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South Dade Business Review

FOR INFORMATION ON THIS SECTION CALL HI 3-1661

Official Census Figures Gables Is One Third Of Way To 100,000 Mark

Coral Gables has reached approximately the one-third mark in what some experts say will be an ultimate population of 100,000. Official figures released by the Bureau of the Census show a population of 34,793 for Coral Gables itself and 37,296 for what the Bureau terms the Coral Gables Division. The division includes areas related to Coral Gables but not within the city limits. Gables' Gain Coral Gables' gain since the special census of 1955 was 5583, and 26,544 more than the 8249 recorded in the 1940 census. During this same five-year period, South Miami has gained from 7600 to 9846, while the area of South Miami Division has 25,065. South Miami had only 2408 in 1940. West Miami, which had 5158 population in 1955 and was not listed in 1940, now has 5296 in the city proper and 24981 in the immediate area. Other surrounding areas, for which no comparisons were available, showed tremendous increases. The Kendall-Perrine Division has 33,087 population and the Perrine area 6424; Princeton-Goulds, 33,307; Cutler Ridge, 7005; Goulds, 5121. Sweetwater, off Tamiami Trail, has 645 residents. Westwood Lakes has 22,517.

Dine In German Splendor This New Year ... at the Bavarian Pine Tree Inn

Give your family a New Years they will always remember, treat them to a festive dinner at the Bavarian Pine Tree Inn. Hetty Meyer's Bavarian Pine Tree Inn, world reknown for serving wonderful food in an old world atmosphere, specializes in family dinners. Dad will enjoy the Pine Tree Inn's original German plates, mom will delight with the courteous service her family will receive and the children will enjoy seeing all the wonderful collections that are on display. "To start the year off right, I am serving Black-eyed peas and pork jowls' on the house! . . . this is a famous good luck tradition," Hetty Meyer said. "We expect to have a large turnout on New Years Day and are now busy accepting reservations . . . it should be a grand time with music and fun for all!" Famous German Menu The speciality of the house is Sauerbraten with potato dumplings-a dish fit for a king. Favorite among Americans is Beef Rouladen with delicious homemade noodles. Another American favorite is Pig knuckles with boiled potatoes and sauerkraut. Then there's Lobster Thermidor-boiled juicy pieces of lobster in creamy wine sauce, baked in the shell. There are also a large selection of schnitzels, including the famous Bavarian Pine Tree Inn pork schnitzel with mushrooms. American Menu The Bavarian Pine Tree Inn is also noted in this area for their American dishes. Entrees include roast young turkey with giblet gravy, whole squab chicken and roast prime ribs of beef au jus. On Sunday, the Pine Tree Inn serves delicious Long Island Ducklings with Swiss stuffing-truly a unique dish. Imported Beers and Wines Going tastily with the various meat dishes is the Holland Hieneken, and the German Lowenbrau and Wuerzburger Hofbrau, all served in frosted Pilsner glasses. "The Pine Tree Inn still has an ample supply of the 1959 Liebframilch Rhine Wine. This is the best, for it has been made from the finest grape crop in over 100 years," Mrs. Meyer declared. Banquet Room Recently the Bavarian Pine Tree Inn completed a new interior and exterior program. The exterior is a replica of buildings found in "old Germany." A huge banquet room is available for weddings, parties, etc. Bavarian Night Saturday, Jan. 7, the Bavarian Pine Tree Inn will feature the Bavarian Night. This is a night of fun and frolics of old German tradition. And as an added attraction, the world famous Dancing Shuplattiers will appear. Persons from all over the world including celebrities have enjoyed this festival in the past and are anxiously awaiting for this years, which promises to be bigger and better. Be sure to dine at the Bavarian Pine Tree tonight, you can be sure of receiving the ultimate in good food and surroundings. The Bavarian Pine Tree Inn is located at 2441 SW 37th Ave. (Douglas Rd.) The number to call is HI 6-6480. THE BAVARIAN PINE TREE INN, 2441 SW 37 Ave. Exclusive family rendezvous- featuring delicious German-American food in an "old world atmosphere.

Cruising Club Installs Officers

At the monthly meeting of the Dinner Key Cruising Club, the following new officers for 1961 were installed; commodore, Bob Erickson; vice commodore, Burt Probinski, and rear commodore, Kenneth S. Keyes Jr. Burgees were presented to these officers. Barney Daley, cruise chairman, reported that 10 boats participated in the Elliot Key cruise held during the Thanksgiving weekend. No cruise is planned for December because of the holidays, but members were advised to plan a weekend cruise for the middle of January. A plaque inscribed "Good Luck to Joe Geary" was presented to Dockmaster Joe Geary for his 10 years of service to yachting at the Dinner Key Marina. Joe blew out 10 candles on a cake especially prepared for him. The speaker was Gordon Dunn of the Miami Weather Bureau.

Permits Are Granted For Two Apartments

Permits have been issued for construction of two apartment buildings in Coral Gables. .... One, an 11-unit structure, will be constructed at 2150 Douglas Rd. by R. E. Couture for $61,000. The two-story CBS building was designed by Randolph F. Ware. Robert W. Bennett Jr., owner of the second six-unit apartment, costing $33,000, plans the building at 414 Valencia. H. L. Keck was the architect for the two-story building.

Cleve Allen Ranked As Top Underwriter

CLEVE ALLEN J. Cleve Allen, 3710 Alhambra Circle, has been awarded the Chartered Life Underwriters designation by the American College of Life Underwriters. This award has been made to only 9000 insurance men since 1927. This presentation is similar to a professional degree and can only be attained after meeting certain requirements of the American College. Among these is the passing of five examinations at college level. Allen is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, a director of the Miami Association of Life Underwriters, secretary of the General Agents and Managers Association of Miami, a member of the Executive Committee of the Estate Planning Council of Southeast Florida, and vice chairman of Dade County Chapter, American Red Cross.

Driver Loses License For Three Months

A Southwest section man arrested in Coral Gables Nov. 21 and charged with reckless and drunk driving was fined a total of $325, received a 48-hour suspended jail sentence and lost his right to drive for three months Dec. 14 in Metro Court. Luis R. Black, 50, of 1820 SW 11th Ter., the defendant, was picked up on South Dixie Hwy. by Officer William Bennett, of the Coral Gables Police Department.

CLOSE OUT SPECIALS

20" Rocket Reg. $146.50 ..... $124.50 | 21" Lawn Boy self propelled with "wind up starter. Reg. 124.95 $99.95 | 19" Lawn Boy with grass catcher Reg. 99.95 .... $79.95 | Lawn Boy edger Reg. 69.95 .... $62.50 | Edger Reg. 59.95 ..... $52.50 | ACE LAWN MOWER SHOP 2232 SW 32 Ave, HI 8-1618

MACE HARRIS Appliance Center

FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES | MAGNAVOX TV-STEREO RADIO | FRIGIDAIRE • AMANA CHRYSLER AIR CONDITIONERS PHONE: HI 4-6541 249 Alhambra Circle APPLIANCE REPAIRS

FRAZIER'S FOOD TO PLEASE ALL THE FAMILY

BREAKFAST | FOUNTAIN | LUNCH | DINNER | 2208 Ponce de Leon Blvd. (near Alhambra Circle) Open 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAYS

TRAVEL REPORTER By Bill Mason

Question: Do you sell and recommend sightseeing tours? Answer: We sincerely feel this is the only satisfactory way for a "first-time" visitor to get his bearings in any new city. If time is short, a tour permits the most worthwhile visit too. MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY ASTA OF TRAVEL AGENTS TRAVELINC HIGHLAND 8-2646 2700 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. CORAL GABLES

KIRT'S PIPE SHOP

2413 Galiano (S.W. 38th Ave.) 1 Door South of Miracle Mile | HI 8-4916 | KIRT KNOWS TOBACCO

RIVIERA KOSHER RESTAURANT Serving Traditional Friday Night Dinners

Special Smorgasbord $1.89 1830 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. HI 8-5441 Open Daily Sunday - Fridays - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

WE STOCK PLY-GEMS GENUINE HARDWOOD PANELS

A lovely panel wall in your home for no more than the cost of bare plaster. Walnut • Mahogany • Birch • Oak • Cherry AND MANY OTHER SUPERB HARDWOODS RENUART Lumber Yards, Inc. "Everything To Build Anything" Coral Gables 4400 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • Perrine 17750 Clevedale Avenue

3 SISTERS MEALS ON WHEELS

We Deliver Hot Meals To The Home WEEKLY SERVICE FOR 2 11.33 Plus Deliv. 1060 N.W. 27th Ave. - NE 5-6319

Bavarian Pine Tree Inn

GERMAN AMERICAN CUISINE EXCLUSIVE FAMILY RENDEZVOUS WITH AN OLD WORLD ATMOSPHERE 2441 S.W. 37th AVE. HI 6-6480

Lawrence RADIO-ELECTRIC

15 Years Coral Gables Member Radio-Television Technicians Guild EST. 1944 Radio - Television - Hi Fi - Phonograph - Stereo SALES & SERVICE 2422 Ponce de Leon Blvd. HI 8-3456 HI 3-0347