1974 Daffodil Festival Parade. The Afifi Temple had an appropriate float for the April 6, 1974, Daffodil Festival Grand Parade whose theme was "What the World Needs Now..." The country was suffering from a shortage of gasoline so the Afifi entry which had paused on its route down Pacific Avenue to "fill" up a clown's tiny cycle, probably spoke volumes to the parade spectators. A daffodil "oil derrick" is displayed behind a flower-bedecked tent. Several persons dressed in colorful "Middle Eastern" garb monitor the distribution of oil and gas. Fresh palm branches were imported and placed among the 35,000 daffodils. The clever Afifi Temple float captured the Grand Award, runner-up to the FTD Sweepstakes.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1974 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1974 Daffodil Parade. "Fun and Laughter" certainly exemplified the Bates Vocational-Technical Institute's entry in the 1974 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade. Raggedy Ann and Andy rode on top of the golden daffodil-covered float along with a giant Jack-in-the-box, brightly colored blocks and a small carousel. Two clowns, one on a unicycle, and four marching "blocks" completed the entertaining float. With an artful use of 40,000 daffodils, the Bates float captured the FTD Sweepstakes Award for the best in show.

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1974 Daffodil Parade. The Seattle SeaFair entry spoke of "Pride" and arose patriotic feelings with its display of the American flag in appropriate flowers and a golden eagle at the float's head. Waving to the crowd aboard the float was a young lady dressed in yellow and clutching a bouquet of daffodils; she may have been "Miss SeaFair." This out-of-town entry was selected as the Judges' Award winner for "most original" and was one of the 24 floats included in the parade.

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1974 Tacoma Home Show. For the second year in a row, the Tacoma Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall. Among the many exhibitors was the Boedecker Co., a Tacoma cleaning company in business since 1919. Their booth outside of the Jay Jacobs clothing store featured the "Rug" Doctor. Those wishing to get their carpets thoroughly cleaned could rent the "Rug" Doctor, by appointment only. Rental rates posted indicated that a 4-hour rent would run $12, all day (actually 8 1/2 hours) at $20 and overnight for $15. For really dirty carpets, a $25 charge for nearly 24 hours was also offered. A "Rug" Doctor and strip of carpet awaited customers eager to try out the product. Organizers of the 28th annual Tacoma Home Show would later report that attendance at the five-day event was about 300,000, roughly the same as the previous year. Color photograph ordered by the Boedecker Co., Inc.

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1974 Tacoma Home Show. Visitors to the 28th edition of the Tacoma Home Show appear fascinated at the workings of the "Rug" Doctor as demonstrated in the Boedecker Co.'s exhibit booth. "Rug" Doctors were available at the home show by appointment only, for specified times and rates. They were a new brand of carpet cleaners and carpet cleaning products that were established in 1972. Color photograph ordered by Boedecker Co., Inc.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibit booths--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cleaning--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floor coverings; Signs (Notices);

La Vista. This was one of the two model homes built off-site courtesy of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma for the 28th annual Tacoma Home Show. The contemporary home, located on a large wooded lot, was called "La Vista." The multi-level, wood sided home, built by Pete Colbert Construction, was constructed with a two-car attached garage in the El Rancho Madrona subdivision. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

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The Islander. The "Islander" was a model home constructed for the 1974 Tacoma Home Show. It was located at 6675 E. Grandview in the Gregory Park subdivision and also featured in the 1974 Spring Tour of Homes. Built by the Orville Island Construction Co., the contemporary one-story residence had a recessed entry and exterior faced with stone. A two-car attached garage was included by the builder. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma--1970-1980; Houses--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Shoppers in the region rejoiced at the opening of the new west end extension of the Tacoma Mall on July 25, 1973. 20 more stores were added to the popular shopping center bringing its total to about 110. 1973 Daffodil Queen Sherri Murrey, Mayor Gordon N. Johnston, and Tacoma Mall executive vice-president Marvin Boys (next to the mayor) were among the dignitaries participating in the addition's ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Mall Corporation.

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Bridal portrait. The chapel at Charles Wright Academy was the site of the Teckla Ann Slikas-Graham Morley Hicks nuptials on May 19, 1973. The recent Willamette graduates were married in a double-ring ceremony by Rev. James W. Bertolin. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. John Slikas of Tacoma, was dressed in a silk jersey and wore a small cap with a cluster of fresh flowers. She carried a bouquet of roses, stephanotis and lily-of-the-valley. The groom is the son of Judge and Mrs. Loren D. Hicks of Salem, Oregon. The newlyweds will live in Portland where the groom is an attorney. (TNT 5-27-73, B-4)

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1973 Daffodil Festival Queen. Sherri Murrey posed for her formal portrait as 1973 Daffodil Festival Queen holding her royal scepter in one hand and a beribboned bouquet of daffodils in the other. She is wearing the queen's heavy crown. Queen Sherri I is the first queen from Fife High School. The 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Murrey was crowned by Lt. Gov. John Cherberg on April 9, 1973, in Olson Auditorium. She was chosen as queen from a field of 16 princesses. Miss Murrey was also voted co-winner of the "Miss Congeniality" award. (TNT 4-10-73, p. 1) {photograph scratched at bottom}

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1973 Daffodil Grand Parade. The lack of sunshine did not deter both participants and spectators for the 40th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade held on April 14, 1973. There were 27 floats, 10 mounted units, 33 bands and 25 drill teams to delight the waiting crowds. Entry #20 in the parade was "Universal Freedom" from Bates Vocational Technical Institute. A giant eagle hovers protectively over the three smiling riders aboard the King Alfred & Mt. Hood daffodil-decorated float. It would go on to win the Princess Trophy, awarded to the best float under 30 feet. (TNT 4-15-73, A-14-awards; TNT 4-15-73, B-7)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1973 Daffodil Festival Parade. The theme of the 40th annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival parade was "Happiness Is." This unidentified float, one of 27 in the parade, adds to the theme with "To the Stars." The float is colorfully decorated in golden daffodils including several large stars and a mixture of blue and white flowers, possibly signifying the sky and clouds. Children dressed in multi-colored shawls and pretty dresses wave to the crowds lining Pacific Avenue.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980;

1973 Daffodil Parade. New Westminister's entry in the 1973 Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Grand Parade was a replica of a smoke-bottle type fire engine, drawn by three white "horses" with saddles of golden daffodils. The Canadian city would have its own annual Hyack Festival the following month. The fire engine honored the memory of New Westminster's first firemen who were from the Hyack Fire Co., founded in 1863. It was fitting that two of the riders on the float were also from foreign countries: Annie Wright School students Keiko Noguchi (Japan) and Firouzeh Ladbon (Iran). "Happiness Is An Old Fire Engine" would win second prize in the "Floats from Other Festivals" category with the entry from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival coming in first. (TNT 4-12-73, A-2 -"Faces & Places--article;" TNT 4-15-73, A-14--notice of awards; TNT 4-15-73, D-9-notice of students)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1973 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1970-1980; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fire engines--Canada;

Launching. This is the "Maia H" tugboat that was officially launched on Saturday, March 24, 1973, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. According to a News Tribune article, she was the first tug launched in Tacoma in many years. She had actually had an "instant dumping" two months ago. Maia Halvorsen, daughter of owner Boyer Halvorsen of Bainbridge Island, was the ship's sponsor. The "Maia H" will haul a fast freight barge between Seattle and Ketchikan, Alaska. (TNT 3-25-73, A-22)

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1973 Tacoma Home Show. A representative of Holly Homes is pictured on the opening day of the Tacoma Home Show, March 13, 1973, speaking to an interested mother about Holly Homes' various house plans. Holly Homes was one of more than 70 exhibitors at the Home Show; for the first time, the event was held at the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center, already an important gathering spot for local residents. Photograph ordered by Holly Homes.

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1973 Tacoma Home Show. A mock living room, tiny as it appears, still draws several interested visitors due to the solid state television and comfortable chairs. It is possible that the two young men seated before the television are using two controllers to play an early version of a video game. This was the Bon Marche's exhibit booth at the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. For the first time in the show's 27-year history, the six-day event was held at the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center. Hundreds would flock to the Mall on opening day, March 13, 1973.

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1973 Tacoma Home Show. In lieu of the traditional ribbon snipping, Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston (extreme r) and County Commissioner Clay Huntington (2nd from left) put some muscle into the 8-foot logger's saw as it sliced through a 2 x 4. They officially opened the 27th edition of the Tacoma Home Show at the Tacoma Mall. This was a new venue for the Home Show; for the past 23 years it had been located at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse and prior to that, at the Tacoma Armory. Admission to the Home Show was free. Hundreds attended opening day to look, try, and dream about the 70+ Home Show exhibitions. The Tacoma Home Show would run from March 13-18th. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-13-73, p. 2 -article)

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1973 Tacoma Home Show. County Commissioner Clay Huntington (left) and Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston (right) lend a hand in the grand opening festivities of the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. For the first time in its 27-year history, the Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall. As the signs held by the officials indicate, the event running from March 13-18 was free and those in attendance need not have worried about cold/rain/hail or sleet as the Mall was covered and climate controlled. Both Mayor Johnston and Commissioner Huntington wore hard hats and overalls -and ties- during the ceremony. They had used the 8-foot logger's saw to snap the 2 x 4 wooden "ribbon." This was also the first year without longtime Home Show promoter, Patrick O'Toole; Mr. O'Toole had died in a car accident in California ten months ago. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-14-73, C-8)

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Exterior of model home. This is the "Encore 73," an $50,000 luxury home built by Evergreen State Builders for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The University Place home was located in the new Woodlake development off Chambers Creek Rd. where an angled driveway led to the model home. The contemporary home had adapted the "hip roof" design for its cedar shake roof. It contained 2,268 sq. ft. on the main floor and another 932 sq. ft. on the upper level. The double car garage contained an additional 540 sq. ft. The model home would be open for touring during the March 13-18th run of the home show. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15 -article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert)

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Family room of model home. A corner metal fireplace encased in black "lava rock" and resting on black slate provides warmth to this contemporary family room found in the "Encore 73" model home built for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. In 1973 both permanent site home show model homes were located in University Place. The "Encore 73" was an $50,000 luxury home built in the new Woodlake housing development off Chambers Creek Rd. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15- article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Fireplaces--University Place--1970-1980;

Kitchen of model home. The spacious kitchen of the model home "Encore 73" had many dark built-in cabinets, plenty of counter space, and enough room for a rectangular table and chairs. A fondue pot, popular in the '70s, awaits diners. Other amenities included a dropped ceiling, self-cleaning oven and range, garbage disposal and automatic dishwasher. Practical linoleum flooring was easy to clean and maintain. In addition, the room's large windows overlooked the patio and the landscaped backyard. The "Encore 73," built by Evergreen State Builders, was located in the new Woodlake housing development in University Place. The home had a total square footage of 3,200 square feet- most on the first floor. Visitors to the Tacoma Home Show could tour the model home during the home show's March 13-18, 1973, run. Photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Kitchens--University Place--1970-1980;

Exterior of model home. This is "La Morada," one of two model houses built for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The tri-level was located at 8504 - 45th St. W. in University Place, off 48th St. . Built by Orville Island Construction Co., the 1,670 sq.ft. home had a contemporary Spanish look with stucco-like exterior including a two-car garage. A covered archway led to the entry court. "La Morada" was in the $30,000 class of homes. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15 - article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert)

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Kitchen area of model home. This is the family-styled kitchen with casual dining area of "La Morada," one of the 1973 Tacoma Home Show permanent site model homes. Sunshine gold was a color abundantly found in this kitchen: gold Formica counter tops, bright yellow walls and golden vinyl linoleum matching the home's entryway. The formal dining room is visible through the doorway. There is a large empty wine rack, the height of the adjacent refrigerator, in the kitchen. The model home was located in University Place at 8504 - 45th St. W. It was built by Orville Island Constructon Co. whose homes were designed to contain self-cleaning ranges, garbage disposals, custom-crafted cabinets, and automatic dishwashers. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Kitchens--University Place--1970-1980;

Interior of model home. This is the cozy living room of the model home, "La Morada," built by Orville Island Construction Co. for the 1973 Tacoma Home Show. The home was located in University Place at 8504 -45th St. W. in the Fox Glen Div III development. A floor-to-ceiling white mission brick fireplace with dark brown Spanish tile hearth appears to be the focus point of the living room; arches contained a coat of arms and the actual fire pit. Comfortable swivel chairs and a striped sofa rested on the room's thick wall-to-wall multi-colored shag carpeting. Black wrought iron railings separate the living room from the step-up formal dining area. There was 1,670 sq. ft. of living space in the contemporary Spanish tri-level. Photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-73, C-15- article; TNT 3-12-73 Home Show insert-article)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Fireplaces--University Place--1970-1980; Living rooms--University Place--1970-1980;

Miss Downtown Tacoma. A beaming Cherie Scalf was selected as the first Miss Downtown Tacoma on February 12, 1973, during ceremonies occuring at O'Brien's Restaurant, 1201-23 Pacific Ave. She represented Pacific Northwest Bell. Miss Scalf works in the public relations department of the phone company as a service representative. As Miss Downtown Tacoma, she will attend grand openings, building dedications and special promotions in the downtown area. The 25-year-old is a graduate of Springfield High School in Oregon and attended Eugene Bible School. Miss Scalf is holding a bouquet of roses and a square silver tray from Dahnken's. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 2-13-73, p. 6)

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These eight businesswomen would be vying for the crown of 1973's Miss Downtown Tacoma. Each woman wore a sash representing her employer, one of downtown's large businesses. The winner would be chosen on February 13, 1973, at ceremonies held at O'Brien's Restaurant. Cherie Scalf (third row with dark curling hair and scarf) would be selected as the first Miss Downtown Tacoma. Others in the photograph were: Front row: Mary Raico - Peoples store; Rene Osborne - Pacific National Bank of Washington. Second row: Silvia Ursula Glass - Sears; Charlotte Clancy - Bank of California; Kathleen Ann Doheny - Dean Witter & Co. Third row: Cheri Scalf - Pacific Northwest Bell; Joni Weigel - Lee, Krilich, Lowry & Thompson (O'Brien's). Top row: Debbie Kay Winkelman - Coach House Restaurant. Not pictured was the ninth contestant, Janet Cook, also of Dean Witter & Co. Photograph ordered by Downtown Tacoma Association. (TNT 2-13-73, p. 6- article on Miss Scalf; TNT 2-8-73, B-8)

Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980; Scalf, Cherie M.; Raico, Mary; Osborne, Rene; Glass, Silvia Ursula; Clancy, Charlotte; Doheny, Kathleen Ann; Weigel, Joni; Winkelman, Debbie Kay;

Bank opening. Mayor Gordon Johnston accepts a cup of tea at the December 13, 1972, grand opening of the Tacoma Narrows branch of Washington Mutual Savings Bank. The new bank was located at 6616 Sixth Ave., the corner of Sixth & Mildred, a short distance away from Seattle-First National Bank's recently opened Highland Hills branch. This was Washington Mutual's first Pierce County location and 27th statewide. Color photograph ordered by Washington Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 7-23-72, D-8 -article on building plans)

Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; Washington Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.;

Bank grand opening. Mayor Gordon Johnston(far right) addresses attendees at the grand opening of Washington Mutual Savings Bank's first Pierce County branch on December 13, 1972. The bank was located at 6616 Sixth Ave., at the corner of Sixth & Mildred. Construction of the single story brick structure had begun in late July and was completed in about four months. This would be the 27th branch of the bank statewide. David C. Van Hoose was vice-president and the first manager of this branch. Photograph ordered by Washington Mutual Savings Bank. (TNT 7-23-72, D-8 -article on bank plans)

Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Washington Mutual Savings Bank (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Johnston, Gordon N.;

Seattle-First National Bank celebrated the grand opening of its Sixth Ave. branch on December 9, 1972, with the customary snipping of the red ribbon. Looking on were bank vice-president David J. Williams (third from right), County commissioner Clay Huntington (behind Miss Tacoma, Sandy Vigna) and Tacoma mayor Gordon Johnston (next to Mr. Huntington). The branch had previously been located at Sixth and "L," It would now be known as the "Highland Hills" branch and remain a full service bank with three drive-up windows and a Firstbank cash machine. Photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank. (TNT 4-30-72, D-12 -article on new branch plans; TNT full page ad 12-8-72, D-12)

Building dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Banks--Tacoma; Seattle-First National Bank (Tacoma); Williams, David J.; Huntington, Clay; Johnston, Gordon N.; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Vigna, Sandy;

On December 9, 1972, Miss Tacoma Sandy Vigna (center) participated in the Grand Opening of the new Seattle-First National Bank, Highland Hills branch. She posed with Mike Berry and an unidentified young lady in front of the bank building at 6510 Sixth Ave. Miss Vigna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Vigna, was a 1971 Curtis High School graduate and a TCC drama major. She was selected as the 1972 Miss Tacoma on May 27, 1972. Photograph ordered by Seattle-First National Bank. (TNT 5-28-72, A-2-article on Miss Vigna)

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