Interior of Safeway Store on South K Street.

Safeway Stores, Inc. (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 22, 1942 a large group of Horace Mann students posed in front of a new billboard advertising the November school levy election. An earlier ballot in the spring was lost because not enough people had voted. The Tacoma school district was seeking an increase in funding because increasing costs and a shrinking budget had necessitated cuts in some school programs. (T. Times 10/23/1942 p.10)

School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Billboards--Tacoma; Horace Mann School (Tacoma)--School children; Advertisements--Tacoma;

Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard Finishers, Pierce County Inter-League basketball team, at Tacoma Boys Club. (T.Times)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

Sea-Tac (Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation) Welders, Pierce County Inter-League basketball team, at Tacoma Boys Club. One of eight teams representing the shipyard in inter-league play. (T.Times)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

This team was one of eight representing the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation in league play at the Tacoma Boys Club in January of 1943. This particular team was from the Shipfitters swing shift. Pictured left to right kneeling are Alphonse Big Horn, Leonard Big Horn (Native American brothers from Montana), John Owens and Lawrence Loveland. Standing, left to right, are Mason Longmire (mgr.), Phil Red Eagle, John Hartsell, Wayne Hinkleman and Matt Kapovich. (T. Times 2/1/1943, pg. 11)

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Indigenous peoples; Big Horn, Alphonse; Big Horn, Leonard; Owens, John; Loveland, Lawrence; Longmire, Mason;

Home portrait of one-and-one-half year old daughter of R. L. Fostevin with her favorite stuffed animals. Should be D12180-5.

Fostevin, R.L. --Homes & haunts; Fostevin, R.L.--Family; Children; Dolls; Toys;

On December 22, 1941, Austin M. Greer, left, executive supervisor of the Red and White stores, stands beside a table littered with thousands of Red and White labels, entries in a recent contest. The newspaper men on the right are happy to see the proof that advertising gets results. Pictured on the right are George Staugset, advertising manager Tacoma Times, E.P. Kohl, advertising counselor and Harry J. Lynch, advertising manager for the News Tribune. (T.Times 12/23/1941 p.10)

Greer, Austin M.; Staugset, George; Kohl, E.P.; Lynch, Harry J.; Red & White Markets (Tacoma); Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Labels;

This photograph of the corner of 6th Avenue and Pine was taken in November of 1941 shortly after the street was partially straightened, eliminating a sharp jog in the road at that corner. The businesses at the corner included: Casey's Tavern at 2810 6th Ave., now Cafe dei Pani; Aplling's Hardware, 2815 6th Ave. and Winfield's Bakery, 2813 6th Ave., now both incorporated into Ricardo's restaurant; and the recently built Safeway grocery store at 608 N. Pine (partially hidden by Appling's), now Schuck's Auto Supply.

Grocery Stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Facades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Safeway Stores, Inc. (Tacoma);

Johnny Heinrick, standing on left in a dark jacket and baseball cap, held a North End baseball school at Jefferson Park during June of 1942. Coach Heinrick, who also coached at Stadium High School, was assisted by George Wise, former Coast and Western League infielder. The pair had a group of about 60 boys attending their "school." They learned techniques of hitting, bunting, base running, fielding and throwing, with special emphasis on individual attention for each boy. Boys between the ages of 12 and 15 were invited to attend the classes sponsored by the Tacoma Playground Department and the WPA. Classes were held weekdays from 3:30-6:30 and Saturdays 1:30-4:30. Games were held Tuesday and Thursday nights. At the end of the school, June 13th, a baseball league for boys was formed and the travelling "schoolroom" moved to McKinley Playfield. (T. Times 6/16/42, pg. 13-names in caption, T. Times 6/6/1942, pg. 12)

Heinrick, John; Baseball--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Family reunion at the home of Irving E. Sr. and Tilda A. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hill resided at 1636 E. 31st St. The family was gathered on June 13, 1942 to see Irving (Bud) Hill Jr. prior to his departure to Spokane to begin training for the Navy Air Corps. Mr. Hill Sr. was Tacoma's most famous mailman, known locally as the "Whistling Mailman." He always whistled as he delivered mail on his northend mail route. His variety of tones and tunes brought him the opportunity to perform on many local programs. He delivered Route 31 for 31 years, prior to his retirement 8 years before this photograph. (TNT 7/12/1942, pg. A-2)

Hill, Irving E.--Homes & haunts; Hill, Irving E.--Family; Hill, Irving E.; Hill, Tilda A.; Reunions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In June of 1942, H.J. Hoffman was named the Office of Price Administration's (O.P.A.) Rent Examiner for the Tacoma area. He opened offices at the Provident Building in suite 419. Mr. Hoffman was formerly the state Savings and Loan supervisor. In his new position, he assisted landlords, tenants and apartment houses with complying with the OPA's rules and regulations contained in the rent freezing order of June 1st. Rents were frozen at the rates in effect on April 1, 1941, 14 months prior. The OPA was formed in 1942 to prevent wartime inflation. They also set ceiling prices for commodities and ration guidelines for scarce goods. (T. Times 6/2/1942, pg. 1)

Hoffman, H.J.; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma;

Clyde cranes at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. Photograph taken on December 6, 1941.

Hoisting machinery; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Photographed on December 6, 1941 were Clyde cranes at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation.

Hoisting machinery; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Several men with horses stand in front of an open barn at a public horse sale for Army buyers at the Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, on October 20, 1941. Around 100 men, women and children attended the sale, mostly local farmers and ranchers. The Army was offering $150-175 for 4-8 year old geldings that were 15-16 hands high, 975-1150 pounds and strong of limb and wind. Only two of the thirty five horses inspected met their requirements. (T. Times 10/21/1941, pg. 1)

Horses;

On May 20, 1942, the Tacoma Fire Department, under the direction of the Coast Guard, razed the shanties located in a six block area on the Tacoma Tideflats. The area, known as "Hollywood on the Tideflats," was being destroyed as a wartime security measure for the industries located there. The 50 or so shacks began as a Depression era "Hooverville." They were constructed from scrap lumber and materials by people who had lost their homes and livelihoods. Most of the current residents were around 60 years of age. (T. Times 5/20/1942 p.1)

Huts--Tacoma; Slums--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Fires--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On May 21, 1942, all eyes were on Ida (Mrs. Murray W.) McCarty as she taught a Red Cross Home Nursing class at the home of Charles Ingram, 414 No. 7th St. As the war raged, the prominent women of Tacoma marshalled their forces to help with the war effort; the social season and its parties were put on a back burner. Pictured seated, left to right, Mrs. L.B. MacDonald, Aida (Mrs. Charles) Ingram, Mrs. M. McElroy, Mrs. John Hewitt, Mrs. Fred P. Dravis and Mrs. Ralph Schaeffer. Standing: Mrs. Stevens Sanderson and Mrs. Raymond T. Mallery. (T. Times 5/23/1942 p.5)

Ingram, Charles--Homes & haunts; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Nurses; Ingram, Aida; McCarty, Ida;

Lt. Wallers, ivory carver from Fort Lewis. Lt. Wallers is carving small figurines from an ivory tusk. (T. Times)

Ivory carving; Ivory;

On June 17, 1942, a Junior League member, believed to be Helen Hurley, helped to register blood donor Mrs. Gene Courtney (left). The club women were serving as receptionists at Tacoma General Hospital and St. Josephs Hospital as a blood drive took place to build up the plasma stores for US Armed Forces. Tacoma had registered 640 volunteer donors. The goal was 2,000 across the county. (T. Times 6/24/1942, pg. 10)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma;

Women from Tacoma's Junior League served as receptionists at Tacoma General and St. Joseph's Hospitals during a few weeks beginning at the end of June 1942. They were assisting in the volunteer blood drive for the US Armed Forces. When volunteers went to the hospitals to donate, the Junior League ladies would greet, assist and direct them to the doctors. Pictured left to right are Martha Gonyea, Charlotte Rowland, Helen Hurley, Jean Marion, Kathryn King and Jessie McCormick. Over 640 persons had registered as blood donors; the goal was 2,000. (T. Times 6/24/1942 p.10)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Gonyea, Martha; Rowland, Charlotte; Hurley, Helen; Marion, Jean; King, Kathryn; McCormick, Jessie;

On June 17, 1942, three members of Tacoma's Junior League volunteer as receptionists for a blood drive. They are, left to right, Kathryn King, Charlotte Rowland and Jean Marion. The blood donated will be used for the US Armed Forces. Junior League volunteers were receiving and caring for donors at both Tacoma General and St. Josephs. The county goal was 2,000 donors. (TNT 6/24/1942, pg. 1)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Rowland, Charlotte; Marion, Jean; King, Kathryn;

Casual wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick James Lacey Jr. The couple was married February 28, 1942 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Utterback at Olympic Heights, Dash Point. The bride was the former Virginia Leona Schreuders of Ashford. The groom, originally from Puyallup, was serving with the US Coast Guard and was stationed at Port Angeles. The bride wears her "going away" outfit of a beige wood dress covered by a brown fur coat and orchid corsage. The groom proudly wears his uniform. The couple was departing for a 10 day motor trip on Hood Canal. (T. Times 3/7/1942, pg. 4; TNT 3/1/1942, pg. B-4 (announcement))

Lacey, Frederick James; Schreuders, Virginia Leona--Marriage; Weddings--Dash Point--1940-1950;

On December 18, 1941, members of the Tacoma Garden Club kicked off their three day garden sale with the proceeds earmarked for the Pierce County and Tacoma branches of the Red Cross. Pictured above are left to right, Margaret Long (at table). Helen (Mrs. L.T.) Murray and Lucile (Mrs. Darcy) Dayton. The temporary shop on Broadway offered an array of Christmas wreaths, door swags and centerpieces. A traditional holiday doorway decoration is displayed of the Madonna and Child framed in a Della Robia wreath of fruit and greens. (T. Times 12/19/1941, pg. 10)

Long, Margaret; Murray, Helen; Dayton, Lucile; Tacoma Garden Club (Tacoma); Christmas decorations; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On the evening of June 15, 1942, the sawmill at the Henry Mill & Timber Co. was fully engulfed in flames. The fire department managed to save the planer plant, warehouse and offices, but the sawmill was a complete loss. The owners swore to rebuild immediately. However, after the fire, the company's business began to consist mostly of prefabricated items for the military. (T. Times 6/16/1942, pg. 1)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Judges Banquet at Univ.- Union Club. Each year state supreme court judges gathered for a banquet; the November 21, 1941, dinner at the University-Union Club would have been the 34th. Also invited were Pierce County superior court judges and judges of the federal courts. Reno Odlin, Tacoma banker, was the toastmaster. Mayor Harry P. Cain is standing, extreme right; seated in the center is Chief Justice John Robinson, flanked by Supreme Court justices John F. Main and George B. Simpson. U.S District Court Judge Lloyd T. Black is seated, extreme right. ALBUM 12. (T.Times 11-19-41, p. 10)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Judges--Tacoma; Robinson, John; Main, John T.; Simpson, George B.; Black, Lloyd T.;

Tacoma's business leaders held a "Defense Rally for Business Men" at Jason Lee Junior High on March 31, 1942, to boost War Bond sales. $170,000 was pledged. Mayor Harry P. Cain is pictured reading to an attentive group which included: E.H. Forbes, C.A. Erdahl, Mayor Harry P. Cain, John Jewett, F.T. Treichel, Jack Shapiro, W.G. Pinches, Al Copp, C.G. Jennings, Ted Brown. A enormous portrait of General Douglas A. MacArthur looms over the men. This is a cropped picture of D12650-1. (T. Times 4/1/1942, pg. 1) ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma);

Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, center, daughter of the late President Woodrow Wilson, with two unidentified women at Winthrop Hotel. Mrs. McAdoo was in Tacoma for a Bond rally held on June 10, 1942 at Jason Lee Junior School. She was the regional advisor on women's activities to the Treasury Department's War Savings Stamp and Bonds staff. She had served in World War I as Chairman of the Liberty Loan Drive under her father. During the Tacoma appearance, she spoke about women's activities in the war bond drives and helped form Tacoma's chapter of the Women's League for War Savings. (T. Times 6/9/1942, pg. 2; 6/11/42, pg. 11)

McAdoo, Eleanor Wilson; Wilson, Woodrow--Family; War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma;

On January 11, 1942, Edna Kathryn McGraw and Dr. John Hanson were wed in the chancel of the Christ Episcopal Church. The pair is pictured in their automobile as they leave for the reception or for their Palm Springs honeymoon. The former Miss McGraw was a graduate of the University of Washington and a member of the AAUW, Altrusa Club and St. Cecilia Club. Dr. Hanson was a doctor of dentistry, a graduate of the University of Southern California and a member of the Yacht Club. (T. Times 1/12/1942, pg. 9- article only) see T. Times 1/24/1942, pg. 5 for wedding portrait

McGraw, Edna--Marriage; Hanson, John; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress;

On October 30, 1941, all the stores downtown closed in the morning as Tacoma turned out for a massive parade of pre World War II military might. Over 10,000 men from the 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Lewis marched as well as a parade of mechanized strength. One of the most impressive sights was the mobile kitchens where military cooks prepared food as they moved down Broadway during the two hour parade. Here soldiers receive coffee in the early morning hours prior to the parade kick off.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1941, over 10,000 soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Lewis marched down Broadway in a tremendous military spectacle, the largest Army parade ever seen in Tacoma. The men march in step in mass formation, suggesting the enormous military power of the US. (T. Times 10/30/1941 p.1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1941, the Army parades showing its military muscle. This was the greatest military spectacle to date in the Northwest. On the left is the Cameo Theater, 1128 Pacific Avenue.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;