| Vaile Mansion - Independence, Missouri Built in 1881, the Vaile Mansion in Independence is a prime example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile built the mansion to include 31 rooms, painted ceilings, flushing toilets and a 48,000 gallon wine cellar. Located aat 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri, the Vaile Mansion is open April-October as well as holidays for tours. |
The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
Showing posts with label April 26. Show all posts
Showing posts with label April 26. Show all posts
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 1934
Walked to school and home with Ruth Ray. Went up to play with kids. Pauline got kinda mad at Nadine.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 26, 1933
Had the Civics test. I made 75 per cent on it. Took enrollment slips home for next year in Senior High (Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri).
| April 26, 1933: The Gestapo was founded by Hermann Göring. A decree was issued creating the Secret Police Office (Geheime Polizei Amt) which quickly became known as the GPA. But this abbreviation was far too similar to the GPU abbreviation used by the Soviet Political Police in Russia. Thus, the name was changed to Secret State Police (Geheime Staats Polizei). The actual term 'Gestapo' was supposedly created by a Berlin postal official who wanted a name that would fit on a regulation-sized postal rubber stamp. Gestapo was derived from seven letters within the full name Geheime Staats Polizei. Unknowingly, the postal official had invented one of the most notorious names in history. |
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