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TALKING THINGS OVER with his two proteges, Sir Echo and Danny, is Johnny Jones, popular ventriloquist, who often appears at children's parties in the area.

Little Johnny Stands Tall Before Children

By BOB DAVIS Children at birthday parties usually stand taller than 4 foot 6 inches Johnny Jones, but the midget ventriloquist becomes a a giant in their eyes when he begins his routine. For the past three months, Johnny Jones has entertained Coral Gables children with his sleight-of-hand as well as his dummies, Sir Echo and Danny. Jones puts it this way, "The kids enjoy my act all right, but my secret is that I'm as old as they are. If it's a 4-year-old group then I act like a 4-year-old and before long the kids accept me as one of them." However, identification has its drawbacks. "Children are wide-eyed and serious when I begin the act, but once underway, one kid'll holler out, 'Oh, heck anybody can do that.'" "In that case I'll call the child up and after he fails I'll demonstrate it for them," says Jones in a mellow tone. A 38-year-old who weighs 95 pounds, Jones performed at clubs and schools in North Dade until approximately three months ago when he circulated a classified advertisement in the TIMES. With one job leading to another, Jones says that becoming a Coral Gables birthday institution would be just fine with him. Nevertheless, a good part of Jones' work is traffic safety promotion with school children. He charges no fee for these performances which he conducts at Dade and Broward schools. Sir Echo "My safety boy is Sir Echo who is dressed in a khaki uniform and wears a AAA badge." (Jones refrains from referring to his figures as dummies.) A member of Hallandale's Lion Club and Chamber of Commerce, Jones has been living in South Florida for two years. He and his father make their home in a house trailer. Though his parents, brother and sister are of normal height, Jones says he was short-changed. Explaining it through Sir Echo, Jones says, "You know why you are so small? Because you were born in the depression, ha, ha, ha." Jones smiled warmly, "That's the kind of stuff that always get the kids to laugh."

Woman Files Suit Against Coral Gables

A Southwest section woman, who did not like the way Coral Gables police treated her after an accident on Aug. 8, 1959, is suing the city for more than $5000 damages. Rose Gloria Fasany, 41, of 1670 SW 10th St., has filed suit in Circuit Court. The defendant had been charged with intoxication following an accident at 1542 Sevilla, the home of Col. Hugh G. Culton. Forefeited Bond She later forfeited $10 bond when she failed to appear in Municipal Court on the charge. The driver of the car, identified as University of Miami student Kenneth M. McNeil, 20, of 735 Escobar, was charged with careless driving and driving without a state driver's license but was found not guilty of the first charge and fined $10 on the license charge in Metro Court. The defendant charges that she was refused medical treatment at the station, but Gables police at the time said she refused treatment for a minor laceration of the leg. Failed To Turn According to police records, the driver failed to turn at the intersection of Country Club Prado and Sevilla while southbound on the Prado at approximately 12:30 a.m. The car struck two trees at the Culton residence. McNeil was attempting to back out when Officer Henry J. Purcell arrived to investigate. Police charged that the defendant Fasany refused to cooperate with them and was taken to the station and booked for intoxication. The defendant alleges that she was treated in an unladylike manner.

Six Units On Valencia Will Cost $34,000

A six-unit, $34,000 apartment building is planned in the 300 block of Valencia by Robert W. Bennett Jr., of Miami. The two-story building, designed by H. L. Keek, will have four one-bed, one-bath units and two studio apartments.

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. Dade 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 Shuplattlers 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.

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