Wedding of Joyce Rosene and Robert Ellett at First Congregational Church. The bride and her attendants pose on the altar of the church on March 19, 1940. Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther W. Rosene of Tacoma and Robert, the son of Senator and Mrs. A.O. Ellett of Salt Lake City, Utah. Standing with the bride (order not determined) are: maid of honor Elinor Perkins, matron of honor Mrs. Austin Gibbons, bridesmaids Lillian Morisse, Mrs. Ernest J. Estes, Betty Donahue and Frances Newell, junior bridesmaid Betty Lou Babnick and flower girl Dorothy Ellen Babnick. Bernice Morse and Eunice Washburn also participated in the wedding as candlelighters. The best man (not pictured) was Glen Rosene, brother of the bride. (T.Times 3-6-1940, p. 9-announcement of wedding party; T.Times 3-20-1940, p. 11-article on wedding only) (filed with Argentum)

Rosene, Joyce Elizabeth--Marriage; First Congregational Church (Tacoma); Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress--1940-1950; Wedding attendants--Tacoma;

Review of troops at Fort Lewis for Governor Langlie. The new Governor of Washington would be reviewing the 3,200 selectees of the 3rd Division, accompanied by tanks and vehicles. The afternoon would be spent in close inspection of artillery.

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Artillery (Weaponry);

Alaska Nellie Nellie Neal Lawing, an old friend of Marjorie Rambeau's mother (who was a doctor during gold rush days) allows Rambeau to wear her Gold Nugget necklace, which she had not taken off for 35 years, at the premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." Miss Lawing indicated that it was to bring good luck and success to the October 18, 1940, premiere. In the surrounding crowd are actors Alan Hale, Sr.and Donald Crisp, Mayor Harry P. Cain and Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Lawing, Nellie Neal; Crisp, Donald; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Necklaces;

Ronald Reagan and unidentified man during broadcast outside Roxy (Pantages) Theater for"Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere on October 18, 1940. The future President and his co-stars, Marjorie Rambeau and Alan Hale, Sr., had journeyed to Tacoma for their motion picture premiere. Also accompanying them were actor Donald Crisp and Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper. For star-struck Tacomans, it was a chance to see actual movie stars in person as the celebrities made appearances not only at the three theaters premiering the film but at a water carnival and massive banquet as well.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-;

On October 18, 1940, (l to r) Donald Crisp, Ronald Reagan, Marjorie Rambeau (nearly hidden), columnist Hedda Hopper, and Alan Hale, Sr. helped lay a commemorative plaque in front of the Roxy Theater, 901 Broadway. They were in Tacoma for the world premiere of the movie "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." The lettering on the plaque reads "Dedicated to Tugboat Annie - 1940 - Pioneer Spirit of Puget Sound." The plaque later was moved to the south wall of the theater. It was removed when the theater was being remodeled to become the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (Pantages Theater), and is currently in storage. ALBUM 1;

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Plaques--Tacoma;

October 18, 1940, sepia photograph of actors laying commemorative plaque in front of Roxy (Pantages) Theater before premiere of "Tugboat Annie Sails Again." L to R: Donald Crisp, Ronald Reagan, Marjorie Rambeau , Hedda Hopper (partly hidden), Alan Hale, Sr. The plaque later was moved to the south wall. Miss Rambeau and Mr. Hale played rivals in the tugboat business while Mr. Reagan portrayed Eddie Kent, a poor sailor who falls in love with rich socialite Jane Wyman. ALBUM 1

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Plaques--Tacoma;

Mayor's reception for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" premiere on October 18, 1940, at the Winthrop. Hollywood stars Alan Hale, Sr., Marjorie Rambeau, Ronald Reagan, Mayor Harry P. Cain and columnist Hedda Hopper beam for the camera; Donald Crisp glances downward instead. The film premiered simultaneously at three Tacoma theaters that evening. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Reagan, Ronald Wilson, 1911-; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Hale, Alan; Rambeau, Marjorie; Crisp, Donald; Hopper, Hedda; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Publicity for "Tugboat Annie Sails Again" motion picture premiere on October 18, 1940. Star Marjorie Rambeau squeezes the hand of an unidentified girl at the Water Carnival held in celebration of the film. Hedda Hopper, noted columnist, looks on from background. Pleasure yachts, speed boats, purse seiners and tugs crowded Commencement Bay in late afternoon on Friday, October 18, 1940. Miss Rambeau, Miss Hopper, and Hollywood entourage remained aboard the Coast Guard cutter, Atlanta, which was used as a reviewing stand for the enormous water show. Exhibition water skiing and tugboat and fishing boat races were just a few of the activities on hand. ALBUM 6.

Motion picture premieres--Tacoma--1940-1950; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rambeau, Marjorie; Hopper, Hedda;

Pauline Martin, seated sixth from left, was selected as the 1941 Daffodil Festival Queen from this group of Sumner contestants. They are seated on stage at Sumner High School. L to R: Unidentified contestant, unidentified contestant, Ruth Carnahan, Myrtle Ramsey, Doris Lee, Queen Pauline Martin, Verna Blanchfield, Patty Riddell, Bonnie Moriarity, Jean Howe, Margaret Bowen. (T. Times, 03/01/1941, p.1)

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1941 : Sumner); Martin, Pauline; Carnahan, Ruth; Ramsey, Myrtle; Lee, Doris; Blanchfield, Verna; Riddell, Patty; Moriarity, Bonnie; Howe, Jean; Bowen, Margaret;

Sixth Annual Daffodil Parade. Tacoma Chamber of Commerce float promoting the upcoming "Washington Golden Jubilee Celebration, July 20-22, 1939." Native Americans sit in daffodil-covered canoe with State seal in background. (T.Times, 4/1/1939, p. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1939 : Tacoma); Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Indigenous peoples--Washington;

The Sixth Annual Daffodil Parade was held April 1, 1939. The "Spirit of Electricity" float, possibly entered by the City Light Department, was captured on film as it moved past the Riviera Theatre followed by marching band. Spectators stand several rows deep as well as watching from second story windows and perched on the theater's marquee. (T. Times, 4/1/1939, p. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1939 : Tacoma); Floats (Parades);

Canadian and American champion, "Coats Correct," three time winner for Best Dog in Show, pictured at the second annual All Breed dog show held April 29-30, 1939 at the old Sears and Roebuck Building. (T. Times, 5/1/1939).

Tacoma Kennel Club (Tacoma); Dogs; Dog shows--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Blue King II, a Kerry Blue Terrier, won Best in Show at the second annual All Breed Dog Show, April 29-30, 1939, sponsored by the Tacoma Kennel Club and held at the old Sears and Roebuck building, at 24th and Pacific. He is posed here with his owner Mrs. William Fox of Oakland, California. After numerous wins on the west coast, the terrier was in the lead for the American Kennel Club's prize, awarded for winning the most victories of the year. (T. Times 4/26/1939, pg. 16; 5/1/1939, pg. 1)

Tacoma Kennel Club (Tacoma); Dogs; Dog shows--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Group at the County Assessor's office showing their support for Washington's Golden Jubilee by wearing Jubilee hats and western clothing.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma;

As a joke, Leon Titus rolled his 1906 Ford Model N into the State Vehicle Safety Inspection Station during the Golden Jubilee celebration. Scratching his head perplexed as to what to do is Joe Thomas, veteran race driver and director of the Inspection Station. Even if the car passes, there is no place to put the red sticker. The antique vehicle has no windshield. Leon Titus, standing second from right in a dark suit and 10 gallon hat, is the owner of Titus Ford. He took the 1906 vehicle in a trade on a new Ford in 1914. The vehicle will be featured in the Jubilee pageant and parade. On the right of Titus is Larry Pritchett, of Associated Oil Co. Behind the car in a gray suit and western hat is Titus's business partner Lloyd Raab. The driver of the vehicle is Dick Frayne, superintendent of Titus Ford Service Department. (T. Times 7/26/1939, pg. 10) TPL-10161

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1930-1940; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Ford automobile; Titus, Leon E.; Vehicle Safety Inspection Station (Tacoma); Thomas, Joe; Raab, Lloyd; Pritchett, Larry; Frayne, Dick

Harry P. Cain, chairman of the Washington Golden Jubilee Committee, sells the first tickets to the 1939 celebration to two "old timers." Various events would occur during the month of July, in honor of fifty years of statehood. Receiving plaudits for the successful coordination of the massive celebration, Mr. Cain was elected Mayor the following year. ALBUM 12.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979;

Tacoma celebrates fifty years of statehood. On July 10, 1939, Golden Jubilee royalty and escorts with "Tally Ho" on Pacific Avenue in front of the Bank of California's columns. Standing: Tom Carstens, Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich, Jubilee Queen Amy Lou Murray, unknown, Jubilee director Harry P. Cain. ALBUM 12.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Carstens, Tom; Franich, Margaret; Murray, Amy Lou; Horses--Tacoma; Carriages & coaches--Tacoma;

Selection of Golden Jubilee Royalty. Amy Lou Murray, 21, (R) was selected "Miss Hostess Queen" of the Golden Jubilee celebration on July 10, 1939, at the Music Box Theater. The runner-up to the title, Margaret Franich, 23, (L) won the title of "Miss Pierce County." A decision was made to send both contestants to the Miss Washington pageant the following week, instead of the winner alone, since the voting was so close. Harry P. Cain, Jubilee general chairman, is flanked by the two contest winners. ALBUM 12. (TNT 7-11-39, p. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Franich, Margaret; Murray, Amy Lou; Evening gowns--Tacoma;

The royalty for Tacoma's celebration of the 1939 Washington State Golden Jubilee were selected on July 10th at the Music Box Theater. 35 girls from Pierce County entered the contest to become the celebration's "Hostess Queen." 21-year-old Gravelly Lake resident Amy Lou Murray, (at right) was chosen "Hostess Queen" and Margaret Franich, 23, was selected as "Miss Pierce County." Both winners are standing with Jubilee director (and future Mayor and Senator) Harry P. Cain. Both queens were wearing lovely evening gowns with Miss Murray's delicately covered in lace. Because the voting was so close, both women were sent to the Miss Washington competition the following week. Tacoma's Golden Jubilee celebrated 50 years of statehood with events occurring July 16-23, 1939. (TNT 7-11-39, p. 1-alt. photograph; T. Times 7-10-39, p. 1-cropped photograph) ALBUM 12.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Franich, Margaret; Murray, Amy Lou; Evening gowns--Tacoma;

In April of 1939 the newspaper graphologist Andrienne analysed Harry P. Cain's handwriting for her column in the Tacoma Times. At the time Mr. Cain was festival director for Tacoma's celebration of the Washington Golden Jubilee. She saw in his handwriting a person with "unusual ability and dynamic force." Readers of the Times could have their handwriting analyzed for a mere dime by filling out a coupon. Harry P. Cain went on to became Tacoma's mayor the following year and after WWII he was elected U.S. Senator. (T.Times, 4-21-39, p.3)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Offices--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fortune telling--Tacoma; Writing--Tacoma; Andrienne;

Harry P. Cain, center, at Golden Jubilee office. Mr. Cain was the general chairman of the Golden Jubilee celebration held in Tacoma. As chairman, he was constantly on the phone arranging, re-arranging, delegating and simply answering questions. The week long celebration included air shows, "Saga of the West" pageant, a massive parade with 20 counties participating, a water carnival, golf tournament, rodeo, visit from six warships, and concluded with the appearance of Al Schacht, "Clown Prince of Baseball," during the doubleheader between the Tacoma Tigers and Vancouver Capilanos. ALBUM 12.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Offices--Tacoma--1930-1940; Office equipment & supplies; Telephones;

Richards stock footage of the Golden Jubilee. Two fellas in long johns and beards duke it out, much to the shock and consternation of their lady friends.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Costumes; Underwear;

Two couples with children in Jubilee hats standing in front of Turner Richards' Commercial Photography Studio on July 26, 1939. The two year old boy in the center is holding a cigarette and sporting a beard and moustache. Tacoma was abuzz with folks celebrating the Washington State Golden Jubilee.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Photographic studios--Tacoma; Turner Richards Studio (Tacoma); Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma);

Crowd scenes from the Water Carnival held July 16, 1939 in conjunction with Tacoma's Golden Jubilee celebration. Spectators crowd the Point Defiance Pavilion several people deep to watch the races and water activities. At the end of the dock is the covered throne for the Jubilee princesses. A crowd of over 30,000 turned out to watch the 3 1/2 hour entertainment. Events included log rolling, waterskiing and races, with events sometimes held 2 or 3 at a time.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Pavilion (Tacoma);

Some of the Jubilee Princesses pose, seated in chairs on the viewing stand, in front of the crowds at the Water Carnival, held July 16, 1939 at Point Defiance Pavilion. The princesses are, left to right, Kathleen Hurley, Golden Jubilee Hostess Queen Amy Lou Murray, Venette Maybin, Princess of the Water Carnival, Lucille Courtney and Elizabeth Johnson. (T. Times 7/17/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Pavilion (Tacoma); Hurley, Kathleen; Murray, Amy Lou; Maybin, Venette; Courtney, Lucille; Johnson, Elizabeth;

A crowd, estimated at 30,000 filled the dock and all the decks at the Point Defiance Pavilion on July 16, 1939 to watch the various spectator events at the Golden Jubilee Water Carnival. Highlights of the day included an exhibition of log rolling put on by the "World Champion" Swanson brothers of British Columbia, and a five-man boat race. (Boat No.4 is in the lower right corner.) The show climaxed with a thrilling tug boat race from Crab Point to the Pavilion. TPL-587 (T. Times 7/17/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Pavilion (Tacoma); Racing--Tacoma; Sea Scouts (Tacoma);

Jubilee princesses at Lakewood Terrace. Pictured, left to right, are Jubilee Hostess Queen Amy Lou Murray, unidentified, Lucille Courtney, Venette Maybin, Norton Clapp (standing left), Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich (seated right side of table forward), Marjorie Cain (seated between the two males), unidentified male and Elizabeth Johnson.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Murray, Amy Lou; Courtney, Lucille; Maybin, Venette; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Franich, Margaret; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Johnson, Elizabeth;

Miss Pierce County Margaret Franich presents loving cup trophies to the winners of the Golden Jubilee Water Carnival speed boat races. Although it is the middle of July, it must have been chilly by the water because Miss Franich is wearing a coat. Races were held in the inboard catagory and two divisions of outboard races.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Franich, Margaret;

A laughing, soaking wet courtier, Carnival Admiral Kenny Johnson, knelt at the feet of Water Carnival Princess Venette Maybin at the Golden Jubilee Water Carnival, held July 16, 1939 at Point Defiance. The princesses to the right of the Queen were Lucille Courtney (left) and Elizabeth Johnson. Part of the entertainment was surfboard riders, towed at dizzying speeds, zipping between the anchored yachts and smaller crafts. The one getting the most laughs was Kenny Johnson, clad in his mock admiral's uniform, who mounted a surfboard and quickly slipped off into Commencement Bay, spraying water and bubbles, right in front of the pavilion. (T. Times 7/17/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Johnson, Elizabeth; Courtney, Lucille; Maybin, Venette;

Costumed publicity photographs for the "Saga of the West" presentation for the Golden Jubilee. Six young women wearing satin gowns and headdresses with stars pose for the portrait, sitting on the ornate railing of the Spanish Steps outside the Elks Temple. They are part of the "one hundred glorious girls" who will act as the Jubilee Queen's princesses in the finale of the pageant. The girls are, left to right, Anita Sherman, Bettianne Wasserman, Pat Brandt, Betty Anger, Thelma Dean Swift and Lucille Clark. (T. Times 7/18/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Sherman, Anita; Wasserman, Bettianne; Brandt, Pat; Anger, Betty; Swift, Thelma Dean; Clark, Lucille;