Lester G. Hayes, 32-year-old Army veteran, was given a 100% disability claim from the Veterans Administration as a result of a post encephalitic condition of palsy. However, Lester decided to enroll in the training program of the Veterans Administration in Tacoma where he is learning to master the precise technique of tying trout flies. View of Lester G. Hayes (right) and Jacob Cormier, tying colorful fishing lures. He is currently working on a royal coachman (T. Times, 1/9/48, p. 7).

Vocational education--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--Tacoma; Fishing lures; Disabled veterans; Occupations; United States Veterans Administration (Tacoma); Hayes, Lester G.; Cormier, Jacob;

Interiors--Jones Building. An elegant crystal chandelier is suspended from the high ceilings of the Jones Building, 901 Broadway, in July of 1974. Below the lighting fixture is the copper toned elevator framed in a marble-like material. Color photograph ordered by North Pacific Trade Center.

Chandeliers; Elevators; Jones Building (Tacoma);

Fifth War Loan campaign. Community business men display a Fifth War Loan sales banner for the final week of bond sales. Last minute drives in order to meet quota for County are likely to increase war bond sales. War bond buyers will be receiving incentives, such as free movies for all war bonds purchased this week. View of Edna's Beauty Shop above War Loan banner.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Banners--Tacoma;

Pantages ( Roxy) Theater and Jones Building. Full view including water tower of west fascade on Broadway. Christmas decorations on street. Theater is featuring "The Lusty Men" and "The WAC from Walla Walla". For Ward Smith, Inc..

Theaters - Tacoma - Pantages ( Roxy ) Theater Buildings - Office Buildings - Jones Building