The Times

Gables Will Remember Name Of James Nichols

James Wood Nichols, immediate past president of the Coral Gables Apartment Owners Association and familiar figure in the fight to preserve high zoning standards in Coral Gables, died of cancer Saturday morning at his home. Mr. Nichols, who was 56, will be buried in the family plot in Fort Worth, Texas. Services were held Monday afternoon at the Coral Gables Chapel of Combs Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Adele Drenkle Nichols, 225 Salamanca; four sisters, a half brother and stepmother, all of Texas. Local Politicians Mr. Nichols will be remembered by those active in local politics for his leading role in the fight to eliminate illegal room renting in Coral Gables — a question still before the courts. A born fighter and leader, Mr. Nichols also led a long fight against high water rates in Coral Gables and also against development of Douglas Entrance along the lines approved by a former City Commission back in 1956. Until illness forced him to drop out of the battle lines last year, he could always be depended upon to occupy his usual front row seat at the regular meetings of the City Commission. He returned briefly after an operation, but the malignancy had spread and he was forced to drop out of active life. Mr. Nichols, the son of Dr. and Mrs. James R. Nichols, was born in Terrel, Texas, Sept. 13, 1904. His maternal grandfather was Major Fry, CSA, and his mother was Annie Davis Fry, the daughter of Col. Joshua Fry. Harvard Graduate He received his BBA from the University of Texas in 1926 and MBA from Harvard in 1928. He belonged to Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1933, Mr. Nichols married Adele Drenkle, of Houston, Texas. During the early 1930s he was a representative for a wholesale bond corporation (Harris Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago) and was a fire and auto insurance agent before entering the Army in 1940. Although a National Guard officer, Mr. Nichols created a favorable impression upon his superiors as a member of the 36th Infantry Division during the North African and Scilian campaigns of 1942-44 and he was assigned to the Command Class at the Naval War College, Newport, R. I. He was one of 26 members of that class and only the second National Guard officer to be assigned to that school. Following World War II, Mr. Nichols was assigned to occupational duty in West Germany where he and Mrs. Nichols resided until shortly before his discharge as a lieutenant colonel in 1952. Attracted To Gables In a search for a place to live, the Nichols were attracted to Coral Gables because of the high zoning restrictions. They acquired two apartments on Salamanca. Mr. Nichols subsequently became locked in a battle with illegal room renters. Recognizing that hardships existed, his main target were those who competed with legitimate business. And he often clashed with local political figures over deals that he did not believe to be on the "up and up." Once he was offered a high position with a financial institution to be, but he preferred to follow his chosen course. When he was not busy looking after the interests of the apartment owners, he was active with the Men's Garden Club and the Harvard Club. James Wood Nichols is gone, but his influence was felt and will continue to be felt for a long time in Coral Gables.

A Little Late

A Chilean member of the National Geographic Society recently received his August, 1945, issue of the Society's Magazine 15 years late. The magazine was found among mail in the hold of the John Bidwell, an old steamer anchored in the Deleware River. Postal authorities promptly delivered the forgotten mail.

NOW MARBLE COMES IN PAINT CANS

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BISCAYNE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

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Grand Opening OF YOUR COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVE IN TV & RADIO SERVICE

Saturday, Feb. 25, 1961 Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. • TUBES CHECKED FREE • QUICK DRIVE-IN SERVICE ON TV & RADIOS • RENTALS ON TV SETS AVAILABLE • HOUSE CALLS MADE FROM 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. • FREE TECHNICAL ADVICE OUR PLEASURE (Bunny Item) • PHONOGRAPHS, HI-FI & STEREO REPAIRS • ALL TYPES PORTABLE RADIO BATTERIES FOR SALE • CAR RADIO SPECIALISTS • ZENITH & SYLVANIA TV, STEREO & RADIO SALES • AIR CONDITIONED SHOWROOM JAY T.V. ''The Service You Will Recommend'' 3058 CORAL WAY, MIAMI PHONE HI 5-3544 OPEN 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M.

Here's People-To-People Barbecue Invitation

The People-to-People Committee of Coral Gables will hold a barbecue on Sunday evening, Feb. 26, at the home of Ira and Mary Willard, 660 Campana. Net proceeds from the $3.50 a person tab will be donated to one of the Committee's projects in Cartagena—assistance to the "Society of Love" schools for children in underprivileged areas. All residents or guests who would like to learn more about the activities of this group, in advancing the cause of friendship with citizens of our sister-city in Colombia, are invited to participate. Phone reservations to the Chamber of Commerce HI 6-1657.

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULES

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FREE DILL PICKLE WITH EVERY PURCHASE White Meat Sliced Turkey 59¢ 1/4 lb. (Bunny Item) N. Y. Pastrami 55¢ 1/4 lb. Pickled Tongue 55¢ 1/4 lb. Cole Slaw 29¢ lb. PLAZA DELICATESSEN 2840 PONCE DE LEON CORAL GABLES

RE-WEAVIT

Invisible Reweaving—Mending Clothing — Sweaters — Rugs — Upholstery — Furs Collars, Hats. Made to order Tailoring — Ladies & Gents —One Day Service. ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1753 S.W. 8th ST. FR 3-6990 FR 7-4138

Upholstery Training Offered Handicapped

Goodwill Industries, in cooperation with the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is offering a training program in upholstering to physically handicapped persons. Interested persons who are able to stand and move about at work, lift up to 50 pounds, and are able to handle small objects, should contact Goodwill Industries, 1130 NW 22nd St., or call FR 1-5431 for further information.

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Southern Bell

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City To Spend $25,000 For Off-Street Parking

The Coral Gables City Commission last week authorized the expenditure of $25,000 for the purchase of three lots on the northwest corner of Giralda and Merrick Way for off street parking. The property is owned by the Rainforth Foundation. They are in Block 29, Section L.

TROPICAL PET'S DOG FASHION CENTER

SEE OUR SELECTION OF DOG CLOTHING (Bunny Item) TROPICAL PET'S DOG FASHION CENTER 2216 CORAL WAY HI 3-3527 Open Sundays 9 a.m. to 12

JUMPING-JACKS

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