Fort Lewis ground crew holding lines to the new blimp on its first flight since arriving on February 10. The crew is part of the 125 member 3rd Balloon Company. (T.Times 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);

Fort Lewis's new 105 feet long blimp flies at forty miles per hour on its first flight since arriving at the army base on February 10. The new blimp serves as an observation balloon. (T.Times, 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);

This photograph from March 1938 shows the crew members of the 3rd Balloon Company at Fort Lewis struggling with ropes to position a helium filled blimp in its specially constructed hanger. Considered the latest in observation balloons, it was equipped with a manned, motorized undercarriage that held both a pilot and co-pilot. The 105 foot long blimp could attain a top speed of 40 miles per hour. (T.Times, 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.);

Dirigible ground crew of the 125 member 3rd Balloon Company, Fort Lewis, surround the motorized C-6-3 undercarriage and the airship's pilots Master Sergeant A. E. Miller and Corporal Henry Pelhum. The new blimp is making its first flight since arriving on February 10. (T.Times, 3/11/1938, p.1).

Balloons (Aircraft)--Fort Lewis; Balloonists; Air pilots--Fort Lewis; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Fort Lewis (Wash.); Miller, A.E.; Pelhum, Henry;

Man atop Edwards Fuel Company truck, filling its tank from fuel depot. According to signage on truck, Edwards was the distributor for White Rose fuel. For Davis Motor Company, Diamond T Trucks. (date may be 03-12-1937.) (filed with Argentum)

Davis Motor Truck Company (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diamond T trucks; Edwards Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Fuel;

Tacoma Roofing Company semi truck in front of company office. For Davis Motor Company, Diamond T Trucks. May be 03-12-1937. (filed with Argentum)

Davis Motor Truck Company (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diamond T trucks; Tacoma Roofing Co. (Tacoma);

Cammarano Beverages "Special Delivery" truck in front of Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store. For Davis Motor Company, Diamond T Trucks. (date on photograph may be 03-12-1937) (filed with Argentum)

Cammarano Bros. (Tacoma); Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Davis Motor Truck Company (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diamond T trucks;

Caterpillar engine belonging to contractor J. D. Shotwell on the back of a General Motors cabover-type truck in front of Tacoma GMC Truck Company. Workmen loading a spare tire, drum of grease or oil waiting to be loaded.

Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma GMC Truck Co. (Tacoma);

Lena S. Running, former Stanley pupil, and John Paul Bennett, Director, Conservatory of Music, College of Puget Sound, greet Douglas Stanley (right), a voice culture scientist from New York on March 15, 1938. Stanley will lecture at C.P.S. (T.Times, 3/15/38, p. 3).

Running, Lena S.; Bennett, John Paul; Stanley, Douglas; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

Columbia Brewery truck with Indiana cab. Trailer being loaded with hops or grain from flue inside building. Man on top of truck bed loading grains. Ordered by Tom Jones Perry.

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Cooney Tranfer & Storage Company fire. Seven firemen spraying water from truck and ground level. (T. Times).

Fires--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Moving & storage trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooney Transfer & Storage Co. (Tacoma);

Outlet Store fire. Two men sorting thru debris from fire. (T. Times).

Disasters - Fires - Building FiresBusiness Enterprises - Clothing Stores - Tacoma - Outlet Store

Cooney Transfer & Storage Company fire. Two firemen with hose spraying water on fire. (T.Times)

Fires--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Moving & storage trade--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooney Transfer & Storage Co. (Tacoma);

Beer bottle labeling machine at Columbia Breweries. For Tom Jones of Perry Labeling Machines. (filed with Argentum)

Brewing industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Machinery--Tacoma;

And they're off! During the Cooks, Waiters and Bartenders Tray Derby in March of 1938, restaurant workers carrying serving trays scurry along downtown streets on their way to the finish line at Fife's Century Ballroom, 1406 54th Ave. E. Nineteen women and 25 men competed carrying trays loaded with a ham sandwich, a can of beer, a bottle of milk and a piece of pie. The "race track" began at 9th and Broadway and ended at the Ballroom in Fife. The winning time for the men was 55 minutes, 17 seconds. The winning waitress crossed the line in 56 minutes, 15 seconds. The waiter in light clothing and hat on the right in the above photograph has been identified as Clayton S. Smethurst. He was the representative from Jack's Griddle, located at 912-14 Commerce St. (T. Times, 3/18/1938, p. 18).

Racing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Walking races; Waiters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooks & Waiters Derby (Tacoma); Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma); Smethurst, Clayton S.;

Les Green, Union Secretary, congratulates Frances Taylor, representing Mondau's Tugboat, and Stanley Johnson, Pappy's Cabin; race winners in the 1938 Cooks, Waiters and Bartenders Tray Derby. The "race course" wound from 9th and Broadway, where the competing men and women shot off with trays of bottles, to the Century Ballroom in Fife. Taylor ran in 56 minutes, 15 seconds, behind Johnson, 55 minutes, 17 seconds. (T. Times, 3/18/1938, p. 18).

Racing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Walking races; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooks & Waiters Derby (Tacoma); Taylor, Frances; Johnson, Stanley; Green, Les; Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma);

Cooks and Waiters Derby. Cooks, waiters and bartenders, holding serving trays of food and beverages, line-up in front of Lee Kress' Malt Shop at 9th and Broadway for the start of the second annual night-time derby. The trays are loaded with a ham sandwich, a can of beer, a bottle of milk and a piece of pie. Nineteen women and 25 men completed the race to the Century Ballroom in Fife. Stanley Johnson of Pappy's Cabin won the derby, running the course in 55 minutes and 17 seconds. (T.Times, 3/18/1938, p.18, T. Times 2/21/1938, pg. 7)

Racing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Walking races; Waiters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooks & Waiters Derby (Tacoma); Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound, 50th anniversary ceremonies. Visitors are honored at the institution's Golden Jubilee as announcements are made from the stage of the music/drama building. (T.Times, 3/17/1938, p.1).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound 50th anniversary ceremonies. Eight men wearing scholar's robes on the steps of college building. Governor Clarence Martin is second from left in front row. (T.Times, 3/17/1938, p.1).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma; Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;

Govenor Clarence D. Martin shakes hands with President Edward H. Todd of the College of Puget Sound during the school's 50th annual convocation. Sponsored by Judge O.G. Ellis, Governor Martin received an honorary doctor of laws degree. Douglas Stanley of New York and Professor Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington also were awarded honorary degrees. The college observed ten days of celebration for the school's golden jubilee. (T.Times, 3-17-38, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma; Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma;

Senator Walter Davis, history professor at the College of Puget Sound, sat on a bench in Wright Park on the first day of spring in 1938 and edited papers. Despite the designation as spring, the day was chilly with a high of 49 and a low of 30. It did not stop people from venturing out to enjoy the brisk air and bouts of sunshine. Walter S. Davis served in the Washington State Legislature from 1913 to 1929 as Senator for the 27th District. He was instrumental in shaping Washington State's education policies, introducing a bill that made teaching of American History and Civics in high school compulsory. Senator Davis came to CPS in 1907 as a professor of history and political science. He would retire in 1943. (T.Times, 3/21/1938, p.1; T.Times 5-9-43, p. 10-article on Sen. Davis).

Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; Spring--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wright Park (Tacoma); Davis, Walter; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Two men in three piece suits seriously discussed the outcome of the shuffleboard game on the first day of Spring, 1938, in Wright Park. Another man kept score with chalk on a rough wooden surface behind them. (T.Times, 3/21/1938, p.1).

Events--Tacoma; Spring--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wright Park (Tacoma); Shuffleboard;

These men welcomed the first day of Spring in March of 1938 with a friendly game of horseshoes at Wright Park. The men played in shirtsleeves with tucked in ties. Although it was spring, the high for the day was a chilly 49 degrees. (T.Times, 3/21/1938, p.1).

Events--Tacoma--1930-1940; Spring--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wright Park (Tacoma); Horseshoe pitching--Tacoma--1930-1940;

With the arrival of spring in 1938, Eugene Brown, 1113 No. "M" and Jim Burkhouse, 1112 No. "L" went to Wright Park to try out their model sailboats. They quickly attracted a small audience, including Kenneth Lober, of 402 So. "I," who rode up on his scooter. (T.Times 3/21/1938, p.1).

Events--Tacoma; Spring--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wright Park (Tacoma); Model sailboats; Children sailing boats--Tacoma; Brown, Eugene; Burkhouse, Jim; Lober, Kenneth;

Flowering white tulips in a pot. Photograph ordered by George Lawler, one of the fathers of the Northwest bulb industry.

Tulips;

Arrival of army transport U.S. Grant bringing 808 officers and men of the 15th Infantry Division home from Tientsin, China. Pictured left to right are Col. Joseph A. McAndrew, commander of the 15th Infantry, unidentified officer, Governor Clarence D. Martin, an unidentified officer and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1),

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Troop movements--1930-1940; McAndrew, Joseph A.;

More than 400 wives and children returned to the United States from China with their soldier husbands and fathers aboard the transport ship, the US Grant. Shortly after boarding the ship, Lieutenant Edwin Messenger's wife gave birth to a baby girl, Diane Grant Messenger, on March 1. Baby Diane is held by an unidentified woman, with Mrs. Messenger affectionately looking on.

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Messenger, Diane Grant; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

A happy group of soldiers wave to the photographer as he captures a close-up of members of the "Can Do" 15th Army Infantry regiment returning to Fort Lewis from China. The soldiers pose on the deck of the US Grant transport ship, which whisked them away from China as bombing increased by Japan. Their departure ended 26 years of continuous service in China by the regiment, during which they assisted the Chinese through flood and famines. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1).

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Warships--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;

Some of the 808 army officers and men of the 15th US Infantry, dressed in military overcoats, crowd the U.S. Grant's deck as naval officers ready the transport ship for its arrival in Tacoma. Airplanes from Fort Lewis fly over Commencement Bay. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1).

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Warships--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;

Soldiers with duffel bags and foot lockers wait patiently on home ground to clear customs in Tacoma after fleeing China and traveling 21 days aboard the army transport U.S. Grant. The 15th Infantry Regiment is being reassigned from China to Fort Lewis. The men had been removed from China because of the escalating hostilities between that country and Japan. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1)

Troop movements--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;