Buckles Blog: 1946 Lee Bros. Circus #8

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"Steel arena and two small mules load in here."

John Herriott said...: This is a fine group of photos remembering one of the little American circus mud shows of years ago. Bob Atterbury is from a large family, brother and sister, Bill [sway pole acts] Mary [ flying trapeze] all born and raised on fathers Atterbury Circus. Bob will be remembered a of late as big shot for years on the syndicate Texas Shrine dates; 21 November, 2012 07:32
Roger Smith said...: Wish we had a photo of that arena. For years, Bob promised me the arena he had. He'd say, "You still looking for an arena? You can have mine. We'll meet in Souix City any time you like and you can have it for free." Then he'd say, "Oh,there you are. Still want that arena? Let's get together in Souix City, and you can pick it up." Well, we never did, but he always got me seats right behind his big control desk on the Texas Dates. I'll bet this is the cage he talked about.; 21 November, 2012 16:27

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