Clyde Bros Circus
thecircusblog | December 3, 2012
There was one bull in the act that had her moments. Her name was Molly and if she thought she could… she would tip you over. Molly is seen here on the bull tubs while Kathy styles the act. Johnny kept a close eye on Molly. Knowing Johnny as I did, he would say working […]
Clyde Bros Circus
thecircusblog | December 3, 2012
Hard to see here, but Kathy is running on top of the ring curb keeping up with the elephant as it runs around the ring and then she runs under the other elephant.
Clyde Bros Circus
thecircusblog | December 3, 2012
Johnny Cline and his daughter Kathy. You know you never really know how fine a person is, until they are gone. Johnny you were the BEST!
Jungleland Tiger Wagon
thecircusblog | December 3, 2012
This I believe to be the old cage tow bar wagon. I do know Ray Chandler restored a tow bar cage wagon at the compound. Ray went to work for Louie Goebel in the early 1960’s. Because of his many talents, some say he was Louie’s right hand man. He was truly a jack of […]
Jungleland Tiger Wagon #2
thecircusblog | December 3, 2012
Ray expanded the frame, fish plated it, and strengthened it with steel round bar. The wagon remained a tow bar. New wheels were mounted, the paint and art work was also Ray’s. The photo was taken at the front of Jungleland’s small barn. Not far to the left was Mr Goebel’s home, to the right […]