At the time, there were some interesting comments posted, including one by one of the acts – the "Riding Kristensens" – that toured with the circus. But there was another comment that was posted by a local gentleman who had a unique perspective of that circus – namely, from his Lorain front yard!
He wrote, "Dan, the Paul Miller circus was in Lorain in September of 1963. They also were in my front yard. I won a contest that brought some of their acts to my home. Two clowns, Japanese tumblers and three elephants. Next time you're going through old newspapers, check out page 3 of the September 23, 1963 Lorain Journal.
Well, I finally took his advice! Here is the article (below) and photos of Billy Nahm's memorable experience of the day the circus came to his E. 46th Street home – 51 years ago this month.
And where did all this go down? Over in the area by Clearview High School, east of Broadway on E. 46th Street (below).
3 comments:
Dan, thanks for my 15 min of fame!! 2 side notes to the story... 1. The original article had my age at 86 an obvious typo ,thanks for fixing that. The address was also incorrect in the paper. I see you did your homework there too. 2. On Monday you posted a "BING MAPS' picture of 5109 Leavitt rd. [the house of enchantment] .... In that picture you can see the former home of my Aunt -on Eastman Dr-. Then on Tuesday you posted a BING MAPS picture of my mothers home. 2 picture of 2 sisters homes, a few miles apart, posted on 2 consecutive days. "Go figure" Thanks again for the Post..
Bill {Billy] Nahm
Thanks, Bill! Sorry it took me so long to do this post!! What a coincidence this week concerning the aerial views--- that's hilarious! Hope you and your family are doing well!
Dan
Now THERE'S a name I haven't heard in many a year! Billy was a year ahead of me at school, a very funny guy.
Clearview High had a talent show in '73, and Billy was one of the highlights, doing impressions of staff and students, myself included.
Billy, I add my best wishes for you and yours to Dan's.
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