Members of the Ellen Satterlee Orthopedic Guild are dressed in formals in a photograph taken on November 9, 1951. The three teenagers are assisting in preparations for a silver tea to be held in the home of Mrs. Harold Meyer on Gravelly Lake. They are, L-R, Kathy Sharman, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Chris Reynolds, guild sponsor, Betty Frangen, guild president, and Mary Gibbs. Kathy Sharman and Mary Gibbs are co-chairmen of the silver tea. (TNT 12-1-51, p. 5, TNT 12-3-51, p.7)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Ellen Satterlee Guild (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Women--Social life--1950-1960; Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 801, held an Armistice Day dinner in the Odd Fellows Temple. Members with 40+ years of service were honored with pins. View of engineers and guests in November, 1951, photograph. (TNT 11-12-51, p. 19)

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 801 (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

Brownie Scouts Patty Ann Anderson and Beverly Hasfjorde and Girl Scout Jane Ewart are helping carry bags for the women who are on their way to the Pacific Northwest Region XI Girl Scout Conference at Sun Valley, Idaho, leaving from Union Station. The women are, L-R, Barbara E. (Mrs. Richard) Annis, Ruth (Mrs. Philip) Slayden, Mrs. Wilbur Roberts, Edna E. (Mrs. Len) Christianson, Margaret M. (Mrs. C.A.) Sims, Mrs. Lyle Parker, Wyoma A. (Mrs. Luther D.) Moore, Beryl C. (Mrs. E.A.) Manfull, and Dorothy (Mrs. M.J.) LaVelle. Ordered by Margaret E. (Mrs Fred) Roth. (TNT, 10/26/1950, p.10)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Luggage; Railroad travel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Union Station (Tacoma);

Tacoma firefighter Ray Hammond prepares to fill a rubber raft containing a model of the second Narrows Bridge with water. The model of the bridge was built by members of the Tacoma Fire Department. Once the raft is filled with water, the water will be decorated with chysanthemum-covered floats. All of this hard work was to benefit the Tacoma and District annual flower show held October 7-8, 1950. Holding the model bridge steady is Lt. Raymond Greenleaf, its designer. Standing behind the model (from left to right) are Mrs. Oscar Olson, Fire Chief Charles Eisenbacher, Mrs. Henry J. Walters, president of the Tacoma and District Chrysanthemum Society, Major Martin W. Hillor and Mrs. Henry Nordlund. The second bridge officially opened on October 14, 1950. Photograph taken at Fire Station #10 at S. 74th and Park Avenue. (TNT 10-4-50, p. D-1) TPL-467

Tacoma & District Chrysanthemum Society (Tacoma); Tacoma Fire Department (Tacoma); Tacoma Fire Department, Fire Station No. 10 (Tacoma); Rafts--Tacoma; Models; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Hammond, Ray; Greenleaf, Raymond;

Members of the Woodbrook Hunt Club in Lakewood prepare for the first event of the season to be held in October of 1950. Formally established in 1926, the Hunt Club is a member of the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America and is one of the few clubs to maintain their own pack of foxhounds. Gathering at the club headquarters are (from left): Dean MacDonald; Mrs. Joseph H. Gilpin on Compass Red; Miss Marguerite Bonnell on Lady; Mrs. Jack N. Briggs adjusting the curb on Bombadier, Mrs. H.A. Briggs' mount; Mrs. Corinne Woodworth on Kay Boy speaking to Mrs. M.E. Morford (standing); Miss Iris Bryan, Master of Foxhounds on Tipperary and Dr. Ilse-Lore Gauditz on Tallyho. (TNT 10-15-50, p. D-1)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Horseback riding--Lakewood--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Lakewood--1950-1960; Hunting dogs; Clubs--Lakewood--1950-1960; Bryan, Iris;

A doll house for reproduction by the Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild. The two-story doll house has been finished with floral wallpapers, wooden and upholstered furniture in the living room, dining room, master bedroom, and the nursery, and the kitchen includes a washer and ironing machine along with a table and chairs - a girl's dream house. Ordered by Shirley Laird.

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Harriet Deering Guild (Tacoma); Dollhouses;

The Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 of the American Legion held their annual Last Man Club banquet at the Mirror Room at the Olympus Hotel November 18, 1950. Twenty men pose with seven empty chairs draped with American flags representing the deceased members of the group. The Club was formed in December of 1938 by WW I veterans who were also past Commanders of the Edward B. Rhodes Post of the American Legion. There were 38 members in all. Ordered by R. Goldberg. (TNT, 11/15/1950, p.24)

American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flags--United States; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma); Last Man Club (Tacoma);

Twelve women volunteers at the American Red Cross are wrapping bandages on December 19, 1950. They are among the group of Tacoma Red Cross volunteer workers who had made more than 350,000 surgical dressings for use at Madigan Army Hospital using material furnished by the Army. From left to right, front row: Mary K. (Mrs. A.P.) Smith, Lena Gerwels and Mrs. T.A. Robson; center row, Grace E. (Mrs. W.H.) Hyatt, Elsa L. (Mrs. W.) Nelsen, Mrs. T.A. Stevens, Mrs. Howard Martin, Mrs. J.A. Berg, and Ruth A. (Mrs. Ralph) Zumhoff, chairman; standing, Mrs. W.A. Chadwick, Mrs. H.S. Marnes, and Bernice J. (Mrs. Edwin) Howard. (TNT, 4/3/1951, p.3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Twenty women volunteers from the American Red Cross and garden clubs have been working making holiday decorations with cut greenery, ribbons and pine cones for Madigan and other military hospitals. This is a service they have provided for many holiday seasons. (TNT, 12/23/1950, p.B-3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Christmas decorations;

Program at Elks Club. Ordered by B. Anderson.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

In December of 1950, Mikel Ann Thomas was dressed as the New Year wearing a tall party hat and a ribbon across her chest. She was helping with the promotion of the Elks New Year's Eve dance. Mikel was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas. The Elks promised a festive evening with many favors and surprises. Ordered by the Elks. (TNT, 12/27/1950, p.23)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hats--1950-1960; Thomas, Mikel Ann; Holidays--Tacoma;

Thirty one members of Delta Kapa Phi at the College of Puget Sound pose for their group portrait on their porch with Santa Claus. The fraternity held a Christmas Party for underpriviledged children in 1950. The fraternity had 58 active members this year. A sign hanging from the porch has the Greek letters painted on it . (1951 Tamanawas)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Delta Kappa Phi (Tacoma); Santa Claus--Tacoma;

The North-West Tacoma Kiwanis Club celebrated their fifth anniversary at the New Yorker November 1950. Shown here are, L-R, Edward and Mrs. Lane. Seated are Gilman O. Rolstad, Mabel B. (Mrs. Roger) Elder, James Montgomerie, Leonie D. (Mrs. L.W.) Siegler and Roger Elder. Standing are Ada E. (Mrs. Gilman) Rolstad, Louis W. Siegler, Emma M. (Mrs. Fred) Diamond, Fred Diamond, Mrs. and Mr. Charles O'Boyle, Marion (Mrs. James) Montgomerie and Edward Adams. (TNT, 11/30/1950, p.14)

Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A large contingent of Master Builders met at the Top of the Ocean restaurant on November 29, 1950. The group was composed of local contractors and others in the building industry who were proud of their craftsmanship. They had their association headquarters at 1103 1/2 Division Ave.

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Master Builders combined the installation of their 1951 officers and their Christmas Party for 1950 at the New Yorker Cafe. Ten men and their wives are seated or standing behind the head table. Mel Pedersen, retiring president of the organization, is seated behind the podium. Rex N. Harrington, to the right, was the newly installed president. Ordered by J. Howard Kane, executive vice-president. Other names were listed in the newspaper. (TNT, 12/17/1950, p.C-14)

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Pedersen, Mel; Harrington, Rex N.; New Yorker Cafe (Tacoma); Restaurants--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Group of six Master Builders at Top of the Ocean restaurant in pleasant conversation on November 29, 1950. They were part of a thriving membership in the Master Builders Association, all of whom prided themselves in providing excellent workmanship to their clientele.

Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);

Mrs. Brian Laird and her daughters Marilyn (at left) and Diane play with the dollhouse that would be on display during the 1950 Christmas season. The dollhouse was designed and furnished by members of the Harriet Deering Orthopedic Guild. (TNT, 12/5/1950, p.8)

Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Harriet Deering Guild (Tacoma); Dollhouses; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Laird, Brian--Family; Laird, Marilyn; Laird, Diane;

Members of the Elks are shopping at Schoenfeld's toy department for their 1950 Stocking Fillers' party for underprivileged children. Rocking chairs, toy baby buggies, wagons and tricycles are displayed in front of them. Electric train sets are set up on the right and dolls and toy stoves are seen in the back.

Clubs--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1950-1960; Toys; Christmas presents; Christmas--Tacoma; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); L. Schoenfeld & Sons (Tacoma);

Ten year old Judith Turner greets guests at the door of the University Union Club at the Tea being given for her mother, Mrs. Bettina Turner, on January 6, 1951. Two hundred guests were invited to the Club Tea given in honor of Mrs. Turner's upcoming marriage to Benjamin Moore of Olympia at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Being greeted by the young girl are, left to right, Mrs. Stanberry Foster, Mrs. Zen Albertz, Mrs. Doane Brodie and Mrs. Dale Sweeney, all of Olympia. Centerpieces of gardenias and violets adorned by figures of nesting doves highlighted the decorations of green and pink. (TNT 1/9/1951, pg. 8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Hats--1950-1960; Fur coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Turner, Judith;

Bellarmine boys, members of the Junior Red Cross, gather to deliver posters for the American Red Cross. The boys delivered posters and other advertising material for the 3/1/1951 national fund raising campaign kick off. The 1951 Red Cross poster, painted by Norman Rockwell and gifted to the Red Cross, featured Tacoma native Coe Norton holding a first aid kit. The poster illustrated American workers moving against worldwide threats to liberty and peace. Kneeling, left to right, are George Dibert, Larry Rowley, Patrick Chapman and Peter Henriot. Standing, left to right, are Pete Walker, Jim Healey, Terry Griffith, Don Hutt, Gene Longen and Bob Thaden. Standing on the car roof top are Bob Girard and Don Bucako. (TNT 2/25/1951, pg. 1)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American National Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Teenagers--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Elizabeth Kordich, George Cuculich and George and Geraldine Franko make plans for the third annual spaghetti dinner dance of the Tacoma Actives of the English Speaking Lodge Saturday evening February 24, 1951. The dinner featuring the Italian dish was held at the American Legion Hall on So. G St. with dinner served 6-8 p.m., followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. The dance decorations had a Spring motif with daffodils and greens. (TNT 2/21/1951, pg. 10)

Tacoma Actives of the English Speaking Lodge (Tacoma); Kordich, Elizabeth; Cuculich, George; Franko, George; Franko, Geraldine;

Seven members of the Young Mens Business Club Auxiliary posed for a photograph to promote the "Spring Enchantress" fashion and beauty show in March 1951. The fashion show was presented at a luncheon held on April 5, 1951 at The Tropics, 735 Commerce. The show included a hair stylist who demonstrated new styles of hair dressing, with emphasis on pleated and folded styles, on models adorned in evening gowns, jewels, flowers and perfume. Enchantress model Dawn (Mrs. Paul A.) Olson is surrounded by fellow models or committee members, left to right, Vivian (Mrs. Jack L.) Coefield, Marilyn (Mrs. Sam) Andrews Jr., Dorothy (Mrs. Edward) Zanuzoski, Avonelle (Mrs. Wilfred) Brown, Madeline (Mrs. Peter) Pelegruti Jr. and Mrs. Earl Jones. At the luncheon table displays of floral bouquets and miniature models with hats completed the decorations. (TNT 4/3/1951, pg. 9)

Young Mens Business Club, Womens Auxiliary (Tacoma); Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Olson, Dawn; Coefield, Vivian; Andrews, Marilyn; Zanuzoski, Dorothy; Brown, Avonelle; Pelegruti, Madeline H.;

Group of approximately 50 people for Zora Temple #5, Daughters of the Nile. Queens and officers of neighboring temples attended a ceremonial on March 1, 1951 at which Mrs. Merle Heitzman, of Salt Lake City, Supreme Queen of the Daughters of the Nile, made an official visit to Zora Temple #5. At the Masonic Temple, amid a setting of oriental rugs and palms, Mrs. Heitzman regaled the group with her adventures visiting the 100 Nile temples in the U.S., Canada and Hawaii. Entertainment was provided: an exhibition drill by the Egyptian Patrols, special music by the Egyptian chorus and a performance by the temple dancers. (TNT 2/25/1951, pg. D-9)

Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes--Egyptian; Costumes--Russian; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits; Headdresses; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

The Amity chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its 26th annual installation of officers March 21, 1951 in the Gothic room of the Masonic Temple. The installation was followed by a reception in the roof garden. (for a list of new officers, see TNT 3/18/1951, pg D-11)

Order of Eastern Star Amity Chapter No. 219 (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Masonic Temple (Tacoma);

Exposure of Elks sponsored handball team. This Tacoma handball team competed in the Pacific Northwest AAU Championships in Spokane March 30-31, 1951. The team was sponsored by the Tacoma Elks Lodge, No. 174. Pictured on the front row, left to right, are George Baydo, Swan Johnson, and Bill Reel. The back row, left to right, is comprised of Pete Sabutis, Bill Faraone, Ernie Johnson, Jack Baty and Bob Holder. Faraone was the Tacoma city singles champion and he also held the doubles title with partner Ernie Johnson. Faraone, a Tacoma police officer, won the singles title in Spokane. (TNT 3/27/1951, pg. 21) TPL-10516

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Handball--Tacoma--1950-1960; Athletes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Baydo, George; Johnson, Swan; Reel, Bill; Sabutis, Pete; Faraone, Bill; Johnson, Ernie; Baty, Jack; Holder, Bob;

New officers were installed at the Tacoma Lodge of Elks for 1951-1952 May 5, 1951, at an impressive ceremony under the direction of the past exalted rulers. The new exalted ruler was Harold L. (Bud) Duncan. Other officers were John S. Roberts, leading knight; Arthur J. Emery, lecturing knight; E.O. Johnson, secretary; Walter E. Leggett, treasurer; Arthur Stolen, trustee; and Swan Johnson, tiler. (TNT, 4/6/1951, p.C-7)

Elks Temple (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Inaugurations--Tacoma;

Winners and officials of the yo-yo Contest sponsored by the youth guidance committee of the Tacoma Eagles Lodge in 1951. The tall boy in the center of the standing row is Alan Michener.

Fraternal Order of Eagles (Tacoma); Yo-yos; Children playing with toys--Tacoma--1950-1960; Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Dr. Wilmot D. Read is wearing a traditional Scottish Rite cap in this studio portrait. Dr. Read was born in Iowa in 1880 and came to Tacoma in 1889. He attended grade and high school in Tacoma. He graduated from Cooper- Medical College (Stanford University) in 1903 and returned to Tacoma to begin his medical practice. In 1904 he served as assistant superintendent of Western State Hospital. In 1922 he organized Tacoma's first Public Health League. He was also a leader in the prepaid medical service field. Dr. Read served overseas with the Medical Corps during World War I. He was married to Kathryn Mae Read and had two sons, Dr. Jess W. Read, surgeon, and Dr. Robert D. Read, dentist, both of Tacoma. Dr. Read died April 1958 at age 78. Ordered by Scottish Rite. (TNT, 4/3/1958)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Men--Social life--1940-1950; Insignia--Tacoma; Portrait photographs; Scottish Rite (Tacoma); Read, Wilmot D., 1880-1958; Physicians--Tacoma;

Two local-area boys smile broadly on April 16, 1951, after winning the Yo-yo contest sponsored by the youth guidance committee of the Tacoma Eagles Lodge and Duncan Yo-yos. The boy on the right is Alan Michener. In 1928, Donald F. Duncan, an entrepreneur who also introduced Good Humour Ice Cream, Eskimo Pies and the parking meter, bought the Flores Yo-yo factory and the rights to the name Yo-yo. During the thirties and forties, the wily businessman promoted his product through professional demonstrators, who could "Walk the Dog," "Shoot the Moon" and "Rock the Cradle." Generations of kids competed in Duncan-sponsored contests, showing off the latest tricks. The two young winners above, wearing embossed vests proclaiming them to be Duncan Yo-yo champions, may have used the the new plastic models of yo-yos first introduced in 1950. By the 1950's, the Baby Boomers promoted America's Favorite Toy to the position of Cultural Craze; every kid in the playground had to have one. (www.yo-yos.net) TPL-8832

Fraternal Order of Eagles (Tacoma); Yo-yos; Children playing with toys--Tacoma--1950-1960; Contests--Tacoma--1950-1960; Michener, Alan;

Moose lodge officials at Temple

Loyal Order of Moose, Tacoma Lodge 435 (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Men--Social life--1950-1960; Moose Temple (Tacoma);