Griffin Fuel Company along with many other prominent Tacoma business and organizations were getting ready the the annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Parade. Their float was covered in daffodils and was using the Harem motif, but would also include the infamous "Lulubelle Griffin", a regular in the Tacoma parade scene. Ed Griffin was President of Griffin Fuel Company in Tacoma.

Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Daffodils--Tacoma; Harems--Tacoma; Cross dressing--Tacoma; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Griffin Fuel Co. (Tacoma);

Puyallup Valley's Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma was a great success. View of the Tacoma City Light float with two daffodil swans in a floral decked boat, a woman is nestled among the daffodils. This float was the Grand Sweepstakes Winner out of 63 entries. The judges unanimously chose this float as the winner (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma; Tacoma Dept. of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma);

The annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade had 63 entries that went along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. The Daffodil Festival would continue through the weekend with dances and a water regatta. View of the Spruce Veneer Company float with a daffodil sailboat docked to a pier, float is being pulled by a car (T.N.T., 3/29/47, p. 1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Spruce Veneer Co. (Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma;

1947 Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. View of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce float covered in daffodils; two adults appear to be driving float, three children ride in back of float. This float received an honorable mention (T.N.T., 3/39/47, p. 1). TPL-8768

Floats (Parades)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Tacoma Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Daffodils--Tacoma;

Ivanhoe Commandery of the Knights Templar. Members of the Knights Templar are dressed in decorated robes, uniforms, hats and crowns in front of a stage hung with a large cross at the Masonic Temple. York Rites delegates to the annual state convention arrived Saturday, May 10, 1947, for meetings of the three grand bodies. The meetings of the twenty-eight commanderies of the Knights Templar was highlighted by a parade from the Masonic Temple to the First Christian Church on May 11th, 1947. This was the 60th conclave of grand commandery of Knights Templar of Washington (T.Times, 5/9/1947, p.1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Knights Templar (Tacoma); Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar (Tacoma);

On March 16, 1947, Tacoma reached a new record high of 67 degrees. Summer-like weather had children and adults out and about enjoying the sunshine. These four boys tried their hand at rafting along Hoodlum Lake, located near Franklin Elementary School. Hoodlum Lake was later drained during the development of Franklin Park. Left to right: Paul Gerber, age 11, Daryl Zylstra, 8, Dennis Cook, 8, and Jimmie Cook, 13. (T. Times, 3/17/47, p. 1) TPL-9699

Gerber, Paul; Zylstra, Daryl; Cook, Dennis; Cook, Jimmie; Rafting (Sports); Rafts--Tacoma; Boys--Tacoma; Lakes & ponds--Tacoma; Rowing races--Tacoma;

At 2 a.m. on Thursday May 15, 1947, 53 white-faced steer calves that were being unloaded from a truck at Carstens meat packing plant, on the tideflats, broke loose and took off down the railroad tracks toward town at high speed. The cattle, each weighing about 250 pounds, were soon stampeding throughout the city. After quite a chase, Sam Kimball (left) and Robert Miller, both taxi drivers, were able to catch one of the calves, and it was returned to Carstens. (T.Times, 5/15/1947, p.1)

Kimball, Sam; Miller, Robert; Cattle; Chasing;

The Cheney Stud brand carries a stud horse imprinted on the ends and faces of Cheney Studs, it quickly became recognized throughout the industry as a sign of top quality. The demand for eight foot Cheney Studs dramatically increased while the availability of suitable tie lumber for the portable mills and the market for railroad ties decreased. Exterior view of Cheney plant, Cheney Studs are stacked up, hoisting machinery is in center.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Lumber--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hoisting machinery; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Cheney Lumber Co. was a modern stud mill, providing Tacoma and national industries with the building material most needed. Cheney had been at their current site since 1942, they were located on the west side of Port of Tacoma Road, north of East 11th Street. Exterior view of pier with studs, laborers and hoisting pulleys and equipment.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Lumber--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hoisting machinery; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Loading a shipment of lumber from Cheney Lumber Company was made easier by the Cheney's facilities and dock on Sitcum Waterway. Cranes could load directly from railroad cars with tracks on the dock. TPL-5677

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Lumber--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hoisting machinery; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

Ben B. Cheney founded Cheney Lumber Co. in 1936. The Cheney Co. was originally established to manufacture railroad ties. Timber was purchased and resold to small portable tie mills manufacturing ties for both domestic and foreign markets. Cheney eventually set out to strategically redevelop the 12 foot stud, prices would drop and less lumber would be wasted, making the 8 foot stud quite popular. Exterior view of Cheney plant, lumberyard and docks.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumberyards--Tacoma; Lumber--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Cheney Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Between 50,000 and 60,000 people gathered along the downtown Tacoma streets to view the impressive Puyallup Valley annual Daffodil Festival Parade. The parade began by inaugurating the inclusion of army units, a band and marching men from Fort Lewis would lead the parade participants. View of marching men along Pacific Avenue (T.N.T., 3/30/47, p. 1).

Marching bands--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Drill teams;

The annual Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Parade along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, was as successful as ever, despite the light rain. Between 50,000 and 60,000 people gathered along the downtown tacoma streets to see the spectacular parade. View of Federal Way High School brass and percussion marching band, with thirty two band members being led by a majorette (T.N.T., 3/30/47, p. 1).

Marching bands; Drum majorettes--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1947 : Tacoma); Federal Way High School (Federal Way);

Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. A group of 35 people gather in front of the stage. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18) TPL-8115

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Stages (Platforms);

Two men and a woman view a large cut of meat while a man describes the uses and additional cuts for this piece. A variety of cuts of meat cover a table in front of them. Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18)

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meat; Meat cutting;

Many people gathered to celebrate Easter Services at Wright Park. This event was sponsored by Mountain Park Board and Tacoma Council of Churches. View of large group of people wearing coats and hats, which indicates chilly weather, at Wright Park, a woman with a keyboard instrument plays the traditional Easter music.

Outdoor religious services--Tacoma; Audiences--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma; Celebrations--Tacoma; Easter--Tacoma; Wright Park (Tacoma);

The students at Hawthorne Grade School presented a musical at the PTA meeting. The springtime program was directed by Gilda Holgerson. The festivities included most of the students at Hawthorne and featured an Easter parade, crowning of a festival queen and many chorus numbers. View of festival queen sitting among her attendants in front of a May Pole, she is wearing a floral crown (T. Times, 4/22/47, p. 5).

Public schools--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; May poles--Tacoma; Hawthorne School (Tacoma); Parent-Teacher Association (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Afifi Shriners were boarding a special train at Union Depot and heading to Helena, Montana for the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association Annual Conclave. They would first travel to Spokane, where additional train cars would be added and Spokane Shriners would travel with them to Helena. The Shriners would be sleeping in the train cars during their trip, due to a shortage of lodging in Montana. View of Afifi Shriners with their families seeing them off at Union Depot (T. Times, 4/25/47, p. 1).

Railroad locomotives--Tacoma; Railroads--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Union Station (Tacoma); Railroad travel--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Rainbow Convention. Several young women cadets and three military officers outside beside brick building with a tiled roof. The cadets are saluting.

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Drill teams; Military officers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teenagers--1940-1950; Uniforms;

Rainbow Convention. Pierce County Rainbow Girls hosted the 21st annual session of the Grand Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls June 22, 23 and 24, 1947. 1,500 girls from Washington, Idaho and Alaska met for the 25th anniversary of Rainbow in Washington State. Fifteen young women wearing floor length gowns and heart-shaped hats. A piano and flower decorations can be seen on the stage behind them. (T.Times, 6/19/1947)

Rainbow Girls (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Evening gowns; Hats--1940-1950; Teenagers--1940-1950;

Interior view of Women's apparel and accessory shop. A sales person stands behind a display case which features blouses and jewelry. Boxes of "Berkshire Stockings" hosiery are neatly stacked up on shelves, ladies clothing is on the right side and a belt display is on the left side foreground. "Minx-Modes" for Juniors is also advertised. Photo used in the College of Puget Sound 1947 Tamanawas advertising section.

Sales personnel--Tacoma; Hosiery; Showcases; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Clothing stores--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Tommy Gibbons is back in the ring, only this time he is giving the boys at the Tacoma Boys Club boxing tips. Gibbons is now the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota and is very active in aiding to prevent juvenile delinquency. Tommy's stop in Tacoma was one of many throughout the West Coast, he was campaigning to get support for the 1951 National Bowling Congress (T. Times, 5/1/47, p. 18).

Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Children--Clubs--Tacoma; Publicity photographs; Tacoma Boys' Club (Tacoma); Boxing--Tacoma; Gibbons, Tommy;

Saint Leo's school. Nine teenage girls stant in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary. They are unidentified. This is possibly a sodality on behalf of the Saint Leo's Church. The school was dedicated in 1912.

St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

View of junior class students at Kapowsin High School possibly taken at Fireman's Park at 9th & A Sts in March, 1947. Students appear to be in costume, perhaps members of the drama club; photograph was likely taken for the school yearbook. Kapowsin, Washington is located in south central Pierce County, just nine miles north of Eatonville. Kapowsin is a logging and recreation community.

Students--Kapowsin; Kapowsin High School (Kapowsin); Costumes;

College of Puget Sound students decide to take advantage of a warn sunny day and move their study group outside. The students review their class notes and get ready for the end of the 1946-1947 academic year. This photograph was taken for the 1947 Tamanawas, CPS' annual yearbook.

Studying--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Younglove Grocery Company's facilities had easy access to rail and water transport systems, this convenient feature helped make them one of the most complete and efficient wholesale food distributing centers on the Pacific Coast. Exterior view of Younglove Grocery wholesale cash and carry store, three cars are parked outside of open door. TPL-8655

Supermarkets--Tacoma; Discounts; Storefronts--Tacoma; Food industry--Tacoma; Mercantile facilities--Tacoma; Younglove Grocery Co. (Tacoma);

Several men enjoy a toast at the wedding of Dorothy Ann Simpson. Miss Simpson's engagement was announced in the Tacoma Times May 10, 1947. She was the daughter of J.P. and Hazel M. Simpson. She and Mr. John J. Wilson Jr., of Boston, Massachusetts, were married at St. Patrick's Church on June 28, 1947. The reception was held at the home of the bride. (T.Times, 5/10/1947, p.10; 6/28/1947, p.9; 7/5/1947, p.9)

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Receptions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra performed four times at the Temple Theatre. They had a special performance with two local pianists, Lennard Anderson and Herbert Horn. The concert included Mozart's "Concerto in E flat" and Beethoven's "Seventh Symphony in A major", under the direction of Eugene Linden. View of the Afternoon Children's Concert at Temple Theatre (T. Times, 4/8/47, p. 7).

Audiences--Tacoma; Concerts--Tacoma; Hand clapping; Youth--Tacoma; Temple Theatre (Tacoma); Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma);

Puyallup Motor Co. building had an auto dealership, Mrs. C. L. Johnson Hosiery Mending shop, service station and appliance store all in one location. Exterior view of Puyallup Motor Company automobiles visible through showroom windows, Union 76 sign, "Hosiery Mending" sign located on left side shop window, and an "Admiral dual-temp, no-defrosting" refrigerator and hydraulic dishwasher on ride side of showroom window; a steeple is visible in background.

Automobile dealerships--Puyallup--1940-1950; Window displays; Signs (Notices); Showrooms--Puyallup; Puyallup Motor Co. (Puyallup); Steeples;

Interior view of den or reading room in house designed by Mock and Morrison Architects. The walls are covered in wood paneling, a fire place gives this room a warm and cozy feeling. A large rug covers the hard wood floors, furniture is a combination of contemporary and classic styles, and built in book shelves are on left wall. Photo ordered by Mock & Morrison, architecture firm.

Ceilings--Tacoma; Walls--Tacoma; Parlors--Tacoma; Seating furniture--Tacoma; Draperies; Dens--Tacoma; Windows--Tacoma; Architects; Architecture--Tacoma; Mock & Morrison (Tacoma);