Easter morning, March 28, 1937, was one of the best weather wise in many years. Churches were crowded in the morning with the fellowships spilling outside at the end of the sermons to enjoy the sunshine. The choir at the First Presbyterian Choir was photographed assembled in courtyard of church. (T. Times, 3/29/37 p. 1)

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First Presbyterian Church choir. This is the First Presbyterian Church choir as pictured above on September 13, 1972. The 30-member chorus performed at a church banquet held in the church's Stone Hall. Photograph ordered by the First Presbyterian Church.

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The 20th annual missionary conference of the First Presbyterian Church would be held October 5-12, 1969. In keeping with the current space age theme, church members hold signs "lift-off for Missions" asking for prayers and donations. A giant cut-out of the earth with a wooden cross serves as a reminder of Christianity's influence on the world. The public would be invited to a tea honoring participating missionaries on October 9, 1969. Making plans for the tea were: (l-r) music chairman Mrs. James Klouse, Weyer Guild president Mrs. Cecil Meyers, Mrs. Albert J. Lindsey, wife of First Presbyterian's pastor, and president of the Women's Assn., Mrs. Harold Pratt. Photograph ordered by First Presbyterian Church. (TNT 10-5-69, E-3)

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The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church honored their pastor, Dr. Albert J. Lindsey, with a large plaque in appreciation for his 20 years of service to the church. Church elder H.A. Briggs (r in photo) presented Pastor and Mrs. Lindsey with the plaque. Mr. Briggs had arranged in June of 1949 for Dr. Lindsey, then a Detroit minister, to come to Tacoma to hold a Bible conference and to preach a sermon. He was installed as pastor later that month. Dr. and Mrs. Lindsey were feted at a surprise reception in the church's courtyard following morning service on July 27, 1969. Photograph ordered by the First Presbyterian Church. (TNT 8-1-69, B-2)

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Seated at the First Presbyterian Church's piano on December 29, 1967, is Calvin H. Knapp, professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Knapp graduated from the Julliard School of Music in New York City and began teaching piano, organ and theory at Pacific Lutheran in 1959. He was also the Director of Music at First Presbyterian and an official adjudicator for the Washington State Music Teachers Assn. Calvin Knapp and pianist wife Sandra resided in Gig Harbor. Photograph ordered by Calvin Knapp. (TNT 11-19-67, C-16, TNT 1-14-68, D-14)

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Barbara Ethel Farrell and Richard Annis were wed at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 1942 at the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. Betty Gay was the Maid of Honor in lavendar. Bridesmaids were Alice Pflaum and Clarabel Stevens, in pink and yellow. Candle-lighters were Doris Feathers and Laverne Harris, in yellow and aqua. The Best Man was Arthur J. Emery. Ushers were Jack Denise, Roy Edminster, Leonard Watson and George Ellis Jr. (TNT 8/2/1942, pg. B-6)

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Barbara Ethel Farrell and Richard Annis were wed at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 1942 at the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. The pair had both attended Lincoln High School. (TNT 8/2/1942, pg. B-6)

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Barbara Joyce Bartley (Rankin) and her new husband William J. Rankin sign the marriage license after their wedding ceremony on June 6, 1942. Onlookers included the Rev. J. Renwick McCullough, best man Dale Darling and maid of honor Ruth Anderson. (T. Times 6/12/1942, pg. 8- announcement)

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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)

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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)

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Wedding portrait from the June 6, 1942 marriage of Barbara Joyce Bartley and William J. Rankin, of Idaho, at the Ferguson Chapel, First Presbyterian Church. Bride and groom pose before flower stands, he wears the uniform of an Army Sergeant, she a wedding gown. (T. Times 6/12/1942, pg. 8-announcement; T. Times 6/25/1942, pg. 8-picture)

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Wedding of Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Wetherby and Connor E. Gray, Jr. in the Ferguson Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church. The bride is pictured in her wedding gown of white net over satin. It has a sweetheart neckline. She is wearing a bonnet of pleated and shirred net with an attached fingertip veil. The new wedded couple made their home in Seattle. (T. Times 7/14/1941, pg. 7; 7/12/1941, pg. 4)

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Wedding of Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Wetherby and Connor E. Gray, Jr., of Seattle, July 12, 1941, at First Presbyterian Church. Bride (seated) and groom (second from left) sign marriage certificate as Maid of Honor, the bride's sister Jane Wetherby, and Best Man, groom's brother Sharod Gray, look on. The man in the suit on the left is believed to be Dr. J.R. McCullough, who read the vows. (T. Times 4/14/1941, pg. 7)

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Wedding of Bessie Bryan and R. J. Cerveny at First Presbyterian Church. Bride and groom stand in front of building.

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