Beryl Evelyn Thrasher, parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Howard Johnson, and F. Roy Patrick Johnson at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Reception at Women's Club House. Bride, dressed in long, organdy wedding gown, and groom cutting cake in dining room.

Six men and ten women, all well-dressed, posed for this sepia photograph at the Woman's Club House at 426 Broadway on October 29, 1954. The Broadway location had a long and colorful history; prior to it becoming the home of the Tacoma Woman's Club, it had been the residence of Isaac Anderson, Battle Creek Sanitarium, and the University Club. Built in 1890, the property was sold to Mrs. Agnes Wood after the Woman's Club Association had dissolved in 1960. The building was razed in 1961 after a minor fire. Photograph ordered by K.G. Scott.

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The Tacoma Junior Women's Club was organizing the seventh annual "Eyes for the Blind" carnival and bazaar. Activities, including a "Fish Pond", food booths and social events would all be part of the fun-filled weekend. Left to right view of Ruth C. Groves, Valorie C. Soares and Jeanne L. Rock with their own "King Cotton" handmade aprons, which will be sold to benefit the blind (T. Times, 3/22/47, p. 11).

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The Business and Professional Women's Club Committee was meeting at the Woman's Club House on November 26, 1947; they were planning a Christmas party for the children from St. Ann's home to be held at the 426 Broadway location. A Christmas tree, Santa Claus and gifts, as well as many holiday activities, would be available to entertain the children. Left to right view of Ellen Sandberg, Lariea LeRay, Edna M. Reaume and Elizabeth Rodrick admiring a doll which will be presented to one of the children at the party (T. Times, 12/08/47, p. 11).

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A large gathering of the Pierce County Practical Nurses Association met at the Woman's Club House on May 14, 1953. The Woman's Club House was located at 426 Broadway and was the former residence of Isaac Anderson; it had previously been occupied by the University Club. The practical nurses listened to a speech by Dr. Scott Jones. The superintendents of nurses for several hospitals, including Northern Pacific, Washington Minor, Pierce County, and Mountain View Sanatorium, and the president of the State Association of Practical Nurses were among the dignitaries present. Mrs. Justine Palmer, president of the local association, was the mistress of ceremonies. Photograph ordered by Louise McMillan. (TNT 5-10-53, D-10)

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The Pierce County Practical Nurses Association met at the Woman's Club House on May 14, 1953, and enjoyed a delicious banquet. Spring flowers and lighted blue tapers decorated the tables. Dr. Scott Jones was the principal speaker that evening. Honored guests included the superintendents of nurses for several local hospitals and the president of the State Association of Practical Nurses. The gathering occurred in the historic former residence of Isaac Anderson, built in 1890, and formerly occupied by the University Club. Photograph ordered by Louise McMillan. (TNT 5-10-53, D-10)

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The Pierce County Nursing Home Association and their guests at their annual dinner held in October, 1953, at the Tacoma Woman's Club House. Nursing Home Associations from neighboring counties were honored at the dinner. Speakers were State Senator Reuben Koblauch, County Commissioner Harry Sprinkler, Attorney for the Association Edmund F. Jacobs, Mrs. Margaret Williamson of the County Hospital staff and Mrs. Alice Westbo, president of the Washington Association of Licensed Nursing Homes. The topics discussed were how nursing homes across the state were striving for safer and improved conditions under the State Department of Health's regulation. A major stumbling block was that a large number of nursing homes were unlicensed and exempt from health regulations. See article for a list of banquet attendees. The Pierce County Association was located at 723 2nd St. N.W., Puyallup. (TNT 11/1/1953, pg. A-7)

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