Bob Van DeMark, Tacoma amateur golfer, at the Allenmore Jubilee Open Golf Tournament. Va DeMark performed well in the Tournament, tieing in the low net bracket with Max Jensen and Larry Staley at 132. He was tied for second in the low gross. (T. Times 7/21/1939, pg. 10)

Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Allenmore Golf Club (Tacoma); Van DeMark, Bob;

Aftermath of truck accident on August 29, 1939 at the Goodrich Silvertown Stores, tire, battery and automobile service station. View from across street, showing station with "Holiday Sale" banner on front. Traffic officer supervises traffic for truck accident nearby. At approximately 3:30p.m., a six ton mach truck, driven by Greg Marion of Seattle, lost the use of his brakes on steep Pacific Ave. at about 32nd Street. The truck gained momentum down the steep slope, but driver Marion was able to steer the truck around surrounding vehicles. At around 21st and Pacific, his luck ran out. The truck grazed a Tacoma Grocery Co. truck, hit a fire hydrant hurling it 50 yards across the street, sent its back wheels through the Silvertown's plate glass office windows, uprooted a gas pump and, its momentum broken, came to rest in the street. Miraculously, only two people were injured and those only slightly. Driver Marion was unhurt. (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;

A man looks amazed at a large piece of shattered window glass at the Goodrich Silvertown Stores service station on August 29, 1939. The window was shattered by the free flying rear wheels of a 6 ton mach truck that had just careened down Pacific Avenue without brakes. The drive shaft of the truck, driven by Greg Marion of Seattle, tore loose, the engine stopped and the brakes went out about midway down long, steep Pacific Avenue at 32nd Street. The truck gained momentum, speeding down Pacific against the lights with Marion steering around vehicles in the heavy traffic and blowing the horn. At 21st and Pacific, the truck grazed a Tacoma Grocery Co. truck, hit a fire hydrant sending it flying 50 yards and demolishing a shed at Silvertown and sent its rear wheels through the plate glass office windows. Three men were in the office and only Bob Owens suffered a scratch on his cheek. The truck completely uprooted a gas pump and came to rest a few yards later. Miraculously, there were only two slight injuries. Driver Marion was shook up but unhurt. (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;

Doreen (Mrs. C. Galvin) Hopper shares a quiet moment with her children as she reads to them on May 11, 1939. Jerry (8), Joanne (9) and Clare (11) listen attentively. The Hopper family resided at 724 No. J St. Mr. Hopper was president of the Hopper-Kelly Co. and Mrs. Hopper was heavily involved with the Tacoma Drama League. (T. Times 5/13/1939, pg. 7)

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

This Tacoma trio is leaving by automobile for a pair of medical conventions in St. Louis, Missouri. They are, left to right, Annabell Norton, photographer for the pathology clinic at Tacoma General Hospital, Dr. Benjamin T. Terry, pathologist, and Mrs. Alice Kern, technician and secretary to Dr. Terry. Dr. Terry is the originator of the latest method of rapid razor diagnosis of cancer. The trio have prepared exhibits, which they will explain at the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, May 11-14, and the convention of the American Medical Association, May 15-19, 1939. (T. Times 5/5/1939, pg. 9)

Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Norton, Annabell; Terry, Benjamin; Kern, Alice;

Aerial view of the new Hylebos bridge, in the raised position, and the surrounding area just prior to its dedication on May 27, 1939. The new bridge was a double leaf bascule built of steel and concrete. The center span had a vertical lift of 135 feet and a horizontal lift of 150 feet to permit the passage of boats. The roadway deck was 24 feet wide. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) contributed $170,000 in the form of a grant to the almost $400,000 cost of the bridge. The bridge was intended to unite Northeast Tacoma with the remainder of the city. At this time in 1939, approximately 3,500 residents lived in the areas served by the bridge. Hylebos Bridge was disabled in 2001 and has remained open and unusable ever since.

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

The opening ceremonies for the new Hylebos Bridge were held on May 27, 1939. Members of Committee with badges standing before podium and holding a diminutive ribbon. To the left is Joe Macek, the general chairman of the celebration. A boy and a girl prepare to beat on a large bass drum. During the celebration, a much larger ribbon would be cut opening the bridge. The opening was only ceremonial however, the bridge would not be open to the public until several days later when the state accepted the bridge and turned it over to the city of Tacoma. (Cropped print). (T. Times)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Macek, Joe; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The opening ceremonies for the new Hylebos Bridge were held on Saturday evening, May 27, 1939. They consisted of a parade, ribbon cutting ceremony (shown here), band music and speakers, followed by an evening of fun and street dancing with a ten piece orchestra. Dignitaries shown cutting the ribbon are, left to right, Celebration Chairman Joe Macek, Pierce County Commissioner A. A. Rankin, Assistant State Highway Director James A. Davis, Tacoma Mayor J. J. Kaufman, Hylebos Bridge Assoc. President A.O. Rowe, and Robert Allen. The public was not allowed to drive across the bridge yet. The state actually took acceptance on the bridge several days later and then signed it over to the City of Tacoma. (T. Times 5/29/1939, pg. 1)

Hylebos Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Macek, Joe; Rankin, A.A.; Davis, James A.; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Rowe, Arthur; Allen, Robert; Celebrations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Hockey season closed with Griffin Fuel finishing first against Alt Heidelberg at Lakewood Ice Arena. L to r: Fred Kislingbury, arena manager, Captain Bill Anderson, Wenatchee Apple Queen Lois Ross and Norton Clapp. (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); Kislingbury, Fred; Anderson, Bill; Ross, Lois; Clapp, Norton, 1906-1995;

Attending the performance of Ted Shawn and his dancers at Jason Lee auditorium are Lillian (Mrs. Robert M.) Jackson, Shannon Smith and Alta (Mrs. George H.) Raleigh. Ted Shawn (1891-1972) was one of the early pioneers in 20th Century modern dance. Early in his dance career, 1914, he married Ruth St. Dennis and together they founded the Denishawn Co. They performed and worked together until they separated in 1930. From 1933-1940, Shawn performed and travelled with his own male company of dancers, forever changing the appearance of masculine dance. (T. Times, 4/15/1939, p. 7).

Jackson, Lillian; Smith, Shannon; Raleigh, Alta; Clothing & dress--1930-1940;

Masquerade affair at Lakewood Ice Arena given by the Lakewood Club.(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);

The launching of the U.S. Navy Destroyer 408, the U. S. S. Wilson, took place April 12, 1939 at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton. At 90% complete, the vessel was 341-feet-long with 1725 tons displacement. It carried a complement of 9 officers and 175 men. It was commissioned July 5, 1939 and received eleven battle stars for service in World War II. After sustaining damage during the war, it was selected as a target during the atom bomb test at Bikini Atoll in July of 1946. It was decommissioned in August of 1946 but remained afloat and was finally scuttled off Kwajelein in March of 1948. (T. Times, 4/13/39, p.20)

Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton); Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton--1930-1940; Government vessels; Warships--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Launching of the U.S. Navy Destroyer #408, the U. S. S. Wilson, on April 12, 1939. The ship was decorated with pennants and bunting and photographed at dock in the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton. Ship launchings at the Navy yard differed from those at Tacoma Shipyards. The craft was built in a construction dock which was flooded for launching, much like a bathtub. The launching consisted of the gates being opened and the boat towed out into the Sound. The destroyer under construction in the background was almost entirely submerged during the ceremony. (T. Times 4/13/1939, p. 20)

Launchings--Bremerton--1930-1940; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton); Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton--1930-1940; Government vessels; Warships--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Night school classes at Lincoln High School. On Monday and Thursday nights, over 1700 adult students descended on local schools to take part in the 61 classes offered in night school. This appears to be a shop class, one of the most popular offerings. The two students listening intently to the instructor are identified as Bill English, kneeling, and Jack Clark. (T. Times 10/12/1939, pg. 13)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Woodworking; Adult education; Vocational education;

On May 22, 1939, employees at the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. mill walked out, halting operations in support of their fellow striking employees at the logging camps. The workers at the camps had ceased work on May 15th. Employees at the mill walked out and filed formal charges of unfair labor practices against the company when they found out that officials planned to keep the mill running, processing logs from other sources. (T. Times 5/23/1939, pg. 3-article only)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Easter Sunday in 1939 at churches. The congregation of the First (Evangelical) Lutheran Church is photographed after services and shown mingling on the sidewalks and steps. 1930s automobiles on street. General view of building with corner steeple, by Heath and Gove, Architects; 1926. Construction of the massive tapestry brick with Tenino stone trim building commenced in late 1925 and was completed in early 1929. It had a large Scandinavian congregation. (T. Times)

Lutheran churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; First Lutheran Church (Tacoma); Easter--Tacoma; Automobiles--Tacoma--1930-1940;

U. S. Marine Corps departing for summer camp at San Diego. Parents standing with their son, a young Marine, at the train station. Departing Marines can be seen in the background; bags and suitcases litter the ground around the trio. The mother determinedly fights back tears as she gives a small box, perhaps containing home baked goodies, to her son, who may be leaving home for the first time. The father beams proudly at his departing son in uniform. The Tacoma Marine Corps Reservists for 15 days in June of 1939 will become part of the famed 6th Regiment regulars. TPL-1976

Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Farewells; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military service;

On August 22, 1939, William H. Martin gazed in admiration at his handiwork, a 6'2" Indian Chief made out of newspaper and glue. The pair were posed in Mr. Martin's workshop/shed behind his home at 7035 South Tacoma Way. It housed a delightful clutter of odds and ends from which Mr. Martin created his works of art. A painter by trade, Mr. Martin liked to keep himself busy with hobbies. The Chief weighed 225 pounds and took 15 years to build. It was constructed by gluing one sheet of newspaper on top of another until it reached the proper height. Mr. Martin also built totem poles and whimsically trimmed them with ashtrays or clocks or electric lights. He sang and recited epic poems as he worked. And to keep the Chief from getting lonely, he was building an Indian Princess to keep him company. (T. Times 8/24/1939, pg. 2)

Martin, William H.; Cigar store Indians;

Tacoma Mayor Joseph J. Kaufman received some advice on his grip from Dora Mae Rice while Gretchen Kunigk watched on May 3, 1939. A special "hole-in-one" competition was being held at the Allenmore Golf Course to raise money to send a four-man team of Tacoma golfers to the national public links meet to be held in Baltimore, Maryland. The golfer who could sink a "hole-in-one" on the special 115 yard hole set up for the competition would win a shiny, new Buick. Dora Mae was a figure skater; she went on to become a Northwest ice dancing champion and a judge in Olympic skating. Gretchen went on to win the first U.S. medal in Olympic skiing. (T. Times, 5-4-39, p. 14). ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Kaufman, Joseph J.; Fraser, Gretchen Kunigk, 1919-1994; Rice, Dora Mae; Golf--Tacoma--1930-1940; Golfers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Holstein dairy cows lumber across the Western State Hospital dairy farm at Steilacoom. There are more than 200 cows in the herd. Individually, the Steilacoom cows produce more milk than any other herd in the United States; the hospital's Prilly Ormsby Blossom, who died at the age of 17 in 1938, holds the all-time world's title for producing the most milk--258,209 pound of milk and 9,556.5 pounds of butterfat. The hospital started the herd in 1914. During that year, the government required tests on cows for tuberculosis. Some prize cows were blacklisted for commercial milk production. Purchasing only the blue ribbon prize winners, the hospital began a herd with the diseased cattle. The milk was pasteurized before consumption. Since the disease is not congenital, it gradually disappeared from the herd. By 1926, the herd was free from TB, but their superior breeding made them the best dairy cattle in the country. The farm's cattle, poultry, swine, and large vegetable and fruit gardens are maintained by the staff and patients at the Steilacoom hospital. (T. Times, 5/11/39, p. 2).

Mental institutions--Lakewood; Asylums--Lakewood; Institutional care--Lakewood; Farms--Lakewood; Western State Hospital (Lakewood); Cattle; Cows;

The Puyallup Fair's showpiece carousel was built in 1911. It was first brought to the fair by Earl Douglas in 1923, and was made a regular part of the amusement zone in 1935. Robert Bollinger donated the carousel to the Puyallup Fair in 1985 when he retired. This photograph of two unidentified girls was taken on Wednesday September 20, 1939. It was Tacoma day at the fair, and almost 47,000 people went to the fair on that day.

Merry-go-rounds--Puyallup--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup)

All eyes were on the board as two unidentified men faced off in the National Checker Association's second annual title tournament at the Winthrop Hotel, August 31st, 1939. Expert players from throughout the US poured into Tacoma to be in the competition. The tournament, which began on August 28, had a record entry of 30 players. The overall winner would be awarded a new automobile, the largest prize ever offered in a checker tournament. In addition, there would be about $1500 in supplementary prizes. The man standing right has a stopwatch to time each competitor's move. (T. Times 8/29/1939, pg. 1)

National Checker Association (Tacoma); Checkers; Board games;

These Washington Elementary School students are enjoying the coming of Spring in March 1939. They are just a hop, skip and jump now from the carefree pleasures of summer. Skipping rope are, left to right, Charlotte Ann Nelson, Beverly Grace Richardson, and Grace Loudin. Neighbor Billy Myers (age 12) sits on his bicycle observing the bouncing girls (T. Times, 3/21/1939, p. 1)

Nelson, Charlotte Ann; Richardson, Beverly Grace; Loudin, Grace; Myers, Billy; Rope skipping; Spring; Bicycles & tricycles--1930-1940; Washington School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Northwest Music Educators Conference pupils dance at the Winthrop Hotel. Young woman wearing knee-length dress holds a ticket while dancing on small table; many people gathered around her are clapping. The conference, held in Tacoma March 28- April 1, 1939, brought together the largest group of student musicians and educators ever assembled in the Northwest.

Northwest Music Educators (Tacoma);

During a multi-day conference in March, 1939, new officers were elected to head the Northwest Music Educators. Standing, L-R, Stanley Teel - first vice-president, Walter Welke - national director, Howard Deye, northwest director. Seated: Floy Young - secretary and Andrew Loney - president.

Northwest Music Educators (Tacoma); Teel, Stanley; Young, Floy; Welke, Walter; Loney, Andrew; Deye, Howard;

Northwest Music Educators' Conference. Louis Wersen, Tacoma conference planner and music supervisor of public schools, with wife Lillian, right, and Ann Landsbury Beck attend formal event at the four-day conference. (T. Times, 4/1/1939, p.8)

Northwest Music Educators (Tacoma); Wersen, Louis; Wersen, Lillian; Beck, Ann Landsbury;

Andrienne with Reno Odlin, Puget Sound Bank president, discussing his handwriting in Odlin's office. The famous graphologist was hired by the Tacoma Times to advise readers of their hidden traits based on the study of their handwriting. She is possibly giving Mr. Odlin some free financial advise; but for the price of one thin dime, readers could send in a sample of their handwriting and receive a character analysis. Andrienne felt that Odlin's handwriting showed off his indomitable will and determination as well as his brilliant mind and cool, composed nature. TPL-581 (T. Times 3/17/1939, pg. 1)

Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Offices--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bankers--Tacoma; Andrienne;

Crown Prince Olav, later King Olav V, of Norway with Crown Princess Martha during a skiing trip to Mount Rainier. The prince was known as an expert skier and he and the Crown Princess had enjoyed the snow on Mount Hood the day before. The royal couple planned to spend the night at the Paradise Inn before departing for Seattle. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Washington; Snow;

Crown Prince Olav, later King Olav V, speaks over KVI microphone from review stand during visit to Fort Lewis on May 23, 1939. The Army rolled out a tremendous welcome to the Norwegian heir to the throne, with the entire 3rd Division passing in review. The prince was received with a 21-gun salute and escort of honor. Over 5000 civilians on nearby hillsides and bleachers observed the troops in formation, tank maneuvers, aircraft and weapons displays. (TNT 5-24-39, p. 6)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Martha, Crown Princess of Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rulers--Norway; Public speaking--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Major General and Mrs. A. J. Bowley during banquet honoring Norwegian Crown Prince Olav (later Olav V) and Crown Princess Martha at the Hotel Winthrop on May 23, 1939. Major General Bowley was the commander of the 9th Corps. He, and the royal couple, had watched 8000 troops pass in review earlier that day at Fort Lewis. (TNT 5-22-39, p. 1, TNT 5-24-39, p. 1)

Olav V, 1903-1991; Rulers--Norway; Visits of state--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bowley, Albert J.; Bowley, Albert J.--Family; Generals--Tacoma;