Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Oswald’s Photoprint Trainee Employment at Jaggars-Chiles-Stovall

Mrs. Cunningham of the Texas Employment Commission classified Oswald for clerical work but sought any available position due to his financial need. After an unsuccessful referral to an architect, she sent him to Jaggars-Chiles-Stovall Co., a graphic arts firm, on October 11 in response to a call from John Graef, head of the photographic department, who needed a photoprint trainee. Oswald impressed Graef and was selected over other applicants, beginning work the following day on a 40-hour week at approximately $1.35 per hour, with take-home pay ranging from $49 to $74 weekly. Marina reported that he enjoyed his work.

Early Dallas Living Arrangements and Marina’s Secret Baptism

Oswald moved into the Dallas YMCA on October 15, paying $2.25 per night, and used the Taylors’ address and telephone as a contact point. He also rented post office box 2915 under his own name and filed a change-of-address form. On October 16, Mrs. Hall brought Marina and baby June to Dallas to have June baptized. Marina did this secretly because Oswald opposed baptism, though he showed little disturbance upon learning of it.

Mrs. Hall’s Accident and Temporary Oswalds Separation

Two days after the baptism, Mrs. Hall was hospitalized following an automobile accident and remained there until October 26, with Marina staying at the Hall house during her absence. Mrs. Max Clark and Alexander Kleinlerer checked on Marina. After leaving the YMCA on October 19, Oswald moved to an unknown room or apartment in Dallas, though he likely spent several weekends with Marina at the Hall house.