This large granite rock, with plaque, located on the homesite of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bender in Manette marks the site of an "Old Indian Fort," of the Suquamish Indians, and later the first schoolhouse in Kitsap County. The original stone was found during the grading of a street near the Manette Masonic Temple. The historical marker reads "Site of OLD INDIAN FORT. Here the Indians had their races and other sports. Here also stood the first school of Kitsap County. The nearby oak was planted one Fourth of July over fifty years ago. This memorial erected by the Elizabeth Ellington Chapter D.A.R. of Bremerton. 1933." In March of 1936, the D.A.R. chapter was celebrating their tenth anniversary. (Bremerton Sun April 1, 1936, pg. 1)

Historical markers--Bremerton; Historic sites--Bremerton; Plaques;

Two photographs were artfully combined in this March, 1936, work by photographer Marvin Boland. Large logs are pictured aboard an open railroad car on tracks while in the background are three unidentified men posed at the base of an enormous old-growth tree. TPL-2117; G75.1-081

Logs; Lumber industry--1930-1940; Trees;

Walter E. Holman, vice-president of the national Junior Chamber of Commerce, received quite a Tacoma welcome when he arrived via plane on March 12, 1936. Three motorcycle policemen greeted him with an "arrest" for exceeding the air speed limit and "released "him to the custody of the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce who was expecting delivery of its national charter. Mr. Holman, center in dark topcoat, took it with aplomb, and presented the charter to the local group, making them official members of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce. From left to right are: Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce vice-president William J. Gantz, Officer Earl Corneilson, Secretary Stanley Bekins, Mr. Holman, Portland Junior Chamber president Worth W. Caldwell, Officer O.C. Stitsworth, and Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce member Donald Sloan. (T.Times 3-12-36, p. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, center, vice-president of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce is detained as he steps off a plane bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. It is all in good fun, however. The Tacoma Jr. Chamber, organized two years ago, became an official member of the US Jr. Chamber of Commerce when the charter was presented by Holman, a resident of Portland, Oregon, to the group. Pictured left to right are William J. Ganz, Tacoma's vice- president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Holman, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary. (T. Times 3/12/1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Stitsworth, O.C.; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

Walter E. Holman, vice president of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, was nabbed by Tacoma police and officials as he stepped from a northbound plane on March 12, 1936 bearing the national charter for the Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was met by a squadron of three motorcycle policemen who "arrested " him for exceeding the air speed limit and turned him over to the custody of the local club celebrating at the Winthrop Hotel. Pictured, left to right, William J. Ganz, Tacoma's Jr. Chamber vice president, Officer Earl Corneilson, Stanley Bekins, Tacoma's secretary, Holman, Worth W. Caldwell, president Portland's Junior Chamber, Officer O.C. Stitsworth and Donald Sloan, member Portland Jr. Chamber of Commerce. (T. Times 3-12-1936, pg. 5)

Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Holman, Walter E.; Ganz, William; Corneilson, Earl; Bekins, Stanley; Caldwell, Worth; Stitsworth, O.C.; Sloan, Donald;

At the end of a long day, Navy Yard machinist Kenneth W. Buckley retreats to the workshop in the basement of his home at 1926 Gregory Way and forgets his problems as he works with his hands. He posed in March of 1936 for the Bremerton Sun as he realized his lifelong ambition of working at carpentry and cabinet making. He started his hobby in earnest two years prior and has obtained a set of cabinet maker's tools, electric saws, a lathe and a jigsaw. His project at the present time is manufacturing replicas of spinning wheels. Mr. Buckley uses a lathe to do the fine detail carving for the spindles of the wheels. Completed spindles can be seen in the background. His favorite companion in the workshop is his wife who is also learning the trade. (Bremerton Sun 04-13-1936, pg. 1).

Woodworking--1930-1940; Wood carving; Buckley, Kenneth W.;

Coast Artillery from Fort Worden were photographed landing from the Artillery cutter Chelan for tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936. The men are wearing heavy coats, ammunition belts, and helmets. The Navy Yard is in the background. (Bremerton Sun).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Coast Artillery from Fort Worden mounting anti-aircraft gun for tactical maneuvers at the Navy Yards in Bremerton on March 23, 1936. Several men, outfitted in full tactical uniform, are assembling the anti-aircraft gun which is mounted on a metal tripod. (Bremerton Sun).

Antiaircraft guns--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Fort Worden (Wash.); Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Three military men: soldier, sailor and marine. Tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936 brought together 2500 members of diverse military groups for "war practice." (Bremerton Sun)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers took part in "war practice" at the Bremerton Naval Yard. Coast Artillerymen lined up on Pier 6 awaiting orders, after arrival by Coast Artillery cutter Chelan from Fort Worden. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers arrived at the Bremerton Navy Yard for "war practice." An Army officer was photographed discussing plans with seven soldiers. For Bremerton Sun. (filed with Argentum)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, war games were held at the Bremerton Naval Yard. Over 2500 soldiers participated. At lunch time, a break was taken for chow. The officers dined at a temporary table on food prepared in the field kitchen. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1)

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers descended on Bremerton's Naval Yard for war games. A serious looking private, from the Coast Artillery at Ft. Worden, operated the latest type of field anti-aircraft gun for the photographer. A standard broadcast radio set for receiving orders was on the ground by the gun. Photograph labelled "Lt. Colonel W.D. Frazer, commanding officer 14th Coast Artillery, Fort Worden, directing anti-aircraft gun." Lt. Colonel Frazer is believed to be the soldier directly right of the gun. On April 4, 1900, Fort Worden was established as a coastal defense post. The fort was named in honor of Admiral John Lorimer Worden, who commanded the U.S.S. Monitor in her historic battle with the C.S.A. Merrimac, on March 8-9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, Virginia during the Civil War. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1)

Antiaircraft guns--1930-1940; Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Frazer, W.D.; Fort Worden (Wash.);

On March 23, 1936, the Bremerton Naval Yard was the site of war games, in which 2500 soldiers participated. Taking a break at "chow time," Army soldiers queue up to receive their rations from the field kitchen set up alongside the railroad tracks. (Bremerton Sun 03/24/1936, pg. 1).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers arrived at the Bremerton Naval Yard to participate in "war practice." Troops from Fort Worden arrived by the Coast Artillery cutter Chelan. Soldiers were photographed disembarking, while sailors look on. (Bremerton Sun).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Stadium High School Maritza Opera. Thirteen students, five girls and eight boys, on steps of building. Four of the boys wear letter sweaters with "S" on front. (filed with Argentum)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Glen Portrude, a Northern Pacific Railway engineer, stands in front of train engine number B-18 at Tacoma's Union Depot, 1717 Pacific Avenue. In March of 1936 Mr. Portrude decided to take a two month leave from his job as an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway so he could take an ocean cruise to Japan, China, the Philippines and Hawaii. He was one of the oldest engineers employed by the Northern Pacific. He began as a fireman in 1898, and in 1901 was promoted to engineer. After his leave, he planned to return to work. "Can't retire yet", he said. "I've only been here 38 years - just a beginner." (T. Times 3/25/1936 p.3)

Portrude, Glen; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma)--People;

The boys of Saint Patrick's beat Visitation, Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart, and Saint Leo's to win the Parochial Basketball League title in 1936. Only the last names of the players on St. Patrick's team were listed in the Tacoma Times when this photograph was published on March 13, 1936. They were: (l to r, standing) Burkehouse, Kroha, Haaker, King (the manager) and Giannelli; (l to r, seated) Weaver, Wonder, Realey and DesMaris.

Church schools--Tacoma; St. Patrick's Parochial School (Tacoma); Basketball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; School children--1930-1940;

Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. Shirts and sweaters are displayed in glass cabinets. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7) (Argentum)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

Remodeled interior of Klopfenstein's Men's department with suits on racks and a double hanging rack of suits on the wall and hats on display. The new store featured a less cluttered look with more natural lighting. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg. 7)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

March, 1936, portrait of Dr. Edward H. and Mrs. Florence Todd in their home at 1604 No. Alder. Dr. Todd served as president of the College of Puget Sound for 29 years, from 1913 to 1942. Prior to becoming associated with educational work of the Methodist Church, Dr. Todd was a minister of that denomination for 19 years. The men's dormitory at the college was named after Dr. Todd when it was built in 1948. (T. Times 3/28/1936, pg. 7)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence;

The spare, streamlined look in the newly remodeled Klopfenstein's women's suit and coat department. The modern look features no harsh edges but lots of curves. (T. Times 3/13/1936, pg.7) (Argentum)

Klopfensteins (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma;

Dr. Edward H. Todd, College of Puget Sound president, points out a spot on the globe to his wife Florence in this March, 1936, photograph. The Todds resided near the school at 1604 No. Alder. Dr. Todd was president at C.P.S. for 29 years before being succeeded by Dr. R. Franklin Thompson. He was instrumental in raising funds for the relocation of the school to the No. 15th & Warner present address.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence; Globes;

Longtime president of the College of Puget Sound, Dr. Edward H. Todd and his wife Florence pose for a March, 1936, photograph in front of packed bookcases located in their No. Alder Street home. Dr. Todd, a minister and scholar, became president in 1913. He succeeded in a campaign that raised one million dollars and laid the grounds for the school's permanent home at No. 15th & Warner. (History of Pierce County, Vol. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence;

John Joseph Kelly (kneeling front), age 11, posed with his model airplane, the Moncoop No. 110, on April 4, 1936 before its maiden voyage off the top of the garage. Pictured around the young model builder are his fans, left to right, his brother Robert Emmett Kelly, age 4; Stanley Everett Johnson, age 9; and the five year old Brown twins, Richard and Willard. The plane flew only a few moments before crashing into the concrete sidewalk. John took his battered plane and headed back to the drawing board. (filed with Argentum) (Bremerton Sun 5/16/1936, pg. 1)

Model airplanes; Boys--Bremerton--1930-1940; Kelly, John Joseph; Kelly, Robert Emmett; Johnson, Stanley Everett; Brown, Richard; Brown, Willard;

Two heads are better than one in the kitchen attest twins Josephine, front, and Hugona Kahn. The seventeen year old Juniors at Bremerton High School plan to be dietitians. They were featured on the front page of the April 9, 1936 Bremerton Sun in the kitchen of their home, studying a tome on diet. (Bremerton Sun 4/9/1936, pg. 1).

Twins--Bremerton; Aprons; Stoves--1930-1940; Kahn, Josephine; Kahn, Hugona;

Rose Berns, posing on April 4, 1936 with her rifle, was labeled in the Richards records as the "crack shot of all universities." She posed with her many trophies and medals for marksmanship, including the most recent for the University of Washington varsity rifle team's highest individual score throughout the season. For the past two years she has been a member of that team. Miss Berns began shooting at the tender age of nine, following in her father's footsteps. At the time of this photograph, she was training as a nurse at Swedish Hospital. (Bremerton Sun 4/16/1936, pg. 1)

Sharpshooting; Awards; Medals; Berns, Rose;

Young Bobby Levin made it to the front page of the Bremerton Sun on April 24, 1937 as the city prepared for the opening day of baseball season at their new park. Young master Levin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Levin, was all set for the season opener with his full sized bat and oversized glove. The city would be inaugurating their new $45,000 athletic park at the foot of Warren Ave. on the 25th with a game between the Bremerton Cruisers and the Bellingham Boosters. (Bremerton Sun 04-24-1937, pg. 1).

Baseball--Bremerton--1930-1940; Levin, Bob;

Army Day at Fort Lewis. Heads snap "Eyes right," as the 6th Engineers detachment parades by the reviewing officers. Review group stand and Officer's Quarters in background. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg. 1)

Fort Lewis (Wash.); Soldiers;