The 7th annual Daffodil Parade coursed through Tacoma on March 30, 1940. On the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce float, Charlene Anderson and Wyona Diemer ride in a covered wagon pulled by two floral oxen. Between 60,000-75,000 spectators turned out to view the parade.(T. Times 3/30/1940, pg. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1940 :Tacoma);

1940 Daffodil Parade, Brown & Haley Almond Roca float. Man and woman with three women dressed in costumes standing beside float. The float features the vacuum sealed tin of Almond Roca candy. This packaging innovation made it possible for the candy to go "to the four corners of the world." The Brown & Haley float won first place in the commercial division. (T. Times 3/30/1940, pg.1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Festivals--Tacoma; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1940 :Tacoma);

Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Parade. The Tacoma Wholesalers float was one of several commercial floats in the July 1, 1940, parade. It featured an attractive brunet seated in front of a cornucopia. A model of the Narrows Bridge appears on the side. The parade through downtown Tacoma streets dually celebrated the openings of the (first) Narrows Bridge and the newest national airbase. (T. Times, 7-2-40, p. 1).

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Narrows Bridge/ McChord Field Parade;

Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Parade. Commercial floats like this one from the Tacoma Retail Trade Bureau were crowd favorites during the 1 1/2 hour parade through downtown Tacoma on July 1, 1940. Three women on the float peek out from decorated large hats. Tacomans probably saved their goofy and stylish hats from the Golden Jubilee celebration the previous year to wear them once again during the weeklong festivities. (T. Times, 7-2-40, p. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Signs (Notices); Hats--1940-1950; Narrows Bridge/ McChord Field Parade;

Narrows Bridge - McChord Field Parade. A shiny delivery van pulls the Brown's floral company float with its "Say It With Flowers" sign during the massive July 1, 1940, parade honoring the opening of the (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge and McChord Field. A young florist delivery boy sits on the automobile hood with a man, possibly the owner of the company, standing next to the van. Four women are seated on the float decorated with floral sprays. (T. Times, 7-2-40, p. 1)

Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Narrows Bridge/ McChord Field Parade; Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brown's Conservatory of Flowers (Tacoma);

This photograph, taken December 8, 1939, shows the Acme Loan & Jewelry Store at 254 So. 13th St. The Acme store was owned by H. Edward Molin and was in business for less then ten years. The store's listing in the 1940 City Directory declares, "Not an Ordinary "pawnshop", but also a Jewelry store with a reputation. Money loaned on articles of value. Best prices for Dental and old gold." The barbers pole is for the Broadway Barber Shop run by George Morris.

Pawnshops--Tacoma; Acme Loan & Jewelry (Tacoma);

Close up of chlorine tank cars for Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company. Two men working on top of rail car, one is inside porthole. Photograph taken on July 2, 1940.

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Railroad tank cars--Tacoma;

Santa Claus exits his Packard automobile in the 5200 block of South Tacoma Way to greet the children who have been patiently waiting for a glimpse of him. He is on his way from the Mueller Harkins airport, where he arrived by plane, to the Peoples Store, to listen to all the kiddie's wish lists for Christmas. Santa's head can be barely seen above the sea of happy children. Sign for Crabb Drugs, 5343 South Tacoma Way, in the right background.

Peoples (Tacoma); Santa Claus--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Arrivals & departures--Santa Claus;

Bystanders observe traffic accident damage at the Goodrich Silvertown Stores, tire, battery and automobile service station on August 29, 1939. At about 3:30 p.m. on that date, a 6 ton mack truck carrying about 3 tons of groceries lost its drive shaft and brakes on the descent down steep Pacific Ave. at about 32nd Street. The truck gained momentum, flying down Pacific against the lights at about 60 mph with driver Greg Marion swerving to avoid cars and blowing his horn. Near Silvertown, the truck hit a fire hydrant, hurling it 50 yards and demolishing a shed in the center of the gas pump stand, uprooted a gas pump, sent its rear wheels through a plate glass window and came to rest a few yards later. Miraculously, only 2 people were hurt and none seriously. (T. Times 8/30/1939, pg. 1)

Goodrich Silvertown Stores (Tacoma); Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1930-1940;

National Guard Governor's review at Camp Moss (Murray). Left to right: Unidentified aide, Governor Clarence D. Martin, wearing black overcoat and tall silk hat, Major Gen. Walter C. Sweeney, Ft. Lewis Commander, Brig. General Maurice Thompson, adjutant general of the Guard. Governor Martin watched as the state's 3000 National Guardsmen paraded before him and military officials on June 18, 1939, during the annual Governor's Review. The parade concluded a fifteen day training period for guardsmen. (T. Times 6-19-39, p. 1).

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Generals; Sweeney, Walter C.; Thompson, Maurice W., 1878-1954;

Mrs. C. Galvin (Doreen) Hopper plays the piano for her children in their home. Left to right: Joanne, Doreen, Jerry, and Clare Hopper. The children focus their attention on her as Mother's Day approaches on Sunday. (T. Times, 5/13/1939, p. 7).

Hopper, C. Galvin--Family; Hopper, Doreen; Hopper, Clare; Hopper, Joanne; Hopper, Jerry; Hopper, C. Galvin--Homes & haunts; Mothers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Tacoma General Hospital. Women working in pathology and clinical laboratories. Ordered by Clarence J. Cummings, Superintendent. See also A8155 image 2.

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laboratories--1930-1940;

Tacoma General Hospital. Women working in pathology and clinical laboratories. Ordered by Clarence J. Cummings, Superintendent.

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Laboratories--1930-1940;

Aerial view of Hylebos Waterway Bridge in raised position. The bridge was completed in May of 1939, for a cost of $380,000. It was a double leaf bascule design, with a center span that had a vertical lift of 135 feet and a horizontal clearance of 150 feet. It was 1, 060 feet long and connected the communities of Northeast Tacoma with the main part of the city. The bridge had been preceded by a wooden drawbridge and a single leaf bascule bridge built in 1925. (T. Times 5/27/1939, pg. 5)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Aerial photographs; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Officials gather for ceremonies related to the Hylebos Bridge Opening on May 27, 1939. Front row, left, Bridge Association President A.O. Rowe. Center row (L toR) County Commissioner A. A. Rankin, unidentified, Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Assistant State Highway Director James A. Davis, unidentified, developer Norton Clapp, Tacoma Utilities Commissioner Ira Davisson. Back row, right, Finance Commissioner Val Fawcett. The Hylebos Bridge would unite northeast Tacoma with the remainder of the city. (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995; Davisson, Ira; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Mayors--Tacoma;

Hylebos Bridge Opening on May 27, 1939. Officials pose in front of a Ford sedan equipped with sound equipment and a banner advertising the bridge opening. They will later ride across the bridge on the running boards of the Ford. Pictured second from left is County Commissioner A.A. Rankin and second from right is Robert Allen. The opening was only ceremonial however; the bridge would not be open to the public until a few days later. (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rankin, A.A.; Allen, Robert; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Harry Bernie holding the trophy, and 1938-1939 Ice Hockey Champions, Griffin Fuel ice hockey team's eight players, at Lakewood Ice Arena. From left to right: Unidentified, Jim Kotas, Art "Archie" Swanson, Bill Gribble, Bill Anderson, Ed Swanson, Chuck Negali and Morley Barnard. Peering out between the legs of Ed Swanson is his father, Ed Swanson, Sr. (T. Times, 4/20/1939, p. 14).

Ice hockey--Lakewood--1930-1940; Ice hockey players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma); Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood);

Jim Gallucci has asked the Turner Richards studio to take this photograph of his merry-go-round invention. The background will be blocked out in the photo lab so Gallucci can use it to apply for a patent. The four unidentified riders, one with a child on her lap, appear to be rotating the playground equipment from their chair-type seats by pushing and pulling on the arc-shape handles which are attached by cables to the center operating mechanism.

Inventions; Patents; Merry-go-rounds; Gallucci, James;

Jim Gallucci stands beside the stilled playground equipment that he invented. The photograph, with the background blacked out in the photo lab, will be used to apply for a patent. A child occupies one of the seats on the motionless equipment. Each seat is labelled on the back #1 -4. the machinery appears to be propelled by the riders pushing and pulling on the arched hand and foot piece in front of the seat.

Inventions; Patents; Merry-go-rounds; Gallucci, James;

On August 1-3, 1939, the Army was testing civilian "spotters" to see if enemy bombers could approach Washington cities undetected. Tacoma passed with flying colors thanks to George M. Kennedy, perched high above the city on the top of the Tacoma Building, 1017-21 A St. Mr. Kennedy, who ordinarily worked as a lineman for the Puget Sound Power and Light Co., was one of 150 civilian observers across the state. The spotters watched for planes in formation of two or more. If they saw anything, they noted the number of planes, direction of flight and estimated altitude and called it into the PSP & L offices. (T.Times 8/3/1939 p.18)

Kennedy, George M.; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

Group of women making Norwegian foods at home of Mrs. Louick. Two women mixing food ingredients on kitchen table of small breakfast room at end of kitchen. One woman is using a meat grinder attached to the edge of the table. The women are preparing traditional refreshments for the Sons of Norway carnival at Normanna Hall. Two of the dishes to be prepared are Kiskekaker, Norwegian for fish cake, and Kjotkaker, meat cake. (T.Times 10/5/1939, pg. 16)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baking--Tacoma--1930-1940; Grinding; Grinding machines; Home food processing--1930-1940; Sons of Norway (Tacoma);

Group of women making Norwegian foods at home of Mr. Louick. Lena (Mrs. Hans) Lavik (left) and Karlone (Mrs. Jorgen) Wang, in bakers caps and aprons, sift flour and roll dough on kitchen table. They are making traditional foods for the Sons of Norway dinner and carnival at Normanna Hall. (T. Times 10-5-1939 p.16)

Kitchens--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baking--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lavik, Lena; Wang, Karlone; Sons of Norway (Tacoma); Home food processing--1930-1940;

Masquerade affair at Lakewood Ice Arena given by the Lakewood Club. A large group of "silly" folks gather in the ice area cafe for refreshments and a glimpse of costumed friends. (T. Times, 4/22/1939, p. 8).

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Masquerades--Lakewood--1930-1940; Costumes; Ice skating--Lakewood; Ice skating rinks--Lakewood; Lakewood Club (Lakewood);

Masquerade affair at Lakewood Ice Arena given by the Lakewood Club. Ray Thompson dressed as Chinese mandarin with Mrs. M. Morton dressed as a mouse. (T. times 4/22/1939, p. 8)

Lakewood Ice Arena (Lakewood); Thompson, Ray; Masquerades--Lakewood--1930-1940; Costumes; Ice skating--Lakewood; Ice skating rinks--Lakewood; Lakewood Club (Lakewood);

The destroyer USS Wilson (#408) was launched April 12,1939 at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton. On hand for the launching were, left to right, Rear Admiral E. B. Fenner, Mrs. Fenner (sponsor), Governor Clarence Martin, Mrs. Arthur B. Langlie, Major General Walter C. Sweeney. Mrs. Sweeney, and Seattle Mayor Arthur Langlie. The vessel was named after Seaman Charles Wilson, who was recognized for distinguished service in the Navy during the Civil War. (T.Times 4/13/1939, pg. 20)

Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton);Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Mayors--Seattle; Fenner, Edward B.; Sweeney, Walter C.;

On September 13, 1940, Captain Lindy Merritt, of the launch Yankee Boy, posed with his Catch of the Day, two huge sharks which he caught right off of Fox Island. The larger of the two was 12 feet long and weighed almost 700 pounds; the smaller was about 7 1/2 feet long. Common dogfish were used for bait. Landing the fish took nearly an hour of hard work and the combined strength of three men. Behind Captain Merritt is the Point Defiance to Spring Beach ferry.

Sharks; Fishing; Merritt, Lindy;

Shipment of steel delivered to Camp Murray in July of 1940 by McLean Movers. Photograph ordered by Iron Workers Union.

Shipping--Camp Murray; Moving & storage trade--Camp Murray; McLean Movers;

Bill Burmeister and Dorothy Rowland take a break from roller skating on December 27, 1940. They were attending the party held at the Roller Bowl hosted by Mary Jean Morris and her brother Jim in honor of their house guest, Henry Taylor of San Mateo, California. (T.Times 1-1-1941, p. 9)

Skating rinks--Lakewood; Skaters--1940-1950; Burmeister, Bill; Rowland, Dorothy; Berg's Roller Bowl (Lakewood);

Pictures taken at the Snoqualmie Ski Bowl of a ski meet. An ambitious unidentified skier soars over the stands holding the press members at the meet. All eyes were turned to the Northwest when Norwegian skier Torger Tokle broke his own ski jump record to set a new North American one of 288 feet. (T. Times 3/3/1941, pg. 10)

Skiers--1940-1950; Snoqualmie Ski Bowl (Snoqualmie);

Here are the 1940 soccer champions of the Tacoma Grammar School League. They are the Fern Hill boys who first won the third league honors, and then went on to defeat Grant to win the second league and Rogers to win the first league. Those pictured are: (front row, l to r) Ed Teeter, Dave Ewing, George Stephenson - captain, Louis Martin, Dick Austin, and Harold Wilcher. Middle row (l to r): Robert Davy - manager, Glenn Christilaw, Donald Lang, Billy Dawson, Vernon Harris, Marvin Davy, and Gene Armstrong. Back row (l to r): Weldon Heblich, Herman McDowell, George Bingham, John Miller, Ed Olson, and Mr. J. A. Arnold - principal and coach. (T. Times 12/24/1940 p.11)

Soccer players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soccer--Tacoma--1940-1950; School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fern Hill School (Tacoma); Arnold, John A.; School principals--Tacoma;