America's Favorite Circus Meekly

Volume 2 Apri l 9, 1973 Number 14

NEW CIRCUSA brand new show, called "The Cir-

cus Kingdom" will go out this summer und-er the direction of Rev* L. David "arris,The show, operating out of Dover, Pa,,hasreceived the endorsement of thj CentralPennsylvania Conference of the United fl|e-thodist Church and will present Christian

ideals through its music, cir-cus performances, concerts anddirert contact with people inthe cities where the show plays

The Circus Kingdom will becarrying about 25 performerssnd 12 musicians, all of highschool or college age. They'll'contribute their time and ef-forts along with the staff who

will operate the show* Some professionalassistance will be on hand to guide anddirect those who travel with the circus*

Performances are planned for Satur-days and Sundays with all dates sponsoredby various organizations* The show groupis expected to arrive in town on Tuesday,with free entertainment available for avariety of causes prior to the perform-ance itself* The band will offer downtownconcerts and an old fashioned parade isplanned whenever possible* bponsor* willarrange for circus personnel to stay atthe homes of local citizens during theirvisit to each city,

Th« Circus Kingdom is a dream cometrup for its founder Rev. L. David Harris,oastor of the Ottsrbsin United Methodist(Continued on Pago 5 - Column 2)

Command ChangeIn an announcement made last week,

James Silverlake reports he will take theLewis Bros* Circus on the road this yearby himself. H« will be both owner and »an-agar of the show, following a split withJohn Lewis, former partner and first or-ganizer of the new show with an old title*

The new Lewis Bros. Circus will op-en on April 27th under a 60 ft. round endbig top, with one 30 ft. middle section.Some of the equipment, including th* showtitle, an elephant and other livestockhas been leased to Silverlake by Lewis.

John Lewis is returning to the Hox-ie Bros. Circus as assistant manager. Hewill be assisting that show's managerJohn Hall in the operation and moving ofthe circus.

TNT CIRCUSThe TNT & Royal Olympic Circus re-

cently completed a three day successfulengagement at Hopkinsville, Ky. (March 15to 17). Some 10.000 people turned out tosee the circus, which was presented inthe city's Pennyrile Wall.

The program featuredi

The Jeffreys - aerial gymnasticsThe Torreanis - tight wireTwinkles, the ClownMartin Lamberti, Jr. - equilibrist

Twinkles, the Clown, is Tim Tegge,who does magic, balloon animals and vent.On thn last day of the show Bud Jeffreypresented his dancing doll act*

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TED De WAYNE

Died

march 27, 1973

Between Two WorldsThe Ringling museum of the Circus has

deteriorated to the point where the entirecircus collection is in jeopardy, offic-ials report. At the present time potentialcontributors are reluctant, they added, todonate valuable materials because of theexisting physical condition of the facil-ity.

The circus museum was established in1948 by the State of Florida as a manorialto John Ringling, circus man and art pa-tron* As a result they must seek operat-ing funds from the state. Their operatingbudget cowers most usual costs, but theymust also apply for funds to cover repairsand updating of the facility. The extrafunds, have in the past, been approved bythe Governor, but were turned down by thelegislature.

"we are really at the crossroads, sofar as the circus museum is concerned,"anofficiel said. "If the funds are not avai-lable this year, a priceless and irre-placeable collection will be lost forever.We will never be able to replace or re-store it.*

Less than half of the museum collec-tion is on display, simply because thereisn't enoughiroom, flany rare and preciouscircus items arp stored in dilapidatedand crowded facilities, while some areleft outside on the museum grounds,

This month the legislature will be considering their new budget requests, andhopefully they'll provide funds for theirneeds. Until that happens, says John Hur-clle, museum curator, "we are sort ofcliff-hanging.

In 1970-71, the Florida State Legis-

TH£ CIRCUS REPORT is published each weekby Don Narcks, 525 Oak St., El Cerrito,Calif. - 9A530.

Subscription costst $1.00 per the month;$5.00 por six months; $10.00 per year.For

service add $1*00 per year.

new season"We'll open the Circus "emories mus-

eum for the summer on June 23rd," reportsdirector Paul Horsman. "Our hours will beMonday through Saturday, from 10 a.m, to5 p.m. until late August. Special appoint-ments can be mad* ahead of time for largegroups or out-of-town visitors."

The MuseuB, at Fryeburg, "'aine, willoffer some new attractions, along with a

remodeling of its pre-sent facilities. The

. large wagons at theentrancaway have beenrebuilt and painted,the building walls are'repaneled and the mo-Idel circus has been im-proved.

"Visitors to the area are always wel-come at the museum," Horsmen said, " andI'm sure they will enjoy what we have tooffer."

* FALLSOn Saturday, "larch 31st, high wire

performer, Pio Nock, fell while riding abicycle on a wire stretched over thelion arena. The accident occured duringan RB8B Red Unit performance at New YorkCity, before an audience of some 8,000people*

None of the lions attacked Nockwhen he fell into the arena. TrainerWolfgang Holzmair partially cushionedhis fall.

Nock, 52, was rushed to the nearbySt. Clare's Hospital, where his injuries

described as minor.

lature made funds available for • designstudy for a new museum building. That newbuilding, the study reported, could bebuilt in two phases — the first part waspriced at $362,660, while the second partwould cost $297,660.

And so things standi the RinglingMuseum of the Circus, one of the last san-ctuaries for the magical world of the bigtop, waits poised between deteriorationand new life.

April 9, 1973 Page 3

Good business wasthe order of theday for King Bros.Circus at PanamaCity (War. 18) andFort Walton Beach(Mar. 19) reports C.flcUii. 1 liams. However,at Pensecola (Mar.20) business was offdue to several fac-tors.

It started rainingJay before the'lTRow arrived and it was

raining right up to showtime that after-noon. This forced the circus to make alast minute change in the lot and even af-ter this the No. 3 ring was soon flooded,forcing the acts to work in Rings 1 and 2.

They have a good fast 1^ hour show,headds. The band» which consists of fourpeople, is "excellent."

The 1973 program featuresi

The Jacksonians and The Jumping Jacks -trampoline numbers

The Cossacks - teeterboardWiss Dotty - foot jugglingMiss Suan and Linda - aerial laddersMiss Veava and her Poodle ReviewMiss La Tona - single trapezeThe Rawls and Burdetts - rolling globesThe Jacksons - horizontal barsMiss Susan and Linda - aerial webThe Kirks - baboonsThe Marians, Ifliss La Tona and The McLer-

rens - tight wireLinda Karl - Mixed animal featureJack Jackson - musical hi-jinksWiss Dotty and Eastwood - gymnasticsCharles Rex - King Bros. Circus elephants

Clowns on the show uieret SteveJack Jackson and Bob Rawls.

The circus staff includesi

Raker,

Harry Rawls - managerWari-Jo Couls - Secretary-TreasurerGeorge Buttery - Big top suptcChas. Rex - transportation supt«Wary Hawls - concessionsHenry Thomoson - side showBob ^awls - side show canvasStevo Baker - ennouncer/perform, Dir»Doris Smith - cook houseJoe WcMehon - general agentCSarles Stevenson - band leader

Good TerritoryA brand new side show tent, measur-

ing 30 ft. x 50 ft. has just been pur-chased by the Clark & Walters Circus.Theshow, which is currently playing datesin Texas, has been enjoying good businessand weather, with "straw houses" almostevery day.

Billy Griffin is the show's managerthis year, while Billy Sheets is servingas general agent. Advance billposter forthe show is Billy Grubbs.

semo shrineAttendance at the four performances

of the Semo Shrine Circus (March 23-24)at Sikeston, Mo. was on a par with thatof last year, reports Earl Allen. In 1972the circus reported a gain of 405t in at-tendance over that of 1971.

This was the third annual Semo Showand they've all been presented and produc

ed by Eddie Zacchini, of theOlympia International Circus.A strong program was presented,b-hich was enthusiastically re-ceived by the show's patrons.

The 1973 circus program featured!

Miss Vicky and Diane - swinging trap.The Luben Trio - perch actRucker's chimpaAinsworth Trio and Walters Troupe -

the trampolineAl's Lemon-Zena - comedy carGarden 4 Johnson's elephantsThe Flying AlexandersThe Caddy & The Pro - Sensational Wr.

BellAnd^n's Famou8 PoodlesThe Firehouse PantomineThe Stoyanoff Trio - horizontal barsNorbu, almost Human GorillaGeorge Hanneford, Jr. - riding act

Bob Sonnors - purchasing agentArthur (Hardtimes) Leonard - lightingIra Lackey - props

. . . BAND . . .Charles Stevenson - leader & baritonetfinson Seyfried - trumpetLesley Harkness - trumpetBob Gardner - drums

April 9, 1973 Page 4

The WAL-TIMS, acrobats, will b« featur-ed on the Johnny Larson TV Show o" Way 26or 27th.

AHT (Doc) WILLER will be general aqenton the Lewis Bros* Circus this season.

BOB ENRICO, clown, made a quick visitto the San francisco, Cal. area last week.

JULIE N. EISENHOWER and MRS. DWIGHTEISENHOWER attended the Ringling circus atWashington, DC on April 3rd.

LOU MULDER, CIDB member, has been visit-ing in Southern California.

AL and EILLEEN UIEIR recently visitedSLIVERS MADISON at Soarks, Nevada and SydMoore in Seattle, Wash.

PAUL HORSMAN reports he visited the J.Cole Circus at Seneca Falls, N. Y. earlylast month.

LIPKO'S COWEDY CHIWPS will be with theShrino Circus at Nashville, Tenn. on Apr.25-29.

DEL wENTWOHTH and his wife EWWA visitedwith Don Marcks last week while on a tripto Oakland, Calif,

W. N. JOHNSON, of Central City, Pa.hasreportedly set some 70 dates for the HoxieBros. Circus this season.

LYLE (Kettles) NYCARD ia clowning onthe James l*l. Col* Circus. He is assistedby his son ERIC (Short Stuff).

EDDIE KUHN is currently operating theK&K Shows, which plays shopping centers inMissouri, Iowa and South Dakota.

JOE FRISCO will have his Petting Zoo atthe Pocono (Pa.) County Fair July ?U-?9.

HAL HAVILAND, animal trainer, is fight-ing tha government's Animal Welfare Act of1970.

SYD MOORE's dog act will be at the Gol-den State Roedo in San Francisco, Calif*on April 14-15 at the Cow Palace.

THE WAL-TimS, BOB TOP 4 EDNA and THESTANEKS recently played the Sports Show atMilwaukee, Wise.

BROS.

THREE RING CIRCUSHollywood actor Will Hutchins, star

of several TV specials as well as tht»"Sugarfoot" series, has joined the cir-cus. He is making his debut as a clownin this year's Reid Bros. Circus.

The circus opened its 23rd annualtour at Astoria, Oregon on April ̂ th andwill be on the road through October. Theshow plays all sponsored dates in arenas,auditoriums or ball parks.

The circus program will featurei

Miss Sabrina - trapeze balancingThe Rigettis - unsupported laddersDavid Linden - balancing actSabo's chimpsThe George Matthews elephantsRay Grant & Co. - illusionsThe Bertinis - bicyclesClara and Clarissa - low wireGeorge Clatthews horsesDavid's uncaged leopard

Staff for the circus includesi

John Reid - owner/managerBette Reid - secretaryBill Bennett - promotional directorRuth Reppine - treasurerRonnie Cabrell - property supervisorSimone Finner - talent coordinatorJohn Molinari - musical directorBob Pace - ringmasterEd "Squeaky" Southoy - producing clown

finaleFuneral services were held on March

30th, at the Little Church of the Flowersat Forest Lawn Cemetery for Tedd De WayneLybarger, who was known in show businessas Ted De Wayne. He was the owner and op-erator of the De Wayne Bros. Circus.

Ted was born in Kendallville, Ind. onSept. 7, 1912 and died in the Los Angelasarea on March 27, 1973. Burial was inGlondnle, Calif.

The funeral services were conductedby The Reverend-Doctor Gao. W. T. 3oyd.

April 9, 1973 Page 5

OUTESSeatty-Cole Circus

Apr. 14-19 Commack, LI, NYCarson 4 Barnes

Apr. 9 Sulphur, La.1D Lnnsvillfl11 Natchitoches

12 Jonesboro13 Magnolia, Ark.14 Fordyce

Hubert Cnstla CircusApr. 9-10 Yanktoan, 3D

11 Huron12-14 Sioux Falls

15 ChamberlainCule All Star Circus

Apr. 9 Sherburne, Pa.10 Chensngo Falls11 New Berlin12 Herkimer

Clyde Bros. CircusApr. 17-14 Waco, Texas

Fisher Bros. CircusApr. 9 Anton, Texas

10 Morton11 Sundown12 Seagravos13 Denver City

Great Wallace CircusApr. 11-15 Miami, Fla.

Hamid-Worton Circus.Apr. 9-14 Harrisburg, Pa.

Hamilton Mini CircusApr* 12-14 Hamilton, Ontar.

Hoxie Bros. CircusApr. 9 Swainsboro, Ga.

10 Gracewood11-12 Columbia, S. C.

13 Clinton14 Lancaster

Kaye Continental CircusApr. 12-14 Little Rock, Ark.

King Bros. CircusApr. 9 Ruston, La.

10 Dossier City11 MonroR12 Crosaott, Ark.13 NcGehee14 Warrsn15 Lake Village

Lordly 4 Dame Circusfl.nr. 13-15 Lewiston,

Moscow 5t«te CirsysAor. 12-*3 'Jim, Gernany

Pujack Bros. CircusApr. 13-17 Los Ang, Cal.

Rinqling - Blue UnittSru Apr. 30 Washington,DC

Singling - Red Unitthru May 28 New York, N. Y

Royal American CircusApr. 11 Lugene, Ore.

Royal Ranch CircusApr. 9 Allendule, SC

10 Tuberville13 Fair Bluff,NC15 Faison

Sells & Gray CircusApr. 9 Cordele, Ga.

10 Dawson11 Enterprise,Ala12 Greenville13 Prattville14 Leeds15 Hartselle

John Strong CircusApr. 9 Jelanu, Calif.

13 Lindsay11 Tehachapi12 Off13 Redlands14 Yuicapa15 Elsinor

. . OTHER ROUTES ....Dugs Bunny Show

Apr. 12-14 Louisville,Ky13-15 Toledo, Ohio

Three Cabajleros (Disney)Apr. 10-15 Fort Wayne,Ind.

Small World (Disney)Apr. 10-15 Notre Dame,Ind.

Holiday on IceApr. 10-15 W. Palm Beach,F

ICG CauadesApr. 12-15 Columbia, Mo.

Ice Folliesthru Apr. 8 Minneapolis,M.

Ilowns of America ConventionApr. 12-14 Baltimore, Md.

. . . FAIRS . . .Yuma County Fair

Apr. 11-15 Yuma, Ariz.Jr. Grand Nationals

Apr. 13-17 San FranciscoGolden bt^te Rodeo

Apr. 14-15 San Francis6oGreat Western Jr. Livestock

Aor. 13-18 Los Angeles,Ca.Japanese Festival

Apr. 13-15 San Francisco

ttQTESThe Hai Chia group of

.hinnse acrobats havedatos set for Washington,DC and Boston, Mass.

RBBB is advertising theshows date in Los Angeles,

l. as July 25 to Aug. 8

Fisher Bros. Circus hasbeen getting good businessand weather in Texas

Circus Ulorld Museum willget a |5,795 federal grantto aid in cataloging theircollection.

uJhile playing Florida theHoxie and Sells & Cray showwere about 3G to 50 milesapart.

The Golden Gate Theatrein Sen Francisco* Cal, wasshut down on April 3rd* Itwas the last vaude house inthat city.

Foley & Burk Shows werein Concord, Cal. on April4-8. They were advertisingreduced rates for all ofthe rides.

The Wallenda Circus gavetwo shows at the EvergladesClub in Palm Beach, Fla.

Fisher Bros, has a regalpython that is 20 ft. longand weighs 200 Ibs,

A cheetah at the LionCounty Safari Park in GrandPrairie, Texas had to be fit-ted with a cast for a bro-ken leg.

Circus Ulilliams is adver-tising for a drummer andsome big top help. They'vebeen asked to repont toquarters this week.

Nile Temple Shrine inSeattle, Wash, has signedwith RBBB for three yearsthrough 1976.

Paga 6 April 9, 1973

The 1973 season started off in grandstyle for the nation's newest canvas show ~Wallace Sc Rogers Circus.As reported earlierin Circus Deport the show opened on War, 31at Port Townsand, Wash, where straw houseswere recorded for both performances. They i.had an ideal location, the high school foot-ball field, which is almost downtown.

The show is carrying a blue and whitetop, which is an 80 ft. round end with one40 ft. middle section. A red and white stri-ped marquee and concessions tents add to the'colorful appearance.

All canvas is new and the comment maooin a previous report that the marquee andconcession tent had come from Wilier-JohnsonCircus is in error. Inside the big top twoseat wagons are set up on each side of thering, no chairs are carried. At the oppositeend of the tent the trailer stage and organis spotted.

Four men have been hired to set up andtear down the show. At Port Townsend theyset up a day early to iron out any problems.

They have an elephant, an ostrich endseveral macaws. Both newspaper ads and smalltack cards are used by the show. Thf> programruns about 1 hour and 45 minutes and priceshave been set at $2,00 for adults and $1.UOfor children.

The show goes back into quarters on Apr,11th for a revamping process, then goes back

Run for the MoneySome 25,085 people turned out to

see the Ringling-Barnum Red Unit at Fay-atteville, N. C. (Feb. 16-19), accordingto J. F. Shands, manager of the Cumber-land County memorial Auditorium.

The gross ticket sale, he reports,came to $95,916, for eight shows as com-pared to six shows last year. Three days,he said, were lost to advance sales be-cause of heavy snows.

The Latest CrusadeA push is underway in South Carolina

to have the state's amusement tax reducedfrom lOjt to 4}t. This would then be equalto the state sales tax.

on thq road starting June 14th, They'llhave an improved and expanded program atthat time and anticipate a long season,

, Michael Sporrer

NEW CIRCUS (Continued)Church, of Dover, Pa. He helped to organ-ize the Circus Kirk and served as itschaplain, as well as one of its directors.He has served with many eastern churchesand has worked as a professional musicianand journalist. His circus experiences in-clude writing stories f0r magazines aboutshows, doing press and musical work forcircuses, etc. He is a member of all theFans organizations, and the PennsylvaniaState Showmun's Association,