THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO MY TWIN BROTHER, BILL DYKES (1943-1995). WE WERE NOT ONLY BROTHERS BUT PARTNERS IN BUSINESS AND BEST FRIENDS! AND TO ALL THE "BUTCHERS" THAT HAVE PASSED ON TO THE BIG LOT IN THE SKY!


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Thursday, September 3, 2009

BOAS BROS CIRCUS (JACK SILAR)


Here is a scanned copy of the 1968 Route Sheet we used. I think you'll recognize the Concession Manager.
J. Silar

CIRCUS POSTERS (RJ REYNOLDS)

1973

1977

1985


1988




NEW YORK STATE FAIR (FROM RON FINCH)


Tuesday, September 1, 2009

CHARLES "DOC" BOAS

Charles "Doc" Boas

Here's an e-mail I received this morning that I'd like to share.


Mr Dykes,
What a delight to stumble across your blog, replete with pictures of my father, my family, and myself from so long ago. I am perusing more of your pages, and having great fun.
Thanks for bringing a smile,
Charlie Boas (once upon a time, long, long ago, known as Toby)Austin, TX


I did a story on "Doc" this past winter and it was great to receive

this message from his son.

Dick

ARTISTIC CYCLING

Sunday, August 30, 2009

NATIONAL HARD CRAB DERBY & FAIR

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1966 #1 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

I beleive this was the year that Joe McMahon leased the show
from Dorey Miller.
If it is I remember them playing my hometown, Salisbury, MD.
Brother Bill and I met Joe, Freddy Logan and Corky Plunkett on the show.










AL G. KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1966 #2 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

If you recognize any of these folks, help us out and identify them for us.
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AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1966 #3 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

FRED LOGAN & ORA LOGAN
JOHN CARROLL

ORA LOGAN & CHUCK LOGAN







AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1966 #4 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)


John Carroll in foreground, Robert D. Cline in background
And last but not least Capt. Freddie Logan, Fighting Lions

MARYLAND STATE FAIR (WBAL TV 11)

MARYLAND STATE FAIR OPENS (WJZ TV 13)

HAGEN BROS CIRCUS 1959 #1 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

If you see anyone that you recognize please comment.










HAGEN BROS. CIRCUS 1959 #2







HAGEN BROS. CIRCUS 1959 #3












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