Seventeen entrants pose in the Puyallup High School auditorium during the annual judging of queen contestants for the 1942 Daffodil Festival. For the first time, the contest was open to girls from different locales. After much deliberation from the news photographers serving as judges and finally a coin toss, seventeen year old Shirley Nieman, sixth from left, a senior at Puyallup High School was chosen as the Daffodil Queen. Her attendants were Beverly Belfoy of Stadium High, Tacoma, and Elaine Steele, Sumner High senior. At the request of the Army, there was no parade in 1942 but all other events were held March 20-22. (TNT 2/25/1942, pg. 1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1942 : Puyallup); Nieman, Shirley;

Pop Reed at banquet held in his honor at Rau's Chicken Diner. Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp.

Restaurants--Graham; Banquets--Graham--1940-1950; Rau's Club (Graham);

Christmas tree at C. F.Trendall and M. Evangeline Rowe residence. Rowe owned Tacoma Seed Company on Pacific Avenue.

Rowe, Charles Frederick Trendall--Homes & haunts; Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas trees; Christmas decorations;

Charles F. T. (Chen) Rowe stands next to Sanka, one of the horses that he boarded at the Point Defiance Riding Academy stables in October of 1941. Using the old barn and pasture that had been home to the park's herd of buffalo, the riding academy was founded in 1933. "Chen" Rowe was the owner of the Tacoma Seed Company, which was started by his father in 1919. Sanka was a direct descendent of the famed race horse, Man-o'-War. The 50 year old stable of the riding academy was destroyed by a fire in August of 1964. The 15 boarded horses huddled in the flaming structure, too frightened to move, until Sanka broke free of the knot and leapt over a Dutch door to safety. She led 12 more horses to safety; two perished in the flames. Sanka was feted as a hero. The 33 year old thoroughbred mare died approximately two months later of old age. (TNT 10/4/1964, pg. B-10)

Rowe, Charles Frederick Trendall; Horses--Tacoma; Point Defiance Riding Academy (Tacoma);

On December 9, 1941 Captain Fola Bolkcom of the Salvation Army served coffee and doughnuts to a group of air raid wardens, police officers and state patrolmen on the night after Tacoma's first wartime blackout. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, drawing the U.S. into World War II, the Pacific Northwest with its coastal location was considered a prime target for attack from the air. The Salvation Army's mobile canteen brought free hot coffee and doughnuts to Tacoma's air raid wardens, police, state patrolmen and coast guardsmen while they were on duty at night. Manning's donated the coffee; the doughnuts came from the U.S.O. - Salvation Army unit. (T.Times 12/10/1941 p.7)

Salvation Army (Tacoma); Canteens (Wartime, emergency, etc.)--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

View of port industrial area showing the Hylebos Waterway and property near the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation shipyards. Taken from hillside of Northeast Tacoma with trees in foreground.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea-Tac Shipyard. Large group watches flag ceremony enacted by three young women in Red Cross uniform during a Red Cross button sale. For Keel Magazine.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

At 10 am on Thursday, October 23, 1941, 500 welders at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation walked out in sympathy with their striking Seattle brothers. Lake Washington workers had been locked out after joining an unaffiliated welders union; the conclusion to a 20 year fight with the American Federation of Labor for the right to form their own union. Welders were currently scattered among eight unions and were required to pay dues to two or more unions at the same time. By October 28th, picketers had effectively brought the shipyard to a standstill as welders and sympathizers refused to cross the picket lines. The Tacoma shipyard held 100 million in unfinished defense contracts. This photograph from October 28th demonstrates the peaceful, but loud, picketing. A truck has been halted by picketers at the shipyard entrance. The loud speakers at the left belonged to the welders, the ones to the right (over the truck) belonged to the AFL Metal Trades Council. A constant war of words had been raging for several days. (T. Times 10/23/1941, pg.1; 10/29/41, pg. 1 il)

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

In April of 1942, workers pour out of the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. during rush hour bringing traffic on Alexander Ave. to a standstill.

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Automobiles--1940-1950; Traffic congestion--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films, grips the barrel of a 13 ton tank as Leon Titus, Pierce County War Bond Drive Chairman, addressed the waiting crowd. Johnny was on hand in Tacoma as part of his national "Buy Tanks for Yanks" tour for the Treasury Department. He was making his 14th appearance as a bond salesman for Uncle Sam. When told that Lana Turner, who had recently visited Tacoma on a similar bond drive, had bussed purchasers of large bonds, the sixth grader frowned and said "I wouldn't kiss anybody for anything. I might rassle them, though!" The young actor was personally chosen by Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller to play the part of "Boy." The son of British actor/director Reginald Sheffield, he appeared in eight Tarzan movies and went on to successfully star in a dozen Bomba the Jungle Boy films. (TNT 6-15-42, p. 15) ALBUM 5.

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma;

Three young women enjoy the camaraderie at the Spinster Club's annual tea held at the University-Union Club on October 19, 1941. The tea was to honor prospective members. Among the decorations on the table is a large "S" made out of flowers. The color scheme was blue and silver. Lea Mills, Club president, and Virginia Austin, secretary, were acting as hostesses. (T.Times, 10-25-41, p. 3)

Spinster Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flowers--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

The newly married Mrs. Margaret (Strabala) Stockley speaks to wedding guests in front of St. Patricks Church following her wedding ceremony on July 4, 1942. To the left stands the groom, as well as attendants Charlotte and Elmer Watland. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. B-7- announcement)

Strabala, Margaret--Marriage; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stockley, William F.; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Watland, Elmer; Watland, Charlotte; St. Patricks Catholic Church (Tacoma);

A water main burst on Ruston Way at 6:00 a.m. on April 2, 1942, washing out the road bed and leaving a hole that was 40 feet across and 8 feet at the deepest point. The damage occurred near the Leybold-Smith Shingle Company at 2902 Ruston Way. A crew from the City Works Department responded quickly to repair the damage, estimated at $400. (T. Times, 4/2/1942, p. 1, 4).

Street maintenance & repair; Streets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Studio portrait of Arnold Snell, to show muscular development. Mr. Snell was a member of the Class of '40 from Clover Park High School, the first class to graduate from the new school. Besides wrestling professionally, he also reportedly collected artifacts in S. Mexico for Tulane.

Strong men; Snell, Arnold; Wrestlers--1940-1950;

From November 17-23, 1941, communities across America celebrated the second annual National Art Week. The Tacoma Art Association observed the celebration by sponsoring an exhibit of local artists at the former location of the Helen Davis dress shop in the Hotel Winthrop. An unidentified clubwoman was photographed opening the door to the exhibit, which featured a variety of art including water colors, oils, charcoal, pastels, wood carvings, photography and handicrafts. Local artists were able to enter their works free of charge, and the public was invited to view the show for free and purchase the works of the artists. (T. Times 11/14/1941, pg. 19; 11/18/41, pg. 8; 11/19/41, pg. 18- all story only)

Tacoma Art Association (Tacoma); Art exhibitions--Tacoma;

Mrs. Margaret Rust poses on a "bicycle built for two" with Dr. Albert Ehrlich at the Gay Nineties party at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. (T. Times 11/8/1941, pg. 5)

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma); Country clubs--Tacoma; Costumes; Masquerades; Parties--Lakewood; Rust, Margaret; Ehrlich, Albert; Bicycles & tricycles--Lakewood;

On June 5, 1942, Mary Thomas, Geraldine Hayes and Doris Nelson held a Senior Tea at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. 150 girls, high school and seminary seniors, were invited as their guests. The three hostesses received their guests with their mothers. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Henry Nelson and her daughter Doris, Miss Geraldine Hayes and her mother Mrs. E.J. Hayes and Donna Rhu McDonald. (T. Times 6/13/42, pg. 5- picture, 6/8/1942-society page announcement)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nelson, Doris; Hayes, Geraldine; McDonald, Donna Rhu;

On June 5, 1942, Mary Thomas, Geraldine Hayes and Doris Nelson held a Senior Tea at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club. 150 girls, high school and seminary seniors, were invited as their guests. The three hostesses received their guests with their mothers. Decorations included tables covered with white lace cloths laid over pink, fresh flowers and a silver tea service. Pictured, left to right, are Mary Thomas, her aunt Mrs. A. George Nace, Alice Walker and Betty Jeanne Jackson. (T. Times 6/13/42, pg. 5- picture, 6/8/1942 society page announcement)

Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Thomas, Mary; Walker, Alice; Jackson, Betty Jeanne;

Orthopedic Guild skating party at Tacoma Roller Bowl. Two unidentified skaters pose at the rail. (T. Times) [Also dated 10-16-1941]

Tacoma Roller Bowl (Tacoma); Skating Rinks--Tacoma;

October 21, 1941 tank maneuvers at Fort Lewis where Mayor Harry P. Cain was guest of honor. 41 tanks, weighing 10 tons and heavily armored, would participate in military exercises against anti-tank guns. Traveling through rough terrain, the "Blues" would ford streams and knock down fences as they attemped to dislodge the strongly entrenched "Reds." They "battled" to a draw. (T.Times, 10-22-41, p. 1)

Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma; Military maneuvers--Fort Lewis;

Movie star Lana Turner in a 1942 War Bond sales appearance at Victory Square, South 10th Street between "A" and Pacific Avenue. Harry Cain II (Buzzy) leans on the shoulder of his father, Mayor Harry P. Cain, to Miss Turner's right. Other men and small boy in the photograph are not identified.

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Actress Lana Turner receives a corsage from Mayor Harry P. Cain during a visit on June 12, 1942 to the Mayor's office at (Old) City Hall for a press interview. Miss Turner was in Tacoma on a War Bond Sales tour. She came to Tacoma from Portland and stopped by the Mayor's office to receive an official greeting and hold a press conference. (T. Times 6/19/42, pg. 1)

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma;

Actress Lana Turner holds a hard hat and chats with a naval officer and another man from the back seat of Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring Car at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation, where she made a War Bond appearance. Mayor Harry Cain and Miss Turner's mother are seated besides her. She spent 30 minutes at the shipyards prior to the dedication ceremony of the new Liberty Center in downtown Tacoma. $94,545 was raised in war bonds at the shipyard alone. (TNT 6-11-42, p. 1, TNT 6-12-42, p. 1, TNT 6-13-42, p. 1, TNT 6-14-42, p. 1)

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel--Tacoma; Actresses; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln automobile;

In June of 1942, Mary Rathfon (left) and Elizabeth Morris posed with a poster encouraging employees of the Internal Revenue Department to sign up for Payroll deductions to purchase war savings bonds. "Let's hit the bull's eye! Everybody. Every Payday. At Least 10%." Miss Rathfon holds an allotment card. Lots of those cards were filled out at the IRS office at the downtown Post Office; sign ups totalled 94.9 percent. (T. Times 6/5/1942, pg. 2)

War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Internal Revenue Service (Tacoma); Targets (Sports); Arrows; Posters; Rathfon, Mary; Morris, Elizabeth;

Brig. General Walter J. DeLong and his wife and daughter Norma at Camp Murray. Norma, a junior at Clover Park High School, was the couple's middle child. They also had two sons, Walter Jr., who attended Washington State College, and Clarence, a sixth grader at Clover Park School.

Washington State Guard (Tacoma); DeLong, Walter J.; DeLong, Walter J.--Family;

Guardsman Irven W. Kenney kissed his mother goodbye on June 18,1942 as he left for active duty with the Washington State Guard. Emotionally looking on was his father, Lieut. Col. I. W. Kenney, a member of the staff of Adjutant General Walter J. DeLong. Irven had volunteered to go on active duty and was being sent to the Olympic Peninsula with 29 other Guardsmen to man air raid warning posts. In August of 1942 Lieut. Col. Kenney died suddenly while stationed in Ogden, Utah. His son, Irven Kenney, Jr. survived the war and returned to Tacoma where he lived for the rest of his life, dying in July of 1992. (T. Times 6/18/1942, pg. 1-picture)

Washington State Guard (Tacoma); Military uniforms--Washington State Guard; World War, 1939-1945--Military mobilizations; Kenney, Irvin W.; Kenney, I.W.; Kenney, I.W.--Family;

Members of the Wauna Club planning committee admire a scroll with artful drawings of bamboo during a meeting at the home of the Arthur Reynolds. The committee is planning the club's first dance of the year, a Chinese extravaganza themed "Through the Moon Gate." It will be held Saturday, November 8th, 1941 at the Roof Garden of the Winthrop Hotel. Pictured are, left to right, Stella (Mrs. Arthur) Reynolds, Helen (Mrs. Otto) Siburg, Ethel (Mrs. George) Weller and Elva (Mrs. C.J.) Weller. (T. Times 11/1/1941, pg. 4)

Wauna Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reynolds, Arthur--Homes & haunts; Weller, Ethel; Weller, Elva; Siburg, Helen; Reynolds, Stella; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scrolls (Visual works);

June 6, 1942 wedding of Barbara Bartley and William J. Rankin at Ferguson Chapel, First Presbyterian Church. Ruth Anderson served as her best friend's Maid of Honor and was attired in pink. Marianne Bartley, sister of the bride, and Joizell Wilkenson were bridesmaids; one was dressed in yellow and the other in aqua. Dale Darling was Best Man, assisted by Clinton Nordquist and Mose Dieffenbach. (T. Times 6/12/1942, pg. 8-announcement)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bartley, Barbara Joyce--Marriage; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Rankin, William J.; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950;

Friends of the bridegroom provided the music for the June 6, 1942 wedding of Barbara Joyce Bartley and William J. (Bill) Rankin. Pictured are Bill Rhodenbough, organist, and Bob Kirkpatrick, soloist. The pair performed the classic "Oh Promise Me." (T. Times 6/12/1942, pg. 8)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Rhodenbough, Bill; Kirkpatrick, Bob;

On Friday, April 17, 1942, Tacoma received its first shipment of steel helmets and armbands for their Air Raid Wardens. The shipment included 250 of each. Trying out the new equipment at the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office at the City Hall Annex are, left to right, Joseph Lanser, Frank Evans and George Russell. The "tin hats" were made of steel thick enough to protect the wearer from shrapnel splinters. (T. Times 4/18/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Lanser, Joseph; Evans, Frank; Russell, George; Helmets; Flags--United States;