Bud E. Anderson Circus

Jungle Oddies Bud Anderson, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. In 1936 and 1937, Gruber and the act toured the nation with the Tom Mix Circus. In 1938, the Grubers retired from performing, selling the circus, including "Little Eva" the elephant, and Topsy the zebra to "Bud" E. Anderson of Emporia, Kansas, "once a famous cowboy film star." Anderson's company later toured the country as Jungle Oddities and 3 Ring Circus. Like Keaton, Little Eva also made the move to Hollywood. It is said that she became a star in her own right, appearing with Johnny Weissmuller in several early Tarzan movies. Max passed away in 1939. Following his death, Adele had the building that once housed the animals remodelled into apartments. The three-unit dwelling still stands and is christened "Memories.