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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1973
Page
11
Circus tamer Dave Hoover, a longtime Mid dletown resident, notes rising horsemeat costs strain his supply chain. He reports cats eat a ton of horsemeat every 10 days and refrigeration limits his stock, forcing preplanned meat purchases during tours.
Wild animal tamer Dave Hoover denied inviting an assistant who appeared yesterday when the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus came to town. Barbara Huffman answered a Journal ad urged by publicist John Kenlo and joined the show as a mystery guest. John Kennedy, son of Harold and Mrs. Kennedy, won a circus essay contest and rode in a clown, while Dorothy Bach rode an elephant as honorary ring-mistress.
In a portrait of Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers' troupe, peasants like Mr Cow and Dennis describe life behind the big top. Performers feel like kings, locals see camaraderie among workers, and Yancey voices AIM activism while the circus evolves from wagons to trucks.
In Ottawa the Queen chose Jerry, a three year old black gelding 16 hands high, from Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables as her new parade horse replacing Burmese. Jerry, a descendant of Man O' War, was presented to the police by the New York State Jockey Club in 1969 after circus travels nationwide.
The 1973 National Jamboree East began at Moraine State Park with a Scout Oath on a grassy knoll. Fireworks signaled the start as about 40,000 scouts from 1700 troops raised their flags at 24 campsites on the 2500 acre site. Leaders present included Alden Barber Robert Reneker Ken Beale Jr and Ed Crawley. More than 50 activities will be offered through August 9.
Pastor Ivan Morford will address the topic Crossing the Line during the 11 15 a m worship service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church tomorrow. Sabbath school starts at 10 a m.
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