The Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Convention was held in late July of 1940. The roof of the Winthrop Hotel was a favorite spot for photographing large groups as the downtown skyline made a memorable view. Men on roof of Winthrop Hotel, city and port in background.

Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Cityscapes;

Over 100 firemen posed for a formal group photograph on the roof of the Hotel Winthrop in late July of 1940. From July 31 through August 3rd the 47th annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs was held in Tacoma. Emory N. Whitacker, Tacoma Fire Chief, was convention host to chiefs from Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Idaho and other western states. With wives, guests, and concessionaires, the convention was expected to bring some 1,500 visitors to Tacoma. The Murray Morgan Bridge (11th St. Bridge), the City Waterway (now the Foss Waterway), and several of the prominent buildings on A Street including the Tacoma Building and the Perkins Building can be seen in the background.

Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma); Cityscapes; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Tacoma Building (Tacoma); Perkins Building (Tacoma);

The 47th annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs would be held in Tacoma for the first times on July 31 through August 3rd, 1940. Emory N. Whitacker, Tacoma Fire Chief, would play convention host to 500-700 chiefs from Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Idaho and other western states. With wives and guests, the conventioneers would total over 1500. Pictured seated center is Chief Baker of Louistown, Mt., president of the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs. Standing back left is Jay W. Stevens of San Francisco, Secretary of the Fire Chiefs. (T. Times 7/23/1940, pg. 2)

Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stevens, Jay W.;

Loch Riehl reads a Yuletide story to his children in front of the fireplace at their home, 2415 No. Yakima Ave. The mantle is decorated with candles and evergreen boughs. Mr. Riehl was an employee of Puget Sound Bank.

Riehl, Loch--Family; Fireplaces; Fathers & children; Christmas decorations;

Christmas display of the Nativity located on the front lawn of St. Joseph's Hospital, at So. 19th & "I" St. The figures appear to be wooden cutouts painted in a highly romanticized style. In the scene, the shepherds bow before the baby Jesus, who is lying in Mary's arms. The nativity was constructed, painted and arranged by Harold Johnson, of the hospital utility crew, on his own time. Characters in the scene are the Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus, Joseph, three shepherds, the innkeeper's wife and her small son. (T. Times 12/25/1940, pg. 1)

St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Creches (Nativity scenes); Christmas decorations;

ca. 1940. This was the Strand Market, 912 1/2 Pacific Ave, circa 1940. The grocery was owned and operated by James D.and John Chewreas, thought to be shown above. Fresh produce is displayed at the front of the store, including watermelons and apples.

Strand Market (Tacoma); Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Chewreas, James D.; Chewreas, John; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Lobby of the Tacoma Hotel.

Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Hotels--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lobbies--1940-1950;

Banquet held during the Washington State Medical Association Convention held at the Hotel Winthrop. The convention began on 8/25/1940 and ran for four days, filled with business and social events. The 51st convention was expected to draw 400-600 medical men, spouses and auxiliary members. (T. Times 8/24/1940, pg. 1)

Washington State Medical Association (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

ca. 1940. Exhibitors Booth display for Fleet Phospho-Soda at the Washington State Medical Convention. Display features numerous "ethical" products "for active elimination." The C.B. Fleet Co. was founded as a small family owned pharmacy by Dr. Charles Browne Fleet in 1869. They developed the first Fleet laxative in 1893. During the convention, over 35 technical exhibits were located in the Junior Ballroom and the main lobby of the Winthrop Hotel for attendee's inspection. There were also another 20 scientific exhibits extolling new breakthroughs. (T. Times 8/24/1940, pg. 1)

Washington State Medical Association (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Window display of raincoats at Fisher's Department Store in October of 1940. Mannequins wearing rubber slickers. Photograph ordered by the United States Rubber Co. White coats were recommended for the Northwest, so that wearers would stand out in the gloom.

Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mannequins; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Raincoats; Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishers Department Store (Tacoma);

ca. 1940. Group of women at Zion Lutheran Church during congregation's Golden Anniversary. Building built as Zion German Evangelical Lutheran in 1908, H. Crosley, Architect. Man at far right, second row is possibly pastor Harold H. Engelbrecht.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1940. Group of young men and women at Zion Lutheran Church during congregation's Golden Anniversary circa 1940. Margaret Evelyn Paul, about 16 at this time, has been identified as being seated in the first row, fourth from right. Her sister, Mildred Paul, is in the top row, second from the left. Building built as Zion German Evangelical Lutheran in 1908, H. Crosley, Architect. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Lutheran churches--Tacoma--1940-1950; Paul, Margaret Evelyn; Paul, Mildred;

Men working in print shop of the new offices of the Bremerton Sun

Driver's side of Ford flatbed truck.

Aerial view of Northern Pacific Rail property at Lakeview which was taken on August 22, 1941. Land is dotted with trees in foreground with thicker forests toward the top of the photograph. Few, if any, homes in sight. Ordered by Raleigh -Hayward Company.

Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Lakewood; Land;

Aviation Machinist's Mate Harvey Earl Moody, Jr. and his bride to be Darlene Louise Osburn obtained a marriage license on Tuesday August 11, 1942 at the Pierce County Auditor's office. They were married the same evening. Moody was on a two week leave, after spending six months with a bomber squadron in the Aleutians. He took part in bombing raids on Kiska and Attu. (T. Times 08-12-1942 p.12)

Marriage licenses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sailors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Moody, Harvey Earl;

In December of 1942, the defense industries on the Tideflats were running 24/7 and mass transportation had come to a standstill. Eight diesel-electric busses were leased from the Navy to improve the situation. Standing in front of the leased bus were, left to right, Walter Frankland (local transportation Administrator), Amos Booth (Beltline Superintendent), and R.D. O'Neil (Works Commissioner). The new buses seated 43 passengers and were expected to carry 95 with the additional people standing in the wide aisles. (T. Times 12/28/1942, pg. 1)

Mass transit--Tacoma; Buses--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Transportation--Tacoma; ONeil, Robert D.; Booth, Amos; Frankland, Walter;

Army officers, city officials, and Mayor Harry P. Cain planning bomb show at Stadium Bowl. Mayor Cain is standing third from right. Stadium High School is in the background. City officials joined Army personnel on August 4, 1942, in planning a practical demonstration of how civilians might protect themselves against incendiary bombs if dropped in enemy air raids. Temporary buildings, including seven "homes" and a three-story "hotel," would be constructed in Stadium Bowl on which bombs would be deliberately set off. Techniques to put out bombs would include stream and spray methods, "dunking in bathtubs," and what to do when the bombs burn themselves out. The demonstration would draw some 10,000 spectators on the evening of August 19th. On Stadium's field are: Elmer Bashey of Public Works, Lt. Jack Barrows, City health director Dr. Lee (Leland E.) Powers, local CD coordinator Frank Evans, Public utilities first aid expert Theodore O. Powers, Mayor Cain, Chief air warden Fred Sandstrom and Capt. Charles Eisenbacher of the Tacoma Fire Department. (T.Times 8-5-42, p. 2; TNT 8-19-42, p. 1, TNT 8-20-42, p. 1-articles on bomb demonstration)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Stadium High School (Tacoma); Bashey, Elmer; Barrows, Jack; Powers, Leland E.; Evans, Frank; Powers, Theodore O.; Sandstrom, Fred; Eisenbacher, Charles J.;

Alice (Mrs. Donald) McFadon started her busy day during the War Chest campaign in October of 1942 by getting up earlier than usual and preparing a hurried breakfast for her family at 609 No. "D" St. Like more than 2000 other housewives and mothers, she was a volunteer solicitor for the campaign and would spend the day on her feet, visiting businesses and door-to-door asking for donations. Tacoma's fund raising goal for 1942 was $365,000. (TNT 10/18/1942, pg. 1)

McFadon, Alice; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma;

At the end of her busy day, War Chest volunteer Alice McFadon pulled her favorite chair up to the fireplace, donned a comfy robe and slippers and prepared to read a good book, She had spent this October 1942 day doing double duty, taking care of her home and family and treading the sidewalks, asking for donations for Tacoma's War Chest.

McFadon, Alice; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma;

Mr. Beck. First name not provided. He is wearing wire-framed glasses and standard business attire. [Also dated 01-12-1943)

Men--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eyeglasses; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The happy family of four posed for the Richards photographer; Ed Michlitsch, left, wife Albina, son David and "War Chest," the duck saved from the chopping block to become a family pet. At the October 20, 1942 War Chest report luncheon, Mr. Michlitsch became the first winner of "War Chest" after reporting that his funds raised for the charitable organization equalled a "goose egg." He was required to feed and care for the live duck until he could improve his financial report. At that time, he could pass the duck on to the next low man. The Michlitsch family address is given in the 1942 City Directory as 3010 Portland Ave #C. (TNT 10/20/1942, pg. 1)

Michlitsch, Ed; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ducks; Michlitsch, David; Michlitsch, Albina; Michlitsch, Ed--Family;

The Monday Civic Club spent many hours sewing at the First Baptist Church, creating 17 quilts for the Red Cross Program. The Club consisted of Tacoma women who met to study current affairs and trends. Their quilts were their contribution to the war effort. Pictured are standing (l to r) Mrs. Percy Creath Smith, president of the club; Mrs. C.M. Moore; Mrs. Charles Huhn; and Mrs. Edward Coleman; seated (l to r) Mrs. Gardner Reynolds; Mrs. George Edgar Staples; Mrs. Zoe B. Wheeler; Mrs. J.C. Huntley; and Mrs. John Williams. (T. Times 7/25/1942, pg. 5)

Monday Civic Club (Tacoma); First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Quilts;

Many hours of painstaking handwork were put in by the members of the Monday Civic Club to create the many quilts shown in this photograph from July, 1942. The club members had promised Mrs. Edward Coleman of the Red Cross that they would make 17 quilts for her Red Cross program. The club women pictured, who met at the First Baptist Church, 902 Market St., each Tuesday are: standing (l to r) Mrs. Percy Creath Smith, president of the club; Mrs. C.M. Moore; Mrs. Charles Huhn; and Mrs. Edward Coleman; seated (l to r) Mrs. Gardner Reynolds; Mrs. George Edgar Staples; Mrs. Zoe B. Wheeler; Mrs. J.C. Huntley; and Mrs. John Williams. (T. Times 7/25/1942, pg. 5)

Monday Civic Club (Tacoma); First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Quilts;

Wartime women mechanics at Munson Motor Company, Oldsmobile dealership. Five women, four in uniforms, stand in front of agency on June 24, 1942. Mission style building with neon and painted metal signs.

Munson Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Wartime women mechanics at Munson Motor Company, Oldsmobile dealership. Five women, four in uniforms, in shop area working on a 1942 Oldsmobile B44.

Munson Motor Co. (Tacoma); Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Oldsmobile automobile;

September 9, 1942 commencement exercises for 33 nurses from Tacoma General's School of Nursing, held at the First Baptist Church.

Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); First Baptist Church (Tacoma); Baptist churches--Tacoma; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Happy families posed for a series of photographs at the Bremerton Sun picnic held at Island Lake Park on September 26, 1942. The newspaper sponsored an annual picnic for its employees starting from 1936. The location of the picnics varied from year to year and included Island Lake Park, Twanoh State Park and Seabeck.

Picnics; Families--1940-1950; Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Bremerton Sun (Bremerton)--Employees;

This young couple with little girl enjoyed the annual picnic sponsored by the Bremerton Sun newspaper which was held at Island Lake Park in September of 1942. Several photographs of happy employees and their families were taken to remember the event.

Picnics; Families--1940-1950; Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Bremerton Sun (Bremerton)--Employees;

The Bremerton Sun newspaper sponsored a picnic for its employees to foster camaraderie among its workers and where families could enjoy a pleasant day at one of Kitsap County's local parks. In 1942 the picnic was held at Island Lake Park. Various photographs were taken that day of the numerous families in attendance including this family of four which included two teenage boys.

Picnics; Families--1940-1950; Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Bremerton Sun (Bremerton)--Employees;