Shirley Mae Henricksen and Stanley Morrell Taylor were married July 9, 1951, at the Central Lutheran Church. Shirley is shown with her attendants at the altar. (TNT, 7/11/1951, p.16)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Altars--Tacoma; Henricksen, Shirley Mae--Marriage; Central Lutheran Church (Tacoma);

These two young girls who are wearing identical dresses are shopping for flowergirl's dresses. They are, L-R, Betsy Currier, 4 years old, and Nora McNerthney. They were to be the flower girls at the June 16th wedding of Miss Virginia McNerthney and George Richner. (TNT, 5/9/1951, p.C-10)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Journalism--Tacoma--1950-1960; Shopping--Tacoma--1950-1960; Girls--Tacoma--1950-1960; Currier, Betsy; McNerthney, Nora; Dresses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Twenty-seven men have gathered for a banquet. Ordered by Stamats Pub. Co.

Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Stamats Pub. Co. (Tacoma);

As shadows edge out into Pacific Avenue, they blend with the marching military units and vehicles during the 1951 Armed Forces Day parade. Everyone has paused, perhaps for the start of the parade. Honor guard is at front, followed by large groups of soldiers and other servicemen.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1950-1960; Armed Forces Day; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Beverly Ann Eckman and John Frederick Erck were married November 25, 1950, at St. Leo's Church. The bride was the daughter of Grant and Laura Eckman and the groom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Erck. The couple would make their first home in Seattle. (TNT 12/3/1950, p. D-2- alt. photograph)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Eckman, Beverly Ann--Marriage; Erck, John Frederick; Altars--Tacoma; St. Leo's Catholic Church (Tacoma); Wedding costume--1950-1960; Catholic churches--Tacoma;

Rosemary Hablas-Blair Wedding. Rosemary Antoinette Hablas and Vernon Sidney Blair were married in November 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church. They stand together at the altar. Flowers and candles decorate the church behind them. The bride wears a long, white,slipper-satin dress with a court-length train and a finger tip veil. She is holding a bouquet. The groom is wearing a dark suit and boutonniere.

Weddings--Parkland--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Hablas, Rosemary; Blair, Rosemary; Blair, Vernon Sidney; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Altars--Parkland; Trinity Lutheran Church (Parkland); Lutheran churches--Parkland;

The Club of Hearts officers were: Lorraine Bottiger, President, W. B. Wingard, Adviser, Sally Waller, Vice-President, Margaret Mathew, Recording Secretary, Patricia Black, Corresponding Secretary, and Joanne Goodrick, Treasurer. View of two unidentified couples standing in the Winthrop Hotel's lobby, telephone booth and Hotel porter station in background (T.N.T., 12/19/48, p. D-5).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ball dresses; Telephone booths--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns--Tacoma; Christmas--Tacoma; Couples--Tacoma; Club of Hearts (Tacoma); Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Country Club Juniors were hosting their annual holiday ball. The junior members look forward to this event throughout the year, it is planned and hosted by the junior members. This year's event officers were: Joan Trauernicht, President of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club Juniors, Paul B. Smith, Vice-President, and Marjorie Ludwig, Social Chairman. View of three unidentified people who attended the Tacoma Country and Golf Club's annual holiday ball (T. Times, 1/2/49, p. 13).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Tuxedoes; Ball dresses; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

On December 7, 1948 the City of Tacoma was preparing to drill a hole at Broadway Square for the 75-foot Christmas tree. Tacoma's fir tree was a gift from Fort Lewis authorities. View of Al Gasch holding jackhammer in center, city officials, and community representatives watch him as he gets ready to drill a hole in Broadway Square for the city Christmas tree. A reader identified the man on the far left as Marshall Riconosciuto. (T. Times, 12/9/48, p. 1).

Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Drills (Equipment); Machinery; City & town life--Tacoma; Christmas trees--Tacoma; Municipal officials--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Gasch, Al; Riconosciuto, Marshall

Dorothy Louise Hopping, daughter of William and Dorothy Hopping, was marrying Alan Roberts; the marriage ceremony and reception were being held at her parent's home. Dorothy is wearing a three-quarter length white silk gown with a v-neckline, she will be carrying an heirloom rosepoint lace handkerchief; her bouquet is made up of red anthurium lilies. William Hopping Sr. was co-owner of William D. Hopping and Company, an insurance company; he was also President of the Tacoma Savings and Loan Association. William and Dorothy Hopping lived in Tacoma's North end, at 3421 North 30th Street (T. Times, 2/6/49, p. 19).

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Bouquets; Roberts, Alan--Marriage; Hopping, William D.--Family; Hopping, William D.--Homes & haunts; Roberts, Dorothy Louise Hopping; Hopping, Dorothy Louise--Marriage;

The Tacoma Council of Parent-Teacher Associations sponsered an Easter egg hunt for preschool and kindergarten age children at Wright Park in April of 1949. Hazel Churchill was the chairman of this event. She is pictured (center) enjoying a tasty carrot along with fellow Easter Bunnies Suzanne (Mrs. E.R.) Marcy (at right) and another unidentified helper. They have drawn a crowd of little children who are prepared with little baskets which they hope will be filled up with candies and eggs. (TNT 4/16/49, p. 5-alternate photograph).

Easter--Tacoma; Easter eggs; Easter egg hunts--Tacoma; Costumes; Holidays--Tacoma; Children playing outdoors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (Tacoma); Churchill, Hazel; Marcy, Suzanne;

Tacoma Country and Golf Club was located on 12750 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, along the shore of American Lake. The club dates back to about 1894, with the club facilities relocated in 1904 to its present location, which was formerly the R. B. Lehman farm. View of children of club members with their Easter baskets (T.N.T., 4/19/49, p. 12).

Easter--Tacoma; Easter eggs; Easter egg hunts--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Children playing outdoors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Tacoma Country and Golf Club was holding their annual Easter festivities, which included an egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter luncheon. View of Tacoma Country and Golf Club members and their children participating in the club's Easter egg hunt, view of American Lake in background (T.N.T., 4/19/49, p. 12).

Easter--Tacoma; Easter eggs; Easter egg hunts--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Children playing outdoors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Country clubs--Tacoma; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Rudder Club was located at 735 Commerce Street in Tacoma's business district; the club manager was Walter Geehan. Throughout the year the Rudder Club hosted and sponsored many events, including dinners, luncheons and style shows. View of unidentified little boy on a pony ride, likely at a Rudder Club sponsored event; pin-up girl in background.

Festivals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Glamour photographs; Boys--Tacoma--1940-1950; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children riding horses--Tacoma; Ponies; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

J. M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation just finished building another Tacoma built fishing boat. The beautiful tuna clipper "Mary S." was built for Captain Manuel Sousa and Associates of San Diego, California. "Mary S." is 109 feet long and has a 600 horsepower engine, the vessel cost $300,000. View of "Mary S."; Martinac boat building plant in background (T.N.T., 4/15/49, p. 29). TPL-8993

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The "Mary S" slid down the ways at Martinac Shipbuilding on April 14, 1949. The , launching of the 109-foot tuna clipper drew the attendance of L. L. Livesly, partner and managing owner of Manuel Sousa and Associates of San Diego, California. Mrs. Joe Martinac Jr. and Mrs. L. L. Livesly were the launching sponsors for the "Mary S." (T.N.T., 4/15/49, p. 29). TPL-8994

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Rene Richmond and Paul FioRito were married on March 19, 1949 at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Rene and Paul would be honeymooning in Southern California, upon their return, they would be setting up their home in Seattle. View of guests at the Richmond-Fiorito wedding party; hand colored black and white photograph (TNT, 4/21/49, p. C-2).

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marriage--Tacoma; Receptions--Tacoma; Families--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Richmond, Rene--Family; FioRito, Paul--Family; St. Leo's Catholic Church (Tacoma);

Dolores Jeanne Vissel was married to William Talbott Harrar at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in October of 1948. Mrs. Harrar is seen here with her attendants attired in Elizabethan-style gowns of burgundy at the altar of the church. They are, L-R, Mrs. Harrar, Doris McFadden, Beverly Sjoroen, and Marilyn Whitman Anderson. (TNT, 11/7/1948, p.D-3)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Lutheran churches--Tacoma; Altars--Tacoma; Vissel, Dolores Jeanne--Marriage; Wedding attendants--Tacoma;

Aquinas Alumni were having their annual Ball at the Towers restaurant in the Rainbow Room. The Ball's theme was a "Spanish Fiesta" with colorful gourd used to decorate the tables. Ellen Grenier and Edna Shilley were the co-chairmen for the event. View of Alumni dressed in beautiful evening gowns and their guests in suits at the Towers Rainbow Room(T. Times, 11/22/47, p. 10).

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; Aquinas Academy (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Towers Restaurant (Tacoma); Aquinas Academy (Tacoma)--Alumnae;

First State Convention of Amvets. The new state officers of Amvets were chosen at the concluding session of the two-day convention held in Tacoma August 16th and 17th, 1947. This was the first convention for American Veterans of World War II held at the state headquarters at 1131 Commerce Street. They are, L-R, bottom row: Asa Day, Frank E. Dixon, John E. Fletcher and Corrine Feathers; top row: Calvin Simchen, H.R. Kester, Harry T. Nordlund, Patrick J. O'Malley and Clyde E. Barrett. (T.Times, 8/18/1947, p.2)

Meetings--Tacoma; Amvets Club (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--Tacoma; Veterans' organizations--Tacoma; Day, Asa; Dixon, R. E.; Fletcher J. E.; Feathers, C.; Simchen, C.; Kester, H. R.; Nordlund, H. R.; O'Malley, P. J.; Barrett, C. E.;

Junior Red Cross Booth at Puyallup Fair, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. Four teenagers are inside the booth and are ready to answer questions about their program and display.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Exhibitions--Puyallup--1940-1950;

Puyallup Fair, Tacoma Day, Times, Burt McMurtrie. The Puyallup Fair opened September 13, 1947 . Wednesday September 17th was officially declared Tacoma Day. Tacomans tossed business and household cares aside to attend the fair. The Tacoma schools closed to make it possible for the youngsters of the city to attend. This boy and girl are enjoying a ride on the Ferris wheel. (T.Times, 9/17/1947, p.1) TPL-9805

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Children--Puyallup--1940-1950; Ferris wheels--Puyallup;

The Tacoma Club had just elected new officers for 1948, Bert Sweeting was retiring as President and B. E. Buckmaster had just been elected new President. The new club officers would hold their meetings and club activities in the newly remodeled and carpeted facilities located in the Washington Building. Interior view of the Tacoma Club with new carpeting from Selden's.

Banquet halls--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Floor coverings; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Club (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Club had just elected new officers for 1948, Bert Sweeting was retiring as President and B. E. Buckmaster had just been elected new President. The new club officers would hold their meetings and club activities in the newly remodeled and carpeted facilities located in the Washington Building. Interior view of the Tacoma Club with new carpeting from Selden's.

Banquet halls--Tacoma; Table settings & decorations; Murals--Tacoma; Floor coverings; Selden's, Inc. (Tacoma); Tacoma Club (Tacoma);

Banquet at Feasters, Filtex Sales and Service, Dick Devereaux. Employees are enjoying a banquet by Filtex Sales and Service. The company was located at 802 North I Street and were distributors of vacuum cleaners.

Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Filtex Sales and Service (Tacoma); Vacuum cleaners; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pacific Boat was owned by John B. and Robert J. Breskovich and Joseph S. Rosin. Pacific Boat was one of the leading boat builders in Tacoma during this time period, they had been actively involved in the war time production and post-war building era. Pacific boat could custom built any type of boat, whether they were fishing and government vessels or pleasure crafts. They had recently started mass production of pleasure motor boats. View of vessel sliding down a water ramp, it was likely following an official launching ceremony which included the christening. TPL-8938

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

A reception was held after the first concert by the newly formed Pacific Northwest Symphony Orchestra at the Fireside Room in the Bonneville Hotel. The new orchestra is a combination of the previous Tacoma, Seattle and Olympia groups. View of board members and guests enjoying the reception held at the Bonneville Hotel after the first concert, Chauncey L. Griggs (second from right) and his wife Johanna, right (T. Times, 12/4/47, p. 15).

Receptions--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Reception rooms--Tacoma; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma); Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989--Family; Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989; Griggs, Johanna;

Bellarmine High School is celebrating their football victory, they are the 1947 city champions. A group of cheerleaders from St. Leo's are participating in the school's pep rally, they will perform for the winning team. Some of the cheerleaders are wearing St. Leo's sweaters and some are wearing Bellarmine's. Both schools are joining together to celebrate the football victory.

Victory celebrations--Tacoma; Victories--Tacoma; Football--Tacoma; Cheerleading--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma);

The annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade would go through Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, view of the Puyallup Lodge No. 32 Ancient Order of United Workmen float attached to a Commercial Distributing truck, before it proceeded onto the parade on Pacific Avenue. This float received third place in the floats among organizations and lodges (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Ancient Order of United Workmen Puyallup Lodge No. 32 (Tacoma);

Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, view of the Puyallup Lodge No. 32 Ancient Order of United Workmen float being pulled by a Commercial Distributing truck. Young ladies and children are riding on the float and greeting the crowd. This float received third place among the floats in the organizations and lodges division (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Ancient Order of United Workmen Puyallup Lodge No. 32 (Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma;