Several military officials wearing overcoats salute troops at Governor's Review at National Guard camp. Governor Clarence Martin, second from left, removes his silk hat. Washington's 3000 National Guardsmen went on parade in full force on June 18, 1939, to pay annual honors to their commander-in-chief, Governor Clarence D. Martin. The Review concluded a fifteen day training period at Camp Moss (Murray). Brig. Gen. Maurice Thompson, adjutant general of the Guard, and Brig. Gen. Carlos Penington, camp commander, invited the general public to attend the impressive ceremonies. 3000 accepted the invitation. Due to inclement weather, the elaborate Governor's Concert featuring regimental bands was cancelled. (T.Times, 6-17-39, p. 1, 6-19-39, p. 1, 14) ALBUM 10

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Saluting;

National Guard review for Governor Clarence D. Martin, second from left in photo. Governor Martin is holding hat; about 10 Guard and Army officers are saluting. The governor and military officials were gathered at Camp Moss (Murray) for the annual National Guard Review to honor the state's commander-in-chief. (T.Times 6-19-39, p. 1, 14)

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Saluting;

Interior of Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store, probably Bremerton. Three men stand among the isles between bakery display and canned goods. Sign of wall " Parade of Progress, nationally known grocery products" between two Ritz Cracker advertising panels.

Grocery stores--Bremerton--1930-1940; Piggly Wiggly (Bremerton);

Interior of Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store, probably Bremerton. Two men behind meat counter. Pricing on meat is from 9 to 29 cents per pound.

Grocery stores--Bremerton--1930-1940; Piggly Wiggly (Bremerton);

No, it's not the Rockettes, it's Coach John Heinrick and his 1939 Stadium High School football team during a practice session. Coach Heinrick, in his fourth year of coaching, was riding the crest of two undefeated seasons with the Tigers. 1939 was not a record year however, as the Blue and Gold suffered its first defeat in 23 games. Having put the pressure of continuing the undefeated tradition behind them, they fought back to win the city crown for the 6th consecutive year. The Tacoma Times lauded their courage and stamina in the face of defeat and voted the entire team onto their high school football honor roll. Team members, left to right, are Vern Miller, Rod Giske, Roy Murphy, Jack Wilson, Austin Fengler, Wes Hudson, Marion Klarich, Dick Beckman, Chuck Horjes, Bill Gustafson and Fred Angus. (T. Times 10/30/1939, pg. 11) TPL-9195

Heinrick, John; Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

1939 home portrait of the C. Galvin Hopper family. Mr. Hopper, not pictured, was the president of the Hopper-Kelly Co. in downtown Tacoma which sold household appliances and pianos. Doreen Hopper is seated along with her youngest son Jerry. Eleven-year-old Clare and nine-year-old Joanne stand next to their mother. The Hoppers resided at 724 No. J St. (T. Times 5/13/1939, pg. 7)

Hopper, C. Galvin--Family; Hopper, C. Galvin--Homes & haunts; Hopper, Doreen; Hopper, Clare; Hopper, Joanne; Hopper, Jerry; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Two unidentified nurses adjust the x-ray equipment at Tacoma General Hospital in April of 1939 as a patient waits lying on a table, covered chin down with a white sheet. Although by 1939 it was well known that lead was effective for protecting against x-ray exposure, neither the patient in this photo or the nurses appear to be wearing any protective lead or lead-equivalency shielding. Established in 1882 as the Fannie C. Paddock Hospital, the facility became the Tacoma General Hospital in 1912. Ordered by Clarence J. Cummings, Superintendent. See also A8155 image 3

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Radiography--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Elevated view of the Hotel Winthrop, circa 1939. By this time, the Winthrop had been open for 14 years, celebrating its grand opening on May 16, 1925. The eleven story hotel was named after explorer and writer Theodore Winthrop whose book "The Canoe and the Saddle" helped popularize the Northwest.

Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Aerial view of Hylebos Waterway Bridge in raised position. The bridge was completed in May of 1939, ending a nine year battle for Northeast Tacoma residents for a suitable connection to the main city. The double leaf bascule bridge was 1,060 feet long, with a center span that had a horizontal clearance of 150 feet for the passage of boats. The roadway deck was 24 feet wide. (T. Times 5/27/1939, pg. 5)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aerial photographs; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Hylebos Bridge Opening Ceremony on May 27, 1939. Officials pose on the running board of a Ford sedan with sound equipment and a banner advertising the bridge opening. Celebration Chairman Joe Macek, center, Robert Allen right. Later, the officials would cross the bridge on the vehicle announcing its opening. The opening was ceremonial only. It would be a few days before the state would take delivery of the bridge from the contractor and turn it over to the city of Tacoma. (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Macek, Joe; Allen, Robert; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Hockey season ends with the 1938-1939 Ice Hockey Champions, Griffin Fuel team at Lakewood Ice Arena. Captain Bill Anderson and two unidentified men. (T. Times, 4/20/1939, p. 14)

Ice hockey--Lakewood--1930-1940; Ice hockey players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Anderson, Bill;

On April 13, 1939, Ted Shawn and his company of male dancers performed at Jason Lee. Interested spectators in their "smart spring ensembles" were Lillian (Mrs. Robert M.) Jackson, Shannon Smith and Alta (Mrs. George H.) Raleigh. Divinity student Shawn had taken up dance as therapy after a bout with diphtheria left him temporarily paralyzed. He discovered a passion for dance that would guide the remainder of his life. He was one of the early pioneers of 20th century modern dance. (T. Times, 4/15/1939, p. 7)

Jackson, Lillian; Smith, Shannon; Raleigh, Alta; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Calvary soldier jumps his horse over two men huddled under umbrellas to display his equestrian abilities for the Governor's Review at National Guard camp. He may have belonged to the Headquarters Troop, 24th Calvary Division, Washington National Guard, stationed in Tacoma and known locally as "Troop B." Each year the governor watched as the state's National Guardsmen would mass and pay honors to their commander-in-chief. Although the rainy weather cancelled the elaborate Governor's Band Concert, it did not prevent the display of maneuvers and demonstrations. 3000 civilians enjoyed the day's activities at Camp Moss (Murray). (T. Times, 6-17-39, p. 1, 6-19-39, p. 1, 14).

Jumping (Horsemanship); Horses; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma); Trick riding; Camp Murray (Wash.);

Masquerade affair at Lakewood Ice Arena, given by the Lakewood Club on April 18, 1939. Emulating war figures, three men dress as Neville Chamberlin, Adolf Hitler (identified as Lorne McKendry) and Abraham Lincoln. All three wear skates. (T. Times, 4/22/1939, p. 8)

Lakewood Club (Lakewood); Masquerades--Lakewood--1930-1940; McKendry, Lorne;

Annabelle Lemm, a member of the College of Puget Sound's Adelphian Chorus, shows off her new Latvian costume. The chorus will be attired in native costumes during a portion of their Spring concert tour. Miss Lemm, a contralto, sings the solo in the "Happy Anna" number. At the close of their annual Spring tour, the Adelphians are proposing to raise money to sing at the New York and San Francisco World's Fairs. (T. Times 4/28/1939, pg. 5)

Lemm, Annabelle; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Choirs (Music); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Adelphian Choral Society (Tacoma);

Stan Leonard, professional golf star from Vancouver, B.C., at the Allenmore Jubilee Open Golf Tournament. Mr. Leonard won the Golden Jubilee Championship and $100 in cash on July 20, 1939. He scored 133 over the Allenmore course. (T.Times 7/21/1939, pg. 10)

Leonard, Stan; Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Allenmore Golf Club (Tacoma);

On May 25-26, 1939, Lincoln High School's music department presented the Gilbert and Sullivan comic one act opera "Trial by Jury." The focus of the plot line of this witty satire on the legal system is a breach of promise suit brought by a jilted bride against a bridegroom who loves another. The judge settles the case by announcing his intention to marry the bride himself. The opera's featured performers were Robert Stabbert (playing the usher), Willard Norman (defendant), Wilton Ramage (judge), Helen Breummer (plaintiff), Leonard Tessier (counsel for the defense) and Tom Galloway (foreman of the jury.) Also pictured is the chorus of bridesmaids and the jury. (T. Times 5/19/1939, pg. 3)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1930-1940; Singing;

A French horn quartet from Lincoln High School band sits on the steps in front of the school and reviews their music, in this photograph from June of 1939.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Brass instruments; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Easter Sunday, April 9th 1939, at the Luther Memorial Church. Women and children dressed in Easter outfits, some with corsages, standing on church steps. The women on the left have been identified by a family member as (left to right) Grace Lundberg, Garnet Torgeson and their mother Lydia Torgeson. Luther Memorial had its last service after 112 years on November 9th, 2003.

Lutheran churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Luther Memorial Church (Tacoma); Easter--Tacoma; Lundberg, Grace; Torgeson, Garnet; Torgeson, Lydia;

Mrs. Jess Dannen of the American Legion Auxiliary, Rhodes post, pins a "Buddy Poppy" on Tacoma Mayor J.J. Kaufman at (Old) City Hall on May 23, 1939. Mayor Kaufman was the first to buy a poppy during Tacoma's Poppy Days. These paper poppies were made by disabled veterans in a Walla Walla hospital and sold to raise funds for veterans relief. ALBUM 11, ALBUM 16. (T.Times 5-25-39, p. 4)

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; American Legion Auxiliary (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Funeral of Mayor John C. Siegle at First Presbyterian Church. Police Honor Guard stands at attention between hearse and entrance. Over 2,000 people came to the church to pay their last respects to the Mayor.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939-- Funeral rites & ceremonies;

Funeral of Mayor John C. Siegle at the First Presbyterian Church. A minister stands by the hearse. Police Honor Guard stands at attention between hearse and entrance. The service was performed by Rev. Arthur Bell.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939-- Funeral rites & ceremonies;

Funeral of Mayor John C. Siegle at the First Presbyterian Church. General view of large crowd, hearse and Police Honor Guard.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Siegle, John C., 1885-1939-- Funeral rites & ceremonies;

Allenmore Golf Course "Hole-In-One" contest for new 1939 Buick. Hole-in-one ace, ex-mayor M. G. Tennent, tries his 100th drive to win the contest and misses. Since taking up the game of golf, Tennent has shot eight dodos. In back of and to the right of Tennent is future Mayor John H. Anderson. (T. Times, 4/14/1939, p. 14)

Mayors--Tacoma; Tennent, Melvin Green; Anderson, John H.; Allenmore Golf Club (Tacoma); Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Ex-mayor M. G. Tennent, Tacoma's hole-in-one champ, the "King of Aces," watches the result of his swing at the indoor driving range at Allenmore Golf Course. Since taking up golf, Mr. Tennent has made eight hole-in-ones. But despite 100 tries at this hole, he has only come close. The winner will receive a new 1939 Buick. Unbeknownst at the time, John Anderson, watching in background while he puffs on a cigar, will become future Tacoma mayor. (T. Times, 4/14/39, p. 14).

Mayors--Tacoma; Tennent, Melvin Green; Anderson, John H.; Allenmore Golf Club (Tacoma); Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

R. J. McCarthy, 72-year-old, holds a baseball glove as he recalls his days as a pioneer baseball player in Ware, Massachusetts, where he played in the Massachusetts Central League in the 1880s. (T. Times, 3/23/1939, p. 16).

Men - Baseball Players

Group at National Bank of Washington wearing Jubilee hats.

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)--People;

The National Checker Association holds its second annual title tournament at the Winthrop Hotel, with play beginning on August 29, 1939. A group of 13 women and three men pose at the hotel with checker boards in front of the group. There would be an overall competition, followed by a separate womens' contest. The winner of the womens' set would receive a wristwatch. (T. Times 8/29/1939, pg. 1)

National Checker Association (Tacoma); Checkers;

Last running of old press at Tacoma Times on September 14, 1939. The old press would be abandoned in favor of a new 125 ton Goss Octuple press in the paper's new building at 919 Market St.

Newspaper industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Printing presses;

Events at the Northwest Music Educators Conference include a pupils' dance at the Winthrop Hotel. A large group of young adults appear to be learning a line dance that includes a man dressed in Native American costume with head dress. (T. Times).

Northwest Music Educators (Tacoma);