Asbestos Workers Local #50 were hosts to the Western State Conference banquet held at the Top of the Ocean on February 23, 1952. TPL-745

Asbestos Workers' Union Local No. 50 (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);

The four Tacoma chapters of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held a tea honoring local high school girls who were contestants in the Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. These high school students were chosen by their teachers for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. They would compete with others over the state in an examination paper which was judged by a board appointed by the state DAR regent. The students are, L-R, seated, Betty Frangen, Loretta Falaschi, Kay Engebretsen, Anita Lewis and Glendalyn Bitney. Standing, Janet Feroe, Marilyn Peterson and Pat Miller. Ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. (TNT, 2/15/1952, p.C-4, 2/20/1952, p.A-12)

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

New officers of the Co-Ed Club were installed at a dinner meeting. Twenty-five members are shown. The club were sponsors of several dances a year.

Co-Ed Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Meetings--Tacoma;

The faces of three girls can be seen through the valentines that decorate the stage at the Elks Temple for the annual Father and Daughter Valentines party. Cutouts of butterflies decorate the draperies and swags of tinsel hang over the stage.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Children's parties; Valentines;

Twenty-two members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and their house mother pose for this group portrait. Ordered by Judith I. (Mrs. Willard) Hedlund.

Beta Sigma Phi (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Tacoma--1950-1960;

March of Dimes volunteers are counting returns at the Youth Guidance Center. Incomplete returns on March 2, 1952, showed approximately $11,000 was collected by the Tacoma Mother's March for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. (TNT, 2/2/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); March of Dimes (Tacoma);

Retail Clerks Union 2nd Annual Christmas Party at Fellowship Hall. The large audience is seated facing the stage. Members of the union members' families have joined them for the December 15, 1951 festivities. (TNT 12-13-1951, C-11-article only)

Retail Clerks Union, Local 367 (Tacoma); Fellowship Hall (Tacoma); Masonic Temple (Tacoma); Christmas--Tacoma; Audiences--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Elks Club staff Christmas party was held on Christmas Eve in 1951. The women wore gardenia corsages and many of the people held presents. A tiny Christmas tree has been decorated and placed on the carpet before the group.

Fraternal lodges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clubhouses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Christmas trees--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Thirty-eight Tri Delta sorority women fill one end of this living room wearing floor length formals in this photograph from October of 1951. According to the 1952 College of Puget Sound yearbook, the Tamanawas, the Betas affiliated with the Tri Delts. During fall term they held a barn dance, a banquet for founders' day and a formal with the Sigma Nu's. (Tamanawas, 1952)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Delta Delta Delta (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

Three people pose with a lion, "Simba", in a publicity shot for the National Infantile Paralysis. The Lions Club planned a benefit show, "Thanks a Million", which would be presented at the Temple Theater. Simba, the lion, was to be one of the star performers in the show, which had a circus theme. Simba would be returned to her home at the Point Defiance Zoo in the spring. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions; Simba (Lion); Mascots; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Lions Club (Tacoma);

Three members of the Lions Club March of Dimes committee pose with "Simba," a lion cub and "Vicki," a monkey, for a publicity shot for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. The man on the right, A.D. Case of South Tacoma who cared for Simba since her birth at Point Defiance, is holding her chain. The Lions Club sponsored a "Thanks a Million" benefit show at the Temple Theater on January 24th, 1952. The committee met at the home of Judge Bertil Johnson. Shown are, L-R, Judge Bertil Johnson, Robert S. Temme, John Cochran and A.D. Case. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Monkeys; Lions; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Johnson, Bertil E.; Temme, Robert S.; Cochran, John; Case, A.D.;

Junior Orthopedic Guild No. 10 held a silver tea at the home of Arthur C. and Gunhild J. Peterson. Hostesses for the party were, L-R, standing, Janice Peterson, hostess; Alice Wilson, president; seated Lorna Perry, co-chairman; Gunhild J. Peterson, Janice's mother; and Joan Scott, co-chairman. The Junior Guild members are wearing white, floor-length gowns while Mrs. Peterson is wearing a black, floor-length gown. (TNT, 1/26/1952, p.12)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Junior Guild (Tacoma); Peterson, Gunhild J.; Peterson, Janice; Wilson, Alice; Perry, Lorna; Scott, Joan;

Two young girls pose with a lion cub, "Simba", in a publicity shot for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Simba is holding a ball between his paws. Simba was to be one of the star performers in a benefit show for the March of Dimes sponsored by the Lion's Club. Note: Lines in print due to diacetate film deterioration. (TNT, 1/16/1952, p.6)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lions; Simba (Lion); Mascots; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Lions Club (Tacoma);

An installation ceremony was held at the Masonic Temple in late January, 1953, for the Tacoma Assembly, Social Order of Beauceant. The sixteen women shown here in this sepia photograph are dressed in ankle length white gowns with large sleeves. They are all wearing small gold crosses and have large tilted black crosses placed on their shoulders. The Social Order of Beauceant is composed of the wives and widows of Sir Knights, of Ivanhoe Commandery (Knights Templar). The national order was founded in 1890 with the purpose of aiding the Knights Templar. (Clipping file, NWR)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Masonic buildings--Tacoma; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma;

Master of Foxhounds, Earl Craig, his wife Leona, (at left) and a second couple kick up their heels at the annual Woodbrook New Year's Day hunt on January 1, 1953. Both couples are dressed in riding gear, including breeches and boots. The Woodbrook Hunt Club was founded in 1926 and is the oldest hunting club in the Northwest. (TNT 1-4-53, D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Craig, Earl; Craig, Leona; Dancers--Lakewood; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960;

Master of Foxhounds Earl Craig addresses the mounted members of the Woodbrook Hunt Club on the New Year's Day hunt held in 1953. The hunt club's pack of foxhounds surround Craig. Woodbrook is one of the few clubs in the country that maintains their own pack of hounds. The Woodbrook Hunt Club is still active, and they remain associated with the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. They also still enjoy the sport of riding to hounds, but they do not hunt a live fox. They "drag hunt". The dogs follow a trail created by dragging a scent impregnated gunny sack along the ground. They use synthetic scent; the dogs follow a synthetic fox.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Horseback riding--Lakewood--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960; Dogs--Lakewood; Craig, Earl;

A Great Dane extends a paw to hotel personnel as she accompanies Police Chief Jack Elich during the 1953 March of Dimes campaign. Diane Katherine O'Donnell, a pedigreed Great Dane, has a March of Dimes coin bank strapped to her side for donations. The coin banks are in the shape of miniature iron lungs. Diane is the official mascot of the Tacoma Police Department. The March of Dimes was an annual fundraiser by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to provide the means for polio research and treatment. Photograph ordered by the Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; Poliomyelitis--Prevention; March of Dimes (Tacoma); National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Elich, Jack; Coin banks;

A smiling Frank Freese, bartender at the Moose Club, prepares to donate a dollar bill to the March of Dimes' canine representative in January, 1953. The pedigreed Great Dane, Diane Katherine O' Donnell, has one paw on the bartender's hand as she focuses her attention on the dollar. There are two March of Dimes coin banks in the shape of iron lungs strapped on either side of the dog's body. She is accompanied by Police Chief Jack Elich. Diane was the official mascot of the Tacoma Police Department. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis sponsored the March of Dimes campaign annually to raise funds for polio research and treatment. Photograph ordered by the Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435. (TNT 1-16-53, p. 7)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960; March of Dimes (Tacoma); National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coin banks; Freese, Frank; Elich, Jack; Bars--Tacoma;

A large group of teenagers pose in front of a small stage as they prepare for a Co-Ed youth dance in January, 1953. Letters spelling out "Co-Eds" are dangling in back of the group. The theme of the January 31, 1953, dance would be the "Bums' Rush", when Co-Ed Junior Federated Club members and invited guests would dress as hobos in rags and casual clothing. Photograph ordered by Mrs. Pat Browne. (TNT 1-31--53, p. 5)

Co-Ed Junior Federated Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960;

Nineteen members of the Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 gathered at the Masonic Temple in December, 1952. They were there to honor Mrs. Thomas Luke of Portland, Supreme Queen of the Supreme Temple, who was visiting temples and Shriner hospitals across the nation. Mrs. Luke is believed to be the woman in the dark evening gown with corsage. The Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 are dressed in a variety of costumes ranging from Egyptian belly dancers to white "Russian" cossack-style outfits. (TNT 11-30-52, D-7)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Group portraits; Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Masonic Temple (Tacoma); Costumes--Egyptian;

The men of Theta Chi fraternity pose on November 7, 1952, in their chapter room at the College of Puget Sound. Twenty five members are pictured with their fraternity crest which indicates the fraternity was first established nationally in 1856. Theta Chi's fall president was Norm Huber; his name, along with others, is listed in the 1953 Tamanawas yearbook. The fraternity had quite a successful year at C.P.S.; they placed first in the Homecoming Parade and also captured first place in the comic division of the Daffodil Parade. Academically, they were listed as first among Greek men. (1953 Tamanawas, p. 68-69)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Theta Chi Fraternity (Tacoma); Group portraits--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Several men entertained thousands during the semi-annual benefit for the Tacoma Orthopedic and Day Nursery organizations with an 1952 election year spoof. The stage was decorated as a giant television set. Hollis Day, alias "Stevenson" is on the soapbox, while Din Fuhrmeister, alias "Eisenhower" (far left) awaits his turn. Both sang rousing campaign songs. Mayor John H. Anderson is at far right in photo as a reporter with fellow "Meet the Press" cohorts Len Higgins, Virg Langdon, Norm Runions and Webster Judd. (TNT9-28-52, D-3-article) ALBUM 14.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Presidential elections; Satires (Visual works); Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Ten women model evening dresses and suits in a style show that was a fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery. An immense crowd, nearly 4,000 people, turned out to find out that the rumors of a super-colossal, musical style parade with impersonations of presidential candidates were true. A stage and runway was built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. (TNT, 9/28/1952, p.D-3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Several men have joined the fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Two men arrive in a Capri convertible dressed as Adlai Stevenson (Hollis Day) and Dwight Eisenhower (Din Fuhrmeister), waving to the crowd in an election-year spoof.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Political campaigns; Presidential elections; Satires (Visual works); Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

950 fishermen took part in the Elks 1952 salmon derby in Commencement Bay. A prize board was completed for the winning fish with fifty-four prizes. First prize, a 14-foot boat motor, was awarded for a 26 pound, 8 ounce salmon brought in by Frank Lippincott. H.H. Mounsey was runner-up with a 21 pound, 6 ounce salmon. (TNT, 9/9/1952, p.18)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Awards; Fishing;

Seven women model the latest in outerwear from sensible raincoats to swing coats with wide sleeves and rolled-up cuffs in a style show that was a fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery. A stage and runway was built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event that drew nearly 4000 people.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Coats; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A group of eighteen women model formals in a style show that was a joint fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery presented by one of the local department stores. A stage and runway has been built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. This year's style show departed from the custom of previous years when they were conducted over three succeeding days following luncheons. This show took place in the evening with professional models wearing the latest in men's and women's styles. (TNT, 9/6/1952, p.20)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Women of the Tacoma unit No. 138 of the American Legion auxiliary were folding more than 120,000 sheets of Tuberculosis Association Christmas seals for 1952. Shown are, L-R, standing Fannie (Mrs. Roy) Hinchcliff, Mrs. George Prentice, Birdie Hay, Nettie May Grisham, Georgia (Mrs. Heber) Wolfe, Eva (Mrs. Alvis) Gasaway and Hazel (Mrs. Wilbur) Boyer. Seated, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. A.N. Ohlinger, Ruth (Mrs. R.A.) Hedberg, Mrs. George Terry, Mrs. August Boschert, Goldie (Mrs. Jesse) Baker, Evelyn Draper, Mrs. Carl Druse, Hazel Hess, Mrs. Pete Passero and Hilda (Mrs. Max) Mrohs. Ordered by the Tuberculosis Association. TNT, 10/12/1952, p.D-9)

American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas seals; Tuberculosis League of Pierce County (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Maruta Versemnicks, from Latvia, admires the doll and wardrobe which was sold to benefit the Tacoma-Pierce County School for Crippled Children. This was one of the benefit projects the Chi chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, had scheduled for the year. Sylvia (Mrs. Lloyd J.) Sass was chairman of the committee handling the project. Maruta is wearing a leg brace. From 1949-50, the School for Crippled Children was housed in the basement of the First Congregational Church at 211 So. J St. In 1953, the school moved to its new home at 5030 E. Roosevelt Ave. in Salishan. It would remain there for approximately ten years. (TNT, 11/2/1952, p.D-10)

Beta Sigma Phi (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children playing with dolls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dolls; Orthopedic braces; Versemnicks, Maruta; Crippled Childrens School (Tacoma);

Large group of young couples at Club of Hearts "Sea Breeze", cotton and cord dance held at Greenwood Manor. Women wearing summer cotton dresses, men dressed in corduroy pants (trousers) and shirts.