Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
From left to right: Dave Slusser & Eddy Spaghetti. The other two clowns their names unknown to me. This photo was taken on the Big John Strong circus, in the early 1960’s. This photo was provided by Ken Slusser whose father Chester Slusser was a well known circus fan who lived in centeral CA in a little town called Porterville which is just north of Bakersfield.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
. .In the early 1950’s this man and his four young children Lanny, David Mike and Cathy joined the Siebrand show. In the beginning he really did not do too much, but he had many unseen talents and they were soon discovered. Okie was a mechanic, welder, carpenter and could invent parts to fix any problem on a truck, trailer or ride. He was one of the best investments the Siebrands ever made. Okie later became the shows boss over all of the equipment and rides. Okie made the time to fix the show kids bikes and help build new rigging for the performers. I lost track of Okie. Lanny and I were buddies, later he joined the air force. David as far as I know is a ride foremen somewhere and Cathy I have not seen sense the late 1950’s. In this photo Okie is gassing up the show trucks for the next jump. Oh yes Okie did get married to Glenna, a fine lady whose father had a pit show and some kind of ding show on the Siebrand midway. His name was Bones Hartzell. Not too long ago I heard through the grape vine that Okie had won a lot of money on the lottery….. if this be true it couldn’t happen to a finer person…… Okie….. I hope you’re still around.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
Harry Ross getting ready for the evening show 1954…… Siebrand Bros Circus.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
Yolanda Ray and Michelle in Clifton, AZ. on the Siebrand Bros. show. Photo taken in the mid 1950’s. Wonderful people to work with.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
Jack came on the Siebrand show as an electrician. He took care of all the neon towers and electric motors. Later Jack married Kayletta who perfromed in the circus with her high pole act.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2009
Little Pete Siebrand and Bill Farrar. Bill was the show’s advance man and a good one at that. He had to double in brass as now the Siebrands had two units on the road. This photo was taken in the early 1960’s. Little Pete Siebrand was in charge of the second unit…both units came together on the big fairs.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 20, 2009
Photo taken 1980, Ringling Bros.
Adaline…..this one’s for you.
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Posted By thecircusblog on December 20, 2009
Jack Badal has been a dear friend of mine for over 40 years. Without a doubt, one of the most versatile animal trainers I have ever known. Indeed he is one of a kind. As I continue to post in the circus blog now and again I will post a page or two to give you a sneak preview of this book. This book can be purchased ….if you want more information about this, please email me.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 20, 2009
From left to right Big Bill Siebrand, Little Pete Siebrand, Big Pete Siebrand and Bill Farr.
