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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28
.Md(omb 10 Stiff
Claim Garfunk|e
Was Murdered
Widow Certain Detroit
Store Executive Didn't
Take His Own Life

An inquest into the death of
David Garfunkle, 81. Detroit de-
partment store manager found
fatally shot through the head in
lonely road near Mt Clemens.
November ID. was promised to-
day by Howard V. Groesbeck, Ma
comb County coroner.
I'VE Withhold the inquest
probably the first part of next
week." GroeSbeck said, "but
first there are several aspects
Of the case want 10 check into
more thoroughly. Today I'm go
ing to the Detroit Police De-
partment's scientific laboratory
to get full report OF the tests
made by their men at the scene
for us. They weren't quite sure
at that time whether there were
powder burns on his hands"
Garfunkle was found -l0-feet
from his car which had been
parked in South River road. He
died in st. JoSeph's Hospital.
PISTOL NEARBY
Sheriff Jacob Theut said he
found a Is caliber pistol on the
ear floor and the contents Of his
wallet and personal papers stfewn
outside. There were bloodstains on
the rear seat.
Although Theut was not certain
whether Garfunkle's death was
murder or suicide, Garfunkle's
widow today backed up her con-
ttention of murder with the find
ings Of DR. r. w Ullrich, staff
surgeon at st. Joseph's Hospital,
who treated him before he died
and examined the body for powder
burns.
I'm certain he was murdered
and that robbery WAS the mo-
tive" she said. There was no
reason why he should want to
Kill himself and l know he had
quite lot Of money with him.
He had just cashed his check
for sos and 1 know he had
more besides. When they found
him he had only 50 cents.
Then, too, Doctor Ullrich said
he could find no powder burns
on either his head or hands and
that IL didn't seem possible for
right-handed man 10 hold a
gun i'm his left hand il he in
tended TO shoot himself"
S3O,0OO INSURANCE
GrOeSbeck and police said that
even the $4,000 in insurance car
ricd by Garfunkle gave them little
information.
IL understand from the attor-
uey representing the department
store that Garfunkle had 80 in
surance policies" G roe b k
I said. land I intend to check
thoroughly into how old they
are. The attorney tells me that
only one OF them, a $4,000 one
with double indemnity would be
affected i'm case of suicide"
Adding 10 the maze of inforrna-
ton surrounding the death was a
holdup in which Garfunl<le was the
victim two days before he died
when he was kidnapped and robbed
IOf 81 900 of the stores money.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28
Wife DisIikes
Mate Trdmping
City Barefooted
Detroit Workers Hobby
of Natural Life Fails
TO impress Kin in Flint
Times stan Correspondent

FLINT, Nov. 2S.-Mrs. Marion
Allen of I'LL Lyons street. doesn T.
like the fact that her husband
Russell, 26, is going around Detroit
streets barefooted in the interests
of his interchangeable club"
She didn't express herself in SO
MANY words but her actions
denoted she wasn't interested In
discussing her husbands antics.
She slammed a door in this re-
porter's face.--=-- ----=
But if Mrs. Allen plans TO change
her husband, she's gorns rO- nave a
mighty tough job. according to hrs
brother, Barney. p. who said Russ
always has been bug on TINS
natural-Way business"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28

Leaving notes directing her
funeral and how her employer
could complete her clerical work,
Miss Pearl Englehart. AZ. resident
at the Central YWCA, leaped ia
her death today from her eighth
floor room.
In her room her clothes were
found neatly packed in four suit
cases. the bed was made and the
room was spic and span. An
.emptied bottle and few drops
of poison in glass indicated that
she had taken poison before she
jumped.
One note was addressed to my
Family" the other to George +
Neal, head of her department IL
tine bureau of internal revenue lr
the Federal Building.
The family note read:
Dear Mother and all: Ill
health Is the reason for this all,
Funeral private. No flowers. In
expensive funeral. Burial in the
clothes now have on. No
money in the banks here. All
money in my purse. All personal
effects In the YMCA."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28

Radio Programs Week TN
Advance, In RADIO Log with
SATURDAYS Times. ft
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28

Her family resides in Toledo
According to Mrs. Myrtle d.
Young. resident director of the
club, Miss Englehart has lived
there nine years and was known
as-ap d q n respectable
woman" She said no one knew
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28

"This barefoOted business -
news to me-" the younger brother
said.
Barney and his father don't
think much of the idea of going
around barefooted. The latter,
night shift worker at the Cheyro-
let tool and die shop. feels IT IL
too cold to bare his "tootsies7 to
the chilly Winter winds. e
"When Russ was small he al
ways was doing something to
make him big and strong"
Barney said. HE likes the out
doors"
When it comes to himself.
Barney, who was married in June
land lives with his wife at -4377
Fenton road, takes everything in
stride
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28
HOPES FOR THE BEST.

81 don't 60 In for that kind OF
stuff. eat what I like and hope
for the best"
Barney said he understood that
his brothers wife doesn't like the
idea of Russell working in Detroit.
Allen left his job at Buick when
he was TO be transferred to the
Buick aviation plant at Chicago
and took a job in Detroit because
he didn' t%want to be so far from
home s
II hear Marion told him that
unless he came homo soon, he
could stay there forever as far
as she was concerned" Barney
said But I guess she's plan
ming on joining him within .
short time"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28

coming 10 the Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28
NEWS TO BROTHER

This barefooted business In
news to me-" the younger brother
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-28
$50 900 INSURANCE

Adding 10 the maze of inforna-
ton surrounding the death was a
holdup in which Garfunkle was the
victim two days before he died
when he was kidnapped and robbed
OF $1,000 Of the stores money.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Routs Bandits
To Save $1,000

When three bandits. one armed.
to push into his car
lust after ne drew S. 800 from a
bank. Vincent Secontino. 43. a
beer garden operator of 52l0 Mt
Elliott avenue, kicked at the men
grabbed their revolver and saved
his $500.
The surprised bandits fled. but
not before ScContlno obtained the
license number of their car. Later
the auto was located al parking
lot near 2537 Second avenue. De-
teCtves were stationed 10 watch
for possible return of the men.
Late in the evening a youth at
tempted 10 drive the car away and
fled at the arrival of Detective
Sergt. Harry Foor ar Detective
Clement Hague The officers fired
two shots at the man and believe
they hit him. The car was stolen
in Ohio.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Reading Replies
To Bank Action

p. c. Schram. receiver for the
First National Bank-Dctroit has
mortgages on more than enough
Of his property and stock to pay
anything he owes The bank. former
Mayor Richard w. Reading de-
/, clarcd today in his answer to a
$4,000 suit filed by Schram.
The Schram suit is the bank
civil action on the transaction for
which he was Indicted 10y a federal
grand jury for making false state
menis to receiver. Reading
pleaded guilty 10 the criminal
charge and was sentenced 10 So
500 fine and an rs months
Su pended rNLscntcnce.
In hIs answer 10 the civil suit
Reading claims that the receiver
owes hum approximately $1,000 IN
settlement OF their transactions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Death Holiday
Jail Cemetery President
Despite Busy Plea

Despite his plea that he is toe
busy burying the dead to serve a
Jail sentence, David r. Church. 81
OF POI East AlcXandrine avenue
president of n cemetery today is
in jail for 20 days.
Church was found guilty OF
drunk driving by Traffic Judge
George T. Murphy Before sentence
was imposed Church said.
"Your honor. cannot serve
Jail sentence. I'm too busy bury
irE the dead"
wei. the traffic laws will he
enforced. You will just have TO
get some one else 10 bury your
dead" said Judge Murphy.
On week days enjoy the two
pages OF comics and adventure
strips I'm the daily Detroit
Times; on sunday, the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics In COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Transfer Men
OF Coast Guard

Twenty coast guardSmen from
the Detroit area have recently
been transferred 10 coast guard
headquarters at Buffalo, Lieut..
II. a. Meyer. local commander.
announced today
The ultimate destination of the
men. Lieut.. Meyer said, was not
revealed in the orders. There
have been rumors. however. that
the eroep would join largs
contingent from the Great. Lakes
which Will man navy troop trans
ports.
Lieutenant Meyer said the with
drawals Of the men from ships in
the Detroit area and from head
quarters would not disturb tho
coast guard service in this area
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

A drunk driver was sentenced
to 30 days by Traffic Judge George
T. Murphy today and so was the
complaining witness.
Judge Murphy sentenced the
Albert Bokota. y. Of 6S25
Parkwood avenue. 10 so days in
the Detroit House Of Correction
for contempt of court, when Bo-
kota suddenly decided that Gus
tave O. Franz. SIS. Of 2375 Carson
avenue. a DSR conductor. was not
drunk when they collidcd May l.
you signed a complaint
saying Franz was drunk. didn't
you?" asked Judge Murphy.
Eyes" admitted Bokota
and your car was damaged ."
about SIS"
"And the damages have now
hecn paid. I assume ." quizzcd
Judge Murphy
When Bokota admitted this, too
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Circus Returns
For 2-Ddy Stay

Cole Brothers Circus returned
TO Detroit today and viii give per-
(orn1ances today and tomorrow on
a lot at Conner avenue near Mack
avenue. The circus showed last
Sunday and Monday on the West
Side.
Feature of this years Cole
Brothers Circus include Dorothy
Herbert, famous rider of rearing
horses: the Rciffenbach family of
bareback riders. and the Six Fly
ing Thrlllcrs. acriallsts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

Death DriUer Returns
Here to Be Sentenced

Floyd NJ Powell. 50. was en-
route back 10 Arcadia, Texas. to-
day under a traffic court sentence
he Travelled here TO receive.
Powell pleaded guilty before
Judge Thomas +. Maher 10 ncgli-
gent homicide in the death of
Fred L. Smith. nationally known
architect and president of Smith,
lIinchman and Grylls. Smith. rs.
was killed in an accident with
PowellS car last February 25.
Sentence on Powell was three
years probation during which he
must report monthly 10 the sheriff
of Brazos County, Texas, and a
fine of $3.50.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

ha-theff-fffeffdS- tfFeSIMff0-8PP8Sed
naziism.
The concentration camp gave the world
new standards of hestialitY, new adherence of
filth and neglect and denial.
When came, Great Britain and Canada had
to establish such camps, without efHeties, for
aliens as we'll as for captured warriors.
And now America has had to do it, in a still more
democratic HasHHeh as the nation * net at val
Several such camps have into being, all for the
purpose of housing under light guard the German and
Italian sailors who have been shipwrecked or removed
from government-seized vessels.
These camps are far inland. in the Southwest. and
military reservations. They are The equivalent
of American army camps except that the prisoners
under RECOMMENDATION, simply live the life Of
Reilly with government-furnished housing, food and
medical care.
The camp pictured on this page is at Fort Stanton,
y. NJ, warmed by southern that keeps Winter
away. It is on the grounds of the United States
Marine Hospital and a CCC camp.
The play tennis, various American and Ger
games. have their canteen to supply cigarets
toiletries. chocolate etc. Men on good behavior are
even granted furloughs TO make two and threeday
hikes into the surrounding country.
And, because they'd like to have swimming pool,
indulgent Uncle Sam is letting them build one.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Sandwich Man Sentenced

Joseph Horowitz. IS, Of 1905 Lee
place. charged with selling sand
witches without a license, was as
scSScd a fine of 500 or 80 days in
Jail HorowitZ was in court on two
complaints.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

On week days enjoy the two
pages Of comics and adventure
strips in the daily Detroit
Times; on Sunday. the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics In COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
AccuSer Jailed, Too
Complaining Witness and Drunk Driver Get 50 Days
When Former Changes Mind in Court

Judge Murphy found him in con-
tempt and passed sentence He
found Franz guilty and sentenced
him on the testimony OF arrcStlng
officers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Three Motorists jailed

Three more motorists are in jail
today for violating traffic rcCuIa-
lions Judge George T. Murphy i'm
posed 20-day terms on John a.
Brady 81. of 1O7 East Vernon high
way. and Clarence 7. Doe. 81, of
37Sl Fourteenth street. for drunk
driving William Anderson, 80. of
6613 Orchard avenue. Dearborn,
got 30 days for having no opera
tors license.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

For the Inside News" Of
Washington. Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column in the Times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
RRIDGE-LUNCHEON

Mrs. w. E. Cahill was hostess to l6 guests at noon luncheon given at her home in Treadwell Saturday. A color scheme of yellow and or enid, with daffodils, narcissus and iris made effective table decora- tions.
 With four tables in play, con- tract was enjoyed during the after noon. Mrs. Mclean was winner of prize for high score, Mrs. Mill won second prize and Mrs. Williams re- ceived the consolation.
 Guest prizes were presented to Mrs. Nordale and Mrs. Watson.
 Those present were Mrs. Harry G Watson, Mrs. A. H. Nordale, Mrs. J J. Connors, Mrs. Minard Mill, Mrs Hector Mclean, Mrs. Joe Williams Mrs. Laurel McKechnie and daugh- ter Miss Ellen, Mrs. Elmer Friend Mrs. Wilfred Leivers, Mrs. Jack Livie, Mrs. A. B. Hayes, Mrs. J L. Clark, Mrs. Oscar Olson, Mrs Walter Scott and Mrs. Gertrul' Naylor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
Copper River
 Railroad 10
 Be Utilized
Bill Given 10 Senate 10 Use Right-of-Wd for Public
 Highway or 1rdmway

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The draft of bill to permit the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad, with terminus at Cordova, Alaska, to convey to the United States 195 miles of right-of-way for use as a public highway or tramway has been submitted to the Senate.
 The railroad, several years ago, was granted permission to discon- tinue operations when the Kenne- colt copper mine operations were suspended.
 The draft of the bill was submit- ted by the Department of Interior and accompanied by letter written by Undersecretary of Interior A. j.. Wirtz, who said the company fin diacted willingness to transfer to the Government, without cost, the right -of-way, including bridges and other appurtent structures"
 Wirtz said if the legislation is ap- proved it is planned to utilize as a tramway that portion of the right of-way extending from the Copper River crossing at Chitina to Mo- Carthy, a distance of about 60 miles,"
 Wirtz added that no highway or tramway is contemplated on that portion of the right-of-way between Cordova and Chitina.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
CLUB ENTERTAINs


 Between 40 and 50 members and guests enjoyed the tea given here Saturday afternoon to honor the wives of the Alaska legislators and Mrs. Crystal Jenne, only woman member of the Legislature. The af- fair was given by the Douglas Is- land Woman's Club at the home Of Mrs. Grant Logan.
 In the receiving line with Mrs. Logan were Mrs Calvin Pool, PreSl- dent of the club and Mrs. Marcus Jensen, Secretary. Serving were Mrs. E. F. Clemens, Mrs. Fra n k Campbell, Mrs. Norman Rustad and Miss Esther Boyd.
 Mrs. Charles Fox, Mrs. Glen Kirkham, and Mrs. Sam Devon poured.
 Table decorations of yellow tulips and blueberry blossoms with blue tapers carried out the springtime motif for the occasion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

Dan Webb was medical dismissal today from St. Ann's Hospli,l.
 Mrs. Birdie Gilkison of Sitka, was dismissed today from St. Ann's after receiving medical attention.
 Admitted for medical care, Mrs. Dora Mathews is at St. Ann's.
 Mrs. William Mcclure and baby daughter left St. Anns yesterday afternoon and are at their nome on Third Street.
 After receiving surgica, attention Mrs. H. M Tullis was dismissed from St. Ann's today.
 Mrs. J. Pendkerton and baby son were dismissed today from St. Ann's WHY SUFFER with your feet? Phone 64S. Chiropodist Dr. Stoves (adv) Subscribe to the Daily Alaska Empire-the paper with the larges, paid circulation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
INTENDS TO GET
 MONEYS WORTH

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 24-Sam Fox, negro iceman, mas about de- cided the used car he bought in 1916 for three dollars is costing too much.
 True, it has carried him to and from work every day for "A years, as well as doing duty as a tractor And it gets 35 miles to the gallon on a mixture of gasoline and coal oil.
 But it's the upkeep that bothers Sam. He had to buy some distributor points at three cents apiece.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
Fencinq's Fun - And I+e Swell Exercise
AP Feature Service

0AcK lonsgone yeors when skill in fhe orf of fence
 p often meont fbe difference between fife and deofh on fhe field of combof young ensoged in countless proeee dueis with friends From Prcefice for the grim business of tofhedeoth swords pIoy hos come of todcys best conditioning sports More fhon 100000 oduf coeoe end hqh school ho it's benefits for heofh suppIeness groce Women especially enthusiastic
 Mildred Stewort ond HeIeno Mroexkowskc shown here in oction. top-ronking omofeurs They're using fols. edsees pointed swords Other fencing weapons are inc epee more rigid fhon foil. end sobre with cutting edge
 Masks shown in first picture oIwoys in eombct Mildred and Helene would hove represented United Sofes 1940 OIymPes Fencing poIs of Hofsfro College Long
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
News Nofes
 5. From Sitka

SITKA, Alaska, March 23-(Spec- ial Correspondence)- Fornance, U. s. Army boat, arrived in Sitka Saturday from Haines. Officers from Chilkoot Barracks were guests at the Naval Air Station.
 U. s. Deputy Marshal Victor Ross will leave for Juneau March 27 with recently committed insane patient.
 A stag party was given for Bax- ter Felch, sales representative, last Thursday evening. It was no-host affair, and guests were Jack Con- way, William Sarvela, Drs, Charter is and Scharpenburg, Dan Mollei and Filler Hansen.
 Miss Catherine McNulty and MT Cleland Wildes were joined in mar riage last Saturday morning. The marriage ceremony was performed 1 by U. s. Commissioner w. w Knight. Mrs. Wildes has been em ployed by the Pioneer Bakery, ant MT. Wildes is attached to thu guard staff at the Naval Air Sta ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
Wash. Sfaie
 Winners of
 New Honors
Defeat Arkansas for Vest ern National Collegiate
 Basketball Title

KANSAS CITY, March 24.-The Washington State champion bas- ketball team of the Pacific Coast Basketball conference romped over Arkansas here last Saturday night, winning by score of GA to 53 for the Western National Collegiate Basketball championship.
 The Staters will now meet Wis consin next Saturday night for the National Championship at bas- ketball.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
Turkey Dinner for
 "Ladies' Night'' at
 NorIitemen Tuesday

A turkey dinner will be served tomorrow evening at the last Nor litemen dinner of the season. The affair will begin at 6:30 o'clock in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church and reserva- tions. ending tonight, may be made by calling 373.
 As in previous years, the last gathering of the group is in honor of the ladies" and a special pro gram has been arranged for theii
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
Two (ager
 StarsMeef,
 TitIeGanle

DENVER, Col, March 24.--Giant Frank Lubin powered his Holly wood Twentieth Century mates to- the National A.AU. Basketball championship here last Saturday night, overwhelming Angelo Hank Luisetti and his San Francisco Olympics 47 to 43. The game was close throughout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
PHYLLIS ANDREWS
 IN 10 YEARS OLD

The tenth birthday of Phyllis Andrews, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Andrews was the occasion of party celebration for her and about dozen of her young play mates at the family home yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
VISITORS HERE

MT. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson dropped in to say hello to Doug las friends Saturday night follow ing their arrival on the channel by plane from Bethel where he has charge of the NC. Company operations. They are. enroute south for a vacation trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
COUNCIL IS TO APPOINT ELECTION OFFICIALS TONIGHT

Regular meeting of Douglas Council is scheduled for this eve ming at the usual hour. Appoint ment of judges and clerks for the coming city election is one matter of business in addition to the usual routine for the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24

SPECIAL FIRE MEETING
 A special meeting of Douglas Volunteer Fire Department is sched-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24

MISS AALTO TO FAIRBANKS
 Miss Laina Aalto left on tn e Mount Mckinley Saturday night enroute to Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
MATCHES SLATED
 AT ELkS ALLEYS

Tonight's bowling matches at the Elks alleys are between Juneau Flor ists and Jennings at ' o'clock, the 20th Century and the Juneau Drug at 8:l5 o'clock and Golden Age and the Alaska Laundry at 930 oclck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
GOOD OLD EARTH

HICKORY, N. C., March 24.-A uniformed sailor marched into draft board office here to register for Army service. He had just com pleted four years of Navy service but was required by law to register for the draft after his discharge. His reason for changing uniforms: Il get seasick too easy"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24

pleasure. The Rev. John A. Glasse
 will be toastmaster for the occasion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24

uled for tomorrow evening, immedi- ately following the Home Guard brill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24

Subscribe to the Daily AlaSxa Empire-the paper with the iarges paid circulation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-24
By GEORGE McMANUS

Try a classified ad in The Empire
Evening star., 1941-07-16

-elaxation. When the NaziS in
yaded the Netherlands, 50 the
story goes. the British sent
small expeditionary corps by sea
about 1.i00 men and So officers.
They landed in perfect shape
Among the officers baggage"
were 36 golf bags.
The neutral military observers
Who saw this baggage were
astounded. Did the British &C
tually believe that in the face
Of the German invasion they
would have time to play golf be-
tween battles?
The spirit was fine but the
days when war was sport are
over. 1t has become a dirty
business in which only those
really hardened have a chance,
provided they have equal tools.
Among those who observe the
training of the Army there is
no thought of accusing the Of
flcers of over-relaXing. In fact,
the officers corps of the United
States is working harder than
ever. But there is a danger that
they might become inclined to
treat the potential war lightly
should they be handicapped by
legislation dictated by politics
in the training of the men and
in the organization of a new ei-
fcient Army.