The Showmen's League of America was founded in 1913, by a
group of outdoor showmen meeting at the Saratoga Hotel in Chicago. Buffalo Bill Cody, the
Wild West performer, was elected the club's first president. The Showmen's League of
America is the oldest organization of its type in North America.
The Showmen's League promotes friendship and fellowship between its members and the
outdoor amusement industry, and pledges to assist those in need through one of its many
programs.

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Past Secretary Charles C. "Noble" Case Passes
The Showmen's League of America lost a true
Showman with the passing of Charles C. "Noble" Case. In his early years Noble
worked as an acrobat. He had an acrobatic act known as the "Noble Trio." This
act featured Noble, Bob Parnum and the women that became his wife Catherine
"Kitti" Case. Noble and Kitti were wed in 1940 and continued the act until 1964.
Noble was hired by Showmen's League Executive Secretary Hank Shelby in 1962 to assist him.
Noble worked with Hank until December of 1972 when Hank retired and Noble became the
League's Executive Secretary. Noble served as the Executive Secretary until 1992 when he
semi-retired turning over the reins to Bob Drewke. Noble continued working at the
Showmen's League part time until June of 1999 when he retired.
Noble will be interned at Showmen's Rest beside his loving wife.
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