On June 13, 1942, actress Lana Turner kissed local contractor Henry J. Schneider on the cheek as a "receipt" for his purchase of a $500 War Bond at Liberty Center, 1000 Pacific Ave. Miss Turner sold $25,625 in bonds during the rally. Mayor Harry P. Cain, far left, looks on with amusement. Mayor Cain had designated June 13th both "Bond Day" and Lana Turner Day, and named the block on 10th Street between Pacific and A Street "Liberty Center". Besides personally autographing bond applications made during the noon rally at the center, Miss Turner promised to give a big kiss to some of the extra large purchasers. (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; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Schneider, Henry J.; Kissing;

Actress Lana Turner poses with two beaming GIs in the back of a Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring Car parked in front of the Winthrop Hotel during her June 13, 1942 visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. To help the Treasury Department sell war bonds, Miss Turner made several stops up the coast including Portland and Tacoma, in addition to several smaller towns. She would eventually make her way to Wallace, Idaho, her birthplace.

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel--Tacoma; Actresses; Lincoln automobile;

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;

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 arrives at the Winthrop Hotel in Titus Motor Company's 1923 Lincoln Touring during her visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. Mayor Harry P. Cain is to her left. The woman in sunglasses holding a white hat is her mother, Mildred Turner. Miss Turner, a popular actress, would be appearing at the dedication of the new Liberty Center downtown to personally autograph bond applications made during the noon ceremony. Big bond purchasers would be the recipients of kisses from Miss Turner. The bond drive was to be a huge success with over $120,000 sold in 24 hours.

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

On June 13, 1942, Actress Lana Turner signed autographs for soldiers stationed at Fort Lewis while they sat in a bus. She was visiting the Tacoma area for a War Bond rally. After her long trip from Portland, and many stops in the smaller cities of Centralia, Chehalis, Toledo, Tumwater and Olympia, Miss Turner extended her stay in Tacoma by spending time at Fort Lewis to raise military morale. Miss Turner, already a seasoned performer at 22 years old, spoke to hundreds at Tacoma's new Liberty Center on Saturday, June 13, 1942. (TNT 6-13-42, p. 1) ALBUM 5.

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Actress Lana Turner on stage at Liberty Center, South 10th Street between "A" and Pacific Avenue, during a War Bond rally. The men flanking Miss Turner were not identified; man in background to the far right of the photograph is Pierce County War Bond drive chairman Leon Titus. Radio station KMO broadcast the dedication ceremony of the new Liberty Center for those unable to attend. The one-hour ceremony featured an Army band, Army talent, and Miss Turner, who personally autographed bond applications made during the noon ceremony.

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actresses; Titus, Leon E.;

Actress Lana Turner kissed a lucky worker as a "receipt" for his purchase of a War Bond during her visit to Sea-Tac Shipyards on June 13, 1942. Miss Turner sold $94,545 in bonds at the shipyard in just 30 minutes. The money would be taken from paychecks in the form of the payroll deduction plan. Grinning broadly was Walter Green, vice-president & manager of the shipyard, standing bareheaded with glasses, in between two Navy personnel. After Miss Turner's well-received appearance at the shipyards, she journeyed to the new Liberty Center at 10th & Pacific. One of a number of negatives of the visit released to STSC. ALBUM 5. (TNT 6-11-42, p. 1, TNT 6-12-42, p. 1, TNT 6-13-42, p. 1, TNT 6-14-42, p. 1) TPL-10473

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Green, Walter; Kissing; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

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;

Mayor Harry P. Cain shows Actress Lana Turner a list of facts about Tacoma during her visit on June 12, 1942 to the Mayor's office in (Old) City Hall for a press interview. Miss Turner, also known as the "Sweater Girl" for her curvy good looks, was in Tacoma on a War Bonds Sale junket. While in Pierce County for her 24 hour stay, she would visit Fort Lewis, the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard, dedicate Tacoma's new war bond selling center ("Liberty Center") and dispense kisses and autographs to those who bought bonds. (T. Times 6/12/1942, 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 with two very happy unidentified men in Mayor Harry P. Cain's office at (Old) City Hall where she appeared for a press interview on Friday June 12, 1942. Miss Turner was in Pierce County as part of a War Bond Sales junket. She would spend about 24 jam packed hours in the area, visiting Fort Lewis, the Seattle-Tacoma shipyard, dedicating Tacoma's "Liberty Center" and selling stamps and bonds at a Saturday rally. (T. Times 6/13/1942, pg. 1)

Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Actress Lana Turner with Mayor Harry P. Cain at his office in (Old) City Hall where she is appearing for a press interview on Friday June 12, 1942. She had just arrived from Portland in the company of Leon Titus, local chairman of war bond sales. She stopped in the Mayor's office for an official greeting and to speak with reporters. Her grace and charm earned the Tacoma Times reporter's respect and the observation that she was unspoiled and undemanding. (T. Times 6/13/1942, pg.1)

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

Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films appears at Liberty Center, 10th and Pacific Avenue during his national "Buy Tanks for Yanks" tour for the Treasury Department. Man on his right is Leon Titus, Pierce County War Bond Drive Chairman. The 84 lb. sixth grader was making his fourteenth appearance as a bond salesman for Uncle Sam. Dressed in his Cub Scout uniform, Johnny would deliver a speech entitled "A Boy's Place in America" which was written for him by the Treasury Department. He had been hand-picked by Johnny Weissmuller from a crowd of 300 boys for the role, even though he was unable to swim a stroke. Tousled hair Johnny would play "Boy" in eight Tarzan pictures before finally outgrowing the part. (TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-15-42, p. 15)

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

Johnny Sheffield, who played "Boy" in eight "Tarzan" films, came to Tacoma in June of 1942 to take part in a war bond rally held on the 15th. While standing on a 30-ton tank parked in Liberty Square in downtown Tacoma, he was given a scrapbook about Tacoma by an unidentified Cub Scout. Standing behind the scout is Leon Titus, Pierce County War Bond Drive Chairman. (The man at the right and the soldier behind Johnny are also unidentified.) The eleven-year-old actor was accompanied to Tacoma by his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield, and his tutor, Fletcher Clark, the former teacher of Mickey Rooney. Johnny was making his fourteenth appearance as a bond salesman for Uncle Sam. Those purchasing war bonds and stamps during the noon ceremony were allowed to board the Army tank for a personal inspection. (TNT 6-14-42, A-15, TNT 6-15-42, p. 1) ALBUM 5.

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

Crowd gathers at Liberty Center, 10th and Pacific Avenue, during appearance by Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films, during his national "Buy Tanks for Yanks" tour for the Treasury Department. The star spoke on "A Boy's Place in America". The eleven-year-old actor, dressed in his Cub Scout uniform, was accompanied by a giant 13 ton tank. The tank would be on display in front of the Roxy Theater on June 15, 1942. Those purchasing war bonds and stamps would have the added thrill of being permitted to board the tank for a personal inspection. (TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-14-42, A-15)

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

Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films appears at Liberty Center, 10th and Pacific Avenue during his national "Buy Tanks for Yanks" tour for the Treasury Department. Man on his right sharing the microphone is Leon Titus, Pierce County War Bond Drive Chairman. The young MGM star followed Lana Turner into Tacoma days later on a similar bond drive. As the large cutout of the eleven-year-old actor indicated, U.S. war bonds and stamps would be available for purchase during his brief appearance. Johnny declined to kiss the purchasers of large bonds, as Miss Turner had done, although he did offer to "rassle" them instead. (TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-15-42, p. 15)

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

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;

Eleven-year-old Johnny Sheffield visited Tacoma in June, 1942, to help the War Bond drive. He is pictured here at the Winthrop Hotel with Pierce County War Bond Drive chairman Leon Titus. The woman with corsage next to Johnny is his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield. Perched on the registration counter and examining a visitor's guide to Tacoma, Johnny is wearing the uniform of the Cub Scouts; his uniform is decorated with arrows and service badges. He apparently belonged to the Westwood location. Johnny was making a nationwide tour for the Treasury Department called "Buy Tanks for Yanks." He would be making a speech on "A Boy's Place in America" and be accompanied by a giant 13 ton tank, on display in front of the Roxy Theater. The 84 pound 6th grader was handpicked by Johnny Weissmuller to play "Boy" in eight Tarzan films before finally outgrowing the part. He then went on to star in the Bomba the Jungle Boy series for Monogram. ALBUM 5. (TT 6-15-42, pg. 12-picture; TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-15-42, p. 15)

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films, attends to his studies with tutor Fletcher Clark at the Winthrop Hotel. Sheffield was in Tacoma for an appearance to sell War Bonds. Fletcher Clark was the former teacher of child star Mickey Rooney. (TNT 6/16/1942)

Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clark, Fletcher; Tutoring; Teachers;

Supported by several members of the Roxy Theater U.S.O. Revue and a full Army band, on Friday July 10, 1942 nineteen year old Linda Darnell helped sell war bonds at Tacoma's Victory Square located on South 10th Street between Pacific Avenue and "A". The young Hollywood star promised an autograph for every bond application and a kiss for the person making the biggest purchase. Standing to the left of Miss Darnell is Pierce County War Bond drive chairman Leon Titus. The 20th Century Fox star was on her second volunteer entertainment tour of army camps and naval stations. (T.Times 7/9/1942 p.3)

Actresses--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus, Leon E.; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Darnell, Linda, 1923-1965;

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose with courtesy car from Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile at the Lakewood Colonial Center. Actor John Russell, TV's "Lawman," is at right. Mr. Russell, as well as fellow actors Arthur O'Connell, Troy Donahue and Tippi Hedren, was staying at the Lakewood Motor Inn nearby. They, and other stars, would be motoring to Tacoma for the opening of the new 1200 seat theater later that evening. The 8 o'clock showing of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was completely sold out; the Hollywood stars would only be appearing on stage at that time. There were apparently tickets available for the later 11 o'clock viewing. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Russell, John; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Oldsmobile automobile;

Actors John Russell (TV series "The Lawman"), and Arthur O'Connell (TV series "The Second Hundred Years") flank actress Tippi Hedren ("The Birds") outside the Lakewood Terrace Restaurant while in Tacoma for the Tacoma Mall Theater's grand opening. In addition, Jody McCrea, Madlyn Rhue, Diane McBain and Troy Donahue also appeared at the theater's premiere. The stars were quartered overnight at the Lakewood Motor Inn. They had spent a busy day visiting the sick and wounded at Madigan Army Hospital prior to the 8:00 p.m. start of festivities. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; Hedren, Tippi; Actresses; Celebrity touring; Lakewood Terrace (Lakewood);

John Russell, one of the stars of the TV series "The Lawman;" Tippi Hedren, memorable in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," and Arthur O'Connell, who was in the TV series "The Second Hundred Years," dined in Lakewood at the Terrace Restaurant, 6114 Motor Ave. S.W., on May 16, 1968. They were visiting Tacoma for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. While in Tacoma they made a special trip to Madigan Army Hospital to visit with injured soldiers. Other actors in Tacoma for the theater's premiere were Jody McCrea, Troy Donahue, Madlyn Rhue , Tony Young, and Diane McBain. (TNT 5-16-68, C-6) ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; Actresses; Hedren, Tippi; Fur garments;

Celebrities in town for the grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater pose at the Lakewood Motor Inn. Left to right: John Russell, Arthur O'Connell, Tippi Hedren, Jody McCrea. John Russell was the star of television's The Lawman. Arthur O'Connell and Tippi Hedren were well-known Hollywood actors. Jody McCrea, the son of actor Joel McCrea, first started out in a string of westerns; he later became a staple in the American International beach party movies. Troy Donahue and Diane McBain would also join this group for the Tacoma Mall Theater opening. The actors were staying overnight at the Lakewood Motor Inn. ALBUM 5.

Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Russell, John; O'Connell, Arthur; McCrea, Jody; Hedren, Tippi; Actresses; Celebrity touring;

Celebrities arriving for the May 16, 1968, grand opening of the $1 million dollar Tacoma Mall Theater. Actresses Tippi Hedren, left, and Diane McBain, are escorted past waiting throngs lined up before the theater. Both are prepared for an enjoyable evening viewing "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," as they stroll down the red carpet, carrying in their refreshments. The women had spent the afternoon on a goodwill tour of Madigan Army Hospital, where many of the patients were Vietnam veterans. Miss McBain, along with actor Arthur O'Connell, had recently entertained troops in Vietnam. TPL-6524

Actresses; Hedren, Tippi; McBain, Diane; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma);

A two-act musical melodrama was performed three days a week for the enjoyment of patrons of Steve's Gay '90s from March 19th to April 24, 1969. Entitled "No! No! A Thousand Times No!," it was directed by Dorothy Jean Heffernan. The acting and singing troupe involved, the Opera House Players, was basically composed of entertainers from Steve's Gay '90s restaurant. Bill Thurmon, above clutching a rifle, portrayed the aptly named Noble Hart. Mr. Thurmon was a member of the barbershop quartet, the "Most Happy Fellows." His wide-eyed companion is not identified. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Thurmon, Bill; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Actresses; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

Bill Thurmon is surrounded by a bevy of beauties while in rehearsal for the musical melodrama "No! No! A Thousand Times No!" at Steve's Gay '90s. His mouth is wide open, either in surprise or dismay. The Opera House Players, consisting of many of Steve's entertainers, made up the cast of the melodrama. Performances were held mid-week for about a month during the spring of 1969. Mr. Thurmon was a member of the barbershop quartet, the "Most Happy Fellows." Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Thurmon, Bill; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Actresses; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

Knees high, three unidentified song-and-dance men prepared to do their part in the March 10, 1969 rehearsal of "No! No! A Thousand Times No!" The two-act musical melodrama was held in the Opera House of Steve's Gay '90s, 5238-40 South Tacoma Way, in the spring of 1969 and utilized the talents of many of Steve's entertainers. The role the trio played is unknown but apparently involved grasping their straw hats and stealthily crossing the stage. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s.

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Entertainers--Tacoma; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

Gerrye Schmitt starred as "Nellie Quakenbush" in the musical melodrama, "No! No! A Thousand Times No!" during the spring of 1969. She was part of the Opera House Players who performed in the two-act theatrical review held at Steve's Gay '90s in South Tacoma. The melodrama was directed by Dorothy Jean Heffernan who had previously directed "The Drunkard," held at Steve's in 1967. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 3-16-69, D-17)

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Actresses; Schmitt, Gerrye; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);

The cast of "No! No! A Thousand Times No!" posed for a variety of photographs on March 10, 1969. They were preparing for the opening of the two-act musical melodrama on March 19th. One actor, straddling a wooden chair above, gapes in astonishment at the exhortations of an aproned actress. All performances would be held at Steve's Gay '90s, 5238-40 South Tacoma Way, and include twelve big musical numbers. Members of the audience were invited to a community singalong prior to the 8:00 p.m. opening curtain. Photograph ordered by Steve's Gay '90s. (TNT 3-16-69, D-17)

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1960-1970; Melodramas; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Actresses; Steve's Gay '90s (Tacoma);