electric lights. | |
| In the Mail | Garrison, Bill | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 15 | Comment on Jan. 9, 1984 issue regarding Cy Compton, cowboy. Trick ropers. |
| Circus At the Forum? | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 15 | The Forum, Inglewood, CA, circus plans. | |
| Model Exhibit Scheduled | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18 | Yankee Robinson ring, Northern CA, circus models. | |
| Show Folks | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18 | Show folks at Don Johnson's quarters named. | |
| People | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18 | Jon Friday, ringmaster. Axel Gautier, elephants, Flying Vasquez. Virginia Lee Fenton, music dir. Others. | |
| Burma Shave Signs | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18 | Burma Shave signs, 1929. |
| Art Is Called to Create | Fedin, Gregory | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18A,18B | General history, circus. |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 18B | Royal Hanneford Circus. Tommy Hanneford, producer; Kay Parker, music dir.; Ray Orzsak, production design; Cheryl Jones, production dir.; Warren Adams, props. Senor Rai; ringmaster; Alan Gold, cats; gymnasts, Adams Duo, Lauris, Julio Garza, Franciscos, Sladick; Gerard Soules, dogs; Belinda Amandis, trapeze; Gaylord Maynard, horse; Flying Gaonas; Tangier Troupe, tumblers; Nellie Hanneford, dressage; Mark Hanneford Karoly, elephants; Douglas MacValley, death globe. Others. |
| Circus in Mexico | Holmes, Sam | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 20-21 | Circo Sudamericano information. Onofres, Ayals, Marques, Adelberto Suarez aerial. Juan Felipe Onofre, clown. Nolberto Onofre Acosta, owner. Los Albertos, Duo Marquez, acrobats. Magnolia Ayala, wire. Armando Ayala, Edgardo, foot juggling. Elisa Ayala, ladder. Others. |
| C & B Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 23-24 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Pebbles Inman, performer. Mechanics: Tom Smock, Bob Smith, Malin Pavalka, Dean Webb, Bill Parker, Pat Siboti. Fuel: Ron Brewer, Larry Nelson, Tony White. Mark Duncan, canvas. Janice Webb, cookhouse. Rose Smock, cook. Elephant Susie. Clowns: Maudie Bayless, Robert Bone, Mariah Skinner, Greg Price. Lewis Johnson, security. Manuel King, Pat Hiles, snake show. Bill Reynolds, lead stock. Bobby Gibbs. |
| Circus At the Fair | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 24 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 26 | African Safari Park, Circus Africa. Jungle Larry, Safari Jane. Information, acts. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 27-28 | Big Apple Circus information, performers, acts. |
| Trainer Told to Remvoe Cats | Ritchie, Lauren | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 29-30 | Circus World's tiger trainer, David McMillan, fired, lawsuit. |
| Novelty Acts Sought | 13 | 5 | 1984 | Jan | 30 | 30 | Knott's Berry Farm looking for acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 1 | Photo: Ben Lance (DuVal). | |
| Circus at Gibsonton | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 3 | Annual International Independent Showman's Association Circus, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 4 | Routes: Circus Europa; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates at Davenport, WA, Dayton, WA, New Westminster, BC, 1901-1909. Norris Bros. dates at Idaho Falls, ID; New Westminster, BC - 1899, 1903. |
| Ringling's Blue Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 6 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Royal Lichtenstein Circus | Roberts, Noel | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 8 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. Show members: Nick Weber, ringmaster; John Hadfield; Paul Hadfield; Joe Colon; Nina Grey; Linns Akerman. |
| Passing Parade | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 8 | Humor. | |
| Sally Chipperfield Circus | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 10 | Dally Chipperfield Circus acts. | |
| People | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 10 | Rob Owen, Marion, clowns. Vince Carmen, illusions. Others. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 12 | Deaths. Glen Henry, performer. Forrest R. Jarvis, illusionist. Bert Vogels, transportation mgr. Johnny Weismuller, Tarzan. | |
| Winterquarters Visiting | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 13 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus winterquarters information. George Carden winter quarters information. |
| Set-Up | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 13 | Poem. |
| People | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 13 | Ron Boeger, minature horse. | |
| Northwest Xmas Shows | Dushay, Rick | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 14 | Showtime Northwest Christmas show information. Tom Wilds, Jan, owners, producers. Acts. Sterling Circus. |
| Passing Parade | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 14 | Humor. | |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 15-16 | News, gossip. Clyde Beatty Circus 1953, Phil Escalante, Betty Escalante, Rafael Markez, Tiny Gallagher, Bob Atterbury. Jacqueline Zerbini, aerial. Flying Farfans. Rodriquez Troupe. Wally Naghtin bears. Petey Kinosh. Bruce Warner, clown. Jon Friday. Ward Hall. Mike Cecere. Lou Ann Jacobs, trapeze. Joe Frisco, elephants. Others. | |
| He Met Buffalo Bill | Cloutman, John C. | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 17 | Buffalo Bill. John C. Cloutman's circus career. |
| Dallas Shrine Circus - 1983 | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 18 | Dallas, TX Shrine circus photos: Herry Dubsky, Flying Valencias, John and Laura Walker, Sir Harry James, Yvonne Savage, Jordan's death globe, Delisia Jordan, Chapman Sisters, Gina's leopards, Rix bears. | |
| Taylor Family Shows | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 19 | Scott's Continental Circus information, acts. Staff: Scott Taylor, producer; Lester Bigson, ringmaster; Bill Holley, music dir.; Lionel Shadd, lights; Della Brush, Muchelle Duby, concessions. | |
| People | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 19 | Ray Watson, aerialist. George Washington Gale Ferris, ferris wheel. | |
| At Monte Carlo | Conley, James A. | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 20, 21 | Winners at Monte Carlo. Festival acts. |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 21 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 23 | Clark & Walters Circus, 1966, information, acts. |
| Misc. | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 23 | TV films. | |
| In the Mail | Hannabelle | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 24 | School show, I'll Be the Circus!, information. |
| Passing Parade | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 24, 25 | Humor. | |
| In the Mail | Palmes, Rod & Heidi | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 24 | David F. Garish, said to have copyrighted "Bozo the Clown." Information. |
| New Peru Circus Family | Fugate, John | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 26-27 | Miser family, performers, careers. |
| People | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 27 | Eva Clarke's grave. Edward E. Lanctot. | |
| Hanneford Family Circus - 1983 | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 28 | Photos: Princess Morningstar, Hanneford liberty ponies, main entrance, George Hanneford, Dianne and bull ride, Dianne Hanneford, La Gilda's leopards, the backyard. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 29-30 | Book review, "Wild Animal Trainer in America," by Joanne Joys. |
| In the Mail | Patton, Allen | 13 | 6 | 1984 | Feb | 6 | 31 | James T. Hetzer's Intercontinental Circus. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 1 | Photo: Victoria. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 3 | Circus music recordings. Enhtsetseg, contortionist. Nathalia Enterline, juggler. Festival Mondial Du Cirque De Demain medal winners. Ford Bros. Circus. |
| Elephants | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 3 | Honolulu Zoo elephants. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Circus Europa; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas, Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hubler International; Olympic International; Oscarian Bros.; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Old Time Routes | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates at Salem, OR; Vancouver, WA; Wenatchee, WA; Dalles, OR; Puyallup, WA; Buckley, WA. 1900-1909. |
| Beauties and the Beasts | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 6 | Circus theme, Greatest Show in Seagoville pageant, Texas. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 6 | Death. Harry T. Hunt, Hunt Bros. Circus. | |
| New Show Planned | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 8 | Dancing Horses of the Desert show information. Julius Von Uhl, producer. | |
| From Hawaii | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 8 | Honolulu Zoo. Waikiki Aquarium. Sea Life Park. Kent Ghirard, Alohaland Circus. |
| Visiting in Texas | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 10 | Eddie Steeples, chimps, bears. Ari Steeples. Wes Barton, front end shows. Ford Bros. quarters. |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 11 | Famous Cole Circus, 1961. Staff, information. |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 11 | Gary Ray, clown. Donnie Johnson. James Zoppe. Larry Dean. Arturo Castrajon, trapeze. | |
| Fla. Mayor Looks at Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 12 | RBBB information. |
| Bankruptcy Declared | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 14 | Company producing Chicago-Fest bankruptcy. | |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 14 | RBBB. John Zweifel. | |
| News Bits | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 15 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 15 | Kent Ghirard. Franz Tisch, elephants, dogs. Wazzans, Omar, Antar, Antar Jr., Beverly. Others. | |
| Wintering | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 16 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Ford Bros. Circus. Clark MacDermott, dogs. Big John Strong. |
| Hotline | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 16 | RBBB Red Unit information. | |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 16 | Smokey Jones, elephant trainer. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 17 | RBBB. |
| Winterquarters Visiting | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 17 | Bucky Steele. Joe Lemke. |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 18 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 18 | Clowns. | |
| Live Musician | Perez, Bunni Bartok | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 18 | Poem. |
| Cat Act to Louisiana | Ritchie, Lauren | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 20 | David McMillan, cats. Problem at Circus World. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 20 | Deaths. James W. Hanson, carnival electrician. Victor George Larson, circus train man. | |
| Musician's Answer | Moyer, Charles F. | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 21,-22 | Comments on band at Showfolks of Sarasota Circus. Charles Schlarbaum. Circus bands. |
| British Winter Season | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 22 | Circus Hoffman acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 22 | Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus elephant, Hoxie. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 23, 25 | Coronas Family Circus. Oscarian Circus. Miscellaneous information. |
| Excellent Show | Conant, George | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 24-25 | Wallenda show in the Bahamas, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 26-27 | Book review, "Indiana's Big Top," by Don L. Chaffee. |
| People | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 27 | Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 7 | 1984 | Feb | 13 | 27 | Brooklyn Bridge Centennial. Alan Hill's Christmas show. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 1 | Photo: Thrills on Wheels roller skating act. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hubler International; Oscarian Bros.; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Strong's Circus, Variety; Tarzan Zerbini; Hamid-Morton. Other shows. | |
| (Advertisement) | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 5 | Ad. Pasquale Rizzi (Cuccillo), death. Photo. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 6 | Pickle Family Circus. Deaths: Robert C. Dietch, Harry T. Hunt. Tito Gaona book. Herriott Family Circus. RBBB. Hoxie Tucker. Michael Chirrick. Others. |
| British Winter Season | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 8 | List of winter circuses in Britain. Sally Chipperfield's Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 8 | Danny Daniels, comic, organ. Irv Romig, clown. | |
| Winter Quarters Visiting | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 10 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Kelly-Miller information. Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 10 | Ron Pace, Chris Kennington (Sugar & Spice). Ken Benson. Kevin Murray, Teresa, concessions. | |
| Fire Damages Show Equipment | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 11 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus, information, truck fire | |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 11 | Paul Tamboury, Susan. | |
| Busy Time in Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 12 | Coronas Circus information. |
| International All Star Circus - 1983 | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 13 | International All Star Circus photos: Joe Eddy and Betty, Lee Stepehns, Les Kimes, Vinicio, Dusty Sadler clown. Dancers: Gina Ford, Gaynor Marritt, Wendi Luxton, Louise Winter. |
| Some Facts of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 14 | Sebastian, bullet catcher. John Dubusky Family. Harry Dubusky family. Tampa, FL circus lot history. |
| Impromptu Welcome Home | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 15 | Merle Evans, band leader. Band that greeted him. | |
| Dilemma At the Ramps | Knoblick, Evelyn | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 15 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Cole's All Star TV Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 16 | James M. Cole's All Star TV Circus information. Billy Martin, MC; Andre Boulay, clown; Brian LaPalme, magic; Gracie Hanneford, dogs. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sheffield, concessions. Debbie LaPalme, performer. |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 16 | Bob Moore, dogs. Frank Cain, James Knapp, advance. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 17 | Cleveland Zoo elephants. Grotto Circus, Cleveland. |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 17 | Mike Pike, band dir. Bob Emerico. | |
| Norman Atwell | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 18 | Norman Atwell, magician, clown, career. | |
| In the Mail | Garrison, Bill | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 20 | Wild west shows' performers, show owners. |
| People | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 20 | Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Stanley Book, circus history. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 21 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Program of Acts | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 22 | Clyde Beatty Circus, 1953, acts, personnel. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 22 | Deaths. Robert C. Dietch, kiddie zoo owner. Don Foote, costumes. Lawrence D. Tetzlaff (Jungle Larry), African Safari Park. | |
| Off the Road Again | Heidi | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 23 | Poem. |
| Ohio CMB's Display Work | Sandman, Don | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 24 | CMB news. |
| Variety Show on Tour | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 24 | Big John Strong's Circus, Variety Show information, acts. | |
| Ringling's Blue Unit- 1984 | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 8 | 1984 | Feb | 20 | 25-27 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 1 | Photo: Whizzer, international circus clown. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 4 | Routes: Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; J. Strong Circus, Variety. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 4 | Al G. Barnes Circus dates in Mt. Vernon, Anacortes, Curlew, Davenport, Washington, 1910-1937. |
| Show Now Booking Dates | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 6 | Mario Manzini Royal Variety Hippodrome Revue information. | |
| Star Route | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 6 | Poem. |
| State to Audit Museum | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 8 | Circus World Museum to be audited. | |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 8 | Harry Locker, bears, elephants. Larry Harmon, clown. Rancarro & Estreleta. | |
| Buffalo Bill Collectors | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 10 | National Association of Buffalo Bill Collectors. | |
| Acts on the Show | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 10 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. Donny Johnson's tigers; Franco, foot juggler; Frank & Estreletia, perch; Dick Shack, illusions; Ben Cristiani, dressage; Chris Alberti, dogs; Alana Cristiani, trapeze; Chase & Park, trampoline; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress. | |
| Cambell Hospitalized | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 11 | Charlie Campbell. | |
| Do You Have the Answer? | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 11 | People with the name Haag, Harry James, Betty Grable. |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 11 | Kenneth, Irvin Feld. Betty Smith Zoppe. Others. | |
| New Year's Day Wedding | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 11 | Wedding: Cheryl Traficante, H. C. Craig, "Bones." | |
| Red Unit | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 12 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| New Location | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 12 | Leaf tent company. | |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 12A | Lance Lot Chimps. Lindwood Gardner, props. Vanessa Thomas, Greg Prater. Ward Hall. Others. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 12A | List of where circuses wintered. |
| Show Has Good Date | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 14 | Rosie & Herbert's Little Circus information, acts. | |
| Circus in Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 14 | Circo Rolly information. |
| Circus Night at School | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 15 | Elementary school show, Fairfax, VA. | |
| It's a Parade | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 15 | Information and photo, RBBB elephants causing traffic jam. | |
| In the Mail | Stagg, Jack | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16 | Comments on band at Showfolks of Sarasota Circus. Charles Schlarbaum. Circus bands, musicians. |
| Burma Shave Signs | Kelly, Emmett Jr. | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16 | Burma Shave Signs, 1930. |
| Circus in Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16A | Tihany Music Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16A | Ponce family, jugglers. | |
| Tigers | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16A | Siberian tigers. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16A | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Tent Raising Planned | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16A | CFA news. | |
| In the Mail | Cunningham, James P. | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16B | Comments on band at Showfolks of Sarasota Circus. Charles Schlarbaum. Circus bands, musicians. |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 16B | Circus Vargas visitors. | |
| Tarzan Zerbini Circus | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 17 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus, Mizpah Temple. Clement Toca, band dir.; Super-Lokos, acrobats; Billy Barton, aerial; Berans, trapeze; Edwardos, cradle; Susan Sheryll, dogs; T.N.T. Duo, perch; Alain, balance; Del Morals, perch; Castillian Troupe, riders; Sue, Rudi Lenz, chimps; Darnells; Les Blocks, wire; Teddy & Therese; Laddies; Rahhalis; Flying Valencias, trapeze; Fossetts, wheel; Olmedas; Davide Zoppe's monkeys; Gary Thomas, Patricia, elephants. Staff: Roger Moore, Ronald J. Colquhoun, marketing; Jeanne Vanderbosch, secretary; Kurt Lewis, legal adjuster; Sylvia Zerbini, aerial dir.; James E. Douglass, productions; Alain Zerbini, supt.; Gerard Zerbini, rigger, asst. supt.; Louis Zerbini, floor mgr.; Gary Thomas, animal supt.; Calvin Drover, lights; Gregory Toca, sound; Lee Marx, clown; Raymond Gates, concessions; Donald Vanderbosch, transportation; Craig Bonde, animals. | |
| British Winter Season | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 18 | Peter Jay produced circus, Specturm Arena, Warrington, information, acts. |
| Fair May Drop Shows | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 18 | California State Fair. | |
| Glen Henry, My Friend | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 20 | Glen Henry, showman. |
| Mattel Will Sell a Division | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 20 | Mattel to sell Circus World. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 21 | National Congress of Animal Trainers and Breeders information. | |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 21 | Angela Wilnow, dogs. | |
| Model Builders ot Meet | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 22 | CMB news. | |
| Correction | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 22 | Correction, Jan. 30, 1984 issue, Norris & Rowe dates in Washington. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 22 | Death. Marie Antoinette Concello, aerialist. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 23 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 23 | Harry Albacker, magic. Austin Miles. | |
| Circus School Planned | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 24 | France to open a university of circus arts. | |
| Windjammers in Sarasota | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 24 | Windjammers news. | |
| Successful Tour | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 25 | Icetravaganza, ice-less show information. | |
| Atayde Circus | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 25 | Atayde Circus information. |
| Circus Vargas Starts '84 Tour | Covington, Don | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 26-27 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 9 | 1984 | Feb | 27 | 27 | Mel Hall, comic, unicycle, wire. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 1 | Photo: Diana and Robert Reid. | |
| Acts Set | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 3 | Chinese Acrobats from Taiwan. Harry Lovecraft, medicine show. | |
| Circus at Austin, Texas | Beard, John W. | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 3 | American Continental Circus, information. Terry Bisbee, Jerry, clowns; Kay Rosaire, cats; Remo & Jenny, trapeze; Derek Rosaire, horses; Joe Lemke, chimps; Stephenson, chimps, dogs; Ross Bros. Arabians; Tommy Donoho, Pom Pom, elephants. Others. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 4 | Routes: Cole All Star TV; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; J. Strong's Variety; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates, Aberdeen, WA; Centralia, WA; Salem, OR; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Medford, OR. 1900-1909. |
| British Winter Season | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 6 | Robert Bros., acts, Britain. |
| Correction | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 6 | Correction, Feb. 13, 1984 issue, program posters. | |
| British Winter Season | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 8 | Roberts Bros. family circus, acts. Britain. |
| Misc. | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 8 | Exotic game auction. Movie, "Chimp." | |
| Friend of Collection | Richelieu, David Anthony | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 10 | San Antonio public library's circus collection, Hertzberg. |
| Tarzan Zerbini Circus | Scheiman, Kaye | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 12 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts. Clement Toca, music dir.; Super-Lokos, gymnasts; Billy Barton, cloud; Edwards, Mogodor Duo, Berans, high acts; Susan Sheryll, dogs; Alain, Del Moral, perch; Castillians horses; Lenz chimps; Darnells, magic; Les Blocks, wire; Flying Balencias; Zoppe's monkeys; Rahhalis, Teddy, Jacqueline; Gary Thomas, elephants; Swaying Stars. Others. |
| New Vehicle Laws in N.J. | Mara, Frank J. | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 12 | NJ vehicle laws. |
| Circus Concerts | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 13 | Merle Evans concert. | |
| People | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 13 | Barry Yiengst. Chris Bryant, Patti. Others.Nino Cochise, marksman. | |
| Chinese Magic Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 14, 15 | Chinese Magic Circus of Taiwan information. |
| Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 14D | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. Lori Stevens, music dir.; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Doug Terranova, tigers; Chris Alberti, plate spin; Yvonne Cristiani, dressage; Dick Schick, Joan, magic; Francarros, foot juggling; Ilonia Lucia Canestrelli, trapeze; elephant Jack; Army Maguire, elephants; Francarro & Estreleta. Others. |
| Kosair Shrine Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | n.p.n. | Kosair Shrine Circus, Louisville, KY, information, acts. Ron Kelroy producer. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | n.p.n. | P. T. Barnum. Johnny Welde, bears. Franzini Family Circus. Others, misc. information. |
| Valla Duo | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 14A | Valla Duo, balance (George, Monica Valla). | |
| Circus in Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 14B | Circo Union information. |
| People | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 14B,15 | Robet Momyer, Sandra. Linda Wilson Herrmann, rider. Harry Herrmann, horse trainer. Sandy Wallenda. Tom Self, roping. Abb Dickson, magic. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 16 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Do You Remember? | Akeman, Ted | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 17 | 1920-30s small museums or store shows. Ray Marsh Brydon. Dime museums, etc. Ted Akeman, mechanical man act. |
| Rare Bird Killed | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 17 | Roeding Park Zoo, CA. | |
| Circus in Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 18 | Circo Hnos. Information. Circo Hollywood information. |
| People | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 18, 19 | Will Rock, illusions. Steve Hyde, Mary Gardner, magic. | |
| Show Program | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 19 | Carden Internation Circus acts. Barreda's cats; Golden Sisters; Lucky Bros.; Steele's bears; Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, elephant Bimbo; George Rosell, comedy; John Daly, clown; Munoz family, balance; Gutis, trampoline; Zerbini riders; George Carden, announcer. | |
| Correction | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 19 | Correction, Oscarian Bros. Circus route. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 19 | Hoxie Bros. elephant, Jessica. | |
| Circus Vargas | Conley, James A. | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 20-21 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Beatty Show Notes | House, Al | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 22-23 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Champion Leaper | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 23 | Thayer & Noyes ad, 1866, G. M. Kelley, leaper. | |
| People | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 23 | Vince Carmen, illusions. | |
| Copperfield Show | Waldron, Dan | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 24-25 | David Copperfield's Magic Show information. |
| Ringling Centennial Underway | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 25 | RBBB. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 10 | 1984 | Mar | 5 | 26-27 | Book review, "Circus World of Willie Sells," by Orrin C. King. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 1 | Photo: Hi-Tops and Zippy plus Toby the Wonder Dog. | |
| Busy Spot | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 3 | Performers visiting Frank and Evelyn Noel. | |
| Circus in South America | Murillo, Sal | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 3 | Bosell Circus, Johannesburg, South Africa, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Chinese Magic; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Hubler International; Olympic International; Peanut; RBBB red, blue; Royal Hanneford; J. Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Hospitalized | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 4 | Earl Tegge. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 4 | Death. Mayburn A. Miller, owner, elephant trainer. | |
| A-Okay at Fla State Fair | Dykes, Wm. | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 6 | Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus information. |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 6 | Balto, Eskimo dog, dog team, Alaska. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 6 | Murillo & Ulysses, balance. | |
| Visit to Circus Vargas | Johnson, Richard | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 8 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Say It with a Trunk Line | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 8 | Elegram, telegram attached to elephant. | |
| Magic Show Acquired | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 10 | Shazzam Show information, purchase. | |
| It's Not Me | King, Jack | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 10 | Jack King, organist, contracting agent. |
| Circus at Fla. State Fair | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 11 | Olympic International Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 11 | Mike Pike, music dir. Malikova, wire. | |
| Memories | Bridwell, Don | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 12 | Glen Henry, Vernon Woerner (clown), deaths. Kelly-Miller Circus. |
| Cold Day | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 12 | American Continental Circus. | |
| Magician in Florida | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 13 | Phil Chandler, musician. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 13 | Don Bridwell, clown. | |
| Circus Program | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 16 | Zor Temple Shrine Circus, Madison, WI, acts. Wm. Kay, director. | |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 16, 17 | Ron Perry, Pam, wire. Rick Legg (Amazing Kelmar). Bill Burger. Others. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus, information, acts. Big Apple Circus information. | |
| More Fair Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 18 | Florida State Fair attractions, acts. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 18 | Klementis, bikes. | |
| Book Review | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 20-21 | Book review, "It Was Better Than Work," F. Beverly Kelley. | |
| Blackstone Show | Waldron, Dan | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 22-23 | Blackstone Magic Show information. |
| (Cartoon) | Unger | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 23 | Cartoon: retired clown. |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 24-25 | RBBB blue. International Independent Showmans Association's show information. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 25 | William Shaw, John Grimaldi, Barabara Nadel (No Elephant Circus). | |
| Circus at White Plains | Audibert, Chris | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 26, 27 | Tommy Hanneford show information, acts. |
| Sport Show Activity | Griffiths, Jessie | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 27 | Philadelphia, Harrisburg, PA, Sports Show acts. |
| [Two issues dated March 12, but different content. One is probably No. 12. |
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| (Photograph) | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 1 | Photo: Heidi Bolz Casady. | |
| Circus D'Carlo | Huber, Betty | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 3 | Carlos Farfan's Circus D'Carlo, information, acts. Kathy Lee Martinez Farfan, Roman rings; Ray Williams, magic; Conseuelo Alicia Farfan, aerial; Osorios, trampoline; Pueyrredon, perch; Los Linos, clown; Buscaglias, jugglers; others. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Eagles Circus Club; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Ron Kelroy; No Elephant; Oscarian Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Strong's Variety; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 6 | Grimaldis vaudeville show. Bobby Gibbs, elephant man. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. Others. | |
| Popcorn Met Films in Chicago | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 6 | Popcorn and the movies, history. | |
| Salute to Ringling Planned | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 8 | RBBB, Ringling Bros. Centennial. | |
| Siegfried & Roy Kings of the Strip | Maurice, Dick | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 9, 16 | Siegfried & Roy, illusions. |
| Circus at Lansing | Hastings, Clarence | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 10 | Royal Hanneford Circus, staff, acts. |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 10 | Ward Alexander. Frank Burger, Janet, chimps. Jose Cole's circus. Hugo Zuniga, Flying Caceres, Miguel Caceres. | |
| Opening Date Announced | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 11 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, information. | |
| Ringling Blue Unit | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 12, 13 | Photos, RBBB blue: Janet Madison, Oblocki Troupe, Kerrie Valdner, Big Joe Curran, Willie Holiday, stiltwalkers, Stephani Slavovi, clowns, Margaret McGee, Danielle Valosuova and her father, Michu, rehearsing, Tuba Heatherton, Charly Baumann, Laura Litts and clown. | |
| Time Is Getting Closer | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 14 | Olympic Arts Festival, Los Angeles, information. Circus Oz information. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 14 | Death. Tom C. Hundley, agent, Atlantic Southern Productions. | |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 16 | Otto Berosini family, animals. | |
| Endangered Bird | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 16 | Wood Stork, Florida. | |
| Trevor Bale Tent Meets | Kirkman, Gene | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 17 | CFA news. |
| Tarzan Zerbini Circus Staff | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 17 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus 1984 staff: Tarzan Zerbini, dir., supervisor; Jeanne Vanderbosch, secretary; Billy Barton, asst. producer; Kurt Lewis, legal adjuster; Clement Toca, music dir.; Sylvia Zerbini, aerial dir.; James E. Douglass, productions; Alain Zerbini, supt.; Gerard Zerbini, asst. supt., rigger; Louis Zerbini, floor mgr.; Gary Thomas, supt. animals; Calvin Drover, lights; Gregory Toca, sound; Lee Marx, clown; Raymond Gates, concessions; Donald Vanderbosch, transportation; Craig Blonde, animals. | |
| Milwaukee Shrine Show | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 18 | George Carden International Circus, information. Gina Carden. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, elephants; Tomy Nock, Renee, sway pole; Lee Maloney, band leader. |
| Collection on Auction Block | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 18 | Judge Roy Hofheinz's circus collection. | |
| People | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 18, 19 | Chuchin, clown, wire. Jim Williams, clown. Flying Redpaths. Others. | |
| Acrobat Falls - Breaks Ankle | Kirkman, Gene | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 19 | Valerie Stefanov, Hungarian acrobatic troupe, fall. |
| Circus Train Arrives | Kirkman, Gene | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 19 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Remembering the Good Days | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 20 | Dan Rice's ten cent circus 1885, career. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 20 | S. E. Ranch Rodeo show, 1938. |
| Zerbini Season Underway | Fulgate, John | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 21-22 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| He's a Candidate | 13 | 11 | 1984 | Mar | 12 | 23 | Larry Harmon, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 1 | Photo: Prof. Miller & Co. | |
| CWM Wins First Round | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 3 | CWM vs city of Chicago lawsuit, parade. | |
| Show Folks | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 3 | No Elephant Circus. Bob Daraio, founder; Barbara Nadel; William Shaw, juggler; John Grimaldi; Lennie Wright; Greg Millstein. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 4, 13 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Gerry Cottle's (England); Franzen Bros.; Great All American; Hamid-Morton; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Strong's Variety; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini; Oscarian Bros. Other shows. | |
| New Musical to Open | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 6 | Musical, "Those Ringlings!" | |
| Tribute to a Legend | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 8 | Antoinette Concello, career. |
| Show Back in England | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 8 | Gerry Cottle's Circus. | |
| Pastor Told to Stop Clowning | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 10 | Butler, WI, catholic church, Rev. Joseph Cunningham. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 10 | CMB news. | |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 12 | Jack S. Smith, owner, ill, career. David Knous. | |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 12 | Viley Priest, ringmaster. Wade Burck, animal trainer. Logan Pritchett, booking. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 13 | Death. Harry B. Chipman, circus showman. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 13 | S. E. Ranch Rodeo show, 1938, ca 1936. Jungle Larry. Great Peters, hangman trick. Joe Jackson Jr., clown. |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 13 | David Lorentz. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 14, 16 | Loretta Twins. Ora Norine Blush. Bertha Pauline Blush. John Ernst. George Stephen Novikoff. |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 16 | Jeff McBride, magic. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster. Larry Harmon, clown. O. B. Davis, Della Roma, Carl Albright. Pat Guthrie. | |
| Readers React | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 17 | Comments on Tito Gaona book "Born to Fly." | |
| In the Mail | Boswell, Gertrude | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 17 | Lewis Bros. Circus route book information. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 18 | Deaths. Paul Edward Bohler, clown, front end. Hanna Hodgini, acrobat, trapeze, circus seamstress. | |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 18 | Tommy Hanneford. Philip Gale, concessions. | |
| Circus | Herman, Jan | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 20, 23 | Medinah Temple Shrine Circus acts. Dondi, elephant; Christopher James, wire; Bill Cramer, cats; David Rosaire, dogs; Orestos, juggler; widgets, tumblers; Plunketts, traampoline; Dynasty Duo, aerial; others. |
| From Florida | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 22, 23 | Franzini family show. Tino Cristiani, Mara. Miscellaneous information. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 24 | Tim Tetzlaff, liberty ponies. Photo. | |
| People | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 24 | Chuck Wener, marketing dir. Joey Jordan, juggler. Col. E. T. Bale. | |
| Amazing Lippizans | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 13 | 1984 | Mar | 26 | 25-27 | Lipizzan stallions information, history, show. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 1 | Photo: Yo-Yo the clown, Gary Noel. | |
| Tigris Shrine Circus | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 3 | William Kay produced Tigris Shrine Circus, Syracuse, NY. William Puryn, band leader. Mike Naughtin, Tom Sink, clowns. Roverta Winn, slide for life; Josip Marcan, cats; El Mundos, aerial; Erik Adams, dogs; Heidi Harriott, trapeze; Aquillas, perch; Navarros, bikes; Harry James, balance; Delasandros (Winn), space wheel; Cortez Flyers; Harry Dubsky, Gina, cats; Dolly Sisters, aerial; Lee Keener, elephants; others. |
| Acts in Puerto Rico | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 3 | B-Dazzled show acts. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 4 | Routes: Afifi Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Bektash Shrine; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Garden Bros.; Jules & Beck; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 6 | Hanneford Circus information, people. Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| CFA Raises Tent | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 8, 26 | CFA news. |
| Circus at Montreal | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 10 | Garden Bros. Shrine circus, Montreal, acts. | |
| Special Wedding Date | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 10 | Patricia Kirby, Brandon Dean, marriage. | |
| Circus at Spokane | Henderson, Ralph | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 12 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus, information. |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 12 | Ron Gill, Mitzi, iron jaw. Harry Graham. | |
| Show Acts | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 13 | Variety acts: Ronn Lucan, vent; Mike Davis, clown, etc. | |
| Less Than Perfect Trip | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 13 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. | |
| Circus Visiting in Texas | Beard, John W. | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 14 | Ford Bros. Circus, information, acts, staff. Jack Goble, elephant supt. with assistants: Sloan Damon, Tim Merkisch, Harry Locker, Dennis Routte. Mike Cecere, Harry Locker, bears. Sandy Fulbright, liberty act. Patti Antalek, dogs. Garcias, balance. Lunas, flyers. Bub Manley, announcing. Turtle Benson, drums, juggler. Dean Coonrad, organ. Clowns: Cindy Ferguson, Smiley Lee, Jack Lee. John Davenport. |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 14, 15 | Bill Biggerstaff. Alexanders, teeterborad. Stephenson's dogs. Others. | |
| Show Acts Named | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 15 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus, information. Doug Taranova, tigers; Cimse's dogs; Fossett's chimps; Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; Virginia Lee Fenton, organ; Bob Bell, stage dir. | |
| Naghtin's Bears in New Film | Conley, James | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 16, 17 | Wally Naghtin's family bear act. Ward Hall's sideshow. |
| Circus for Children | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 17 | Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club show. | |
| Baraboo Circus Mural | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 16, 17 | Drawing of new mural for Ringling centennial, Baraboo. | |
| Ringling Blue Unit | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 18 | Photos, RBBB blue: John Weiss, Bela Tabak, Tuba Heatheron, clowns, Danielle Valosuova, Christopher Hudert, Laura Litts, Tammy Parish. | |
| Show Visits Tucson | Reed, Fred | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 19 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Tegges. |
| Misc. | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 19 | Circus Vargas. | |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 19 | Tom Tomashek. Don Cory, Lois, ropers. Pat Davison, Gwen, juggling. Dick Franco, juggler. Others. | |
| Lousiville Shrine Circus | Zuelke, Earl | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 20 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 20, 21 | Leon Pinter, organ. Louis Tabak family. Lance Lot Link chimps. Others. | |
| Investigation in Northwest | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 21 | Circus promotion issues. | |
| Monkeys to Become Workers | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 21 | Thailand school for monkeys proposed. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 22 | Judge Roy Hofheinz's circus collection. RBBB costumes. Faye Zacchini. Misc. news. |
| In the Mail | Moyer, Charles | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 23 | Comment on live music vs taped. |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 23 | Austin Miles. | |
| Dayton Shrine | Sandman, Don | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 24-25 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Auction Planned | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 25 | Exotic Animal Auction. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 26 | Death. Carl Sembach, owner, Circus Krone. | |
| Garden Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 28-29 | Garden Bros. Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 29 | Paul Fidler & Co. | |
| Look at at Great Film | Amodel, Joe Jr. | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 30-31 | Movie, "Greatest Show on Earth." |
| People | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 31 | D. R. Miller, Isla. David Hoover, animal trainer. Valerie Wallenda, Carla. | |
| Circus on the Tube | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 14 | 1984 | Apr | 2 | 31 | Poodles Hanneford in 1935 movie. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 1 | Photo: Garzas, living statues. | |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 2 | Wild Animal Retirement Village, Waldo, FL. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 2 | Kelroy Circus, USDA. | |
| USDA Report | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 3 | Animal Welfare Act, Willard Lambert violations. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 3, 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; PBA; Great Wallendas; Carden International; Chinese Magic; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star TV; Ford Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Hoxie Great American; Jules & Beck; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; Maine Shrine; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Sailor; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Shrine Circus at Canton | Pyles, J. Scott | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 5 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Circus First | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 5 | Lalo Rodegal, Bruno Vargas, Martin Morales all completed the triple in one performance. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 5 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. Franzen Bros. Circus information. | |
| AGVA Decertified at Ice Shows | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 6 | Felds vs. AGVA union. | |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 6 | Austin Miles. | |
| Big Top, Take Two | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 6 | TV shows featuring the circus. | |
| Lets Send Cards | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 6 | Jim Gourley, tigers, lions, wardrobe. | |
| American Circus First | DeDeppo, George | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 8 | Douglas MacValley's Globe of Death. |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 8 | Stu Miller, Sara, magic. Tegge & Sicard, clowns. Andre Kole, illusions. | |
| Wedding Time | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 10 | Wedding: Stasia Kelly (dau. of Emmett Kelly Sr.) and Stephen Woodburn. | |
| Hippo Mauls Cyclist | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 10 | Hippo attack, Nairobi, Kenya. | |
| Carson & Barnes on Tour | Kingston, Harry L. | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Wild Animal Circus, information. |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 12 | Guy Gossing, tiger trainer. | |
| Aut Mori Grotto Circus | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 14, 15 | Photos: Larry and Jenifer Gill, Drougetts' dogs, Zellmar's ponies, Ginny Frisco, Klementis, clown John Nedzelski. | |
| Circusing in Texas | Kingston, Harry L. | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 16 | Ford Bros. Circus, information, acts. Gopher Davenport. |
| At the Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 17-19 | Mark Oliver Gebel's goat act. |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 19 | Bill Burger. Heidi Bolz Casady. Mike LaTorres, Sally. Russell Smith, Doris. Others. | |
| Richard Chipperfield's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 20, 21 | Richard Chipperfield's Circus, information acts. |
| American Continental Circus | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 21 | American Continental Circus. Staff: Mathew J. Gatti, founder; Patricia Gatti Colquhoun, president; Carole Gatti, sec./treas.; Doris Gatti, vice pres.; Alan G. Jones, executive ast.; Billie Hoyt, concessions. Band: Jack Forseen leader, Wilma Rench, Steven Lack. Clowns: Terry Bisbee, Jerry Bisbee, Kevin Harvey, Ignacio Valencia. Gerald Eyestone, ringmaster; Ruben Suarez, props; Verne Reasoner, asst. props; Dulia Ibarra, wardrobe; Pom Pom Donoho, costumes. Kay Rosaire, animals; Ruben Duo, cradle; Lolitta, rings; Wilson Duo, cradle; Stanek's bar act; Stephenson's chimps; Lemke chimps; Bostock's wire; Flying Cabbalinas; Ramon Espana, balance; others. | |
| People | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 21 | Irvin Feld. Max Balloons, Max Balloons Jr., clowns. | |
| Circus Profile | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 22-23 | Goldfinger (Dino, Yvonne), balance. |
| Fine and Jail Sentence | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 23 | Fined for selling bear claws and paws. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 15 | Showmen's exhibit, Gibsonton. Miscellaneous information. | |
| Dick and Lois Cory | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 26 | Circus World western act, Dick Cory, Lois. | |
| Clown Activity | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 26 | Bryans Clowns, Inc. shows. | |
| In the Mail | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 15 | 1984 | Apr | 9 | 27 | Irene Ledgett's death, results of further research. Her death still a mystery. Information on the Russell Bros. Circus truck wreck. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 1 | Photo: Centrons. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 4, n.p.n. | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Jules & Beck; Royal Hanneford; TNT & Royal Olympic; Tarzan Zerbini; Hetzer's International; Holiday Hippodrome. Other shows. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 4 | TV show, circus fire, Japan, 1959. | |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 6 | Tom Tomashek, clown. Bill Reynolds, ring stock. Jay Cochrane, wire. Jay Evans, horseman. Gene Holloway. Ruth Chaddock, clown. Others. | |
| Can You Remember When? | Bellatti, Charles | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 6 | Carson & Barnes publicity. |
| Jimmy Cole Is Honored | LaPalme, Debbie | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 8 | James M. Cole, showman. Cole All Star TV Circus acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 10 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, vandalism. | |
| Tigris Shrine Circus | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 10 | Tigris Shrine Circus, Wm. Kay, producer, information. | |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 10 | Larry Harmon, clown. Nolan Bay, highwheeler bike cyclist. | |
| Swiss Tradition | Clifton, Muriel | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 11-12 | Knie Circus information, acts. Knie family information. |
| Hotline | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 12 | Thomas Henry, animal handler. | |
| Escape | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 12 | Poem. |
| Circus | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Royal Hanneford Circus, green unit, acts, staff. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Death. Gertrude Sherwin, "Babe," medicine show operator. | |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Barrie Sloan, Shelagh. Ron Holiday, Joy. Lloyd Loan, clown. | |
| New Plans for Park | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Circus World, Florida, possible purchase. | |
| Notes About C & B | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster; Eddie Murrillo, aka "Lalo" Murrillo; Morales family; Flying Randalls; Jeanne Reynolds; Dianna Yoxall. |
| Stars on Ice | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Stars on Ice show. | |
| Itchy Feet | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | n.p.n. | Poem. |
| USDA Report | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 13 | Sea-Land Service, Inc. charges, bringing camel in non-compliance. | |
| Mall Show Scheduled | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 13 | CMB news. | |
| Carson & Barnes Opens '84 Tour | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 14, 15 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. Music: Charlie Stevenson leader, Rolf Olson, Vince Seigfried, Bill Doyle, Chuck Roegiers, Fred Dettman, Bob Gardiner. Cleo Plunkett; Tracy Byrd, loop; Osorios, cradle; Lucy Loyal, cradle; Raphael Morales, trapeze; Patrician White, cats; Juan Garcia, foot juggler; Morales Troupe, teeterboard; Pedro Jurillo family, Las Verdus, globes; Maricella Vargas, aerial; Luciana Loyal, rider; Maudie Fayless, Bob Bones, E. J. Isaacs, Mariah Skinner, Greg Price, Phillip Wilson, clowns. Juan Carcia, balance; Nancy Vargas; Fernando Bautista, balance; Alejandro Rodogel, contortion; Evina Vargas, Alejandro, balance; Ramos family, perch. Jugglers: Morales family, Lalo Murillo, Juan Garcia, Fernando Bautista, Pefro and Myrna Murrillo, Ramos family. Flying Morales, Flying Vargas, Flying Randalls, Flying Rodogel. |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 15 | Norma Davenport, John Frazier, marriage. T. J. Howell, juggler. Roger Zoppe, Pan. Liz Tiedel, aerial. William Woodcock, elephatns. Al Dawley, Sue. | |
| Chimpanzee Show | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 15 | Zippy the Chimpanzee Show information. | |
| Medicine Show to Tour | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 15 | Doctor Goodvibes Miraculous Medicine Show information. | |
| Circus at Redding, Calif. | McDermott, Clark | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 16 | Royal Falkenburg Circus, information. Carreras, juggler; Heidi Wendany, horse; Wall Bickmore family, risley; Bobby Moore's dogs; Ken Willer, balance; Fergus Troupe, trampoline; Bob Emerico, clown; Willettys, rola bola; Carl Buckley, elephant Tarra. |
| Bozo's Theme for '84 | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 16 | Larry Harmon. Bozo, clown. Photo. | |
| South Florida News | Kent, Larry | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 17, 18 | Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus, information, some acts. Beatty-Cole Circus, information. |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 18 | Kenneth G. Fuchs, unicycle convention. Bill Ballantine. | |
| Audition Time | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 18 | Bozo the clown auditions. | |
| Annual Charity Circus | Conley, James | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 19-20 | Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club show. |
| People | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 20 | George Carl, comedy; Rudolph Delmonte, contortion; Dianne Batchelor, hula hoop. Bickmores, Lydia Burkett, Shaun Schrum, Neil Armstrong. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 21 | Cuccillo. Norman Picotte, front door. |
| New Apes in Dan Diego | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 21 | San Diego Zoo, gorillas, orangutans. | |
| Beatty Cole Show Notes | House, Al | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 22-23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Misc. | 13 | 16 | 1984 | Apr | 16 | 23 | Royal Hanneford Circus. Kelly-Miller elephants. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 1 | Photo: Aria bear act. | |
| Canton Shrine Circus | Zuelka, Earl | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 3 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Circus Wedding | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 3 | Wedding. Daryl Wallace, Donna Leiws. Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 4, 5, 6 | Routes: American Continental; Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Europa; Circus Vargas; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Jules & Beck; Kelroy; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; Murat Shrine; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Strong's Variety; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini. Franzen Bros. Other shows. | |
| Circus in Portland | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 5 | Falkenberg's Royal European Circus, acts. Tegge & Sicard, clowns; Carreras, jugglers; Bickmore family, risley; Bob Emerico, clown; Bobby Moore's dogs; Ken Willer, balance; Czigi Bickmore, trapeze; Willettys, rola bola; Ferges Troupe, trampoline; Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra; Stan Kramien, announcer. | |
| People | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 5 | Billy Barton. Robi, clown. Mel Hall, clown. | |
| Diet Is Scheduled | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 6 | Elephant, Bertha. | |
| Vegas Stars Receive Honor | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 8 | Siegfried & Roy, illusions. | |
| Storm Stops Circus | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 8 | Carden International Circus, snow storm. | |
| Oscarian Bros. Circus | Philips, Carol | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 8 | Oscarian Bros. Circus, acts. |
| Margaret Gentry | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 10, 11 | Death. Margaret Gentry, animal trainer. | |
| Hoxie Great American Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 12 | Hoxie's Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Charges Filed By USDA | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 14 | Gentle Jungle accused of abusing and neglecting its animals. | |
| It Pays to Read the Manual | Philips, Carol | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 15 | Mike Clark, cat trainer. Rex Williams. |
| Jose Cole Circus on Tour | Flint, Harold | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 18 | Jose Cole's International Circus information, acts. |
| Rejuvenation | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 18 | Poem. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 19 | Death. F. Beverly Kelly, publicity. | |
| Change of Pace | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 19 | Ward Hall, sideshow. Hall & Christ Wondercade. | |
| Hal Haviland Sez | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 20 | Wayne Franzen, Franzen Bros. Circus. Ottomar Joseph Herrmann, Lipizzans. Tommy Hanneford's circus. Animal welfare. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 21 | Great Dalbenie, Ben Beno, Victor Bedini, Aerial Ortans, Candy Calino. |
| Loser For Mattel | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 21 | Circus World theme park. | |
| Ringling Red in Cincy | Sandman, Don | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 22-23 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Detroit Shrine Circus | Reddy, David | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 24-25 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 25 | Death. Chris Miller, aerialist. | |
| Karem Shrine Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 26-27 | Larry Carden's International Circus information, acts. Ada Smieya, Bruno Blazak, tigers. Bill Brickle, dogs. Chris Bennett. Danny Smith, wardrobe. Mike Pike, band. Tony Nock, Renne, motorcycle, wire. Mike Kinnamon, wire. Eddie Steeples, elephant Bimbo. Shannon Daly. Markie Steeple, chimps. John Daly family. Garcias, Kathy Garcia (English). David Conners, Sissy, Rolling Dars. Carter Brown, juggler. Christopher Munoz, cannon. John Renfro, Shorty Sharp, grooms. Don Yoxall, props. Randy Armstrong, concessions. Others. |
| Please Note | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 27 | Ted Polke, David Polke, animal trainer, acts. | |
| Billy Martin, A Legend in His Time | Kowell, Don & Barb | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 29-30, 31 | Billy Martin, career. |
| St. Patrick's Day Special | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 31 | Royal Hanneford Circus. Oscarian Bros. Circus. |
| Misc. | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 31 | CMB news. | |
| It's Getting Rough | 13 | 17 | 1984 | Apr | 23 | 31 | Writing checks. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 1 | Photo: Kalamar, The Man Who Knows. | |
| Golden Wedding Anniversary | Reed, Fifi | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 3 | D. R. Miller. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Coronas; Ford Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Herriott's Animal; Jules & Beck; Kelly-Miller; Lewis Bros.; Maine Shrine; No Elephant; Oscarian Bros.; Sam Polack; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Strong's Variety; Super Circus; Franzen Bros.; Carla Wallenda. Other shows. | |
| Note | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 4 | Franzen Bros. did not have a blowdown. | |
| Special | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 5 | Carson & Barnes elephant, publicity. | |
| People | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 5 | Gary Holveck, illusions. Steve Garrison, rider, clown. Jimmy Armstrong, clown. Max Hapner, illusions. Patricia White, animal trainer. | |
| Show Personnel | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 5 | Kelly-Miller Circus, owners, staff. Owners: David Rawls, Carole Rawls, Jess Jessen, Loraine Jessen, D. R. Miller, Geary Bryd, Tom Inabinette. | |
| Karem Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 6 | Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| Misc. | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Man Who Knows | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 8 | George Ross, Kalamar, psychic show. | |
| Benefit Show | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 8 | Berkeley, CA, show acts. | |
| USDA Report | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 10 | Emmett Lee Cahoon Sr., animal exhibit, violation Animal Welfare Act. | |
| Ledgett's Death Reported | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 10 | Irene Ledgett's death. Died from a fall, Aug. 8, 1939 at Danville, VA, buried Sioux City, IA. | |
| Dallas Sports Show | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 12 | Sports show, Dallas, TX, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 12 | Stan Kramien, booking. Jeanette Williams. | |
| Ringling Red Alive and Well | Fugate, John | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 14 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Carson & Barnes - 1984 | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 16, 17 | Photos: Bill and Jeanne Reynolds, Cleo Plunkett, Charles Stevenson, Flip Bayless, Bob Bones, Mattie Lou Bayless, Amber Parker, aerialist, D. R. Miller, Patricia White, Luciani Loyal, elephants, circus girl, Erma Morales, Los Verdus, high wire act. | |
| Ban Is Over | Lossard, Bob | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 19 | Middleboro, MA, ban on outdoor shows. Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Fun Festival | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 19 | Fun Festival, San Diego, CA, acts. | |
| Show Visit | Abrahams, Norman | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 21 | Beatty-Cole Circus, acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 21 | Tim Mericash, elephant handler and elephant Ellie electrocuted. | |
| Holiday Magic Show | Louis, Ken | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 22 | Holiday Magic Show, information, acts. |
| Special Show in Panna. | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 22 | Hyde-N-Seek magic show. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 23, 24 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. Buddy Manley, ringmaster; Dean Coonrad, organ; Harry Locker, animals; Leah Owens, performer; Patti Antalek, horses; Mike Cecere, cats; Gigi Null, aerial; Yvonne Stevens, dogs; Ken Benson, juggler; Bill Blackmore, Jack Lee, Dynthia Furgusen, Joe Schmidt Jr., clowns; Flying Lunas; others. Mark Eldridge, John Thomas. |
| Contract Goes to Hanneford | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 24 | Tommy Hanneford circus. | |
| Shrine Show in Columbus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 26-27 | Hubert Castle International Circus, information, acts. Jackie Zerbini, producer. |
| People | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 27 | Doug Henning, Debbie. | |
| Kids Fest at Six Flags | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 28 | Clowns at Six Flags Over Texas. |
| Films at Tent Meeting | Cole, Doug | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 28 | CFA news. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 28 | Photo: Carson & Barnes Circus callipe and ticket wagon. Bill Reynolds, driver. | |
| Jules & Beck Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 29 | Jules & Beck Circus information, acts. Pat Guthrie, owner. Tom Quinn, canvas supt. Mel Silverlake, announcer. Rex Williams, elephant trainer. Bob Green, calliope. Elephant, Betty. Ohters. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 29 | Death. Ruth I. Simmons, trapeze. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 30-31 | Tommy Hanneford Shrine circus. |
| People | 13 | 18 | 1984 | Apr | 30 | 31 | Mel Hall, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 1 | Photo: Linda Jonason mentalist and magician. | |
| Requiem in the Family | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 3 | Tim Mericash, elephant handler and elephant Ellie electrocuted, Roller Bros. Circus. Mickey King burned. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Franzen Bros.; Harriott's Animal; Holiday Hippodrome; Lewis Bros.; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Strong's Variety; Super Circus. Other shows. | |
| New Findings at Museum | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 5 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Historical Sites Foundation. | |
| In the Mail | Kennedy, Dave | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 6 | More on circus music controversy in Circus Report. Tape vs live music. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 6 | Death. Charges G. Finney, author. | |
| Back-To-Back Circus Weekends | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 8 | Tarzan Zerbini International Circus information. |
| Acts at Safari Park | Tamaro, Vincent | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 8 | Safari Parc, Canada, acts. |
| Eddie Murillo | Conley, Jim | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 10 | Eddie Murillo career. |
| Omaha Shrine Circus | Bridwell, Don | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 11 | M & M Circus, acts, staff. Grace McIntosh, producer. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Slenker, Bill | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 13 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Reminiscences | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 13 | Poem. |
| People | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 13 | Barbara Asch Camillo, artist, Carson & Barnes paintings. | |
| People | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 18 | Mr. Lollipops, clown. Danny Daniels. Julian Albulet, wire. Ward Hall, sideshow. | |
| Hot Line | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 18 | LeGrande Rohen. Tito Montoya, flyer. Morales Troupe. | |
| Death Strikes at Circus | Kent, Larry | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 19 | Tim Maerkisch, elephant handler, electrocuted. James Crawford, animal trainer. |
| Seen the Elephant | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 20 | Expression, "seeing the elephant." | |
| Show Opening Scheduled | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 21 | Musical, "Those Ringlings!" | |
| People | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 21 | Barry DeChant, clown. Cliff Vargas. Mike Piel, ringmaster. | |
| Kelmar's '84 Spring Show | Bridwell, Don | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 22 | Amazing Kelmar stage show, information, acts, staff. Rick Legg. |
| Show Folks | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 22 | John Strong's Clown Capades, personnel. Bob Owens, Marion, clowns. | |
| Show at Manchester, NH | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 23 | Robert Snowden produced Shrine circus, staff, acts. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 23 | Elephant, Lois (zoo). | |
| Book Review | Gaizick, John | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 24 | Book review, "Black Bras Don't Show the Dirt or Life on a Mud Show," by Bunni Bartok Perz. |
| Show Program | Knight, Almond | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 24 | Olymic International Circus produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| USDA Report | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 25 | Beardsley Zoological Gardens, Bridgeport, CT, charged violations Animal Welfare Act. | |
| Chinese Circus in Canada | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 25 | Great Circus of China information. | |
| People | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 25 | Larry Sellon, dogs. Peter Sturgis, musician. Others. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 26-27 | Egypt Temple Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Show Time in California | 13 | 19 | 1984 | May | 7 | 27 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Circus Vargas. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 1 | Photo: Angela Wilnow. | |
| Coronas Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 3 | Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 4, 13 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Hamid-Morton; Herriott's Animal; Lewis Bros.; Liebel Family; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Strong's Variety; Super Circus; Taylor Family; Carla Wallenda; Hubler International; Great Y; Holiday Hippodrome; Jules & Beck; Great Wallendas. Other shows. | |
| Circus in New Orleans | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 5 | New Orleans, LA, Police circus, Norbert Kreisch, producer. Acts, staff. | |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 5 | Leon Pinter, organ. | |
| Florida News | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 8 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 8 | Bill Reynolds, supt. stock, horses. | |
| Coronas Sign Through 1989 | Friday, Jon | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 10, 13 | Coronas Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Celebration | Conley, Jim | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| On the Cover | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 13 | Angela Wilnow, dogs. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Covington, Don | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 14 | Carson & Barnes circus information. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Pitts, Jim | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 15, 18 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Activity in So. California | Watkins, Sue | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 16 | Happytime Circus, Sam Anderson's sideshow, John Strong's Animal Show, Animal Ark petting zoo. |
| Treats for Performers | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 16 | CFA news. | |
| C & B Back in California | Miller, Ernie | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 17 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| New Arrival | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 18 | Birth. Irene and Fernando Bautista. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 19, 24 | Egypt Temple Shrine circus, acts. Struppi Hanneford biographical information. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 21 | Elephant, Nellie, animal farm. | |
| Keeping Busy | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 21 | Scott Koop, Fred Schwartz, comedy act. | |
| Oscarian Bros. Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 23 | Oscarian Bros. Circus, information, acts. |
| National Orange Show | Armstrong, David | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 23 | National Orange Show, San Bernardion, CA, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 24 | Eddie Howe, publicity. Austin Miles. | |
| Tent Show | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 24 | Poem. |
| Short Bits | Ridenour, Jim | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 25 | Dick Palmer. Jules & Beck Circus. Jack Jackson, band leader. Gabe DeAngilo, clown. Johnny Walker, Alice. Isabella Ferrerra, bicycle act. Others. |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 25 | Eddie Murillo (Lalo), catcher, performance dir. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 27, 28 | Roller Bros. Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 28 | Dick Osland, magic. Jim Patterson, elephant Minnie. | |
| USDA Report | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 28 | Charles Johnson, Johnson's Zoo and Animal Farm, violation Animal Welfare Act. | |
| News From Alabama | Beard, John | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 29 | Liebel Family Circus information. |
| At the Wedding | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 29 | Wedding. Stasia Kelly, Stephen Woodburn. | |
| Morning | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 29 | Poem. |
| New Wave Escape Artist | Gaizick, John | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 30-31 | Mike Griffin, escape artist, career, acts. Photo. |
| People | 13 | 20 | 1984 | May | 14 | 31 | Joe Stephans, clown. John Towsen, Fred Yockers, clowns. Dennis Loomis, magic. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 1 | Photo: Stanley Book, trained poodles. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Chinese Circus; Circus Knie; Circus World Museum; Gerry Cottle; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Jules & Beck; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal American; Royal Lichtenstein; Scott's Continental; Strong's Variety. Other shows. | |
| Hanneford Michigan Update | Reddy, David | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 5, 6 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 5 | Photo, information: "Omar" Gosh, clown. | |
| Jaws in the Circus | Conley, Jim | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 8 | Peralvars Brothers Circus, Mexico, information. |
| Special Breed | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 8 | Poem. |
| Quarantine Areas Set | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 10 | Quarantine areas, bird disease. | |
| Hetzer's Int'l Circus | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 10 | Hetzer International Circus acts. | |
| Reid Bros. Circus | Hogben, Jack | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 12 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Profiles | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 12A-12B | Eduardo Steeples family, bear acts. |
| Roller Bros. Circus | Hartman, Ralph F. | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 12B | Roller Bros. Circus, information. |
| Harrisburg Shrine Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 14 | Ed Migley's Circus Odyssey, information, acts. |
| Acts Named | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 14 | Acts at Sunday Funnies, San Francisco, CA. | |
| People | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 14 | Bill Cramer, Ann, animal act. | |
| Tampa/St. Pete Activity | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 15 | Shows at Tamap, St. Petersburg, FL. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 16 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| World's Heaviest Elephant | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 16 | Elephant, Mimi (zoo). | |
| Different View | Conway, Tony | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Comments on facts in past articles in Circus Report. |
| Misc. | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Osiris Temple Shrine Circus, Wheeling, WV. | |
| Circus Mission | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Poem. |
| Sailor Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Sailor Circus information. |
| Florida Date | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Magic show. Phil Chandler, magician. | |
| People | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 17 | Rita Dunn, wire, clown. | |
| Big John's Show | Henderson, Ralph | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 18 | Big John Strong's Circus-Variety Show, information, acts. |
| Misc. | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 18 | CMB news. | |
| Murat Shrine Circus | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 19 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| American Comet Flies High | Fugate, John | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 20 | Braun Reinhold, human cannonball act. |
| So. Calif. Show | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 21 | Russell Bros. Circus acts. | |
| At the Orange Show | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 21 | Acts at Orange Show, San Bernardino, CA. | |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Fulghum, Johnny | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 22 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 22 | Bruce Johnson, clown. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 23 | John McConnell. Circus Europa. Miscellaneous news. |
| Big One in Washington, DC | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 24 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Misc. | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 24 | Elephant, Susie, Carson & Barnes. | |
| On the Tube | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 24 | James Hetzer Circus. | |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 25-27 | News, gossip. Marsha Hunt Jones. Ethel Jennier. Klementis. Herbie Weber. Billy Vaughan, Bobby Davis. Andre's lions. Fay Alexander. Jacqueline Zerbini. Vern Woerner. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Darnells. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Wally Naghtin, bears. Others. | |
| People | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 27 | Kathy Resc, cookhouse. Mary Struthers, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 21 | 1984 | May | 21 | 27 | Photo, information: Smokey Jone's elephant training course. Smokey, Kari Jones, Gary Johnson. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 1 | Photo: Cat Dancers, Ron & Joy Holiday. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Gerry Cottle's; Great Circus of China; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Jules & Beck; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelroy; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal American; Scott's Continental; Strong's Variety; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini; Zerbini blue. Other shows. | |
| Correction | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 5 | Correction, May 14, 1984 issue, Yaarab Shrine Temple. | |
| New Record Set | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 5 | Australia, whip cracking record. | |
| Lewis Bros. Circus | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 6 | Lewis Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 7, 10 | More name recognition, less generic circus. |
| Amara Temple Shrine Circus | Pendergrass, John A. III | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 8 | Olymic International Circus produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| CFA Tent Reactivated | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| Hamid-Morton in West Mass. | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 10 | Hamid Morton produced Shrine circus acts. |
| People | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 10, 11 | Austin Miles. Bill Watt, electrician. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 11 | Holiday Hippodrome show information, acts. |
| At the Olympics | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 11 | Montie Montana, acts to be at 1984 Olympics. | |
| Circus Poster Sale | Audibert, Chris | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 12 | Circus poster sale, NY City. |
| People | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 12 | Joe Myers, clown. | |
| Beatty-Cole Notes | House, Al | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 16-17 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 17 | Curt Etchen, Dime Wilson, Connie Wilson, clowns. | |
| Promoter | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 17 | Poem. |
| Show at Great America Park | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 18 | Great American, California, Circus Fantastic show. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 19, 21 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Reception Planned | Sullivan, Stephen | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 20 | Ed Migley headquarters. |
| CHS Convention | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 20 | CHS news. | |
| Harrisburg, Pa. Shrine Circus - 1984 | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 20 | Photos: Christine Versen, Flying Segreras, Odyssey's prop clowns, Manuel Goncalves and Natasha, David Lock. | |
| Apple Blossom Parade | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 21 | Parade, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Trophy | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 21 | Poem. |
| Great American Circus | Ridenour, Jim | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 23-24 | Allan Hill's Hoxie-Grat American Circus information, staff, acts. |
| People | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 24 | Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire. | |
| Hubler Int'l Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 24 | Hubler International Circus, information, acts. |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 25-27 | News, gossip. George Hanneford, Vicki. Jacqueline Zerbini. Jorge Barreda. Elephant, Tarra. Doug Terranova, cats. Al Stencell. Craig Bonde, cat act. Olmedas. Joe Sherman. Albulets. Mickey King, aerialist. Berans, Teddy, Therese. Marc Schultz. Andre's lions. Jeanne Vanderbosch, secretary. Billy Vaughn. Rex Horton. Carol Marcan, tigers. Others. | |
| Do You Remember? | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 27 | Sideshow managers, talkers: Duke Dukenbrod, Al Wheeler, Ray Brison, King Baile, Ray Kramer, Bob Hassen, George White, Fred Jones, Doc Ford, Charlie Roark, Chuck Fuller, Milt Robbins, Bill English. Great Waldo, sideshow performer. |
| People | 13 | 22 | 1984 | May | 28 | 27 | Alan Howard, juggler. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 1 | Photo: Fred (C Sharp) Menke. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Gerry Cottle; Franzen Bros.; Great Circus of China; Holiday Hippodrome; Kelly-Miller; Kelroy; Knights of Columbus; Liebel Family; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Scott's Continental; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Tarzan Zerbini; Zerbini blue. Other shows. | |
| Golden Carlos Twins | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 5 | Carlos Twins information. | |
| Old Timer's Circus | Welden, DeLoris | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 6 | Peru, IN, Old Timer's Circus. Tom Hodgini, Betty; Hoover family. |
| Circus in Little Rock | Walters, Bill | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 6 | Alberto and Sandy Zoppe produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Buck Jones Festival | Binkley, Allen | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 8 | Buck Jones Festival information. |
| Please Note | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 8 | Jan. 16, 1984 issue report on Magic Holiday Circus, additional information. | |
| Friendly Bros. Circus | Ward, Sharon | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 10 | Friendly Bros. Circus, John Schoonbeck, owner. Information, acts. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Albacker, Harry | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 12 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Super Circus International | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 14 | Al and Shirley Stencell's Super Circus International, information, staff, acts. |
| Misc. | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 14 | Flying Vasquez. | |
| Lewis Bros. Circus | Fulghum, Johnny | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 15 | Lewis Bros. Circus information. |
| Murat Shrine Temple Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 16 | Charles Coronas produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Come Be a Child Again | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 16 | Poem. |
| Show Report | Patton, Allen | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 17 | James T. Hetzer Circus, information, acts. |
| Magic Circus Royale | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 18 | Bill Blleisner produced Magic Circus Royale acts. | |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 18 | Michael O. Shore. | |
| Clown Club Report | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 18 | San Fernando Valley Clown Alley news. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 18 | Photo: Aurelia Nock, baby, Uncle John. | |
| Reid Bros. Circus | Reid, David | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 19 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Cycle, Circle, Circus | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 19 | Poem. |
| New Arrival | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 21 | Birth. Reitta Wallenda Toca and Gregory Toca. | |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 21 | Paul Hoskinson, animals. Tony Blanco, mime. | |
| Walter Childs' All Star Circus | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 21 | Walter Child's All Star Circus acts. | |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 22 | Dennis Loomis, magic. Mike Pike, band leader. Kelly-Miller staff: Whitey Black, office; Donna Moos, secretary; Bubba Leonard, front door; Gloria Marquess, reptiles; Doc Belcoirt, 24 hr. | |
| Bruno Loyale | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 23 | Bruno Loyale, tentmaker. |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 24 | Jim Waynick callipe. Kevin McGowan, clown. | |
| Circus Program | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 25 | Norbert Kreisch (Norbu) produced Circus, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 25 | Toby Ballentine, clown. Duo Kristos, aerial. Nelly Ivanovi, contortion. Roberts Shields, mime. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Clement, Herb | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 26-27 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Children's Vaudeville Show | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 27 | CT high school show. | |
| Circus Hoffman | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 28 | Circus Hoffman (England) information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 28, 29 | Tony Conway, Carol. Others. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 29 | Deaths. Marie Hager, performer. Robert J. Ungewitter, circus history. | |
| Circus Girl | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 30 | Heidi Bolz career. Photo. Kurt Casady, husband. |
| People | 13 | 23 | 1984 | Jun | 4 | 31 | Bob Emerico, clown. Bill Birchfield, clown show. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 1 | Photo: Ermes doing a horse-to-horse somersault, Napoleone's Roman bareback riding act. | |
| On the Cover | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 2 | Ernes, son of Napoleone Zamperla. | |
| Circus in Las Vegas | Ueckert, Herbert | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 3 | All American Circus, Waldon Webb, producer. Information, acts. |
| (No title) | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 3 | Sal Murillo, balancing, Murillo & Ulysses. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 4, 5 | Routes: Borger Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Coronas; Franzen Bros.; Great Circus of China; Hamid-Morton; Holiday Hippodrome; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Scott's Continental; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Windy City; Tarzan Zerbini; Zerbini blue. Other shows. | |
| Those Ringlings Musical | Anderson, Bruce | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 6 | Musical, "Those Ringlings!" |
| Some Beatty Notes | House, Al | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 8 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Candyland Dog & Pony Circus | Hogben, Jack | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 9 | Candyland Dog & Pony Circus information. Terrell Jacobs, "Punch." Information, acts. |
| Circus Toast | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 9 | Poem. |
| Hadji Temple Circus | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 10 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| People | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 10 | Dimitri, clown. | |
| Circus | Beard, John | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 11 | Tommy Hanneford Circus, information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 11 | Death. Francis Kitzman, bill car manager. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Henricks, Tom | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 12, 21 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| New Human in Dog Act | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 14 | Sandy Fulbright (Pettus), career. |
| (Advertisement) | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 15 | Ad. Dancing Gauchos, photo. | |
| Strong's Variety Circus | Lenker, John E. | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 16 | Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show,information, acts. |
| Show Is Pictured | Wotsch, William | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 16 | Pickle Family Circus. |
| Good and Bad News | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 17 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 17 | Jimmie and Millie, balance, juggling. | |
| Salute to Ringling | Wotsch, William | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 17 | Ringling circus anniversary. |
| Circus Family Puts Big Top Up at Fair | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 20, 21 | Carlos Farfan family information. Their show. | |
| Murat Shrine Circus | Welden, DeLoris | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 22, 24 | Murat Shrine circus acts. |
| People | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 24 | Heidi Karp, Yolanda Santo, clowns. Tegge & Sicard, clowns. | |
| New Book | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 26 | Book review, "Black Bras Don't Show the Dirt or Life on a Mud Show," by Bunni Bartok Perz. |
| Old Days | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 26 | Poem. |
| New York Show Date | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 28 | Rosie & Herbert's Circus promotion, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 24 | 1984 | Jun | 11 | 30 | Marcus Ramon, juggler. Klementis, bikes. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 1 | Photo: Martha Suarez as Gabriela. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus - 1984 | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 3 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, staff, acts.. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World '84; Circus World Museum; Clyde Bros.; Coronas; Dailey Bros.; Ford Bros.; Great Circus of China; Holiday Hippodrome; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelly-Miller; Kelroy; Liebel Family; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Wenatchee Youth; Windy City; Tarzan Zerbini; Zerbini blue. Other shows. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 6 | Deaths. Grace N. Hanneford, rider. Arthur Sturmak, concessions, owner. | |
| Beatty Cole Backyard Bits | Phillips, Ed | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 8 | Beatt-Cole Circus band. |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 8 | Ford Bros. Circus acts, staff. |
| Musical Gets Raves | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 10 | Musical, "Those Ringlings!" | |
| Show Notes | Swika, Steve Jr. | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 12 | Harry Albacker, magician. |
| New Circus? | Howard, William | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 12 | Jeff Chalmers, Dave Niklasson, advance clowns, plans for tent show in 1985. |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 12 | Jon Friday, advance. Austin Miles. | |
| Sir Robert Fossett's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 12B | Sir Robert Fossett's Circus information, acts. |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 19 | People visiting circuses. | |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 19 | Gopher Davenport. Buddy Manley, calliope player. | |
| Show Visiting Europe | Murillo, Sal | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 19 | France: American Circus information. |
| In Memory | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 21 | Death. Everette Angle LaForm, trapeze. Photo. | |
| Mohassan Grotto Circus | English, Christina | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 20A | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 20A | Keith Michell. Walter Charles. | |
| Circus in Idaho | Henderson, Ralph | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 20A | Reid Bros. Circus information. |
| Hetzer Show Tour | Rogers, Cathy | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 20B | Hetzer International Circus information. |
| Demonstrations at Auction | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 20B | Exotic Animal Auction. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Audibert, Chris | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 21-22 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Happy Visit | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 22 | Butch Zacchini. |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 22 | Bill Rivers, Smokey Jones. | |
| Great Y Circus | Lenker, John E. | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 23 | Great Y Circus information. |
| action at Knott's | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 23 | Knott's Berry Farm show acts. | |
| Interesting Note | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 23 | Joe Vincini's calliope. | |
| Beatty Cole Circus | Clark, Pete | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 25 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Correction | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 25 | Correction, May 14, 1984 issue, p. 5, on Circus in New Orleans. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 27-28 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Quiz | Wotsch, William | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 28 | Reader's Digest circus quiz. |
| Correction | Eslinger, B. Everett | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 29 | Correction. Tim Maerisjak's death, Roller Bros. Circus. |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 29 | Len Leonard, clown, front door. | |
| Beatty Show Notes | House, Al | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 30-31 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 31 | Larry Dean, cat act. Marcel Peters, cat act. Lou Stoddard, Sarah Bloomfield, clowns. | |
| (Letter) | 13 | 25 | 1984 | Jun | 18 | 31 | Letter from Bill English listed more sideshow men (response to LaVelda's list). | |
| Missing Issue | 13 | 26 | 1984 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 1 | Photo: Eduardo's Gypsy bears. | |
| Blinko Reports | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 3 | Blinko and Maran Burch, clowns. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 3 | Death. Genevieve P. Porter, wardrobe RBBB. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Oz; Circus Parade; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Gerry Cottle; Ford Bros.; Happytime; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelroy Festival; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Wenatchee Youth; Zerbini blue. Other shows. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus | King, Bill | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 5 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Lewis Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 6 | Lewis Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Probe in Atlanta | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 6 | Atlanta zoo animal deaths. | |
| Clowns | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 8 | Rosei and Herbert's Festival of Clowns show acts. | |
| Note From Kelly-Miller | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 8 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. | |
| Radio News Flash | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 10 | John Davenport attacked by tiger, Ford Bros. Circus. | |
| Show Line Up | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 12 | George Carden produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Magic in the Rockies | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 12 | Mike Caveney's magic show. | |
| I Can Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 12 | RBBB at Cleveland, OH, 1930s, 1955, 1942, 1960. |
| Franzen Bros. Circus - 1984 | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 14 | Photos, Franzen Bros. Circus: Jeffrey Brokish, animal trailers, cats and cages, James Zaijicek, Wayne Franzen, Miss Heidi, Ronaldo Fernandez, Miss Kathy. | |
| (Advertisement) | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 16, 17 | Ad. Erick Adams, Bobbi, chimps, dogs, photos. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 18, 19 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Winter Quarters | Perz, Bunni Bartok | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 19 | Poem. |
| Circus Knie - Switzerland | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 19 | Circus Knie information. | |
| Polack Bros. 1935 Tour | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 22 | Polack Bros. Circus route, 1935. |
| Small World | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 22 | RBBB midget softball team, 1925. |
| At Summer Camp | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 23 | Camp Winnarainbow, Sonoma County, CA, teaches circus arts. | |
| Tino W. Zoppe's Sky Walk | Walters, Bill | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 23 | Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire. |
| Strong's Variety Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 24, 25 | John Strong Variety Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 25 | Austin Miles. Ron Holiday, Joy, cats. Christine Fossett, David M. Chabira marriage. Siegfried & Roy. | |
| TNT Show | Sandman, Don | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 26, 28 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information, acts. |
| R. I. Welcomes H-M | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 27, 28 | Hamid Morton Circus information, acts. |
| Toledo Shrine Circus | Hendricks, Tom | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 29-30, 31 | Sam Polack produced Shrine circus. Information, acts, staff. |
| Real Mud Show | Fugate, John | 13 | 27 | 1984 | Jul | 2 | 31 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 1 | Photo: Kit Carson, Jr. | |
| Circus Scouts | Cooper, Diane E. | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 3 | Girl Scouts at RBBB. |
| Kare Youth League Circus | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 3 | Kare Youth League Circus, Arcadia, CA. Acts. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Clown-Around; Ford Bros.; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelroy; Make-A-Circus; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Zerbini; Bentley Bros.; Col Mel's Old West Circus; Sterling Family. Other shows. | |
| Performer Injured | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 5 | Vicki Baker, Grinn & Barrett, trapeze fall. | |
| We Go Visiting | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 6 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Children's Variety Show | Rogers, Ed | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 8 | Children's Variety Show, Phoenix, AZ, acts. |
| It Was Nice to Read Letter | Bradbury, Joe | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 10 | Bill English's letter on sideshows. Kid Hunt (Thaddeus Gerig). Rhoda Royal Circus 1919-22. |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 12 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Cancellation | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 12 | Trick ropers at 1984 Olympics cancelled. | |
| People | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 12 | Sylvester Braun, Barbara. Others. | |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | House, Al | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 14` | Beatty-Cole Circus, band, midway, novelties, staff, clowns, spec line-up. |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Fulghum, Johnny | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 16 | Toby Tyler Circus information, staff. |
| Symphony in Marietta, GA | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 16 | Cobb Community Symphony concert. |
| Big John's Activities | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 17 | Big John Strong's variety and magic shows. Acts. | |
| Item Brought Back Memories | Wostch, Wm. | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 17 | Brush electric light, Charles Brush. |
| Vince Carmen Reports | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 19 | Vince Carmen's magic show information. | |
| Golden Carlos Twins | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 19 | Carlos Twins' act (Karina, Doris). | |
| People | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 19 | James Herbert, clown. John Strong Jr., sideshow. | |
| Franzen Bros. at Madison | Sandman, Don | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 20 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Lexington Shrine Circus | Zuelke, Earl | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 21 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| Circus at Hartford | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 21 | Big Apple Circus information. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus in Ind. | Sandman, Don | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 22-23 | Roller Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 23 | Bradd Frank, whip act. | |
| Circus Profiles | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 24-25 | Bill and Trudy Strong, career, family. |
| Pfening Visits England | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 28 | Cyril B. Mills. Jerry Cottle Circus. | |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 28 | Visitors at Beatty-Cole. | |
| People | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 28 | Joe Frisco Jr., elephants. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Bob Welz, juggler. Laura Rappa, trapeze. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 29-30 | Clown act, Terini, photo. Jerry Bangs, clown, career. |
| People | 13 | 28 | 1984 | Jul | 9 | 30 | Birth, to Lee Merritt, Kathy (Rolls Duo). | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 1 | Photo: Barry Yiengst escape artist. | |
| World Circus in L. A. | Wilson, Jessica | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 3 | World Circus '84, Inglewood, CA, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 4, 5 | Routes: Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus World Museum; Clown Around; Ford Bros.; Happytime; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelroy; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Roller Bros.; Sterling Family; TNT & Royal Olympic; Toby Tyler; Carla Wallenda; Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| U. S. Tour Planned | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 5 | Tihany show. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 6 | Deaths. Prince Denis, midget. Perry Luth, fan. | |
| Side By Side | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 6 | Newspaper ads, World Circus '84, RBBB blue. Olympic International, Shrine Circus. | |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 6 | Austin Miles. | |
| Action in the Mid-West | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 8 | Roller Bros. Circus. Kelly-Miller. International All Star. Donnie Johnson Circus. Ron Kelroy Circus. |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 8 | Hunt Bushnell, bird acts. | |
| Showtime Northwest | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 10 | Showtime Northwest information, acts. Tom Wilds, Jan, owners. | |
| Show Schedules | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 12 | Toby Tyler Circus. Roller Bros. Circus. Bill Kay's Circus. | |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 12 | Hoxie Tucker, manager, Lewis Bros. Circus. | |
| At Bloomington, Ill. | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 12 | Donnie Johnson's Circus, acts. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Bird, George | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 13 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information. |
| News From Mass. | Lessard, Bob | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 13 | Middleboro, MA, Historical Museum exhibit. |
| Donnie Johnson's Shrine Circus | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 14 | Donnie Johnson's Circus, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 14 | Miss Luisa, hula hoops. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 16 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 16 | Yvonne Stephens, dogs. Roger Cote, puppets. Wini McKay, trapeze. Chester Cable, foot juggler. | |
| Life Is a Circus | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 16 | Poem. |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | n.p.n. | Tom Mix Circus, 1939. Hagenbeck-Wallace, 1931. Primo Canero, strong man. Frank Buck. Elephant, Frieda. |
| Texas Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 17 | News. Doug Terranova, jaguar. Bob Bell. Tony Fossett, kangaroo. Rudolph Sills (Cimse), dogs. Vicky Fossett, foot juggler. Tim Priestly, props. Joanne Pinson, ponies. Tony Fossett, chimp. Ilona Terranova (Canestrelli), trapeze. |
| More Details | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 20 | More on Irene Ledgett's death. |
| Hotline | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 20 | Ward Hall's sideshow exhibit, fire. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Russ-Bryan Clowns | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 21 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| At. Springfield, Ill. | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 22 | Ron Kelroy Circus acts. |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 22 | Don Bridwell, clown. Pedro Morales family. | |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 24-25 | News, gossip. Circus Vargas. Art Barrett, Parley Baer. Zoppe riders. John Winn's Europorama acts. Tarzan Zerbini. Rickey Wallenda, Debbie. Gunnar Amandis. Harry Dubsky, Netta. Dave Smith. Paul Kaye's show. Clem Toca, Elizabeth. Jacqueline Zerbini. Herbie Weber. Alan Gold, Holly. Pat Davison. Senor Rai, Cheryl Jones. George Hanneford, Vicki. Tabak Troupe. Anita Zoppe. Others. | |
| 1984 | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 27, 28 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. |
| Col. Mel's Old West Circus | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 28 | Col. Mel's Old West Circus information. | |
| People | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 28 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Bob Thomas, clown. Bob Greene, calliope player. | |
| Day Dreamer | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 28 | Poem. |
| Garden Int'l Circus | Friday, Jon | 13 | 29 | 1984 | Jul | 16 | 30-31 | Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 1 | Photo: Dianne's Dynamic Dobermans. | |
| Tragedy at the Circus | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 3 | Roller Bros. Circus truck fire. Ward Hall's sideshow fire. |
| Circus Folds in Calif. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 3 | New World Circus folds, information. | |
| Bit of History | Wotsch, Wm. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 3 | Charly Baumann, tigers, 1983. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 4, 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus World Museum; Clown Around; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Happytime; Hoxie's Great American; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Riberts Bros.; Roller Bros.; Sterling Family; TNT & Royal Olympic; Toby Tyler; Carla Wallenda; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Zerbini Circus; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| People | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 5 | Gary Johnson, Kari Jones, elephant rides. John Winn. | |
| People | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 6 | Gilbert Waltens, Benigna, balance. George Carl, clown. Ron Owen, Marion. R. E. Leonard, animal trainer. Barry Yiengst, Janette, Magic Circus. | |
| Please Note | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 6 | David Rosaire. | |
| Clown | Reeves. Leslie W. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 8 | Poem. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 8 | Death. Alexander Sokolove, concessions. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 10 | Roberts Bros. Circus, information, acts. |
| TV Report | Knight, Almond & Harold | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 10 | Movie, "Lost Jungle," Clyde Beatty. |
| Side Show Returns | Lenker, John E. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 12 | John Strong Jr.'s sideshow, information, acts. Photo. |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 13 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information. |
| Slowing Down the Flyers | Graham, Harry L. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 14, 15 | Discusses actual speed of trapeze performers. |
| Carson & Barnes Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 15 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Visiting In Baraboo | Henderson, Ralph | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 16 | Circus World Museum (Baraboo), information, show. |
| People | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 16 | Roy Huston, illusions. Hanabelle, clown. | |
| Police Circus | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 18 | American Continental Circus (Gatti) information, history. |
| People | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 18 | Pete Ivanov, producer. Others. | |
| United Shows, Inc. | Knight, Almond & Harold | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 20 | United Shows, Inc. information. Hanneford Family Circus acts. Carnival. |
| People | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 20 | Bryans Clowns, Inc. shows. Great Wallendas. | |
| News of TNT & Royal Olympic | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 21 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. Henry Crowell, trampline. Don Bridwell. Paul Morales, Pedro Morales family. | |
| It's a Birthday Party | Slayton, Dick | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 21 | Joe Hodgini, rider, career, birthday party. |
| Show Action in Tennessee | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 22, 23 | Great Smokey Mountain Water Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 23 | Tiger escape, wild life park. | |
| Musical Now at New Theatre | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 23 | Musical, "Those Ringlings!" | |
| Attention | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 23 | Oppenheim Zoo, NY. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 24, 26 | John Schoonback, owner, Friendly Bros. Circus information. |
| Great American Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 25-26 | Allen Hill's Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Folds in Kentucky | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 26 | Jules & Beck Circus folds, information. | |
| At St. Louis | Zuelke, Earl | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 27 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, East St. Louis, information, acts. |
| Charlie Moyer's Fan Club | 13 | 30 | 1984 | Jul | 23 | 27 | Charlie Moyer, Shuck Schlarbuam. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 1 | Photo: Jordan's globe of death. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 3 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. Bob Earl, Doris. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus World Museum; Dailey Bros.; Ford Bros.; Happytime; Hoxie Great American; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Make-A-Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Roberts Bros.; Sterling Family; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| People | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 5 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Jame Hetzer, producer. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. | |
| Fund Raising Questioned | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 6 | Fund raising for circus, New York, banned. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 6 | Death. Marvin H. Busch, fan. | |
| CFA Convention Note | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| Carlos Twins | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 8 | Carlos Twins act. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 10 | Austin Miles. Hoxie Great American Circus information. Beatty-Cole Circus. Irvin Feld. Roland Butler. |
| Kelroy Show at Canton | English, Christina | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 12 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Circus First? | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 14 | Larry Records wild animal show, tigers. | |
| People | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 14 | Karl Winn, Sheila, aerial motorcycle. | |
| In the Mail | Hoelzer, Jim | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 14 | Publication, "Clowning Times." |
| People | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 15 | John Winn, Tina Scott marriage. Mike Pike, band dir. Darrel Wallen, Donna Marie, horse acts. Austin Miles. Bruce Anderson, high act. Ray Jason. Others. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 16, 17 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 17 | Hannebelle, clown. Amazing Conklins, magic. | |
| Address Correction | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 18 | Bill Brill. | |
| At the Amusement Park | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 18 | Acts at Gaslight Villiage. |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 19, 21 | Bentley Bros. Circus, information, acts, staff. |
| Carson & Barnes Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 21 | Carson & Barnes information, people. |
| Recent Show Visitors | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 21 | Visitors at Happytime Circus. | |
| Circus Parade | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 23-24 | 1984 Baraboo circus parade. |
| Book Review | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 24 | Book review, "Iron Eyes, My Life As a Hollywood Inidan." |
| Correction | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 24 | Correction, June 8, 1984 issue, Gopher Davenport attacked article, Bobby Gibbs correction. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Hendricks, Tom | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 25-27 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, staff. |
| W. VA. Fair Date Set | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 27 | Circus at Mongalia Co. Fair, WV, acts. | |
| Elephant at Ice Cream Store | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 27 | Roberts Bros. Circus publicity, elephant Lisa. | |
| Circus in Orlando | Ueckert, Herbert | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 28-29 | George Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| Fairfax Fair Has Circus Acts | Moyer, Jim | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 29 | Fairfax Co., VA fair, elementary school acts. |
| Big Apple Circus | Piddington, Ron & Betty | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 30-31 | Big Apple Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 31 | 1984 | Jul | 30 | 31 | Ken Twomey, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 1 | Photo: Delilah Wallenda Duo. | |
| Blue Unit in San Diego | Howe, Eddie | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 3 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| People | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 3 | A. W. "Art" Miller. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 4, 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Circus Knie; Circus World Museum; Clown Capades; Dairy Mart; Ford Bros.; Happytime; Herriott Family; Hetzer International; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kelroy; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Sterling Family; Strong's Variety; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Elephant Bites Another | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 6 | Elephant, Hugo (zoo). | |
| Hotline | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 6 | Ford Bros. Circus elephant handler, injured. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus | Heidtman, Joel | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 8 | Roller Bros. Circus, information. Some acts. |
| Correction | Cuneo, John Jr. | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 8 | Correction, Jul. 16, 1984 issue, p. 25, Alan Gold. |
| All Amer. Youth Circus | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 10 | All American Youth Circus, Redlands, CA YMCA, information. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 10 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Texas Mid-Cities Clown Alley. | |
| Circus Music | Barnes, Bob | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 12 | Recording, sound of the circus band, Central Methodist College. |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 12 | Ford Bros. Circus, information. |
| Dave Richtman's Bears | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 13 | Dave Richtman, bears, career. |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 13 | Visitors at Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 14 | Deaths. John A. Reis, concessions. Frankie Lou Woods, aerial, rider. | |
| People | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 14 | Alfonso Esqueda family. John Herriott, Mary Ruth, horses. William Schultz, CWM. | |
| Notes on Kelly Miller | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 15 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. Wallace Bros. Circus train wreck, 1903. |
| Seen on TV | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 15 | Acts seen on TV in Florida. |
| Circus OZ | Drake, Sylvia | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 16, 18 | Circus OZ, information, acts. |
| Jumbo Centennial Story | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 17-18 | Elephant, Jumbo, history. | |
| As I Remember | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 20 | Tom Packs Circus, circa 1960s. Bert Pettus, elephants. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 20 | Deaths. Jean DeJan, magician. Jeff Rayburn Hopper, escape. | |
| Circus Joe Vallenciano Writes | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 21 | Benny Williams, elephant Anna May. Tommy Bartlett's Ski, Sky and Stage Show. | |
| Marine World to Relocate | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 21 | Marine World, Redwood City, CA. | |
| People | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 22 | Bill Burger. Norbu. Sandy Fulbright, dogs. Wally Bickmore, Czigi, Hollywood Magic Circus. | |
| Circus At the Fair | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 22 | Happytime Circus, acts. | |
| Gunther Gebel-Williams | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 23-24 | Gunther Gebel-Williams interview, elephants. |
| Misc. | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 24 | Circus Odyssey. | |
| On the Front Page | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 24 | Herriott sisters, Christine, Heidi. Laura Herriott Walker. | |
| People | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 24 | Ron Perry, Pam. | |
| Toby Tyler Too | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 26-27 | Toby Tyler Circus, information, acts. |
| Circus at Orlando | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 28-29 | Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| New Arrival | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 29 | Birth to Manuel and Hilda King. | |
| Anniversary Date | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 29 | Charles Blondin's Niagara Falls high wire walk. | |
| CFA Convention | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 30-31 | CFA news. |
| Correction | 13 | 32 | 1984 | Aug | 6 | 31 | Corrections, Bill Wotsch recent article, Tom Mix Circus, Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 1 | Photo: Circus Arts Center apprentices (J. Hentoff and K. Hoyer). | |
| Tent Troupe | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 3 | Tent Troupe show, tent theater, information. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 4, 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Cole Minature; Happytime; Herriott Family; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Mo. State Fair; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Sheriff's; Sterling Family; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Happytime's Program | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 6 | Happytime Circus acts, information. | |
| Pugh Tent Doubles Membership | Phillips, Ed | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Twas a Really Nice Show | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 8 | Beers & Barnes Circus, 1964-64, information, acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 8 | Carson & Barnes, weather. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 10 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. |
| Deaths Reported | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 10 | Deaths, no information: James H. Drew, James H. Drew Exposition Shows; Johnnie S. Jones, owner; George Lilly, advance. | |
| At the Magic Museum | Waldron, Dan | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 11 | American Museum of Magic. |
| Show Program | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 11 | St. Louis Sheriff's sponsored show, Harry Habata, producer. Acts. | |
| Special Times | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Circus in Montana | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 12 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus, acts. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus - 1984 | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 13 | Photos, Roberts Bros. Circus: Doris and Bob Earl, Laura Herriott, show truck, Clown Soccerball, Leeanne Earl, Lee Walker, Ron Dykes, Frances Robertson, the big top. | |
| Northwest's Circus | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 14 | Sterling Family Circus information. Wilds family. | |
| Carson & Barnes Notes | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 14 | Correction, Carson & Barnes Circus. News. | |
| Circus City Festival | Sandman, Don | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 16, 17 | Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. |
| Ohio Fans to Meet | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 17 | CFA news. | |
| Lewis Bros. Circus - 1984 | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 18 | Photos, Lewis Bros. Circus: Band, Mark Glasel, Gary Holveck, Jack Johnson, Lee Glasel, Dennis Sherman; Torres family; novelty trailer; big top; Buckle and Winkie; cookhouse; Ray Watson. | |
| He Keeps Busy Schedule | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 19 | Sal Murillo, balancing, Murillo & Ulysses. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 19 | Death. Ruben Suarez, Suarez circus family. | |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 19 | Visitors at Happytime Circus. | |
| Years Ago | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 21 | Russell Bros. Circus circa 1934. | |
| I Get a Thrill at the Circus | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 21 | Poem. |
| Joe Myers Honored | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 22 | Joe Myers, clown. | |
| In the Mail | Davenport, Carl L. | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 22 | Carl L. Davenport's memories of shows he was with, no names or dates. |
| C & B Celebrate Baby Day | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Elephants on Wall Street | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 23 | Elephants in commercial, filming on Wall Street. | |
| Windy City Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 24-25 | Windy City Circus troupe show, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 25 | Homer Stack, juggler. | |
| Gerry Cottle's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 27, 30 | Gerry Cottle's Circus, England, information, acts. |
| Gerry Cottle Circus - 1984 | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 28 | Photos, Gerry Cottle Circus: Podeswa, Chris Barltrop, Denise Fuller, students in spec, Fallons. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 29, 30 | Toni Concello, trapeze. Miscellaneous information. |
| Circus Time | Lessard, Bob | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 31 | Beatty-Cole Circus. Kelly-Miller Circus. Franzen Bros. show. Elephant, Toto. |
| People | 13 | 33 | 1984 | Aug | 13 | 31 | Dot Stone, novelties. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 1 | Photo: Marie France, original Yorkshire Terrier act. | |
| W. VA. Show News | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 3 | Wm. Kay Circus, acts, information, staff. | |
| People | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 3 | Brophy Brothers (Gary, Ashley, Warren), ropes, whips. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 4, 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros. Circus; Carson & Barnes; Circus Europa; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Ford Bros.; International All Star; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Kiwanis; Liebel Family; Make-A-Circus; Mo. State Fair; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein; Sterling Family; Carla Wallenda; Wenatchee; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Parade Scheduled | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 6 | Parade, Richmond, IN. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 6 | CMB news. | |
| People | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 6 | Joey Jordan, juggler. Jeff McBride, magic. Jerry Goodspeed, vent. | |
| They Deserve Recognition | Schmid, Earl | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 8, 24 | CMB news. |
| Misc. | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 10 | Humpty Dumpty & Sons, circus museum/store, San Francisco. | |
| People | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 10 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Jim Olson, flyer catcher. Big John, giant. Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| Show News | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 10 | Bill Kay to produce Shrine circus, Sahib Temple. | |
| Schultz Resigns from CWM | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 12 | William Schultz, CWM. | |
| 13th Annual Tour | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 14 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 14 | Chuck Burnes, Bambi. | |
| Circus Day in Baraboo | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 16-17 | Circus World Museum show information. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 17 | Deaths. Jay Sarno, Circus Circus, Caesars Palace. Marie Palmer Loter, with circuses. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 19, 20 | Book review, "Circus Life in Pictures, by Johnnie Schmidt. |
| Coming Events | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 20 | Elephant workshop, New Orleans. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, William | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 20 | Wotsch's brief memories, various people. |
| So. Calif. News | Covington, Don | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 21, 22 | World Circus '84. RBBB. Circus OZ. |
| Big Cats Due in Court | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 21 | Circus World (Florida) vs. Dave McMillan, tiger trainer. | |
| People | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 21 | Father Jack Toner, chaplain. | |
| About Franzen Bros. | Taggart, Barbara | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 22 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 23 | Ron Holiday, Joy, acrobatic adagio. |
| Party Time | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 23 | Barbara Byrd birthday party. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 23 | Alberto and Sandy Zoppe family. | |
| Book Review | Fulgate, John A. | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 24 | Book review, "The First 25 Years," by DeLoris Welden. |
| Misc. | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 23 | Verde Valley Ranch animal sale. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 25, 26 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 26 | Deaths. Harry Peter Strzyzewski, showman, fan. Eddie Weathersby, elephant man. | |
| Circus Family at the Fair | Kent, Joan | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 28-29 | Oliver Pueyrredon,juggler. Pueyrredon family (Sylvia, Diva, Alvaro). Teresa Farfan, Farfan Circus information. Carlos Farfan, photo. |
| C & B Visitors | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 29 | Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Hoxie Bros. Great American | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 30-31 | Allan Hill's Hoxie-Grat American Circus information, acts. |
| Announcement | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 31 | Elephant workshop, New Orleans. | |
| Special Treat | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 34 | 1984 | Aug | 20 | 31 | Circus theme programs on TV. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 1 | Photo: Jeff and his comedy car. | |
| Circo Suarez | Conley, Jim | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 3 | Circo Suarez, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 4, 29 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Europa; Circus Knie; Circus Startime; Circus World Museum; Clown Capades; Dwight Damon Circus; Ford Bros.; Hollywood Magic; International All Star; Emmett Kelly Jr.; Make-A-Circus; Peanut; RBBB, blue; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 6 | Ford Bros. Circus, information, acts. Gopher Davenport. |
| Carden Int'l Circus at Fair | Sandman, Don | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 8 | Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| Trouble | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 8 | Poem. |
| Book Review | Fugate, John | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 10 | Book review, "Ballards of Indiana," by Chad Ballard. |
| Herriott Family Circus | Cole, Doug | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 12 | Herriott Family Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 12 | Paulette Braun. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus - 1984 | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 14 | Photos, Toby Tyler Circus: midway, snake show, spool wagon, crowd, cookhouse, Bones Craig's elephants. | |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 17 | Doug Lyon. | |
| Circus Concert in Park | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 17 | Chico, CA, circus concert. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 17 | Death. Joe Sharp, supplier trailers, trucks, etc. | |
| Circus At the Fair | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 17 | George Moffit International Fair Time Circus acts, staff. |
| Carousel at Museum | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 17 | Carousel reproduction carousel, Dentzels. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus - 1984 | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 19 | Photos, Roller Bros. Circus: midway, ponies, dog and pony truck, side show, semi, backyard. | |
| News from Texas Date | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 20 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information. | |
| Meeting in Arizona | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 20 | CFA news. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 21 | Philip Morris, costumer, producer, etc. Photo. |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 21 | Mike Phillips, Tricia. Miss Christina. Others. | |
| On the Lot | Lessard, Bob | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 23 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 23 | Randy Fulton, Maria. Emmett Kelly Jr., Nancy. Joey Jordan. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 24, 25 | Circus World, Florida, Jim Monaghan, owner. Circus Apollo, Hans Kossmeyer, Helene. Circus Rebbernigg. |
| Misc. | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Beatty-Cole, Lewis Bros. | |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 25 | Mike Pike. Robin Fulton, Dana. Dairy Mart Circus. Tegge & Sicard, clowns. | |
| Circus at N. O. Fair | O'Bleness, Dave | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 26-27 | Circus D'Carlo information. |
| People | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 27 | Pat Buttram. Glenn Weller. | |
| Correction | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 27 | Correction, Jul. 2, 1984, p. 22, Polack Bros. 1935 routes. Also Pickle Family Circus. | |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 28, 29 | Circus Symposium, Somers, NY. Pickle Family Circus. Karen McCormick. Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus information. |
| Book Review | Hanabelle | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 29 | Book review, "Circus Buffon," by Danny Chapman. |
| Circus and Dare Devil Thrills | Gaizick, John | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 30-31 | Benson's Circus Royale information. Photo, Centrons. |
| Run Away | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 35 | 1984 | Aug | 27 | 31 | Poem. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 1 | Photo: Carin Cristiani, the Cristiani elephants. | |
| People | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 2 | Big John Strong show. Bruce Johnson, juggler. | |
| Gran Circo Magico Cortez | Conley, Jim | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 3, 6 | Gran Circo Magico Cortez, information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Startime (Australia); Circus World Museum; Clown Capades; Friendly Bros.; Wm. Kay; Emmett Kelly Jr.; RBBB, blue; Royal Lichtenstein; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Carla Wallenda. Other shows. | |
| People | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 6 | Bill Brickle, dogs, Wonderland Circus. Jack Rench, Wilma, concessions. Doug Lyon, advance. Mel Hall. | |
| Circus History? | Krauzer, George | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 6 | Three circuses in NH same time. A Herriott girls on each of three shows. |
| Youth Circus | Taggart, Barbara | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 8 | Wenatchee Youth Circus information. |
| In the Mail | Frederickson, Betty | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 8 | Comment on Ken Holehouse's article on the Tent Troupe. Rosier Players. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 10 | Deaths. R. E. Leonard, animal trainer. Norman L. Schuler, fan. | |
| Show Time | Cash, E. E. | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 10 | Button Clown Alley show. |
| Agenda | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 10 | Poem. |
| Five Generations | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 12 | Gabriel Flores and Martha Flores (Martha Vazquez) family. Manual Vazquez, Rena. |
| Carden Int'l Update | Bissonette, Pat | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 14 | George Carden International Circus, acts. Photo, Becky Zerbini. |
| Announcement | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 15 | Elephant workshop, New Orleans. | |
| Note from Charlie | Johnson, Bruce | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 15 | How people act, ticket box lines. |
| Follow-Up Information | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 16 | Follow-up, Valenciano's Beers & Barnes article, Aug. 13, 1984 issue, p. 16. Beers & Barnes Circus information. |
| Death Defying Doggerel | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 16 | Poem. |
| Circus in Canada | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 16 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts, staff. | |
| In the Mail | Germain, Charles | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 16 | Charles Germain's circus, 1978, Page-Cavanaugh Trained Animal Circus. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Lessard, Bob | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 17 | Roberts Bros. Circus, information. |
| In the Mail | Sherburne, Ken | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 17 | Thrill Circus, Concord, NH, information, acts. |
| Celebration | LaVelda, Ted | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 17 | Lloyd Laster's 80th birthday. |
| CWM Board Named | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 18 | Circus World Museum, reorganization, board. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 18 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 18 | Photo, information: Elephants, Republican Convention, 1984. | |
| Oregon Wildlife Park | Reid, David E. | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 20 | Otto Berosini, Gladys, animal acts. Wildlife Safari park, Winston, OR. |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 21 | Charlie Moyer fan club. |
| Misc. | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 21 | Circus Day event, San Francisco. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 22 | RBBB route book poem. Circus Alleluia. Jacob Smith, owner. |
| Icetravaganza | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 23 | Icetravaganza, ice-less show information. | |
| Fair Record | LaRouche, Ray | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 23 | CMB news. |
| Lalo Talks About the Quad | Graham, Harry L. | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 24-25 | Eduardo Murillo IV, "Lalo" interview on the quad. |
| Tent News | Phillips, Ed | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 27 | CFA news. |
| Hetzer's Dairy Mart Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 28, 31 | James T. Hetzer's Dairy Mart Circus, information, acts, staff. |
| Circus Startime (Australia) | Gordon, Warren | 13 | 36 | 1984 | Sep | 3 | 29, 31 | Australian Circus Startime, information, acts, staff. |
| Missing Issue | 13 | 37 | 1984 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 1 | Photo: Wayne Sidley, clown. | |
| Hanneford Family Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 3 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bro Ford. Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Friendly Bros.; Happytime; Wm. Kay; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Sterling Family; Strong's Variety. Other shows. | |
| Fair in New York | Cole, Doug | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 6 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| F.S.U. Flying High Circus | Heidtman, Joel | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 8 | FSU Flying High Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 10 | Deaths. Mickey Antalek, animal trainer. Billie E. Constantine, wire, trapeze. Martin C. Elz, magician. Ethel L. Joyce, circus performer. Neptune Laughingwater, circus motorcycle stunt rider. | |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 10 | Visitors at RBBB red unit. | |
| Notes on Ringling Red | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 12 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus - 1984 | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 13 | Photos, Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus: Cimse's Pomeranians, Tony Fossett, Doug Tarranova, Vicky Fossett, Nancy and Emmett Kelly Jr., Comse's Russian Wolfhounds. | |
| Twas a Rough Day | Littel, Gerald | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 14 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| At the Minnesota State Fair | Zimmerman, John | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 14 | Acts at MN State Fair. Pepsi Cola Aerial Thrill Circus acts. |
| Misc. | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 14 | Lewis Bros. Circus. Bentley Bros. Circus. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | House, Albert | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 16, 17 | Toby Tyler Circus, information, band members. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 17 | Deaths. Ingrid Hagenbeck, owner. Alec Halls, clown. Wenzal Kossmayer, animal trainer. George Petrone, clown. Clive Smith, ringmaster. Billy Victor, magician. | |
| People | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 18 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Tony Smaha, Lipizanns. Norman Borger, Alton Berlin. Rudolph Del Monte, contortion. Others. | |
| Cole's Minature Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 19 | James S. Cole's minature circus (model). |
| In a Circus Tent | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 19 | Poem. |
| Calliope Is Loud! | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 20 | Melville McBride, calliopes. | |
| Summer Memory | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 20 | Poem. |
| Hotline | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 20 | Man killed by elephant at animal facility in TX. | |
| On the Cover | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 20 | Wayne Sidley, clown. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 20 | Death. Dolly Jahn Copeland, aerialist. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 21 | Heidi Grogan, Jim, Starship 3 helicopter act. Miscellaneous information. |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 22-23 | News, gossip. Clyde Beatty Circus. Gerard Soules, dogs. Margueritee Michelle. Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Herbie Weber, Marcella. Struppi Hanneford. Paul Kaye, World Circus. Alberto Zoppe, Sandy. Acts with Hoxie Great American. Others. | |
| Wedding Time | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 23 | Bill Doyle and Reyna Alonso marriage. | |
| Clarification | Gaizick, John | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 25 | Corrections, additions, Aug. 27, 1984 issue, Circus and Dare Devil Thrills Review. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 25 | Death. Mitchell Plotkin, press agent. | |
| Route Update | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 26 | Bentley Bros. Circus route changes. | |
| Circus Concert Program | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 26 | Sioux Falls, SD band circus music concert. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 26 | 1933-34, circuses. 1936 Shrine. 1937 RBBB. Miscellaneous information. |
| Circus at the MO Fair | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 26 | Circus International '84 information, acts. | |
| Clown Capades '84 | Lenker, John E. | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 27-28 | 1984 Clown Capades, John Big Strong, information, acts. |
| Ode to Allan (for Tent Raising) | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 28 | Salute to Allan Hill, poem. | |
| Unbelievable Ron & Joy | Gaizick, John | 13 | 38 | 1984 | Sep | 17 | 29-31 | Ron Holiday, Joy, animals, act, career. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 1 | Photo: Kent Ghirard, Alohaland Pony Circus, Honolulu, Hawaii. | |
| Summer Nears an End | Peterson, Jim | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 3 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. |
| Good Times | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 3 | Poem. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 4, 24 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Startime (Australia); Gerry Cottle; Ford Bros.; Happytime; Norbu's Variety; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Sterling Family; Strong's Variety; Swan Bros.. Other shows. | |
| Ypsilanti Has 2 Shows This Year | Bird, George | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 6, 31 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. Great American Circus information. |
| Tent Raised | Capilungo. Pat | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 8 | CFA news. |
| Visitors | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 8 | Visitors during Ron and Joy Holiday's engagement, NYC. | |
| What a Winter That Was | Davenport, C. L. | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Pit show, 1930s, cow. |
| End of Summer | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Poem. |
| Correction | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Correction, Great Wallendas route, past couple of issues. | |
| Gift Elephant Dies | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Elephant Jayathu, Washington, DC National Zoo. | |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Fritz Lauber. | |
| Circus Program | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Whirlpool Co. picnic, circus acts. | |
| They Pay Tribute | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 10 | Hoxie Great American Circus, tribute to Garce Hanneford, Poodles. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 10 | Death. Irvin Feld, owner. | |
| Circus Is Reviewed | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 12 | RBBB blue unit information. | |
| Ringling Blue in So. California | Howe, Eddie | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 13 | RBBB 1955, information. |
| Program at Woodstock | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 14 | Royal Danish Circus, Albert Sahlstrom, producer, acts. | |
| Some Acts in Vegas | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 14 | Acts working in Las Vegas. | |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 14 | Austin Miles. | |
| Summer Ends | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 18 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information, people. |
| Book Review | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 18 | Book review, "Born to Fly," by Tito Gaona. | |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 20 | Terrell Jacobs Jr, Candyland Dog & Pony Circus. Larry Harmon, clown. Dave Twomey, Judy, owners. Others. | |
| Correction | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 20 | Corrections, death of elephant handler; Mickey Antalek's chimps. | |
| Circus Visiting | Hastings, Clarence | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 21 | Hoxie Great American Circus acts. |
| Fair Attendance UP | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 21 | CA State Fair. | |
| Sharon Temple Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 23 | Clyde Br. Johnson, Don E. Johnson, producer, Shrine circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 24 | Charles Roark. Joie Chitwood, Starship 3. Others. | |
| Circus in Australia | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 24 | Royale American Three Ring Circus, Australia, information. | |
| Wade Burck - Presenter of Animals | Bartholomew, Betty | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Wade Burck, wild animals, act, career. |
| Giant to Be Honored | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Robert Wadlow, giant. | |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | n.p.n. | Bobby Kay, clown. Paul Hoskinson, animals. Jessie Griffiths. | |
| CMB's Are A-Okay | Plant, William | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 25 | CMB news. |
| Party Time | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 25 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information, Earl Tegge's birthday. | |
| Notes on Clyde Bros. Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 26 | Winn Troupe, John, Mike and Debbie Kelly. Tina Scott, Scotts dogs. Fay Alexander. Jorge Barreda, Jose, cats. Herbie Weber, Maricela. Scott Osgood, Flying Akays. Ann Pike. Mike Pike, music dir. Others. |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 26 | David Rosaire, dogs. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 28 | 1941 RBBB. Circus Alleluia. John Philip Sousa. |
| People | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 28 | Ernie Miller, Pat McMullen. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 29-30 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Small Fry Circus in Arkansas | Walters, Bill | 13 | 39 | 1984 | Sep | 24 | 31 | Acts presented by Alberto and Sandra Zoppe, Little Rock, AR. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 1 | Photo: Francarro & Estreleta. | |
| Elephants - Almost Everywhere | Pike, Ann | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 3 | Elephants and Republican National Convention and other events at Dallas. |
| Kiddie Circus at Allentown | Johnson, Don | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 3 | Acts at Allentown, PA Fair children's circus. |
| Visiting Time | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 3 | Visitors at Bentley Bros. Circus. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Startime (Australia); Gerry Cottle; Dr. Pepper; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Lichtenstein; Strong's Variety; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| Back in the Saddle Again | Teako | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 6 | Mel Silverlake, Col. Mel's Old West Circus, information, acts. |
| New Officers Named | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 8 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, new officers. | |
| Hoxie Great American Circus | Sandman, Don | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 10 | Hoxie Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Jordan, M. T. | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 12-13 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Clowns Bring Smiles at Fair | Conners, Anne | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 15, 24 | West End, PA Fair, clowns. |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 18-19 | Toby Tyler Circus, information, acts. |
| Dear Grandchildren | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 20-21 | Don E. Johnson Clyde Bros. Shrine circus information. |
| (Letter) | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 22 | Mickey Antalek's chimps. | |
| Ringling Blue in Seattle | Bartholomew, Betty | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 23-24 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Student Programs | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 24 | Fairfax Co., VA fair, elementary school acts. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 24 | Poem. |
| New Book | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 25 | Book review, "Clown Skits for Everyone," by Happy Jack Feder. | |
| Under the Big Top | Teako | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 25 | Poem. |
| Birthday Celebration | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 26 | Lloyd Laster's 80th birthday. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 27 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Satisfaction | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 27 | Poem. |
| Col. Mel's Old West Circus | Teako | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 28 | Col. Mel's Old West Circus ifnromation, acts. |
| People | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 28 | Paul Toepp, booking. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 29-30 | Nick Weber's Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| Landmark Is Repainted | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 31 | Buffalo Bill's home. | |
| He Does It All | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 31 | Bill Birchfield, Clown-A-Round show. | |
| Heroes | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 40 | 1984 | Oct | 1 | 31 | Poem. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 1 | Photo: Dick and Lois Cory. | |
| Miguel Catches New Supertrick | Graham, Harry | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 3 | Miguel Vasquez, trapeze, triple layout. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 4, 14 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Apollo; Circus Knie; Circus USA; Circus Vargas; Dr. Pepper; Ford Bros.; Herriott Family; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Lichtenstein; Strong's Variety; Swan Bros.; TNT & Royal Olympic. Other shows. | |
| Big John's Variety Circus | Reid, David E. | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 6 | Big John Strong Circus Variety Show information, acts. |
| That Old Circus Sound | Melzora, Buster | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 6 | Poem. |
| Caravan Stage Company | Fairbanks, Donald A. | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 8 | Caravan Stage Company show information. |
| Congratulations | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 8 | Catherine Hanneford's 96th birthday. Photo. | |
| People | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 10 | Kevin Murray, Teresa. Johanna Levitt. Joyce Blue. Harry Albacker, magic. Bill Farmer. | |
| New Tent Planned | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 10 | CFA news. | |
| Blue Unit Wraps Up in L.A. | Howe, Eddie | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 12 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 13 | Ken Sherburne, juggler, photo. List of "greats." |
| End of the Season Blues | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 14 | Poem. |
| Ringling Blue in So. Calif. | Howe, Eddie | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 15 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Travel | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 15 | Poem. |
| Soviet Circus Official Jailed | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 16 | Anatoly A. Kolevativ, Soviet Circus, and others jailed. | |
| People | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 16, 17 | Philip Anthony, Nancy Lee Pitts. Bruno Loyale. Harry Albacker, magic. Murillo & Ulises, balance. | |
| He Looks to PBS-TV | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 17 | Bob Keeshan, Captain Kangaroo. |
| Note | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 17 | Chuck Burnes, manager. | |
| It Was On the Tube | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 18 | TV shows. |
| Ringling Bros. - 1984 | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 19 | Photos, RBBB blue: Flying Vasquez Troupe, white tiger, Wade Burck, Mark David. | |
| People | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 19 | Mis Luisa, hula hoop. Chuck Burnes, Bambi. Bob Welz. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 20-21 | Bill Kay's produced Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| Date Set | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 21 | Hyde 'n Seeke's Magic Capades. | |
| Joe Is a Navy Spouse | Fraker, Dave | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 23-24 | Joe Jaynes, Evelyn Jaynes, careers. |
| People | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 24 | Art Ricker, promotion. | |
| Cruise Magicians | Chapman, Terry | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 25, 26 | Magicians on cruise ships. |
| People | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 26 | Omi Logan. Mel Hall. | |
| Ringling Blue's Train | 13 | 41 | 1984 | Oct | 8 | 26 | RBBB blue unit information. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 1 | Photo: Lynn Pope with Circus Vargas. | |
| Circus Priest | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 3 | Rev. Jack Toner,circus priest. Photo with Frosty Little. | |
| Beatty Exhibit Planned | Cole, Doug | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 3 | Clyde Beatty exhibit. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Carlos; Circus Knie; Cole's Minature; Dr. Pepper; No Elephant; Peanut; Ford Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Strong's Variety; TNT & Royal Olympic; Texas Shrine; Carla Wallenda. Other shows. | |
| Hospital Show in Penna. | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 6 | Hyde 'n Seeke's Magic Capades. | |
| Many Hurt As Bleachers Fall | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 6 | France, Jean Richard Circus, seats collapse. | |
| Movie Star Visits Gibsonton | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 6 | Carl Ballantine. | |
| Carson & Barnes | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 8 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, aerialists. |
| Memories | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 8 | Cleveland, OH circus grounds. |
| People | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 8 | Walter Smiley. | |
| Big Suit Settled in N.Y. | Smilon, Marvin | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 10 | New York crane collapse, Warren Levenberg, executive, RBBB. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 10 | Death. "Little Frank" Cucksey, guide at Ringling Museum. | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 12 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, staff, acts. |
| People | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 12 | Omar Gosh, clown. Barclay Shaw. | |
| Notes on Ford Bros. Circus | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 14 | Ford Bros. Circus information. | |
| Convention Dates Set | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 14 | CMB news. | |
| Tiny Tim Joins Circus | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 14 | Tiny Tim, Hoxie Bros. Great American Circus. Photo. |
| Ringling Red Unit - 1984 | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 15 | Photos, RBBB red. None labeled. | |
| Uncertain Legacy | Hammarstrom, David Lewis | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 16-18 | Irvin Feld's career. |
| Show Line Up at L. A. Fair | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 19 | Big Top Circus, Dave Twomey, producer, information, acts. | |
| Human/Animal Relations | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 19 | Fund for Animals and Action for Animals speaker series. | |
| Big E's Super Circus '84 | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 20 | Wayne McCary's Budweiser Super Circus '84, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 20 | Maureen Fitzgerald, flyer. | |
| No Elephant Circus | Dokes, Jennifer | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 21 | No Elephant Circus information. |
| 84 Date Announced | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 21 | CFA news. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 23 | Death. Willi Wilno, human cannonball. | |
| Hound Proves Psychic! | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 23 | George Rowe, Kalamar, dog act. | |
| People | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 24 | Jim Tinsman, Tisha. Fred LaNovel, flyer. C. C. Day. Vince Carmen, illusions. | |
| Tenn. State Fair Acts | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 24 | Acts at Tennessee State Fair. | |
| From Florida | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 25 | CFA news. | |
| Minister Is a Clown | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 27 | Rev. William H. Pindar, minister, clown. | |
| Lipizzaners Due in S.F. | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 27 | Lipizzaners of Vienna show. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 27 | Photo: Kalamar, The Man Who Knows. | |
| Red Unit in Kalamazoo | Friday, Jon | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 28-29, 30 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Great American Circus | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 30 | Hoxie's Great American Circus information. |
| Visiting in Vegas | Gibbs, Bobby | 13 | 42 | 1984 | Oct | 15 | 31 | Siegfried & Roy. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 1 | Photo: Daisy's Ham & Egg Revue. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 4 | Routes: American Continental Circus; Circus Knie; Dr. Pepper; Herriott Animal; Peanut; Sam Polack; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Lichentstein; Shrine; Other shows. | |
| Writer Seeks Information | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 6 | Rubin & Cherry Carnival 1920s-30s. | |
| Notes From the TNT Circus | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 6 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. | |
| People | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 8 | Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. Viley Pries, announcer. | |
| Corrected Show Dates | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 8 | Correction, routes, RBBB red. | |
| People | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 10 | Nick Weber. Jerry Fries, RBBB. George C. Bingaman. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 10 | Photo, information: Cathy Rogers, ringmistress; Jim Hetzer, producer; Ed Etzel, Olympic champion. Hetzer Circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 12 | Death. Percy Turner, owner. | |
| Feld Will Be Missed | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 12 | Irvin Feld. |
| Vates Lola Engesser | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 13 | Death. Vates Lola Engesser. | |
| Item of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 14 | Great Arturo (Trostal), high wire, family. |
| Circus Sleeps | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 14 | Poem. |
| Jose Cole's Int'l Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 17-19 | Jose Cole's International Circus information, acts. |
| Show Acts Announced | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 19 | Cole All Star TV Circus information, acts. | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 20, 21 | Hunt Circus history, book. |
| Correction | Carpenter, John | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 21 | Correction, Sep. 24, 1984 issue, Stoddard's article, Palestine, TX. |
| People | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 21 | Mike Cecere, animal trainer. Alberto Zoppe family. | |
| Circus of the Stars | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 21 | Circus of the Stars TV show. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 23-24, 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Animal Park Wins a Stay | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 25 | Marine World, Africa USA. | |
| Show Visitors | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 25 | Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Big E | Naughton, Mike | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 27-28 | Wayne Mcary's Super Circus 84, information, acts. |
| Wonder Workers | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 28 | Poem. |
| Texas Greco-Roman Festival | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 43 | 1984 | Oct | 22 | 29-31 | Mel Hall, clown, career. Susan Hauser, aerial. Beverly Aumaier (Hogan), career. Jeanette Hogan, career. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 1 | Photo: Dick "Spats" Williams. | |
| State Fair of Texas Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 3 | Gil Gray (Dr. Pepper) Texas State Fair Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 4, 20 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus Knie; Col Mel's Old West; Gerry Cottle; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Old Time Routes | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates at Kent, Walla Walla, Quincy, North Yakima, Snohomish, Washington. 1899-1909. |
| Show Visit in Britain | Pugh, Paul | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 6 | Sir Robert Fossett's Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 7 | Dorothy Herbert, rider. Bob Lund, magic. Bruce Johnson. Robert Rawls, manager. Vid Rawls, owner. | |
| Show Notes | Golden, Joe | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 7 | Pickle Family Circus information. |
| Circus Notes | Joys, Joanne | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Circus Disappears in Mid-West | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 10 | Un-named circus disappears (never shows up). | |
| From Florida | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 12 | Bob Morton produced 1940 Shrine circus. Mary Sundermann, death, performer. |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 13 | Lee Reynolds, Russell Darr, Roy Huston, band. Golden Carlos Twins. Omi Logan. Richard Bates, Bates Bros. Circus. | |
| In the Mail | Gamble, Cassie | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 13 | Unusual motorcycle globe act, Mexico City. |
| Acts Working Hubler Date | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 14 | Acts at George Hubler produced Shrine Circus. | |
| In the Mail | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 14 | Comments on Oct. 8, 1984 issue on article on Ken Sherburn and jugglers. |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 14 | Sharon Ward. Bill Schreiber, Chris, dogs. Others. | |
| Mauling Suit Settled | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 14 | Christoper Brooke, circus electrician, lawsuit, mauled by tiger. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein Circus - 1984 | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 20 | Photos, Royal Lichtenstein Circus: Nick and monkey business, Nick presents "Dan Rice," Nick's dog. | |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 20 | Chris Bricker and family. | |
| Busy Show Season | Knight, Almond & Harold | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Acts Work Octoberfest | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 21 | Acts at Chicago Octoberfest. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 22 | Wildlife Coalition International. |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 22 | Paul Berger, exhibit. | |
| Circus Odyssey | Horsman, Paul | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 25-26 | Circus Odyssey information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 25 | Photo: Wayne Franzen. | |
| People | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 26 | Vince Carmen, illusions. Gladney Brothers. Chang Family, acrobats. | |
| Book Review | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 27, 29 | Book review, "Circus Press Agent," Gene Plowden. | |
| Circuses Love Indiana | Fugate, John | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 28, 29 | Hoxie Great American Circus information. Vargas. Carson & Barnes Circus informatio. |
| About Bill Sharp | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 30, 31 | Bill Sharp, elephant man. | |
| Notes From "Down Under" | 13 | 44 | 1984 | Oct | 29 | 31 | Ashton's Circus information. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 1 | Photo: Deborah Wallenda. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 4 | Routes: Clyde Beatty; Circus Carlos; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Great American; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Wedding Vows Renewed | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 6 | Norman Davis, Viola. | |
| Ohio Fans Meet | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 6 | Ford Bros. Circus. Kansas Clowns meeting. | |
| Chimps Need Retirement Home | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 10 | Mickey Antalek's chimps. | |
| Wagons Headed for Baraboo | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 12 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, wagons. | |
| People | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 12 | Mike Pike, band. Jorge Barreda, producer. Pete Ivanov, produder. John Lewis, Lewis Bros. Circus. Gary Thomas, elephants. Others. | |
| East Meet West | Kingston, Harry L. | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 14 | Circus Vargas information. Cliff Vargas. Johnny Pugh. |
| Carden Int'l Circus | Beard, John | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 14 | Carden International Circus, acts. |
| Some Show Notes | Conley, Jim | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 16 | Circus of the Stars TV show, acts. Pickle Family Circus. |
| Apology | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 16 | Charlie Van Buskirk, ringmaster. |
| Back on an Old Tom Show | Davenport, Carl | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 23 | Tom Show memories. |
| Texas State Fair Visitors | Beard, John | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 23 | Visitors at Texas State Fair. Acts. |
| Sarasota Shrine Circus | Thompson, Frank | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 25, 29 | Bill Kay produced Sarasota Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| Some News Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 27 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 27 | Bob Owen, Marion, clowns. Jim Hand. | |
| People | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 29 | Bob Moore, Jeanne, dogs. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Barbara Asch Camillo, artist. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 29 | Deaths. Virginia Helbing. Anthony B. Miller, historian. Al Platt, cotton candy, etc. Tony Slyker, fan, performer. | |
| National "Rep" Show Awards | Patronaggio, Vic | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 30, 31 | Tent Show history, performers. |
| Clown College | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 31 | RBBB Clown College. | |
| Something Different | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 31 | News, CFA, CMB. | |
| People | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 31 | Tito Gaona, aerialist. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 33 | Book, "Circus Press Agent." |
| TNT Circus | Serns, Owen M. | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 33 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
| Corpus Christi Shrine | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 34, 35 | George Carden produced Shrine circus information, acts, staff. |
| Show Program | 13 | 45 | 1984 | Nov | 5 | 35 | Hubler International Circus acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 1 | Photo: Erik Adams comedy chimps. | |
| People | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 3 | Jean-Paul Valjean, escape, etc. Charlie Callas, sharpshooter. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| Of Special Interest | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 3 | License renewals. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Ford Bros.; No Elephant; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Routes | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 4 | Norris & Rowe dates, North Yakima, WA, Snohomish, WA, 1902-1908. Norris Bros. date, Snohomish, WA, 1899. Al G. Barnes dates, Blane, Elma, Puyallup, WA, 1910-1924. |
| In the Mail | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 5 | Comments on David Lewis Hammarstrom's article on Irvin Feld, Oct. 15, 1984 issue. | |
| They Used a Long Title | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 5 | 1887 Sells. Bros. Circus title. | |
| Was an OK Date | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 6 | William Kay produced Shrine Circus information. | |
| Annual Fall Banquet Meet | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Visit to Carson & Barnes | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 7 | Poem. |
| Famous Circus Riders | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 7 | List of 1874 famous circus riders and shows they were with. | |
| Mall Is Now Enclosed | Henderson, Ralph | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 8 | Spokane, WA mall show acts. Brad Byers' World of Juggling Show. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 8 | Death. Edward Patrick Southey, clown. | |
| Parade Plans Underway | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 9 | Milwaukee, WI parade. | |
| Elephant Sized Check | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 9 | Beatty-Cole elephant PR. | |
| Kansas State Clowns | Lowry, Velma | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 10 | Kansas State Clowns meeting. |
| Misc. | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 10 | Ballet, "Jinx." Holiday circus theme publicity. | |
| Circus Fans Visit | Wood, Pete | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 12 | Visitors at Pride of Wild Jungle Killers. |
| Animals To Be Phased Out | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 12 | Lion Country Safari to sell all animals. | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 17, 23 | Jim Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, staff, acts. |
| Stars Under the Big Top | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 20 | Film, etc. stars with circuses. |
| San Antonio Shrine Show | Beard, John | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 22 | San Antonio Texas Shrine Circus acts. |
| Special Exhibit in NYC | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 22 | Magic exhibit. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Shafton. Saul | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 23 | Holiday Hippodrome show information, acts. |
| Sudan Temple Shrine Circus | Conover, Jake | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 24 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 26, 28 | Jim Cole's model circus. Beatty-Cole. |
| Tiger Meat Sold in Taipei | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 28 | Taipei, Taiwan, tigers. | |
| Theme Park to Expand | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 28 | Circus World, Florida. | |
| Pet an Elephant | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 30, 33 | Lewis Bros. Circus elephants. |
| End of the Season | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 33 | Season closing dates, list of circuses. | |
| In the Mail | Sanders, Francis E. | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 35 | Corrections, Oct. 22, 1984 issue, Sanders' circus reviews. |
| People | 13 | 46 | 1984 | Nov | 12 | 35 | Pete Boruta, clown artist. Doug Domokos, trick motorcycle. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 1 | Photo: Sensational Leighs. | |
| Animal Rights Activists | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 3 | Animal/Human Relationships series of programs. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 3 | New Orleans World's Fair. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 4 | Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; RBBB blue; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 4 | Al G. Barnes dates, Wenatchee, Dayton, Montesano, WA, 1910-1936. |
| CFA Dinner Meeting | Lessard, Bob | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Liger Cubs Born in Sarasota | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 6 | Liger cubs, Marcans. |
| Circus Comes to Miami | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 8 | David Mobbs' All American Circus information, acts. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 10 | Elephant, Sheba (zoo). | |
| His Pension Restored | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 10 | Fred Osborne, Australia, injuries (elephant). | |
| People | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 10 | Janice Aria, dogs. | |
| At the Back Door | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 12 | Norman McLennan, "Shorty," career, RBBB blue. |
| Visiting the Beatty Show | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 13 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Theatrical Circus 2024 | Freddes, Victoria | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 14 | Magic show, Circus 2024, information, acts, staff, route. |
| People | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 14 | Patricia Ann Flair, Robert Luce Engesser. | |
| Circus Scott | Chapman, Sarah | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 15, 22 | Circus Scott (Sweden), information, acts. |
| TNT Show Ends Tour | Sandman, Don | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 16 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information. |
| Parade Set For Milwaukee | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 16 | Milwaukee, WI parade. | |
| Circus Vargas in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 17, 20 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Sole Bros. Circus | Perry, Ron & Pam | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 20-21 | Sole Bros. Circus, Australia, information, acts. |
| Seeks Information | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 22 | Unknown circus, Ohio. | |
| Circus At the Fair | Huber, Betty | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 23, 26 | D'Carlos Circus information, acts. |
| Ballantine Has Creative Prod. | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 24 | Toby Ballantine. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 24 | RBBB tiger. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 28-29 | Bill Kay produced Sarasota Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Friday, Jon | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 30 | Comments, on October 29, 1984 issue, "Acts Working Hubler Date." |
| Royal American Circus | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 30 | Royal American Circus acts, staff. | |
| Circus at Charleston, W. VA. | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 31 | Sam Polack produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| People | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 31 | Abe Goldstein, clown. | |
| In the Mail | Steele, Bucky | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 32, 33 | Hunt Circus information, circa 1930s. |
| Fair Seeks Advice | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 33 | Del Mar Fair, CA, carnival. | |
| In the Mail | Truss, John Jr. | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 33 | Locate poem, "Circus Lamp Lighter." |
| Ford Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 47 | 1984 | Nov | 19 | 34-35 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 1 | Photo: Senor Rai, the Millions Dollar Ringmaster. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 4 | Routes: No Elephant; RBBB blue. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 4 | Dates, Al G. Barnes Circus, Monroe, Leavenworth, Davenport, Arlington, Harrington, WA, 1910-1921. |
| Correction | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 4 | Correction, Norris & Rowe 1904, Sporrer's routes. | |
| People | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 6 | Al Dawley, Sue. Michael Burke, manager. Bill Irwin, actor. | |
| Advance Man's View | Carpenter, John Craig | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 6 | Poem. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 6 | Death. Ed Quigley, western artist. | |
| Notes on the Hetzer Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 8 | Jim Hetzer's Circus information. |
| At the Fair | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 8 | Acts at South Alabama Fair, staff, Eddie Zacchini, producer. | |
| Show Program | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 10 | George Hubler produced circus show acts. | |
| Dates Set for '85 | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 10 | Ramage Bros. Circus. | |
| Day with Ford Bros. | Gresham, F. W. | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 12, 17 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| About Hoxie Bros. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 14, 16 | Hoxie Bros. Circus history. |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | n.p.n. | Death. Marvin Burger, magician. | |
| People | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | n.p.n. | Billy Earl, Bonnie. Brad Bradbury, organ. Dorothy Herbert Kennard. Others. | |
| Correction | Jenkins, Harry | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | n.p.n. | Allan C. Hill ad, Tiny Tim. |
| Show Programs | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | n.p.n. | Circus Vargas acts. George Hubler Circus acts. | |
| Remembering Back | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 16 | Hamid-Morton 1938. |
| Circus Visitors | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 18-19 | Visitors at Dr. Pepper Circus. |
| Ford Bros. Circus in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 20, 21 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 21 | Ron Perry, Pam; Larry Dean (Australia). Reggie Saxe, Leona, musicians. Wade Bruck, tigers. | |
| James Hetzer Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 21 | James Hetzer Circus acts. |
| Mississippi State Fair | Johnson, Richard | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 23, 24 | Jorge Barreda Circus information, acts. |
| Notes on Ringling Red | Holehouse, Ken | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 24 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 26-27 | Ward Hall, sideshows, sword swallowers information, list of performers. |
| One Southern Highway | Noel, Donna Jean | 13 | 48 | 1984 | Nov | 27 | 27 | Poem. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 1 | Photo: Joan Byron. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 4 | Routes: Circus Startime (Australia); No Elephant; Showfolks. Other shows. | |
| Benefit Show | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 6 | Circus Arts Center student circus show. | |
| Notes on the Blue Unit | Friday, Jon | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 6 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Club Holds Party | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 6 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| We All Survived | Taylor, Gordon | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Show Program | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 10 | George Hubler International Circus acts. | |
| People | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 10 | Bobby Moore, Chester Cable, Wini McKay. | |
| CMB Ring Meets | Kulbabsky, Tom | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 13 | CMB news. |
| News From Japan | Kubik, B. & B. | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 13 | Dino Goldfinger, Evyonne. |
| People | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 13 | Joe Sherman, clown. Billy Earl. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. Others. | |
| Circus of the Kids | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 14 | Circus of the Kids information, Bruce Pfeffer. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Heidtman, Joel | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 16, 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Show Time Follies | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 17 | Showtime Follies stage show information, acts. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 18, 19 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 19 | Milwaukee, WI parade. |
| Sells & Gray Circus | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 19 | Sells & Gray Circus, 1974. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 21 | Startime Circus (Australia), Sandra Heal, trapeze. | |
| People | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 21 | Henneberry family, performers. | |
| Dr. Pepper Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 22-23 | Dr. Pepper Circus, performers. |
| Giraffes Coming to U.S. | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 23 | Giraffes from Kenya. | |
| Great American Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 24-25 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 25 | Gladys Espana, aerialist. | |
| Carson & Barnes Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 26-27 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 27 | Bob Carroll, magic. | |
| Chimpanzee Retirement Home Exists, But | Fritz, Jo | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 28-29 | Primate Foundation of Arizona. |
| People | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 29 | Ken Sherburne, juggler. | |
| In the Mail | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 30 | Irvin Feld, David Lewis Hammarstrom's article. | |
| Chicago Pays for Parade | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 30 | Circus World Museum, Chicago, parade dollars. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 31-32 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Eddie Zacchini produced Shrine Circus acts. |
| Billy Barton | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 33-35 | News, gossip. Larry Gill, Jenifer. Flying Larrays. Hanneford Circus information, acts. Ron Gill, Mitzie. Jackie Zerbini, tigers. Flying Valencias. Senor Rai. Gerard Soules, Tanger Troupe. Douglas McValley. Garzas. Tony Fossett, Irene. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Carmen Hall, baboons. Davide Zoppe, monkeys. Blocks. Tommy Bentley. Bill Strong, Trudy. Jimmy Douglass. David Chabira, Christine, aerial. Kay Parker, band leader. Carol Marcan, cats. Arthur Duckek, Isolde. Lou Ann Jacobs. Mark Karoly. Others. | |
| Roster Deadline Set | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 35 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| Loans Are Due | 13 | 49 | 1984 | Dec | 3 | 35 | Ringling Centennial parade, loan. | |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 1 | Photo: Bruce Warner (clown). | |
| Circus Time | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 3 | Beatty-Cole Circus. Great American Circus. |
| Some Memories | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 3 | Sam B. Dill-Tom Mix Circus, 1934. Hagenbeck-Wallace, 1931. |
| Show Dates | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 4, 18 | Routes: Amusexop; Big Apple; Circus Atayde; Circus Startime (Australia); Circus World Championships; Col. Mel's Wild West; No Elephant; Royal Lichtenstein. Other shows. | |
| Miscible Mess | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 6 | Poem. |
| In the Mail | Howe, Karen Antoinette | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 6 | Irvin Feld. |
| Some Shrine Circus Notes | Pyles, J. Scott | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 10 | Beni Kedem Shrine Circus, Charleston, WV, people. |
| People | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 10 | Harold George. Frank Dean. | |
| Late Season Tour | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 12 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 12 | RBBB at Cleveland. |
| Magic Holiday Fantasy | Sandman, Don | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 13 | Ron Bacon's Magic Holiday Fantasy show information, acts. |
| Recollections | Spangler, R. J. | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 14 | Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, 1906. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 18 | Noell's chimps. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | n.p.n. | Miscellaneous information. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | n.p.n. | Photo: James S. Cole's minature circus. | |
| Misc. | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 19 | Moscow Circus on Ice show. | |
| Circus of the Stars | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 19 | Circus of the Stars TV show, acts. | |
| About "Little Frank" | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 19 | "Little Frank" Cucksey. |
| Notes From Bobby Gibbs | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 21 | Ford Bros. Circus information. Dailey Bros. Circus. Carson & Barnes. Buckey Steele. John Davenport, "Gopher." | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Hull, Nat | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 22 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Col. Mel's Old West Circus | Teako | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 24 | Col. Mel's Old West Circus information. Jim Hunt, Funtime Circus. |
| Some Show News | Gresham, F. W. | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 25 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 25 | Marvin Roy, Mr. Electric. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 26 | Deaths. Bertha Conners, performer. Manuel Hernandez, juggler. Ed Widaman, elephants. | |
| Work at Baraboo | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 26 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Train. | |
| Beni Kedem Shrine Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 27 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| People | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 28 | Bruce Anderson, aerial. Phil MacDonald, ringmaster. Esquedas, Alfonso Jr. | |
| City Seeks Tax Money | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 28 | St. Charles, IL sues major circus for taxes. | |
| In Memoriam | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 28 | Death. John Charles Facer, clown. | |
| Parade Plans Move Ahead | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 29 | Milwaukee, WI parade. | |
| Hotline | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 29 | San Jose, CA, un-named performer injured. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 13 | 50 | 1984 | Dec | 10 | 30-31 | Circus USA staff, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 1 | Photo: Carol Marcan. | |
| Show Dates | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus Startime (Australia); No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal American. Other shows. | |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 4 | Al G. Barnes dates, Olympia, Snohomish, Okanogan, WA, 1910-1931. |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 6 | 1939-40, Cleveland, OH, Aerial Thrill Circus, S. E. Ranch Rodeo. |
| People | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 6 | Toby Tyler, cocker spaniel. | |
| Circus in New Orleans | Royes, Irwin | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| George Carden Int'l Circus | Babcock, Allen | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 10 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Visitors at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 12 | List of visitors at Dallas. |
| Elephant Doing Well | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 14 | Elephant, Cindy (zoo). | |
| Hotline | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 14 | Cindy Dodge, aerialist, fall. | |
| People | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 14 | Ron Perry, Pam. | |
| Pepsi On Ice Show | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 16 | Pepsi On Ice Show information. |
| They Deserve Credit | Ousley, Timothy | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 18 | Davide Zoppe, Susan, dogs, monkeys, balance. |
| White Horses | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 22, 24, 26 | Lipizzaner stallions, Spanish Riding School. | |
| People | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 26 | Roby Gasser, seal trainer. Dolly Jacobs, aerial. Carrillo Bros., wire. Woodcock elephants. Bill Williams, clowns. Virginia Lee Fenton, organ. | |
| Twas a Beautiful Show | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 27, 29 | William Kay produced Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 29 | Bull tramples man (not elephant). | |
| Tribute to the High Grass Showman Big John Strong | Erickson, Terry Ross | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 31, 33, 35 | Big John Strong career. |
| Old Show Dates | Sporrer, Michael | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 35 | Al G. Barnes dates at Kennewick, Northport, Newport, Buckley, Chehalis, Cle Elum, WA, 1910-1925. |
| Ft. Worth Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 38-39 | Bob Atterbury directed Shrine Circus acts. |
| Clown's Gift | Teako | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 39 | Poem. |
| 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | Second section for this date has the same page numbers as the first section. | |||
| (Photograph) | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 1 | Photo: Chris Bricker & Sons. |
| Geo. Garden's Circus Tyme | Wengrzyn, Mary [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 4 | George Garden's Circus Tyme Shows, information, acts, staff. |
| Circus in San Jose | Tegge, Tim [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 6 | American Continental Circus (Gatti) information, acts. |
| Correction | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 6 | Correction, Dale Longmire. |
| In Memoriam | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 8 | Death. Mario Gaona, aerialist. |
| People | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 8 | Joe Wesson, clown. |
| Museum Exhibit | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 8 | La Habra, CA Children's Museum circus exhibit. |
| Misc. | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 8 | CMB news. |
| Circus of the Stars | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 10 | Circus of the Stars TV show acts. |
| People | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 10 | Viley Priest. Alan Gold, animal trainer. |
| Some Things of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 12 | Larry Harmon, clown. RBBB. Miscellaneous information. |
| Knott's Ice Spectacular | Johnson, Bruce [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 14, 16, 18, 20 | Knott's Berry Farm ice show acts. |
| Clowns | Teako [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 20 | Poem. |
| Circus at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 21, 23, 25 | Hella Shrine Temple Circus, Dallas, acts. |
| New Show for '85 | Kunkle, Jeff [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | n.p.n. | Ryder Bros. Circus information. Joe King. |
| Benefit Luncheon Planned | [Second Section] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | n.p.n. | CFA news. |
| Circus Parade at Richmond | Sandman, Don [2nd Sec.] | 13 | 51-52 | 1984 | Dec | 17 | 27-28, 30 | Parade, CFA and Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 1 | Photo: Deborah Chapman as "Nyoka." | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Joe | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 3 | Film, "The Big Circus." |
| Magic Symposium | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 3 | Phil Temple's San Francisco Magic Symposium. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 4 | Routes: Circus Startime (Australia); RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Showman's; Tomorrow's. Other shows. | |
| Option Signed to Buy | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 6 | International Circus Board, Inc. option to purchase Circus Hall of Fame. Circus enthusiasts' meeting, Peru, IN. |
| Carousel Piece Stolen | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 8 | Middlebury, CT carousel. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 8 | Circus World, Florida, gift shop fire. | |
| Weddings | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 10 | Weddings. Erestina Scott, Johann Winn. Elizabeth Bauer, John Zerbini. | |
| People | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 10 | Mike Pike, band dir. Bruce Pfeffer. Bonnie Brackney (Moore), dogs. | |
| In the Mail | Valenciano, Joe | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 12 | Circus Bartok, late 1960s. Sebastian Adriani, Hunt Circus. |
| TV Feature | Valenciano, Joe | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 14 | Big Apple Circus. Circus of the Stars TV show. |
| Show Program in Sarasota | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 14 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus, acts, staff. | |
| Big Apple Show Cast | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 15 | Big Apple Show acts, staff. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 15 | Paul V. Kaye produced American Aerial Circus (Japan), acts. | |
| Evansville Program | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 17 | Kaye Continental Circus acts, staff. | |
| PR Committee for CWM | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 17 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Elephant Workshop | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 18 | Annual Elephant Workshop, New Orleans. |
| Performer's Workshop | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 19 | Performer's Enhancement Workshop, San Jose. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 19 | Death. Ed Darlington, musician. | |
| Christmas Show | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 20 | Acts at Kohler company Christmas show. | |
| Famous Wagon at Baraboo | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 20 | Ringling Bell Wagon. | |
| Busy Schedule | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 20 | Bob Moore, dogs. | |
| People | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 20 | Siegfried & Roy. David Copperfield, Willie Tyler. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 20 | Death. Cindy Dodge, aerialist, fall. | |
| Elephant Boss | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 21-22 | Carson & Barnes Circus elephants. Donnie Carr, elephant boss. |
| Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 24-25 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Javier Esparza, clown. Joanne Pinson, dogs. Doug Terranova. Dave Knoderer. Mark Cuttin. Bruno Vargas, flyer. Flying Rodegal family. Mari-Don Duo, wire. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 25 | Death. Peter Howard Siebrand, Siebrand Bros. Circus, carnival. | |
| Tigers Changing Color | Webb, Todd | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 26-27 | White tigers, Oklahoma City zoo. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 1 | 1985 | Jan | 7 | 27 | Death. Luis Iglesias Raluy, cannonball act. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 1 | Photo: Magician Harry Albacker in action. | |
| Parade Feature | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 3 | Huntington Park, CA Christmas parade, Harry Johnson, Billy McCabe, clowns. Ted P9olke, elephant trainer. | |
| Busy Show Town | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 3 | Sarasota, FL list of shows, Oct.-Dec. 1984. | |
| People | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 3 | Pizza, clown. Circus Atlanta. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 4 | Routes: Big John Strong; Circus Vargas; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; Ron Kelroy; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| People | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 6 | Merle Evans, band leader. Pat White, cats. Roszonne Fletcher, clown. Jack King. Winn Morton, costumes. | |
| Magazine Special | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 6 | Joel Greensburg, sideshow talker. |
| Producer/Director Named | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 7 | MagicTour '85 theatre show. Tom Radtke. | |
| At the Las Vegas Convention | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 7 | People at Las Vegas convention. |
| New Publication Is Out | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 10 | Publication, "The Performers." | |
| People | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 10 | Gene Mascioli, clown. Bob Emerico, clown. | |
| Search For Killer | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 11 | Search for killer of Emanuel Zacchini Jr. | |
| Indiana Sports Show | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 11 | Sports show, Indianapolis, IN, acts. | |
| Visit in Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 12 | Canestrelli family, Chi Chi. |
| Xmas Program | Babcock, Allen | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 12 | Caterpillar Co. Christmas party, acts. |
| Skelton Describes Clowns | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 13 | Red Skelton. | |
| Special Holiday Show | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 13 | Sarasota, Christmas at the Circus show, Sailor Circus. | |
| Circus Christmas Show | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 14 | Davide Zoppe produced circus show, Delphi, IN, acts. |
| Misc. | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 14 | Fiesta Bowl parade, circus train float. | |
| MagicTour '85 Show Set | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 16 | MagicTour '85 theatre show. Tom Radtke. | |
| Circus Fantasy Ready for '85 | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 16 | Paul Hoskinson Family Circus, Circus Fantasy, information. | |
| Circo Atayde | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 17 | Circo Atayde information, acts. |
| Holiday Show | Moyer, Jim | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 17 | Elementary school show. |
| Busy Davide Zoppe Family | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 18 | Davide Zoppe family activities. |
| Hotline | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 18 | Elephants, Odense, Denmark zoo. | |
| At the Circus | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 19 | Showmen's Association Circus, Gibsonton, FL, acts. |
| DeWayne Bros. Circus | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 20 | DeWayne Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Fla. State Fair | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 20 | Acts at Florida State Fair. Olympic International Circus. | |
| Show Report | Kunkle, Jeff | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 21 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Gorilla Dies | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 21 | Massa, gorilla (zoo). | |
| It's a Benefit Show | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 22 | Showmen's Association Circus, Gibsonton, FL, information. | |
| Special Note | Lowry, Velma | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 22 | Gladys Emerson Cooks' books. |
| Monte Carlo Festival | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 23 | Monte Carlo International Circus Festival information, awards. | |
| People | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 23 | Don Johnson, tigers. Circo Union, Alan Fuentes. Paul Lubera, contortion. | |
| Col. Mel's Wild West Circus | Teako | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 25 | Col. Mel's Wild West Circus acts. |
| In the Mail | Lund, Bob | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 25 | Misc. |
| Christmas Shows | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 26 | Heidi Wendany produced Christmas Circus acts. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 26 | T. J. Howell truck found. | |
| Twas a Holiday Gift | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 26 | Elephant bought for Dallas Zoo, Laura Hunt. | |
| Holiday Revue | LaPalme, Debbie | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 28 | Mark Charles Holiday Revue acts. |
| Committee Named for Museum | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 28 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Conklin Show | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 29 | Magic in Fantasyland show, Amazing Conklins. | |
| Chimps Die in Fire | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 29 | Sabo's International Chimp Place fire, chimps. | |
| Special Puppet Show | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 30 | Puppet show, Famous People Players. | |
| Season Report | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 31 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 31 | Jesus Fuentes Sr.'s elephant dies. Circo Union's liberty horse act. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 33 | Deaths. John Paul Roberts, fan. Wilhelmina Sils, circus performer. Edwin M. Tandy, elephant handler. | |
| People | 14 | 2 | 1985 | Feb | 4 | 35 | Big John Strong. Sam Garrett, Ruby. Jack Franklin, calliope. Roland Tiebor, seal trainer. Jim Greene, clown magic show. Phil McDonald. Scott Meltzer, Jonathon Park, jugg;ers. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 1 | Photo: Jeanette Rix, Rix Performing Bears. | |
| Chinese Magic Circus | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 3, 34 | Chinese Magic Circus of Taiwan information. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 4 | Routes: Big John Strong; Circus Vargas; Ford Bros.; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Visit to Tokyo | Aria, Mike | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 6 | Paul Kaye's Great American Circus (Japan) information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 6 | Tex Maynard, Marcy. | |
| Circus in Roanoke | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 8 | Hamid-Morton Circus (Shrine) information, acts. |
| Santa's Christmas Show | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 10 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| We're the Happy People | Adams, Howard W. Jr. | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 12 | CFA news. |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 14 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 14 | Esqueda Troupe. | |
| Report on Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 16, 24 | Conditions in Mexico for shows. General shows information. |
| Santa's Christmas Show | Sandman, Don | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 18 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 18 | Doris Flager. Frankie Guerrea, clown. | |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 20 | Murillo & Ulises, balance. Sabu, aerialist. Posso Brothers, wire. Reinand's chimps. Gary Henry, Soe Anna Henry. Tegge & Sicard. Others. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 20 | Circus of the Stars. | |
| Award Is Big One | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Lion Country Safari settlement, tiger attack. | |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Larry Record, lions. Kenneth Feld. Vince Carmen. | |
| Animal Ban Launched | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 21 | Humane Society of US. | |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 22 | Charles Buxton (Buck Nolan, clown). Erwin Urias, globe of death. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 22 | Leopard attack. William Harrison, animal owner. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 22 | Death. Donald M. Kidder, transportation supt. | |
| Brought Back Memories | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 23 | Beers & Barnes Circus, 1964-65. Carson & Barnes, 1969. |
| Misc. | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 23 | Movie, "The Last Giraffe." | |
| Florida Booking | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 24 | Bill Kourmpates' booked shows. | |
| World Class Act Debuts | McConnell, John H. | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 25-26 | Senor Rai (Ray Orszak), magic act. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 26 | Danbury Fair planned revival. | |
| New England Notes | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 27-28 | Dick Whitmarsh, band leader. CMB news. Jimmie Perry, Millie. Al Lamar, sway pole. |
| Busy Holiday Season | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 28 | Allen Binkley, clown. | |
| Trampoline Trio | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 29 | Trampoline Guys and Gals act. Tom Bolean, Rick O'Shay, Linda Penstone. |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 31 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 31 | Big John Strong. | |
| From Quarters | Wood, Pete | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 32 | Toby Tyler Circus information. Mike Cecere. Kay Rosaire. Isabella Ferara. Bill Golden. Bill Morris, Cindy, elephant. |
| People | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 34, 35 | Ken Benson. Joan Emberly, zoo. | |
| Show Tour | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 3 | 1985 | Feb | 18 | 35 | List of circuses, people, etc. (Florida) and their animals. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 1 | Photo: David Tetzlaff. | |
| He's a Former Daredevil | Johnston, Don | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 3, 27 | Joseph Einhorn, motorcycle jumper. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 4 | Routes: Big John's; Circus Vargas; Graden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. | |
| Zoo Elephant Dies | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 6 | Timbo, elephant (zoo). | |
| Circus in Japan | Swafford, Jim | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 6 | Kokakuen Great American Circus, Paul V. Kaye, producer, acts. |
| Show Program | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 8 | Tarzan Zerbini Shrine Circus, acts. | |
| Special Exhibit | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 8 | Dave Price, Clyde Beatty exhibit. | |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 10 | Madison Square Garden history. |
| People | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 10 | Chuck Kelley, band leader. | |
| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 11, 21, 22 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Circus World Championships | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 12, 15, 17 | Circus World Championships, London, England, information, acts. |
| More About Circo King Kong | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 14 | Circo King Kong information. |
| People | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 14 | Irwin Hall, unicycle, baboons. Tom Ibanette. | |
| Del Mar Fair Plans Set | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 17 | Del Mar Fair, CA, Quinn Martin. | |
| People | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 17 | Pat White, animal trainer. Jim Hamilton, magic. Steve Kay, vent. Sherry Kaye Pfau, aerial. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 19 | German Democratic Republic State Circus information. Mzuri, Australia's gorilla. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 19 | Deaths. Henry E. Carderry, circus electrician. Mary Louise Simpson, "Boots Sallee," rider. | |
| People | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 22 | Tim Tegge, clown. | |
| News Item | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 22 | Vince Carmen, illusions. | |
| Showfolks Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 23, 24 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus, information, acts. |
| Cole's All Star Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 24 | James M. Cole's All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Meet in Fla. | Couls, Mari Jo | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 25 | CFA news. |
| Show Dates Announced | Twenter, Judy | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 26 | CMB news. |
| People | 14 | 4 | 1985 | Feb | 25 | 26, 27 | Harry Albacker, magician. Stan Kramien, illusions. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 1 | Photo: Noby Arden. | |
| Ohio Rally Planned | Slack, Dick | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 3 | Mid-America Music Box Society Band Organ Rally. |
| People | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 3 | Shirley Henry. Doug Terranova, animal trainer. Nataly Blumenfeld, Miranda. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 4 | Routes: John Strong; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| CFA Confab at Roanoke | Fulghum, Johnny | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Notes of Interest | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 8 | Helen Carpenter, animal act. Term, "make the nut." |
| Jurors Vote for Trainer | Hamburg, Jay | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 10, 18 | Circus World, Florida vs. David McMillan, animal trainer. |
| RBBB's Red Unit Opens | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 12, 16, 17 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| Ringling Tower Is Sold | Phillips, Nancy | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 13 | Sarasota, Ringling Towers hotel sold, plans. |
| Clown Report | Bryan, Russel J. | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 14 | Shrine clowns. Byron Clowns, Inc. |
| Misc. | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 14 | Elephants: Gypsy, Myakka. | |
| Wintry Ghosts | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 14 | Poem. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | Miscellaneous information. |
| Magazine Special | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | Mongolian Circus. |
| It's a Monkey | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | Monkey, China. | |
| People | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | Mike Pike, band dir. Bob Emerico. Ron Holiday, Joy. Leon Pinter, organist. | |
| Real Treasure | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | Nevada Co. Historical Society, CA, narrow gauge train engine. | |
| Exhibit in NYC | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | n.p.n. | New York City's circus history exhibit. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 15 | Tom Lunsford's mini-circus. Lunsford family history. |
| Fla. State Fair | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 17 | Olympic International Circus acts. | |
| New Address | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 17 | Billy Baker, Dolly, clowns. | |
| Circo King Kong | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 17 | Circo King Kong acts. |
| People | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 18 | Harry Graham. | |
| New Program Book | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 19 | Cooker's Famtastic Circus in Miniature. | |
| In a Pickle | Hammarstrom, David Lewis | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 20-22 | Pickle Family Circus information. |
| Aylesworth Ring High on Hill | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 24-25, 27 | Allan C. Hill career, Bill and Dorothy Hill. |
| Record Price Is Paid | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 27 | Auction, stuffed Gargantua II. | |
| Donation Made to Museum | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 27 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, wagons. | |
| Book Information | 14 | 5 | 1985 | Mar | 4 | 27 | Gladys Emerson Cooks' books. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 1 | Photo: Brad Byers. | |
| In the Mail | Chandler, Ray | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 3, 6 | Comment, information, Jan. 7, 1985 issue, Circus Joe article. 1959 film, "Big Circus." |
| Show Dates | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Scimitar Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Who Was That Assistant? | Kubik, B. & B. | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 6 | Walt Medrek, asst. of Carol Marcan. |
| Two Shows in February | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 8 | Eddie Zachini produced circus at Florida State Fair. Oscarian Bros. Circus. |
| New Book Published | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 8 | Book. "Zirkusbilder, European circuses. | |
| Hamid Morton Circus 1985 | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 9, 25 | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 10 | Mel Hall, clown. Smokey Jones, elephants. Jim Howell, billing crew. Herbie Weber. Allen Bedford, Allen Bros. Circus. Doug Terranova, tigers. Ann Pike, Jimmy Cole, cradle. Bucky Steele, elephant. Helen Carpenter. Gary Henry, Zoe Ann. Wayne Regan, animal trainer. | |
| Talking Elephants | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 12, 17 | Axel Gautier, elephants. |
| Circus At the Fair | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 13 | Eddie Zachini produced circus at Florida State Fair. Acts. | |
| Recent Publication | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 13 | Book, "Roncalli." | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 13 | Death. Alfredo Landone, clown. | |
| Ford. Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | n.p.n. | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| PCAM Convention Set | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | n.p.n. | PCAM convention, Salinas, CA. | |
| People | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 15 | Joe Hodgini, rider. Phil Kavanaugh, Rosa, clowns. Cirden International Circus. Sandra David, Michael Joyce, clowns. Keri J. Olson. Wade Burck, animal trainer. Maria Vonderheid. | |
| Ring Meet | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 16 | CMB news. | |
| People | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 16 | Lou Jacobs, clown. Poodles Hanneford. | |
| Council Says No to Circus | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 17 | RBBB winter circus. | |
| Remembering Way Back | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 17 | Frank A. Robbins Circus, 1886. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 19-20 | RBBB. |
| Show in Florida | Steinberg, Barry | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 21-22 | Bill Birchfield's Variety Shows information. |
| People | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 22 | Hori Yoshi, tattooed. | |
| Circus Welcomed | Deptula, Richard | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 23 | Acts at George Hubler produced circus. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 23 | Death. Ricker L. McConnell, fan. | |
| Story of a Wreck | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 25 | Booklet, "Great Circus Train Wreck of 1893," Walter L. Main Circus. | |
| Show Folks Are Guests | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 25 | Jim Ragano, ringmaster. Jim Gibson, band leader. | |
| (Letter) | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 26, 27 | Wildlife Coalition International. | |
| Circus Action in Japan | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 27 | Takarazuka Circus Theatre acts. Korakun Great American Circus acts. |
| Show Date | 14 | 6 | 1985 | Mar | 11 | 27 | Circus Fantasy, Wood Family shows produced, information, staff. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 1 | Photo: Radcliff, the comedy orang. | |
| Ford. Bros. | Kingston, Harry L. | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 3 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Misc. | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 3 | Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 4 | Routes: Big John's; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Hubler International; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Scimitar Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Big John's Show | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 6 | Big John Strong's 1985 Indoor Circus, information, acts. | |
| Circus Dishes | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 6 | Circus decorated dishes, "Le Cirque." | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 8 | International All Star Circus information, acts, band. |
| CMB Spring Show | Hurst, Ron | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 10 | CMB news. |
| Circus Exhibit | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 10 | ISU Normal, IL exhibit. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 10 | Death. Chester Barnett, clown. | |
| Rare Law | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 10 | Old NC law, can't plow cotton field with elephant. | |
| Circus Magic '85 | Harrell, Nancy | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 12 | Circus Magic '85 workshop, clowns and magicians. |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | Friday, Jon | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 14-15, 16 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| At the Fair | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 16 | Acts at Outdoorama 85, Detroit, MI. | |
| People | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 16 | Lipko chimps. Bob Welz, ringmaster. Jack Cervone, band leader. Others. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 16 | Silverdome, Pontiac, MI. Metrodome, Minneapolis. | |
| Shrine Show at Rochester | Howard, Frank | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 17 | Circus Europa information, acts. Alberto Zoppe, Sandra. |
| Texas Bldg. Restored | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 18 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, TX. | |
| Great Alfredo Landone | Theron, John | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 18 | Alfredo Landone, clown, poem. |
| Ring Meet Announced | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| Clown Are Reps for Shoes | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 19 | Spanky & Ramirez, clowns; Vans Clown Shoes. | |
| To All Our Friends | Wangro, Christopher | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 20-21 | Circus World Museum, Florida, auction. |
| Bridgette the First | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 23, 24 | Bridgette Berosini and her family. |
| People | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 24 | Pat Graham, Vivian. Bryan's Clowns. John Hadfield, clown. Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. | |
| Feb. Date for TNT | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 24 | TNT & Royal Olympic Circus information, acts. | |
| CFA's Go to the Circus | Cole, Doug | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| Museum Visit | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 26-27 | American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI. |
| Ex-Governors Push Parade | 14 | 6 [7] | 1985 | Mar | 18 | 27 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 1 | Photo: Miss Lisa and the Trampoline Guys. | |
| In the Mail | Lunsford, Red | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 3 | Comments, corrections on Mar. 4, 1985 issue, p. 15, Lunsford family. |
| People | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 3 | Dale Hale, exotic animal auction. | |
| (Letter) | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 4 | Mickey Antalek's chimps. | |
| Circus Comes to Hartford | LaPalme, Debbie | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 6 | Sphinx Temple Shrine Circus, Hartford, CT, acts. |
| Circus Stars on TV | Robalik, Geri | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 6 | Circus Vargas acts. |
| City Liable for Rent Hike | Clarke, Christopher | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 8B,24B | RBBB. |
| B-C Prepares for '85 | House, Albert | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 10, 18 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 12, 23, 24 | Allen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 13, 18 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Zoppe Circus Europa; Cole All Star; Cole's Model; Easter Circus; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Larsson Bros.; Moslem Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Sailor; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Melroe Equipment Show | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 14 | D. R. Miller produced circus for Melroe Equipment Co. | |
| Carmen at Harrah's | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 18 | Vince Carmen, illusion. | |
| Carden Circus | Peterson, Jim | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 19, 21 | George Carden's Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 21 | Al Dawley, ringmaster. Tixie Poo, clown. George Donoho, elephant Tika. Others. | |
| Top Sparks | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 22, 26 | CFA news. |
| Tennessee CFA to Raise Top | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| People | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 24 | Hanabell, clown. Joanne Flynn, juggling. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 24 | Death. Rudd Weatherford, trained dog Lassie. | |
| Dailey Bros. Circus | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 24B | Dailey Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Twas 20 Years Ago | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 26 | Murder of clown Paul Jung, 1965. | |
| From Fla. | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 27 | Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. Circus Alleulia. Larsson Bros. Circus. Eddie Zacchini's Olympia Circus. | |
| Windjammers Convention | Barnes, Robert L. | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 29-30 | Windjammers convention. |
| On TV | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 30 | Aden Lowry. | |
| Sarasota Sailor Circus Notes | Plowden, Gene | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 31 | Sarasota Sailor Circus information. |
| Cole's All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 8 | 1985 | Mar | 25 | 31 | CFA news. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 1 | Photo: Phil and Rosa Kavanaugh, Flippo and Chryssi. | |
| Ford. Bros. | Kingston, Harry L. | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 3 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Hotline | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 3 | Enoch Brafford, canvas boss. Brafford family, performers. | |
| Viva Las Vegas Revue | Grubb, David | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 4 | Viva Las Vegas show. |
| Ringling Red Unit | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 4 | RBBB Red Unit information. |
| News Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 6 | American Showtime Family Circus. Allan Hill's Great American Circus. John Zimmerman, trapeze. |
| Show Taped for TV | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 6 | "Doc" Scott's Last Real Medicine Show. | |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Mike Naughton. | |
| Seen on TV | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Red Lunsford, Dick. Miscellaneous. |
| Friendly Bros. Circus | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Peter Scolari, juggler. Clyde Beatty film. | |
| Zerbini Show | Fulgate, John | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 8, 22 | John "Tarzan" Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 9 | Routes: American Showtime; Beatty-Cole; Circus Coronas; Circus Vargas; Easter Circus; Friendly Bros.; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Sailor; Royal Hanneford; Bob Snowden; Tarzan Zerbini; Great American. Other shows. | |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 10 | David Hibling, ringmaster. Tixie Poo, clown. Others. | |
| Notes on Ford Bros. Circus | Beard, John | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 10 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Popular Entertainer | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 11 | Harry Albacker, magician. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 11 | Venice, FL, tornado. | |
| Clown Bits | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 11 | Bill Vaughn, Mike Naughton, Popcorn, clowns. | |
| New Phone Law Proposed | Morris, Maribeth | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 13 | Phone solicitations. |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 16 | Pete Wood, animals. Mike Rice, elephant Raja. Roller Bros. Circus. Viley Priest, ringmaster. Geroge DaDeppo. Tino Wallenda Zoppe. Julius Von Uhl. Jack King. | |
| Circus in Chicago | Friday, Jon | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 17-18 | Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus information, acts. |
| Year of the Unicorn | Hamilton, Dudley | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 19 | Kelly-Miller 1894, unicorns. RBBB red unicorn theme. |
| Convention Set | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 19 | Juggling Convention. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| Berosini Families | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | n.p.n. | Otto Berosini, Berosini family. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 23 | W.C.I. |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 23 | Mario Escanes, Jennie. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 24 | Circus World, Florida. Miscellaneous news, gossip. |
| Zoppe's Circus Europa | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 25-26, 27 | Zoppe Circus Europa inforamtion, acts. | |
| Thursday Night Circus | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 27 | Bert Parks TV show with circus acts. |
| People | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 27 | Corky, Pik Pokkets, clowns. Barrie Sloan, Shelagh. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 9 | 1985 | Apr | 1 | 27 | CFA news. Poachers, Kenya. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 1 | Photo: no title [Performers, Sterling Circus] | |
| Circus Plays Lansing, Mich. | Hasting, Clarence | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 4 | Caravan Youth Circus produced by Royal Hanneford Circus, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 6 | Routes: Allen Bros.; Arabia Shrine; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Alleulia; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Police; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Kingston, Harry L. | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 8 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 8 | Rod MacKenzie. | |
| Hanneford Honored | James, Lowell | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 10 | Shrine Circus Hall of Fame: Tommy Hanneford. Orrin Davenport. Clyde Beatty. |
| Museum Plans for Peru, Ind. | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 12 | Circus Hall of Fame information. | |
| People | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 12 | Henneberry family. Wallendas. | |
| Correction | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 14 | Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. |
| Sports Show Report | Griffiths, Jessie | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 14 | Philadelphia Sports Show, acts. |
| 85 Plans Moving Ahead | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 14 | Swan Bros. Circus information. | |
| C & B Staff | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 15 | Carson & Barnes Circus staff. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 16, 21 | Book review, "Uncle Gus and the Circus," by Copeland MacAllister. |
| Hanneford's Green Unit | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 18, 23 | Royal Hanneford Circus green unit information, acts. |
| RBBB Helps Clean Up | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 23 | RBBB tornado clean-up. | |
| People | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 23 | Paul Duke, elephants. Bill Reynolds, Jeanne. | |
| Kay Circus at Syracuse | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 25-26 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 26 | Len Leonard, front door. | |
| Circus Comes to Spokane | Henderson, Ralph | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 28 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts. |
| One Man's Opinion | Gibbs, Bob | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 29-30 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| They Are Great | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 31 | Otto Berosini, cats. Berosini family. |
| People | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 31 | Arnold Wheels. | |
| Circus in San Antonio | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 32 | Don Johnson produced Firefighters Circus, acts. |
| Vargas and Greatness | Hammarstrom, David Lewis | 14 | 10 | 1985 | Apr | 8 | 33-35 | Clifford Vargas. Circus Vargas. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 1 | Photo: Sphere of Terror. | |
| Quitting Time | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 3 | Stacy Moore, Madcap Mongrels act, his opinion on the circus business, performers' income. |
| Notes on C&B Circus | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 3 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. | |
| Alive in '85 | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 4 | Tim Howell, performer, bill crew. |
| Elephant Artists | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 4 | Toledo, OH zoo elephants, Tembo, Mbili, art work. |
| Hotline | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 4 | Ford Bros. Circus calliope, Jack Gobble. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 5, 19 | Routes: Allen Bros.; Arabia Shrine; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Coronas; Circus Europa; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Joe Cole's; Gerry Cottle's; Friendly Bros.; Hamid-Morton; ISU Gamma Phi; Kelly-Miller; Maine Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| People | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 6 | Pedro Murillo, Myrna. Emmett Kelly Jr. Jim Howell, billposters. Manuella Walton, rola bola, balance. Others. | |
| Correction | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 6 | Correction, recent article "Circus Comes to Hartford." Lenz chimps. | |
| CHS Convention Dates Set | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 8 | CHS news. | |
| Quotable Quotes | Jones, Rick | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 8 | Quotation. |
| Peru Unveils Drawings | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 8 | Proposed Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| Circus at Seattle | Sporrer, Michael | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 10 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Circus in Tampa | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 12 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Visit with Circus Flyers | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 12 | ISU Normal, IL interview, Bloomington flyers. | |
| In the Mail | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 13 | Bobo Barnett, clown. |
| Sundome Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 13 | Big John Strong Circus, information, acts. |
| Show Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 14 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 14 | Betty Leonard. Sharon Wardman juggler, Dan Buckley clown. | |
| Montreal Program | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 15 | Ian Garden produced Circus, acts. | |
| News Notes | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 15 | CFA news | |
| Hotline | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 15 | Beatty-Cole Circus blow down. | |
| Hanneford's Green Unit | Friday, Jon | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 16, 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus green unit information, acts, staff. |
| CMB Gathering in Syracuse | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 17 | CMB news. | |
| Musical Program | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 19 | Windjammers band concert. Sailor Circus. Sarasota band concert. | |
| Court Closes Show | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 20, 28 | Toby and Suzie Show, traveling tent theatre, bankrupt. | |
| 80th Birthday Celebration | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 21 | Polly McLeod, wild west performer. |
| Please Note | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 21 | April 8, 1985 issue, front cover photo information. | |
| Venice to Circus: 'Can we talk?' | Coulson, Art | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 22 | RBBB. |
| At the Circus | Bryan, Russel | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 22 | Aut Mori Grotto Circus, Youngstown, OH, acts. |
| Grotto Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 23 | Aut Mori Grotto Circus, Youngstown, OH, acts. |
| New Castle Date | Bryan, Russel | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 23 | Bryan's Clowns, Inc. show. |
| Circus Has Last Word on Rent | Clarke, Christopher | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 24 | RBBB. |
| Kelroy Circus | Freeman, Ed | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 26 | Kelroy Circus information, acts, staff. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 26 | Death. Col. Earl Tegge, producer, TNT & Royal Olympic. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 28 | Death. George Elmar Jones, clown. | |
| At the Sports Show | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 28 | Acts at Ft. Wayne, IN Sports show. | |
| Elephants, Elephants | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 30, 31 | Toledo, OH zoo elephant exhibit. History of some famous elephants. | |
| News Notes | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 31 | RBBB, stuffed Gargantua II. | |
| On TV | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 31 | TV show, "Solid Gold," circus acts. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 31 | Death. Ruth Wurl (Mrs. K. E.), CFA. | |
| Youngstown Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 11 | 1985 | Apr | 15 | 31 | George Hubler produced Aut Mori Grotto Circus, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 1 | Photo: Chris Kilpatrick. | |
| Circus Profile | Peterson, Jim | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 3, 19 | John Jordan, Jordan family, Globe of Death act. |
| Circus Horses & Film Cowboy | Lyden. Pierce | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 4 | Circus Vargas horse acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 5 | Routes: Allen Bros.; Big Apple; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole's; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Maine Shrine; RBBB red; Roller Bros.; Syrian Temple; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Show Staff | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus staff. | |
| People | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 6 | Lucy Loyal, concessions. Megan Howe, Eddie. | |
| Bo-Bo Barnett | Jaye, Aye | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 8 | Chester Barnett, "Bobo," clown. |
| Program Scheduled | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 8 | Janus Circus information. | |
| RBBB Blue in Cincinnati | Sandman, Don | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 10 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| People | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 10 | Robert Lund. Chela Gaona. | |
| Circus Galaxy | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 12 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| Circus at Greenville | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 14 | Tommy Hanneford's Third Unit show, acts. |
| Concessionaire Extraordinaire | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 15, 28 | Joe Seitz, wire, concessions, family. Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice information. |
| Antioch Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 18 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| Visit to Circus D'Carlo | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 20 | Circus D'Carlo information. |
| Celebrates Anniversary | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 20 | American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI. | |
| Show Notes | Beard, John | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 20 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Flying Caballeros. |
| Show Plans | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 21 | Exotic Animal Circus information. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 21 | Beatty-Cole Circus acts. | |
| News Notes | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 21 | Budweiser Clydesdales. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 22-23 | American Showtime Family Circus, Tommy Lunsford. Information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 23 | Two Hemispheres Band wagon. | |
| Review | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 25, 29 | Magazine review, "The Performers," edited by Don Stacy, George Garrard. |
| At the CFA Convention | Lenker, John E. | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 26, 27 | CFA news. |
| Wonderful World of Magic | Babcock, Allen | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 27 | Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 27, 28 | Mark Buthman, clown. Bruce Anderson, high act. Others. | |
| Far Eastern Tour | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 28 | Richard Chipperfield Circus information, acts. |
| Seeks Information | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 29 | Delbert Rhamey (Buzzy Potts), clown. | |
| Dallas Sports Show | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 30, 31 | Dallas, TX Sports show acts. |
| Circus Survey Results | 14 | 12 | 1985 | Apr | 22 | 31 | Top ten circuses, popularity survey. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 1 | Photo: Flora the elephant presented by Anouk. | |
| It's Easter | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 3 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 3 | Betty Leonard. | |
| In Memory of Earl William Walter Tegge | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 4 | Earl Tegge career. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Big John's; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Gerry Cottle; Exotic Animal; Hamid-Morton; Hetzer International; Kelly-Miller; Maine Shrine; No Elephant; Peanut; Sam T. Polack; RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Kelly Miller Opens for '85 | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 6 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 6 | Mauricio Drougett, Julia, dogs. Bob Stoddard, Lou. Doug Terranova, tigers. Jarry Sackalosky, magic. | |
| Once Upon a Time | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 8, 25 | Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice show. |
| New Top Raised | Nida, Dow H. | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 10 | CFA news. |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 10 | Miguel Ayala, wire, Michelle, Andrea. | |
| Fla. Show Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | n.p.n. | Great American Circus. American Showtime Circus information, acts. |
| Mrs. Arturo Hospitalized | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 12 | Visitors at American Showtime Circus. |
| Correction | Friday, Jon | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 12 | Correction, April 1, 1985 issue, p. 17, article on Chicago Medinah Shrine Circus. Yollis. |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 12 | Aden Lowry. | |
| Moslem Temple Shrine Circus | Friday, Jon | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 13, 20 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine Circus, acts, staff. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 15, 18 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Ford Bros. Circus | Benson, Ken | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 18 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Great American Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 19 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 21 | Deaths. Frieda LaVelda Timson, circus performer. James M. Skinner (Jimmy James), stunt driver. | |
| Show Engagement | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 21 | Bobby Mercer Road Show acts. | |
| Circus at Marietta | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 22 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 22 | Rick Legg (Amazing Kelmar). | |
| Johnnie Schmidt Visits C&B | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | n.p.n. | Johnnie Schmidt, circus performer. | |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | n.p.n. | Bob Moore, Jeanne, dogs. Joe Schmitt, clown, press agent. | |
| Acts at Parks | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | n.p.n. | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland. | |
| Thinking Back | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | n.p.n. | RBBB at Houston Astrodome. |
| Wagon Restored | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 23 | Ringling Bros. Bell Wagon. Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Notes from C&B Circus | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus personnel. | |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 23 | Kementis, bikes. | |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 24 | Don Bridwell, clown. Tom Tomashek. Harry Albacker, magic. Reggie Saxe, Leona. Others. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 24 | Buffalo Bill. | |
| Circus at San Antonio | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 25 | Donny Johnson Clyde Bros. Circus acts. |
| Family Circus Night | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 26 | Bauer-Hall All Star International produced Circus acts. | |
| School Program | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 26 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. | |
| Reminder | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 26 | NY seat belt law. | |
| Farewell, Mr. Circus | Bridwell, Don | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 27 | Earl Tegge. |
| People | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 28 | Bruce Pratt, Renee Storey. Elvin Bale, Susan. | |
| From the Plains | Mattson, Donald L. | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 29, 30 | M & M Circus Internationale information, acts. |
| TV Special | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 30 | RBBB on TV, acts. | |
| Tito Gaona in Alaska | Gaona, Tito & Graham, Harry | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 31 | Tito Gaona. |
| Hotline | 14 | 13 | 1985 | Apr | 29 | 31 | Elephant, Hoxie. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 1 | Photo: Hal Diamond Magic Show. | |
| Circus Time in Tacoma | Sporrer, Michael | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 2 | American Continental Circus (Gatti) information, acts. |
| Big Apple Circus | House, Al | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 3 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Show Program | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 4 | M & M Circus Internationale acts. | |
| Visiting at Beatty-Cole | Abrahams, Norman | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 4 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, staff. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 5 | Routes: All American; Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Gerry Cottle; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Friendly Bros.; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Beatty-Cole | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 6 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Rest of the Story | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 7, 26 | Father John Toner, circus priest. |
| Tampa Bay Activity | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 8, 30 | List of shows in Tampa Bay area. George Hanneford produced Shrine circus acts. |
| President Visits Circus | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 10 | RBBB blue unit information. | |
| I Remember | LaVelda, Ted | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 10 | Conroy Bros. Circus sideshow snake 1932. |
| Looking for Answers | Royes, Irwin | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 12 | Magic show dog. |
| Farewell? | Parker, Kay | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 12 | Riding Hannefords. |
| People | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 12 | Mike Pike, band leader. Burketts, aerial. | |
| All American Circus | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | n.p.n. | All American Circus acts, staff. | |
| Special Event | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | n.p.n. | Jumbo statue, St. Thomas, Canada. | |
| About Elephants | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 14, 18 | Bucky Steele on elephants. |
| Ford Bros. | Knight, Almond | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 15 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 15 | Bobby Berosini, orangutans. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting Announced | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 18 | CFA news. | |
| Friendly Bros. Circus | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 20 | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus at Corsicana | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 20 | Larry and Betty Carden produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 22 | Allen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 22 | Charles Chipperfield. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Drake, David | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 23 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Slenker, Bill | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 25, 27 | International All Star Circus information, acts, band. |
| Fair OK's Contracts | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 26 | San Diego, CA fair. | |
| Note | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 27 | Book, "I Can't Forget" by Betty Halff Llewellyn. | |
| New Address | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 27 | Tobin Fraley Studios, carousel animals. | |
| Note | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 28 | Bobby Gibbs memorial ad, Carol Johnson. | |
| People | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 28 | Murillo & Ulyses, balance. Betty Leonard. Others. | |
| From the Plains | Mattson, Don | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 25 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Show Talk | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 30 | Nock family. Circus Atayde acts. |
| People | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 30 | Herriotts. | |
| Tito Gaona in Alaska | Gaona, Tito & Graham, Harry | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 31 | Tito Gaona. |
| Misc. | 14 | 14 | 1985 | May | 6 | 31 | Beatty-Cole Circus, TV. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 1 | Photo: Brunon Blaszak. | |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 2 | Brunon Blaszak, tigers. Darling Damsels. Cathy Rogers, ringmisteress. | |
| Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 3 | Jacqueline Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts, staff. |
| Culpepper Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 4 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| Show Tour Set | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 4 | Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show,information, acts. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 5, 24 | Routes: All American; Big Apple; Big John's Variety; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Alleulia; Circus Coronas; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Great American; Great Y; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Blue Unit in Washington | Moyer, Jim | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 6, 18 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Bouncy Gammi Phi | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 7 | Gammi Phi Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 7 | Esmeralda Rodriquez, front door. Dick Oslund, magic. | |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 8 | Megan Howe, Eddie. Chester Cable. Lucy Loyal, rider. Dorian Blake, Janice, magic. Russ Tully. | |
| News Note | Howe, Eddie | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 8 | Vanessa Del Rio, movie star. |
| Show Program | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 9 | M & M Circus produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Notes | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 9 | Milwaukee, WI parade. Show of Shows. | |
| Circus Atayde | Temple, Robert | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 10 | Circus Atayde information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 10 | Elephants, Opal and Mike. | |
| It's Showtime | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 11 | Society for Preservation of Variety Acts vaudeville shows, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 11 | Flying Gaonas. Don Young, advance, clown. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Restoration Work Underway | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12 | Buffalo Bill Wild West Show ticket wagon. | |
| New Bill Introduced | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12 | Phone solicitations. | |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12A | David A. Lewis, Sherry Foster, marriage. Blanche Balzer, Balzer sisters, Audrey Blazer. Bill Kourmpates, high act. Others. | |
| News From Reno | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12A | Acts at Reno, NV. | |
| Notes | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12A | Great American Circus. Film "Marx Bros. at the Circus." | |
| English Circus Season - 1985 | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 12B,16A | Richard Chipperfield Circus information. Austen Bros. Circus. Gerry Cottle Circus. Ali and Tamara Hassani's circuses. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Gandey's Circus. |
| Notes on Larry Carden Show | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 13, 16 | Carden International Circus, information, acts. |
| Animal Walk | Moyer, Jim | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 16 | RBBB. |
| Great Y Circus | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 16 | Great Y Circus. | |
| Some Notes on C&B Circus | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| M&M Circus | Anthony, Mark | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 18 | M & M Circus Internationale information, staff. |
| News From Down Under | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 19 | Australia. Ashton's Circus. Startime Circus. Moscow Circus on Ice. Larry Allen Dean. Sole Bros. Circus. Frank Gasser's Royal American Circus. | |
| Busy Show Day | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 20 | Big John Strong produced shows, information, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 20 | Tim Bickmore. Satin, aerial duo. | |
| Survey Said | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 21-23 | Circus survey, conducting, results. |
| Faces and Places | Noel, Donna | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 23 | Poem. |
| Book Review | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 25-26 | Book review, "Blackstone Book of Magic and Illusion." |
| City Makes Some Changes | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 26 | Bellevue, FL, Carnival Ordinance, carnivals and circuses. | |
| Tito Gaona in Alaska | Gaona, Tito & Graham, Harry | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 27 | Tito Gaona. |
| Seat Belt Laws | 14 | 15 | 1985 | May | 13 | 27 | NY, CA, AZ seat belt laws. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 1 | Photos: Chester Cable foot juggler; Wini McKay trapeze. | |
| Great American News | Ridenour, Jim | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 2 | Visitors at Great American Circus. |
| Show Will Aid Africans | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 2 | Stars of Magic show. | |
| Cincinnati Shrine Show | Sandman, Don | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 3 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine Circus, acts, staff. |
| Notes | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 3 | Animal myths. | |
| Roller Is a Great Circus | Pritchett, Logan | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 4, 6 | Roller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 5 | Routes: All American; Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas Circus; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Circus Music | Covington, Don | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 6 | Circus music album, Merle Evans conducted college band. |
| Zoppe Circus | Pritchett, Logan | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 8 | Alberto Zoppe produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 10 | Deaths. Daisy E. Borders, fan. Jules J. White, film dir. Al Williams, dancer. Keith Killinger, band leader. | |
| Show in Kentucky | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 11 | Ron Kelroy produced circus, acts, staff. | |
| Tadmore Shrine Circus | Bryan, R. & J. | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 11 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| Murat Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 12 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Grotto Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 13 | George Hubler produced Shrine circus information, acts, staff. |
| Notes | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 13 | Foley & Burke Shows. | |
| Charlie Roark Day | Pritchett, Logan | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 16 | Charlie Roark, sideshow mgr., etc. |
| Shrine Circus | Knight, Almond | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 17 | Olympic Inc. produce Al Menah Temple Shrine Circus acts. |
| Wonderful Day | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 17 | RBBB, Stanley Marcus guest ringmaser. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 18, 19 | Gunga Twins, Jaya & Maya, photo. Billy Gunga. Gunga show productions list of guest performers. |
| Survey Report | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 19 | Survey results, top 19 circus acts. | |
| Showmanship | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 19 | Demetrius Galambos, balance. Stacy Moore, Sylvia. | |
| England's Circus Season 1985 | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 21, 22 | England. Hoffman Bros. circuses. Tony Hopkins' Fiesta show. Jimmy Fossett's show. Weight Family Circus. Paulo Circus. De Reske Circus. Cross Brothers Circus. Stevenson family circus. Blackpool Tower Circus. Great Yarmouth Hippodrome circus. Moscow State Circus. Circus World Championships. |
| 3 Rings of Dinner Tables | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 22 | CFA news. | |
| People | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 24 | Welde's bears. Kenneth Feld. Steve Shaw, magic. John Woolen, Bill Kazmaier, strong men. John Aspinall, exotic animals. Others. | |
| Airs Above the Ground | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 25-26, 27 | Lipizzan stallions show. |
| Notes and Comments | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 16 | 1985 | May | 20 | 27 | Circo Atayde acts. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 1 | Photo: Laura Amandis Trapeze Artist. | |
| Tough Animals | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 2 | African elephat, rhinoceros. | |
| Short Notes | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 3 | CMB news. |
| Hoover Makes TV Commercial | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 3 | Dave Hoover, lions. Jimmy Cole. Jack Mullineau, rigger. |
| People | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 3 | Chester Cable. Mark Anthony, clown. | |
| Reid Bros. | Reid, David E. | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 4 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 4 | Bob Voight, Edna, roller skates. Royce Voight, props. Jerry Overstreet. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Coronas; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Friendly Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| American Showtime Circus | Teako | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 6 | Tommy Lunsford's American Showtime Circus information, acts. |
| Toledo Circus | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 8, 33 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus, information, acts, staff. |
| Circus on the Rocks | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 10 | John Pugh's circus. |
| Hotline | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 10 | Dimitri Slaverse, aerialist, fall. | |
| Parc Safari Show | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 12 | Circus Safari show, Canada, information, acts. | |
| Toledo Show Program | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 12 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine Circus acts. | |
| At the Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 16, 26 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, elephants. |
| Elephant Is Measured | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 20 | Elephant, Big Tommy measured. |
| Backyard Bits | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 21 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, elephants. |
| Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 21 | Fred Bradna. |
| Delayed in Wisconsin | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 22 | Bobby Gibbs. | |
| People | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 22 | Philippe Petit, wire. | |
| Virginia Circus Notes | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. Shows in VA. |
| Notes From | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 23 | TV shows. |
| Tent Meeting | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 24 | CFA news. |
| Circus Odyssey | Kubik, B. & B. | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 25 | Circus Odyssey acts. |
| At Baraboo | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 25 | Circus World Museum Circus, Baraboo. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 25 | Death. Roy Gerald Valentine. | |
| Problems in Australia | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 27 | Australia, opposition to wild animals in circuses. | |
| Elephant Graveyard | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 28 | Westminster Elephant Museum. | |
| People | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 29 | Darlene Bonebrake, Ervin M. Hall, marriage. Paul L. Tamboury, clown. Abe Goldstein, clown. Joel Heidtman, juggler. | |
| CMB Meet | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 30-31 | CMB news. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 17 | 1985 | May | 27 | 34-35 | Tommy Hanneford's circus. Oscarian Bros. Circus. Miscellaneous. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 1 | Photo: Los Leonels High Wire Performers. | |
| People | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 2, 3 | Jack Golden, Sharon Ostreicher, clowns. Larry Pisoni, clown. Delilah Wallenda, Terry Troffer, wire. Carla Wallenda, perch. Johnny Peers, dogs. Bill Woods, cats. Doug Terranova, cats. Maureen Hall, Animal Fantasy. Pam Perry, wire, juggler. Dennis Loomis, Annette. Connie Welde, Herman Dam. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Fulghum, John | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 4 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| At the Circus | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 4 | Los Angeles shopping center circus acts. | |
| Most Unusual Day | Lower, John W. | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Notes | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 6 | Mauree's Animal Fantasy, mule. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 8 | Keith Killinger death. Walt Disney World on Ice. Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. |
| Notes | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 8 | Gerry Cottle Circus. | |
| CFA Gathering | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 9 | CFA news. | |
| Jose Cole's Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 12-13 | Jose Cole's Circus information, acts. Photo: Lady Lowande. |
| People | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 13 | Great American Circus, David J. Tetrault. | |
| Gerry Cottle Circus | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 14-15, 24 | Gerry Cottle Circus information. Gerry Cottle's career. |
| Caaba Temple Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 16-17 | Donny Johnson Clyde Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Keith Killinger - The Man and His Music | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 18-20, 21 | Keith Killinger, career. |
| Down Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 21 | Houston, TX Astrodome. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 23, 30 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus USA; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Kelly-Miller; Make-A-Circus; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue; Royal American; Tarzan Zerbini; Wenatchee Youth; Big John Strong's Variety. Other shows. | |
| Show Date | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 24 | Loomis Magic Capades. | |
| Circus Is Coming! | Jaye, Aye | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 25-26 | Milwaukee, WI parade. |
| People | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 26 | Ken Griffin, magician. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 26 | Deaths. Carl B. Helbing, fan. Elsie P. Whitfield. | |
| G. Garden Circus Int'l | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 27, 29 | George Carden Circus International information, staff, acts. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 28-29, 31, 33, 35 | Great American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Circus Coronas Program | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 30 | Circus Coronas acts. | |
| People | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 30 | Tina Zamperla, Heidi. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 18 | 1985 | Jun | 3 | 30 | Deaths. Audrey S. Lyden, dancer, theatre. F. James Teague, Shriner. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 1 | Photo: Mario and Dina Manzini. | |
| Double Dating | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 3 | American Continental Circus, Bentley Bros. Circus, Circus Vargas. | |
| Mahi Shrine Circus | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 3 | Larsson Bros. Under the Big Top Circus acts. | |
| D. R. Miller Doing Well | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 4 | Dorey Miller. Mike Howard, 24 hr. Elmer Putman. Geary Byrd. | |
| Animals Come First | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 4 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| People | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 4 | Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. Eddie Howe, publicity. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's Variety; Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Vargas; Friendly Bros.; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Lipko Chimps. Other shows. | |
| Clown Convention Announced | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 6 | International Clown convention, Mexico. | |
| Okie Carr Improving | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 6 | Okie Carr, elephant dept. Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| In the Mail | Balding, David | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 6 | Comment, cover photo, April 25, 1985 issue, Anouk. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 8 | Deaths. David T. Hackett, chimps. James Hilton Sr., tickets, etc. Leroy A. Schrader, circus trouper. Nolly Tate (Emanuel Goudsmit), circus trouper. | |
| It's a New Show | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 10 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information. |
| Report from Virginia | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 10 | Misc. attractions in VA. |
| Jumbo Days in Canada | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 12 | Elephant Jumbo statue, St. Thomas, Canada. |
| That's a Quote | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 12 | Humor. | |
| New Arrival | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 14 | Lejandro Vargas, Lolis. | |
| Show Line-Up | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 14 | Royal American Circus acts, staff. | |
| Notes | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 14 | Harold Dunn model circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 14 | Death. Capt. Ben Mouton, stunt man, rope spinner, sway pole, etc. | |
| People | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 15 | Alan Howard, juggler. Steve Smith, Edie Dowling, clown college. Al Dawley, Sue. Bob Porec, animal trainer, Debbie Grenda, marriage. Richard L. Berry, illusions. | |
| Circus at Bowie | Stine, Spencer | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 15 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Circus in Louisiana | Truitt, Albert C. | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 16 | Alberto Zoppe produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Special Report | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 17 | Ruben Cabellero, Flying Cabelleros, catcher, quad. | |
| Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 17 | Ice Capades, circa 1952. |
| Notes | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 17 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Wedding Date | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 17 | Wedding. Craig Bonde, Cynthia-Anne Hackett, "Charlie." | |
| Free Circus on the Midway | Pitts, Jim | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 20 | Roger Boyd Jr. family's free circus on Childress Shows. Information. |
| New Arrival | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 20 | Birth. Robin Fulton, Dana. | |
| Rumor Mill | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 20 | Rumors: weatrn carnival to be sold; major circus to change its name. | |
| At Ford Bros. Circus | Twenter, Judy | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 21 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Clown Cavalcade Is Set | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 21 | Annual Clown Cavalcade event. | |
| Exotic Animal Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 22-23 | Exotic Animal Circus information, acts. Owners: Gary, Carolyn and Vernon Loraditch. Barbara Joyce Kuhn. Eddie Kuhn family. Eddie Kuhn Circus. |
| Birthday Celebration | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 23 | Margaret McKay's birthday party. | |
| Special Award | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 23 | Elephant, Bertha. | |
| Visiting Carson & Barnes | Barnes, Robert L. | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 24-25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, band. |
| People | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 25 | Pee Wee Pinson, show painter. Saly brothers, acrobats. Harry Albacker, magic. Mark Merchant, vent. Tonsoni & Co. magic. | |
| C&B Opening | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 26, 27 | Carson & Barnes Circus acts. |
| Morales Family | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 27 | Morales family, Pedro Morales and family, acts. | |
| New Kitchen Unit | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 27 | Clyde Beatty Circus. | |
| Far East Tour | Jamieson, David | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 29 | Chipperfield's Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 29 | CMB news. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus - 1985 | Bingaman, George | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 30-31 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Review | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 31 | Franzen Bros. Circus, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. | |
| Caballeros | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 32 | Caballeros, trapeze: Ruben Jr., Ruben Sr., Veronica, Luis Alfredo. | |
| Needs Information | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 32 | Alice Villa, "Panchita." | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 32 | Dick Lewis, "Rocko," photo. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 34-35 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 19 | 1985 | Jun | 10 | 35 | Magazine articles on circuses. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 1 | Photo: Red Lunsford shown here on the Wallace Bros. Circus. | |
| Kelly Miller Straws 'em | Sandman, Don | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 3 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| World of Magic Circus | LaPalme, Debbie | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 4 | Bill Bleisner's World of Magic Circus information. |
| Carnival with Circus Motif | DaDeppo, George | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 6 | Elliott Amusement Co. carnival information. |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 6 | Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 7 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red, Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Last Minute Notes | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 7 | Leaf Tent, Inc. Beatty show. Danny Daniels, juggler. RBBB. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 8 | Deaths. Richard Brandon, show business, fan. Herschell Buchanan, race car driver. Everett B. Eslinger, CFA. Mark T. Smith, horse trainer. | |
| Circus at Jackson, Miss. | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 10 | Coronas Circus produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Please Note | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 10 | Correction, Paul Fitzpatrick's recent article on International All Star Circus. Chris Bryant, lights; Patti Bryant, props, were left out. | |
| Visiting on the Lot | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 12 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 12 | Police to sponsor circus, Canton, OH. | |
| Luna Family | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 14 | Luna family: Francisco, Oriana, Francis, Antonio, Jose. History of troupe, their act. | |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 14 | Charles Charles, cyclist. Joe Lemke, chimps. | |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Sanford, Ron | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 16 | Allen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 16 | Fritz Lauber, Mike, concessions. Janette Sole, ringmistress (Australia). Others. | |
| Great Redlands Y Circus | Burnes, Chuck | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 20, 33 | Great Redlands Y Circus information, acts, history. |
| Visit to C&B | Babcock, Allen | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Always Keep 'em Smiling | Hyde, Steve | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 24 | Steve Hyde, Mary, Hyde N Seek Magic Capades. |
| Notes From Southern Calif. | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 24 | Circuses in southern California. | |
| It's a Special Show | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 25 | Rancho de Santiago Country Circus '85 information. | |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 25 | Herbie Weber, wire. Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Walter Logan, Sandra. | |
| Circus Date Checks | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 26 | Circuses playing Middleboro, MA, 1859-1984. |
| Visit to Circus U.S.A. | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 27, 29 | Circus USA information, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 29 | Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Karen McCormick, ringmaster. Rhonda Holetan, clown. | |
| Circus Vargas Program | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 31 | Circus Vargas acts. | |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 31 | Mary Braa. Harry Houdini. Kim Cox. Adnan Khashoggl. | |
| Vargas Family | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 32 | Vargas family, Alex, Lorena, Erika, Yesenia, Maricela, Nancy, Maribel, Bruno. Balance, teeterboard, aerial. | |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 32 | Chris Atkins, cats. Michael Hall, contortion. Le Block (Zerbini). Raul Lantony, electrician. Others. | |
| St. Joseph Program | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 33 | Coronas Circus produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 34-35 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 20 | 1985 | Jun | 17 | 35 | Eddie Allen, elephant trainer. Parley Baer, Ernestine. Tom Donoho. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 1 | Photo: Alberto Zoppe - Circus Europa. | |
| Zerbini Circus | Wilson, Ed | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 3, 34 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Old Time Circus Band | Bingaman, George | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 4, 35 | Toby Tyler Circus band. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's Variety; Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus USA; Circus Vargas; Circus of the Kids; Ford Bros.; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Toby Tyler; Wentachee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Public Debut in Baraboo | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 6 | Ringling Bell Wagon. | |
| Soaps at the Circus | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 6 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. | |
| At the Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 8 | Royal American Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Display | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 8 | Indiana State Museum circus exhibit. | |
| Carson & Barnes Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 10 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Great Flyer | Russell, Jack D. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 12 | Flying acts, Carson & Barnes Circus. Caballeros, Morales, Lunas, Vargas. |
| Buck Jones Festival | Binkley, A. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 14 | Buck Jones Festival |
| Double Dating | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 14 | Beatty-Cole, Toby Tyler circuses. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus - 1985 | Bingaman, George | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 16, 21 | Toby Tyler Circus information, band, acts, staff. |
| Memory Lane | Wotsch, Bill | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 17 | Dick Lewis, "Rocko," or "Rocky," table rock. |
| Walker's Expecting | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 19 | Dennis Walker, Elba. |
| Circus at Mt. Clemens | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 20 | Grace McIntosh produced circus, Mt. Clemens, MI, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 20, 21 | Pat Long, "Bertha," concessions. Wally Naghtin, bears. Others. | |
| Performer | Perz, Bunni Bartok | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 21 | Poem. |
| Notes From Bobby Gibbs | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 21 | Gary Henry, clown. Everett Eslinger death. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. | |
| Pugh Tent Notes | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 22 | CFA news. |
| Circus Day | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 22 | CFA news. | |
| Stars Shine on C&B Circus | Fugate, John A. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Flying Caballeros. Miguel Vasquez. |
| Vidbel Circus | McGrath, Bill Jr. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 24, 26 | Vidbel's Circus information, acts. |
| Park's Treasurers Sold | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 26 | Natasket Amusement Park. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 28, 30 | Roller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Added Notes | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 30 | Ford Bros. Circus. Carden International. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 30 | Clyde Beatty film. | |
| L. A. Shrine Circus | Swafford, Jim | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 32 | American Continental Circus (Gatti) produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Musical Selections | Bingaman, George | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 32 | Toby Tyler Circus band music. |
| New CFA Tent Raised | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 34 | Deaths. John Clancy, "Pat," trick roper. John Ringling North. | |
| Misc. | 14 | 21 | 1985 | Jun | 24 | 34 | Big Apple Circus. Circus Vargas. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 1 | Photo: Janice and Her Liberty Golden Retrievers. | |
| Big John's Variety Show | Sandman, Don | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 3-4 | Big John's Children's Variety Show information, acts, staff. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 4 | Death. Frances B. Melton, mother of Jimmy James. | |
| Circus Vargas OK in S.F. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 4 | Circus Vargas. | |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 4 | Dave Knoderer, horses. Milwaukee Circus Parade. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 6 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Europorama; Friendly Bros.; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Last Minute Notes | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 6 | Arvel Allread, musician. Bill Irwin, clwon. Circus USA. | |
| Int'l Magic Spectacular | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 7 | Jim Nordmark's International Magic Spectacular, information, acts. |
| Our Mistake | Kubik, B. & B. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 7 | Correction, Flying Condors, Gilbert Miller. |
| Engagement Announced | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 8 | Stephanie Chapman, trapeze. Harry J. Dubsky Jr., "Hashi," balance. | |
| Music | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 8 | Richard Whitmarsh, band dir., Massachusetta South Shore Concert Band. |
| Misc. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 10 | Circus Vargas. | |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 10 | Albert Lucas, juggler. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 11, 27 | Walter Childs, Karen, photo. Jerry LeBlanc. |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 14 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 14 | Dave Hoover, George. Willie Lamberti, Gretona wire act. John G. Toner. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus - 1985 | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 15 | Photos, Toby Tyler Circus: Charles Schlarbaum and band, Werner Edling and Joane Paolo, show semi, Bill St. Clair ringmaster, Louis Leonard high wire, two hippos. | |
| New Show in Vegas | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 16 | Las Vegas hotel show acts. | |
| Circus Acts | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 16 | Acts with Circus Knie, Switzerland. | |
| Big Top Special | Coffman, James | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 16 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| John Ringling North | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 16 | John Ringling North career. | |
| How Easy Plans Can Crumble | Harrell, Nancy | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 17-18 | Franzen Bros. Circus booked at Takoma Park, MD, cancelled, details. |
| Misc. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 18 | Soviet Union reported 60 circuses, 6,000 artists. | |
| Franzen Bros. - 1985 | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 20 | Photos, Franzen Bros. Circus: Wayne Franzen, midway, menagerie top, big top, Spanky & Ramirez clowns. | |
| They Are Hospitalized | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 21 | Billy E. Griffin. Art Miller. | |
| Decision Favors Circus | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 21 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 21 | Wally Naghtin Jr., bears. | |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 22 | Tony Luna, Jose. Tommy Scott, "Doc." Elmer Putnam, Irene. Lois Hoover, Alice Harris, cookhouse. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Bingaman, George | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 24-25 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 25 | Debbie Wallenda, wire. | |
| Vidbel Old Tyme Circus | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 26 | Vidbel's Old Tyme All American Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 27 | John Weathersbee, canvas boss. Jimmy Long, midway supt. Bob Fulkerson, front door. Lorette Fulkerson, sideshow. | |
| Liebel Family Circus | Krueger, Tiny | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 31 | Liebel Family Circus information, acts. |
| Busy Show Month | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 14 | 22 | 1985 | Jul | 1 | 31 | Circuses at Troy, NY. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 1 | Photo: Ray-Mond, Ray-Mond M. Corbin, magician. | |
| Show Goes On | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 3, 22 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Culpepper; Friendly Bros.; Great American; Bill Kay; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roller Bros.; Royal Palace; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| News & Notes | Couls, Mari Jo | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Circus Comes to Town | Reid, David E. | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 8 | American Continental Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 8 | Bob Momyer, Sandy, illusions. Don Kimmer's stage show. | |
| Circus Specials | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 8 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Special Day | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 10 | Holland-McMahon World Circus 100th anniversary, Delavan, WI. | |
| In the Mail | Pinter, Leon | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 10 | Correction, June 24, 1985, Pat Bissonette's Roller Bros. Circus article, Leon Pinter. |
| Circus in Nebraska | Anderson, Chuck | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 12 | M & M Circus information, acts. |
| CFA's 1986 Convention Site | Fugate, John | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 14 | CFA news. |
| Show Notes | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 14 | Big John Strong Variety Circus information, acts. | |
| Jumbo Remembered | Houston, Robert F. | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 16-17 | Elephant Jumbo. |
| People | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 17 | Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. | |
| Visit at the Circus | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 18 | Los Linos. Lino Farfan career, family. Jose Torres, Roberto. |
| Short Notes | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 19 | CFA news. |
| Hotline | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 19 | RBBB train accident. | |
| People | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 22 | John Strong. | |
| News Flashes | Albacker, Harry | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 24 | Safari Jane. Jim Ridenour. Mike Polakov, Hazel. Circus USA. Billy Martin. |
| People | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 24 | Stella and Stan Penny (Mimi Zerbini). | |
| People | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 26 | Bruce Anderson, aerial. Lyle Tuttle, tattoo musuem. George White, "Red," sideshow mgr. | |
| K-M in Kentucky | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 28-29 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 29 | Bob Seaton, Dixie, balance, trapeze. Jingles, clown. Sylvester Braun, Barbara. | |
| Italian Festival Planned | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 31 | Scarperia, Italy festival. | |
| Show News | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 23 | 1985 | Jul | 8 | 31 | International All Star Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 1 | Photo: World Famous Lipko Chimps. | |
| Idaho Shrine Circus | Henderson, Ralph | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 3 | George Carden International Circus acts. |
| C&B at Elkhart | Sanders, Francis | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 4 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Notes | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 4 | Moscow State Circus. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Herriott Family; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Alive and Well | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 5 | Carl Carlsson, variety acts. | |
| Three Hurt As Horse Bolts | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 8 | Sacramento, CA, Clydesdale horse, accident. | |
| People | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 8 | Dave Twomey, Judy. | |
| People | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 10 | Jerry Lipko, chimps. Art Miller, general agent. Carson & Barnes Circus band members listed. Sylvester Braun. Others. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 10 | Death. Lloyd Laster, promotion. | |
| Music | House, Albert | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 12 | Toby Tyler Circus band members, band music. |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 14, 20 | Book review, "Billers, Banners and Bombast," by Charles P. Fox. |
| Elephants | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 15, 18 | Fred Logan, elephant boss, on elephant training, acts. Beatty-Cole elephants. |
| People | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 18 | Steven Wallenda, sky walk. Jelly Belly, clown. Ford Bros. Circus. | |
| Lisa Returns | Rector, Bill | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 18 | Elephant, Lisa. Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Tent Show in Michigan | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 18 | Rosier Players, tent theatre. | |
| It's Teamwork | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 21, 22 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus tent and tent crew information. |
| At the Fair | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 22 | Happytime Circus. John Strong Jr., sideshow. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 22 | Toby Tyler Circus accident. | |
| Big John's Show | Heidtman, Joel | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 23-24 | Big John Strong's Indoor Variety Circus information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 24 | Correction, Hamid-Morton Circus. |
| We Goofed | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 24 | Correction, June 3, 1985, Elsie P. Whitfield death. | |
| Company Show | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 24 | Avon Industries employee's show, acts. | |
| Model Builders Show | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 27 | CMB news. | |
| Would Lift Ban | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 27 | Hunting mountain lions, bears, wild pigs. | |
| (Illustration) | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 27 | Newspaper ad, Ziegfeld Follies, 1911. | |
| Animals in the Circus | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 28 | "King Pole," CFA Britian, Animals in the Circus special edition. | |
| Frosty Is Guest at Meeting | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 29, 31 | Frosty Little, clown, Peggy Williams, clowns. Photos. |
| (Cartoon) | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 29 | Cartoon: sideshow. | |
| People | 14 | 24 | 1985 | Jul | 15 | 31 | Doug Suez, bear trainer. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 1 | Photo: Billy Martin, ringmaster. | |
| 50th Anniversary Coming | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 2 | Miller family, circus owners, anniversary program book. | |
| People | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 2` | Brunon Blaszak. Hans Ruwill, plate spin. | |
| You Can Go Home Again | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 3 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Pat White party. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Bingaman, George | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 4 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus at Fairgrounds | Shafton, Saul | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 6 | Borger-Berlin Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Show Date at Pasco | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 8 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts. | |
| People | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 8 | Alice Lynn, vocalist. | |
| New Top Is Set Up | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 10 | Carson & Barnes Circus new big top. | |
| Circus USA | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 12 | Allan Hill's Circus USA information, acts. |
| Hotline | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 12 | Elephants, tainted watermelons. | |
| Parade Marshall | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 14 | Dolly Jacobs, career. | |
| Millers Are at Home | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 14 | D. R. Miller. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 15, 22 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Celebration; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Friendly Bros.; Happytime; Herriott Family; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Shrine; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 16 | Clyde Beatty Circus elephant kills woman. | |
| Clown Date | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 16 | Bryans Clowns, Inc. show. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 16 | Death. Robert D. Vandiford, "Southern Sawdust." | |
| Circus | Shafton, Saul | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 17 | Ron Kelroy produced Royal Australian Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Band Wins Praise | Maynard, Tex & Marcy | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 18 | Chuck Schlarbaum, band leader. Tex Maynard, Marcy. |
| In the Mail | Bertini, George | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 18 | Correction, July 1, 1985 issue, p. 25, Debbie Wallenda. |
| Good Show Date | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 19 | Bill Kay produced Shrine circus information, acts. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 19 | Great Kalamar. |
| People | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 20 | George DaDeppo, show designer. Lipko chimps. | |
| Party Time | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 22 | Carson & Barnes Circus party, Ruben Caballero's quad, Ricardo Morales' triple and half. | |
| C&B | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 23, 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Indiana, the Circus State | Fugate, John | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 25 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts. Carson & Barnes Circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. Big John Strong's Indoor show. Ford Bros. Circus. Larry Carden's show. |
| People | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 25 | Bob Earl, Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| Circus in Egypt | Lamb, David | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 27, 29 | Egyptian National Circus. |
| Straw Houses | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 28 | Beatty-Cole Circus. Great American Circus. | |
| Visiting the Circus | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 28 | Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Double Dating | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 29 | Circus Vargas, Europorama. | |
| Notes | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 29 | Anna and Capt. Bates celebration. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 29 | Death. Walter A. Dick, founder, YMCA acrobatic club. | |
| People | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 31 | Mike Lauber, Fritz Lauber. | |
| Agreement in Mass. | 14 | 25 | 1985 | Jul | 22 | 31 | Florida based circus, fund raising organization fined. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 1 | Photo: Ada Smieya. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 2 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| July 4th Celebrated | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. - 1985 | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 3, 28 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, band, clowns, acts. |
| Historic Whistle | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 4 | Count Nicholas' whistle. |
| Show Date Announced | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 4 | CMB news. | |
| Correction | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 4 | Correction, Circus Gatti. | |
| Circus Giraffe | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 4 | Ford Bros. Circus' giraffe. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Ford Bros.; Friendly Bros.; Happytime; Herriott Family; Kelly-Miller; Marvel Circus; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue,r ed; Roberts Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wentachee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Circusing in England | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 6, 26, 27 | Sir Robert Fossett's Circus information, acts. |
| Flag's Up | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 8 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus menus. | |
| Notes | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 8 | Texas Clown Alley news. | |
| People | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 8 | Jack S. Smith. | |
| In the Mail | Pearce, Bertha | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 8 | Circuses should publish routes. |
| Visitors on Tour | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 10 | Wood family Lions 'N Tigers visitors, etc. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 10 | Death. Gus Taliaferro, program sales, etc. | |
| Galaxy Circus of Japan | Swaney, Bob | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 10 | Galaxy Circus of Japan information. |
| Magic Circus | Bondes | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 12 | Yiengst Magic Circus information. |
| Busy Circus Days | Babcock, Allen | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 14, 19 | Ronald McDonald Circus information, acts. |
| E. K. Jr.'s Mini Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 15 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information, acts. |
| Royal Palace Circus | Stevens, Abdre | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 18 | Royal Palace Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 18 | Doug Terranova, elephant Komba. Toby Tyler Circus clowns. Bill Metzger, magic. Others. | |
| Show Line-Up | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 19 | Eddie Zacchini produced circus, acts. | |
| Ford Bros. | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 20-21 | Ford Bros. Circus information, band, some acts. |
| Lady in the Big Cage | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 23-24 | Women wild animal trainers list. Patricia White, wild animal trainer, career. |
| People | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 24 | Reggie Saxe, Leona. Noyelles Burkhart. Bubba Voss. | |
| In Search of Photos | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 24 | Jack S. Smith looking for photos of Robbins Bros. Circus, 1965-66. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 25 | Northeastern outdoor shows, acts. |
| West Coast Tour | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 27 | Hollywood Animal Actors show, acts. | |
| One Whiff Enough | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 31 | Man sentenced to clean elephant cages. | |
| Route Book in Planning Stage | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 31 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Jumbo | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 31 | Mt.Jumbo, mountain. | |
| People | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 31 | Chester Cable, Wini McKay. Lyle Tuttle, tattoo musuem. Bill Kay, producer. | |
| It's Something Different | 14 | 26 | 1985 | Jul | 29 | 31 | Man carried alligator in car. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 1 | Photo: Skeeter & Company. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Bryan, B. & J. | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 2, 32 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Ford Bros. | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 3, 25 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Million Dollar Midway | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 4, 25 | Gooding Million Dollar Midway information, acts. |
| East Coast News | Robie, Frank | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 5-6 | Hamid-Morton Circus information. Great American Circus information. |
| Notes | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 6 | Carving club, Livermore, CA. | |
| One Price Ticket | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 8 | West Virginia Fair. | |
| Correction | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 8 | Otto Scheiman address. | |
| Death Ruled an Accident | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 8 | Beatty-Cole Circus, elephant killed woman. | |
| Circus Time in N. W. Ohio | Hendricks, Tom | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 10 | Shows playing northwestern Ohio. Ford Bros. Circus. |
| Notes | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 10 | Kansas State Clowns. | |
| Big Apple Joins Boston Pops | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 10 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. | |
| Circus Giraffe Dies | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 12 | Ford Bros. Circus giraffe, death. | |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 12 | Tom Bishop, calliope. Vince Carman. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Culpepper Circus | Serns, Owen | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 14 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| Sarasota Summer Visit | Cole, James S. | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 16 | Raul Alvarez family acts. |
| Bear Checks into Hotel | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 16 | Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Wally Naghtin's bear. | |
| Special Engagement | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 18 | Alberto Zoppe's Circus Europa, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 18 | Maryse Begary, aerialist. Jerry Lipko, chimps. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 19, 28 | Routes: Big Apple; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Alleulia; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Paul Kaye; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth; Culpepper & Merriweather; Herriott Circus. Other shows. | |
| Great American Circus - 1985 | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 20 | Photos, Great American Circus: magquee, Miss Sonya foot juggler, Suarez-Lyal Repensky Troupe, Eduardo's Gypsy bears, Tim Frisco and elephants, Tiny Tim. | |
| He Spreads Word of Circus | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 21 | LaVohn Hoh, U. of Virginia, circus course. | |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 21 | Yvonne Savage (Joanides), unicycle, balance. Dennis Loomis. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | House, Al | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 22-24 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 25 | Anthony Gatto. | |
| Kelly Miller | Jordan, M. T. | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 26-27, 28 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 28 | Wood Family Shows, Circus Fantasy. Philip Wellford, juggler. Others. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 29 | Arturo Trostel. Vondeheids. Proposed show, Circus Hippodrome. |
| Rodeo of the Ozarks | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 29 | Zoppe's Circus Europa. | |
| Circus USA | Bingaman, George | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 30-31 | Circus USA information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 35 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Notes | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 36 | Sarasota Sailor Circus information. | |
| Elephants at Milwaukee | 14 | 27 | 1985 | Aug | 5 | 35 | Milwaukee, WI, circus parade, elephants. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 1 | Photo: Bill and Ann Cramer. | |
| Stephanie Was Here! | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 2-4 | Elvie Turner Jr., Ft. Worth, TX, zoo dir. TV star Stephanie Powers. |
| People | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 4 | Hannabelle, clown. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Circus USA; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; Marvel; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Correction | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 5 | Correction, recent article on Kelly-Miller, organist is Lynn Michael. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 5 | French circus members electrocuted. Robin Silverman, zoo attendant killed by tigers. | |
| Herriott Circus | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 10 | Herriott Trained Animal Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Herriott Circus | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 14 | Herriott Trained Animal Circus information, acts. | |
| Show Visitors | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 14 | Visitors at Happytime Circus. | |
| Circus at Woodstock | Shafton, Saul | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 17 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus acts. |
| School Circus Presentation | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 17 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. | |
| Circus Revisited | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 20-23 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts, band, staff. |
| Acts Working at Park | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 23 | Acts at Benson's Animal Park. | |
| Summerfest Meeting | Harr, Haskell | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 24 | CMB news. |
| Great Show | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 25-27 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Milwaukee, WI circus parade. |
| Show Date Announced | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 27 | Aladdin Temple Shrine, Columbus, OH, books dates. | |
| Show Visitors | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 27 | Visitors at Happytime Circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 28 | Death. Alfredo Maschino, circus performer. | |
| People | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 28 | Bill Burger, advance. John Hadfield, clown. | |
| On the Tube | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 28 | TV soap opera, Search for Tomorrow, circus storyline. | |
| Circus Weekend | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 29-30 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 30 | Clifford Vargas. | |
| Carden Int'l | Bissonette, Pat | 14 | 28 | 1985 | Aug | 12 | 31-32 | George Carden Circus information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 1 | Photo: Dielkas Sisters. | |
| Writer Replies | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 2, 4 | Comments on reviewing circuses. Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Make-A-Circus Plays L.A. | Heffley, Lynne | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 3 | Make A Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 4 | Clifford Vargas. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 5 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus of the Kids; Gerry Cottle; Friendly Bros.; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 5 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Dennis Loomis. | |
| Band Concert | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 6 | Sioux Falls, SD, municipal band concert, Merle Evans. | |
| Note | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 6 | Comment, July 29, 1985 issue, Clyde Beatty Circus spec. | |
| Before the TV Camera | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 6 | Happytime Circus, Butler Bros. Carnival midway. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 8 | Deaths. Gene Plowden, author, journalist. Ruth Ann Wright, "Rosie," aerialits, dogs, etc. | |
| Show Line Up | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 8 | Hazel Drake's All Star Family Show acts. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 8 | Darnells. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 10 | Bob Corbin. Hal Haviland, animals. Mike Pike, band dir. Darnells. Andy Koukoulis, animal man. Paulette Braun, dogs. Dick Slayton Sr., concessions. Armando Farfan. Others. | |
| He's Hospitalized | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 12 | Raymond Moreau. | |
| Special Treat | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 12 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 12 | Ruben Caballero, catcher, quad. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. John & Shane, teeterboard. Shane Hansen, juggler. Jarda Kubik, ice skater. | |
| West Coast Show | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 19 | Europorama information, acts. | |
| Visit to Carson & Barnes | Gabel, Marvin | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 19 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Horse | Harney, Thomas | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 20, 21-22 | The American Horse, history, illustration. |
| Windjammers Convention | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 15 | Windjammers news. | |
| Notes | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 15 | Franzen Bros. Circus. Old Tyme All American Circus. Tegge & Sicard, clowns. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 18 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 18 | Jeff Earl, Lee Ann (Stephens). | |
| Notes From Bobby Gibbs | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 13 | Ford Bros. Circus information. Ryder Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Clowns Thank Clowns | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 13 | Carson & Barnes Circus guest clowns listed. | |
| In the Mail | Murphy, Dave | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 14 | Correction, whistle article. Film, "Greatest Show on Earth." |
| At the Zoo | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 14 | Mark Vozza. San Diego zoo animals. | |
| Great American Circus | House, Albert | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 23-24 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Needs Encouragement | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 24 | Billy E. Griffin. | |
| Circus Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 25-26 | Circus Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 26 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Baltimore Wild Goose Run | Lorentz, Dave | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 27-28 | Shows that didn't appear at Baltimore, MD. Acts: Russell Brown's Clowns of Renown; Toby Ballantine; John Russell; John Grimalie; Mark Stolzenberg; others. |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 28 | Kvetta Antalek, photo concession. | |
| Donation to Zoo | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 31 | Seattle Zoological Society's Save Our Elephants campaign. | |
| Animal Walk Delayed | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 31 | RBBB blue's animal walk. | |
| People | 14 | 29 | 1985 | Aug | 19 | 31 | Billy Dykes, concessions. Clyde Burkett. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 1 | Photo: Canestrelli Family, greatest trampline act of all time. | |
| Elephant Has Feast | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 2 | Germany, elephant at bakery. | |
| Hall of Fame Going to Peru | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 2 | Circus Hall of Fame information. | |
| Train Spotted at Los Angeles | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 2 | RBBB red unit train, history of track siding. | |
| Great American Circus | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 3 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Wenatchee Youth Circus | Henderson, Ralph | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 4 | Wenatchee Youth Circus information. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Happytime; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB red; Ryder Bros.; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Visiting in Reno | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 6, 8, 10 | Acts seen at Circus Circus, Reno, NV. |
| Circus Time in P.N.W. | Sporrer, Michael | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 10 | Circus Gatti, was American Continental. Circus Vargas. |
| CFA Tent Planned | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 10 | CFA news. | |
| Report on Roberts Bros. | Stuart, Dick | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 12 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Famous Bear Dies | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 12 | Bear, Chester (zoo). | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 13 | Photos, Franzen Bros. Circus: spool truck, baby elephant, camel act, elephant act, Wayne Franzen and Dave Lorentz, Billy Reynolds, Cassadys, baby African, elephant act. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 14 | Photos, Kelly-Miller Circus: Miss Walton (hand balancing), side show, Miss Amy (Roman rings), midway after rain storm, Great Roberto (wire), Ron and Chris and Neena. | |
| Show Line-Up | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 15 | Circus Vargas acts. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 15 | Death. Grace Weckwerth, fan. | |
| Enchanted Forest Program | Lawson, Laray | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 16 | Acts at Enchanted Forest, Old Forge, NY. |
| Mr. Perfection | Rooney, Al | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 17 | Armando Farfan, the Farfans, new act. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 17 | Death. George Barnaby, clown. | |
| Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 18 | Circus Vargas information. |
| In the Mail | Dubsky, Janos | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 18 | Correction, Aug. 5, 1985 issue article on Big Apple Circus with symphony orchestra. Janos Dubsky, Royal Hungarian Troupe. |
| On Tour | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 18 | Acts with Videbel Old Tyme American Circus. | |
| People | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 20 | Leon Pinter. | |
| Following the Soap Opera | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 20 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. |
| Hotline | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 20 | RBBB blue unit tiger cubs. | |
| Carson & Barnes Date Set | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 20 | Carson & Barnes Circus at Peru, IN. |
| In the Mail | Wallenda, Enrico | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 21 | Comment on Geroge Bertini's letter on wire walkers. Delilah's act. |
| New Arrival Announced | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 21 | Philip Anthony, Nancy Lee. | |
| People | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 22 | Christa LaDean (Dubsky). Arturo Gaona, Dennis Zoppe families. Philippe Petit. Tim Holst, Linda. John Frazier, manager. Davide Zoppe, Susan, dogs. Jerry Lipko. Torres Troupe, actobats. Roderick Miller, magic. | |
| Hyde and Seeke | Hyde, Steve | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 23 | Magic, magician news. |
| People | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 23 | Murillo & Ulises. | |
| Riding the Show Train, Etc. | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 24-25 | Great Circus Train, Baraboo. Carson & Barnes Circus. Great Circus Parade. |
| People | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 25 | Willie Lamberti, Gretona wire act. | |
| Bentley Show | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 26-27 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Sensations | Carpenter, John Craig | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 27 | Poem. |
| Circus Vargas | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | 28, 31 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| In the Band | 14 | 30 | 1985 | Aug | 26 | Dave King, organist. George Hooks, drummer. | ||
| (Photograph) | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 1 | Photo: Producer Allan C. Hill. | |
| Show Girls, Clowns & Magic | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 2 | RBBB blue unit information, acts. |
| Blue Line Up and Visitors | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 3, 4 | RBBB blue unit acts, visitors. |
| In the Mail | Wood, Pete | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 4 | Cover photo, Aug. 12, 1985 issue, information on Pete Wood's cats, correction on Cramers. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Larry Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Coronas; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Tri Valley. Other shows. | |
| Please Note | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 5 | Correction, Aug. 12, 1985 issue, Hans Ruwill's ad. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 5 | Geroge Carden produced circus, acts. | |
| Mini Circus | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 6 | Wes and Florine Oler produced Mini Circus at Rocky Hill State Fair, RI, acts. Poster display (list). CMB display. |
| Sterling Circus in Portland | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 10, 27 | Sterling Family Circus information, acts. Jozef Damcak's SSS Snake Show. |
| People | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 12 | Harry Albacker, magic. Great Wirengard. Jessie Griffiths. | |
| Special Thanks | Reeces | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 12 | Duane Thrope, Jim Volgegesang, clowns. Reese family. |
| Notes from Virginia | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 12 | Circus USA. Herriott Circus. |
| New CFA Tent Planned | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 14 | CFA news. | |
| Show Line Up | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 14 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus acts, staff. | |
| Lots of Animals on Show | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 14 | Ryder Bros. Circus information. | |
| People | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 16, 17 | Rosa Gibbs. Others. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 16 | Orangutan escape, attack. | |
| Innovative Auto Presentation | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 17 | Automobile show, illusion type presentation. | |
| In the Mail | Hayes, Peggy | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 20 | Veterinarian who does cataract surgery. |
| New Casino for Nevada | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 20 | Circus Circus new hotel. | |
| People | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 20 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Circus in Hawaii | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 22 | Paul V. Kaye's Continental Circus information, acts. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | McGrath, Bill Jr. | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 24 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Circus At the Fair | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 26 | Acts at Berrien Springs, MI Fair. | |
| It's Really a Circus | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 26 | Circus USA. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 27 | Death. Albert Antonucci, chimps. | |
| Blackpool Tower Circus 1985 | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 28-30 | Blackpool Tower Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 30 | Joe Eddie, Betty, illusions. | |
| He Plays the Fair | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 30 | Dick Monday's show. | |
| Circus! S. F. Style! | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 31-32, 35 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 31 | 1985 | Sep | 2 | 35 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Paul Kaye. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 1 | Photo: Staci Anderson. | |
| Some Corrections | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 2 | Correction, Valenciano's article on Arturo Trostal family. |
| Circus in Vinton | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 2 | Circus USA. |
| People | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 2 | Clifford Vargas. Ray Moreau. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 3, 5-6 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Magic Museum Honored | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 4 | American Museum of Magic, Michigan. | |
| Friendly Bros. Circus | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 8, 26 | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus at Ypsilanti | Hastings, Clarence | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 10 | Great American Circus acts. |
| CWM Celebrates | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 10 | Circus World Museum library, Baraboo. | |
| Beatty Heads South | House, Albert | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 12, 14, 25 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, band, staff. |
| Seeks Help | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 16 | Clyde Beatty family information wanted. | |
| City Plays Host Twice | Simic, M. | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 16 | Un-named circus played Columbus, OH twice in one season. |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 17, 20 | Miscellaneous information. |
| While in Texas | Wood, Pete | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 18 | Doug Terranova. Clyde Bros. Circus. |
| Notes | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 18 | Caravan Stage Co. show. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 18 | RBBB red unit. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 19 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Happytime; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 21 | Doug Terranova's elephant Kamba. Mel Hall, Eleanor Ethington, clowns. Frank Mogyorosi, cats. Safari Pete Wood, cats. Don Young, Jo MacMillan. |
| In the Mail | Bale, Col. E. T. | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 21 | John Ringling North. |
| Twas a Nice Show | Wood, Pete | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 23 | Golden Ark Animal Attractions show. Bill Golden, Carol. |
| People | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 23 | Noby-Arden Kreisch, trapeze. Cristine Herriott, horses. Pat Graham. | |
| Notes | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 25 | All American Boys group, Mike Pickering, Kim Amend. | |
| Notes from Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 27-29 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| Circus Protesters Quelled | Jordan, Meredith | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 30 | Bentley Bros. Circus, PETA. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 31-32 | Joe Tinty, circus lot owner, horse act. Photo. |
| Society | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 32 | John C. Cloutman. | |
| New Orleans Acts Set | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 32 | Norbert Kreisch produced Variety Show, New Orleans, acts. | |
| Notes | 14 | 32 | 1985 | Sep | 9 | 35 | Allen Bros. Circus information. Perry Bros. Circus (Australia). | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 1 | Photo: Sloan's Animal Crackers. | |
| Great American Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 2 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information. |
| 86 Tour Is Nearly Done | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 3 | Caravan Stage Co. show. | |
| Bryan Clowns Play Fair Date | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 4 | Bryan Clowns, Inc. show. | |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 4 | Enrico Wallenda. | |
| Ryder Bros. Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 6, 26 | Ryder Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Rail Strike Is Delayed | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 10 | Threatened railroad strike. | |
| In the Mail | Inabinette, Tom | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 10 | Comment on articles in Circus Report. |
| Hotline | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 12 | Steven Wallenda, fall. | |
| Karl "Milt the Stilt" Hoge | Miller, Dorothy | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 12 | Karl Hoge, "Milt the Stilt," death. |
| Something New Coming | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 12 | Video, "T-Bone's World of Clowning." | |
| CMB and CFA in Ohio | Sandman, Don | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 14 | News, CMB, CFA. |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 14 | Ernie Miller. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Clark, Pete | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 16 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Notes | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 16 | RBBB circus train. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 17 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 17 | Steven Trotter, stunt, Niagara Falls. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 18 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 18 | Murillo & Ulises. Burketts, Lydia, Alfonso. | |
| Birthday Coming | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 18 | Tommy Hanneford's mother. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 19 | Photos, Bentley Bros. Circus: Charley the camel (Anastisinis); Mario Zerbini; clowns Tiny, Bruce, Prof. Wiggins, Miguelito; Manuel Goncalves; Sharon's Alaskans; Marcan's cat act. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 20 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Rob Mermin | Lessard, Bob | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 21 | Rob Mermin circus school. Mermin's career. |
| Show Line-Up | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 22 | Glenn Parkins Aerial Thrill Circus acts, staff. | |
| Joint Meeting | McGinn, John | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 22 | CFA news. |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 22 | RBBB red unit. | |
| Yiengst Magic Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 23-24 | Yiengst Magic Circus information. |
| Correction | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 24 | Correction by Bob Stoddard, Jimmy Hall is with Paul Kaye Circus in Hawaii. |
| Restoration Plans Move On | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 24 | Buffalo Bill Wild West Show ticket wagon. | |
| TV's Daily Serial | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 25 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. | |
| VA Notes | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 25 | Circus USA, Beatty-Cole, Carden International Circus. |
| Notes | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 25 | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm. | |
| It's a Girl | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 26 | Elephant, Juju (zoo). | |
| Group to Meet at Circus | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 26 | CFA news. | |
| Circus Family | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 27-28 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| They Have Clown Collectibles | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 28 | Chuck Burnes, Bambi. | |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 28 | Tiny Tim. | |
| People | 14 | 33 | 1985 | Sep | 16 | 31 | Doug Cook, elephant Dolly. Jimmy Wallis, vent. Trio Bogis, acrobats. Doug Terranova, elephant Kamba. Wilson Barnes. Larry Harmon. David Copperfield. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | 1 | Photo: Blinko, the Clown. | |
| At the Circus | Giberson, Jane | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | 2 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Blinko, clown. Jim Ragona, ringmaster. Alberto Zoppe, Sandy. RBBB blue. Billy Barton. Jacky Lynch, Melvin Burkhardt, Thomas Sutton, carnivals. Others. | |
| People | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Dr. Henry Wayne Maxfield, fan, performer. | |
| At the Fair | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Acts at Newfoundland, PA Fair. | |
| Blinko Receives Award | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Blinko, clown, Maran, photo. | |
| Clown Capades | Sandman, Don | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Big John Strong's Clown Capades show acts. |
| CFA Tent Meets on Show | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | CFA news. | |
| Carla Wallenda Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Carla Wallenda Circus information. |
| People | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Michael Heatherton, "Tuba." Blinko, Maran. Tommy Parish, clown. | |
| Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information. | |
| Crowd Enjoys Clown Show | Rogers, Ed | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Cavalcade of Clowns show information, acts. |
| Sterling Circus | Reid, David O. | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Sterling Circus information. |
| Circus in Billings | Wurl, Anne K. | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | RBBB blue unit. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy of Stars; Circus Knie; Coronas; Gerry Cottle; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Shrine; Small Fry; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| Circus in the Rain | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Yoshiuki Takada, rope dancer, fall. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | RBBB blue workmen arrested. John F. Madej. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Ron Holiday, tigers. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. | |
| Circus Party | Bryan, R. & J. | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes Circus, party, quad. |
| Clyde Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Donny Johnson's Clyde Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| At the Fair | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Acts at St. John's Fair, Canada. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 34 | 1985 | Sep | 23 | n.p.n. | Raymond Fletcher, model builder, circus painter. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 1 | Photo: Oncean Safari, South Padre Island, John Campolongo. | |
| Twas a Special Night | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 2 | Banquet, CFA, CMB. | |
| School Circus Event | Moyer, Jim | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 2 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 2 | George Plimpton circus party. | |
| Talk About C&B | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 3, 4 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| MTV at Radio City Music Hall | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 4 | Toby Circus Ballantine's show at Music Video Awards. | |
| Hawaii Show Line-Up | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 4 | Continental Circus acts. | |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 4 | Tom Inabinette. | |
| End | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 6, 28 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information, acts. |
| CFA Tent Celebrates | Phillips, Ed | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 8, 27 | CFA news. |
| Circus Industry Forum Plans | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 10 | Outdoor Amusement Business Association's forum. | |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 10 | Shane Hansen, juggler. | |
| Twas the Big One | Bryan, R. & J. | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Unique Display | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 12 | Henneberry family, cycles. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 14 | Photos, Roberts Bros. Circus: Howard Brady, Dick Stuart; Isabel and Randy; Shane Earl - Bickles; Isabel, Chris, Ciana; big top; Jeff Earl and Tequilla. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 15 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy of Stars; Circus Knie; Coronas; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Note | Garcia, Kathy English | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 15 | Correction, Oscar Garcia, Kathy, son's name. |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 15 | Jerry Foley, owner, producer. | |
| Injury Sidelines Performer | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 18 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Variety Show in Japan | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 18 | Japan, Bikkri Show, acts. | |
| Making of a Unicorn | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 18 | Patent, how to create a unicorn. | |
| Show People | Howe, Eddie | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 20 | Dinny McGuire, ringmaster. Michelle Antalek. Robin Frye, asst. performance dir. Art Ricker, promoter. |
| Clowning Video Coming | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 20 | Video, "T-Bone's World of Clowning." | |
| In the Press | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 20 | Kathy Gard, Don Grier. | |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 20 | Don Adams, magic. | |
| Circus in the Parks | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 22 | Toby Circus Ballantine produced shows, acts. | |
| Star Has Circus Mother | Howe, Eddie | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 22 | Betty Patterson, aerialist. |
| C&B Visit | Lorentz, Dave | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 23, 26 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| CWM Acquires Old Lithos | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 24 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| In the Mail | Nutter, Herman | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 24 | Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| On the Front Page | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 25 | Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| Entertained Showfolks | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 26 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Show Lot Visitors | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 27 | Visitors at circuses. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 27 | Harry H. Fried, elephant handler. | |
| People | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 27 | Charles Sbarbaro Jr. Willie Tyler, Lester, vent. | |
| Visit to Fla. | Robertson, Mable | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 28 | Trevor Bale family. |
| On the TV Screen | 14 | 35 | 1985 | Sep | 30 | 28 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 1 | Photo: Pom Pom Donoho with the Circus Gattie elephant. | |
| On the Show Lot | Gibbs, Bobby | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 2 | Ryder Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 2 | Bentley Bros. Circus elephants. | |
| He Holds a Record | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 3 | Ricardo Morales, quadruple somersault, trapeze, photo. | |
| Correction | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 3 | Correction, Sept. 23, 1985 issue, Carla Wallenda Circus article by J. Scott Pyles. | |
| Racing Pigs | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 4 | Novelty act, Robinson's Racing Pigs, Carlota Robinson. | |
| Circus At the Fair | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 4 | Herriott Circus information. |
| Day of Recognition | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 6 | Wilbur Deppe, Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Mario Manzini | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 6 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| Ryder Bros. | Bryan, R. & J. | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 8 | Ryder Bros. Circus information. |
| Pittsfield Riot | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 10 | Great Fritzpatrick Show (Fritzpatrick 8 Ball Show), 1865. | |
| People | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 10 | Tommy Hanlon, Silver's Circus, Australia. | |
| Notes | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 10 | Disney on Ice show. | |
| Official Quits Over Sales | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 12 | Canada, sale of tuna. | |
| Anchorage Mascot Is Gone | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 12 | Anchorage, AK, tame reindeer. | |
| Circus State | Fugate, John | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 14, 16 | Toby Tyler Circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. Kelly-Miller Circus. Carson & Barnes Circus. Great American Circus. Big Apple Circus. |
| People | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 16 | David Tetzlaff, cats. | |
| Note | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 16 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. | |
| Liebel Family Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 18 | Liebel Family Circus information, acts. |
| Show Dates | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 22 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy of Stars; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (Australia); Circus USA; Coronas; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Note | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 22 | Janus Circus. | |
| People | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 23 | Denise Aubrey, Pamela Hernanzed (Satin). Janice Lee. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| She's Recuperating | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 24 | Jessie Griffiths, organist. | |
| Route Book Planned | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 24 | Carson & Barnes route book. | |
| (No title) | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 24 | Ricardo Morales, quadruple somersault, trapeze. | |
| Tom Mix Festival | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 26 | Tom Mix Festival, DuBois, PA. | |
| Notes | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 26 | David Copperfield, magic. | |
| Circus giant Champion | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 28 | Charley Freeman, American giant, boxer, 1800s. | |
| Letter From Buffalo Bill | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 28 | 1887 Buffalo Bill letter. | |
| Memorial Service | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 30 | Milo Smith, fan, memorial service, elephant Bimbo, photo. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 31 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| That TV Soap | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 31 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. | |
| At the Fair | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 31 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Researchers Scolded | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 32 | U. of PA researchers, experiments on baboons. | |
| Some of the Acts in Vegas | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 32 | Acts in Las Vegas. | |
| Liebel Circus | Brown, Arthur T. | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 34 | Liebel Family Circus information. |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 35 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 36 | Wayne McCary, Big E, Eastern States Expo Circus, acts. |
| People | 14 | 36 | 1985 | Oct | 7 | 36 | Roger Boyd Sr. Marureen Hall. Ernie Burch, "Blinko," clown. Mike Pike, music dir. Vince Carmen, illusions. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 1 | Photo: Sugar & Spice. | |
| Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 2 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts. | |
| In the News | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 2 | Carter Brown hoop juggler. Kay Rosaire, tiger. | |
| They Say Thanks To | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 2 | List of guest clowns, Franzen Bros. Circus. | |
| People | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 2 | Leo Deemers, acrobat. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 3 | Deaths. Mark M. Helman, electrical dept. Al G. Barnes, fan. Frank Remski, "Smiley," elephants, etc. Betty Tucker, owner Hoxie Bros. | |
| People | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 3 | Jim Bentley, escape. | |
| Random Notes | House, Albert | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 4, 6 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus band. Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. Correction, first female clown and route in House's Beatty-Cole article. |
| Here's an Address | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 5 | Colorado Carousel Society. | |
| Independent Response | Rector, Bill | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 5 | Circus music audio tape. |
| Ringling Blue Adds Features | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 5 | RBBB blue unit. Hall & Christ sideshow. | |
| Some Beatty Show Notes | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Moscow Circus in the U. K. | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 8, 25 | Moscow Circus information. |
| Circusing in Indiana | Sanders, Francis E. | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 10, 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Youngster Recovering | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 12 | Girl falls from grandstand. | |
| Circus USA | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 14 | Photos, Circus USA: big top; Johnny Meah, ringmaster; James Zoppe Troupe; bannerline; Heidi Herriott; Mike Rice. | |
| Search for Family Members | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 16 | Seeking information on the St. Leon family in the US. | |
| Oregon Notes | Reid, David E. | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 16 | John Strong Indoor Circus information, acts. |
| Big "Thank You" | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus, list of guest clowns. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 18 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus USA; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Kelly-Miller; Larsson Bros.-Roberts Bros.; No Elephant; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American (Australia); Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine; Eddie Zacchini. Other shows. | |
| Beatty Cole Circus | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 19 | Photos, Beatty-Cole Circus: Fred Logan and elephants; main entrance; Tangier Troupe; Jimmy James, ringmaster; Sandy Kaye, boss clown; Rorez Duo. | |
| Visit to Canadian Fair | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 20 | George and Victoria Hanneford Circus information. | |
| People | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 20, 21 | Micki Hansen, clown. James Ware, elephant dept. Roger Goddal, Sherry Pfau. Sharon Ward, pigs. Velma E. Lowry. | |
| From the C&B Lot | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Circus Featured at Bank | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 21 | Toledo, OH bank circus exhibit. Adam Grant, artist. | |
| At the VA Fair | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 22 | Hanneford Family Circus acts. | |
| Those Animal Paintings | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 22 | Gladys Emerson Cook, artist. | |
| People | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 22 | Eddie Howe, Karen. | |
| Ford Bros. Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 24 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Many Thanks | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 24 | Rusty the clown. | |
| People | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 25 | Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| She's Really Great | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 27 | Loraine Flores, "La Gabriella," trapeze. |
| Hotline | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 27 | Mexico, bleacher collapse at bull fight. | |
| Circus Worker Arrested | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 28 | Vincent Whatley, circus worker, arrested for taking leopard into tavern. | |
| Twas a Small Show | Freeman, Wesley | 14 | 37 | 1985 | Oct | 14 | 28 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 1 | Photo: Flying Ramos. | |
| About Jim Judkins | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 2, 22-24 | Jim Judkins, manager, Carson & Barnes. |
| Ruling Favors Circus | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 3 | RBBB property tax. | |
| Fine Established | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 4 | Stillwater, OK, law prohibiting unauthorized signs. | |
| People | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 4 | Robert Ellis. Sergio Martinez, Martha. Ken Griffin, Roberta, magic. | |
| Book of Information | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 4 | Book, "Lions and Tigers and Bears," by Jefferson G. Ulmer, Susan Gower. Lists animal exhibits, zoos, etc. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 4 | Death. Dr. Samuel Shultz Loewner, fan. | |
| Penn & Teller | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 5-6 | Penn & Teller's show, magic, comedy, etc. |
| People | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 6 | Lalo Murillo. | |
| Oregon State Fair Circus | O'Hara, Rick | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 8 | Sterling Circus information. Tom and Jan Wilds. |
| Circus at Festival | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 10 | Acts at Santa Rosa, CA festival. | |
| Super Magician | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 10 | David Copperfield, magic. |
| People | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 10 | Bob Yerkes. John D. Munday, Niagara Falls stunt. | |
| Notes | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 10 | Marine World closed. | |
| Season Is Over | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 12 | Soap opera TV show, circus storyline. |
| Clown School for Sale | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 12 | Houston Clown School. | |
| Storm Stops Show | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 12 | Yiengst Magic Circus information. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 13 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Coronas; Kelly-Miller; No Elephant; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Send in the Clowns | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 14 | Politicians. | |
| Lions in Love | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 14 | Un-named English circus lions. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 14 | Deaths. Robert Fancil, fan, promoter. Polly McLeod, rodeo performer. George O'Brien, film star. | |
| Show Plays Midwest | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 16 | African Safari Village Zoo show. | |
| Group to Present Toby Tyler | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 16 | Theatre company, musical, "Toby Tyler." | |
| Magic Spectacular | Stewart, Dick & Jeannie | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 17 | Nordmark's International Magic Spectacular show. |
| People | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 17 | Abe Goldstein, clown. Charlie Hackett. Ken Schappacher, Veronica. | |
| Unforgettable Emmett Kelly | Paul | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 18-19 | Emmett Kelly Sr., clown. |
| Hurricane Stops Circus | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 19 | Toby Tyler Circus. |
| Meeting at Sioux Falls | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 20 | CFA news. | |
| Ice Show Time | Overstreet, Jerry | 14 | 38 | 1985 | Oct | 21 | 20 | Disney on Ice show. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | 1 | Photos: Attila, artistry on the glass tube. | |
| Circus Odyssey | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | 2-3 | Circus Odyssey information, acts. |
| Happytime Circus Hit at Fair | Harrison, LeRoy G. | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Happytime Circus information acts. |
| Circus Magic Convention | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Circus Magic Convention | |
| Notes | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Ringling Red Train - 1985 | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | RBBB red unit train. | |
| Monitor Named for Magic Isle | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Magic Island club bancruptcy. | |
| People | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Deon Aumaier, clown. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Royal (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Coronas; Hanneford Family; Hubler International; William Kay; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Zamperlas | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Zamperlas family history. Photo. |
| Carla Wallenda Circus | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Photos, Carla Wallenda Circus: Mike Morgan, Jim Danner. | |
| Special Clown | Harrell, Nancy | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Clown, Avner the Eccentric. |
| Hotline | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Horse trailer accident, Romulus, MI. | |
| Note | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Elephant, Minon. | |
| X-Ray for an Elephant | Zablit, Jocelyne | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Hezy Shoshani, researcher, wants x-ray of elephant. |
| Correction | Kirkham, Eugene | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Correction, recent article on Toby Tyler Circus in VA, route. |
| Whizzer the Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 39 | 1985 | Oct | 28 | n.p.n. | Don Bridwell, clown, career. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | 1 | Photo: Ed Sparrow's Holiday of Magic Show. | |
| People | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Caton Metzler, mentalist. Joe Lemke, chimps. Don Lesie, sword swallower. Sharon Ward, Daisy's Ham & Egg. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Others. | |
| Aid Asked | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Zimbabwe. Africa's black rhinoceros. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Photo: rare golden monkey. | |
| Coverup in Desert | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Montie Montana's show. | |
| People | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | George Carden. Dave Knoderer. Others. | |
| In Memory | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Death. Ted Akeman. | |
| Special Show Date | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Carousels, carousel animals. Oakland, CA. | |
| Note | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Canobbio, Italian tent builder. | |
| Show Routes | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's; Circus Knie; Circus Royal (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Hanneford Family; No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Liebel Family Circus | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Photos, Liebel Family Circus: finale; Tom Liebel's one man band; Tomi Liebel; Mitzie La Form; Nicky, Jim Bovay, Ellington Duo; Miss Alexandria. | |
| Politics Kiss World's Fair | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | 1992 World's Fair, Chicago loses out. | |
| Shark Eats Surfer's Hand, Part of Arm | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Hawaii, shark attack. | |
| Wolves Bite Off 2-year-old's Arm | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Pet wolves attack. | |
| Show Acts | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Jorge Barreda's Fair circus acts, staff. | |
| People | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Hal Haviland. Vince Carmen. | |
| In Memory | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Death. Frank Clauder, magician. | |
| Notes | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | George Carden Circus. Elvin Bale, space wheel. | |
| Circus in Dallas Area | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | List of circuses in Dallas, TX area. | |
| Elephant Workshop | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Annual Elephant Workshop, Ft. Worth, TX. | |
| Glimpses of the H-W Circus | Kelly, P. Anthony | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | History, Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. |
| Hotline | 14 | 40 | 1985 | Nov | 4 | n.p.n. | Birmingham, AL fair ride accident. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 1 | Photo: Michael Polakovs (Coco). | |
| Some Pandas Are Bears | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 2 | Giant pandas. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL fair ride accident. | |
| In the News | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 2 | Possible P. T. Barnum film. | |
| Catherine S. Hanneford | Parker, Kay | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 3, 4 | Catherine Hanneford, career, death. |
| Great American Circus | Walters, Bill | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 4 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information. |
| Reid Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 6, 8 | Reid Bros. Circus information. |
| Texas Shrine Dates | Tegge, Tim | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 10 | Bob Atterbury produced Texas Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| End of Season | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Magic Spectacular | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 12 | Brian and Debbie LaPalme's magic show. |
| Tribute | Harrell, Nancy | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 14 | Catherine Hanneford. |
| Siamese Twins Separated | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 14 | Siamese twins, Montreal. | |
| In Memory | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 16 | Death. Woodrow F. Dutton, showman. | |
| In the Mail | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 16 | Comment, publishing circus routes. |
| Correction Notes | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 16 | Correction, address for Joe Schimitt and Miss Cindy. | |
| CWM Visit/RBBB Red at P.N.W. | Sporrer, Michael | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 17, 20 | Circus World Museum circus, Baraboo. RBBB red unit. |
| Circus Visit | Wiebush, Joe | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 20 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Hotline | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 21 | San Sebastian, Spain, camels dying. | |
| Blue Unit at Milwaukee | Jaye, Aye | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 21 | RBBB blue unit. |
| People | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 21 | Merle Evans. Gaylord Maynard. | |
| Routes | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 22 | Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Royale (New Zealand); No Elephant; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| New Fla. Club | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 22 | Lipko chimps. | |
| Taipei Wasps Kill 2, Injure 14 on Outing | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 24 | Taipei, Taiwan, wasps attack. | |
| Animal Trackers | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 24 | Animal Trackers, Inc., animal talent agency. | |
| Vet Found Guilty | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 26 | Daniel C. Laughlin, veterinarian, convicted of white tiger cubs from circus. | |
| Billy Burr's Funorama | Horsman, Paul | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 28 | Billy Burr's Funorama |
| Beatty Items to Roger Smith | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 30 | Gene Whitmore Clyde Beatty collection. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| Seeks Information | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 32 | Wants information on "Alberto" family performers. | |
| New Officers Named | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| People | 14 | 41 | 1985 | Nov | 11 | 32 | Barbara Lentz, dogs. Billy Griffin. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 1 | Photo: Marguerite Michele, Queen of the Air. | |
| Reid Bros. Line-Up | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 2 | Reid Bros. Circus acts. | |
| Leopards Making Comeback | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 2 | Israel, leopards. | |
| Gandey's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 3-4 | Gandey's Circus (British) information, acts. |
| Hotline | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 4 | Siegfried & Roy's tiger attacks trainer Charles Flannery. | |
| Some Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 6 | Toby Tyler Circus. William Kay produced Shrine circus. |
| Franzen Strawed Them | Sandman, Don | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 8 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 8 | Jumping Jacks (Harold Coates, Judy). | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 10 | Deaths. Blanca Becerra, actress. Sidney C. Foote, advance RBBB. Kirby Grant, film and circus star, "Sky King." | |
| Australian Appearances | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 12 | Barclay Shaw, Geroge Carl, Ron Watson, Joleen Watson. | |
| Fan Helps Train Animals | Bartholomew, Betty | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 12 | Gina Ushler, asst. animal trainer. |
| Beatty Radio Show Studied | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 13 | Clyde Beatty radio show. | |
| People | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 13 | Dave Knoderer, horse. Paul Svengali, magic. | |
| Suit Filed Against San Fran. | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 16 | San Francisco Zoo sued, gorilla bite. | |
| News Flash | Hyde, Steve | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | n.p.n. | Joe Smiley, Georgi. Tom Mix Festival. Marc Williams, Gunther. Rick Smiley, magic. Al Grout, juggler. Miscellaneous. |
| Animal Lovers in the Doghouse | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | n.p.n. | Women who care for sick, wounded, homeless animals. | |
| Routes | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 17 | Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus World Championships; No Elephant; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 17 | Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| People | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 17 | Buck Nolan, clown. Don Bridwell, clown. Ray Barron (Baroni), clown. | |
| Anniversary Date | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 17 | CFA news. | |
| Big Time Circus | Eichhorn, Donna | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 20 | Big Time Circus information, acts. Gary Johnson, Kari Jones, producers. |
| People | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 20 | Dan Carey, Randa. | |
| Yiengst Magic Circus | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | n.p.n. | Photos, Yiengst Magic Circus: East Indian Basket Myster, Barry and Jan Yiengst, Yiengst guillotine, Yiengst top, Jan's Broadway Marionettes, Gene Mascioli fire eater. | |
| Circus Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | n.p.n. | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Seattle Fans Off to Vegas | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 22 | CFA news. | |
| This Is the Circus State | Beard, John | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 22 | Circuses in south Texas. |
| At the Circus | Pyles, J. Scott | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 23 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus. |
| Missing Cat Found | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 23 | Missing mountain lion. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 23 | Death. Edith L. McClelland, magic, puppets, etc. | |
| Plans for Book Scheduled | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 23 | Book, "Born to Fly, the Story of Tito Gaona." | |
| Ward Hall's Side Show | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 25, 27 | Ward Hall's sideshow information, acts. |
| Twas a Great Cookhouse | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 27 | Carson & Barnes Circus cookhouse. | |
| Acts Set for Tour | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 27 | Acts with Cole All Star TV Circus. | |
| Notes | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 27 | Chinese Golden Dragon Circus. | |
| Circus Closes 1985 Season | Slusser, Chet | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 29 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts, staff. |
| World of Magic | Sandman, Don | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 31 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| People | 14 | 42 | 1985 | Nov | 18 | 35 | Joe Schmitt, Cindy Ferguson, clowns. Irene Espana, trapeze. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 1 | Photo: Steele's Performing Bears. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 2 | Eddie Zacchini produced fair circus, acts. | |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 2 | Edith Johnson, "Shrimp." | |
| In New York City | Audibert, Chris | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 2 | Big Apple Circus information. |
| I Remember Sky King | Kramien, Stan | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 3-4 | Kirby Grant, Sky King. |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 4 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. | |
| Circus Visitors | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 6 | Visitors at Dr. Pepper Circus, Circus Gatti. |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 8 | Barbara Braun, western performer. T-Bone, clown. Flip Bayless, clown. Jamie Garcia family. Others. | |
| Magic Circus Review | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 10 | Magic Circus Review show information, acts. Ron Bacon, Larry Allman, producers. | |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 10 | Skin & Bones, comedy. | |
| Miss. State Fair Circus | Calhoun, Buddy | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 12 | Jorge Barreda's State Fair circus, acts. |
| Franzen Bros. | Knight, Almond | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 14 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. Also Can-Am Circus. |
| Family Circus | Prola, Carolyn J. | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 16 | Descendants of Thomas Wallser, English showman, put on a circus at their family gathering. |
| Hotline | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 16 | David Gaona, fall. | |
| 1985 State Fair of Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 18 | Acts, shows at State Fair of Texas. |
| Routes | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 19 | Routes: Circus D'Carlo; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Hadi Shrine; Emmett Kelly Jr.; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Notice | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 22 | Bacon & Newton, variety act. Photo. |
| (No title) | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 22 | Al Pilz, Old Tyme Medicine Show. Houdini film. | |
| Roller Bros. Circus | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 23 | Photos, Roller Bros. Circus: Alexis and Lucia Abadilla, Helen Carpenter, Joe and Karen Long, Jose Mendez and Maricella Abadilla. | |
| TV Rerun | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 23 | Dwight Moore's Mongrels. Bobby Moore, Jeanne. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome Revisited | Sandman, Don | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 26, 28 | Holiday Hippodrome Indoor Circus information, acts. |
| Blackstone Magic News | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 28 | Harry Blackstone, magic. |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 28 | Chris Shelton, clown. John Hadfield. | |
| 1985 Dr. Pepper Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 30, 34 | Dr. Pepper Circus information, acts. |
| Texas Clown Convention | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 32, 36 | Texas Clown Association news. |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 34 | Jimmy Hall. John D. Munday, Niagara Falls stunt. T. J. Howell, juggler. | |
| Elephants Eat Crops | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 34 | Wild elephants, Sumatra. | |
| Notes | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 34 | CFA news. | |
| Flood Stops Circus | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 36 | Hetzer Intercontinental Circus information, flood. | |
| People | 14 | 43 | 1985 | Nov | 25 | 39 | Esqueda Troupe. Kristopher Antekeier, ringmaster. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Barnaby, juggler. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 1 | Photo: Great Wallenda Duo, Enrico and Debbie Wallenda. | |
| Show Back in Quarters | House, Albert F. | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 2, 4 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| In the Mail | Grimaldis | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 3 | Grimaldis' singing dog. |
| People | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 3 | Pat White, animal trainer. Jimmy Hetzer Circus. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. | |
| Elephant Symposium | Taylor, Gordon | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 6, 8 | Sixth Annual Elephant Workshop details. |
| Chicago Meeting | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 10, 12 | Outdoor Amusement Business Association's convention details. |
| People | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 12 | Kenny Raskin, clown, juggler. | |
| In the Mail | Wallenda, Steven | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 14 | Correction, Steven Wallenda's fall, not true. |
| Giant Panda Record | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 14 | Giant panda, seven cubs. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 14 | Death. Charles H. Jones, acrobat, props. | |
| Routes | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 15 | Routes: Big John's; Circus Festival; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Franzen Bros.; No Elephant; Royal Hanneford; Showfolks. Other shows. | |
| New TV Commercials | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 16 | TV commercials, circus theme. | |
| Clown Show Planned | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 16 | Clowns on Parade Show. Joe Wesson, Elwin Thomas. | |
| Notes on Ringling Red | Holehouse, Ken | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 17 | RBBB red unit. |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 20 | Death. Dean Richard Weiss, clown. | |
| New Stamp Is Scheduled | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 20 | Laurel & Hardy postage stamp. | |
| Dancing Star | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 20 | Welde's bear. | |
| People | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 20 | Cullpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Circus Tour | Conley, Jane | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 21 | Circuses visited on European trip. |
| Season Ends | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 22 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| Notes | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 22 | Tiny Tim and the circus. | |
| Alligators Sold to Italy | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 23 | Florida alligators sold to Italy zoo. | |
| Ranger Gored by Rhino | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 23 | Durbin, South Africa, rhino attack. | |
| Welcome Home Party | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 25 | Smokey Jones, elephant trainer. | |
| Dwarf Tossing Banned | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 25 | Chicago bans bar sport, Dwarf tossing. | |
| Seals Get the Blame | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 25 | Seals blamed for lack of fishing catches. | |
| News from Spain | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 26 | Acts at Scala Theatre, Madrid. | |
| Show Features | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 26 | George Hubler International 3 Ring Circus acts. | |
| Show at Columbus | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 26 | Acts at circus program, Columbus, OH. | |
| Last Show | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 27, 29 | Tommy Scott's Old Time Medicine Show, information, acts. |
| Clown Honored | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 29 | Bruce Johnson, clown. | |
| People | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 29 | Jon Brady, Vi, whips, roping. Jack Rogers, trick roper. Others. | |
| Story Additions | Miles, Austin | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 31-32 | Addition to Stoddard's article on Don Bridwell. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus, history. |
| People | 14 | 44 | 1985 | Dec | 2 | 32 | Dan Karmindy, clown. Wally Bickmore. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 1 | Photo: Angela, the Jungle Princess. | |
| Clown of Love | Erickson, Terry Ross | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 2, 4 | Red Skelton. |
| In the Mail | Hall, Dennis | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 3 | Response, Nov. 11, 1985 issue, pp. 16, 17, 21, state of the American circus, clowns. |
| Program About Animals | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 4 | Action for Animals group program on trapping for furs. | |
| Facing a Crisis | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 6 | Circuses' insurance rates, obtaining insurance. | |
| Circus Bruno | Hartman, Ralph | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 7, 34 | Circus Bruno information, acts. |
| Big John's Show | Conley, Jim | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 8 | John Strong Indoor Circus acts. |
| Lions Club Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 10 | Bob Atterbury produced Texas Lions club circus acts. |
| Plea Is Turned Down | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 10 | Attempt to redeem Revolutionary War note. | |
| Hotline | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 12 | Rome, animals escape from Circus Ariz. | |
| At the Fair | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 12 | Hanneford Family Circus acts. | |
| Texas Fair Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 14, 28 | Woodcock family. Bill Strong, Trudy. Pete Luvas family. Jimmy Hall, Tepa. Canestrelli family. Cleo Plunkett. Can-Am Circus, Termite Davenport. Others. |
| Circus Visit | Allen, Roger | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 16 | American Showtime Circus information, acts. Tommy Lunsford. |
| Circus Comes to Louisville | Payne, Henry & Sally | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Just Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 17 | Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. Joe Long, Karen, bear. T. J. Howell. Others. |
| People | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 18 | Johnny Peers, clown. Johnny Jordan, Patsy, death globe. Miss Charlie, ringmistress. Others. | |
| Routes | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 19 | Routes: American Showtime; Big John's; Circus Galaxy; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Ford Bros.; Holiday Xmas; No Elephant; Peanut. Other shows. | |
| CFA Tent Has Circus | Walters, Bill | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 23, 30 | CFA news. |
| I Knew Sky King | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 24 | Kirby Grant, Sky King. |
| Commercial | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 24 | Canon Camera commercial with circus background. | |
| Show Program | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 25 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| People | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 25 | Katja Schumann, equestrienne. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 26 | Death. Terry Wallace, toured with carnivals. | |
| That Important Insurance | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 26 | Performers' difficulty obtaining insurance. | |
| Another New Law | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 26 | Tennessee proposed law prohibiting owning exotic animals, illegal to move exotic animals across the state line. | |
| In the Mail | Edwards, Louis | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 28 | Circuses should publish routes. |
| Notice | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 30 | Gibsonton Showman's Circus date. | |
| Notes | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 30 | RBBB blue, red. | |
| From Fla. | Hackett, Marjorie | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 32 | Jim Grogan, Heidi, purchase of Fort Dells, to be petting zoo and participation circus. |
| Showman's Day at Fair | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 34 | Florida State Fair, Showmen's Day. | |
| Review | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 36 | Publication, "The Performers," review. |
| Special Report | Waldron, Dan | 14 | 45 | 1985 | Dec | 9 | 36 | Harry Blackstone, magic. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 1 | Photo: Joe Trolly and his marionettes. | |
| Jam Packed House | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 2, 6 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 3-4 | Book review, "The American Circus," by Wilton Eckley. |
| Notes | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 8 | Hugo, OK show folks visit circuses. | |
| Circus Kamala | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 8 | Billy Gunga's Circus Kamala, information, acts. | |
| Hippo Dies at Cincinnati | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 8 | Cincinnati zoo hippo dies. | |
| Notes About People | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 10 | Jim Judkins, manager. Jorge Cepeda. Oscar Perez, Lilly. | |
| TV Special | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 10 | TV show, Annie Oakley. | |
| In Attendance in Chicago | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 10 | List of people at circus seminar in Chicago. | |
| Notice | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 10 | Spanky & Ramirez, clowns, Vans Clown Shoes bankrupt. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 10 | Death. Lonnie Virgil Sagraves, elephant trainer. | |
| Circus Vargas Visit | Miller, Ernie | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 12 | Circus Vargas. |
| Notes About People | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 12 | Bob Welz. Cliff Vargas, Kenneth Feld. Kevin Burke, clown. Dr. J. Y. Henderson, veterinarian. | |
| Routes | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 13 | Routes: American Showtime; Big John's Xmas; Big John's Stage; Big John's Variety; Christmas Circus; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Pickle Family; Royal American; Royal American no. 2; Zoppe. Other shows. | |
| Performer Extraordinary | Gaizick, John | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 14-15 | Wade Burck, animal trainer. |
| New Program Book | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 17 | Royale American 3 Ring Circus of Australia. | |
| Popular Clown | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 17 | Marji Langin, "Bobbino," advance clown. Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| Magic/Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 19 | Chinese Magic Review of Taiwan. |
| Special on TV | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 20 | Circus of the Stars TV show acts. | |
| Show Date Announced | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 20 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Notes About People | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 20 | Al Dawley, Sue. | |
| In the News | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 20 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Circus People | Bartholomew, Betty | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 21, 24 | CFA news. |
| Surprise at the Fair | Lolli, John | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 22-23 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 23 | Gerard Soules, dogs. Jack King. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 46 | 1985 | Dec | 16 | 24 | Deaths. Eugene H. Kirkman, fan. William Wotsch. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 1 | Photo: Nancy and Lucky the perfect dog. | |
| One of a Kind | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 3, 22 | Pedro Reis, Karen; Stanley Bower; Robert Gabriels, "The Survivors," aerial cradle, act, careers. | |
| Routes | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 4 | Routes: Christmas Circus; Circus of the Kids; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Pickle Family. Other shows. | |
| Circus Bruno | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 6, 8 | Circus Bruno information, acts. Bruno Loyale. |
| People | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 8 | Jimmy Chambers. | |
| South of the Border Circus | Zuniga, Hugo | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 10 | Padillo Cortez Circus information, acts. |
| Int'l Ice Show | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 14, 16 | Ron and Monica Urban's International Ice Shows. |
| Notes About People | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 16 | Johnny Peers, Miss Charlie Hackett. Flying Gaonas. Ron Holiday, tiger. | |
| Famous Clown | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 18 | Harry Langon, movies. | |
| People | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 18 | David Lorentz, Tim Tegge. Bob Emerico. | |
| It's Circus Day | Ogler, Alice | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 20 | Poem. |
| She Hated Guns | 14 | 47 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 20 | Annie Oakley. | |
| 14 | 48 | 1985 | NO's 47, 48, 49, 50 ALL HAVE DEC. 23 DATE. PAGE NUMBERS WILL REPEAT. | |||||
| (Photograph) | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 1 | Photo: David and Lynn Polke, A Wedding on Circus Vargas. | |
| Wedding in Las Vegas | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 2, 22 | Wedding, Lynn Pope, aerialist and David Polke, tiger trainer. | |
| Circus in Mexico | Zuniga, Hugo | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 3 | Circo Magico Italiano (Magic Italian Circus). |
| Notes About People | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 3 | Enrico Wallenda, Debbie. Gary Holveck & Co., magic. Chryssi and Flippo, clowns. Clark McDermott, dogs. Doug Henning. | |
| In the Mail | Schreiber, Bill | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 4, 20 | Response to Nov. 11, 1985 issue letter from Wm. H. McGrath, Jr. regarding circuses publishing routes. Comments on fans reviewing shows. |
| Twas a Great Show | Twenter, Judy | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 6, 18 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Show at Evansville | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 8 | Paul V. Kaye produced Shrine circus, acts, staff. | |
| Good Tour | Patton, Allen | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 10 | James Hetzer's Intercontinental Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Notes | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 10 | Sacramento, CA arena. | |
| CMB Banquet Meeting | Bingaman, George C. | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 14, 16 | CMB news. |
| People | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 16 | Joanne Wilson, elephant Anna. Jimmy Hall, Tepa, bears. Tim Tegge, clown. Antonio Almeda. Kim Wong. | |
| Zuinga Family | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 18 | Zuinga family (Hugo and sons). | |
| Pie Car | Carpenter, John Craig | 14 | 48 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 22 | Poem. |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 1 | Photo: J. T. Rogers. | |
| Record Crowds | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 2 | Broward Co. Fair, FL. | |
| In the News | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 2 | Brazil circus school. Elephant, Okha. | |
| In the Mail | Lolli, John | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 2 | Follow-up on Lolli's Hanneford Family Circus review. |
| Circus in Tyler | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 4, 22 | Circus Gatti information, acts. |
| Circus Bruno | Stoddard, Bob | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 6, 20 | Circus Bruno information, acts. |
| Show Visitors in Florida | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Visitors at Showfolks of Sarasota Circus. | |
| In the Mail | Hubler, George | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Comments on insurance and circuses. |
| School Is a Circus | Riding, Alan | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 12-13 | Brazil circus school. |
| New First | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Karl Winn somersault on Wheel of Destiny. | |
| Show Dates | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Route: Peanut Circus. | |
| Notes | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Peter Tamayo, clown. Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australia. | |
| Special Events | 14 | 49 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 22 | Huntington Beach, CA, organization supplies clowns, magicians, etc. for parties. | |
| (Photograph) | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | 1 | Photo: Jimmy Ray & Patti. | |
| Pay or Else | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Australia, amusement operators, insurance. | |
| Notes | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Paragon Park carousel. | |
| Routes | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Routes: Chinese Magic Circus; Christmas Circus; Circus Exhibit; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Ford Bros.; RBBB blue. Other shows. | |
| In Memoriam | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Deaths. Jack Davis, billposter, promoter. Gladys Wiegand, circus trouper. | |
| Circus at Mt. Clemens | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus information, acts. | |
| Notes | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Selby Library, Sarasota, FL, Ringling exhibit. | |
| In the Mail | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Comments on American clowns, clowning. | |
| Notes About People | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Alarcom, clown group, Circus Bruno. Dale Longmire. Michael Anthony. Barnaby, juggler. Grimaldis. Others. | |
| Museum Exhibit | Dreyfus, H. T. | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Houston Museum, TX, circus exhibit. |
| TV Special Feature | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Roy Rogers, Dale Evans. | |
| Notes | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Baby Ruth candy bar. | |
| Big Suit Settled in N.J. | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Circus' leopard attack, lawsuit. | |
| Notes About People | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Bruce Anderson, high act. Cynthia Hackett, "Charlie," ringmistress. Ron Severini, Circus Fantasy. | |
| Special on TV | Bryan, Russel J. | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Variety Club International party, acts. |
| TV Guest | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Diedre Hall, TV star. | |
| (Cartoon) | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Cartoon: clown, animals on computers, circus retraining. | |
| They're in the Book | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Wini McKay, Chester Cable, in 1986 Guiness Book of Records. | |
| People | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Barnaby, juggler. Will & Poppi. | |
| Vaudeville '85 | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Karl and Sheila Winn's Vaudeville '85 Show, information, acts. | |
| Circus Pays in $2 Bills | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | RBBB. | |
| Video Tape Available | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Pickle Family Circus video. | |
| Notes About People | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Mike Martin, Jack King. | |
| Notes | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | 1933 movie, "Fallen Angel." | |
| She Found Her Hero | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Nelson Young, clown. Julie Ann Bridges, aerialist. | |
| Clown | Robalik, Geri | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Poem. |
| Notes About People | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Royal Hanneford Circus. Roussan, Mitko, Smeja Petkov, circus performers. | |
| Romanian Acrobat Taken from Homebound Flight | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Andi Georgescu, acrobat, detained by US immigration. | |
| Circus Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Sarasota Showfolks Circus acts. |
| Christmas Show | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Tommy Bentley Christmas Circus Show acts. | |
| Wild Animal Trainer Reunion | Henricks, Tom | 14 | 50 | 1985 | Dec | 23 | n.p.n. | Wild animal trainers meet at RBBB blue. |