Night exposure of Kmart, Sixth Ave. The newly built Kmart department store, 5132 Sixth Ave., provides a beacon of light in the early fall darkness of October 2, 1967. Large neon letters spell out the store name. The store, the 200th in the Kmart chain, was located west of Orchard St. on Sixth Ave., next to Busch's Sixth Ave. Drive-In. It is still there 38 years later in 2005. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT ad 10-1-67, A-23, TNT 10-4-67, A-4)

Kmart (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Electric signs--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Tires section, Kmart department store. John Harvey (L) and James Fought pause during the set-up of the tires/auto accessories section of the new Kmart department store on Sixth Ave. on October 2, 1967. Built across the street from the First Christian Church and next door to Busch's Sixth Ave. Drive-In, Kmart was prepared to offer West enders a complete discount department store where automotive, appliance, clothing, and household needs could be met. The store would celebrate its grand opening on October 5, 1967. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT ad 10-1-67, A-23, TNT 10-4-67, A-4)

Kmart (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Harvey, John; Fought, James; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Automobile equipment & supplies; Tires;

Interior aisles of Kmart, Sixth Ave. Kmart department store, 5132 Sixth Ave., prepared for its grand opening in October, 1967. Standing next to a matching washer-dryer set is general manager Robert Emery Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong was a Kmart manager for many years and later worked in the company office. The massive store totaled 105,000 square feet; with its wide aisles, customers had plenty of room to maneuver. A sampling of merchandise in the store included records, party goods, hobby shop products, appliances, and housewares. Multiple check-out registers ensured that customers could shop and pay for items quickly. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (Additional information provided by a reader)

Kmart (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970; Armstrong, Robert Emery;

October, 1967, scenes from Idaho pulp and paper industry. Workers at the Potlatch Forests, Inc., plant in Lewiston, Idaho, stand before three similar machines made by the Kiln Co. which processes large sheets of plywood veneers. A forklift is ready to lift more sheets. Photograph ordered by New York industrial consultant, Malcolm McGhie, for 1967 Potlatch Forests annual report.

Plywood; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Hoisting machinery;

October, 1967, scenes from Potlatch Forests' Lewiston, Idaho, plant. A Potlatch employee grabs ahold of a long plywood board in the Lewiston, Idaho, plant. The edge of the board, as those of others stacked nearby, are marked "pfi" and "quality," "made in the USA." Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for the 1967 Potlatch Forests annual report.

Plywood; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970;

October, 1967, scenes from Potlatch Forest Industries' Lewiston, Idaho, plant. Potlatch workers spread thin sheets of plywood onto an enormous round table. Carts containing more plywood encircle the table. A veneer dryer is situated near the right wall of the plant. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for Potlatch Forest Industries' 1967 annual report.

Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Plywood;

Workday scenes from Idaho paper and lumber industry. From October 24 to October 27, 1967, a Richards Studio photograph was present in Lewiston, Idaho, to photograph operations at the Potlatch Forests mill for use in the company's annual report. A variety of photographs were taken showing different aspects of the lumber and paper industry. In the above picture, a Potlatch employee is carefully monitoring the controls while a long unbroken sheet of plywood emerges. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York.

Plywood; Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970;

1967 Richards stock file. The Stadium High School band forms their school initials accompanied by a drum major, majorettes and cheerleaders, during a photo shoot at Stadium Bowl in the fall of 1967. The school had a statewide reputation for producing fine musicians. Directed by Jack Lloyd, the band would participate in the Santa Claus and Daffodil Parades in addition to marching in the Turkey Day game. This photograph was used in the 1968 Tahoma, Stadium's yearbook, as a two-page spread. (1968 Tahoma, p. 12-13) TPL-9464 (b&w neg)

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Marching bands; Youth bands--Tacoma--1960-1970;

October, 1967, scenes from an Idaho mill. A Potlatch Forests, Inc., employee must carefully monitor the controls of the Chip-N-Saw as it processes logs. A Simpson Timber electrician patented the process in the very early '60s using the general concept of turning logs directly into lumber and pulp quality chips without any waste wood or slabs left over. Logs could be fed through in a continuous stream. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for Potlatch Forests' 1967 annual report. (www.forestnet.com/archives/Feb_05/sawmilling1.htm)

Logs; Saws; Machinery; Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970;

Scenes from Idaho mill. Several long plywood boards wait to be wrapped by a Potlatch Forest employee in late October, 1967. He has nearly completed wrapping one in preparation for delivery. The Lewiston mill, pictured above, has been modernized and expanded several times. Potlatch Forests was founded as a company in 1903 as Potlatch Lumber Co.; one of its initial major investors was Frederick Weyerhaeuser. It merged with two other companies in 1931 and became Potlatch Forests, Inc., with headquarters in Lewiston, Idaho. John Philip Weyerhaeuser, Jr., was its first president. Potlatch moved its headquarters to San Francisco in 1965 and then to Spokane in 1997. It is now known as Potlatch Corporation. Photograph ordered by Malcolm McGhie, industrial consultant, New York, for 1967 Potlatch Forests annual report. (ir. potlatchcorp.com)

Potlatch Forests, Inc. (Lewiston, ID); Lumber industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Paper industry--Idaho--1960-1970; Plywood;

Wood carving. Forever frozen in step is this football player carved from wood. He clutches a football against his chest as he races toward an unseen goal line. This carving may have been created by Tacoma master artist Art McKellips. There were apparently several other carvings done at the same time which depicted the art of golf, basketball and baseball among others. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber.

Wood carvings; Football players;

Elevated view of City (now Thea Foss) Waterway and partial glimpse of Tacoma Tideflats with storage tanks of Mobil Oil and Shell Oil and Globe Machine Mfg. building on East "D." Fishermen are preparing to depart from Totem Boat Haven to participate in the Elks Lodge's 21st annual Salmon Derby on September 17, 1967. The waters of Commencement Bay and vicinity were chock full of fishermen avidly vying for the more than 150 prizes offered, including a Jeep Universal and a boat and trailer. TPL-4768

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Totem Boat Haven (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Storage tanks--Tacoma;

Three men display with pride an enormous salmon in September, 1967, at the conclusion of the 21st annual Salmon Derby sponsored by the Elks Club. A poster behind the men indicates that 2nd place winner was awarded a boat, motor & trailer. David Olson's chinook, spanning the width of the three men, weighed in at a hefty 20.5 pounds, good enough for 2nd place, and less than two pounds lighter than the first prize fish. Keith McGoffin, co-chair of the event, is on the right; prizewinner David Olson in center. The man on the left is not identified. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16)

Salmon; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Olson, David; McGoffin, Keith;

It appears that the beaming young man in the center has won a valuable prize for his large catch at the 21st annual Salmon Derby held on September 17, 1967. David Olson's 20.5 pound chinook won 2nd prize, a boat, motor and trailer. Keith McGoffin, co-chair of the event (R) and an unidentified man gaze in admiration at the enormous salmon. The fishing contest was sponsored by the local Elks Club. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16)

Salmon; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fishing; Olson, David; McGoffin, Keith; Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970;

In September, 1967, the Tacoma Elks Club sponsored their annual Salmon Derby, inviting members to participate for a chance to win valuable prizes. Three men are pictured preparing their boat for entry into the waters of Commencement Bay. They were part of the 1820 contestants who vied for over 150 prizes. 186 fish were caught that day, most at the mouth of the Puyallup River. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Elks Club members ready their boats in preparation for the 21st annual Salmon Derby sponsored by the Tacoma Elks Lodge on Sunday, September 17, 1967. 1820 contestants would take their chances to win valuable prizes including a boat, trailer and motor. Al Marano, fishing alone at Point Defiance, would come in first with a catch weighing in at 22 lb. 4 oz. He would drive away in a 1967 Jeep Universal, the grand prize. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16, TNT 9-19-67, p. 14)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Contestants in the Elks Club 21st annual Salmon Derby, victorious or not, enjoy a salmon bake outside the lodge's 1965 So. Union Ave. address on September 17, 1967. Rows of tables are set up for the hundreds of members who participated in the fishing contest. 1690 men were served. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16)

Salmon; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Fishing; Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Eating & drinking--Tacoma;

Helping to select a nice, juicy piece of baked salmon is a member of the Tacoma Elks Lodge No. 174 at the conclusion of the club's 21st annual Salmon Derby on September 17, 1967. Contestants lined up at the lodge's 1965 So. Union Ave. address to feast on the catches of the day. Some 1820 lodge members tried their luck in the derby with Al Marano coming in first with a chinook weighing in at 22 lb. 4 oz. 1690 contestants ate at the salmon dinner. (TNT 9-18-67, p. 16)

Salmon; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1960-1970; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Contests--Tacoma--1960-1970; Eating & drinking--Tacoma;

On August 18, 1967, Pastor C. Russell Archer pointed out the detail on the arched door of the new home of the Faith Temple, 922-24 So. I St. Standing by him were Chairman of the Board of Trustees Arthur E. Alger (L) and assistant pastor, John R. Shearer. The modified Romanesque structure was previously home to the Swedish Mission Tabernacle and First Covenant Church. First Covenant sold the building in January, 1967, for $55,000 and moved to 3501 So. Orchard. Faith Temple's old church was located at So. 10th & K St. The congregation would march from their old location, now 1001 Martin Luther King Jr Way, to the new pictured church building on August 20th as part of the dedication ceremonies. Photograph ordered by Faith Temple. (TNT ad 8-5-67, p. 4; TNT 8-19-67, p. 5)

Faith Temple (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma--1960-1970; Archer, C. Russell; Alger, Arthur E.; Shearer, John R.;

Series of portraits for the new Olympic Health Spa, 5206 South Tacoma Way. With a pained look on her face, this unidentified model seems distressed that the tape measure does not completely circle her waist. It may be time for membership in the ultra-modern Olympic Health Spa on South Tacoma Way. A happier picture of the woman dubbed "Persephone" showed up in a News Tribune ad dated November 19, 1967. She had indeed visited the Olympic Health Spa, weighing in at 214 pounds. In just over a month, she lost over 25 pounds. Photograph ordered by Pascoe & Starling Advertising, Seattle. (TNT ad 11-19-1967, D-23)

Measuring--Tacoma--1960-1970; Weight loss--Tacoma--1960-1970; Olympic Health Spa (Tacoma);

Wearing the "Diamond Tiara of Secret Destiny" valued at $750,000, Cleta Jo Carol Johnson, Miss Tacoma for 1967, posed in the Weisfield's Tacoma Mall store on August 3, 1967 with some of the jewels from the "Brilliant Million" collection. The special million dollar diamond collection was on exhibit at Weisfield's from August 4-8, 1967. Other jewelry of note in the collection included a $10,900 emerald cut ring, a $32,000 diamond bracelet, and a $44,000 sunburst designed necklace with 59 carats of diamonds. (Photograph ordered by Weisfield's, Seattle.) (TNT ad 8-3-67, B-1; TNT 8-3-67, B-7; TNT 8-6-67, A-8)

Weisfield's, Inc. (Tacoma); Jewelry stores--Tacoma--1960-1970; Jewelry; Crowns; Pearls; Diamonds--Tacoma; Johnson, Cleta Jo; Beauty contestants--Tacoma;

A very tanned model, in ruffled bikini, stands inside one of several "Golden Glo Sunrooms" at the Olympic Health Spa, 5206 South Tacoma Way, on August 3, 1967. She is wearing the prescribed goggles for protection of her eyes and has her hair wrapped in a yellow towel. This is one of a long series of photographs taken in one day by the Richards Studio photographer who spent nearly 12 hours at the facility. Photograph ordered by Pascoe & Starling Advertising, Seattle.

Olympic Health Spa (Tacoma); Health resorts--Tacoma; Sunbathing--Tacoma; Goggles; Bikinis (Bathing suits);

1967 Richards stock file. The venerable Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, stands empty in 1967. The membership of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174, had moved to a brand new temple at 1965 So. Union two years before. The building's famous Spanish steps are to the right of this August 2, 1967, photograph. A large monkey puzzle tree, next to the steps, reaches toward the building's roofline.

Elks Temple (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Facades--Tacoma--1960-1970; Trees--Tacoma;

This group of older teens played amateur baseball under the Cheney Studs name during the summer of 1967. Mr. Cheney sponsored many teams in a variety of sports and baseball was no exception. There was more than one Cheney Studs baseball team in the local area with varying ages and abilities. Future major leaguer Ron Cey is third from left, second row. He would go on to a long career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and finishing up with the Oakland Athletics. NW League and State champs, these players would go onto Regionals in Portland in August and advance to national playoffs by defeating Oregon champions A.B. Smith. The Studs had a sparkling 37-1 record prior to the American Amateur Baseball Congress tournament held in Battle Creek, MI in September. The 1966 Seattle Tacoma Cheney Studs had been the national runners-up in the AABC title game. Tacomans Ron Cey, Rick Austin, Earl Hyder and Skip Gillis were in their final seaon with the Studs. Starting in 1968, Tacoma-area residents would not be permitted to play for Seattle-based AABC teams. (TNT 8-15-1967, p. 24-article, TNT 8-25-1967, p. 27-names of players & photograph; TNT 8-28-1967, D-8-article; various other sports articles in TNT)

Baseball players--Tacoma--1960-1970; Baseball--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cey, Ron;

The newly elected officers of the Dr. George Washington Carver American Legion Post No. 222 posed for this group portrait on July 31, 1967. The American Legion is a veterans organization for honorably discharged wartime veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces; Post No. 222 was founded on June 30, 1947. Seated are (l to r): Roy Moore, first vice president; Wallace Walker, Sr., commander; and William Green, adjutant. Standing (l to r): James T. Harrison, service officer; Willie Berge, finance officer; Nathaniel J. Patterson, Sr., chaplain; and David L. Harris, second vice president. Commander Walker was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. (Photograph ordered by the Dr. George Washington Carver American Legion Post #222.) (TNT 8-6-67, A-8)

Dr. George Washington Carver American Legion Post #222 (Tacoma); Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Moore, Roy; Walker, Wallace; Green, William; Harrison, James T.; Berge, Willie; Patterson, Nathaniel J.; Harris, David L.;

View from the 11th St. Bridge of the stern of the fishing vessel, the J.M. Martinac, as she is underway on July 18, 1967. Built by the Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., she was launched on March 27, 1967. The ship, piloted by Lou Brito, was headed for the San Diego area. This was the fifth tuna seiner built by Martinac for Capt. Brito. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9126

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Waves break over the bow of the J.M. Martinac, tuna seiner, on July 18, 1967, as she makes her way home to Southern California. The ship, built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., was launched on March 27th. She was the fifth fishing vessel built for Lou Brito of San Diego by Martinac, and was named after the company's founder. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. TPL-9134c

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The 154-foot tuna seiner, the J.M. Martinac, is underway on July 18, 1967. A small tugboat, probably from Foss, accompanies the much larger vessel. The J.M. Martinac, named after the founder of Martinac Shipbuilding, was built for San Diego skipper Lou Brito. She was launched on March 27, 1967. This photograph was believed to have been taken from the 11th Street Bridge. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9125

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Tugboats--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Keeping pace with the new tuna seiner , the J.M. Martinac as she was underway on July 18, 1967, was the Richards Studio photographer on a Harbor Marina charter boat. The Martinac, built for skipper Lou Brito by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., was heading for Southern California. She was 154 feet long and had a payload of 540 tons. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9133a

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Close-up of golf bag with numbered covers over clubs and hat stuck on club. This golf bag, stocked with clubs and a Oakbrook Golf & Country Club hat, is ready for its owner to play a round of golf at the new Lakewood course. The Oakbrook Golf & Country Club opened in May, 1967. Photograph ordered by Kraft, Smith & Gehrig, Seattle. (TNT ad 7-23-67. C-18)

Sporting goods; Oakbrook Golf & Country Club (Lakewood); Golf--Lakewood--1960-1970; Hats--1960-1970;