Basting an enormous roast in the kitchens of the Tacoma Vocational-Technical Institute in December of 1967 are (from l to r) Herman Walker of Hilltop, George Johnson, Mrs. Alice Dunn of Eastside and Carl Munsen of the Tri-Mart Multi-Service Center, four of the directors of the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. They are practicing their cooking techniques for the St. Nick Christmas party for the underprivileged which will occur on December 23rd at the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes, Post. No. 2. The three men are wearing traditional tall chef's hats while the woman has on a smaller "nurses" version. George Johnson, the acting executive director of the O.D.I. and the event's head chef, cannot resist sampling a crispy french fry. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 12-15-67, B-8)
Aerial view of the sprawling Lively Oaks Apartment complex on December 12, 1967. Located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, the Lively Oaks could accommodate many that desired to live in a more suburban setting. The two-story units had patios and/or balconies primarily facing grassy lawns. An outdoor swimming pool can be spotted in lower center of this photograph; the complex also offered a large indoor heated pool for its residents. Tenants could meet and socialize also in the deluxe members-only clubhouse. Rents ranged from $95-135. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)
Mount Rainier looms faintly in the distance, providing a majestic sight for the residents of the large Lively Oaks Apartments in Lakewood. An aerial view in December, 1967, shows the sprawling complex which was located at the entrance to the Oakbrook subdivision. Lively Oaks would grow even larger in 1969 as the H.A. Briggs Co. would build Lively Oaks South, possibly in the vacant land adjacent to the original complex. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Socializing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook provided a members-only deluxe clubhouse for its residents. Here, people could engage in quiet conversation with fellow tenants, play piano, or simply enjoy the flames roaring from the enormous brick fireplace. Furnishings were elegant with leather chairs, plush carpeting, and antique-appearing furniture. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Swimming pool at the Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, provided an enclosed, heated kidney-shaped swimming pool for its residents. Regardless of the weather, tenants could swim in a temperature-controlled setting. Large picture windows supplied natural light to the area. Ads for the apartments stressed the country club atmosphere including the heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and health spas. Rents were listed as $95-135. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)
Billiard playing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The young clientele of the Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook enjoyed the many amenities of the upscale apartment complex in 1967. Residents were entitled to membership in the Lively Oaks clubhouse which offered a deluxe poolroom. Earth tones utilized on the walls, beams, draperies and tiled floor brought a warm atmosphere to the facility. There was even a brown wall clock marked with billiard balls denoting the hours. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Exterior of Lively Oaks Apartments. "Come Live the Good Life," was the slogan used in promoting the Lively Oaks Apartments. Located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development in Lakewood, the Lively Oaks' wood exterior blended in with the suburban feel of the area, providing a country club atmosphere. Two-story units were nestled among the firs and oaks of Oakbrook; covered parking was provided for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)
Clubhouse at Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks, an upscale apartment complex located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, had a members-only clubhouse in 1967. Wrought-iron lamps fastened to the brick entryway framed the black double doors. Apartment residents could socialize and just plain relax with fellow tenants. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
The three new can-can dancers at Steve's Gay '90s (l to r) Vickie Conner, Kathy Tamburelle and Pamella Conner posed while on stage in December, 1967. They were photographed while performing a special Christmas holiday stage show which was presented on weekends.The dancers had a variety of costumes but all featured tall plumes, ruffles and fishnet stockings. The new dancers replaced the can-can trio of Connie Moisio, Callie Mathews and Hazel Gjerde, who retired in November, 1967, after 14 years at Steve's. Steve's Gay '90s was a longtime South Tacoma fixture that offered reasonably priced cuisine along with entertainment harking back to the America of the 1890's. (Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.) (TNT 11-9-67, D-11, TNT 12-22-67, p. 20) TPL-9874
Two entertainers at Steve's Gay '90s; photograph taken on December 8, 1967. Both are dressed in the fashions of bygone days. The woman seated at the piano was identified as "LuluBelle" in a News Tribune ad later on February 19, 1968; she carries a paper fan. LuluBelle was proclaimed being "back in town," and entertaining each Saturday evening at the Old Piano Table. The man is believed to be Jack Richardson, "King of the MCs." Steve's Gay '90s was a very popular restaurant in South Tacoma that offered family-styled entertainment. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.
Two can-can dancers on stage at Steve's Gay '90s. Dressed in plumes, fishnet stockings, and ruffled costumes, the dancers were part of Steve's famous floor shows which provided family-oriented entertainment for its diners. Pamella Conner and Vickie Conner were part of a new trio of dancers who replaced the dancing Mernaugh sisters, Connie (Moisio) and Callie (Matthews) and Hazel Gjerde. The Mernaughs had been performing at Steve's for 14 years. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 11-9-67, D-11, TNT 12-22-67, p. 20)
Three members of the Bill Pair IV musical group. They were performing nightly at the Players Club, 8602 South Tacoma Way. Leader Bill Pair is seated between two members of his group. Photograph ordered by Bill Pair, Puyallup. (TNT ad 12-15-67, C-5)
Studio portrait of musician with light. Unidentified member of the Bill Pair IV. Other members of the group can been seen in D153043, Image 5. The musicians were performing at the Players Club, 8602 South Tacoma Way, the site of the former Primo's Restaurant. Photograph ordered by Bill Pair, Puyallup. (TNT ad, 12-15-67, C-5)
Five Tacoma youngsters took shelter under a big black umbrella on a gloomy December day in 1967 while helping collect food for the Opportunity & Development, Inc. Christmas party for underprivileged children. The boy with the biggest smile, 12-year-old Lester Wright, is clutching a 20-lb. frozen Lynden Young Turkey. From L-R: Ronnie Danneels (10) lugging a ham; Lester Wright with the turkey; Paridon Williams (7) holding the umbrella; Johnny Williams (8) and Richie Walker (10). The dinner was scheduled for December 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm in the Edward B. Rhodes, American Legion Hall; over 500 guests were expected to attend. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity, Inc. (TNT 12-10-67, A-4)
A small group of senior citizens listens attentively to Mrs. Faith Bellomy, director of the foster grandparent program at Rainier School in Buckley, on December 5, 1967. These 14 received instruction on the six month-old program. There were 62 members in the foster grandparent program; each was assigned two charges on the basis of greatest need. Funds for the program were supplied from a special grant of the Office of Economic Opportunity. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc.
Older people--Tacoma--1960-1970; Audiences--Tacoma--1960-1970; Public speaking--Tacoma--1960-1970; Bellomy, Faith;
Members of the Cheney Studs Courteers basketball troupe share a laugh at practice on the floor of the Western State Hospital gym on December 2, 1967. The smallest member on the right deftly dribbles his ball without sparing a glance downwards. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Wide-eyed basketball player Bobby Thomsen leaps high in the air with a basketball posed delicately on his fingertips during practice at the Western State Hospital gym on December 2, 1967. He was a member of the Cheney Studs Courteers sponsored by sports aficionado and philanthropist Ben Cheney. The Courteers were junior high school boys who were able to put on dazzling displays of basketball wizardry primarily during half-times of high school, college and professional games. Bobby was a junior high student at Mason Junior High (now Middle School) at the time of this photograph. He was on the team from 1967-1969. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co. (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Junior High School boys come in all sizes and members of the Cheney Studs Courteers were no exception. Sponsored by lumberman Ben Cheney, the ability to master basketball drills and put on entertaining half-time programs was more important than height. Five Courteers are pictured smiling on December 2, 1967, on the floor of the Western State Hospital gym, as they greet a much smaller teammate. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Standing on top of a traveling Cheney Studs trunk is one of the smallest members of the Courteers basketball troupe. The exuberant youngster with the large grin shows that he can balance a basketball just as well as taller members. Gazing upward with a surprised look is another Courteers teammate. The junior high school students were practicing at the Western State Hospital gym on December 2, 1967. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Captured in print for all time is a portrait of youth in action. Six Cheney Studs Courteers are pictured in various poses, mimicking the frenetic activity of their half-time basketball shows. The junior high school boys would entertain crowds gathered at high school, college and even professional games, with their high potency basketball skills. They were sponsored by lumberman and philanthropist Ben Cheney. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Copy of customer's print. Photograph by air of SR 512 in Puyallup dated December, 1967. Major streets in Puyallup including 10th St. SE, Main Ave., Pioneer and Milwaukee, are clearly labeled as well as SR410 and directions to neighboring cities of Tacoma, Sumner and Parkland. The proposed Puyallup Valley freeway's effect on Puyallup is shown in the above mockup by the State Department of Highways. The system should be operable by late 1970. It was expected to cost $16 million dollars. Photograph ordered by Ward Smith, Inc., on February 20, 1968. (TNT 3-26-68, p. 8)
Exterior of Langlow Bldg., 1124-26 Pacific Ave., taken on November 30, 1967, for Mrs. Anne Landingham. The Bristol Hotel occupied the upper floors of the brick building with The Club Cafe & Smoke Shop and Friedman's Clothes Shop on the ground level. Signs on Friedman's windows indicated that the business was being forced out as the building was to be demolished. The Langlow Bldg. was constructed in 1908.
Langlow Building (Tacoma); Bristol Hotel (Tacoma); Friedman's Clothes Shop (Tacoma); Clothing stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Signs (Notices); Club (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Two men and two women stand outside the Tacoma Housing Authority, 1728 E. 44th St., and gaze onward in this November 29, 1967, photograph. They are holding what appears to be a large map. The Tacoma Housing Authority was located in the Salishan neighborhood in the city's east side. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity.
Group portraits; Tacoma Housing Authority (Tacoma);
Newly-elected Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen shares a plaque with an unidentified woman; there is a large metal key mounted on the wooden plaque with a description beneath, "Tacoma All America All Electric City." Rasmussen defeated 3-term mayor Harold Tollefson in the November general elections. At that time he was a machinist-inspector at the Northern Pacific Railroad roundhouse and had served 22 years in the state legislature. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity.
Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Plaques--Tacoma; Keys (Hardware);
The Spanaway/Elk Plain Fire Department practices resuscitation techniques on one of their own on November 29, 1967. One fireman is being given oxygen by his fellow firefighters at the Spanaway fire station. They were part of Pierce County Fire District #7. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity.
Fire fighters--Spanaway; Fire engines & equipment--Spanaway; Artificial respiration;
Lawrence Carney, manager of Pitney Bowes in Tacoma, looks at some of the postage meters and scales that the company offers for sale. The weight of a letter placed on a scale can be easily determined. Pitney-Bowes was located in the 3800 block of So. G St., next door to the Station A post office. Photograph ordered by Pitney Bowes.
Newly-elected Mayor A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen poses with two women at the County-City Building on November 29, 1967. Rasmussen had defeated incumbent Harold Tollefson in the recent general election. Photograph ordered by Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity.
Rasmussen, Albert Lawrence; Mayors--Tacoma--1960-1970;
Three volunteer seamstresses are busy refurbishing coats and dresses in one of a series of Tacoma's citizens at work. Mrs. Nola Thralls is seated at an old-fashioned sewing machine while Mrs. Winifred Pence and Mrs. Frances Usselman are examining clothing to be repaired. The three women help at the Eastside Multi-Service Center; Mrs. Usselman is also the president of the board of directors at the center. This photograph ran in the April 13, 1968, News Tribune to illustrate how newly new clothing for adults, remodeled and refurbished, could be found at the Eastside center; Mrs. Thralls and Mrs. Pence were apparently active in senior citizens activities there. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Opportunity. (TNT 4-13-68, p. 6)
Two little girls appear to be having fun testing out a horn and Sousaphone with the assistance of an older boy in this November 22, 1967, photograph taken at the Senior Center, 923 No. 13th St. At this gathering many older folk mingled with young children who shared their interest in music. Sandy White (8) on trumpet and Julie Gordon (10) on Sousaphone want to join the Senior Band auxiliary and learn from older musicians. Training young musicians is one of the goals of the senior citizens group. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. (TNT 11-26-67, B-9)
