thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Ragout the Top: After the Big Top was in the air and all the peaks were pulled, a group of 6-10 men would walk along the stake line and take hold of the pull ropes, tugging at them to tighten the tent to the stakes. The rhythm was: “take a rope, hold it tight, hit […]
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Siebrand Bros.1950: The Ritters were some of the finest people you would ever want to meet. Between shows you would often find my dad at their Bingo games.
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Frank and Danita joined Siebrand Bros circus in 1952 as a dance team. Pancho, Frank’s nick name, announced the circus. They made their home with Siebrand Bros.
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Siebrand Bros. 1949. It wasn’t a circus act, but this part of the show was very popular. Frank and Danita Roche produced the dance group. They are found in the center of photo.
thecircusblog | December 13, 2008
This photo given to the circus blog by Janice Chandler, Daughter of Ray Chandler renowned animal. trainer.
