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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
6
Wednesday events list many church circles and socially named hosts across First Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, First Baptist, Central Evangelical, and related groups. Times range 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM with luncheons and all day sessions at various addresses including 1108 Vineyard Square and 1222 Lee Street.
Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held an outing at Borgmeyer's near Westphalia with fifteen members attending. Prizes went to Thelma Killinger and Margaret Smith from Fulton. A Women’s Council program at Capitol Avenue Christian church moved to 9 am with no luncheon. Various social events and visits are noted, including gatherings at Osage Beach and Clay Street, with Mrs. Sickinger's recent marriage.
Chicago June 30 AP James D Britt a Stevens Point wis furrier was sought for questioning in the slaying of Florence Thompson Castle 24 a tavern entertainer beaten to death in her hotel room while her seven year old son slept. A handwriting expert studied a lipstick message Black Legion ame found on a mirror. Britt had entertained Castle June 3 at a tavern where she previously worked. he paid with worthless checks. A tele phone call from Castle's room at 3 am the day before the slaying requested train inquiries. Sidney Schaps master of ceremonies blamed for jealousy and questioned after lie detector test. he denied threats and said he visited Castle at the hotel about 5 pm.
New York fashion columns showcase convertible evening wraps for milady. Described items include two way gowns in sapphire chiffon with apron trains, velvet swagger coats, white shark skin debutante coats, organza swaggers, taffeta tunic lines, and veiled cape creations. White and vivid reds feature among favored hues.
Washington June 30 AP The social security board announced total participation in Missouri old age pension payments for April 1 to June 30 at 403 987.50. A new grant of 186 919.57 was issued for the quarter and an unexpended balance of 217 067.93 was authorized for use in the state.
A historical report describes a killer wearing black grease paint and adopting a Negro dialect to mislead observers, including a boy who watched the crime, as investigators discuss the slayer’s disguise and intent.
Marshall Missouri man Richard Meschede 28 an employee of a local company shot his estranged wife and then killed himself at the sister in law’s home. The couple had two children aged two and eight months.
Estes Park, Colo. Governor Alf M Landon and his wife Theo Cobb Landon attended a steak fry where guests teased the governor about bread. Mrs Landon joked she learned to bake to please him, noting he prefers homemade rolls and biscuits. She adds she leaves baking to the cook while he brags about her skills.
Officials of the grant board announced approval of the methods of distribution within the state. Missouri and several other states had been asked to supply detailed information to qualify for the grant. The state provided the required data in good time, the board said.
Bernard McGinty 25 and James Harrison Miller 16 were held on $5,000 bonds in St Joseph Missouri for a preliminary hearing July 10 on first degree robbery charges in the kidnapping of Lewis Barnes Boyd 24 a bank clerk. Boyd says they beat him and took his watch $3 after giving them a motor car ride. Farmers raise 70 percent of their own food.
Corning dispatch reports city workers put up a sign on a winding Denison Park road warning drivers not to hurry. The message reads speed reduction encouragement and says this road does not lead anywhere rapidly if you are in a hurry you are on the wrong road. Drive slowly.
Reports from Geneva indicate possible Habsburg restoration in Austria, with Chancellor Schuschnigg meeting Eden and Blum to seek backing for Archduke Otto or to deter such moves. Other rumors place Schuschnigg planning to stay in Vienna while Haile Selassie appeals at the League.
The aging brick mortar alters efficiency and safety profiles as buildings weather time. Changes in porosity and bonding can affect load distribution, with risk increasing in older structures. Preservation requires monitoring, repointing, and timely restoration to maintain strength and longevity.
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