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WIDE REGRET ON DEATH FROM JAPAN TO STUDY jjoolfjjroihgn MfSSAGES ARE TAMIIY OP J. RECEIVED BY C. NICHOLS. STOP MADE HERE BY JAPANESE ON WAY TO WASHINGTON. erl Will Held at 2 oTIml Thl, Saturday at the Country Club Chrit-ttan Church.

Thirty-One Governmental, Labor and Educational Leaders Wilt Tonr Eight Cities in Two Months. 5 THE KANSAS CITY TIMES, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 18, 1950. 1 mm KW' lf1 if 1 REMINISCENCE Early years were reviewed last night at the Thacher school reunion by one of its first teachers and two of her pupils. The tip-off on just how long ago it was is revealed by the vintage of the class picture they were examining.

The photograph was taken in 1902. The teacher is Mrs. Roberta Brinkley Crowder, 412 West Forty-ninth street terrace. At the left is Paul Waltermire, 300 North Lawn avenue. On the right is Fred G.

Gurley, Chicago, president of the Santa Fe railway. Mrs. Crowder taught in the old Oakley school from 1896 until the new Thacher school opened in 1900, and in the latter until 1905 (Kansas City Star photograph). FOR MARSHALL AID SLASH KEY IS IN FLEXIBILITY Expression of condolence con-linuofl t.o be received yesterday hv the family of J. C.

Nichols, uho died Thursday afternoon at the home, 1214 West Fifty-fifth street. The realtor and area leader was 69 years old. In a resolution adopted by the Real Kstate Board, Mr. Nichols was described as an outstanding authority in his profession and Ihe man first 1o Introduce the nobler of city planning and ironing before the National Association of Real Estate Boards. The consolation we have in our grief in his passing." the resolution stated, "is that bis genius was lavished in so generous proportion on the com munity In which he lived "His devotion to the ideal of making life more worth living marked him as a great human! tarlan.

"Though his business achieve ments were fabulous, his con trihutlons to community and rational welfare more than matched his personal sue cesses. Written by Board President. The 5-page resolution, adopted by about 150 members at the meeting at the Hotel Muehle bach, was written by Carl B. flerhner. president.

It was read by Frank J. lxren, executive aerretary. The messages being received from friends indicated the widespread feeling of loss Bishop Robert Nelson Sponger, retired bishop of the Episcopal church: "In sending you my nympathy I realize how feeble words are. Places and objects and vistas of beauty in our city, and Indeed in our nations capi tal, are crying above our poor words: Blessed Is his immortality for he loved us. Deane Malott.

chancellor of the University of Kansas: "The University of Kansas has lost an alumnus that cannot be replaced. Through loyal devotion be built himself indelibly into the life of the Institution where bis memory will continue as a great inspiration through the years ahead. Area Ibises a leader. W. N.

Deramus, president of the Kansas City Southern railroad: "Kansas City and the surrounding area have lost a great leader, and It will he difficult inch ed to find another who has their Interest so much at heart. Robert L. Mehornay, business executive and civic leader: A great American character and lleaf Irran first citizen Lightweight Suits Featured in Our Urban Sltoji PROGRESS OF EDUCATION. IS DUE TO SYSTEM, W. E.

BUCKEY SAYS. Thirty-one Japanese governmental, labor and educational leaders were in Kansas City last night on the way to Wash-ignton, where they will begin a study in the United States of their respective fields. Heading the group was Shi-geru Kuriyama, a justice of the Supreme court of Japan and former ambassador to France and Belgium. The workings of the United States Supreme court and other judicial groups will be studied by Judgq Kuriyama, who then will report his find ings to the fourteen other members of the Japanese court. The group is the first of several who will be sent to the United States under the sponsorship of the Department of Army and by the Institute of International Education, New York.

Each of those making the 2-month tour of eight major cities has been selected for leadership in his particular field, A. J. McCormick, one of two Americans with the party, said McCormick, who is a legal reprensentative on General Douglas McArthurs staff in Tokyo, and Miss Ethel Weed of the Civil Information and Educational bureau, Tokyo, ac companied the group. Kaichi Inomata, judge of the Tokyo High court, said he planned to sit In with the United States Court of Appeals in Washington, which corresponds with his court. A representative of the Japanese Ministry of Transportation, Saburo Ohta, said he was to make an intensive study of the Interstate Commerce commission, with a hope of setting up a similar commission in Japan.

Included were those representing the Japanese Girl Scout organization, the Y. W. C. the Federation Bar associations, penal institutions, fire prevention and defense, national legislative bodies, labor unions, communication systems and youth organizations. The twelve women in the group visited the Public Library and later were taken on a tour of the downtown area by Miss Margaret Case.

18, of 816 Ewing avenue, a clerk at the library, The group left at 11:30 oclock for Washington. FLOODS SPREAD IN THE SOUTH More Than 35,000 Are Homeless and Total May Grow. (By th Associated Press.) Flood waters spilled across more farmland in the south yesterday, and engineers predicted the army of 35,000 homeless would continue to grow. An estimated 3,000 are homeless in Missouri and 800 In Kentucky. One of the biggest current flood threats was at Marksville, a community of 2,000.

The town was almost cut off by water, and national guardsmen said it may be Isolated completely in a few days. President of National Association of Secondary-School Principals Here to Preside at the Opening Session. Cut of a Billion Dollars Is Urged by McCarran. Washington, Feb. 17.

(AP) Senator McCarran of Nevada, Democrat, called today for a 1-billion-dollar slash in next years Marshall plan funds so as to "easel the shock on European economy before the aid program ends in 1952. The administration has ticketed 3,100 million dollars for the Economic Co-operation admin istration outlays in the next fiscal year starting July 1. AN OPEN HOUSE FOR 300. Massengill Company Observes Completion of New Facilities. Lefi, rayon faille in a dressy with unusual button treatment; navy, Hrown or black; sizes 10 to 20; a superb value at 817.05 Right, Rosenblum's expert tailoring of a new tropic weave rayon; in gay summery shades, aqua, pink, or beige; sizes 10 to 20 829.05 URBAN SHOP 4TH FLOOR I Looking back over the thirty-five years he has spent as a teacher and high schol principal, William E.

Buckey, Fairmont, VV. believes American education has progressed a long way mainly because of its flexibility. The adaptability of the system in use now has made it possible for schools to keep pace with changing times and to accommodate new theories on education, he said. Buckey, who is president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, said educators today are thinking more in terms of the individual. Although scholarship still is the prime consideration of a good school, the principal pointed out, it is balanced by other activities which contribute to making school life a richer and more rewarding experience.

"The 3-Rs are as important today as ever, he said. "The main difference is they no longer are the whole story. By emphasizing family relations, health and other subjects formerly thought outside the realm of jJoSlfjJroriierj An open house last night in observance of the completion of a $70,000 expansion of office facilities at the Kansas City branch of the S. E. Massengill company, 208 West Nineteenth street, was attended by more than 300 persons.

The branch is one of three sales units of the company, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products at Bristol, Term. Office space here has been more than doubled. Edward W. Franke, 915 West Thirty-second street, branch manager, said. Most of the new floor space is in a second-floor addition to the original brick structure.

The branch is distributor in a 14-state area. Frank W. DeFriece, Bristol, president, and his wife, who is secretary and treasurer, the Parents Magazine commendation seal has been awarded to LITTLE YANKEE SHOES designed to "keep little feet normal Little Yankees Goodyear welt construction give better wear and retain their, fitting features longer. Our Plaza Store Will Be Closed 1:45 To 3 :30 P.M. Today i uportRhnp nUlrin about town trnol fjnhartltn prq-tnp Phatn like man's troupers in front with hidden pockets, xippered back.

In black navy, hrown, JO-16. IO.D.1 More taste than money X-ray fitted Ivor alnt hmtnttmioolh rhertt Splinter skirt with angled pockets in front, button-trimmed pleat in hack, fn black or navy, 10-16, 10.95 Kansas Citys Dale M. Thompson, president of the Kansas City Philharmonic association, said the organization had lost one of Its most active members. He said Mr. Nichols was Instrumental in organizing the association and was an ardent supporter of it.

Mr. Nichols had been a member of the board of directors three years. Mr. Nichols knew better than anyone else "how to combine the beautiful and the practical, I 'rank W. Rucker, president of the Independence Examiner, wrote In an editorial.

"Independence at one time thought that Mr. Nichols might become Interested in some de-clopments here, Rucker wrote. "It has always regretted that he did not. Funeral This Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this Saturday at the Country Club Christian church.

Private graveside services will la- held In Forest Hill cemetery. The ahops on the Country Club Plaza are to he closed from 1:43 to 3:30 oclock this afternoon In respect to the memory of the founder of the development. The J. C. Nichols company offices at 310 Ward parkway will be closed all day.

Among the friends from out of town to arrive will be Harold Parsons of New York, an art adviser for the William Rock hill Nelson Gallery of Art. Par aons will fly from New York. IREERVF ll.LKIK OM WMF. Broadest ill lie Heart! at 3:30 o'clock Today. The Heart of the World, a documentary program based on the public career of Wendell Willkie, will be heard on the N.

B. C. network and WDAF at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon as part of the current campaign of the American Heart association. Mrs. Willkie will speak.

yom KM TKD BY A FIRE. Uinta In Rooming House Ieaves Family Homeless. A family of four was made homeless about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon when fire damaged second-story rooms at 6828 East Thirteenth street. Thov are Mr. and Mrs.

C. D. Casey; a son. Neville Ray Lloyd. 4.

and a daughter. Velvet Marijo Casey, 18 months. They stayed last night with neighbors. Three other families live in the 2-story frame dwelling. Edward McEntee.

district chief, estimated the damage at $750 to the building and $100 which tr contents. The fire, which our happy 1-2-3 shirt brown and white tie oil treated leather soles, horse hide back linings. 5 to 8 4.95 8Vs to 12 545 12 Va to 3 5.95 LeRoi sox S9c and 50c Herb to Preside Today at the Opening Session of the National. Association of Secondary-School Principals William E. Buckey, Fairmont, V.

President (Kansas City Star photograph). of chocked yinyham 2.95 1208 Main Street schools, the student graduates better equipped to live a normal, well-balanced life. Buckey will preside this morning at the opening session of the thirty-fourth annual convention of the association. The meeting will be held in the Arena of the Municipal Auditorium. As principal of the Fairmont senior high school, Buckey is responsible each year for the training of 500 students, about half of whom go on to college From his experience the principal believes that a high school should train youths for the type of life they plan to lead.

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