Dr. William R. Govan, his wife Louise and four year old daughter Victoria debate the best picture to hang in their new Tacoma home. Dr. Govan chooses a seascape while little Victoria picks a petite floral picture. The Govans resided at 3807 No. 39th St. (TNT 1-21-1951, pg. D-1)

Families--Tacoma--1950-1960; Govan, William R.; Govan, Louise; Govan, Victoria; Govan, William R.--Homes & haunts;

A musical variety show directed by George Spray was presented in the new auditorium at the Puyallup High School on January 31,1951 by the combined Orting, Puyallup and Sumner March of Dimes campaigns. A six member Hawaiian orchestra, made up of students from the Honolulu Conservatory of Music in Tacoma, provided instrumental and vocal music for the South Pacific section of the program. Rehearsing at the music school in Tacoma are: (standing) Donna Walters, on bass; and Pete Notley, vocalist. Seated are: Karol Piper, on guitar; Juanita Johnson and Howard Schroeder, on ukulele; and Floyd Piper, on steel guitar. (TNT 1-31-1951, pg. 21; similar photo used as cover for TNT Sound Life 11/15/1994, article by Bart Ripp "Music is her Paradise")

Honolulu Conservatory of Music (Tacoma); Musicians--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stringed instruments; Walters, Donna; Piper, Karolyn; Notley, Peter; Johnson, Juanita; Schroeder, Harold; Piper, Floyd; Ukuleles;

In December of 1950, Arthur K. Jordan (left) and an unidentified baker proudly watched another gentleman taste their freshly toasted bread. In 1950, the Jordan Baking Company won the "First Prize for Quality" in the Better Bread contest staged by the Quality Bakers of America. The competition featured bread baked by over 100 bakeries nationwide. Mr. Jordan began his bakery in 1937 when he purchased the Bert Nichols plant in Old Tacoma and opened it under the Jordan name with six employees and one delivery truck. The bakery quickly outgrew this location and in 1939 moved to 5233 S. Washington St., formerly home to the DuLac Auto Body Co. By 1950, the company employed 131 people in Tacoma with a payroll of a half million a year. In 1952, they introduced their most famous product, Sunbeam Bread, with its mascot, the blond cherub Little Miss Sunbeam. Ordered by Jordan Baking Company.

Jordan Baking Co. (Tacoma); Bakeries--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bread--Tacoma; Jordan, Arthur K.;

Members of the Radiological Defense Division of the Tacoma Civil Defense Corps gather at the home of Dr. Stevens S. Sanderson (center), division chief, to plan their work in the event of an atomic attack. The Division was responsible for designing a procedure for defense against radioactivity should Tacoma be hit by an atomic bomb. Training classes were designed and implemented for local personnel to lead technicians into radioactive areas, offer medical aid, monitor radioactivity, and defend against atomic attacks. The Division was responsible for immediate survey work following an attack and control of decontamination monitoring instruments. US involvement in Korea had only heightened the fear of atomic attack and civil defense organizations were active all over Tacoma. (TNT 1/9/1951, pg. 10-see article for names)

Korean War, 1950-1953--Civil defense--Tacoma; Sanderson, Stevens S.;

Front door surrounded with cedar bough at shingled home of Margaret Long for Christmas card. Long residence at crest of Prospect Hill. Photograph taken in December of 1950. Miss Long, a Tacoma civic leader, was the daughter of Weyerhaeuser manager, George S. Long.

Long, Margaret R.--Homes & haunts; Doors & doorways--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Margaret Long's living room with Christmas decorations and tree. Portrait of mother above fireplace, dog lying on large oriental rug. For Christmas cards. The Long residence was located at crest of Prospect Hill. Miss Long was the daughter of George S. Long, Sr., Weyerhauser's first general manager.

Long, Margaret R.--Homes & haunts; Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Christmas trees--Tacoma; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Paintings;

Masquerade party given by Joyce Myles on December 26, 1950 in the Winthrop Hotel's Wedgwood Room. Four people dressed in costume, one as frontiersman, another as Indian maiden. Room has Classical window inset with stained glass, palm trees painted on wall. Joyce Myles had invited many of her college friends to this fun event. (TNT 12-30-1950, p. 4- alt. photos)

Masquerades--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Georgeann Hardwick, of Mayberry Motor Parts, 1934 Market St., holds a sign protesting the lack of police action in a string to burglaries that took place in downtown Tacoma in December of 1950. She is standing next to a very old safe that was broken into by "cracksmen" using a cutting torch. The day after this photograph was taken, the News Tribune carried a story "Arrest Two, Find Loot". The "loot" found included merchandise from C & G Radio Suppy, one of the businesses listed on her sign. (Identification of woman provided by daughter.) (TNT 12-28-1950 p.29)

Mayberry Motor Parts, Inc. (Tacoma); Safes; Robberies--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of William L. McCormick. William L. McCormick was vice president of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota, June 12, 1876, son of Robert Laird McCormick and Anna E. Goodman McCormick. He graduated from Yale University and completed his post-graduate work at the Law School of the University of Wisconsin. He was elected president of the Washington State Historical Scoiety in 1941. He died March 27, 1953, at the age of 76. Mr. McCormick is wearing a tweed suit and a paisley tie. He wears a moustache. He and his wife, Jessie M. McCormick, lived at 509 Tacoma Avenue North.

McCormick, William L.; Portrait photographs; Business people--Tacoma--1950-1960; Moustaches;

Studio portrait for Mueller-Harkins Motor Co., Buick distributors at 6th & St. Helens Ave. John Craig. Photo possibly of Gilbert Bannerman.

Mueller-Harkins Motor Co. (Tacoma); Bannerman, Gilbert;

The Norman J. Ryker Company, painting contractors, held a company Christmas party. A bar has been created out of a table by painting wood or cardboard around the table. A mirror and upper bar area, also created by painting, are attached to the wall behind. The bar tender is holding his cigar in his mouth while pouring a drink for one of the men while a woman wearing a fur coat looks on. Humerous signs announce "Special wallpaper paste toddies, they stick to your ribs", "Booths for ladies, etc., at a price", and the "Horizontal Special - for those who find it hard to stand".

Norman J. Ryker Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Studio portrait of John Reznichenko, 3818 No. 9th St., Tacoma. Man wearing glasses, striped coveralls and leather jacket. Mr. Reznichenko came in for his portrait on December 21, 1950.

Reznichenko, John; Eyeglasses; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Dr. O. Harry Schrader, Jr., his wife Gladys and children Bobby, 5, and Bonnie, 3, watch television in their new home in Tacoma. Dr. Schrader, a highly-trained forester and wood technologist, left his position on the faculty of the University of Washington late in 1949 to take over as managing director of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association. He made many notable contributions to the plywood industry, particularly in technical improvements and research. (TNT 1-21-1951, pg. D-1) TPL-5047

Televisions--1950-1960; Families--Tacoma--1950-1960; Schrader, O. Harry; Schrader, Gladys; Schrader, Bobby; Schrader, Bonnie; Schrader, O. Harry--Family;

Five men stand around a new model Packard Bell television at the Top of the Ocean exhibit. A portrait of founder H.A. Bell smiles down from the wall. The festivities were hosted by Packard Bell to celebrate their 25th year in business. In attendance from the Los Angeles home office were Vice President Joe E. Spain, General Sales Manager Kenneth R. Johnson and Glen C. Tillack, chief field engineer. N. Earl Davisson, PB distributer, was host. The highlight of the evening was the preview of Packard Bell's 1951 "Masterpiece Founders Series." (TNT 2/8/1951, pg. B-6)

Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Televisions--1950-1960; Packard Bell Co. (Tacoma);

These power and utility poles in front of the Liquified Gas Corporation, 9611 E. Marginal Way., could not stand up to the winds that hit the Seattle-Tacoma area on January 15, 1951. With peak winds of 65 mph, the winter storm disrupted power service throughout the area. During the early morning hours, the temperature increased 20 degrees to 51 degrees, fell ten degrees, and then shot back up again. Snow gusted with the winds and melted as it hit the ground. (TNT 1/15/1951, pg. 1)

Utility poles; Electric lines; Storms--Seattle--1950-1960; Winds--Seattle--1950-1960;

Wedding portrait of Avonne Nadine Nelson and Lt. Truman Everett Boudinot, Jr. Miss Nelson, daughter of Mrs. Hazel Morton Nelson, and Lt. Boudinot, son of Mrs. Truman Boudinot of Beverly Hills, Ca. and the late Brigadier General Boudinot, were married on a Friday afternoon, January 12, 1951, in Raynor Chapel at the Annie Wright Seminary with Reverend Arthur Bell officiating at the single ring ceremony. Miss Nelson wore a pastel pink Adrian suit with an off white straw hat trimmed with white velvet flowers and carried a bouquet of carnations, pink roses and white stephanotis. The maid of honor was Miss Constance Brady and the best man was Robert Winskill. After the ceremony, the couple left for a three week motor tour of Santa Barbara and Palm Springs. The bride attended Annie Wright and was a graduate of Mills College. The groom received his commission at West Point Military Academy. (TNT 1/14/1951, pg D-3; TNT 1/21/1951, D-2 picture only)

Wedding costume--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Nelson, Avonne Nadine--Marriage; Boudinot, Truman Everett; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

A studio portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Earl West. They both wear flowers on their jackets and hats. The young couple may have been recently married. They lived in Longview, Washington.

West, Earl--Family; Portrait photographs; Spouses--Longview--1950-1960;

Christmas party at Elk's Hall. Large group of men, women, and servers in dining room. Poor condition of image is due to deterioration of Kodak safety film exposed to diacetate film.

Two students play ping-pong in the Chapter Room at Kappa Sigma House. The walls have been covered with knotty-pine paneling. This fraternity became the first at the College of Puget Sound to employ a permanent house mother in 1950. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tom Sias.

Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Table tennis--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Kappa Sigma (Tacoma);

Photo of Griffin Fuel Co.'s new bulk storage station in Lakewood. After the company's move to its headquarters on Commerce St. in the early 1900's, the company ceased all sidelines and expanded its fuel service to include sawdust, coal and fuel oil. Coal bunkers and fuel oil storage moved throughout the city, until only coal storage and company headquarters were located on Commerce. This photo was used in an ad stating "You can be sure of instant delivery service from Griffin's huge new storage plant in Lakewood." Griffin took calls at anytime and made deliveries night, day, Sundays and holidays.They made a considerable investment in new trucks with a ratio of maximum gallons to minimum weight, insuring immediate delivery over any type of road. The company made sure its trucks and mobile machinery received the best possible care by fully staffing its own repair shop and garages. (TNT 2/16/1951, pg. 13)

Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fuel--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fuel trade--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fuel tanks;

An executive suite of furniture is displayed by the Harold E. Dahl Company. The suite includes a large wooden desk, credenza, desk chair and several side chairs and a book case. Even the waste basket sitting next to the desk is beautifully detailed wood. The boldly patterned draperies hang next to a wall covered with woven reeds. "Out" and "In" boxes stand at the ready for the lucky organization executive who will use this suite.

Harold E. Dahl Co. (Tacoma); Office furniture; Desks; Chairs;

Civil Defense Night, sponsored by Elks Lodge 174, at the Elks Club. Lloyd Wynans, Exalted Ruler, appointed Harold Duncan, Leading Knight, to preside at the meeting intended to help coordinate civil defense divisions and further the Elks aim to support, uphold, and defend the American way of life. Wynans stated that adequate civil defense requires thousands of residents volunteering time and energy to minimize death and casualties in the event of a disaster. The film "Pattern for Survival" was shown. Civil defense officials, headed by Mayor John Anderson and Civil Defense Director Frank S. Evans, were in attendance. The Elks Temple underwent a $80,000 remodel the previous Fall, with over half of it going to renovations on this hall. One of the changes was the new wall to wall Saxony Wilson broadloom carpet in green and ivory. (TNT 1-22-1951, pg. 5) TPL-8450

Korean War, 1950-1953--Civil defense--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Interior exposure of the home of Harry Rinker at 1254 So. Fairview Dr. for Tietz Construction. The large stone fireplace extends out into a built in planter box for house plants, and also divides the living and dining rooms. The living room is separated from the sitting room, or library, by folding pocket doors. For another view of the same room from the opposite angle, see A56012-8.

Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Furniture--1950-1960; Studies (Rooms)--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The master bedroom in Nelson Perkins' home. One wall has been finished with closets and cupboards above. A full length mirror has been hung between the two sets of sliding doors. Nelson S. Perkins was the technical director of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Perkins, Nelson--Homes & haunts; Dwellings--Lakewood; Bedrooms--Lakewood; Dressing tables;

Mount Rainier overlooks log storage on Hylebos Waterway. Photo for West Fork Timber Co. Grain elevators belonging to Washington Co-op Farmers Association can be seen in the upper right corner. TPL-6883

Rainier, Mount (Wash.); Logs; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma); Grain elevators--Tacoma;

The exterior of the completed Tacoma Transit Building. Several city buses are seen parked in the yard. Ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tom Sias. TPL-8139

Reinforced concrete construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Plywood; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Transit Co. (Tacoma); Mass transit--Tacoma; Buses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bus terminals--Tacoma;

Copy of portrait of Mr. William L. McCormick. Mr. McCormick is wearing a tweed, three-piece suit with a plaid shirt and stripped tie. He holds his glasses in one hand with the other hand in his pants' pocket. William L. McCormick was vice-president of Weyerhauser Timber Company. He lived at 509 Tacoma Avenue North.

Portraits; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; McCormick, William L.;

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its reinforced concrete waiting area. In 1951, SeaTac was the only debt free major airport in the US. With an annual operating budget of 1/4 million, the airport was breaking even financially. The first six months of 1950, the airport carried 457,790 passengers. (TNT 2/13/1951, pg. C-13)

Airports--SeaTac--1950-1960; Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac);

This beautifully decorated table at Jones Hall greeted the attendees of a preview showing on February 6, 1951 of Northwest artists on exhibit at the College of Puget Sound. The Tacoma Art League sponsored the exhibition. On the table were ti leaves, candelabras in black marble stands, brass coffee urn and assorted delicacies. From left in the photograph are: painter Mrs. Helen Everett, program chairman of the Tacoma Art League Mrs. Warren Tomlinson, Helen Feek, Tom Jensen and Maxine Parker. The latter three planned the table arrangements for the coffee hour. (TNT 2-8-1951, C-6- alt. photograph)

Art exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Tacoma Art League (Tacoma); Everett, Helen; Tomlinson, Warren E.--Family; Feek, Helen; Jensen, Tom; Parker, Maxine;

Interior of attic to be remodeled at Keith Bogan's home, for DFPA.

Attics--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bedrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bogan, Keith--Homes & haunts;