W. C. Patterson, Leon E. Titus (right) and an unidentified man are looking at the 20,000 officially rebuilt Ford Motor. Titus was an official dealership for Ford autos and they had a large fully equipped service center. Leon Titus had just been selected as the representative for the Western Region at the Ford National meeting. W. C. Patterson was the district manager for the Ford Motor Company.

Automobile equipment & supplies; Engines; Ford automobile; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus Motor Co. (Tacoma); Patterson, W.C.; Titus, Leon E.;

Reverend Arthur Bell and his wife Helen of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church are pictured cutting into a beautifully frosted cake in November of 1947 as his congregation celebrated the reverend's twenty five years of faithful service. 250 friends attended the surprise church service honoring Reverend Bell's work at the north end church after which he was surprised again with the presentation of a new four-door Chevrolet sedan from his church family. He had come to Tacoma to assist Bishop Lemuel Wells and promised to stay a year and perhaps longer if his (then) frail health improved and if the people of his church (then called St. Mark's) wanted him to stay. That one year grew to 25 by 1947. Reverend Bell's diligent efforts made it possible to reconstruct the historic St. Luke's church bit-by-bit at 36th & North Gove from its original location at 6th & Broadway. (T. Times, 11/4/47, p. 18-article & alternate photograph; TNT 11-4-47, p. 1, 13-article & alternate photograph).

Awards; Commemorations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clergy--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bell, Arthur--Family; Bell, Arthur; St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Cakes--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Rudder Club was having their first "Stag and Doe" party of the season. The committee was decorating for the dance with the college football theme. The event would begin with cocktails, a floor show, followed by dinner and dancing. Left to right view of committee members decorating, Elverna Maurmann, Jane Miller, Helen Rothermel and Margaret Brown (T. Times, 10/17/47, p. 5).

Banners--Tacoma; Logos; Sporting goods; Parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ladders; Sports--Tacoma; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma); Maurmann, Elverna; Miller, Jane; Rothermel, Helen N.; Brown, Margaret;

Ralph Harding and his twin sister Kate Cole celebrated their 75th Birthday with many friends and family members in October of 1947. Ralph and Kate were born in Humboldt County, Iowa, and came to Tacoma just five years ago. Ralph has four daughters and twelve grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pictured here from left to right in the back row are granddaughter Norma, granddaughter Neva. In the middle row are daughter Effie, Ralph Harding. And in the front row are great-grandson John and great-grandson Thomas. (T. Times, 10/13/47, p. 13, additional information from family member.)

Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birthdays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Twins; Harding, Ralph--Homes & haunts; Harding, Ralph--Family; Cole, Kate; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grandparents;

Interior view of boat. Steering wheel with control panel on left side, this area had the compass and navigation controls for smooth sailing. An enclosed compartment with light and sink are visible next to the steering wheel, possibly the bathroom. The small kitchen area has dishes protected by a shelf and rail and small refrigerator is located underneath the hot plate. The boat interior was made with Douglas Fir plywood products.

Boats--Tacoma; Galleys (Ship kitchens); Compasses; Navigation; Interiors--Tacoma; Plywood; Steering wheels; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Milton E. Gaetz (right) has been appointed President of the new Tacoma Charter of Optimist International, he is being presented with a diamond studded Optimist emblem. The new Charter members are being awarded the Optimist International creed and emblem for their new Charter. The Seattle Optimist Club is sponsoring Tacoma's new civic organization (T. Times, 11/13/47, p. 17).

Charters--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Organizations--Tacoma; Optimist International (Tacoma); Civic leaders--Tacoma; Gaetz, Milton E.;

Annie Wright Seminary students were ready for their Winter Carnival. The carnival would have a doll show, pet show, cookie counter, burger stand, fashion show and many other fun activities. All proceeds would go to benefit the school's library. View of the planning committee, left to right standing, Jane Palmer, Doran Curzon, Christie Scott and Mary Louise Gowman; seated left to right, Helen Murrow, Mary Lee Staggs and Joanne Brack (T.N.T., 12/3/47, p. 7).

Christmas presents; Dolls; Posters; Uniforms; Carnival--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Dr. Seth Eastvold (right), president of Pacific Lutheran College, along with his wife Enga and Board of Trustees chairman Dr. H.L. Foss of Seattle are gathered together to dedicate the new science hall in October of 1947. The building dedication ceremony will include many guest speakers and a performance by PLC's famous "Choir of the West." PLC had also recently dedicated their new student union building. (Saga, 1948).

College administrators; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Building dedications--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1940-1950; Eastvold, Seth C.; Eastvold, Enga; Eastvold, Seth C.--Family; Foss, H.L.; Foss, H.L.--Family;

Red Cross volunteers would be attending a two day regional conference at the Portland Multnomah County Chapter House. Ten chapters from Washington and Oregon would come together and meet. The conference would include lectures and panel discussions, the focus of the conference was getting the best possible services for each chapter. View of appointed delegates from the Pierce County Chapter office (T. Times, 10/21/47, p. 5).

Committees--Tacoma; Delegations--Tacoma; Meetings--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

In 1947, the Junior Red Cross in Pierce County had more than 31,000 members. They not only regularly helped raise money for the existing programs, they also held special events to get community members, especially school age children and teens, involved in their activities. Here a group of Junior Red Cross members is wrapping Christmas gifts. Christmas decorations line the shelves behind them. The gifts will be shared with both local families and families in other parts of the world.

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas presents; Toys; Christmas decorations; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Junior Red Cross had been collecting holiday donations which would be delivered to many families and individuals in need. The Junior Red Cross was helping the world take a closer step toward peace and happiness during the holiday season. View of dedicated Junior Red Cross members wrapping Christmas gifts, making Christmas decorations, and packaging holiday goodies.

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas presents; Toys; Christmas decorations; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Jeanne and Robert Chapman attended the Fantasy Masked Ball held on Saturday November 1, 1947 at the Bonneville Hotel. Organized by the El Choclo Dance Club, the costume ball had a Mardi Gras theme. Mrs. Chapman appears to be going for a "Carmen Miranda" look. (T. Times, 11/1/47, p. 11). TPL-8114

Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma); El Choclo Club (Tacoma); Chapman, Robert; Chapman, Jeanne;

Stadium's Tigerannas will perform at the big football game between Tacoma's fire department and police department. The game proceeds will benefit the high school band uniform fund. View of Fire Chief, Charles Eisenbacher, admiring Stadium High School's majorettes. Left to right, Darlene Reynolds, Marjie Joy Miller, Alice Edwards and Donalda Moncrieff, they have their batons in hand and are ready for the big game on Saturday, Stadium High School in background. Miss Miller went on to achieve fame as actress and dancer Marjie Millar. (T. Times, 12/6/47, p. 8).

Drum majorettes--Tacoma; Uniforms; Events--Tacoma; Fire fighters--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Eisenbacher, Charles J.; Reynolds, Darlene; Miller, Marjie Joy; Moncrieff, Donalda; Edwards, Alice; Millar, Marjie;

Bellarmine's annual Bazaar was a day filled with a variety of activities, including a theatrical production and an evening semi formal dance. The event was sponsored by the Philomathea Club. View of Bellarmine High School students and their guests, it appears they are standing behind the stage back drop, the girls are wearing ball dresses and the boys are wearing tuxedoes.

Events--Tacoma; Bazaars--Tacoma; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ball dresses; Bouquets; Tuxedoes; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Bellarmine High School won their first city high school championship in 20 years of competition in November of 1947 when they beat Lincoln High School 14-0 at the Tacoma Stadium. It was their first win ever against Lincoln. Their victory over Lincoln guaranteed that the traditional Thanksgiving Day game between Lincoln and Stadium would be the first in 20 years that would not determine the winner of the Tacoma crown.

Football--Tacoma; Football players--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma)--Sports

College of Puget Sound 1947 homecoming football game was being played against the Willamette Bearcats. CPS football coach, Frank Patricks, was hopeful that their losing streak would end with the homecoming game. The Loggers had played against, San Jose and Whitman, and had lost those games. Coach Patricks stated that although they had not won a game yet, they had improved from last season.

Football--Tacoma; Football players--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Titus Ford were the only official Ford engine rebuilders in Tacoma. They had rebuilt more than 20,000 Ford engines, using only Ford authorized parts. Titus rebuilding department had grown significantly since 1946, they had over 65 qualified mechanics employed full time. Interior view of Titus service department, mechanics have an assembly line set up to expedite the rebuilding process of Ford engines.

Ford automobile; Engines; Mechanics (Persons)--Tacoma; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Tacoma; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950; Titus Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma);

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Ruth Jenkins was the school's headmistress, the school had a new Bishop and President of the Seminary's Board of Trustees, Reverend Stephen Fielding Bayne, Jr. View of the Lower School grades, first through fourth grade students are wearing their uniforms, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Girls--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Chuck Congdon, Golf Pro, had just won the Intercity Golf Sweepstakes Association Tournament at the Maplewood Golf Course in Renton. He scored five under par. View of Chuck Congdon practicing his swings at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

Golf--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Sporting goods; Athletes--Tacoma; Golfers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Congdon, Chuck; Tacoma Country & Golf Club (Tacoma);

The new Pacific Lutheran College Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated at the first basketball home game of the season. The new gym has a sound proof radio booth, electric scoreboard, portable bleachers, classrooms, laundry facilities and a trophy ornament area. The $250,000 gym is considered one of the best in the West. View of Pacific Lutheran College and University of Washington basketball game (T. Times, 12/2/47, p. 9).

Gymnasiums--Parkland; Basketball--Parkland; Students--Parkland; Basketball players--Parkland; Sporting goods; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1947 Officer John Gookins (left) and Officer E. "Skip" Davies compared investigation notes on the Kludt murders. Jake Bird, murder suspect, was apprehended by Officer Davies and Officer A.P. Sabutis, after he was caught peeping into someone's home. Bird attacked the officers with a knife, stabbing Sabutis in the back and cutting Davies' hand. Bird is now in custody and had admitted to killing the two women. Davies was the arresting officer; Sabutis is recovering in a Tacoma hospital. (T. Times, 10/30/47, p. 1)

Homicides--Tacoma; Death--Tacoma; Investigation--Tacoma; Law enforcement--Tacoma; Police--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Davies, Evan W.; Gookins, John A.;--Bird, Jake;

An unidentified bellman receives a room key from one of the employees working behind the front desk of the Hotel Winthrop in fall of 1947. In October of that year the hotel entered into a long term lease with Western Hotels Inc. The president of the Winthrop Hotel Company, E. J. Calloway, announced that Edward E. Carlson, Vice-President of Western Hotels and a native Tacoma, was to become the new general manager of the hotel, effective immediately. The Hotel Winthrop opened in May of 1925; it was converted into apartments for senior housing in 1973. (Photo ordered by Botsford, Constantine and Gardner, an advertising agency based out of Seattle.) TPL-9493

Hotel employees--Tacoma; Hotels--Tacoma; Lobbies--Tacoma; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Winthrop Hotel would have new and improved facilities to offer to their clients. Western also planned to remodel the guests rooms after the public facilities were completed. Western Hotels Inc. President S. W. Thurston stated "A good hotel is more than just a business in the city, it is the center of civic activity." View of the dining room, the hostess and restaurant staff are ready to serve, photo ordered by Botsford, Constantine and Gardner, an advertising agency based out of Seattle.

Hotel employees--Tacoma; Hotels--Tacoma; Uniforms; Waitresses--Tacoma; Cash registers; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

Tacoma Rockets were ready to begin another winning season. They beat Portland and West Minster and were now getting ready to play against the Vancouver Canucks. Team manager, Dave Downie, felt his team would continue their winning streak. The Tacoma Rockets had their home games at the Tacoma Ice Palace. View of hockey player trying to block the other player's aim.

Ice hockey--Tacoma; Sporting goods; Skaters; Skating rinks--Tacoma; Tacoma Rockets (Tacoma); Coast Ice Hockey League (Tacoma); Tacoma Ice Palace (Tacoma);

In this photograph from October, 1947, Rudy Filion of theTacoma Rocket hockey team practices at the Tacoma Ice Palace, 3801 So. Union Ave. The Rockets played their season opener on Tuesday night, Oct. 21st, against the Portland Eagles. The Rockets won 6 to 1 in one of the roughest stick swinging duels ever witnessed at the local rink. (T. Times, 10/20/47, p. 6).

Ice hockey--Tacoma; Sporting goods; Skaters; Skating rinks--Tacoma; Tacoma Rockets (Tacoma); Coast Ice Hockey League (Tacoma); Tacoma Ice Palace (Tacoma); Filion, Rudy

Robert Breskovich, President of Pacific Boat Building Company, and Ray M. McCarty (foreground), General Manager of the Pleasure Boat Division are inspecting the new "Holiday" aluminum cruiser. "Holiday" aluminum cruisers are 23 feet, all welded mass produced aluminum, 65 horse power marine engine, will perform at 25 mph, 8 foot beam and 24 inch draft. The boat will have sleeping accommodations for 2, a small galley and bathroom (P.M.B., 1/48, p. 51).

Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Construction industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motorboats--Tacoma; Product inspection--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Breskovich, Robert; McCarty, Ray M.;

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Mrs. Schwann was the five-year kindergarten teacher and Miss Gjertson was the kindergarten assistant. View of the five-year kindergarten class, the female students are wearing their uniforms, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Kindergartens--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Mrs. Purcell was the four-year kindergarten teacher and Miss Gjertson was the kindergarten assistant. Nineteen children were enrolled in this class, including William Weyerhaeuser. View of the four-year kindergarten class, Mrs. Purcell is reading them a story, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Kindergartens--Tacoma; Storytelling--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Fred Wheeler (left) and Charles McDonald congratulate each other as the two newly elected labor leaders for the Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses and Bartenders Local No. 61. The union held a special two day election, Wheeler was appointed the new Outside Business Representative and McDonald the local Secretary-Treasurer. The newly elected labor leaders will officially take over their duties on November 15, 1947.

Labor leaders--Tacoma; Labor unions--Tacoma; Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma); McDonald, Charles E.; Wheeler, Fred T.;

All of the Tacoma Orthopedic Association Guilds were collecting the "old" bus tokens, to raise funds for their organization. Tacoma Transit would redeem the tokens for the association at their full face value. Committee members would be placing collection jars throughout downtown Tacoma businesses and schools. View of committee members, left to right, Lucille Lloyd, Mildred Lundin and Lotys Taylor (T. Times, 10/20/47, p. 11).

Mass transit--Tacoma; Coins; Women--Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Lloyd, Lucille; Lundin, Mildred; Taylor, Lotys; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950;