High-Diving Dog, Monkey Will Be Among Performers

HOOPER-Here's good news for kiddies-and their mothers and fathers.

The Hooper L.D.S. First ward building committee will sponsor the appearance here Monday at 8 p.m. of John A. Strong's one ring circus.

The show will be presented in the Hooper community park.

Circus acts consist principally of ponies, dogs, clown, juggler, baby monkey, high-diving dog, magic acts and a puppet theater.

Mr. Strong, who is 31 years old, follows in his father's footsteps.

John Strong, Sr., was a clown and juggler for over 50 years.  His son now has his own show which, he says, is the realization of a life's dream.

Profits from the show will go toward the ward building fund.

Article from the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner  Friday Evening, August 8 1952 Submitted by BJ Circus

Post Script, L.D.S. - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint (aka - Mormon Church) had a building fund which member would donate and have funded raisers to help raise money which would go to build or expand their Church Buildings (Chapels).