The family of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Schaeffer gathered at the Lakewood home of Dr. Schaeffer on June 12, 1962, to celebrate the Schaeffer's golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schaeffer is wearing a luxurious flower lei, possibly of carnations. Outdoor view of the Schaeffers and guests; Dr. and Mrs. Schaeffer seated on lawn chairs in front row. Their grandchildren came from near and far to honor their grandparents. Front row, L-R, are grandchildren: Anne Hopping, Wendy Hopping, Mary Grace Schaeffer. Back row, L-R, are grandchildren: Peggy Hopping, Marion Hopping, Gregory Schaeffer, Sarah Schaeffer, and Nancy Faye. Photograph ordered by Wm. D. Hopping, Sr. (TNT 6-17-62, D-1)

Schaeffer, Ralph C.; Schaeffer, Ralph C.--Family; Anniversaries--Lakewood;

Ralph C. and Hazel E. Schaeffer lived at 12 Country Club Drive, in the Tacoma Country Club neighborhood located in Lakewood. Ralph C. Schaeffer was a physician, with his medical office located at 740 Saint Helens Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Exterior view of the Schaeffer family home ordered by the Washington Gas & Electric Company.

Yards--Lakewood; Trees--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; City & town life--Lakewood--1940-1950; Neighborhoods--Lakewood; Schaeffer, Ralph C.--Homes & haunts; Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma);

Washington Gas and Electric Company had recently installed a modern gas stove in Ralph and Hazel Schaeffer's home. Washington Gas and Electric Company offered their customers the convenience of gas cooking, water heating, refrigeration and heating. Interior view of the Schaeffer family home, located in the Tacoma Country Club area; photo ordered by the Washington Gas and Electric Company.

Kitchens--Lakewood; Stoves--Lakewood--1940-1950; Appliance stores--Lakewood; Appliances; Cupboards--Lakewood; Houses--Lakewood--1940-1950; Schaeffer, Ralph C.--Homes & haunts; Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma);