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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1941

Page

2

Death of Krivitsky Under Scrutiny By Police

Washington today weighed whether the death of General Walter G. Krivitsky was suicide or assassination. Police and investigators studied three notes in Russian English and German and the possibility of an OGPU counterfeiting plot as New York attorney Louis Waldman urged a fuller probe. The coroner kept the case open and autopsy results were pending.

Washington Walter G. Krivitsky Russia Louis Waldman Krivinsky New York Hans Krivitsky OGPU Secret Police Waldman United States A. Magruder MacDonald Tanya Krivitsky MacDonald Dies Committee Samuel Ginsberg Walter Peres Tanya Alek Suzanne Wiidow and Son Altho Europe J. B. Matthews Trotsky Leon Trotsky Kh Nickaxe Mexico

Capital Origin and Capitalists Across Time

Capital forms through forethought, toil, and saving with sacrifice. An ancient example shows an Indian fisherman expanding efforts, saving extra fish to trade and finance a canoe, his capital for broader reach. Today capital arises from saving and investment by countless people, making renewal possible. Capitalists are those who provide funds for investment through saving and self denial.

McLaughlin Vtne de Bhs

Landon cites bitter controversy in defense program

Alf Landon returning from Washington reports evidence of internal clashes among leaders in the national defense effort. He says many large industrial groups focus on their own positions rather than using others’ equipment to boost defense production, while true leaders push for maximum output despite a few selfish maneuvers.

Topeka Alf M. Landon Washington Landon Tov

North Lawrence Church Sisterhood Meets and Notes

The Sisterhood of the North Lawrence Christian church met for a Wednesday gathering with sixteen attendees and circle No 1 serving refreshments. A Thursday night board meeting followed at the church. In area events Ike Fairbanks and others visited relatives. a chicken dinner raised funds for the Lawrence church and a dime tea was hosted by Circle led by Mrs Eva Mason and Mrs Margie Hubbel. An Endeavor birthday event with leader Nadine Stallard featured sixty questions and a banquet with about twenty-five attendees. David Allen was born to Rex and Mrs. Roberts of DeSoto formerly Edna Penfold of Lawrence. Elders held a meeting at Hugh Lipp’s home.

North Lawrence Christian Church Circle No. 1 Ike Fairbanks Roger Roberta R. L. Bolton Marlin McCleary Oakridge Grandma Fairbanks McCleary Harlan Haas Bonner Springs T. L. Smith North Lawrence Lottie Rodgers Charles Godfrey Leo Godfrey Ronald Eugene Smith Pauline Bateson Kansas City Christian Endeavor David Allen Roberts Edna Penfold Lawrence L. M. Penfold

Geologist From Kansas to Discuss Siamese Art Objects

Wallace Lee of the University of Kansas, after nine years in Siam, will lecture to KU students at 2:30 tomorrow in Room 316. The talk is open to the public. He will discuss art objects collected in Siam now on display in the design department exhibition room for two weeks. The collection includes hand woven textiles books chests weights swords silver smithing bowls horsehair pottery cow bells and modeled busts.

Wallace Lee University of Kansas Siam Toom Frank Stronghall Design Department

Hargiss to speak at Golden Gloves party in Kansas City

University of Kansas track coach Bill Hargiss will address a Kansas City Star staged party at the Kansas City club tonight for Golden Gloves officials coaches boxers and managers. Emporia residents heard Jack Benny program notes with Phil Harris performing Emporia Kansas Stomp. Kansas Kansas State indoor track meet set for Memorial Stadium tomorrow at 3 50 pm with limited seating. Real Estate board luncheon today featured George Hedrick highlighting Lawrence trade show plans in the armory. Participants included Roy Martin S J Hunter C B Hosford C B Holmes J M Clevenger and E T Arnold. City planning commission will meet at 12 15 pm at Wiedemann's tomorrow.

Bill Hargiss University of Kansas Kansas City Star Kansas City Memorial Stadium Real Estate Board George Hedrick Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Armory Roy Martin S. J. Hunter C. B. Hosford C. B. Holmes J. M. Clevenger E. T. Arnold

Veterans urged to lead fight against isms in Kansas rally

Kansas City February 11 CP James M. Fisher Wichita commander of the Kansas department of Veterans of Foreign Wars urged district VFW members to lead the fight against subversive elements. He said veterans should exercise their voting privilege promote Americanism and take a leading part in a program of national appreciation.

Kansas City James M. Fisher Wichita Kansas Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars District V.flw Fisher

Wichita housing delay after shortage claims investigation

J Lisle Morris president of the Wichita real estate board reports from Washington that the Public Buildings Administration will delay starting a 400 house project in Wichita pending an investigation of Wichita's claims that a housing shortage does not exist.

Wichita, Kan Cp—J. Lisle Morris Wichita Real Estate Board Washington, D. C Public Buildings Administration Wichita

Wichita Realtors Back Housing Plan For Defense Workers

Local realtors argue a housing shortage does not exist in Wichita and that regional capital can support any needed housing program for national defense workers. The stance emphasizes market capacity and local funding to house defense-related employees.

Wichita Realtors National Defense

McLouth and Nearby Residents Highlight Local Visitations

Fort Stockton's McLOUTH Edd Casebier visits relatives in McLouth and George Casebier in Lawrence. Chicago's Mrs. Silas Clark stays with the Clarks in Lawrence. Local residents and visitors noted include Means, Osborn, Luse, Nickels, Gramse, Ridgeway, Large, Dick, and others with church and club activities described, plus a January 29 West Side club meeting in Oskaloosa.

Edd Casebier Fort Stockton Tex McLouth George Casebier Lawrence Silas Clark Chicago William Clark William Means Robert Means Luther Osborn Theodore Luse Oskaloosa M. G. Nickels Teo A. M. Dick George Dick K. A James Means William Leavenworth Jank Burwick Toneka Baptist Church Daugherty Marion Landon Toneks Frank Landon Orville Osborn Fred Cox and Melvin Winchester Frank Burdick Rolla Laster Chloe Johnson Tonganoxie Fred Yonaily Adair Edmonds David Osborn Vanesville West Side Club Myrtle Kimmel Wray Rollie Laster Kansas Ruth McHenry Valentine Ruby McPherson Myrtle Reece Lottie Thompson Dorothy Champion

Posture Demonstration At Haskell Gym Thursday

A meeting for discussing and demonstrating Posture for Adults is planned for Thursday at 1 30 PM in the girls gymnasium at Haskell. Sponsored by Miss Vera Morgan the county home demonstration agent the event is open to county women. Miss Pearl Martin will conduct presenting hygienic economic social and aesthetic posture aspects with demonstrations of correct standing walking sitting and lying. Additional features include wardrobe planning choral numbers and instrumental solos by local performers.

Haskell Vera Morgan Pearl Martin Manhattan

Deaths and Funerals of Rev. Marion A. Draper

Rev. Marion A. Draper aged 78 died at his home on Rhode Island Street. Funeral services are at Rumsey funeral home Wednesday at 3 30 with Rev. C. Roy Bixler officiating. Burial at Peace Creek cemetery near Stafford Thursday. Survived by wife Reen, three daughters Lea Drebing C F Kelly GC Felker, two sons N M Draper Earl Draper, and nine grandchildren.

Marion A. Draper Rhode Island’ Street Rumsey C. Roy Bixler Kansas City Kan Peace Creek Stafford Draper Church of Christ Kansas Topeka Lawrence Reen Draper The Lea Drebing C.F. Kelly Dodge City GC. E. Felker Los Angeles Calif N. M. Draper China Earl Draper Fresno

Death of Mrs Lucy Sprague Brooks in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Lucy Sprague Brooks died in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Sunday night at age 102. She was the mother of Mrs Ella Teeter of this city and had long resided with her daughter in Lawrence before moving to live with her son J A Sprague in Cedar Rapids in 1930. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist church of Lawrence.

Lucy Sprague Brooks Cedar Rapids

Classifieds Buzz as Journal-World Tops Town Market

The Journal-World Classified Page is described as the town’s busiest market place with dense listings across activities, goods, and services. Community buyers and sellers rely on the page for quick deals and regional notices.

Journal-World

Old Age Policy Pays Up To 50 A Month For 65 To 85

Postal Life & Casualty offers an accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with up to 500 for death and 50 monthly disability at 1 cent a day. No medical exam, no agents, 10 days free inspection. Send name age address and beneficiary details to Kansas City office. Limited offer.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Postal Life Building Kansas City Postal Pays

Lady Nimble-Fingers Crochet Contest Set at Weaver's

Weaver's will sponsor a speed crochet contest in Lawrence on Friday February 28 to honor the fastest crocheter nicknamed Lady Nimble-Fingers. Fifty dollars in prizes are offered with 25 for first, 15 for second, 10 for third. Open to the public exclude Weaver's employees.

Lawrence Weaver’s Weaver's

Personal Notes From Local Social Scene This Week

Dr. F I Wilson of Kansas City visited his mother Mrs J J Bischoff. Mr and Mrs John Camp of Des Moines Indiana stay with Mr and Mrs W E Whetstone. Mrs Camp formerly Miss Helen Whetstone. Mrs Lynn Courtney at Memorial hospital after a broken hip is recovering and now able to sit up. A thrifty habit reading the classified pare every day.

F. I. Wilson Kansas City J. J. Bischoff John Camp Des Moines W. E. Whetstone

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

Family of George Lothholz and sisters thank friends for kindness during illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. George Lothholz Mrs. Minnie Achning and family Mrs. Rose Lothholz and family.

George Lothholz Minnie Achning Rose Lothholz

Meteorologist J R Lloyd to Lecture at Kansas University

J R Lloyd senior meteorologist at the Kansas City weather bureau will lecture at the University of Kansas on Development and Trajectory of Tornadoes in the United States. The talk is part of the mathematics colloquium in Blake Hall at 4 30 p m Thursday and open to the public.

J. R. Lloyd Kansas City Weather Bureau United States University of Kansas Mathematics Colloquium Blake Hall

British liner Georgic enters New York Harbor as trooping role noted

The Georgic, a 59 ton British liner of 27, 59 ton class, arrives in New York harbor with 576 passengers from England. It is the first Cunard ship here in three months, following the Samaria and Western Prince visits with troop transport history and wartime losses noted.

New York England Cunard Samaria Ireland Norway

Japanese Ambassador Nomura Met by U S and Axis Officials

The new Japanese ambassador to the United States Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura arrived in Washington and was greeted by U S State Department protocol chief Col. George Summerlin, Far Eastern division head Maxwell Hamilton, and assistant Joseph W. Ballantine, with German and Italian embassy representatives present. Hans Thomsen, the German chargé d affaires, was first to shake hands.

Washington Japan United States Kichisaburo Nomura State Department Nomura George Summerlin Maxwell Hamilton Far Eastern Joseph W. Ballantine Hans Thomsen D'Afaires

Wall Street Steady As War News Shifts Trading Tone

In New York on February 11 the stock market softened with many shares near yearly lows. Reports of German troop movements into Bulgaria boosted war front expectations while traders paused awaiting clearer developments. Total volume ran about 350000 shares as cautious unloading and mixed commodities followed.

Wall Street New York Bulgaria Europe

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