Howard Irwin Novorr, 32° KCCH
(Mar 26, 1922-May 3, 2014)
Member, Heroine Lodge #104, Kansas City, Mo

1949 - 32° Consistory of Western MO, Kansas City
1989 - Knight Commander of the Court of Honour
1999 - 50-year member

Occupation: Co-owner of Michael's Fine Clothing
Interred: Mt. Carmel, Raytown, Mo

Occupation: Owner of Michael's Clothing (opened 1905), Kansas City, MO
Recommended: C.H. Walker, J.B. Pikey
Interred: Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, MO

In 1905, an immigrant from Odessa, Russia named Michael H. Novorr opened up a pawn and men's clothing store on the corner of 19th and Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the years, he slowly transitioned the store to a men's clothing boutique. In the 1940's, Michael's two sons Howard and Eugene joined him in operating the business. In 1965, the store expanded and doubled the amount of floor space. Eugene's son and 3rd generation owner Keith joined the family business in 1978 after graduating from the University of Texas. Keith garnered more than 35 years experience at Michael's Clothing. In 2005, Keith's son and 4th generation, Michael, began working in the family business, continuing the family tradition of providing fine men's clothing to Kansas City for more than 100 years.