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The Kalamazoo Assembly No. 103 of the Society of American Magicians will henceforth be known as the LITTLE JOHNNY JONES ASSEMBLY. This honor was bestowed upon Little Johnny Jones May 17 at a banquet and show. The members presented him with a beautiful Silver Bowl and a book marking the occasion filled with letters, cards and photographs congratulating him from his many friends. Their daughter-in-law, and her sister, from Wisconsin, brought their two granddaughters for this most auspicious occasion.
On the show Gary Pattee performed his comedy act which included showing what different Michigan magicians' license plates should look like. The one pictured here is for your editor. Earl Ray Wilcox performed his smooth silk and card routine which won him a standing ovation.
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wife Catherine, still live in their comfortable home at 107 Bangor Street, in Bangor, Michigan 49013.
He served his country in World War I in the service of the Navy. In World War II he worked U.S.O. Camp Shows for 3 years. There is nothing 'little' about LITTLE JOHNNY JONES, his heart is as BIG as all outdoors! If the reader gets the impression your editor likes this man, that's putting it mildly. Many evenings we have spent together in his den where Magic truly comes alive. He has given me great inspiration and encouragement over the years.
John and Catherine Jones have tasted the bitter and the sweet that life has to offer. The bitter being the loss of their two sons; James, a Marine who was killed in Korea in 1952, and John, Jr. who passed away in 1975. The sweet being that they HAVE survived. The professional career of bringing joy and happiness to thousands during a lifetime. He has entertained for numerous benefits and performed at bedsides in many Veterans Hospitals.
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Your editor was unable to attend but may I say how extremely proud we are of Little Johnny Jones. He was on the cover of THE NEW TOPS in July 1972. His life has been spent as a professional magician; he reached stardom early in his career and sustained it until he retired in 1964. He performed his 'Swan Song' at the '64 Abbott Get-Together.
Little Johnny Jones walked among the mountain peaks when showbusiness was having its golden days. He played only the top spots in this country and Canada. While up on his mountain he looked down and picked his valley, a peaceful town in Michigan. He, along with his lovely
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