Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champions Joe Louis, far left, and Max Baer, third on left side, sign autographs during a May 3, 1958, special appearance at Tacoma's B&I Circus Store. Free postcards with the athlete's photograph were made available to the large crowd attending the autograph session. Included in the crowd in the middle of the picture just to the left of the police officer in the dark colored shirt is a longtime Tacoma resident, Bennie Rasmussen. ALBUM 9.

Autographing--Tacoma--1950-1960; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baer, Max, 1909-1959--Public appearances; Louis, Joe, 1914-1981--Public appearances; B&I Circus Store (Tacoma); Irwin, E.L.; Rasmussen, Bennie;

Former World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, center, with Arnold Koutonen of the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company, right, and an unidentified man during an appearance at the Douglas Fir Plywood Association's 22nd annual meeting in Gearhart, Oregon. Mr. Baer spoke at a dinner attended by association members in June, 1958. He was to pass away a year later in November, 1959, at the age of 50. His boxing career lasted from 1929-1941 with a record of 71-12 (51 KO's). He tore the heavyweight crown from Primo Carnera in 1934 and lost it to Jim Braddock the following year. In 1935 he also was defeated by Joe Louis in a four-round knockout. ALBUM 9. (www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/baer.htm)

Baer, Max, 1909-1959; Boxers (Sports); Koutonen, Arnold; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Former World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, center, with H.W. McClary of Simpson Logging Company, right in photo, and another man during an appearance at the Douglas Fir Plywood Association's 22nd annual meeting in Gearhart, Oregon. Mr. Baer had been invited to speak at the association's banquet on June 10, 1958. The congenial former boxer had a varied career after retirement with acting stints, performing in nightclubs and refereeing wrestling and boxing matches. ALBUM 9.

Baer, Max, 1909-1959; Boxers (Sports); McClary, H.W.; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Members of Douglas Fir Plywood Association chuckle over results of the golf tournament held as part of their 22nd annual meeting in June, 1958. It may be that one player has lost a wager; he is shown with a dollar bill in his hand. The D.F.P.A. met in Gearhart, Oregon, that year. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Golf--Oregon--Gearhart;

Fords and Oldsmobiles line the streets of Glenwood Acres as people flock to the ribbon cutting ceremonies of the "Blue Flame" home. Other houses were in the process of being built and prospective homeowners could easily walk over and inspect them. Glenwood Acres was a planned housing development in Lakewood. Developers left many trees in the various lots to preserve the rustic atmosphere. The planned community also featured the use of natural gas, not oil or electricity, to heat the homes. Photograph ordered by Stromberg Construction.

Ford automobile; Oldsmobile automobile; Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Housing developments--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Douglas Fir Plywood Association conducted its 22nd annual meeting in June, 1958. Members met in Gearhart, Oregon, and enjoyed playing in a golf tournament. Four golfers appear to be adhering to the sign, "Please replace divots," as they examine a chunk of displaced grass. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Golf--Oregon--Gearhart; Golfers--Oregon--Gearhart; Signs (Notices); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Customers are pictured wandering about, casually inspecting the contents of the new Eric Hayes Nursery in Purdy, on May 8, 1958. Plants, trees and shrubs were displayed in circles, rectangular boxes, and triangular designs. Customers could easily walk between the various outdoor displays. The Eric Hayes Nursery appears to have been situated on a narrow strip of six acres between two one-lane roads. Located seven minutes from the Narrows Bridge, the nursery had 30,000 plants suitable for Northwest gardens. Architect Marshall Perrow designed both the covered outdoor sales building and also designed the display of trees and shrubs. Photograph ordered by Eric Hayes Nursery. (TNT 3-21-58, A-9)

Nurseries (Horticulture)--Purdy; Eric Hayes Nursery (Purdy);

Plywood is being laid on this large roof in a May 16, 1958, photograph. One worker is observed with his back to the camera; he is standing on a portion of the roof which has a plywood sheet partially covering it. Long planks of wood are placed horizontally over the roofline. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Building construction; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Keeping an unsightly compost pile out of view is a task made easier with a plywood cylinder. The cylinder, with an open top and no floor, is large enough to hold great quantities of grass clippings, weeds, and pruned shrubbery. Here a homeowner is shown on April 30, 1958, dumping clippings from her wicker basket into the thigh-high container. The plywood blends well into the wooded setting of this family's property. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Containers; Baskets; Weeds; Grasses; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A practical solution for smaller sized homes would be this multi-purpose plywood cabinet on display at Selden's. It would serve as a desk, room divider/bookcase, and had hidden space for a folding bed. A hide-a-way bed can be an awkward item to store, occupying much closet space, or having to be hauled down to a basement. With this combination cabinet, the folding bed could be cleverly concealed, a boon to smaller homes and freeing up needed storage space. It could be easily opened and the bed, already on wheels, be moved to a suitable location. Photograph ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Containers; Desks; Beds; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

In May of 1958, model Helene Williamson demonstrated how easily a fold-a-way bed could be inserted into the combination desk/room divider/storage cabinet that was on sale at Selden's. The plywood combination unit was portable and could be moved to any room in the house. It would save on space and be especially useful in smaller homes. In 1958, Selden's had two locations; one at 11th and A St. in Tacoma, and a second in Lakewood Center, 9531 Gravelly Lake Dr. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Containers; Desks; Beds; Williamson, Helene; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

A dog patiently waits as his master removes an animal carrier container from the back of a station wagon on April 30, 1958. They have just returned from a day of hunting. The dog carrier is portable and made of plywood. With its numerous airholes and screen doors, the animal could ride in comfort and safety. It is large enough to prevent cramping yet small enough to fit in the trunk or back seat of an automobile. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Containers; Dogs; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Picnickers could enjoy all the comforts of home when dining alfresco with a handy portable food carrier. The plywood container had a lid that, when opened, could serve as a tray to place plates and cups on. Separated sections within the carrier would hold condiments, coffee & tea, tableware, and was even large enough to contain a roll of paper towels and box of detergent. Seated on a blanket is a young couple; she is opening a thermos bottle while he is spreading mustard on a slice of bread. A pot of coffee is on a portable stove and a camera plus possibly binoculars rests on the blanket. Sepia photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Plywood; Containers; Picnics; Eating & drinking; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Progress photographs were taken on April 30, 1958, of work being completed at McChord Air Force Base. The Western Electric Co. of New York City had been involved in several projects on base. This is the graphic panel room in 117 D Building. It was part of Project #1557. The control board is carefully labeled: some switches are connected to the second floor system and computer, others are noted as the fresh air system and fourth floor air conditioning system. Gauges and knobs accompany a directory on the instrument panel. Sepia photograph ordered by Western Electric Co., Inc.

Progress photographs; Control rooms; Scientific equipment; Western Electric Co., Inc.;

St. Joseph alumnae met at the home of Olga O'Neil to plan homecoming activities. Graduating seniors and past presidents of the alumnae association will be honored at Honan's Restaurant on June 7, 1958. The committee of seven enjoyed reminiscing and giggling over old photos. From left to right are Mrs. Grant Moshner, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. Joseph Renggli, Mrs. Paul Lucien, Mrs. Robert Ettlin (homecoming chairman), Miss Olga O'Neil and Mrs. Alvin Robbecke. The women would have all graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. Photograph ordered by St. Joseph Alumnae group. (TNT 6-2-58, p. 10-11)

Reunions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nurses--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Winthrop Motor Company were Plymouth and De Soto dealers located in the 600 block of Saint Helens Ave. A general view of agency building shows neon signs, advertising banners in windows and a new automobile in the showroom. There is a mid 1950s Ford truck parked at the curb. Winthrop Motor, owned by George W. Miller, offered three floors of complete service. Photograph from slide ordered by KTVW television.

Winthrop Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Electric signs--Tacoma--1950-1960;

As the store name indicated, a customer could buy 28 flavors of ice cream at Louis Lamken's 28 Flavors Ice Creamery on Gravelly Lake Dr. The small store had wall-to-wall glass, making it easy for sweet-seeking customers to check out the variety of ice cream. Listed on the wall were signs naming all the flavors; larger signs indicating the familiar chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry with the more exotic Hawaiian Delight, caramel fudge and pistachio were pasted on the storefront windows. It is believed that the name of the ice cream store is new as a 24 Flavors Ice Cream store had been at the same location, 8922 Gravelly Lake Dr., prior to its move to the Villa Plaza Shopping Center next to Thrifty Drugs. 24 Flavors, owned by Mrs. Ellice Westrope, celebrated its grand opening May 17-18, 1958. Photograph ordered by Medosweet Dairies. (TNT Ad 5-16-58, p. 6; article -text only about 24 Flavors Ice Cream)

28 Flavors Ice Creamery (Lakewood); Dairy stores--Lakewood; Ice cream & ices; Signs (Notices);

Eric Hayes may have had his residence on the same piece of property as his new nursery in Purdy, a small community near Gig Harbor. The two-story Dutch colonial home had a porch surrounding the second floor; it would have provided a clear view of the woods and garden plots. There were several rectangular plots of land, contained with borders, which would grow specific plants and shrubs. The Eric Hayes Nursery celebrated an open house on March 22, 1958. Located seven minutes from the Narrows Bridge, the nursery carried a wide variety of trees and shrubs, as well as garden equipment and supplies. Photograph ordered by Eric Hayes Nursery. (TNT 3-21-58, A-9)

Houses--Purdy; Nurseries (Horticulture)--Purdy;

Chickens huddle under large heaters at the Curtis chicken farm in Graham. The large poultry barn is made of arched wooden beams with plenty of space inside for the chickens. Overhead fluorescent lighting would provide illumination even at night. There is a man kneeling pouring water into pans for the thirsty chickens. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Poultry houses--Graham; Poultry industry--Graham; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Snow-capped Mount Rainier is clearly visible over the trees surrounding the Curtis chicken farm in Graham. The long poultry house is built of wood. The two twin towers next to the barn doors may have been bulk storage containers for chicken feed. A ladder is fastened to each tower so that the small square lid can be reached to open. For an interior view of the chicken house, see A114464-2. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Poultry houses--Graham; Poultry industry--Graham; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The new Bethel Junior High School under construction in May, 1958, combined the use of fabricated steel, brick, cement and glass materials. Here a worker in hard hat and overalls is shown climbing to possibly inspect the steel trusses. Wood car decking would be added to the roof. The long-awaited steel had finally arrived for the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade wings and for the gym, hallway and shop building. The school was designed to house 600 students. The school district hoped to open in Fall, 1958. The lunchroom, shop, gym were scheduled to be finished last; the first urgency was for the classrooms to be completed. Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel's fabrication plant in Seattle was responsible for cutting, punching, drilling, bending and machining the structural steel and plates prior to erection. Each column or girder is carefully marked to show its exact place in the completed structure before it is shipped to the erection site. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Bethlehem Pacific Steel in the Northwest, Booklet #361, c. 1954, TNT 5-4-58, B-4)

Progress photographs; Building construction--Spanaway--1950-1960; Public schools--Spanaway--1950-1960;

Swimming pool at the Babcock residence. Swimmers seem to be enjoying the backyard inground pool at the James Babcock residence in the Rhododendron Lanes neighborhood. The square swimming pool, surrounded by a cement patio, is divided into two portions by the use of small floaters. James Babcock was the president of Babcock-White Insurance, Inc., and Western Pools, Inc. He was also part owner of the Babcock-Olson Co., distributors of swimming equipment. The public was invited to inspect the new swimming pool at the Babcock's on June 22, 1958. This "Western" pool, 16' x 32', was advertised as the ideal family size. Babcock headed the newly established Western Pools, Inc. He indicated that this particular pool would cost $3750 installed, complete with filtering and heating systems. It would be heated with natural gas and would never need to have the water changed. It could be installed in 10 days. Photograph ordered by Babcock-White Insurance. (TNT 6-22-58, B-9, Ad B-11)

Swimming pools--Lakewood; Babcock, James--Homes & haunts;

Former World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer was the guest speaker on June 10, 1958, at the Douglas Fir Plywood Association's 22nd annual meeting in Gearhart, Oregon. Arnold Koutonen of the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company, 2nd from left, and another man are amused by his remarks. A showman throughout his long career, Mr. Baer moved into the entertainment business after his boxing retirement with many public speaking engagements, nightclub, television, and motion picture appearances. His best known movie may have been "The Prizefighter and the Lady," (1933) starring Walter Huston and Myrna Loy where Mr. Baer acted with fellow boxers Jack Dempsey, Primo Carnera, and Jim Jeffries. ALBUM 9.

Baer, Max, 1909-1959; Boxers (Sports); Koutonen, Arnold; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Public speaking--Oregon--Gearhart;

Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champions Joe Louis, far right, and Max Baer, far left, during an appearance at Tacoma's B&I Circus Store on May 3, 1958. Louis speaks with B&I owner E. L. Irwin. Frank Stojack, football and wrestling standout, stands next to Baer signing autographs. ALBUM 9.

Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baer, Max, 1909-1959--Public appearances; Louis, Joe, 1914-1981--Public appearances; Stojack, Frank; Irwin, E.L.; B&I Circus Store (Tacoma); Autographing--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Max Baer, left, clowns around with three other men during an appearance at Tacoma's B&I Circus Store on May 3, 1958. He has a large fist against the jaw of Frank Stojack, former city councilman and current Sheriff. Stojack, a graduate of Washington State College, had played professional football and also wrestled professionally, even after his election to city office. Max Baer was the father of actor Max Baer, Jr., of television's "The Beverly Hillbillies." He joined boxer Joe Louis and other Tacoma sports figures in issuing autographs to their many fans. ALBUM 9.

Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baer, Max, 1909-1959--Public appearances; Stojack, Frank; B&I Circus Store (Tacoma);

Clear blue sky can be seen through the unfinished roof and incomplete walls of housing being constructed on Fort Lewis in early 1958. Dimensional Lumber may have been used in the building of these multiple dwelling units. Fort Lewis' population continued to grow in the 1950's and more housing was necessary for military personnel. This may have been part of the six million dollar Capehart project at Fort Lewis. Capehart was housing built with private funds on military bases for officers and non-commissioned officers and their families. Financing was through FHA. The military wanted to offer attractive living accommodations to attract men from civilian ranks. Similar housing projects were being constructed at McChord Air Force Base. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (TNT 1-18-59, C-12)

Building construction--Fort Lewis; Housing--Fort Lewis; Plywood;

The American Institute of Steel Construction sponsored an exhibition in the Tacoma Public Library's Handforth Gallery on structural steel in architecture. Photographs and sculptures were on display in mid-May, 1958. View of portion of Handforth Gallery, bright fluorescent lighting was aided by the use of small spotlights further illuminating the photographs on the wall. Photograph ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Steel industry--Tacoma; Thomas S. Handforth Gallery (Tacoma); Tacoma Public Library (Tacoma);

ca. 1958. Walter P. Farley is pictured circa 1958 loading a case of Rainier Beer into a truck which is nearly full of the popular brew. Mr. Farley was a driver for the Cammarano Brothers, local distributors of the beer. (Also part of the William Cammarano Collection under CAM 19) TPL-10423

Farley, Walter P.; Beer--Tacoma; Cammarano Bros. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Governor Albert D. Rosellini with a group of Pierce County Democrats at a testimonial dinner for the governor. Ethel Rosellini, the governor's wife, is flanked by her husband (R) and State Attorney General John J. O'Connell. Standing are P.C. Democratic party chairman George Sheridan and John McCutcheon, county prosecutor and the evening's master of ceremonies. The Fellowship Hall dinner replaced the usual Jefferson-Jackson day fund raiser and was planned so that the governor could make a direct report to Pierce County residents regarding the progress of his administration. Albert Rosellini was born to immigrant parents in Tacoma in 1910. An attorney, he was elected to the State Senate in 1938 and championed liberal causes including juvenile justice reform and transportation improvements. His first term as governor saw the modernization of the mental health system, increased aid to colleges and universities, creation of a separate justice and prison system for juveniles, merit system for state employees and establishment of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. He made effective use of the state's first televised debates between gubernatorial candidates and defeated State Supt. of Public Instruction Lloyd Andrews in his re-election bid. Attempting a third consecutive term, he lost the 1964 elections to Republican State House leader, Dan Evans. Subsequent tries for the King County Executive and governor were not successful. In 1988, the state renamed the Evergreen Floating Bridge, the world's longest floating bridge, for the governor who pushed its construction. ALBUM 10. (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org; TNT 5-4-58, A-7, TNT 5-10-58, p. 1)

Governors; Rosellini, Albert D.; Rosellini, Ethel; O'Connell, John J.; Sheridan, George; McCutcheon, John;

U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Democrat, keynote speaker at Memorial Day ceremonies at Mountain View Memorial Park. Senator Jackson paid tribute to the men and women who had died to protect our country's freedoms at both the Mountain View and Tacoma Naval Station ceremonies. "America's future survival depends on all Americans, not simply upon our military forces," he stated. "Scoop" Jackson was elected to the U.S. House in 1940. In 1952, he defeated Senator and former Tacoma Mayor Harry P. Cain and was re-elected six times, dying in office in 1983. (TNT 5-31-58, p. 1) ALBUM 4.

Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Cemeteries--Lakewood; Mountain View Memorial Park (Lakewood); Memorial Day; Commemoration--Lakewood; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Lakewood;